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Michael Albanese

Michael Albanese , Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager

Michael Albanese is a senior at Colonia High School, and he has been a resident of Colonia, NJ his entire life. He enjoys secular courses like history and reading/writing, rather than math classes and is interested in sociopolitical culture. Albanese likes to write about society and entertainment and hopes to make a career in media. Michael enjoys travelling, and there are few places he wouldn’t want to visit. The internet and social media are a big part of Albanese's life, but he also enjoys time spent with family and friends.

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On this day in 1867, the US took possession of Alaska, which would become a state in 1959.

October 18th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 18, 2014
Today is Eminem's 42nd birthday. He was born on this day in 1972.

October 17th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 17, 2014
On this day in 1793, Mary Antoinette was beheaded, several months after her husband, King Louis XVI of France.

October 16th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 16, 2014
Senior Quotes are Back! Your Guide to Making One:

Senior Quotes are Back! Your Guide to Making One:

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 15, 2014
Bam! On this day in 1959, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was born. Happy 55th Emeril!

October 15th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 15, 2014
On this day in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis began, which escalated USA/USSR tensions to all time highs during the Cold War. The Soviets were caught putting missiles on their Cuban bases, only 90 miles from the continental US.

October 14th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 14, 2014
On this day in 1792, the cornerstone for the White House was laid, beginning construction on America's presidential residence.

October 13th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 13, 2014
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the New World, little to his belief though.

October 12th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 12, 2014
On this day in 1975, NBC's late-night comedy sketch program Saturday Night Live debuted. It has given birth to several huge movie and television starts, like Adam Sandler and Tina Fey. It is now in it's 40th season.

October 11th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 11, 2014
Today is Marina Diamandis' 29th birthday, the indie-pop singer was born on this day in 1985. Better known by her stage name "Marina and the Diamonds", Diamandis' latest album "Froot" debuts today.

October 10th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 10, 2014
On this day in 1940, one of the most influential people in music, John Lennon, was born. Today would have been the Beatles frontman's his 74th birthday.

October 9th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 9, 2014
On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began, which killed over 200 people, and left several blocks of downtown Chicago in ruins. Over 100,000 people were left homeless. This lead to an increase in steel and stone buildings rather than the wood ones that easily burnt.

October 8th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 8, 2014
In 2003 on this day, Austrian bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger became the governor of California, prompting the nickname "The Governator".

October 7th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 7, 2014
On this day in 1991, iconic Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor wed for the seventh and final time, to a construction worker named Larry Fortensky.The met in a rehab clinic, and Taylor was 20 years older. Beyond that, the wedding was officiated by none other than Michael Jackson. In 1996, they divorced.

October 6th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 6, 2014
3 years ago today, the world lost one of the greatest technological pioneers in modern history. On October 5th, 2011, Apple founder Steve Jobs died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56 years old.

October 5th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 5, 2014
On this day in 1957, the space age was established with the Soviet launch of Sputnik, the first ever satellite to orbit the earth.

October 4th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 4, 2014
On this day in 1995, OJ Simpson was acquitted after one of the most followed court cases of all time. The verdict for the former star football player and actor is still controversial to this day.

October 3rd

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 3, 2014
Today in 1970, TV actress and talk show host Kelly Ripa was born. She is best known for Live! with Regis & Kelly and now Live! with Kelly & Michael.

October 2nd

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 2, 2014
Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the On the Run show.

Beyonce & Jay-Z Dominate Music with “On The Run” HBO Special

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 2, 2014
The New SATs: Needed Improvement or Cheating Previous Takers?

The New SATs: Needed Improvement or Cheating Previous Takers?

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 1, 2014
Happy 90th birthday Jimmy Carter! Our 39th president was born on this day in 1924.

October 1st

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 1, 2014
This day in 1957, Hollywood legend James Dean was tragically killed in a car accident, driving his Porsche pictured above.

September 30th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 30, 2014
On this day in 1988, Stacy Allison became the first woman to reach the top of Mount Everest.

September 29th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 29, 2014
20 years ago today, the ferry Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea, killing 852 people. It was one of the worst maritime tragedies of the 20th century.

September 28th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 28, 2014
During WWII, Poland surrendered on this day in 1939 to Nazi Germany.

September 27th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 27, 2014
On this day 54 years ago, Kennedy and Nixon had their first televised debate.

Setember 26th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 26, 2014
On this day in 1957, Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas was integrated by the arrival of nine black students, amid violent backlash from white residents.

September 25th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 25, 2014
On September 24th, 1948, the Honda Motor Company was founded.

September 24th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 24, 2014
New turf field is finally ready.

Colonia High School Christens New Blue Turf Field

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 12, 2014
20 years ago today, the iconic TV series Friends aired for the first time.

September 22nd

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 22, 2014
On this day in 1999, a massive earthquake rocked the East Asian island nation of Taiwan.

September 21st

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 21, 2014
On this day in 1934, legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren was born. Happy 80th Sophia!

September 20th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 20, 2014
On September 19th, 1881, US president James Garfield died in office, following wounds from being shot a couple months prior.

September 19th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 18, 2014
On this day in 1960, amid major Cold War tensions, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro visited New York City.

September 18th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 18, 2014
On this day in 1787, the US Constitution was signed by 38 of the young nation's leaders in Philadelphia.

September 17th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 17, 2014
What's the 411? Comedian and actress Amy Poehler, of SNL, Mean Girls and Parks and Rec fame, was born on this day in 1971. Happy birthday Amy!

September 16th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 16, 2014
60 years ago today, September 15th, 1954, Marilyn Monroe filmed the iconic skirt blowing scene in The Seven Year Itch.

September 15th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 15, 2014
Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
September 11, 2014
fusion7

[Photo] 2014 Fusion Night surpasses expectations

By: Jessica Lowrie, Spring Reporter & Editor
May 28, 2014
Periodical YouTube Review: FunForLouis

Periodical YouTube Review: FunForLouis

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
May 8, 2014
Mr. Carew exemplifies conservative style in the form of a sweater

Who is the best dressed male teacher?

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
March 24, 2014

[Video] Biri Bombarded by Pie

By: Triana Powers, Spring Reporter & Editor
March 28, 2014
After arriving at Shawnee, the Ski and Snowboard Club members get ready to hit the slopes.

Ski & Snowboard Club tackles the slopes at Shawnee

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
March 12, 2014
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