The Pulse 2020-2021 Issue 2

December 2020 Volume 21 Issue 2

Featured in this issue: l Reports l Sports News l Reviews

Biden Wins the White House

By Max Edelman

After months of primaries, campaigning, debates, and the roller coaster of a pandemic, America has spoken. On Nov. 8, 2020, CNN projected that former Vice President and Senator Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. With the victory, Biden will be America’s 46th president, as he denied the incumbent President Donald J. Trump a second term.

It’s been a long time coming for President-Elect Biden, who has already spent over 40 years in public office. Biden first served as a senator from Delaware for over 30 years, and he most recently served as the vice president for two terms to then-President Barack Obama. It was a long road to the White House for Biden, who previously ran for president on two separate occasions: once in 1988, and again 20 years later in 2008. Although both runs were unsuccessful, Biden is no stranger to the White House.

In the summer of 2008, thenDemocratic candidate for President Barack Obama selected Biden as his running mate in the 2008 Presidential Election against John McCain, an elec-

tion Obama and Biden would go on to win, making Biden Vice President.

The year 2020 was anything but normal, and the lead up to the 2020 election was no different. PresidentElect Biden and Incumbent President Donald Trump were locked in an intense campaign season that had disorderly debates, a COVID-19 case for the president, and numerous claims by President Trump that there would be widespread voter fraud, even before the election began.

President-Elect Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of MSNBC.

Due to the circumstances, unlike most years, it was unlikely that we would know who won the presidency on election night as a result of the large number of mail-in ballots expected. And, because of this occurrence, many feared Trump would prematurely declare victory if he was ahead in major battleground states even before all votes were counted. However, Trump made it clear he wouldn’t do so before the election.

Biden Wins...cont. on inside cover.

Let’s Get to Know Ms. Booth

On Nov. 10, 2020, The Pulse interviewed Ms. Margaret (Meg) Booth.

Ms. Booth has traveled an impressive path that has taken her all over the world. She held prestigious jobs in France, California, and New York.

By Lauren Grauer

Ms. Booth is thrilled with the way the Harvey administration has handled COVID-19. She said, “From the moment I started this summer, I saw the faculty working so hard. I am very impressed with the way Harvey handled the situation so far. It is very personalized for each student, which is what Harvey is all about.”

Ms. Booth has been working in college admissions since 2005. Most recently, she worked in admissions at Columbia University, and before that, Yale University. Working at these distinguished schools has allowed Ms. Booth to now thrive as a Harvey college counselor.

she was waitlisted at the college she ended up attending, saying, “Keep trying throughout your whole senior year.”

The high school Ms. Booth went to reminds her a lot of Harvey. It was a private school, and she flourished through making close connections with her teachers. Ms. Booth was very involved with her school community, and she believes her high school made an impact on her career choice.

In 2020, The Harvey School welcomed Ms. Booth into our community as the Director of College Counseling. Starting at a new school is a challenge, but Ms. Booth conquered it while being at the height of the college admissions season during these unprecedented times.

The Harvey School 260 Jay Street Katonah, NY 10536

The early 2020 election day results on Nov. 3 did not start off the best for the Biden campaign. On election night, Biden was on the losing sides of battleground states such as Florida and Ohio. Trump also had healthy leads in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Because of this, President Trump did what he said he wouldn’t do: he prematurely declared victory. He stated, “We were getting ready to win this election;

Ms. Booth working hard.

Photo courtesy of Lauren Grauer.

This well-accomplished counselor received her undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and majored in French and economics. She also earned her master’s degree in French and Civilization from Middlebury. She then went on to earn an additional master’s degree in higher education from Columbia University.

Ms. Booth knew she wanted to be a college counselor because she loved her time in high school and college so much. She wants students to know that

She was born in Rye, New York, and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. So she is now tracing back to her roots, as she lives and works in New York.

Ms. Booth is a very busy woman, as she is a working mother to three children: Libby age 7, Alice age 5, and Paul age 2. Ms. Booth said, “It is definitely hard being a working mom, but I think part of being a good role model for children is showing them what hard work and determination looks like.”

Ms. Booth is married to her husband Sam, who has also had an interesting and impressive career path.

Sam worked in the Marine Corps as Let’s Get to Know...cont. on page 7.

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America Should Reopen Borders The Pulse Staff Editor-in-Chief Max Edelman Assistant Editor Lauren Grauer

Sam Alexander Emma Galgano Kevin Li Razi Tanksley Evan Xu

Faculty Advisor Virgina Holmes

Dear Editor,

The U.S. is one of China’s most important trading partners, and there is a potential risk of a decline in U.S.-China trade as the epidemic spreads around the world. As the core of the global supply chain, the impact of China’s resumption of production will gradually affect trade.

On March 19, 2020, the U.S. State Department issued a “Level 4 Global Travel Warning” that advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel because of the new outbreak. More than four months later, the U.S. State Department issued a statement on Aug. 6 that said that, according to the website VisaJX.com, “Some countries improve the health and safety situation, others may deteriorate.” The statement added that U.S. citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling abroad, given the “unforced nature” of the outbreak.

The U.S government closed the border to people in China, like me. In October 2020, the majority of Chinese current U.S. visas, such as family visits, business, travel, etc., require a 14-day stay in a third country to enter the U.S.

The spread of the pandemic has now led to the suspension of more than 10,000 international flights in China. This will have a negative result on trading goods, services, and cross-border investment.

With the impact of the outbreak unlikely to subside quickly, the already existing issue of export tariffs and trade barriers is likely to continue to hamper global economic recovery and growth.

