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News In Brief Back to School Night Concert

Lucas Chan Band then blew their way in with “Age Lee, our accompanist for loaning her
Staff Writer of Empires.” “Ghost Run” was the tune piano skills and a huge thank you to
Wellness Drop-In Hours that was run by the Wind Ensemble. the Hillsdale Admin and Ms. Rachel
On Friday October 18th, the Jazz Ensemble brought the concert Lauderdale for their support!” he
continue through the end of talented music teachers of Hillsdale to a close with the final tune, “You’d praised. He also was amazed at the
the year. Book a 20 minute Music Department, Mr. Galea and Be So Nice to Come Home To”. Both feedback from around the world, saying,
phot or Zoom appointment Mr. Yowell, had the first (virtual) Music Directors had worked long “We had viewers in several states in
with a wellness counselor concert to kickstart a new year of hours to create an exciting concert, but the U.S as well as several countries/
music: the Back-to-School Concert. with the risk came greater rewards. continents like Canada, Mexico, and
and find resources at Mr. Galea remarked that he and his even some viewers in Europe!” Music
Excited members of the music program
https://linktr.ee/HHS came to watch the show, as well as closest friend, Scott Bell, worked students also had feedback about the
Wellness hundreds of teachers, parents, relatives, diligently for 164 hours. “That was a concert as well. “It was really fun to
and friends. After a brief introduction lot,” he stated, “We have a great team be able to enjoy the performance with
from both of the Music Directors and in organizing this concert. We owe so my family, and play music, even with
OSL kicked off this week! much gratitude to Scott Bell, who put all the crazy stuff going on. It was also
Laura Duncan, the concert kicked off!
Tutoring is now avaliable First up, the Women’s inspiring to see how hard
during office hours and for Choir started the show everybody worked on this
1-on-1 tutoring. You can with “Dreamer in Me” project, both teachers and
accompanying pianist students!” remarked Junior
still sign up to be a tutor or
Jennifer Lee and Isabel Ortega. Of course,
a member of Links Crew! flutist Isabel Ortega. everyone also had some
Check the November Before every ensemble desires to hopefully go
Counseling Newsletter for performed their piece, back to normal. Seniors
more info at bit.ly/2IT7PZ2! a representative Zoe Leslie and Luke
of each ensemble Dunbar both expressed
gave a short intro to how they really enjoyed the
Want to check the final exam the piece that they back to school concert this
schedule? See https://bit. would be performing. year because it gave every
ly/3lKM36R for the latest Up next, Chamber music students something
Singers took the floor to look forward to and a
draft! with “The Defining goal to work towards, even
Moment”. Afterwards, The Chamber String Orchesta performs “North Star to though it sometimes can
Interested in taking a course the String Orchestra played Freedom” during the Back to School Night Concert. be hard to become motivated to
at CSM, Canada, or Skyline the uplifting tune of “Harvest Photo Credit: Lucas Chan practice when you are just playing
Moon”, followed by “North for your computer screen. Up ahead,
College in Spring 2021? See the students will prepare for the
Star to Freedom,” played by the in over 80 hours of audio editing for
the Counseling Newsletter Chamber String Orchestra. Concert first-ever Virtual Winter Concert, with a
this concert, thanks to Ms. Jennifer
at bit.ly/2IT7PZ2 for more finale that features all 166 students!
info!
Students Provide for Community as Pollworkers
Watch the Hillsdale Music Olivia Murray At polling places, some on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday,
Staff Writer responsibilities workers had included November 1. Working the polls is no
Program’s Winter Concert easy feat, however. Someone choosing
Series on December 18th at This year, the scene at various to take on this responsibility must be
bit.ly/hhswinterconcert Bay Area voting centers looked quite dedicated, working up to ten hours over
different than usual. Of course, masks the weekend and up to thirteen and a
were required and social distancing half hours on Election Day.
Motivational Week begins Senior Uma Ganeshan says
was enforced, but there was also a new
December 7th and ends kind of people working the polls - high one of the reasons she wanted to work
December 11th. Find more school students. the polls was the gravity and size of
information about the events The opportunity to work at the this year’s election. As a first time poll
election polling places has always been worker, she describes her experience, “I
for each day at had multiple assignments as I worked
open to high school students, but they
https://linktr.ee/ turned out this year in numbers never multiple days and the organizer at my
hhsleadership seen before. In the 2011 local elections, center wanted us all to have experience
there were 59 applicants from Hillsdale. with everything. On my first day, I
By the 2020 presidential election, 119 helped direct people to where they could
Junior and Senior Internship vote as they walked up from the parking
Hillsdale students applied to work the
Opportunities avaliable at polls. This is likely due to the increased lot. On Tuesday, however, I started
bit.ly/2IT7PZ2 paycheck for poll workers, which by leading people to a poll worker
provided a unique opportunity for Juniors Kristen Rank and Natalia Ortega pose in who could give them a ballot, moved
young people to earn some money. front of a pollworking center to print paper ballots, sanitizing
Ms. Seligman, the student coordinator Photo Credit: Olivia Murray each station, giving people a form
Do you have comments, for elections at Hillsdale, explains, “... to fill as they waited in line, and
feedback, letters to the editors, there also was a sense of duty this time, setting up and taking down voting finally activating voter cards for the
since the Student Democracy program center supplies, assisting voters with electronic ballots.”
or want to buy an ad?
officials made clear—and we reiterated the check-in and ballot drop off process, This is just one of the many
Contact us at: on our recruitment efforts—that young helping with line management, and ways youth can get involved in
[email protected] workers were greatly needed to allow disinfecting voting materials. Students elections, big and small, without
the usual Election Day staff, many of could work on Election Day and be actually voting. Hillsdale High School
whom are elderly, to sit this one out excused from classes, but they also had students took full advantage of this
rather than risking COVID exposure. the option of picking up additional shifts opportunity.
