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Never sleeps BY DANIELLE BUSH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“Ring Ring,â€? the bell has rung, signaling the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Forty-six hundred students pour out of the three buildings, and minutes later, the school is vacant. Although school was not in session, the Bay was in full swing over the summer preparing for the 20152016 school year to start. “The summer is a time where the administrators and guidance counselors can really get stuff done without interruptions from students and activities that might slow down everyday processes,â€? guidance director Marlene Sanders said. During the summer, the guidance department was busy registering new students and creating the student schedules for the upcoming year. At the start of the year, more than 250 new students registered, and approximately 100 students transferred or left the school. Mrs. Sanders said it was a hectic time trying to accommodate all of the parents wanting to acclimate their kids to a new environment and making sure they Ă€OOHG RXW DOO RI WKH QHFHVVDU\ forms to properly enroll. “The atmosphere in guidance

is always crazy during the summer, because we have parents coming in wanting to speak to the guidance counselors about schedules, and we have parents coming in to register their kids,â€? Mrs. Sanders said. “It is important that we stay organized to ensure everyone is taken care of.â€? Assistant principal Debra Hubert-Santoro is responsible for the master schedule, which enWDLOV Ă€JXULQJ RXW ZKDW classes would be provided and which periods they would be offered. Over the summer, Mrs. Santo- PHOTO BY AMANDA MASARO ro said she worked tirelessly to ensure there would be minLPDO FRQĂ LFWV LQ WKH PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JORDAN KAISER scheduling process, and the teachers were accommodated as much as possible. “Scheduling for over 4500 students, each having seven classes is like working...

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Alumna Alexa Ellman, 23, worked to be No. 1 in her class at the Bay and one of the 13.9 percent of applicants who was accepted to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She did not stop there. Starting this fall, Ellman will be working as an associative consultant for Bain & ComSDQ\ D OHDGLQJ ÀUP LQ JOREDO management consulting. Her job description includes helping

Fortune 100 and 500 companies with issues they present to WKH Ă€UP ZKHWKHU LW EH GHFLGLQJ what product to launch next to the methods of doing so. “We’re essentially problemsolvers,â€? Ellman said. “It varies everyday. One month I could be working with McDonalds on launching a new product and the next month I could be workLQJ ZLWK %0: DQG Ă€JXULQJ RXW how to get their cars to Germany faster.â€? For Ellman, every day can bring new experiences. She said it can start off with her doing re-

The Sound of Thunder UHKHDUVHV IRU LWV ÀUVW performance at the Bay on Sept. 25.

PLAN Assistant Principal Debra Hubert-Santoro (front) pieces together the master schedule for the 2015-2016 school year while Principal Charles Scott Neely (back) answers the phone.

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Defensive back Braxton Ward sprints up the hill at Vista View Park in preparation for the upcoming football season.

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Seniors work together to decorate their senior parking spots on Aug. 22.

Alumna shines in business world BY TARA BAGHERLEE

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give the class more overall structure and organization.â€? Ms. Nascimento said having three periods gives members of SGA more opportunities to be involved in the school. “Having more classes during the lunch periods allows us to do more lunchtime activities benHĂ€WWLQJ WKH VWXGHQW ERG\ Âľ VKH said.

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Families attend annual College Night BY CARLI UDINE

The annual College Night, which was held on Sept. 2, offered a wide variety of information for parents and students who may be new to the college application process. College Night, run by BRACE adviser Shari Bush, attracted 850 parents along with their students who would be beginning the application process. “The night was to provide our students and parents an overview of how the college education process works,� Mrs. Bush said. “I covered essays, letters of recommendation, instate versus out-of-state schools, the Common Application, scholarships, Bright Futures, how and when to submit, picking the perfect college and of course, what colleges are looking for.� With so many questions regarding the application process, students and parents attended the event to be informed on everything college related. “This night is intended to take some of the mystery out of the process and educate our parents and students about what they will need to do,� Mrs. Bush said. “With knowledge comes power, and I am all about empowering our students so they feel calm and comfortable going through this process.� Senior Gabrielle Ferguson

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said she attended college night to try and receive a great amount of information regarding her questions on the process of applying to colleges. “The reason I went to this night was because my AP biology teacher let me know what WKH HYHQW HQWDLOHG , Ă€JXUHG WKDW since I did not know much about applying to college I should go

to the presentation Mrs. Bush was leading,� Ferguson said. “Going into the night I was very oblivious to many factors that I know are crucial for getting into college. College night allowed me to relax and it really helped me in obtaining a better understanding for what I need to know to be successful.� Ferguson said that not only

was the presentation informative on applying to colleges, but it also gave facts on several Florida institutions. “Mrs. Bush was very helpful with giving facts on the Florida schools. She told us about several programs at schools like University of Florida and Florida State University,â€? Ferguson said. ´7KHVH ZHUH YHU\ EHQHĂ€FLDO

because I received a great amount of information about schools that I will be applying to.â€? The college application process can be stressful for the parents as well. Junior Alexis Sobel’s mother Liz Sobel said she is extremely grateful for this event that was hosted by the school. “I was really glad I went as the parent of a daughter in her junior year. I thought Mrs. Bush gave a really informative presentation and she provided D WHUULĂ€F RYHUYLHZ RI WKH application process and what is expected of students applying to college,â€? Mrs. Sobel said. In addition to providing LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ KRZ to apply to the schools, Mrs. Bush stated several statistics of college acceptance rates that parents, like Mrs. Sobel, found YHU\ EHQHĂ€FLDO “I also found it extremely helpful seeing last year’s statistics of what was required to get into each of the Florida schools,â€? Mrs. Sobel said. “Another great thing is that if there is anything I forgot, I can easily access her presentation online.â€? College Night allowed parents and students to be exposed to information that is needed when researching and applying to colleges.

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Media Center gets a modern update BY OLIVIA OHAYON NEWS EDITOR

As the school year at the Bay rolled in, students quickly found that the traditional media center they had always known received a summer upgrade. The new cyber lounge, “The Wave,� offers a wide range of technological features for students to utilize and pair their own electronic devices with. “Principal Scott Neely had envisioned a place for students to utilize their electronics in an educational and easy manner,� Assistant Principal Marianela Estripeaut said. The process of renovating the media center began last school year and was paid for with school funds. “It was a beautiful media center before with nice furniture and everything, but it didn’t have the capabilities the new one

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-assistant principal Marianela Estripeaut has,â€? Media Clerk Lina Agosta said. Mr. Neely and Mrs. Estripeaut met with a county-approved vendor regarding the furniture and worked out the intricacies of redesigning the facility. ´$IWHU ZH Ă€JXUHG RXW ZKDW ZH wanted it to look like, we got to the fun stage, which was deciding on the little

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decorative accents,â€? Mrs. Estripeaut said. There were several stages involved in planning the new cyber lounge, including picking the exact colors and materials, as ZHOO Ă RRULQJ DQG ZDOO FRORU 'HFRUDWLYH accents were implemented to pop out at people as they walk in. An ornamental decal that says “The Waveâ€? is contrasted against a gray wall, and the windows overlooking the planning rooms are GHFRUDWHG WR ORRN OLNH D KXJH Ă€VK WDQN Âľ:KHQ , Ă€UVW VDZ WKH F\EHU ORXQJH I was impressed because I didn’t expect that they would decorate or upgrade it this much,â€? said senior Juan Cuartas, ZKR Ă€UVW IRXQG RXW DERXW WKH UHQRYDWLRQV through Snapchat. Most tables have outlets directly

connected to them, which provide a place for students to charge their phones, tablets and other electronic devices. “Students needed a place to plug in their laptops or electronic tablets and ways to collaborate on projects and work together,� Mrs. Estripeaut said. The high-top tables have the capability to connect a tablet or laptop to them and then cast the display of the device onto a larger computer screen. Similarly, there is a conference area, which offers tablets for use during a seminar or meeting. “I think students are used to using technology all the time, and it has become second nature to them, so a facility such as the new cyber lounge is going to encourage more students to come in enjoy

all that [the Wave] has to offer,â€? Agosta said. Mr. Neely wanted the cyber lounge to look modern so that it has a different look and vibe than the previous media center. The furniture was made with the intent of being not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. In order to make room for the new equipment, most books were removed IURP WKH PHGLD Ă RRU 0DQ\ RI WKH hardcover books that are still readily available and in the cyber lounge are nonĂ€FWLRQ “The shift towards more computers and less books has been an easy transition, and my roles and responsibilities haven’t really changed,â€? Media Clerk Terri Nelson said. She believes that once the school provides more advanced resources for students, there is no going back. However, she does not think that means that students will never pick up a hardcover book again. “I think that you have to change with the times. Sometimes we hold on to the old way of doing things when it’s inevitable that change comes along and change is here,â€? Mrs. Estripeaut said. “Students read a lot of texts through their electronic devices. We can’t prevent that from happening.â€? Agosta said she thinks more students will be interested in coming in to study because technology is something they feel more comfortable with. “I think the students are going to absolutely be thrilled with it,â€? Mrs. Estripeaut said. “I think it’s beautiful that what [Mr. Neely] had in his mind is now becoming a reality.â€?

MAO victorious at National Convention BY STEPHANIE STONE ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

After weeks of practicing, members of Mu Alpha Theta (MAO) placed fourth overall at the MAO National Convention from July 17-24 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Students competed in three rounds of competition in different math subjects ranging from geometry to statistics. “Our team members work so hard throughout the year individually and in a group setting,� MAO sponsor Jessica Stillman said. “Students spend a week doing math and building friendships with other members of our school and other schools.� Senior and president of MAO David Li was proud of his accomplishments in the competitions, especially statistics. Li won second place. “It felt great winning,� Li said. “I competed because the subject was one of my favorite classes.� Participating in the MAO National Convention was an unforgettable experience for junior Jalen Jiang. He participated in the pre-calculus division, took tests in algorithms, trigonometry and applications. He also contributed to a team round. “It was amazing to be with these several hundred students who share a passion in math with me, to be surrounded by the

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$'' Âś(0 83 Former seniors Domick Huang (left) and Juan Paniza celebrate their victories at the national convention. Mu Alpha Theta placed fourth overall at the MAO National Convention which took place from July 17-24 at the University of Utah.

beautiful Utah landscape and make many lasting memories and friends in a single week,� Jiang said. Students prepared for the MAO National Convention by taking released tests that were given in previous years at the National Convention. “Practicing makes a huge difference

in performance,� Jiang said. “We can be sure of what to expect on those tests.� Jiang said entering competitions is more than just about winning trophies. “I’ve come to realize I have a competitive spirit but also a growing appreciation for meeting new people and making friends,� Jiang said. “There are

few things that combine competition and camaraderie as well as Mu Alpha Theta.� Next year MAO anticipates on going to the MAO National Convention once again at Washington University in St. Louis from July 10-15.

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Debate team takes on Wake Forest BY JENNA RABINOVITCH ONLINE ARTS & ENT. EDITOR

The debate team traveled to Wake Forest University in North Carolina for a tournament throughout the weekend of Sept. 4-12. “I saw [Wake Forest] as a great opportunity to learn more about my Ă€HOG RI GHEDWH DQG PDNH DQ LPSDFW RQ my team,â€? sophomore Ethan Silvey VDLG ´, ORYHG WKLV H[SHULHQFH DQG , ORRN IRUZDUG WR FRPSHWLQJ DW PRUH QDWLRQDO tournaments throughout the year.â€? :DNH )RUHVW ZDV 6LOYH\¡V Ă€UVW WUDYHO tournament with the debate team. He FRPSHWHG LQ 3XEOLF )RUXP GHEDWH D WZR YHUVXV WZR VW\OH RI FRPSHWLWLRQ 7ZR PRQWKV EHIRUH DWWHQGLQJ WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ KH EHJDQ SUHSDULQJ DQG FRQWLQXHG WR GR VR XQWLO WKH Ă€UVW URXQG EHJDQ “The students really worked hard,â€? GHEDWH WHDFKHU DQG FKDSHURQH -HVXV &DUR said. “I helped them prepare, but most of WKH ZRUN ZDV GRQH FRPSOHWHO\ E\ WKHP Âľ 7KLV ZDV 0U &DUR¡V Ă€UVW WLPH attending the Wake Forest debate tournament. He assisted the students by UHDGLQJ WKHLU FDVHV DQG KHOSLQJ WKHP ZLWK any questions they had in the preparation SURFHVV “It took a lot of hard work and SHUVLVWHQFH ZKHQ LW FDPH WR WKH UHVHDUFK DQG DFWXDOO\ ZULWLQJ WKH FDVHV Âľ 6LOYH\ VDLG ´%XW LQ WKH HQG LW DOO SDLG RII VLQFH , won three rounds.â€?

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School’s out, summer prep classes in BY RACHEL SCHONBERGER

Over the summer, classrooms opened for business early. In order to prepare students for classes they are taking during the 2015-2016 school year, weeklong preparation courses were offered for classes such as chemistry and Advanced Placement (AP) English Language. “The class I took really prepared me for the upcoming school year and how things work in the class,â€? junior Rachel Capo said. Capo attended an AP English Language class called “AP Lang APtitudeâ€? over the summer. Two AP English Language teachers, Dianne Farbiarz and Robin Amparo, taught the two-week session. “I learned a bunch of pointers WKDW ZLOO GHĂ€QLWHO\ EH EHQHĂ€FLDO throughout the year,â€? she said. After attending all eight classes, Capo said she knew that taking the summer course would be very helpful in the future. She said the course made her realize that she is very interested in the topics covered over the school year in AP English Language. “It honestly made me fall in love with rhetoric and the way I now perceive the world,â€? Capo said. Science teachers Clara Russo and Norayda Suarez held

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summer classes from Monday to Thursday the week before school began. Ms. Suarez taught test taking, time management and study and organizational skills while Mrs. Russo taught the beginnings of Honors Chemistry.

“There are so many rules in FKHPLVWU\ DQG WKH Ă€UVW WLPH \RX see them, it can be confusing,â€? Mrs. Russo said. The 25 students who attended Honors Chemistry classes over the summer were exposed to the “7 Habits of Highly Effective

Teenagers,� and were introduced to chemistry concepts. “I have a few students in my class who participated in the summer sessions, and they feel comfortable because they have seen the material before,� Mrs. Russo said.

Mrs. Russo said she has heard great feedback from many of the students who took her course, including that of one of her own students, sophomore Cara Siegel. Siegel attended the dual prep classes for Honors Chemistry and organizational skills over the summer. “I learned a lot during the summer session,â€? Siegel said. “It’s been really helpful so far, and I think it’ll help me a lot WKURXJKRXW WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU Âľ With the help of the prep class, she believes the material she learned over the summer will not only improve her grades RYHU WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU EXW GXULQJ the entire school year. “I’m taking a lot of hard classes this year, so I wanted to come into 10th-grade already having some of the material under my belt,â€? Siegel said. 6LHJHO ZDV ZRUULHG DW Ă€UVW that attending classes during her last week of summer fun would impede on the remaining days of her summer; however, she came to realize that with only four half-day classes, it barely affected her time off. “The chemistry camp helped me a lot,â€? Siegel said. “I would GHĂ€QLWHO\ WDNH DQRWKHU VXPPHU class in future years.â€?

