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SPREADING CHEER TO CHARITIES
STAFF CHANGES AT CHANCELLOR
MARIO GAME REVIEWS
VOLUME 33 ISSUE 3
CHANCELLOR HIGH SCHOOL
6300 HARRISON ROAD, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
1 December 2020
CHURCH QUILTERS SPREAD CHEER TO CHARITIES
By Cara Hadden
Features Editor
With the holidays just around
the corner, it is easy to get car-
ried away with the shopping
and coordinating gift lists and
lose sight of the giving nature
of the season. Nevertheless,
as the old adage never fails to
remind us, “It is better to give
than to receive.” One group of
women in particular have tak-
en this to heart and make sure
to carry the love of serving oth-
ers with them year-round.
The Piecemakers is a quilting
ministry associated with Ref-
ormation Lutheran Church in
Culpeper, Virginia. The group
has been together for eight
years, and they make cotton
quilts and fleece tie blankets to
distribute to various charities
during the Christmas season.
The Piecemakers was found-
ed by Dianne Vanderhoof, a
quilting veteran with a gener-
ous spirit and a member of
Reformation Lutheran. “Ten
years ago, I became partially The Piecemakers is a quilting group affiliated with Reformation Lutheran Church in Culpeper, Vir-
ginia. They meet every Saturday from 9:30 to 12:00 to sew cotton quilts and fleece tie quilts.
disabled from a defective hip
replacement. There were a lot on quilts also helps me forget demic began, the women have hats, gloves, and scarves to be
of things I could no longer do,” about the pain I’m in…[By do- been working on the blankets distributed between the five
said Vanderhoof. “I wanted ing this project,] I have served at home for the majority of elementary schools in Culpep-
a project or something to do God by serving others.” the year. “So far we have made er county...to children in the
to help other people and to Before the pandemic, the 1940 blankets and quilts [over schools who are on the poverty
demonstrate my faith. We [the group met every Saturday from the years],” said Vanderhoof of level. These items will hope-
Piecemakers] believe [that] by 9:30am to 12:00pm at Refor- her group. “This year, we will fully help keep them warm...
serving others we are show- mation Lutheran to work on be donating about 250 items. We also have four women who
ing the love of Jesus. Working their quilts. Since the pan- We have also made about 800 [have] knit and crocheted...
The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Lightning Bolt, the MRS. GATTIE
only official newspaper on campus. The purpose of the newspaper is to factually in-
form and entertain its readers. As an established open forum for the student body, ADVISOR
truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to
the journalism code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma CARA SEELY
Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or privileges that
could compromise their integrity. All material published will be the result of brain- NEWS EDITOR
storm sessions by the staff. Subjects stimulating to the majority of the student body
will be used. The editorial board, which is comprised of all newspaper staff members CARA HADDEN
will determine the priority of the stories and the overall design of publication. The
advisor serves to give students a better understanding of the functions and ethics of FEATURES EDITOR
a free press. The advisor does not serve as a censure. Student editors will decide the
material to be published. In accordance with community standards, profanity will not KAITLYN GARVEY
appear in the publication. Students are free to express an opinion on matters of public
interests under the, “fair comment rule.” Under this rule, the student has the right SPORTS EDITOR
to intelligently criticize the school and its policies. Editorials reflect the opinion of
The Lightning Bolt. Opinion stories reflect the opinion of the writer and do not rep- EMMA PURCELL &
resent the opinion of the faculty and administrWation of Chancellor High School.
Controversial issues will be covered from both points of view. School news, as well STEPHANIE MARTINEZ
as local, national and international events will also be covered. Letters to the editor
are welcomed. All letters must be signed and e-emailed to chhslightningbolt@yahoo. OP-ED EDITORS
com. The Lightning Bolt retains the right to edit letters to comply with journalistic
standards. Anonymous letters will not be published. Our ultimate goal is to print the MIKAH NELSON
truth and with your help we can reach this goal.
CHARGING CORNER
December 2020 2
CHURCH QUILTERS SPREAD CHEER TO CHARITIES
over 600 sets of hats and citizens we serve,” said Vander-
scarves.” hoof of her quilting ladies. “No
In addition to the schools, matter how they are feeling,
the Piecemakers donate their they still show up each week to
quilts and blankets to the Cul- serve God and our clients.”
peper Rehabilitation Center, “It helps keep my mind bal-
the Orange County Foster Care anced and makes me happy,”
Service, the Culpeper County said Cassandra Clay, who has
Foster Care Service, the Or- been a Piecemaker since the
ange County Shrine Pregnancy group was founded.
Center, the Culpeper County Kathy Valentine, a Piece-
Shrine Pregnancy Center, the maker of seven years, finds the
Orange County Aging Coun- group’s work to be cathartic
cil, the Culpeper County Safe and fulfilling. “This [program]
House [for abused families], is one more way I can serve and
the Julia Grace Foundation [for use my creative talents God
children with terminal diseas- has given me, even during my
es], and the Help and Hope for retirement years. Charity and
Appalachia Drive [for impover- generosity are just a long term
ished public schools]. Vander- way of life for me. It has been
hoof is very confident in her especially therapeutic since my
group’s mission to serve others diagnosis five years ago with
Chancellor senior Cara Hadden counts quilts as the Piecemakers
through giving these hand- breast cancer...we [the Piece-
set up the blankets at Reformation Lutheran.
made items. “We will continue makers] love each other and
“Children [and adults] need of the church congregation.
to make quilts and blankets. work together in service of
to know they are loved and “They were overjoyed to have
We feel we can serve those in Christ, so what could be bet-
someone cares for them, espe- the blankets,” said Vanderhoof.
our community that might ter?”
cially at Christmas. When they As these remarkable women
need to know that someone is Alex Menhart, a sixth year
are wrapped in a warm blan- continue to brighten the lives
ket, they can feel loved. Being of those in need through their
wrapped in a blanket is like shared faith, friendship, and
having a warm hug.” love of quilting, it is important
After all the blankets, hats, to keep in mind the meaning
and gloves were blessed by of the season, as Mrs. Vander-
the pastor of Reformation Lu- hoof’s plain-spoken husband
theran, they were distributed John has said about the group,
to the different charities by “It is better to give than re-
the Piecemakers and members ceive.”
