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Over its lifespan, this building and the people in it have changed, but the floor hasn’t. Although high school students of the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s may seem unrelated , in reality, we all have one thing in common: we’ve walked the same halls on the same floor. Turn to page 14 and check out the evolution of our school

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kids this issue, not counting the 412 we polled on pages 20-21. Are you one of them?

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04 Staff editorial

The Triangle challenges you to be more informed and to have your own opinions

24 Two minutes with … Senior Devon Orben

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08 Super vision

See how our football program matches up to the Super Bowl

09 Important court case anniversary

Take this quiz to test your knowledge and to see how you much you really know about this case that changed our country

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14 Coming full circle

Get to know sophomore Andre Abadian

To view news daily, check out www. cnhsmedia. com

Get a recap of last weekend’s Winter Formal

Even though this building and the people in it have changed, the floor hasn’t. Check out the evolution of our school. 16 Best Buddies Read about some of the best friends here

your weekend 19 New Year’s Resolutions

What are you going to do differently in 2012?

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment

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What is an issue you think The Triangle needs to cover? Drop a letter to the editor off in room 177 by Mon., Feb. 13 to let the student body hear what you have to say.

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With so many issues and problems in the world, it’s important for us to know exactly what’s going on and have our own opinion. We can’t rely on our parents’ views forever. We’ll have to formulate our own views and educate ourselves. Don’t just go off what everyone else is saying -- have your own say

ow often do we base our opinions on others’ thoughts? Are we biased with the 2012 election this year? Do we know the details of the economic crisis we are in right now? We want to stress the importance of having your own opinion. We have realized how many students are influenced by their parents, teachers, friends and others in their lives. We believe it is important to form our own opinion on issues by educating ourselves. We are able to get information anywhere now. We’re not like our parents or grandparents; we’re not limited to only four channels on television. There are so many channels available to us now to always be able to get news coverage at any time of the day. And, instead of focusing on who did what with whom or who got arrested, we should try to focus on the big picture. To be able to form our own opinion, we need to make sure we are surrounding ourselves with an equal amount of both sides. Instead of just watching conservative news stations or only reading liberal newspapers, surround yourself with both news sources. Instead of being influenced by one type of source, one can get both sides of an issue and make an opinion that way.

Our problem is ignorance. We are guilty of it ourselves as a staff. Every week, we take a current events quiz about national and world news. Eight questions are asked, and of those eight, our staff averages answering 3.79 correct. We, the source of news at our school, aren’t even fully aware of everything that is going on in the world. We agree that we need to start watching the news at night, or follow major media outlets, like NBC or CNN, on Twitter. Here’s our challenge for you: actually care about the world around us and have educated opinions on different issues. Don’t just go along with what everyone else says about an issue; have something to say about it. There are so many media sources to use to educate oneself, and they shouldn’t be taken for granted. So, instead of just nodding our head next time someone is saying something about an issue, we know we will speak up with our own opinion and know exactly what we are talking about. People might write us off because of our age, but we shouln’t let them. We have something no generation before us has had -- the opportunity and the means to truly change the way things are. Let’s start right now. Turn to page 18 to see how up-to-date you are. Take one of The Triangle staff’s current events quizzes.

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hen you work your whole life for a goal that you never thought you’d achieve, and you finally get there, what would you think if it only lasted for two or three hours? That is what college football players have felt ever since the Bowl games started. There was a lot of controversy about reverting to a single elimination tournament in college football last year. Last season, there was a series of Bowl games that teams played in if they made the cut and won enough games. There were numerous Bowl games all over the country, which started after Christmas and ended with the national championship game. If a team won enough games to go to a Bowl game, then they got to play. The more games the team won, the bigger the Bowl game they got to play in. The top two teams automatically played in the national championship. The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) championship football game, the national championship in college football, was on Jan. 9, in the Super Dome of New Orleans. It was between the top-ranked Louisiana State University Tigers and the second highest team Alabama University Crimson Tide. The teams met earlier last season on Nov. 5. It was a close game, but also a boring one, with the winner scoring only nine points. The game went to overtime after a stalemate in regulation with each team having six points. LSU won, and has won all their games this season. No one doubted they would be in the title game. But the real problem is who they are playing. The Crimson Tide obviously did not go undefeated last year, because they lost to LSU. Still a stellar season, no doubt. But they are from the South Eastern Conference, one of the premier conferences in college football, and so is LSU. The jan. 20, 2012

The game of college football has turned into a controversy. Sophomore Neal Shaw takes a look at certain teams and questions the fairness of Bowl games

championship game should never, ever, be played with two teams from the same conference in it. It didn’t give any other conferences a chance. No one wanted to see a championship game with two teams from the same conference in it. It’s not right. Two teams playing each other from the same conference has happened three times before in the championship game, one of those times being the SEC. We all know that the SEC is a power house in football. They have been the envy of the nation for years. They just have higher quality football down there than we do, or anywhere else, for that matter. 38 players in the NFL draft, which is the selection of the best college players to see who is going to get to play in the NFL, were from the SEC last year, topping the second place conference by three players, which was the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), who sent 35 players. They also topped the third place conference, the Pacific Ten conference (PAC-Ten), by seven players. The Bowl games also required college football to have a ranking system. This system ranked the top 25 teams in the nation for college football. The system was extremely faulty. They shouldn’t even have had it. First off, it allows teams like LSU, Alabama, Texas, USC, and other football powerhouses to always be in contention for the big game. In addition, it prevents teams like Boise State, a non BCS school, from getting that exhilarating feeling that comes from being national champions. Boise State has won 34 of their last 35 games. That means, apart from this year’s tragic heartbreaking loss to TCU by three points earlier this year, Boise State has been undefeated for nearly two years, including winning their Bowl games, the final game of the season. Had they been a school in the BCS, they would have been to the national championship many times by now. But since they aren’t in the BCS, they have never been to the biggest stage in college football, even though they have had a better record than many of the teams that have

been to the nationally championship for the last several years. Boise State gets criticized a lot for not being able to win in big games, but when they get to Bowl games, all they do is win. They have never been to a national championship game. A team from the SEC has been to the national championship for the last six consecutive years, and two teams from that conference are in the big game this year. Are they ever going to give another conference a chance? All this talk of reverting to a playoff in college football is the answer to all of these problems. Fair for all teams, this method would leave no room for anyone to complain they weren’t given a chance. And if a team was good enough to be in the championship,

they would get there. No question. Survival of the fittest. This is what the game of football has always been about. Why they haven’t gone to this wondrous solution yet is no mystery. It’s all about the money. The Bowl games will choke up more money than the playoffs, and of course, in today’s society, all the BCS coordinators care about is money. Eventually, though, the BCS will see the light. With so many people vying for a playoff, they will hopefully have no choice but to comply with the people’s wishes. Sick of seeing teams like Florida, Alabama, LSU, Auburn, and Arkansas in the championship? I feel your pain. And so do a lot of other people. So play the game the way it was meant to be played; fair and square.