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‘Surf School’ introduces freshmen to the Bay BY RACHEL FRIEDMAN

Freshmen were welcomed to the Bay on Aug. 11 for the annual freshman orientation. Members of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the Student Government Association (SGA) ran the “Surf Schoolâ€? themed event that served as an opportunity to get the new students acclimated to their new environment. “The Bay is all about being original and unique, so we wanted to give freshman orientation the theme of ‘Surf School’,â€? senior Alexandra Quintana said. Quintana was chair of the orientation and was in charge of planning and executing the welcoming presentation. She assigned the them to different classrooms, where they viewed a PowerPoint and heard from current students about the different courses offered. ´7KLV HYHQW ZDV D JUHDW Ă€UVW LPSUHVVLRQ of Cypress. It made the Bay look like a very welcoming school,â€? freshman Ethan Chaiet said. SGA adviser Danielle Nascimento said the help of NHS really proved to be of great value. She also said both NHS and SGA worked hard to ensure its success. “NHS adviser Shari Bush has always been a great supporter of everything SGA coordinates, so we sat down together and decided that SGA and NHS would make a great team to introduce the freshmen to the Bay,â€? Mrs. Nascimento said. SGA Historian Alexa Young, along ZLWK RWKHU 6*$ RIĂ€FHUV DVVLVWHG LQ checking up on all of the volunteers throughout the day. Student volunteers

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-freshman Matthew Liebman were located all around the school to make sure the everything ran smoothly and to answer any questions that the students or parents had. “I got to act as [Nascimento’s] right hand during freshman orientation, and it was a really cool experience,� Young said. “I had extreme leadership capabilities, which felt really awesome. I carried a walkie-talkie around, and I was in charge of the lifeguards.� After the freshmen saw the PowerPoint, Quintana planned for them to take a tour of the school with the student volunteers. “We wore red shirts to represent lifeguards, and we took the them around the school after the PowerPoint presentation,� SGA member Hunter Giles said. “Dressing up to match the theme was a really fun experience.� After the tour of the school, the freshmen were invited to explore the courtyard and check out the different clubs that had tables displaying information. “I helped run the Debbie’s Dream booth, which raises awareness for stomach cancer. The booth was very successful, and we got a lot of new members to join

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LIFE SAVERS: (From left) Sophomores Morgan Weintraub, Aaron Lerner and Valeria Coll were lifeguards at “Surf School.� They were responsible for teaching freshmen the way of the Bay.

the club,â€? said Daniela Schwartz, copresident of Debbie’s Dream. From getting better acquainted with the campus, to joining new clubs, Surf School served its purpose according to Young. “Freshmen are usually known for walking around the unfamiliar campus RQ WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO ZLWK D FRQIXVHG

look on their faces; however, the orientation saved many students from this trouble,â€? she said. Incoming freshman Matthew Liebman agreed. “I’m glad the school offered such a great orientation,â€? Liebman said. “I ZRXOG¡YH EHHQ VR ORVW RQ WKH Ă€UVW GD\ LI I didn’t go.â€?

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Confucious Camp immerses students in Chinese culture BY EMILY CHAIET ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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New faculty joins the teaching team BY ABBY MORGAN ONLINE FEATURES EDITOR

In order to keep up with the Bay’s population of 4,600 students, 25 new teachers were added to the faculty this year. 0LFKHOOH 0RUDOHV WKH QHZ RIĂ€FH manager, said the addition of new teachers is just the natural transition that occurs every year. “Especially this year, the addition of many new teachers was felt throughout the county, we had a lot of teachers last year, resigning, relocating and retiring,â€? Mrs. Morales said. “I don’t think it was felt more so at our school in particular, all the schools felt the abundance of new staff equally.â€? Although the addition of new teachers is noticeable and creates a need for minor adjustments among both students and teachers, there are perks that come with a new faculty group. “We get some new teachers that we choose that are great new additions, and we are always excited about that,â€? Mrs. Morales said. “The new teachers always come in ready to jump into the new school year; they are not burnt out yet.â€? English teacher Jason Doughlin said he decided to join the Bay community because he saw it as a school excelling in academics and as an opportunity for growth. “The reason I chose to come to Cypress Bay was everything the school

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stood for,â€? Doughlin said. “It’s the best school in Broward County and one of the top schools in the state, so who wouldn’t want the opportunity to be here?â€? Although Mr. Doughlin said it was hard to adjust to the school’s busy atmosphere, he said it only took a few days to Ă€QG KLV FRPIRUW ]RQH “The culture is the biggest difference here at Cypress Bay,â€? Mr. Doughlin said. “The principal and entire staff put trust in

their teachers that they will do the right things and represent themselves and the school in a positive manner.� Mr. Doughlin said the freedom this school offers to the teachers and faculty is one of the biggest changes he has had to adjust to. “I’ve worked other jobs where your boss or supervisor only wants to micromanage everything,� he said. “It has been a great blessing to have this opportunity

here at the Bay, and I’m excited for what’s to come.â€? 0DWK WHDFKHU %R 'LD] VDLG KH ZDQWHG to join the Bay faculty for more straightforward reasons. “I live in the Weston area, and I used to work down in South Miami, which was a far drive everyday, and I have a sister who JUDGXDWHG IURP WKH %D\ Âľ 0U 'LD] VDLG “I heard of all the great things this school has to offer, and now being on the teaching side, I would totally agree with that.â€? Before becoming a teacher at the Bay, 0U 'LD] ZDV D PLGGOH VFKRRO WHDFKHU at Sports Leadership And Management Charter School (SLAM) in Miami, which had a majority of kids in low-income families. He said the learning styles of the students at this school and at his previous school is much different. “The students that I had prior to this year were in middle school, and the students in middle school are going through a social life change and academic change,â€? he said. “ The students at the Bay are much more driven and seek to get more out of their education.â€? 0U 'LD] VDLG LW ZDV D VPRRWK DGMXVWment, and his prior teaching jobs made it even easier. Now, he just wants to fully adapt it to the Bay. “I got lucky because I have a majority of freshman students, and they are new to the school also,â€? he said. “We are both in a new experience, so we can relate to one another being in a new place and starting a new journey.â€?

Guidance department receives new addition BY STEPHANIE STONE ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

New guidance counselor Dianne Thorpe took the place of former guidance counselor Tina Balestrieri at the start of the school year. She will oversee students with the last names beginning with A-Co. “As much as it is hectic at times, I really enjoy my job because I get to see the way students are interested in their future,� Ms. Thorpe said. After she heard there was a job opening at the Bay last August, she decided to pack her bags and move to Florida. Ms. Thorpe graduated from Hunter College in New York and had been a guidance counselor for four years at the Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, New York. “The major difference between the two schools is not just the number of students on campus but how the students [at the Bay] are more motivated,� she said. Ms. Thorpe said she is excited for her new opportunity and wishes she had been a student here. “I like how this school prepares students for future education or careers,� she said. “I believe that Cypress Bay is the top school not only in the county, but in the state.� Aside from overseeing students with last names at the beginning of the alphabet, Ms. Thorpe assisted with freshman orientation, freshman registration and will help to coordinate the underclassmen awards with guidance counselor Patty Vanderkwast. Junior Domingo Alegria said he had a textbook problem and decided to go and talk to his new guidance counselor, Ms. Thorpe. “She helped make sure my problem was solved when I got the wrong textbooks for my class, and she was really

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nice about it,� Alegria said. Guidance director Marlene Sanders said Ms. Thorpe was an excellent addition to the guidance team. “She is always happy and eager to help the students, parents, faculty and the community, “ Mrs. Sanders said. “She is a team player. Her people skills are impressive and you can tell she cares about the students.�

Starting in May of last school year, Ms. Thorpe had the chance to get familiar with the school as she shadowed her predecessor, Mrs. Balestrieri. Mrs. Balestrieri worked at the Bay for 12 years before deciding to retire at the end of the 2015 school year. “She was very helpful when showing me the basics,� Ms. Thorpe said. While shadowing Mrs. Balestrieri

prior to starting, Ms. Thorpe was able to experience the class of 2015’s shaving FUHDP Ă€OOHG GD\ GXULQJ ZKLFK DOO WKH VHniors dressed up in their college gear and celebrated in the courtyard. “I was taken back by the fact that Principal Neely was so involved with the stuGHQWV Âľ 0V 7KRUSH VDLG ´7KLV ZDV GHĂ€nitely my most memorable moment so far.â€?

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Campus remains awake and busy over summer School that never sleeps from page 1 through a puzzle,” she said. “We work on the scheduling process from February all the way through May trying to place students in their requested classes without any problems.” College advisor Shari Bush was in her RIÀFH ZRUNLQJ WKURXJKRXW WKH PRQWKV RI June and July meeting with rising seniors who wanted to discuss college applications, essays or scholarships. “Working over the summer provided me the opportunity to help the seniors get organized and ready for the application process and hopefully made a very stressful situation much easier on them,” Mrs. Bush said. Mrs. Bush said that during the summer students don’t have as much pressure on them as they do during the school year, so it was a good time to focus all of their attention on their college planning. “I was able to read a ton of essays and provide feedback to the students to ensure they are submitting quality, authentic information to the colleges and portraying their unique voice in these essays,” she said. “I also helped them compile a list of schools to apply to and formulate a proper resume.” Senior Rebecca Norman met with Mrs. Bush over the summer to discuss her college applications. Norman said it was helpful meeting with her before the

school year so she could get a lot of her essays done before she had a ton of homework and club responsibilities. ´, ZHQW WR VHH KHU WR ÀJXUH RXW ZKDW I needed to do over the summer to get a good head start on my applications. We talked about which essays to focus on, which schools to prioritize and try to visit, and overall things like ACT/SAT, clubs, and course load for the year that I needed to consider before school started,” she VDLG ´,W ZDV GHÀQLWHO\ VXSHU KHOSIXO DQG I managed to get a lot done over the summer.” The Bay’s marching band, The Sound of Thunder, had a camp for everyone involved in the band during the last two weeks before school started. During the camp, members began learning marching fundamentals and the competition show routine for the upcoming competition season. “We worked in many different rehearsal blocks, including music rehearsals and visual training to incorporate the two aspects of marching band, playing inVWUXPHQWV DQG WUDYHOLQJ DFURVV WKH ÀHOG LQ different formations and sets,” drum major Shelbie Rassler said. Rassler said it was important to have everyone rehearsing before school, because the season only lasts until November and in that short amount of time the band has to learn two full shows and compete in several competitions.

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UP AND RUNNING: Scheduler Kathleen Carroll sorts out student course selection cards for the upcoming school year. This year, administration had more than 250 students register.

“When the school year starts, we have three rehearsals a week and it gets very challenging with homework and afterschool activities, so the time spent during the summer was extremely helpful in getting a head start on the season,” she said. The varsity football team also had its summer practices to get ready for the upcoming season. Its training consisted of three days of lifting and two days of running and drills. Offensive guard Brett Kaiser said although the practices were brutal at times they were instrumental in ensuring the WHDP·V SK\VLFDO VKDSH IRU WKH ÀUVW JDPH “The summer workouts were help-

ful, they helped the team get in shape and come together,” Kaiser said. “The practices helped us get stronger as a whole and faster for the season.” Although the school year had not yet begun, the bustling environment of the Bay did not cease, even though school was not in session. “The summer is a crucial time for the administrators and faculty to get a lot of work done before the start of the year,” Mrs. Sanders said. “Without frequent interruptions, the school is able to effectively plan the schedule of events that will take place the following year.”

SGA hosts Italian luncheon for faculty members BY OLIVIA LANDSMAN

The smell of Italian food greeted 300 faculty members who attended the Papa Neely’s Luncheon hosted by Student Government Association (SGA). Held on Aug. 20 in the gym, the luncheon had an Italian restaurant-style theme with students as waiters and waitresses. “It was one of the most impressive faculty activities that they [SGA] have done,” debate teacher Nick Montecalvo said. Paige Gorodetzky, SGA Second Vice President, planned the event for about a month with the help of 30 other SGA members. “I wanted to make sure everything was perfect and up to par with my plan down to the last little detail,” Gorodetzky said. Mr. Montecalvo said he enjoyed the authenticity of the event and how SGA turned the gym into a completely new environment. “There was someone greeting every staff member by the door as if it were a real restaurant,” Mr. Montecalvo said. “I really appreciated their [SGA’s] attention to detail.” Along with Mr. Montecalvo, math teacher Angela Galvez said she was amazed with the setup of the lunch.

Mazzola’s in Davie, Fla. “All of the teachers were singing and dancing along with the music. It was so cool and different to see all of the teachers partying,” SGA member Sydnie Winder said. Prior to the event, Gorodetzky created a layout of the gym, drawing out all 40 tables and making sure the décor was included and properly placed. “I had crammed the week before the luncheon, working everyday on every small detail, so it became a little stressful,” she said. “But it was all worth it in the end.” Mr. Montecalvo said the luncheon was a huge success and, and he was proud of SGA’s accomplishment. “The event was well organized, extremely professional and highly entertaining-- all thanks to SGA,” Mr. Montecalvo said. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MEGAN WEST The tables were turned at Papa Neely’s in that the students ran the luncheon opMAMA MIA: SGA hosted 300 faculty members for an Italian restaurant-style posed to the every day teacher running luncheon before the start of school. (Clockwise from left) Megan West, Ali the classroom. Fiebrantz, Gregory Moore, Jesus Caro, Nick Montecalvo and Tori Warenik take “I really enjoyed how the food was a break from setting up their classrooms to enjoy the food brought in. served by the students and the way it tast“We were treated like we were at a theme of the event, traditional Italian mu- ed,” Mrs. Galvez said. “It was absolutely real restaurant which was very different sic was played throughout the luncheon. delicious.” and exciting,” Mrs. Galvez said. The menu consisted of Italian dishes, To further incorporate the Italian such as pizza and pasta, catered from

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HOSA welcomes members at social BY RACHEL GREENBERG

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) hosted its annual ice cream social on Sept. 1 in the auditorium to notify students on what to expect this upcoming year and encourage them to join HOSA. More than 204 students attended HOSA’s social. “I hope this social leads to active participation in all events we have and that we excel at our competitions,â€? said Mrs. Warnock, the HOSA advisor. Displays were also set up throughout the auditorium in hopes of having students sign up for programs that interested them. There were displays for the HOSA Ă RDW NLFNEDOO 3LQN 7HD %UHDVW &DQFHU $ZDUHQHVV FDU ZDVK &DPS &\SUHVV +26$ ZHHN 6W 3DWULFN¡V 'D\ SDUW\ DQG Light the Night Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma. “I decided to sign up for the HOSA )ORDW EHFDXVH ,¡YH GRQH LW HYHU\ \HDU WKDW , KDYH EHHQ LQ +26$ DQG LW KDV EHHQ D EODVW Âľ MXQLRU 3HGUR 6DORP VDLG 8QOLNH RWKHU FOXEV RIIHUHG DW WKH %D\ +26$ VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ FDWHUV WR WKRVH ZKR KDYH D VSHFLĂ€F FDUHHU JRDO LQ PLQG ´7KH VWXGHQWV LQ WKLV FOXE VWDQG RXW EHFDXVH WKH\ ZDQW WR EH IXWXUH KHDOWKFDUH professionals,â€? Mrs. Warnock said. “They are preparing for their future health careers though competitions and community service.â€? Although HOSA does give students the chance to get a head start in their medical careers, it also focuses on other aspects of the real world. “HOSA is a national organization and

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there are a variety of opportunities proYLGHG IRU VWXGHQWV ZKHWKHU LW EH FRPSHtition, community service or leadership,â€? said senior Sarah Suhood, president of HOSA. As president, Suhood said she orgaQL]HV WKH RIĂ€FHU WHDP WUDLQV WKH SURMHFW leaders and coordinates events with the advisers and administration. ´7KLV LV P\ VHFRQG \HDU EHLQJ SUHVLdent,â€? Suhood said. “My favorite part DERXW EHLQJ SUHVLGHQW LV PHHWLQJ QHZ SHRSOH $V DQ RIĂ€FHU RQH RI WKH EHVW RSSRUWXQLWLHV WKDW LV H[FOXVLYH IRU RIĂ€FHUV

only is FLDA, which stands for Florida Leadership Development Academy. FLDA is a weekend long trip to High 6SULQJV )ORULGD ZKHUH DOO WKH RIĂ€FHUV who live in Florida are invited to attend a workshop to develop leadership skills. 7KURXJK WKDW WKHUH DUH DERXW SHRSOH we get to meet.â€? 6DORP KDV EHHQ D PHPEHU RI +26$ for two years now, and he said he is looking forward to the upcoming year. ´,W¡V D ORW RI KDUG ZRUN EXW LW¡V ZRUWK it in the end when you see your medical plan come to life after putting all the piec-

es together,â€? Salom said. Salom said he is excited to see where WKH FOXE FDQ WDNH KLP LQ KLV PHGLFDO FDreer down the road. “I want to get a head start in my mediFDO FDUHHU Âľ 6DORP VDLG ´, GHĂ€QLWHO\ ZDQW WR GR VRPHWKLQJ LQ WKH PHGLFDO FDUHHU EXW I’m not really sure what I want to do speFLĂ€FDOO\ Âľ Although the ice cream social is only held once a year, regular meetings are every other Tuesday.

