Author: charlene.melanson

April, 2013

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Mike Defazio-Raiche
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was shown from March 21st to 24th after a cancellation of school caused the first show to be pushed back.
The musical was a very exciting event for many students at St. Malachy’s Memorial High School. The star of the show, Steve Buckley, expressed his enthusiasm for the musical the week before it took place, saying, "[it would be] a really great show, and everybody should show up."
The cast, who rehearsed for the show since mid-October,
This year's musical production was one of the best so far. The energy and passion displayed by the cast and stage crew were overwhelming, and it was a fun experience for everybody involved. Let's hope that next year's production is equally successful.

were ecstatic over the production. "It was very exciting to see all of our hard work from the last six months finally put onstage for people to enjoy, laugh, and experience with us," exclaimed the Stage Manager, Kahlan Messer.
How to Succeed, originally produced in 1961, had been revived in 2011 starring Daniel Radcliffe, followed by Nick Jonas. The musical follows young window cleaner J. Pierrepont Finch as he follows advice from the titular book, attempting to get a job at a company called The World Wide Wicket Company.

Photo: Mrs. Brancombe
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ST. Malachy’s Pays It Forward

Kate MacDonald
St. Malachy’s Memorial High School becomes the change as the Pay It Forward movement gains momentum through the familiar halls, bringing with it the importance of giving back to the students of St. Mac’s.
Despite the fairly recent appearance of the widely recognized PIF bracelets at St. Malachy’s Memorial High School, the concepts of the movement itself are thousands of years old. As recognition grew in recent years, Pay It Forward has stretched globally, now extending to our very own school.
”I believe this year, in 2013, something very, very big will happen globally for this movement to be known by billions,” says Charley Johnson, Founder of Pay It Forward.
April approaches, and with it ‘Pay It Forward Day,’ a concept founded by Blake Bettie. More than 500,000 people in 60 countries around the world will be participating in the Pay It Forward Day on April 25th, 2013.
“Pay It Forward Day is about all people from all walks of life giving to someone else and making a positive difference,” says Michael Whelton, founder of PIF Saint John.
The goal of Pay It Forward is to inspire over 5 million acts of kindness around the world, which can be as simple as paying for someone’s coffee, helping a person in need, etc., while demonstrating the incredible power of giving.
“PIF introduces people of all ages to the idea of giving back,” explains Heather Atcheson, member of St.s in Action. “[PIF] benefits youth as it teaches them the importance of recognizing and celebrating good deeds, and encourages them to spread the love to those whose lives they touch.”
Youth involvement in movements such as PIF is highly encouraged, not as a substitution but rather as an addition to involvement from individuals of other ages.
“Yes, the youth should be at the forefront of change,” clarifies Johnson, “but just saying the youth should do it lets the other age groups and generations off the hook and we shouldn’t be doing that. We should be asking EVERYONE to be at the forefront of change, and PIF is the one thing I believe can make it so EVERYONE can be part of that change.” [Johnson]
Students of St. Mac’s are encouraged to take part in Pay It Forward Day, as well as upholding the PIF belief that “together we can change the world – one good deed at a time.” The idea of paying it forward is that the power of giving has the potential to change the world, and that everyone, including students, can partake in the movement.
“PIF is the one thing ALL 7 billion people can be a part of. It gives everyone something very simple to do immediately, to be a part of making someone’s day better.” Says Johnson.

and encourages them to spread the love to those whose lives they touch.”
Youth involvement in movements such as PIF is highly encouraged, not as a substitution but rather as an addition to involvement from individuals of other ages.
“Yes, the youth should be at the forefront of change,” clarifies Johnson, “but just saying the youth should do it lets the other age groups and generations off the hook and we shouldn’t be doing that. We should be asking EVERYONE to be at the forefront of change, and PIF is the one thing I believe can make it so EVERYONE can be part of that change.”
Students of St. Mac’s are encouraged to take part in Pay It Forward Day, as well as upholding the PIF belief that “together we can change the world – one good deed at a time.” The idea of paying it forward is that the power of giving has the potential to change the world, and that everyone, including students, can partake in the movement.
“PIF is the one thing ALL 7 billion people can be a part of. It gives everyone something very simple to do immediately, to be a part of making someone’s day better.” Says Johnson.

