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The Williamstown Board of Education has successfully adopted the boldest mascot and school color scheme change in school history. Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, the schools will trade in the Williamstown Braves and become the Williamstown Skeeters. The school colors will change from Braves Blue and White to the flashy Blood Red and Skeeter Gold. When asked about the reason for the change, a source close to the decision had this to say. “The heritage of William- stown starts with the Indian term Squan- kum, which trans- lates to “Place of Evil Ghosts”. Many be- lieve that the ghosts actually refer to the mosquitoes of the area. Mosquitoes are amazing creatures, which display charac- teristics that we want to see in our students and athletes; determination, persistence, and resilience.” Our new mascot, Skeeter, will make his presence known as the new school year approaches. Look for Skeeter to be out and about in the hallways in the upcom- ing weeks. The mascot will be available for photos and autographs at all of our school blood drives. Skeeter will be giving out free whistles that mimic the sound of a buzzing bug at all sports events starting in April. Furthermore, Skeeter will sky-dive into the graduation ceremony to salute the final class of Braves in June! Starting in April, the schools will receive boxes in order for students to dispose of the old Braves gear. We can’t wait to see what all the “buzz” is all about. Happy April Fools! Williamstown High School April 2018 Issue New Mascot for 2018-19 School Year A Collective Article by the Newspaper Club 2 The Addams Family Recap 3 Jobs 4 College Planning 5 Clubs 6 Brave Voices 7 WHS Sports 8-9 Olympic Recap 10 Entertainment 12 Horoscopes I N S I D E Let’s go skeeters!

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Page 1: by Anna McMahon · 5 S what SNAPSHOTS at WHS selected works from photography class Hello, my name is Isaiah Presley. I am a 18 year old photographer. I got my first DSLR (Nikon D3200)

The Williamstown Board of Education has successfully adopted the boldest mascot and school color scheme change in school history. Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, the schools will

trade in the Williamstown Braves and become the Williamstown Skeeters. The school colors will change from Braves Blue and White to the flashy Blood Red and Skeeter Gold. When asked about the reason for the change, a source close to the decision had this to say.

“The heritage of William-stown starts with the

Indian term Squan-kum, which trans-lates to “Place of

Evil Ghosts”. Many

be-

lieve that the ghosts actually refer to the mosquitoes of the area. Mosquitoes are amazing creatures, which display charac-teristics that we want to see in our students and athletes; determination, persistence, and resilience.”

Our new mascot, Skeeter, will make his presence known as the new school year approaches. Look for Skeeter to be out and about in the hallways in the upcom-ing weeks. The mascot will be available for photos and autographs at all of our school blood drives. Skeeter will be giving out free whistles that mimic the sound of a buzzing bug at all sports events starting in April. Furthermore, Skeeter will sky-dive into the graduation ceremony to salute the final class of Braves in June!

Starting in April, the schools will receive boxes in order for

students to dispose of the old Braves gear. We can’t wait to see what all the “buzz” is all about.

Happy April Fools!

Williamstown High SchoolApril 2018 Issue

New Mascot for 2018-19 School YearA Collective Article by the Newspaper Club

2 The Addams Family Recap3 Jobs4 College Planning

5 Clubs6 Brave Voices7 WHS Sports

8-9 Olympic Recap10 Entertainment12 Horoscopes

INSIDE

Let’s

go

skeeters!

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Cause you gotta go to workby Anna McMahon

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This year, our school’s drama club choose to perform the Addams Family on March 9, 10, 16, and 17. Right from the beginning, the characters were established well. Each one had its own very unique personality with my personal favorite character being the grandma, portrayed by Morgan McNulty.

The Addams all contrasted well with the normal family (Wednes-day Addams’ soon to be in-laws), creating many humorous situa-tions. Played by Devon Shutts, Alice Beineke, the normal mother,

was shown to be a bright, happy, and fam-ily-oriented woman. This contrasted with Morticia Addams (Marisa Maraglia) who was spookily eccentric and even hated the color yellow conveniently worn by Alice Beineke.

Throughout the musical, the Addams family’s dead relatives repeatedly make an appearance, filling up the stage with their grotesque and spooky costumes.

The plot was rather simple; Wednesday Addams (Natalie Donisi) falls in love and gets engaged with Lucas Beineke (Vernon Doggett), a boy from a normal family.