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Since we last met: THREE INDIANA REPS have introduced a bill that, if passed, will allow public schools to require a mandatory recital of the Lord’s Prayer every day. Chances of such a controversial bill passing are very slim as many who are against it consider it a blatant violation of the ideology of separation of church and state. BEYONCE AND JAY-Z had a baby girl, Blue Ivy. She was born on Jan. 7. Fans have speculated that the unusual name was inspired by the artist’s albums; the Blue from Jay-Z’s any songs and albums with the word Blue in the title, and Ivy coming from the Roman Numeral representation of Beyonce’s favorite number, four.

THE TURN OF THE YEAR We bid a fond farewell to 2011 as we prepared for the new year with a fresh list of resolutions. According to The Opinion Corporation of Princeton, New Jersey, only eight percent of Americans actually keep all of their resolutions every year. THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER. Really. The shortest day of the year is Dec. 21, the winter solstice. Today we enjoy nine hours and 52 minutes of daylight. by Ramya Vijayagopal

We’ve all lied, whether you think “Liar, liar! you have or not. It may have been a white lie or maybe even a more Pants on severe, red lie. Read on to find out the classification on the lies you’ve told fire!” and the effects it has in your health “I probably lie to my parents the most, usually about what I do at school. I just don’t lie about grades because they can check them online.” freshman Michael Freed

“I told somebody that I could speak Egyptian, but I really don’t. To this day, he still asks me to say random stuff in Egyptian, but in reality, I just babble.” freshman Micah Shoaf

“I told my dad I was going to Tennessee with my friend for his family vacation, but we ended up going to a threeday concert.” senior James Hamm

From white to red

On a scale of one to five, this is where your lies are placed Telling someone you’re out of gum, when you have a whole pack

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Telling your best friend her hair-cut looks good, even when it doesn’t Claiming you didn’t do something you actually did do

Starting rumors about all kinds of different things Red Lies

Telling your parents you’re going to study with someone, but you end up partying (Disobeying)

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2 12 What are the Mayan Calendars?

The Mayan Calendars are ways of measuring time that were developed by the ancient Mayans. But, there is one calendar that has caused a great deal of controversy. The “Mayan Calendar” is actually only one of the four calendars developed by the Mayans, the Mayan Long Count Calendar. Its purpose is to measure hundreds or even thousands of years.

Where does the concept that the world will end in 2012 come from? Why 2012? This date supposedly comes from the Mayan Calendar and from Mayan mythology. Discover more about this myth and see what students have to say about it

My favorite apocalyptic movie is... “28 Days Later”

“I think it’s a pretty good movie. It has some drama and sad parts, with lots of action. They basically eliminated population in an area and moved on.” sophomore Rating: Adam Reinbold

What does it mean? Based on the symbols on the calendar, it has been calculated that the calendar ends on either December 21 or 23, 2012. Therefore, the amount of time that this calendar measures is roughly 5,125 years. The Mayans believe the world will end on December 21 or 23, 2012.

“I am Legend”

It is the last day of the world’s existence or (in Christian belief) the day of the Last Judgment.

“I like that Will Smith was in it. I liked the whole movie, but I thought it was sad because he was the only one there and his dog. This virus turned the people into weird creatures,.” junior Rating: Evelyn Duron

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“The Day After Tomorrow”

What is doomsday?

“All the seasonal changes basically kill the people and they try to go to the south. You’d enjoy this movie, it has some action.” junior Jessie Rating: Freudenthaler

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Make it count

Students share their objectives and resolutions for this 2012: If 2012 is your last year to live, what are you going to do to make it count?

“2012”

“It’s interesting because the directors interpret the end of the world well. People have different views of what it’d be; characters were fighting to get in that ship to survive.” freshman Rating: Jenessa Vincent

“I would finish my bucket list, and finish that novel I was trying to write.”

“Dawn of the Dead”

freshman Iris Thompson

“It’s suspenseful and scary because of the zombies, and it feels like there’s no hope for characters when they’re trapped in one place and can’t leave.” senior Rating: Sarah Bowling

“WALL-E”

“I like it and it explains a lot; like if we don’t take care of the earth it’ll get trashy.. And to exercise so we don’t get fat.” freshman Jesse Lercher “I will hang out with my friends and not work; because when I work I don’t spend time with my friends.” junior Zak Ruehman

“I would try to help everyone out and not be selfish, and try to make the world a better place.” sophomore Adam Thomas

“I would post [on facebook] that I would miss all my friends and family.” freshman Taylor Sandefur

“I will give my very best in school and try to enjoy my family to the maximum, I’ll do everything I like to do.” senior Frida Pendaz

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Psychology teacher Laurie Pfaffenberger tells us about doomsday and how people react to it

“If you are phobic about one thing, you become phobic about another thing. I think you have to train yourself not to fear.”

“Catastrophe obsessions tend to wide spread if you have one anxiety that bothers you, than if lots of things bother you.”

