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Contents Issue 7 • March 27, 2014

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ON THE COVER

Greek Life

Investigating the benefits and drawbacks of joining a fraternity or sorority.

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Ivory Isaac

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Sky High

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Sports Spread

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Entertainment

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Powerade Problems

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Columbus Concerts

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Express Yourself!

Hazing

Recent events shed a bad light on Greek life.

News Briefs

Update on e-cig legislation.

Student awards recognized.

Zoo Addition

The Columbus Zoo is building a new branch next to COSI.

Middle School Mania

Recent bomb threat and e-cig controversy arise at Jones and Hastings.

Sleep Deprivation

Lack of sleep causes mental and physical effects on students.

A heartwarming new addition joins the softball team.

Athletes are spotlighted in action during the beginning of a new sports season.

The nutritional content in sports drinks is debatable for athletes.

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Fashion Spread

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Student Snapshot

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So Senior

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Lunch Places

Senioritis is explored and explained.

New spring releases provide excitement for audiences.

Spring performances highlighted.

Columnist reflects on trip to Africa.

Columnist discusses the treatment of animals in the Copenhagen Zoo.

New styles are explored for the spring season.

Students share their activities via social media image apps.

Sophomore Aly Bond talks about her hobby of flying planes.

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Staff Editorial

Staff urges student body to accept the resource officer.

Trending Topics: Students give their opinions about current topics.

New restaurants provide more options for students at lunch.

Yay or Nay: Students vote on current trends.

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Letter from the Editor Ivory has been through a great deal of complications, surgeries and treatments. Julie told me that while in a coma, Ivory remembers the doctor telling her mom that she was probably going to die. Julie recalls multiple days when the doctor told her Ivory had a zero percent chance of living, that she was going to die that very day. Julie, however, remained hopeful and was beyond excited to see Ivory wake up from her coma six-and-ahalf weeks later.

Since 2008, when she was diagnosed with the brain tumor, Ivory has been told about many things she will never be able to do. Her strength, however, is what got her to where she is today. Being able to walk, eat by mouth and play sports are just a few of the things the doctor told her she would never be able to do, but now she enjoys all of those activities.

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Ivory has been told about many things she will never be able to do. Her strength, however, is what got her to where she is today.”

Dear readers, This issue I wrote a story that was different than what I’m normally used to. It’s not a story about a new club at the high school or an upcoming school event, but rather, it’s a story about a fourth-grade girl from a Columbus Public School. Her name is Ivory Isaac, who, like every other kid, enjoys sports, getting dirty, friends, acting goofy and being with family. However, there’s something more to Ivory Isaac: She has a stage two brain tumor, known as ependymoma.

Ivory joined the UAHS softball team this season through a program called The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ). FOJ aims to match patients struggling with pediatric brain tumors with a local high school or college sports team. By doing so, it hopes to improve their lives as they fight this disease by creating relationships with their fellow teammates. The girls softball team is thrilled to have Ivory join their team.

As Ivory’s mother, Julie Isaac, explained to me,

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Ivory’s story, found on page 10, is not to be missed.

I think she should be an example to us all. Despite all she has been through with her medical condition, Ivory still maintains a positive attitude about life. Though sometimes events in my life have dragged me down, people like Ivory, who have overcome significant struggles, provide inspiration for me to look beyond the trivial and appreciate what truly matters in life. She should be an inspiration to us all.

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News E-cig restrictions Update on Arlingtonian’s Issue 6 e-cig story

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ince the release of Arlingtonian’s coverage of student e-cigarettes (e-cigs) in Issue 6 on Feb. 28, changes have been made to the legality of e-cigs for minors in Upper Arlington.

In Arlingtonian’s story “Itching for an Electronic Cigarette,” it was stated that “The city of Upper Arlington and Columbus… are trying to add restrictions on minors when it comes to the sales of [e-cigs].”

Since a statewide ban of e-cigs to minors still awaits Gov. John Kasich’s signature, Upper Arlington decided to take matters into its own hands.

On Feb. 24, the Upper Arlington City Council approved to ban the sale of e-cigs to minors, according to Nate Ellis of the Upper Arlington News. The law went into effect on March 26.

Ellis also wrote, in his article “City prohibits sale of e-cigarettes to minors,” that “anyone found guilty of selling e-cigarettes or liquid nicotine to a minor in Upper Arlington could be charged with a fourth-degree misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $250.”

In addition, any minor caught in possession of an e-cig not in the accompany of a parent

In-brief

could face consequences that include a Reiner-Coffey, Sophia Xu and freshman Jack smoking-education or treatment program and Taylor were all selected to perform at the OMEA a potential fine.

All State Orchestra on Feb. 8. Also, junior Sophia These laws only apply within the city, but Silver was chosen as Concertmaster of the 100 similar laws—city-wide or state-wide—may be piece group. put into effect in the future. 72>)?72@A93;)) On March 1, junior Alex Price presented

By Ella Koscher, ’15 her documentary “Revolutionary Terror: Rights A;/2)>15)) Gone Wrong” at the regional National History ?;1A)>15.) Day competition at Capital University. Price was Student Successes chosen to compete in the state National History 7.892:-12972B Achieving students carry on a Day competition at Mershon Auditorium at The Ohio State University on April 26, where she tradition of excellence may qualify to go to national competition in Washington D.C. this June. ecently, students have received awards In the science field, four students—seniors and recognition in different contests in a Ryan Huston, Spandan Shah, Duy Phan, multitude of different fields. and junior Vishal Nallanagulagari—were At the National Speech and Debate selected at the CORSEF Science Fair to Competition, seniors Spandan Shah and represent Central Ohio at the Intel sponsored Ziyue Wang qualified for the National International Science and Engineering Fair in Tournament in Kansas City this June. The team May in Los Angeles, California. is UA’s third two-time qualifiers and was the A multitude of students had their work sole undefeated team at the tournament. displayed at the Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit In Mock Trial, one of the three teams at this year. 25 of the top 300 pieces were chosen the competition qualified from the regional to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. competition in three weeks. Seniors Becky Seniors Annie Deibel, Perry Finley, Sean Tang, Sarah Baryluk and Spandon Shah Garrett, and Shea Stiebler are four students each won the Outstanding Attorney award. who were chosen for this award.

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An arts center, museum and zoo (Oh My!) Scioto Greenways project continues transformation of Columbus riverfront

By Melanie Terez, ‘14

but jobs in the city as well.

“The Columbus Zoo currently provides $238 million in t appears Columbus may soon be in for a shake-up. The economic impact to the community each year,” Peters said. “The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. unveiled a $50 addition of a satellite campus will not only attract more tourists, it million plan last August to redevelop the land around COSI will provide jobs through construction, employment at the facility and the Franklin County Veterans Memorial. and businesses surrounding it.”

Mayor Michael Coleman explained what the project includes Senior Daniel Kington said the project will yield benefits for and why he has high hopes for it. the environment as well.

“It will complete the transformation of our riverfront, which “Dams are incredibly destructive for the environment, and began with Scioto Mile and continues with the Scioto Greenways while that damage can’t really be undone, this is a step in the project, which removes the Main Street Dam, returning the river right direction,” he said. to its natural flow and creating 33 acres of new green space,” Funding for the project is already underway as well. L Brands a representative of Inc. CEO Les Wexner and his wife Abigail This project yields benefits for have already donated $25 million toward the Coleman said in an Franklinton, for downtown and new arts facility and, according to Coleman, email to Arlingtonian. the entire region.”

“This project yields “there is a May levy for the Columbus Zoo and benefits for Franklinton, Aquarium that would invest in the riverfront Mayor Michael Coleman for downtown and the zoo location.” entire region.”

Franklin County will contribute around $3 The proposal also million to construction costs, and $2.6 million includes plans for a veterans museum to replace the Veterans to demolish the Veterans Memorial by March 2015.