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Features

St. Malachy’s Memorial high School Open House Influences grade 8 students

Photo: Stephanie Comeau
St. Malachy’s Memorial High School

Have You Checked It out?

Kahlan Messer
The students and staff of St. Malachy’s Memorial High School have created an intricate lip dub video to attract perspective students to our school.
Student leader of the project Callie Tracey stated, “I love being part of a new interesting thing like this.”
This is the first time that the school has used this sort of multimedia in the open house. It was extremely well received by the students.
Grade 11 student Emily Robichaud said, “It was great to see the school spirit that attracted me to this school back in full swing during the filming of the video.”
The red and white day that went along with the filming with the video was the most successful of the year. Students from all grades were ready to show the grade eights what would be shown to them when they came to their open house.
The video was not just well received at St. Malachy’s Memorial High School but many parents of students from other schools and students from other school shared and tweeted the video commenting on how amazing the school spirit was.
As of the beginning of February the video has 8000 hits. The day it was released it was shared over multiple social networking sites from students, teachers and parents.
As a whole the video was a great success in what it was created for; engaging students in grade eight. Furthermore, it brought the school together in a collective mission to show how awesome St. Malachy’s really is.

Grade 11 student Emily Robichaud said, “It was great to see the school spirit that attracted me to this school back in full swing during the filming of the video.”
The red and white day that went along with the filming with the video was the most successful of the year. Students from all grades were ready to show the grade eights what would be shown to them when they came to their open house.
The video was not just well received at St. Malachy’s Memorial High School but many parents of students from other schools and students from other school shared and tweeted the video commenting on how amazing the school spirit was.
As of the beginning of February the video has 8000 hits. The day it was released it was shared over multiple social networking sites from students, teachers and parents.
As a whole the video was a great success in what it was created for; engaging students in grade eight. Furthermore, it brought the school together in a collective mission to show how awesome St. Malachy’s really is.

schools shared and tweeted the video commenting on how amazing the school spirit was.
As of the beginning of February the video has 8000 hits. The day it was released it was shared over multiple social networking sites from students, teachers and parents.
As a whole the video was a great success in what it was created for; engaging students in grade eight. Furthermore, it brought the school together in a collective mission to show how awesome St. Malachy’s really is.

Photo: Mr. Murphy
Student Callie Tracy looks at a take of the “STM Lip dub”

John Gutierrez
On February 12, 2013, St. Malachy’s Memorial High School hosted the annual Open House for future Grade 9 students.
Open House allows St. Malachy’s Memorial High School to showcase the school's culture: its safe learning environment, outstanding school spirit, and the St. Malachy’s Memorial High School Family's eagerness to welcome new members.
“[The Open House] gives the opportunity to showcase the best of who we are,” said Ms. Horgan, principal of St. Malachy’s Memorial High School.
The Open House also showcases the multi-cultural diversity within the school. “Cultural diversity adds to the school,” added Horgan.
A Grade 8 student who attended the Open House was astounded by the school’s effort in making the Open House a success. He was amazed by the school spirit and how much of the student body participated in the Open House.
“The Open House was just absolutely amazing,” said Devon Armstrong, a Grade 8 student from Barnhill Middle School.
Every year, the Open House is a success and a triumph to all the students and staff who make the Open House possible.