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Almost, Maine Delights Audiences! San Mateo County Offers Free

Isabella Murray
Page Editor and Senior Staff Writer
laptops are fully ready. Despite a pandemic
going on, “the show must go on”!” COVID Testing for Children
The Hillsdale Drama Department Lexi Kolb, Actress says: “The Zoe Greenspan and Sophia Makarewycz is preceded by a detailed explanation of
has enjoyed years of successful fall rehearsal experience for Almost, Maine Production Manager and Senior Staff how to properly take it. For instance, the
musicals and spring plays, and this semester was something completely different Writer swab should not touch any surface except
of Distance Learning was not going than what our drama program has ever for one’s mouth, one must cough 3-5 times
San Mateo County provides
while wearing a mask before taking the
free COVID testing for anyone living
test, and one must move the swab around
within its county limits. Seniors, adults,
the mouth for 20 seconds. For any nasal or
and children are welcome to get tested
oral test, administrations try to operate in
without having to factor in cost. This is
the safest and most precise way possible in
crucial for families who may not be able
order to receive the most accurate results.
to afford a COVID test but need to be
As COVID progresses, it has
tested if they are experiencing symptoms,
become increasingly common to know
if their job/school requires it, or for other
someone who has taken a COVID test.
reasons. Recently, the San Mateo Event
We interviewed one student (who would
Center has offered free COVID tests for
like to remain anonymous) about their
children ranging from the ages of 5-17 and
experience taking a nasal COVID test
their families. Children are offered self-
to change that. Hillsdale performs their Almost Maine through done before. We, back in early July. The student began
administered, FDA-authorized oral swab
Juniors Holly Zoom, using green screens for backgrounds. as actors, had to experiencing possible COVID symptoms
Photo Credit: Hillsdale Drama tests created by the Curative Incorporated
Shek, Erika learn an entirely and decided to take a test for peace of
firm and nasal swab tests. The Event
We n c e s l a o , different set of mind. They described their full experience
Center produces 500 oral swab tests per
and Lexi Kolb describe their roles skills from the skills that we learn for from trying to make the appointment to
day and the results take up to 48 hours
i n t h i s Z o o m - b a s e d p r o d u c t i o n stage acting. For Almost, Maine each the time it took to get their results back.
to process. Children can receive tests
Holly Shek, Stage Manager scene rehearsed about once a week over The student told us, “At the time, finding
Monday through Friday at the Event
says: “Being the stage manager for the Zoom. My scene partner and I would a testing center for a minor was not an
Center from 1pm to 8pm by appointment.
production, my job has definitely altered. join the Zoom call from our performance easy task. My mom and I spent two
Adults, however, are offered
There’s less of an urgency and stress put location in our house. We would run hours calling my pediatrician and looking
a nasal swab test through the Project
on you, but the amount of communication through lines and blocking. To me, an on online services to find the soonest
Baseline system. The nasal swab test
needed between everyone becomes important part of stage acting is your appointment. I originally wouldn’t have
is more commonly offered to adults
much more vital. In addition, there’s a blocking. Your blocking can tell a lot been able to make an appointment for over
because it’s procedure is much less
higher dependability on the cast. The about the character that you are playing. a week until an appointment for two days
detailed compared to the very specific
cast had to set up their backgrounds When you are on Zoom, blocking is still later came up in Gilroy.” During those
procedure needed to perform oral swab
and equipment on their own. While we important but you really have to tune two days, the student self-quarantined
tests. Nasal swab tests are available at
were recording, myself and the assistant into your facial expressions because for the safety of their family. When it was
the Event Center or alternate locations in
stage manager, James Snowball, could every single movement of your face time to take their test, the student drove
San Mateo County. Appointments at the
only help the cast to an extent. We could is caught by the camera. This was one down to Gilroy with uncertainty of what
Event Center can be scheduled Tuesday
tell them if their lighting was good, if of the challenging switches that actors the test would be like. They anticipated
through Saturday from 8am to 3pm.
their green screen was set up properly, had to make this year for our fall play. it wouldn’t be a positive experience. As
Generally, appointments can be booked
and if there were any gaps between the “Tech rehearsals also proved the student arrived at the testing center,
for the following day, but it is advised that
screen and the room they were filming in. to be challenging during this pandemic. they checked in with many precautions
people book two to three days in advance
“I would say the most challenging Normally if there was a problem with in place, this included everyone wearing
to ensure that a slot will be available.