(From left to right:) Chancellor student Cara Hadden poses with
Piecemakers John Vanderhoof, Dianne Vanderhoof, Cassandra
Clay, and Evelyn Clay after displaying the hats, gloves, quilts, and
blankets to be blessed by the pastor of Reformation Lutheran
before being distributed to various charities.
thinking of them at Christmas. member of the group, believes
We will also continue with that the quilts are a personal
making hats and give gloves to gift perfect for the holiday
the kids in need.” season. “We are giving part of
However, the people who ourselves in each quilt...it’s a
receive the quilts are not the group of dedicated volunteers
only ones who benefit from who give of themselves. It is
the group. “Most of the wom- the spirit of the season.”
en that work on the quilts and In fact, Mrs. Vanderhoof
blankets are disabled in some emphasized the importance This quilt was made by the Piecemakers based on a picture
way. I find they are a blessing of the blankets to their recipi- with no pattern and hangs in the sanctuary of Reformation
to all the children and senior ents, especially for Christmas. Lutheran Church.
3 December 2020
NEWS
NEW ATTENDANCE SECRETARY IS LIT(ERARY)
By Cara Hadden following Mrs. Lause's resig- desk. I would then take the would come into the library. I
Features Editor nation last month. "I was the sign-in sheets and update the love reading and I love foster-
Of all the important Shake- back-up Attendance Secretary attendance. This year, since ing the love of reading in chil-
speare quotes penned four for Mrs. Lause," said Phillips. most students are virtual, I dren and young adults. I love
hundred years ago, arguably "She was an excellent mentor have to verify all students' at- discussing books."
the most famous is from his and made sure I was properly tendance each block to make Fortunately, this is just the
"Seven Ages of Man" mono- trained before she left." sure each student is accounted beginning of a new chapter in
logue in As You Like It. "All the As the Attendance Secre- for. I scroll each name and each Mrs. Phillips's story within the
world's a stage, and all the men tary, Phillips is responsible for block to make sure attendance Charger Family. "I look forward
and women merely players: "tracking daily student atten- for the day is accurate. That's a to working with our amazing
they have their exits and their dance, verifying legitimacy of lot of names!" office staff. I look forward to
entrances..." One person in student excuses, and prepar- While this promotion brings new challenges and learning!"
particular is exiting the Chan- ing and communicating neces- great joy, Phillips admits she Shakespeare said it best: "Part-
cellor Library staff to make sary attendance reports." There will miss some aspects of being ing is such sweet sorrow." But
her grand entrance as the new were many exciting opportuni- the Library Secretary. "I will greater horizons await as long
Attendance Secretary: Mrs. ties for Phillips stemming from miss working with our amaz- as one is willing to find them.
Myckel Phillips. her promotion. "It is a step up ing librarians! I will above
Phillips began her Chancel- from the Library Secretary po- all miss all the students that
lor career in August of 2008 as sition. The Library Secretary
the ISS Paraeducator, and later position is a 10 month position
came to work as the Library whereas the Attendance Sec-
Secretary for five years. Ac- retary position is 11 months. I
cording to Phillips, "the job en- love new challenges, and I am
tailed processing new books, always looking for ways to help
helping teachers and students out the school in areas that are
check out books and equip- needed."
ment, monitoring students Of course, the challenges of
while in the library for study virtual and hybrid learning
hall or for regular checkouts, have affected the standard at-
assisting in yearly inventory tendance procedures. "[Tak-
of books and equipment, and ing attendance] is more dif-
[fulfilling] any other duties the ficult, especially with virtual
librarians assign." students," said Phillips. "If we
However, this being her 13th were in a 'normal' school year,
year at Chancellor, Phillips was students that are tardy to class,
given the opportunity to be excused or unexcused, would
have to sign in at the front Phillips starting as the new Attendance Secretary.
the new Attendance Secretary
FROM CHARGER TO BLUE DEVIL
By Marim Farag Johnson. “Knowing that I will gles. I didn't truly realize that I'm hoping that the more times
Staff Reporter be able to help students holis- was a role of mine until my we meet, they will begin to see
Changing what one does at tically is truly part of my pur- parents separated. I was 11, and how wonderful they truly are! “
their work, not to mention pose! I love helping others all ever since then, I realized that Johnson has developed quite
where they work, isn’t an every- the way around and not just in I was the one to keep everyone a rapport with her students at
day thing one does. Ms. Ken- one area/aspect of their life! “ around me afloat; from family Chancellor, and now, in the
dra Johnson, a SPED teacher This is Johnson’s first attempt to friends. As the oldest child middle of the year, she will have
at Chancellor High School, is at being a school counselor, of three, and oldest grandchild, a whole new set of students.
soon to be a counselor at Cul- a goal she has been work- I was there to help everyone “My plan is to get a map of the
peper High School. Her last ing towards the last couple of from emotions to school work school as soon as I get there and
day at Chancellor was Novem- years. “Honestly, I don't think to any concern they had. Now to also have the daily schedule.
ber 23. it will be hard for me because as an adult, I have a ministry I will then use these materials
Being a counselor isn’t easy. I have been counseling others called, Her Faith, where I am to check and see when lunch is,
There are a lot of responsibili- my whole life,” she explains. able to help women holistical- class changes, and different ac-
ties to take care of that are dif- “When I was young, people ly! A challenge that I may have tivities and events. Then I will
ferent from a classroom teach- would always lean on me and is helping others to see the po- go and socialize during those
er. “I feel amazing!” states come to me with their strug- tential within themselves, but times, so that people can get to
December 2020 4
NEWS
FROM CHARGER TO BLUE DEVIL CONT’D
By Marim Farag gest tip I will give them is to teacher or school counselor that I need growth. “
Staff Reporter have a healthy release. Journal, until college, I will be able to Leaving one job and starting
know me. I was even thinking pray, go for walks, exercise, relate to them in many ways. another is an emotional experi-
about going to each teacher's paint, draw, practice a sport, Knowing that what a student ence for anyone. “My emotions
room or office to say hi and in- communicate twice a week is doing like sports or other were all over the place really.
troduce myself. I know they are with someone you know loves behaviors, may not be all that I grew up in Orange, so that's
sending out a newsletter with you, and more. It is important it seems to be and truly look- close to Culpeper, and I know
my information on it, but I also that we have outlets. I would ing deep within them will help the area. My mother is a judge
would like to stop in and say hi also tell them to be safe and me to bring out their true self in Culpeper, so I was thinking
personally as well.“ take care of themselves. We and truly see who they want to that maybe we can take lunch
Will Johnson be nervous about have to understand that times be and what is holding them together, but also I didn't want
starting her new job? “No, I'm are different so it's important back.“ to be far from home. Working
not nervous. I don't really get to adapt some of their old ways Starting a new job of any type in Culpeper will be a commute
nervous easily about things. I to new ones so that they won't has pros and cons to it. “A pro is for me. So, I'm excited about
just have faith that everything feel stuck when they can re- that I am able to help many stu- the job, but not about the com-
will work out. I'm excited to be lease their emotions.“ dents in ways that they need to mute for my son and me. “
a high school counselor!“ Changing a job must be tough, be helped,” Johnson explains. Johnson states she will miss
Students have problems of all especially in the middle of a “A con is that I am not able to Chancellor after she is gone.