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The Super Bowl is just around the corner. From high school football to the big game itself, the numbers speak for themselves. Here is a look at the similarities with preparation for both the Super Bowl and high school football games High school football is in close relation to the Super Bowl

all lights looming overhead flood the ground. (evaluating) coaches, (managing) the budget, which Down below, two groups of boys clash includes raising funds for the department (and) the together, each trying to stop the other. The crowd’s athletic events. I’m not at every single event, but I’m murmuring explodes into a buzz in reaction to the at most home games. (I’m responsible for) making events on the field. Earlier the day before, junior sure we’re adhering to the rules the IHSAA give us,” Drake Maddix was beginning to Mr. Hester said. prepare for just this moment. While his role is significant, nothing Maddix is a Student Athletic could compare to the magnitude of “High school supervising the Super Bowl. However, all Assistant whose job responsibility is to set up events, take care of the of the essential elements of preparation are football is workers for the events and a little the same. just a smaller office work. “Besides all of the festivals, high school “[There is] lots of work inside and version of the football is just a smaller version of the outside,” Maddix said. Super Bowl. We still have police, we still Super Bowl.” have workers, but it really is just a smaller That work includes setting up the official’s room, ticket booth, money version,” Maddix said. boxes, the press box, concession stand, “dog house” Instead of individual workers, groups of people and the tents and chairs. come together to arrange the event. “There’s also special occasions, such as if radio “There are committees that handle it. There stations come to games, we have to situate them. are also different departments that come together Also, events for North and East games, such as the to do it, no one person or group has to set it up Frisbee dog, have additional work. It’s nothing major themselves,” Maddix said. extra to do, but it still has to be done,” Maddix said. One person still has to head the preparation of However, Maddix does not work alone. the Super Bowl. If given the chance, Mr. Hester has “All of the athletic department works together. I the knowledge to succeed. guess technically they’re the bosses, but we all work “If it was the only thing I was doing and given together to get it done,” Maddix said. the time, (I could head the event). If I surrounded One of those “bosses” is Director of Athletics myself with people who’ve done it before and had Jeff Hester. Important decisions and responsibilities competent people to work with, (I could do it),” Mr. belong to him. Hester said. “It’s the same rat race, just a bigger “(I’m responsible for) all the athletic schedules for track.” sports, getting workers for the events, (hiring) and

Fantasyfever Seniors discuss what being on a fantasy league is like

antasy football has ended for the season. Senior Michael DeDomenic describes fantasy football in his own words. “Fantasy football is a close competition with friends that bond you together,” DeDomenic said. Fantasy football is a virtual competition in which each participant drafts real National Football League players to a team. Each week during the NFL’s actual season, each fantasy football participant is placed into a game against another member of their league. Each NFL player they have drafted is given points as they perform during the real games. The team with the most points wins for that week. Near the end of the NFL’s regular season, a playoff series takes place in fantasy leagues, with those with the best record being allowed to play. Once these playoff games start, the loser of a game is eliminated from the series. The fantasy player who makes it to the end without losing is crowned the champion. Fellow member in DeDomenic’s league, senior Matt Ritter, also has his own opinion of fantasy football. “You never really know what’s going to happen. A championship team can become a disaster overnight,” Ritter said. Senior Alec Friend, another member of their league, agrees with Ritter on the unknown possibilities of what can happen. “You don’t know if a player will do good or bad one week to the next. Its a love-hate relationship,” Friend said. Even though injuries to players may be unpredictable, Friend has a few tips to provide to those new to the game. “Don’t read into it too much,” Friend said. “Still do your research. Don’t over-think it. Go with your gut decisions.”

Super Bowl vs.Columbus North Take a look at us vs. the Super Bowl by the numbers Super Bowl:

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The 41st anniversary of a famous court case is this year. The case is best known for legalizing abortion. Although the case occurred in 1971, it is still the topic of many heated debates today. But, of the many people who discuss it, how many actually know what they are talking about? Test your knowledge here and then turn the page to learn more 1. What is the name of this case? a) Roe v. Wade b) McCulloch v. Maryland c) Clayton v. Morgan d) Gibbons v. Ogden 2. In which state did this case occur? a) Colorado b) Florida c) Georgia d) Texas 3. The court stated that a woman’s right to an abortion was protected by the 14th Amendment. What right did this amendment cover? a) The right to privacy b) The right to free speech c) Women’s rights d) The right of a woman over her pregnancy 4. Before Roe v. Wade, what did Texas law say about abortion? a) Abortion was prohibited no matter the circumstance b) Abortion was legal c) Abortion was prohibited except to save the pregnant woman’s life d) Abortion was prohibited except in cases of rape and incest 5. The laws of how many states were affected by the Court’s ruling? a) 20 states b) 46 states c) 2 states d) 50 states 6. What was the final vote? a) 10-4 in favor of Wade b) 5- 3 in favor of Roe c) 7-2 in favor of Roe d) 12-8 in favor of Wade 7. When does a woman have full right over the decision to get an abortion, according to this case? a) During the first trimester of her pregnancy b) Throughout the pregnancy c) During the first two trimesters d) Never 8. Which current Republican Presidential candidate originally supported Roe v. Wade but now believes it should be overturned? a) Michelle Bachmann b) Mitt Romney c) Rick Perry d) Barack Obama turn to page 10 to find the answers jan. 20, 2012

The results 1. What is the name of this case? Roe v. Wade A: Jane Roe was a pseudonym for Norma McCorvey, suing Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade for her right to have an abortion. 2. In which state did this case occur? Texas 3. The court stated that a woman’s right to an abortion was protected by the 14th Amendment. What right did this amendment cover? The right to privacy 4. Before Roe v. Wade, what did Texas law say about abortion? Abortion was prohibited except to save the pregnant woman’s life Abortion was prohibited except to save the pregnant woman’s life and in cases of rape and incest. Since Roe was aware of this law, she at first tried to claim she had been raped. When that failed due to lack of evidence, she tried to have an abortion illegally, but the place she found had been closed down by the police. Finally she decided to get a lawyer and sue for her right. 5. The laws of how many states were affected by the Court’s ruling? 46 states 6. What was the final vote? 7-2 in favor of Roe The odds were heavily in favor of Roe. 7 for Roe, 2 against. 7. When does a woman have full right over the decision to get an abortion, according to this case? During the first trimester of her pregnancy During the first trimester of a pregnancy, a woman has full right over the decision to get an abortion. During the second and third trimesters the state can have varying levels of influence. 8. Which current Republican Presidential candidate originally supported Roe v. Wade but now believes it should be overturned? Mitt Romney Mitt Romney used to be pro-choice but now has stated that Roe v. Wade should be overturned.

