Dickinsonian Issue #3

Chapman High School

DICKINSONIAN Winter weather effects our entire student body and faculty, whether it’s walking in the snow from class or driving with a frosted over windshield to school.

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All for Change, and Change for All!

Returning director brings previous experience and changes to an old tale Kyler Langvardt Editor

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new twist on an old tale is going to be told here at Chapman High School this upcoming March. The spring All School Production has been chosen to be the classic, the Three Musketeers.

“We are putting this show in 1960’s costumes for three reasons: First, cost,” said Director Keith Collett. “Making or renting the kind of clothing that the upper crust wore in 1625 would have been brutally expensive. It didn’t seem to be a good use of public school money. Second, this script is chock-full of combat.

With 60’s clothing, we can do martial arts and cool weapons; if we tie ourselves to the 17th Century, we’d be doing a lot of sword fighting, which is tough and time-consuming to cho-

reograph. Third, this script, which is funny and violent and romantic, reads more like a modern wisecracking thriller than a period drama; think James Bond, Men in Black, and Austin Powers, all in one soup.”

Several returning veterans of the all school productions are excited for the changes that Collett is bringing to the classic.

“I think that the audience will be able to understand the play better,” junior Brittini Atkinson said. “I also think that it will make jobs like the prop master and makeup a lot easier.”

The interesting plot and cast intrigued new members to try out and receive large parts.

I heard that the all school production was a really fun thing to do,” sophomore

Andrew Bemis said. In his production, Bemis was cast as the musketeer Aramis. “I’m friends with Jaran Hedstrom, and he convinced me to try out.”

Although the play may be focused on the famous musketeers and their adventures, there will always be a villain to oppose them.

“I’m so excited to play the villain (Chancellor Richelieu) in this play,” senior Matthew Tenpenny said. “Although I’ve always played the good guy, i’ve always loved the villains so this will be a good change of pace.”

With a change comes uncertainty, but the director and cast are all looking forward to the end result.

“I love Keith (Collett) and I think that he can bring a lot to this play along with Mrs.

(Collette) Erichson.” Tenpenny said.

“I have enormous confidence in this cast. We saw such good work from so many students at auditions, that casting decisions were very tough.” Collett said. “We’ve got

a good group of veterans who know the importance of getting lines and directions down early, and several rookies who should be fun to watch.

There’s room in this script and staging for a lot of people to shine.”

Sophomore Reagan Emig and freshman Callista Wilkie audition for the all school production, The Three Musketeers. “I thought Keith (Colette) and Mrs. Erichson did a good job getting everyone involved during auditions,” Emig said. “I’m excited I was able Sabine because it means I’m reaching some of the goals I set for myself.” (Photo by Megan Nelson)

Pushing Through the Pain to Get Through the Game

CHS athletes endure countless injuries throughout the year with sports Rebekah Johnson Reporter

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nytime an athlete steps out onto a field, court, or diamond, they are putting themselves at risk for an injury. Thousands of kids, teens and adults across the globe have been minorly or seriously injured while playing a sport. According to a new study from Safe Kids Worldwide, every 25 seconds, a child is hurt between the time he or she steps onto the field, and when they step off.

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But thats not saying we as people should never exercise.

Exercise is essential to living a happy, healthy life; as with all things, exercise needs to be done with safety. If it is not, the consequences can be painful: literally. Some of the most common minor injuries are ankle sprains, groin pulls, hamstring strains, and shin splints. More common major injuries are ACL tears, and knee injuries.

Some of the students at our very own Chapman High School have been injured

while doing some sort of sport activity. Some of these injuries have forced our athletes out of whole seasons.

Kyle Rudolph, a freshman this year, broke his leg during football season. He rolled around in a wheelchair for a month after surgery, and another month in crutches after that. Rudolph was out for the entire season.

“I felt like all my hard work and training was all for nothing.” Rudolph said. “I wasn’t very happy.”

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that long, it can be very hard to catch up on school work.

