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Aida Smith ‘27Columnistshe/herCaroline Austin ‘26Columnist, BroadcastCamera Operatorshe/herAlaina Comtois ‘27Columnist, BroadcastCamera OperatorNash Reyes ‘27Creative Columnisthe/theyHeidi Bermudez ‘27Graphic Designer, Columnistthey/themMolly Bryant ‘25Broadcast Host, Columnist she/herContributors (in addition to the Network News team)Tia St. Julien ‘24Donyel Le’Noir Felton ‘25Asja Kazak ‘27Khadija-Aini Noor ‘27Laura Sotiropoulos ‘27Shown (letft) are the UndergraduateCommunications students from Bay Path’sMedia Lab class. They produced the videosin the Network News “Finding Community”feature. They also received their VideoProducer certification from LongmeadowCommunity Television. Thank you LCTV-Tracey Durant, Bryon Kozaczka and Doug Pas.

We have reached the end of the fall semester! Forme, this is the last fall semester I will ever have atBay Path, which stirs up all kinds of bittersweetfeelings and memories. As the weather gets colder and we celebrate annualcampus events as well as winter holidays, I stop nowto think about what I am thankful for and what thisseason means to me. I am grateful for my friends,who experienced much change at Bay Path alongsideme and supported each other in ouraccomplishments. I’m grateful for my family, whohas always supported my writing pursuits andencouraged me to do what I love. I am also happy to have made more friends throughthe newsroom, and share our love of writingthrough each issue. This semester, I am especiallyimpressed and inspired by the new team memberswho have come to the meetings and provided uniqueand creative insights to make the Network Newsbetter and better each month. Even though I haveone more semester to go before I officially saygoodbye to the Network News, I feel confident thatthis time next year, the newsroom will be in verycapable hands.I hope everyone has a great winter break and theNetwork News will be back in the spring semester,see you soon! E D I T O R ’ S N O T E-Rebecca “Beck” WehnerFriends,Family,and Network News!

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Jacquida Mars - Bay Path’s new Jacquida Mars - Bay Path’s new Interim Director ofInterim Director ofMulticultural AffairsMulticultural AffairsWe are now at the end of our fall 2023 semester and will soon welcome2024. As we look back on what we’ve done, let’s recognize our effortsto create a better campus and build our own capacity for findingcommunity in a complex world. This fall, Network News has coveredstudents in activities to help others, further causes, support sportsteams, encourage the arts and explore new career paths. We havespoken out on issues, made our voices known in the Universitycommunity and shared perspectives about the world events. Through our journey, we have build our own sense of community. Finding community hereat Bay PathIn the following video, watch Digital Media major Donyel Le’NoirFelton interviews Jacquida Mars. With over eight years ofexperience in the realms of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Marsseeks to make a positive change in higher education and and buildcommunity hear at Bay Path.by Donyel Le’Noir Felton& Media Lab TeamThe Network News LIVE videos that are on these two pages will helpus explore how we can create safe, authentic community on campus,in virtual spaces and during our life journey. As we watch the videos,remember the words of Coretta Scott King, “The greatness of acommunity is most accurately measured by the compassionate actionsof its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.”Donyel Le’Noir FeltonDonyel Le’Noir Felton

As adults, we often put a stop to old habits we had aschildren and teens because we feel that we’ve grownout of them, but if we’re being honest, we repurposedthem. The child who liked dressing up dolls is now afashion designer. The child who played with Legos isnow an engineer, but what about the bully? Do bullieschange? When we think of a bully, we may see aschool-age kid, but how can we deal with an adultbully? Watch Bay Path students discuss this pressingissue. Adulthood as we define it begins in our first-year of college.Take a look at this video which highlights sports at BayPath. The athletics program often goes unrecognized withinour community. At Bay Path, we have three sports oncampus -- volleyball, softball, and soccer. Sports Cast’s purpose is to highlight the student athletes that we have hereon campus. Watch to learn more about these teams!Bullying in AdulthoodSports CastCaroline, Asja, Aida (Media Lab)Email: counseling@baypath.eduPhone: 413-565-1354

For a second year in a row, the BPU volleyballteam made the USCAA Division 1 Nationals.The Wildcats ended their season with 11 winsand 11 losses and ended in second place. TheBPU Wildcats made Nationals last season anddid not bring home the trophy.This year we are ready and are dead-locked onbringing home another trophy to BPU.Nationals are being held in Uniontown, PA,and the Wildcats are ready. The students, staff,and faculty are all ready to cheer on thevolleyball team as they go for a National win.Students are showing their BPU pride bywearing BPU gear and the campus is ready towatch as their fellow students go for a Nationaltitle. The Wildcats will take on two teams in theUSCAA D1 in Nationals at Penn State inUniontown, PA. The BPU volleyball ended up winning 3rd placeby coming from behind against Carlow. While in PA, the Wildcats were honored at theUSCAA D1 awards ceremony.Photo by Samantha RobinsonThe Award Recipients are as follows:USCAA D1 Coach of the Year: Heather LongleyUSCAA D1 All American First Team AllAcademic Year Player of the Year: AnastasiyaTsetskoUSCAA D1 All American First Team AllAcademic Year Student Athlete of the Year: ZyissaKnightonUSCAA D1 All American Second Team AllAcademic Year: Lilly KibbeUSCAA D1 All American Academic team: VictoriaBurkovskiy USCAA D1 All Academic Team: Kylee FinchUSCAA D1 All Academic Team: MichelleSantiagoBPU Volleyball makes NationalsBPU Volleyball makes Nationalsby Samantha Robinson

Key DatesFebruary 24SpringfieldThunderbirds Bay PathNight January 15 Students Return to CampusMartin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 15-19BPU Week of Service February 22-25The Lightning ThiefMusical performances February: BSU Poetry Slam (date TBD)March 3Academic AchievementDay Submissions DueApril 9Academic Achievement DayNo synchronous classes. Want an event added to thenext Key Dates section? Email the Student Newsroomwith the event place, date, and time.