The outbreak has had a major impact on China’s domestic supply chain. Labor force is an important guarantee for the health and orderly operation of the supply chain, and at present, all regions of our country have adopted measures such as isolation and restriction of mobility, which is conducive to controlling the spread of the epidemic, but to a certain extent, it affects the production and operation of laborintensive industries in China.

According to the website New.QQ.com, “... uncertainty about the outbreak will reduce factory labor by at least 20% and continue to lead to declines in production and capacity.” The spread of the epidemic has caused some disruption to the domestic production order. As a result of traffic control, logistics capacity has also been greatly affected.

China has called for global cooperation to overcome the economic challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic at a time when much of the world is still struggling. So, in my opinion, I think the U.S. should reopen its borders.

Sincerely, Evan Xu

Fall 2020 Pulse Staff

Biden Wins...cont. from cover.

frankly, we did win this election.” Although Trump declared victory, the election was not over on election night. The morning of Nov. 4.

2020 told a different story.

On Nov. 4, 2020, the first big win would come for Biden, when he was projected by CNN as the winner of Wisconsin after overcoming a major Election Day deficit as a result of Democratic-heavy mail-in ballots. Wisconsin was a state that 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton lost in 2016. This was a major boost to the Biden campaign, as they began to rebuild the so-called “blue wall” that Clinton lost to Trump in 2016. Later that same day, Biden would take back another state in the blue wall.

Also, on Nov. 4, 2020, Biden won Michigan, another state Trump had won in 2016, putting Biden within striking distance of becoming the 46th president. Many contribute Biden’s victory in Michigan to the voting in Detroit, where the Democrats were able to turn out a record number of votes in Biden’s favor. It was only a matter of time for Biden, as he only needed one more state to win the presidency, and on Nov. 7, he won the state he needed.

“CNN Projects Joseph R Biden Jr is elected President, winning the White House, and denying President Trump a second term.

Were able to make this projection because CNN projects Biden wins Pennsylvania.” With that announcement, Biden officially became President-Elect.

On Dec. 14, the electoral college confirmed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States. He will take office Jan. 20, 2021.

Kamala Harris will become the first woman, and the first person of color, to be Vice President of the United States. This is a very historic moment in American history, as women continue to break the glass ceiling.

Harvey News

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The Fun and Fantastic Mr. Farshtey

By Lauren Grauer

On Oct. 26, 2020, The Pulse interviewed mathematics teacher Mr. Douglas Farshtey. The idea for the interview came about when many students and faculty had questions about the life of Mr. Farshtey.

If you have ever been fortunate to be in one of Mr. Farshtey’s math classes, you know he says everything “how it is” and always makes sure to add a little humor to each sentence. When The Pulse asked Mr. Farshtey what makes him so open and honest with his students, he responded in true Mr. Farshtey fashion by saying, “Don’t be a phony.”

The comedic teacher has not taken a traditional career path.

Believe it or not, Mr. Farshtey played in a tribute band starting in his 20s to pay the bills for his family. In the band, Mr. Farshtey played the bass guitar, and he still continues his musical passions in 2020. Now, Mr. Farshtey plays in a band with a few of his friends. However, the band is currently on hold due to COVID-19.

The person who had the biggest impact on Mr. Farshtey is his wife Claudia. The couple met when Mr. Farshtey was just 19 years old in 1979 on a ski trip in Utah. Mr.

Farshtey talks about his wife as the “nicer” part of him. She is retired, but she was an English teacher, and she also worked with special needs adults.

One of the schools that Mr. Farshtey attended reminds him of Harvey, actually. Mr. Farshtey says that being a teacher reminds him a lot about who he was in high school.

Mr. and Mrs. Farshtey have two daughters named Carly and Kathrine who are now both in their 30s with children. When asked what kind of grandfather Mr. Farshtey is, he answered, “I definitely want to spoil my grandchildren more than their parents want me to.” Mr. Farshtey has four grandchildren ages 2, 4, 6, and 10.

Believe it or not, students, you can surprise Mr. Farshtey. A student recently did not show any effort in math class and then received a perfect score on the midterm exam.

Mr. Farshtey was so surprised that he constantly tells the story and will always remember this moment.

Mr. Farshtey has four cats that he involved in his online Zoom classes when school was fully virtual last spring. Students loved his online classes, as he made them like a game show.

Mr. Farshtey has been a member of the Harvey community for 18 years and has been able to have a leadership role in many extracurricular activities. Mr. Farshtey took a trip down memory lane saying that being the baseball coach at Harvey brought him a lot of laughs.

In high school, he played almost every sport as a way to make friends, because he switched schools a few times throughout high school.

Mr. Farshtey tells this story to students so they feel capable and worthy of success. One of Mr. Farshtey’s best qualities as a teacher is making sure each student is comfortable with math and has the confidence to push themselves to the best of their abilities.

The Pulse asked Mr. Farshtey to recap how his overall journey at Harvey has gone in a few sentences. He said, “It’s been a great experience. Harvey has provided a lot of opportunities for me, and I am grateful for it.”

The Pulse had some interesting questions for Mr. Farshtey.

Mr. Farshtey drives a notorious red Honda Element, and The Pulse was

Mr. Douglas Farshtey. Photo courtesy of The Harvey School Website.

curious if he believes the car fits his personality. Mr. Farshtey answered, “No, when I buy a car I just focus on if it goes backward and forward.”

We asked, why do all of your shirts have initials on them? Mr. Farshtey answered. “It was a spontaneous decision I made at one point.”

The Pulse ended the interview by asking, is there anything we neglected to ask that you think Harvey students and faculty should know about you? In typical Mr. Farshtey style, he answered, “If they don’t know it, there’s a reason.”