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political party As the 2016 presidential race nears, seniors at the Bay prepare to cast an educated vote. BY ABBY MORGAN ONLINE FEATURES EDITOR

Senior Isabella DeSheplo has been waiting patiently for the day when she can vote in the presidential election. Like DeSheplo, many seniors are educating themselves on the politics and politicians for this upcoming presidential election. While some seniors have been keeping up with American politics ever since they could speak, others take a more laid back approach and have just started to learn about it and educate themselves for this election. “I get so involved in politics because a lot of the issues being discussed right now are going to directly affect the youth,� DeSheplo said. “If we aren’t paying attention to the policies being created, they could potentially make really bad policies that would negatively affect the future, when we are adults.� Senior Ricardo Chavez has always tried to get involved with politics and realized halfway through his junior year the importance of keeping up with the elections. He said he was always consciously making sure he would be voting based on who the candidates stand for, not what other people say about them. “I feel that it’s incredibly important for our generation to be involved in politics,� Chavez said. “If we are unaware of what’s go-

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ing on, or who it is that’s running IRU RIĂ€FH LW ZRXOG EH H[WUHPHO\ GLIĂ€FXOW WR YRWH DQG LI ZH GRQ¡W vote, our policy makers will not EH DEOH WR UHĂ HFW RXU JHQHUDWLRQV needs and wants.â€? Government teacher Patrick McNamara said he doesn’t inĂ XHQFH DOO KLV VWXGHQWV WR YRWH He said he tries to educate them on politics and the election, but

not everyone is prepared to vote. “Sometimes I tell students if they aren’t ready to do research on candidates and immerse themselves in the election maybe its best that they don’t vote,â€? he said. “That shouldn’t be an H[FXVH WKRXJK EHFDXVH LW¡V LPportant that they vote. Their vote is important, and they have the right to vote; with that right comes responsibilities that go along with that vote and one is to inform yourself on what you’re voting on.â€? DeSheplo said getting involved in politics is the only way to stay up to date and not feel blindsided by new policies created. “I always get involved in learning about the candidates running,â€? DeSheplo said. “If you don’t get into it and understand what each candidate stands for, then I think you are being politically ignorant.â€? 0U 0F1DPDUD VDLG KH H[pects about half of his students to vote in the 2016 election. “When people are young, they tend to think that none of these policies will have any bearing on their lives, and as time goes on, people get more and more politically involved, especially when you start paying mortgages and deciding where your kids are going to go to school,â€? Mr. McNamara said. “The ones that do get involved will probably get very involved.â€? DeSheplo originally became involved in politics because her dad was so involved, so it created something to discuss. “My dad originally had a much different view than I have, but over the years, we have come to more of a central agreement,â€? VKH VDLG ´, GHĂ€QLWHO\ IRUPHG my own views, my dad started out more of a conservative, but I think he and many other people have come to the realization that the Republican party is not the same as it was 20 years ago.â€? She said she started following politics at a young age and has even kept up with individual politicians. “I have been actively keeping up with senator Bernie Sanders since I was about 10 years old,â€? she said. “I have been following him for a while, but the other candidates, since I’ve been involved in other political ventures, I’ve learned about them through the times they served in the Senate, Congress and them being governors.â€? Government teacher Mr. Patrick McNamara said that he tries WR H[SODLQ WR KLV VWXGHQWV WKH LQV and outs of politics, trying to not only educate them on the pres-

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HQW HOHFWLRQ EXW DOVR RQ WKH Ă DZV present in every election. “There are candidates saying that they want to give stuGHQWV IUHH FROOHJH , H[SODLQ WR them there is no such thing as free college, but that’s just one way to get young people to vote for them,â€? Mr. McNamara said. “I also tell them that political parties that want them to sign up with them will tell them just about anything to get them to do it, and they’ll believe it because they are young.â€? DeSheplo said she loves getting involved in the elections and JHWWLQJ KDQGV RQ H[SHULHQFH DOlowing her to see the politicians on a more personal level. “I’ve been involved with the Democratic party of Florida which means canvassing, going door to door and asking people to vote for certain candidates,â€? she said. “I have gone to multi-

ple political programs over the summer which involves me interviewing senators. I like to get direct hands on involvement.â€? DeSheplo said there are some aspects of politics she does not like. “I have a lot of pet peeves in the presidential election. I think the biggest issue is that candidates are focusing on single issues, so candidates are saying things along the lines of, ‘I support this one thing so you should vote for me for president,’â€? she said. “A president is someone who should be able to do multiple things so if you can only talk DERXW RQH WKLQJ ZLWK FRQĂ€GHQFH then you shouldn’t be the president.â€? Chavez also said he has some pet peeves when it comes to politics and the election. “It really bothers me when people have really strong and

passionate opinions which aren’t backed at all by facts, just pure speculation,� Chavez said. “I just don’t understand how people can base their opinions fully off of what they hear from other people.� Although Chavez got himself involved in politics, he said that most of his friends are not as involved, and this makes him want to convince them to start learning about the policies that run our country. “I just hope to help people to realize that politics aren’t boring but rather the base to our future in this country,� he said. “I want people to fully consider the importance of voting for candidates who will do what we think is best for our country in order to avoid dominance by the majority party.�

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Young entrepreneur to open franchise Senior Armando Martinez spent his summer preparing to open CREAM, a dessert shop with handcrafted ice cream sandwiches and cookies, in South Florida. BY DANIELLE BUSH EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Senior and entrepreneur Armando Martinez already has his eye on the prize, and that prize is eventually to open up his own business. Over the summer, Martinez spent his time training to be a store manager at CREAM, an innovative ice-cream cookie franchise in Oakland and Palo Alto, Calif. “I learned how to run the business, how to order goods, receive and store them when they arrived from CISCO and work the line serving delicious freshly baked warm cookies just out of the oven to make CREAM’s signature ice cream sandwich,â€? Martinez said. “I became familiar with CREAM’s SURSULHWDU\ LFH FUHDP Ă DYRUV which I happily tried many times just for research purposes.â€? Martinez’s love for the EXVLQHVV ZRUOG Ă€UVW VWDUWHG DV D sophomore as part of the Bay’s DECA chapter. He entered a competition to bring a young business internationally and won at the Broward County level,

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brand,â€? he said. Following the competitions, Martinez knew he wanted to start a CREAM in Florida. After crunching numbers and deliberating logistics with his parents, he began to believe his dream was a real possibility. “I got a serious consideration on their [CREAM’s] part to bring the business from California to Florida. After a year of negotiations, we signed to be Florida’s franchise representatives,â€? Martinez said. “We are currently scouting locations in South Florida and DUH LQ Ă€QDO QHJRWLDWLRQV WR RSHQ RXU Ă€UVW VWRUHV DW WKH EHJLQQLQJ of 2016.â€? Martinez originally started his business paper in his DECA FODVV WDXJKW E\ 'HQLVH 6KHIĂ€HOG 0UV 6KHIĂ€HOG KDV EHHQ ZRUNLQJ with Martinez throughout the process and helped him prepare questions to ask the CEO of CREAM when he went to California. “I knew instantly that his [Armando’s] paper was one of the most impressive things I KDYH HYHU VHHQ Âľ 0UV 6KHIĂ€HOG

said. “I was so impressed with brainstorming session on what his determination to meet with topics the students wanted to the CEO and take the time to help CREAM with this year,â€? 0UV 6KHIĂ€HOG VDLG ´1RW RQO\ is Armando learning, but he is giving back to DECA and letting my students learn as much as he is.â€? Martinez’s mom, Corina, said Armando has been very inquisitive and passionate about the things he loves and works tireless to achieve them. “He loves business and people,â€? she said. “He always senior Armando Martinez says he likes to see people smile, and you sure see a lot of that ask him questions about his when you are serving them an company.â€? amazing treat like CREAM’s In addition, every Friday, ice-cream sandwich.â€? Martinez comes into Mrs. With a love of problem 6KHIĂ€HOG¡V HLJKWK KRXU WR GLVFXVV solving, Martinez said he hopes ideas for the company with his to start a new business that would peers, which serve as “learning solve existing problems, which GD\V Âľ 0UV 6KHIĂ€HOG VDLG FRXOG EHQHĂ€W WKH FRPSDQ\ WKHVH GD\V QRW RQO\ EHQHĂ€W WKH “I am passionate about students in her class, but also the engineering, business, company. technology and helping people “Armando will come in achieve their true potential and speak about the topic and would love to be able to and the students are actually merge my passions in creating helping CREAM settle in the innovative solutions,â€? he said. “I area. Last week we just had a am currently applying to several

Engineering Management and Industrial Engineering programs. Many of them are geared towards business perspectives, but with the engineering that would allow me to understand every concept at its core.â€? Martinez said his summer experience in California allowed KLP WR OLYH Ă€UVWKDQG ZKDW LW WDNHV to bring a business to life. “This summer I have FRPSOHWHG RIĂ€FLDO WUDLQLQJ WR be a store manager, have been 6HUYH 6DIH FHUWLĂ€HG DQG FDQQRW ZDLW WR RSHQ RXU Ă€UVW VWRUH Âľ KH said. Shari Bush said Martinez is one of the most impressive students to have come through the school. “I have been working with Armando since he was a freshman and he continues to impress me on a daily basis with his determination, humility and authenticity,â€? she said. “He is the real deal, and I am so proud of him and all of his accomplishments. I know he destined for great things in this world.â€?

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In this issue’s recurring segment that gives students an opportunity to learn more about the teachers they see every day, staff writers Valeria Salgado and Sanjana Pai interview human geography teacher, Timothy Petraitis.

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Alumni Strike

Class of 2011

‘I get a ton of client exposure at a very young age’ Alumna Alexa Ellman achieved a position at a top business consulting company at age 23. Alumni Strike from page 1 Ellman, as well as the knowledge she expects to gain every day from her research and exposure to business executives. “The learning curve never ends, because in one case I might get to know the automotive industry really well, but my next case could be in fashion,â€? Ellman said. “I know nothing about fashion, but I’d have to learn it in three months for that case I’m looking at. I’m constantly learning new industries and new IXQFWLRQV RI PDUNHWLQJ DQG Ă€QDQFH )URP WKH Ă€UVW GD\ ,¡P VLWting across the table from CEOs of Fortune 100 companies. I get a ton of client exposure at a very young age.â€? Ellman said a large part of her job requires analytical skills. “You’re dealing with the CEO of a Fortune 100 company, who is obviously a pretty capable man or woman, who has a problem with organization that they FDQ¡W Ă€[ Âľ (OOPDQ VDLG ´<RX¡UH D new guy on the outside working in teams with four other people, DQG KDYH WR Ă€JXUH VRPHWKLQJ RXW that experts can’t.â€? Additionally, Ellman said that interpersonal and relationship navigation is an asset in working with executives as well. “You’re telling them how they should run their organization, so you need to learn your client and learn how to navigate that relationship,â€? Ellman said. “People don’t like to be told that they’re wrong. It’s funny because they’re paying you to get the answer, but at the same time there’s something strange about the fact WKDW \RX Ă€JXUHG LW RXW DOUHDG\ and they didn’t.â€? Although Ellman said working with CEOs can be intimidating, especially because of her young age, they are usually con-

siderate and can offer valuable advice. “Sometimes you sort of don’t tell them how old you are, like don’t let them know that the analyst is a recent grad,� Ellman said. “But it is really rewarding. Generally, people started where you did too. They’re pretty openminded to being mentors; they know where you’re coming from.� Ellman said one person who has helped her get to where she is today is BRACE adviser Shari Bush. Mrs. Bush said she and Ellman are extremely close, and have kept in contact all throughout her time in college.

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“I was blown away by her immediately, and to this day she remains one of the most impressive people I have ever met,â€? Mrs. Bush said. “I think that there’s a natural brilliance about her. Her mind works at a level that you rarely see in somebody her age, and she’s highly motivated.â€? Ellman said that although she Ă€JXUHG RXW VKH ZDQWHG WR VWXG\ business in high school, the journey is much more important than the destination. ´7KH EHVW ZD\ WR Ă€JXUH RXW what you want to do isn’t deciding now and dedicating your life to it, it’s trying new things, either failing at them or hating them,

and picking up and starting new,â€? she said. “Take your time Ă€JXULQJ RXW ZKDW \RX ZDQW WR GR and don’t put so much pressure RQ \RXUVHOI WR Ă€JXUH LW RXW QRZ there’s plenty of time.â€? Although Ellman has had many years of education, she said the most valuable experiences she gained in college came from studying abroad in Copenhagen. “A thing that I learned here is that setting big goals for your-

self is great, but there’s so much more to life than just your academics,� Ellman said. “In fact, I learned that it’s the things you learn out of the classroom that are probably most correlated to your success.� Mrs. Bush said Ellman’s most admirable quality is her determination, and she encourages all her students to be that motivated. “From the minute Alexa stepped foot in Cypress Bay she

knew she wanted to be valedictorian, and she worked towards that goal every single day,� Mrs. Bush said. “She’s very calculating, and I mean this in a positive way, as to what she wants to do and what she wants to accomplish. I would tell future students to set their minds towards something and work towards that goal, and don’t let anything in their way.�

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Vanderbilt University is a private research university and medical center in Nashville, TN. Josh Ulino, Cypress Bay Class of 2014, is a sophomore and is majoring in economics and human/organizational development. He spoke to The Circuit’s News Editor Olivia Ohayon via text message about his experiences there.

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get much better than that.

Back in Weston, I felt like I was almost living in a bubble, completely insulated from all of the troubles of the outside world. Now that I live in one of the fastest growing cities in America I feel like I’m more in tune with what’s going on with the world around me. On top of that, Nashville is home to the most concerts of any type in the country. It’s really cool being able to go see a concert on any night of the week.

What do you like most about Vanderbilt? My favorite thing about Vanderbilt is the people who go here. Everyone is so smart, nice, involved and driven. I feel like at most elite academic institutions What made you want to go to the student body is very competitive with Vanderbilt? one another. Here however, I believe that I knew I wanted to go Vanderbilt the everyone is very supportive of each othĂ€UVW WLPH , VWHSSHG RQ WKLV FDPSXV 7KH er’s endeavors. Another positive is that we school really lives up to its motto: “The were voted the happiest student body in What is it like going to a university City. The Degree. The SEC.â€? I get to America for the second year in a row. that is in the SEC? spend time in Nashville, while going to a Going to a school in the SEC allows top 15 institution, all the while being able How is Nashville different than me to continue to be a huge fan of sports. I to watch SEC sports. It honestly doesn’t Weston? think it really adds to the campus culture

Parents and their children attend school together BY ALEXIS SOBEL MULT. FEATURES EDITOR

Every morning, math teacher Arcaeli Miranda and her daughter, sophomore Isabel Miranda, spend time together on their drive to school. Ms. Miranda doesn’t just drop her daughter off. Students who have parents who work at their school use this opportunity to their advantage. Likewise, parents like Ms. Miranda feel that being in the same learning environment as their kids provides them with security and a better general outlook on what is going on in school. “I love the fact that I teach at the school my child attends. It gives me a personal perspective as to the educational experience she is receiving,� Ms. Miranda said. “This unique opportunity allows me to interact in her daily school life.� Ms. Miranda said she feels more comfortable throughout

the school day knowing that her child is in great hands and nearby. “Knowing that my child is close by takes off some of the stress I would have if we were assigned to separate academic institutions,â€? she said. “It is a wonderful feeling knowing that we are near each other and that she has access to me throughout the day.â€? Ms. Miranda said one of the main reasons she came to the Bay was for her daughter Isabel; VKH Ă€JXUHG WKDW KHU FKLOG PLJKW EHQHĂ€W IURP WKH JUHDW DFDGHPLF experience offered here. “I am happy that I get to go to Cypress because I have made many friends and I just overall love the school,â€? Isabel said. “My high school experience ZRXOG GHĂ€QLWHO\ EH GLIIHUHQW Guidance counselor Rosa Mazzocca oversees students with the last names of He-Mi and has two daughters, Angelica and Mariana, who attend the

and makes it more fun. Plus it’s pretty cool to be the smartest school and only private school in the SEC.

