THE PULSE

(Fall Fashion that is), and a Sports Report for all you athletes out there. You’ll even get up close and personal with your new Vice President, Beatrice Courchesne Mackie! I’d like to thank the awesome contributors who helped out in this issue, and I’d like to wish you all a very Happy Halloween!

-Evy Konstantopoulos

Hi, and welcome to this year’s spooktacular edition of The

Pulse! Fun Fact: Halloween is this editor’s favourite holiday, so rest assured this issue is filled with awesome articles relating to Halloween. We have you covered on all bases: costumes, movies, haunted houses, decorations, and (most importantly) Halloween themed food. This issue also contains one of the best things about the glorious month of October

Faculty Advisor: Ms. McIvor

Editor: Evy Konstantopoulos

Contributors: Liana Caprera Gurleen Padda Rosemarie Cianci Vanessa Pugliesi Clarissa D’Amico-Mazza Arthega Selvarajan Emma Frattasio Veronica Sinclair

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ISSUE 2, OCTOBER 2015

Halloween Features:

2015 Costume Ideas (4-5)

Best Haunted Houses (6-7)

10 Best Horror Movies (8)

DIY Decorations (9-10)

Halloween Treats (11-13)

In This Issue:

Interview with Beatrice Courchesne Mackie

By Gurleen Padda

When Justin Trudeau and Obama both said no, we resorted to the next best person for this interview, Pauline Marois, who also said no. So we sat down with the next next best person, Beatrice Courchesne Mackie, Sacred Heart’s Vice President.

What was your first reaction, when Mr. O’Donnell announced you as the next school Vice-President of

SHSM? Actually, I was at the QAIS public speaking competition when Ms. Lessey told me! I had already presented my speech and I was extremely nervous to find out whether I had won or not. I was so excited that the students had voted me in! I was really surprised that I had won since I had only been at the school for one year but I was extremely grateful.

How heavy are the duties or the responsibility of being a Prefect? What are some of the downsides of being

a prefect? Being a prefect comes with many responsibilities. They can be considered heavy but it’s all really worth it. The only downside I would say is having to wake up earlier for uniform check. Even though each prefect has their specific role and title, we all combine our duties and help each other out in any way we possibly can.

What is the hardest thing about being vice-president? The hardest thing about being vice-president is having to divide my time in an efficient manner. Even though sometimes it’s difficult to balance homework, clubs and prefect work, it works out as long as I keep an organized schedule.

What clubs and extracurriculars are you a part of? Currently, I’m in the yearbook club where I am able to design the pages. I’m also in Loyola’s drama club which runs from September to December. This year, the play is Frankenstein! Three other secondary five students are in it as well. We really hope that some Sacred students will come watch us on December 4th and 5th! After Christmas, I plan on doing more activities but, for now, I don’t want to spread myself too thin.

What are some of the upsides of being a prefect? Being a prefect has many upsides. As someone who likes being a leader, I find it’s a great way to put my skills to the test. I also like having a say in upcoming events or proposals. I like having the opportunity to represent the school as a leader.

How did the student council system of QAA compare to that of Sacred Heart? At QAA, the voting system was a little different. We elected two co-presidents and the rest of the student council such as the treasurer were not voted in. The council was made up of approximately five girls. Something I really enjoyed was that, after each election speech, students from any grade could go up to a microphone and ask questions about platforms.

What do you miss most about QAA? How did you feel when you first found out it was closing? Even though I left QAA two years ago, I still cherish the memories I made there. I mostly miss the girls from my grade who went to different schools after QAA closed. Even though it’s sad, I feel like it was a blessing in disguise because I really love Sacred Heart. When we found out it was closing, I was mostly mad because I would have to find a new school and make new friends. (At the time I thought we would all be going to different schools.) I felt really stable at the time in my environment and it’s weird to have that stability taken away. I was sad that I would have to switch but I’m really thankful for the choice I made to come to Sacred.