Rudolph says he still feels the effects of his injury.

“I just got done with physical therapy, but I still feel pain 24/7.” Rudolph said.

Injuries are very common in sports, especially contact sports such as basketball.

“I just try to forget about it and work it out so it stops hurting.” Junior Jacy Erlandson injured her hip in a basketball game at Marysville.

“The worst part was sitting out and not being able to play.”

Erlandson said. “There was a lot of pain or a while but I’m glad I can be back on the court with my team.”

Injury can be an unpleasant thing to deal with, so it is important to exercise healthfully, and carefully.

The effects of any injury can very serious, or just take you out of physical activity for a couple days. But whether you’re on a court, field, or at home, you should always try to “play safe.”

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The Dickinsonian February 2, 2015 Issue 2

Feature

What’s up with the college football playoffs?

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Tucker Moloney Reporter

his year marks the end of the dreadful BCS system that would determine who would play for the College Football National Championship. But instead four teams have been selected to play for the first annual College Football Playoff which is selected by a panel of twelve selected experts that determine the top four teams in the nation to battle it out for the playoff championship.

But with any system that will ever be thought of people will have their criticisms and no matter what no system will ever be perfect, but I believe that this is a drastic improvement to the BCS system that

left out what to be believed deserving teams over the years. For example, in 2013 many one loss teams were pushed out for the undefeated Notre Dame team that had a relatively weak schedule and disappointed us all in getting routed by Alabama 42-14. In the game now with the committee policies and rules to selecting the teams, a team with that resume might be pushed out just because of the regulations the committee selects the teams by.

In my honest opinion, I stand by the College Football Playoff as it is based on the knowledge of people who have been around the game forever and not a computer to deter-

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mine who plays to be College Footballs National Champion.

The BCS had many faults and left us all unsatisfied at the end of many football seasons.

Among the other great things the playoff will be brought with explanations by chairman Jeff Long, whom already issued a statement why Co-Big 12 champs TCU and Baylor both got left out of the playoff considering their previous ranking. Now don’t get me wrong with everything Ohio State has endured this year and beating a competitive Wisconsin team 59-0 with their third string quarterback Sophomore Cardale Jones who was making his first career start a week after backup

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J.T. Barrett tore his ACL and starter Braxton Miller has been out all year with a broken shoulder he suffered before the year started. This makes their play that much more impressive.

The committee has selected two very great games for the first inaugural playoff pitting Alabama against Ohio State, led by legendary coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.

Then the high flying Oregon Ducks against Jameis Winston led Florida State, Florida State being the only undefeated team left in College Football. Under the BCS system only one game would’ve been played and it would’ve included Alabama and Florida State

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Going anywhere can start at CHS, too

Concurrent enrollment classes are more popular for students everywhere I Caitlyn Hartung Editor

n our society, people are always trying to get ahead.

The same principle applies to college applications. Each year, hundreds of thousands of seniors apply to colleges across the world. Each school has their own qualifications, from GPA to ACT or SAT scores to extracurricular activities.

Lately there has been another factor that makes students stand out: concurrent enrollment, which is getting college credit while in high school.

Chapman’s system is the to be partnered with Cloud County Community College to provide eight different classes to students.

Guidance Counselor Jamie Dalke believes that concurrent enrollment is for some people, but not all who already know

what they’re doing after high school.

“There are some times that it’s better to wait to take college classes,” Dalke said. “Take the K-State Engineering program for example. They want their students to take their courses, nothing else. So in some cases it’s a better idea not to take concurrent enrollment classes.”

CHS Alumni Jordan Cook, who currently attends Emporia State University and who took two college classes while in high school, talks about what her concurrent enrollment has done for her so far in college.

“Taking college classes seriously helped me,” Cook said.

“I’m majoring in Spanish but I’m also doing the pre-med track... so my work load is way

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heavier. If I could’ve gotten a ton of my gen eds out of the way in high school, I could take fewer hours now and be more relaxed.”