Did Vanderbilt meet your expectations? Not only did Vanderbilt meet my expectations, but also it exceeded my expectations. I’ve been blessed with so many new and exciting opportunities since I stepped on campus, whether it is through my fraternity, the radio station that I’m the News Director for or just by meeting new people. Every day here is a new and exciting adventure that I can learn and grow from. I truly believe I’m at the best school in the world. academics, SAT/ACT and college stuff,â€? Angelica said. “At least I have a resource for the answers to those things.â€? Although Mrs. Mazzocca said she feels there are numerous EHQHĂ€WV RI ZRUNLQJ DW WKH VDPH school as her kids, she recognizes why her kids may not like it. “For me, there are plenty of advantages because I know about the events at school and that helps our relationship,â€? she PHOTO BY GABRIELLE SONKIN said. “I think there are more disLIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER: Teacher Arcaeli Miranda advantages for them [my kids]. (left) and sophomore Isabel Miranda (right) spend time together What teenager wants their ‘anbefore, during and after their school day. noying’ mom working at the same school?â€? Bay. She said working at the to give them space. Ms. Miranda also acknowlsame school her daughters go “I liked to have my school edges disadvantages that could to is a great experience and very and let them be at their school, come by sharing a school with advantageous. but Cypress Bay is such a won- her child. “I like working at the same derful school that it can be both “By being able to work at the school where my kids go,â€? Mrs. of our schools,â€? she said. same school my child attends, I Mazzocca said. “It allows us to Angelica Mazzocca said she am able to provide support, guidhave the same schedule, and I thought her mom working at her ance and a great deal of personal feel proud to belong to the same VFKRRO ZDV ZHLUG DW Ă€UVW EXW VKH attention, which would be lackschool.â€? has acclimated to the change and ing otherwise,â€? she said. “The Last year Mrs. Mazzocca Ă€QGV LW WR EH KHOSIXO only disadvantage I can think started to work for Broward ´, GR WKLQN LW LV EHQHĂ€FLDO EH- of is in anticipating how much County Public Schools (BCPS); cause a lot of student’s parents I will miss my child when it is in the past, she preferred to work don’t have a clue about what is time for her to move onto bigger at different schools than her kids happening at school with their and greater adventures.â€?

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Graduates pave the way for siblings

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I take great pride in being a good role model for my siblings so that they can do better than me.

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-alumnus Robbie Steirn

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FOLLOW THE LEADER: Senior Jake Steirn follows in the footsteps of his brother, alumnus Robbie Steirn, as he competes in Lincoln-Douglas debate on a national level.

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THE THINGS THEY CARRIED FEATURING JOSEFINA COLL AND HER BACKPACK

“The Things They Carriedâ€? is a recurring segment that examines the personalities of individual students through the contents of their backpacks. This month, Arts & Entertainment Photo Editor Morgan &RPLWH LQWHUYLHZV VHQLRU -RVHĂ€QD &ROO WR GLVFRYHU WKH PHDQLQJ EHKLQG Ă€YH LWHPV

polaroid pictures In her agenda, Coll has four Polaroid pictures to remind her of summer memories. She has a picture with her boyfriend, her sister from her YDFDWLRQ KHUVHOI RQ WKH Ă€UVW GD\ of school and some of her friends. She said having the pictures to look at every day helps her stay focused in school and makes it more enjoyable for her. “Whenever I have a bad day at school or Ă€YH GLIIHUHQW H[DPV WR VWXG\ IRU ORRNLQJ DW D fond memory of the summer and my sister is a nice reminder. The pictures remind me that I can get through the school year because sumPHU LV QH[W Âľ

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senior Brandon Meuleman

freshman Adam Abdalla

sophomore Sebastian Gomez (left) freshman Ian Mulero and (right) sophomore Matt Earl

SEEN Â ON Â CAMPUS: Â senior Jahnai Harper

Herschel  Backpacks  BY AMANDA MORGAN

With the new school year comes new changes, and for junior Jacob Tepper, the start of school meant changing his backpack to better suit the new skater look he was going for. Straying away from the traditional Jansport backpacks many students carried in the past, the Herschel backpack has recently become to go-to bag of Bay students because of its surfer look and roomy interior. Tepper said while every backpack has its separate unique features, Herschel backpacks have shown to be realistic for students’ necessities. “It is very spacious, it has a laptop case, and it just seems really practical for a high school student,â€? he said. 7HSSHU DOVR VSHFLĂ€HG WKDW RQH big problem he faced while using a Jansport bag was that it was too VPDOO DQG KH FRXOGQ¡W Ă€W DOO RI KLV supplies. The Herschel bag provides PRUH SRFNHWV DQG KH LV DEOH WR Ă€W all of his school supplies and papers in it leaving him with a more organized bag. When junior Camila Lim-Hing

searched for her backpack, she VDLG VKH VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ ORRNHG IRU a durable bag with a subdued ORRN 6KH VDLG DW Ă€UVW VKH HQGHG up with a cheap bag made of FORWK ZKLFK EURNH WKH Ă€UVW WLPH she used it, but when she headed back to the store, she made sure her next bag would be a quality bag that would last a long time. ´,W ZDV WKH Ă€UVW EDJ WKDW , saw on the shelf when I went to go look for a new backpack in the beginning of eighth grade, so I have had this bag for like three years,â€? she said. “I would recommend this bag for other students because it is a pretty durable bag, and even though there are a lot of other brands that are very similar and just as nice, they are cheaper and they show in their quality.â€? Lim-Hing said one of her main requirements is that a backpack should not be so typical, as Jansports are, which LQĂ XHQFHG KHU ZKHQ VKH ERXJKW her Herschel bag. “Jansport is a very mainstream brand as well as Herschel, but Herschel has a more basic style to it,â€? she said.

“Jansport’s logo is right front and center, and Herschel is a bit more subtle, which in my opinion, is much more attractive and would make more people want to wear it.â€? When senior Amanda Padilla VHW RXW WR Ă€QG KHU EDFNSDFN VKH IRXQG LW VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ HDV\ WR Ă€QG D +HUVFKHO EDJ ZKLFK Ă€W DOO KHU requirements. She said that there are so many to choose from and LW LV UHDOO\ HDV\ WR Ă€QG H[DFWO\ what you like. Padilla said a backpack should serve as both functionally and as an accessory. She said she also likes the laptop pocket, and if she could change anything about other backpacks it would be to make them more like Herschel bags with the material used to make the laptop pocket. She said that she likes how it is lined with Ă HHFH VR WKDW LW GRHV QRW VFUDWFK the laptop, and that this makes the bag very convenient and sets it apart from other bags. The manager of the Urban 2XWĂ€WWHUV VWRUH RQ /LQFROQ 5RDG Azar Clark, said that the bags are very high quality and can be put

through a lot without damaging. “They can hold a lot of weight; I know students have to carry a lot of books and pencils, and nothing can pierce through it or fall out. They barely wear and tear making them a very durable bag,� he said. He describes the backpack as having an urban look and being very trendy which he thinks drags costumers in to keep purchasing this brand.

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First day of school causes insomnia BY ALEXIS SOBEL MULT. FEATURES EDITOR

Freshman Carlos PiĂąa was tossing and turning in his bed until 2 a.m., EHIRUH KLV Ă€UVW GD\ RI KLJK VFKRRO +RZHYHU 3LxD ZDVQ¡W WKH RQO\ RQH having this problem. $FFRUGLQJ WR SV\FKRORJLVW 'U 7DUD =XFNHUPDQ PDQ\ VWXGHQWV W\SLFDOO\ have a hard time falling asleep the night EHIRUH WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO GXH WR DQ[LHW\ ´0DQ\ WKRXJKWV DUH OLNHO\ JRLQJ through their brains like ‘Will I get a lot RI KRPHZRUN" :LOO P\ WHDFKHUV EH QLFH" :LOO , KDYH RU PDNH IULHQGV LQ P\ FODVVHV" Will I wake up on time? Will I get enough sleep?’â€? Dr. Zuckerman said. PiĂąa’s excitement and anticipation of WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO OHG KLP WR VWD\ XS later than he had expected. ´, ZDV YHU\ DQ[LRXV DQG H[FLWHG WR PHHW QHZ SHRSOH WR JHW WR NQRZ P\ WHDFKHUV DQG WR VWDUW D QHZ VFKRRO \HDU Âľ KH VDLG ´0\ EURWKHU DOZD\V WDONHG DERXW KRZ DPD]LQJ &\SUHVV %D\ LV DQG , ZDV H[FLWHG IRU WKH QH[W FKDSWHU LQ P\ OLIH Âľ $3 DQG $,&( 3V\FKRORJ\ WHDFKHU 'DYLG *HOOHU VDLG KH DJUHHV WKDW DQ[LHW\ SOD\V D PDMRU UROH LQ WKH ODFN RI VOHHS EHIRUH WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO ´2EYLRXVO\ WKH DQ[LHW\ DQG VWUHVV that students feel coming back to school increases the lack of sleep,â€? he said. “Taking new classes and meeting new WHDFKHUV WKH\¡YH QHYHU PHW EHIRUH DUH GHĂ€QLWHO\ SDUWV RI D VWXGHQW¡V VWUHVV Âľ According to Dr. Zuckerman, sleep is

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vital for our overall functioning. Without adequate sleep, students can feel lethargic, fatigued, confused, disoriented and have RYHUDOO GLIĂ€FXOW\ FDUU\LQJ RXW RXU XVXDO GDLO\ DFWLYLWLHV “The recommended amount of sleep is eight to 10 hours for the developing brain,â€? she said. “But I know that is hard WR FRPH E\ IRU PDQ\ KLJK VFKRRO VWXGHQWV due to lots of homework and other activities. As close to eight hours is best.â€? Besides stress, Dr. Zuckerman said VWXGHQWV KDYH SUREDEO\ EHHQ RQ DQG RII VOHHS F\FOHV GXH WR VXPPHU DFWLYLWLHV which makes it harder for them to get to

sleep earlier. ´, DOZD\V UHFRPPHQG VWXGHQWV VWDUWLQJ WR JHW WR EHG HDUOLHU DQG HDUOLHU DERXW Ă€YH WR VHYHQ GD\V EHIRUH VFKRRO VWDUWV Âľ VKH VDLG ´7KLV ZLOO PDNH WKH VOHHS F\FOH more on track eliminating some of that DQ[LHW\ Âľ Mr. Geller said he has trouble falling asleep the night before school starts, even WKRXJK KH KDV EHHQ WHDFKLQJ IRU \HDUV his thoughts about the upcoming school \HDU NHHS KLP DZDNH “I too wonder what kind of students I am going to get, and if I’m going to have WKH VDPH HQWKXVLDVP DV ,¡YH KDG IRU P\

SUHYLRXV \HDUV Âľ KH VDLG Throughout the course of the school \HDU 0U *HOOHU VDLG VWXGHQWV¡ ODFN RI sleep does not impact his classes. ´>7KH ODFN RI VOHHS GRHV QRW SOD\ D role] for me, I get accustomed to it,â€? Mr. Geller said. “I am sure there are students that still have a lack of sleep because of ZRUN RU IDPLO\ LVVXHV EXW \RXU ERG\ FDQ DVVLPLODWH WR DQ\WKLQJ ZLWK WLPH Âľ 3LxD VDLG KH ZDVQ¡W VFDUHG IRU KLV Ă€UVW GD\ RI KLJK VFKRRO EHFDXVH KH NQRZV KRZ FKDOOHQJLQJ WKH QH[W IRXU \HDUV RI KLV OLIH are going to be. “I was not intimidated, but I was nervous about starting at a new school and adapting to a new atmosphere,â€? he said. “I know how rigorous high school is, and it LV LPSRUWDQW IRU PH WR IRFXV RQ P\ VFKRRO work, so I will have a great future.â€? 2Q WKH FRQWUDU\ VRSKRPRUH $O\VKD Steinman fell asleep at 10 p.m., before her VHFRQG Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO DW 7KH %D\ 6KH said she was not nervous because she was DOUHDG\ DFFOLPDWHG WR WKH VFKRRO¡V DWPRsphere. “I needed a good night of sleep for the Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO EHFDXVH , IHOW OLNH , KDG WR PDNH D JRRG LPSUHVVLRQ RQ DOO RI P\ teachers,â€? she said. Steinman said in order to have a sucFHVVIXO Ă€UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO VKH QHHGHG WR be well rested. ´*RLQJ WR EHG HDUO\ ZDV EHQHĂ€FLDO because I was not tired and getting a good QLJKW RI VOHHS PDGH PH KDSS\ Âľ VKH VDLG ´,W ZDV HDV\ WR JHW RXW RI EHG DQG LW PDGH WKH GD\ EHWWHU IRU PH Âľ

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AROUND Â THE WORLD Â IN Junior Gabriel Lozano traveled to Spain and Turkey.

SENIOR EMMA GOETZINGER BIKED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO CALIFORNIA.

SENIOR GABy ESEVERRI TRAVELED TO THAILAND.

