The Akhbar Halloween Issue

Letter fromtheeditors

Hello Falcons! Welcom e to the first issue of the 2022-2023 Akhbar! We have a few things to say to introduce our new issue. Som ething new we have this issue is the introduction of advertisem ents for school events We will do our best to incorporate all of the ASD events, to prevent us from m issing som ething, let us know of any up and com ing events. Our em ail is down below. We would also like to say welcom e to the Class of 2026 and to all of our new falcons joining the ASD fam ily Also, to our seniors: you have one year to go! We hope your college applications aren't too daunting and m ake sure to m ake the m ost of your last year. Sophom ores and Juniors, we hope your high school journey continues to go well! As your new editorial team , we are exhilarated to present our new and im proved m agazine. We hope you enjoy this issue.

Sincerely, H annah, Lelah, Anusha, and Daisy

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Highlights of the Emmy Awards 2022

by Mariah Mela& Marc Hemaya

Emmy Awards '22

Thisyear celebrated the74th annual Emmy awards, which recognizes excellencewithin variousareasof television and emerging media. These awardssymbolize peer recognition asonly academy membersmay vote for theawards. Hence, it may only be actorsvoting for actors, writersfor writers, and overall votescast by membersof their own discipline This year, it wasatight competition between the seriesand the actorsin all the categories. However, with the delicateselection processof determining thewinning showsand actors, the 74th annual Emmy awardswasahuge success.

The following categor ies are represented in the Emmy?s:

Dramatic series

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1. Outstanding Dr ama Ser ies:

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series centered around the Roy family, following the family?s patriarch, Logan Roy, who struggled to divide his

among his children and hand over control. The series follows the family and reveals plot twists regarding the company's state after the father steps down from the

2. Outstanding Comedy Ser ies:

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Lasso, an American college football coach hired by awealthy divorcéeto coach an English football team, AFC Richmond In reality, Ted Lasso isunfamiliar with

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and facesobstacleshemust overcometo lead the team to success

3. Outstanding Limited Ser ies:

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- ?TheDropout?

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?InvestingAnna?

- ?PamandTommy?

The Winner : ?TheWhite Lotus?

Thislimited seriesfollowsthestory of agroup of wealthy whitepeople vacationing at a luxury resort in Hawaii. However, to their surprise, thevacation isinterrupted by various dysfunctionsover thespan of aweek.

4. Outstanding Suppor ting Actress in a Dr ama Ser ies:

- JodieComer, ?KillingEve?

PatriciaArquette, ?Severance? Jung Ho yeon, ?SquidGame?

- ChristinaRicci, ?Yellowjackets? RheaSeehorn, ?Better Call Saul? JSmith Cameron, ?Succession?

- Sarah Snook, ?Succession? Sydney Sweeney, ?Euphoria?

The Winner : JuliaGarber ?Ozark?

Thedramatic series, Ozark, followsMarty Byrde, afinancial advisor wrapped up in amoney laundering schemeafter hisbusiness partner cheatsadangerousclient. Marty must devise aradical plan to savethelivesof himself and hisfamily

5. Outstanding Lead Actress in dr ama ser ies:

- JodieComer, ?KillingEve?

LauraLinney, ?Ozark? MelanieLynskey, ?Yellowjackets?

- SandraOh, ?KillingEve? ReeseWitherspoon, ?TheMorningShow"

The Winner : Zendayain ?Euphoria?

Euphoria featuresZendayaasthemain character Ruewho struggleswith mental disordersafter discovering her father?spassing dueto cancer triggering her drug addiction. Theshow centersaround teen drama, exploring heavy subjectssuch assubstanceabuseand betrayal.

6. Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Ser ies or TV movie

Colin Firth, ?TheStaircase?

Andrew Garfield, ?Under theBanner of Heaven?

- Oscar Isaac, ?Scenesfroma Marriage? Himesh Patel, ?Station Eleven?

- Sebastian Stan, ?PamandTommy?

The Winner : Michael Keaton ?Dopesick?

Dopesickcenters around America's struggle with opioid addiction. Focused on the opioid crisis, the show explores death and destruction.

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7. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Ser ies or TV movie

Toni Collette, ?TheStaircase?

- JuliaGarner, ?InventingAnna? Lily James, ?PamandTommy? Sarah Paulson, ?Impeachment American Crime?

- Margaret Qually, ?Maid?

The Winner : AmandaSeyfried, ?TheDropout?

TheDropout is based on a true story centered on the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes and her fraudulent healthcare technology company Theranos, a biomedical corporation. Her extremely competitive nature sets up an enticing season with plot twists.

These were just a few memorable awards from the 2022 Emmy?s that left their mark on the 74th annual Emmy Awards taking place this year

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

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Everything Everywhere All at Once, released March 2022, is an absurdist multiverse movie, directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The editing, storytelling, cinematography and costumes are masterfully crafted and absolutely breathtaking, and it will make you laugh and cry mere moments apart, often keeping you in suspense and guessing what will happen next you will be wrong! It has fast paced comedic action scenes with clever, well timed jokes, and at the core of it all, a story about a small family and their issues.

The protagonist is Evelyn Wang, a Chinese woman who left for America to raise a family with her husband, Waymond She lives and works at a laundromat, each machine in a constant circular motion, not unlike her life, a whirlwind of emotion and frustration, projecting the expectations her father had for her onto her daughter, Joy, and constantly fighting with her husband Joy wants to introduce her girlfriend, Becky, to her grandfather, but Evelyn is ashamed of them and stops her Suddenly, her husband turns into someone she doesn't know quite literally and tells her she is the only hope for the entire multiverse.

The movie starts realistic, showing their difficulty filing taxes, and Waymond trying to give Evelyn divorce papers, but as the movie progress it increases in its absurdity and complexities as Evelyn finds herself lost in the endless possibilities of who she could have become and who she is, until there is no distinction between the two She transports herself through thousands of universes, and uses the skills she has there to help her fight in her universe - with enough silliness that its clear it doesn't take itself too seriously. The film is about all encompassing love and acceptance, and is a fantastic watch It is an absurd, twisting ride that you wont regret taking!

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W hat M akes Garry's M od So Eerie?

By Alya Gultekin

Garry Newm an, aged 40, released the first version of Garry?sMod in 2004. It was originally a side project, but Newm an was passionate enough to start work on it full-tim e. Originally starting as a m od for Half-Life, Garry?sMod took item s and m aps from the gam e before becom ing its own standalone client. Newm an utilized the sounds, m aps, m odels, and interface of Half-Lifeand Portal. As m ore versions were released in the base gam e, the Garry?sMod com m unity grew. A website called garrysm od.org, which is no longer active, was created; it becam e a place for the player base com m unity to upload their own add ons to the m od. As Garry?s Mod grew to be m ore popular, the attention was caught by Valve, the publisher of Half-Life. In 2006, Garry?s Mod, with the perm ission of Valve, was released as a standalone gam e on Steam by the publisher Facepunch.

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If we think about the gam es that were m ade with the sam e gam e engine as Garry?sMod, we can see a com m onality. Two of the gam es are set in the sam e post-apocalyptic area. One gam e was set in an underground research lab that has been abandoned, com pletely blocked off from hum anity. The scene was set after a hum an despising robot killed everyone present in the laboratory; while the other is about an alien takeover with an om nipresent protagonist spending the m ajority of the gam e alone. Both gam es are in 3D, so their m odels and m aps are supposed to be slightly eerie and m atch the overall them e of the gam e. Both Portal and Half-Lifeare very isolated in nature, causing their fanm ade m od to be of a sim ilar vibe.Garry?sMod could easily be one of the m ost im pactful sandbox gam es ever created. W hether intentional or purely circum stantial, the gam e wouldn? t be the way it is without the unforgettable am biance it gives off.

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Canelo vs. GGG: The Decider

By: Omar Shoreibah

Super-fight trilogies are exceedingly rare in the sport of boxing. Two of the sport?s top athletes going head to head is rare in a single occurrence, but three fights between future Hall of Fame boxers is a historic series of events only emulated by a handful of storied rivalries. One of these is the most recent story line between Saul ?Canelo?Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin Canelo holds all super middleweight belts, the undisputed king of the WBA (Super), WBO, WBC, IBF, and The Ring belts Golovkin is king of the IBFand WBA (Super) middleweight titles. This final installation of the trilogy will be at super middleweight, so only Canelo?s belts will be at stake. But let?s take a step back, and watch the trilogy unfold, from the beginning

Ca and Golovkin first fought in 2017, a highly vaunted match up already due to the fact that both fighters were widely considered to be future hall-of-famers even at this point in their careers This was considered a super fight, and many expected an incredible fight, and both fighters put on one of the best shows of their careers, both displaying inch perfect technique, a pair of iron chins, and monstrous power. However, this fight went the distance, and though many thought it should have been given as a win to Golovski, the fight was decided to be a majority draw The second fight was much more controversial

After another 12 rounds of furious boxing, Canelo was given the majority decision, and again, most experts gave the win to Golovkin This is where the rivalry truly begins Burdened by the two decisions that he perhaps felt should have gone his way, Golovkin lashed out at Alvarez, stating that Canelo was a ?drug cheat?. This incensed Alvarez, releasing a statement during an interview; ?It?s personal for me? He?s two different people. He pretends to be a nice guy but he?s not, he?s an a ?.The two controversial decisions and subsequent heat between the two fighters set up the next bout nicely to be a decider for the trilogy The beef and decision based previous fights left fans needing a decisive victory to settle the rivalry. Which leads us to this most recent bout in the trilogy, the crowning moment for Canelo, and the last attempt at pulling both equivalency and vengeance in this rivalry for Golovkin.

Since the second fight, Golovkin has won four fights in a row, capturing the IBO and IBFfrom Ryota Murata, carrying some serious momentum for one of the most important fights for super middleweight gold. However, Canelo has recently attempted a move to light heavyweight, after winning eight fights in a row to unify every super middleweight belt. He lost to an incredibly sharp Dmitry Bivol, unable to succeed in a new weight class This most recent loss is not a good thing for Triple G as Alvarez is extremely motivated coming into this fight, and, as Eddie Hearn has told Sporting News, ?A focused Canelo can be a very bad thing for any opponent.?

Fight night arrived, Saturday, September 18, 2022, the T Mobile arena alive and filled to bursting On this hallowed night, Canelo silenced the doubters and put on a masterclass against Golovkin, beating him soundly over 12 rounds, a true legacy performance from Alvarez to secure a unanimous decision win to round out the trilogy, and perhaps cementing himself as one of the most prolific and greatest super middleweights in the history of this sport

?There is old wave, there is new wave, and there is Bowie.?

By Rania Iqbal

From his first self-titled studio album , David Bowie, to his last, The Gouster, Bowie has m anaged to influence artists from every genre. He took the world by storm with his out-of-the-ordinary fashion choices and album ideas, conquering the world while wearing ?fem inine? jum psuits and ?loud?patterns adorning his clothes. Along with his playful and at tim es som ewhat questionable m akeup, he was able to produce record breaking album s with out of this world concepts.

Bowie has proven to be a m ajor influence on m any artists that cam e after his tim e Robert Sm ith, the lead singer, guitarist and prim ary songwriter of The Cure said him self that during the process of songwriting for their album , Seventeen Seconds, he listened to five album s that would later influence their new sound, one of these album s being Low by David Bowie. Lol Tolhurst, the drum m er of The Cure, explained how the drum s in Low inspired their album 's sound ?We wanted to have that big sort of hole in the m iddle of the sound. We wanted som e nice high sounds and som e nice low sounds with this big space in the m iddle where the vocal inhabited.?And although m any artists went into inspiring the m aking of this new album , the clearest sound you can hear are the slight but significant traces of Bowie Along with The Cure, m any other artists have expressed their gratitude and the debt they owe to Bowie for being a m usical icon and inspiration to them Alex Turner from the Arctic M onkeys explained that they listened to a lot of Bowie while producing their fourth studio record, Suck It and See ?The Sm iths?guitarist, Johnny M arr said, ?David Bowie is easily the m ost influential and im portant artist to com e out of the UK, for so m any reasons ? there are m usicians who are influenced by him who don't even realize it ?After hearing about Bowie's tragic death, Kanye West tweeted out, ?David Bowie was one of m y m ost im portant inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us m agic for a lifetim e?, further proving the influence Bowie had on artists from every genre.

Along with changing the world's view on m usic and being crowned with the title of the king of glam rock, Bowie's influence did not stop at m usic He slowly seeped into the world of fashion He used colourful and bright m akeup to switch to his m any alter egos. He used space-oriented m akeup and loud jum psuits in order to portray Ziggy Stardust, a rockstar sent to earth to save it before an apocalyptic disaster Ziggy's story is told through Bowie's fifth studio album , ?The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from M ars'' After Ziggy's era cam e to an end, Bowie decided to flip his aesthetic upside down and instead portray ?The Thin W hite Duke?by heavily slicking back his hair and wearing only two pieces from a three piece m onochrom e suit The Thin W hite Duke?s story was quite controversial as he had fascist leanings and had such an addiction to cocaine it was slowly killing him . Nonetheless, Bowie captured the presence of his alter egos alm ost perfectly, switching between Ziggy Stardust, The Thin W hite Duke, Aladdin Sane and M ajor Tom . All his fashion choices in each era always caused the fashion industry to stir He introduced new styles, new m akeup looks, and new everything. Bowie never hid from loud prints or bold m akeup instead he em braced it and wore it with confidence

Although Bowie's life story has com e to an end, he continues to live through the lives of every artist he has inspired, through every song he's written. Through m usic, whether it be a song from an artist who has been inspired by him or his own, David Bowie's legacy continues to live

By: Anusha Shah

Sleeping At Last is t he alias of Ryan O?Neal. O?Neal is a singer songw rit er, producer, and a com poser based in Chicago. This com binat ion of qualit ies has led him t o creat e unique songs t hat com bine st unning inst rum ent als w it h beaut iful lyrics on various t opics Each of his album s have a t hem e w hich is present in all of t he songs. For exam ple, At las: Enneagram has nine songs one for each of t he nine personalit ies on t he Enneagram of Personalit y Sleeping At Last have released num erous inst rum ent al songs as w ell as album s filled w it h covers They have Christ m as album s and full original album s. This expansive discography has one t hing in com m on t he sound of som eone w ho is not only a producer but also a com poser The inst rum ent als t hat O?Neal creat es are unique and int erest ing and com bine different sounds int o a concoct ion of inst rum ent s t hat creat e a st unning st ory Every song is a st ory.

At las: Space (Deluxe) is a set of 11 songs and t heir m at ching inst rum ent als about each planet as w ell as t he sun and m oon Sleeping At Last t ells t he st ory of our solar syst em t hrough it s com ponent s

1.1Sun . Sun

A gent le int roduct ion t o a beaut iful album , ?Sun? is a m ark of beginnings. Wit h lyrics like, ?I guess space and t im e/ Takes violent t hings, angry t hings/ And m akes t hem kind,? Sleeping At Last capt ures t he feeling of w arm t h and being grounded. The Sun is t he cent er of our solar syst em and pulls everyt hing t ow ards it s w arm t h, and t his song describes t hat . A light , repet it ive inst rum ent al show cases t he sam e safe feeling.

2. 2Mercury . Mercury

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3. 3Venus . Venus

4. 4Earth . Earth

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When t hinking about t he planet Mercury people t end t o t hink about t he barrenness of t he planet , but t he approach Sleeping At Last t ook w as very different . ?Mercury? t alks about being at t he crossroads of change The song t alks about being lost on t he pat h of finding som et hing new. Being st uck in love at t he end of a relat ionship The repet it ion of, ?I'll go anyw here you w ant ,? creat es a feeling of desperat ion t hat is present in t he building of t he sound t hat is paired w it h it ?Venus? is about finding hope. The planet it self is considered barren, lost , em pt y But t he song t akes t his loneliness and gives it hope. The lyrics, ?At first I t hought you w ere a const ellat ion,? brings t he idea t hat som et hing w onderful is unexpect ed The inst rum ent al is a st eady repet it ive beat w it h a very gent le feel Eart h is t he planet of life; at least t hat ?s w hat it ?s know n as. O?Neal how ever, sees t he planet t hrough a different perspect ive Wit h life t here com es fear and hurt and pain w hich is highlight ed in t his song. Lyrics like, ?We cried ourselves a hurricane,? paired w it h an inst rum ent al t hat builds but doesn? t seem t o fall creat es a song about desperat ion.

5Moon . Moon

?Moon? is an inst rum ent al t rack t hat ?s soot hing if not a lit t le sad The slow t em po along w it h few er inst rum ent s creat e a song t hat ?s st eady. There is a sad calm in t he song t hat represent s how w e see t he Moon

6Mars . Mars

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7. 7Jupiter . Jupiter

The planet Mars is nam ed aft er t he Rom an god of w ar. The song t hat Sleeping At Last built is one about t he t ragedies of w ar The inst rum ent al is t ragic and heavy and t he lyrics are filled w it h a t ragic kind of hope It ?s about losing t he purit y of life am ongst t ragedy and t hat is w hat t he planet Mars represent s. Jupit er is a gas giant w it h sw irling st orm s. If Jupit er w as a person rat her t han a planet it w ould be som eone w ho w as filled w it h unease and confusion. Sleeping At Last t akes t his idea and creat es a song about figuring yourself out . O?Neal t alks about figuring yourself out and finding your w ort h. He t akes t he st orm s of Jupit er and gives t hem a heart a cent er

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8Saturn . Saturn

Off of t his album , t he m ost fam ous song is ?Sat urn? Sat urn is know n for it s rings and it s beaut y. The song ?Sat urn? is about t he beaut y of t he infinit e universe The song is about grow ing and cont inuing t o live aft er deat h There is beaut y aft er t ragedy and t hat ?s w hat t he song Sat urn is about

9. 9Uranus . Uranus

?Uranus? is anot her inst rum ent al song When O?Neal w as m aking t his song he looked at and learnt about t he planet ?s w eat her pat t erns. The giant planet act ually has m any st orm s and he port rayed t hat t hrough his inst rum ent al. For t hat reason O?Neal said, "[He] t ried t o w rit e t his in a very serious, alm ost brooding t one ?

10. 1Neptune 0. Neptune

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11. 1Pluto 1. Pluto

Nept une is now t he planet furt hest from t he sun since Plut o is no longer considered a planet . It ?s cold and blue and beaut iful. The song ?Nept une? is about pain Lyrics like, ?If brokenness is a form of art ,? t ake t his pain and add desperat ion t o it . The lyrics look at how t o find som et hing beaut iful am ongst a harsh pain, and t he changing inst rum ent al helps capt ure t his errat ic feeling.

?Plut o? is about resilience. Lyrics like ?I rebuild w hen I break dow n,? and an inst rum ent al t hat ?s bright capt ure t his st rengt h Now considered a dw arf planet , Plut o is usually considered t he underdog, but in t his song, O?Neal inst ead looks at t he planet t hrough a new lense. He t alks about t he resilience of a planet t hat ?s so sm all and so far from t he Sun and it s st rengt h. Overall, Sleeping At Last does it s best t o creat e a soundt rack for our solar syst em t hrough beaut iful songs Their unique sound m akes t his m ast erpiece of an album st and out It t ruly is a guide of our solar syst em an at las t o space There w ill alw ays be m ore pict ures for Sleeping At Last t o paint , but t hat ?s t he ent ire album At las: Space (Deluxe) 11 songs and t heir inst rum ent al count erpart s

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Assi started producing artwork in 2005, portraying the socio-cultural view of her urban contemporary society. She stated that she draws inspiration f rom the conf licts and relationships between individuals and their spacial environment, as well as society and its environment. Assi represents various present-day issues through her artwork, f ocusing especially on the Middle East?s battle with civilian unrest and strif e. Her work contains clear ref erences to Beirut and its citizens?predicaments. A lot of her work includes landscapes and buildings, usually representing Beirut as an ever-changing city with limited stability, which is more clearly visible in her earlier works.

