The Heartbeat. Winter Bucket List. The Heart s Animals By: Kristin Rodriguez. Edited by Angeline Bretts DECEMBER 21, 2017.

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DECEMBER 21, 2017 The Heartbeat Edited by Angeline Bretts The Heart s Animals By: Kristin Rodriguez Sacred Heart has been teaming up with the ASPCA to raise money for animals in need everywhere! YAAY!

The ASPCA, along with animals everywhere, are very important to us at The Heart and we appreciate everyone s help as we fight to give abused and homeless animals a second chance at life.

1 DECEMBER 21, 2017 The Heartbeat Edited by Angeline Bretts The Heart s Animals By: Kristin Rodriguez Sacred Heart has been teaming up with the ASPCA to raise money for animals in need everywhere! YAAY! Love animals? Join Team ASPCA. The ASPCA, along with animals everywhere, are very important to us at The Heart and we appreciate everyone s help as we fight to give abused and homeless animals a second chance at life. In addition to the Barking BakeSale event hosted (which raised over $300 in a single event! WOAH) Team ASPCA is also hosting a Pet Pantry throughout the school year to donate food to animals in need. Team ASPCA even has an online website where anyone can support the cause by making an online donation! All donations and events hosted by the Team go towards providing life-saving programs and services to millions of animals everywhere. We have already done so much here at the Heart to help animals (Thank you so much to Team ASPCA and all those who have donated in our events! ) but lets continue helping our furry friends! Team ASPCA is currently on the hunt for laundered towels and blankets to keep the dogs and cats of the Humane Society of Westchester warm throughout the cold winter season. Donate and get the chance to visit all the lovely pets that will be receiving your donations during a tour of the Humane Society. Winter Bucket List By: Luisa Sánchez Go sledding Build a snowman Make Epic New Year s Eve plans Have a snowball fight Stay in your pajamas all day Develop an indoor workout routine Bake Christmas cookies Read a book from start to finish Go to a Christmas tree lighting Team ASPCA is a group of people fighting for something that we care so deeply about- animals. For it may just be a simple moment of your time, but to the animals that you are helping it is their entire life. Donate today: Join Team ASPCA in the fight, contact: krodriguez2018@sacredhearths.org 1

Lia Overbrook certainly knows these feelings all too well as she battles with a mental illness that threatens her existence.

2 Book Review By: Lisa Gentile Have you ever wondered what goes through the minds of people suffering from mental illnesses? Have you ever felt like you were alone in the world and had no one to talk to? Lia Overbrook certainly knows these feelings all too well as she battles with a mental illness that threatens her existence. In Wintergirls, Lia attempts to return to a n o r m a l l i f e a f t e r h e r s e c o n d hospitalization but soon faces a devastating blow when she finds out her very best friend, Cassie, has died from the disease named Bulimia. Soon, Lia faces the most important battle of her life as she struggles to keep up the healthy girl image her parents want, consequently falling into a deep pit of destruction. Will Lia s Anorexia Nervosa get the better of her or will she fight for her life? Wintergirls, written by a two-time National Book Award nominee and New York Times bestselling author, Laurie Halse Anderson, has revealed the heartbreaking conflicts of a miserable disease that claims thousands of people s lives around the world. In 2016, the ANAD discovered that about one out of every two hundred American woman suffers from Anorexia, with the highest mortality rate of any eating disorder. Today, almost nine years after it s publication date, Wintergirls continues to alert readers about the inconceivably painful symptoms of Anorexia that destroy the lives of teens and resonate with young adults everywhere. Freshmen-Senior Breakfast By: Mell Baez DECEMBER 21, 2017 On December 1 st, Sacred Heart High School had its annual Freshmen/Senior Breakfast in the cafeteria. The Student Council members organized the event and did a great job with the refreshments and delicious food, such as pastries and bagels. For the breakfast, each senior was assigned one or two freshmen. I, being a freshman, sat with two seniors. My personal experience with my senior buddies was pretty good. My previous thought about the whole thing was that it was going to be boring and I wouldn t have anything to talk about. It was the complete opposite. Of course, not every freshman felt the same way about the experience. Regardless, the whole breakfast was a good way to make some new friends and overall a hit. 2

Midterm Advice By: Stephanie Barajas Do you ever cram studying into one night and the day of the test you see the first question and completely space out on everything you studied for?

