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Headlines
Women in Politics
The voices of a new era!

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Interview with Peter Light

Getting to know our new
superintendent.

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Restaurants Review
The hidden gems of
Acton-Boxborough.

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Beyond Voting: Youth
Activism
The midterm elections are
coming up and our youth
is ready

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Coasting Through Costa

Rica
Paying attention in Span-
Ahhh... the essentials to going back to school: new school supplies and copies of The Spectrum
ish class can come in Grace Du/ Co-Chief of Layout

handy sometimes.

Back-to-School- Page 3 Meet Our School Newspaper: The Spectrum

about local events like Senior Proj- facts, allowing writers to focus on cludes more than just writers and
By Somya Prabhakar ’19
Classified: The Top Secret ect Expo Night. Articles on top- investigative work. editors. There is also the Publicity
Chief Copy Editor ics like Western Morocco and AB Students attend journalism con- and Finance team, which takes care
Truths About AB There are a variety of ways that sports highlights are eye-catching ferences to improve their writing of the business side of publication
Finny dies, Gene sur- students at AB might describe The and engage a wide range of readers. abilities and to meet people in both and marketing. They call local busi-
vives? Spectrum. To some, it is the school By writing about the local news, we high school and professional jour- nesses to sell ads for print issues,
club where students gather to write connect to the AB community in nalism. Other opportunities include organize fundraisers, keep track
about major events throughout a way that national news corpora- attending movie screenings, plays, of our expenses and earnings, and
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might consider it a sort of cult you can find satirical and random ting a chance to interview perform- ness of our club. Finally, publishing
where they work manically to pub- oddities written by students as ers and politicians. print issues and posting articles on
Rate My Bathrooms™ lish a cohesive issue that focuses on well: for instance, “Love Nest” is Students improve their network- The Spectrum‘s website would be im-
Yelp but for bathrooms. current events and important parts a beloved column that humorously ing skills by learning the impor- possible without the Layout Team,
of life at AB. Some may even sum- navigates the complexities of high tance of writing good emails and which creates graphics for articles,
marize it as a group of students school romance. You can always communicating with other staff manages the website, and makes
getting together and goofing off for find something to suit your tastes in members. During the writing pro-
the print issues look “aesthetically
an hour or two every Thursday af- The Spectrum. cess, there are several stages where
pleasing.”
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All of these teams work togeth-
things, but most importantly, it’s an plore journalistic genres and learn or a source. In this process, send-
er to make The Spectrum amazing.
opportunity for anyone interested how to write like both journalists ing timely emails and responding
Without students’ hard work and
Love Nest: To Crush or to see stories and issues through and grammar freaks. Students pol- quickly is essential to staying on top
dedication, this paper could not
different lenses, surrounded by a ish their writing skills and express of article deadlines.
Not to Crush community of talented individuals their views on a platform that Writers make up the majority of meet its full potential. It is thanks
Different doctor, same pursuing their passions. reaches hundreds of their peers. the club; without them there would to the late nights spent in the Mac
Lab writing, editing, and designing
problems! The Spectrum is the student- While English classes in school are be nothing to publish. Editors work
the paper that we can give students
run, self-funded school newspaper focused on analytical writing and behind the scenes to polish articles
where students cover stories not using evidence to prove a thesis, ar- by correcting grammar and help- a voice in journalism, so they can
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Page 2 The Spectrum September 2018