thing was trying to get the casts’ screens tech, someone from the stage crew would masks and social distancing. In describing
In San Mateo County, children over the
and lighting to work properly—as you come onto the stage and fix it. However, the test, the student said, “I had built up
age of five can be tested in two different
had to make sure both cast members with this new style of theatre, you become a lot of anxiety over the test itself based
ways: the traditional nasal swab or a
looked like they were in the same place. a part of the stage crew. During our tech off of what I had seen on the internet.
self-administered oral swab test. The
But, the most fun and rewarding part my scene partner had some trouble with But, in reality it wasn’t that bad. It felt
nasal swab test is most commonly used
about this all was seeing everything come his green screen. My scene partner had as though someone was tickling my
when you make an appointment, and is
together—especially through Zoom!” to listen for Holly and James’ (Assistant upper nose, which caused my eyes to
most often taken in one’s car. There are
Erika Wenceslao, Publicity says: Stage Manager) instructions on how to water. But the worst part was the time
many different companies who produce
“When I first saw the actors perform fix his own green screen. With all of these it took to receive my results.” As the
the test but generally the test consists
during tech week for the first time, I new difficulties in mind we knew that student eagerly awaited their results,
of a 6-inch cotton swab which is put up
knew right off the bat that they were fully it would be too difficult to perform live they continued to quarantine in case they
one or two nostrils (depending on the
prepared to share their hard work and because it would be hard to fix a problem tested positive. The student then received
test) and twisted around for anywhere
their extraordinary talent with the public. if we couldn’t be in person. Although their test results a short four days later,
from 5-15 seconds. The oral swab test is
In order to share the final product, we are there were various difficulties throughout which surprised them since they were
self-administered and is monitored by a
making sure that all of the actors’ green this process, I enjoyed experimenting told it would most likely take a full week.
Curative employee to ensure that people
screens, costumes, props, ring lights, and with this new type of acting style.” Though this student is only one of many
are following the proper guidelines. Some
who have received a COVID test, their
common guidelines for the oral swab
Hillsdale Scroll Staff test include no eating, drinking, chewing
experience seems to be overwhelmingly
positive. As previously mentioned, now
gum, or brushing one’s teeth. These
Editor-in-Chief guidelines are important for receiving
anyone older than five years old can make
Lizzie Manis an appointment to receive a test. Please
the most accurate results and every test
Page Editors use these resources if you need them!
Isabella Murray
Anisha Jaiswal
Production Team
Jada Pisani
Zoe Greenspan
Staff Writers
Fiona Lu
Lucas Chan
Ereni Delis
Joyce Jin
Sophia Makarewycz
Olivia Murray
Nicole Valenzuela
Teacher Advisor
Ms. Mylan
Promotional publicity poster of two main
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Proposition 22 Passes in California, What Impact will

Bringing Cheers from App-based Proposition 14 have
Companies and Drivers on STEM?
Lizzie Manis them to remain. While the benefits may Anisha Jaiswal
Editor in Chief seem great to non-app-based drivers, to Page Editor
these drivers and companies Proposition
Proposition 22 was defined
22 could be the end. By forcing these Proposition 14 is a proposition not something we can afford during the
on the ballot as, “Classifies app-based
part-time workers to all become full-time about funding $5.5 billion to support stem economic and budget crisis we are going
drivers as ‘independent contractors,’
employees, not only do the companies cell research. It also authorizes research through as a result of the global pandemic.
instead of ‘employees,’ and provides
lose thousands of drivers that work for facility construction and administrative In addition, the state hasn’t seen good
independent-contractor drivers other
Doordash/Uber/Lyft to make some extra costs. It dedicates $1.5 billion to brain- results after already spending $3 billion
compensation, unless certain criteria are
cash on the side, but they will also be related diseases, and expands related over the same cause. We’d have to face
met. Fiscal Impact: Minor increase in
forced to pay much more to drivers that programs. If citizens were to vote yes debt, which could increase pressure for
state income taxes paid by rideshare and
work in California. Robert Manis, college for Proposition 14, the state would sell higher taxes or layoffs of nurses, first
delivery company drivers and investors”.
student and part-time Doordash driver, $5.5 billion for stem cell research and the responders, and other public workers.
spoke about his opinion on Proposition development of new medical treatments.
The wording of this statement is
22’s effects on California, saying “90% of A no on Prop 14 would mean that the Both sides of the argument have
inherently confusing. It’s very difficult
the workforce would become cold because state would oppose going forward with good reasons as to why or why not they
not only to understand which side you
the companies couldn’t pay for it. It would selling $5.5 billion for biological research. should support the proposition, which
support, but also what you are voting for
cost way too much money and effort may make it confusing to choose a side.
in the first place. In a summary that is
to carry on in California.” When other S p e c i f i c a l l y, t h e b a l l o t We are in the midst of a pandemic and
actually readable, Proposition 22 would,
states can provide the same services for requirements tell the California Institute economic crisis, and many American
if not passed, force app-based companies
less money, App-based Companies like of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to citizens are losing their jobs and homes.
to hire drivers as employees if allowed
Uber, Lyft, and Doordash would cease spend only 7.5% of the funds on operation Giving billions of dollars to the biological
by the state. Independently-contracted
to exist in California purely out of cost. costs. The rest of the money would be used research industry might not be a great
drivers would instead become employees
that are hired by the rideshare and delivery to conduct stem cell research. Some of the idea, as many minorities are struggling
Additionally, similar to Robert, bond funds would be dedicated to research with income as is. However, on the other
companies, and could no longer work on
many drivers would no longer be on treatments for brain and nervous hand, the same minorities could be able
their own time. These drivers would also
able to work, considering that many system disorders. 0.5% of the funds to afford healthcare if the proposition
gain some labor protections and benefits
drivers work part-time for rideshare would be dedicated towards research on was approved, biomedical industry could
that they wouldn’t have otherwise, as
or delivery companies. It’s an easy human embryonic stem cells. 1.5% of the really benefit from this, and we could
they would be full time employees.
job to get, and the companies that pay funds would be used on sites that conduct see many improvements health-wise.
them don’t have to provide them with human clinical trials and treatments.