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“It is not constitutional for the government to be able to prohibit abortion. There are definitely times where abortion is necessary or permissible. It is virtually impossible to prohibit abortion because abortion is going to occur regardless of what the law says. If (abortions are made illegal), there are going to be more (self-performed) unsafe abortions which can lead to more mothers dying.” senior Jordan Jewett

“I’m very pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of life; all life, from conception to natural death. I don’t believe there is another choice. As far as I’m concerned, killing is illegal. Since the government should recognize the fetus as a human being, then the argument goes the other way. It is unconstitutional for the government to take away the baby’s rights, also its right to life. They are people.” junior Mariel Padilla

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FEB. 2 IS GROUNDHOG DAY. Held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Groundhog Day is an annual affair. The tradition hails from ancient European weather lore, according to the Huffington Post. The groundhog is named Punxsutawney Phil. Did you know? If you text “Groundhog” to 247365 on Groundhog Day, you can receive his weather prediction through a text message.

Sophomore Andre Abedian is quite a character. From playing soccer and basketball to cracking jokes, Abedian juggles many activities with a sense of humor compiled by Carrie Latimer I was playing short-goal basketball and Parker Hirsch threw me a sweet alley-oop. I went up to dunk it and smoked my head into the corner of the backboard, but I still made the shot! I had to go the the hospital after that, but the stitches really weren’t a big deal.

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I got into basketball and soccer about the same time. My brother played soccer, so I looked up to him, and my neighborhood was really into basketball so that got me interested. I really like the team aspect of both sports. Basketball and club soccer do conflict in the winter, but overall my coaches have been easy to work with. I’ve had to make sacrifices, but it’s worth playing both sports because I like them a lot.

MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA presents the American Math Competition held on Feb. 7.

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VALENTINE’S DAY IS FEB. 14, bringing with it the tradition of Orange Crush sales here. Student Assembly heads the annual event which raises money for Riley Children’s Hospital. JANUARY FACTS: DID YOU KNOW? Garnet is January’s birthstone The official flower is a snowdrop The month is named after Janus, Roman god of the doorway

I don’t really mind school. I get my work done, but I also like to have fun in class. You’re only in high school once, so it’s fun to just not care sometimes. I like to enjoy myself and joke around a lot. I really appreciate comedy. My favorite comedian is Kevin Hart because he does really funny stand-up.

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Probably the best thing about first semester was the soccer season. We made it all the way to the state finals, which ended in a heart-breaking loss. It was fun and it was a great experience. It was probably one of the coolest things I’ve done.

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The death and resurrection of comic books With the passing of Captain America creator Joe Simon, we celebrate decades of comic books and analyze the revival of the popularity of their characters

RASH! BANG! KA-POW! These are some of the sounds that have been made famous by comic books and their creators over the past century. They have affected almost every aspect of American culture, from clothes to toys to lunch boxes. Over the years, these comics and their thousands of colorful characters have reached iInternet, video game and silver screen superstardom worldwide. In the past 10 years, more than 40 licensed comic bookbased films have been released to theaters and DVD, with nine more to release in the next two years. The popularity of comic books themselves may be dying, but cinema and companies in nearly every industry have kept them alive, by appealing to fans of intelligent cinematography, while also welcoming fans of action and explosions. Comics starting as early as World War II sparked the popularity of the comic book industry, Captain America being among them. This series’ co-creator Joe Simon passed away Dec. 14, 2011. Simon worked with comic artist and writer Jack Kirby to create Captain America and his many allies and foes. Upon critical success after creating the first-ever patriotic superhero, the duo continued to create their own comic book enterprise and churn out 25 other popular series throughout the years. Captain America paved the way for countless other comic series. Two major comic companies arose, Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Marvel is home to characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Fantastic Four, the Avengers and many others. DC is famous for characters like Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Flash and Aquaman. Marvel began in 1939 under the name of Timely Comics. DC began as National Allied Publications

in 1934. Since then, the two companies have ruled the comic book industry and fought for control of the market. In the past several years, however, both companies, along with most other comic book corporations, have suffered great loss in sales. In 1997, the Diamond’s Top 300 unit sales we around 100.32 million copies. In 2010, the unit sales topped off at 69.2 million, barely two-thirds of what they were only 13 years before. Junior Zac Davies, a fan of comic book superheroes, has an explanation for this fall in popularity. “The long and complicated answer,” Davies said. “Is that comics failed to pick up enough of the current generation. We know the characters and the faces, but we’ve never learned the stories. The short answer is that comics have simply been losing popularity as an artistic medium with the general public. As far as most people are concerned, comics are for nerds. While we, myself included, support the characters; we don’t support the comics.” Davies follows characters and likes to learn about their stories, but admits that he doesn’t in fact read comics regularly. “I’m not exactly an avid reader of comics. I don’t buy them or really read them. I just enjoy the stories and appreciate the years of character and story development,” he said. Despite the drop in literary popularity, comic books have successfully pushed one thing into the next generation: superheroes. Since the release of Spider-Man in 2002, one of the first major success films for Marvel, which grossed $821,708,551 worldwide, Hollywood adaptations of superheroes have popped up ever-more-frequently.

Davies is optimistic about the way comic books themselves are indeed coming back, but not the ones of which most of us think. “I think comics are on the rise, but not necessarily superhero comics,” Davies said. “Superheroes are popular due to other commercial enterprises, but many up and coming comics don’t even follow superheroes, or at least not superheroes in the conventional sense.” Davies finds that films are a major part of the resurrection of comic book characters. “Comic book films are certainly affecting the industry,” Davies said. “But many of the film franchises don’t follow storylines from the comic; Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy [Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises] use the characters and the locales established by the comics, but for the most part the story for each film is new and not taken from the comics at all.” According to Davies, the films make the heroes and characters from comics more known to the public, but often fail to pass on classic storylines from the comics. Junior Logan Sowash enjoys comic books as well, or at least the stories they bring. “[I like] how each comic has its own unique feel, artwork, story and characters to it. Even the series that goes to like Ultimate or something gets a total change from the original idea,” Sowash said. Since the dawn of the 20th century, comic books have revolutionized the way people think about fantasy, art and literature. Whether or not they will continue to sell well and captivate audiences in paper form, the characters and stories will live in popular culture and film for decades to come. by Andy Carr

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“I own comic books, but I haven’t read them in eons. My favorite superhero would be Thor, even though he’s not really a superhero, but he’s my favorite because it was the first comic book I ever owned. He commands lightning and lightning is awesome.” junior Dallin Pesce jan. 20, 2012

The New 52

Students voice their opinions on superheroes “I have no idea who my favorite superhero is. I’m not interested in superheroes.” sophomore Nick Waskom “My favorite superhero is V from V for Vendetta. He’s freaking awesome.” senior Ben Jines

In September 2011, DC rebooted their whole comic universe. They released 52 new #1 issues, scrapping previous storylines, which for some series had not received a reboot or overhaul in the last 70 or 80 years. DC called this reboot “The New 52,” referencing the number of #1 issues they restarted.