Memorial and a new branch of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

“Like all our ambitious endeavors, it will require a publicThe plan’s zoo portion outlines a 50,000-ft. branch of the private partnership at different levels of government and zoo just south of COSI, with an aquarium, rainforest and space investment from the private sector as well,” Coleman said. for interaction with wildlife. The land west of COSI and the There are still some uncertainties about the project.

Memorial and east of the railroad tracks that cross the peninsula Questions remain as to whom would run the building replacing would become apartments, condominiums and shops. Elevated Veterans Memorial, where the Veterans Service Commission pedestrian walkways will connect COSI with the zoo and the and other veteran groups would meet, and who would pay for veterans museum. the maintenance of the new museum.

Patty Peters, Vice president of the Columbus Zoo and Overall, expectations are high for the new development.

Aquarium’s Community Relations, said the new branch of the When the project is done Columbus will have a new arts Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will benefit Columbus. center, a new branch of the Columbus Zoo, a new area of green “The Columbus Zoo is located 17 miles from downtown, and it space around the Scioto River and new jobs. is often difficult for tourists staying in the downtown area to come “It completes the transformation of the Scioto Riverfront, [and] to the zoo,” Peters said. “The satellite campus will provide them it complements the transformation of East Franklinton,” Coleman with a fascinating and fun zoo experience.” said. “It improves our Downtown and provides new activities for The satellite campus will not only impact tourism in Columbus, our residents and new attractions for our visitors.”

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Possession of e-cigs on school property will result in a suspension. Hastings Middle School suspended students who had e-cigs this February.

Middle school madness UA middle schools deal with use of e-cigarettes on campus, bomb threat by kelly chian, ’16

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t 9:55 a.m. on Feb. 21, the Jones Middle School administration received a bomb threat via an anonymous phone call. A few minutes later, students heard loud sirens, normally signalling a fire drill as they shuffled out of the building. They were confused from the commotion, and assumed it was an unannounced fire drill.

The students were moved to the Jones track where they waited for further instruction and information.

The UAPD is still investigating the source of the threat. Principal Shelly Hughes dealt with the situation to keep students safe.

“I followed the protocols learned in our crisis management training. We stayed calm, evacuated the building and called local law enforcement and the fire department,” Hughes said. “We also alerted Central Office, so that our colleagues there could help and allow our staff to stay focused on the students.”

The students quickly went to Barrington Elementary, while the authorities conducted a safety inspection.

Nothing was found during the search, and the school was deemed safe to enter.

“Our students were phenomenal. I cannot stress that enough,” Hughes said. “They followed our directions to a tee.”

Jared March, an eighth-grade student, was at school the day of the bomb threat. *Denotes source who requested anonymity

“Nobody knew it was a bomb threat until we got back to Jones,” March said. “We thought it was a fire drill that we didn’t know about. However, we suspected something when we moved to the track field.”

The police is investigating the case and hope to find the culprit.

While Jones was addressing bomb threats, Hastings was dealing with its own problem.

Multiple Hastings Middle School students were suspected of having e-cigs, resulting in a search of their lockers. The findings in the lockers confirmed the suspicion and Principal Rob Gonda suspended all students involved.

“We had information about a simulated smoke product [e-cigs] were at Hastings,” Gonda said. “Any search that did occur followed Board Policy 5771 Search and Seizure procedure.”

By using board policy, the school does not infringe on the students’ Fourth Amendment rights to the search of person or possessions. Gonda had the right to search the lockers as he suspected them of having e-cigs, a tobacco product.

Board Policy 5771 Search and Seizure states, “School authorities may search the person or property, including vehicles, of a student, with or without the student’s consent, whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation of law or of school rules.”

He confirmed with the students and parents that the students’ use of e-cigs occurred at school and at home. The students were given six disciplinary points which resulted in either suspension, dismissal from extracurricular activities, Saturday school or—for eighth graders—ineligibility to attend the upcoming trip to Washington D.C. To ensure this situation will not occur again, Gonda is holding educational meetings to inform the staff and students about drugs and e-cigs.

“We are continuing to educate our students and staff on the dangers of drugs and other at-risk behaviors,” Gonda wrote in an email to Arlingtonian. “We are holding a parent forum on March 24 on Breaking Down Barriers: Talking with your child about drugs and other at-risk behaviors.”

After the search, Gonda sent a letter to all students and parents about the further actions to be taken.

“Additionally, in the coming weeks we will partner with the UAPD to re-emphasize the importance of not utilizing substances that can be a gateway to other drug use. These educational forums will be held at our monthly town hall meetings,” Gonda wrote in his letter.

Jack*, an eighth-grader at Hastings Middle School, was suspended on Feb. 14 for attempting to obtain an e-cig.

He was absent the day that his locker was searched by the principal and believes his rights were violated.

“I wasn’t at school at the time of the search, but I believe it was an invasion of privacy,” Jack said. “It was against the Fourth Amendment.”

No matter his views on the policy, Jack still learned his lesson on how he handles e-cigs. “[I’m] never going to even look at one again. If somewhere, one of my friends pulls one out, the first thing I’m doing is calling my dad and being picked up,” Jack said.

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News

Running on empty Studies show sleep should be higher up in students’ priorities While balancing school and other responsibilities, students often find themselves not getting enough sleep. This lack of sleep can make it difficult to pay attention in class.

BY MELANIE TEREZ, ’14

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t is a Wednesday morning. You arrive to school late as a result of staying up studying last night for today’s big test, and when it comes time to take it, your head feels foggy. As you work your way through the questions, your pencil begins to feel heavy in your hand and your mind continues to drift. This situation may sound familiar; a 2009 study done by the Journal of School Health, an organization that researches students’ well-being in school, found that the vast majority of 384 ninth-to-12thgraders surveyed were sleep deprived.

“Most respondents (91.9%) obtained inadequate sleep ([equal to or less than] 9 hours) on most school nights ... with 10% reporting less than six hours of sleep each week night,” the Journal of School Health website states.

If 91.9 percent of UAHS students were sleep deprived, this would mean 1,757 students would not be receiving enough sleep each night.

After staying up late doing school work, it will consequently be difficult to wake up early the next morning. For teens and preteens it is even more difficult to wake up early for school.

Mayo Clinic, the world’s largest nonprofit medical practice and research organization explains why this is the case for young adults.

“Before adolescence,... circadian rhythms [The biological and psychological processes that follow the cycle of a 24-hour internal clock] direct most children to naturally fall asleep around 8 or 9 p.m.,” the clinic’s website explains. “But puberty changes a teen’s internal clock, delaying the time he or she starts feeling sleepy— often until 11 p.m. or later.”

This tendency combined with early start times for school, results in an often constant state of sleep deprivation in teenagers.

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deprivation is inevitable.

“With all the homework we have to do, and all the extracurriculars we have, [and]… all the stress we put on ourselves, I definitely think we aren’t really thinking about, ‘I need to get eight hours of sleep.’ [We’re] just kind of thinking, ‘OK, have I done all the work I need to do?’” Goettler said.

Guidance counselor Mary Anne Nyeste agrees.

“We all want to be successful, we all want to accomplish the things we want to accomplish, and it just never seems like there are enough hours in the day,” she We all want to be successful, we said. “There is never all want to accomplish the things enough time, and I we want to accomplish, and it just don’t know how we never seems like there are enough can train ourselves to hours in the day.” say no to some things Guidance Counselor Mary Anne Nyeste and be able to keep our health and our mental well-being.”

Nurse Laurie Long wrote in an email to Arlingtonian that the school nurses have a rule allowing students to get a little sleep during their school day, if necessary.

“Our rule is that kids can come and rest in the nurse’s office during their study hall or lunch for one period. Otherwise they have to have permission from their teacher,” Long said. “We wake them up at the end of the period to go to their next class.”

Long estimates that she sees one student per day stop for a nap.

These students usually lay down for about a half-hour or so. Long believes that a student taking a 30-minute nap in her office is much more beneficial than a student missing an entire school day.

