The Advocate Online Edition – November 2012
Publish date: November 30, 2012
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ENTERTAINMENT: Kendrick Lamar Poised For Stardom With “Good Kid, m.a.a.d. City”
By Kyle Kandetzki – Editor-In-Chief
The new face of west coast hip hop is on the horizon, and his name is Kendrick Lamar.
California rapper Lamar has slowly made his name huge since putting out his first mixtape at 16, and now nine years later his major label debut “Good Kid, m.a.a.d. City” was released on October 22. Read more
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Bioshock Infinite’ Poised To Steal Gamers
By Bryan Creevy – Entertainment Editor
“Bioshock” first hit consoles on August 21, 2007, and has been deemed the third best game of all time.
“Bioshock 2” followed as a sequel to the underwater city Rapture’s story and was released on February 9, 2010. Finally, after three long years, “Bioshock Infinite,” the third installment in this first-person shooter, is ready to swoop in and steal gamers away.
NEWS: Law Students Win Event At Yale Physics Olympics
By Anisha Manglani – News Editor
Over 200 students, including a group from Jonathan Law High School, gathered at Yale University on October 15 for the 14th annual Physics Olympics.
Yale University hopes that participants can enjoy themselves while applying basic physics in a practical manner.
NEWS: AP Art Students Enjoying New Class
By Hayley Soulier – Sports Editor
Advanced Placement Studio Art is off to a great start at Law.
This is the first year Law has offered an AP Art class and art students are really excited about it.
NEWS: Law Band Hosts Home Show This Weekend
By Bhavani Jaladanki – Editorial Editor
Jonathan Law’s band always had a strong reputation as one of the best bands in the state, and it continues to do so.
All of Law’s band members are working extra hard this week while they prepare for their first home show on Saturday, October 27.
SPORTS: Law Girls Soccer Ties Foran On Senior Night
By Tarah Kelly – Columns Editor
The Jonathan Law girls soccer team played a fierce game against Foran on their Senior Night.
Down 2-1 with only two minutes left, senior Janessa Soucy tied the game, and in the process, took away Foran’s hope for the state tournament.
Foran scored the first goal of the game just before halftime, but Law battled back soon after.
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The Advocate Online Edition – October 2012
Publish date: October 12, 2012
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The Advocate Online Edition – June 2012
Publish date: June 13, 2012
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Blink 2012 – Law’s Annual Literary Magazine
Publication Date: June 1, 2012
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The Advocate Online Edition – May 2012
Publish date: May 23, 2012
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SPORTS: Law’s Boys, Girls Track Teams Shine At SCCs
By Alex Baluha – Staff Reporter
The athletes from the Jonathan Law boys and girls track team made their mark at the Southern Connecticut Conference meet (SCCs) on May 14.
Despite not coming in first place for the meet, over twenty Law athletes did well enough to qualify for the state meet, which will be taking place at the end of May.
ENTERTAINMENT: Kenyon’s Novel An Infinite Sci-Fi Classic
By Bryan Creevy – Entertainment Editor
Sherrilyn Kenyon is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author who is most famous for her “Dark Hunters” series with four different volumes. They were about immortal vampire slayers and their dramatic stories.
The series ended and in its wake “The Chronicles of Nick” was born.
“Infinity,” the first book in this follow up series, is about young 14 year old Nick Gautier (Go-shay). Being the child of a teenage mom who was abandoned by her parents upon the pregnancy, Nick hasn’t had the best life. He survives off of his mom being a stripper at night, and their house is pretty much a shack.
The Advocate Online Edition – April 2012
Publish date: April 11, 2012
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SPORTS: Indians’ Season Ends With Quarterfinal Loss
By Kevin Langan – Sports Editor
The opening round of the state playoffs posed a serious challenge for the Milford Indians.
The team, made up of students from Law, Foran, and Platt Tech, took on the Newtown Nighthawks on Tuesday, March 6, at the Milford Ice Pavilion.
The Indians jumped out to a quick two-goal lead as Milford goalie Matt White was stopping every puck that came his way.
ENTERTAINMENT: Old TV Show Hits The Big Screen
By Nick DePascale – Columns
Editor
“21 Jump Street,” which is set to open in theaters March 16, looks like a sure-fire hit that will have moviegoers dropping to the ground laughing.
Two very funny actors, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, star in the movie, which is based off the last ’80s TV show. They play two undercover agents disguised as two regular high school students.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Safe House’ Continues To Thrill Audiences
By Jesse Doucette – Columns Editor
“Safe House” has proven to be an entertaining hideout for many moviegoers.
Starring two very well-known actors, Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, “Safe House” continues to build suspense throughout the whole movie.
ENTERTAINMENT: Was ‘Dead Space 3’ Information Leaked?
By Bryan Creevy – Entertainment Editor
Is Siliconera telling the truth about the “Dead Space 3” leaked information? Is Visceral Games constructing the game right now?
Recently, a source on Siliconera, a gaming website, has claimed to have obtained leaked information from Visceral Games where the source claims they are working on the production of the third Dead Space.