I m a g e s s o u r c e : Z e n a A s s i p o r t f o l i o

Born in Beirut in 1974, Zena Assi is an artist who works and lives between her home country of Lebanon and London. She earned a Master?s degree in Advertisement f rom L?Academie Libanaise Des Beaux Arts and then proceeded to work in that f ield f or a f ew years and taught at dif f erent universities around Lebanon.

Assi lived in Lebanon f or the f irst 40 years of her lif e, living through various wars, including the Lebanese civil war f rom 1975 to 1990, spending most of her childhood in disorder and chaos, as well as the 2006 war with Israel. She has seen her home and community go through traumatic experience af ter traumatic experience and adapt as Lebanese society does. She has witnessed, as well as experienced, the ef f ects of such trauma on a country and now portrays them in her artwork. Assi moved to London in 2014.

Although she now resides in the UK, Assi still pulls inspiration f rom her home country as a member of the diaspora. Some works of hers are based on events or crises in Lebanon, while others are broader and f ocus on the general state of the people. Zena Assi is a household name in Lebanese f amilies and communities, and her multimedia art populates many homes and museums. Her abstract representations of Lebanon and its people attract attention to the detail and messaging of her work and to the statement it relays.

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Taylor Swift is notorious for giving her fans easter eggs and hints about her music, saying that she sometimes plans them years in advance. So it comes as no surprise that with the announcement of Taylor Swift?s new album Midnights, fans are going wild with theories and speculations.

The theory that everyone is talking about is that Midnights could possibly be Taylor's second lost album that was lost during the pandemic after Lover came out and before Folklore, which was a pandemic album like Evermore, which came right after. The first lost album is thought to be Loverfest, the ?side B?of Lover.

Taylor announced the new album on the VMA stage which is also where 13 years ago, Kanye West crashed her acceptance speech, announcing that Beyonce should have won. Taylor later said that she felt humiliated by that moment and it was the first event in a long feud between the two artists. This feud included Kanye calling Taylor a ?b***h?in his song, ?Famous?, and his wife, Kim Kardashian leaking a phone conversation between the two amid that fallout. After that event, Taylor disappeared for over a year before coming out with

Reputation.

And obviously, because Taylor never does anything by mistake, the dress she wore to the VMAs reminded fans of her ?Look what you made me do?music video in Reputation, calling it Taylor?s ?revenge dress.?That video was also said to be inspired by the dress Taylor wore to the 2009 VMAs when the feud with Kanye began, which leads fans to believe that she always planned to announce Midnights that night and that the album will have something to do with that incident. Swifties initially thought that the dress meant that Reputation would be the next re-recorded album but were pleasantly surprised when proven otherwise.

The album also comes out on Kim Kardashian?s birthday, which swifties believe to be intentional because of the history between the two and Kanye. Other than Kimye drama, fans still have hundreds of theories about Midnights. One that is being repeated quite a lot is that Taylor?s message on Instagram in her album?s announcement was a teaser to the album?s song titles. Swifties are all making their own assumptions about what those titles could be.

There is also speculation that the voice over at the end of ?Daylight,?could be what precedes the first song in Midnights, thinking that the continuation to that recording could be found in that first song. This also brings us back to the lost album theory in that Midnights could be what comes after Lover. This theory is mostly based on the fact that Lover was supposed to be called ?Daylight?but the name was changed after Taylor wrote the song ?Lover?in the middle of the night and that midnight is the opposite of daylight so obviously there should be a connection.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of other theories that Swifties have come up with and are coming up with as more information is being released about Midnights. Some of them are quite farfetched and others are on point. The only way to find out is by listening to the album at midnight on October 21st.

By: Daisy George

Watching?

Ever since Disney+ dropped in the UAE in June, m any rejoiced at the idea of finally being able to watch their favorite shows and m ovies and discover new content Since the release of the stream ing service, I?ve spent an unhealthy am ount of tim e on the platform rewatching som e of m y favorites and finding new ones.

Therefore, m y obscene am ount of tim e on Disney+ beckons one question and one question only: what?s worth the watch?

1. Only Murdersin theBuilding

Starring Selena Gom ez, M artin Short, and Steve M artin - Only Murdersin theBuilding is arguably one of the m ost riveting shows available on Disney+ right now The show follows M abel, Charles, and Oliver three strangers bound together by their love of true crim e and their apartm ent com plex - as they discover the truth behind the m urder in the building

Although the second season of the show just finished airing, I can confidently say that Only Murdersin theBuilding is one of the best shows I?ve seen in a while. The chem istry and com edic tim ing from Gom ez, M artin, and Short is one of the m ain selling points of the show and m akes for an entertaining watch Additionally, the m urder m ystery aspect is executed wonderfully, and the finale of season one is enough to m ake you contem plate your life for hours on end after finishing the episode.

If you?re looking for a binge able show filled with plot twists and loveable characters, Only Murdersin theBuilding is the show for you

2. High Fidelity

Although its second season was canceled by Hulu in August 2020, the 2019 rem ake of the 2000s m ovie High Fidelity is one of the m ost unique shows I?ve seen on TV recently Rob (Zoe Kravitz) is a record store owner in Brooklyn who?s had a series of unfortunate events in her love life. Each episode of the show revisits a past relationship of Rob?s, and through the use of pop culture and m usic, Rob attem pts to get over her one true love

The reason I love this show is that it?s just so real Rob goes through a lot of personal struggles that m any go through. Kravtiz?s translation of these real life struggles onto the TV screen allows for Rob to be a relatable character and allows the audience to see her as a friend rather than just a character. Additionally, the concept of the audience being a fam iliar face is carried throughout the show, for som e of the best m om ents are when Kravtiz breaks the fourth wall, speaking to the viewers as though they are fam iliar acquaintances

High Fidelity is the show for you if you want som ething quick and interesting that's filled with an am azing soundtrack and m any nostalgic and pop culture references

3. Abbot Elementary W ith it?s the second season currently in the m iddle of airing, it only m akes sense to start watching Abbott Elementary right now The show follows a group of teachers trying to m ake a difference for their students, except they?re in the worst public school in Philadelphia, have lim ited finances, and a shockingly underqualified principal

This show is one that has gotten a lot of praise since its release, and rightfully so. The show reflected real-life struggles in ways that m any sitcom s are unable to do Furtherm ore, the character developm ent and com edic tim ing of all of the characters is what sold Abbott Elementary to m e.

Originally, I was apprehensive about starting the show. I?d seen clips, and the show appeared funny, but I hadn? t heard m uch talk about it However, after watching it, I was wondering why people weren? t talking about it. The show is brilliant and unique in a refreshing way, and I?d highly suggest you watch the show before season two is done airing

4. Glee

One of the m ost controversial, iconic shows of our generation, Gleehas m ade its m ark on pop culture. The show follows W illiam Schuster (M atthew M orris) attem pt to restart the glee club at the high school where he teaches Despite no one in M cKinley H igh having any particular faith in the New Directions glee club, we watch as the unlikely group of students tackle com petition after com petition, m aking friendships and problem s along the way

In m y opinion, Gleeis one of those shows that you just haveto watch I?ve seen it twice, and som e of the covers from the show are in alm ost all of m y playlists There?s a fair am ount of dram a, com edy, and com ing-of-age m om ents in the show, and there are scenes that will (in full honesty) never leave your m ind

If you?re looking for som ething a bit m ore light hearted, and honestly a little bad, then I?d highly recom m end Glee

5 New Girl

M any people?s hearts were broken when New Girl was taken off of Netflix, and I know that for a fact because I was people. The show follows a group of room m ates: Jess (Zooey Deschanel), Nick (Jake Johnson), Schm idt (M ax Greenfield), and W inston (Lam ore M orris), who tackle adulthood with the help of one another.

The show is brilliant because each of the characters is special in their own way. Jess, with her teaching debacles and oddly optim istic viewpoint on life. Nick, who, despite only being in his 30s, m ight as well already be a grown m an Schm idt, with his overly high-m aintenance lifestyle and flair for dram atics. And W inston, the im m ature but hilarious troublem aker

I?m currently on m y third rewatch of the show, and m y love for the sitcom grows m ore and m ore with each episode. Each plot line is entertaining, and each relationship and friendship is beautifully written. After watching New Girl, you walk away feeling a level of com fort and an unhealthy attachm ent that very few shows can give you

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Intensely nostalgic and Netflix m ade, Under The Riccione Sun definitely has the proper ingredients for a pleasant and enjoyable young adult film : the beach, the Italian sun, and a bunch of early 20s friends reuniting for a sum m er vacation. The m ajority of the characters, however, adhere to the clichés com m on to this genre, m aking this a Netflix production that really needs som e creativity It does have potential, and a few of the characters hint at intriguing storylines, but the m ajority feel underdeveloped, which detracts from the film 's plot The protagonists of this narrative are a group of young friends who are visiting Riccione, an Italian seaside town, for their yearly vacation. M arco, who has been pining for Guenda for the past five years, is eager to win her heart now that he knows she is finally available Rico fails a singing audition and ends up working as a lifeguard in the interim . Alongside his overly cautious m other, blind Vincenzo m akes his way to the resort and finds him self in need of som e independence. The story then follows each of these m ain characters as they set out on a search for friendship and new love, encountering all the expected setbacks and grief along the way.

So, is it a sitch or do we ditch?Quite frankly, I we'll have to DITCH here, but let m e tell you w is better to watch Under the Riccione Sun w paying too m uch attention to the logic or turns. Although I think this plot would have w m uch better as a m iniseries, the m ovie is sti bad. Sim ply put, there isn't enough tim e for m the characters to develop fully, which m a difficult for us to care about them or whethe have a happy ending You m ight be tem pted to at the conclusion of som e of the character s since they seem a little forced and m anufac H aving said that, the m ajority of the actors d decent job acting, but Isabella Ferrari stands o m ost Therefore, it should com e as no surpris her character developm ent is undoubtedly o the m ore intriguing ones in this story Her cha as a m other who always worries about her blin and forgets to enjoy life is a trem endous less and of itself, and it's beautifully illustrated i film As he m eets (and falls in love with) Ca Vincenzo also has a pretty com pelling story t These two stories have the m ost depth, so sham e that they can't com pete with them

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This is an enjoyable m ovie to watch because of the sunny setting and lighthearted story, but sadly m ost of the individuals in the m ovie struggle to have convincing rom antic relationships The Netflix m ovie version of a holiday rom ance, Under the RiccioneSun is entertaining and engaging but ultim ately unsatisfying.

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Treats & Sweets

By Hannah Fierce

As the temperature begins to drop and the summer sun begins to cool off, the festivities begin to commence. From Halloween and Diwali in October to Christmas in December, the end of the year is packed with tons of fun. Whether that means seeing family, spending time with loved ones, or having the holiday to yourself, you always need to eat. So I?ve picked out a treat and a sweet to suggest to those who haven? t tried these before! I hope to encourage people to cook or bake outside of their comfort zone while making delectable food.

Treats & Sweets the Gyoza!

My suggested treat is the gyoza. Whether or not you?ve made one before, you?ve most likely eaten one. Traditionally, a typical gyoza filling consists of ground pork, cabbage, garlic, chives, sesame oil, and homemade wrappers. I?ve edited the usual recipe slightly to be more accessible for the parent and student body. You can buy almost every ingredient on the list at Carrefour for around 65AED.

Treats & Sweets Peach Cobbler!

For our sweet treat: the peach cobbler. A sweet and savory dish, a casual comfort food-style dessert yet often presented formally. It's the best of both worlds! The crunch of the soft-yet-fulfilling crust and the sweet, fruity flavor makes it an exciting combination of palates. Cobblers can be made with various fruits, strawberry, blackberry, and peach being the most popular. Feel free to research the other variations and put your own spin on it! You can find and buy all the ingredients at Carrefour for around ~47.6AED (With canned peaches) or ~50.9AED (With fresh peaches)

Duration: 40-50 minutes.

Portion: ~10

Ingredients:

½ a cup of unsalted butter, melted

1 cup of flour

1 cup of white sugar

½ cup of white sugar (for syrup)

1 cup of milk

16 ounces of sliced peaches (canned is okay) canned ~10AED

Steps:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C)

- Mix flour, sugar, and milk together in a bowl until well combined. ONLY DO THESE STEPS IF YOU DIDN?T BUY CANNED PEACHES!

Prep your peaches by peeling the skin and pitting them, and prep a pan with water, bringing it to a boil.

Slice them into quarters, and place into a pan with the boiling water.

Using ½ a cup of sugar, pour it on top of the peaches and gently stir together until the liquid thickens.

- Remove it from the heat and after 5-10 minutes, pour it through a strainer until there are no more chunks left.

- Keep in a bowl for later

- Pour melted butter into a pan or a skillet, adding your flour-milk mixture over top

- Carefully pour peaches and syrup into the skillet on top of the flour milk mixture and butter, using a spatula to spread peaches. Make sure it?s spread evenly around the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust turns golden brown for 30 45 minutes. Carefully take the pan from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving!

AI Art and Manufactured Creativity

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TheBasics:How AI Art can Exist

AI art as a concept is easy to wrap your head around, initially It is art put together by a program that can generate its own original images More complex, however, is how this art comes to be Rather than what one typically thinks of computer programs, algorithms take in several paintings and art pieces thousands in some cases and attempt to recreate a new image utilizing patterns, trends and points of significance seen throughout each piece Hence the term artificial intelligence Though a simple idea on its own, the connotations it carries is heavy, with potential consequences in the future.

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As one would expect from combining such polar opposites into one and so efficiently at that people have immediately come to both the attack and defense of the concept, with both sides bringing out considerable arguments as to the way in which this new tool should be utilized

In a recent post for the New York Times, author Kevin Roose reports on the reactions regarding Jason Allen, who won his state?s art fair via the use of an AI generated submission Though he technically won fair and square, the results still prompted extreme backlash online, with many calling the act that of cheating as the design was done by an algorithm with instructions, not a human who has honed their craft

The eruption of such criticism h led many to wonder whether or not this signals the beginning o the end of art, an eventual takeover that will make the effo of humans obsolete Simply pu this is not the case, at least currently. Though the presence AI art has been talked about heavily in the news, the actual existence of such programs capable of performing these actions are few and far between This, plus programing faults to tend to create works with jarrin properties, ones that simply cannot replace the skill of an artist Still, many remain wary o the existence of such tools, regarding them as potential threats to illustrators world rou in the future

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Another question core to the criticisms against AI art is that it simply isn? t art in the first place. Critics say that for something to be considered ?art?it must be created with a message in mind, convey a concept or be made for a specific purpose All things that a coded program cannot do Of course, there?s an entire conversation to be had about what even is art in the first place, a heavily theoretical discussion that would inevitably detract from what the focus of our question is: Can machine learning generate art?For this, we will have to go back to a once equally controversial artform: photography.

A topic that began with the invention of the camera, (albeit) less so in today?s world is the validity of photography as an art A common argument made against the photographer?s favor is that a camera merely copies the world as we see it, while ?real?art is created as an interpretation of it. Another is that a camera can capture scenes with the click of a button, while ?real?art requires both the skill and time to produce a painting or drawing of the same scene an argument used against AI art, as well

Of course, there are differences between the comparisons being made here Though both machine learning programs and cameras require a higher level of skill to produce as the tools they are, cameras can be mass bought, and programs can be shared with the public to be freely used The separating difference, however, is the fact that the ?work?is done entirely by the program, whereas even if one has a high end camera, some learning is required to use it in a way that will grant truly impressive results

Returning to the primary point, it can be deduced that under the standard of what many consider art to be, AI art is not art. However, it can? t be denied that many of the images created by these programs are undoubtedly beautiful, if albeit prone to mistakes From an aesthetic, purely visual perspective, AI art is art. But when considering the intent, meaning, and emotions from which art is generally considered to require, machine learning simply cannot replace human ingenuity

Jason Allen?s ?Théâtre D?opéra Spatial?, the award winning piece that sparked this discussion

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SEASON 1 ATHLETES

By:Annabe

The Football World cup started on July 13, 1930 with France beating M exico 4-1and the US beating Belgium 3 0, in the first ever World Cup football m atches, played in host city M ontevideo, Uruguay. Since then the World Cup has been the m ost watched sporting event The tournam ent happens every four years in order to have enough tim e for the qualification tournam ents and playoffs am ong national team s to take place. The four years provides the host country enough tim e to plan the logistics of the tournam ent and how and how to accom m odate an influx of m illions of fans. The host country is chosen by a vote of the FIFA?s Congress, which is done under an exhaustive ballot system . The decision is m ade roughly seven years in advance which m eans the 2022 hosts were picked at the sam e tim e as the 2018 hosts. The tournam ent that everyone loves is going to start soon with the first m atch between Qatar and Ecuador on Nov. 20, which will provide a slow start to what will be a busy two weeks with four gam es on m ost days.

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Over the m onth that follows, all the gam es will take place in a tight circle of eight stadium s in and around Qatar?s capital, Doha, m aking it the m ost com pact World Cup in history. We have eight different starting groups:

Group A : Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands

Group B : England, Iran, USA and Wales

Group C : Argentina, Saudi Arabia, M exico and Poland

Group D : France, Denm ark, Tunisia and Australia

Group E : Spain, Germ any, Japan and Costa Rica

Group F : Belgium , Canada, M orocco and Croatia

Group G : Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland and Cam eroon

Group H : Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and Korea Republic

The favorites are Brazil (2018 winner), England (Euro finalist), France (2018 World Cup winners). The following favorites are Argentina (with their star player M essi), Germ any, Belgium and Netherlands. Finally our underdogs are USA, Canada, and Wales. Sadly this will be the last World Cup for som e of our favorite players such as Thiago Silva, Luka M odric, Angel Di M aria, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Sergio Busquets, Hugo Lloris, M anuel Neuer, Karim Benzem a, Robert Lewandoski, David Alaba, Olivier Giroud, and lastly two of everyone?s all tim e favorites Neym ar and Lionel M essi. All of these players have m ade a huge im pact on m any people's lives and are who people look up to, so it?s sad to know that they?ll be playing their last World Cup this year, but everyone?s looking forward to seeing them play with all they?ve got.

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No other team has performed better in international tournaments than the Brazil football team. The team has participated in every FIFA World Cup since the competition began in 1930 The team is also the only one in history to win five World Cup titles making it the country with the highest football World Cup titles and the most appearances in the World Cup. Adenor Leonardo Bacchi is Brazil?s manager, and he recently announced his Brazil FIFA World Cup 2022 squad, which is composed of 24 men In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Neymar could possibly be the captain as he is one of the best football players in the world, alongside with him will be Brazil?s best players Alisson, Ederson, and Fabinho. Brazil?s possible line up will be 4-3-3 with Alisson, Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Arthur, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Coutinho, Richarlison, and Neymar.

Their Goalkeepers are Alisson (Liverpool), Weverton (Palmeiras), and Ederson (Man City).

The defenders are Dani Alves (Club Universidad Nacional), Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Marquinhos (PSG), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Renan Lodi (Nottingham Forest FC), and Felipe (Atletico Madrid).

Midfielders: Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa), Casemiro (Man United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle).

Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Richarlison (Tottenham), Everton Soares (Flamengo), Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo), Bruno Henrique (Flamengo).

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England along with Scotland is the oldest team in the world. Their first ever match was against Scotland in 1870 which was organized by the English FA, but their first officially recognized game was in 1872. England was able to reach the finals of the 2021 Euros and were a part of the last four at Russia in the 2018 WC The England men's and women's team both qualified for the Euro finals; the men against Italy in 2021 and the women against Germany in 2022. The men lost the game against Italy through penalties, but the ?Lionesses?won 2-1 against Germany. Gareth Southgate will be coaching for England during the football WCof 2022, and here is the predicted team

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).

Defenders: Kyle Walker (Man city), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Luke Shaw (Man United), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Man United), John Stones (Man City), Reece James (Chelsea), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Conor Coady (Everton).