Letter from the EICs The Spectrum David Brusie

By Jasmine Mangat ’19 and summer reporting on our 3rd Dis- Genevieve Hammond
Nithyani Anandakugan ’19 trict 2018 Midterm Elections. They Founded 1982 Faculty Advisors
scheduled interviews with every-
Editors-in-Chief
one from Dan Koh to Alexandra e cineribus et ad astra
Contact Us
The Spectrum staff has kept Chandler, and they reported their Nithyani Anandakugan 36 Charter Road
busy this summer. Like all Acton- findings too. We’ve posted the in-
Boxborough teens, we’ve been jug- depth articles on our website, but
Jasmine Mangat Acton, MA 01720
gling quite a bit: for the better part we’ve included in this print issue Editors-in-Chief www.thespectrumabrhs.com
of the summer, we ventured across a brief interview with a number
Somya Prabhakar [email protected]
the world for vacation, across the of campaign volunteers. We hope
Chief Copy Editor Facebook and Instagram @theabspectrum
country for college tours, across that our more local emphasis will
the region for summer camp, and make this paper more relevant to
into the basement for Netflix. Of us students and our community. Kaitlyn Chen
course, at The Spectrum, we’ve More importantly though, we’ve Grace Du Copy Editors
also busied ourselves with the found it rather rewarding to engage Chief Layout Editors Katherine Gu, Alex Zhang
Back-to-School Issue. with our environment in this way,
We’ve focused this year’s issue and we hope to include our entire Teagan Smith Staff
on our lives here at AB and in the staff in these efforts as well. Bri Baang, Siena Brolin, Anna Charisse, Annabella
local community. Writers have pro- This year will be just as busy as
Mainspread Editor
Chen, Michael Cheng, Akash Choudhury, Natalie
duced articles recounting their own last and perhaps even busier with Dawn, Ananya Gade, Paulina Garro, Pratik Ga-
vacations, describing their favorite our new goals and senior sched- Anjali Raman zula, Michelle Gong, Swetha Hariharan, Nithya
local food spots, and perhaps my ules. But we are also just as excited News Editor Jonnavithula, Ritika Koirala, Divya Krishnan, Ro-
favorite, reviewing the school bath- about another year at The Spec- han Muralidhar, Srija Nagireddy, Kam Narra, Julia
rooms. In fact, our goal this year is trum—perhaps even more so than
Grace Gong Olney, Daniel Poulton, Sonali Rai, David Tsitrin,
to report more heavily on this com- last. Aadhiti Vallatharasu, Neha Vijay, Emily Xu
munity. For instance, many of our Cheers, Forum Editor
writers have spent some time this Nithyani and Jasmine Columnists
Michael Xu Katherine Chen, Lizette Sta. Maria, Niraagi Shah,

Women in Politics opportunities for a different demo-

Off Topic Editor

Serena Han
Vera Tsang

Layout Editors: Peter Bi, Isaiah Lee, Amber Li

By Katherine Chen ’20
graphic of candidates, encouraging
Politics Columnist
women to run for office. These plat-
Kirtana Krishnakumar
Ranked 102nd in the world, the forms give unconventional candi- Publicity and Finance
United States stands between In- dates opportunities to run for office