Proposition 22 was built off of
benefits or shifts; a simple system The spending of $5.5 billion for these Keeping both the pros and cons
Assembly bill 5, which was passed in
that doesn’t require much interaction areas would be approved if citizens in mind, I believe the best decision is
2019 and aimed to expand protections
between the driver and employer. were to vote YES on Proposition 14. to vote YES on Proposition 14. Though
for app-based drivers. Once in effect
on January 1st of the following year, we haven’t seen ideal results from
For both of these reasons, The pros and cons of this spending $3 billion over stem cell research
Assembly bill 5 codified an “ABC”
several drivers have expressed interest proposition are mainly focused on previously, there is a chance that we could
test (a 3-part test that proves whether
in Proposition 22. If Proposition 22 biological and economical reasons. see better outcomes this time around, as
a worker is an independent contractor
is passed, both rideshare and delivery According to the California Voter Guide, there is a higher amount of money being
or not), which was used to determine
companies can continue to hire their citizens support Prop 14 because it funded. This money could potentially
if workers were employees and if they
drivers as independent contractors, funds further development of treatments save so many lives, as scientists would
were entitled to labor protections and
meaning that they could decide when, and cures for chronic, life-threatening be able to conduct more research on
benefits. This bill made it more difficult
where and how long to work for. “Staying diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diseases that have been really effective
for app-based service companies to treat
as a contractor allows me to choose my heart disease, diabetes, and more; it builds and fatal to patients. It would also increase
their drivers as independent contractors.
own hours and workspace, making it on 2,900 medical discoveries; increases healthcare affordability, which would
much simpler to work in tandem with patient access & affordability; stimulates largely benefit those who are struggling
So what are the obvious benefits
something else, which is in my case, California’s economy (to date, funding has with economical issues. Proposition 14
if this Proposition isn’t passed? It could
school,” says Robert Manis. “Working generated about $10.7 billion in economic can really be helpful towards low-income
potentially provide better conditions for
full-time would enforce time restrictions stimulus - supporters of Prop 14 believe families who can’t afford healthcare.
drivers in California who rideshare or
that I couldn’t fulfill, and I would likely it could help California’s economy more In addition, for low-income families
deliver through app-based companies
have to lose the job to continue school.” based off of this data); and ensures strict struggling with chronic health issues, this
full-time. These individuals would be
Many students in both High School and accountability (the ballot requirements proposition can really be beneficial as the
treated as normal employees who receive
College work for app-based driving have stated which aspects and causes funding would go towards research of
a timed schedule for work every day.
companies, and the part-time aspect the funding should be directed towards). such diseases, and would hopefully result
Given that benefits are provided, workers
combined with the independent contractor Biologists, including doctors and Nobel in better and more affordable treatment.
could also receive a consistent job and
aspect allows them to earn money Prize scientists, urged citizens to vote This proposition is extremely important
source of money, something that has been
on the side of school or another job. YES on this proposition. As for those in terms of the economic industry and
especially difficult during this pandemic.
who are against the proposition, their healthcare/research industry. While
Fortunately for the independent reasons are based around the potential the full impact of this bill has yet to
However, if Proposition 22 were
app-based drivers, Proposition 22 was economic issues we might face if this be seen, many lives could be changed.
not passed, it would also introduce several
passed on Election week, allowing proposition was supported. Citizens argue Note: Prop 14 passed in CA as part of the 2020 Ballot
issues when it comes to part-time drivers.
for them to continue working as against Proposition 14 because spending
For one, companies that have to hire Picture above: postnewsgroup.com
independent contractors instead $5.5 billion over stem cell research is
individual employees will have to spend Pictures below: KALW.org
of employees. This allows for the
much more time and money selecting
continuance of these companies and jobs
appropriate applicants and providing
in California, as it means the companies
benefits to each individual driver. There
won’t be required to pay large sums
would be fewer jobs available, as finding
of money to employees, and drivers
the right person would take much more
can maintain their independent stance.
effort and money on the companies’ part.
It would also mean much longer shifts for
workers who normally work part-time, as
they are receiving daily schedules instead
of being able to work on their own time.