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Sports

St. Malachy’s Memorial High School Girl’s Hockey Team Finish 3rd while Boys Struggle to Make Playoffs

Omed Samehullah
This year, Mr. Nick Learmouth and Mr. Ray O’Donnell lead the girl’s hockey team to a successful 8-3-2 season.
“Our weak point was playing fully as a team and we were slacking in the defensive zone because our the fore-checking and back checking slowly decreased every period and what we needed to do was put pressure on the puck for the full 60 minutes,” responded Mr. Patrick Doherty.
The boys fought and played hard the last three games of the regular season to make it into the playoffs, but their attempt to make a comeback in the playoffs came to an end when they faced KV in the quarter finals, ending the regulation with a score of 6-2.
“The girls were very close, the maturity level was very good, and there was great leadership by the captain and the assistant captains,” stated Mr. Raymond O’Donnell.
The girl’s small benched team ended third place and played Sussex, seated second, but unfortunately could not advance with a double overtime loss. The entire season, the girl’s team had two forward lines and two defence lines and, if they were lucky, they would have two extras on. The girl’s short bench was their only weakness.
“For a team to be successful, supporting roles are as important as the superstars. Every player on the team brought something to help the team, but without a doubt, the top player on our team was Danielle Ring,” responded Mr. Learmouth.
Danielle Ring leads the team in scoring and was probably the top scorer of the league. As the captain, she did a great job leading the team this year, especially the rookies of the team. Next season, she will be missed. “In the end, we need to play St.s hockey for a full 60 minutes” stated Mr. Doherty.

Toronto fans are stunned with the Maple Leafs’ 2013 season

Stephanie Comeau
With over half the regular season games played, the Toronto Maple Leafs stand in 9th place overall; the best they’ve done in years.
Even after suffering 4 injuries, including concerning their goalie James Reimer and top-line forward Jeoffrey Lupul, the Maple Leafs stand at an 11:8 win to loss ratio.
“With two shutouts in a row for the young, inexperienced goaltender, Ben Scrivens has motivated these players to really work for the playoffs,” said Adam Binns, a St. John Youth hockey player and devoted Leaf fan.
Due to the NHL lockout, this season has been a very short one, with significantly fewer games.

“A short season means makes for interesting hockey, and every game counts. Lots of losses can lead to quick falls. The key is structure,” said Stephane Dupont, a coach of St. Malachy’s High and active Montréal Canadians fan.
The Leafs have been training hard, on and off the ice, in order to assure their placement in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
“They’re on the right track,” said Robert Day, a lifelong Leaf fan and former hockey coach, “but the playoffs are a whole different atmosphere and the Leafs’ new players aren’t used to that kind of hockey. It’s too early to tell, but should the Maple Leafs make the playoffs, they’ll need to stay sharp and not let off the throttle.”

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Sports

Lebron James, Better Than Ever

Isaiah Smith
The 2012-2013 season has been Lebron James' best season of his nine years in the NBA, setting standards high for current and future players of the NBA.
“Lebron James is the best player in the league, no one can compare,” said Mr. Stephane Dupont.
James recently broke the NBA record for most consecutive games with shooting 60% from the field with 30 or more points in each game.
“He shouldn’t be able to do the things he does. With the size he has, he should be a football player. It’s amazing,” said Mr. Jeffrey Matheson.
James has a talent for improving players around him: not only his teammates, but all the players he has to play against, by forcing them to find ways to guard him. He is proving that he has what it takes to be in the same group as the NBA greats.
James predicted 7 championships for himself, but had critics doubting him, with his performance this season he is proving that it is possible. Both Kobe Bryant and Micheal Jordan only had one championship by their 9th season.
“He may get one more. It’s going to be hard, but it’s still possible,” predicted Dupont.

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Entertainment

Will and Kate Await for Another Royal: The power couple are expecting in July 2013

Jessica Acker
The world watches as Duchess Kate Middleton, 31, announces that she is pregnant with the future heir to the royal throne.
Just over a year after the two were wed with the world watching, it is hard to think that the child will be sheltered from the press, but it has been stated that they intend to raise the baby in as normal of a life as they have had.
A long time 'Royal Watcher,' "I'll keep up with what's going on no matter what," Lawerance Borden, with Royal Witness, stated when proposed the question of secrecy.
With the scare of her weight and stature at a standstill, the royal couple recently set off to a romantic destination for their own 'Babymoon'. It has been said that the Duchess was suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, treatment of which requires supplementary hydration and nutrients. Middleton is being cared for by gynecologist Marcus Setchell, who delivered the Countess of Wessex's two children.
St. James Palace said in their statement regarding the pregnancy, "Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambrige are expecting a baby."