Peter Light: New Sheriff In Town

donesia and Kyrgyzstan for female and win. There seems to be a gener-
representation in government. Cur- al trend in Congressional diversity
rently, only 104 women, or 20% where nontraditional candidates
of Congress, are in the House or win seats with atypical campaigns. By Michael Cheng ’20 to understand what makes AB dif- superintendent is an overall man-
Senate. Although women are just For example, twenty-eight-year- ferent and unique and to familiar- ager and organizer for all the dif-
Spectrum Staff
as likely as men to win once they old Latina and Bronx native Alex- ize himself with the strengths and ferent facets of a school, across all
As he transitions into his new the challenges that arise as a result. the schools of the district, putting
are on the ballot, they are much less andria Ocasio-Cortez unseated Joe
position as the superintendent of He hopes to use what he learns to him in conversation with many dif-
likely to run. Even today, many bar- Crowley after becoming the first
the Acton-Boxborough School Dis- plot a direction for the district go- ferent areas. While Light is ready
riers prevent women from entering to challenge the powerful House trict, Peter Light hopes to “make ing forward. for this challenge, he does admit
the political sphere. Democrat in fourteen years. She every student feel valued,... chal- While it “starts with the to missing the ability to “focus on
A study by American University will be the first woman in her twen- lenged, and supported.” Light schools,” Light recognizes that the needs of the students and staff
reveals the most prominent factors ties to serve in Congress, represent- looks forward to learning every- there are boundaries to how much in front” of him. Now, Light is the
driving the gender gap in running ing the 14th Congressional District thing he can about the district a school can support its students, person who is most responsible for
for office: women are, as a whole, of New York. Later, she uninten- while simultaneously leading it. in areas inside and outside the tra- keeping administrators with dif-
less confident and view themselves tionally won the 15th District’s Light believes it’s a bit early to dis- ditional “purview of schools” For ferent focuses on the same page,
as less qualified. They are more primary as a write-in. Not only did cuss specific actions he will take example, in situations involving instead of being very knowledge-
likely to “perceive the electoral en- Ocasio-Cortez’s victory make his- as a superintendent, but he hopes medical, mental health/substance able in one area in particular. Light
vironment as … biased against fe- tory, it also proves the potential of to help create an environment in abuse and economic needs, Light knows that he no longer can be the
male candidates.” Additionally, the a progressive grassroots campaign which students feel like they matter believes that it is best if the school person to solve the problems and
2016 presidential race and Hillary to turn previously unknown politi- and a place where they can grow “refers” students to more capable concerns of five thousand indi-
Clinton’s nomination negatively cal figures into popular Congressio- until they receive their diplomas. hands where appropriate. viduals. Even if he would want to,
impact the public’s view of females nal representatives. Election vic- Additionally, he commits to “being “We can’t possibly have some- it isn’t realistic. But, it’s his job to
running for office: some Americans tors are no longer just individuals visible” to students. one for every profile and need...I “make sure there is someone there
continue to view women as less fit with familial histories of political To work towards that outcome, think it’s really making sure that for” everyone.
for political roles. It may even seem fame and power. Other prominent he wants to start by building strong we have a really good network to be The superintendent is directly
like the country is regressing in its examples of candidates during the relationships with staff and com- able to connect students, where our accountable to the School Com-
perception of female political in- 2018 include a Lebanese-American munity alike, something he con- line ends, and there’s overlap into mittee and is also the public face of
volvement. named Fayrouz Saad of Michigan’s siders “urgent and important” to the community, so that it doesn’t the school in its relations with the
However, leading up to the 2018 11th District, who could be the first his work here. Through his first end with the school.” broader community. Light appears
midterm elections, the country Muslim woman in Congress. few months, Light plans to reach Ultimately, the goal is to give to understand the importance of
is currently experiencing a “pink This is good news: aside from out to various entities through fo- every student their full “school ex- communicating and maintaining
wave” in politics. An unprecedent- political and Congressional rep- rums, both formal and informal. perience,” academic and otherwise. his relationship with both of these
ed number of women have decided resentation and breaking gender Examples include forums geared Light was first an assistant and groups Regardless of the specific
to run for political office: so far, a barriers in the political sphere, towards “student experiences.” head principal of Franklin High circumstances, it is clear that the
record-breaking 309 House and women in politics can advocate for While he has worked on issues School before spending last year last administrative change involv-
98 gubernatorial candidates are women’s health legislature. Gov- such as equity and wellness before, at the district level. Regarding the ing former superintendent, Glenn
women. This growth is, in part, a ernmental policies continue to vio- including Challenge Success, Light differences between his old and Brand, can be attributed at least
response to Donald Trump. late women’s personal autonomy, has spent his entire career in one new position, Light believes that somewhat to a breakdown in the
NPR dubs him the “gift that and, particularly under the Trump community. As such, Light wants there is a difference in focus. The relationship, causing unwanted
keeps on giving.” The president’s administration, the “war on wom- turmoil in the district. This turmoil
long history of sexism and misog- en’s health care” is fought primar- is still present with some people
yny spurred hundreds of women to ily by men. A photo of an all-male expressing their deterioating con-
use the national backlash against White House health bill boardroom fidence in the community. This
the administration in their cam- sparked controversy regarding why lack of confidence is present in the
paigns and “turn grief into action.” there was not a single woman pres- district staff as well; last March,
The influx in female candidates ent at a GOP meeting about mater- a longtime AB teacher expressed
is also driven by a shift in cam- nity and reproductive healthcare. that the instability they witnessed
paign strategies and how the pub- Female involvement in politics within the district has caused
lic receives them. Social and mass not only empowers women to make “low staff morale.” Not helping
media have become influential in their voices heard, but also enables the issue of continuity, an unusu-
political elections: according the all people to be represented regard- ally high number of teachers and
Washington Post, young women ing current events and government administrators left the district this
in particular have been using viral legislature. Insofar as women con- past summer compared to years
video campaigns to publicize their tinue to be excluded from impor- past. During his interview process,
personal stances through “blunt tant political decisions, especially Light said that “cultural healing”
talk and compelling stories.” Gen- those regarding female health au- would need to take place as a re-
erally needing less funding and ap- tonomy, we must break down barri- sult, and part of addressing these
pealing to younger voters, progres- ers preventing women from pursu- cultural concerns is focusing on
Ad: If interested in joining The Spectrum’s layout team, email! communication and transparency.
sive grassroots campaigns open up ing a career in politics. Amber Li / Layout Editor
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Restaurant Review Although Reasons To Be Cheerful