What are some positive things you discovered about becoming a Sacred girl? I learned that Sacred girls have immense pride in themselves and in their school. I discovered that everybody at Sacred Heart is really supportive of one another. It’s truly a community.

The prefects just had their prefect tea, where they present all their ideas for the year to members of the

faculty. Can you give us any sneak peeks of this year’s ideas? I don’t want to say too much because it will be a really fun surprise. But I will mention that this year’s ideas revolve around improving our school spirit. The prefects have heard what students want and, this year, we plan on giving them what they have asked for. So far, almost all of the ideas we have proposed are being accepted by the faculty which is great news. We want to make everyone’s year the best it can be!

What is your advice to the future student leaders of Sacred Heart? My advice to the future leaders of Sacred Heart is to remember that being a prefect is definitely fun but also involves multiple responsibilities. Wearing the blue blouse is an honour and it’s important to make the best of your

year. It’s also important to remember that you can be a leader in the school without being a prefect. Taking initiative is something wonderful that can be done by any student of any grade.

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Fall Fashion By Vanessa Pugliesi

Fall 2015 has finally arrived and it's most people's favourite time of the year. Why you might ask? Fall fashion of course.

One of the biggest trends this fall are

camel coats. Originating from huge

celebrity fans like Kim Kardashian, Zoe Saldana, Ashley Olsen and so many more, the camel coat is one of the most versatile pieces in any wardrobe. It can take a regular outfit to a high fashion put-together look in seconds. Instead of paying for the expensive designer version, head to your local Zara or Aritzia and find one that's best for you, and your budget.

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Fall is all about the dark lip from berries to dark reds and even browns. You might be shy to use bold colours because it might not go with your complexion but there's a bold colour out there for everyone. It suits different looks ranging from Selena Gomez to Rihanna. The dark lip came about in the 1920s and made a huge comeback in the 90s. If you have no idea where to start you can try Tokyo by Buxom or Transylvania by NYX.

Last, but not least, you can't forget fall boots. Try and toss the Uggs for something more in style this fall like rain boots or combat boots. A good pair of fall boots can go with just about everything. Ankle boots are great for an everyday boot as well as the over the knee or thigh high boot. A black pair of either is great for any occasion from a day out with friends to date nights. You can find them at affordable prices at Steve Madden or Forever 21. It rains a lot in the fall and rain boots are a must. Opt for a pair of

Hunter's and if you want to go for something more unique, Zara or Kate Spade is the place for you.

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Sports Report By Rosemarie Cianci

Now that Halloween is approaching, you all know what that means: hockey

season has started! It is, along with the holidays, the most wonderful part of the

winter. The Montreal Canadiens have been doing incredibly these past few games,

winning their first seven games in a row. This is a new record for the club, who

recently had several new players come join the team. Some of their newly traded

players include: Tomas Fleischmann and Alexander Semin. We will see how they

contribute to this incredible

organization as the season

progresses. For now, GO HABS

GO!!

Another Canadian team that has

been doing excellently are the

Toronto Blue Jays. They are no

Montreal Expos, but since our

wonderful city no longer has a

team, they are the closest we come

to baseball. They are currently in

the semifinals for the MLB

championships against the Kansas

City Royals. Wishing our fellow Canadians some good luck to win it all!

Top 10 Halloween Costumes for 2015 By Arthega Selvarajan

Ghosts: This costume won the best dressed award in our school last

year. It is creative, comfy and hilarious all at the same time. Definitely

a go-to for this year.

Monopoly men: Though this costume is

not very popular everywhere, it is definitely

known at Sacred Heart. This costume has

been rocked by Patricia and Clarissa

throughout the years and has become somewhat of a second mascot for

our school.

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Mickey and Minnie: There is no better way to show your love than

dressing up as the adorable duo of Mickey and Minnie. This costume has

been worn throughout the ages as a couple costume and the odds of it

going out of popularity are next to impossible. So be sure to go as a cute

duo of M&M’s this year!

Minions: This costume has gained an enormous

amount of popularity with the movie,

“Despicable Me”, making people want to dress

up as these cute yellow creatures. Just hope

that you don’t bump into a banana this

Halloween!