3 Midterm Advice By: Stephanie Barajas Do you ever cram studying into one night and the day of the test you see the first question and completely space out on everything you studied for? Do you ever study day and night for a whole week and not remember a single thing you covered? Well, take notes because I am going to list my top studying methods that guarantees that you will not only pass but surely ace your exams. The simplest, yet unused tactic is to ask your teacher questions! Teachers are there to be utilized as an outlet for help. Always ask what chapters or topics will be covered on your exam to make sure you won t have to worry about studying countless hours on the wrong subjects or missing a crucial topic. Some teachers will always make a review packet while others are willing to make one if asked. Ask your teachers if they can make one or at least a list of key ideas to know. Lastly, do not be shy to ask for extra help after school.learning and memory go hand and hand. Just looking at your textbook and rereading your lessons will not be effective in long-term memory. I always make handwritten flashcards or review packets because it involves visual, auditory, reading, and writing learning. Reading out loud everything you write and focusing only on your flashcards and notes will help stick the information in your brain. For example, if you re stuck on a question and barely remember the whole topic, your handwriting, the visual picture of your notes, and your voice while you read your notes will trigger the information learned. Lastly, make sure you get a good night sleep, not just the day before the exam, but in general. It is always imperative to your health and mental state to be well rested and maintain a healthy diet. No one can concentrate on an empty stomach and no sleep. These straightforward tips will help you in this time of stress and hard work 3

4 Pick the Perfect School By: Luisa Sánchez FAR AWAY PROS: You will experience new things and you will have more freedom. CONS: Becoming homesick is inevitable and traveling during holidays can get expensive. CLOSE TO HOME PROS: Opting out of dorm life will save you money and mom is always around to help. CONS: Mom is always around and you probably won t get the full college experience. BIG PROS: Multiple majors to choose and switch from easily. CONS: Big schools can get overwhelming and you will not be on a first name basis with your professors. RURAL PROS: Picture perfect campuses and strong school spirit. CONS: You are in the middle of nowhere. VS SMALL PROS: There will be a family type vibe with familiar faces around campus, plus the chance to stand out. CONS: Courses will fill up quickly because there won t be as many class offerings. There is also fewer things to do on campus. CITY PROS: Multiple things to do, the city is your campus. CONS: Lack of dorm space, loud noise, and a high cost of living. PRIVATE PROS: Smaller class sizes. Larger alumni pool who give donations to the school. CONS: More expensive. PUBLIC PROS: More affordable. CONS: You may be just a number in a lecture of 400 people. 4

Horoscopes Aquarius In the middle of Pisces You will find yourself Aries - We will find

this season, you will find y o u r s e l f g i v i n g a s p e e ch commemorating the

But don t worry, your friends love this about you. most holiday cheer.

participating in the fun this season brings. You re the life of the party!

good stuff meaning you will be excited for preparing all the food and snacks for the fun.

Make sure not to put anyone in their bag, it s time to have fun and get lit!

5 Horoscopes Aquarius In the middle of Pisces You will find yourself Aries - We will find you hanging out with your friends dressing up and having the o r g a n i z i n g a n d this season, you will find y o u r s e l f g i v i n g a s p e e ch commemorating the moment. Extremely chatty, you will be the social butterfly. But don t worry, your friends love this about you. most holiday cheer. Remember it is okay to take a break in a season of chaos to relax. participating in the fun this season brings. You re the life of the party! T a u r u s Yo u r r u l i n g elements show that you will be in charge of all of the good stuff meaning you will be excited for preparing all the food and snacks for the fun. Are you a foodie? Gemini You will most likely be grabbing the aux this holiday. Make sure not to put anyone in their bag, it s time to have fun and get lit! Cancer You like to welcome people and m a ke t h e m fe e l a t home. This holiday season, you will be making sure everything is set and perfect. You will be using instincts to make everything live. 5

Leo Being that you are extremely social, small talk will be your go-to.

Libra You will find yourself forming new bonds. You are confident and easily make friends.

Scorpio You will be with a close, tight-knit group this holiday season.

Along with their charismatic nature comes thrill seeking.

6 Leo Being that you are extremely social, small talk will be your go-to. Make new friends this holiday season. It will work in your favor. Virgo Cut loose! You are always working hard. This holiday season, focus on all the good that is to come with the New Year and have fun! Libra You will find yourself forming new bonds. You are confident and easily make friends. This season, don t lose people in the crowd, but make the most of the holidays. Scorpio You will be with a close, tight-knit group this holiday season. We may even find you under the mistletoe with someone s p e c i a l! E n j o y t h e festivities! Sagittarius Find this sign being extra wild this holiday season! Along with their charismatic nature comes thrill seeking. You might find them breaking a rule or two. For you Sagittarius, don t have too much fun. Capricorn You might find yourself wanting to leave a hang out as soon as you get there. This holiday season, give that party a second chance and stay with your friends. The newspaper club wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 6

The Jet Tribune. 1st Edition Swooping in with the News August 24, ! School is Back in Session!

The Jet Tribune. 1st Edition *Swooping in with the News* August 24, ! School is Back in Session! The Jet Tribune 1st Edition *Swooping in with the News* August 24, 2018 A Lesson in Thoughtfulness By Dawson Ashmore SCHOOL IS BACK! Every year on the first day of school we have a team building session.