Political Activism Interviews ed with a few of these volunteers to be politically active: “If we sit
By Grace Gong ’19 By Jasmine Mangat ’19 and
is generally considered an ice cream about their take on political activ- there and if we’re complicit and we
Spectrum Staff Anjali Raman ’20
shop, it’s truly much more than that. ism, especially among the younger just let whoever is in power keep
Besides its vast selection of ice cream
Editor-in-Chief
With the rising popularity of fast generation. their power and don’t challenge it
food chains such as Subway, Mc- flavors, it also sells coffee, lattes, and On July 23rd, The League of Aaditi, a volunteer from Dan and don’t try to make the world
Donalds, and Shake Shack, enjoy- many other coffee shop essentials. Women Voters held a forum in Koh’s campaign and a student at better place, then it’s gonna keep
ing smaller, more intimate delicacies I’ve personally tried and loved the Concord for the 14th Middlesex ABRHS, pointed out a misconcep- getting worse,” she said.
with friends and family is becoming Hydrox flavors, which are just Oreo- District State Legislator and 3rd tion among young people about Teja, a member of the Rufus
increasingly rare. Although hunting like flavors! RTBC is family-friendly, District Congressional Election participating in elections: that it’s Gifford campaign and a former AB
for these restaurants can be a chal- with a very cozy, cute setting. It has candidates. The forum allowed “an adult problem.” But, to Aaditi, student, tied together all of these
lenge, there are a few hidden gems an area in the back tucked behind a people to hear from the candi- even if a person can’t help make a different ideas about political activ-
in the Greater Boston Area that will ramp, which is my favorite spot to dates themselves about their cam- legal change by voting, it’s still im- ism: “We’re unfortunately given a
surely make you salivate. sit with friends and chat. The spot is paigns and their views on various portant to advocate. Aaditi used lot of issues that are up to us to deal
also great to watch some local mu- issues. Although the forum was the March for Our Lives Walkout with because of mistakes of previ-
Oscar’s Burritos, Boxborough, sicians and poets. Prices are decent free and open to the public, much from earlier this year in which over ous generations.” But, for Teja, it’s
MA: for good ice cream, comparable to of the public couldn’t even enter one-thousand AB students walked not all about why it’s important to
Located right outside West Ac- Kimball’s prices. If you don’t want the building by the time it started; out of the classrooms to protest be politically active. It’s also about
ton Center, near the Nashoba Val- to drive all the way to Westford for the room was at capacity. Citizens gun violence and as an example what happens if we aren’t involved.
ley Skating Rink, Oscar’s Burritos Kimball’s or Maynard for Erikson’s, and reporters stood outside the ask legislators for stricter gun laws. “If we want ourselves to have
is an unassuming, welcoming res- swing by Reasons To Be Cheerful, doors to listen in on what the can- “The fact that so many [young] a bright future, if we want to take
taurant that serves wonderful mid- and you won’t be let down. didates had to say. Some even sat people gathered to protest gun re- control of our lives, then [being po-
priced Mexican options, including on the ground. Outside, supporters form shows the population that we litically active] is the way to do it,”
burritos, tacos, soups and salsas. Lao Sichuan, Billerica, MA: of various candidates, especially haven’t given up hope,” said Aaditi. says Teja.
Although some say it functions as My family has returned again for the 3rd District Congressional Grace, a volunteer from Lori The phrases “taking control”
a local Chipotle, several aspects of and again to this authentic Chinese Election, stood with their cam- Trahan’s campaign, discussed and “taking the reins” came up a
this restaurant make it distinct from restaurant, never to be disappointed paign signs and pamphlets. As we how even though millennials can lot when we talked to the campaign
and possibly better than the largest by the wait staff, food, or experi- stood outside, waiting to see if we be outspoken about certain issues, volunteers. Observing a parking lot
Mexican fast-food chains. At first ence. Lao Sichuan’s interior has a could enter the cramped room, they don’t really vote. However, filled with young people speak-
glance, nothing in particular seems bustling, yet cozy feel, with com- something stood out about the can- for Grace, this needs to change be- ing out about what they believe
special about the food preparation. forting decor and the smell of Asian didates’ supporters: most of them cause it’s up to this young group to in and showing support for their
With swift motions, the Oscar’s em- cuisine. The food arrives soon after were pretty young. “to restructure the world in a way candidates show how the younger
ployees wrap meat, rice, and beans ordering. I usually order the meat- Considering that these two that’s fair and balanced.” generation is “taking control” to
into a tortilla, package it up in foil, balls in soup and at least one variety elections are happening during an Allison, another volunteer from help shape the American political
and hand it to you in a brown pa- of spicy fish, and I can say from ex- off-year and are relatively local, it the Trahan campaign, referred to sphere and build the future that
per bag. Wait—rewind. I’ve been to perience that this place is not afraid was a surprising sight. So, we talk- President Trump for young people they want to see.