types and often confide in their school year. What does it take see my students every other “The relationships I have
counselors when they need to make this change at such an day like I did as a teacher.“ formed over the years are very
someone to talk to. Johnson odd time? “Counseling wasn't Being a counselor, one tries close to my heart. I met some
explains how she is going to on my radar until God spoke to think of new strategies to people who love me complete-
help these students who need it to me. I honestly started off help improve their skills as a ly as I love them. It's going to
her support. “I am a huge hug- wanting to be a principal and counselor. “Some ways that I be hard not being able to run
ger! So hugs are always my go then when I got into educa- am planning on being a bet- down to their room to chat,
to and not a quick hug but a 30 tion, I pushed that dream fur- ter counselor is to continue cry and hug. The students that
seconds to a 1 min hug. When I ther into wanting to become a studying on techniques that I I have formed relationships
have students who aren't used superintendent. Then one day, can use to help my students, with, I will truly miss them. It's
to hugs or want hugs, eventu- I had just got off the phone and continue building rela- hard to leave good people but I
ally they get on board by the with a friend and was washing tionships with the students hope that we will be able to get
end of the year. I will comfort dishes when I heard, "spiri- and staff. I will also collaborate together some time and stay
my students by supporting tual counselor." I immediately with other counselors, so that connected!“
them. Being there for them went into prayer and asked for they can mentor me in ways
even when they make a mis- confirmations and I got them.
take and allowing them the After that day, random people
space to grow and know that I were just coming to me and
am here in the good times and pouring their problems out to
the not so good times. I will al- me. Then even asked me for my
low them the space to journal phone number and if I could
in my office and tear it up af- be their counselor. It was truly
terwards. The biggest thing is amazing. Then, that started
that they are able to get their this whole journey of counsel-
thoughts and emotions out. ing!“
I don't need to see and know Currently Culpeper is doing a
everything. Sometimes we just blended, similar to Chancel-
need a quiet release. So I want lor’s hybrid schedule. John-
them to know that I am here son is hoping that she will see
to listen and I am here to give most of her students in person.
them their space to process but “When I see them, I will em-
the key is that I AM ALWAYS brace them. I will help them to
HERE! “ know that they can get through
As we are still in a pandemic anything! They are strong,
that doesn’t seem to be ending amazing, resilient, and oh so
anytime soon, what are some smart! They only have a little
suggestions Johnson will give bit more to go to reach their
students to keep healthy dur- graduation goal. As a student Kendra Johnson worked collaboratively with
ing this pandemic? “The big- who never connected with a Lisa Gattie.
5 December 2020
NEWS
VIRTUAL DISTRIC CHO- PROTESTS TURNED TO
RUS RESULTS ARE IN BURNING OVER PROTESTS
This year District Chorus au- Congratulations to this year’s
ditions were done completely District Chorus students: By Stephanie Martinez The peaceful protests turned
Co-Op-Ed Editor violent when a group of pro-
virtually. Students audition- Ava Young
ing sent in their recordings for Jackelyn Lopez Rivas After two horrific hurricanes testers broke the windows of
judges to score them. Despite Hannah Al-Hamdy Alejandro Giammattei, Gua- a congress building and lit the
the circumstances, every Chan- Jackelyn Lopez Rivas temala’s president, signed a building on fire. National Gua-
cellor student who auditioned Hannah Al-Hamdy budget that cuts spending on temalan police showed up and
made it in to districts (typi- Brittany Montgomery health, as well as education, in tear gassed the protesters as the
cally there is about a 50% suc- Abigail Arvan favor of increasing lawmaker’s fire department took out the
cess rate). This year, Chancel- Madeline Price meal stipends. This move has fire. Giammattei responds to
lor choir students also placed Stephanie Piermarini angered many. the actions via Twitter stating,
higher than usual. Typically, 2 Sara Holloway The bill, which also pro- “We cannot permit the public
or 3 students will place within Kenzie Pena Martinez posed cutting funding to com- and private property to be van-
the top 4 in their section- this Emma Leighton bat malnutrition and slashed dalized, those who committed
year we had 3 1st place students Katie Gueci criminal acts will be punished
SE
funding for the judiciary, set
and 5 additional students who Cherish Hall off immediate outrage and led with the full force of the law.”
placed in their top 4. Within Lexi Carter to demonstrations across the Giammattei also added that he
our county this year, Chancel- Katie Stafford country. Thousands of people was reviewing the bill for pos-
lor has the most district cho- Cara Hadden took to the streets of the capi- sible modifications. Vice Presi-
rus students. Behind Brooke Sarah Whitehouse tal on November 21 protest- dent Guillermo Castillo said
Point, Chancellor is tied with Makayla Waller ing peacefully, expressing how he had little to no contact with
Colonial Forge for having the Eve Whittacre they disliked the budget being Giammattei before the budget
second most district chorus Daniel Kilmartin passed. The country is still re- was signed, and he would step
students in the district over- Tade Wangberg covering from back to back down from office only if Giam-
all. Chancellor is proud of this William Whitehurst storms, hundreds of citizens mattei did so as well. Several
year’s district chorus students Jason Ransom are still displaced, and many people were injured, but none
for working through the tough Blake Hobbs homes destroyed. were left dead.
circumstances of this year’s au- Zach Cloven
ditions! Caleb Ockerman ENGLISH TEACHER
INTERIM PERUVIAN NOW NEW LIBRARIAN
PRESIDENT STEPS UP, By Marim Farag
Staff Reporter
them!” With someone with
such passion and talent for
STEPS DOWN Former 9th grade English
teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Turner
English and who wants to do
more than just teaching being
By Stephanie Martinez
Co-Op-Ed Editor is now a new Librarian atChan- a librarian is the best choice for
cellor High School. Why did her.