The Pulse Revived

By Max Edelman

This winter, The Pulse celebrates a very special anniversary. Twenty years ago, Mr. Tucker Kiessling, who was a student at the time, and former English teacher Mr. Rod Owens brought back The Pulse into the Harvey community after a long absence. In celebration of this occasion, The Pulse sat down with Mr. Kiessling to discuss the revival of the newspaper.

Mr. Kiessling arrived at Harvey as a junior for the 2000-01 school year. He soon realized that unlike his previous school, Harvey was lacking a newspaper at that time.

“At my old school, I was the feature writer for my school newspaper. But when I arrived at Harvey, I quickly realized that there was no school newspaper, and there hadn’t been one in a long time. It became something I was interested in starting,” Mr. Kiessling told The Pulse.

That same winter, Mr. Kiessling found someone to help him in these efforts. Mr. Kiessling said, “Mr. Owens was the one who approached me with the idea to revive The Pulse. He knew that I was involved with my old school’s newspaper.”

The Pulse did not start as a class. Instead, it was a club that met

during club periods. Mr. Kiessling told The Pulse, “When we first started the newspaper club, it was during a time where being a member of a club during club periods wasn’t mandatory. So, many students chose an extra free period over joining a club. Therefore, it made finding members difficult. There were times when it was just Mr. Owens and me in a room. At times, the two of us were The Pulse.”

However, as time went on, The Pulse was able to grow.

Although membership numbers and releases of issues were never consistent, the newspaper club stayed alive.

“Sometimes, someone would join the club one day, but then they would never come back again. That happened on numerous occasions. We were never able to have a consistent release schedule. We released an issue whenever we had enough articles to release an issue,” Mr. Kiessling said.

Any reader of the current Pulse would notice that there are many sections, such as sports, reports, reviews, and more. This wasn’t always the case for The Pulse. In fact, Mr. Kiessling was able to recall a time when the first section of The Pulse was created.

Mr. Kiessling in the 2002 Harvey Yearbook. Photo courtesy of the 2002 Harvey Cavalier Yearbook.

“I remember when someone in the club came up to me and asked if he could be the sports writer for The Pulse. He asked if every week, he could cover the Harvey sporting events, interview players, look ahead to upcoming seasons, and more. This was the first defined section of The Pulse.” Nowadays, a sports section is standard for the Harvey newspaper.

In 2002, Mr. Kiessling graduated from Harvey, and he did not expect The Pulse to survive.

However, 18 years later, he would find his way back to Harvey and to The Pulse. However, he did not find The Pulse the way he left it. In fact, he was pleasantly surprised.

“When I returned, I was shocked to see how far The Pulse had come. Instead of it being a club, it was a class with its own period every day. It had established members and sections. It was a much more polished product than it was when I founded it.” Mr. Kiessling covered the class for current teacher Ms. Holmes when she was on maternity leave in the fall of 2018. He remembers that class for being “rowdy and full of energy.”

The Pulse has come a long way since its revival. It has become a true staple of The Harvey School.

Many thanks to Mr. Kiessling and Mr. Owens. Without them, The Pulse might not have been reborn.

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Reports

Who is Alex Trebek?

By Emma Galgano

The man with all the answers, Alex Trebek, host of the famous trivia game show “Jeopardy!,” died Nov. 22, 2020. Trebek hosted over 37 seasons of “Jeopardy!,” and every single episode brought joy and family bonding to people across the globe.

The game show “Jeopardy!” is a classic game show -- with a twist. The answers are given first, and the contestants supply the questions. But how did Trebek become the host of this genius show?

According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Trebek was born in Ontario, Canada to a French Candian and a Ukrainian immigrant who worked as a chef.

He was a fully educated young man, as he went to Jesuit schools and moved to Sudbury to attend University of Ottawa High School in the Canadian capital. Trebek once said in an interview, “Sudbury is a more distant memory,” and he continued, “because I was born there and raised there, but I left to go away to boarding school.”

Biography stated that Trebek wanted to be where all the stars were: Hollywood. His first gig was a one-season game show called “The Wizard of Oz” in 1973. For the next 10 years, Trebek went on to host game shows called “High Rollers,” “Pitfall,” and “The $128,000 Question.”

ABC remembers Trebek by telling the story of how “Jeopardy!”

came to life. “The Wheel of Fortune” creator Merv Griffin contacted Trebek and offered him the position.

Long story short, the show was a hit, and Trebek started to become a pop culture icon, winning multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host over more than three decades on the air. Trebek said, “I was just happy to have a job!”

In 2019, Trebek announced that he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, despite undergoing treatment for his cancer. Trebek stayed positive and persevered. He even said, “There were some good days, but a lot of not so good days.”

He said that he refused to give up, “Because [giving up] would have a massive betrayal—a betrayal of my wife and soul mate, Jean, who has given her all to help me survive.”

Although Trebek died Nov. 8, 2020, he will always be known for his playful jokes. Biography stated that Trebek only has one regret in life: “I wish I met my wife earlier.”

Celebrities were heartbroken by the death of Trebek. Jimmy Kimmel tweeted, “Rest well, Mr. Trebek. Couldn’t we have one nice weekend? A kind gentleman whose excellence was so consistent, it was easy to take for granted. Rest well, Mr. Trebek.”

“Jeopardy!” plans to continue filming. Therefore, ABC will have to replace Alex Trebek. However, network officials have noted that “no one will be able to replace

One of Alex Trebek’s last days as the “Jeopardy!” host. Photo courtesy of ABC News

the legend.”

According to Today, the top four contenders to host the new “Jeopardy!” are Ken Jennings (74time winner of “Jeopardy!”), LeVar Burton (American actor and children’s television host), Mina Kimes (American investigative journalist who specializes in business and sports reporting), and George Stephanopoulos (Former White House Communications Director).