PRO: “I think it’s an interesting and great idea. I mean, after tons of issues, its great that DC decided to start from the beginning but with unique twists and change to the shorelines for fun. I’m for it.”

junior Logan Sowash

CON:

“Some fans are outraged, while others are happy, while still others don’t care. It sounds like they’ve fixed some characters and ruined just as many. I think it was a bold, necessary move done at a very bad time. A few of DC’s major franchises were exploring some very interesting storylines that were cut short by the New 52.”

junior Zac Davies

Coming full circle

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It’s hard to imagine the building we attend daily as brand new; however, the fifties was the decade when the buildings doors first opened.

photo by Log 1957 seniors wear their decked out bull dog gear known as “senior cords,” a common tradition of decorating white pants with school spirit.

1950s was the start of new and exciting things at Columbus North. In 1959, Becker’s DriveIn opened to the public, starting a new lunch tradition. In 1956, the Bull Dog mens’ basketball team won the sectional title

while being rooted on by the Cheer Block, which was composed entirely of freshman. On Sept. 7, 1956, students flooded through the doors of the newly built high school building.

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A look at the slang that graced the halls of North in the 1950s

boss = great flip = excited cut the gas = shut up

As construction progresses, the familiarity of the aging hallways seems to fade away. Though the walls are getting a face lift, the floor is staying the same. Decades of high school students have walked on the floor since the building was constructed in 1956. Now, with its revitalization, North is prepared for the decades to come. As the floor has stayed the same, so has the strong school pride. It seems everything has come full circle

Glory days 1969 Columbus

High School graduate reminisces about her high school years.

rom completing her duties in the Student Council to rooting for the school basketball team in a cheer block of 500, Judy Fields Turnbow always had something going on during her years at Columbus High School. Her 1969 graduating class consisted of more than 700 students, and high school in general had a completely different vibe than it does today in 2012. Some of the key differences were the fewer buildings and the higher volume of students. To Mrs. Turnbow, being in a huge crowd was part of her routine. “The big crowds were normal to me. I didn’t think of things as big or small. I have always been in a crowd. I didn’t know anything else and still don’t. Mrs. Turnbow also had a

routine selection of apparel worn in respect to the school rules. “Girls had to wear dresses or plaid skirts with knee socks and loafers while the boys had to wear a belt along with a collar on their shirt,” Mrs. Turnbow said. “I didn’t like it because it was too strict and it might have discouraged a lot of girls from going to school.” By her senior year, Mrs. Turnbow had enough credits to attend school half the day so she could participate in a Co-op program at Irwin Union Bank. As a senior, she said that found herself lonely at times, often secluded from her comfort zone in school. “I didn’t like leaving school because it felt like I was missing out on stuff, but it was time for me to grow up, “ Mrs. Turnbow said.

Besides attending school daily with an eager attitude, hanging out with friends and maintaining a social life was a high priority as well. In Mrs. Turnbow’s spare time, the range of entertainment was endless, including the participation in school musicals her sophomore and junior years, hanging out at the A +W (now Becker’s) , involvement in weekly dances on Saturday nights in various locations throughout the city and competition in pageants. Although Mrs. Turnbow made the choice of auditioning for the musicals and participating in dances, the pageants came to her. With the suggestion of her guidance counselor to compete in the Aqua pageant, Mrs. Turnbow gave it a shot and consequently kept getting ask

Y2k generation answers the question: if you could attend The millenium The high school during any decade, which would you choose? “70s, because there is just something about it that I liked. The disco, music and culture.” freshman Michael Pearcy

“80s, because that is when my parents went to high school. I would want to see what it would be like in my parents’ era.” freshman Derek Bowling

“80s, because they dressed cool and wore cool clothes. The 80s fashion is coming back in style.” freshman Haley Bowman

“70s, because I like the music and culture. I like David Bowie. I would appreciate the 70s more if I grew up then. I would appreciate the music more.” senior Jack Grimm

“70s, because I always watch “That 70’s Show.” It just seems really cool how things were.” sophomore Katie Burbrink your friends

to compete in more. She eventually earned runner-up honors at her junior prom, The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Pageant and Aqua Queen competition. Despite her involvement in pageants, Mrs. Turnbow was quick to realize that they were just a short-term hobby during her teenage years. “The pageants were fun at the time but wouldn’t get me a career [later in life],” Mrs. Turnbow said. “I think that the main thing that the pageants did was give me confidence to get

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s Social Studies Department Chair Mrs. Libby Arthur reaches her arm into the missile case-turned-time capsule, she pulls out random sentiments such as a handwritten note, polaroid photos, music posters, Coke bottles, and report cards. In 1985, retired social studies teacher Mr. Ed Niespodziani and Mrs. Arthur had their students bring in items that were important to that time, described who they were, or told a story to place in the Columbus North time capsule. The time capsule was buried to capture an important moment in history. “The time capsule was buried in 1985 because that was the last appearance of Halley’s comet,” said Arthur. For 25 years the time capsule rested in the ground of the courtyard,

in front of people.” Although her pageant days have long been over, her involvement in musicals has not reached a stopping point. Mrs. Turnbow is currently employed by the Coachlight Musical Theater in Nashville, Indiana, performing musicals professionally. Looking back in retrospect, Mrs. Turnbow has no regrets about these years. “High school was so much fun. I don’t know if I could have it any better. [They were] some of the best years of my life.”

Above: Mrs. Turnbow and close friend Pam Cook McNealy get ready for their 1968 junior prom. Right: Mrs. Turnbow plays the role of Loretta Lynn in Cowboy Sweethearts in the spring of 2011.