There’s the argument that concurrent enrollment doesn’t do much for students other than helping scholarship and college applications. Dalke seems to agree that concurrent enrollment seems to be the big thing for colleges.

“To be honest,” Dalke said, “if you don’t take college credit while you’re in highschool, then you’re almost behind these days. Pretty much every high school has them, and a lot of kids take them, and they end up starting college with credit already.”

Currently there are statistics saying that students who take concurrent enrollment classes

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in high school are more likely to have a higher GPA while in college, continue onto their second year, and participate more. It seems like concurrent enrollment has few faults.

Ashley Roberts, who is currently attending K-State and who had taken three separate concurrent enrollment classes while in high school, thinks that it helps all around.

“You aren’t getting ahead of others,” Roberts said, “but more like making yourself on the same playing field. It’s always good to be able to possibly graduate earlier.”

So while colleges are getting pickier and pickier about who they want to represent them at their school, remember that there is a way that can benefit you and those concurrent enrollment classes.

DK STAFF Page 1................................................Jacob Darsow Page 2.............................................Caitlyn Hartung Page 3.................................................Taylor Major Page 4-5.........................................Kyler Langvardt Page 6.............................................Caitlyn Hartung Page 7.........................................Tucker Moloney Page 8............................................Kyler Langvardt Reporters: Kyler Langvardt, Caitlyn Hartung, Taylor Major, Jacob Darsow, Tucker Moloney, Rebekah Johnson, Eden Frick, Mara Kerrigan, Alyssa Sewell, Abby Chewning

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which would have left out two very deserving teams in Ohio State and Oregon.

All in all I’m very excited to see the first annual College Football Playoff and I know that it will be very exciting very many years to come. Now as much as I will enjoy sitting home on new years day watching the four teams battle it out in the first annual College Football Playoff. With the final being played at newly opened AT&T stadium aka Jerry’s world which sets the biggest game up in the absolute biggest venue which will draws hundreds of thousand of loyal fans from all over the U.S.

Comparing CHS concurrent enrollment to other college costs per 3 credit hours University of Kansas

$954.75 Kansas State University $822.30 Wichita State University $586.95 Fort Hays State University

$446.85

Hutchinson Community College

$435.00

Emporia State University

$438.00

Concurrent Enrollment

$312.00

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News/Feature

High school lunches have been changing due to some new guidelines Taylor Major Editor

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igh school students have been noticing lately that lunches just aren’t the same. The student body has had their ups and downs with the lunches, and the change to Oppa has been a great one.

Though the past couple of weeks the portions and flavor of the food has been a downer on the day for most students.

For some students lunch is their favorite part of their day. They enjoy what is for lunch that day and end up full after the 30 minutes of lunch. On the other hand, students hardly fill up due to one of two reasons. There is not enough to eat, or the taste is not to their pleasing. While going through the lunch line, the cooks notice the little complaints that students say or talk about. Head cook Jennifer Tiller says she feels feel awful when there is a complaint.

“I like to see the kids come through; I’m pretty happy go lucky, there are just some things that we can’t help.

Preparing for lunch starts around 7:00, and it always depends on what we’re having that day. Tiller gets here in the morning between 5 and 5:30am. The process of making lunch has definitely

changed since Oppa came the CHS. Food is not cooked until at least 10:45. Before the food was cooked earlier that morning and served later in the afternoon. Now, lunch may be prepared, mixed up or cut up but it is not cooked until right before it is served. Tiller feels Oppa has been a positive change to lunch.

“I think since Oppa has come over I think we’ve done pretty good.”

A lot of the times when lunch seems to be less enjoyed is when there is something new that we have never tried before. The cooks are able to submit to Oppa stating that something doesn’t taste right or to see if we can have something else. The cooks here do not choose what we eat for lunch, Oppa is the one that decides. Here the cooks serve every choice available opposed to other schools that do not have more than once choice.

