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BOLD<br />

EAGLE<br />

MOUNT EVERETT STUDENT QUARTERLY<br />

IN THIS ISSUE <strong>Q3</strong> / <strong>2024</strong><br />

Breaking the Silence<br />

By Kyle Sermini<br />

Senior Spotlight<br />

By Nathan TenBroeck<br />

Poems<br />

By Jade Brown<br />

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old<br />

<strong>Bold</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> Editorial Staff:<br />

Editor in Chief: Allison Steuernagle ‘24<br />

Editor of Design: Emily Steuernagle ‘24<br />

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Simpson<br />

Teacher Advisor of Design: Ms. Giordano<br />

<strong>Bold</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> Contributors:<br />

Kyle Sermini ‘26<br />

Sophie DelMasto ‘26<br />

Jade Brown ‘26<br />

Ben Vella ‘26<br />

Nathan TenBroeck ‘24<br />

Lucia Cicerchia ‘24<br />

Megan Loring ‘24<br />

Kai Florez ‘25<br />

Mount Everett Regional School<br />

Sheffield, Massachusetts<br />

Credit: Ms. Giordano and Emily Steuernagle<br />

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Breaking the Silence:<br />

Men’s Mental Health Matters at Mt. Everett<br />

BY KYLE SERMINI<br />

credit: menshealth.com<br />

Breaking The Silence: Men’s Mental Health Matters at Mount Everett - Illustration available at menshealth.com<br />

In recent years, the conversation around mental health<br />

has gained momentum, breaking down stigmas and fostering<br />

a more open dialogue. At Mt. Everett, I feel that<br />

the student body should advocate shining a spotlight on<br />

an often overlooked aspect of this discussion: men’s mental<br />

health. The societal expectation for men to be strong,<br />

stoic, and unyielding can inadvertently contribute to the<br />

silence surrounding their mental well-being. Contrary to<br />

stereotypes, in 2021 the American Foundation For Suicide<br />

Prevention surveyed that men died by suicide 3.9 times<br />

more than women, showing the emotional health of our<br />

male students is just as significant as that of our female<br />

counterparts. Mounting academic pressures, extracurricular<br />

demands, and social dynamics create an environment<br />

where mental health struggles can thrive. Yet, acknowledging<br />

these challenges is the first step toward fostering a<br />

supportive community.<br />

I spoke with the school adjustment counselor, Ms. Cleary,<br />

who highlighted the importance of recognizing signs of<br />

distress in our male students. “Men may not always express<br />

their emotions in the same way as women, but that<br />

doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling,” she explained. “It’s<br />

crucial for us to create an inclusive environment that encourages<br />

open communication and support for everyone.”<br />

Creating awareness around men’s mental health is not<br />

about diminishing the experiences of others, but rather<br />

broadening the understanding of the diverse challenges<br />

individuals face.<br />

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In high school, this issue is extremely important to combat.<br />

According to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention,<br />

10.0% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at<br />

least one suicide attempt in the past 12 months. We can break<br />

the silence by organizing workshops, inviting guest speakers, and<br />

promoting resources that address the unique aspects of men’s<br />

mental health. Moreover, creating a culture of empathy and<br />

support involves fostering healthy relationships among students.<br />

Friendships built on trust and understanding can be powerful<br />

tools in combating feelings of isolation.<br />

As a school community, let’s stand together to challenge stereotypes<br />

and eliminate the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.<br />

By doing so, Mt. Everett can become a model for inclusivity,<br />

empathy, and understanding in the realm of mental well-being.<br />

Life can be challenging, but please remember that you don’t have<br />

to face it alone. Coming from someone who suffers from mental<br />

illness like depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD etc., please reach<br />