GET INVOLVED NOW!We want to hear your voice!We are now accepting submissions for the next issue of our onlinemagazine, Network News, until February 4th.Enter event/club flyers, issues you want tosee in our social justice section,visual/written art, or contribute youralumni voices to our future issues. Calling all TAWC (The American Women's College), Undergrad, and Graduate students!This is your time to raise your voices!Contact anyone in the news team or email:Contact anyone in the news team or email:studentnewsroom@baypath.edustudentnewsroom@baypath.edu Past Network News cover art by Cora Swan '23

Transgender Awareness MonthNovember is Transgender Awareness Month,culminating in the Transgender Day ofRemembrance on November 20th. This time isan opportunity for transgender, nonbinary, andgender non-conforming individuals to celebratethemselves and their loved ones, and for othersto stand up for them in turn. It is a frighteningtime to exist openly as a queer individual,especially a transgender one--and it is moreimportant than ever that we show ourtransgender friends, family, and loved ones oursupport. In the face of anti-trans legislaturebeing introduced in our country, it is importantto vocalize our support for the transgendercommunity, to show them that they are notalone, and to help them fight for their rights.Transgender and other queer folks need oursupport more than ever. As we begin 2024 andthe presidential season, take the time to educateyourself and elevate the voices of trans people.They need to be heard now more than ever.The Transgender Day of Remembrance began inMassachusetts in 1998, “in response to the tragicunsolved murder of Rita Hester, a Blacktransgender woman and beloved communitymember, in Allston” (Fenway Health).Unfortunately, violence against the transgendercommunity has not decreased--it’s been on therise. Despite this harrowing fact, however, moreand more people are vocalizing their support forthe trans community--a trend that must becontinued. Show transgender folks some supportthis holiday season, and don’t give up the fightfor equal rights for all.by Virgil LybargerHow can you help?There are a variety of ways to supportthe transgender community, but considerusing the following links to give to orlearn about various organizations thatprovide support for the transgender andwider LGBTQ+ community:The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Project is the leading suicideprevention and crisis interventionnonprofit organization for LGBTQyoung people.National Center for Transgender EqualityNCTE envisions a society in whichtransgender people not only survive, butthrive, with accepting families andcommunities, full self-determination overtheir identities and bodies, and freedomfrom disrespect, discrimination andviolence.Finally, check out this list of 100organizations supporting transgenderpeople, across all 50 states, and find theone closest to home! Sources:Fenway HealthThe Trevor ProjectNCTE

Trans Umbrella Flags and Definitions:The Transgender Flag is usedby individuals that identify asa gender other than the oneassigned to them at birth. The trans flag is both an umbrella term for trans men,women, and those outside the gender binary, as well as alabel in itself for people to align with. The opposite oftransgender is cisgender, which refers to individuals whoalign themselves with their birth gender. Neither labelsare derogatory, and are simply used to distinguishbetween gender experiences. The Non-binary Flag represents individuals that identify as a gender other than strictly male or female. This label can also be used as an umbrella term for other gender identities, but many use this as their primary gender label. Many non-binary peopleuse they/them pronouns or multiple sets ofpronouns, but no specific pronouns are requiredto identify as any gender. Genderfluid peopleoften feel like theyfluctuate betweengenders or feelmultiple genders atonce.Genderqueer is similar tonon-binary, and oftenrelates to challenging gendernorms and unconventionalgender expression. Agender individuals feel an absence of gender, or viewthemselves ascompletely genderneutral.by Beck Wehner

The Bay Path Community is deeply committed tofostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusivelearning environment. We stand firmly againstpolicies, practices, or people that createinequalities for our Black, Indigenous, and Peopleof Color (BIPOC) students and colleagues.Racism, power, and privilege are often embeddedin the structures and culture of higher education,and we acknowledge that our institution is not anexception. We are dedicated to proactivelyassessing and understanding our current realitythrough data, evidence, and honest dialogue sothat we can systematically work to close the equitygap that our BIPOC students and colleagues face. Bay Path UniversityAnti-Racism StatementWe acknowledge and are committed tothe incredible amount of work needed tobecome an anti-racist institution, and itwill require the commitment and effortsof the entire Bay Path community.

AND MORE!Coffeehouse CabaretCultural ExtravaganzaWinter BashPickleball Court OpeningWinterfest Concert

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Bobby Tomasulo and Amelia Giosca. Vincent Boothe.Heidi Bermudez.Molly Bryant.Coffeehouse CabaretOn October 25, the Performing Arts Department hosted the Coffeehouse Cabaret, aconcert held in Blake Dining Hall that allowed students to perform their favorite songsfrom film. The event was well attended and featured sixteen unique performances.Photos by Tia St. Julien. (continued on next slide)by Beck Wehner

Margret Philie and Lola Casillas.Sarah McCollum.Erin Somes.Olivia Carey.Zephyr Fleury.