Bright Lights, Red Carpets and Good Laughs

Natalee Armstrong
Celebrities, writers, directors, producers and everyone involved in the music and movie industries, have been working their hardest since 2012 began, in preparation for this year’s award season. This event takes place all over the United States during the months of October 2012-February 2013.
“The award season is a time when all of the hard work of all members of the music and movie industries is recognized. The many years and hours of dedication of all who are involved are rewarded based on nominations and votes from their peers and the general public,” stated Charity Allen, avid award show viewer.
There are 33 award events that take place beginning in October 2012, proceeding until February 2013. These award events begin with the

the Gotham Award Nominations Announcements, and end with the Academy Awards. Out of the 33 award events 11 of them are actual award ceremonies.
With all of these ceremonies focusing on the success of celebrities, producers and many others; it’s only fair that they would make one to honor those who are not. The Razzie Awards, also known as the Golden Raspberry Awards, are an ironic “honor” given annually to the worst films and actors of the year.
“AH! It's only fitting that on the same day that all of the best films, actors, and overall creative talent in Hollywood are recognized for their contributions to the industry, that the WORST are also given their moment to shine!” Perez Hilton expressed, Hollywood gossip guru.

shine!” Perez Hilton expressed, Hollywood gossip guru.

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Entertainment

“Everyday is rap genius’ biggest da”

Matt Johnston
If you’re an elitist English teacher who doesn’t think hip-hop is art: I have a website for you. Located at rapgenius.com is a crowd sourced Wikipedia-like website that annotates rap lyrics line by line. A website that was recently granted 15 million dollars by the same firm that picked up Facebook.
Not only can third parties annotate lyrics, but also the author of the lyric itself can take part in the fun. Though rapgenius’ prime focus is rap music, its not limited to hip-hop. One of the most popular ‘lyrics’ on the site this week are from the manifesto of Christopher Dorner, the man responsible for multiple murders in California this year.
As an avid user of the World Wide Web, one thing in using rap genius was striking to me, the website has an absence of advertisements, the nemesis of any web user. Rap Genius provides a clean ad-free reference environment, which raises the question ‘how does rap genius (affectionately abbreviated as RG) generate its revenue?’ Yale law graduate and cofounder of the website Mahbod Moghadam said: ‘Rapgenius isn’t concerned with revenue right now, we need to focus on providing a great service in the meantime I will push tricks to pay bills’.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar and his partners at Top Dawg Entertainment have used ‘RG’ under their own volition, providing users with a direct connection to the artists they love, joining Nas (widely renowned as the creator of the best hip-hop album of all time Illmatic) Hoodie Allen and hundreds of other famous artists verified on RG.
Moghadam knows his website will be the online hub for hip-hop and rap everywhere come this time next year, A goal that isn’t at all far fetched from the man that dines with investors, rappers and as of late Mark Zuckerberg the creator of Facebook. Cornering the market in online annotation, The site plans to diversify the empire and expand to other genres of writing, perhaps the most humorous in contrast being ‘Scripture Genius’ an online annotation site for bible passages.
When asked what advice this web superstar would give to students at St. Malachy's he was quick to answer ‘Don’t ever say any negative stuff. Try and keep things positive, saying negative stuff is bad for your karma and I’m not just talking about the rap genius version of karma (the point system upon which the website operates) I’m talking real Buddhist karma.