Most people believe that Ken Jennings will take over the show. Jennings has been on the show over 70 times and is quite entertaining to watch. Trebek and Jennings have always enjoyed the presence of each other. ABC believes that Trebek would approve Jennings!

Other people believe that George Stephanopoulos will be the future “Jeopardy!” host. Stephanopoulus has been reported to be actively chasing this role while still being respectful to Trebek’s family. His hosting experience includes working as an American political commentator, and he is best known as an anchor for ABC.

No matter who takes Trebek’s place as the “Jeopardy!” host, no one will be able to fit the role as perfectly as Alex Trebek. He will go down in history as a humble, kind man. And the final answer is…

Rest in Peace, Alex Trebek.

The Search for Fossils

By Emma Galgano

Dinosaurs are not just the stars of the “Jurassic Park” movies!

They walked the planet we live on today, and new dinosaur fossils were recently in Africa! These fossils suggest that a newly discovered dinosaur called Ajnabia belongs to the species called duckbill, hinting that they once traveled hundreds of kilometers across oceans to reach the continent.

CNN World states that these new dinosaur fossils belong to the dinosaur Ajnabia Odysseus. They are a member of the plant-eating duckbill dinosaur family. These fossils were found in Morocco, Africa. They were found in rocks, and soon after, they were estimated to be 66 million years old. While experts investigated Ajnabia fossils, they realized that most duckbill species could be up to 49 feet long; Ajnabia were relatively tiny and could be compared to the size of a pony.

Scientists questioned the fact that duckbill dinosaurs first evolved in North America, spreading to South America, Asia, Europe, and now, Africa. Nicholas Longrich, a senior lecturer at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, who led the study, described the discovery of the fossil as “finding

a kangaroo in Scotland.”

DeseretNews states that since Africa is completely surrounded by water, scientists then began to research if Ajnabia dinosaurs traveled by water.

In order for these dinosaurs to travel, they would use their powerful legs and large tails to swim or float across the ocean. This would complete the mystery of why they found Ajnabia fossils in Africa.

Bruce Osborne, The Harvey School’s chemistry teacher, is an expert and keeps up to date on all dinosaur discoveries. Mr. Osborne was very aware of the new Duckbill Fossils and actually told The Pulse that they were discovered in “American Southwest (west Texas is the most common area). The age dating puts these fossils at the very top end of the Cretaceous (66 million years ago), just below the K/T boundary, which marked the catastrophic mass extinction of the dinosaurs.”

Mr. Osborne believes that the finding of these fossils in Africa “could remain an unsolved puzzle, or the answer could eventually be revealed. There is always more to

learn.” However, he said that dinosaur fossils could be found in our region, although it’s not as common!

Mr. Osborne told The Pulse that paleontologists found a Mosasaur tooth and jaw in our region.

“Mosasaurs were swimming sea serpents which have been labeled as the ‘terror of the seas.’ These Terrors of the Sea were excitedly or horrifyingly found in Cretaceous greensands of Central New Jersey. They could reach 20 to 30 feet in length and were very aggressive.”

Mr. Osborne then described another discovery even closer: the Connecticut River Valley (south of Hartford). He said there was a “dinosaur footprint (outlined in chalk).”

He continued, “This dinosaur (Eubrontes) walked erect and was roughly 6 feet tall. “

As paleontologists continue to discover more fossils across the world, eye opening discoveries are being found every second of the day.

Next thing someone knows, there might be a dinosaur fossil in their backyard!

Mr Osborne’s Own Local Dinosaur.

Fossil. Photo courtesy of Mr. Osborne.

Reports

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Pandemic Plagues Two-Dimensional Characters

By Kevin Li

Anime is a word that is largely used today around teenagers. According to Merriam Webster, the word anime means “a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics.” Unlike manga, which is more like a comic book, anime is closer to animation. Also, different from most animation movies released today, most anime sequences are drawn by people. Instead of relying on actors to wear green screen suits, the animator needs to do a lot more work. This is how it has been done for decades, and it continues to be created this way.

As 2020 draws to a close, most anime for this year have already been released. As a tradition, January, April, July, October are months that most anime studios choose to release their works. As it is with many other industries, 2020 might not be the best year for the anime sector. Anime companies are having a difficult time producing new anime we love due to the pandemic.

According to Anime News Network, an anime studio called Twin Engine, known for “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress,” announced publicly last February that all of their employees would be working at home because one of the workers had close contact with a person who had the virus.

According to The Japan Times, Anime Cons, which are conferences for avid fans of anime, were

Though there are not many new anime you can view during the course of this year, there are still a number of classic anime you can watch. For people who have never watched anime before, I recommend “GJ Club” as an introduction. It’s a humorous anime that talks about high school students’ daily life. The anime doesn’t have a specific storyline, which makes it easy for viewers to catch up with what is happening.

Photo of Azusa Nakano, a character in the anime “K-ON!” Photo courtesy of the website Yuki the Snowman.

mostly canceled due to coronavirus.

The virus has caused the biggest postponement of programs that the industry has ever witnessed, driving it to an unprecedented and devastating standstill.

One of the most well-known Anime cons, Animaine, announced their cancellation for March 1, 2020, and they scheduled a new one for November 2020, which has been postponed again to November of next year.

Its downfall has affected the key players in the industry. Artists are struggling to survive by doing what they like. Tom Croom, the CEO of a pop culture event, said, “Conventions will either be strong enough

to survive or smart enough to evolve, or they’re just going to die out. I’d be surprised if more than two-thirds of them return in 2021.”