Midfielders: Declan Rice (West Ham), Kalvin Phillips (Man City), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Jude Bellingham (Dortmund), James Ward Prowse (Southampton), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Jack Grealish (Man City), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Tammy Abraham (Roma), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Man City).

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The France team was officially founded in 1904 and they played their first official match against Belgium in Brussels in 1904. No team wearing a combination of red, white and blue has been more successful or respected than France. These colors are the central feature of their national identity, along with the rooster as their logo and their nickname ?Les Bleus? . France has won two World Cups, one being in 2018, making them reigning champions. Since France won the last WC, a lot is expected from them, and people expect them to play like they did last time. This year for the 2022 WC, Didier DesChamps will be coaching like in 2018, and the possible line up will be 4-2-3-1 with Areola, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, B Mendy, Pogba, NDombele, Coman, Fekir, Dembele, Mbappe.

Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Benoit Costil (AJAuxerre), Alphonse Areola (West Ham).

Defenders: Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), Leo Dubois (Galatasaray S.K.), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Clement Lenglet (Tottenham), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Kurt Zouma (West Ham), Lucas Digne (Aston villa), Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (ACMilan).

Midfielders: Jordan Veretout (Olympique Marseille), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), N?Golo Kante (Chelsea), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Matteo Guendouzi (Olympique de Marseille).

Forwards: ? Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Wissam Ben Yedder (ASMonaco), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Moussa Diaby (Leverkusen)

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The Future of the ATP

By Zayaan Raza

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic,and Rafael Nadal have been known as the Big Three in the world of tennis for nearly two decades, as collectively they have accumulated over 60 major titles since 2003 However,their era of domination is most definitely coming to an end The fan favorite Federer recently retired from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)at 42 years old,after a 24 year long career.Age is catching up with the other two as well,with Nadal being 36 and Djokovic 35

In a major highlight for the ATP, Federer played his last match at the Laver Cup in England a couple of weeks ago,where he was given an emotional send off in a magnificent ceremony that shattered the hearts of many tennis fans.Contemporaries like Nadal and Djokovic were there to bid him farewell in a touching display of sportsmanship where it was evident that their own retirement announcements were not too far away With the legendary Big Three on their way out, what does the future of the ATPlook like?

Only the Big Three, along with Andy Murray,have reached world No 1.However, in February this year, Russian player Daniil Medvedev became the first new person in 18 years to achieve world No 1.His success was followed by other younger players reaching for the top position. Currently, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz holds the number one spot

"It 's been t he perfect journey, I'd do it all over again."

Alcaraz reached world No 1after he won the USOpen this year, beating Casper Ruud in the finals.At 19 years and 4 months old, he is the youngest world No 1in the history of the ATP.

Not only is Alcaraz performing exceptionally well, other young tennis players are too Francis Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov were also semi finalists,along with Ruud coming in second place in the USOpen Ruud wasn? t just the runner up in the grand slam final;he also achieved world No 2, going up five whole ranks

Alcaraz is only at the start of his career,yet he has already won six tournaments five just this year - including the 2022 USOpen.

Many have called these last two decades the Golden Era of tennis, but it is inevitable that it will be coming to an end very soon. With promising tennis players like Alcaraz starting to dominate the ATPtour, a new exciting era of tennis is about to commence

?It is somet hing I have dreamed of since I was a kid To be No 1 in t he world, t o be champion of a Grand Slam, is somet hing I have worked really, really hard for, Alcaraz told reporters after winning the US Open

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Man Cit y Vs. Liverpool

By Galeela Anis and Hana Diab

Have t o Choose Bet w een t he Tw o Best Foot ball Team s? Here's The Answ er.

Man City and Liverpool are the best of the bests when it comes to football. So many people have different views on who is better. but we will come to a conclusion. After all the research on Liverpool and Man City there is an obvious answer...

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Liverpool have w on 134 m ore gam es t han Man Cit y have In t ot al, Liverpool have w on 611 gam es, w hile Man Cit y have only w on 478 Wit h 611 gam es w on, t his brings Liverpool lot ?s of at t ent ion and popularit y This has t aken Liverpool t o higher m arkings in leagues, and t hey have brought back m any t rophies.

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European honors are a huge part in foot ball hist ory European honors are t rophies aw arded by European royalt y. Popularit y rises once you are given such an aw ard by t he Europeans More people w ill support t he t eam , including royalt y and t hose w ho handed such aw ards. Man Cit y w ere given an aw ard for foot ball by royalt y, but Liverpool w ere given 14 European honors This aw ard is given t o t he best t eam of t he year, if it w ent t o Liverpool 14 t im es and Man Cit y once m eans t hat Liverpool is bet t er t han Man Cit y.

This leads m e t o how m any gam es are played by bot h t eam s This is very im port ant as t he m ore gam es played, t he m ore gam es w on, and t he m ore fam e and t rophies t eam s receive The gam es played are a very im port ant part of t he ?w ho?s bet t er calculat ion? since it sum s up w ho?s bet t er Man Cit y played 968 gam es and Liverpool played 1,159 w hich is nearly 200 m ore gam es t han t hem . The reason w hy Liverpool have played m any m ore gam es t han Man Cit y have, is because Man Cit y ended up in low er st ages in leagues, w hile Liverpool usually reached higher st ages.

Man Cit y buys really good players w ho are already in t heir prim e, m eanw hile, Liverpool buys players no one has heard of and helps t hem im prove and t urns t hem int o st ars. This proves t hat Liverpool is a far bet t er t eam since t hey are loyal and care m ore about t he players t han t hey do t he fam e, for exam ple, Andy Robert son joined Liverpool in 2017, and before t hat , he w as in t he Scot t ish nat ional t eam w here he w ould play 4 professional m at ches a year When he ent ered Liverpool, he played 59 m at ches a year. This proves t hat Liverpool t akes players like

Andy and helps t hem advance, inst ead of t hem st aying as bench w arm ers in previous clubs Man Cit y t ake t he credit for having such successful and skillful players, even t hough t hey buy players w ho are already at t heir peak. Take Erling Haaland for exam ple Haaland joined Man cit y in 2022, and before t hat he w as t he t op scorer and one of t he great est forw ards in t he Bundesliga.

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First NBA Game Coming To Abu Dhabi

ByHamzaMohammed

On Oct ober 6t h and 8t h The NBA Abu Dhabi Gam es 2022 w ill m ark t he first ever NBA gam e in t he UAE.

This m ay not be an act ual NBA gam e and just t w o post season gam es, but act ually it caries a legacy beyond t hat , t his could be lead t o be a big t hing for t he fut ure of t he NBA and Abu Dhabi, m aybe possibly NBA expansion t eam s in t he UAE.

The At lant a Haw ks, and t he 2021 NBA cham pions, t he Milw aukee Bucks w ill play against each ot her on t he t w o post season gam es

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A bunch of celebrit es, public figures, act ors, and NBA legends w ent t o t his gam e.

St eve Harvey (Fam ily Feud Host ), Shaquile O'Neal (NBA Hall Of Fam er and 4 t im e Cham pion), Vince Cart er (NBA Hall Of Fam er), Isiah Thom as (NBA Hall Of Fam er), Chunkz (Yout uber), and Trist an Jass (Yout uber), all At t ended t he NBA gam e.

World Championship Standings

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Form ula 1

Formula 1 is one of the most popular motorsports in the world; it is approved and established by the Fédération Internationale de Automobile (FIA). The first ever race was in Silverstone, UK 1950. And then year by year new tracks were created in locations all over the world. The most popular tracks in F1 are Autodromo Nazionale de Monza, Circuit de Monaco, Silverstone, and Circuit de Spa Francorchamps There are ten teams and each team has two drivers There are only 8 races left in the F1 season So many different events have already happened, and soon enough they will come to an end Team Red Bull has won 12 out of 16 races so far

The Top Three current drivers are Max Verstappen (Red Bull) leading in the ranking with 335 points, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) is second with 219 points, and Sergio Perez (Red Bull) rounds up the rankings with 210 points.

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What to expect for the next r ace

The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar; each team will have a different strategy There is a high chance that many drivers will start off on soft tires, but they will only last for about ten laps. Mercedes has been using mediums for two thirds of the races, so we can anticipate that they will start off on mediums again. But there is a 60%chance of rain, so if there will be rain then the drivers will have to drive on Wet tires.

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It may seem that Max Verstappen will win the title, and the Singapore Grand Prix will make the decision; for Verstappen to be still in the lead and have the highest chances of winning his second WDChe needs to place P1, and Leclerc needs to place P9 or lower. Or Max needs to place P1 and get the fastest lap, so then Leclerc needs to place P8 or lower for Verstappen to secure the second title. But if that won't be the case then Leclerc will still be in the battle and could have a chance to win his first title. We will have to wait and see on the 2nd of October 2022.

What t o Expect From t he Toront o Rapt ors This Season

By Moham ed Dayeh

The Toronto Raptors have always been the underdogs, but that hasn't stopped them from taking down championship teams and winning an NBA Championship. Last year the Raptors went 48 34 and landed the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference but lost in the first round of the playoffs Most sportsbooks have predicted that the Raptors will win 45 5 games this season, which is slightly less than the amount they won last year The Raptors have eclipsed all odds since 2012 apart from the 2020 2021 season known as the ?Tampa tank ?

The 2021 NBA draft was one of the best drafts for the Raptors in history After the worst season since 2011, the Raptors received the fourth overall pick in the draft They then drafted Scottie Barnes, who would immediately make a huge difference in the team and became a starter. Barnes averaged 15.3 PPG, 7.5 PRG and 3.5 APG which led him to winning the Rookie of the Year Award The other main players which led the Raptors were all NBA team player Pascal Siakam and first time all star Fred VanVleet who both averaged over 20 points.

During the offseason, the Raptors were first linked with one time MVPKevin Durant, but he then decided to stay at the Brooklyn Nets Although this probably would have been a blockbuster trade, the Nets were asking for Scottie Barnes, and the Raptors didn't want to give up their young star, who is the future of the organization The Raptors then went on to draft Christian Koloko, a 7 ft forward/center. For their free agency the Raptors re signed Chris Boucer and Thaddeus Young for a total of 51 million dollars However, the Raptors' $12 million, two year contract with NBA champion Otto Porter Jr in 2022 will make the largest headlines Last season, Porter Jr resurrected his career with Golden State, demonstrating that he was still a key player for a team that was contending for the championship.

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The Raptors have always had a nontraditional lineup, preferring three tall, versatile and strong forwards rather than playing with two forwards and a center This explains why the majority of the lineup and bench are between 6ft 7 and 6ft 11, without an actual center player. The raptors will have lots of advantages this year with the way their games are scheduled This season, the Raptors will play 21 games with a rest advantage, which ranks sixth in the NBA This means they will have more rest than their opponents frequently They also are tied for the least back to back games in the league this season with 12 Finally, the Raptors will rank second last in the league in distance traveled, only behind the Cavs

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Even though the sportsbooks think the Raptors will regress a bit from last year, with the advantages they have, their new players and stars from last year, I predict they will have a good season and maybe even a playoff run

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Losing t he first t w o gam es of t he Prem ier League is unusual for Manchest er Unit ed and even m ore so for t he ot her t op four t eam s: Manchest er Cit y, Arsenal, Tot t enham Hot spur, and Chelsea Alt hough it is unusual for Unit ed, it does seem fam iliar, t aking us back t o t he 1992/ 93 season In t he season, Manchest er Unit ed faced t w o defeat s in t heir first t w o gam es against Sheffield Unit ed (2 1) and Evert on (3 0), follow ed by a 1-1 hom e draw against Ipsw ich Tow n The losing st reak finally ended aft er beat ing Sout ham pt on 1 0 t hanks t o a goal from Dion Dublin in t he 89t h m inut e.

Addit ionally, The Reds have t im e t o prevent replicat ing t heir w orst ever st art t o a season in 1930 31, w it h a 12 consecut ive losing st reak, sending t hem int o w hat all fans t hought t o be an et ernal fight in t he relegat ion zone

If Unit ed found a m iraculous w ay t o replicat e t hat st art in t his current season, it w ould m ean furt her defeat s against Liverpool, Sout ham pt on, Leicest er, Arsenal, Cryst al Palace, Leeds, Man Cit y, Evert on, New cast le, and Spurs Alt hough not even t he m ost loyal and pessim ist ic fans could not see it happening, som e did.

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As expect ed, bot h gam es w ere lost due t o a w eak perform ance from The Reds; t he second gam e w as a com plet e blow out aft er conceding four goals in just 35 m inut es t o a supposed relegat ion t eam Furt herm ore, t he passing w as poor, and t he w ay t he ball w as played w as lifeless, w it h no plan t o develop a play, leaving Erik Ten Haag w ondering w hat t he next m ove should be, w het her it 's t aking a st ep forw ard or back

Across t he t w o m at ches, Manchest er Unit ed has conceded eight shot s follow ing high t urnover or count erat t ack (four per gam e), w hich is significant ly higher t han last season. Anot her st at ist ic sheet from t he Analyst show s Unit ed?s t urnover count and w here it occured:

To m ake m at t ers w orse, t he players' st at s in gam e against Brent ford w ere appalling, w it h a collect ive 95 5km run during t he ent ire gam e. This is shocking given t he players ran 1 1.9 kilom et ers few er t han Brent ford's 107.4 kilom et ers. When com paring a t ypical relegat ion squad t o a t eam t hat rout inely finishes in t he t op six, t hese st at s are dreadful.

Unit ed did cont rol t he m ajorit y of possession (66.7%) during t he gam e, and using dist ance ran as a st andalone m et ric t o say players aren't w orking hard is a pret t y poor argum ent . Last season, how ever, t here w as no evidence of a significant connect ion bet w een possession and dist ance run. An exam ple is Manchest er Cit y, w ho w on t he league, t hough placed fift h for dist ance covered (first for possession)

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You ~ W hy A r e T h ey D an ger ou s?

By: Leah Tanner

Bum per stickers are great for adding a bit of color to your car. They can show a part of your personality! It is also a great way for fam ilies to m ake sure they are walking into the right car So why can having bum per stickers be such a danger?

Bum per stickers can give away a lot of inform ation about you; for exam ple, the fam ily stickers that you see around on the back of cars Just at a glance, you now know that John and Kelly have three kids: Jack, Jill, and Penelope. You also know that Jack plays baseball, so the whole fam ily will be out on Sundays cheering him on at his weekly gam e You also know that they own a dog called Coco.

Hypothetically, if som eone wanted to steal som ething from your house, they would have a vague idea when the house would be em pty This person would also have a pre warning that there is a dog present in the house. In this exam ple, John works in the arm y This would indicate to som eone that there isn? t a m ale figure to protect the fam ily all the tim e.

The com pany that creates these stickers is called M y Fam ily Stickers. The owners of this com pany received som e com m ents about how these stickers could be potentially dangerous

M onica Liebenow replied saying that ?they are harm less stickers and they are put on cars with a great intention by people who want to express their fam ily pride I really don't think that is how any would be robber is going to figure out their next victim . "

In a post from the Newnan Police Departm ent (NPD), a com m enter shared: ?[I h]ad m y son, a first grader, at the m all and a m an cam e up to m e and told m e how 'beautiful' he [was] then proceeded to tell m e that he knew where he went to school because of the honor sticker on m y car which he had to have seen when I parked?. This would be very scary to hear from a stranger The com m enter went on to say, "[t]hen he told m e all 'anyone' would have to do is go to the school, wait, follow him hom e and he's gone. I went hom e and took the sticker off m y car and kept all future stickers in a scrapbook " (Anglesey et al )

In Kentucky, M ississippi, Alabam a, Louisiana, and Tennessee, two out of three people have at least one bum per sticker This is according to a survey by Cheap Car Insurance In the Great Lakes region and Western U S , one out of two people have at least one bum per sticker. (Hoel and Kem pken)

Ch u r ch / M osqu e Sti ck er - You go to church on Sundays, or to the m osque on Fridays. Dangerous because it gives people an idea of when you would be out of the house.

?Bar bi e D r ove a Jeep too? M ost likely a lady driving a jeep ~ Dangerous because wom en are easier to grab than m en

Sch ool bu m p er sti ck er You are m ost likely proud of where you go to school ~ Dangerous because it lets people know who you are and where you go to school

Sp or ts Sti ck er s Your fam ily enjoys sports and goes to weekly gam es to support you ~ Dangerous because people can figure out if there is a tim e when all of the fam ily is out of the house at a weekly m atch

Vacati on Sti ck er s You and your fam ily m ost likely visit this place often on vacations ~ Dangerous because it lets people know that you and your fam ily will be gone for long periods during winter, sum m er, or any other holiday. uy

Bum per stickers are great to decorate your car; however, m any police forces have warned people about how m uch inform ation you are giving away You should ask yourself, do I want everyone in the world to know this about m e or m y fam ily?There are safer ways to have a cool-looking car that also has a m eaning or a personal connection with your fam ily. For exam ple, a Facebook user com m ented: ?M y fam ily sticker decals are Star Trek characters, so I guess they can assum e we're Andorian, Isis, Capt Kirk, Spock, and Uhura and that we're away exploring the final frontiers of space quite often ?

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Russia and Ukraine:

By: Mahad Rahman

we get too hasty, we need to know what has been happening in Ukraine

ost people will already know, but others are not aware of what?s going on, so let?s sum this conflict up. On February 21, 2021, the Krem lin started building up troops, and Western satellites showed m ass arm or and other weaponry the Russian?s am assed on the border with Ukraine Fortunately, the Russian troop num bers dwindled in June of 2021 Then, another buildup happened and this tim e there were m ore troops on the Ukrainian border than Russia had used to annex Crim ea. Russian officials denied any allegations of a war on Ukraine, claim ing that it was a ?training exercise?, until they launched the attack in February 2022 (W ikipedia )

Now that we know how the war started, what happened during the war?Well, Ukrainian President Volodym yr Zelenskyy was pleading for international help and eventually got this help from the United States and other European countries, which sent m uch needed supplies. W ith this help, Ukraine was able to hold off Russia for a while and even took back som e territories which were lost during the initial phase of the attack.

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Recently, Ukraine has been giving a strong offensive, while the num ber of Russian troops has been slowly decreasing The Krem lin has also lost a pretty big portion of its econom y due to sanctions from European nations and the US. Although, its currency hasn? t been too badly dam aged considering Russia?s own network of trade with countries such as China and m ost of the other Asian countries, which have always been close with Russia. This has saved the country from going into total econom ic turm oil Com panies from the West such as car m anufacturers, like Tesla and Nissan, and tech developers, such as Apple and M icrosoft, have all also closed their locations in Russia

Today, Ukraine has slowly started taking back its form er cities and has m ade shocking discoveries from the Russian occupation such as ?m ass burial sites of Ukrainians? (AP News) This has shown the world how bloody this war is, and the extent of casualties inflicted as well In other news, Russia has also been facing som e political tensions, with som e politicians ?suddenly passing away? after talking about how unnecessary and violent the conflict with Ukraine is.

A good exam ple of harm inflicted upon Russia for its war is in its falling currency and econom y Although som e people m ay not realize, this war is going to play a crucial role in diplom acy around the world.

W ith Russia battling Ukraine, other countries such as Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland have also started to secure their borders In fact, Finland and Sweden had applied for NATO m em bership due to the Russian invasion, which has left the whole world surprised considering the fact they have always had a neutral policy and weren? t ?joining any sides? This war has already started to change the dynam ic of European politics and security for a long tim e and will start to create divisions not just in Europe, but even in the whole world A good exam ple of this is Asian countries continuing their trade with Russia after m any days of the West trying to convince them otherwise. They have decided to stay neutral in the em bargo against Russia and are still trading today for com m odities such as oil

T o su m i t all u p , th i s w ar betw een Ru ssi a an d U k r ai n e d oes n ot on ly h ave d ow n si d es f or th e tw o cou n tr i es, but it has changed the whole dynam ic of Europe and has brought security of the continent into question as countries are arm ing them selves for defense, som ething which hasn? t happened for a long tim e This event will forever change European ?security?and diplom acy

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N ew i Ph on e 14 r elease

By: Ay la H assan

The newest Apple product launched recently is leaving fans excited The iPhone 14 cam e out on Septem ber 16, 2022, with unique new features. It is available worldwide, and it seem s that the new phone was a success; as people in Dubai have been queuing at the Apple Store since 4 AM to purchase this new product Shockingly, forty five m inutes after the store opened, all m odels of the iPhone 14 were sold out.

