The Pulse - December 2021

December 2021 Issue 2

Victory at HVAL for Boys Cross-Country

The Harvey School varsity boys cross-country team returned from the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament last month as champions. Thanks to some incredible individual efforts and an impeccable team mentality, the team was able to take home first place in the race on Friday, Nov. 5.

Junior captain Hudson Chris stated, “We came together at a big moment, and we worked really hard.” Finishing in first place, Hudson individually won the tournament. But the team could not have succeeded without outstanding performances from other key runners.

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Freshman Will Hargreaves finished the race in fourth place with a time of 17:55. Junior Jordan Freund came in sixth with a time of 18:22, and senior Sam Alexander, who is regarded as a leader among the team, came in seventh (18:23). Bennet Katzin was the Cavs’ fifth-placing runner, coming in at 17 (19:49), guaranteeing the win.

The team faced off against six other independent schools, HVAL rivals Wooster, South Kent, Watkinson, Christian Heritage, Williams, and Forman, this year’s host team. The race was run at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, Connecticut.

To get an inside perspective on the HVAL race and the entire season in general, The Pulse interviewed Hudson.

When asked about what led to the team’s success, Hudson, without hesitation, stated, “Culture. From day one, we tried to build a team bond, and it all starts

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with culture and leadership.”

During the interview, Hudson stated that he had tweaked his ankle 10 days before the championship race while running on a trail. Remarkably, he did not allow the injury to affect his performance at all. “I told myself to fight through it… even if it hurts, I’m going to run through it.”

Cross-country is different from many other team sports because the athletes are not working together to reach their goal but instead trying to maximize their individual success to score their team points. Hudson stated that the way for a team to find success within this dynamic is that each athlete must set their own individual goals and team goals.

He said, “Once you realize what your individual goals are, you can form team goals.”

Part of the team’s ability to buy into their collective goals came from the outstanding leadership they were fortunate to have. The team was led by captains Sam Alexander, Hudson Chris, Gabby Feldmeth, Jordan Freund, and Cody Siegel. The head coach is Mr. Christian Coscio, and the assistant coaches are Ms. Megan Taylor and Ms. Alison Nokes.

The Pulse had the opportunity to speak with Coach Coscio and gain his thoughts on the season. During the interview, Cooach Coscio gave a similar answer to Hudson on the key to the team’s success, stating, “I think it comes down to the team culture… they would hold each other accountable every day.”

Cross-country celebrating HVAL victory.

Photo Courtesy of Harvey School Communications.

When asked about what they learned this season, Coach Coscio added, “I’ve learned how important it is to have that team aspect. You can see they’re not just teammates, but also friends.” He finished by saying how grateful he was for the coaching staff and all his players from the top down.

Lastly, Coach Coscio explained the reason why he loves cross-country: “It is a sport that anyone can take up because of the individual aspect of it.”

The future is undoubtedly bright for the Harvey cross-country team. The squad will only be losing one of their top five runners (Sam Alexander), and although this is a significant loss, both Coach Coscio and Hudson Chris believe someone else will answer the call and join the team’s top five.

Looking to next season, the team has aspirations to go even beyond the HVAL, with a goal of winning the NEPSAC tournament. Hudson stated, “The biggest thing is that we improved. If we keep working really hard, we can go try to win the NEPSAC championship.”

Coming Full Circle: An Interview with Mr. Welles

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, The Pulse interviewed Harvey’s boys basketball assistant coach, girls varsity soccer coach, and rugby coach Connor Welles.

Mr. Welles is also an American History teacher and an associate in the international student program. The Pulse learned from the interview what it takes and how hard it is to teach, coach, and work with the international program all at once.

Mr. Welles was born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut. When he was in middle school and high school, he attended The Harvey School (yes, the same school where he works right now as a teacher and coach!). Mr. Welles did still lives in Danbury.

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When asked where he went to college, Mr. Welles told The Pulse that he graduated from Western Connecticut State University as a history major. In college, Mr. Welles explored several majors, including psychology and philosophy. Then he learned that his

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passion was for history, but he continues to include philosophy and psychology into his teaching.

At this time, Mr. Welles is not married, and he does not have any children. He has one dog, though, a border collie named Buddy.

Before teaching at Harvey, Mr. Welles worked as a rugby coach at Western Connecticut State University. After that experience, he coached part-time at Louisiana State University.

What led Mr. Welles back to Harvey was his connection to the school’s alumni community. He says, “Ms. Lombardi mentioned the need for substitute teachers because of the pandemic,” so in 2020, Mr. Welles started substituting classes at Harvey. By the Spring Term, he became a Harvey rugby coach. He is got a head start to this year’s rugby season by taking the Harvey boys rugby team to a tournament on Randall’s Island in New York City. N

Mr. Welles will be coaching a Harvey sport every season of afterschool activities. For the Fall Term, he was one of the girls varsity soccer coaches. In the winter season, he was chosen to be boys varsity basketball assistant coach. Coming back to his roots, he will be coaching rugby this spring. It is going to be an intense athletic year!

According to Mr. Welles, he always enjoys Harvey’s community and the people in the school who make his day enjoyable and fun. As for his hobbies outside of school, he stays very active and still involves himself in athletics.

Mr. Welles plays rugby for the city of Danbury.

Mr. Welles cont. on pg. 7

OP/ED

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Censorship in School Newspapers Dear Editor-in-Chief,

The Pulse Staff Editor-in-Chief/Layout Amanda Mohamad Junior Editor Emma Galgano

R.C. Ciunys Lily Dalrymple Spencer Elkind Dan Gasch Halima Konteh Bradley Lederer

Faculty Advisor Virginia Holmes

Fall 2021 Pulse Staff

Censorship among school newspapers has been an issue for decades. I believe that any type of censorship of school newspapers, including The Pulse, is unethical and takes away journalistic integrity.

As stated by the New World Encyclopedia, censorship is: “Supervision and control of the information and ideas circulated among the people within a society.” With this definition in mind, I believe that censorship occurs when an authority tries to conceal or cut a message in any form of communication.

