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Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Haley DiFruscio

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor

What’s up! I’m Haley DiFruscio, I’m a senior and this is my second year on the Cat Talk staff! After school, you can find me in one of the million honors societies here at Millbrook, hanging out with friends in the library, or in the choir room. I’m in Madrigals, which is Millbrook’s advanced choir and I’ve been singing in school for over 8 years. My weekends are filled with reading, watching movies and tv shows, painting, and baking. I’m excited for senior year and I hope you enjoy your time here at The Cat Talk Newspaper!

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A Worthy Opportunity for Young Artists and a Last Hurrah for some Millbrook Seniors

A Worthy Opportunity for Young Artists and a Last Hurrah for some Millbrook Seniors

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
May 14, 2024
The tightly-packed foreign aid package is full of compromises made by both sides and is already being cited as an admirable example of bipartisan cooperation. In addition to this praise, this collection of bills is also receiving heavy amounts of negative attention.

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
April 25, 2024
The group Loud Music Company typically consists of a larger band with added singers, guitarists, and percussion. However, vocalist Lilly Triolo (left) and guitarist Michael Cole (right) still gave a magnificent duo performance.

Millbrook Alumni Opens for a Nearly Sold Out Show at The Ritz

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
April 16, 2024
In a departure from her other film, “Enola Holmes,” Milly Bobby Brown performed all of her own stunts in “Damsel,” and primarily filmed scenes by herself without a partner. She was excited about the new experience and glad to add this project to her budding career.

Netflix’s New Film is the Ultimate Anti-Fairytale that Everyone is Seeing Differently

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
March 18, 2024
Independent candidates and voters have diverse political outlooks, from moderate to more extreme. Their increase in numbers reflects a larger dissastisfaction with the two major political parties.

Generation Z and the Rise of the Independent Party

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
February 26, 2024
Billy Joel is 74 years old as of May 2023, but he still maintains a consistent and active performing schedule. He is expected to add more performances to his schedule after the release of his new single and the possible release of a new album.

After Seventeen Years of No New Music, Billy Joel Has Stepped Back Into the Limelight

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
February 12, 2024
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been in the works for four years, surviving a pandemic and two strikes in Hollywood. The show has seen great success so far, and audiences are eagerly waiting to see if the show will be renewed for another season.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Cherished Childhood Book Series Turned TV Show

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
January 12, 2024
With higher education expenses increasing by 40-60% in the last twenty years, financial aid is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect to the college application process. This year’s changes to FAFSA aim to reduce stress and increase ease for students and their families.

Release of FAFSA Delayed by Over Two Months Due to Major Changes

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
December 19, 2023
In a time where America’s two parties are more divided than ever, democrats and republicans are also dividing against themselves. Many names have been brought up in the discourse of who to vote for in 2024, and voters are far from reaching a consensus.

Voters Feeling Unsatisfied with a Lack of Democratic Presidential Nominees Going Into 2024

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
December 1, 2023
Both the Spider-Verse movies have attracted many new fans to Spider-Man movies and comics, spawning a wave of art, fanpages, edits, theories, and more. Audiences will have to keep themselves entertained with fan-content until the third installment in the franchise comes out in 2025.

“Across the Spider-Verse” Just Dropped on Netflix, is it Worth the Rewatch?

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
November 6, 2023
The cast and technical crew are hard at work making this year’s fall play a masterpiece. They still have a couple weeks before Frankenstein starts showing from November 16th to 18th.

Millbrook’s Upcoming Fall Play, “Frankenstein” Promises to be a Good Time

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
October 16, 2023
As of Sep 14, classes have resumed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Still, students and staff are reeling from both active shooter events on Aug 28 and Sep 13.

UNC Goes on Lockdown in their 2nd Active Shooter Situation in Seventeen Days

Haley DiFruscio, Section Editor
September 14, 2023
Amazing Parking Place Designs From "Chalk Your Spot"

Amazing Parking Place Designs From “Chalk Your Spot”

Haley DiFruscio and Sofia Burr Reynolds
September 7, 2023
Despite week-long negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and studio companies, no agreement has been made between the two parties, and there is no foreseeable end to the disagreement.

The First Writers’ Strike in Fifteen Years Threatens to Grind the Entertainment Industry to a Halt

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
May 4, 2023
The Mario Movie has received a diverse reaction from critics and audiences alike, with some praising the story and some calling it lackluster compared to the games. It’s possible that Chris Pratt starring as Mario changed many audience members’ viewing experiences for the worse.

Celebrity Actors Hired for Publicity are Replacing Trained Voice Actors at a Growing Rate

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
April 20, 2023
Some of the most popular movie franchises of all time are adapted from novels. Well-loved series and unknown books alike have been transferred onto the big screen for all kinds of audience members to enjoy.

Unravel the Pages: Are Movies Adaptations from Books Ruining the Film Industry?

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
March 13, 2023
East Lansing’s Police Department is still looking for information on the shooter and his motives and will update the public with information as they get it. Until then, Michigan State University is still under emergency operations.

3 Students Dead and 5 in Critical Condition After Shooting at Michigan State University

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
February 14, 2023
Dr. Kendi is the director for the center of antiracist research at Boston university, as well as a professor, public speaker, and prolific writer. Two of his most popular books have recently been adapted for a young audience.

Unravel the Pages: Ibram X. Kendi Shows the Value of Anti-racist Literature for Kids/Teens

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
February 13, 2023
Rainfall is expected to continue in California until late next week, with the low pressure system causing the storm not letting up until the weekend. Until then, conditions are forecasted to remain severe.

California Plagued by Torrential Downpour and Severe Flooding

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
January 12, 2023
The new year has a lot to offer as far as new books, from fiction to non-fiction and spanning dozens of genres. Readers of all kinds are waiting on the edge of their seats to see if these stories are as good as critics claim.

Unravel the Pages: Upcoming Book Releases That are Making Readers Impatient for 2023

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
January 4, 2023
Protests and advocacy have all led to the Respect for Marriage Act, a huge step in the right direction for LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color.

The Respect for Marriage Act Isn’t as Protective as Most Think

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
December 9, 2022
Millbrook’s varsity volleyball team celebrates their title as state champions at Reynolds Coliseum surrounded by family, friends, and fans alike.

Millbrook Volleyball Team Becomes State Champions in Straight Sets

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
November 9, 2022
Millbrook’s new grading policy is backed by teachers and more consistent for students, but is it possible that the policy is too lenient with late work?

What is Millbrook’s New Grading Policy and is it Actually Helping Students?

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
November 3, 2022
Protesters sit super-glued to the wall underneath the vandalized painting, “Sunflowers” which was protected by glass and saw only minor damages to the frame. Specialized officers came soon after to remove and arrest the individuals.

Were Protesters Right to Deface Van Gogh’s Famous Painting?

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
October 24, 2022
Three paranormal horror recommendations to cover all the bases, from witches to vampires to demons with elk heads. “Salem’s Lot” by Stephen King, “Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones, and “Wytches” by Scott Snyder exemplify the perfect horror-filled stories for Halloween

Unravel The Pages: Halloween Reads to Celebrate the Season

Haley DiFruscio, Writer
October 7, 2022
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