What’s the issue with this

point? Not passing Proposition 22 would
push these app-based companies out of
California, as it would cost too much for
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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Book Review Paolini has greatly improved a

writer of prose. Though particularly
language that is used here feels
deserved. As Kira begins to become
the relationship between the protagonist noticeable towards the end of To Sleep, more integrated with the alien being that
Isabella Murray his sentence structure and flow vastly is attached to her, it is to be expected
and the parasitic alien being with whom
Senior Staff Writer/Page Editor improved from Eragon. Words and that her point of view also begins
she becomes irreversibly attached near
the start of the novel. phrases flow more naturally into one to change. This expectation is well
American fantasy author
Unfortunately, when it came to another, and build into a more cohesive represented through the prose, if not
Christopher Paolini made a big splash
characters and related aspects, To Sleep whole. through the character herself.
when he first entered the publishing
Additionally, Paolini’s stylistic Overall, Paolini showed
scene in 2002. Knopf Publishing House fell flat. The story was told through
choices evolve throughout the novel to incredible growth in To Sleep. His
picked up his first novel, Eragon, which Kira’s eyes in a third person limited
point of view. This means that the reflect what is happening in plot. The in-depth worldbuilding and improved
led to the placement of the book on
character the reader spends the entire mindset of the protagonist undergoes prose are evidence of this. The weak
the New York Times Children’s Book
book with is Kira, and that the reader a massive shift as the story progresses, points in his novel stand out in his
best seller list for 121 weeks. Paolini
and the shift in tone and style elegantly characters, pacing, and protagonist,
followed Eragon with three more books knows everything Kira thinks and
feels – we experience the story like she reflect that. Though overly flowery though they do not stand in the way of
in the same series, which had a sum
does. In a situation like this, the need language in the Inheritance Cycle making To Sleep a thoroughly enjoyable
page count of nearly 3000. Not much
for a strong and well- earned Paolini criticism, the “flowery” read.
had been heard
from him since the developed character
is vital.
“Hubie Halloween” Movie Review
release of his last
book Inheritance The two
nine years ago, biggest issues with
until now. Kira as a character
Maya Musselman version of most of Sandler’s comedies:
To Sleep were her lack of
Staff Writer it won’t be winning any awards, but it’s
in a Sea of Stars, an identifiable
personality and her wholesome and will probably get a few
Paolini’s first work Well, it’s 2020, so most people laughs out of you.
of science fiction, lack of development
turned to Halloween classics this year One thing audiences might
was released on through this lengthy
rather than take their chances with a struggle with is Sandler’s portrayal of
September 15, journey. Kira’s
new release. Time-tested Halloween Hubie. In the role, he dons an accent
2020 with the personality traits are
movies are a source of immeasurable that makes him seem more childish.
substantial length mainly reactionary
comfort, from “Scream”’s cheesiness to Anyone familiar with Sandler’s
of 880 pages. The to the plot – we do
“Saw”’s gory tension. Netflix’s “Hubie comedies will know this is something
nine-year gap not get to see the
Halloween” is one of the few new he does fairly often in movies such
between works left kind of person she is
Halloween movies released this year. as “The Waterboy.” However, some
fans and critics independent of plot
A star-studded cast plays out the story might interpret it as making fun of the
alike wondering points. This came
Isabella’s copy of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, of modern-day Salem on Halloween. disability community. Hubie is never
what will against a wall of sim ilarly-sized tomes through in some
Affable, childish Hubie Dubois makes actually stated to have a disability of
have changed downright bizarre
it his mission every year to protect the any sort, but first-time watchers of
in this latest ways, such as her
town from teenage pranks and keep Adam Sandler’s acting style will find it
book. In the lack of emotional
kids safe. Of course, the whole town hard to tell what, exactly, Sandler’s play
past, Paolini’s fantasy novels faced attachment to certain characters from
makes fun of Hubie for his strange but here is. And even for longtime fans of
criticisms of being too stereotypical of her past. Her dialogue suggests that
well-meant mannerisms. Hubie sets Adam Sandler, does that excuse it? Silly
the genre, as well as having awkward we are supposed to view her as kind,
off on Halloween night as usual, only accents and affects may be his signature,
prose and a predictable plot. understanding, and well meaning. Her
to discover that something is actually but sometimes they hit a little too close
The premise of To Sleep is inner state does not always reflect this.
wrong this Halloween: people are to home for those in the disability
that, hundreds of years in the future, She experiences multiple traumas as
getting killed, abducted, and there’s community.
the human race has moved out beyond the book goes on, particularly in the
someone from an insane asylum on the Fortunately, this is only a small
Earth and even beyond the solar beginning. However, none of this really
loose. part of the
system. They have highly advanced seems to carry through – in the long
term, Kira does not appear affected by film. What
technology that allows them to do Adam caught my
things such as travel faster than light these extremely traumatizing events that
Sandler plays attention
or genetically modify themselves occurred.
the titular was the
according to the planet they are This problem bleeds into
character, dedication
settling on, but have yet to encounter another flaw throughout the book,
with Julie to actor
advanced and sentient alien life. which was a lack of continuity. To
Bowen as Cameron
This changes when the protagonist, Sleep was certainly action packed, with
his love Boyce at
xenobiologist Kira Navárez, battles and major revelations happening
interest and the end of
encounters a strange form of debatably one after another. Though it seems
Kevin James the movie.