out to those who care about you like friends, family, or mentors.<br />

Share your feelings openly, and allow others to lend their support.<br />

Every journey is unique, and there’s no shame in seeking<br />

help. Mental health professionals are there to provide guidance<br />

and understanding. You matter, your feelings are valid, and there<br />

is hope for brighter days ahead. Embrace the support around<br />

you, and remember that your resilience is a testament to your<br />

inner strength. You have the power to overcome, and there are<br />

people ready to stand by you on your path to healing.<br />

A call-in support line for<br />

families in need of assistance.<br />

Una línea de asistencia telefónica para<br />

las familias que necesitan ayuda.<br />

413-717-8190<br />

Warm Line<br />

Support provided by SBRSD clinical professionals<br />

Available between<br />

6pm-8pm, Monday<br />

through Thursday.<br />

Support at<br />

Mount Everett<br />

Mount Everett offers students a variety of<br />

supports to assist with mental health.<br />

Below is a list of things you can do to make<br />

sure you are getting the support you need.<br />

• Talk with your guidance counselor<br />

Mr. Randall and Ms. Estes-Daub are on<br />

hand to assist you with school-related<br />

issues and will help you with other issues<br />

as well.<br />

• Talk with your school adjustment<br />

counselor.<br />

Mrs. Cleary has taken over for retired<br />

S.A.C., Brenda Ullrich this year. Along<br />

with Mr. P, our School Adjustment<br />

Counselors are on hand to help you with<br />

any problem.<br />

• Seek out help from your teachers<br />

Teachers at Mount Everett are always<br />

eager to help students with anything from<br />

homework help to finding a date to the<br />

prom. For issues big or small, teachers<br />

have probably lived through them and<br />

can offer advice or support.<br />

• Try something new<br />

Mount Everett offers countless<br />

opportunities to involve yourself in<br />

extracuricular activities. Engaging<br />

in new hobbies can reduce stress,<br />

improve your mood, and provide a<br />

feeling of fulfillment.<br />

Want to place an Ad in Our Newspaper?<br />

Contact Ms. Simpson (ksimpson-gomes@sbrsd.org) to get a spot!<br />

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Taking Flight<br />

BY SOPHIE DELMASTO<br />

Photo provided by SBRSD<br />

Sophie DelMasto controls a drone to prepare for the robotics team’s upcoming competitions.<br />