This pessimistic outlook is not without reason. According to Anime News Network, the Japanese government suspended all large-scale gatherings, which caused anime companies’ employees to work from home. It’s also expected that a lot of new anime either have died on the vine or have been postponed during the pandemic. “Pokemon” is one of the most well-known anime series of all time. According to TV Season Spoilers, the producer of “Pokemon” announced that the new season will be delayed until the situation gets better.

In response to the anime crisis, Olivia Quinn, a sophomore at The Harvey School and an avid fan of anime, gave her opinion. She praised the Twin Engine studio for letting employees work at home, as this will protect the employees and guarantee greater productivity after the pandemic is over.

Quinn then agreed with Tom Croom for saying that most people involved in anime cons will not return, stating, “You can’t have as many people in the convention center, let alone have people in costume, have panels with safe distancing, or have booths to walk around.”

While the anime industry struggles under the pandemic, you can show your support by watching an anime. Quinn recommended “Yuri on Ice,” as its emphasis on romance and sports made her “very, very happy.” With all of the anime on Netflix, you will never run out of interesting anime to watch.

Moon Surfing

By Emma Galgano

It’s one small step for phones, one giant leap for phone kind. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Nokia, a technology and consumer electronics company, are planning the first cellular network on the moon.

NASA and Nokia officially plan to put 4G networks on the moon that will provide more reliable, longer-distance communication than the current radio standards on the moon. How else will astronauts send a text on the moon?

CNet states that 4G networks will also improve voice communication and data transmission.

The mobile network could power navigation, stream biometric data so controllers can keep an eye on each astronaut’s health and fitness, and direct remote-control robots and sensors on the lunar surface.

CNN states that NASA awarded Nokia with $14.1 million to install a 4G network on the moon.

4G is the fourth generation of broadband cellular network technology. Wired.com states that 4G speeds are about 10 times faster than they are on current third-generation

(3G) networks. Its higher data speeds could make smartphones much more comparable to personal computers, giving them better multimedia and gaming capabilities.

The real question is, what is the point of adding 4G network onto the moon? NASA states that by 2028, there is a plan to build a lunar base and eventually sustain a human presence on the moon

NASA also wants astronauts to be able to stream high-definition video even when they’re off-planet— bringing a sustainable human presence on the moon a little bit closer.

CNN Business states that it might work faster on the moon than it does on planet Earth. “It won’t have any trees, buildings or TV signals to interfere with the 4G signal.”

On Earth, 4G networks are being supported by cell towers.

However, Bell Labs (a technology company owned by Nokia), helped create small cell technology that’s more limited in range but uses far less power than traditional cell towers and is significantly easier to pack into a rocket ship.

Nokia’s official website

states that not only will Nokia provide the network, but it will also help deploy it. Its goal is to deploy the network in late 2022.

If all goes well, the moon will have a 4G network in 2022, and then NASA will send astronauts to the moon in 2024 to test it out.

CNBC stated, “The company decided to use 4G instead of 5G, the latest mobile technology, because 4G has been available longer and proven its reliability.” NASA is making sure everything’s precise and accurate.

done, and it might lead to a future moon colony. The moon could also be a stepping point to the outer planets such as Mars or Saturn. Since the moon has less gravity, it would be easier and less expensive to launch a rocket to another planet from the moon rather than Earth. A moon colony could also lead to future moon tourism. Harvey field trip? It is very exciting.”

NASA and Nokia are changing science and technology with a clear goal at hand. Who knows what the next 10 years will bring us!

The Pulse asked Mr. Sam Schursky, a Harvey Middle School science teacher, his thoughts about NASA and Nokia.

Mr. Schursky said, “It means that there are serious plans to put people on the moon for extended periods of time. Lots of research could be

A clever photo of NOKIA putting 4G network on the moon.

Photo courtesy of SALT media.

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Sports News The Lakers Legacy

By Sam Alexander

On Oct. 11, the Los Angeles Lakers took home their 17th National Basketball Association (NBA) championship in franchise history. The Lakers were able to beat the Miami Heat in six games, winning four games and losing two. The series showed the fierce Miami team, led by Jimmy Butler, as they went into the finals as the underdog.

Davis came from the New Orleans Pelicans after this massive trade. The deal took a large part of the Laker’s developing young core. The three players mentioned are currently playing for the Pelicans and creating a career in New Orleans.

The Lakers, however, became the victors. Led by power forward Anthony Davis and all-around superstar LeBron James, the Lakers were able to tie the Boston Celtics for the most NBA championships by one team (17).

But only two years ago, the Lakers were 10th in the Western Conference and did not show as much promise as the fans hoped. In fact, up until this year, the Lakers had a 10-year playoff drought.

So, what happened? How did the Lakers create a super team in just one year? Well, it all started with the acquisition of Anthony Davis in the 2019-20 offseason.

Lakers players and staff holding up the Larry O’Brien trophy. Photo courtesy of the Lakers Instagram.

ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski Tweeted. “The Pelicans have agreed to a deal to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks – including the No. 4 overall in 2019 Draft, league sources tell ESPN.”

The trade also allowed for the Pelicans to take three of the Lakers first round draft picks. This deal caused a lot of mixed emotions for NBA fans all over the world. The No. 1 concern was that the Lakers gave up too much.

And at the time, this thought was valid. The Lakers gave away their entire young core, a group that they spent a whole two seasons prior trying to develop.

But, it ended up working out, as the Lakers won the 2020

championship and plan to re-sign Davis. Yahoo Sports writes, “The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t breaking up the band just yet. Big man Anthony Davis plans to opt out of his $28.7 million option with the team, but intends to re-sign with the Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.”

Along with Anthony Davis, the team is led by LeBron James.

LeBron has had a triumphant career, which started in 2003 when he was drafted into the NBA from high school. LeBron now has four championship rings, four MVPs (according to ESPN), and four finals MVPs.