On November 1st, Bay Path University cutthe ribbon for the first ever pickleball courton campus. The court is located in the Lot DParking Area just behind North House. Fromhere on out, paddles and balls will beprovided in each of the dormitories and theStudent Information Desk. Students will beable to borrow the equipment when theychoose to and are expected to returneverything in good quality. Playing will comeas first come, first serve. For those that seekmore than a few friendly games, “PickleballClub” has been announced by Lilly Kibbe andBy Caroline AustinVictoria Burkovskiy. The event was considered successful for both staff members and students! Music andribbon cutting was included within the day.In addition, Bay Path Dining Hall kindlysupported the event with delicious friedpickles. President Doran and her husbandwalked staff and students through the tipsand tricks that come along with the game ofpickleball. In the future, it is intended thatfencing might be implemented in the courtsas well as friendly competitions. Bay Path’s pickleball courtgrand opening

Pickleball was invented inthe summer of 1965,pickleball was founded byJoel Pritchard, Bill Bell andBarney McCallum onBainbridge Island,Washington. However, it isnow considered the fastest-growing sport in Americawith participation amongAmericans ages 6 and olderincreasing 171.1% between2018 and 2022. The reasonwhy pickleball is so addictiveisn't because of any onefactor, it's the combinationof them all. The physicalbenefits, social aspects, andprogress make pickleball anexperience unlike any other.Bringing a pickleball court tocampus allows us toinclude students here at BayPath that are not juststudent athletes.Recreational sports aresupposed to be fun and toinvolve everyone that wantsto be participants. Comingdown to the pickleball courtwill get us some physicalactivity while we meet newpeople. Madi Vera & Pickle Ball Mascot enjoy fried pickles President Doran teaches students and staff thebasics of Pickle BallFried Pickles courtesy of the Dining Hall

Wildcat Day by Samantha RobinsonWildcat Day gives high school students achance to come to campus and see what it islike to be a college student. The day startedwith student ambassadors welcoming peopleonto the campus by holding signs. Peoplehonked their car horns as they drove onto ouramazing campus. Some even waved at us asthey drove onto the campus. Students then met in Breck Suite for apresentation by the admissions team. Toursthen started to show future Wildcats ouramazing campus and what BPU has to offer.Then we all met in Blake Dining Hall for lunchwhere current students could meet futureWildcats. That part is always a crowd pleaserbecause you get to meet people who are goingthrough what you had to go through. An incoming student who won a BPU prizeSource: Samantha Robinson An incoming student who won two BPU prizesSource: Samantha Robinson Then our future Wildcats attended classeswith some of our current students. Classesthat were being offered were WELL andPsychology. Parents were ushered to apresentation on Financial Aid and how tofind outside scholarships. Wildcat day is afun time at BPU because you get to meet somany future students and talk to themabout your experiences at BPU and whatyou like about being a student at BPU andwhat your major is. Wildcat Day issomething that BPU takes pride in becauseit gives us as current students a chance toshare our experiences and help futureWildcats find their way to what will becomethe next 3 to 4 years of their lives.

MulticulturalExtravaganzaOn November 16, the Women of CultureClub hosted the annual MulticulturalExtravaganza. This event is a celebrationof all cultures and traditions at Bay Path,with the incorporation of multiculturalfood, song, and dance. While those inattendance had the opportunity to try avariety of unique dishes from differentareas of the globe, students took part in afashion show and talent show. The nightended with the Bay Path communitycoming together to dance and enjoy thenight in appreciation of people from allwalks of life. The Women of Culture Club shared this message viaemail: The Cultural Extravaganza event was a success! TheWomen of Culture Club was extremely grateful to see bothnew and familiar faces join us last night to celebrateoutstanding talent, beautiful fashion, and amazing foodfrom around the world. We would like to extend ourthanks to Jacquida Mars, Interim Director ofMulticultural Affairs, and those who helped volunteer andfacilitate the event. A special shout out to our Talent Showperformers (ALLURE, Lola Casillas, and SamanthaRobinson) and Fashion Show performers (MounaAlrahani, Khadeejah Abbasi, Asli Hassan, RowanneMustafa, and Frances Banks). Thank you to those who attended and celebrated thisspecial night with us. We hope to see you at next year'sCultural Extravaganza!Frances Banks, Leilani Badillo, Aneiya Williams, Brianna Chambers, Jacquida Mars, Imanie Jean-Pierre RowanneMustafa, Asli Hassan, Dhuha Abdulazeez, Khadeejah Abbasi, Elismairy Marte, Mouna Alrahani, and AmayaJones.by Beck Wehner

Percy Jackson - Molly BryantAnnabeth - Amelia GiosciaGrover - Margret PhilieLuke, Gabe, DJ Cerberus - Beck WehnerClarisse - Brooke EvanchakMr. Brunner/Chiron, Kurt Cobain, Train Conductor,Greyhound Passenger 2, Ensemble - Heidi BermudezSally, Mozart, Greyhound Passenger 1, Echidna, Ensemble- Sky TeeleSilena Beauregard, Ares, Minotaur, Ensemble - OliviaCareyMr. D, Aunty Em, Newscaster, Janis Joplin, Ensemble -Sophia ColdwellMrs. Dodds, Charon, Farmer, Ensemble - Je’Naya MesidorKatie Gardner, Oracle, Bianca, Ensemble - Zephyr FleuryThalia, Squirrel, James Brown, Ensemble - Joy NdunguThe Lightning Thief: ThePercy Jackson MusicalIntroducing the cast of...

Winterfest Bay Path’s Chorale and PAGE singers, led by Performing Arts and Music Director RobertTomasulo, held their Winterfest concert on November 28 at Mills Theater. A selection ofholiday songs were performed accompanied by string musicians, and the event also included anelement of poetry readings. A reception open to the public followed the concert, where hotdrinks and desserts were provided and a singalong was hosted in the dining hall. by Beck WehnerSkylar Teele. Paige O’Neil and Rachel Clark.

Winter Bash!Cici Cusson and Reagan Sperrazza. Asli Hassan and Amaya Jones.Khilie Silver, Madisyn Vera and Madison Tessmer.Samantha Robinson and Alec Murrary.