Everyone else in the Addams family disagrees with this to varying degrees, and from there, the lies and shenanigans take off. Gomez Adams (Alexander Vance), in particular, gets stuck keeping the secret of their engagement from his wife, Morticia, causing all sorts of issues.

The live music performed was beautiful and helped make the play feel more pro-fessional. With its great songs and acting, this experience was well worth it. Congrats to the performers!

by Jadyn Beyer

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Available Jobs, Internships, and Community ServiceLooking for work? We're here to help you get started! Check out the opportunities below.

JOBSCause you gotta go to work

by Anna McMahon

Local animal shelters...such as the Gloucester or Camden County

Animal Shelters Public gardens

Red Cross

Public libraries...such as the Monroe Township

Public Library

Hospices...such as Meadowview or Heartland

Unforgotten Haven

JOBS There will be a job fair at Rowan University on March 23rd for anyone looking for a job.

INTERNSHIPSSearch on www.internships.com for more.

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICESearch on www.volunteermatch.org for more.

Crew Member — Dunkin Donuts Blackwood, NJ

Sewell, NJ You must be 16 or older to apply.

Online Survey Taker SURVEYSAY.COM

Part-time Bookseller — Barnes & Noble Deptford Township, NJ, (856) 232-3123

You must be 16 or older to apply.

Cashier, Clerk, etc. — ShopRite Williamstown, NJ, (856) 728-5600You must be 16 or older to apply.

Crew Member — Arby’s Blackwood, NJ, (856) 227-7442You must be 15 or older to apply.

NASA Must be 16 or older and have a GPA of 3.0 or 4.0.

Smithsonian Must be 14 or older to apply. Those under 18 must

have signed parent permission.

Software Development — Dupont. Wilmington, DE Must be proficient in a programming language

(Java, C++, Perl, etc.) and be familiar with biology, chemistry.

Sales Intern — Macmillan Learning. Hamilton Township, NJ Paid internship for summer 2018.

Job Finding Websites www.monster.com www.snagajob.com www.indeed.com www.hireteen.com

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CLASSROOM news

With April starting to creep around the corner, we are approaching the end of the school year. While this can be a relief to many, this is also a very tough period when it comes to college. Many of you may be waiting for responses to come back, and it can be truly stressful when many of your peers receive before you. Don’t worry, stay focused and deter-mined; the responses will arrive.

March is the month when many colleges do respond to prospective students, and at this point, it is the time to research your financial aid options, if needed, to sign up for scholarships, and respond to acceptance letters. Upon receiving an acceptance letter, the clock is ticking on your decision to enroll. In doing so, there are things to consider: has your dream school responded yet, can you get better financial aid at a different school, or are you even ready to possibly leave home for college at that moment? These are important questions to consider when choosing what college you ulti-mately enroll in.

Let’s talk about financial aid. In order to determine your how to pay for college, you will likely need to sit down with your parents/caregivers and discuss your family’s financial options. For example, let’s say that you get accepted into one of your top option schools, yet when you are enrolling, you notice that the finan-cial aid package is not sufficient enough to cover all the expenses. In that case, explore your options. You may be able to contact the university bursar and see if they can offer a better financial aid. Have you looked into FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) plans yet? Another option is that universities and colleges often provide their own financial aid or scholarships on a first-come-first-serve basis and based on your GPA and SAT scores. Additionally, if you turn this in and apply early, chances are you may likely getting the better package!

Finally, to end off this month’s tips and tricks, do yourself a well deserved favor and research scholarships available from outside the college/university. (Yay, scholarships!) There is no possible way to spend too much time on this. This is the time to apply for every single scholarship that is available to you. In alignment with this, you may be asking yourself, “Where do I find these oppor-tunities and how do I apply.” Well, the main part is looking on freely available sites. A few are as listed: GoodCall, fastweb, College Board, Zinch, Depart-ment of Labor, and MyScholly. It is also

important to consider creating a private email made specifically for scholarships, so if an opportunity pops up, it does not get lost in with any other emails. Anoth-er thing to be cautious of is getting scammed or spammed. It is not often a wise option to pay sites for knowledge on scholarships, especially when there is so much free info available. Also, make sure to always read the fine print and go over details with your guidance counsel-or at school and your parents. Lastly, be specific. These applications are going to say that they are available for everyone, but truly, they are given to those selected few who meet or exceed the require-ments. Scholarships are like sports, they are competitive. So, ask yourself, do you have any special interests or talents, is there a special club or group that you affiliate yourself with, what career are you looking to work for? The more specific you are, whether you speak about race, or combining subjects of how your descent may have had a history with a certain career that you may be interested in, the more likely the scholar-ship givers will see you as a better candidate. However you choose to pay for college, take the time to find your best options.