ENTERTAINMENT: Chiddy Bang Brings Fun To The Rap Scene
By Kyle Kandetzki – Sports Editor
Philadelphia rap duo Chiddy Bang first took shape in late 2008, and just three years and three mixtapes later, the two will make their fourth full-length release, their first album.
The duet of Chidera Anamege or “Chiddy” and Noah Beresin or “Xapoon Jones” released “Breakfast” on February 21st. A week later they debuted 8th on the Billboard Top 100 albums.
ENTERTAINMENT: “The Sims 3: Showtime” Doesn’t Hit High Notes
By Phylicia Prince – Editorial Editor
The producers at Electronics Arts are releasing the latest expansion pack in the Sims 3 franchise: “The Sims 3: Showtime.”
This new expansion pack, released in March, brings all new excitement in the lives of the player’s Sims. Showtime features an entertainment and rise to fame theme that opens up several new performer careers for your Sims such as Singer, Magician, and Acrobat, as well as the opportunity to moonlight as a DJ. They come along with related venues, objects, and interactions.
SPORTS: Nelson Prepares For New Softball Season
By Kim Legen – Entertainment Editor
Softball season is right around the corner, and no one is more excited to start than senior captain Melissa Nelson.
Last year, the Law softball team ended the season with a record of 5-15. The Lady Lawmen hope to improve on that record with the help of Nelson this year.
SPORTS: Girls Basketball Season Comes To An End
By Melissa Nelson – Entertainment Editor
The Jonathan Law girls basketball team ended their season last week, however it did not end the way they had hoped.
Their regular season resulted in 10 wins and 10 losses. They then went 1-2 in the SCC and state playoffs.
NEWS: Law Students, Faculty React To Lack of Snow
By Bernie Smigel – Editorial Editor
It looks like winter missed the memo.
As all students in the Milford Public School district are well aware, there has been a grand total of zero snow days or shortened schedules this year – a first for possibly all current Jonathan Law students.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Sarah’s Key’ Opens Doors To Past
By Emily Bolcer – News Editor
Every word Tatiana De Rosnay writes is a stroke of art with her novel, “Sarah’s Key.”
Rosney connects the past with the present throughout the novel, showing that we cannot forget our past, good or bad.
ENTERTAINMENT: Bands Plan For Tours This Spring
By Alexis Christy – News Editor
It’s fair to say the weather this winter has been milder than expected, but who can complain about an early spring? That is, especially with the promise of so many band tours to look forward to.
One of the biggest by far, will be Blink-182. After almost a four year hiatus, the band is now back in their third year of release and reformation. Their sixth and most recent album, released last September, is titled “Neighborhoods” and features 10 tracks.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Dark Souls’ Challenges Gamers
By Cody Roy – Editor-in-Chief
To a veteran gamer, games could get a bit repetitive. Saving the princess takes less effort than tying their shoes, and the so called “dark lord” of the realm may as well be one of his many lackeys. Namco-Bandai Games seeks to change this with its newest sequel, “Dark Souls.”
“Dark Souls,” developed by From Software and Namco-Bandai Games and released in October of 2011, is a sequel to the critically acclaimed “Demon’s Souls,” which was released in October of 2009.
The Advocate News Quiz – February 2012
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The Advocate Online Edition – February 2012
Publish date: February 16, 2012
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NEWS: Boys Basketball Hosts Unified Sports Clinic
By Kim Legen – Entertainment Editor
The Jonathan Law boys basketball team recently participated in a basketball clinic to help Law’s Unified Sports athletes.
The basketball team set up different stations around the gym and helped all the Unified Sports kids to improve and learn different basketball skills.
ENTERTAINMENT: The Force Unveils New Movie ‘Chronicle’
By Nick DePascale – Columns Editor
The new movie “Chronicle,” directed by Josh Tank, is coming out in theaters February 3.
This movie is centered around three teenage kids – Andrew Detmer (Dane Heenan), Micheal Ernesto (Joe Vaz) and Sean (Luke Tyler) – who discover that they have unrealistic powers where they can almost use the force as if it was “Star Wars.”
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘The Devil Inside’ Frightens All
By Jesse Doucette – Columns Editor
“The Devil Inside,” which was released ealier this month, is a frightening, entertaining, and must-see horror movie.
The movie is set to take place in Italy where a woman by the name of Isabella Rossi (Fernanda Andrade) is reunited with her mother Maria Rossi (Suzan Crowley). Together they are in search of an exorcist who can free Maria from a demon that she believes possesses her.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Sherlock Holmes 2’ Emerges From Shadows
By Phylicia Prince – Editorial Editor
After the success of it predecessor, did “Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows” live up to its hype?
In this sequel, Robert Downey Jr. once again takes on the lead role of Sherlock Holmes, with his assistant Dr. John Watson, played by Jude Law.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Bloons Tower Defense 5’ Surpasses Expectations
By Bryan Creevy – Entertainment Editor
Since its start in 2007, Bloons Tower Defense (BTD) has definitely been the fan favorite game created by Ninja Kiwi. Fans have been craving the fifth installment to be released.