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Apple iPhones com e in different sizes and five colors to satisfy all custom ers. The various m odels available are the iPhone 14 (6 1inches), iPhone 14 M ax / Plus (6 7 inches), the iPhone 14 Pro (6.1inches), and lastly, the iPhone 14 Pro M ax (6.7 inches)

Each person has different preferences for their everyday electronics, which is the reason behind why there are so m any sizes to choose from Along with the size options, m any am azing colors are available: M idnight, Blue, Starlight, Purple, and Product Red.

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According to AppleNews, the new software features in the iPhone 14 are m uch m ore advanced than before. These updates include outstanding cam era sight, which im proves the quality of pictures and videos ?Action M ode?contains qualities that m ake videotaping less shaky and m ore ?sm ooth-looking.?In addition, the new cam era can zoom out, creating a bigger-looking perspective, which is excellent for photography Som e attributes, such as the ?crash detection em ergency?, can even save your life In case of a car crash, the phone triggers a button and notifies an SOS call to get help im m ediately.

This emergency notification will appear on all Apple devices when dangerous action is detected.

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Source: 24/7 Health Daily

Along with the newest safety enhancem ents, the battery life is superior; it lasts longer than all previous iPhones Furtherm ore, absolutely everything on the phone is quicker, especially when downloading and uploading files And for fitness lovers, there is an outstanding update. ?iPhone users will have access to the entire service featuring over 3,000 studio style workouts and m editations, all led by a diverse and inclusive team of trainers Fitness+ users will see onscreen trainer guidance and interval tim ing, and estim ated calories burned will be used to m ake progress on their M ove ring?(Apple) All these new additions m ake the iPhone 14 fun and sim ple

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The iPhone 14 is the newest gadget of 2022, and thousands of people have already bought it The phone?s starting price is 3,400 AED There was an extensive discussion on the day of the release, which included polarized feedback on the pricing, which ranges from ridiculous to fair, given the new and updated features Considering all the work and updates, the phone is alm ost worth the expense.

Fitness+ is now available on all Apple devices.

How to Make Authentic Pasta....

BY:Tilly Westbrook

Who invented pasta?

Thepastaw asactually invented by accident; in ancient times, oneman figured out that grainscan becrushed and ground grainsareedible Hesoaked them in w ater overnight, then figured out you can cook them w ith w ater and fire After thisthen, they figured out that if you soak thegrainsagain but cook them on fire, you can then makeflatbread This isthestart of theinvestigation of pizza.

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The first im m ersive art exhibit to go viral was the ?Van Gogh: The Im m ersive Exhibition? which took place in 2008 in Europe. However, 2021was when im m ersive Van Gogh went viral. This show tells the story of Van Gogh?s life, placing em phasis on the final years leading up to his death through im ages and anim ations. Visitors of this exhibit are no longer just viewers of Van Gogh?s paintings, but figures within the artwork.

Unlike 2D paintings, im m ersive art uses digital projection and holography to allow viewers to feel like they are a part of the art they are viewing. Over the last few years, this concept of experiencing art as m ore than just looking has grown increasingly popular.

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Ar meniaandAzer baijanConfl ict

By:Natal ieHaddad

The conflict between Arm enia and Azerbaijan has led to m any lives being lost In the m ountainous area on the border of Arm enia and Azerbaijan, villages have been attacked as well. This conflict originally began due to the battle of a region nam ed Nagorno Karabakh, which was around two years ago and has recently flared up The region is located in Azerbaijan but is controlled by ethnic Arm enians Both sides constantly continue to blam e each other for the attacks M ore than 100 deaths from the Arm enian side and 50 from the Azerbaijani side have occurred

DW: Tens of thousands rally to dem and Prim e M inister's resignation over Azerbajan pact

People in Arm enia have begun protesting against Prim e M inister Nikol Pashinyan Protesters are claim ing that Pashinyan has betrayed them by trying to "appease" Azerbaijan. This week's attacks have been the m ost aggressive since 2020 Thousands of Arm enians were killed while Azerbaijan was trying to claim "their territory This conflict is growing so strong that Russia and Turkey could possibly get involved Their involvem ent would result in a destabilization of gas and oil pipelines.

Everyone, overall, wants to have peace, but peace is subjective for both countries. Peace for Azerbaijan m eans taking over whatever territory they lost in the past, including Karabakh Arm enians just want to ensure the safety of their people, including the ethnic Arm enians living in Karabakh. Russia is urging both countries to respect the truce that was agreed upon two years ago W ith Russia dealing with its own situation with Ukraine, would Russia be able to interfere and prevent this conflict from growing deeper?

Russian President Vladim ir Putin is going to speak to Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdo?an in Sam arkand shortly.

Russia, France, and the U S A have been trying to create peace between both regions for m any years. The U.S.A. is worried about Russia's role in the conflict. Overall, this situation has deep roots and a strong history that is within conflict. The recent flareup of the conflict has gotten m any m ore states involved which will hopefully reach a just, peaceful end

BackAgain!

By:Lexy Cr awfor d

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Season One athletics is back! Luckily, this year almost all COVID restrictions have been lifted, so we are all coming into this new season with a positive mindset. In this article, I surveyed and then interviewed athletes and those working behind the scenes

As usual, the Season One sports are Dance, Golf, Varsity/JV Swimming, and Varsity/JV Volleyball So far, tryouts have been held and most first games have been played. The results are as follows:

JV Boys Volleyball vs DAA: 2 1

JV Girls Volleyball vs. DAA: 1-2

Varsity Boys Volleyball vs DAA: 2 1

Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. DAA: 1-2 (Golf results shared with individuals)

All teams played great no matter the outcome, and it was amazing to see the community come together and support those who were on the court (or pitch!). Even after walking away with a loss, the JV Girls Volleyball team had smiles on their faces and said they were proud of how they played together, especially because it was only the first week of playing as a team.

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As happy as we all are to be back, it took a lot of work to get here. COVID definitely was a disappointing blow to the athletics community. The interviews revealed the tremendous amount of work it takes to bring back athletics and provide a great start to the season.

?We felt that loss of community not only with our student-athletes, but with our greater community.?

- Mark Buschini

Mr Buschini, Head of Athletics, talked about the ways COVID restrictions impacted ASD athletics. Wearing masks, fewer practices, and not being able to participate in MESAC were just some of the disappointments Sophomore and JV Boys Volleyball player Daniel Walsh explained that the ?masks were annoying?, and it was hard to play games without the cheering from the crowd in the stands The hardships of masks and a silent or empty crowd was a common theme among the survey respondents.

?We are feeling very excited and optimistic going into the sports season.?

-Mark Bushcini

It is pretty common knowledge that not just athletes, but everyone is happy to be going into a more ?normal? sports season. Traveling, bringing back MESAC, and additional weekly practices are some of the pre-COVID activities planned by the athletics department And the athletes are on board!

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While everyone is enthusiastic about competing again, most are just happy to be back with their team Many athletes in the survey wrote about how they missed the team spirit, the camaraderie. All are glad it?s back, and I couldn? t agree more I am on the JV Girls Volleyball team and it?s my first time doing a school team sport. The best parts for me have been making friends, supporting my teammates, and just that feeling of being a team player

Overall, as a school community, we are thrilled to be back to normal; additionally, we hope these relaxed guidelines and this enthusiasm continue into seasons two and three

?I am looking forward to having more games with more people being able to watch!?

Natalie Haddad

?The teams are looking lively and ready give it their best.?

- Daniel Walsh

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WeWantIcedCoffeeatASD!

By A m y ti s Rad p ay

As tem peratures continue to stay heightened in the UAE, even during the fall season, the desire to drink scorching coffee is astronom ically low This is som ething that m ost cafes take into consideration when m aking their m enus However ASD?s new lunch program , M asterCook, is not offering iced coffee We need the energy that coffee brings us throughout the day but in a way that doesn? t m ake us pass out from heat exhaustion

Before sharing m y opinions with others, I went to interview one of the baristas that works at the cafe. I asked her if she knew anything about possibly having an iced coffee option at the cafe, and she responded by stating; ?I?ve noticed that both faculty and students request iced coffee m ultiple tim es a day, but the problem is that I don? t think we have space for an ice m achine.?Her statem ent about the high dem and for iced coffee was proven right in front of m y eyes right before the interview. As I was waiting in line, the teacher in front of m e asked the barista if she could m ake her an iced coffee, but she told the teacher they were not available This reveals that students aren? t the only ones who have been m aking this request

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Of course, getting an iced coffee in the m orning is som ething that I would look forward to at school, but m y conversation with the barista m ade m e realize that the lack of equipm ent and space is part of the reason why we cannot. ASD is notable for accepting and im plem enting feedback, so there is hope in the future that we can really get what we want as a com m unity? iced coffee.

Disclaim er: This article is not m eant to be taken as criticism ; it's just a request, which is why we did not feel it necessary to reach out m ore form ally to M astercook or ASD for their response before printing this

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Sincethestart of laRepubblicaItalianaor the ItalianRepublicin1946, theItalian peoplehave livedthroughastaggering 69governmentsin76 years, amountingtoanaverageof anew majority every 1.11years.

Assuch, Italianpoliticsarecharacterizedby high fragmentationandinstability. Thelawswhich governtheparliamentary processinItaly determinethat agovernment collapsesif enough partiesleaveamajority coalition toformalarger opposition, andconsequently, alossof confidenceinthegoverningcoalitionandprime minister occurs, leadingtoastringof fragileand short livedgovernments

SowhenPrimeMinister Conte?ssecond government collapsedinearly 2021andhe resigned, President Mattarella?sappointment of MarioDraghi, or Super Mario, wasvery much welcomed Draghi arrivedinthemidst of the pandemicandwasimmediately taskedwith overseeingtheimplementationof COVID aid andaneffectivevaccinerollout Draghi?stenure asPresident of theEuropeanCentral Bank and oneof themainfiguresinsavingtheEuro duringtheEurocrisisearnedhimasolid reputationamongst Europe?spolitical elite, and hisgovernment of national unity encompassing variouspartiesfromacrossthepolitical spectrumledhimtoalsobegreatly respected andadmiredat home Hesuccessfully achieved what hewasbrought intodo, whichwasto boost Italianrecovery after thepandemic, all withgreat support.

Review of the Italian Elections

By TommasoTricamo

But alas, theturmoil of Italianpoliticsprevailed just whenit startedtolook likeDraghi could stay init for thelonghaul asoneof theparties inthebroadunity government withdrew their support. Italy?syear andahalf of stableand peaceful governancehadcometoanend Draghi resignedashissupport inparliament crumbledaway (althoughheremainedinpost until thenew primeminister hadformed a cabinet andgovernment), andsnapelections werescheduledfor lateSeptember

In storms Giorgia Meloni. Meloni istheleader of theBrothersof Italy (FdI) far right party andwasthebiggest of the oppositionpartiesduringDraghi?sunity government Meloni andher nationalist, populist, andborderlineneo-fascist party hadn?t beenthemost prominent faction inrecent years. Her andtheparty?spopularity remained relatively low even astheright started surging inthecountry over thepast 5years.

But her refusal tojoinDraghi?sgovernment in 2021turnedout tobeamonumental decision for her party There?snodoubt that although Draghi ruledasacompletecentrist and independent, someof hisideasinforeign policy andhisfervent pro Europeanismskewedleft; thismeant that Meloni wasabletoriseand becomethefaceof theright wingmovement in Italy aspreviously popular colleagues, Matteo Salvini of LegaandSilvioBerlusconi of Forza Italia, focusedonhelpingDraghi rule.

Brothersof Italy andMeloni skyrocketedto becomeoneof themost widely followedparties inItaly, whichiswhy whenM5S, the anti establishment populist party inDraghi?s coalition, withdrew their support, Meloni took her chanceanddemandedelectionsover another technocraticfix Super Marioresigned andnow it wastimetocampaign

Meloni?snew positionastheascendent forcein Italy?spolitical right ledher totakethe initiativetocreateamassivecenter right coalitionwiththetwoother major partiesof the right andasmaller moderateparty calledNoi Moderati. Additionally shesuccessfully campaignednext toSalvini andBerlusconi, slightly shiftingher rhetorictoamore center-right approachtoappeal toawider base of votersandnot just theusual jingoist fanatics. Finally, ahumiliatingly disorganizedleft wing attempt toformacoalitionmadeway for an easy winonSeptember 25.

GiorgiaMeloni, havingwon26%of theoverall votealoneandher coalitionwinningaclear majority inbothchambersof parliament, will becomeItaly?sfirst femaleprimeminister

Her risetopower isnot shockingat all Meloni isjust another exampleof theascent of extreme nationalismandultra conservatismaroundthe world A protegeof SteveBannon, Meloni spokeat CPAC(annual Americanconservative convention) twiceandwithintheRepublican party wasawell knownally Her political discourseisaclear imitationof what politicians suchasTrumpandDeSantisaredoingnow in theUSandwhat othersaroundtheworldlike Bolsonaro, Orban, andeven Italy?sown Matteo Salvini havebeen doing

" Faced with this, people understand that in this era, the only way to be rebellious is to preserve who we are, the only way to be rebellious is to be conservative"

GiorgiaMeloni issimply inthemenot only withItalianpoliticsbut worldpoliticsaswell. BidenandMacron, twomoderateandcentrist leaders, barely wonelectionsagainst ultra-conservativeopposition, other nationalist right wingpartiesaretaking groundin Germany, Spain, andSweden, Viktor Orbanis extremely popular andwell likedinHungary anddictatorslikePutininRussia, Xi Jinpingin China, ErdoganinTurkey, andMohammedbin SalmaninSaudi Arabiaarecontinuingto consolidatepower

Isit fair tocall GiorgiaMeloni aneo fascist? Maybenot (althoughher passiveresponses whenaskedabout her party?sfascist voter base andher admirationof Mussolini indicate otherwise) but her promisestobringItaly back toitsconservativerootsandprotect it against unwantedimmigrantsandcrazy EU liberalsare frighteningthepolitical establishment inthe Westernworldandmany arenow onhigh alert.

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Get fready or your senior year

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Senior year is the most important year of high school.It's the year of life decisions,hard work,and figuring out who you aspire to be,but something students tend to forget when consumed in all those decisionsis to live thisyear to the fullest.This may sound cheesy, but you only get one senior year, and although it can be a stressful year, it is also your last year of a chapter that has been opened for almost your entire life.I advise you to live it right.Don't let your comfort zone deceive you into thinking that feeling secure is joy;sometimes it is the opposite.

Creating a senior year bucket list is a perfect way of getting started on setting your goals for the year.These goals may be academic, personal or new habits you would like to maintain. These goals can range from wanting to go all out for spirit week to watching the sunrise at the beach; find things that will bring you happiness whilst helping you become the best version of yourself.

Although senior year may have plenty of challenges,and students might find it stressful sometimes,there are many events that are here to boost your motivation and to make you feel celebrated.The SGA?sgoal thisyear is to try to have at least one event per month to give seniors celebrationsto look forward to.Here is a glimpse of the schedule of events to expect thisyear.

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INSPIREisa week full of adventure and excitement for all students in high school,but this year there are also senior activities happening that same week,giving seniors the opportunity to enjoy their INSPIREtrips whilst still getting an extra treat!

Novem ber 16th19th: INSPIRE an d sen i or acti vi ti es

UCC is one of the most anticipated events in the whole year,and although it?s not specifically a senior event,it is an exhilarating day to look forward to.Full of challenging battles against other high school grades,the American School of Dubai brings competition like no other There isalso a history of seniors taking the win for three years straight,so hopefully the class of 2023 can turn those wins into an official tradition.

Decem ber 9th: UCC

The new year has officially begun and what better way to welcome this memorable year than to get ready for graduation! This will be a surreal moment of realization;when you look at yourself in the mirror wearing the red graduation cap and gown,it might get a little emotional, but make sure you don? t mess up your photos with those tears!

Jan uar y 30th an d 31st: Cap an d Gow n photos

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TBD M ay: Pr om

The 11th - 12th grade prom will be taking place in M ay just like last year.The date is yet to be determined,but it is most likely set to be after APexams. Prom isone of the biggest events for seniors;it is a very memorable night full of magical outfits,laughter, dancing,and memories that are forever lasting,not just in pictures.

M ay 31st: Sen i or br eak fast an d Red En vel ope, Sen i or Aw ar ds

This day really brings you closer to your teachers.It allows them to be proud of you and allows yourself to acknowledge all your achievements I?m assuming thisday will contain many tears from not just you,but people that have seen you everyday for years. These people are not only your teachers but some of them have been considered close friends or even family. Nonetheless,you will be enjoying some breakfast with friends and family in the morning,so it will still be a joyful day!

Jun e 3r d: gr aduati on an d gr aduati on di n n er

The moment everyone has anticipated,many people feel endless joy counting down the daysleading up to graduation,others have been fearing this day because it means possibly leaving their families,friends,and childhood behind,to start a new chapter of their lives.June 3rd will certainly be filled with mixed and bittersweet emotions.

This day will be officially closing not only what felt like an ongoing chapter but also the class of 2023?s childhood. New doors will be opened and new lives will be starting. This day will be consumed with mixed emotions by parents,staff and especially students.It will be an incredible event signifying all the triumphs and defeats every student has faced and all the opportunities waiting for them in the future.I hope you have completed your senior bucket list by the end of this event!

Please Help Pakistan.

Keyaan Khan

A t hird of t he nat ion is under w at er Hom es, loved ones, and priceless it em s are disappearing from people's lives. Anyone w ho has been im pact ed by t he floods is going t hrough a genuinely t errible m om ent . Aft er view ing t he flood sit es in Pakist an, w ell know n Am erican st ar Angelina Jolie rem arks, "I have never seen anyt hing like t his before " In com parison t o t he previous 20 years, Pakist an has had a 190% increase in rainfall. You m ight be w ondering w hat brought on t his unset t ling am ount of rain t hat has flooded one t hird of such a huge count ry Clim at e change is t he answ er t o t hat Scient ist s have det erm ined t hat Pakist an has endured one of t he w orst shocks t o clim at e change in m odern hist ory as a result of t he large num ber of carbon em issions from it s neighboring count ries

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Num erous individuals now lack access t o food, clean w at er, and adequat e shelt er as a result of t he collapse of Pakist an's agricult ural indust ry. According t o lat est report s, Pakist an w ould require a m inim um of $12 billion t o repair all dam ages, a large sum of m oney t hat t hey lack It is quit e upset t ing t o see t his happen t o t his nat ion because, despit e Pakist an having relat ively low carbon em issions and having lit t le im pact on global w arm ing, t hey are t he ones w ho are suffering t he consequences

You can give t o t he reput able organizat ions and charit ies list ed below. Any am ount is beneficial. Unjust ified pain and deat hs of innocent people are t aking place. Finally, if you could pray for t he Pakist an cit izens, please do

What Do We Know?

The deat h t ool has risen t o over 1700 people.

- 33% of t he count ry has flooded. Millions of people have been displaced, living in cam ps w it h lit t le resources.

-Millions of people have

- It w ill cost Pakist an over 10 Billion Dollars t o fix all t he dam ages.

- Pakist an's agricult ural econom y has crashed due t o flooding, and t he count ry is gonna st art running low on food.

ISSEY ISSEY

Theyear 2022will forever beremembered for birthing new, inspirational artwork and artistsfrom all acrosstheglobe. However, it also markstheyear we saw aprofound lossin theworld of fashion Issey Miyake, afamousJapanesefashion designer, passed away on August 5th of thisyear at theageof 84 dueto apparent liver cancer.