Life Of Controversy

Chris Freeman
As of February 22nd, 2013, Oscar Pistorius has been released on bail after being arrested for premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
The 26 year old South African athlete was seized from his home on Valentine’s Day 2013, after gunning down his girlfriend in a locked bathroom. Although Pistorius defended his case stating “he thought he was shooting at an intruder”.
Investigators did retrieve a blood-stained cricket bat, besides the murder weapon, found in the bathroom. Pistorius defended by stating that he used it to break down the locked door, to aid his wife. So far, investigators have found no evidence which is inconsistent with Pistorius's defense case.
“I hope the publicity would not have an effect on the trial, but due to previous cases, I believe it did” responded Paul Lenarczyk, law enthusiast.
During this controversy, companies Nike and Oakley announced that they would drop the sprinter after the double amputee was accused of the murder of his model girlfriend.
The brother of Oscar Pistorius, Carl Pistorius, is also facing a homicide charge for a 2008 road death. His agent answered to the media, "A woman motorcyclist sadly lost her life," he also stated that, "there is no doubt that Carl is innocent and the charge will be challenged in court."
Due to the worldwide phenomenon this trial has become, South African police appointed a new chief investigator after unsettling revelations that the officer Hilton Botha, was charged with seven counts of attempted murder. He will be replaced with Lieutenant General Vineshkumar

Pistorius defended by stating that he used it to break down the locked door, to aid his wife. So far, investigators have found no evidence which is inconsistent with Pistorius's defense case.
“I hope the publicity would not have an effect on the trial, but due to previous cases, I believe it did” responded Paul Lenarczyk, law enthusiast.
During this controversy, companies Nike and Oakley announced that they would drop the sprinter after the double amputee was accused of the murder of his model girlfriend.
The brother of Oscar Pistorius, Carl Pistorius, is also facing a homicide charge for a 2008 road death. His agent answered to the media, "A woman motorcyclist sadly lost her life," he also stated that, "there is no doubt that Carl is innocent and the charge will be challenged in court."
Due to the worldwide phenomenon this trial has become, South African police appointed a new chief investigator after unsettling revelations that the officer Hilton Botha, was charged with seven counts of attempted murder. He will be replaced with Lieutenant General Vineshkumar.
The court postponed the case until 4th of June leaving Pistorius’s life and career an agonizing situation.

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Other

Reckless Drivers Disregard Hazardous Road Conditions, Causing Accidents

Mike Fallon
Is age the major factor?
Problems arise in St. John, N.B as accident rates climb due to careless driving. During the past month, many accidents were reported due to reckless driving.
Is this a factor of age and experience, or is it simply a lack of responsibility, in which the driver fails to understand exactly what they are doing wrong?
Patrick Boyle, a grade 12 student, believes that “most young people disregard road conditions as a result of going through a reckless stage of life.”
Most accidents occur due to the fact that drivers do not take proper precautions concerning weather conditions while driving. Vehicular accidents can cause major damages, both to drivers and to the vehicles in question, but the realization of that fact isn’t always apparent.
“Older drivers have been through that phase and realize the consequences of their actions,” stated Boyle.
As people age, the understanding of this reality usually comes into effect, however there are also older drivers that cause accidents simply due to carelessness.
Even though young drivers are not the cause of all accidents, preventative measures must be put into place. Drivers of all ages must understand the responsibilities of using a vehicle, not only in the winter months but all year round. Caution is assuredly the best chance of lowering accident rates in St.

measures must be put into place. Drivers of all ages must understand the responsibilities of using a vehicle, not only in the winter months but all year round. Caution is assuredly the best chance of lowering accident rates in St. John.

Death From Above

Brandy Lawless
Chemtrails different from the contrails produced by jet planes are said to combat global warming, but actually carry many chemicals harmful to humans. They are being spread all over the world, except for China.
“I understand why they use them, but I think there is really no need,” student Laken Mcgrath, who is well aware of their use, stated.
The Chemtrails carry harmful chemicals such as aluminum, barium, mercury, and several other toxic chemicals that have the potential to weaken or seriously harm the body. The aluminum shards are said to reflect the sun’s rays, helping with global warming.
Governments from places such as Germany and America have openly admitted to the use of these chemicals in the chemtrails after years of calling it a conspiracy theory and denying chemtrails existed.
“I feel violated and like I can’t trust my own government and homeland,” student Aleesha Robicheau shares. The American Space and Preservation act of 2001 lists chemtrails as part of an exotic weapons list designed to damage space or natural ecosystems.

Photo: Mr. Murphy
Students of STM “scream and shout” invigorated with school spirit.