Coasting Through Costa Rica

Oscar’s numerous times, and many to give you the heat. While they are
more steps go into making a burrito famous for their spicy dishes, they
the delicacy it is. Oscar’s ensures that have a myriad of options for those
each ingredient is fresh. The rice is who don’t like the burn as well. if I want another ride. My heart with learning a new language.
flavorful and fluffy, the meat charred One of my favorite appetizers is the By Charlotte Li ’20
skips a beat. Of course. “Claro Like some students at AB, I used
and seasoned, the beans creamy and scallion pancake, which is essen- Spectrum Staff
que sí.” He smiles and helps me to think Spanish would be use-
rich. If you go, I highly recommend tially fried dough with scallions and
seasoning mixed in. For the level
Green is everywhere as I soar out of one harness and into the less to me, but this trip helped
getting a burrito, which ranges from
$5 to $8. However, if you insist on of authenticity that the restaurant through the sky. Below me are next. “Adios, gracias.” Back on me recognize the importance of
getting something else, you really provides, the prices are pretty rea- trees the size of lollipops; I am the forest floor, I strain my neck learning new languages. For one,
can’t go wrong. sonable as well. If you’re looking flying above the world. The wind in search of the birds I once flew learning languages helps you
to branch out and widen your pal- wraps around me, rain sprinkles next to, only to see black specs create cross-cultural friendships
Reasons To Be Cheerful, Con- ate, be sure to visit Billerica’s Lao my face, and I pick up speed. flying far away from me. and connections. I never really
cord, MA: Sichuan. The trees get bigger and bigger, *** imagined myself using Spanish