Every year, more than 11,500 teams from several countries<br />

race against the clock under Vex Robotics in local,<br />

regional, national, and international competitions, each<br />

yielding a different challenge. This year, Mt. Everett’s<br />

robotics team’s new seasonal challenge is “Over Under,”<br />

in which two alliances of two teams, one red and one<br />

blue, aim to score as many points as possible. Points will<br />

be gained mainly by scoring plastic triballs with a primary<br />

dimension of 6.18 inches under netted goals (five points<br />

each) and pushing triballs into offensive zones (two points<br />

each). However, there is an additional way to earn points.<br />

Nearing the end of the match, robots will grab onto<br />

alliance specific PVC pipes called elevation pipes. Their<br />

height off the ground will be measured and their elevation<br />

points will be scored relative to all other robots, with<br />

points ranging from as low as five to as high as twenty.<br />

This will prove difficult as the map is divided into two<br />

zones by a PVC barrier that requires robots to climb over<br />

or fit under the barrier. There are only sixty triballs within<br />

the game, with twelve on the field, one preload per robot,<br />

and twenty triballs available for loading into a robot per<br />

alliance. A match only lasts two minutes and is made of a<br />

starting fifteen second autonomous period and then a one<br />

minute and forty five second driver control period.<br />

However difficult this may seem, Mt. Everett’s robotics<br />

team is prepared, with middle school teams having already<br />

built and coded their robots. Already test driving their<br />

robots, the middle school robotics teams cannot wait for<br />

their upcoming competition in Worcester, Massachusetts.<br />

The high school team is nearly done and will continue to<br />

prepare for their upcoming competition in February with<br />

some tricks up their sleeves.<br />

Additionally in February, Mt. Everett’s recently created<br />

drone team will compete in Winsted, Connecticut, with<br />

various challenges in a single competition. The course<br />

provides a great challenge for the team, as navigating the<br />

course may prove difficult because not all obstacles are<br />

visible from where the driver stands. The student’s must<br />

use their teamwork to weave their small drones around the<br />

obstacles. Good luck to both the middle school and high<br />

school teams competing!<br />

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Credit: Stella Lennex


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Credit: Kari Giordano


SNOW:<br />

Dark navy nights and cold gray days<br />

Whisper hopes and sparks to the sky<br />

Hope warmth saves me from decay<br />

Run from the flooding rain and cold<br />

Death of animals and old selves<br />

The phoenix fire turned to ash and bone<br />

Resurrect old patterns and cells<br />

The snow won’t fall anymore<br />

12:<br />

Lay in bed all day with tears in my eyes;<br />

Tapestries adorned with stars and sun signs,<br />

The sun has been hiding since October,<br />

December arriving with just dead vines;<br />

Hope lost to the dead daisies and embers,<br />

Snow melting within hours like it is May,<br />

The moon has been shining since November;<br />

Twenty twenty three dying in dismay;<br />

I try to be positive in the dark<br />

But not even the biggest spark lights,<br />

The fire in my chest is just ashes;<br />

My soul is no longer soaring like kites,<br />

I finally roll out of bed<br />

So I can no longer be dead.<br />

Making each step in crunching leaves,<br />

Makes my ego rise and fall with ease;<br />

But the leaves fall on their mission.<br />

I reach the end of the autumn hike,<br />

Wondering if I should get lost again<br />

But the grass is flourishing now like<br />

Winter never gave me a strike!<br />

Yet I know no trails are alike,<br />

I still wonder where I could’ve been.<br />

The center of the wood is calling,<br />

I choose to follow the spring flowers,<br />

Where my brown eyes have been bawling,<br />

And the forest is enthralling,<br />

But home is warm and I’ve walked for hours.<br />

SODA CREEK:<br />

I’ve watched the ocean crash,<br />

The tides make way and part;<br />

Seen the wood turn to ash,<br />

Watch as the elements clash;<br />

Nature is a work of art.<br />

I sit with my legs tangled<br />

Like roots seeping in the ground;<br />

Watch as the branches get mangled,<br />

Watch as wind chimes dangle;<br />

The stone placed on a dirt mound.<br />

BY JADE BROWN<br />

HOME:<br />

Trails stretch around me in autumn wood,<br />

And I stand still not choosing to go,<br />

And to be so sure with what I should<br />

Do, the red trees grow taller where they stood.<br />

The trails framing the trees where they grow.<br />

I step onto a trail with orange trees;<br />

Warmth being the safest option,<br />

Soda creek is infected<br />

With the rubble and toxins,<br />

Lost items rejected;<br />

The tangled roots connected;<br />

Soda and its concoctions.<br />

Watch garbage merge with nature,<br />

And say the world is polluted;<br />

My psyche melts like a glacier,<br />

My body rotting with nature,<br />

My hands and knees are rooted.<br />

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CRUMMY CRYPTOGRAMS<br />

BY BEN VELLA<br />

A cryptogram is a type of puzzle that consists of a short piece of encrypted tezt. Generally the cipher used to encrypt<br />

the text is simple enought that the crytogram can be solved by hand. Substitution ciphers where each letter is replaced<br />

by a different letter or number are frequently used.<br />

“V UBCR LBH ERNYVMR GUNG RIREL QNL<br />

VF N SERFU FGNEG SBE LBH, GUNG RI-<br />

REL FHAEVFR VF N ARJ PUNCGRE VA LBHE<br />

YVSR JNVGVAT GB OR JEVGGRA.”<br />

- WHNAFRA QVMBA<br />

Substitution Rules:<br />

Each letter of the provided text (the ciphertext) consistently corresponds to a letter in the alphabet of the hidden<br />

message (the plaintext). To solve the riddle, you must find the corresponding plaintext for each letter in the ciphertext,<br />