Newspaper Production is an elective at The Harvey School where all students are welcome to come and write for The Pulse. The Harvey School owns The Pulse and trusts us to write articles on topics such as the best place to grab dinner to intense political issues. In the past five years, a majority of the writers for The Pulse ended up pursuing some form of journalism in college.

When interviewed, Mr. William Knauer, Head of School, stated that The Pulse “is an extension of the educational program.” He also mentioned that he believes The Pulse is an excellent program for Harvey, because it teaches students teamwork in an academic environment.

While talking about censorship, the First Amendment is constantly brought up, especially for students writing for a school newspaper. Being censored can feel like your First Amendment privileges are being taken away. I agree with this statement. If phrases and topics are cut or put into an article without the writer’s knowledge, I believe that it is a form of censorship.

Mr. Knauer shared the difference between the First Amendment in public versus independent schools. “The First Amendment really only applies to the government, and, therefore, public schools are absolutely bound by it. As an independent school, it comes back to a balance between teaching students and empowering them to have a voice. But there is also an understanding that sometimes there are competing priorities within a school that relies on marketing, word-of-mouth, and reputation that independent schools have. That’s the tricky balance that schools sometimes run into.”

From a high school standpoint, there are going to be more guidelines than a college newspaper. At our level, the administrators’ responsibility is to ensure there isn’t any bias or inappropriate material published. However, The Harvey School administration should not censor or change the students’ work simply to show the school and administration in a better light.

Censorship has been an issue at The Harvey School. Daniel Galgano, former Editor-in-Chief of The Pulse and now staff writer, editor of blogs, and research assistant for The George Washington University’s newspaper (The Hatchet), says he experienced censorship while writing for The Pulse. Daniel stated, “In my opinion, and this is an opinion I formed while I was with The Pulse, a student Editor-in-Chief has very little control over the operation. I would say that the process by which an opinion piece, a regular report, or even a culture piece is edited or controlled is at an inappropriate level of oversight.”

Mr. Knauer explains his authority regarding The Pulse. He said, “I do not usually get involved. Usually, Ms. Holmes or the editor will come to me if there is a problem. I don’t think it’s a good lesson to sneak things by, and I would rather have a conversation about the situation.”

Ms. Holmes says, “The only person who has ever censored or edited students’ writing is me. Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Knauer, and even Mr. Fenstermacher, who was the head of Harvey before Mr. Knauer, have never asked me to change anything. The administration has always trusted us and has never asked to read the issue before publication. Also, I want students to know that true journalism involves making connections with sources, not burning bridges.”

Before writing this piece, I proposed an op-ed stating that schools should teach climate change. However, I could not write about it because it was too much of a political topic.

I felt censored and could not write about an issue I strongly believe in because it does not reflect a fellow staff writer’s political opinion, even though an op-ed is traditionally only supposed to reflect the writer’s opinion.

Newspaper Production is by far one of the most beneficial electives at The Harvey School, but teachers and school administration should never take away journalistic integrity.

Censorship is much more than protecting students from inappropriate behavior. Students need to be allowed to express their voice respectfully without being censored.

Sincerely, Emma Galgano

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Alex Matthews.

Harvey News

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Exciting Electives at Harvey

By Lily Dalrymple

The Harvey School fosters creativity, curiosity, and interests that manifest through different electives that students can take. Some newer electives that have stood out are Poetry, Sports and Exercise Psychology, and Shakespearience. In case you’re in need of an elective for next year or later this year, here are the courses broken down.

Poetry is an English elective in which students read and analyze poetry from different poets, and students also write their own poetry.

Taught by Ms. Maddy Visintainer in the Spring Term, Poetry is a fascinating course for poetry lovers, students trying to improve their annotation skills, and anyone looking for a safe environment to share their own writing pieces.

Fun games are also carried out in this class. For example, last year, Ms. Visintainer gave everyone a sticky note, and a student would have to write either a noun or a verb, and in the end, we put the words together to create a silly poem. In addition, the workload is very manageable.

There are journal entries to complete, but they are usually done in class. And at the end of the term, there is an independent project where students study one poet they connect with and do a short PowerPoint presentation on them and a poem of the poet. Also, if you simply need to learn more about literary devices and terms such as iambic pentameter, this class can help sharpen your knowledge.

When asked about why Ms. Visintainer wanted to teach poetry, she said, “Poetry is a really palatable form of writing, and the idea of creating a curriculum around these little moments of writing is something that I love.” She also mentioned that she really enjoys hearing the poetry that students write themselves.

Sports and Exercise Psychology, taught by the athletic director Mr. Ray Lacen, dives into the ideas of how psychology affects the way someone would exercise and play sports. The class is offered during the Fall Term, so next year students should look to add it to their schedules.

There is also an opportunity to act out the parts while one student directs the scene.

Throughout the course, there are a few assignments, but they are all creative. One example is the last assignment, where you choose a Shakespearean play and become the director.

The elective gives students an opportunity to learn about anxiety, stress, confidence, leadership, competition, and more. The class is mostly discussion-based, with groups sharing personal experiences and talking about what’s going on in the sports world.

You get to choose what the set would look like, the actors in the show, the costumes, and other aspects. And that’s the whole assignment.

Also, when reading a play, Ms. Holmes will find various productions of it, and students will get to watch performances. This helps students get an idea of how the play could be staged.

The class entails many small assignments, and Mr. Lacen finds interesting videos to show as well. I think the best thing about this class is the way you learn so much about yourself in sports and exercise and how you play. Mr. Lacen said, “The most surprising thing for me was the immediate feedback I got, in terms of some members of the class being able to apply what we learned in class to their training and seasons.”

I, personally, have taken all of these electives and recommend them to students looking for a comfortable, creative, and thought-provoking environment. Plus, who doesn’t love Ms. Visintainer, Mr. Lacen, and Ms. Holmes?

Finally, Shakespearience. This elective is exactly how it sounds. Ms. Virginia Holmes brings the world of Shakespeare to life, introducing different plays that the students get to pick themselves.

This elective is available in the spring and is perfect for students looking to add an extra English elective to their schedule. The class not only adds Shakespeare’s plays to their repertoire, but it also allows students to read aloud in different roles. Ms. Holmes said in an interview, “What’s confirmed for me is that high school students can truly have fun and enjoy studying Shakespeare.”