Shhh! ABRHS Secrets

and I frantically shake my legs, “The village of Bijagua in outside of the classroom, espe-
trying to loosen them from their Costa Rica’s Alajuela Prov- cially with the seemingly ran-
holsters, but they’re locked in. ince,” my sister says. I stare at dom vocabulary we learned, but
By Sonali Rai ’20 friends are—the people they con- I screw my eyes shut, unable her: “I’ve never heard of it, but I found that the units centered
fide in and share similar interests to look. Whoosh. I feel a sud- sure, let’s go.” We figure a little around the environment and
Spectrum Staff
with. It is not uncommon to start den breeze. I open my eyes, and adventure couldn’t hurt us. As traveling really enhanced my
Welcome to high school, Class high school with countless friends, look back. There was a break in we arrive in Bijagua, I notice speaking. I was inspired to keep
of 2022! You have reached a major and end it with only a few close
the mountains, and now I am there is not a single tourist in practicing my new language as I
milestone, and this is only the be- ones.
flying right through the forest sight; this is the place to learn tried to further integrate myself
ginning. Being a freshman can be
challenging, but to ease your tran- Bad Grades: This one’s for the trees, nature encompassing me. the authentic Costa Rican life- into the Costa Rican culture and
sition into the next four years, here overachievers out there. You prob- I hear birds singing and mon- style. lifestyle.
are a few secrets about ABRHS: ably won’t be getting all A’s this se- keys howling. The sound of rain Later that afternoon, my Forcing myself to speak in
mester. AB is rigorous, so don’t be splashes down around me, and mom makes the reservation for Spanish whenever I talked to
The Third Floor: To clarify, shocked if you receive a grade as seeing the yellow-, red-, green-, our hotel, and of course, the locals helped me conquer many
there are only two floors in the high low as a C or D at some point. It’s and blue-billed toucans, I feel confirmation email comes back fears and hesitations people
school. There are no secret classes natural. Just stay focused and re- almost like a bird myself, soak- in Spanish. We realize that we have when learning a new lan-
on any third floor; in fact, the only member that there are always more
ing in the mist. “So majestic, yet accidentally booked two rooms guage. On the ziplining trip, for
level above the second floor is the opportunities to improve.
scary how large they are when for that night instead of one, so example, I found a harmonious
roof, and it’s safe to say no one is
going up there. At least, I hope not. Senior Slide: Many people per- they’re close up,” I thought to I email back using the Spanish balance between Spanish and
cieve junior year to be the hardest, myself. I learned in school, asking to English. Though I thought in
Senior Staircase: The winding, and admittedly, it is. From AP ex- Finally, I see a teenage boy in sort out the situation at check- English, I was still transitioned
open staircase on the west side of ams to SATs and ACTs, 11th grade front of me waiting with ropes in. As my family drives down to Spanish seamlessly. Visiting
the building, also known as “senior is the most stressful—until you get and a harness. Another burst the dirt road to our hotel, I just another place where Spanish
staircase,” is not exclusively for to 12th. Many students assume of breeze hits me as my ropes stare. The entire hotel could fit is the main language helped
seniors. Contrary to popular be- they can slack off senior year. Do hit the stopper, and I glide to into the space of that grass circle me further enhance my skills
lief, upperclassmen will not yell at not make that mistake! Seniors who
a stop. “¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?” in front of the high school! It because I could speak in an
you for using those stairs. In fact, end the year with less than a 90% in
any of their non-AP courses must
the guy cheerfully asks. I reply, consists only of five rooms and authentic setting, surrounded
they’re really only going to yell if
you walk on the left side or stop take the final for that class. And tak- “excelente, gracias. La vista fue an outdoor kitchen space. The by Costa Rican culture. With
abruptly in the halls like many lost- ing finals doesn’t sound like the best inolvidable.” His expression owner approaches the car. By a new language, I gained the
looking freshmen do. I avoided that way to spend those last two weeks changes, and I cannot tell what now, I have become more com- courage to form cross-cultural
staircase for over half of my fresh- before graduation. Also, colleges he’s thinking. My palms are fortable with my Spanish: words connections, understand the
man year before I realized seniors do care about your grades, even af- warm and sweaty but not from immediately rush into my head intimate link between culture