On November 10th, Mass riots an economic tailspin and a this successful English teacher “I made the switch to the li-
occurred in Peru since Con- devastating pandemic into a make the switch? brary after teaching high
gress decided to impeach Peru’s constitutional crisis. Merino “I enjoy being a librarian be- school English for eight years,”
president, Martin Vizcarra over faced opposition from Peruvi- cause I get the opportunity states Turner, reflecting on
bribery, which Vizcarra claims ans who took to the streets in to work with all students, not how this career change has af-
is not true. Congress speaker protest and from prominent just those on my class roster,” fected her. “This change has
Manuel Merino stepped in as political and social leaders, states Turner in an email in- given me perspective on what
interim president, and many many of whom said they did terview. “I have a passion for it means to educate the whole
young people protested in or- not recognize him as the coun- reading and learning and be- child and about various ways to
der for Marino to leave, leaving try’s leader. After most of his ing in the library gives me the offer support.” Being an English
two dead and many injured. cabinet resigned and his last chance to share these passions teacher is different from being
Police stepped in using tear political allies abandoned him, with others. I also really en- a librarian; they both have dif-
gas, rubber bullets, and force. the Congress that had put him joy being a librarian because ferent tasks that they focus on
Merino stepped down from in power called on him to step I get the chance to work with and do everyday. From Turn-
this position on November 15 down. As of now Francisco Sa- other teachers. Chancellor has er’s point of view on whether
his fifth day on the job, plung- gasti, a centrist is now Peru’s some amazing teachers, and I she’s doing more work now as
ing a country already facing new president. am excited to collaborate with a librarian she explained, “The
December 2020 6
NEWS
ENGLISH TEACHER NOW NEW LIBRARIAN
work I do as a librarian is dif- science program during my
ferent from the work I did as 6th year of teaching; it was the
a classroom teacher. Before, year I had four honors English
my focus was on helping the 10 classes and one AP English
individuals right in front of 11 class. The amount of work
me - students who I had the was somewhat overwhelming,
pleasure of getting to know and I was starting to feel burnt
because I was able to see them out. The high school where
regularly - with reading, writ- I was teaching had a new li-
ing, and critical thinking. As brarian that year who was in-
a librarian (especially one who novative and really made the
has had minimal contact with job look fun. She opened my
students), my focus has shifted eyes to what a library could be
to supporting all Chancellor and motivated me to make the
students by creating programs switch.“
and making book purchases Some might think managing
ECTION FO-
that address their needs.”
Turner was thrilled when she
or working at a library is easy,
but there's a lot that one needs
LIO
heard the news that she was
hired for this position. “Mrs.
to know and extra responsibili-
ties that go along with the job.
Turner taking charge as the new Chancellor librarian.
to her new position, as well as with her in the library. “Mrs.
Jett-Brown and Mrs. Phillips Every job has its pros and cons. keep track of the new schedule. Jett-Brown and Mrs. Phillips
made me feel so welcomed. “Pros: Books, books, books! I “Creating a daily and weekly are always available to answer
I knew that I would have the love being surrounded by so schedule is super important. questions and assist even when
support to do great things for many wonderful stories that I I list out the items that I need they are not physically in the
our students.“ can recommend to others. The to accomplish each day and library. Since Mrs. Phillips'
For someone who taught Eng- library really is the heart of the then work to check them all move to attendance, I've been
lish for so many years and now school, and I am proud to be a off. I also set aside time each fortunate to have the help of
she doesn’t teach English any- part of making the library an week to research what other Ms. Pastell, Ms. Adams, and
more, that career switch must inclusive space for all Chargers. librarians are doing to connect the counseling department. I
feel like a huge change. “Yes Cons: No cons, only pros!“ she with students. When I find an can't thank them enough for
and no,” she states. “Yes, be- states. idea I like, I write it down and their help during this time!
cause I miss working closely “The great thing about being a try to incorporate it into my While times are definitely dif-
with students. Plus, the CHHS librarian is I'm still a teacher. daily/weekly routine. Having ferent, it amazes me at how
English team is pretty amaz- My classroom just happens to regular tasks (Instagram posts, unified we've become as a staff,
ing! I'm sad to not be a part be a much larger space that can newsletter, First Chapter Fri- supporting each other when
of their department, but I am accomodate a larger number of day, etc.) help keep me focused needed.”
looking forward to supporting students.” Turner applied for as well.” Chancellor Chargers look for-
them from the library. The one this position early in 2020 and With COVID restrictions and ward to seeing and hearing
thing that doesn't make me sad interviewed in late February. not a lot of people in school go- more of her new ideas that
is saying goodbye to all of the She found out that she got the ing to the library (unless they Turner will have in the library.
grading!“ Even students recog- job in March, before we left for have a class when their teach-
nize teacher’s struggles when spring break. er is not available) anymore
they see a lot of assignments What are all her new responsi- to check out books, are there
and projects that the teacher bilities as a librarian? “Creating still ways to help students read
gets turned in when it's due. and promoting programs is a more books? Turner replies,
When one starts something main responsibility. Coming “ Of course! Students and
they always desired to do, they up with ideas that students teachers can check out books
put a lot of effort into it, and it are interested in can be a chal- by following the directions on
may take a long time for one to lenge. Mrs. Jett-Brown and I the Book Checkout Informa-
achieve their goals or dreams. are always looking for ways to tion document or by emailing
“Perhaps the desire to be a li- connect with students,” Turner Mrs. Jett-Brown or me. We've
brarian was always there,” she explains. shared this document on Can-
states. “I've always loved read- In order to keep track of all the vas, our library website, and in
ing and enjoyed visiting my changes that have occurred our weekly newsletter. “
local library when I was a kid. due to the hybrid model, Turn- Turner has had to adjust also to
I decided to enroll in a library er has to help herself get used changes with who is physically
7 December 2020
FEATURES
AN INSIDE LOOK-WHAT IS RAMADAN?
Although Ramadan isn’t until April, Christmas and Ramadan are both faith-centered-
celebrations that share similarities as well as many differences.
By Marim Farag
Staff Reporter
less fortunate, and they read
and finish the Quran.
Some people really don’t For young Muslim children
know the true meaning of they’re not expected to fast
Ramadan. Others know that until they reach puberty,
one may be fasting from because it’s hard for them
dawn to dusk. Ramadan is to fast all day. For pregnant
a lot more than just fasting. women they can eat and
Ramadan is the Holy Month drink to be healthy for their
for Muslims where they fast unborn baby, but they will
and celebrate. The month of have to make it up later on.
Ramadan is when the Quran They get all year to make it
came out - the holy book up whenever they can, but
for Muslims. This month is it has to be before the next
a month of mercy and for- Ramadan. For ill people,
giveness. Everyone who is they are not expected to
Muslim fasts on this month fast since they’re weak, and
for 30 days. they have to take medicine.