Today, Miyake'swork isintegral to thefashion industry; they havebecomepiecesof art that are collected and revered Although Miyake?sdesignswere seen asminimal and staple, theway hepresented his clotheswasinnovativeand original. Mr Miyakewasrecognized and praised for his avant-gardeand experimental outlook on fashion and hiscreativeclothing pieces, which weregreatly appreciated and influential to thecollision of western and eastern fashion styles It isnecessary to honor this wonderful creator in order to grieveand to serveasa reminder to futureartistsand individualsof the fashion legend who oncelived among us The importanceof reflecting on and being reminded of Miyake'sjourney to thetop remindsusthat thelegacy hewill beleaving theworld with cannot be overstated.

Hisshowsoften featured dancersand performances that helped to solidify hispassion and fascination with themovement of thehuman body. However, Miyakestill maintained many traditional elementsin hisdesigns Whether wechooseto celebratehis successesor maintain astateof serenity and reflect on hisdistinctivefashion pieces, hereisatributeto Issey Miyake

Issey Miyakewasborn on April 22of, 1938 Hemajored in graphic design at theTama Art University, graduating in 1964 at theage of 24 Hedecided to moveto Parisafter graduating and enrolled in theprestigious ÉcoledelaChambreSyndicaledelaCouture Parisiennein 1965, wherehelearned more about fashion and built hisskillsin tailoring and dressmaking. Using thepotential of design to meet thedemandsof everyone's modern and contemporary stylesof living hasalwaysbeen Miyake'sconstant pursuit of new initiatives, designs and ideas. Hewas significantly remembered asan artist who combined principlesof fashion with art and modern technology in hisaesthetic He established astylethat connected architecture, sculpture, science, and fashion, which becamehistrademark and for which peopleall acrosstheworld recognized him.

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During histimein TamaArt University?sDepartment of Graphic Design, Japan hosted the World Design Conference. Thiswasthefirst international design symposium to beheld in Japan, and itsgoal wasto foster relationshipswith theinternational design community Whilestill auniversity student, Miyakewroteand sent out aletter to theadministrative officeof theconferencequestioning why clothing design wasexcluded from theevent.

Hisemphasison clothing asaform of creation and design asopposed to the misinterpreted modern conviction of fashion caught thepeople?sattention. ? Later, at the request of artist Jo Murakoshi, hebegan creating original attireand produced clothing for Toyo Rayon's1963Timetable

After gaining moreexperienceand knowledgeabout thefashion industry and world of couture, Issey Miyakeused hisexperiencesfrom different locationswherehehasspent time, and hecombined aspectsof life, cultureand stylefrom thesevastly different locationsinto hiswork. Thiswould later becomehistrademark, which peopleall across theworld recognized and appreciated him for. In thelate?60?s, Mr. Miyakebegan his career by spending four yearsworking behind thescenesin studiosrun by numerous modern day fashion icons Guy Laroche, Hubert deGivenchy and Geoffrey Beenewere among them.

Issey Miyake Photography Claude Charlier

At thepeak of hisrising popularity and recognition, New York department storeBloomingdale?sdevoted an entiresection to selling Miyake?s?East meets West?look Simplet shirtswith dyed on Japanese cultural patternswereincluded in thiscollection as well ascoatsproduced with the"Sashiko" technique. Sashiko isamethod of hand sewing that was invented in Japan Thisphrasemeans"littlestabs" when translated Running stitchesareused in this stitching techniquewhich isoften carried out with whiteSashiko thread with an indigo background. His designstranscended cycling trendsand gender normsand weredescribed asthedefinition of staples, being consistent through decades Reasons such asthesemadehim so adored and honored in thefashion world.

M I Y A K E M I Y A K E

Issey Miyakecreated thingsthat can alwaysbelinked to hisname, style, and piecesby fusing ancient, traditional stylewith contemporary, Western fashion. Miyakeconstantly linked hiscreationsto origami, it can easily beidentified when looking at hiswork His experiencewith different materialsand fabric manipulation wasapioneer in the industry After hisinitial designsfor ?PleatsPlease?, similar designswerecirculating in thefashion world. After thiscollection wasreleased, SteveJobsreached out to Miyake asking him to createauniform for him; thismarked thebirth of Stevejobs?iconic turtleneck In addition, Miyakeworked with theworld renowned singer David Bowie, creating oneof hismost iconic suits Both Mr Miyakeand designer Kansai Yamamoto created and shaped Bowie'sziggy stardust persona.

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Yearsof trial and error helped Miyakeand hiscompany arriveat their current position in themarket asthey sought to replicatethe natural movement of thehuman body in relation to cultureand art Hiswork doesnot seegender or size; it issimply fluid and human Miyake?swork sought to compliment thebeauty of thehuman form no matter what it looked like.

Miyakeand hisbrand liveon to bedescribed as?Never oneto embracetrends. Miyake?sdynamic spirit wasdriven by arelentless curiosity and desireto convey joy through themedium of design. Alwaysapioneer, Miyakeboth embraced traditional handcraftsbut also looked to thenext solution: thenewest technology driven by research and development Henever oncestepped back from his love, theprocessof making things. Hecontinued to work with his teams, creating new designsand supervising all collectionsunder thevariousIssey Miyakelabels Hisspirit of joy, empowerment and beauty will becarried on by thenext generations?-Simon O'Mahony

Mikyakeused hisdesignsascommentary on theworld around him Hebrokedown conceptsto makethem digestibleusing fashion and transformed them into timelessworksof art. Different interpretationsof hiswork will forever continueto beseen years into thefutureastributeto theluminary who oncedominated the catwalk.

How Milan becamea Fashion Capital

By:LeannaAbdelnour

Milan is currently known as the fashion capital of Italy, and it is home to many of the biggest designer fashion brands such as Armani, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, Moschino, Prada, Valentino, and Versace. Not only that, but Milan also hosts Milan Fashion Week twice each year, which is a very important and anticipated event for fashion enthusiasts Milan has had a prominent position in the fashion industry throughout much of history, which began many years ago during the Renaissance

In the past, fashion trends were set by the monarchy as everyone wanted to dress as luxuriously as they did in order to signify their place in the social hierarchy. During the Renaissance both females and males dressed lavishly with women wearing over-the-top clothing, jewelry, and makeup, while men wore brightly colored tunics featuring embroidery (?How Did Milan Become the Fashion Capital of Italy? Context Travel?) During this period Milan, Florence, and Rome began creating their own textiles, such as velvet, wool, and silk, which marked the beginning of the competitiveness of the fashion scene in Italy Rome and Florence?s competitiveness within the textile industry brought both cities more importance in the fashion world. This set the stage for Milan to emerge as Italy's fashion capital, and its increasing prominence in the fashion industry led to the beginning of Milan Fashion Week

In 1958, the first Milan Fashion Week was hosted by Camera Sindacale Della Moda Italiana, where designers and fashion brands presented their collections on the runway, as well as, within exhibitions Then, after 1961 when Milan became the headquarter for Vogue Italia, Milan?s fashion scene began inspiring many different fashion trends But, the event that epitomized Milan Fashion Week was Versace?s 1991 show, which featured Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista; the models showcasing Versace?s designs embodied intimidation, inspiring the rise of many other fashion houses like Gucci (?A Brief History of Milan Fashion Week?). Towards the end of the 20th century, many Milanese brands and designers gained popularity and an increased importance in the fashion world, like Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada (?A Brief History of Milan Fashion Week?)

Throughout history, Milan?s position in the fashion world has increasingly gained importance, with some of the most influential fashion brands and houses being based in Milan, and Milan Fashion Week being held in the city twice a year Milan standing next to Paris, London, and New York, and being known as the ?Big Four?in the fashion world is recognized for its incorporation of luxury, art, and Italian culture into its fashion scene The city has claimed a reputation for hosting the most glamorous Fashion Week out of the Big Four, which only further demonstrates Milan?s distinction in the fashion industry.

HISTORY

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auren, ?aworld famousfashion designer, philanthropist, and billionaire businessman wasborn in 1939 in theBronx, New York City?(RL.COM). Hewasraised by his parentsFrank and Fraydl, two Jewish immigrants ?Hegrew up in closequarterswith his threesiblings, even sharing aroom with histwo brothers?(RL COM) Ashe matured, Lauren wasknown for hisuniquesense of style, which issaid to be ?old time elegancemixed with classic preppy style? , drawing inspiration from Fred Astaireand Cary Grant Lauren started studying businessat Baruch College, Manhattan after graduating high school; although he found it wasn't apassion of hisand dropped out after two years

Lauren wasdrafted in 1962, Just five yearslater he becameanecktiemanufacturer, where hestarted hisown line, and thus, theRalph Lauren Corporation started up with men'sties years beforethestart of hisvery own fashion empire. He hasconsistently highlighted thevalue of having a dream and wasfrequently asked wherehis inspiration camefrom. ?Peopleask how aJewish kid from theBronx can do preppy clothes?Doesit haveto do with classand money?It hasto do with dreams.?Lauren said. In 1967, the28 year old Lauren worked for Beau Brummell,

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Seven yearslater, Ralph Lauren fragranceswere introduced to theworld Heintroduced Lauren, a femininefragrance, and Polo, amasculine fragrance "Thiswasthefirst timethat adesigner hasintroduced two fragrances? onefor men and onefor women ? simultaneously". ?In 1981, Ralph Lauren went international, opening thefirst freestanding American designer store in London? ((RL COM) Thecompany grew dramatically, releasing just under adozen more linesand even opening restaurantsand bars. TheRalph Lauren website waslaunched in 2000 aspolo com and was eventually changed to ralphlauren com in 2007

In 2015, thefounder of Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren himself, wasreplaced by Stefan Larsson as CEO Lauren hasbeen featured in hundredsof magazine covers"including Architectural Digest, GQ, Forbes, Town & Country, TIME, and Vogue" Hisnet worth wasestimated at US$6 9 billion asof April 2022whilehiscompany continues to enlarge. Finally, in thepresent day, Ralph Lauren, acompany which still dominatesthehigh fashion industry isneverthelessstill expanding itsdynasty and reaching new heightswith itsdesigns This fall/winter of 2023thereisso much to see asthe designersof thecompany havebeen hinting that thethemeof thisyear'sfall/winter fashion week hassomething to do with revisiting old stylesand iconic Ralph Lauren designs

TOP: NYC office located in Mason Avenue

FUN FACT: This is the office w here the first ever issue of the Ralph Lauren Magazine w as created BOTTOM: Interior of his lounge in Colorado

FUN FACT: Ralph Lauren's 1998 summer collection w as inspired by this lounge

Now, theRalph Lauren company sellsthings ranging from luxury clothing to housewares Lauren'sfirst full menswear line, "Polo", arrived in 1968, drawing from hisinterest in sports. Hestarted by hand delivering productsto storeshimself By 1968, Bloomingdale'sin Manhattan had given Lauren hisown in store boutique, exclusively selling the Ralph Lauren men'sline ?Ralph Lauren introduced the"polo player emblem"for thefirst timewith their lineof tailored shirtsfor women in 1971?(RL.COM). By this time, Lauren had opened hisfirst freestanding store in Beverly Hills, California, and madehistory asthe first freestanding storefor an American designer.

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Fall Fashion Trendsof 2022

By Hannah Reefay

Fall in Dubai can be one of the m ost confusing tim es for any fashion lover. How can you dress autum n ally yet still accom m odate the scorching heat?In m agazines and on social m edia, people are wearing sweaters and coats, and as m uch as people in Dubai want to dress like that, it?s over 40° outside. This would lead m ost people in Dubai to dress like it?s still sum m er The com piled list below offers five fall fashion trends the world is freaking out over that can be worn in Dubai without getting too hot.

The Givenchy Shark Lock boots are a shoe that every influencer or trend-setter seem s to own. The classic black boots with a unique twist are to die for when paired with any skirt or dress. These boots just elevate your look in a way that m ost shoes can?t. W hether you prefer a knee high boot or a shorter one, the Shark Lock Boots com e in both lengths. The shark lock boots are certainly the shoes of the season and look like they are here to stay.

Z ad i g & Voltai r e Bags

M onogram and logo bags are out and elegantly understated bags are in. The world is over the whole ?decked out in logos?look and m ore interested in an understated tim eless fashion. Zadig & Voltaire is one brand that has been seen everywhere lately. They offer classy yet edgy styles that are designer and good quality yet still affordable com pared to other brands. W ith a wide range of colors and designs, Zadig & Voltaire is becom ing m ore and m ore trendy

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M A SK GL A SSES

Brands like Dior and Saint Laurent have m ade it clear that the over sized glasses that cover half your face have transform ed from tacky to tasteful. To achieve that runway m odel-off-duty look, these glasses could com e in clutch. W hen wearing a plain and sim ple outfit, adding these glasses to your outfit would not only m ake you look like a celebrity on their way to Pilates but will also protect your eyes from the sun.

H ead p h on es

Headphones as an accessory?

Yes, it is hard to believe, but as AirPods were in fashion a few years ago, so are headphones now. W hether you?re wearing them around your neck or on your head, they still give off that effortless and cool look.

W hether you?re styling Beats and the new Airpods m ax or lesser-known headphones, they?re still fashionable accessories.

Par ach u te Pan ts

Dressing m odestly yet com fortably in the Dubai heat can be as challenging as solving any m ath equation. This is especially true since in the last few fall seasons thick and heavy leather pants and jeans have been dom inating fashion trends. Lightweight parachute pants provide a casual look when styled with a sim ple top but can also be elevated and dressed up depending on the accessories m atched with them . These pants also offer extrem e versatility, and no m atter what your style is, you can find a way to m ake them work for you.

B e s t D r e s s e d a t t h e M e t G a l a

B y E m e l i n a V i e l m a

The M et Gala is som ething the fashion industry looks forward to each year, especially since som e of our favorite celebrities attend this event. It allows us to see the people we love doing the thing we love and overall it?s just a fun experience to watch and hopefully be part of one day.

The event was staged to honor the launch of Part Two of the sam e exhibition, ?In Am erica: An Anthology of Fashion,?and this year?s them e carried over from last year. By showcasing storylines connected to the intricate and m ulti-layered histories of those sites, this exhibition section traces the evolution of Am erican fashion.

An interviewer at the M et Gala claim ed that this them e led to som e am azing fashion m om ents, which included Kim Kardashian slipping into M arilyn M onroe's m ost fam ous dress, Blake Lively being unwrapped to reveal her second dress on the M et steps, several stars nodding to the past with sequins, tulle, and corsets, while we also saw som e seriously dram atic headpieces.

The M et Gala is quickly becom ing the place to see Kim Kardashian. Everyone can agree that she had the m ost creative and thoughtful outfit there. Kim m ade headlines for a very different reason: she wore the fam ous dress M arilyn M onroe wore in 1962 when she sang "H appy Birthday M r. President" to John F. Kennedy. The dress was originally by Jean-Louis, and Kardashian had to lose weight to get into it because it couldn't be altered. To really com m it to the appearance, she also had her hair colored the infam ously golden blonde of M arilyn M onroe

The custom Versace outfit worn by Gigi H adid, who m ade a striking debut, was another ensem ble that was all about volum e. The superm odel paired a m assive, floor length puffer coat with a burgundy latex catsuit.

For the 2022 M et Gala, Jessica Chastain went for classic glam our, which was obviously perfect for the occasion. The actress accessorized her look with a m atching headpiece and a burgundy Gucci gown with dram atic sleeves.

The M et Gala is known for its outrageous fashion statem ents, which Blake Lively fully em braced on M onday night when she arrived in one gown and later unwrapped her dress on the M et's steps to reveal another one underneath. The blue highlights paid hom age to the Statue of Liberty, while the golden design represented the Em pire State Building, both of which were influenced by the architecture of New York City.

TheRiseof The60s

BY:NADIA SIDANI

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We have all heard the infam ous phrase, ?history repeats itself?; however, we som etim es fail to rem em ber that fashion trends are arguably the m ost repetitive in following historical trends. Up until last year, we saw a reem ergence of Y2K fashion: low rise jeans (to our dem ise), shoulder bags, and baby tees were everywhere. In the m id 2010s, we saw a reem ergence of ?90s fashion trends with m om jeans and oversized graphic tees Now, as we settle into the 2020s, we are indulging in the style of the ?60s

Arguably one of the m ost pivotal pop culture m om ents that prom pted the ?60s style trend would be Ariana Grande's album : Positions Ariana is notorious for associating a central them e with her album s, cleverly dubbed ?eras?In the Positionsera m usic videos, she em ulated iconic 60s accessories such as thick liner, pleated skirts, neutral tones, and replacing her iconic long ponytail for a short flip hair do As a style icon, Ariana Grande definitely established a strong foundation for future 60s trends to m ake their way

Now, we see m any other celebrities whose 60s style m ade them m ore noticed and appreciated such as Lana Del Rey Lana could be best described as the m odern day reincarnation of Priscella Presley with patriotism , troubled wom anhood, and rebellion as her characteristics The m usician has a niche for songs that you would typically see in an ?old m oney aesthetic?TikTok or an ?em bracing m y inner 60s girl?video. Her nostalgic tunes and sublim inal m isogynistic undertones (in the m ost weirdly com forting way possible) m ake listeners itch to transform into their inner 60s chick

Curtain bangs, no-m ake-up-m ake-up, and short nails are all attributes of the 2020s fashion quota that originated from 60s trends The vast em bracem ent of fem ininity was som ething that was prom inent in the 60s; albeit now wom en have significantly m ore rights, which m akes this the perfect tim e to reem brace fem ininity.

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Duchess of Malta

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The Diary of Malta, written by Zoe Angelopoulos, is an im portant yet controversial docum ent. Discovered in 1917 am ong the possessions of Duchess Julia Francesca Anna Busca Risch, the Italian language historical docum ent is deem ed as a m ajor source for the life of wom en in the early to m id 1800s

The Diary of Malta contains exactly 100 interm ittently written entries of different lengths. In addition, the diary includes four letters and nine photos. Aside from being a wonderful historic account, the Diary of Malta is also a key docum ent for sociologists Since 1922, the diary has been translated m ore than sixteen tim es from its original Greek version.

This 100 year anniversary version of the diary is m arked with special com m entaries and notes: the introduction is written by Professors Theodore Sim m ons and Luisa Zhao, respectively of H arvard and Yale University The afterword is penned by Antonio Risch, who is Julia?s great grandson.

A n I n tr od u cti on by Pr of essor s T h eod or e Si m m on s an d L u i sa Z h ao

Frankly speaking, the Diary of Malta, is m ore than a piece of historical docum entation m andatory for high school and college students to read for their classes.

Us readers often forget the original purpose of this writing. We forget that these long passages once held the aspirations of som eone We forget that these neat paragraphs once were the lives of som eone. We forget that these endless words were written by once living and breathing figures.

But we m ust rem em ber that the Diary of Malta was and is the testam ent and witness to the lives of three people: Zoe Angelopoulos (1817 1887), Julia Francesca Busca (1818-1857), and Albert Risch (1817-1877). These three were from vastly different backgrounds. Julia Francesca was the youngest child and only daughter of Antonio Busca, a rich M altese m erchant; Zoe was the youngest in a Greek im m igrant fam ily of seven; Albert was the sole child from a line of bankers

Zoe began writing the Diary of Malta in late 1833, when she began her service as Julia Francesca?s lady?s m aid in Valletta. Her diary concluded with her lady?s death in 1857. There is absolutely no doubt that the two young ladies cared for each other passionately

The relationship between Zoe and Julia Francesca was not affected by Julia Francesca?s m arriage to Albert Risch. In fact, Albert appreciated and loved Zoe as fiercely as his wife H istorians believe that Zoe served as a personal m ediator and advisor for the couple and perhaps had m ore say in their decisions than actual advisors

W hen Julia Francesca died in 1857, Zoe rem ained with the Risch fam ily She was the m other figure to the growing Risch children and raised the children of her brother Adonis, who died in a skiing accident along with his wife Zoe?s increasing fam ilial duties did not m ean that she stepped back from decision m aking Albert relied on her wisdom heavily after Julia Francesca?s death Despite being a wom an with no form al education and no background in business, Zoe served successfully in 1861as the de facto head of the Risch Banking Corporation while Albert recovered from a m ajor operation

Albert died in 1877, and Zoe left the Risch fam ily and im m igrated to Thessaloniki, Greece. During her retirem ent, she was visited by the Risch children and her fam ily often Zoe died peacefully in her sleep in 1887The true character and extent of their relationship is of m uch debate in recent years But whatever it was, it does m atter for us readers to read the lives of these fascinating people through the Diary of Malta.