are not bullies. They just want their ter you get in. So just remember to the ride. in response to his questions. I and language, and visit Costa
diploma and graduation robes. And finish strong! “¿De dónde eres?” tell him about our error, and he Rica’s many attractions. Eng-
some sleep. “Los Estados Unidos” is so generous as to let us use the lish may be among the world’s
Now that you’ve been keyed in
to a few of AB’s secrets, try to pre-
“¡Hablas muy bien el espa- better room of the two. We pro- most common languages, but
Friend Circles: Over the course
of high school, you will make new pare for the years to come. Don’t ñol!” ceed to discuss local activities rather than expecting the world
friends, and lose some old ones. worry about the number of friends “Muchas gracias pero mi ac- like hiking volcanoes and the to accommodate to the mono-
Your friend circles will almost cer- you have, don’t stress over one bad ento es horrible y solo he apren- best places to eat. As the only lingualism that Americans of-
tainly change. However, by the end grade, and most definitely, don’t fall dido español por cuatro años.” member of my family able to ten have, it’s made the effort to
of high school, most people begin for the pranks or jokes upperclass- He chuckles, then helps me communicate with this man, I build a bridge between them
to have an idea of who their true men tell you. Good luck! down from the zipline. He asks feel proud of my choice to stick and new cultures.
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School Bathroom Reviews bathrooms there represent intellect of these hidden bathrooms. With
Love Nest: Welcome!
By BalWant singh ’19 ty of opportunities to stalk...wait, I
By kaitlyn Chen ’19, amBer
and precision. First, the location its unlimited stalls and natural toi- mean get to know...this person out-
li ’20, Peter Bi ’19 Spectrum Staff
is optimal as it is situated right by let paper, the Lower Fields Forest is side of the classroom! You can try
Layout Editors the swimming pool (not a bath- the best item on AB’s secret menu. After a nationwide search, The to find common extracurriculars or
Finding the right bathroom for room), the senior staircase (not a It is also a great meeting place to Spectrum has found a new Love free periods!
you is an important step forward in bathroom), and the senior lot (not say “hello” to those students walk- Doctor, Balwant Singh, PhD. He
your high school experience. While a bathroom but debatable). It is ing to Dunkin’ Donuts. Overall it’s will be following a long line of for- Help me! I’m currently stuck
there are many prime locations in within walking distance of the only a great bathroom. Plus, you might mer Love Doctors including Dr. in a love triangle with another girl
the school, only one is truly fit for classes that matter: Mr. Noeth’s even learn something from the Biol- Jack Olson (’18). We would like over one guy! What do I do?
you. Graduating from Harvard classes. Second, it is a hidden gem, ogy class nearby, which optimizes to welcome Balwant and wish him For starters, the number one rule
University with a PhD in janito- only available to the worthy. Dur- your educational experience! 10/10 luck on his mission to cure hopeless for winning one of these love rival-
rial arts, working in the toilet paper ing the day, students rarely use it, As kwekster123 of Metacritic romantics. ries is establishing your dominance.
industry for over fifteen years, and making it a private place to do your states, “Pretty much everything I’ve Take peacocks, for example. The
certified in “Going to School” and business. However, after school, every wanted from a school bath- I see my crush very often around male with the more beautiful feath-
“Using Bathrooms,” we experts it becomes a social hub, attracting room. Excellent story, deep combat school because we even have two ers will obviously win. You can
have carefully reviewed each and all kinds of people, like student and great graphics. Great experi- classes together, but I can’t get him mimic peacock behavior with your
every bathroom for your pleasure! athletes. Our only complaints are ence from start to finish.” to notice me. What should I do? clothes. Start off with a bright pink
that the women’s restrooms lack Listen, sister, I would say just jumpsuit. The color will 100% make
Upper East and South Bath- paper towels and soap, while the Cafeteria Bathrooms: “be yourself,” but that mantra is so you stand out far beyond your rival.
rooms: men’s restrooms only have boiling Although the free music coming 2010. Studies show that one in ev- Then, bedazzle any flesh that isn’t
In addition to it being a good water, making washing your hands from the band and chorus rooms ery three teenage males responds painted pink with the most expen-