While grades, after-school activities and sports are often important, sleep is also important to physical and mental health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit organization that studies sleep disorders, lack of sleep can limit

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one’s ability to concentrate, problem-solve, contribute to acne and new day.’” unhealthy food cravings and lead to impatience or aggressiveness.

Sleep deprivation can damage one’s own health, but can harm The Journal of School Health found that 83.6 percent of students someone else’s health as well. surveyed had difficulty paying attention, 60.8 percent had lower The National Sleep Foundation found that lack of sleep can cause grades, 59 percent had high stress levels, and 57.7 percent have had difficulty driving or operating machinery. difficulty getting along with others. In addition, it was found that “When you are sleep deprived, you are as impaired as driving the fewer hours of sleep received, the higher the stress levels and with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent, which is illegal for the greater the likeliness teens have of being overweight. drivers in many states. Drowsy driving causes over 100,000 crashes Another study led by Mahmood Siddique, a sleep medicine each year,” according to the foundation’s website. specialist at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New While an adequate amount of sleep each night may be difficult Brunswick, New Jersey found a strong connection between to achieve while balancing responsibilities, there is no alternative sleep deprivation and depression in teenagers. to sleep that is equal to sleep itself.

“The rate of depression among the students was very high.

Sleep medicine specialist Brandon Peters explains why 30 percent of the teens had strong symptoms of depression, caffeine, while it may seem like an quick and easy fix to while an additional 32 percent had some depression symptoms, fatigue, is not an effective replacement to sleep in his 2013 according to the study,” CNN reporter Anne Harding wrote in article Caffeine Is No Substitute for Sleep on SleepDisorders. her 2010 article, Sleep Deprivation Linked to Depression in Teens. About.com.

The National Sleep Foundation’s 2006 Sleep in America poll also “Adenosine is present throughout the body and is associated with revealed that “Among adolescents who reported being unhappy, 73 our cells’ ability to use stored energy. It is also a chemical messenger, percent reported not sleeping enough at night.” or neurotransmitter, that has a key role in the brain. Most Goettler agrees that sleep deprivation can impact a student’s importantly, it leads to the initiation of sleep,” Peters said. “The overall mood and can lead to depression. longer a person stays awake, the more that adenosine accumulates “I think depression gets worse when you’re stressed out. in a region that promotes arousal or wakefulness. … Caffeine works And [If you are] tired from the [school] work… [then] you’ll be by blocking the cell receptors for adenosine. This means that more stressed out… It definitely adenosine can build up before its effect of I think depression gets worse connects,” Goettler said. promoting sleepiness occurs.” when you’re stressed out. And [If Nyeste believes that sleep While a trip to Starbucks might be a you are] tired from the [school] deprivation could also likely way to treat oneself, it may be advisable work … [then] you’ll be stressed out. to not rely on that caffeine to get through lead to anxiety. … It definitely connects.”

“By the time [students] the day. get to sleep, there aren’t With commitments to family, friends, Sophomore Robyn Goettler many hours to sleep,” Nyeste said. “The cycle school and extra-curriculars, sleep is often just builds and then you’re so anxious because [you think,] ‘I not first on one’s list of priorities. However, sleep is vital to our didn’t get everything done, and I didn’t get enough sleep, and health. Without enough of it, we put ourselves in danger of now I have more responsibilities added to the mix because it’s a both mental and physical consequences.

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Sports

Softball Sisters ‘15-Plus Older Sisters’ Softball Bears welcome a new addition to the team

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The varsity softball team poses with Ivory Isaac during team pictures (first row) Alex Keller, Mckinly Vazquez, Meredith Lilley, Annika Wachtman, (second row) Avery Brick, Carolyn Botti, Ivory Isaac, Elena Medich, Stacy Gibson, and (top row) Eli Wachtman, Caroline Warner, Sam Good, Becca Shera and Ida Kegley. Ivory joined the team this spring.

by grace moody, ‘14

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houts from the dugout reach the players while spectators watch with crossed fingers. It’s the seventh inning and bases are loaded. While the golden bears and coach are hopeful for a win, they know that no matter the outcome, they have something more important than winning this season: a new teammate. Ivory Isaac, an eleven-year-old girl from Parkmoor Elementary School joined the girls varsity softball team for their 2014 season.

Ivory is appreciative to be part of a team after enduring 58 surgeries in the past six years. She suffers from a stage two brain tumor, known as ependymoma. According to the National Cancer Institute website, this disease, known as childhood ependymoma, occurs when cancer cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.

It was Jan. 4, 2008 when the Isaac family’s lives changed forever.

Julie Isaac, Ivory’s mom, recalls the winter night when she brought her only child into the emergency room because she had been vomiting and getting regular headaches. After x-rays on Ivory, the frightening word ‘cancer’ escaped the doctor’s mouth when speaking with Isaac about her daughter’s condition.

“That’s when they explained to us that she had a large tumor that had to be removed within 48-72 hours to verify that it wasn’t cancer because it was cutting off the spinal fluid in her brain and it was probably going to end up killing her,” Isaac said. “We literally had no time to think about it at all.”

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Due to complications in surgery, Ivory perforated her bowel which resulted in kidney, heart and lung failure. Ivory was in a coma, on a ventilator.

“They told her she wasn’t going to live, that the odds of her making it a month at that point were zero percent,” Isaac said. “And then they would come in and tell us that she was going to pass away that day. I was like, ‘no, you don’t know my daughter, we’re good.’”

After awaking from the coma almost six-and-a-half weeks later, Ivory got a tracheostomy, “a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an airway and to remove secretions from the lungs,” according to MedlinePlus. Ivory was also placed on the highest form of life support possible. Once out of the coma, although not knowing who her mom was, Isaac recalls one special thing Ivory said to her.

“Ivory was in the coma, but every time the doctors said [she might die] her heart-rate raced,” Isaac said. “When she woke up from the coma I remember her saying to me, ‘They told you I was going to die, and you told them, ‘No, you don’t know Ivory.’ She then said, ‘Thank you for fighting for me.’”

Due to Ivory’s loss of memory while in the coma, she had to rebuild her relationships with her friends and family. Isaac remembers telling Ivory that she was not her nurse, but her mom.

To this, Ivory, being very willing and trusting, accepted her mom.

Ivory’s reasoning as to why she was so accepting to forming a relationship with someone who she had forgotten was simple:

“Because I heard you fight for me.” she’s very thrilled about being on the team.”

“They came in a week later and told Having Ivory on the team is beneficial her she wasn’t going to walk again, she for both Ivory and the softball team, wasn’t going to eat by mouth again,” Isaac according to Medich. said. “Three weeks later she was running “It helps us because she is a reminder down the hallway chasing the other kids of how lucky we are to play this sport and in the hospital.” how lucky we are to be completely healthy,” After years of follow-up scans, surgeries Medich said. “And we help her because this is and many prayers, Ivory Isaac is now cancer- something for her to look forward to. She just free and spending every possible minute got 15-plus older sisters, and so we’re kind of with the girls softball team. a family now and she gets to come cheer us The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ) on every day.” is the organization that got UAHS girls Medich thinks that having Ivory on softball coach Todd Delboccio in touch with the team helps the whole Upper Arlington the Isaac family. According to the official Softball Association. She hopes that the FOJ website, their primary mission is, “to softball team will set an example and maybe improve the quality of life for children and other local high schools teams will get their families who are battling pediatric involved with FOJ. brain tumors and to raise awareness about “I think this is something that benefits this insidious disease.” everyone,” Medich said. “It’s good for Ivory, Through pairing children with brain it’s good for her family, it’s good for us, our tumors with local high school and college families and the softball association. So sports teams, FOJ aims to help improve the hopefully we can set an example for other lives of children.

UA teams.”

“The teams give these children love, With Ivory’s positive experience on support and friendship as they fight this the team so far, Isaac is hopeful that Ivory devastating disease,” the FOJ website wrote. will be with the team next season as well.