Muslims fast from dawn That’s exceptional because
until sunset and abstain they might faint if they fast. selling and displaying Ra- homeless people. They go
from eating any food, drink- In the month of Ramadan madan’s decorations. around the street and search
ing any liquids, and smok- is also where families and The decorations look even for homeless people and
ing, and that also includes friends gather around and more amazing at night be- give them food and drinks or
taking any medicine, even if celebrate together. cause it’s dark, and that’s give it out to the association.
it’s a dry pill and you swal- What I really love about when the colorful lights They also give them out to
low it without drinking any Ramadan is that it makes brighten up the streets and the orphanages. In addition
water; that’s not allowed. you feel really alive. I get so puts a smile on peoples’ fac- to food, they give clothes,
Taking medicine would emotional just by thinking es as they walk around while money, and anything else
mean that one basically about it, and I anticipate Ramadan’s songs are playing they can do to help them.
broke their fast and they the first day of it. It makes around from peoples houses Dessert is their speciality.
would have to make that day my heart pound a lot as if to peoples stores and on the There are a variety of des-
up after Ramadan. Basically, I’m going to jump out of streets. It’s just absolutely serts that are served dur-
one can’t put anything in the plane. It makes me real- stunning! ing the month of Ramadan
their mouth. Muslims can ize how much I’m thankful As for the food, there really that are eaten after we finish
start eating and drinking at and grateful for the life that isn’t a specific food eaten on their Iftar (after the fast is
Maghrib time which is when God provided for us and the the first day or throughout broken). There is food such
the sunset comes. family that we have and the the month, unless, there’s a as: Qatayef, Lokmet El Kady
To express worship, Mus- people who are around us. family who likes to eat spe- , Mahalabia, Harissa, and
lims give out charity to the In Southeast Asian coun- cific food that they like dur- Kunafah.
poor. This is something tries and much of the Mid- ing the first couple of days What are these types of
called Zakat, getting closer dle East, people decorate of Ramadan. food? Well, Qatayef is an
to God, we pray, we focus their streets, their stores, The amount of food that Arab dessert; a sort of sweet
on self-improvement, self- their homes, sometimes people make may be big dumpling filled with cream
discipline, self-control, their cars and even the portions since that’s when or nuts. It can be described
making good deeds, making mosques. They go over and everyone is usually gathered as a folded pancake.
for sins, and being a better beyond to make it special around and eating with their Lokmet El Kady is also
person than the year be- and really pretty and make entire family. Also, Muslims known as an Arab dessert.
fore. Muslims feel empathy, one really feel the sense of make more food not just It is traditionally soaked in
especially in the month of Ramadan everywhere. Peo- for their family, but for the simple syrup. People prefer
Ramadan, to those who are ple everywhere can be seen
December 2020 8
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AN INSIDE LOOK-WHAT IS RAMADAN?
to eat it with sugar powder or the Middle East. It’s a tradi-
in cinnamon sugar or even tional Middle Eastern des-
Nutella. There’s no specific sert, and people who own
way to eat it; it just depends dessert shops always sell it.
on the person who’s eat- But especially in Ramadan
ing it, and how they enjoy nearly every single person
eating it. Also, it’s not just eats it because they are sold
served on Ramadan, no, it’s everywhere, literally. Peo-
served any month. In Egypt ple line up at the store, and
, they are a widely popular they sometimes watch the
street food and are solid at guy make it. People make
any dessert store. them on the first couple of
Mahalabia, in short is pud- days in Ramadan because
ding. People like to eat it they eat it after Iftar. They
with mixed nuts, and some want some dessert which
people eat it plain by itself.. Kunafah is one of the best
They can also add cinnamon choices you can make to eat.
powder too. Kunafah is a shredded filo
Harissa, which is also called pastry, or alternatively fine plain. for Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr is
Basbousa, is a sweet cake semolina dough, soaked in On the 29th day of Rama- the Muslim festival mark-
that originated in Egypt, al- sweet, sugar-based syrup, dan Muslims stay up so they ing the end of the fast of
though it is also popular in and typically layered with can look at the moon so Ramadan. Eid al Fitr, is also
other countries. It is a semo- cheese or with other ingre- they know whether or not to called the “Festival of Break-
lina cake. It is really soft and dients such as clotted cream fast on the 30th. They know ing the Fast.” This is where
easy to eat. A fun fact is that or nuts, depending on the that by looking at the moon, they: pray at the mosque,
in Arabic some people call region. There are numerous and if the moon shows up wear nice clothes, children
their loved ones “basbousty” ways people make it. as a Halal which in English receive gifts, family gather
which mean “my sweetie”. To wrap up the month of is called Waxing Crescent and eat meals together and
Kunafah is like eating heav- Ramadan, we make cook- Moon, then the 29th is our the elders give out money to
en. It’s so good! Take one ies. These cookies are called official last day of Ramadan. the youngest. This is called
bite of it and fall in love. It Kahak. There is no mean- When Muslims know it’s Aadaya where they give out
will make one want to eat it ing behind it; it’s just a tra- their last day, some fami- money to the youngest. They
more and not stop. Kunafah ditional thing Muslims do. lies gather around and stay give out a lot of balloons for
is a really popular dessert in The cookies are filled with up all night and get ready little kids to be happy as well
Egypt and also throughout dates or sometimes left as toys.
Did you know?
As of 2020, more than 24% of the world’s popula-
tion is Muslim. This makes up about 1.9 billion
people. Christianity is the largest religion in
the world, More than 2.3 billion people practice
Christianity, which is about 1/3 of the world’s
total population.
9 December 2020
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SPEND YOUR BREAK COOKING UP SOME YUM
Recipe provided by Stephanie Martinez Recipe provided by Hailey Patten
Recipe provided by Caleigh Prosser Recipe provided by Caleigh Prosser
HOLIDAYS AT MY HOUSE
By Stephanie Martinez
Co-Op-Ed Editor
Noche Buena is on De- We open our presents at tos, Pozole, Pavo, and that all cousins go to the gas
cember 24th is typically midnight instead of Christ- Ponche Navideno. Many station,do stupid bets,and
Christmas for most Latinos. mas morning, we hang out countries celebrate Noche have mini photoshoots.