SENIOR MEGAN LEWIS ATTENDED YELS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

Summer travels increase worldly views BY CAROLINA BOU ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR

a company that organizes tours for high school students, said the teen tour industry is an offshoot of a While some students were sitting at home binge- typical sleep away camp. “A teen tour, basically ZDWFKLQJ 1HWĂ L[ RYHU WKH how West Coast Connecsummer, senior Emma tions looks at them, is alGoetzinger went on a bike PRVW OLNH D VOHHSRYHU FDPS ride across the country. WKDW WUDYHOV Âľ 0U 6RORPRQ “On this trip I went from Charleston, S.C. to San Di- said. “It has all the fun and ego,â€? Goetzinger said. “We FDPDUDGHULH RI D VOHHSRYHU FDPS EXW DOO WKH H[FLWHalso saw Alabama, Misment of doing something VLVVLSSL $UNDQVDV 7H[DV 1HZ 0H[LFR DQG $UL]RQD LQ GLIIHUHQW HYHU\ GD\ 2Q D teen tour, whether it be two between.â€? ZHHNV WKUHH ZHHNV RU VL[ Teen tours, summer proZHHNV HYHU\ GD\ LV GLIIHUgrams and other studentHQW VR LW¡V MXVW VR H[FLWLQJ EDVHG WULSV KDYH EHFRPH IRU WKH DYHUDJH WHHQDJHU Âľ a more popular option for Senior Sabrina Rutner VWXGHQWV WR JR RQ RYHU WKH went on a West Coast trip to summer. There are hunGUHGV RI WULSV DYDLODEOH IRU the Czech Republic, Ausall types of students, includ- WULD 6ORYHQLD DQG &URDWLD 6KH ORYHG KHU WHHQ WRXU DQG ing high school classes, would do it again. (XURSHDQ H[FXUVLRQV DQG “My trip was an incredFRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH SURMHFWV LEOH H[SHULHQFH Âľ 5XWQHU in Asia. Ira Solomon, director of VDLG ´,W ZDV YHU\ DGYHQWXUous and eye opening to West Coast Connections,

different cultures around the world.â€? Goetzinger decided to go on her bike tour because VKH ORYHV DQ\ DFWLYLWLHV outdoors. She also went on another biking trip the SUHYLRXV VXPPHU EXW LW ZDV VKRUWHU WKDQ WKH RQH VKH MXVW took. “As soon as I got home from that [biking trip], I ZDV DEVROXWHO\ SRVLWLYH that I wanted to do another one, and biking across the FRXQWU\ MXVW IDVFLQDWHG PH Âľ she said. “When I saw it was an option, I knew I had to do it.â€? For Goetzinger, she ORYHG EHLQJ DEOH WR VHH GLIferent parts of the country from a different perspecWLYHÂłKHU ELNH 6KH ZDV able to partake in a trip tradition, dipping the front wheel in the Atlantic and 3DFLĂ€F 2FHDQ “In South Carolina we dip our front wheel into

THROUGH the experience of New cultures and different people, students were able to EXPAND and learn through creative outlets again on my own.â€? Junior Charlotte Yeung ZHQW WR 7DLZDQ RYHU the summer to help the Atlanwith the Red Cross tic Ocean and partake in other before we FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH SURMstart, and HFWV 6RPH RI WKHVH SURMHFWV when we included working with perreach San manently wheelchair-bound Diego we imchildren and elders. mediately run “Helping others has into the water always been a strong pasand dip sion of mine, and with this our wheel into the opportunity, I was able to 3DFLĂ€F 2FHDQ Âľ YROXQWHHU ZKLOH KDYLQJ she said. “Finally fun,â€? Yeung said. “Not only getting to do that as did working with the disa group after 43 long and abled children enlighten my tiring days and knowing YLHZV RQ WKH IDFW WKDW QRW that you made it is such an HYHU\RQH ZKR ZDV ÂśQRUPDO¡ amazing feeling.â€? FRXOG OLYH D KDSS\ DQG SXUGoetzinger said she poseful life, but spending ZRXOG GHĂ€QLWHO\ JR RQ DQthe day with local elders other biking trip if she were JDYH PH WKH FKDQFH WR OHDUQ JLYHQ WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ HDFK LQGLYLGXDO¡V XQLTXH “As soon as we got off our life story.â€? bikes in San Diego, I was 6HQLRU *DE\ (VHYHUUL ready to get back on and WUDYHOHG WR 7KDLODQG ZLWK GR LW DOO RYHU EDFN WR 6RXWK a company called Rustic Carolina,â€? she said. “I hope 3DWKZD\V 6KH SUHYLRXVO\ to be one of the leaders of went on a trip with the this trip someday. If not company before and wantthat, I would gladly do it

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Bay alumni come back as teachers BY FRANKI ROSENTHAL MULT. NEWS EDITOR

High school is often the place where young adults start to discover what they want to do. For a few former ‘Bay alumni,’ becoming a teacher was their plan from the beginning. Not only did these former students go on to college to become teachers, but they also came back to the Bay, the place that contributed to building their educational foundation and gave them the opportunities they have today. “I decided to come back to Cypress Bay mainly because of the good atmosphere that I have always felt here,â€? Behavioral Specialist Jonathan Edwards said. “Some of my best years were spent here and the people at this school really helped me grow as a person. I really just wanted to give back to the school that gave me so many opportunities and prepared me well for my future.â€? Mr. Edwards has been working at the Bay for six years. He said he would always visit Principal Scott Neely while he was at college and expressed his interest of coming back to work at Cypress. When there was a job opening, Mr. Neely told him to apply. “Mr. Neely made my time in high school enjoyable and it was great coming back and seeing him as principal,â€? Mr. Edwards said. New English teacher Erica Machado felt anxious about coming back to school where she would be a colleague with some of her former teachers. ´:KHQ , Ă€UVW FDPH EDFN WR VFKRRO over the summer, it was a little weird referring to some of my former teachers by WKHLU Ă€UVW QDPHV Âľ 0UV 0DFKDGR VDLG ´, hung out with them before school started DQG LW GHĂ€QLWHO\ WRRN D ORW RI JHWWLQJ XVHG to, but in the end I enjoyed it a lot,â€? she said. Mrs. Machado said she feels very lucky to have gone to a job convention and be offered to be back at the Bay teaching one of her favorite subjects. “English was always one of my favorite subjects and it’s a great feeling that I have the opportunity to teach it here at

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Cypress Bay,� Mrs. Machado said. “I am very lucky that I am here surrounded by some of the most helpful and supporting people.� English teacher Tori Warenik was formerly a substitute teacher and was recommended when there was a job opening. She is currently teaching juniors and knew from the very beginning that she always wanted to be a high school teacher. “I was an AP English student and I went through all of the creative writing classes,� Ms. Warenik said. “Teaching high school English was always something I wanted to do and there’s literally no other high school I would want to be at.� Junior Julia Flaherty said she thinks that her teacher, Ms. Warenik, can relate more to her students because she lived through high school at the Bay. “I think it’s really cool that Ms. War-

enik went to school here and I honestly think she can understand her students more because she was just recently in our position,â€? Flaherty said. “Mrs. Warenik knows how competitive a school like Cypress Bay really is because she experienced it for herself.â€? Ms. Warenik said one of her mentors AP Literature teacher Simone Waite, was very supportive of her and was a major LQĂ XHQFH RQ KHU GHFLVLRQ WR EHFRPH D teacher. “In my senior yearbook, Mrs. Waite wrote ‘I can’t wait until one day I can call you a colleague,’ which I thought was reDOO\ FRRO DQG GLIIHUHQW ,W GHĂ€QLWHO\ PDGH me feel special,â€? Ms. Warenik said. New English teacher Rebecca Bueno taught at a school in Tallahassee, but ended up moving back to Weston after she attended a Broward County English teacher convention and started teaching

at the Bay. “Cypress Bay is an all around amazing school where I was inspired by many of my former teachers, like Mrs. Waite, to become a teacher. It’s a really great feeling coming back to my hometown and teaching my favorite subject,� Mrs. Bueno said. Mrs. Waite said that her students like Mrs. Machado, Ms. Warenik and Mrs. Bueno had the potential to all be English teachers and is very excited that they are all back at the Bay. “The three of them were very into literature so I knew that they would want to do something with it in the future,� Mrs. Waite said. “I was building on a passion that they already had for English and I feel that since they are now teachers I have a deeper connection towards them and want them to do well in everything they do.�

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What did you do for service hours during your freshman year? “I was a part of this really amazing counseling organization called Maccabi, which was in this Jewish center where I counseled little kids. We taught them Jewish values and we would play with them.� -senior Ariel Wald

What did you do that helped you meet new people? “It had a lot to do with the work in my classes, if I needed help, I’d go up and talk to people who got it; we kind of built a friendship because we helped each other.� -junior Krysta Downie

What do you think is the best way to maintain good grades? “Have an agenda, check pinnacle often, always communicate with your teachers and ensure that if you miss an assignment to turn it in; regardless of how late it is.�

What was your biggest fear on WKH Ă€UVW GD\ RI QLQWK JUDGH" “My biggest fear was probably not being smart enough to take on the high school classes; you always get that sense of fear from the teachers in middle school.â€?

-senior Eli Solomon

-junior Cameron Guck

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NCAA athletes should be paid for their efforts It’s that time of year again. On Saturdays, college football players will buckOH XS WKHLU FKLQVWUDSV WR WDNH WKH ÀHOG LQ front of thousands of fans. On Sundays, NFL teams will lace up their cleats and prove why they get paid to play football for a living. But why don’t college athletes get paid? Just like the NFL, the NCAA is a business. Schools, TV stations and the 1&$$ LWVHOI SURÀW PLOOLRQV RI GROODUV each year from collegiate athletics. Being a college athlete is a job. They practice for hours every day, and stay extra time at the IDFLOLWLHV WR ZDWFK ÀOP DQG UHYLHZ WDFWLFV Schools with large athletic programs just seem greedy at this point. In 2001, the University of Texas generated more than $100 million from their athletic program alone. It is unjust to make the players work countless hours and produce entertainment for fans, while they are not reFHLYLQJ EHQHÀWV The argument is made that college athletes are paid more than enough because they are getting an education, but in reality, only six of the 20 Division I sports allow for full scholarships to be given. And even in those six sports, the majority of scholarships are just partial. Two years ago, a famous story arose about one of the most talented college basketball players in the country, Shabazz Napier. Napier claimed that he was starving at night, because even though his scholarship covered his books and studies, he couldn’t afford a meal after practice every day.

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SQUAD UP: (Top) Sophomore quarterback Amadeus Concepcion lines The Lightning junior varsity football XS XQGHU FHQWHU DJDLQVW 'HHUÀHOG %HDFK +LJK 6FKRRO LQ WKH VHDVRQ WHDP ORVW LWV ÀUVW WZR JDPHV RI WKH RSHQHU %RWWRP )RXU &\SUHVV %D\ GHIHQGHUV JDQJ XS WR WDNH GRZQ D season. In its opener The Bay fell 6-2 to 'HHUÀHOG %HDFK SOD\HU

'HHUĂ€HOG %HDFK RQ $XJ DQG WR Miramar one week later. Mistakes on the offensive side of the ball have slowed the team down over the two games. “The offense has been giving up way too many turnovers. They just have not executed,â€? head coach Allen Held said. 7KH /LJKWQLQJ DYHUDJHG Ă€YH SRLQWV per game in their two losses. ´2XU RIIHQVH QHHGV WR EH RQ WKH Ă€HOG more so our defense can be put in better situations,â€? Coach Held said. The Lightning did not score an ofIHQVLYH WRXFKGRZQ LQ LWV Ă€UVW WZR JDPHV Sophormore Rolando Garcia did however reach the endzone on a kickoff return in the game against Miramar.

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The main problem for the team has been giving its quarterback, sophomore Amadeus Concepcion, enough time to

get his throws off. The opposing defenVLYH OLQHV KDYH EHHQ LQ WKH EDFNĂ€HOG LPmediately. “I feel that the only struggle on the offensive side is our offensive line and getting the ball out when we pass,â€? sophomore offensive lineman Joey Courcelle said. “If we get some protection, we will do well.â€? The offensive line may not always protect the quarterback, but Courcelle says that the chemistry between the line and the quarterback is not the problem. Concepcion and the line have a solid bond. “If we mess up, he will let us know VR WKDW ZH FDQ Ă€[ WKH SUREOHP Âľ &RXUcelle said. On the other side of the ball, the defense has been doing its job, but it needs more help from the offense. “The defense and special teams are having to make up for the offense’s mistakes,â€? Coach Held said. Sophomore defensive lineman Sam Chenoy said that even though it gave up DQ DYHUDJH RI SRLQWV LQ WKHLU Ă€UVW WZR games, the defense did what it needed to in those games. “We just weren’t put in the best situations by the offense,â€? Chenoy said. “We ZHUH RQ WKH Ă€HOG SUHWW\ PXFK WKH ZKROH game.â€? Even with a winless start, the Light-

ning will continue to work toward its goal of getting better as a team. &RDFK +HOG VDLG WKDW ZLOO GHĂ€QLWHO\ happen because of the connections the players on the team have made. “The team is growing together. We are a family out there. The players who don’t get in so much support the starters and even though we are 0-2, we are never giving up,â€? Coach Held said. Chenoy believes that as long as the team stays focused, they will not have any issues. “We need to work on each doing our own individual assignments so the team can come together as one unit,â€? Chenoy said. The team and coaching staff have no doubt that it can turn its season around in no time and end the year on a positive note. Coach Held summarized how the team will improve by saying, “We ZLOO NHHS ZRUNLQJ KDUG DQG Ă€QLVK this season off strong.â€? 6LQFH WKH Ă€UVW WZR JDPHV WKH team has had a game against Cooper City cancelled due to inclimate weather, and they lost 7-0 against Flanagan High School on Oct. 1.

It is unjust to make the players work countless hours and produce entertainment for fans, while they are UV[ YLJLP]PUN ILULÄ[Z Some of the students that do receive full scholarships don’t even take advantage of the education being provided for them. One of the most debatable topics in sports, especially college sports, is the one and done rule. College basketball players can declare for the NBA draft after their freshman year of college, and the majority of them don’t complete their full education. Players like LeBron James and Dwight Howard went to the NBA straight from high school. Any logical person could come to the conclusion that these athletes just crave money, and don’t seem to consider failure at the professional level, bankruptcy or the possibility of career-ending injuries. If these athletes would receive money throughout their college careers, they wouldn’t be so antsy to fast-forward through college. A college education ensures that no matter what dilemmas occur in their lives, these athletes could succeed in the real world. The payment of college athletes would allow them to be rewarded for their grueling work and preserve their time in college.

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Varsity football prepares for season Summer training gets the players ready for battle on the gridiron throughout the year.

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Summer:  time  for  high  school  students  to  relax,  vacation,  and  do  whatever  their  hearts  desire.  Well,  actually,  this  is  not  the  case  for  all  high  school  students.  While  most  teenagers  were  getting  into  the  summer  groove,  the  Lightning  Football  Team  was  getting  back  in  the  ZHLJKW URRP DQG RQWR WKH ÂżHOG IRU LWV summer  program. Head  Coach  Mark  Guandolo  who  has  been  running  this  summer  program  IRU \HDUV ÂżQGV WKDW RIIVHDVRQ training  plays  a  major  role  in  the  team’s  performance  during  the  season.  He  was  previously  a  strength  coach,  and  said  he  enjoys  the  summer  program  as  much  as  the  season  itself. “I  believe  our  summer  conditioning  program  stands  above  the  rest,â€?  Coach  Guandolo  said.  â€œIt  begins  with  discipline,  discipline  to  be  on  time  and  never  miss  a  workout  and  discipline  to  do  the  little  things  in  everything  we  do.â€?  Senior  Quarterback  Jake  Nudelberg  has  completed  three  summers  in  the  program,  and  feels  his  game  has  improved. “Coach  does  a  great  job  of  giving  us  all  the  tools  to  get  better.   I  don’t  feel  I  need  any  other  training  besides  some  throwing  by  myself,â€?  Nudelberg  said.  Senior  Jarrett  Hanks  plays  linebacker  and  tight  end,  so  he  counts  on  the  summer  to  help  him  learn  both  the  offensive  and Â

be  much  easier  to  play  on  Friday  nights.â€? Hanks  believes  that  over  the  course  of  the  summer,  the  weather  is  just  something  to  get  accustomed  to. “Coach  G  makes  us  love  the  heat,  and  love  the  rain.  It’s  something  you  get  used  to  and  you  learn  to  love,â€?  Hanks  said. Coach  Guandolo  tries  his  best  to  make  his  program  unique  and  as  productive  as  possible,  while  keeping  his  players  healthy  and  injury-­free. “We  want  to  improve  total  body  strength,  power,  explosiveness,  agility,  and  speed,â€?  Coach  Guandolo  said.  â€œWe  also  teach  the  players  about  proper  rest,  nutrition,  and  hydration.â€? Nudelberg  always  relies  on  the  program  to  help  build  team  chemistry,  which  assists  the  quarterback. “Since  we  have  organized  workouts,  it  motivates  me  to  be  up  and  ready  to  get  better  because  my  teammates  are  counting  on  me  to  do  so,â€?  Nudelberg  PHOTOS COURTESY OF JORDAN KAISER said.  â€œIt  also  brings  us  closer  as  a  team  ALL IN ALL OUT: (Top left) Senior Isaiah Sampson, junior Robbie Felix, senior since  we’re  together  every  single  day.â€? Darrell Malone and senior Jeo Rodriguez race up the hills at Vista View Park. Coach  Guandolo  not  only  wants  his  (Top right) Coach Mark Guandolo explains a play to the offense during summer SOD\HUV WR WKULYH RQ WKH ÂżHOG EXW DOVR LQ practice. (Bottom) Seniors Braxton Ward and Jarrett Hanks lead defensive the  real  world.  He  sees  football  as  a  way  players through a series of agility hurdles. to  help  his  boys  turn  into  men. “I  take  pride  in  giving  each  player  the  defensive  plays. summer.  Whether  it  be  the  heat  or  the  tools  that  will  help  them  be  successful  in  â€œI  think  the  off-­season  training  helps  rain,  there  always  seems  to  be  an  issue. me  progress  as  a  player  mostly  for  the  Nudelberg  doesn’t  mind  the  heat  life,â€?  Coach  Guandolo  said. mental  part  of  the  game,â€?  Hanks  said.  â€œI  because  he  knows  it  will  all  pay  off  go  in  the  off-­season  ready  to  learn  new  during  the  season  for  him. plays  and  new  assignments.â€? “Honestly  dealing  with  the  heat  gets  Many  people  question  how  it  is  us  ready  for  the  season,â€?  Nudelberg  said.  possible  to  train  during  the  South  Florida  â€œIf  we  can  do  it  in  the  heat,  then  it  will Â

Girls junior varsity volleyball remains undefeated EHIRUH (YHUJODGHV UHFRUGHG LWV Ă€UVW Sophomore and middle hitter, Andrea SRLQW 7KH %D\ DOORZHG RQO\ Ă€YH PRUH Villanelle, said the team competed well The junior varsity volleyball team is SRLQWV EHIRUH FODLPLQJ WKH Ă€UVW VHW against Everglades, but needs to work on off to a great start this season. On Friday, some things during practice. Sept. 11, the girls defeated Everglades The second set proved to be less High School in Miramar, earning yet The JV girls have been challenging, as the girls capitalized on a another win to improve its undefeated a privilege to coach barrage of Everglades’ errors and added record to 8-0. multiple service aces and kills to deny “The team has been playing because they listen well them of reaching double digit points. exceptionally well because we take what and execute when they Cypress Bay captured the second set we learned in practice and use it in the E\ D VFRUH RI DQG ZRQ WKH JDPH LQ need to. game,â€? right side Maya Nadu said. straight sets. The Lightning were in control from Jen Meyer, second year head coach for WKH VWDUW 7KH Ă€UVW Ă€YH SRLQWV FDPH LQ WKH -Coach Jen Meyer both JV and varsity, is extremely proud of form of service aces putting them ahead both teams strong start to the season. BY TORI REISER

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Cross country starts season off right JUST KEEP ON RUNNING: Cypress Bay girls cross country from left: Katherine Keene Dahlia Cohn, Olivia Childress, Micaela White, Emma Goetzinger, Jodi Lewis, Cecilia Padron , Angela White and Cassidy Swanson run in a 3.1 mile cross country race at Heritage Park on Sept. 9. As a team, the girls came in second place. The ER\V ÀQLVKHG LQ WKLUG place.