sentient alien life on an uncolonized counterintuitive, this led to the book
and Kenan Boyce
planet. The discovery of this alien being relatively devoid of tension. This
Thompson was the
being corresponds with the beginning is largely due to that fact that, despite
as the town’s incredibly
of an existence-threatening war that the number of high stakes situations, all
police young age
Kira is dragged ever closer to. problems were immediately resolved. If
officers. of 20 when
To Sleep’s greatest an issue was posed, it would consistently Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen in “Hubie
Noah Shnapp, he passed away in
strength is undoubtedly the intricate be fixed within the next plot point. This Halloween.” Photo credit; IDMB
Paris Berelc, 2019. However, he
worldbuilding. Not only did Paolini left me feeling disconnected from the
Karen Brar, and had already been
fully develop multiple theoretical beginning of the book, because, with one
Peyton List are in several Disney
models of the science behind the notable exception, everything that had
among the actors playing the children Channel shows and another Adam
technology used in this futuristic happened then was already resolved, and
of the town. Melissa Villaseñor, Maya Sandler movie, 2010’s “Grown Ups.”
universe, he wrote scientific papers on the characters were dealing with new
Rudolph, and Ben Stiller round out this Not only that, but Boyce was acting set
them and included them as appendices problems.
famous cast of characters. to play a role in the film before he died
in the back of the book. Among other This lack of continuity was
This movie is worth watching two days before they started shooting
things, Paolini provided explanations coupled with somewhat bizarre pacing.
for the cast alone. Sadly, that’s exactly the movie. Upon closer inspection, the
as to why and how faster-than-light Structurally, the novel read like two
what I ended up watching it for. While movie is filled with Boyce’s former co-
travel was possible and the different different books, with two distinct but
the notable comedians in the cast are stars on various projects, which makes
types of technologies alien races related plots, written into a single book.
entertaining, they can’t carry poor the dedication all the more poignant.
may have developed independent At around the 450 page mark, the major
dialogue and a simple plot on their Needless to say, when the
of human circumstances. Amid the plot point that had been driving the
multi-million dollar shoulders. This credits started rolling, I had a smile
usual sci-fi tropes of laser battles story was resolved, followed by another
isn’t to say that “Hubie Halloween” on my face. Overall, I would give this
and aliens attempting to conquer immediately cropping up to take its
isn’t an entertaining movie, but it may movie 3 out of 5 stars. It’s a goofy little
human civilization, Paolini embedded place. This is not necessarily a critique
be more suited for younger audiences comfort movie, and well-meaning if a
his novel with some truly unique of the structure, but it was an odd choice
with its cheesiness. This movie is a PG little corny.
elements. The greatest of these is to make.
somewhat of a spoiler, but it involves From a technical point of view,
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California Proposition 16 in the Wake of of George Floyd

Discrimination in Higher Education?
Fiona Lu
Staff Writer
In the recent November statewide institutions to consider factors such as likely be near the bottom of their class. others of the same academic ability.
ballot, there was one hotly debated issue race, meaning that in the future where Prop Despite the fact that many supporters of
that caught my eye, which I quickly 16 is passed, people of a certain race will Prop 16 say that the proposition will get Finally, poverty and race are not
formed a very strong opinion about: have a higher chance of being accepted more black and Latino people in STEM the same thing. Although one argument
Proposition 16. Prop 16 was placed on into state colleges, while people of other and academic careers, this simply isn’t widely repeated by proponents of Prop
the ballot by California legislators after races will have higher standards. An true. On the other hand, it has been shown 16 is that AA will help disadvantaged
the recent galvanization of the BLM example of this discrimination can be seen that “affirmative-action beneficiaries tend groups, this isn’t true. Prop 16 doesn’t
movement after the death of George with the University of Texas. According to shy away from subjects like science target disadvantaged groups, it only
Floyd. This proposition would allow state to National Affairs Magazine, “The SAT and engineering,” according to National targets certain races. The impact of
universities and colleges, such as the UC’s, scores for the Asian students placed Affairs magazine. Many affirmative action poverty on a person’s ability to prepare
to consider race, ethnicity, and gender as them in the 93rd percentile of 2009 SAT- beneficiaries, upon finding themselves an exemplary application for college is
a factor in college admissions, which is takers nationwide; the African-American near the bottom of their college classes, far greater than the impact of one’s race.
the aspect of the Prop that I, as a student, students, meanwhile, were at the 52nd experience feelings of inadequacies or Despite the fact that a disproportionate
feel the most strongly about. Additionally, percentile.” The evidence suggests that low-self esteem. This is due to the fact amount of black and Latino people are of
state contracts and public jobs will also be AA increases college admission standards that students often use their classmates’ a lower socioeconomic status, that doesn’t
given the option to consider these factors for some groups,such as Asian-Americans grades as a benchmark, meaning that mean that all low-income people are
during selection. The consideration of and Caucasions, while decreasing them whether or not a student goes to a school black or Latino. Low-income people of
these factors is also known as affirmative for others, mainly blacks and Latinos. that is a “good fit” will often influence any race have a substantial disadvantage
action (AA), or the practice of allocating their view of their own academic ability. in the college admissions process. This,
greater resources towards groups that have Not only is this blatantly unfair, A similar process also happens to legacy in tandem with the fact that some of the
been discriminated against previously. it also perpetuates untrue negative students and students that are admitted people within the groups who benefit
All of these results are the result of Prop stereotypes about the beneficiaries of based on legacy scholarships, since these from Prop 16 are actually of a relatively
16 repealing Proposition 209, an earlier affirmative action, such as a decreased students typically aren’t as academically high socioeconomic status, means that
proposition passed in 1996 that prohibited capacity for academic achievement skilled due to another outside factor Prop 16 is not helping the right people.