Part One: Sep tem ber 12, 1833 to Jan u ar y 1,

Editor'snote: thisisa serial fictional publication. Thenext part of thestory would bepublished in thenext issueof theAkhbar.

Entry 1

Septem ber 12, 1833

Valletta

Papa?s sick

He is coughing up blood We brought him to the doctor: M am a, and all seven of us together.*

Karkínos. Cancer. The doctors say he doesn? t have long. I m ust get a job, the others too. Adonis says he?ll talk to his boss. He says Signore Busca is kind.**

M ay tom orrow be better, Zoe

Entry 2

Septem ber 13, 1833

Valletta

Signore Busca is a kind and generous m an He offered up two places on his estate

We have decided that Astoria and I will work for the Buscas, while M am a and the others run the restaurant

Signore Busca has a daughter the sam e age as m e He believes I would be a good com panion and lady?s m aid to her M y sister will work in the kitchens Astoria is jealous, but she knows a job is better than nothing. We start next week M onday.

Thank you, Aoe

* According to Valletta city records, Adrastos and Cassandra Angelopoulos were im m igrants from Thessaloniki who m ade a living running a Greek restaurant in Valletta They had seven children together, including Zoe

** Zoe?s siblings consist of five older sisters and one older brother She did not m ention any of her siblings m uch except for Astoria and Adonis, her second oldest sister and only brother Adonis worked as a carriage driver for Antonio Busca

19, 1833

Valletta

We started to work today Adonis escorted Astoria and m e to m eet with Signore Busca, then he left for his own post in the stables Signore Busca is a serious m an of m edium height. He has a clean-shaven, square face with graying hair. He was widowed a few years ago God bless him *

The butler, Signore Siciliano, was tall I don? t rem em ber m uch about him But he told m e that Signora Julia Francesca is the apple of his eye Signore Busca is not very fond of his five sons; they are trouble. One of them has even been arrested!**

Believe m e, I was scared when I m et Signora Julia Francesca Busca She was a whirlwind of colors, energy, and unconventionality, and had a passion for ignoring social norm s She im m ediately swept m e aside

?M y lady, I am Zoe Angelopoulos??I stuttered out nervously

?I know who you are Zoe Angelopoulos, youngest sister of Adonis, yada yada yada?she exclaim ed, cutting m e off, ?I don? t want any of that at least for now ?

In contrast to her fiery personality, Signora Julia Francesca is very pretty She has large brown eyes, bronze skin, and cascading raven-colored hair. Her facial structure was sharper that what is typical of our region, som ething that she had inherited from her Bavarian noble m other ***

The young lady then im m ediately took m e up to her personal suites It was lavishly decorated: soft chairs with pillows (apparently sofas), gilded frescos, m osaics, Arabic carpets? I have never seen anything like that She collapsed dram atically onto one of the sofas, and gestured to m e to sit down opposite of her I was astonished: I was a servant! W hat scared m e m ore was the words that cam e out of her m outh. ?Do you have any idea how suffocating it is?The endless m ale presence,?she blabbered as her hands waved anim atedly ?I have five brothers, each worse than the other Papa works all the tim e The m aids never talk to m e and are scared of m e! You have no idea how m uch I want som eone of m y age and gender to talk to!?

Wow, Zoe

* Readers can find the photographs of Antonio Busca and Julia Francesca Busca at the end of the part

** Antonio Busca detested his five sons Upon his death in 1855, Antonio left half of his wealth, and all but one of his estates to Julia Francesca Com bined with her inheritance from her m other, Julia Francesca was the richest wom an in the world until her death two years later The m odern estim ate of her wealth would be 12 billion US Dollars

*** Antonio Busca m arried Anna M aria, a m em ber of the Grand Duchy of Baden Julia Francesca was granted the honorary title of Duchess at birth

Entry 4

October 1, 1833

Stuttgart

Signora Julia will stay with her m other?s fam ily for the m onth of October She is a m em ber of the Grand Duchy of Baden through her m other Anna M aria of Baden. Her full nam e (including her honorary title) was Duchess Julia Francesca Anna Busca of Baden *

Astoria is jealous again: she?s stuck in the kitchens, m aking giardiniera and preparing for winter.

Stuttgart is a beautiful city. Duchess Julia gave us servants a day to roam Stuttgart freely. One of the footm en, Johann, cam e with us to translate and guide us around the city He rem inds m e m uch of Adonis

Nevertheless, Germ an weather is terrible The winds are a thousand cold knives slashing your face apart. It is dark all day with gloom y clouds ahead. I m iss the gentle rays of the sun

I hope the sun com es tom orrow, Zoe

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October 19, 1833

Stuttgart

I received a letter from Adonis that Papa is in the hospital The doctors say he won? t m ake it past this year

Papa ordered m e to stay in M ünich: he believes it is a good experience for m e He also joked in the letter that he won? t die before All Saints Day. The audacity.

Signora Julia insisted that I go back hom e. I showed her Papa?s letter. She was not happy, but grudgingly let m e stay.

M ay the Fates sm ile upon Papa Please, Zoe

* As previously m entioned, Anna M aria of Baden was a m em ber of the Grand Duchy of Baden Due to her gender and m organatic m arriage to Antonio Busca, technically none of her children could be the Grand Duke of Baden However, she rem ained in good relation with her fam ily, and her only daughter was granted the honorary title of Duchess. Zoe uses the title of Duchess in the diary to describe Julia.

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Novem ber 2, 1833

Valletta

Papa died this m orning, on All Souls Day, a day after All Saints Day He kept his prom ise M am a is planning on donating his body to the doctors Papa always wanted to be a doctor.

I?m sad, but som ehow I can? t cry. At the sam e tim e, I?m happy that he?s not in pain anym ore M am a says that is blasphem y, but I think she believes that, too Signore Busca has generously given us [Angelopoulos children] a week off to take care of Papa

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, havemercy on us

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, havemercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, havemercy on us.*

Zoe Entry 7

January 1, 1834

Valletta

The New Year has com e All servants were on rotational holiday since Decem ber However, the Duchess has requested m e to stay She secretly gave m e a cup of hot chocolate today.

?We can afford it, but it is still quite expensive.? It was better than anything I have tasted.

Thank you, Zoe

* Zoe is a m em ber of the Greek Orthodox Church This is the opening of the Trisagion prayer, which is the first prayer of a Greek Orthodox funeral

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February 15, 1834

Valletta

A suitor from Britain cam e last week to request Duchess Julia?s hand The suitor, whose nam e is John Hervy, is a baron of low rank Great Britain. Signora Julia rem ained stoic when he announced his intentions during dinner. In private, she broke down to m e while I was undressing her ?I know I can? t rely on m y father forever, but at least not him At least not this young,? she sobbed, ?I don? t want to m arry som ebody ?

It becam e apparent that this was a soliloquy, not a topic up for discussion I rem ained silent throughout the outburst Signora Julia collapsed on her bed and fell into a deep slum ber soon after I rem oved her m akeup She was exhausted

Before retiring to bed, I m ade a visit to Signore Busca. I was expected to be fired as I explained the situation to him W hat surprised m e was that he just sm iled tiredly ?Thank you, you m ay go,?he m uttered gently

I left quietly with a bow

The next m orning, John Hervy was gone He left during the m iddle of the night Rum ors say he was kicked out by Signore Siciliano him self at the orders of Signore Busca. In the m orning, she looked at m e in surprise, then soon turned to gratitude.

Zoe.

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February 23, 1834

Valletta

W hile Signora Julia is grateful; however, she doesn't ?trust?m e as m uch as before. Signore Busca is planning a trip to his French estate in the sum m er.

Zoe

Valletta

M ore than a m onth has passed since m y last entry I apologize A flurry of dram a has occurred in the past m onth. It was crazy.

1 Signore Busca disowned his eldest son, Signore M arco M arco was supposed to com plete his education in France, yet he spent all his tim e there in brothels and bars. Lost all his m oney in the process. Signore Busca was furious when his son showed his face to dem and m ore m oney Now he is no longer a m em ber of the fam ily, and all of us (including servants) are allowed to address him as M arco No Nam e.

2 Signore Julia had another suitor com ing to M alta He didn? t even m ake it through dinner: Signore Busca invited him out as soon as he openly announced his intentions At this rate no one would ever com e again

3. Signore Busca?s younger sister, Signora M aria, cam e to visit. She is an uptight wom an who dem ands everything to be perfect Yells at us servants all the tim e (to the point that Signore Busca paid us double this m onth) Everyone hates her, including her own niece.

4. M y oldest sister began courtship with the town doctor?s son. They get along a bit too well. M am a says ?these violent delights have violent ends.?Signora Julia says that it is from Shakespeare

In addition, Signore Busca decided to visit his hom e in Rhodes instead of France.

Valletta

M arco No Nam e was killed yesterday Three bullets and five knife wounds The m urderer surrendered him self directly to the police

Police says the m urderer was hired by som eone in his gam bling circle. M arco No-Nam e owed his ?friends?lots of m oney

Signore Busca refused to bury his form er son in the fam ily m ausoleum . Even Signora could not change his decision H is body is now in the public cem etery

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M ay 1, 1834

Athens

Signora Julia left for Athens yesterday I went along (I have to) Signora Julia has no talent with languages (and did not understand a single bit of Greek).

This is the first tim e I visited Greece, yet I feel a sense of belonging and acceptance here I could speak our m other tongue freely; I could worship freely without the judgm ent of local Catholics and British Anglicans *

I cheekily brought Signora Julia to a Orthodox service She joked it was heresy for her **

Zoe

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M ay 3, 1834

Athens

Signora Julia traveled to Greece to represent her father in a series of trade negotiations

We had m ultiple businessm en over in the estate tonight. Thankfully they all spoke Italian

She handled the crowd gracefully, and the business deal was a success

Signora Julia is clever It is obvious to everyone that her father has the m ost faith in her out of all his children: he m ade sure she is well educated

M am a says it is inappropriate for wom en to learn and act like m en, but I think it is adm irable

I secretly want to be sm art, too.

Zoe

* M alta was prim arily Catholic However, there were Anglicans due to its status as a British colony

** Julia Francesca was a Catholic

Signora Julia and servants left for Rhodes this m orning to join Signore Rhodes We are currently on the ship. It is a disaster: Signora Julia is seasick.

So far around six hours into the journey, Signora Julia has already vom ited thrice (how is that possible) Right now she is asleep from exhaustion However, I am afraid she will wake up soon

M y lady is a very interesting person She is a wom an in a household of m en, but m ore capable and reliable than any of her brothers. She is rational and stoic, yet I have seen her lose control in m om ents of weakness She?s frustrated I often pretend not to hear her sobs, and I think she pretends to not hear m ine.1

There is a lot of speculation from historians regarding Zoe Angelopoulos?words The two m ost supported and accepted theories are below

1 Zoe?s m other, Cassandra Angelopoulos, was a serious alcoholic by today?s standards It was possible that Zoe and her siblings were abused under her care

2 From 1833 to 1834, Zoe began a whirlwind rom ance with Andrea (last nam e unknown), a footm an at the Busca estate The relationship was turbulent and destructive It is speculated that Andrea was physically and em otionally abusive towards Zoe He was never m entioned in the diary

Thessaloniki

Adonis and I were granted two weeks off by Signore Busca and Signora Julia We have no desire to return to M alta, at least not right now We decided to visit Thessaloniki This is where our parents were born, and then they im m igrated to M alta. For som e reason, they could not find any jobs in Greece For years, Papa and M am a described Thessaloniki (and Greece) as an evil, dangerous place *

I thank Signora for opening our eyes Greece is beautiful Thessaloniki is beautiful Adonis agrees. There are tall m ountains that were hom es once to the gods. Away from the m ountains is the boundaryless sea It sparkles under the sunlight like glittering jewels I feel happy here, I feel free I think I m ay return here perm anently one day I don? t care what Papa and M am a say.

But speaking of parents, I have received som e disturbing news from Astoria: M am a planned to m arry one of us off (not Adonis of course) to som e old m an It was supposed to be Sophia, but she eloped and ran away with the young town baker as soon as she heard the plans. Now M am a wants it for m e: I?m the pretty daughter with the job. I definitely can have children **

I don? t want to I want to live

I told Adonis earlier: he was furious (and apparently unaware). He said he?ll argue in m y favor He told m e very seriously to plead with Signore Busca or Signora Julia if we absolutely need to He says they are kind and understanding, and I think so too The Buscas are good people that I have faith in M ay God bless them ***

Astoria also wrote to m e in her letter that M am a is getting crazier and crazier each day. She loses herself to fury all the tim e She yells, scream s, cusses, and throws things around She also drinks m ore in our absence

I love M am a, but I have known for a long tim e that she is not perfect She is a cruel person to all her children. She beat us, hum iliated us, punished us in ways crueler than other parents

Lord, havemercy.

* It is well possible that the Angelopoulos parents had a crim inal record in Greece It is very possible that their original nam es were not Angelopoulos H istorians could not find any inform ation about Zoe?s fam ily in Thessaloniki

** Sophia was one of the Angelopoulos sisters It is unclear if she is the third or fourth oldest

*** Zoe wrote a letter soon after this diary entry to Julia Francesca when it becam e clear that her m other was serious about arranging a m arriage It is on the page following this entry This letter would be the first letter that the Diary of Malta contains

**** A passage from Greek Orthodox prayers

Zoe Angelopoulos to Julia Francesca Busca Risch

Written on August 24, 1834 Delivered on August 30, 1834

M y lady Julia Francesca, H appy birthday! M ay God bless you with a wonderful year.*

I com e to you with a situation at hand. M y m other plans to m arry m e off. The partner is three decades older than, widowed, and in dem and of lots of children Please help m e, m y lady

Thank you, Zoe Julia Francesca wasabletoprevent themarriagefrom happening in someway, although historianswerenot surewhat method wasused. Money?Force?Another mystery for thefuture generation tosolve.

* Julia Francesca was born on August 31, 1818

Novem ber 12th, 1834

Signora Julia went to see a m an in private today He lived in Lausanne at Placedela Palud H is nam e was Albert Risch, an am iable, polite young banker from a long line of bankers.*

Adonis drove our carriage to his apartm ent, but he was not perm itted to enter. I was preparing to stay in the carriage until Signora Julia gestured to m e to follow her

Inside the hom e was a well dressed young m an of lanky and tall physique and an aura of awkwardness H is apartm ent was luxuriously furnished in a different style com pared to the Busca estate. There is no doubt that he and Signora Julia were on the sam e social standing

Signora Julia and Signore Risch talked with each other for hours. They giggled, laughed, bantered? They acted like a pair of lovers, eyes glittering with excitem ent and deep understanding when their eyes m et each other.

For the first hour of the conversation, I stayed in the room on the side, ready if Signora Julia had any requests. Yet by the next hour, Albert gestured to his butler to guide m e to the kitchen, and Adonis joined soon after We shared a pot of tea and a plate of cookies In the kitchen we stayed until Signore Julia decided to leave

I asked her on the carriage back to our hotel regarding the nature of their relationship Signora Julia was silent for a few m om ents, before she spoke.

?He?s m ore of a brother than a lover. He is som eone that I trust, som eone I would not hesitate to share m y views with We are sim ilar in our nature, our values, our am bitions, and our perception of the world,?she m urm ured ?Yet if he asks, I would not hesitate to m arry him . He, I know, will treat m e respectfully. He will touch m e only with m y consent He will not restrain m e like m any do to their wives?**

I nodded It was deathly silent in the carriage, and all we could hear were horse hooves and indiscernible voices Signora Julia stared out of the window, and I averted m y gaze Suddenly, she cleared her throat and looked at m e I m et her gaze I could not decipher the look in her eyes: it was som ething I have never seen before.

?I care for Albert, I love him ? Yet m y heart will never fully belong to him , and him too ?

Zoe

* Albert Risch (1817 1877) was born in Lausanne, to a Swiss fam ily of bankers. He was Julia Francesca?s husband, lover, best friend, confidant, father of her children, and business partner The Risch couple was fam ous for having a scandalous lifestyle, and often shared lovers A photograph of Albert Risch from the Diary of Malta is available at the end of this part

** Julia Francesca m arried Albert Risch in 1839 They rem ained m arried until Julia Francesca?s death in 1857 Albert Risch did not ever rem arry

I apologize for m y inactivity

In the past year, a plague ravaged M alta. The Buscas left M alta im m ediately as soon as the epidem ic began to spread, with m e being one of the servants who were required to accom pany them . Adonis and Astoria stayed.*

W hat seem ed like a sim ple cold quickly spread through the island and took m ost people in its deadly em brace.

The effect and process of the disease was horrifying. It slowly liquifies the organs and m uscles of the sick At the start of the infection, patients would be shrieking and shaking and scream ing in pain. The last stage would be them lying frozen, eyes wide open and unm oving. Body liquified.

Every fam ily lost som ebody, including m ine.

M am a was one of the first deaths, the ones before the carnage truly began. She becam e sick in late M arch and died on the first day of April Then death cam e for m y oldest sister and her fam ily in early M ay Her doctor husband and father in law spread the disease to her and m y nieces. Everybody in the household died days within each other.

Sophia cam e back with two children soon after our oldest sister?s death. Her baker husband died from the plague; she was infected with the plague; her children were infected with the plague She died; her children were spared They are now under Astoria?s care. Adonis has caught the disease soon after Sophia?s death. He survived, but now has no hearing in his left ear He believes this is som ething sent straight from the depths of Hell

For the past year, I have been blessed by God Signora Busca, with his m oney and influence, locked-down Rhodes at the start of the epidem ic. At first, the locals com plained and protested; however, they changed their opinion soon after Rhodes did not see a single death during this tragedy

The epidem ic is nowhere near ending. God, please have m ercy.

Zoe

* The 1835 1838 M editerranean Epidem ic was a devastating epidem ic that killed m ore than nine m illion globally Furtherm ore, the epidem ic left another five m illion with various post illness conditions such as im paired hearing and long term fatigue It is believed that the epidem ic was caused by a particularly strain of the influenza virus

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M arch 2, 1837

Rhodes

A new spring has com e! And a new letter from Signore Albert has com e! To top it all off, it arrived during dinner with Signore Busca

I teased in private: I would not give up a golden opportunity like that She turned scarlet.

Fantastic.

Zoe

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Septem ber 9, 1837 Rhodes

The death num bers are going down. Signora Julia says we m ay be able to leave soon. We have spent nearly two years on this island; Rhodes is beautiful, but this is too m uch for anyone to tolerate Signora Julia prom ised m e (and herself ) that we will not return to Rhodes unless absolutely necessary. I have a feeling that this oath will not be broken.

M y Duchess is planning to leave for Lausanne as soon as she gets the chance. For the past two years, she had little contact with Signore Albert

?It will be good to see an old friend again,?she m urm ured excitedly I snorted

?A friend, Signora. Pardon m y language, but that was a lie straight to Hell.?

Over the past two years, I adm it that m y m istress and I have gotten closer. We are not hesitant to address each other less form ally and understand each other better She taught m e how to read and write in Germ an, and I taught her how to sew

I believe we trust each other She insisted that I call her Julia or Francesca, or even Anna However, that is not an offer I will take up now. M aybe one day, but not now.

Zoe

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Novem ber 14, 1837

Signora Julia and Signore Albert decided to m eet up in Naples It is a place where they would not be recognized, where they could be free from their responsibilities and nam es. They wanted to see the city as a com m oner.