(continued on next page)Student Voices!Creating positive change one page at a time Last month, the newsroom sent out a form encouraging students to share questions andconcerns regarding campus life. Here are the questions as written by students, with theresponses coming directly from faculty and staff, including Dean Moore. Thank you forraising your voices, and we are committed to making Bay Path a place for all to thrive andexcel. Stay tuned for future Student Voices forms next semester!Why does the heatingsystem in Wright set offthe fire alarms (fromwhat I've heard)? Why is it sometimes hard tofind a shuttle that's availableon the website?The heating system in Wright doesnot set off the fire alarm system.Typically the alarms are set off byover-cooked popcorn, excessive useof hairspray, or a malfunctioningsensor in the smoke detector itself.Shuttle reservations can be made using the QR code or bynavigating to https://calendly.com/bpshuttle/shuttle-reservation. The shuttle runs from 12pm-7pm daily andtravels to Holyoke on Saturdays and Sundays only;typically the shuttle travels about 20 minutes in eitherdirection of campus on any day. The reservation linkallows for you to make a reservation in advance to ensureyou get the date and time you are looking for. Whenbooking, you have the option to add guests so everyonecan stay in the loop regarding the reservation. Time isbuilt into each reservation to allot for driving time,traffic, transition between reservations, etc. If a desiredtime is unavailable, you may email Shelby atshfontaine@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1358 and shecan assist you. If you are looking for a reservation on thesame day you are trying to book, you may call the shuttlephone at 413-478-6813 and ask the driver if there isavailability. Shuttle times fill up quickly so it is best tobook in advance to ensure your time.

Last month the University was made aware of anonline petition initiated by one of our studentsconcerning a campus public safety officer. Thepetition made reference to several seriousallegations. The University takes all studentconcerns very seriously in keeping with our prioritythat student safety and well-being are paramount,and is diligent in investigating such allegations. Ourthorough investigation determined that theallegations made in the petition were unfounded andfalse. In fact, the petition was withdrawn by thestudent because at least some of the allegations werebased solely upon rumor. While the Universitygenerally does not comment on personnel matters asa matter of policy, we believe it is important to setthe record straight in this instance.Have there been maintenanceissues in Bollum?The Facilities Department has been made aware ofand corrected a number of maintenance issues inBollum. It was determined that condensation haddeveloped in certain locations due to thefluctuation of exterior temperatures, whichimpacted the humidity of the building, and causedmildew to appear. An environmental consultantwas hired to examine the building, and as a result,the exterior brick façade of the building was treatedwith a liquid based sealer product to preventmoisture from penetrating the envelope.Commercial sized dehumidification units were alsoplaced inside the building and will be used tomaintain a more consistent level of humidity in theair. In addition, the University recently hired acustodial position to enhance residence hallcleaning and trash removal on the weekend. TheOffice of Student Life has also implemented severalnew procedures to encourage students to maintaina clean environment and to report issues toUniversity officials in a timely manner.Disclaimer:The responsibility of the Network News is toprovide honest and thought-provoking content thatencourages discussion and feedback. Every responsein this section is the opinion of the individual whosubmitted it, and does not reflect the opinions of theentire news team. Further questions and concernsare welcome, and can be directed tostudentnewsroom@baypath.edu or submitted in afuture Student Voices form next semester.What is the University’s response tothe online petition regarding campussecurity staff?

Student Voices: PerspectivesThis section welcomes personal content and reflections pertainingto all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. Content in this sectionfeatures the individual voices of students and seeks to represent adiversity of opinion and point of view. This section also welcomesopen dialogue regarding student life at Bay Path. Studentsinterested in sharing personal stories and perspectives can sendthem via studentnewsroom@baypath.edu.

Concerns regarding campus policies and events arevalued as feedback within the Bay Pathcommunity. Our Student Voices survey will besent out for next month’s issue to get to the heartof the biggest questions students have for staff andfaculty, and in turn the news team will receiveanswers from the parties in question to ensure theneeds of all students are respected andaccommodated. Stay tuned for more information. Message from theEditor:

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Pets of Bay PathAs the weather gets colder, there is nothing better than cuddling up with a loving pet!Whether it’s a service dog or emotional support animal, or a pet that eagerly waits for youto visit home, many students find the presence of animals comforting and fun. This month,the Network News team shares their fluffy, scaley and feathery companions: (continued on next page)This is Oatie! She's named aftermy favorite drink, an oat milklatte. Oatie was born in my housewhen we adopted her mom in2020. Since she was born duringquarantine, we are very used tobeing together and are basicallyattached at the hip. She is a veryplayful and sweet girl, and sheloves company and attention. -Lily SalmonOatieTrixieTrixie is a beloved foster that I've had for15 years. She's a Maine Coon mix and 16years old. She's incredibly talkative,always seeking a comfortable lap to siton, and enthusiastically welcomeseveryone at the door. With her friendlynature, she has affectionately acquired thenickname "puppycat."-Elizabeth Koziel, Associate Director ofTraditional Admissions and EventPlanningWalterThis is Walter. He likeshis babysitter more thanhis own mother.-Cici Cusson HarleyThis is Harley. She is a very energetic and fun-loving dog.While she loves everyone, she is very close to my dad. Afun fact about her is that when she sees other dogs whileoutside, she will stress-eat grass... a LOT of grass. -Sonne Dion

Baby SharkThis is Trouble. He is the most cuddliest andhappiest old man you would ever meet. -Cici CussonTroubleSoftLavenderBubblesBonkersHere are some of my fishies! I startedgetting beta fish over the summer and nowhave around 40 fish in total, includingguppies and tetra! My fish are my babiesand I love taking care of them and helpingthem stay happy and healthy. -Lynn PatridgeWant to see your pet in theNetwork News? Emailstudentnewsroom@baypath.eduwith a picture of your pet, andany details you want to shareabout them!