Scooby-Doo Gang: #Squadcostume. The

Scooby-Doo gang has been recreated

at Halloween for years and is a great

costume for you and your group to

dress up as.

Mario and Luigi: This costume is

the definition of friendship goals. Framed after

the two popular gaming characters, it is definitely

a popular costume that even celebrities like Kylie

Jenner and her BFFs wear.

Black cat: This is the most basic costume of the

year, yet it is also extremely comfy. With a onesie

modelled like a cat, you will be warm but

look good when you trick or treat. This is

the purrrrfect costume for all you animal

lovers!

Thing 1 and Thing 2: This is a costume

that is both creative and fun. Consisting of a pre-made

onesie with labels at the front and a blue coloured

wig, you and your friend will be the joke of the party.

PB and J sandwich: This couple costume is a

delicious match! With one person being peanut butter on bread and the other being

jam, you are destined to be the sweetest duo there.

Pyjama Kid: This is a costume for people who are lazy, want to be comfortable on

Halloween or have the creative thinking of a rock. Though it may not be the most

extravagant costume, it definitely is the easiest to find. But on the bright side at least

you will have a good night’s sleep.

Best Haunted Houses in Montreal By Emma Frattasio

As Halloween approaches, Montrealers are gearing up for the scary festivities. Luckily,

Montreal is well equipped with terrifying venues sure to create an immersive experience. The

city’s rich past is kept alive by the supernatural, haunting the streets every Halloween.

Additionally, Montreal has many attractions known to frighten all visitors.

Here are some of the scariest places to check out this Halloween:

1) Peur Depot

Located in The Old Port of Montreal, Peur

Depot is a three level adventure based on the

game Virus. This attraction features a high

intensity course centered around an

epidemic. Through interactions with

zombies and fear-inducing technology, Peur Depot immerses visitors in an apocalyptic

simulation. As Peur Depot will be closing November 1st, you have until then to see if you will

join the 2800 visitors who have chickened out!

2) Fright Fest- La Ronde

Through November 1st, La Ronde theme park will be

hosting its 14th annual Fright Fest. Every weekend of

October the park is transformed into a Halloween

Playground, featuring Haunted Houses, scare zones, and

marauding creatures. In this instalment, Fright Fest

plans to disturb its guests with themes of zombies and

taxidermy. For the faint of heart, La Ronde offers family

activities. These include freaky monsters and Halloween make-up tutorials.

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3) Mount Royal Cemetery

Nothing beckons to the Halloween-minded like a

cemetery after dark. While the maze-like structure

of this venue is enough to deter potential visitors,

the Mount Royal cemetery is said to be haunted.

Most of the paranormal figures are nondescript.

However, survivors have noted an Algonquin

warrior roaming the site after hours.

4) The Royal Victoria Hospital

While free health care is scary enough to

our American neighbours, The Royal Vic is

chilling for other reasons. A common trait

of hospital folklore is the return of former

residents; deceased patients are said to

wander through the wards, reviving their

past suffering. Some spirits have interacted with visitors, maintaining an air of mystery

through quick disappearances.

5) The Queen Elizabeth Hotel

Before booking your next stay at the

infamous Queen Elizabeth Hotel, here are

some spooky facts to consider. Guests have

reported abrupt noises, banging on doors,

and powerful forces. The landmark spirit of

The Queen Elizabeth Hotel is a woman of noble stature, dressed in white. Her late night

walks have included room visits, creating a legacy of fear within the hotel.

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Top 10 Horror Movies By Clarissa D’Amico-Mazza

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Also some Halloween movies for

those who aren’t horror fans:

Little Shop of Horrors

Beetlejuice

Nightmare Before Christmas

Hocus Pocus

Corpse Bride

Halloween

Night of The Living Dead

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Sleepy Hollow

It

The Silence of the Lambs

House of Wax

Carrie

The Shining

Psycho

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DIY Decorations By Veronica Sinclair

With Halloween just around the corner, most people are probably starting to decorate for

this fun and spooky holiday. Here are some DIY decorations that anyone can do that will let

you decorate without spending a ton of money, and have fun while making them too!