This information as well as more can be found on https://americanhonors.org/blog/article/march-college-checklist-high-school-seniors

COLLEGEPLANNING

by Jadyn Beyer

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CLUBS what's goin on?

SNAPSHOTS at WHS

selected works from photography class

Hello, my name is Isaiah Presley. I am a 18 year old photographer. I got my first DSLR (Nikon D3200) on Christmas in 2017, however I started actually taking photos and try-ing to get better this past summer. When I was younger I always enjoyed creating things, but never thought about photography. I loved looking at pictures when I was younger because it was a way to see what was going on at that time, not just hear someone talk about it. I never took photography that seriously growing up, but over the summer I learned a lot about photography just by looking up tutorials and other photographers on YouTube to help me to find my own style. I never want things to get routine with photog-raphy. I will enjoy finding my own personal style and switching things up here and there.

Williamstown High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition

Williamstown High School’s 2017 yearbook, Totem, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2018 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.

The yearbook was created by students: Gabrielle Audu, Gregory Burek, Crissandra Civatte, Benjamin Denbo, Femi Folarin, Kaitlyn Ford, Justin Fortuna, Emily Lucier, Alayna Maden, Brian Miskar, Candice Nguyen, Natalie Pavluk, Marcello Oliveto, Marissa Rappleye, Alexa Thomas and Ashley Vail under the direction of Ms. Ferranto, yearbook adviser.

“I’m very proud of my staff for the hours and hours of hard work, creativity and detail that they put into designing our book each year. We are all very proud to be recognized in a national publication like this,” said Ms. Ferranto.

The Williamstown High School year-book was one of only 413 yearbooks selected from about 2,000 entries.

“The Jostens Look Book showcases the hard work and dedication of students who tell the story of the school year. It is their collaboration and communica-tion, as well as creative thinking in challenging situations, that results in the fine designs shown in this book,” said Sara Sausker, Senior Manager of Cus-tomer Experience. “We are very proud to celebrate the ability of this country’s future leaders and communicators by showcasing their sophisticated designs and photography.”

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brave voicesby: Newspaper Staff

On St. Patrick’s Day we

celebrated the Irish, saw a

lot of shamrocks and talked

about the ‘luck of the Irish.’

We were wondering what

are the personal supersti-

tions that bring you luck?

Francesca Pavluk Grade 9 “I don’t like to sleep with my closet open.”

Jadyn Beyer Grade 9 “Whenever I turn off the lights, I have to run to my room because I’m afraid.”

Emma Manel Grade 10 “I don’t walk on cracks in the sidewalk.”

Bryan Martin Grade 12 “I pray before all of my sports matches.”

Alannah Taylor Grade 11 “I don’t split the pole. Always stick with your friends.”

Josh Siegall Grade 10 “I always step on a boat with my right foot first.”

Taylor McKenna Grade 10 “I lift both feet off the ground going over railroads for good luck.”

Kayleigh Jackstis Grade 10 “My superstition is if you find a four leaf clover, it brings you good luck.”

Gypsy Miller Grade11 “I knock on wood as to not jinx things.”

Rachel Mahon Grade 11 “I make a wish at 11:11.”

Noah Bruynell Grade 11 “I knock on wood.”

Noelle Pelletier and Christina Farrell Grade 11 “We lift our feet up when crossing over train tracks and make a wish.”

Virginia Cortez Grade 12 “I cross my fingers for good luck sometimes.”

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ON THE MAT WITH BRYAN MARTINby Rasaaq Shittu

For those who have been following the Williamstown Wrestling team, it is clear to see that the squad is full of, as Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce would say, hungry dogs. But one dog has been a standout, with an extraordinary story to boot.

Bryan Martin is the senior 195-lb wrestler for William-stown, and finished off his season with a District 32 Wrestling Championship, Region 8 Wrestling Championship, and 3rd place at the State Tournament in Atlantic City, and a near undefeated record. His promising career displayed in his freshman year hit stumbling blocks due to two consecutive years of thumb injuries. However, these experiences have done nothing but build Bryan into an exemplary athlete, growing his tactical knowledge and wrestling psyche from the sideline.