Served at our lunch we have 3 hot choices and the salad bar everyday.

Tiller shares what the option is at other schools.

“Some of the outer line Elementary schools only have one hot choice and a salad”.

Some of the lunches Oppa has chosen for that week require seasoning or a sauce and are supposed to be served with

those on them already. Taking the choice away from the students. The cooks changed that to benefit the students; providing the sauce cart for the students to pick what they want.

Oppa has definitely made some changes to the school lunches, but overall it’s the Government’s rules that everyone has to follow. One significant change that the Government has made is that we can not use salt at all. There are students that have often wondered why there is not Let’s Move is a campaign initiated by the First Lady Michele just a ketchup bottle or salt Obama. It is dedicated to fighting childhood obesity for this genand pepper on each table. This eration and generations to come. (Courtesy Photo) is because of the guidelines and changes Michele Obama has come up with. These new guidelines are provided by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids At least half of grains must Act. These changes to lunch, good be whole grains or bad, have definitely gotten the students attention. NegaA decrease in sodium content of meals tive and positive comments have been shared. I encourage Zero grams of Trans fat per serving you to think before you ask for more or say “why isn’t this any good”? Because it is not the Set calorie ranges for grade groups cooks who decide what we eat and complaining to them is Fluid milk must be low-fat unflavored not going to change anything. or fat- free flavored Helpful suggestions are taken so if you have a good idea to add to our lunches here at Twice the amount of fruits CHS it is very appreciated.

What are the changes?

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Voices of the Lunch Room

Students encouraged to voice opinions about the lunches Taylor Major Editor

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unch is one of the best times of the day. It includes free time, food, and friends. When you finish you even have time to work on homework or visit with your peers. Over time there have been many changes to the lunches here. With those changes, students have come to form strong opinions on what their consuming.

Smaller portions and interesting flavors have been catching the attention of students. Since the new system of healthier lunches, it seems the lunches either don’t fulfill appetites or do not taste good.

The cooks have even made their own adjustments to the

system to fit what the students might like. They love making us happy while serving lunch and don’t like to see anybody upset. Some things they have tried to do is make portions a bit larger if they think it’s too small, or make more of a food that is a favorite to the students. Example being on Wednesdays, the Chicken Patty is consumed more than the other choices, so the cooks make more of it then everything else that is served that day.

At some point everyone asks “what’s for lunch today” even though they have probably been told at least three times already. For some reason it is just something that a person needs to know or figure out

over and over again. Hearing the list of choices in advance helps decide what they might eat or what line you might get into. But when you hear that all the options aren’t to your liking, some students opt out of eating all together. That is down right not healthy.

To keep this from happening, students are encouraged to voice their opinion about what they might like to see up there on the list of choices.

The cooks are always listening if you have something to say. Principal Kevin Suther shares on students voicing their opinions.

“Our head cook here at the high school does a great job of listening to the students and making adjustments when

needed” says Suther, “so there is capability of altering or taking suggestions.”

When suggestions are taken, generally the cooks talk amongst themselves and the director. But that does show that they take the input of students seriously. There will always those people that complain about what they eat for lunch. The only opinions that should get taken seriously though are the ones that are voiced politely or have constructive, good ideas. When you have a thought, and think it should be taken under serious consideration voice it, because someone that can help is always listening.

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The Dickinsonian FEbruary 2, 2015 Issue 3

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Becoming Friend The Dickinsonian Staff reviews each of the films up for best motio American Sniper Tucker Moloney Reporter

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ike the majority of Americans, in my free time, one of the things I love to do is going to see a movie. Ranging from romance, to comedies, thrillers. I have only once gotten up to leave the movie theatre ever, and myself, had not one word to say, along with every other single person that had just witnessed the little under two hours of American Sniper that I honestly believe portrays one of this nation’s heroes in the greatest and most respectful ways possible. Telling the story of the late Chris Kyle, who is statistically known as the most lethal sniper in the history of the United States military.