Noche Buena is celebrated with family, and eat tradi- Buena differently with dif-
at one person’s house and tional food. The food we eat ferent customs or traditions.
the whole family shows up. is either Tamales, Romeri- A tradition we do usually is
December 2020 10FEATURES
WHY WE NEED TREES
By Hailey Patten that our tree canopy is de- UV radiation. Trees im- erty. Yet those people seem
Staff Reporter clining dramatically, includ- prove aesthetics. The trees to complain about other
2020 has been very event- ing hurricanes, tornadoes, and leaf covering improves things in the long run. Hav-
ful and difficult for many fires, air pollution, insects, the value of properties. ing trees on your property
people. But what about the and disease. Trees help They also improve human provides a cheaper way to
environment? How do you with heat reduction. They health. Exposure to nature get a cooler yard and lower
think the environment has provide shade for homes, can help with mental and energy bills.
been affected? buildings, roads, and parks physical health problems. Constantly mowing your
Climate changes have been providing a cooler surface Being exposed to nature grass, prevents the growth
increasing over the years, temperature. They help can decrease blood pressure of new trees. The fallen
and not enough people re- with air pollution, by ab- and lower stress hormones. seeds of trees will never
alize it or care. Our climate sorbing carbon and remov- And studies even show that have a chance to grow if they
living near a green area has are constantly mowed over.
is declining dramatically “According to shown to lessen death rates. If you don’t like where a tree
every day. One would think
that with the severity of the CNN, in the Trees also provide wildlife is growing, dig up the plant
climate problems happen- habitats for a wide variety of and plant it somewhere that
ing around the world, more
US cities alone, animals. Many animals rely you’d prefer it.
people might try and make there is a loss of on trees for shelter, food,
and nesting.
Another way to help the
growth and development
some extreme changes to
our environment. Accord- 36 million trees There are many things of new trees is by donating
we can do to decrease this money to organizations that
ing to CNN, in the US cities
alone, there is a loss of 36
annually.” devastating tree loss. For plant trees or even plant
million trees annually. The ing pollutants from our starters, begin by just tak- some trees yourself. Before
loss value is up to $96 mil- atmosphere. They reduce ing care of one’s own trees; planting your own trees, be
lion a year. energy costs by up to $4 bil- like the ones on your prop- sure to educate yourself on
Not many people realize lion. “The shade from the erty. You can also take care the best or proper way of
the advantages of having a trees on buildings reduces of your trees and plants, by doing so.
healthy and green environ- heat, therefore reducing the pruning the dead branches Volunteer or donate to tree
ment. Trees help us and our costs of air conditioning. of your trees. If you start to planting and research orga-
world in several ways, such But, if the trees aren’t there notice your trees looking nizations like the Arbor Day
as providing us oxygen, sta- to provide that shade, the like they’re in bad shape or Foundation, the National
bilizing soil, and providing buildings heat up, and the dying, call your local agri- Forest Foundation, Trees
habitats for wildlife. So, if air conditioning prices in- cultural extension office for Atlanta, ReLeaf Michigan,
one is looking for a reason to crease, because they burn a some advice. Urban ReLeaf, and the Sus-
start caring about the trees lot more fuel from the pow- Trees can live for many tainable Urban Forests Co-
and the environment alone; er plants, therefore the pol- years. So, if a tree is old, alition.
here are some reasons that lution and emissions go up,” try not to cut them down
will hopefully open some said Norwalk. if it isn’t necessary. When
eyes. In addition, the quality of cutting down a big or old
Trees can decrease the our water improves. Trees tree, and planning to plant
temperatures of summer are kind of like water fil- new trees in its place isn’t
days, by as much as 10 de- ters in a way. They absorb the best option. When you
grees Fahrenheit. dirty surface water, and they plant a smaller tree in place
If we continue “not caring” absorb nitrogen and phos- of a tree taken down, there’s
about our climate, “ cities phorus into the soil. They no guarantee that the small-
will become warmer, more also help flood reduction, er tree will make it; and it
polluted, and generally by absorbing the water and will take a very long time to
more unhealthy for inhabit- they reduce the runoff into grow. First, try making your
ants,“ said David Nowak, a streams. They also provide trees healthier by removing
senior US Forest Service Sci- noise reduction and protec- the dead branches.
entist, in a CNN interview. tion against UV radiation; Many people don’t like
There are several reasons Trees absorb up to 96% of trees to grow on their prop-
11 December 2020FEATURES
DECEMBER HOROSCOPES SOME FLORA FOR YOUR FANCY
By Stephanie Martinez By Kaitlyn Garvey
and Kaitlyn Garvey Sports Editor
Op-Ed Editor and Sports Editor
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) moment and situation.
You’re a great leader; you
always lead with the right Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) You are
mindset. Give yourself a one of the most loyal signs,
break and let someone else which means you are stable
take the lead. Sit back and and consistent. Try switch-
relax. You deserve it. ing things up a bit. Be spon-
taneous, and try something
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) The you haven’t yet.
stress of this crazy year has
shown in your attitude to- Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22).
wards the way you view Working hard is what you’re
things. With a new year used to, and that’s good,
coming up, take a deep but try to take it easy from
breath, and take your time. time to time. Give yourself a
Across
break, and take care of your-
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) It’s all self. 2. Bloom in late Winter, early Spring, yellow or white
too easy to get riled up by 5. Named after Greek Goddess of the rainbow, spring
differences of opinion, but it Libra (Sep 23- Oct 22) You and summer
may be best to conserve en- are always trying to be con-
ergy rather than snap back. siderate of others which is a
Down
As the day advances, the de- good thing, but don’t forget
sire to focus strengthens. that it’s not your job to make 1. Winter flowers, annual
everyone happy. It’s nice to 3. Starry-shaped, White, Blue, Or Purple
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) De- be considerate, but don’t let 4. Commonly used in aromatherapy, promotes calm-
cember is a strong month yourself get so caught up in ness and wellness
for reflection and strategy.
It’s a good time for smooth-
everyone else to the point
that you forget to be kind to FIND YOUR WAY OUT-
OR NOT...
ing over problem areas, yourself.
counseling and harmoniz-
ing. You may be doing more Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) By Kaitlyn Garvey
Sports Editor
observing than participat- There is no reason for you
ing. to suppress your curiosity. It
is good to learn through ex-
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20) The perience, but curiosity and
past has a way of catching caution go well together.
up with us, especially in the
past several months. Release Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
it properly and keep an open Honesty is a virtue, but so
heart for people who were is tact; so, try to be kind.
involved in some of your im- No need to sugar-coat any-
portant processes. thing; just understand that
what you say has an impact.
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) We are
often rough on our hearts Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
when we need support and You are realistic by nature,
love for ourselves. Take your but it’s okay to dream! Don’t
time, breathe, and see that let reality hold you down.
you are worthy of your own Only gravity has that power.
care and love in any given
December 2020 12FEATURES
HOLIDAY WORD A LIFE LOOKING
SEARCH
By Kaitlyn Garvey
THROUGH GLASS
Sports Editor Chancellor Junior Cheyenne Frazier recently had
her original poem published in an online literary
publication.