The original’s popularity brought BTD2 at the end of 2007, and that game’s success brought the third in 2008.
ENTERTAINMENT: Green Exceeds Expectations With New Book
By Emily Bolcer – News Editor
John Green released his newest novel, “The Fault in Our Stars,” on January 10.
The story begins with 16-year-old Hazel Lancaster. Immediately Green reveals that his heroine is a terminal cancer patient.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘New Year’s Eve’ Drops The Ball
By Melissa Nelson – Entertainment Editor
Gary Marshall’s latest film “New Year’s Eve” came out just last month.
Marshall also directed “Valentine’s Day.” “New Year’s Eve” was very similar to “Valentine’s Day” in a way that there are several different scenarios going on all at once in the same city.
SPORTS: Lady Lawmen Defeat Foran In Final Seconds
By Kyle Kandetzki – Sports Editor
In a week with back-to-back Foran matchups, the girls basketball team captured Round 1.
The Lady Lawmen went down to the final seconds, but were able to beat the visiting Lions 55-54 in a thrilling finish Thursday night in the New Gym.
NEWS: Law Knitting Club Looks For New Members
By Bernie Smigel – Editorial Editor
There’s no group more “tightly-knit” than the Jonathan Law knitting club.
Anyone interested in crafting their own personal hats, scarves, socks, and more can learn to do so in this new group.
NEWS: Former Law Student Publishes Novel
By Alexis Christy – News Editor
From book bag to book shelf, Milford resident and Jonathan Law graduate Emily Bump has done it.
It’s not often an eighteen year old girl gets to publish a book of her own, but after three years of hard work, Bump has proved it possible.
NEWS: Law Welcomes Back Graduates
By Cody Roy – Editor-In-Chief
After spending four years at Jonathan Law, it’s no surprise that some newly admitted college students could begin to miss their high school days.
The annual “Welcome Back Graduates” Day, organized by the National Honor Society, provides these nostalgic students the opportunity to return to Law and discuss their college lives.
The Advocate Online Edition – December 2011
Publish date: December 22, 2011
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SPORTS: Kochiss Prepares For Her Senior Season
By Jesse Doucette – Columns Editor
The Lady Lawmen have high expectations for senior Jackie Kochiss this year.
Kochiss has been working hard all summer and fall for the upcoming 2011-2012 basketball season.
ENTERTAINMENT: Harold & Kumar Tell A Christmas Story
By Nick DePascale – Columns Editor
The movie, “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas” came out in theatres on November 4.
The new movie is ridiculously funny with Harold and Kumar going through another crazy adventure. It’s also in 3D, making the movie even better.
NEWS: Law Hosts Holiday Book Fair
By Melissa Nelson – Entertainment Editor
Jonathan Law High School will be having a joint Holiday Book Fair with Foran High School at the Barnes and Noble in Milford.
This event will take place on Monday, December 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble is located on the Boston Post Road, just past the mall.
NEWS: Sign Language Club Continues At Law
By Bernie Smigel – Editorial Editor
The room is silent, the facial expressions are going, and hands are moving in intricate motions.
It’s just another day for the Jonathan Law Sign Language Club.
The club offers American Sign Language (ASL) lessons and practices, and is open to all students.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 1’ Sets Bar Low
By Phylicia Prince – Editorial Editor
The end is finally near for the “Twilight” franchise, but is it going out with a bang?
“Twilight” films are not known for stellar acting performances that deserve an Oscar, or amazing special effects. Yet, the “Twilight” franchise has a strong fan base that continues to go to the movies, making it so successful.
SPORTS: Shackett Excited for Senior Season
By Kim Legen – Entertainment Editor
Being a gymnast for 10 years has really paid off for senior Abby Shackett.
Shackett has been doing gymnastics for 10 years and more to come. She started at Polly’s Gymnastics and has continued to take her talents to the Jonathan Law Gymnastics team.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Happy Feet 2’ An Entertaining Sequel
By Bryan Creevy – 
Entertainment Editor
In November of 2006, Elijah Wood rocked theaters everywhere with his animated movie Happy Feet. It was touching, had adventure, and even dancing and singing penguins that made this movie an instant favorite.
Happy Feet Two came out this November and has a lot of controversy. Critics are rating it 5 out of 10 stars while fans of Happy Feet are posting positive reviews all over the web.
NEWS: National Honor Society Gifting For Good Cause
By Cody Roy – Editor-In-Chief
Bright lawn ornaments, a holiday cheer, and knitted hats can only mean one thing: the holiday season is here, and what holiday is complete without presents?
Collaborating with the social workers at Bridges, a community support organization known for their work with the needy, the National Honor Society is giving underprivileged children the opportunity to get just what they want for the holidays through the annual Giving Tree toy drive.
NEWS: Law Holds Coat Drive For Underprivileged Families
By Emily Bolcer – News Editor
With the weather getting colder and many families being left to fend for themselves, Jonathan Law English teacher Mrs. Goldbeck wanted to help by starting a coat drive.
Goldbeck held the coat drive for the past two weeks with Tuesday, November 29, being the last day.
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