Kyle was very patriotic American who was at home and witnessed the horrifying events that unfolded September 11,

2001. He was thus inspired to protect the country he very much loved and called home. The film then takes us on an unforgettable journey through Kyle’s several different deployments in the Iraqi wars, as well as his struggles of readjusting to civilian life.

I honestly believe this movie is the best representation for us civilians that have never experienced war in terms of being right in the middle of it. This movie will not only tell us the story of a very revered man who protected us all, but help all of us to understand what its like for those that keep us able to live the great American dream free.

Bradley Cooper plays what has been called the role of a lifetime as Chris Kyle, backed by director Clint Eastwood. They have filmed a movie that does much more than entertain us.

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Kyler Langvardt Editor

s hard as it might be to visualize historical events through the words on the page of our history books, historical movies have always offered an alternative method for the public to really immerse themselves in history.

Selma is another movie that can remind everyone the struggles that AfricanAmericans went through to simply earn the right to vote.

The film focuses on the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo), as he works with civil rights leaders to lift the unjust laws against people of color during the 1960’s. Although the film focuses on King, it also highlights several key leaders of the civil rights movement in Selma, such as Annie Lee Cooper

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irdman summed up in one word is: strange. The plot of the story can be exceptionally hard to follow at certain periods. Michael Keaton plays as Riggan Thomas: a man who had once lived a past full of fame acting as a superhero called Birdman. Thomas is always somewhat haunted by his past. Part of him want to be back and in control like Birdman. Two decades since playing as birdman Thomas directs and acts in his own plays hoping to make a living on broadway. Desperate for a chance to be noticed by the world again he struggles to impress the press and

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f you’re looking for a movie that is equally compelling and thought-provoking, then The Imitation Game is a perfect match, as it combines the problems society still faces today and the perils of World War II. The story is based on the life of mathematician Alan Turing (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), leader of the team who cracked Enigma, a top-secret code that Nazi soldiers would use to communicate.

On top of Turing and his team needing to keep their work extremely private, Turing also has to hide the fact that he is gay, which at that time was illegal. Throughout the story we transition from Turing’s childhood to his creation of the Enigma-cracking machine Christopher during World War II to an investigation in 1952 on Turing’s

(Oprah Winfrey), who made a strong impact on the movement as a whole.

The film does a great job portraying King as, not just a strong leader, but as a person. Sometimes we choose to see great leaders as just that and nothing more, but the humanity of the King family that the film chooses to highlight really gets you to invest yourself just like the citizens of Selma.

The backlash the march receives from the local and national government is astonishing, and makes it feel like fiction, instead of real events. Mixing the footage of the actual march and the actor portrayals of the march gives an intense feel that you can’t quite shake.

For those of us who didn’t experience the prejudice firsthand, the movie offers the next best thing.

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Jacob Darsow Reporter

The Imitation Game

critics so he can make his play a success.

Along the way his past still follows him in the form of a deep voice and past self in his birdman outfit. Apparently Thomas has superpowers that are somehow part of his past. This is one of the unexplained parts of the story. While acting in his play as a man who isn’t loved by his wife his character commits suicide he shoots his nose off. I assume it was to get attention for the play and himself. I’m not really sure. While in the hospital he gets up and flies out of the window. Then the credits roll and the viewer is left to imagine the rest.

homosexual behavior, it makes for a great story. By the end of the movie, I was completely amazed by how much Alan Turing did for the world, but how little he was recognized for his work due to the fact that he was gay. The man got the ball rolling for modern day computers, and at the same time shortened the war two years and saved countless lives with math. If teachers need any evidence that you’re math homework is able to come in handy, then this movie should be plenty.

There are a lot of movies about World War II, and a lot of movies set in modern times about the challenges faced by homosexual men and women, but this was the first that I have heard of that combines the two.

The movie conveys a great message that “Sometimes it’s the people who no one imagines anything who do the things that no one can imagine.”

