The Biannual Roman 1 Drachma Rome and Surrounding areas Editors Jacob R. Lia A. Ally J.

44BC

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BREAKING: JULIUS CAESAR
ASSASSINATED BY TRAITORS
Obituaries Conspirators murder Caesar
Julius Caesar stabbed to By Aulus Hirtius 46 BC On
death at the senate
building on the Ides of
March 15th 44 BC,
March. A group referred to
Senator Julius Caesar
as the “conspirators,” were
the ones to kill him. This was stabbed 23 times by a
group consisted of Casca,
Decius, Cinna, Ligarius, group of conspirators.
Trebonius, and Brutus.
Casca was the rst to stab, According to our sources,
and Brutus was the last.
Caesar’s last words have
the group of conspirators
been reported to be “Et tu, was lead by both Marcus
Brute?”
Artist Rendition of Caesar’s Death Junius Brutus and
Gently Used
Swords! Gaius Cassius Longinus. In an interview with Cassius, he said the
Have you got some
reason for the killing was because Caesar was becoming “too ambitious.” He
enemies you wish were also stated now that Caesar is dead Rome can be nally uni ed as one great
gone? Have you got the
desire to impress that empire without a tyrant. However, this is most de nitely not the case.
special woman or man?
Well, I have got the right Mark Antony, one of Caesar’s closest friends has rallied the citizen’s of
product for you. That
enemy you want gone?
Rome together against the traitors. This civil war has gone on for almost a
Do it yourself with my year now and it looks like the nal battle is set to take place in Philipi.
one-of-a-kind gently used
swords! That signi cant
other you wanted to
impress? Buy a sword and
Mark Antony Swears A Terrible Storm
they will have no choice
but to be interested! In Vengeance for Caesar.
By Luno Vesta March 14th 44 BC, a storm like never seen
fact, roll it all into one and
impress that special By Aulus Hirtius 44 BC Mark Antony before hit our beloved city of Rome. Rumored to be a
person by getting rid of was shocked when he sign of a terrible disaster, the
your enemy, but do it walked into the storm was most de nitely one
right and use my one-of-
a-kind, high-quality
Senate on March to remember. Many strange
swords! 15th to see his sightings had been reported
beloved friend Julius by locals claiming to had seen
Titusʼ Funeral Caesar lying on the slaves and men on re leisurely walking down the street
Arrangements
ground. Antony was seeming completely ne. People also reported lions in
Hey, you? Do you have a taken aback at rst the street and owls in the daytime which was very rare
dead body just lying
but quickly had to act for these animals to have exhibited these kinds of
around? Of course you
do, you live in the Roman
Artist's rendition of Antony friendly in order to behavior. Some locals had also heard that Cassius
Empire! That’s right folks avoid also being killed. While Antony enjoyed this peculiar occurrence and continued to
for the price of 10 whole believed he was alone he swore his spread the rumor of the storm being a warning against
drachmas I will arrange
your funeral for you. We
vengeance for Caesar. Luckily one of Caesar’s leadership. He said that if Caesar is crowned,
do it all from open casket, our reporters managed to overhear the citizens of Rome will become Caesar’s slaves and he
closed casket, catholic, some of his words. He had this to say would have rather killed himself than become one of
Christian, suicide, or old Caesar’s slaves. Come to nd out that instead of killing
age! (Disclaimer, Carrier “A curse shall light upon the
Pigeon rates may apply) himself, he had directed those strong emotions toward
limbs of men. Domestic fury and
Caesar when he helped the conspirators murder Caesar
erce civil strife shall cumber all the
in cold blood.
parts of Italy.” It looks like dark times
are ahead of us.