escape from the librarians, the a painful experience. But, similar to might trick you into thinking it’s positively to maternal behavior. So, sive diamonds. When you’re in the
South bathroom is a popular meet- the lower east bathrooms, the west a fine excretion location, the bath- naturally, the solution to your prob- sun, you will shine as bright as car
ing space for both procrastinators bathrooms seem to be a prime study rooms are modest in size with only lem is to copy everything a kanga- headlights on high beam. The sec-
and freshmen trying to avoid their location, where the chemistry kids two stalls for women and one for roo does. These nurturing animals ond step is to update your social me-
Mishrikey World History Seminar. gather with their flash drives. 8/10 men. On the other hand, it is one carry their joey around for at least dia. Update any sort of username or
While there is usually overcrowd- of the cleanest bathrooms for men eight months after birth. If that names that have your generic birth
ing during passing time and the first Lower Fields Forest: in the entire school since it is far re- isn’t motherly, then I really don’t name with something more extrava-
few minutes of the period, it is gen- Most students, even upperclass- moved from both the east and west know what is. Following these steps gant. For example, if you have an
erally an empty, clean, well-lit, and men, are unaware of the Lower wings. 5/10 should make you 33% more likeable an “ait” in your name or any varia-
homey area. Yet, no bathroom is Fields Forest and its potential as (don’t worry, I took AP Statistics). tion of that, change it to the roman
perfect. The gaps between the doors a bathroom. As freshmen, the ul- Locker Room Bathrooms: Soon enough, you’ll find him run- numeral eight. So Kaitlyn turns into
and the stall frames make it easy for timate power move against the Bad. Nasty. The most public of ning after you. kVIIItlyn. Be sure to emphasize all
bystanders to peek in. 3/10 seniors’ “third floor” prank is to the public bathrooms. Sound and “But what if he doesn’t?” consonants that can be left behind.
school them with your knowledge smell are amplified by 2000%. 0/10 Do not fear! Remember, you The boring Kaitlyn is now kVIIItu-
Lower East Bathrooms: mastered the art of the kangaroo. lynneh. The last step is to wear the
The women’s six-stalled bath- The last step is to kick him. highest heels you can buy. Trina
room is often clean and empty, Vega from Victorious once wore
an excellent location for those I just got a crush on this cutie 10-inch heels, and look where she
longer trips. It also emanates fe- on the first day of school, but we is now! Being tall will allow you to
male solidarity: in place of an have no classes together. What hover over your rival, making them
actual lock in one of the stalls, a should I do? feel intimidated. All of these steps
hair tie is used, demonstrating not Ah, yes. The infamous back-to- will make you stand out and abso-
only product efficiency but also school crush. Been there, done that. lutely crush your rival, so you can
user resourcefulness. However, I would say go to your counselor take your trophy home. Good luck!
the men’s bathroom smells. 6/10 and try to change any and all of
your classes, but schedule changes How can I tell if I’m in love
Nurse’s Office Bathrooms: ended August 20th. Regardless of with someone?
Has free feminine products. which grade you’re in, please focus If you can imagine yourself suc-
12/10 on your academics rather than on cessfully owning a dog with this per-
your shallow crush. There are plen- son, you have your answer.
West Bathrooms:

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6. What is the name of the se- 1. Who was the second man to
quence where the previous two walk on the moon?
numbers are added?
2. Who was the first woman ap-
7. Who is America’s namesake? pointed to the Supreme Court of
the United States?
10. What is the most abundant
element in the atmosphere? 3. Who is the Spectrum’s unof-
ficial mascot?
12. How many buttons are there 4. What is the name of the
on a trumpet? Obamas’ pet dog?
5. What is the most populated
13. What is the password to the state in the U.S.?
AB-Guest wifi?
8. Are you smarter than a fifth
14. Which author wrote A Sepa- grader?
rate Peace? 9. What is sin 30°?
11. What is bread in German?
18. What day of the week is
June 7, 2019? 12. What year did the dance
move the nae nae come into popu-
19. What is the latin word for larity?
north?
15. What food has the same
22. In chemistry, “K” represents amount of calories as it takes to di-
which element? gest it?

23. What is the new name of 16. In 1904, what famous author
Buzzfeed’s previous channel Bold- was born?
ly?
17. What is the birthstone for
24. In what Olympic sport did January?
Chloe Kim compete?
19. What is the Chinese charac-
ter for water?

20. What is the president’s mid-

dle name?