“We celebrate each day by creating lasting Throughout the season, she has seen the relationships between student athletes, the encouragement that the softball girls bring child, and their families.” to Ivory.

Due to softball coach Todd Delboccio’s “It has been really great for her, they’ve initiation with FOJ, the three senior captains, really encouraged her,” Isaac said. “It has Annika Wachtman, Elena Medich and Stacy given her hope that she’s going to be able to Gibson met Ivory last August. Ivory began play softball when everybody else was telling coming to team practices and scrimmages in her she wouldn’t.”

December, during the team’s off-season.

Just as Ivory is finding encouragement in Medich, who is excited to have Ivory as the softball girls, the team is benefiting from part of the team this year, said the softball having Ivory on the team. program had tried to “It really just How can you be get connected with puts things into upset about your day perspective. this organization last when this girl has been season.

How can you through so much and is so be upset about “[Delboccio] wanted us to be your day when happy to be alive?” involved and we were this girl has Senior Elena Medich been through going to be involved last year but it fell so much and through,” Medich said. “So this year we were is so happy to be alive?” Medich said. “I’ve so happy that we were able to have Ivory realized my life is great and I’ve had this come on as part of our team.” amazing girl with me who has been through Isaac, recalling Ivory’s love for sports so much more than I have and yet is still so prior to her diagnosis in 2008, is excited that positive and so excited to be with us.”

Ivory is able to spend the spring on the girl’s According to Isaac, Ivory’s struggles softball team. haven’t held her back from doing anything “Before Ivory was diagnosed she loved she wants to do. sports, she was into sports all the time,” Isaac Isaac recalls Ivory saying, “If I have to said. “And she loves baseball and softball so fight a little bit to be here, that’s fine.”

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Sports Ivory’s Journey

Ivory in March of 2008 during her first trip out of Children’s Hospital. She was five-years-old and excited to leave for the day.

Ivory riding a bike down the halls of the hospital at 3 a.m. She has had 58 surgeries in the past six years.

photos courtesy julie isaac

Ivory after remission in 2013. She is now a sixyear cancer survivor.

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Athletes Spring sports teams begin their seasons as the temperatures start to rise Page design by SHERIDAN HENDRIX, ’14

photo By Sheridan Hendrix

Junior Brett Karling and sophomore Harrison Showe practice blocking skills on Mar. 13. The varsity boy’s volleyball team has their first game on Apr. 8 at 7 p.m. in the varsity gym.

The JV girl’s lacrosse team had a scrimmage on Mar. 15 against New Albany. The next home game for the girl’s JV team is on Apr. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

photo by Kota Ashton

The varsity boy’s lacrosse team practiced past sun down to prepare for their upcoming season. Their next game at the Marv is on Apr. 9 at 7 p.m.

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Sports Captains’ Corner Interviews conducted by Sarah Shroyer

The track team warms up on the field on Mar. 18. The varsity boy’s and girl’s track teams have their first home meet on Apr. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis

Junior Eric Turner practiced with the varsity baseball team on Mar. 18. Baseball has a home game on Apr. 9 at 5 p.m.

Junior Tyler Holsopple Q: What will be the team’s greatest challenge this season?

Holsopple: Our greatest challenge will be figuring out who will play what position because multiple people can play both singles and doubles for this year’s team.

Holsopple: Our team’s major goal this year is to defend last year’s state championship.

Q: What is it like to be a captain as a junior?

photo by Kota Ashton

Holsopple: Being a junior captain is awesome because younger kids look up at me as a role model and it’s fun to be able to answer questions and make really bad jokes without being looked down on. Lots of people have high expectations since I’m only a junior, but it’s important to keep a humble attitude.

Girls Lacrosse Senior Armonde Moore Q: What are you most looking forward to this season?

Moore: Our team is young but there is so much potential and I’m excited to be able to be a leader for the team and push everyone to the best of their abilities.

Q: What is your favorite part of the season?

Moore: My favorite part of the season is tournament time because we have so many traditions and everyone gets so pumped up in order to make it to that championship game.

Q: What are some of the team’s strengths and weaknesses? photo by Sasha Dubson

photo By Kota Ashton

Q: What is a team goal for this season?

Moore: Some of our strengths are getting along as a team on and off the field and we are fast and aggressive. Some of our weaknesses include that there is some inexperience and we lost two important defensive players due to injuries, so recreating our low defense has been tough. march 27, 2014

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Sports

Running on sugar

Consumption of sports drinks can be both beneficial and harmful to athletes

by Maria Grund, ’14

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enior Anna Eversole is no stranger to exercise. Playing on the girls soccer team and working out every day is a way of life for her. But when she needs a boost she reaches for water-not a sports drink.

The use of sports drinks among student athletes can be beneficial to their performance; however, healthier alternatives exist.

Sports drinks have become a large part of athletics today. They are consumed by 38 percent of all young adults, and have had an eight percent increase since 2009, according to the Los

Sugar in One Sports Drinks

Information graphic by tj kennedy

Information courtesy of Livestrong.com and Myfitnesspal

Angeles Daily News. Currently, 80 percent of high school students have access to sports drinks in their school, according to a study conducted by the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity.

A number of benefits come from using sports drinks while working out. They provide electrolytes and carbohydrates to replenish those lost during a workout.

A lack of carbohydrates and electrolytes can cause an athlete to have dizziness, cramps and mental confusion, according to the article “Electrolyte Disturbances” published by the Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group.

Athletic trainer Ryan Weible said the benefits from sports drinks can extend into an athlete’s performance.

Despite the benefits that come from sports drinks, there can be several drawbacks. Weible said most of these problems occur from overdrinking sports drinks, which can have an adverse affect on an athlete’s performance.

“You can actually overdrink sports drinks [and] get too much of that stuff into your body and not have it well balanced out with water and that can actually make you cramp just as much as the lack of electrolytes or the lack of water in your body,” Weible said. “Having a sugary drink sloshing around in your body can make you have an upset stomach but it would be depending on how much you’re working and all those sorts of things.”

Eversole dislikes sports drinks due to the high sugar concentrations and the cramps she receives from them while exercising. Eversole has used some sports drinks such as Vitamin Water, but still prefers water.

“When I drink a sports drink it tends to give me a cramp if I go back to working out so I stick with water,” Eversole said. “I think that’s a lot of sugar for someone to be taking in when they are working out. It seems a little counter-productive.”

While the consumption of sports drinks depends on the athlete’s preference, alternatives exist that provide the same benefits but with less sugar.

Weible said that orange juice is a good alternative although it does have drawbacks as well.

“Orange juice on the other hand has a good amount of carbohydrates, sugars, electrolytes and potassium in it which is good for you,” Weible said.

“Though it can be very acidic and give you an upset stomach.”

According to the article “Sports Drink Alternatives? Seven Healthier Picks To Power Up Your Workout” written in 2012 by Meredith Melnick and published by The Huffington Post, bananas, coconut water and raisins all help replenish lost electrolytes and provide carbohydrates but without large quantities of fructose. Instead, they contain glucose and sucrose.

There are three main types of simples sugars: glucose, fructose and sucrose. When glucose and sucrose are absorbed in the liver the human body knows at what level to stop the absorption. This stopping mechanism doesn’t exist for fructose, however, and can cause weight gain.

Some sports drinks contain high levels of fructose, while other alternatives, such as bananas or raisins, contain glucose and sucrose.

After workouts Weible recommends chocolate milk to help replenish an athlete’s body. It contains good fats, which, according to nutritionatoz.com are, “naturally occurring, traditional fats that haven’t been damaged by high heat, refining, processing or other manmade tampering.” However, it is best to avoid the brands with large amounts of sugar. “[Chocolate milk] has protein in it, it has good fats, [as well as] a lot of vitamins and minerals,” Weible said. “It’s really one of the best things you can put in your body after a workout.” march 27, 2014

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Spotlight

Got GReek?