Pots clanging,
Children chasing,
Drunken laughter,
a time of togetherness
and friendly familiarity
broken by the glass
box I put myself in.
Eyes turn,
Heads swivel,
Words are spoken,
shattering the glass
I so carefully melded
and blew into the box that was made.
At the time,
not knowing how fragile
that barrier would be.
I make my rounds
hug some
smile at others.
Don’t show fear
Don’t be awkward
Just be normal
I seek out comfort.
I look for someone I know.
Upon finding them, I feel some relief.
They leave to socialize.
Leaving me silent
Leaving me uncomfortable
Leaving me alone.
CANDY ORNAMENTS
CANES REDANDGREEN I’m rebuilding
CHRISTMAS REINDEER my defenses.
EVERGREEN SANTA Constructing a new box
to conceal my true responses,
GINGERBREAD SLEDDING
defend my actual ideas,
HOTCHOCOLATE SLEIGH
to put a barrier between myself
LIGHTS SNOW and those only waiting for me
MISTLETOE WINTER to self-destruct.
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13 December 2020OP-ED
BOOK REVIEW: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S
Books 1-5 of Fazbear Brights Books have much to offer a reader looking for action.
By Katherine Stafford who typically has a pink cup- left to die outside the pizzeria pizzeria is closed, and the Fun-
Staff Reporter cake on a platter. There’s also years later, where the Puppet time Animatronics are taken
a Golden Freddy and a Golden is there to comfort her before underground, where Sister
Readers Note: Spoiler Warn- Bonnie suit that’s a springlock her soul attaches itself to the Location would take place for
ing: If the reader does want suit. Springlock suits have two Puppet. Susie losing her puppy the player to explore and have
to read these books, or watch modes: one is able to be worn is notable, since William lures their protagonist, Micheal, get
MatPat’s videos about Fazbear like a suit for a mascot, while her away by explaining her dog scooped.
Frights, then stop reading this the other has an endoskeleton was alive. However, Afton kills At the end of Sister Loca-
article right now. Also, these to stuff the suit in, so the suit the dog, and forces its soul to tion, Michael hunts down for
books have a lot of gore in them can walk freely without a hu- attach itself to the Mangled his father. Then, it’s the sixth
as well, so anyone with a weak man being inside. MatPat, in animatronic, and he then kills game: Freddy Fazbear’s Piz-
stomach better stop right now. his first video on this series, was Susie. zeria Simulator. In that game,
able to find out these games are What about Crying Child, Henry lures all the animatron-
I have never played any of the set in the 80’s, since at the end then? Anyone who knows ics possessing the children’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) of the very first game, the play- these games will completely souls (including his daugh-
games, but I do understand the er gets a paycheck of $120.00. understand that it’s because ter), and William Afton. The
lore from a YouTuber, MatPat In today’s time that is lower of the Bite of ‘83. The Bite of player can tell it’s William, as
(host of Game, Film, and Food
Theory, and GT Live), and have
than minimum wage; however,
in the 80’s that was the mini-
‘83 is when Crying Child (real
name being Micheal Afton, the
Henry says this: “As for one of
you. The darkest pit of hell has SE
watched many videos of people mum wage. son of William Afton) is bit- opened to swallow you whole.
playing the games, like DanT- One day, William Afton, ten by Golden Freddy, and he Don’t keep the devil waiting,
DM. I have read the books, by who’ll be given justice in a later dies of his wounds while old friend.” That “old friend” is
what’s called the original tril- certain way, wears the Golden in a coma, having nightmare William, since one of the end-
ogy of books - The Silver Eyes, Bonnie suit and lures six kids hallucinations of his bedroom ings has a part where the player
The Twisted Ones, and The out of the pizzeria and then as he’s haunted by even more can see “HRY” - standing for
Fourth Closest - before I began kills them, stuffing their bod- scarier versions of the anima- Henry - during the Insanity
to read the Fazbear Frights se- ies in the animatronics. Be- tronics. However, thanks to Ending.
ries of books. cause decaying bodies tend to The Fourth Closest, it’s possi- In Ultimate Custom Night,
Before detailing the books, it’s smell, and all of those robots ble William made an artificial William is tortured in a not-
best to look at the lore of these are leaking blood, police are intelligence robot for his son, so-kind afterlife with the very
games. According to what perplexed. This one incident as Henry did the same to his animatronics he either stuffed
MatPat knows about the lore, is called The Missing Chil- daughter when she died. But it kids into or built - figuratively
and even Scott Cawthon did dren’s Incident. The pizzeria is isn’t that simple: Since before and literally - himself. Two of
say years ago, when Five Nights closed, and the old animatron- Mike is killed, he’s afraid of the the many animatronics - Man-
at Freddy’s 4 was the newest ics are shipped off to another pizzeria. William makes a disc gle and Chica - mention “the
game, that MatPat was correct location to be forgotten, with to create the illusion of these one you shouldn’t have killed.”
that the game’s protagonist all of those parents wondering animatronics being terrifying, Mangle raspingly says, “He’s
was Crying Child. Who’s Cry- where their children are. but Micheal still finds himself here, and always watching; the
ing Child? Well, that’s where The children’s souls possess bitten by some bullies forcing one you shouldn’t have killed.”
the lore comes in . . . the animatronics. Because one him close to Golden Freddy, Meanwhile, Chica tells Afton
The co-owners of Freddy Faz- of Chica’s lines in Ultimate when the discs evolved that and the player, “I have seen
bear Pizzeria were doing great; Custom Night has her say, “I fear after he witnessed Golden him; the one you shouldn’t
Henry Emily was in charge was the first. I have seen ev- Bonnie (not knowing it’s his fa- have killed.”
of creating the animatronics, erything,” that means a young ther) having killed again. Speaking about Fazbear
while William Afton was very girl who lost her dog, Susie, Like Henry, William loses his Frights, let’s stop delaying.
busy keeping the pizzeria from possesses the Chica anima- own daughter, Elizabeth. With There is plenty more about the
going bankrupt. It’s important tronic. The other children Circus Baby’s Pizzeria opened lore to cover for these 15 stories.
to remember the main ani- killed and stuffed are: Gabriel for one day, William’s daughter
matronics: Freddy Fazbear, a with Freddy, Fritz controlling finds herself alone with Circus Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit
brown bear with a black bowtie Foxy, and Jeremy hogging the Baby (better known as Baby), In Into the Pit, a teenager
and tophat; Bonnie the Bunny, possession of Bonnie. A girl and Baby scoops her, changing named Oswald is meant to
a blue bunny with a red guitar; with long black hair, Cassidy, her eyes from blue to green, have a boring summer at the
Foxy the Pirate, a red fox with is killed then stuffed in Gold- once green-eyed Elizabeth is public library while his father
an eye patch and one hook for en Freddy. Meanwhile, Henry slain by Baby. Because of what is making ends meet working
a hand; and Chica the Chicken, Emily’s daughter, Charie, is happens to his daughter, the at a local fast food joint. His
December 2020 14OP-ED
BOOK REVIEW: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S CONT’D
enjoy his summer at Freddy’s Throughout these changes project. The only reason she’s of the kids, Greg, finding an
more and more. with her body, Sarah stops not going hungry is because animatronic dog named Fetch.