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The Dickinsonian FEbruary 2, 2015 Issue 3

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Boyhood

Rebekah Johnson Reporter

n the 2014 Fantasy/Drama film, the life of Mason (Ellar Coltrane) is shown through the lense of a camera. His life is filmed of glances from age 5 to 18. Mason (Coltrane) is shown going through lifes most common events of ups and downs. Some words to describe the film are dazzling, perfect, and spellbinding. But when I watched the famous movie called Boyhood, none of those words came to my mind when the credits started rolling. At the end, Mason (Coltrane) is seen sitting with his new friend Nicole (Jessi Mechler). They are seen sitting on top of a canyon talking about instead of you seizing the moment, the moment seizes you.

Then you hear Arcade Fire as they sing Deep Blue, and the credits start rolling. I was left completely hanging, sitting there thinking “Thats it?”.

Although Boyhood teaches some good morals and life lessons, some of the scenes can be questioned.

Before Mason was moved to be closer to his grandmother, he is seen sitting beside his friend on an old camper bumper looking at porn.

It may be common for young boys to look at naked women in magazines but that doesn’t mean it has to be in a movie that it has to be in a movie that thousands of people across America have to see it.

At kids in mind.com, there are rating scales of sex/nudity, violence and gore, and profanity for movies.

On the profanity scale, Boyhood scored an 8 out of 10. 21 mild obscenities, 1 obscene hand gesture, and the F-bomb is heard 39 times is heard in the film. Boyhood is definitely not a family friendly film and in my opinion, if you’re thinking about watching it, you’re wasting your time.

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The Theory of Everything Abby Chewning Reporter

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he Theory Of Everything is the, romantic movie that puts together a love story with the ideas of atheist and theist tied into the storyline. The disease that the real Stephen Hawkings experienced, ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is hard to portray, though the actor Eddie Redmayne does a fantastic job. Redmayne acted out the disease perfectly but also tied in Stephen Hawkings’ charm, mischievousness, courageous journey, but also his selfishness and difficult attitude.

The story, which was not only about his scientific developments but also about his story about falling in love and living life

with his wife Jane Wilder played by Felicity Jones. Jones played the part of Jane to a “T”. She had pulled out the emotions needed to portray a part with a woman who has unconditional love for her husband, even when the worst happen.

I give this movie a rating of 4 out of 5 because even though it was dull at moments, the story was given feelings through great acting and good filming. Also, it might not be a children-friendly movie, being PG-13, and having no parts that younger children would enjoy. Though I would not waste money on going to see it in theaters, I would suggest this movie for any “friday night movie night”.

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n the Oscar nominated movie Whiplash, a first-year music student Andrew (Miles Teller) wins a seat behind the drums in a jazz band led by teacher Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons). Fletcher uses fear and intimidation to push his students to perfection and Andrew has no idea about this teacher’s methods until he is found playing by Fletcher. There begins Andrew’s journey to becoming a better drummer.

This movie seems like it is going to be about some student trying to get on the road to stardom, but it is far off. It shows you the methods and thinking behind this violent, intimidating jazz instructor.

The conservatory Andrew is enrolled in introduces him to the cut-throat world of reaching your full potential. This movie is much more than a boy beating a drum for an hour and 47 minutes. It’s a vicious

downhill spiral of wondering how far is too far. Andrew wants to be one of the greats, and it turns into obsession. He is pushed to the edge of his ability and sanity. Dark secrets of Fletcher’s past only make the situation worse. It is up to the audience to decide if this fine line of greatness and sadness is crossed or not. Is the story really about Andrew reaching his breaking point or about the dark man who gets him there?

Fletcher’s ways, as dark as they seem, start to twist into a serious reality check. What if all teachers taught us with the mindset that there is nothing more harmful than the words good job? It gets you thinking about what might really push us to do better.

Both intriguing stories that will put you through a violent, string of curse words and sexual references. So even if in the end your don’t enjoy the movie, you will come out of it with some pretty creative new insults.

