The Rambler January 2020

ISS 2, VOL 5

JANUARY 2020

THE RAMBLER

Harvey Middle School's Official Newsletter

Staff Favorites P. 1, Alexa Williams

George O' Connor: ComicArtist Comes To Harvey P.2, Eliza Morris

National Girls Day: Women's Struggles P.3, Maeve Lazzaro

Hotseat Interview: (Staff Role), Mr. Lazzaro P.2, Bobby Callagy

The Hajem Theory: A Ms. Hajem Interview

Palaye Royale

BY EVA VENEABLE

Palaye Royale is an up-and-coming rock band and “The Hottest Band of 2018” and simply the group of the year, according to the English music press. They were originally under the name kropp circle until 2011. They identify themselves as a fashion art rock band. The group is also described as garage rock and glam rock. They also take a lot of their inspiration from my chemical romance (an early 2000’s to late 2013 group) Palaye Royale brought the juxtaposition of the glitz and grime of their teenage years spent in Las Vegas, when they relocated to Los Angeles in 2011. The group was originally formed in Toronto, Canada. There are three members of Palaye Royale. (middle child) Remington Leith, (oldest) Sebastian Danzig, and (youngest) Emerson Barrett.

Remington Leith, the frontman and vocals of Palaye Royale has an “addiction” to nutella, and when the group's second album came out, he sent his fanbase to go and put little stickers over the nutella jar. The stickers advertised the group's second album Boom Boom Room side B. Remington has always had a love for makeup. He released two makeup palettes. One was a 4 color palette, and the second one they released was a 10 color palette. According to an interview with Remington, he has been dressing this way since he was 10. He has always loved vintage glam rock brit pop-inspired fashion. Sebastian Danzig, the oldest of the three brothers, has a gentleman- like style. If it was early 1800’s he would certainly be the world’s classiest gentleman. But he also has a soft side for his dog Mishka. Emerson Barrett, the youngest of the three and the drummer of the glam rock band, has a strong fondness for drawing.

He is currently drawing a comic book for the group. All in all the group is a very different, extravagant,wonderful,life-changing group.

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THE OFFICIAL HARVEY NEWSLETTER

GEORGE O'CONNOR

Will you be releasing a new series when you're done with

BY ALEXA WILLIAMS

lack of goddesses in Norse myth is pretty disappointing, so

On November 6, the author of the bestselling Olympians

I'm probably going to go back to Greek myths when I'm

series, George O'Connor, came to Harvey to talk to the

done with Asgardians.

Middle School. After his talk and a comic-creating lesson,

Why do you believe it important to share the stories of

we were able to get an exclusive interview with him.

Greek gods?

How do you decide what your characters look like?

Because their stories are crucial to Western culture, and

The way I decide what the characters in my Olympian series look like is to go by the descriptions in text. For example, Greek text states that Poseidon's hair was seaweed like, so I drew him accordingly. It's about the small details, like Hades's eyes being dirt brown or Zeus's mustache being a lightning bolt.

Are your novels influenced by any personal experiences?

One of the reasons I think people love Greek gods are the dysfunctional aspects of the family. I write Hermes like myself, and I relate to Hera, because we're both the oldest, and we keep things in place.

How much time do you spend researching for a novel?

I do a lot of research. I spend a lot of time reading and looking on websites, and it usually takes about six to seven months to do so How do you plan to end your series with a bang?

I'm planning to cap off the series with a book on Dionysus.

Olympians?

Yes. It's going to be a four-part series about the Asgardians. It's going to be the same format as Olympians, but it'll look different because the Norse gods are ugly. The

because they're fascinating. The Greek gods are just like people, but they're also just cool.

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THE OFFICIAL HARVEY NEWSLETTER

VOLUNTEERISM

BY MATTHEW EGELBERG & MEAGHAN SULLIVAN Volunteer work can help change lives, and here at Harvey, many of our middle schoolers do volunteer work throughout the year. One-way students at Harvey volunteer is by working with animals. Eighth-grader Eliza Morris started fostering dogs for the organization Pet Rescue.

All the dogs she has fostered have been adopted and now live in good homes. While fostering dogs, you allow the dog you are fostering to engage with people and socialize. While fostering dogs may seem hard, it is a great way to volunteer and help our fluffy friends. Another way students here at Harvey volunteer is by helping children. One specific way is by helping teach kids Taekwondo and volunteering at local daycares.