On October 23 we entered the 8th house, Scorpio. This passionate sign isknown for their loyalty, bravery, and high level of determination. “Thedeadly warrior” is ruled by two planets, Pluto and Mars which causesScorpio’s to be calm and mysterious due to their ability to build their liveswith strength and resourcefulness. They are great leaders who are dedicatedto overcoming challenges no matter what. Since Scorpio’s are a water sign,they have a deep sense of self awareness. They are able to have greatpersonal introspection and are not afraid to confront the bad parts ofthemselves in order to find happiness. Although Scorpio’s are strong andconfident they have a hard time with trusting others. Since they valueloyalty so greatly they have a hard time finding other signs that match theirlevel of need for this value. This can lead to jealousy and manipulationbecause they will do anything to be happy. It also fuels their dislike forrevealing secrets about themselves and dishonesty. If you love a Scorpio,it’s best to simply tell them the truth. Although their need for loyalty canget in their way at times, this is what makes them great friends andcompanions. They often gravitate toward other water signs like Cancer butthey find stability with earth signs like Taurus. ScorpioOctober 23-November 21Monthly HoroscopesJanuary 2024 Horoscope2024 in general should be a good year for Scorpios. In January,the cosmic energies of Scorpios will guide them toward a timeof introspection and self-discovery. Take time to decode hiddentruths and unrealized supplies of strength within yourself. TakeJanuary to embrace all of the discoveries you made during yourreflection. This will help you receive the fortune that is comingto you. As uncomfortable as it may be, trust your instincts.January is a great time to reassess goals, values, and the pathyou’ve decided to take in life. Happy Birthday Scorpios, andgood luck!By Kaylah SheppardSources: Zodiacsign.com, Allure.com, Medium.com, & Astrology.com

SagittariusNovember 22-December 21On November 22, we entered the 9th house, Sagittarius. This fire signloves their freedom in many different ways. Due to their drive forexploration they often go through life with an open mind and are drivenby their philosophical views which can be attributed to its ruling planetJupiter. Being that Sagittarians are a mutable sign this makes sense, andit also makes them more optimistic, enthusiastic, and adaptable to anychange thrown their way. They do spend a fair amount of time in theirhead trying to figure out life and its meaning but they are very good atturning their thoughts into actions. Since they spend so much timethinking through idea’s they're able to clearly lay out their intentions andhave a solid reasoning as to why they feel certain things. Although aSagittarius is good at explaining their stance on things, they have a habitof being blunt which can hurt the feelings of others, so they must learnhow to express themselves in a careful manner. Despite this, they arealways willing to help as they are known to be healers but their harshdelivery distracts this fact. The curious zodiac is known for beinggenerous with a great sense of humor making them great friends to haveif you need a bit of positivity in your life. The air sign Gemini tends to bea great match for them since air can help a fire sign like Sagittarius burnbrighter but fellow fire sign Aries are also great since they can both addflame to each other's fires. Monthly HoroscopesBy Kaylah SheppardJanuary 2024 HoroscopeAs Mercury’s retrograde ends on January 2nd inSagittarius, you’ll feel like your energy has finallyreturned to place you intended it to be. A lot of theplans you made in 2023 may not have been able tocome to fruition, but this new year is giving you thespace to approach them in a more dictated fashion.Take january to reorganize old ideas and revisit theintention behind them. Embrace the new year withoptimism and grace. 2024 will be a great year ofopportunities and career advancement. Good luckin this new year Sagittarians, and Happy Birthday!Sources: Zodiacsign.com, Allure.com, Medium.com, & Astrology.com

Beyond the classroom:Politics and CultureCONTENT WARNING: This section often includes sensitive topicssuch as racial discrimination, violence, and death.This is a recurring section of the Network News. Avariety of global issues and social commentary havebeen and will continue to be discussed, such as minorityrecognition, gender equality, the Black Lives Mattermovement, global conflict, and more. This section seeksto represent all voices, backgrounds, and beliefs. Source: Canva.

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated as a time to celebratethe cultures, contributions, and accomplishments of nativecommunities in the US. It started as “American Indian Week” byPresident Ronald Regan and would be celebrated from November 23to November 30. American Indian and Alaska Native HeritageMonth (AIAN) was acknowledged by President George H. W. Bushin 1990. It was officially recognized as Native American HeritageMonth in 1994. There are 574 Indian Nations recognized in the USAtoday, but we don’t always see as much Native representation in themedia or positions of power. This article will highlight Indigenousleaders and figures of today and ways to celebrate and continuesupporting Indigenous communities throughout the year.Dr. Buu Nyrgren, is the current Navajo Nation President. He wassworn in on Jan 10, 2023, at age 35, making him the youngestperson elected President of the Navajo Nation. He began workingat the age of 14 as a custodian of a high school and hasn’t stoppedworking since. His work ethic has helped form his values, such asmoving the Navajo community’s economy forward. To supportthis, he works to fix infrastructure issues that affect thecommunity. He also seeks to properly support social services suchas Missing & Murdered Diné/Indigenous Relatives, veteransupport, elder support, and more. Through all of this work, hemakes sure to keep himself and his administration transparent andaccountable. Dr. Buu Nyrgren Navajo Nation PresidentDr. David R. Wilson is the director of the Tribal Health ResearchOffice (THRO). His research focuses on tribal health concerns suchas cancer, diabetes, and obesity. With a Ph.D. in Molecular andCellular Biology, he gives back to his community (Navajo Nation)by providing and developing solutions to commonly faced healthissues. His goal at THRO is to, “...coordinate a unified respectfulmessage and presence across the NIH when engaging in researchcollaborations with Tribal Nations,” (nih.gov).Dr. David R. WilsonTHRO DirectorBy Kaylah Sheppard NAITVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Native Figures & Leaders of todaySources: joinbuu.com, nih.gov, pbshawaii.org, & pbs.org