the consideration of race, ethnicity, and or lower intelligence. In this case, the playing a role in their admission. In a Essentially, the policy only calls for
gender in public sectors. However, Prop lower standards for black, Latino, and study conducted by cole and barber, “the increased diversity, no matter the cost,
16 will neither mandate AA, nor allow indegenous students would reinforce these effect of grades on career ambitions was and doesn’t actually help the people
for racial quotas in college admissions. stereotypes instead of breaking them. in fact substantial. The authors noted with an inborn disadvantage in college
Racial quotas, or when colleges set Also, the discrimination caused by Prop that among African-American students admissions. The policy, once again,
minimums for the number of people to 16 will not only turn minorities against with GPAs at or near 2.6, only about 4% promotes even more harmful negative
admit from a certain racial group, were each other, but make us as a society more wanted to become college professors. stereotypes of certain groups in America
banned in 1978 by the US Supreme Court. race conscious and cause us to be divided. Among those with GPAs at or near 4.0, being tied to poverty and disadvantage.
According to the Official California however, the number was over 20%.”
Personally, I am strongly State Voter Guide, “Discrimination of In conclusion, in terms of college
against Prop 16- I feel that diversity this kind is poisonous. It will divide us The results of this study show that admissions, Proposition 16 is incredibly
in schools, especially top schools, is at a time we desperately need to unite.” having a better GPA in school, or in this harmful, as it both perpetuates negative
important, but I don’t think a policy like case, college, will increase one’s confidence stereotypes about the minority groups that
this would be the best way to achieve it. Additionally, the beneficiaries in academics. This will subsequently give it is supposed to help, and fails to create
of affirmative action are actually harmed these people more encouragement to any progressive change for anyone, instead
For starters, Proposition 16 is in the long run. If a student who couldn’t lean towards more academic careers- producing a variety of negative side effects.
fundamentally discriminatory. In its own have gotten in on their own merits is the kind of encouragement more likely
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wording, it states that it will allow certain admitted to a college due to AA, they will to be found with people surrounded by kqed.org, insidehighered.com , cabrillo.edu,
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The Hillsdale Opinion on Voting Statistics the polling location.” The majority
of generation Z are just like Abbie,
be chained with traditional ideas. They
want change in the society and in the
politically active but don’t like to be government system. Which reflects why
bound with the traditional political they are more progressive - they realized
Joyce Jin California and same as in San Mateo
parties. One young republican voter, their impacts and want to help solve the
Staff Writer county. Compared to 2012 and 2016,
Ian Stevens who voted for Biden this social issues and protect diversities in
the voter registration only increased
year said “I just think we are more, like, all the ways they can. As generation z
As the 2020 election reaches its by less than 2 percent statewide and 3
ideological, and we agree that certain grows older, people start to realize more
end, it’s time to look back at the process percent in San Mateo county, creating
things are important issues, regardless about young political power and are
leading to the victory of Joe Biden a drastic change this time. The reason
of your partisan identity.” This suggests curious about how the world will turn
and Kamala Harris. In July 2017 when for the huge change can be because
the younger generation does not like to out to be starting from 2020.
John Delaney announced his run for during the time of quarantine, people
2020 presidency as the first democrat started to pay more attention to news especially with the distanced learning format.
marks the beginning of this 3 years about what’s happening in the world, Advice Column Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
long campaign. Donald Trump won the think about what they want. The death Something that has really helped me, though,
republican primary in February which of George Floyd and the Black Lives Spiderman is keeping a list of all the assignments and
made him the republican candidate for Staff Writer tasks I have to do. I highlight anything that is
Matters movement gave some of them
due soon with a bright color, and those would
the 2020 election. Meanwhile other ideas of what they want the country to How could one come out, maybe how be the assignments I’d tackle first. Making a
democrats entered the run, which be like in the future and with all the many people drink monsters at our school list or a schedule are great ways to manage
resulted in a total of 24 candidates advertisements and help, they are able lol your time. Treat yourself if you feel like
for the democratic primary. In the to find a way to vote, find a way to let We could possibly hold a poll for you’ve been pretty productive!
Democrats’ primary debate, Kamala their voice be heard. Another reason how many people drink monsters at our This may be something you’ve already
Harris went after Joe Biden for his school. As for coming out, I’m assuming heard, but putting your phone in a different
might be there are around 30 percent
you’re either asking how to gather the room than the room you’re studying in
comments on race. While democrats generation z becoming eligible to vote courage to come out? actually really helps, since that really limits
spent lots of money on campaigns, by November 3rd this year, they made If it’s about finding the courage, distractions. Try working for 25 minutes, and
president Trump got impeached for up around 10 percent of the voters in remember that no matter what other people then taking a 5 minute break. Study snacks
abusing power and obstruction of total and the result does show young think, you’ll always be valid! You’re always can help you concentrate as well. Whenever
congress which got acquitted by senate voter registration rate in this year is valid, you’re always loved, no matter what you take breaks, try going outside! It can
in February. As Biden gained a lot of or who you identify as. With that said, if you really help clear your head.