Capturing time A piece of the eighties unearthed two years ago allows students to glimpse into the past before it’s reburied after construction ends until February of 2010, when it was unearthed by a group of construction workers. “The construction workers were excavating the grounds for the new social studies hallway when they found the time capsule,” Mrs. Arthur said. “They thought they had discovered a bomb.” When the construction workers found the time capsule, they took it to Mr. Green, who then gave it back to Mrs. Arthur and Mr. Niespodziani. After the time capsule was accidentally discovered, Arthur and Niespodziani decided to take a journey back in time and open it. In March of 2010, the time capsule was placed in Senior Circle and was opened for a second time, so that students and faculty could get a glimpse of the past. The time capsule is now being held in Arthur’s office.

“70s, because it was more freespirited. Nobody had a care.” junior Aaliyah Lawson jan. 18, 2012

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1970s introduced the infamous cross-town rivalry with the opening of Columbus East High School in 1972. This led to the name change from Columbus High School to Columbus North

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A look at seven bands who rocked the seventies

The 1971 log features the cheerleading squad performing a routine

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1. The Police 2. Aerosmith 3. Black Sabbath

5. Queen 6. Pink Floyd 7. The Who

The 1995 Log features the student section at a basketball game.

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“60s, because I like the music and the culture. I like the Beatles.” senior Will Bowman

4. Kiss

The nineties was the decade when the present high school students were born. See what students were up to when you were young.

Mrs. Arthur looks over the items found in the 1985 time capsule. The items include phone books, Bob Dylan posters, Coca-Cola bottles, math homework, and newspaper clippings.

“We do not know when or where we will be rebury the time capsule. It all depends on when the construction is over, so we can find a place to bury it,” said Arthur. The original plan was to open the time capsule in 2061, which is the next predicted appearance of Halley’s comet. “Once the construction is finished, we will definitely rebury it and then reopen it in 2061,” Mrs. Arthur said.

High School and also started the tradition of combined prom. Many clubs formed this decade, such as Karate Club, Backpacking Club, Spelunking Club and Equestrian Club.

1990 was a terrific decade for the Bull Dog Nation. In 1991, the mens’ soccer team advanced to the Final Four for the first time and in 1999, the men’s swim team won its second consecutive State title. The 90s also brought an end to a great era. In 1996, Bill Stearman retired as men’s varsity basketball coach after 47 years. The 90s also brought along many changes, such as gas prices rising to 85 cents a gallon and the fear and welcoming of the new millennium.

“80s, because I like the music and the clothes.” freshman Hayley McMahn

“70s, because they have funky clothes.” sophomore Allison Purdue

he 90s Dress like t A look at the top five fashion trends that dressed the nineties.

1. Crimped hair 2. Baggy pants 3. Tank tops 4. Short skirts 5. Thick heeled shoes

“60s and 70s, because of the feeling you get from the music.” junior Charlie Whyte

Best of the best Clubs are a way to get involved at school. Best Buddies brings students together to hang out and share experiences

eventy two organizations are available to students here. In Spanish Club, students get together and plan fun activities related to the culture. In Diversity Council, students help spread awareness of diversity at school and around our community. In the club Best Buddies, sophomore president Larissa Luther makes sure everyone meets and makes new friends, including her siser, senior Neisha Luther. “My favorite part of being a part of Best Buddies is that I get to be around the people I’ve been with my whole life,” Larissa said. Larissa was a member of Best Buddies last year as a freshman, and this year she became president. Larissa feels that being a part of Best Buddies is special. “Being a Best Buddy is very important to me,” Larissa said. “I like the events we do and spending time with (the buddies).

Neisha is also happy to be in Best Buddies. “Best Buddies means a lot to me,” Neisha said. “I can do stuff with (my buddy) Tierney (McAlister) and all my other friends. It’s fun.” One thing the club makes sure to do is have an activity every month. “Any student can be a peer buddy,” English teacher and club coordinator Katie Keith said. “You just have to be a good friend. You have to contact your buddy once a week and spend time with them at least once a month and be at one of the events we have monthly.” Larissa has her own favorite events in the club. “My favorite events are the movie nights or when we go bowling,” she said. As for Neisha, she favors a different event. “My favorite event is the

top: Seniors Lucie Cyliax and Neisha Luther worked together on a scene during auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” on Jan. 11. Luther auditioned on day two of auditions. She was then cast in the production as a munchkin. bottom: Senior Neisha and sophomore Larissa Luther, sisters and Best Buddies participants, posed for a photo in the hallway.

Halloween dance party because I can dress up as Johnny Depp,” Neisha said. Any student can be a buddy in Best Buddies. The chapter here accepts new buddy that register online between the end of August and early September every year. Sponsor Katie Keith says Best Buddies is a good club in which to be involved. “I have learned that teenagers

are teenagers, no matter what,” Mr. Keith said. “They are not so different as they think from being a part of Best Buddies.” by Jadea Graves and Vanessa Staublin If you are interested in joining Best Buddies, visit www.bcsc. k12.in.us/northhs. Contact sponsor Katie Keith in room 1315 for more information. your friends

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The SAT will be held Jan. 28 at East High School; hopefully all who plan on participating studied hard! BROWN SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION: FEB. 4 Applications for the 2012 Anna Newell Brown Awards for Vocal Excellence and the 2012 Betty F. Brown Awards for Instrumental Excellence administered by Heritage Fund were due Jan. 10, but the actual competition is Feb. 4. The instrumental competition begins at 8 a.m. at First Christian Church, followed by the vocal competition at 9. The vocal competition was established in 1985 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Brown in memory of Mr. Brown’s mother, Anna Newell Brown, who was a distinguished vocalist. The instrumental competition was established in 19991 by Mr. Brown in memory of his wife, an active member of the arts.

FEB. 4 THE BULL FROGS will compete in the IHSAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Sectional finals. THE ACT will be held Feb. 11 at East High School. Good luck, Bull Dogs!