Although this article was published in December, you can stillparticipate in celebrating indigenous peoples' heritage. For example, inthe last issue of Network News, there were several resources provided.They are accessible year-round! Indigenous communities still deservecare and attention beyond the months that have been reserved to honorthem. Here are those resources again if you didn’t get a chance to look atthem while viewing our last issue. Princess Daazhraii Johnson is a part of the Neets’aii Gwich’in tribelocated in Arctic Village, Alaska. She holds a B.A. in InternationalRelations and a Masters in Education with a focus on Environmental andScience education. With these degrees, she also holds many titles such asbeing a board member of the Native Movement and the NDN Collective.In 2015, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on theBoard of Trustees for the Institute of American Indian Arts. You mayhave seen Johnson's work appear on the PBS Kids series “Molly ofDenali.”Princess Daazhraii JohnsonPaula Akana is a Hawaiian journalist. Her career has spannedover 35 years as a reporter and anchor for KITV Island News.She began her journalism career as a student at KS Kapālama onthe Ka Mō‘ī newspaper staff. After this, she pursued a degree atthe University of Hawaii and earned an internship with theKITV. Throughout her career she makes sure to let her Hawaiianheritage influence her work. During an interview, she stated, “Ithink my Hawaiian identity has helped me immensely in coveringthe stories of our lāhui and in helping others in our newsroom tounderstand our culture and who we are as a people.”(PBShawaii.org). In her most recent podcast, she explores IolaniPalace, the royal residence for Hawaiian Royalty. As theexecutive director of the Friends of Iolani Palace organization,listeners get a unique perspective of the palace and its history.Paula AkanaJournalistResources:What land are you living on?Indigenous Led Organizations. Hatch Library Sources. Landback.org Indigenous creators and artists. Sources: joinbuu.com, nih.gov, pbshawaii.org, & pbs.org

Timeline: Israel-Palestine conflict The notion that the Israel-Palestine conflict is “toocomplicated” for the average person to understand issimply untrue. While there is a lot of history behindthe war, and the subject is certainly delicate, takingthe time to wrap your head around the basics is aresponsibility we should all feel compelled to take on.Below is a timeline of significant events. 1917 - The Balfour DeclarationBritain promises British Jews a homeland in Palestine,despite the fact that this land is already home tomillions of Palestinian Arabs. 1923 - A British mandateBy this time, the British have assisted thousands ofJews to migrate to Palestine. 1936-1939 - The Arab revoltPalestinians took part in a strike that includedboycotting Jewish products and protests againstBritish colonialism and Jewish immigration. TheBritish repressed this strike by launching punitive home demolitions on Palestinians. Palestinians joined in groups to attack British and Jewish Zionists. In return, British forces arrested Palestinans, searchedtheir homes, imposed curfews, and destroyed Palestinian property. 1947 - The UN partition planThe UN adopted Resolution 181, allotting 55% of landin Palestine to the Jewish state. This included a majorityof the fertile land. 1948 - The NakbaOn May 15th, over 750,000 Palestinians were forced outof their country. Hundreds of homes were destroyed,and thousands of Palestinians were killed. The Zionistsmovement captured the majority of the country anddeclared the state of Israel. Only the Gaza Strip and theWest Bank were left of Palestine. 1967- Six Day WarIsrael occupies the West Bank, Gaza, and EastJerusalem. Photo by Motaz AzaizaBy Lily Salmon

1987 - Protests against IsraelPalestinians begin protesting the Israeli occupationin Gaza and the West Bank. This results in theformation of Hamas, a group that engages in armedresistance to Israel. 2006 - Hamas is electedHamas is elected by Palestinian LegislativeElections, and the Palestinian AuthorityGovernment is formed. 2007 - Blockade in GazaHamas takes control of Gaza, and Israel preventsgoods and people from entering or leaving the areaby air, sea or land. 2008-2021 - Wars in GazaIsrael launches several attacks on Gaza, sometimesusing internationally banned weapons, andcompletely seals it off from the outside world.Rebuilding is nearly impossible with the blockadein place. Thousands of Palestinian civilians havebeen killed and even more were wounded. 2023 - Israel - Hamas WarOn October 7th, Hamas launched an attack onIsrael, killing over a thousand soldiers and civilians.Shortly after, Israel began carpet bombing Gaza,eventually going as far as to use internationallybanned weapons. 11,078 Gazans have been killedsince October, nearly half of them being children.Terms to knowApartheid: “a former policy of segregationand political, social, and economicdiscrimination against the non-whitemajority”Colonialism: “domination of a people or areaby a foreign state or nation : the practice ofextending and maintaining a nation's politicaland economic control over another people orarea”Occupation: “the possession, use, orsettlement of land”Zionism: “an international movementoriginally for the establishment of a Jewishnational or religious community in Palestineand later for the support of modern Israel”SourcesAl Jazeera, United Nations, StatistaChart by StatistaGraphic by Al Jazeera

Holidays Around the Worldby Beck WehnerHanukkahCelebrated by people of Jewish faith and culture,Hanukkah originates from a tale of rebel warriors horecovered Jerusalem from the reign of Antiochus IV.The Temple was purified when the menorah stayed litfor eight days and nights, despite not having enoughoil to stay lit for one night. Hanukkah is celebrated foreight days and nights for this reason, and festivitiesinclude lighting of the menorah, playing the game ofdreidel, and eating oil-based foods such as latkes. ChristmasChristmas is celebrated by Christians, and hasalso taken on a secular form in mainstreamculture in many countries. Christmas celebratesthe birth of Jesus Christ, who was prophesied tobe the son of God. Saint Nicholas, a prophetwithin the Christian faith, was eventually adaptedinto the cultural figure of Santa Claus that isknown today.Those who celebrate Christmas willleave presents under a decorated tree and fillstockings with gifts. Many Christians will light anAdvent candle each week of December, andattend a Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve tocelebrate Jesus’ birth. Fun Fact: some families that are of Jewish and Christian faith willcelebrate “Chrismukkah”, and decorate a bush with blue ornamentsas a symbol of the mix of their religious celebrations!