higher than that’s in previous years.
believe you need to come out to someone, I really want to make political changes
support from the south, more and more Research shows generation z are don’t be scared to! No matter what they outside of California, but I have no idea
democratic primaries dropped out and more engaged in politics than others. think, the rest of us will always support you how to do that safely and cost-effectively.
showed their support for Biden,except Elizabeth Matto, a professor at the :). There are lots of ways to come out, and The fact that you have the
for one of the previous candidates Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers there isn’t one right way to do it. Consider motivation to is a great start! With motivation,
for the Democrats, Bernie Sanders. University said that these young voters the situation and think about whether it’s I believe you could get anywhere you wanted
COVID-19 hit the US in March, the safe for you to come out. Of course, take all to. I don’t think I have enough knowledge
are not only interested in politics,
the time you need, and be prepared for any on how to make political changes outside of
whole country got shut down, and but engaged. “It is a generation that reaction. If it’ll help you, maybe write out California, but I’ll do my best.
candidates were forced to call off rallies. cares about public problems, wants what you want to say. Given the current events, it’ll definitely be
In April, Sanders virtually announced to solve public problems, and most How do I have better Internet privacy? difficult to make changes outside of California.
his endorsement for Biden. Joe Biden importantly, sees politics or the use of Internet privacy is something that’s However, I’d recommend starting out online.
announced his running mate Kamala political institutions as a way to solve extremely important, especially right now. I think advocating online is one of the best
Harris in August and was officially Make sure you don’t tell or show others your ways to spread awareness and your opinions,
those problems.” When they are more
passwords. Enable the whole two-factor especially if you want to get to as many people
nominated. However, unfortunately engaged, they are more willing to take authentication thing - trust me, that system as possible, even outside of California.
for Biden, former supreme court judge time to vote, use their rights to make is really useful and provides a lot of security. Advice on how to get through the different
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in September changes and protect democracy. Don’t give away any personal information to years of high school or ways to get out of
which led to the confirmation of judge Hillsdale students also had random strangers, obviously. chores
Amy Barret right before the election quite a bit to say about this election. How to manage time and good study I’m not going to tell you how to get out of
day. The confirmation of judge Amy habits. + How do I manage my time better? chores. Do your chores, my dude. As for
Hillsdale junior Nina Cai said
+ How to keep track of all the assignments. getting through high school, there’s one good
Barret changed the supreme court “Compared with 2016, people care more I’ll admit, I’ve struggled with this, general tactic - time management. That’s a
party balance to six republicans and about voting, especially among young complete must.
three democrats. This was extremely adults. I think this happened because of
beneficial to President Trump’s the president’s lack of response to the November Polls
reelection because if the final decision current situation such as the pandemic.
comes to the supreme court, more There are thousands of people dying 171 Participants
Are You Stressed About Finals?
judges will vote for him so he’s more in the country everyday and instead of
likely to win. Both candidates started to How comfortable do you feel about online
trying to control the pandemic with a school/zoom?
hold rallies to try to gain support from corresponding team, he decided to tweet
the swing states. Due to the current and deal with Tiktok. I personally don’t
pandemic, more people voted by mail think that’s the best way to respond and
this year than ever which took longer to that might be part of the reason why
count. Up to the election day night, the he lost.” Indeed, research does show
result highly favored Trump as he led generation z are more progressive and
in the majority of the swing states. Yet diverse than any other generations.
as more and more mailed-in ballots got This might be a reason how the election Pumpkin Spice or Peppermint?
counted, the results started to become result turned out. “I was surprised at
Biden favored. On November 7th, when the sheer amount of people who voted
Pennsylvania was called for Joe Biden, in the US and how close the votes were
he became president elect of the US and in some states.”, said Tianna Waring,
gave his speech that night. President a junior in Hillsdale. As talked before,
Trump, however, ignored this speech there is a drastic increase in the voter
saying that Biden’s claim to win was registration rate this year and part of
ridiculous since he was leading on the the reason is the amount of generation
Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie? How Most People Spent Halloween:
election night. He responded by filing z becoming qualified to vote. Speaking • wore a costume
multiple lawsuits claiming voter fraud of young voters, here’s what a Hillsdale • ate candy alone
and requesting for recounts in major senior, Abbie Phillips, who voted this • hung out with friends
states, but until November 17th there’s year wants to say. “Well I am actually • went trick or treating
no clear evidence showing voter fraud • zoom party
very happy about the results. I don’t like
Most Popular Thanksgiving Plans:
and the court denied his requests for to be labeled as a liberal or conservative • stay home and spend time with family
recounts in Pennsylvania. but I VOTED for Joe Biden this year • hange out with friends outside
Even with these huge actions and I’m excited for what will happen. • travel
on a national level, several results I just hope that no drama happens • zoom party
came out on a more localized scale, surrounding the election. I think the Most Popular Winter Break Plans:
including a higher voter registration • stay home
process of election was pretty good. I
• travel/visit family
rate. Compared to 2016, the voter wish I got my ballot in the mail. But • hang out with friends
registration increased by 11 percent in it was a good experience to go into • play video games