This is what eighth grader Annissa Khanna does. At United Martial Arts Center, Annissa is a current training instructor to help children more. She volunteered at “For Kids Only”, the daycare, a place where she spent her early childhood. Annissa claims that her volunteer work has helped her develop into a better person. She thinks it is a great way to learn and reflect on what you can do to change someone's life. Like Annissa, eighth grader Matthew Egelberg also has worked with kids. At the JCC, Matthew plays board games with kids who have autism. He claims that this has made him closer to the world. Helping with kids is a great way to shape our future generations. Here at Harvey, some students also work with the elderly.

Sixth-grader Maeve Lazzaro is one of them. Over the holidays, she goes to a local nursing home, making cards for the residents to bring holiday spirit.

She says that her favorite part of this volunteer work is talking to the many people at the nursing home. Like Maeve, seventh-grader Riley Franck volunteers at a home for the elderly, the Kensington Retirement Home.

While there, Riley sings and makes the seniors remember some of their favorite songs. She enjoys every minute with the seniors. Eighth-grader Matthew Egelberg volunteers at Meals on Wheels, an organization that delivers food to seniors who are unable to leave their homes. He helps deliver fresh meals to seniors.

Lastly, an easy way to help your community is to help with donations.

Whether it be donating food, or filling backpacks, some students here at Harvey just can’t resist. Seventh grader Ryan Byrne volunteers during the holidays by cutting and prepping food for people who can’t afford it.

Seventh-grader Logan Alexander volunteers at Shir Shalom Temple by making sandwiches for the homeless. Seventh-grader Lucien Fried fills backpacks with school supplies at Operation Backpacks. Sixth grader Bailey Gans volunteers at a soup kitchen throughout the school year. Here at Harvey, we believe we are never too young to make a difference in our community.

NATIONAL GIRL DAY

BY ELIZA MORRIS

On October 11, 2019, women across America were celebrated and praised for their struggles and resolve thanks to the introduction of a new holiday: National Girls Day. On that day, the United Nations screened Brave Girl Rising, the sequel from the movie Girl Rising. The documentary was roughly 20 minutes long. It was about a young girl explaining her life as a refugee through five poems. She explained her losses, starting with her mother, then how she was always in danger even at the camp. When she was younger, between 7 and 9, there was an attack, causing her to lose multiple family members, including her sister. While I was at the event, it was very powerful, showing me how diverse and big this world is. I never thought this could happen to modern people, especially the girl in the film. I felt a great amount of sympathy for these young women and I personally feel this story, and everyone being affected by fighting, should be discussed more often.

Today, these movements have expanded. They are being organized by and for adolescent girls, and tackling issues like child marriage, education inequality, gender-based violence, climate change, self-esteem, and girls’ right to enter places of worship or public spaces during menstruation.

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THE OFFICIAL HARVEY NEWSLETTER

HOTSEAT:

PHILIP LAZZARO

BY MAEVE LAZZARO We interviewed Mr. Lazzaro, the Head of the Upper School,

BEETLEJUICE

BY RILEY FRANCK Beetlejuice The Musical hit broadway April 25, 2019, and has been

to learn more about his time at Harvey.

Why did you decide to become a principal?

making waves in theatre ever since.

The best thing about being a principal is getting to spend quite a bit of time with my students and getting to know them and helping them academically and socially.

What's your favorite grade to teach?

The stage was so extravagant I could barely believe my eyes, and

Seniors. And juniors. But, to be honest, I like to teach

the open orchestra pit of the Winter

them all.

Garden Theatre only added to the affect, furthering the

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it

sense of awe the musical fostered. At one point, the

be?

protagonist Lydia began to fly, and it was so well-executed

Otto von Bismarck. He unified and created modern day Germany What languages do you know?

I took German, Latin, and Italian. I loved Latin.

I couldn't even see the wires.

The show was so much fun to watch! The vocals were

What is your favorite ice cream?

amazing, and the opening song of the second act, Girl

I like any funky flavor or many flavors that are mixed

Scout, was golden. The show made the audience crack a

together. I like Ben and Jerry's crazy flavors, such as the

few tears, as well as smiles.

one with the cookie dough core.

If somebody were to watch without first seeing the movie, the show wouldn't have made much sense. If you were to watch the show, I'd highly suggest you first watch the movie.

Beetlejuice on broadway was perfect, and something I'd recommend to pretty much everyone!

GIVE A HAND FOR RECYCLING

THE HAJEM THEORY

BY BOBBY CALLAGY

Ms. Hajem theorizes that the quantity of fallen acorns before wintertime is in direct correlation with later snowfall. She predicts that the more acorns that fall, the more snow will do the same. Although she is unsure of the cause for this phenomenon, she's quite sure that it is correct, as it is backed by her studies over the past five years. She speculates that this is caused by squirrel's harvesting nuts for winter, because they'd need more sustenance to survive harsher weather.