Despite being 35 years old, LeBron still breaks records and shows the world his greatness. When LeBron joined the Lakers in the offseason of 2018, it was a big deal for NBA fans.

2020 was an important year for the Lakers’ franchise as a whole because of the passing of the late and great Kobe Bryant. Bryant played his full career (20 seasons) with the Los The Lakers Legacy...cont. on page 7.

A Draft Like No Other

By Razi Tanksley

The National Basketball Association (NBA) concluded its draft on Nov. 18. This was a historic draft in NBA history because like other U.S. sports, it was the first time that the NBA had a virtual draft because of COVID-19 safety protocols. Prior to this draft, The Pulse wrote the following article:

This year, the first overall pick will be chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 2019 draft, New Orleans Pelicans picked power forward Zion Williamson as the No. 1 selection. Now, with everything that has happened this year, this highly anticipated draft will be incredibly interesting to watch.

Analyst Christopher Kline has reported that the No. 1 overall prospect, LaMelo Ball, will be drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves. When Kline was asked to define Ball as a player, Kline stated, “He’s a silky long-range shooter, he can make every pass in the book, and he’s mostly unselfish.”

Ball is just one of many of the star prospects that will most likely be taken early in the draft by teams like the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, and the New York Knicks. This is because the teams who are given early-round picks are mainly teams that have struggled and finished poorly in the previous season. These young players are part of what gives the teams the chance to rebuild or improve the talent of their team.

ESPN has projected that behind Ball, the Golden State Warriors will draft No. 2 overall center

James Wiseman from the University of Memphis. This is a logical pick for the Warriors because they already have a strong core at the guard position with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Wiseman is a logical choice for the Warriors because with his height and long wingspan, he will be a tremendous help in the Warriors’ defense, rebounding, and rim protection. However, after his 12-game suspension during his college career, don’t be surprised if he is selected a few picks later than expected.

Not wanting to take the risk of Wiseman’s questionable potential, the Charlotte Hornets are more likely to draft the second overall center, Onyeka Okongwu from the University of Southern California, with the third pick. Reporter Mike Schmitz has called Okonwu a “strong, mobile center who finishes above the rim with ease off two feet. Vertical spacer thanks to his hands and leaping ability.” Tremendous offensive rebounder thanks to his “quickness, strength, and bounce. Versatile defender with outstanding shot-blocking instincts.”

Schmitz continued to describe Okongwu, showing his status of averaging “1.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per 40 minutes. Great timing.

Can step out and switch onto the perimeter even if his technique isn’t great. Generally stays down on shot fakes. Contests jumpers effectively.”

One other top prospect that reporters have predicted will be taken high in the draft is the shooting guard Anthony Edwards from the University of Georgia. Reporter Mark Scarborough stated this prediction because “draftniks liken him

to a young Victor Orladipo or Donovan Mitchell.

Former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Edwards has the athleticism of a Russell Westbrook and the scoring ability of a James Harden.”

Though seeing No. 1 draft pick Anthony Edwards and a Twitter post questioning who will be him about being the first overall pick because of a questionable the top picks past. Photo courtesy of Clutchpoints.com. will draw high interest, there anticipated. The 20201 NBA season is more that will happen in the draft will definitely be one for the books. this year. Teams who have later but crucial picks, like the Philadelphia

Update: On Nov. 18, the 76ers and the Boston Celtics, are draft took place. The Pulse’s projecteams who are looking to improve tions were nearly all correct. Howthe roster and continue to have sucever, the first overall pick was guard cessful seasons.

Anthony Edwards. The players we covered, Onyeka Okongwu, James

The Celtics have the three Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball, were all first-round picks, which they will top 10 draft picks. However, Wisemost likely use to strengthen their man was taken at No. 2, Ball was team’s forwards and center position. picked at No. 3, and Okongwu was Philadelphia should use their five drafted at No. 6. Surprisingly, Boston draft picks to draft a strong shootdrafted only one forward, Aaron ing guard like Josh Green from the Nesmith, and they drafted more University of Arizona and use their guard-heavy. The 76ers wisely used other picks as tools to trade up or their five selections to draft a mix of draft promising forwards to join Joel guards and power forwards.

Embiid’s and the 76ers forwards and center core.

As the rookies settle in with their new teams, much is to be

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Dribble through the Pandemic

By Kevin Li

Professional soccer has been affected a lot by the pandemic. More than half the leagues were shut down due to the “6 feet” policy that most countries have in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some teams, including England’s Wigan Athletic, nearly went bankrupt.

It all began in January, when the president of the Chinese Super League announced the delay of the start of the first match because of the fast spread of the virus in Wuhan.

Soon, the situation spread to Europe. According to an article published by The Guardian on March 10, Italy’s COVID-19 cases per day had reached 10 thousand. Meanwhile, Italy’s Prime Minister Conte declared the shutdown of all sport matches, including soccer, as six million people were under lockdown. The virus then continued to spread across other continents.

On March 12, the La Liga, the Spanish league, announced that the next two games would be pushed back. On the next day, the French and German leagues were suspended due to coronavirus, according to an article published on ESPN. By this point, the five most valuable soccer leagues had all been shut down.

Unfair game play was the first issue European soccer faced.

According to Anadolu Agency, Paris Saint-German won the Ligue 1 Championship after playing just 28 of the standard 38 matches due to the pandemic, which also caused Amiens FC and Toulouse, which were on the bottom of the table, to be relegated automatically.