Painting Pumpkins: There are ton of ways

that you can paint pumpkins and can even

make small ones for in the house too. Here

are some of the many ways to paint them:

• Paint your jack-o-lantern face or design right

onto your pumpkin. You won’t need to go

through the mess of carving it and will have

much cleaner lines. You can also add

accessories to it to make it a witch, cat, or

other Halloween creature.

• Use glow in the dark paint. Your pumpkins will be seen on Halloween night without

needing to use candles and will definitely stand out.

• Paint the pumpkin a solid colour (white or black are great go-tos for this), and once it’s dry

let paint of various colours drip down the sides, starting from the stem. If you like you can

also add glitter as the paint drys.

• You could also just use glitter instead of paint. Just put glue (any kind of glue will work

fine) in the shape of the design you want to do and add glitter onto it before it drys. You

could also paint it before you add the glitter design.

Glowing Eyes: Cut eye shapes into empty toilet

paper rolls and put a glow stick in the middle. Then

hide them in your bushes and trees to create creepy

creatures hiding around your house.

Bloody Handprint: Mix red food colouring and Elmer’s craft

glue to make a handprint on one or more of your windows.

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Illuminated Ghosts:

Materials: Strand of white lantern lightsWhite cotton fabricWhite elasticsScissorsBlack Sharpie

• Cut approximately 14” squares out of the fabric and make a hole in the center. The number of squares you have will depend on the length of your string of lights.

• Carefully remove the lantern from the light and thread the light through the hole in the fabric.

• Secure the lantern back into place and secure the fabric around it using an elastic.

• Draw eyes and a mouth using a black Sharpie.

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VAMPIRE LIPS

INGREDIENTS

-apples

-mini marshmallows

-almonds

1. Core and cut a Granny Smith apple into

wedges, and spread one side of each with peanut butter.

2. Press mini-marshmallow “teeth” and two almond “fangs” into the peanut butter

on one wedge, then top with a second wedge.

http://www.marthastewart.com/1083755/take-bite

Halloween Recipes

By Liana Caprera

CANDY APPLES

INGREDIENTS

-6 apples

-50 kraft caramels

-2 tbsp of water

-1/2 cup of any toppings (nuts, chocolate, candies)

1. Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple; cover large plate with

waxed paper

2. Microwave caramels and water in large glass microwaveable measuring cup on

HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 min. or until caramels are melted and sauce is smooth when stirred;

cool slightly

3. Dip apples, 1 at a time, into caramel sauce, turning until evenly coated. Let

excess caramel drip off

4. Sprinkle toppings over caramel; press gently into caramel to secure. Scrape

excess caramel from bottoms of apples

5.Place on prepared plate. Refrigerate 1 hour.

JACK-O-LANTERN RICE KRISPIES

INGREDIENTS

-3 tbsp butter or margarine

-1 package (10 oz or 40) JET-PUFFED

marshmallows

or

-4 cups JET-PUFFED mini marshmallows

-6 cups rice krispies

-Frosting and decorative gels (orange, black, green)

-Assorted candies

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until

completely melted. Remove from heat.

Or

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes,

stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave

cooking times may vary.

2. Add rice krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using 1/2 cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal

mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into slightly flattened

ball. Cool.

4. Decorate with frosting and/or candies for pumpkin faces. Individually wrap in

plastic wrap. Best if served the same day.

http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/snack-o-lantern-treats

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MUMMY CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS

-1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

-1/4 tsp baking soda

-2 tsp baking powder

-3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

-1/8 teaspoon salt

-3 tbsp butter softened

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or

foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set

aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add

the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add

the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.

3. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into

the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool and decorate

with assorted candies.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/17377/chocolate-cupcakes/

-1 ½ cups white sugar

-2 eggs

-3/4 tsp vanilla extract

-1 cup milk

-white frosting

-assorted candies

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