Mr Lacen teaching Sports and Exercise Psychology.

Photo Courtesy of Lily Dalrymple.

Coaching Career from Croatia to the United States: Coach Denis

On Wednesday, Oct. 20, The Pulse interviewed Harvey’s boys varsity basketball and girls varsity volleyball team coach Denis Arnautovic.

The Pulse learned all about the talents Mr. Arnautovic, known as “Coach Denis” to the community, has to offer for The Harvey School students and athletes.

Coach Denis has worked at Harvey since 2013 and has been full-time since 2018. He is the assistant athletic director. Coach Denis was born in Austria, where his family went to live after living in Yugoslavia, which fell in 1990. His father is from Bosnia, and his mother is from Croatia.

After 10 years of living in Austria, he and his family came back to his mother’s homeland of Croatia. He has a sister who currently still lives in Croatia.

Coach Denis loves basketball, but when he was a child, he started playing soccer before basketball. His father was a soccer player, and he ultimately fell in love with the game because of his father’s influence. When Coach Denis was in eighth grade, he started playing basketball and has not stopped since.

Coach Denis finished college at Faculty of Kinesiology in Croatia, located in Croatia’s capital city Zagreb. Coach Denis earned a master’s degree in Kinesiology, and he specialized in basketball.

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Photo of Coach Denis Arnautovic and Pulse writer R.C. Ciunys. Photo Courtesy of Coach Denis Arnautovic.

When asked what inspired him to come to the U.S., Coach Denis said that, according to his mother, he always wanted to visit the U.S. when he was a child. After he finished college, he decided that he was going to give it a shot and come to the United States of America. Coach Denis says, “Luckily, it worked out.”

Coach Denis is not only a basketball and volleyball coach, but he also has other hobbies outside the school to keep him active. Coach Denis said, “I enjoy being active, and my hobbies include running, hiking, spending time with friends.

I enjoy watching sports on TV and in person. I do a lot of work at my house. I renovated a lot there, so that is one more hobby that I love to do.”

When asked why he decided to enter his sports career, Coach Denis said, “My life was connected to sports. I love sports, and I enjoy watching sports.” Before coming to the U.S., he did not watch football. But after he came to the U.S., football became one of his favorite sports to watch.

Coach Denis stated, “When I was in high school, playing basketball, I really liked my basketball coach. So, he inspired me to bring coaching into my life. I started my coaching career working with first and second graders in school, and then I became a girls basketball coach. Every time I went to the gym, I realized that I really liked this, and I wanted to start my professional coaching career.”

Coach Denis is working with Harvey’s girls varsity volleyball and boys varsity basketball teams. He says that the only task he wants to accomplish with the teams is to make a positive experience for the players that are on the teams.

“I’m going to feel good, and I’m going to see the improvements in the players I coach. They get better, and they gain a better understanding of the game that I coach.”

Coach Denis continued, “Everyone wants to win, but for me, it is important to see players develop in the sport they play. I’m hoping that one of the players decides to become a coach themselves and use the things that they learned from me.”

Coach Denis is very happy to be at The Harvey School because of all the opportunities the school offers. He said, “Being a small school, we are giving students opportunities to explore or try new things they have not tried before.”

The Pulse would like to thank Coach Denis for his time, and we hope our readers have learned something new about a fantastic member of the Harvey community.

Harvey News

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Our Peers, Our Representatives

By Spencer Elkind

Governments run every facet of our lives and societies. Even at a level as local as the Harvey student body, we elect our peers to form the student government. Their job is to represent their classmates and help make student life better, and they have the approval of student council organizer Mr. Dunn, who told The Pulse that he has “a great group of kids, and I’m looking forward to working with them.”

Briana the best at her new school.

changed.

In addition to the president, the student government has representatives from the classes of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The winners were Edward Clement and Lucien Fried for the freshmen, Riannah Wallach and Dylan Bazaar for the sophomores, Razi Tanksley for the juniors, and Sam Alexander and Evan Goldblum for the seniors.

Separating himself from any other candidate, Razi Tansksley ran alone and on impulse, detailing his desire to make an influence at Harvey. In an interview, Razi explained his main goal is to get “more free spaces to work in and to have fun and be productive,” and he stated that those priorities have not changed after being elected.

In order to have a proper student government, it is important to have a great president. And as it turns out, Harvey’s current student body president also happens to be one of The Pulse’s new writers: Halima Konteh.

One of the freshman representatives is Edward Clement.

Edward, or Ted as he prefers to be called, is no stranger to student government, having held the position of class representative in eighth grade, and when interviewed, he stated that his friends had inspired him to run again. Despite not having very much power in the council, Ted stated that he was ready to “work up to the bigger changes” and be a representative that stands for everyone, as opposed to one group or social circle.

Finally, Sam Alexander is one of the senior representatives. After seeing the student council emails from Mr. Dunn, he and his running mate Evan had a realization that they could make some cool changes for their senior class. Sam wanted to “create opportunities for students to be productive but also have fun.”

Following their successful campaign, Sam is unsure of whether his and Evan’s priorities will change in the future, as the student government has only had one meeting so far.

Representing the sophomores are Dylan Bazaar and Riannah Wallach, and The Pulse spoke with Dylan. She stated that even though she and Riannah wanted to make a difference in the Harvey community, being in the student government would also look good for college.

Dylan stated that their plans ranged from “making 10th grade more fun by organizing a grade-wide trip” and “preventing hateful words and comments.” Their voters will be happy to hear those priorities have not

One through-line that connected all these representatives, from the freshman class of 2024 to the senior class of 2021, is that none of their priorities have changed since being elected. All of our classmates who we elected are still dead-set on making real change and fulfilling the wishes of the voters. The future looks bright for our student government, and we can expect them to do great work throughout the year.

When interviewed by The Pulse, Halima described her desire to speak for the student body as her inspiration to run for president. While running, Halima stated that her main objective was “to not make promises, but to make sure to listen to what everyone said and ensure they felt heard.” After winning the position, which Halima described as “incredibly motivating,” she stated that her plans have not changed, and she will continue to fulfill the desires of the student body.