Here’s your chance! On page four, The Triangle editorial mentioned that our staff takes weekly current events quizzes. Here is the one we took on Wed. Jan. 18. See how you measure up 1. A cruise ship with more than 3,000 on board capsized off the coast of what country Friday? 2. Who is under arrest and may be charged with manslaughter in this incident that, as of Tuesday morning, had resulted in 11 dead and dozens still missing? (not the name – the role of this person in the incident) 3. What state is holding its primary this week and was the site of a debate earlier this week with the remaining potential Republican presidential candidates? 4. What information did other Republican candidates say Mitt should make public? 5. What Federal holiday was celebrated Monday? 6. The movie and television awards season is off to a quick start with the fan-selected People’s Choice Awards last week. What other major awards show was Sunday night? Extra credit: Name the winner of one of these Sunday night: best motion picture (drama) or the best actor or actress in a drama. 7. The list is growing of much-used websites that will go dark for 24 hours Wednesday to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in Congress. Name one of these sites. 1. Italy 6. Golden Globes 2. The captain 7. Wikipedia 8. In what state did volunteers 3. South Carolina 8. Wisconsin turn in about a million signatures 4. Tax today to ensure a recall vote of the information state’s governor this summer?

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New year, new

resolutions

A new year is like a fresh start. When one year is ending, another is beginning. The opportunity to start over

or simply do things a bit differently presents itself.

Whether they last for the first week of January or for the entire year, a New Year’s resolution is a common tradition.

esolutions; they can be as unusual as wanting to skydive or as commonplace as wanting to exercise more. There have been thousands of New Year’s resolutions throughout the years. Senior Chelsea Stretshberry thinks there is a reason for why people make resolutions. “I feel like people just (make) resolutions to change their lives for the better,” Stretshberry said. Freshman Andrew Herold gives his opinion on staying committed to resoultions. “People need to keep trying their hardest with New Year’s resolutions, even though they feel like it’s impossible,” Herold said. “My New Year’s resolution is to be more athletic.” There are also less common resolutions as sophomore Jackson Taska proved. “My New Year’s resolution is to ride an Ostrich,” Taska said. “My brother-in-law has an ostrich farm, so that’s where I could ride one.” The number one New Year’s resolution for the past three years, according to www.pittsburg.about.com, has been losing weight. Health teacher Megan Shaff has come up with a new curriculum for North students called personal fitness. “It’s targeted for any student who has passed P.E. and

“I feel like people just make resolutions to change things in their lives for the better.”

Get in shape Get organized Quit smoking Drink less alcohol Eat healthier foods

Manage debt Manage stress Quit smoking Save money Take a trip Volunteer to help others

Take a look at resolutions then and now Get a better education Get a better job Get fit Lose weight

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wants to take an advanced P.E.,” Mrs. Shaff said. There is also a weights class and Hoosier Hysteria for advanced P.E., but this class is new and different from the two other advanced P.E. classes. “The class is for people who aren’t athletes and they want to learn about ways to stay fit without a gym pass,” Mrs. Shaff said. “Things you can do without too much equipment, and we’ll also be looking into diet and the way people should eat.” The class will be doing exercies that are all fitness-based. “There will be some walking, possibly some Zumba, yoga, and different kinds of land exercises,” Mrs. Shaff said. Mrs. Shaff also had some advice for people who had New Year’s resolutions. “I think small, manageable changes make far more lasting changes,” Mrs. Shaff said. “You can’t have big changes all at once.” Mrs. Shaff gives concern for those seeking to lose wait and cautions them to be safe. “Well, they should talk to their doctor to make sure it’s safe,” Mrs. Shaff said. “They need to have a good idea of where they are. Weight loss is a goal that needs to be gradual, and (happens through) decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity.”

Be more fit Improve financial condition Improve health compiled by Neal Shaw and Amanda Wheeler

why do you smoke marijuana? Here it is; the second installment of our “why do you … ?” series. The Triangle wants to show this reality of our school -- what we do and why we do it. So, this information takes a closer look about the numbers and effects both marijuana and synthetic marijuana have on our school community

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Although the majority of students here choose not smoke marijuana, one junior boy has made the choice and gives his opinions on …

… the first time he smoked marijuana “Paranoid. I was with friends. I was paranoid that parents would show up to pick me up and I would smell like it or be high. The first time I didn’t get high, I was just paranoid. “ … when he smokes “I don’t smoke during the school year. Only in the summer and during breaks when I don’t have other things, don’t have to worry about things like school and work.” … being high “It is hard to describe. It is a mix of deja vu and waking up in the morning. Like the first stretch, half asleep that type of feeling. Your eyes get heavy. A high usually lasts a couple of hours. But, of course, you could just keep smoking to stay high.” … synthetic marijuana “I have tried synthetic. I hated it because of the way it affected me. With weed I know what’s going on with my body. It’s different. It was like a battle between one side of my brain being high and other side saying this is not right. It is not the full effect, you’re high but not really. I try to stay natural. When I tried K2 I didn’t get the same feeling as I did with weed.” … why he uses “I do it not because it is cool or gangster, not because I can do it, but for relaxation, for escape. It is like a vacation from reality. It is very soothing. I just sit on the couch and watch TV; thats what I do when I am high. I am lazy.”

The truth

We surveyed 412 of you; that is about 20 percent of the student population. Here are the results

31 69 percent

said they HAVE smoked marijuana

Who first influenced you to smoke marijuana? 7 percent family 77 percent friends 7 percent media 9 percent other How often do you smoke marijuana? 21 percent daily 9 percent once a week 8 percent once a month 35 percent special occasion 27 percent other You smoke to... 28 percent get high 40 percent relax/escape 12 percent socialize 3 percent to say you’ve done it 17 percent other Have you ever tried synthetic marijuana? 60 percent yes 40 percent no

percent

said they HAVE NOT smoked marijuana

Do your friends smoke marijuana? 41 percent yes 59 percent no How many times have have you been exposed to marijuana? 56 percent zero times 23 percent one to two times 7 percent three to four times 14 percent five plus times Do you ever feel like you’re missing out? 6 percent yes 94 percent no How do you feel about smoking marijuana? 3 percent I want to but I can’t 54 percent It is stupid 26 percent I don’t mind; it’s just not for me 15 percent I just don’t care 2 percent other

your weekend

A lethal substitute

The history, ingredients and street names of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic marijuana was first introduced in 2002. It is a mix of herbal plants and dried leaves. Also included in synthetic marijuana

JWH-018

is the chemical . Little is known about the chemical. Indiana state legislatures banned 25 chemicals used in synthetic marijuana products. The ban took effect July 1, 2011, making it illegal to possess or use a product that has any of the 25 banned chemical in it. Offenders face the same consequences as with marijuana. Fake weed, herbal smoking blends, legal

bud, , genie, and herbal are a few of the street names used for synthetic marijuana. photo from The Triangle archive

Source: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

In the prior three school years, we had 12 substance abuse violations involving synthetic marijuana. So far this year, we have seen 15 at-school violations and are aware of others outside school time. Usage has been by students in grades 6-12. This year, four of the 15 became unresponsive and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Their heart rates have been extremely high.