To be a com m oner, you m ust first dress like a com m oner. I m odified one of m y dresses for Signora Julia It is m ade of finer cotton than what is typically sold on the m arket (a benefit of serving the Buscas), but there are no elaborate patterns or shiny gold threads I also rem oved jewelry and only applied sim ple m akeup. M ost people can not afford that

In private, before they set off, I instructed Signore Albert?s footm an to follow those two carefully He com pletely understood The world is im patient and dangerous for ?coddled?aristocrats of society.

W hile Signora Julia and Signore Albert were exploring Naples, the servants organized a trip to Pom peii. There we saw these awful plaster casts of people who have lived long ago, who died in painful ways: suffocated by ash, killed by hot tem peratures, and buried alive under collapsing buildings and flying rocks.

At the end of the day, before we both retired to bed, I asked Signora Julia if she had a good day.

?The happiest,?she replied, ?but perhaps I would not do it again.?

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Decem ber 9, 1837 Valletta

Today was the first tim e I have seen m y fam ily since 1835. This m orning our ship from Naples arrived at the port I sent a letter previously before the journey to inform m y brother that I am com ing back hom e

Adonis and Astoria were waiting for m e at the port It was slightly em barrassing, but I bursted into tears when I saw m y siblings. We have our rows, but there is no doubt how m uch I love them

Signora gave m e a well m eaning sm ile, then turned away painfully The Busca fam ily has never gotten well together after her m other?s death She had her father and nobody else.

Zoe

Signore Busca hosted a New Year?s event at the Valletta estate to sever old ties and celebrate new beginnings The estate is full of fam ily and friends: (the detestable) Signora M aria, the Grand Duke of Baden and his fam ily (Signora Julia?s uncle), distant Busca relatives, and the entire Risch clan in all its m essy glory Signore Albert?s fam ily is peculiar and quite scandalous I?ll leave it there

The guests m ake it terrible for all the servants. There is always som ething going on. Just after I finished dressing one lady, I needed to dress another The Grand Duke would be dem anding breakfast in bed, and the Risch clan asking weniger Zucker for their tea. The bratty children scream ing for what they want All of the servants are losing their m inds For the first tim e since m y service I have disliked m y work

It does not help that these guests party insanely The never ending dem and for food, snacks, and alcohol until early m orning; wine bottles and cham pagne glasses in pieces on the floor (which is a m ess to clean up); drunk m en with weapons attem pting to duel each other?

Last night, an elderly French m an followed m e upstairs as I proceeded to Signora Julia?s quarters He cornered m e in the corridor and pushed m e onto the wall I could feel his hands running m y body up and down, lifting m y dress. I struggled, but he was twice m y size and I was nothing to him

?How does this feel, belle??he whispered in m y ear, breathing thickly with the sm ell of alcohol H is hand was on m y thigh, and began to squeeze m e when I did not reply I looked away, avoiding his eyes.

Suddenly, the m an was thrown off by another. A fist cam e down on his face, followed by another The m an attem pted to grab to block his attacker?s blows, yet I swiftly took a step back As soon as I was com pletely out of the way, all hell broke loose I felt a hand grab m y arm in the chaos: it was Signore Albert?s He guided m e up the stairs to Signora Julia?s quarters. He was just about to knock on the door when Signora opened them She took one look at m y tear stricken face, and pulled m e into the room I stayed in her room that night on her bed, with her body curled around m e, hugging m ine.

Thisentry concludespart oneof thediary. From thispoint onwards, Julia Francesca and Zoe havea significantly closer relationship, with Zoeaddressing Julia Francesca as?Francesca?often. ZoerespectstheRisch family strongly after thisencounter, and would grow closer with Albert.

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Julia Francesca Anna Busca Risch (1818-1857)

This photo of Julia Francesca Busca Risch was taken the night before her m arriage to Swiss banker Albert Risch in 1839 Both her and her husband were trailblazers of the early fem inist m ovem ent They founded the all wom en Lausanne College (Collège Lausanne) in 1852, the first institution of higher education for wom en in Western Europe Lausanne College was absorbed into the University of Lausanne in 1901

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Antonio M aria Giovanni Busca (1771-1855)

This photograph of Antonio M aria Giovanni Busca was taken som etim e in the 1840s. He was described as a m an of good nature by various sources Antonio M aria Giovanni Busca died suddenly in 1855 due to a heart attack

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Albert Johannes Risch (1817 1877)

Here is a picture of Albert Johannes Risch from 1839, the year of his m arriage. Albert and Julia Francesca had three children together: Albert Aster, Antonio, and Frederica

Under his leadership, the Risch banking em pire reached its height. Other than Zoe, the Risch couple had a rem arkably close friendship with Am erican writer Aster St. Anton, whose real nam e was Oswald Chancellor

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The movie Coralinerecounts an adventurous, curious 11year-old girl named Coraline Jones. She and her parents move into a new house in which she finds a door that is connected to another world that is a weirdly more glamorous version of her home She later on finds out that behind all that perfection several sinister secrets start to slowly unfold.

Goosebumps:

Goosebumps is a PG movie but originally was a series of fictional horror novels by an American author called RL Stines . Young Zack Cooper makes a big move from a big city to a small town Meets his charming neighbour Hannah who is coincidentally RL Stines daughter. When Zach visits Hannah he decides to foolishly go into RL Stine's library and accidentally unleashes monsters from a book called the fantastic tales It's Zach ,Hannah and RL Stines mission is to return the beasts back in the right books.

TheNightmarebeforeChristmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie that was written by Tim Burton. This movie takes place in a town called Halloween Town. Jack Skellington is a living skeleton, also known as the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and is the protagonist in this story. After wandering around town, Jack Skellington comes up on a door. Not just any ordinary door, this door would take you to Christmas Town. After Jack Skellington finds out where this door leads, he decides that he wants to spread Christmas joy all around the world But instead of him trying to spread joy around the world, he puts Santa in jeopardy and accidentally starts to create nightmares for all little boys and girls Now it is Jack Skelligton?s mission to try and amend this catastrophe that he has created.

Casper:

The movie Casper talks about a kind young ghost who was originally a 12 year old boy that suffered with pneumonia and died because of it, and turns into a ghost. Casper starts quietly haunting a mansion in Maine. A psychiatrist named James Harvey who starts communicating with Casper and brings his teenage daughter Kat, along Casper starts to fall in love with Kat

TRUMP MAKE HALLOWEEN GREAT AGAIN

By:MackenzieCooper

Warning: Bad Behavior Ahead

Two long years ago,Donald J Trump orchestrated one of the worst attacks on American democracy in history. He ordered a mob of his supporters to viciously attack the Capitol Building at exactly 2:11pm to protest against the election results and to prevent the important Presidential transfer of power Watching the attack unfold live on TV was like someone played a sick trick on the American people the unthinkable became reality. Now,why did this attack even happen in the first place?. Its purpose was to deliver a message of fear and hate towards those who voted against Trump On that frightening day, an act of home grown terror was inflicted on the country .

Well that infamous day has now come to haunt Mr. Trump. This past summer,Americans were tuned into the January 6th Senate Committee hearings. People tuned in just like they did almost 50 years ago when another Senate Committee convened to discuss the dirty tricks of former president Richard Nixon known as Watergate Former White House aide and ?Whistleblower?Cassidy Hutchinson emerged from the shadows of the Oval Office and stepped forward to share her personal accounts of the activities in the While House on that scary day.

Liz Cheney,daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney,was the lead Republican in the trial. "The sacred obligation to defend this peaceful transfer of power has been honored by every American president,except one,?she was quoted as saying,a powerful message,proving that Trump could not leave the oval office without a fight.

ith the Halloween season fast approaching,let's take a trip down South Ocean Boulevard and examine some of the skeletons in Former President Donald J Trump's closet (the ones we know about)

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Following Mr. Trump's delivery of 15 boxes of records to the National Archives in January 2022,the criminal investigation got under way More than 150 documents marked as classified were discovered when archivists investigated the material;they then forwarded the case to the Justice Department Government records and assertions by Trump's attorneys indicate that the federal government made many attempts to get the secret materials from Trump before resorting to a search of his Florida property The three criminal violations listed in the search warrant as the basis of the investigation are obstruction,hiding or destroying official records,and the Espionage Act,which makes it unlawful to maintain secrets of national security Recently, Trump,his children,and a couple of his companies have been sued by the state of New York over fraud. A $250,000,000 compensation is being asked for his penalties. Trump released a statement on his media site,TruthSocial:?Another Witch Hunt by a racist Attorney General,Letitia James,?Mr Trump wrote, adding,?She is a fraud who campaigned on a ?get Trump?platform ?We are not new to Trump's harassment and inappropriate comments against people trying to defend

When there is a vacancy on the Supreme Court,the USpresident nominates a candidate,who is subsequently confirmed by the USSenate,the oldest being Chief Justice John G. Roberts, nominated by George W Bush In February 2016, former Associate Justice Antonin Scalia passed away,which meant there was an open spot for a new SCJ member Barack Obama stated that he should be the one to nominate the new associate justice,but Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said it was the responsibility of the new president as Scalia died during the last year of Obama's presidency Unfortunately,McConnell won,which meant it was new president Donald Trump's pick. Trump chose Neil Gorsuch,an American lawyer who was a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Then Brett Kavanaugh was appointed when Anthony Kennedy retired Most recently,Amy Coney Barrett was appointed when Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away The irony of that situation is that Barrett and Ginsburg both believed in very different ideals. Ginsburg believed women had the right to an abortion,while Barrett had a completely different opinion.

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During the long four years of Trump's presidency,he created policies and acts that not only contradicted what was already in place,but completely embarrassed the country in front of the rest of the world. Some of the laws and economic policies he put into place included individual and corporate tax cuts,efforts to repeal Obamacare,restrictions on immigration,deregulation of the energy and financial industries, protectionist policies During the Obama administration,one of the most controversial environmental regulations was put into place;WOTUS The rule's primary goal was to specify which waterways were subject to federal control. Then in 2015,the term was updated to include tributaries and nearby water basins that are near federal waterways The Trump administration tried to undo these modifications in 2017. The rule was then revoked in 2019,thereby turning back the definitions from the Obama administration Now,polluters will no longer need a permit to harmfully discharge dangerous substances into various wetlands and streams around the United States Now that is an environmentalist's worst nightmare. It is unbelievable that Trump had the nerve to try to undo Obamacare,WOTUS,immigration laws,and inplace corporate tax cuts Don't even get me started on ?I would build a great wall ?

Unfortunately,there is not enough room in my article to write about every Trump trick or skeleton in his many closets (at Trump Tower,Mar-a-Lago,etc?.). Not to worry,the U.S. Department of Justice has it covered with the investigation of the Top Secret Documents and the conclusion of the January 6 Committee.

These investigations will make every Republican feel like Dr. Frankenstein when he realizes the horrible mistake he made in bringing his monster to life and there is nothing he can do to stop it Americans have been sitting through a never ending horror film with goosebumps,heart racing, nail biting,waiting for the next demon to appear.

No doubt the American people will continue to find skeletons in the Trump closet for years to come Just like Freddy Kruger,it may seem like we will never get rid of him but in the end the good guy always wins.....unless there is a sequel.

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As the H alloween season rolls around once again, what better way to get into the spirit than by rem iniscing over the m ost iconic H alloween event of 2021? Before it m akes a com eback for the second year in a row, here is a look back at H arry

Last year?s exclusive Harryween event ran for two nights only from October 30 to October 31 Both nights of the event took place in New York City?s M adison Square Garden, aka Styles?favorite venue to perform in, since his 1D days. As a part of H S LOT (Love On Tour), these were definitely the hardest two shows to get tickets for. Selling out the entire venue, fans cam e from all over the world in all sorts of different costum es to this incredible fancy dress up party According to Variety, the arena was packed with cowboys, angels, devils, clowns, and m erm aids all waiting to see H arry and his band?s extravagant costum es for the night

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Taking the stage on the first night in M SG, H arry and his band were all dressed up as the characters of the W izard of Oz, with H arry being Dorothy Wearing a plaid blue dress, a m atching bow in his hair, bright red tights, and glittery red shoes, H arry danced around for the whole night while keeping his costum e intact?for the m ost part Other than the fact that he had som e troubles with his false lashes, everything was sm ooth sailing! H is setlist included 16 songs pulled from album s HS1 and FineLine. In celebration of the W izard of Oz them e, H arry?s encore included a cover of none other than H arold Arlen's "Som ewhere Over the Rainbow." Fans were com pletely blown away by Style?s sm ooth transition from single ?Sign of The Tim es?to the beautiful cover of Arlen?s song There wasn't even a m om ent for recovery before Style?s closed off with the fan favorite ?Kiwi?as usual Leaving the audience totally flabbergasted, Styles left the stage to get a good night?s rest, in preparation for Night 2 of Harryween

As a part of this show?s com edy segm ent (which happens in every H arry concert), H arry said to the audience, ?In recent years, m ostly this year, I?ve decided to get a little bit m ore dressed up for H alloween and I feel fabulous!?And we can all agree that H E DID NOT LIE!

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After the first night of Harryween, social m edia exploded in response to Styles? perform ance Anxiety am ongst the fandom heightened in anticipation of the second night?s perform ance Nothing could beat his Night 1perform ance, or so they thought?

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As fans queued for the second and final night of Harryween 2021, they had absolutely no idea of what was com ing their way. Taking the stage for the second night in a row, H arry and his band were dressed up as clowns, ironic right?Dressed as possibly the m ost elegant clowns anyone has ever seen, the band was ready to m ake Night 2 even better than Night 1 W ith a sim ilar setlist as Night 1, H arry jum ped around, vibrating the whole arena; New York City shook! He perform ed ?Golden?, ?Carolina?, ?Lights Up?, ?Falling?, and m any m ore songs from both his early album s. H arry also perform ed the nostalgic One Direction song, ?W hat M akes You Beautiful.?

As for this year?s Harryween, Styles has partnered with ?HeadCount?for a free trip to the 2022 concert. According to Variety, ?...one lucky winner and a friend will be random ly selected to see Styles perform in Los Angeles on H alloween The experience includes two concert tickets, airfare and hotel, along with a package of m erchandise, and a poster signed by Styles him self ?Fans are going crazy over this new announcem ent The question is, who?s going to be the lucky winner of this life changing experience?

It is safe to say that Harryween 2021has gone down in history as one of the best H alloween events of all tim e Let's see if this year?s Harryween will beat last year?s event.

As if things couldn't get better, Styles perform ed ?M edicine? during his encore Yes, you heard it right, M EDICINE It was a com plete fever dream for H arry to be perform ing the fan favorite unreleased song from 2018 in 2021. Like H arry didn? t give the audience enough, he also went ahead and perform ed a cover of Britney Spears?Toxic, before ending off with ?Kiwi!?

Someof theBest Celebrity Halloween CostumesOver theYears!

By: Yasmina Abughazaleh

H alloween is the best tim e of the year, which m eans dressing up in the best costum e. Well, m ost definitely, celebrities have it the greatest due to their creativity and ability to go all out during this tim e of year. It is always entertaining to look at what these celebrities have presented to us during the season, so here are the best celebrity H alloween costum es over recent past years.

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Starting strong, firstly we have singer H alsey who put together an am azing costum e, dressing up as Em ily from Tim Burton?s m ovie CorpseBride. The look included blue m akeup which looked like blended face paint, as well as contouring all around her face to truly bring out Em ily?s bone structure and facial features. She also put on a costum e, which was the exact dress, gloves, and headpiece. Shockingly, H alsey only did this for her Instagram followers and fans, m eaning she didn't go out anywhere or show her costum e off in public. H alsey also claim ed that she had already learned how to do special effects m akeup and did it by herself. She got m any com m ents on social m edia such as ?just one question, HOW ?!?. She pulled off this iconic look, and this costum e will forever be am azing during the spooky season.

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#2 Harry Styles- Elton John

Secondly, we have H arry Styles wh dressed up as legendary artist Elto John. It was for a H alloween party Beverly H ills, California, where he went all out with the outfit and spi He naturally nailed the outfit, whi wearing the crystal-covered baseb cap and sleeves. To add m ore to th look, he styled it with oversized Gucci sunglasses that certainly m atched everything. Lastly, he wa wearing sporty Nike sneakers to to everything off. H is fans seem ed to love the overall costum e, especiall since they said it m atched his vibe and energy. People also said the sim ilarity and resem blance betwee H arry and Elton were uncanny. Overall, H arry always knows how t pull a look off, even when dressing up as another m usician for the H alloween season!

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#3 Bella Hadid - Poison Ivy

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Next up, we have stunning m odel Bella H adid who dressed up as Poison Ivy from DC com ics. She nailed the look while wearing a dark green m etallic leather bodysuit and a pair of bright green knee-high patent leather boots. To top it off, she also had a string of ivy wrapped around her waist which fully portrayed her character with the costum e. Face and hair wise, she had som e im pressive eye m akeup including orange-red leaves/feathers going up from her eyes. Her hair was ginger-red and had a half up half down look, with two buns tied up on the side which looked like devil horns. People said she rem arkably looked like Um a Thurm an in the Batm an & Robin film from 1997, and the resem blance is clear. Overall, this H alloween costum e was m ade for her, and she pulled off the popular supervillain look!

#4 Dolly and Woody: Hailey

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Continuing, we have the m arried couple Justin and H ailey Beiber who dressed up as Dolly (a nurse from the series Ratchet) and Woody (from the m ovie Toy Story). Although the characters do not correlate, they still som ehow pulled it off and m ade it work. They m atched super well together, and the paparazzi went crazy. Justin was wearing the Woody costum e, which included a cow print vest and a button up white shirt with the star badge, as well as a beanie and a scarf sim ilar to the character Woody?s.

In addition, he was also wearing baggy jeans and sneakers. M oving on to H ailey, she had the nurse costum e all tied in together with the leather turquoise dress with a collar and the lighter-colored apron. She also had a nurse hat and wore white shoes with long socks. This cowboy and nurse duo couldn't have been worn any better than by the iconic Beibers. Overall, this brought out the season?s creativity.

#5 Morticia Addams: Kourtney Kardashian

Next up, we have Kourtney Kardashian who dressed up as M orticia Addam s from TheAddams Family. She nailed this look by bringing out her inner M orticia, m aking herself look extrem ely sim ilar in the best way. She wore a black velvet dress, cinched at the waist, with a black leather belt on top. The dress was also designed to have a plunging neckline. To top everything off, she com pleted the look with a sm all black purse and a black cigarette which all tied into the full m akeup. She truly channeled her character with the m ix of a horrifying but elegant look. The Kardashian posed for pictures that ended up being posted on her Instagram and all over her social m edia during the season. Her fans loved the look, and m any showered her with com plim ents. Overall, Kourtney had a successful H alloween when it com es to dressing up, and this character fit her!

Voldemort: Lil NasX

Finally, com ing in last, we have rapper Lil Nas X incredibly dressing up as Lord Voldem ort from Harry Potter. Fans were shocked while seein this im pressive look, and Lil Nas seem ed to pull it off. He was dressed in a blue robe and had expensive facial prosthetics and special effects m akeup. He added green-colored contact lenses, was bald, and even changed his nose to m ake it look alm ost disappeared.

H is teeth and nails were also changed to give the dark wizard look. Nas went full out on this, and the outcom e was worth the effort! A usual expectation for a H alloween costum e would be to just put on an outfit and do som e slight m akeup, but in this case, it was the definition of extra in a good way The im ages of him as Voldem ort look so realistic that he alm ost looks like a clone. Overall, he stunned everyone with his costum e, and it will be one to rem em ber in pop culture history.