Sororities and fraternities are options for many college students with both pros and cons that allow for a personalized college experience

By Alex Keller, ‘14, Jane Eskildsen, ‘15 and Sarah Shroyer, ‘15

Photo illustration by sasha Dubson

Current UAHS students debate whether joining the Greek community is a good choice. With consequences such as violent hazing, a high financial cost and dangerous parties, students wonder if the positive aspects are actually worthwhile.

s 2013 UA alum Katie Hosket walks across the campus of The Ohio State University, she proudly wears a sweatshirt with her sorority’s Greek letters spread across the front. She thinks back to “rush” last fall, a week filled with frantic house hopping and socializing.

With approximately 50,000 students attending OSU, Hosket said students can feel disconnected from the rest of their peers. A problem she solved by joining Kappa Delta.

By joining the Greek community, Hosket eased the daunting task of meeting new people.

Today, fraternities and sororities, for men or women, respectively, are social organizations for undergraduates at most colleges across America. These organizations and their lifestyle are referred to as “Greek life,” because their names consist of Greek letters.

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For some students, a deciding factor for prospective colleges is if the school has a large Greek community. With frequent parties, lasting friendships and a well-balanced academic career, joining a sorority or fraternity is something to which many high school students look forward as part of their college experience.

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new level of independence for college students, but this freedom comes with the potential for injury. UA alumni share some of their positive and negative experiences with Greek life, including how they have handled the extra independence.

I joined Greek life because it’s something bigger than myself. I’ve always been someone who loves being active in my community.”

Pros

Fraternities and sororities have managed to attract one out of every eight college students, 2013 UA alum Katie Hosket according to “The Business of Frat,” an article written by Caitlin Flanagan in The Atlantic in February 2014. Hosket explained what While many positive aspects can drew her to Greek life. be found in joining a fraternity or “There are so many pros, I can’t even sorority, there are also some dangers name them all,” she said. “Honestly, that students face after becoming part being in a sorority or fraternity makes of the community. you such a well-rounded person.”

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Spotlight be my friends for life,” Corna said.

Greek community tend to catch the eye Being a part of the Greek community of many high school students who are also motivates students in their academic planning to attend college. As senior Jack career. For example, in 2001, OSU Bebinger continues his college search, implemented a policy that requires he is strongly considering certain college prospective members to obtain a 2.5 details, such as fraternities. minimum quarterly and cumulative GPA “Fraternities can be very positive in and earn 12 my mind,” university Bebinger said.

Fraternities can be credit hours “You have this very positive in my before joining group of guys mind. You have this group of you get to be guys you get to be around and a sorority or around and can basically be brothers with.” fraternity.

This can basically be brothers Senior Jack Bebinger requirement allows for with.”

Bebinger’s feelings towards Greek students to learn how to balance school life are similar to those of 2012 UA work and outside commitments. Acalum Colin Corna. Now a sophomore at cording to Corna, the requirement also provides good incentive for those in the Miami University, Corna admitted that Greek community to continue doing well before he pledged he was hesitant. He knew that Greek life was prominent at in school.

Another large part of Greek life is his college and soon found that joining a involvement in philanthropic events. fraternity was in his best interests.

Each sorority and fraternity has its own “I firmly believe that college should connection to a special cause. be as fun as you can make it, and in the 2011 UA alum Maggie Beck is now a short time that I have been a brother in my fraternity, I have met people who will junior at Miami University. Her sorority,

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Zeta Tau Alpha, helps spread awareness and information regarding breast cancer.

Beck found the philanthropic side of Greek life to be beneficial both for the community and for connecting with her sorority.

“My favorite part about being in a sorority is having a reason to be around my friends all the time,” Beck said. “We all go to philanthropic events together.”

Beck and Hosket agree that Greek life is a great way to stay connected with the rest of the community and with each other.

“I joined Greek life because it’s something bigger than myself. I’ve always been someone who loves being active in my community,” Hosket said. “I love everything that the Greek community stands for.”

Cons Although many fraternities and sororities have made positive impacts on the lives of college students such as Hosket, others cannot say the same.

UA 2013 alum Hannah Benjamin,

A Halt to Hazing Reports of harmful initiation practices prompt legislation

By Hashem anabtawi, ‘15

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azing, a harmful or demoralizing type of intiation in some fraternities and sororitites, has been a topic of concern in Greek life for decades. Instances of hazing have made headlines nationwide where fraternities and sororities have taken this act to the point of endangering the health and well-being of prospective Greek members, according to recent articles in ABC and WCPO media outlets.

With the increasing amount of complaints of cruelty, Ohio laws have created restrictions and bans on hazing.

At Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, reports of hazing involving alcohol abuse caused one fraternity house to completely shut down. According to a WCPO news’ report on the story, the university does not tolerate cases of abuse that put the health of others at risk.

“The university said on its website it has ‘zero tolerance for hazing and frequently educates students about personal responsibility, health and safety,’” Maxim Alter of WCPO news wrote.

Due to similar cases, all states have created their own laws restricting the act of hazing in sororities and fraternities.

“Hazing means doing any act of initiation to any student

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or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm,” according to Hank Nuwer of Stophazing.org.

Following the definition, Ohio law restricts and bans any act of hazing on both the part of supervisors and other students.

“No person shall recklessly participate in the hazing of another [and] no administrator, employee, or faculty member of any primary, secondary, or post-secondary school or of any other educational institution, public or private, shall recklessly permit the hazing of any person,” Nuwer wrote.

Cases of hazing still occur nationwide, and not only in Ohio. At the University of Connecticut, the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority was temporarily suspended due to a complaint of hazing regarding abuse of a student, according to Pat Eaton of ABC news. “[The student] was forced to commit humiliating acts and was then pressured to drink alcohol to the point of passing out.

She then said she woke up in a hospital with a blood-alcohol level of nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08,” Eaton wrote.

This branch of national fraternities as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon have now changed their structure to eliminate the pledging process in an effort to address some of these issues.

Spotlight 70,000 involved reports of sexual assault. event of a lawsuit. now a freshman at OSU, is a friend of If the FIPG policy is violated, There was also an estimated 1,700 deaths Hosket’s. Both attended the rush week the possibility of using money from that occurred among college students each activities, but for Benjamin, Greek life the trust fund is no longer available. year due to alcohol, was not the best fit.

Do you plan to join According to Flanagan, before students according to a CIC “They’re a sorority or fraternity? know it, their parents are paying for the briefing for the Council super expensive,” damages and injuries as a part of their of Big Ten Presidents Benjamin 26% homeowners’ insurance. & Chancellors. This said. “For me, While the high prices of insurance number caught the eye of personally, paying may have been initially reassuring to the numerous colleges and for a sorority was even sparked the idea for parents of Greek students, in the case of not the best choice.” an accident, Flanagan’s article states that the National Institute The prices it is highly unlikely they will receive any on Alcohol Abuse and Benjamin faced 50% benefit from the insurance coverage.

Alcoholism (NIAAA) ranged from $1000• • • in 1999.

2000 per semester, an Despite the particular liabilities As drinking became a amount that would associated with the Greek community, hinder her plans of recognized problem among students in sororities and fraternities traveling abroad next college students, Greek 24% continue to defend their legacy. Corna year. These fees cover organizations came up with said that while fraternities and sororities two main ways for those of housing, social events, can have problems with drinking, it drinking age to participate in philanthropic endeavors liability-free drinking, a system should not ruin their overall image. and insurance.