Turmoil

Administrative Captain Jon Rohde from the Columbus Police Department informs students about the consequences of possessing marijuana.

If you are caught in possession of marijuana...

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If you use synthetic marijuana... We have seen that marijuana stays the same. Synthetic [marijuana] has seen an increase not only in high school but also at middle school, so (usage) has increased in younger kids. Synthetic [marijuana] has increased because it is new and more people are trying it. (The) chemicals in synthetic marijuana sometimes have lethal effects. We have not seen (this effect).”

A number of the students who have used the substance have spoken about having additional reactions to the substance in the week that followed. (i.e. heart pounding, excessive sweating…possible signs of a panic attack) Students indicate they can purchase the substance easily. all statistics for BCSC 2010-2011 provided by Larry Perkinson

Diagnosing the drug

Dr. Richard Huber, family physician in Greenwood, testified before Indiana Legislature about the dangers of marijuna and authored multiple reports about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. He gives his input on marijuana and its usage by teens

The Triangle: What are some telltale signs that someone is high? Dr. Huber: Someone who is on a marijuana high will have blood shot eyes, slurry speech, excessive eating, loss of coordination, hyper-activity, and dry mouth. The Triangle: What are the long term effects of regular and synthetic marijuana? Dr. Huber: There are no known studies on the effects marijuana has on the body, but most (people) who do smoke marijuana say that they have upper respiratory problems. The Triangle: What should be done if you meet someone who is high? Dr. Huber: Contact the police and ambulance immediately. They will help to make sure that they and everyone else around them is safe during their euphoria. The Triangle: What happens to the body during a "marijuana high?" jan. 20, 2012

Dr. Huber: Someone experiencing a marijuana high experiences a sense of euphoria and lack of time perception. Their senses are heightened causing a loss of coordination. The Triangle: What are the biggest differences between marijuana and synthetic marijuana? Dr. Huber: Marijuana has been legalized for medical purposes, while synthetic marijuana is illegal in all circumstances. Also, the components of the two are different; one is completely organic, while the other is made with a chemical called THC. The Triangle: What can you tell us about the ban on synthetic marijuana? Dr. Huber: Synthetic marijuana is currently banned in all 50 states, but because the THC found in it is chemically composed, people are able to adapt and change its components frequently.

If you are caught you get treated like a criminal. You broke the law. Neither your age nor being a student matters. The law is the law.”

If you are a student in possession of marijuana...

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If the student is caught with marijuana at school, first the school would deal with it. On the next level, law enforcement would be called and the student would be arrested. Being caught with marijuana is a misdemeanor.”

If you have multiple offenses...

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If this is the second time they have been caught, everything would be the exact same process until they were in court. The court system takes into consideration previous history for the sentence. The conviction would be a D felony. No matter how you change the circumstances, the exact same thing will happen. You will get arrested if your are found in possession of marijuana. You will be taken to the detention center or jail.“ compiled by Hillary McCloskey, Roth Lovins and Carrie Latimer

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Did you go to Formal? Want to see what it looked like if you didn’t get to go? Check out these photos and see if you can find your friends

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Formal facts

photo by Dylan Thixton

• The first person to walk into the dance with a ticket was junior Chris Imlay. • The first person to buy a ticket at the dance was sophomore Cody Campbell.

• The first people at the door walked into Southside Elementary School to the song Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner. • Everyone started dancing to the song Good Feeling by Flo Rida. • Approximately 958 people were at Formal this year. • The most popular genres were Rock and Hip-Hop.

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Two months after soccer season, Orben was one out of two boys in Indiana to be named All-American, with 77 total in the nation. Orben recalls his trip to Kansas and his season

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I was at a soccer tournament in Memphis when I found out (I made All-American). There was a website with all the All-Americans’ names and a friend of my dads texted my dad and told him my name was on the website. I had to go to Kansas this past weekend for the All-American banquet. There was a banquet and a coaches convention. The banquet was for college and high school All-Americas with guest speakers. There was an exhibit hall with a ton of soccer stuff, and coaching demonstrations. There were a lot of college coaches. Our high school season went really well this year. We won conference, went 18-3-2, and won Sectionals, Regionals, Semi-State, and were State Runner Ups. We were the first team in CNHS history to make it

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ell, it’s a new year. Bringing new trends, resolutions and, since the year 1987, a new list of 50 celebrities who a committee believes will ‘expire’ before Dec. 31, 2012, the DeathList. Last year, the DeathList was correct for seven of the 50 celebrities (including Harry

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Orben plays against Bloomington South on Sept. 20. “I have been playing soccer since I was five years old,” Orben said. “I have met a ton of people through soccer and I have been able to travel to many different places, including Europe, to play.”

the State Finals and my senior class was the first senior class to go to two Final Four in CNHS history.”

The DeathList prediction Every year, a new list of predictions comes out that guesses what celebrities will die that year

Morgan from M*A*S*H, dictator Kim Jong-il, and Elizabeth Taylor). I don’t quite understand why I’m intrigued by this morbid website. I always create my own list in my head. Then, I check the new list to see if my list and the actual list have any of the same names. The 2012 DeathList

actually surprised me with names such as Evangelist Billy Graham, author Ray Bradbury, dictator Fidel Castro, actor Dick van Dyke, boxer Muhammad Ali, guitarist Chuck Berry, singer Fats Domino, and last, but not least, Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking. by Dean Gray

Your predictions

“Sir Ian McKellan, because he is going to get attacked by orcs.” sophomore Sam Starnes

Students create their own predictions for this year’s DeathList

“Betty White, probably from (old age).” freshman Joe Wright

“Lindsey Lohan, she will have an overdose.” freshman Alivia Phillips