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The girls and boys cross country teams have been training for months in order to prepare for the upcoming season. “We train six days a week. Some days we do distance where we can run up to 12 miles and other days we do various sprints,â€? junior Thomas Morin said. “Our workouts change once school starts. At this time we begin running sprints whereas in the summer, we try to get all the miles in we can.â€? %RWK WHDPV FRPSHWHG LQ WKHLU Ă€UVW PHHW at Heritage Park on Sept. 9, and ran 3.1 miles in attempt of accomplishing their best time. The next competition took place in Key West. During the meet, the majority of the team competed and showed progress. Last year, the girl’s cross-country team was the district runner up. The graduating class included four seniors who added skill to the team. The team plans to train and work hard in order to make up for the loss of these great runners. In addition, the boy’s cross-country team plans to defend its district championship, and captain Thomas Morin has high hopes of leading the team to victory at the district and state competitions. “Since we have only had three meets, it is more about trying to improve our times from last season than our times from this year,â€? Morin said. Under the direction of Coach Joseph Monks, the team aspires to train hard to keep up the legacy the Bay’s CrossCountry team holds. On Sept. 12 both teams did very

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well, considering the Key West golf course where they competed was very challenging. 0RULQ ÀQLVKHG WKLUG SODFH RYHUDOO with a time of 18:06.09. Following Morin, Rafael Rubiera placed fourth 6DPHN 7HNLH FDPH LQ ÀIWK (18:33.84) and Jairo Rodrigues placed sixth (18:59.50). The boys competed in D ÀHOG RI UXQQHUV In the top rankings for the girls, .DWKHULQH .HHQH ÀQLVKHG WK SODFH with a time of 24:53.99. Following .HHQH 'DKOLD &RKQ ÀQLVKHG LQ WK SODFH ZLWK D WLPH RI ,Q WKLV GLYLVLRQ WKHUH ZHUH UXQQHUV competing.

Overall, the boy’s team came in VHFRQG SODFH DQG WKH JLUOV FDPH LQ Ă€IWK According to Keene practicing consistently, the way the Bay’s track WHDP GRHV FDQ EH GLIĂ€FXOW IRU UXQQHUV to keep up. Due to interferences such DV IDPLO\ YDFDWLRQV UXQQHUV KDG WR Ă€QG a way to keep up their skills, even when they were away. “I spend my summers with my grandparents in California,â€? Keene said. “This summer, while I was there, I found a team that was sympathetic in taking me in and allowing me to practice with them.â€? Once the school year began, the runners continued training in order

to keep up the skills they acquired throughout the summer months. They practice every day after school from WKUHH WR Ă€YH “As a coach, I wanted my team to take ownership of its training and get up and PDNH WKH EHVW HIIRUWV Ă€YH WR VL[ GD\V D week during the summer,â€? Coach Joseph Monks said. Coach Monks said the commitment and drive of his runners should lead to successful season. “I am looking forward to another great season and watching my new DWKOHWHV Ă RXULVK DQG VWULGH WR QHZ GLVWULFW titles,â€? Monks said.

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Cheer camp prepares girls for season BY BROOKE MILLER

This summer cheerleaders attended a four-day cheer camp at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. The camp was mandatory for all cheerleaders, but Lightning cheerleader Kylie Jones truly enMR\V WKH FDPS 6KH Ă€UVW JRW LQvolved with cheer her freshman year, and this was her third year attending the camp. “I needed to do some sort of extracurricular activity, and cheering seemed fun,â€? Jones said. “Plus my best friends were also doing it so I thought it was a good way to spend time with them during the week days after school.â€? A normal day of cheer camp started at 6:30 a.m. After breakfast they would work on cheers and stunts until 11:30 a.m. After an hour lunch they would start back up again and learn dances until dinnertime at 4:30 p.m. “We used the dance routines we learn and perform them at halftime during the school year,â€? captain Rachel Geller said. “Dances are a lot of work and can get very complicated, but performing during halftime with a large crowd can be exhilarating.â€?

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After dinner was over, it was review time to go over what they had learned for that day, and they did some team bonding exercises. “Team bonding was an amazing experience this year,� Geller said. “During cheer camp we do a lot of team bonding activities such as building a machine using every person on our team and

having the seniors give a speech to us. It really helps bring our team closer and allows us to get to know each other.� Team bonding also consisted of games and activities to make the cheerleaders feel more comfortable with their teammates. “It was really fun getting to bond with other teams. At camp we would play games like ships

and sailors with the other teams, and we ate lunch with them too,� Geller said. “We all root for each other and try to cheer each other on, so when another team was performing we would all cheer for them and wish them luck before an evaluation.� Evaluations were done once on the last day of camp and consisted of the cheerleaders putting

on performances and the coaches at the camp would then judge the dances. “Evaluations were very nerve racking and it felt like a minicompetition between the teams,â€? Jones said. Their days ended between 9 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. They would then walk back to their hotel rooms and were free to do whatever, but they had to be back in their rooms by 11 p.m. With this extensive schedule, it was hard IRU WKH FKHHUOHDGHUV WR Ă€QG WLPH to relax and recuperate. Overall, Jones and Geller agreed that the camp was a fun experience and a good way to become close with their teammates. “We still use the cheers we learn from cheer camp. We use bits and pieces for our halftime cheers from the extreme routine dance that we learn and the hiphop dance we were taught as well,â€? Geller said. “I feel like it is better to learn these cheers and dances during camp because everything is more relaxed during the summer as opposed to during the hectic school year.â€?

Alumni help to train cheerleaders with spirit BY DREW SISKIND

The Bay’s student body prides itself on spirit, and the cheerleaders are at the heart of that spirit. Varsity Cheer Coach Jazlyn Juda and JV Coach Taylor Bayne have been a part of Cypress Bay cheerleading for a long time, as they were both cheerleaders at the Bay during their high school years. Coach Juda was lured back to the Bay in part because she appreciates everything that the cheer program did for her. “I decided to coach cheerleading to give back and contribute to a program that was such a big part of my life while I attended Cypress Bay,â€? Coach Juda said. “Cypress Bay cheerleading really helped me to grow as a person and taught me great leadership and team skills.â€? Although it’s both of their Ă€UVW \HDUV FRDFKLQJ DW WKH %D\ they have been able to get acclimated to their jobs very quickly because of their experience.

“Being captain my sophomore, junior and senior year really prepared me for this leadership role,� Coach Bayne said. It also helps that Coach Bayne is passionate about what she does.

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Do you have any pre-game rituals?

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Media sees an increase in transgender representation BY TARA BAGHERLEE FEATURES EDITOR

At the 2015 Emmy Awards, actor Jeffrey Tambor won an award for his role as a trans female on the show “Transparent.â€? He dedicated his speech to the transgender community, saying he acts “because people’s lives depend on it.â€? Tambor is not alone. Transgender repUHVHQWDWLRQ LQ WHOHYLVLRQ DQG Ă€OP KDV LQcreased rapidly in the past year, with the HPHUJHQFH RI VKRZV DQG Ă€OPV ZLWK WUDQV roles at the forefront, including “About Ray,â€? (2015) “Orange Is The New Black,â€? (2013-current) “The Danish Girl,â€? (2015) “I Am Cait,â€? (2015-current) “I Am Jazzâ€? (2015-current) and more. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance $JDLQVW 'HIDPDWLRQ */$$' GHĂ€QHV “Transgenderâ€? as “an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.â€? Some people also identify as agender, meaning they do not identiI\ ZLWK DQ\ JHQGHU DV ZHOO DV JHQGHUĂ XLG meaning they identify with both. According to GLAAD, about 41 percent of trans people have attempted suicide at least one point in their lives. Senior Megan Muralles is president of the Bay’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA). She said having transgender role models in the media could help lower these numbers. “Representation can save lives and educate. It can bring awareness and gives hope to trans kids who are struggling and looking for a role model,â€? Muralles said. “The more exposure, the more acceptance. It helps people understand because trans hatred and violence is based off of people being afraid of what they don’t understand.â€? Muralles said although trans representation can do a lot of good, a large problem with it is the fact that there are people who are not transgender (or cisgender, meaning they identify with the gender they were born with) playing trans roles. “It’s silly, because we have so many transgender actors, they exist,â€? Muralles VDLG ´,W¡V QRW OLNH \RX FDQ¡W Ă€QG WKHP they just choose not to have them. Representation of minorities has a huge impact on how society views them. When you have a trans actor, you have someone who knows what is actually going on and can actually portray it realistically.â€? Muralles said if trans actors are hired to play trans roles, they have say in the scripts and the character and can therefore make adjustments to make the portrayal more accurate. “Laverne Cox, who plays a transgender character [on ‘Orange Is The New Black’], had say in ‘hey, this is an inaccurate representation’ and she got to change the script, she got to talk to producers and say ‘hey, do it this way,’â€? Muralles said. “If it’s not somebody whose transgender, they don’t have the same perspective, so it’s very possible for them to have an inaccurate representation.â€? -XQLRU 1DWH %HQHWDWRV LGHQWLĂ€HV DV D trans male (meaning he was assigned fePDOH DW ELUWK DQG QRZ LGHQWLĂ€HV DV PDOH and is the vice president of GSA. He agreed with Muralles and said although he tries to think positively about the increase in representation, it is not as authentic when trans roles are not played by trans actors. “The good thing is that it is increasing

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What do Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry have in common? Well, for one, they’re all highO\ LQĂ XHQWLDO ZRPHQ 0RUH LPSRUWDQWO\ at least to the media, is the fact that they KDYH DOO EHHQ LQYROYHG LQ ´FDWĂ€JKWV Âľ ,Qstead of being praised for their accomplishments, or instead of receiving merit based on who they are, they have become ZHOO NQRZQ IRU WKHLU VLOO\ Ă€JKWV Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj chose 7ZLWWHU DV WKHLU Ă€JKWLQJ ULQJ 7KH\ IRXJKW about something of utmost importancenominees for the Video Music Awards (VMAs). Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift led the nominees with seven. Instantly, Nicki Minaj tweeted her disappointment and condemned the VMAs for their lack of representation and diversity when it came to choosing the nominees. One of Nicki Minaj’s tweets read, “If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for [video] of the year.â€? Although the two made amends, as evidenced by their killer performance on the VMAs stage, the “beefâ€? between them continues to be a topic of interest. 0LOH\ &\UXV DQG 1LFNL 0LQDM¡V Ă€JKW extends back to when Cyrus gave an interview in which she criticized Minaj. When Minaj was accepting her prize at the VMAs, she turned to Cyrus and said, “And now back to this [girl] who had a GRAPHIC BY ERIN YOO AND LARA FINAN lot to say about me in the press. Miley, what’s good?â€? These two have yet to make amends, and it seems unlikely that creased so much in the past year has to do and there’s been a lot more talk about it because there’s a lot more trans celebrities with more and more people being coura- they will. Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, ex-BFFs, and people coming out as trans, because geous and coming out to their loved ones. spilled some “Bad Bloodâ€? between them “More and more people are sharit’s a bit safer now than it was before,â€? DV ZHOO 7KLV Ă€JKW LV DSSDUHQWO\ VWLOO UHOing their stories with people that they Benetatos said. “I’m happy that there’s a lot more representation, but some of that care and love,â€? Ms. Palazzo said. “Peo- evant. The point is that the most powerful, ple are coming out in the media because representation is a bit damaging.â€? VXFFHVVIXO DQG LQĂ XHQWLDO ZRPHQ LQ WKH Benetatos said a large misconception things are shifting and changing. There’s is that people have to go through the ac- D FKDQJH LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV VSHFLĂ€FDO- LQGXVWU\ DUH Ă€JKWLQJ DPRQJVW WKHPVHOYHV tual procedures to be considered trans- ly around the acceptance and values of in order to come out alpha female. The LGBT people. Please know that we have desire to be successful in one’s career is gender. “There’s a misconception that being D ORQJ ZD\ WR JR EXW WKHUH¡V GHĂ€QLWHO\ understandable, but what is not acceptable is tearing others down in order to trans is about ultimately going through a been a change.â€? Benetatos said that although the con- win. process of changing your body,â€? he said. Women face enough adversity as is, “But that is more of a choice. Trans peo- cept of cisgender actors playing transgenespecallu in a male dominated indusple can choose not to go through sexual der roles can be improved, the fact that try. They have to be a certain weight and movies with large trans roles are being reassignment. It creates the stereotype of style, and they are subjected to the opinthe gender binary; that there’s only two PDGH LQ WKH Ă€UVW SODFH LV SURJUHVV “It’s really hard for a lot of these top- ions of irrelevant people as they criticize genders, and its also not representing part of the community that’s not getting treat- ics to get past Hollywood, because they what these talented women wear. Isn’t the fear the controversy will put them down, fact that Lupita Nyong’o graduated from ment.â€? He said that representation can help so the fact that they’re getting this stuff Yale School of Drama more important out a lot of people who are questioning out there is a good thing,â€? he said. “I’m than “And who are you wearing tonight?â€? Women face degrading comments their identities. Before Benetatos he was happy to see more trans people coming and questions at all red carpet events. out, because it helps me explain to people sure of his own identity, he did a lot of rebetter, if they see it more they’ll become The infamous mani-cam, in which womsearch himself. “There was a time when I realized I more accepting, so it’s a good thing that en’s hands are shown, is still a fan favorite. 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Pop punk band puts on engaging show 5 Seconds of Summer BY EMILY CHAIET ONLINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Just the strum of a guitar was enough to cause a deafening roar of the crowd as 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) stepped on the stage in front of a crowd of thousands of fans. Calum Hood, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin and Luke Hemmings rocked the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater Sept. 15, on their Rock with Your Socks Out Tour. Since it was the last stop on their tour, the boys were determined to make it their best night yet, and they succeeded. The band started with the upbeat “End Up Here” which had the crowd singing and dancing along. Not one member of the audience was in their seat as 5SOS delivered a dynamic performance. Despite the rock and roll antics, the best performance was the stripped down “Amnesia.” The crowd did most of the

singing as the group traded in their electric guitars for acoustic ones. Even with such a slow song, 5SOS managed to keep the crowd’s energy high as every single person in the audience sang along. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the concert was how the band interacted with its fans. The boys constantly thanked the audience for their support and even invited a fan on stage halfway through their performance of “Rejects” to play Clifford’s guitar. The band played a mix of recent hits and songs off of its new unreleased album “Sounds Good Feels Good.” The crowd belted along to older songs such as “Out of my Limit” and even knew all of the words to songs such as “Permanent Vacation,” which has yet to be released, proving just how dedicated the fans are to the group. A crowd favorite was the performance of 5SOS’s most recent hit, “She’s Kinda Hot.” It was evident how much fun the boys were having on stage as they sang their new song, and the crowd enjoyed the song as well. The band was successful in covering hit songs by other art-

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DRUM ROLL, PLEASE: Calum Hood and Michael Clifford rocked the Perfect Vodka Ampitheater on Sept. 15 on their Rock With Your Socks Out Tour. The band was on tour for four months and performed a total of 69 shows worldwide.

ist such as “American Idiot” by Green Day and “What I Like About You” by The Romantics. Although many members of the crowd may not have been old enough to remember such hits, they still jammed along with 5SOS. The group did not have fan favorites such as “18” or “Heartbreak Girl” on their set list, yet WKH\ VWLOO SHUIRUPHG WKHLU ÀUVW hit song “She Looks so Perfect.”