“Dangers of fraternities are present, devised by the Fraternal Information and In a GreekChat article Cindy but it should be noted that the culture Programming Group (FIPG). The first Stellhorn, Vice President for the sorority isn’t necessarily to blame,” Corna said. was to hire a third-party vendor who division at MJ Insurance, admitted that “Any large collection of college students would sell drinks and to whom some insurance was not cheap, at least not living together are subject to dangers like liability would be transferred mostly for for fraternities. According to Stellhorn, properly determining whether the alcohol alcohol abuse.” fraternity members are charged $145 to Both positives and negatives exist in consumer is of age. $280 each, compared to the $25 to $35 Greek life; the decision of whether or not Another way to reduce liability when sorority members must pay. to “Go Greek” must drinking was to have The rise in fraternity insurance costs How do you perceive be determined by a “Bring Your Own” was partly due to an incident in 1985 sororities and fraternities? considering what is (BYO) event, in resulting in a lawsuit that altogether in the best interests which the liability cost approximately $21 million after a of each individual. for each bottle of fraternity student was severely injured.

24% Greek life alcohol resides solely After the decision of this lawsuit offers longwith the person was reached in 1989, liability insurance lasting friendships, who brought it, with became not just difficult to afford but 11% community-service attendance limits and also to get. Some insurance agencies experiences and lists that could provide dropped fraternities’ coverages as a result 6% academic incentives. witnesses if an accident of fraternities earning the spot as the sixth On the other were to occur. worst insurance risk in the country, just hand, the choice to BYO events allow ahead of toxic waste removal companies, 36% experience college as an according to Flanagan’s story in The Atlantic. only six beers or four individual, free from the Fraternities were forced to find wine coolers per person. commitments and fees alternate forms of self insurance, leading At the door, each person associated with Greek to the creation of the Fraternity Risk is checked for previous 15% alcohol consumption to life is the right for others.

Management Trust. The amount of Benjamin said either determine if a reduced money in the trust funds has always been 8% choice can make college an alcohol limit is required. If vague; however, in her article Flanagan amazing experience. the person does not finish estimated the amount at $1 billion.

“Greek life is for some people; for their beverages, they can retrieve them According to the Committee on the next morning if they are not disposed others it’s not. It’s definitely not the Institutional Cooperation, after the 1989 only forum to make friends in college,” of previously. incident, an estimated 600,000 students she said. “You can still have an amazing As long as the drinking policies are per year reported being assaulted by college experience as long as you get an intoxicated Greek student; of these, followed, Greek students are permitted involved.”

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Spring into Fashion

Features A closer look at upcoming spring trends

by Kota Ashton, ’14 and Sasha Dubson, ‘15 Layout by Sheridan Hendrix, ‘14

Skater Skirts and Floral Dresses Skater skirts are trending due to their versatile nature.

These skirts comes in a variety of colors, patterns and textures, and can be worn with almost any top, from midriffs to sweaters. Easily worn year round, skater skirts give every girl the ability to add this trend to her wardrobe.

Floral dresses are a trendy pattern for spring. The print can be dressed up or down in many styles and colors. Floral prints can add a pop of spring to any outfit. An open back style, like on this dress, add a unique touch and helps give any outfit a summery vibe.

Left: Skater Skirt Courtesy UrbanOutfitters.com: $32.00, Right: Floral Dress Courtesy BrandyMelville.com: $35.00

Tops and Accessories Peplum tops are trending this spring due to their feminine style and flattering fit. These tops range from tank tops, short sleeve, long sleeve and can also be found on skirts and dresses, adding flare to any outfit. They look great paired with a skirt to be dressed up, or simply shorts to be more casual. Peplum tops give a trendy and chic look to any wardrobe.

Top finger rings and colorful statement necklaces are making their way into every girl’s wardrobe. These two accessories add color and style to any spring outfit. They’re bold, colorful and always make a statement.

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Heeled booties are an easy way to spice up an outfit. Stylish cut outs give a unique touch, making these boots great for any spring look.

Ankle boots paired with dresses or jeans make every girl’s outfit her own. With numerous colors and styles to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect pair.

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Features

Student Snapshots Golden bears traveled far and wide while also making tracks at home Page design by SHERIDAN HENDRIX, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14

photo Courtesy Cole Hendrix

Freshman Quinn Hendrix visited the restaurant Bibibop to see fellow student, senior Daniel Hopwood.

Bibibop, an Asian grill, recently opened a new location on Henderson Road.

Seniors (from left to right) Andi Norman, Hannah Panos, AJ Kapusta, Chloe Kennedy and Joey Jentgen pose at the Top of the Rock in New York City. Broadcast students visited the Big Apple during OGT Week.

Seniors (from left to right) Katie Stathulis, Justine Frerichs, and Isabelle Brooking pose for the camera on an exchange student trip to Scotland. Students visited their exchange students, who visited Ohio last October.

Junior Griffin Caldwell and seniors Wes Davis, Danny Hummer and Corbin Dennis celebrate their March 15 regional championship basketball win. The team advanced to the March 21 Final Four game, which was held at the Schott on The Ohio State University campus.

photo courtesy Katie Stathulis

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The UA student section helped cheer on the boys basketball team at the March 15 regional semi-final game. Led by Spirit Club seniors, the student section cheers on sports teams throughout the school year.

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Senior Shalice Reily attended the Young the Giant concert with friends Saturday, March 17. Young the Giant performed its new album with opening act Vance joy at the LC Pavilion.

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The varsity girls basketball team celebrated with a selfie after their district championship win over Bishop Watterson. This is the first district championship since 1989 for the team.

Senior Givi Garcia stands on chemistry teacher Frank Tuttle during a March 7 demonstration. Tuttle was laying on a bed of 1,300 nails.

Sophomores Danny Tomaszewski and Nick Trifelos participated in the March 15 Bear-A-Thon, a senior Capstone project. The event raised a total of $3,574.33 to help kids with cancer.

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Features

The Senioritis Struggle

Seniors share their experiences with procrastination throughout their final year

BY ANNA-MARIA THALASSINOS, ‘14 LAYOUT BY SHERIDAN HENDRIX, ‘14 and graphs by tj kennedy, ‘14

How do you define senioritis?

“I would define it as having no motivation to do anything school related.”

Senioritis, n., se·nior·i·tis: an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences and lower grades (first known use 1957)

ie. I haven’t done my math homework all week. Senioritis is really starting to kick in.

2laz, adj., too la·z: being too lazy, an effect of senioritis

ie. I should’ve started studying for my internal assessment, but last night I was 2laz.

Have you ever gone home from school and not opened your backpack?

Which books have you actually read, in full, for English this year?

40 %

Senior Zac Richards

9%

24 %

What do you do during your open study hall?

Language arts teacher Alison McPherson

“I definitely see a lot of [it] in my classmates especially [in] regular classes since there’s no AP test to worry about...

I am also suffering from [it] in my regular classes and it’s starting to spread to my capstone.”

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22%

As I Lay Dying

Yes

18%

No

Go Out

51%

34%

How many capstone days have you actually used? i.e. ,met with mentor, worked on product, etc.

To what extent, if any, have your grades fallen this quarter?

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Are you kidding me? Zero.

How have you been feeling the effects of senioritis?

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Has your study hall ever been closed because you had too many tardies?

What advice do you have for seniors to overcome senioritis?

“It’s hard to remain invested at this point.

But try to keep perspective. You’ll be out of here very, very soon, and then you’re never coming back. The next phase of your school and life is going to be awesome and different and challenging, and it starts in a few short months. End this phase of your life on a strong note and make it mean something.”

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The Sun Also Rises

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Yes 87%

Hamlet

“In some cases, yes.

[Some] feel that nothing counts from this point on. They claim they’re “too laze” for school work, or that they’re already accepted into college, so it doesn’t matter.”

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Have you seen a drop in work ethic in your senior classes recently?

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Features

Delicious dishes

Revered restaurants provide good eats for students by hannah benson, ’15

Bibibop Asian Grill

South of Lane is a tiny but eclectic restaurant in Upper Arlington’s historic Mallway. It is both an antique shop and breakfast restaurant; the walls are stacked with vintage ceramics. South of Lane is famous for its fluffy Belgian waffle, Thunderkiss coffee and “PB3” sandwich, which contains Nutella, banana and a filling of bacon and peanut butter.