BY ALEXA WILLIAMS

Scientists across the globe are creating prosthetic limbs to help amputation victims. These limbs are made entirely from recycled materials. This faux appendages cost only 10$, rather than the normal price of 5,000$. Let's hope this style of appendage will become the norm to help those needing prosthetic limbs developing countries.

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THE OFFICIAL HARVEY NEWSLETTER

THE "A" FILES

KRAMPUS

BY ALEXA WILLIAMS

The story I'm here to share is one of haunted schools, frozen flights, and a not so jolly holiday.

I was strolling along the campus, soft snow falling around my eyes when I heard a small murmur coming from a group of kids. "Did you hear what happened to Felix?"

"He's been missing for three days!" "I heard he was abducted by a monster." It was the truth. Felix, a... mildly involved member of the Rambler has been missing from school for some time, and I was beginning to suspect why. The theory of Felix's abduction by monster wasn't all that far-fetched, so I set out to investigate.

-By Charlie Hill

I first searched the only location in the school I know to foster the paranormal. As I entered the room, I felt a distinct chill, piercing my skin. Nothing else held any interest, so I turned to leave the room; but just as I did, I noticed something. A small paper held to the door with a dagger. The last edition of the Rambler! Further inspection revealed a note below, stating only "They are next!" I turned it over to see a picture of the Rambler team, and, to my very, very minor horror, I noticed that all the disruptive members of the Rambler team had their faces crossed off.

I rounded all the Rambler staff without a moment's hesitation, disregarding a brief stop for tea and a debate about whether I should care. To my surprise, they all believed me as if they were characters in a short story for a school paper too limited in size to hold real dialogue. I, with the help of my trusty assistant Cole, deduced the abductor was none other than his childhood hero Krampus. Obviously, it was obvious to us, but it was sooo obvious I don't see the point to even explain. So now, armed only with this obvious knowledge, we've set out to find this evil being, yet we failed to search the location most important. That place would be our hideout.

We sat in fear, or severe boredom, according to Cole and the others, but were startled from the daze as, with a startling bang, the window flew open, and Krampus flew in. He was six feet tall with dark fur and pointed teeth, and in his hand he held a bird cage... with Felix inside!? "Well, well, well.

So many naught children all in one place. It must be my birthday." The monster suddenly lunged forward, but, to everyones surprise, was flung through the window by none other than Ms. Moser, who drop kicked him with alarming force. Felix struck the floor as Krampus made his classy exit, and we all praised Ms. Moser for her excessive training in combat.

Well, at least we learned something. Strange things happen here on the holidays.

No Felixes were harmed in the writing of this story.

THE OFFICIAL HARVEY NEWSLETTER

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Dear Reader, Thank you for picking up the Winter 2020 edition of the Rambler, and I am very excited and honored to be saying I am the editor of the paper this term. Through all the hours here with the team I have learned so much and developed in many areas of writing through the year. I wanted to thank everyone on the team for putting all the effort in to the articles and doing an amazing job as well. To Dr. Moser, for leading and coaching the team, to the layout and design team, photo editor, entertainment, and communications team. With all the dedication put into the paper, we accomplished the task of releasing it. As a third year student on the Rambler team, it is a milestone for me to be able to work my way up to editor. With the help of the Rambler staff, advisor, Dr. Byrne, Ms. Lombardi, and Dr. Metz, releasing the paper this term, was possible. As we publish this paper, we are very grateful to have all the help and well-rounded team that we were given. Having said that, we hope you enjoy reading, and see you next term!

-Annissa

RAMBLER STAFF -Advisor: Mrs. Moser -Editors: Cole Hamlin, Alexa Williams, Annissa Khanna -Layout and Design: Cole Hamlin, Annissa Khanna -News Staff: Cole Hamlin, Alexa Williams, Eva Veneable, Maeve Lazzaro, Jared Effinger, Eliza Morris, Riley Franck, Charlie Hill, Matthew Egelberg, Riley D’Onofrio, Ted Clements, Bailey Gans, Dylan Bazaar, Riannah Wallach, Meaghan Sullivan -Photography Staff: Alexa Williams, Matthew Egelberg -Photo/Video Editor: Cole Hamlin - Communications: Cole Hamlin- Special Thanks To: Dr. Byrne, Mrs. Lombardi, Dr. Metz, Ms. Dineen, Mr. Knauer, Mrs. Alexander, and The Harvey Ghost