Bryan’s dedication to and love of wrestling is quite evident, and the results he has achieved are no mere coincidence. While this Cinderella story didn’t end with a pair of glass slippers, it can be said with confidence that few can fill the shoes and place that Bryan Martin took in Williamstown Wrestling. I interviewed him recently to gain insight on his season.

Q: What’s been a key element to your success this season? You’ve been out the past two years, so what’s changed between now and then?

A: This year is different because I know its my last shot. It’s my senior year; I know there’s no “I’ll get em next year” for me. It’s over after this.

Q: What goes on in your mind during a match? Does it change for each opponent?

A: I have certain strategies for certain people for sure, but for the majority of the time I just go into matches think-ing that I’m not allowed to lose. I can’t let my coaches, teammates, friends, or my family down.

Q: What was your best match this year, in your opinion?A: I had a few good matches this year, but my best is prob-

ably when I bumped up 30 pounds to wrestle the #3 220-pounder in the state, Devon Starks(Highland).

Q: Do you have any plans to wrestle after high school?A: Yes, I think I’m going to end up wrestling in college.

(No announced commitment at time of interview.)

Q: If you could define your legacy in Williamstown wrestling, what would you like to be remembered for?

A: I want people to know is what I went through and to know that if I can comeback from the amount of setbacks I had, then anyone can.

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OLYMPIC SPORTS RECAPby Sopheap Huot

The 2018 Winter Olympics came to an end on the 25th of Febru-

ary. The closing ceremony included performances by

the k-pop boy band, EXO, and the korean female solo artist, CL, along with stunning dance performances accompanied by

projected images on the stage. Though

the Winter Games have ended, the legacy

the participating athletes have left will continue on th-

roughout history.

At the age of fifteen, Russian figure skater, Alina Zagitova, set a world record with a score of 82.92 points during the women’s short program. This was only moments after her teammate, Evgenia Medvedeva, broke her own world record. On the other hand, the US female hockey team earned their first gold medal since 1998 against Canada. From the Czech Republic, Ester Ledecka became the first woman to win gold in two sports, Alpine Skiing and Parallel Giant Slalom Snowboarding, at same Winter Olympics. With a total of 39 medals, Norway led with the most medals at the Olympics this year. America ended with a total of 23 medals. Regardless of the medal count, the Olympic team participated with integrity and prestige as they repre-sented America.

America’s Gold MedalsJamie Anderson- Women’s Snowboard SlopestyleJessica Diggins and Kikkan Randall- Women’s Cross-Country SkiingRed Gerard- Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle

Chloe Kim- Women’s Snowboard HalfpipeMikaela Shiffrin- Women’s Giant SlalomDavid Wise- Men’s HalfpipeShaun White- Men’s Snowboard HalfpipeTeam USA- Women’s HockeyTeam USA- Men’s Curling

America’s Silver MedalsJamie Anderson- Women’s Snowboarding Big AirAlex Ferreira- Men’s HalfpipeLauren Gibbs & Elana Meyers Taylor- Women’s BobsledNick Goepper- Men’s Freestyle Skiing SlopestyleJohn-Henry Krueger- Men’s 1,000-meter Short-Track SpeedskatingKyle Mack- Big Air SnowboardingChris Mazdzer- Men’s LugeMikaela Shiffrin- Women’s Alpine Combined

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America’s Bronze MedalsArielle Gold- Women’s Snowboard HalfpipeMaia and Alex Shibutani- Ice Dance Figure SkatingBrita Sigourney- Women’s Freestyle Skiing HalfpipeLindsey Vonn- Women’s Downhill SkiingTeam USA- Figure Skating Team EventTeam USA- Women’s Speed Skating Team Pursuit

The Pyeongchang games have produced extraordinary stories. A doping scandal in curling cost two athletes their medals. Two Russian curlers returned their Bronze medals after testing positive for meldonium. Despite this, the Russia’s Olympic delegation chief and the figure skating silver medalist, Evgenia Medvedeva appealed to the International Olympic Committee to fly the Russian Flag at the closing ceremony. This appeal was rejected, as the Russian Team marched under the official Olympic flag at the closing ceremony.