Yay or Nay compiled by kimmy sullivan

Revered as “the Chipotle of Korean food,” Bibibop opened on Henderson Road on March 3. To attract devoted customers and newcomers alike, they served free lunch. Bibibop eaters start with a bowl, salad or roll with chicken, steak or tofu. Then, they select a side, a sauce and a topping. Bibibop’s signature “Yum Yum Sauce” is addictive, and the environment is friendly and welcoming.

South of Lane

You plan to attend a concert this spring.

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62% yay, 23% nay, 15% undecided

60%

The amount of sleep you get on a daily basis is directly tied to the amount of schoolwork you have.

60% yay, 33% nay, 7% undecided

The “Common White Girl” stereotype is accurate.

62% 62% yay, 17% nay, 21% undecided

50%

Sports drinks are beneficial to athletes and help improve their performance.

50% yay, 28% nay, 22% undecided

You tune in to Game of Thrones, a fantasy TV series on HBO.

Café on the Mallway Café on the Mallway is a favorite among Jones Middle School students, but it also has something to offer for high school students. The menu includes Velvet ice cream, homemade cakes, quesadillas and fruit. It’s a small and normally crowded space, but it offers outdoor seating in the warmer months and sprawling window seats.

Loops Good Food

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9% yay, 89% nay, 2% undecided

You have attended a UAHS basketball game this season.

65% 65% yay, 34% nay, 1% undecided

You are excited for new spring fashion trends.

42%

Loops is a combined Italian, Greek and Polish restaurant. The opening on Northwest Boulevard is the newest installment of the Loops Fine Food chain. It offers a wide range of food, from gyros to grilled chicken to hot dogs (referred to as “Dogs” on the menu). Their signature “Classic” contains a fresh gyro with lettuce, tomato, onions and tzatziki sauce.

42% yay, 39% nay, 19% undecided

67%

You would try restaurants such as Pho’s Asian Noodles or Loops as alternatives to typical lunch locations.

67% yay, 20% nay, 13% undecided

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data for this yay or nay compiled through a voluntary survey of the student body.

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Features

Sophomore Aly Bond flies a power plane over Ohio. She started flying when she was 13-years-old and can fly both power planes and gliders.

Photos Courtesy Aly bond

Prepare for landing The sky is not the limit for sophomore Aly Bond

by KElly Chian, ’16

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fter a drive to the airport, sophomore Aly Bond walks to check in. However, instead of going through TSA and other security measures, she goes straight to the cockpit. Without any passengers, she takes off miles above the ground with a birds-eye view. By flight, she has traveled to Delaware, Bellefontaine and other places.

She was inspired by her dad to start flying at the age of 13. Her sense of adventure ranges from mountain climbing in Jackson Hole to scuba diving in Australia.

“I got involved with flying because my dad used to flight instruct. He taught people how to fly out of Bolton Field, OH and then enrolled at OSU in Aviation,” Bond said. “He used to take me flying when I was a kid, really early in the mornings so we could see the sunrise while in the air.

Then one day we drove up to Marion, OH to check out the Central Ohio Soaring Association, which is a glider (sailplane) club and [I] decided to join.”

Bond flies both gliders and power planes. Gliders are planes without engines and need to be pulled by a rope connected to a tow plane to reach flying altitude of a few thousand feet.

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The rope is then released and the pilot stays in flight by finding thermals (rising air). Power planes have engines but are smaller than commercial planes.

“I soloed a glider when I was 14 and a power plane at 16,” Bond said.

“The difference between soloing and having a license is basically I can’t take up passengers and I need my instructor to be present. Right now I have what’s called a student pilot certificate.”

Bond usually flies for sole enjoyment but still reaps some benefits of flying.

“First of all, not a lot of kids my age

Bond said. “It’s not easy. There are three tests I have to pass. The written test, the oral test and the flight test.”

If readers wish to join Bond in the cockpit, options are available for take off.

“Other students can take an introductory lesson at places like OSU, Marysville and Marion. I think a lot of people at school would enjoy flying,” Bond said. “The problem is that, flying is so far fetched for some that they wouldn’t dream of flying.”

The precautions taken should ensure a safe ride even for those who are nervous.

“Other students think that Not a lot of kids my flying is really dangerous [but] age fly, which makes it’s actually very safe,” Bond it awesome. It’s also really said. “The extensive testing is to fun seeing the ground from make sure that only competent people are allowed to fly. The a birds-eye view.” repercussions of breaking the rules are severe.”

She hopes to fly to new Sophomore Aly Bond heights and distances while still maintaining her safety. Eventually, fly, which makes it awesome,” Bond she might even perform aerobatics, said. “It’s also really fun seeing the maneuvers such as spins and flips. ground from a birds-eye view.”

“I’m not planning on doing this as In order to obtain a license, a job, because I think it would take intensive training is needed in order to all the fun away from flying. But it is ensure safe air travel. always there as a backup plan,” Bond “Right now, I’m training to take the said. “Perhaps some type of engineering flight test. To get my license I have that involves planes... Flying will to pass a test with a FAA (Federal always be there as something to do in Aviation Administration) person,” my free time though.”

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Features TV series, video games and movies build excitement for audiences BY hashem anabtawi, ‘15

Game of Thrones

Graphics By TJ kennedy

The fourth season of the Game of Thrones drama is set to be released April 6 with a continuation of the fight to rule the Iron Throne, as well as featuring the bloodshed for which the show is famous. This season showcases main characters, including Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Arya Stark (Maisie Williams).

The series is based off of the sevenand-counting Game of Thrones novels.

The plot centers around seven kingdoms that reside in a fictional continent called Westeros where chaos and corruption take place for the ownership of the Iron Throne. The highly anticipated fourth season is sure to bring excitement for the shows avid fanbase.

courtesy hbo

Need for Speed

courtesy Touchstone Pictures

Featuring Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul, Need for Speed is a story of how Tobey Marshall, a convicted felon, gets his revenge in a cross-country race against the wealthy businessman who framed him for a federal crime.

The movie, though having a different storyline than the successful racing video game franchise Need for Speed, is based off the intense racing depicted in the game through a real-world concept. The movie also features numerous expensive cars, including the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and Mercedes-Benz McLaren, as seen in the latest game Need for Speed: Rivals.

With a 95 percent “want to see” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a movie critiquing website, the muscle car cross-country racing film is sure to be the next best successor in the popular title.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors Serving as one of the games in the Legend of Zelda Franchise, Hyrule Warriors is the next installment and is being released for the Wii U this summer. Although the storyline of Hyrule Warriors is not a continuation of the preceding games, such as Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess, the spinoff is loaded with more intense high definition fighting tactics while still preserving weapons used in past games, such as Hero’s Bow, Hylian Shield and the Master Sword.

Not much information has been released regarding the upcoming game according to Nintendo’s E3 conference; however, previews of its graphics and gameplay show its success so far in the development process.

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Sounds of the Season

A wide range of artists plan to perform in Columbus this spring by ella koscher, ’15

Miley Cyrus/April 13

Love her or hate her, Miley Cyrus will be in Columbus on Sunday, April 13. The star’s latest album Bangerz was released in 2013, and with the album comes the hits “Wrecking Ball” and “We Can’t Stop.” Icona Pop will be the opening performer, best known for its hit “I Love It.” Currently on her two continent Bangerz tour, Cyrus will be at the Schottenstein Center this April, tickets ranging from $50-2,000. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s/April 26

Photos courtesy QVZ and Deviant Art

CD102.5 is presenting Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s at The Basement on April 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. The band’s most recent album is Rot Gut, Domestic which was released in 2012.

The night is sure to be “dreamy” and “bittersweet,” two words iTunes uses to describe the indie rock band.