The worst has already happened. In England, secondtier side Wigan Athletic posted a YouTube video in August explaining how they nearly went bankrupt and needed help from supporters. According to Wigan Today, two Spanish investors made a takeover without fans supporting them, A ball catcher disinfects the ball during a local championship since paperwork soccer match between Nacional and Penarol in Montevideo, needs to be done Uruguay, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of Matilde as soon as posCampodonico (AP Photo.) sible for games to still be played.

As Europe began its second lockdown, it is unclear

No matches mean nearly whether more teams will go bankno income. Clubs fell into the dirupt. lemma of whether they should buy new players while lowering current

The Champions League is players’ wages. Due to worries over often considered the highest level future finances, Ligue 1’s summer of competition, since it combines transfer expenses this year were $270 multiple teams from different leagues hundred million lower than last year. and only one will win the championship. To prevent the spread of the vi However, some leagues had rus, The Champions League changed different situations. For example, their match schedule. This decision Chelsea spent around $247 million is unlike every other year, as both euros on players alone, according to teams usually play an away game Transfermarket. This amount is much and a home game. They decided to higher than their transfer income, change the number of matches from which is around $55 million euros. two to one. Also, the location of the Overall, though, teams might not stadium belongs to neither of the have a chance to buy new players. teams. This means underdogs from Some teams even had to be happy the quarterfinal and the semifinal that they saved their original players. didn’t get a chance to fight back.

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running and community service to be a guide for disabled people during the New York City marathon.

While Sam was working in San Diego, Ms. Booth worked at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design in San Diego.

If Ms. Booth could travel back in time and say something to herself, she would say, “Be nice to your college counselor because you might be one day.” Ms. Booth would also say, “Be nicer to mom.”

Ms. Booth also had a restaurant blog when she was living in New York City. A fun fact about her is that she used her passion for

During the course of a pandemic, soccer players stay at home, and some of them spread positivity to their fans. As one of the world’s most well-known players, Leo Messi wrote on Instagram, “It’s a responsible moment to stay at home,” and he included a picture of him with his family.

Cristiano Ronaldo also wrote about his thought on Instagram on March 13 saying, “I would like to send my thoughts to everyone who has lost someone close to them, my solidarity to those who are fighting the virus.” Around 5 million people liked his post.

It is unclear if soccer will be able to return to its prime this year. The virus recently spread in France, forcing the country to lock down. Let’s just hope this pandemic can come to an end soon, so we can watch games without worrying again.

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a helicopter pilot based in San Diego. Now, he works in real estate finance.

When Ms. Booth gets to take time for herself, she has several hobbies. She enjoys cooking, anything involving exercise that is outdoors, writing, and reading.

Because Ms. Booth enjoys writing, it really comes in handy for her as a college counselor.

Though most major leagues were reopened and matches were played, there are still problems.

Recently, a match between two Italian teams, Juventus and Napoli, had issues. Some of Napoli’s players weren’t out of quarantine, which caused them to lose the game 3-0 by forfeit, since Napoli didn’t apply for game delay on time.

Ms. Booth is an very valuable member of the Harvey community and is excited to leave an even bigger impact on Harvey once life returns to normalcy. The entire Harvey School would like to welcome Ms. Booth!

Angeles Lakers. He won five rings with the franchise, three from 20002003 when he played with center Shaquille O’Neal, and two from 2009-2010.

NBC Sports wrote, “He’s [Kobe Bryant] the only NBA player to have a 20-year career with one team. Kobe’s raw statistics are otherworldly: Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular season MVP, third on the all-time career scoring list, 15 All-NBA teams, 18-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, and the list goes on and on.”

Bryant’s legacy for the Lakers was so important to the franchise. That’s why when he died Jan. 26, 2020, the world was in shock.

It was important for the Lakers to win. Not only did this year’s finals add onto the team’s

legacy, but it honored Kobe Bryant and everything he has done for the team.

Now that the Lakers won, what’s to come? How is the team going to continue to be triumphant?

Davis is most likely going to resign, and LeBron has one more year with the team; maybe the future is bright after all.

It is important to acknowledge that the next season of basketball will include a healthy Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and newer, rebuilt teams like the Brooklyn Nets. There is going to be competition.

The Lakers have already proven themselves this year and are not planning on giving up.

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The Essential Guide to Eating FastFood in Bedford Hills A Review by Sam Alexander

Pulse readers, let’s be honest. We have all been in this situation: It’s a late night, and your family is in the car. After a busy day of scrambling, the best option for dinner would be nothing other than fast-food.

Fast-food. A glorious creation. The idea of getting a cheeseburger in under 10 minutes is probably the greatest invention America has ever given to the world.

And in Bedford Hills, there are a surprising number of fast-food restaurants that are just incredible to consume.

After lots of research and consumption, The Pulse has been able to identify the top five fast-food places to eat in Bedford Hills.

Starting with No. 5, we have Burger King. Burger King is not bad, don’t get me wrong. I would most definitely consider myself an avid fan of the King, but to compare Burger King to a superstar fast-food restaurant like McDonald’s, Burger King is just not as… mouthwatering.

But Burger King deserves a spot on the top five fast-food restaurants in Bedford Hills because of its specialty meals like “The Bacon King” or “The Impossible Burger.” The restaurant not only appeals to the ordinary meat lover but also to vegetarians by giving options like the “The Impossible Burger.”

No. 4 goes to Salsa Fresca.

And I already know a war is going to start in the Harvey community because I did not name the fan favorite Chipotle. But hear me out… Salsa Fresca allows for way more options like bacon, better cheeses, more than one option of rice, and beans.

Salsa Fresca also gives COMPLIMENTARY CHIPS, and that right there proves Salsa Fresca’s superiority over the underwhelming Chipotle.

The quality of Salsa Fresca is also wonderful. The burrito stays together, the quesadilla gives the tongue tang, the taco salads are the perfect mixture of crunchy and soft…. oh, I am getting hungry just writing about it!