One day, he enters and sees being friends with her life- her widowed grandfather, who Fetch can even be synced to
chaos around him. While his long friend, Abby, and instead she’s staying with while her Greg’s phone, when Fetch is
friends are nowhere to be seen, gravitates towards the popular, parents are in Suadi Arabia, said to be older than his father.
mothers are screaming as they pretty girls who don’t see her gives her family money to make The kids are spooked out of
grab their children and fathers as a friend, and more of see- sure the family eats, even if to- Freddy’s by some normal but
shepherd their children out ing if she’s able to pass a test to wards the end of the month the scary-sounding storm sounds,
of the pizzeria. In his glorious be “friends” with her. One day, choice in dinner has dwindled as rain pelts outside the pizze-
Golden Bonnie suit is William these snobby girls talk behind to mac ‘n’ cheese. ria and thunder growls.
Afton, having killed six chil- Abby’s back. Sarah doesn’t One day, after countless times Back home, and not long
dren, exposed for everyone to like it, and tries to defend her being bullied while seeing her later, he gets a text by Fetch.
see the madman that he is, but friend, but ends up slipping life is the worst life to live, she At first these texts are confus-
not knowing who the person in and falling on the floor. And in meets a cute boy, Dylan. Dylan ing, then he enjoys them, be-
the suit is. the fall, the necklace falls off. likes most of the things she fore he’s really frightened by
When Oswald returns to his Now horrified her once-beau- does, but gives her more darker one. One of the first texts that
time, he - and only him - can tiful body is nothing but scraps reading material, resulting in scare him is when he texts his
see the Golden Bonnie watch- of metal and other odds and her befriend Death more. friend explaining he has a rub-
ing him, while everyone else ends, she then rushes home Because she believed Dylan ber spider buried in his yard.
ECTION FO-
can see the Golden Bonnie as
his father. He battles the Gold-
to realize Eleanor has been
removing her body parts for
liked her in a way making her
think they were on unoffi-
The reason it’s buried is be-
cause he was watching a little
LIO
en Bonnie near the ball pit, and trash. Eleanor becomes an ex- cially called dates, she tells her kid who didn’t like spiders,
once the fight is over, he can see act copy of Sarah and says on grandfather she’s not celebrat- and wouldn’t do anything until
his father again. The story ends page 136, “Well, you certainly ing Christmas that year, as she Greg buried it outside. He goes
with Jeff, owner of Jeff’s Pizza, made my wishes come true,” didn’t want to pretend to be out to find the spider there, its
telling him he left the soda he then leaves Sarah, not even happy when she’s unhappy. She plastic bag muddy and lacer-
ordered before the fight began. looking anything close to hu- hides from her cousins, who ated by the bite marks of a dog,
To Be Beautiful is the second man thanks to her collapsing both came with her aunt and but a very strong small dog. He
story. Like many teenagers, es- trash body, to die where she uncle that holiday in Funtime knows it’s Fetch behind it. And
pecially females at her age, Sar- is, surrounded by the bloody Freddy. that is only the first thing, and
ah doesn’t like her looks at all, garbage bags housing her body In the present, the Funtime it’s the tamest act of violence
and this makes her relatable parts. Animatronic asks her how she Fetch has.
to many people, even though The last book is Count the likes to die. Thinking she could When Greg was little he got
what happens isn’t. One day, Ways, in which a goth girl make herself small enough on bit by a neighbor’s dog and re-
since she has to walk by the named Millie is imprisoned the floor of her prison to es- quired stitches for the wound to
dump on the way home, she in the Funtime Freddy Ani- cape, she tells Freddy to stick properly heal. After that day, he
meets Baby, who calls herself matronic and given options a blade through her head for dreads seeing the dog outside.
Eleanor. Because Sarah got her on how she wants to die. Her decapitation, so she can escape One day the dog lunged for his
out of the dump, Eleanor wants death can go quickly like de- after the blade misses her. throat, but he was able to get
to make her wish to come true. capitation, or slowly like be- With her plan having failed inside, shaken but unharmed.
Sarah wishes to be beautiful, ing boiled alive. Now, the story by a headless corpse resting He texts a fellow friend what
but she doesn’t have much flip-flops between the past and with the head near the body, or happened before entering the
hope for it. present. In the past, it’s show- the blade unable to take off her house. Fetch decides to kill the
The next day after school, El- ing how and when she climbs head and with her throat im- dog to keep Greg safe from it.
eanor gives her a necklace that into Funtime Freddy, and in paled, in the Funtime Freddy It’s so gorey of a death that I
she can never take off. Then, the present is where she’s given Animatronic, her grandfather don’t recommend readers with
it begins: Night after night, more and more choices on how explains the family will open a weak stomach to read it.
Sarah wakes up with the body she wants to die. Even though presents without her. He be- Greg knows it’s Fetch; he
she always dreamed of having. Millie talks about Death like lieves her to be in her room or can tell the dog was placed by
Small things happen that need it’s her friend, she doesn’t want somewhere outside, safe but his bike, and he can tell the
her to get a wardrobe change; to really die. cold. He leaves her gifts un- blood is too little for the dog
since her breasts are bigger she Anyway, it turns out Millie’s der the tree; gifts she tragically to be slain beside his bike. Af-
needs new bras, and choosing home life isn’t the best. Both never opened. ter putting the dead dog in the
clothes for a body that’s better- her parents are constantly Fazbear Frights #2: Fetch bushes between his house and
looking than she originally had wasting money and time on Fetch is about some kids go- the neighbor’s he decides one
becomes a little harder, but she projects they never finish be- ing to a long-forgotten Freddy day to attack Fetch. The attack
manages. fore jumping on a whole new Fazbear’s Pizzeria, and one somewhat works. The next
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