Also at the Olympics, over 100 athletes and staff members were struck down by the norovirus. The norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause the stomach flu. It’s symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other stomach pain. As of February 16th, more than 200 cases of this virus have been confirmed. 900 military personnel were sent in to cover for the Olympic workers who were quarantined and tested for the virus. Furthermore, becoming the first confirmed cases among the athletes at the Olympic Games, two Swiss Skiers fell ill to the virus.

The Olympics have been known to serve as a symbol of world peace and unity. This year’s games were

remarkable; it showed the Olympics’ ability to build bridges and bring people together, as North and South Korea competed, entered, and exited together. February 25th marked the day North and South Korea carried their own flags together at the Olympics and on February 8th, the two countries entered as a single team under

the same flag. This year’s games have also contributed to Kim Jong-Un’s meeting with South

Korean delegation, which was the first of anything like it since the beginning of his reign as dictator.

In order to transition into the next Winter Olympics, the 2018 closing ceremony introduced the next Olympic Games. In 2022, the Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing, China with a Panda as the mascot.

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BLACK PANTHER

Being that it is the most tweeted about movie ever, Black Panther is now a film that is a must see for 2018. After the introduction of the character, Black Panther, in Captain America: Civil War, anticipation for his movie has only grown. It has caught the attention of many people for its predominantly black blockbuster cast, which is rare for a Hollywood movie. Criticized for its lack of and poor representation of people of color, mass media continues to impact the way we view and stereotype each other. It also influences the different ways in which we can imagine ourselves. Within the statement made by the makers of this movie and their casting decisions, even their portrayal of minorities in cinema, we are able to envision the endless possibilities for our future through doctors, politicians, and celebrities.

For people of color, being able to connect to a character in film of the same ethnicity is more difficult than it should be. For instance, the Oscars have been criticized for this lack of diversity at its awards show with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite in 2016. This is why Black Panther, as a film with a black director, black writers, and predominantly black cast, is such a big deal after becoming a blockbuster. It gives the youth in the audience multiple heroes to look up to and admire as role models, which eliminates the doubt that they can’t aspire to do the same when they are older.

The movie is set in present day Wakanda, a fictional African nation. Although many believe it to be a third-world country, it is hidden as a hermit nation with hyper advanced technology. This is through the use of vibranium, a fictional metal, that can be used for weapons and for Wakandan buildings, roads, and vehicles. It is also used in Black Panther’s bulletproof suit. Likewise, Africa is a continent rich with resources. Wakanda can be seen as what the African countries could have been if it was not ravaged by the European colonizers, resulting in its people being stolen from their land. In times like today, where the president has the capability to degrade the African nations in

a single tweet, Black Panther depicts Wakanda as prosperous nation and reveals a vision of black excellence. Rather than criticizing the people who discriminate against and disregard the capabilities of people of color, the film amplifies and envisions the unmitigated potential of the blacks.

Black Panther is a continuation of T’Challa’s story after the death of his father in Captain America: Civil War. With his father dead, he is left to become the King. At this time in Wakanda, knowledge of their possession of vibranium is leaked to a group of villains. The soon-to-be king of Wakanda, T’Challa, also known as Black Panther, must decide how he will deal with the situation. He is not only met with the greed of these villains to use the vibranium for their own good, but also a competitor for the throne, who will use his power to arm the oppressed Africans in a world war against the rest of the nations. Brave, selfless, and righteous, T’Challa does not wish for war or conflict, but will do anything to protect his nation. Revenge and loyalty is a constant theme throughout the movie and heavily influences the decisions of many of the characters. This can also be seen in Captain America: Civil War, when T’Challa sought revenge for his father’s death.

Moreover, loyalty towards both the crown and the nation, is portrayed in the stereotype breaking female army of Wakanda. Led by the female general, Okoye, they are resilient, strong, and fearless. Their loyalty towards Wakanda and their courage in protecting their people, regardless of the circumstances was one of the most remarkable elements of the movie. As Okoye would say, “Wakanda Forever”. Women have starred in movies since film was created. However, for a very long time, women were largely relegated to the roles of romantic interests or victims for mustache twirling villains to tie to railroad tracks. In Black Panther, the Wakandan women play fearless, intelligent, and honorable characters. There is also a debate that you will see in the movie between two women. This element reveals another significance of the film, as two women are seen having an intelligent conversation with one another, in little regards to a man.

Rated at 97% by Rotten Tomatoes, Black Panther is tied with The Incredibles for the highest rated superhero movie. It’s ticket presales surpass all superhero films and the imax ticket presales put it ahead of all other marvel films. The excitement for this movie is up to par with the quality and the execution of it as well. The movie is still in theaters right now, and you will not regret watching.