Normally, a president serves with the assistance of a vice president. However, Halima’s vice president, Briana Roisenvit, changed schools at the beginning of this school year. We continue to wish

Student council president, Halima Konteh, and senior representative, Sam Alexander.

Photo Courtesy of Armaan Bhaskar.

The Pulse Recommends...

Current Favorite TV Show:

R.C.: “Squid Games”---review by Emma Galgano on pg.

9 Emma: “Gilmore Girls” Dan: “Hard Knocks”

Current Favorite Restaurant:

Lily: Hacienda La Paloma-Mt. Kisco, NY Halima: Buddha-Rye Brook, NY Bradley: Chipotle-Mt. Kisco, NY (closest location in proximity to Harvey)

Advice to Your Younger Self:

Ms. Holmes: Don’t be ashamed of being a homebody.

Amanda: Notice who says “I’m glad I get to know this version of you, too.”

Spencer: Don’t watch YouTube videos at 1 a.m. Seriously, it does not end well.

Photo Courtesy of 1funny.com

Reports

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Tragedy in Astroworld

On Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, eight attendees of rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas died during a crowd surge. Hundreds of other attendees were severely injured, and many were taken into ambulances to the hospital or were treated on-site.

Scott, age 29, headlined his Astroworld Festival, which has been held annually at NRG Park in Houston since 2018. The festival was originally supposed to last two days, and this year Scott performed along with famous hiphop star Drake. The second night was immediately canceled after the casualties that occurred during night one. According to the Los Angeles Times, “The event is the deadliest at an American concert since the 2017 mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.”

At approximately 9 p.m. on Nov. 5, about 50,000 people were in attendance of the festival when the crowd surges began. However, organizers and Scott did not seem to acknowledge the chaos until around 9:30 p.m., when he pointed out the red and blue flashing ambulance lights in the crowd but then proceeded to perform.

The show ended at 10:10 p.m. after Scott performed a full, 25song set. Drake performed with him for several of the songs.

Many wonder why the performance was carried out completely and did not stop immediately after injuries started to occur. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner states, “Our

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According to NBC News, Scott was told of the occurrences during the party and immediately left.

An ambulance came into the crowd of 50,000 people at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. Photo Courtesy of Sky News.

people stepped up and immediately went to the producer and told him people are going down...You cannot just close when you have 50,000 individuals that young. You can have rioting.”

One of Finner’s security guards was knocked unconscious during the event and claimed to have woken up in a tent. According to NBC News, rumors have circulated that a concert attendee injected the guard with a substance, but according to Finner, the guard does not believe this is the case.

Released videos among many platforms show concertgoers shouting at Scott to “stop the show” and even climbing onto the stage in an attempt to let the crew know what was happening. After the performance ended, unaware of any deaths, Scott attended an Astroworld afterparty hosted by Drake at Dave and Buster’s.

Kylie Jenner, 24, Scott’s partner, took to her social media to express her devastation and her condolences. Many of her famous family members, including sister Kendall Jenner, 26, followed in her actions and did the same on their platforms. Both Jenner sisters were in attendance at the festival, but both were unaware of the occurrences until after the performance ended.

Kylie Jenner said in an Instagram post, “I want to make it clear we weren’t aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing.”

Jenner posted several videos of Scott throughout the night.

On Saturday, Nov. 6, Scott addressed the incident in a video posted to his Instagram Story on his handle @traviscott, which is a public account. In this video, Scott expressed his love for his fans and stated that during the performance he “could not imagine the severity of the situation.”

More than 100 lawsuits have been filed against Scott, and this is not his first rodeo of legal troubles. According to NBC News, “Scott was arrested in 2015 and charged with disorderly conduct at a concert in Chicago after police there said he told the crowd to ignore security and urged audience members to rush the stage… In 2017, he was arrested on suspicion of inciting a riot at a concert in Arkansas.” Scott

pled guilty to charges of reckless and disorderly conduct, but both charges were dismissed.

Despite the attention Scott has gotten in recent weeks with lawsuits coming his way on a constant basis, he has been providing support for the concertgoers and their families. Scott has offered refunds for his canceled performances, including the N Day Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, partnered with the mental health service, BetterHelp, to aid those affected, and is paying for the memorial services of the victims.

Nonetheless, Scott continues to receive backlash, and some even claim he partnered with mental health services for his own profiting, according to The U.S. Sun. On Thursday Nov. 11, 22-year-old Bharti Shanani became the ninth person to die because of the Astroworld tragedy. She was severely injured during the festival itself and brought to the hospital.

By Tuesday, Nov. 9, Shanani was declared brain-dead.

A significant injury that occurred that night was of 9-year-old Ezra Blount. Blount was sitting atop his father’s shoulders when his father passed out and both fell into the stampeding crowd. Blount went into a medically induced coma with severe brain, kidney, and liver damage.

His father lived, but Blount died on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Texas Children’s Hospital.

The Pulse sends condolences to the 10 victims (as of Nov. 18, 2021) who are no longer with us and their families.

Powell’s Powerful Legacy

On Oct. 8, 2021, the world lost a man who greatly influenced American foreign policy and military leadership. Colin Powell, aged 84, died of COVID-19 complications, along with myeloma, a form of blood cancer, and Parkinson’s disease.

Born on April 5, 1937, in Harlem, New York, Powell was raised by Jamaican immigrants and spent his young life attending New York City public schools. Powell had no definite plans for his future after graduating Morris High School in 1954, but according to Biography. com, it was a course in the City College of New York that exposed Powell to a promising career in the military.

Powell decided to join the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, also known as R.O.T.C., a program for college students who commit to joining the military after graduation.

Powell became commander of his unit in R.O.T.C., an honorable leadership position, foreshadowing much of his later success.

Shortly after his graduation from the City College of New York

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in 1958, Powell became a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and he experienced many intense situations while serving our country. According to Brittanica.com, Powell, along with thousands of other military advisers, were sent to Vietnam by President John F. Kennedy. A year after his arrival, Powell was badly injured by a punji stick trap, causing several leg injuries.