to find the hidden quote!<br />

Helpful Hint on page 13<br />

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HOROSCOPES<br />

BY JADE BROWN<br />

Sagittarius: You will make a very<br />

cautious decision without the aid<br />

of others.<br />

Cancer: You will be extraordinarily<br />

chaotic and irresponsible<br />

with an added crazy amount of<br />

moodiness.<br />

Aries: You will be going through<br />

a very dull time in your life which<br />

is ironic with your adventure<br />

seeking personality.<br />

Pisces: You will achieve professional<br />

success but will lack in<br />

emotional cases.<br />

Taurus: You are very close to<br />

achieving your goal and have<br />

gone through a lot to achieve it.<br />

Aquarius: You will face a major<br />

life change from seeking justice.<br />

Gemini: You will learn to be<br />

more flexible and go with the flow<br />

in order to master yourself.<br />

Capricorn: You will face severe<br />

calamity from your own choices.<br />

Leo: You will play a bit of hermit<br />

and find some sort of balance<br />

and compromise within your<br />

situation.<br />

Virgo: You will master yourself<br />

and be very action driven during<br />

this period.<br />

Libra: You find success in new experiences,<br />

in subjects that involve<br />

lots of creativity and acceptance.<br />

Scorpio: You will have some slander<br />

brought against your name.<br />

This will be a suspicion filled time<br />

for you.<br />

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SENIOR SHOUT OUTS<br />

BY NATHAN TENBROECK<br />

Kaylee Cohen<br />

Kaylee Cohen has<br />

been in the Southern<br />

Berkshire Regional<br />

School District for<br />

17 years, starting in<br />

childcare at just six<br />

months and ending<br />

this coming June<br />

when she graduates.<br />

During her time at<br />

Mt. Everett, Kaylee<br />

has been a member<br />

of the volleyball and<br />

tennis teams, the National<br />

Art Honor Society,<br />

Model United<br />

Kaylee Cohen<br />

Nations, Rotary Interact, and more. Kaylee’s favorite class<br />

during her time at Mt. Everett was Early College Anatomy<br />

& Physiology class taught by Mrs. Von Ruden. She enjoyed<br />

this class because the material was interesting and engaging.<br />

Kaylee believes that the most valuable lesson she has<br />

learned in high school is to “have a lot of fun.” This lesson<br />

is one that many students forget or have not yet learned, but<br />

as time has proven, this lesson is invaluable to all students.<br />

After her time at Mt. Everett, Kaylee plans to go to college<br />

and graduate school to become a physician’s assistant. In<br />

ten years, she hopes to be working in a hospital or local<br />

practice with a house, family, and a cat to go home to after<br />

work. An interesting fact about Kaylee is that she listens to<br />

Percy Jackson audiobooks every night in order to get a good<br />

night’s sleep.<br />

Hot Take: “The Heroes of Olympus is better than the<br />

Percy Jackson series.”<br />

Lucia Cicerchia<br />

Lucia Cicerchia has been a student at the Southern Berkshire<br />

Regional School District since the fourth grade when<br />

she transferred from Muddy Brook Elementary School.<br />

Ever since, Lucia has been an active member at the school<br />

being involved in cross country, theater, the National Honor<br />

Society, National Art Honor Society, and more. Outside<br />

of school, she is a member of the Vocalis Youth Choir and<br />

takes theater and vocal lessons. Lucia’s favorite class she<br />

has taken was Mr. Wolgemuth’s AP English Language and<br />

Composition class since each lesson was personalized and<br />

fun. Lucia said that the most valuable lesson that she has<br />

learned in high school was to “do everything on time but<br />

save time for fun.” She believes that students need to have a<br />

work-life balance in which they don’t fall behind or surrender<br />

fun with their friends, which many tend to do throughout<br />

their high school career. After high school, Lucia plans<br />

to go to college to study drama, English, and philosophy.<br />

In ten years, Lucia wants to travel before settling down to<br />

a life with a steady<br />

job, family, house,<br />

and cat of her own.<br />

A fun fact about<br />

Lucy is that she has<br />

22 plants, all with<br />