The crowd went wild as the band delivered one of their most energetic performances of the night. Another powerful performance was “Good Girls” which the boys performed in their encore. Pop rock band “Hey Violet” opened the show and was able to give an already lively crowd just a bit more vigor. While the crowd was unfamiliar with some of the bands hits, they still stayed on their feet the whole time the

band was on the stage. The audience especially enjoyed their rocked out version of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space.” Overall, the night was full of energy and of course rock ‘n’ roll. With charming personalities and catchy songs, the night was a success for the Aussie boy band. It’s safe to say this won’t be the last time that the band rocks a stage.

THE CIRCUIT RECOMMENDS “Art Of Letting You Go” Tori Kelly Pop

With a jazzy and slow sounding tune, “Art of Letting You Go,” contains very strong vocals with relatable lyrics in a pop song format.

“LA Hallucinations” Carly Rae Jepson Pop

“Ovr Agn”

An ongoing feature that includes lesser known songs by popular artists and songs from up and coming artists. This month’s playlist was compiled by Katherine Gibson.

Sophia Black Pop

A quiet pop song with subtle electronic music makes this song relaxing and calming to listen to.

“Wild Ones” Bahari Alternative

“Electronic Love”

Borns Alternative

A loud alternative song with a catchy chorus and great quality vocals.

“Four Pink Walls”

Alessia Cara R&B

This song is extremely catchy with upbeat lyrics that make it an ideal party song.

A soft song with quiet, yet moving melodies as well as soothing harmonies mixed in.

With her soft and intriguing voice, Cara has produced a great song with verses and a chorus that are relatable and enjoyable to listen to.

“Dracula”

“Fast Lane”

“Yellow Lights”

Like any melodious pop song, “Dracula,” includes memorable harmonies that are well put together.

A laid-­back song with appealing background music that would be great to listen to while relaxing.

Bea Miller Pop

Rationale Alternative

Jake Miller Pop

“Yellow Lights” has an upbeat chorus as well electronic background music that is pleasing to the ear.

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“Paper Towns�

“Wave(s)� by Mick Jenkins BY JORDYN MCGREW

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GRAPHICS EDITOR

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Mick Jenkins is a Chicago based rapper who came onto the music scene with his EUHDNWKURXJK DOEXP ´7KH :DWHUV Âľ LQ 7R IROORZ WKH VXFFHVV RI ODVW \HDU¡V UHOHDVH the artist needed a follow up album that was HTXDOO\ DV SHQVLYH UHĂ HFWLYH DQG WKHPDWLF DV KLV ODVW 2Q $XJ KLV (3 :DYH>V@ ZDV born, marked with equally as intelligent lyrics, EXW ZLWK D VKRFNLQJO\ QHZ VRXQG ´:DYH>V@Âľ hits the listener from the beginning with track “Alchemy,â€? featuring a musically pleasing hybrid of cloud-rap and trap, with convicting and KDUG KLWWLQJ YRFDOV RYHU WKH EHDW 7KH VRQJV that follow this one mirror the similar style of this track, consisting of pleasing and attractive instrumentals, but messy and unclear vocals. Well produced but obviously still in the ZRUNV ´:DYH>V@Âľ FOHDUO\ GDEEOHV ZLWK H[SHULPHQWDWLRQ EXW LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ JRLQJ LQ WKH right direction for Jenkins. Lovers of this artist will be a little thrown off by the new sound, but nonetheless it’s a wonderful EP.

“Inside Out�

“DS2� by Future BY ALYSSA LEVIN FEATURES COPY EDITOR

“Inside Out,â€? released on June 19, puts a new spin on Disney movies by portraying the life of a teen named Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) from the point of view of her emotions. Riley is guided by her main emotions, Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Bill Hader), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and their leader, Joy (Amy Poehler). When Riley moves to San )UDQFLVFR KHU HPRWLRQV KDYH D GLIĂ€FXOW WLPH DGMXVWLQJ 7KLQJV EHFRPH ZRUVH ZKHQ 6DGQHVV DFFLGHQWDOO\ FKDQJHV RQH RI WKH FRUH PHPRULHV IURP KDSS\ WR VDG 7KLV mistake destroys Riley’s upbeat personality. Joy and Sadness head out to bring back 5LOH\¡V FRUH PHPRULHV DQG JHW ORVW RQ WKH ZD\ 7KH EXON RI WKH PRYLH LV WKH WZR WU\LQJ WR JHW EDFN WR WKH HPRWLRQ KHDGTXDUWHUV LQ 5LOH\¡V KHDG 7KH RYHUDOO SURGXFWLRQ ZDV DPD]LQJ (DFK DFWRU Ă€W KLV KHU UROH SHUIHFWO\ PDNLQJ ZKDW FRXOG KDYH EHHQ a sad movie light and fun. Poehler in particular added the perfect dose of laughter DV VKH RZQHG WKH UROH RI WKH PDLQ HPRWLRQ LQ WKH Ă€OP -R\ 7KH GLUHFWLQJ RI WKH Ă€OP SRUWUD\HG KRZ KDUG LW LV GHDOLQJ ZLWK QHZ VLWXDWLRQV 6KRZLQJ WKH Ă€OP IURP WKH point of view of the emotions offered the audience a new perspective on what it is OLNH DGMXVWLQJ WR QHZ VLWXDWLRQV DQG JURZLQJ XS LQ JHQHUDO 7KH PRYLH ZDV 3L[DU¡V best creation so far; they were able to create a movie relatable to all viewers. With a talented cast and brilliant animations, “Inside Outâ€? is an emotional rollercoaster that DXGLHQFHV ZLOO HQMR\ IRU \HDUV WR FRPH

Vans Warped Tour

BY RYDER KAPLAN

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“Fantastic Four� movie not so fantastic “Holy Cow� brings unique spin to novels “Fantastic Four� BY RYAN SOLOMON

“Fantastic Fourâ€? was released on Aug. 7, and was a tremendous disappointment. The only highlights of the movie were the nostalgia it brought back from the RULJLQDO Ă€OP EDFN LQ DQG WKH DPD]ing special effects that tend to make superhero movies so appealing to viewers. Starring Miles Teller as Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, the movie opens with D Ă DVKEDFN RI KLP DV KH Ă€QDOO\ FRPpletes his invention of transporting objects into unknown places and dimensions for his school science fair. It is one of the IHZ JUHDW LPSOHPHQWDWLRQV LQ WKH Ă€OP DV it gives the audience a sense of the characters’ early life. 7KH Ă€OP WKHQ WUDQVLWLRQV WR WKH SUHVent, when Richards and his team of four transport into an alternate universe. They come back to discover new physical and mental superpowers. Together the Fantastic Four work towards defeating Doctor

Doom, a brilliant scientist who was once a friend of Richards, and since obtaining his powers, has only planned destruction for the world around him. The movie was a remake of the origiQDO ´)DQWDVWLF )RXU Âľ PDGH EDFN LQ but it did not live up to the standards the media surrounded it with. The attempt to EULQJ \RXQJ Ă DVK\ DFWRUV LQWR WKH SODFH RI WKH SUHYLRXV DGXOW Ă€OOHG UROHV ZDV D mistake, as the dialogue was childish, ill humored and jumbled. 7KH Ă€OP IDLOHG WR HQWHUWDLQ WKH DXGLence. The plot was dull, with no twists or turns to excite the audience, leaving the audience sitting back in their chairs as opposed to hanging off WKH HGJH 7KH Ă€OP HVVHQtially acted as one long trailer. Nothing major ever happened, and when it did, no one seemed to notice or care. “Fantastic Fourâ€? was a big failure on Hollywood’s end. It was surrounded with so much hype and money, and ended up with such few sales compared to previous superhero movLHV %R[ RIĂ€FHV VDLG ´WKH opening weekend was a nightmare for Fox,â€? only JURVVLQJ PLOOLRQ WKH ORZHVW RI DQ\ 0DUYHO PRYLH VLQFH Slow and downbeat, this version of “Fantastic Fourâ€? shows Director Josh Trank’s awful attempt to remake such a FODVVLF Ă€OP PLVVLQJ DOO RI WKH NH\ HOHments that once made Tim Story’s verVLRQ LQ VR VXFFHVVIXO

“Holy Cow�

BY HANNAH GUTNER

The novel “Holy Cowâ€? by David 'XFKRYQ\ LV D ZLWW\ SLHFH Ă€OOHG ZLWK serious moments, dry humor and very unique characters that Duchovny made very charming. “Holy Cowâ€? is based on a cow, Elsie Bovary, and her best friend, Mallory, also a cow, who both live on a family farm with her friends. Mallory and Elsie go through transformations of character together but become cows that are really quite different. Elsie and Mallory were best friends who gossiped, explored and had makeovers together, but they turned an age where Mallory became interested in the farm’s bulls and hanging out with them and Elsie became interested in the family’s “Box Godâ€? (the television) that they, and she, watched every night. The other characters convey their humor based off of their diversity. Shalom, formerly known as Jerry, a pig, who after recently converting to Judaism, studies Torah everyday, regardless of the fact

that he is not allowed to go to his homeland due to the uncontrollable fact that he is not kosher. Lastly, Tom, a turkey with a heavy German accent, gives great advice. Each character is unique, with his or her personalities, troubles, and priorities. 0DOORU\ LV FUD]\ IRU WKH EXOOV HVSHFLDOO\ 6WHYH (OVLH KRZHYHU SULRULWL]HV HVFDSing her fate. She watches the horrors of what goes on in an industrial meat farm through the window of the family’s house as they watched the “Box God.â€? :KLOH 0DOORU\ LV EXV\ Ă LUWLQJ ZLWK and being enchanted by the bulls, Elsie H[SORUHV WKH IDUP (OVLH VRRQ Ă€QGV WKH family sitting in their living room, mesPHUL]HG E\ WKH ´%R[ God.â€? As Elsie learns more about the world off the farm from it she becomes more and more engrossed with the real ZRUOG K\SQRWL]HG DOmost every night. “Holy Cowâ€? documents the journey of Ms. Bovary and her friends, out of the farm, into the airport, on the plane and more. The adventure is like no other, both intriguing and funny. 7KLV QRYHO LV Ă€OOHG with witty humor, and it gives a delightful personality to the farm animals that most people don’t think about as having feelings. In this wild adventure with the most charming farm animals, Duchovny succeeded in giving this unique crew, especially Elsie, charm, character, wit and humor, while also addressing the pressing issues of the world, like animal cruelty.

The Weeknd album explores new genres YoNutz brings together two sweet treats “Beauty Behind the Madness� BY KAITLYN PFEIL

Abel Tesfaye has proven to his audience that he is not only a soothing R&B singer, but also a pop sensation with his new debut album, “Beauty Behind the Madness.â€? Using voices from many known artists ranging from the earthy vibe of Lana Del Rey to the melodic keys of Labrinth, the album generates a newfound love and appreciation for the world around celebrities. The album, released on Aug. KDV FUHDWHG D whole new realm to the sound of rhythm and blues. 7KH :HHNQG JRHV RQ WR DPD]H SHRple with his ability to change sounds so gracefully. The album provides sounds for a muVLFDOO\ GLYHUVH DXGLHQFH 7KH Ă€UVW WUDFN on the release, “Real Life,â€? is a rock song but later proceeds to interest many with an instrumental base and less electronics, which deviates from his normal music, such as “Often,â€? and his earlier hit, “Wicked Games.â€? This album seems to tell more about his life as an international sensation rath-

er than his life as R&B singer, which gives his audience a taste of his life outside of fame and his personal objectives as a celebrity. He starts to go deeper into his personal life by his third track, “Tell Your Friends.� On this track, Tesfaye sides back with his original sound, reminiscing on his earlier hits, which had generDWHG KLV LQLWLDO IDPH LQ The Weeknd also adds some of his PRVW K\SQRWL]LQJ DQG IDPRXV O\ULFV RQ songs that have already been leaked and placed on iTunes a few weeks before the album was even released. Tracks include: “Often,� “The Hills,� “Can’t Feel my Face,� and “Earned it (Fifty Shades of Grey).� Lana Del Rey adds a mysterious effect to this collection of music, taking part in the track “Prisoner.� The song goes on to tell a love story. It has become a piece that consists of a kind of haunting beauty, with melodies in the background of the song that add an effect to the powerful feeling the song gives. Overall, this album is not The Weeknd’s best but it shows another side of his music that his listeners have never seen before. The album could have had more new tracks—only having 14. The pros of this album had a lot to do with the way every song had a relationship that tied in closely to the title of the album. Tesfaye will perform these songs, as well as some of his classics, on his Beauty Behind the Madness Tour.

YoNutz BY GILLIAN D’ONOFRIO OPINION COPY EDITOR

In South Florida, there are a variety of places to go when craving a sugary treat. <R1XW] LV GHÀQLWHO\ WKH PRVW XQLTXH DQG delicious dessert shop in the area. The familyoperated shop opened last year in Sunrise behind Ikea, focusing on two very different desserts and creating an original menu. The store name cleverly combines yogurt and donuts to clearly state the shop’s specialties. The inside of the store gives off a comfortable, friendly vibe. With quirky mismatched furniture and smiling staff members, the food is not the only thing that keeps customers coming back for more. <R1XW] KDV D YDULHW\ RI GRQXWV LQFOXGLQJ RULJLQDOV OLNH JOD]HG DQG chocolate frosted as well as bold, strange à DYRUV VXFK DV PDSOH EDFRQ DQG FUqPH brÝlÊe. There are no preservatives, trans IDW RU DQ\ DUWLÀFLDO à DYRULQJV LQ WKH donuts and they are made from scratch

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witch  house   do  you  like  best?? The Circuit’s sports photo editor, Jake Lender, ranks all nine houses from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, which is held from Sept. 18 until Nov. 1. 1. Jack Presents: 25 Years of Monsters and Mayhem

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Apple Watch successful, convenient “APPLE WATCH�

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Last April, Apple entered the smart watch market when they released the exceptional Apple Watch. With three different versions, six different types of bands and a price ranging from $349 to $10,000, Apple is OHWWLQJ WKH XVHU SLFN D VW\OH WKDW ÀWV KLP or her. The six bands can be bought independently from the watch, and their prices range from $49 for the sport band to $449 for the link bracelet, which looks similar to the watchband of a standard PHOTO WITH PERMISSION BY NEUROGADGETS.COM

The Apple Watch is currently the best smart watch on the market. metallic luxury watch. The sport band IHHOV FRPIRUWDEOH LQ DOO VLWXDWLRQV DQG ÀWV with the design of the watch, although if the user wants the watch to look less like a gadget and more like a proper watch, it may be worth looking into some of the more premium bands, such as the Milanese loop or the link bracelet. The Apple Watch also has a variety of watch faces available, from an interactive globe to Mickey Mouse. Each watch face can be customized to include

small details like the battery level of the watch or the outside temperature. One of the core features of the Apple Watch is Siri, which can be used to text and search for entertainment. Siri can be accessed by holding down on the digital crown or by saying, “Hey Siri.â€? However, WKLV LV KLJKO\ LQHIĂ€FLHQW EHFDXVH LW WDNHV several tries for the watch to respond to the command. Texting with the Apple Watch can be done by selecting automated responses or by using its built-in microphone to dictate the message. Dictation works very well, and the watch rarely mishears what was said. The automated responses are useful if the user cannot use dictation on his or her phone.