During his second trip to Vietnam in 1968, Powell was also a victim of a helicopter crash, which did not stop him from rescuing several of his peers from a burning helicopter nearby. Powell’s perseverance and leadership in the military earned him many awards, including the Legion of Merit.

After serving in Vietnam for several years, Powell decided to return to school. He attended The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and he took a newfound interest in politics. Powell graduated with an MBA from The George Washington University, and he earned his first political position as a White House Fellow.

According to WhiteHouse.

Gov, the White House Fellows program aims to give “emerging leaders” firsthand experience in governing the nation. Although this program was aimed toward politics, Powell’s roles in the White House were still closely related to the military, such as working in the Pentagon. According to Britannica.com, Powell took over Army Forces Command in 1989, and later on in the year, he was nominated by President George Bush to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

During his time under President Bush, Powell played a role in many well-known and controversial matters. According to The New York Times, in 2003, Powell delivered a speech to the United Nations, which heavily influenced the American government’s decision to invade Iraq, leading to a nine-year conflict, known as the Iraq War. Powell also influenced the invasion of Panama, as well as the Persian Gulf War. Powell decided to retire from all military roles and positions in 1993.

American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army officer Colin Powell speaking to the United Nations. Photo Courtesy of CNN.com

According to CNN.com, after leaving the Bush administration, Powell returned to a less public lifestyle. He spent more time with his family, including wife Alma Johnson, and their three children, Michael, Linda, and AnneMarie. Powell also became a seminar speaker, as well as an author. His many works include the autobiographies “My American Journey” and “A Soldier’s Way.” Powell cont. on pg. 8

Sports News

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A Fresh Start for the Boston Celtics

By Bradley Lederer

The Boston Celtics 2021/2022 team is a tough bunch that is all about business. Compared to last season’s squad, this new roster is more skillful and has a strong drive to win.

After last season, the “Celtics culture seemed to be lost in a void,” according to Celtics Everyday.

The once resilient team seemed to crack from the inside because of its general manager, Danny Ainge.

Soon after the season ended for the Celtics last year, Ainge stepped down, and the head coach of the team, Brad Stevens, took on that role. Since then, Stevens has done a good job at being a general manager and has been helping improve the Celtics roster.

At this time, the public view was that this franchise was cracking.

Now the Celtics have created a reputation around them as “an up-and coming-young team.”

With the help of two young superstars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are tasked with proving the haters wrong and making it to the playoffs once again. Tatum is a small forward and power forward who has been averaging 19.5 points per game during his four years in the NBA, according to BasketballRefrence.com. Brown, a small forward and shooting guard during

this past season, averaged his highest points per game ever, at 26.4 points per game, and he made the all-star team for the first time.

According to sports analyst Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics have brought in former Celtic Al Horford for the 2021/2022 season.

Horford previously played with the Celtics in 2016. Horford brings a good mix of stretching the court with strong shooting and defensive skills.

The Celtics also added former Los Angeles Laker Dennis Shroeder to the roster. Shroeder adds great passing and scoring abilities, which the Celtics desperately need for the season. With this new addition, the Celtics are looking like a strong and versatile team. Throughout his career, Shroeder played for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and now the Boston Celtics, so he has a veteran mindset that can benefit the team.

The last key player the Celtics traded for this season is Josh Richardson, a former Dallas Maverick and Miami Heat shooting guard who is great on the defensive end of the court. He and one of the best defensive guards in the league, Marcus Smart, add a diverse nature to the team.

The Boston Celtics also renewed Robert Williams’s contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams is an excellent center known for blocking shots, rebounding, and dunking. He has only gotten better since being drafted in 2018, and he plans to expand his game and add a jump shot.

Also returning to the roster are two second year players, Payton Prichard and Aaron Nesmith. Prichard has great shooting and passing abilities while Nesmith brings wonderful energy, shooting, and defense to the team. Both came out of college displaying an impressive amount of spark off the bench for the Celtics during last season.

The Boston Celtics hired a new coach to start the season, Ime Udoka. Udoka was previously an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets, coaching big time players like Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Before the season, Udoka was seen by players of the Celtics organization as a promising new coach.

Jayson Tatum (0) and Jaylen Brown (7) hyping each other up.

Photo courtesy of MassLive.com

The Celtics ended up offering Udoka a job as the Celtics head coach, and he is now coaching the team.

Since the season started in late October, the Celtics have not gotten off to a stellar start, but Celtics fans are still hopeful that they will start to pick it up as the season progresses.

Goodbye, Gruden

By Amanda Mohamad

In October 2021, Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders officially resigned as head coach, after The New York Times released copies of his emails. These emails, which were written between 2011 and 2018, contained racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language.

In his 20-year career, Gruden worked with five different teams, as he was head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receivers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, offensive assistant for the Green Bay Packers, and, most recently, head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders for the second time.

Gruden’s most notable moment in his coaching career was being the youngest head coach at 39 years old to lead his team to the Super Bowl. In 2002, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVIII, which was the first Super Bowl win for the Buccaneers and the only Super Bowl win for Gruden in his career.

Gruden is also known for his sports broadcasting career. From 2008-2018, Gruden was Monday Night Football’s head analyst for ESPN, and he also covered the NFL Draft and postseason college football games.

In 2017, 15 years after the championship, Gruden received a

spot in the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. The Ring of Honor in the NFL honors former players, officials, and coaches who have made significant contributions to that particular team. The majority of NFL teams have a Ring of Honor.

Gruden resigned as head coach of the Raiders less than four years into his 10-year contract, which he secured in 2018 for $100 million. Assistant coach Rich Bissacia has taken over as interim head coach. Gruden’s first stint as head coach for the Raiders was from 1998-2001. From 2018-2021, during Gruden’s second time as head coach, the Raiders relocated from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to a statement released by the Raiders, Gruden states, “I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction. Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone.”

Gruden has been removed from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor because of his resignation and the exposure of the emails. The emails themselves say it all. For example, according to the New York Post, Gruden used homophobic language with derogatory words to describe a commissioner and a coach who drafted gay players.

apologized for his “mistakes” and denied being a racist, but his inappropriate comments have not left the playing field.

When emailed a sexist meme of a female referee, the former coach replied, “Nice job, roger.” Gruden’s emails have also revealed his crude comments toward President Joe Biden (during his terms as vice president) and Caitlyn Jenner.