ENTERTAINMENTmovies

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by Sopheap Huot

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TWIN PEAKSImmediately following the release of Black Panther: The Album, it became a hit. As of March 21st 2018, the album was able to stay at no. 4 on the top 200 Billboard album chart. This was after 5 weeks since its release. Many of the songs are able to stand on their own. For instance, prior to the release of the album, “All the Stars”, “King’s Dead” and “Pray for Me” were heavily promoted. Those three songs have been streamed a combined number of 132 million times, which can be directly linked to the immense success of the movie.

As one of the most streamed artists out right now, Kendrick Lamar was heavily involved in the production of this album. In fact, just like the movie, the artists which featured in the album were predominantly black. The composer in charge of scoring the movie spent a month in Africa to capture the traditional African music.

Each song represents a different character and their struggle, as well as a different aspect of the movie. “Pray For Me” by Kendrick Lamar, featuring The Weekend, is about a brave and selfless hero, who is willing to fight for those that they love and those that need a hero to protect them. It also shines light on the inner struggle of this hero, who is used to the fighting, but is lonely and doesn’t enjoy killing.

War and fighting, while still valuing peace and harmony is a constant theme throughout the movie. A righteous and honor-able king, T’Challa fights to protect his kingdom and would do anything for the safety of his people. “Pray For Me” accurately depicts T’Challa’s take on war and his life as a warrior for Wakan-da, a fictional country set in Africa. Just like the movie, the soundtrack of Black Panther is remarkable and really portrays the fascinating and proud African culture.

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Didn’t get your own copy of Smoke Signals? Get it on the school website!

CAPRICORNDec. 22–Jan. 19You are more secure when there’s a concrete agenda to follow, but

there’s something very liberating about working without a plan now. Oddly enough, you may end up being more productive than you thought possible.

SAGITTARIUSNov. 23–Dec. 21Your desire to wander the outer reaches of the

cosmos shifts gears today as you look inward toward your soul. You’re less in-terested now in jumping on a plane for an adventure than finding a quiet space that allows you to sit still and reflect on the meaning of life.

SCORPIOOct. 23–Nov. 22Carve out some time to explore your creativity, no matter how busy you

are with prior commitments. It’s as if you possess a direct link to access your imagination now, and it would be a shame to waste this opportunity.

LIBRASept. 23–Oct. 22You’re uncertain where to start, but you know that

you don’t have the luxury of wasting time. Nevertheless, there are still several unknowns and you can’t finalize your calendar until you receive more infor-mation from others.

VIRGOAug. 23–Sept. 22Your interactions with others bring you face to face with your own

feelings today. However, it’s all too easy to shift the focus onto another person by thinking they are being too emotional.

LEOJuly 23–Aug. 22You have ideas for a new adventure with a friend,

but secretly you wonder if you’re just distracting yourself from something more important. Although you are drawn toward making plans for fun activities, you know there’s more to life than what appears on the outside.

CANCERJune 21–July 22You have your heart set on making a dream come

true, but the magic of manifestation can be elusive. Unfortunately, there’s no simple recipe to follow when every situation is vastly different.

GEMINIMay 21–June 20

Ironically, fuzzy thinking inspires you to set higher goals to motivate your

ambitions. Nevertheless, imagining your success in the vaguest possible terms should not be confused with having a practical plan to reach a specific destination.

TAURUSApr. 21–May 20You aren’t very clear about your long-term goals now, even if you’re already

committed to a specific trajectory. Though you may be questioning your wisdom, it’s more likely your dreams are so strong that you’re lost in their splendor.

ARIESMar. 21–Apr. 20You might be wondering if you really must go through another rerun of a recent

emotional experience. The simple answer is yes, especially if you haven’t fully acknowledged the influence of the past on the present.

PISCESFeb. 20–Mar. 20You are soaring on the wings of your imagination,

but you must be careful not to fly too high. You could become so enamored with the magic and beauty of your fantasies that you don’t want to bother with the real world.

AQUARIUSJan. 20–Feb. 19You may experience a wave of confusion today, but it’s just a gentle reminder that intellectu-

ally knowing the truth isn’t enough. It’s been said that too many facts can lead you to making a wrong decision.

NEWSPAPER STAFFAlexandria Bazikos

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