YuleYule, also known as Yuletide or Yulefest, is awinter festival that was originally created by theGermanic peoples in the fifth century CE, and isstill often celebrated by Northern Europeancountries that incorporate Yule into Christmasfestivities, as well as pagans, Wiccans and someatheists. In modern times, the celebration of Yuleoften includes burning a specially selected Yule log,creating Yule goat decorations out of straw, andholding a big feast with loved ones to celebrate thewinter solstice. Wiccans who celebrate oftenassociate Yule with the rebirth of their Sun God. KwanzaaKwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-Americanculture, created in 1996 by Maulana Karenga. Karengasought to create a holiday that amplifies Black cultureand traditions, especially when it is excluded frommainstream society. Kwanzaa draws inspiration fromthe “First Fruits” tradition in Southern Africa, wherethe first fruits of the season were given to God in hopesof an abundant harvest. Kwanzaa is celebrated for sixdays, lighting seven candles to recognize sevenprinciples of African heritage. Those who celebrate willoften dress in traditional African garb, give gifts andparticipate in music and poetry. DiwaliDiwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights, and is alsocelebrated by other religions such as Jainism, Sikhism,and sometimes Buddhism. Diwali is traditionallycelebrated for five to six days in November, andrecognzies the defeat of the demon King Ravana. Thosewho celebrate will decorate their homes and temples withoil lamps called diyas, candles and lanterns, and hostinga grand feast with a fireworks show. Gifts and thecleansing of the body and home are also customary.

Here's whatwe're watchingShows and movies we've been streaming all month long!(continued on next page)Source: IMDbFive Nights atFreddy’s (2023)Returning from many people’s childhoods,FNAF hype has been at an all-time high thesepast few years with the release of FNAF:Security Breach in 2021 and the following DLCin 2022. But neither of those compare to theexplosion of excitement for the FNAF movie,released this October. To those of you whohaven’t watched it yet, here’s the main thingthose who watched it want you to know: thisisn’t a horror movie. With FNAF being anincredibly popular horror game series for over adecade, the movie - which was expected to have asimilar amount of intensity to the games - leavesa horror element to be desired. Don’t get mewrong though; the lack of horror is tragic, butBlumhouse continually pushes the movie’s PG-13 rating with psychological elements, gore, andpossibly one of the most gruesome deaths I’veseen on the big screen. Packed with easter eggsfor fans, Groundhog Day-esque scenes for movielovers, and a homicidal cupcake, this movie actsas one of the best farewells Scott Cawthon (thecreator of FNAF) could give to his belovedseries. -- Heidi Bermudez

The Lost Boys (1987)Source: IMDb.The Lost Boys is one of the best vampirecult classics of the 1980's.It has an amazing cast that includes DianneWiest, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, JasonPatric, Jamison Newlander and many moretalented young actors and actresses. This movie is the start of what wouldbecome a cult phenomenon. I have seen thismovie many times and I still love it to thisday. 36 years later people everywhere stilllove watching this movie. I highlyrecommend it to anyone who loves vampiremovies.I give it 10/10 and 5 stars. -Sam RobinsonBotched (2014- )The first season of Botched just gotput on Netflix this past month, and Ihad never seen it before so I decidedto give it a try. The two mainsurgeons, Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr.Paul Nassif, are funny andcharismatic, and the work they do tohelp people with botched surgeries istruly amazing. The horrific stories ofplastic surgery gone wrong is enoughto make you keep watching to hearmore, let alone seeing the incredibleend results! -Beck Wehner Source: IMDb.

Health and Wellness SectionArticles and infographics about ways to stay bothphysically and emotionally healthy here at Bay Path and beyond!

It’s officially getting colder and the days are feeling shorter. I lovewatching the seasons change but it can be mentally challenging to gofrom such warm and light weather to cold and dark. Natural light isneeded for the human brain since it regulates our sleep-wake cycleand gives us vitamin D which is a crucial nutrient in the body. We allneed a balance of light and dark. Too much darkness can lead to adrop in your serotonin level (a neurotransmitter that affects yourmood), disrupt your circadian rhythm (your internal clock) andmelatonin levels which influences your sleep patterns and mood. Weneed balance in life of light and dark but too much darkness canbring on the winter blues or for some people it can cause seasonalaffective disorder (SAD).Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of mood disorder that is caused by thechanges in seasons. SAD is different from depression itself because the symptomstend to begin and end about the same time every year. Around 6% of the USpopulation is affected by SAD and is most prevalent during the fall and winterbut can occur during the spring and summer (Mayo Clinic). Just because SADonly appears for a shorter amount of time of depression, doesn't mean thatpeople should ignore symptoms. Seasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal Affective DisorderWinter BluesThe “winter blues” is not a medical diagnosis like SAD and around20% of people in the US experience it (Franciscan Health). Thesymptoms are milder than depression and only last for a matter of daysto 1 or 2 weeks. Winter blues are often linked to specific details such asmissing a loved one or feeling stressed during a holiday. Something Old, Something New.Something Old, Something New. Why am I feeling so Blue?Why am I feeling so Blue? By Kaylah SheppardSources: Mayoclinic.org, psychiatry.org, harvard.edu, nih.gov, francishealth.org, & everydayhealth.com

Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every dayLosing interest in activities you once enjoyedHaving low energy and feeling sluggishHaving problems with sleeping too muchExperiencing carbohydrate cravings, overeating and weight gainHaving difficulty concentratingFeeling hopeless, worthless or guiltyHaving thoughts of not wanting to liveSAD SymptomsIf you ever feel that you are coming to a point where you can no longer handle the symptoms,reach out to a healthcare professional. If you are having self harming or suicidal thoughts, reachout to a friend, a loved one, 911, or the Suicide Hotline, which is available at any time of the dayvia call, text, and online chat. You are not alone. When should you see a doctor? Focus on the four pillars of health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relaxation. When itcomes to nutrition, a study conducted by the National Center for Complementary andIntegrative Health has shown that a lack of vitamin D can be a risk factor fordepressive symptoms due to diet and not enough sunlight exposure. Try adding vitamin D-rich foods such as salmon or eggs to your diet. Going outside is anothergreat way to get vitamin D. Another option I wanted to share was light therapy. In a 2017 study on SAD treatment,researchers concluded that light therapy is one of the best treatments to keep the brain'scircadian rhythm in order. For this, you'll need a light therapy box or a dawn simulator.According to the study, the best time to use this treatment is when you first wake up in themorning, but sitting in front of one for around 20 to 30 minutes a day can result in a chemicalchange in your brain that can boost your mood and alleviate symptoms. When you can, bundle up and head outdoors. While indoors, leave a light on or open yourcurtains. Exercise is a great way to boost your energy and mood. The weather may make ithard to go outside, but there's always the gym. If you are uncomfortable working out inpublic, you can do a few things from home. You could hula hoop, watch a workout video,dance, do yoga, and more. After being so active, make sure you get enough rest. Try tokeep to a decent sleep schedule as much as possible and relax when you can by doing ahobby or reaching out to friends and family.What can you do with these feelings?What can you do with these feelings?Sources: Mayoclinic.org, psychiatry.org, harvard.edu, nih.gov, francishealth.org, & everydayhealth.com

CreativeSpotlightTHe Creative Spotlight is asection where we highlightsome of the amazing visualand literary art that ourstudents create. These piecescan range from poetry toillustrations.This month we feature , all written by creatives on theNetwork News team!If you wish to have your art, writing, or creative expressionfeatured in the next issue, please submit tostudentnewsroom@baypath.edu.Source: Canva

Corey Ian Haim was born on December 23 1971 inToronto, Canada. He was only twelve years old when he landed in hisfirst role in the movie “First Born”. In 1986 he starred in the movie “Lucas” and his lifewould become different after that. .He would later land the role as Sam Emerson in the1987 movie “The Lost Boys” where he would meethis life long friend Corey Feldman. Those twowould later become known as the Two Corey's. Unfortunately for Haim during the filming of theLost Boys and Lucas and that would be the firsttime he would try drugs and later he would becomeaddicted to them. This is also when his childhoodwould be taken away from him. The Two Coreys would go on to film eight moremovies together including the 1988 movie “LicenseTo Drive”, 1989 “Dream A Little Dream”, 1995“Dream A Little Dream 2” and many more. In 2007 A&E would film a reality show entitled the“Two Corey's" in which Haim would stay withFeldman and his wife at the time Susie but thingswould get out of hand for the two of them. Theshow would last two seasons. In 2008 Haim renewedhis role of Sam Emerson in “Lost Boys The Tribe"but he would only appear in the special featuresbecause he was not completely sober on set andWarner Brothers warned him if he wasn’t sober andclean he wouldn’t be fully part of the movie. Haim’s life was cut short on March 10th 2010 whenhe was found unresponsive by his mother JudyHaim. He was only 38 years old when he died.A Tribute to Corey Ian HaimBy Samantha Robinson“222”“22”I was able to contact some of his co stars thatworked with him on the Lost Boys what Haimmeant to them including Jamison Newlander whoplayed Alan Frog, Corey Feldman who was his bestfriend and played Edgar Frog, Dianne Wiest whoplayed his mother Lucy Emerson, and Jason Patricwho played his older brother Michael Emerson. Jamison had this to say about Corey Haim. “CoreyHaim was a special dude. He was always having fun.We met when I first arrived in Santa Cruz. He lovedacting. Very special artist. He was going to breakthrough. Very talented. If I had to describe CoreyHaim in three words I would describe him as sweet,talented, and magnetic.” Corey Feldman said this about his best friend. “ Hewas my best friend. My brother. I loved him. I washonored to have such an incredible friend/actingpartner. My other half. The other half of the TwoCorey's. “222” forever. Love you buddy. My favorite movie to work with Haim on was TheLost Boys. Haim was a great man. He was morethan a friend to me… I made a promise to myselfthat his memory will continue to live within me.” Dianne Wiest said this about Haim. “He was verytalented. Died way too young. He will be missedeveryday. He will forever be a part of the Lost Boysfamily.” Finally Jason Patric said this about Haim. “He wasa very talented young actor. He was always smiling.He was very talented and loved what he was doing.”

bluebirdsshe always fed the birdsscraps from the tablein that little old house,with the birdfeeder outsidethe kitchen window.(bluebirds were her favorites)and i am not quite a spiritual person,but every time i see a bird(blue or otherwise)and it looks back at me,before fluttering off, well.i'd like to think it's her,stopping by to say:hello~i love you.be well!Virgil Lybarger