Former head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Jon Gruden.

Photo Courtesy of Sports Illustrated.

Ironically, the Raiders signed Carl Nassib this year, an openly gay player, to which Gruden stated that he “learned a long time ago what makes a man different is what makes him great,” according to the Las Vegas Journal Review.

Another email, sent to the former president of the Washington Football Team, Bruce Allen, contained a racist comment about the physical features of a black NFL Players Association executive director, DeMaurice Smith. Gruden has

On Nov. 12, 2021, Gruden filed a lawsuit against the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell. According to CBS News, “In the suit, which was filed in Nevada’s Clark County District Court, Gruden accuses the NFL and Goodell of ‘a Soviet-style character assassination,’” and essentially stating that the NFL and Goodell intentionally attempted to sabotage Gruden’s career.

Gruden’s emails stretch far beyond the aforementioned subjects.

While the exposure of the emails do not reflect well on the Raiders or the NFL, Gruden has not been charged with any misdemeanors, but he was removed from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. However, there are members of the NFL Ring of Honors that have been convicted of serious charges, yet they remain in their Ring of Honor.

Gruden cont. on pg. 7

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Age Is Just a Number: Tom Brady’s TB12 Method

By Dan Gasch

Tom Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion who most recently beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at the age of 43.

Winning the big game as a starting quarterback (QB) over the age of 40 is considered one of the most unbelievable achievements in National Football League (NFL) history.

Many people claim Tom Brady has transcended time, but the truth is that exercise and a carefully-thought-out diet are the keys to his success.

Brady is not necessarily the most athletic or physically gifted QB in the NFL, but part of his ability to play at the highest level comes from his exercise theory. In his book “The TB12 Method,” Brady explains that the reason so many athletes get hurt is because they have stiff muscles.

In the book, it is stated that the solution to this problem is to make your muscles “pliable,” which means they are soft and not dense.

According to Brady’s book, the way to achieve “pliability” is by doing less training with heavy weights and following a complex system that, to most, seems more like a massage than a workout.

As written by Brady, he describes his workout philosophy as, “a deep, rigorous massage but much more focused.” He goes on to state, “Mere massage does not produce pliability… you must contract the muscles while also stretching and

pummeling them.”

and sugar.”

In addition to his exercise philosophy, the TB12 method also goes into detail about Brady’s diet.

Although it is strict, Brady does admit that he has cheat meals and does not restrict himself from having the things he craves. He stated, “What changed as I’ve gotten older is now if I want pizza, I want the best pizza.”

Brady’s ability to play like a younger man for so long has led to a timeless legacy. Harvey School freshman QB Jackson Saccomanno credits Brady’s accuracy and ability to protect his receivers by not throwing to places that could put them in harm’s way.

An article written by Men’s Health reports that Brady and his family’s diet consists of 80% vegetables. Brady avoids foods that contain gluten, fruits, and vegetables in the nightshade family because he believes they are inflammatory. In addition, Brady takes in a remarkable amount of liquids. When he wakes up, he has a 20-ounce glass of water infused with electrolytes, and throughout his day, he takes in up to 25 glasses of water.

In preparation for this article, I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Jessica Gasch, a nutritionist who also happens to be my mother. During our interview, I asked her what her thoughts were on the TB12 method from a nutritionist’s perspective. Her response was, “Many of the principles of this diet are very healthful for both athletes and non-athletes alike. We can all benefit from eating a less-processed diet that is full of vegetables and lean proteins and limited in refined grains

Ms. Gasch continued, “Staying hydrated is extremely important for athletic performance.

If an athlete becomes dehydrated, less blood will be pumped with each heartbeat, and the muscles will not receive enough oxygen, causing performance to suffer.”

Tom Brady adding electrolytes to his water.

Photo Courtesy of “The TB12 Method.”

Although she supports many of his theories, she did state, “Unless an individual has an allergy or intolerance to a certain food, I wouldn’t recommend avoiding entire food groups such as nightshades.”

Ms. Gasch added that Brady’s daily hydration is very beneficial for an athlete.

Although Harvey junior QB Sam Levine stated, “Tom Brady is terrible” and that the greatest quarterback of all time is actually Fran Tarkentin, senior QB Dominic D’Onofrio complimented Brady’s incredible leadership skills and said he was an “inspiration.”

Although Brady’s theories

are not all backed with scientific evidence, he has clearly found a perfect routine that has helped him achieve his incredible legacy.

Gruden cont. from pg. 6

The Buccaneers Ring of Honor still includes former Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp, who became an analyst in 2008. Sapp was removed from the NFL Network on Feb. 2, 2015. CBS Sports states, “he was fired after soliciting a prostitute in the early hours of the morning following Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix,” but Sapp was allowed to stay in the Ring of Honor.

New Harvey faculty member, Mr. Welles. Photo Courtesy of Harvey School Communications.

Mr. Welles cont. from cover

Mr. Welles also shares his thoughts on how it feels to be a teacher in the high school he attended. “It is a thrill to teach students that I have a shared experience with and be able to watch them grow within the community that I love so much.”

With the girls varsity soccer team, Mr. Welles had a great run in the HVAL league. They lost in the playoffs, but Mr. Welles always sees the positive side out of everything. He is very happy that the numbers in the lineup this fall increased. He also mentioned that this is an excellent opportunity to grow and expand as a soccer player.

Mr. Welles is one of Harvey’s most personable teachers. He tells The Pulse that his ability to put “positivity and optimism second to none” is what makes him unique as a teacher, coach, and all-around person.

The Pulse would like to thank Mr. Welles for his time. We wish him a wonderful rest of the school year, and we are grateful that you came back to Harvey!

Sapp pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was arrested in his Phoenix hotel after his solicitation and assault of the prostitute took place.

To avoid jail time, Sapp was required to complete a “Prostitution Solicitation Diversion Program” and anger management classes.

In less than five months after these charges, Sapp was charged with three counts of domestic violence from an incident on April 28, 2015 that occurred in Las Vegas. Sapp was accused of biting, stomping-on, and throwing a margarita at then-girlfriend Chalyce Moore.