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As you get older the purpose of H alloween shifts away from getting spooked, yet the iconic horror m ovie villains we?ve grown up on never stop being terrifying H alloween allows the m ost twisted m inds to conjure up the m ost haunting characters that stay with you for m onths after October W ith rem akes and sequels, H alloween is the tim e when directors reignite the chilling villains they have created, and viewers get the chance to terrorize their m inds once m ore before the year is over.s

Clowns are classic villains; they teeter on the edge between being entertaining and terrifying, yet there is no question where Pennywise lies on that spectrum . In the IT m ovies, Pennywise is horrifying and iconic, in both the original and rem ake, due to his ability to alter the children's perceptions of the world Trapping their m inds into thinking their biggest fears have com e true allows for a new dim ension of terror for both the characters and viewers. Also, watching the eerie sm ile plastered along Pennywise's face as he threatens to eat children is horrifying within itself. The com bination of psychological torm ent and a sinister outward appearance allows Pennywise to be rightfully classified as one of the scariest H alloween villains of all tim e

Going back to a H alloween staple, M ichael M eyers in the m ovie entitled Halloween is a classic exam ple of an iconic villain. M eyers keeps it sim ple with only a m ask and a butcher's knife, yet his lack of rem orse when he kills shows the true sinister side of the character Unlike Pennywise, he does not have the physical appearance that horrifies viewers straight off the bat, yet M icheal M eyers is portrayed as the em bodim ent of pure evil, and his lack of em pathy is what creates the chilling atm osphere of the film . The unsettling elem ents of the character are exem plified by how m ethodical M eyers is He is ghostly and lingers m uch longer than necessary around his victim s to extract the utm ost pleasure from each kill The om inous nature of M ichael M eyers is what heightens the fear of the audience as they watch him creep along their screen.

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Another classic villain is Ghostface, one whose identity has changed a m ultitude of tim es in the Scream franchise, yet the gruesom e streak that com es with the character never derails. The bludgeoning kills and excessive gore that goes hand in hand with the character is what creates the m asterful Ghostface A successful horror m ovie villain is the com bination of m anipulation of the psyche as well as brutal attacks, both of which encapsulate the Scream antagonist. Ghostface toys with and taunts his victim s through a series of phone calls, further facilitating fear in both his victim s and viewers The character under the m ask is always a close friend to those they terrorize, so the m erciless kills of what was once his best friend reveal the true cruelty and pure evil Ghostface harbors

The m ost horrifying H alloween villains, Pennywise, M ichael M eyers, and Ghostface, have different approaches to their torm ent and varying physical appearances, yet what m akes them truly terrifying is the psychological m anipulation of their victim s. Inflicting physical pain is the goal of every horror villain, yet terrorizing their victim s by targeting their psyche establishes a new level of fear for those in the film and in the audience, which is what creates a truly successful H alloween villain

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Escapism is defined by Oxford languages as ?the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainm ent or engaging in fantasy.? This very com m on tendency is inherent to the hum an experience and nothing exem plifies that m ore than Phoebe Bridgers?s m asterpiece, Halloween. This eerie and yearning song is the fifth track from her sophom ore album , Punisher. Written by Phoebe herself, Christian Lee Hutson, and Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and produced by The Trilem m a, Phoebe Bridgers, Ethan Gruska & Tony Berg Com ing after the self-titled 4th track Punisher, a song steeped in grief and idolatry, and before Chinese Satellite, a song preoccupied with loss and growth, H alloween is uniquely positioned as a transition song near the m iddle of the album

On the surface, this song is about nothing m ore than a failed rom ance The story of a dead and rotting relationship only one party is trying to preserve The narrator is at said party, rem iniscing about their happy days and rem inding their partner of inside jokes The entire first verse hints at the them es of hiding and escapism that this song em bodies with lines like ?but I can count on you to tell m e the truth/ W hen you've been drinking and you're wearing a m ask.? One side of this partnership is withdrawing, leaving the other in the dust, disappearing far into the future, hiding behind a ?m ask? and eventually losing their partner who m akes them ?live in the past.?

This heartbreaking verse, along with haunting vocals and a synth heavy backing, sets up the song?s repeating chorus, a desperate plea from the singer to the person they think they love. The singer draws on the m ore m odern m ythology of H alloween, a holiday based on pretend. They sing ?baby it's H alloween/and we can be anything?, begging for som e tim e to wallow in their denial. There is nothing m ore hum an than pretending an irrevocable truth doesn't exist. There is safety in forced false ignorance and there is an expectation to respect som eone else?s process when they play pretend. So yes, H alloween is a loved holiday but like m ost sim ple things in Bridgers?s m usic, it represents a dark facet of the hum an condition.

Alas, the death of this fictionalized relationship inevitably continues along with the song Bridgers builds us towns and cities of subtext with the next verse about the death of a Dodgers fan and the surprising power of love The protagonist once again shares another naked truth of hum an nature; they are ?surprised by what they'd do for love?, a sweet sentim ent to begin with, but they im m ediately follow this realization with the following line: ?they killed a fan down by the stadium /was only visiting, they beat him to death ? These seem ingly unrelated truths draw out the m orbidity in one another In this m asterful line, Bridgers is drawing a com parison between the singer and ?them ?, the people who killed the Dodgers fan for ?love? or for their twisted version of it The singer understands the love they have for their retreating partner They understand their love has festered and rotted and ended and yet they plead once m ore It's H alloween and they can be anything, what's one m ore day of pretending their love is healthy, what's one m ore day of escape?

Ultim ately this song is about the lengths we go to to keep things alive. We water the plants that grow roots around our hearts and petrify. The person Bridgers writes about could be a stand in for her or it could be any one of us. They are giving their all to a lie and they aren't getting anything in return. There is no quid pro quo, no reciprocation. And yet this song isn't about breaking it off, it's about knowing som ething is ending but going to any length to keep it alive. The singer will do whatever it takes, ?whatever you want?, to dress up for Halloween one more time.

"Wewater the plantsthat grow rootsaround our heartsand petrify. "

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T he best part of Halloween is indulging in the contents of your plastic pumpkin bag after a long night of attempting to gather the best trick-or-treat findings. Halloween is the busiest season for the candy-making industry,with all the top five candy selling days worldwide being in October. Around 300,000 tons of candy are sold during this time period - enough to sink six titanics! Top confectionary companies can spend up to six months in the preparation process,all leading up to the 31st. How many of them actually pull it off well enough?Here are the top 5 best-selling halloween candies of all

Reeses are exceptional because of its flavor combination and the way it melts in your mouth, mixing both sweet and salty flavors and texture. The peanut butter is salty and crunchy in contrast to the sweet and silky chocolate. The dynamic sensory contrast at work creates a fascinating experience for your taste buds when combined. It?s no secret that Reese?s cups are top tier; according to a Monmouth University survey,Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are by far the most popular Halloween candy,with 36%of Americans choosing them as their favorite among a choice of eight top-selling varieties.

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This chewy candy is notably more enjoyable and interesting to eat due to their appealing appearance and satisfying texture. The popularity,revenue,and reach of Skittles all demonstrate how popular they are with consumers. Indulging in Skittles is almost as if you?re taking a bite of a rainbow,enjoying what each color has to offer. From the taste of the overpowering grape flavor to the strawberry's sweet,syrupy flavor,who can? t enjoy a pack of Skittles?

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M &M?s sales skyrocket to around $500.82 million during the Halloween season, with the candy receiving 55%of votes in the competition for the title of America?s favorite. ?Halloween is our number one season at Mars? and it continues to become increasingly important,?Tim Lebel, President of Sales for M&M?s (owned by Mars) stated,after admitting the nine month long preparation process endured at the company to produce in line with appropriate standards.

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Last year it was the week before Halloween, and I was told my entire friend group and half of the grade were invited to a Halloween party.Since I was one of the only girls not invited to it, my best friend asked if I could be plus-oned to the party as her guest. The host said no since he ?didn? t have any space?and forced everyone attending to get a PCRtest 24 hours before entering his house. The other four girls from the grade who weren? t invited started a hate club towards the host, which lasted a week because we all forget about it after a while. At the end of the day, my friends went to the party where they could easily have had 60 more people fit, and I spent my Halloween eating candy from Carefour on the couch with my dog.

Last Halloween I planned my costume in August, and ordered it five weeks beforehand I was going as a Charlie's Angel and was so excited to wear my outfit with friends. It was a week before Halloween and my costume still hadn? t arrived. I had no backups and no other ideas for this huge party I was going to I waited for an hour before my party to see if the costume was going to turn up; spoiler it didn?t, and was left to the realization I had no Halloween costume and I was also running extremely late Long story short I wore a random tie dye set I found in my closet and said I was a hippie from the 80s.

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On Halloween in the seventh grade my friends and I were trick or treating around a compound one of my friends lived in By the end of the night, we were all sitting around eating our candy and we started playing truth or dare Someone dared me to kiss one of my best guy friends on the cheek He got so excited, but as I leaned in I changed my mind and slapped him across the face. He started crying and I still remember that every Halloween.

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When I was six, my mom bought me a Halloween costume to wear to school; it was this intricate witch costume ,she told me I had to wear jeans underneath it: I refused and when she was getting me dressed for school I threw a tantrum and refused to put the jeans on because it ?ruined the outfit?. My mom told me I could wear the jeans or she wouldn? t let me go to school at all with the costume I spent that Halloween crying following my mom around as she ran errands all day wearing a witch costume with jeans underneath.

Last year I was invited onto a Halloween boat, I got dressed with a bunch of friends and left right on time. When we got to the dock we found out that the boat wasn? t even there and there were still people on it from the previous party We got on the boat two hours late and we finally left at 11:30, that night my curfew was at 1:30. By one the party was still getting started but I needed to leave so I got a speed boat to come pick me up from the boat I missed half of the party and in the end was still late to my curfew.

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Theassociation of witches,ghosts,andfairiesisoften linkedtoHalloween duetothe

Celts ' belief in thedeadandlivingreunitingon the31st.Astimepassedon,Halloween continuedtospreadacrossdifferent regions.In 43AD,theRoman Empireconquered

lticland,andRoman festivalsintegratedwiththetraditional festival of Samhain. History.comstates,"asthebeliefsandcustomsof different European ethnicgroupsand theAmerican Indiansmeshed,adistinctly American version of Halloween began to emerge.Thefirst celebrationsincluded"play parties,"whichwerepubliceventsheldto celebratetheharvest.Neighborswouldsharestoriesof thedead,tell eachother?s fortunes,dance,andsing.?Halloween gaineditspopularity duringthemid-1900s. Duringthistime,Americawaspackedwithimmigrants.Thesenewimmigrants brought alongthecelebration of Halloween,whichspreadnationally. Halloween,previously known asAll HallowsEve,isaday wherepeopledressupin many variationsof spooky costumes.Thepumpkins,alsoknown astheJack-O-Lantern, haveavery significant history,accordingtoIrishmythology:pumpkinsrepresent how 'stingy Jack?invitedSatan for adrink andtrickedhimintonot takinghissoul.In someplacesin Ireland,Halloween wasn? t aspooky event,insteadamatchmakingonebobbingfor apples.Thiswasaregular activity duringHalloween whichsupposedly wouldfindyou ahusband.Insteadof wearingspooky maskstodeter evil spirits,it's becomeaday of dressingup,going"trick or treating,"andcarvingpumpkins.For many years,Halloween wasfrownedupon by many European countries,excluding Ireland,but onceIrishsettlersarrivedin theUnitedStatesof America,it becamea morecelebratedholiday Prankswerevery common,whichledtothe?trick?part of 'trick or treat'. Astheyearspassedby,Halloween hasbecomeoneof themost popular holidays,with millionsall aroundtheworlddressingupin spooky costumes,beggingfor candy,and embracingour inner child!

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Dont know what to be for H alloween?Here are som e of the top ten hits of costum es that are perfect to show off at any halloween party or for trick or treating.You could wear these costum es by yourself or with a com panion of choice Thse are perfect last m inute idea costum es for when your in a rush and yiour first costum e idea didnt work out.

Looking for a two-person costum e to m atch with one of your friends?Cassie and M addie from Euphoria are the perfect picks. All you need is a m atching set or anything with glitter to pull of any kind of their look.

There's one color that perfectly captures the essence of Barbicore, and that is? pink! Any staple hot pink top or bottom s you have will work perfectly with either a slick back hairdo or a natural hair down look. Barbiecore has been a staple costum e idea for stars for a long tim e, including H ailey Bieber's H alloween costum e in 2016 and Kacey M usgraves's outfit at the M et Gala in 2019, ? but it has a stronger influence on pop culture now

If you are looking to go down the nostalgic route, Cruella de Vil is the perfect look for you. Here?s what you need to achieve this chic and classy look: black dress, white faux coat, red satin gloves, and a basic black purse

Want to dress like Kim Possible, the highschool student that fights crim es and saves lives?Start off with som e basic green cargo pants, a black belt, gloves, a black turtleneck top or regular black top, and black running shoes That?s all you need to perfect the Kim Possible look

A twist on the 2000?s popular m ovie Men in Black, you could dress up as Wom en in Black. All you need to successfully pull off this cool costum e is a black suit, black tie, white polo shirt, fake gun or water gun, and som e really cool shades of your choice.

Going back in tim e with this Freddy Krueger girl costum e a bit of a cute twist on a very scary character To achieve this cool and scary look, you need a black and red striped blouse, fishnets, black boots, fake knives or fake claws, and a brown hat. A really sim ple and quick costum e idea when you save the costum e planning for the last m inute.

A ninja's uniform is known as a ninja yoroi which translates in English to ninja arm or, It requires a black jacket, black trousers, light sandals, and a hooded cowl. Som e ninja costum es included red accents along with black. A ninja costum e is a perfect balance between cute and dangerous.

Going back in tim e with the next costum e M onster H igh, a show all 2000?s girls watched growing up is M onster H igh These cute dolls really have been a H alloween staple costum e for m any years, but it?s now been revived in our teenage years to m ake the perfect com eback this year You can do this look alone or even better as a group with each person being a different m onster high character.

Next up you could totally rock this pirate girl look solo or as a duo. All you need is som e fishnets, a white beachy dress, any corset you have laying around, and a bandana. It?s a very popular costum e, but you can easily find ways to m ake it unique in your way.

Bringing Valentine?s day spirit into H alloween, you could easily pull off a cupid look with a red dress, white wings, and an arrow This sim ple but chic costum e is perfect for a H alloween party

TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TO WATCH THIS HALLOWEEN

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Halloween is coming up in just a few days, so there is no better time to watch horror movies with friends, family, or on your own! Finding a movie to watch can be a hassle Finding a boring movie is not worth the amount of time spent looking for one Reading synopsis after synopsis is time consuming, so I narrowed it down to ten of the best horror movies to watch or rewatch this Halloween!

10. Ready or Not

Readyor Not is a horror and thriller movie about a young woman that is forced to play a game with her new in laws. The game initially seems to be a harmless game of hide and seek, which later turns into a bloodbath that exposes the family's psychotic tradition The movie has a strong female lead and an intriguing plot that keeps you captivated from start to finish

9. Insidious

The Insidiousmovie series is made up of four movies in which the first and last two are connected Insidiousfollows a family sensing paranormal activity in their house They soon learn that it is happening due to one of the kids constantly astral projecting and entering a dangerous realm There are many jump scares in this movie, though the CGI is not the best due to the age of the movie The second movie fills in gaps you never noticed in the first movie, which further explains the plot.

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8. The Curse of La Ll orona

After visiting a traumatized household, a widowed social worker, Anna Garcia, pulls two boys away from their mother and places them in another home just for them to turn up dead the next morning She, then, finds out that their mother was protecting them from a legendary ghost that haunts the city of Los Angeles and only kills kids The ghost's name is La Llorona which translates into weeping mother The ghost is now out to get Anna's children, and the only hope of them surviving is Father Perez, who is a priest This movie has plenty of jump scares and keeps you entertained the entire time!

7. Annabel l e: Creat ion

Annabelle:Creation is the second movie in theConjuring Universeand is about a doll, Annabelle. This movie tells the story of a dollmaker, Samuel Mullins, and his family When a local orphanage shuts down, Samuel and his wife open up their home to six orphans and a nun, Sister Charlotte. The Mullins have a rule for the orphans which bars them from entering their dead daughter's old bedroom. One of the orphans does not listen and finds a way into the room, where they release a vicious entity trapped in the Annabelle doll

6. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

TheConjuring:TheDevil Made MeDo It is the third movie in theConjuring movie trilogy and the eighth in theConjuringUniverse This movie is based on a true story. It shares the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who was accused of murdering his landlord back in 1981 In this movie, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren discover whether or not paranormal activity was involved in this case The best part about the Conjuring Universe is that there is always a compelling storyline that allows the characters' personalities to be displayed, giving the movies in the series depth and making them interesting

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5. The Conjuring

TheConjuringis another movie that is based on a true story and is the first movie in The Conjuringtrilogy It follows the Perron family shortly after they move into a new house In their new house, they are witnessing a lot of paranormal activity, so they decide to contact demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren in hopes that they will help rid the house of evil. The jump scares in this movie are incredible, and the case is fascinating You can now visit the house that this movie is based on and even stay overnight!

4. The B l ack Phone

TheBlackPhoneis a horror and thriller movie, starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames. The grabber is a kidnapper that is known to kidnap middle school and high school boys in the Denver suburbs One day, Finney gets captured by the grabber and goes missing; he then realizes that a black disconnected phone in the basement starts to ring Sooner or later, he starts to hear the voices of the other kids on the other end of the phone that went missing They give him tips and survival strategies Will Finney survive?This is the only movie on this list available on Netflix at this time.

3. Light s Out

A young woman named Rebecca is forced to confront her childhood fears to protect her family from a supernatural entity that has a mysterious bond with her mother. She is back to seek vengeance The girl only appears when the lights are out and is back to attack her family after she grew out of it As a child, Rebecca faced many tragic events but wrote them off as a figment of her imagination Now, after the latest attacks she is not so sure. This movie is great to watch if you love watching movies related to paranormal activity and if you want a good scare!

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2. Insidious: Chapt er 2

Insidious:Chapter 2 takes place directly after the ending of Insidious1. In addition to going back in and explaining many of the unnoticeable gaps from Insidious1, it also picks up right where it left off and continues the storyline The movie gives you an in depth backstory of the characters making it so much more interesting! Insidious:Chapter 2 allows for the sequel to come full circle!

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1 . The Conjuring 2

TheConjuring2 follows a family of five: a single mother, Peggy and her four kids They start to experience unusual events at their new house. Demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to England to visit the family; they notice that one of the kids is showing signs of demonic possession and agree to help out In this movie, you learn a lot more about the Warrens and their personal life TheConjuring2 is filled with plot twists and jump scares, and, in addition to this, it has a well thought out and thorough plot. An interesting fact about this movie is that like the other Conjuringmovies; it is based on a true story.

I hope this saved you the time of looking for a good horror movie to watch! All ten of these movies have a worthwhile plot, are fun to watch, and are perfect for Halloween! These are all available on Apple TV, and some are available on other streaming services. If you chose to watch any on this list, I hope you enjoy them and Happy Halloween!

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If you prefer som ething m ore relaxing, the Anantara Hotel on the Palm will be hosting special H alloween barbeques, and you even have the opportunity to earn a stay in the resort if your costum e is frightening enough!

IM G, the world's largest indoor them e park, is turning into yet another H alloween them ed park. Visitors can experience the ?Zom bie Apocalypse?, as well as horror-them ed rides and even a haunted m aze. Other events include DJbattles, dance battles, live m usic, and anything H alloween related you can think of!

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The Noir Bar at Kem pinski in the M all of the Em irates will be hosting a H alloween them ed weekend, where the venue will have a special them ed m enu, costum e contests, and even an expert m akeup artist who can do som e horrifying looks.

During H alloween weekend, the perm anently docked Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel will be transform ed into a ghost ship, where children can play in their ?haunted?areas, and visitors of any age can participate in a tour of the haunted bridge

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On Saturday, October 29, Bongo?s Bingo at Atlantis on the Palm is hosting a special spooky edition for H alloween. This m eans that you can play bingo, participate in various gam es, taste them ed drinks, and even sing karaoke for just Dhs150 per person. If you don? t know how to spend H alloween, this is the way to go! Additionally, Bongo?s Bingo will be giving away Dhs5,000 for the best costum e

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