names, her favorite<br />

being “le coeur joli”<br />

meaning the happy<br />

heart in French.<br />

Lucia Cicerchia<br />

Aiden Murray<br />

Hot Take: “Low<br />

rise jeans are better<br />

than high rise and<br />

they should make a<br />

comeback.”<br />

Aiden Murray has been a student at SBRSD since he<br />

was a baby in the childcare program. His family has been<br />

a part of the district<br />

for generations, from<br />

students to staff. Aiden<br />

has proven to be a<br />

very active member<br />

of the school community,<br />

participating<br />

in varsity soccer,<br />

basketball, and tennis,<br />

Morning Show, National<br />

Honor Society,<br />

Model United Nations,<br />

Rotary Interact,<br />

Future Farmers of<br />

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Aiden Murrary


America, and more. Aiden’s favorite class that he took<br />

at Mt. Everett was Early College Anatomy & Physiology<br />

class with Mrs. Von Ruden. He enjoyed this class because<br />

of the vibrant classroom environment and engaging<br />

material throughout the entirety of the class. Aiden’s most<br />

valuable lesson that he has learned is to “schedule your<br />

time, always have a timeline.” After high school, Aiden<br />

wants to go to college for physical education with a plan to<br />

become a gym teacher. His ten-year goal is to have a stable<br />

teaching job and a family of his own. A random fact<br />

about Aiden is that he is distantly related to The Office star,<br />

John Krasinski, who played Jim and has starred in various<br />

other films and shows.<br />

Helpful Hint:<br />

One would be correct to say,<br />

This quote, it doesn’t rhyme!<br />

Yet, the quote shown clear today<br />

Says “that” a second time.<br />

Stunning Solution on page [17 ]<br />

Hot Take: “Chocolate sucks.”<br />

Mya Martin<br />

Mya Martin<br />

started her school<br />

career in kindergarten<br />

at Undermountain<br />

Elementary.<br />

Since she started<br />

at SBRSD, she has<br />

been described as an<br />

“academic weapon”<br />

and core student<br />

within the school.<br />

Mya is involved<br />

in various clubs,<br />

including cross<br />

country and skiing,<br />

Mya Martin<br />

the morning show,<br />

the National Honor Society, and ski patrol at Otis Ridge.<br />

Mya’s favorite class during her time at Mt. Everett was<br />

Early College Anatomy & Physiology class taught by Mrs.<br />

Von Ruden. Mya enjoyed the class because of her love<br />

for life sciences, the personalized lessons, and engaging<br />

coursework. The lesson that Mya has found to be the most<br />

valuable across high school is to “be adaptable and open<br />

to new opportunities.” This lesson is for everyone of all<br />

ages; be accepting of change and always take a risk, don’t<br />

hide in the shadows. After Mt. Everett, Mya plans to go to<br />

college with a pre-medical pathway. She later plans to attend<br />

medical school to become a neurologist. In ten years,<br />

Mya hopes to be in a medical residency program with a<br />

family and a cat in (or near) Boston. Mya’s fun fact is that<br />

she can quickly solve a Rubik’s cube.<br />

Hot Take: “Fruit flavored candy is superior.”<br />

Ms. Giordano<br />

TEACHER SHOUT OUT<br />

BY EMILY STEUERNAGLE<br />

Ms. Giordano has worked at Mount Everett for 17 years. She is the head of the art<br />

department, teaching kids from 7th-12th grade various forms of art. From painting<br />

to graphic design, Ms. Giordano is always finding creative ways to teach kids and<br />

provide hands-on experiences. Outside of the classroom, you can find Ms. Giordano<br />

taking pictures for our school to capture the amazing activities around campus.<br />

She is always willing to help whenever she is needed, whether that be taking photos<br />

or providing a listening ear for students. In addition to photography, Ms. Giordano<br />

assists students with extracurricular activities, including the school newspaper and<br />

the yearbook. She constantly provides a friendly face to talk to about your problems<br />

or any life advice. Furthermore, she holds positions, being the sophomore<br />

class advisor, helping with Educating our <strong>Eagle</strong>s, and assisting with our school’s<br />

social media. Thank you, Ms. Giordano!<br />

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MY BAND SHIRT, MY IMPACT<br />