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Festival of Lupercal Letters to the Editor

By Luno Vesta March 14th 44 BC, After Julius Caesar’s amazing Brutus is a noble man. Us Roman citizens know we can
victory over Pompey, the city always count on him. He works for the people, and keeps
celebrates the Festival of Lupercal our interests in mind. There is never a day that goes by
where the people of Rome have to live in fear. We know
which doubles as a victory
that Brutus will be able to protect us, and he will do so at all
celebration for Caesar. Every costs. It is clear to see that Brutus would sacrifice himself for
festival, there is a race to “whip” his people. If that isn’t honorable, then I don’t know what is.
women so that they are blessed -Anonymous Citizen
with the gift of fertility for the
year. Despite the growing tension Cinnaʼs* New Poem
between some citizens that were bitter due to Pompey’s defeat, the
festivities went on and the race started. It was a great race but with
By Aulus Hirtius 45 BC Cinna the Poet has nally
Antony’s promise to ful ll Caesar’s wish of Calphurnia being released a new poem, and fans are going wild. The
“whipped” during the race, Antony won by a landslide and everyone poem titled “Soothsayer” is about Cinna’s
gathered around to cheer and celebrate at least one more victory on experience with a fortune teller that came along his
this beautiful day. 
Situational Irony path. In the poem it talks about the insane things
Scandal A political comic by Bassius the Soothsayer predicted would happen. Spoiler
Sandals alert, it even mentions that Cinna would come to
an unfortunate end, when met with the “mob of
By Caius Marcus We
Caesar.” It is now being sold for 15 drachmas,
have got some fresh
anywhere you can buy a toga. 
sandals for sale.
They are a size nine *Cinna the Poet is not to be confused with Cinna the Conspirator.

and only lightly Across:

Biannual Crossword
used. They are 1. The study of animals to predict the
perfect for walking future.
2. A dramatic play dealing with
the streets of Rome
upsetting events and an unhappy
or ghting tough ending.
battles. Whatever 3. The group that killed Caesar
you need, these
sandals can provide. Down:
Meet me at the 1. The study of stars.
2. Some said Caesar was too_______.
Senate building on
3. Marc Antony described Brutus as
March 27th, with 10 a ________ man.
drachmas, and
they’re yours.
Biannual Horoscope
Aries: You will be extra creative and imaginative today. You are asked to welcome new ideas and possibilities. You are also encouraged to continue following your
dreams to take you to places you are bound to love.
Taurus: The people you love most will lead you to amazing opportunities today. You are asked and encouraged to take any opportunity life throws at you today
because it is more than likely you will discover a new interest of yours.
Gemini: Work opportunities will be offered unexpectedly today and you are predicted to be able to prove yourself with out-of-the-box solutions easily.
Cancer: It is expected that a close friend of yours will invite you to go with them somewhere very interesting. Come out of your shell, live life, and enjoy it!
Leo: It is expected that you will win big today! Unexpected opportunities will be thrown at you and you are predicted to present yourself in the best way possible to
impress those around you.
Virgo: A person that you love, whether that be a signi cant other or a family member, is predicted to brighten up your day. Although you prefer to do things alone, you
are asked to let others into your own little world and let them help you change your life.
Libra: Special opportunities will be offered at work today and you are expected to work hard in order to earn them. Don’t let those opportunities slip away or might just
miss something epic.
Scorpio: You are expected to go out and focus on the things and people that make you happy. Who knows maybe one of those people will guide you to your chance in
the spotlight!
Sagittarius: Today you will realize just how strong your support system really is. The people you
Comic Strips love will be more willing to communicate with you, letting you know that they will always be there
for you.
Capricorn: Inspiration lurks in the most unusual places. It is up to you to nd it. You are
encouraged to go on an adventure to look for said inspiration and decide what you will do with it.
Aquarius: It is predicted that a beloved family member of yours will help you out nancially. This
family member is also predicted to have been associated with more feminine energy so it is more
than likely a woman is the source of your nancial aid.
Pisces: You are expected to have many interesting interactions today with some of your many

By Caius Atticus Are you looking for someone to love? Do you like to party
and have a good time? Well then, I’m your guy. I’ll take pretty much any
girl, but I mean I won’t limit myself. I’ll be your rock and ght anyone who
gets in the way of us. I’ll take you out and we can dance the night away.
The only exception is if you are against Caesar. Caesar was my man, my
bro, my homie, so if you don’t like him, I won’t like you. Anyway, hit me up
for love.

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