Prosecutors agreed to drop two out of three of Sapp’s charges if he pled guilty, which he did, to domestic violence. Sapp was then ordered to pay $3,000 in fines, complete six months of domestic violence counseling, perform 48 hours of community service, and he was also prohibited from having any communication with Moore.

Jon Gruden’s comments and Warren Sapp’s legal matters do not represent the progressiveness of the NFL. Bisaccia, as interim head coach of the Raiders, is now focusing on establishing a positive identity for the team.

Bisaccia told the Las Vegas Review Journal, “I’d like them to play like they really care about each other. I’d like them to know what to do and how to do it. I’d like them to play with relentless effort and I’d like them to play together.”

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Gods Among Us: A Review of Marvel’s “Eternals”

By Spencer Elkind

The Eternals look toward the horizon in the movie’s official poster.

Image Courtesy of Vital Thrills.

It has been seven years since a new team of heroes was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). On Nov. 5 that streak ended with Marvel’s 26th film “Eternals,” the third film in Phase Four of the MCU.

“Eternals” has easily been one of Marvel’s most hyped projects.

Despite showcasing unknown and obscure characters, it features one of the best casts Marvel has ever assembled. It is helmed by Chloe Zhao, the first Marvel Studios director to win an Academy Award, who you might recognize for her work on the indie film “Nomadland.” The movie stars Gemma Chan as Sersi and the Young Wolf himself, Richard Madden, as Ikaris.

In addition, the supporting cast includes the likes of Kumail Najiani as Kingo, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Kit Harrington as the Black Knight, and even Angelina Jolie as Thena. They are joined by lesserknown stars as well, such as Don Lee as Gilgamesh, Lia McHugh as Sprite, and Laura Ridloff as Makkari, who is also the first deaf actor to play a superhero in a Marvel movie.

In order to gain a better understanding of the film from multiple viewpoints, The Pulse interviewed avid movie and Marvel fan, Harvey senior Jadon Silva. His view on the movie was very mixed.

Jadon described it as “very cramped. They tried to do a lot and juggled a lot of good things. While the visual effects were great, the movie overall was a bit much.” When asked about how the movie overall fits into the MCU, he explained that it “really doesn’t feel like a Marvel movie, as it doesn’t follow the formula in the same way other MCU movies do.” He also commented that he’s excited to see how it sets up the future of the MCU.

My opinion, however, differs greatly. I believe that this is one of the best films the MCU has so far, and for a few reasons. The first reason was the characters. Introducing 11 new characters and giving them all their due was a tall order, but Chloe Zhao balances all of them out and makes the Eternals feel like a family. Salma Hayek’s character Ajak, who was male in the comics,

was portrayed as female to help with this dynamic and give the Eternals a true motherly figure.

Secondly, the special effects. I never thought that I’d be describing special effects as “beautiful,” but that’s exactly what they were. All of the Eternal’s powers share a gold hue and outline due to their ability to draw energy from the gods that created them. This visual touch combines perfectly with the Eternals and their status as gods, and their powers seemed almost divine.

It makes this movie’s special effects different and unique compared to anything seen before.

SPOILER WARNING!

And finally, the plot twists.

The marketing campaign of this movie seemed to set up the Deviants as the movie’s main villain, but in actuality that was an incredibly welldone red herring. During the movie’s darkest hour, the Eternals learn the truth of their purpose and vow to protect the Earth from anyone, even their own masters.

However, several of the most powerful Eternals refuse to deviate from their loyalty, as Ikaris and Sprite fight to protect a growing Celestial while Kingo abandons the fight entirely. Ikaris as a villain is a perfect twist, with his powerhouse nature immediately turning him from an ally to a threat. His love for Sersi makes his fall even more tragic, leading to his eventual end in the most poetic way possible: by flying into the sun.

In addition, “Eternals” boasts two monumental post-credits scenes, introducing three new characters to the universe played by surprise guests. However, I’m going to let you go and experience them for yourself.

In conclusion, this is a movie that is unique and unlike any MCU movie before. Though it is quite divisive, it is still a valued entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which serves as a great springboard for these characters to be utilized further in the future.

A Trip to Little Crepe Street A Review By Halima Konteh

Mount Kisco, New York is well known for its many upscale boutiques and luxurious homes. But, the town’s most appealing aspect is arguably the wide variety of dining options, with restaurants specializing in many different cuisines. Little Crepe Street, located at 29 East Main Street, brings a piece of France to Westchester and offers a wide variety of dishes.

As you enter the colorful restaurant, abstractly decorated with miniature blue doors, bright string lights, and even a hanging bicycle, you won’t want to leave. The staff is extremely welcoming, greeting all of their customers and noticeably making an effort to help you enjoy your Little Crepe Street experience. The menu options are easily accessible to customers, as there are both paper menus and beautifully decorated signs listing the items.

Let’s just say, you won’t end up leaving the restaurant with only one crepe! Little Crepe Street offers over 30 different types of crepes.

Starting off with sweet crepes, customers can keep it simple with flavors such as “butter and sugar,” or reminisce on the classics with flavors such as “peanut butter and jelly.”

Sweet crepe flavors such as “European breakfast crepe” and “crepe suzette” are offered, both incorporating aspects of European delicacies onto the menu. There are also flavors such as “dulce de leche,” bringing Latin American flavors into the restaurant as well! For those who want healthier options for their sweet crepes, flavors such as “lemon curd and fresh berries” are also available.

Although the sweet options at Little Crepe Street stand out on their own, the savory menu items deserve just as much recognition!

For breakfast lovers, flavors such as “smoked ham Swiss egg,” “sausage egg provolone,” and “BLT” are just a few crepes that will stand out on the menu. Many chicken options are offered to customers as well, such as the “chicken herb” crepe and the “BBQ chicken” crepe.

It is also important to note that Little Crepe Streets also offers vegan crepe options such as the “veg” crepe and the “grilled tofu” crepe. Customers can also choose many types of crepes such as the original, gluten-free rice, glutenfree lentil crepes, and buckwheat. A variety of salads and soups are also available to customers.

When I made a recent trip to Little Crepe Street, I tried one savory option and one sweet option.