BY LUCIA CICERCHIA<br />

Photo provided by SBRSD<br />

Nathan TenBroeck delivers his speech to Mrs. DeAngelo for the My Band Shirt, My Impact project.<br />

Prior to the December Break, the Mount Everett High<br />

School Band seniors took a trip down memory lane. After<br />

being inspired by a video of high school athletes awarding<br />

matching jerseys to teachers who made an impact on them,<br />

Band Director, Ms. English, got to work making a band<br />

t-shirt. In this collaborative effort, seniors helped lay out<br />

the design, with a place for a last name, instrument name,<br />

and graduation year. Each of the 8 seniors then picked a<br />

teacher, from any grade, that had a profound impact on<br />

their education and lives. They wrote letters and prepared<br />

to give a short speech in front of that teacher’s class, telling<br />

them and their students the impact they had on them, and<br />

awarding them a matching band t-shirt. Ms. Giordano<br />

documented the interactions between students and teachers<br />

and later interviewed the seniors as to why they chose their<br />

teacher. This day was full of emotions and tears from both<br />

parties, as the seniors got to give a meaningful and welldeserved<br />

thank you to their favorite teachers. Mr. Barrett,<br />

Ms. DeAngelo, Ms. Denise, Ms. Kreis, Ms. Mallory,<br />

Mr. Masters, Mrs. Murray, and Mr. Wolgemuth were<br />

the teachers picked by the seniors from Mount Everett’s<br />

wonderful and robust staff, and the choices were difficult<br />

ones! The day concluded with a surprise thank you to the<br />

teacher that made this project possible–Ms. English. The<br />

Mount Everett band intends to make this a tradition and<br />

continue to honor our teachers.<br />

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SNOW SPORTS<br />

BY MEG LORING<br />

Skiing in the Northeast has always been unpredictable.<br />

However, in the last couple years it seems that it has<br />

become difficult to come across adequate conditions on<br />

the slopes. The Berkshires are home to eight ski resorts,<br />

resulting in a majority of residents being somewhat<br />

experienced when it comes to skiing and snowboarding.<br />

The looming reason for this decline in ideal conditions is<br />

climate change. Less snow in the earlier winter months<br />

forces ski resorts to produce artificial snow, producing<br />

negative effects. Artificial snow is icier than regular snow,<br />

which increases skiers and snowboarders’ chances of losing<br />

control on the slopes. Additionally, falling on icy slopes<br />

tends to hurt more because there is no cushion of fluffy<br />

snow to break your fall.<br />

This year more skiers and snowboarders are becoming<br />

concerned because of “El Niño,” which is a climate<br />

pattern in the Pacific Ocean that pushes warm water east.<br />

According to the National Ocean Service, “El Niño can<br />

affect our weather significantly. The warmer waters cause<br />

the Pacific jet stream to move south of its neutral position.<br />

With this shift, areas in the northern U.S. and Canada are<br />

dryer and warmer than usual. But in the U.S. Gulf Coast<br />

and Southeast, these periods are wetter than usual and<br />

have increased flooding.” El Niño causes less snow in the<br />

Northeast which means more artificial snow on the slopes.<br />

Skiers and snowboarders all over the Northeast must decide<br />

if the increased risk of injury is worth it.<br />

Student’s belongings reside in the high school office prepared to ski and snowboard at Ski Butternut.<br />

Photos provided by SBRSD<br />

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BOOK REVIEW: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller<br />