For No. 3, I know my fellow Charli D’Amelio fans are going to agree, we have Dunkin’. Known for its outstanding beverages and palatable doughnuts, Dunkin’ has the right to be in the top three.

The reason its placement is not one or two is because out of fastfood restaurants, Dunkin’s food is not the greatest. The food chain makes up for it, however, with delicious coffee and tea.

I myself am not the biggest coffee drinker. On small occasions, you may find me drinking a medium, pumpkin spice iced coffee with cream and sugar, but coffee is not something that I will drink every single day.

But strangely, I will find myself in the pink, orange, and brown doughnut shop quite often. That is because Dunkin’ has really good iced

The Golden Arches of McDonald’s.

Photo courtesy of Best Designs.

teas, especially the refreshers that came out this past summer.

So while Dunkin’ does not have the best food, its drinks are outstanding, and for that reason, it will be No. 3 on The Pulse’s list.

No. 2 is Five Guys Burgers and Fries. While there could be a debate as to whether or not Five Guys is fast-food, I feel that it should be considered fast-food. A customer walks in, orders a burger, and in about 10 minutes, their food appears.

But the quality of Five Guys is unlike any other. The appetizing, succulent, juicy burger that is in between crisp, tasty buns with toppings like sizzling bacon or melted cheeseFive Guys Burger is all-around incredible.

The french fries at Five Guys are also amazing, and the restaurant practically gives you an entire bag extra on the side so that is always a plus.

The milkshakes are scrumptious, giving the mouth a blast of flavor. There are also a lot of options for shakes including peanut butter, salted caramel, and Oreo cookie. Five Guys is truly a great fast-food place to eat in Bedford.

And the last, greatest fastfood restaurant in Bedford Hills goes to… McDonald’s. The first ever fastfood joint that has 38, 695 restaurants worldwide according to the Statista website.

Mickey D’s is No. 1 because of its convenience and food. When going through the drive-thru, there is barely any wait. All you have to do is order, and then the food magically appears in front of you.

The Big Mac is also one of the greatest burgers to ever grace us with its presence. The three bunned, two pattied, signature sauce filled burger makes the eater filled with excitement as the flavor hits the taste buds.

McDonald’s also has the best fries, and there is no argument there.

The salty, golden, thin strip of potato is immaculate. And the red cardboard that contains the happy yellow “M” on it continues to be iconic.

So, it seems that in Bedford Hills, the golden arches hover over the fast-food industry and take the spot as No. 1. But there are so many options that taste incredible, like Five Guys, Dunkin’, Salsa Fresca, and Burger King.

iPhone 12: Get It or Skip It? A Review by Razi Tanksley

Apple released a new phone, the iPhone 12, on Oct. 23, 2020. This phone alone costs more than $800, which is $175 more than the iPhone 11. Techradar stated that the phone includes new features like “an OLED display, a slightly upgraded camera, a new design and – the big hitters – 5G and MagSafe connectivity.” Is this new piece of technology worth the money, or should consumers skip this model and wait to see what the next iPhone offers?

The biggest upgrade that the iPhone 12 is supposed to bring is 5G connectivity. CNN Business reporter Clare Duffy stated that the difference between 5G and 4G is that “5G is expected to be nearly 100 times faster than 4G. With speeds like that, you could download a two-hour film in fewer than 10 seconds, a task that takes about seven minutes on 4G.” This increase in data will provide better connections for calling and faster downloading speed for games, movies, and other applications.

However, there is a downside to upgrading to 5G. Though 5G is an advancement in technological history, issues like patchy network problems that can lead to service problems need to be fixed before it becomes a landmark in the future of data.

Another pro about the iPhone 12 is that it now has an upgraded cellphone chipset. This chip, known as the A14 Bionic chipset, is the most powerful chip in any smartphone and will be a landmark in the history of cellphones. With a chip like this, the iPhone 12 will instantly provide 64GB data. This amount of data allows many possibilities for a person to connect to the internet.

On the contrary, with this great power comes great responsibility for Apple. This bionic chip is still in its infancy and might cause the phone to act slow if there is a glitch in a system, if it is left in water for too long and not put in rice, or if too many photos and videos cause the storage to be pushed to its maximum capacity.

The main reason that people have been doubting all the attention around the iPhone 12 is the history of the iPhones that were letdowns. Things like minimal upgrades and overrated

The new iPhone 12.

Photo courtesy of TechRadar.

features that have been said about previous iPhones have made people question this new iPhone.

They wonder if this will be a revolutionary game-changer or an overrated cellphone with a few more camera options and slow charging speed to account for the “massive data storage” they were told about.

Even though the iPhone 12 is the newest edition in Apple phones, rumors are spreading that the best is still yet to come for Apple. AppleInsider reporter Andrew O’Hara stated, “Right now, the iPhone 12 Pro is an exceptional phone. It’s going to be interesting to see just how significant the extra camera improvements are in the iPhone 12 Pro Max. But, regardless of that, this iPhone 12 Pro is a good buy that is going to keep on getting better. At least until the iPhone 13 comes out.” People who have read this statement agree that the upgrade to the latest Apple phone isn’t worth the money.

But there are people who believe in the hype and have shown great interest in this latest piece of technology. These people have been persuaded to buy the phone because of the iPhone 12’s features like massive camera updates and the new MagSafe charger. One user stated they loved using MagSafe because “the convenience of the longer lead which means you can pick up the phone without disconnecting it from the charge is a boon.”

I personally believe that people should hold out until the next iPhone (after the 12) is available. If the iPhone 12 is good, then the next one will be even better! The iPhone after the 12 will be a smarter investment.