For my sweet crepe, I ordered the “campfire.” The “campfire” crepe did a wonderful job at capturing the classic s’more flavor. The buttery crepe was filled with decadent chocolate sauce, partnered with sweet graham cracker crumbles and gooey marshmallows that are homemade by the Little Crepe Street staff. I managed to eat every last bite of it, as it was arguably one of the best sweet crepes I had ever tried.

For my savory crepe option, I tried the smoked salmon crepe.

Before this experience, I had never

tried a savory crepe before, and I must say, boy was I missing out!

The smoked salmon crepe included flavorful pieces of salmon that were accompanied by an amazing chive sour cream, as well as capers and scallions. As a salmon lover, I was very happy with my choice for the savory option. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my choices, and I am excited to go back to the restaurant and try the many other options.

The crepes at Little Crepe Street range anywhere from $5 to $13. During my trip, I spent $23 for the two crepes I ordered. I would say that the price of the crepes is fair, as customers are paying for a great combination of ingredients as well as large portions. The staff at Little Crepe Street also puts a lot of care into their menu items, as they use fresh ingredients and even make some of their ingredients from scratch.

Overall, I definitely recommend that you add Little Crepe Street to your restaurant bucket list! Not only is the food well prepared and delicious, but the staff and ambiance of the restaurant are extremely welcoming and a breath of fresh air.

Little Crepe Street is the kind of restaurant that you visit for a fun outing with friends and family or even after a stressful day to relax and unwind. So, whenever you have the time, take a trip to Little Crepe Street in Mount Kisco, and as soon as you step foot through the restaurant doors, you’ll know you’ve made an amazing decision!

Photo of the interior of Little Crepe Street in Mount Kisco, NY. Photo Courtesy of Little Crepe Street Facebook.

Powell cont. from pg. 5

Around the

election of President Barack Obama, Powell became vocal again about his political stance and shifted from the Republican Party to the Democrat Party. Powell also showed support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election, as well as Joe Biden, in the most recent 2020 election.

Colin Powell was a trailblazer who helped to develop American foreign policy. Dedicating most of his life to defend and honor our country, Powell will forever be a true American legend.

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Games Gone Wrong A Review By Emma Galgano

The Netflix series “Squid Game” has taken the world by storm. The show focuses on a desperately indebted group of people in South Korea. Each player plays classic children’s games, but if one loses, guards will kill them. Over 100 million people have watched the series so far, and it was only released Sept. 17, 2021.

According to Netflix, “Squid Game” is the most-watched series in the history of the streaming channel. In the first 28 days since its release, the show has been watched by viewers from more than 142 million households.

PsychologyToday states that “Squid Game” is seven times more popular than the most-watched episode of “Game of Thrones.” As of Nov. 16, 2021, “Squid Game” has generated $891.1 million in revenue.

The show was filmed on Seungbong-RI, an island located northwest of South Korea, and Hwang Dong-hyuk directed it. Originally, “Squid Game” was filmed in Korean, but it is dubbed in 13 languages, and it features subtitles in 31 languages.

According to the website Language Experts, “Viewers can choose to watch a dubbed English version of the show...those who are choosing to rely on English subtitles may find that they aren’t one hundred percent accurate.”

Many nuances in Korean make it challenging to portray the whole meaning of a phrase or sentence in English. Also, foul language is “watered down.”

A fair amount of strong language used in “Squid Game” was either missing, simplified, or weakened when translated to English subtitles.

“Squid Game” centers around a group of people who put their lives on the line by participating in children’s games in hopes of winning $45.6 billion.

Each player is in severe debt and wishes to win that money to survive.

The first episode features the contestants playing the children’s game “Red Light, Green Light.” However, if a player is caught moving while a giant doll says “red light,” elimination will equal death. Everyone starts panicking and is subsequently shot down. By the end of the game, almost half of all the players are eliminated, leading the rest of the players in traumatic shock.

My favorite episode is the third episode called “The Man with the Umbrella,” where the contestants play the Honeycomb Game with Dalgona candies! The player is given a flat candy made of sugar and baking soda with a pre-carved shape in the middle. The players have to carve out a particular shape from a biscuit without breaking it. But, if they break the biscuit, they are tragically shot by a guard.

Although the Honeycomb Game is traditionally played in South Korea, this game went viral on social media. Adults and children are challenging their friends across the world on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. The third episode is definitely the most influential one.

I personally really enjoyed watching “Squid Game.” The first four episodes had me at the edge of my seat. However, after those four episodes, the show went downhill.

In the first four episodes, the contestants start teaming up to create genius ways to win the game. You begin to see the personalities of the characters, and some drama begins to emerge. But, after those episodes, the show goes in a completely different direction.

The viewers start to see a vague and odd storyline regarding one of the guards. Also, a character named Byeong-gi (Yoo Seong-ju) starts randomly performing surgery on a deceased contestant. I began to lose focus and was not entertained.

Spoiler alert: the last episode shows the main character, Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), coming home from winning the $45.6 million. On the way to the airport, he sees the salesperson (Gong Yoo) recruiting more players for the game. He takes a game card, and right before boarding a plane, he calls the number on the back and tells them that the game must end. The voice on the line tells him to just get on the plane. He walks away.

Gi-hun is determined to stop the game, but we have no idea how that’s going to happen since the police didn’t believe him, and the only officer who knew the truth died (or did he? We didn’t see a body). Either way, the open ending clears the way for a possible second season, turning the story into a quest to end the game once and for all.

Parents and older siblings should be aware that the level of violence in “Squid Game” is very intense.

Characters are tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure of a game master. There are threats of sexual violence (women are grabbed by the hair and beaten). In Lincoln, England, a primary school even sent a warning out to parents advising their children not to watch the show.

Overall, “Squid Game” is a Netflix original show that starts off strong but weakens as you watch the episodes. I would recommend “Squid Game” to people older than 14 due to mature and sensitive topics. Luckily, we will be able to judge another season of “Squid Game,” because Netflix just announced season two!

The Players in “Squid Game” get ready to play the Honeycomb Game with Dalgona candies as the guards walk around.

Photo Courtesy of Netflix.