BY ALLISON STEUERNAGLE<br />

Disclaimer: I am completely aware that most high schoolers<br />

would rather go blind than read a book. However, I truly<br />

believe that reading a book is just as fulfilling and satisfying<br />

as watching a show on Netflix. If you think about it, the<br />

only difference between the two is how you absorb the story.<br />

Reading allows for imaginative interpretations that watching<br />

television does not permit.<br />

I have been in a book drought for the past few months,<br />

and the one novel that pulled me back from the “reader<br />

graveyard” was Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles. If<br />

you are looking for a book that ties Greek mythology with<br />

an innocent love story, this is a must-read. This book tells the<br />

fascinating tale of the Trojan War from the perspective of<br />

Patroclus and his relationship with Achilles. The brilliant and<br />

lyrical writing of Miller sets apart this novel from the rest<br />

by creating a whimsical and poetic tone that contributes to<br />

emotional scenes in the book.<br />

Patroclus is an exiled prince who becomes companions<br />

with the famed warrior Achilles. As the two build their<br />

relationship, romantic feelings become present. This<br />

relationship is denounced by Achilles’s mother, Thetis,<br />

the goddess of the sea. Despite her disapproval, their<br />

love continues to grow and blossom into a deep mutual<br />

connection. This trope of forbidden love makes their<br />

relationship extremely genuine and raw, which is perfect for<br />

all the suckers for love.<br />

I couldn’t control my eager eyes darting to the bottom of the<br />

page to see what would come next. This book left me staring<br />

at the wall for hours, and I still catch myself lamenting<br />

over the ending. Miller’s lyrical writing coupled with the<br />

enthralling plot creates such a vivid story that it feels as if<br />

you are a part of it. So, if you need an excellent novel to get<br />

back into the reading groove or to peak your interest in the<br />

book world, I suggest giving The Song of Achilles a try.<br />

Credit: Emily Steuernagle<br />

Allison Steuernagle reads “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miler in the library.<br />

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RETRO ALBUM: Green Day’s Kerplunk<br />

BY KAI FLOREZ<br />

In today’s world, it seems that everyone and their mother has heard of Green Day. With big hits from their 1994 album<br />

Dookie ranging from “Basket Case” to “She” to “Longview,” almost everyone has heard at least one of their songs. In<br />

particular, the album Kerplunk shows Green Day before they became mainstream because it was their last album with an<br />

indie label. Until this point, they were still an underground band when this album was released in 1992. Now one might<br />

ask, why should I even listen to this in <strong>2024</strong>? This album features the original version of “Welcome To Paradise,” one of<br />

Green Day’s biggest hits. Now this song… THIS is<br />

the song that transcends generations; people ranging<br />

from early Gen X to even Gen Alpha still listen to this<br />

today. They absolutely love it because of its catchiness,<br />

its punk yet rhythmicity, and its overall relatability. It<br />

starts out with the line “Dear Mother can you hear me<br />

whining? It’s been 3 whole weeks since I’ve left your<br />

home.” This line shows that same feeling everyone<br />

gets of sadness or fear from living away from home<br />

and becoming an adult, which drives how relatable<br />

this song is with just this single line. Now Kerplunk<br />

is filled with great songs like this ranging from “My<br />

Generation” to ‘Who Wrote Holden Caulfield?” to<br />

“Private Ale.” If you like a more underground rock<br />

sound to your music, I would definitely give this album<br />

a listen.<br />

credit: Pitchfork<br />

Give it a<br />

listen!<br />

Kerplunk Album Cover<br />

Crummy Cryptogram<br />

Stunning Solution:<br />

“I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you,<br />

that every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be<br />

written.” - Juansen Dizon<br />

Today’s cryptogram is a special type of substitution riddle.<br />

Not only is it a Caesar cipher, meaning that each ciphertext<br />

letter is shifted a number of letters forward in the alphabet,<br />

but it is a special case of the Caesar Cipher named “ROT<br />

13,” in which each letter is shifted by exactly 13 — half of<br />

the alphabet. This means that ciphertext letters correspond<br />

to their plaintext equivalent both ways — A is N and N is A,<br />

for example — making a fun and easy (but incredibly weak)<br />

method of encryption.<br />

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Parting Art<br />

Drawing by student artist, Evelyn Vollmer<br />

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