The watch has a good amount of thirdparty apps that are bound to grow as it gets more popular. Some of the best are Twitter, Onefootball, and the New York Times app. All of these apps must be downloaded to the iPhone before they can be put on the watch, as the phone streams data to it. The watch also allows the user to access his or her iTunes music library from the device, and if the user has Bluetooth headphones, the watch can stream music directly to them. The Apple Watch is currently only compatible with the iPhone 5 and newer versions of the iPhone. The watch doesn’t have much functionality when not connected to a phone, as most its apps stream information directly from the

phone to the watch. This is one of the main drawbacks of the watch, although Apple has said that the watch will support native apps after the release of watchOS ZKLFK LV $SSOH :DWFK¡V Ă€UVW 2SHUDWLQJ System update since 1.0.1, and is also set to include new watch faces, alongside the native apps and other changes. The only truly negative factor is the steep price, which makes it one of the most expensive smartwatches out right now. In this case however, a premium price is paid for superior quality, because the Apple Watch is currently the best smart watch on the market.

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During the summer, Cypress Bay students had contact with their celebrity idols over social media such as Twitter and Instagram. While some of them got followed, Alexis Chung, a Cypress Bay alumna who goes by Lexi, had the oppor-

tunity to encounter Dwayne “The Rock� Johnson at a local Weston gym on Aug. 7. “[The Rock] helps her stay strong every time she goes to the hospital,� Lexi’s mother, Denise Chung, said. “She always takes pictures of him as a strength reminder.� Lexi Chung, who suffers from the

genetic disorder Down syndrome, met -RKQVRQ DW WKH J\P Ă€YH \HDUV DJR DQG ever since, they have had several encounters in Weston. “Every time I see him at the gym, he asks me if Lexi is around so he can go see her,â€? Denise Chung said. In a video he posted on Twitter and Instagram, Johnson asked Lexi Chung whether she would rather go to homecoming with him or Justin Bieber. Lexi said she would rather go with Bieber. On Aug. 8, Justin Bieber saw the video and replied to it on Twitter, asking when the dance was, but Johnson told him it had already happened. “She’s very excited, that’s all she talks about,â€? Denise Chung said. “The whole experience is overwhelming.â€? Lexi graduated from the Bay in 2015 and won homecoming queen in 2013. Even though Lexi has already graduated, she will be attending homecoming this year again. ´6KH ZDQWV IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH HYHU WR be asked to the homecoming dance by no one other than Justin Bieber,â€? Denise Chung said. Efforts are still being made by Lexi’s mom to get Justin Bieber to take her to the dance. A campaign tweet with a picture of Lexi hugging a life-size Justin Bieber cardboard cutout with the hashtag #BieberTakeLexi got more than 12,000 retweets as of Sept. 25. “I’m trying to get friends to tweet to Justin asking him if he could take Lexi to homecoming, but we haven’t heard anything back yet,â€? Denise Chung said. Sophomore Nicole Antonio is also a

huge fan of Bieber, and after two years of following and tweeting at Bieber, the star followed her on twitter as of Aug. 18. “I was sleeping when he followed me, but luckily one of my friends has my twitter account on her phone so she saw it and called me,� she said. “As soon as she told me I was shocked and just started crying.� Antonio said she used to reply to most things Bieber tweeted, trying to get his attention. “Sometimes I would reply seriously, usually when he asked a question, but at other times I would just say that I love him,� Antonio said. “His life just inspires me.� Similarly, on May 17, Camila Cabello, the Fifth Harmony singer followed sophomore Anna Castro on Twitter. Castro said it was the best day of her life. “I started crying, and I have a witness. My best friend was there, and I was yelling and my mom came in asking what happened and I couldn’t even get the words out,� Castro said. “It was just so shocking to me that my idol followed me.� Every day, Castro used to send tweets to the Fifth Harmony singer saying how she loved her and that she was Cabello’s biggest fan. Cabello does follow sprees on twitter at least once a month. Castro followed Camila for a year before she was followed by her idol. “I got through a really hard time because of her, and without her I don’t think I’d be here,� Castro said. “She made me believe in myself when I couldn’t, and she helped me see who I really was.�

Band members prepare for new season at annual summer camp BY JENNA RABINOVITCH ONLINE ARTS & ENT. EDITOR

The Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder hosted a mandatory summer camp that began on Aug.10 and ran until Aug. 20. Students practiced 11 hours a day, putting together the opening act to the new show “Life of a Leaf� for the upcoming band season. “I love being with my friends and making new ones over the summer while doing what I love, which is playing music,� junior Santiago Estrada said. Band teacher Jonathan Jadvani teamed up with the band member’s parents to plan the best camp possible for the 160 participants. “We designed the camp to get everybody on the same page before the rigor of school begins,� Jadvani said. “If we tried to do this after school started it just wouldn’t work since the academic demands on these students are too much to allow the time for the information we learned.

This was Estrada’s third time attendLQJ WKH FDPS DQG WKH Ă€UVW WLPH SDUWLFLpating as band captain. “As band captain I had more responsibilities,â€? Estrada said. “I led stretches and kept people organized, making sure that everyone knew exactly what they were doing.â€? Assistant drum major Junior Ryan Schlossman said he learned a lot of new things and had an amazing time participating in the camp. “The band came together and we all knew what we had accomplished,â€? Schlossman said. “I would do the camp all over again. I do it every year. I’ve met all of my greatest friends in band and it’s an amazing program that I could never let go of.â€? Freshman Angelica Tracey has been playing the alto saxophone for three years and said the camp helped her improve a lot more than just her music skills. “The most important thing I learned at camp was the true value of teamwork,â€? Tracey said. “We all come together as a

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band to make something really beautiful.� The second week of camp was spirit week, which consisted of organized dress up days and activities. On the last day, each instrumental group was assigned a color and competed in a scavenger hunt and various games. “My favorite part of camp was the annual tug-of-war competition,� Estrada

said. “A lot of people were injured. It was intense.� The older students who participated worked with the freshmen to help them adjust to their new school by showing them around. “By the time camp was over, Cypress didn’t seem like an intimidating new school, it just felt like home,� Tracey said.

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Killing for game should not be tolerated Technology has come such a long ZD\ LQ UHFHQW \HDUV &RPSXWHUV FDQ ÀW LQ pockets, and people can even video chat on opposite ends of the world. So why are people still partaking in the seemingly prehistoric activity of hunting? In some cases it is considered a sport, but the animals have no way to compete. Guns are more advanced, as well as the ways in which people can track animals. Meanwhile, the animals have been given no chance to survive. In some cases, hunting that takes place isn’t even legal. The most recent case of this can be found in Zimbabwe. Walter Palmer, a dentist from Minnesota, killed Cecil the lion, which was protected by the government and even had a GPS device tracking him. The dentist allegedly paid nearly $50,000 to go on the hunt and the locals who led him even used bait to lure the lion outside of a protected area. Although he faces poaching charges and could be extradited to Zimbabwe to stand trial, the damage is already done. This wasn’t an isolated incident either. Palmer has poached numerous animals such as leopards in the past, but he has only reFHQWO\ FRPH XQGHU ÀUH IRU LW A similar trend is occurring in a local VHWWLQJ DV ZHOO ,Q )ORULGD DQ RIÀFLDO EHDU KXQW KDV EHHQ DSSURYHG IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH in 20 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commissioners, who are ironically supposed to protect the animals, set a quota that will allow up to 320 bears to be hunted, but nearly 2,000 people have shown interest in the hunt. With so many hunters, it will be nearly impossible to make sure that the quota is enforced.

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There has been a precedent set for hunts like these in Florida, but they were for animals such as nonnative snakes, which don’t have a natural predator in Florida. The snakes were disrupting the ecosystem and growing at an unprecedented rate, but there have been no similar problems with bears. The only cited reason for allowing the hunt is the fact

that bears are breaking into trashcans. However, this can be seen as the fault of insecure cans, not the bears alone. One solution to this problem could be an increase in funding for the trashcan program in Florida. Even as more animals become endangered, lose their natural habitat and have to deal with challenges such as a chang-

ing climate, animals should not have to deal with poaching and senseless hunting. That isn’t to say no animals should be harmed at all. A vast majority of the world still relies on animals such as chicken and cows for food; yet, there is a distinguishable difference between killing for “sport� and killing for fun.

Letters to the Editor Library renovations attract many new visitors Dear Editor, I am certain that we can all agree WKDW WKHUH ZHUH PDQ\ ÀUVWV RQ WKH ÀUVW week of school. Many people experiHQFHG KLJK VFKRRO IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH others their last. I myself have not exSHULHQFHG PDQ\ ÀUVWV VR IDU RWKHU WKDQ having more homework than ever before. Although I have not experienced PDQ\ WKLQJV P\ ÀUVW ZHHN , UHFNRQ the school has. It was announced in the months gone by that the library was renovated. The library is known for its average daily things. People go to study, do homework, read a book, have meetings, and on occasion have class when the classroom is being used for any testing purposes. It was not the most visually appealing room nor was it the place many people willingly went to. Nevertheless it has been redesigned and I am very pleased to say that it is looking spectacular. Its innovative new design is one that I believe is a design that attracts anyone that happens to walk inside. I personally have not been in the library for too long but I am looking forward to the next time I will be there. It would be a good opportunity if the newspaper could write about its innovations. Each year, The Bay continues to surprise us with incredible additions to the school. Students are currently re-

acting to the latest change, “The Wave.â€? It has come as a surprise to many, as the library was once congested with books. Now it has been replaced with new computers that contain thousands of pieces of literature on them. Not only will this be easier for the staff, but it will also make UHVHDUFKLQJ LQIRUPDWLRQ PRUH HIĂ€FLHQW and accessible. Most of the Cypress Bay students, including myself, are enjoying the new modernized environment. It is a comfortable and inviting place to study, do homework, and relax after chaotic days that many students tend to have. Despite having to adjust to this change, “The Waveâ€? seems to be a big hit among students. This is just many of the improvements that have been made to the school. I can’t wait to see what else Cypress Bay has in store. -sophomore Kayla Fernandes

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my life. Here, we get a lot more freedom and the environment of Cypress is better than my old school. Even the teachers here are there to help us when we need it. , DP GHĂ€QLWHO\ ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR WKH UHVW of this year and my next three years here. I really hope I make a ton of great lasting memories. -freshman Kayla Erdhart

Adjusting to new school year is H KPMÄJ\S[ JOHSSLUNL %HLQJ D IUHVKPDQ DW ÀUVW FDQ EH D little overwhelming, learning your way DURXQG VHHLQJ KRZ \RX DUH JRLQJ WR ÀW LQ DQG UHDOO\ ÀQGLQJ RXW ZKDW PDNHV \RX \RX 6R DW ÀUVW LW FDQ GHÀQLWHO\ EH PRUH of a test to see where you belong in such a big school, but once I knew my way around I got used to the Bay in no time. )RU WKH ÀUVW PRQWK EDFN DW VFKRRO JHWWLQJ EDFN RQ WUDFN ZDV GHÀQLWHO\ D FKDOOHQJH With seeing my friends through the the day and having great teachers the transition wasn’t that tough. The classes are more rigorous and the program’s here are incredible. I enjoy going to my classes that interest me so I can pursue my career and learn how to be better at it. Coming to Cypress Bay, I am ready to see what the next months have in store! -freshman Remi Schwartz

Hi, I am a freshman who just graduated from Falcon Cove. This year I am a cheerleader for the Cypress Bay varsity basketball team. So far, my year has been going surprisingly well. The teachers aren’t as scary or give as much homework as I was expecting. I was super nervous to come here, because I didn’t know how my classes would turn out or what ,I , KDG WR GHVFULEH P\ ÀUVW PRQWK RI the school would be like. Going from school I would describe it as stressful and my middle school to this huge new high different. To me, sophomore year has school was an extremely big change in

been completely different from freshman year. I noticed that I’ve had a lot more homework compared to last year and the workload and expectations are higher. My classmates and I have also talked about the lack of sleep we suffer from. We have all come to the conclusion that on average we all get about four hours of sleep. With this, sophomore year has stressed me a lot but on the other hand, it has opened up my eyes to new things. I have made new friends and become more social than I was last year. School wise I have learned to manage my time more wisely by being aware of due dates and completing my assignments on time. So overall, my VRSKRPRUH H[SHULHQFH WKLV ÀUVW PRQWK of school leaves me anxious for what will come next. - sophomore Clarisa Roye

Letters to the editor are encouraged as part of The Circuit’s mission as a public forum. Submissions should not exceed 300 words;͞ they should be dropped off in Room 360 or mailed to the school to the attention of adviser Andre Shannon. The DXWKRU ZLOO KDYH WKH ÀQDO VD\ LQ SKUDVLQJ of the letter, but letters are subject to editing for length, clarity, punctuation and grammar. Anonymous letters will not be printed and the writer’s identity ZLOO EH FRQÀUPHG SULRU WR WKH SXEOLFDWLRQ Any material deemed libelous, obscene, disruptive or unlawful to minors will not be published.

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Upcoming presidential election should be taken more seriously

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Yale program teaches independence EXPLORATION AT EXPLO: (Right) Sophomore Berni Berkower went SDLQWEDOOLQJ DV SDUW RI D ÀHOG WULS GXULQJ KHU VXPPHU SURJUDP DW <DOH %HORZ %HUNRZHU ZDV DVVLJQHG D OLYLQJ JURXS IRU KHU WR VWD\ ZLWK ,Q WKLV OLYLQJ JURXS WKH\ VSHQW WLPH WRJHWKHU DQG KHOSHG HDFK RWKHU ZLWK FODVVHV %HUNRZHU VWD\HG DW <DOH IRU WKUHH ZHHNV DQG WRRN FODVVHV RQ FULPLQDO MXVWLFH DQG SV\FKRSDWKRORJ\

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Despite the amazing things I got to take part in, I’ll always look back on the little things.

My classes got me motivated to get up every morning and learn things on a premier campus. In Yale I was assigned a living group that was comprised of 14 girls, including myself, from all over the world. Ranging from places like Thailand, Venezuela, France and Lebanon, Explo proved itself to be a huge melting pot of cultures and customs. This gave me the opportunity to form unforgettable friendships with people from Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. My classes got me motivated to get up every morning and learn things on a premier campus. For three weeks I immersed myself every day for an hour and a half each in Psychopathology and Ethics of Criminal Justice. Psychopathology is the study of clinical illnesses such as schizophrenia and bulimia. In this class we would study different kinds of disorders and treatments. We would have facilitated discussions on topics like “Is

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an eating disorder really an illness or a life style?� In the end, I learned so much and now have a better understanding of disorders that people have to live with everyday. My Ethics of Criminal Justice Class provided knowledgeable information on our current justice system. We discussed the death penalty, police brutality and the role of race in the criminal justice system. We discussed cases such as Sandra Bland and Kalief Browder. Outside of taking these unique classes, we had the chance to experience places outside the campus. Some of these unbelievable opportunities included paintballing, going on a Boston cupcake tour and visiting the

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