Arcade Fire/April 29

Photos courtesy Flickr and Margot and the nuclear So and So’s

Arcade Fire will be performing at the Schottenstein Center on Tuesday, April 29. The band’s latest album, Reflektor, was released in October, and contains hits like “Reflektor” and “Afterlife.” Currently on the album’s tour, the band is traveling cross-continent as well as making a few stops in Europe. Tickets range from $50-200 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Bombay Bicycle Club/May 1

Photos courtesy lamusicarock.com and Port Alternativo

CD102.5 will also be presenting the Bombay Bicycle Club on May 1. The band will perform at Newport Music Hall on High Street, doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $22 the day of the show. The band released its latest album So Long, See You Tomorrow in February, which was influenced by frontman Jack Steadman’s trip through Europe and India. In addition to tunes from this album, fans are sure to hear hits like “Shuffle” and “Lights Out, Words Gone.”

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Op/Ed Exploring the extraordinary

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bless the rains down in Africa, Gonna take some time to do the things we never had.

I listened to these lyrics religiously on our flight from Istanbul, Turkey to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Maybe it’s a tad lame to listen to the song “Africa” while you are physically on your way to Africa, but why not? Travelling to Africa is certainly not lame, so hopefully the two acts cancelled out. It is a fact, however, that the song— “Africa” by Toto—is potentially one of the best songs of all time and Africa is the best continent I have visited thus far.

I had the spectacular opportunity to travel to Ethiopia this past January. I made this journey because our neighbor—a professor at OSU—was teaching at Addis Ababa University on a fulbright for six months. My mom and I promised ourselves that we would visit her and her family while they were living there, and we did.

I took five days off school to embark on this adventure with my mom, but if the

That’s so typical

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hey’re all around us. They’re sitting beside you in math class, their manicured fingers drumming away at their pristine iPhones. They’re walking down the hallway in front of you, absentmindedly sipping venti, decaf, non-fat caramel frappuccinos with no foam and extra whip. Some might even argue that there’s one writing this column. They–or, shall I say, we–are common white girls.

So, what exactly constitutes being a “stereotypical” white girl? Besides being born a female of Caucasian descent, the typical white girl is often described as a yoga-pant wearing, Jennifer Lawrence worshipping Starbucks addict, often infatuated with Instagram and Twitter.

Her hair might be red, brown, black or blonde (since society has moved past making only blondes the subject of ridicule, and on to mocking all white girls); chances are you’ll find it tied into an ever-so-chic “messy bun.” And if her

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five days in Africa I learned more than I choice were up to me, I would have taken would sitting in a classroom or laying on an entire semester off. I have traveled an abundance of places, but Africa beat them all the beach in Florida. This is why I urge people to travel to new places instead of as soon as my feet touched the ground. going to the same old place every year. A In my journey, I made two friends from life of monotony is fatal. There is Turkey, met college so much more to this world than students from Brazil, a beach resort in the Caribbean made a friend from or yet another staycation in Iran, hiked a mountain Columbus. Don’t be afraid to get with our driver Fikadu, your hands dirty or step outside explored a forest, of your comfort zone. Get a new toured churches, perspective of the world. Get 20 visited a monastery, new perspectives of the world. befriended a cat Learn how others live. Get named Shorty and yourself out there. looked poverty in the I’ll admit that a few days face. I did all of this lying on the beach is something and so much more in a everyone needs every once in total of nine days: one by ella koscher, ’15 a while, but, for me, I can only day in Istanbul, five relax a few days before I have to get up days in Africa, and three travel days. I often and explore more of the world than the wonder what else I would have discovered if sand in between my toes. So while you get I had stayed in Africa just one more day, or a nice tan on the beach this spring break, two, three, four….

I am an extremely restless person and think of all the other places that are just waiting to be explored. And maybe next traveling to Africa did not quench my year you will ditch the sand for something thirst for exploration, but only made me much more extraordinary. crave more. I know, however, that in my manner. Certainly no one will deny the hair is long she’ll probably claim she massive success of industries like UGG “doesn’t care” (despite the fact that she Australia and Victoria’s Secret PINK. And most likely does). If you refer to Twitter or to be honest, there’s a reason white Tumblr, you’ll find a plethora of accounts girl ridicule has caught on–you have to dedicated to the conscious thoughts of a admit, some of it is pretty LOL worthy. white girl, such as “I want a hot body but To the white girls guilty I also want hot wings.” of one or more of the above They’re also notorious characteristics– before you for the notion of having can protest (“I haven’t had an insatiable appetite, Starbucks in two days!”), secretly hating everyone remember to take it with and spending ungodly a grain of salt. From what amounts of time I understand, white girl behind the screen of a humor isn’t meant to be Macbook Pro. blatantly offensive; it’s all As is true with for the sake of good humor. most stereotypes, the Common white girls, I “common white girl” stereotype is based on applaud you; as far as taking some degree of truth. jokes, you all deserve a Nobody will deny that big, gold star. Rather than by kimmy sullivan, ‘15 a substantial portion of complain about the mockery, Starbucks’ annual profits come from you embrace your stereotypical status– the pockets of middle to upper class something that isn’t always easy to do. So let’s all raise our glasses–or, perhaps, our Caucasian females, or that a significant Pumpkin Spice Lattes–to America’s most amount of this same group idolizes basic bunch. Keep doing you. certain celebrities in a somewhat intense

Op/Ed

Interviews conducted by lindsey meredith

How do you think sororities and fraternities affect college life?

“They definitely help people develop a sense of community, which is important.

But they obviously carry stigmas that have some negative aspects.”

Editorial Cartoon by tj kennedy

Cop controversy Presence of student resource officer creates mixed opinions among student body

Staff editorial

understandable that students feel a SRO is not needed in our comfortable school. here is a new addition to UAHS However, there is always uncertainty, walking through the halls who is not which is why the implementation of these fully welcomed by all students– and officers in school districts is necessary. that is our new school resource officer The recent situations at both of UA’s (SRO), Jon Rice. UAHS is among one of the middle schools, including substance last school districts in Ohio to implement a abuse at Hastings and a bomb threat at SRO in the building, with our neighboring Jones, have also proved that our safe and school districts, such as Columbus, Dublin secure “UA bubble” might not always be and Hilliard already having one, according strong enough, and could even pop. to a Feb. 8 article by Nate Ellis from This Recently, at Hastings Middle School Week News. several students Just because we are lucky Because many were caught using enough to live in a safe school districts have a e-cigarettes. And on SRO, it was bound to neighborhood with well-run and the morning of Feb. secure schools does not alleviate be implemented at 21, the Jones Middle UAHS at some point. that ‘what if?’ possibility.”

School administration However, there are received a bomb many mixed views threat through an on Rice’s arrival to the school. According anonymous phone call. to This Week News, Rice’s role will primarily Although thankfully nothing happened revolve around school safety and security. and all students are safe, this was definitely “He will provide security services and a wake-up call to the UA community. Just periodic safety instruction throughout the because we are lucky enough to live in district’s eight school buildings, in addition a safe neighborhood with well-run and to being another communications liaison secure schools does not alleviate that between students, educators and parents,” “what if?” possibility.

Ellis said.

It is important for all of us students We are incredibly privileged to live in to recognize this very important fact.

Upper Arlington because it is a relatively safe We need to welcome Officer Rice with community. Students do not dread going open arms because his presence is only to school in the morning, with the fear that to reassure that the main emphasis a fight might break out or an intruder will of school is towards learning and that break into the school and cause harm. should be the only thing students are to With this in mind, it can be be concerned about.

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Senior Jack Mellon “There are positive and negative effects.

You make friends for life, but you also spend all your time with one group of people, making it hard to meet new people.”

Junior Meredith Auge

What are your spring break plans?

“I’m going to baseball practice during break.”

Sophomore Adam Newlon

Are you excited about any upcoming concerts?

“I’m excited to go to Demi Lovato’s concert.

I love her music and have respect for her as a person. And one of my favorite bands, Fifth Harmony, is touring with her. So I’m super excited.”

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