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Eden Frick Reporter

couple of days ago I had the opportunity to watch the Grand Budapest Hotel. The Grand Budapest Hotel was a very enjoyable movie with plenty of suspense, romance, and comedy. The way the movie was produced was very creative, using flashback throughout the movie telling the story of a Lobby Boy. The main character was Zero Moustafa who was retelling his story to a writer, who would eventually write the book The Grand Budapest Hotel. There were many funny scenes to provide a comic relief of the seriousness the story. One of the many

was one of the intro scenes. Where Zero is introduced to M. Gustave, who would eventually become his mentor and a father-like person to him. Gustave interviews Zero and finds him suitable replacement as a Lobby Boy. From there on they go through their adventures from stealing a priceless painting to breaking Gustave out of prison.

The scenes do move around quickly and it does jump time frames quite frequently.

Also, the movie was at a fast pace, so it was hard keeping up some of the times. But I think this movie would be a good choice if you wanted to relax on a weekend and enjoy something different.

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Opinion

New Year, New Apps

STUDY APPS Duolingo (Free): Duolingo is an app used to help study different lan-

guages such as Spanish, French, German, and Italian. It teaches you the word using a method that is enjoyable instead of boring. It is used world wide and was Apple’s 2013 App of the year!

Learn Language: Rosetta Stone(Free) Quizlet (Free): Quizlet is an App used for studying. You can save flash

cards with your notes on them, take short quizzes, play games, and use audio, all to help you improve study habits. Many of our teachers use this app in class for their students to be able to access their notes on their phones, iPods, etc..

Brainscape (Free) Quizlet(Free)

Mara Carrigan Reporter

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GAME APPS Geometry Dash Lite (Free): Geometry Dash is a fun App to use to

pass time, though it does become addicting. You fly and jump your way through crazy obstacles, and also has fun music to listen to that will help guide you through the maps by using the beat.

Clash of Clans (Free) Trivia Crack (Free) Dot Up(Free) CSR classics (Free): This app is just a simple racing game. It gives

you the chance to interact online and race against other players. You earn coins that you may use to buy upgrades for your car, or buy a new one all together.

Racing Rivals (Free) Hill Climb (Free)

Destiny is a first person shooter that tries to fit everyone’s play style by including a little of everything. Activision and Bungie team up to create this wonderful universe that is full of color and enemies that take the form of alien-like creatures. The campaign is full of enemies to fight and boss battles to win.

Multiplayer includes playing missions and raids with friends or strangers. Player vs. player multiplayer is full of fast paced firefights with special abilities, armor, guns, and grenades.

This is a great game for people who want it all in a game.

Destiny is available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Ps3, and Ps4.

Destiny

Jacob Darsow Reporter

of Mordor Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Shadow takes place in Mor-

The Last of Us/ The Last of Re-mastered The Last of Us is a master piece. The campaign

is wonderful and immersive. The main character is a man named Joel who went through the outbreak of a strange fungal disease of cordyceps known to take over a persons body turn them into a zombie like state that is highly infectious.

As the fungus takes over the person becomes more and more unrecognizable. Twenty years later Joel lives in a government controlled safe zone but the zone is not so safe as it seems.

Joel meets the leader of a group called the fireflies. A group of people that hate the government and the way they are treating survivors. Joel gets roped into escorting a teenage girl for the fireflies in return for firearms. The girl is named Ellie. She is the complete opposite of Joel but this makes the game perfect. Ellie was born into this broken world and can only dream of the world before the outbreak. During the trip the player becomes emotionally attached to Joel and Ellie.

The Last of Us also has a multiplayer mode. This is like icing on the cake. Multiplayer takes advantage of a crafting system that encourages player to scavenge for parts. This also makes the player think tactfully instead of running into a firefight. Stealth is key instead of who can pull the trigger faster. The Last of Us is a great game with beautiful scenes, emotional stories, and fresh multiplayer. The Last of Us is available for Ps3, The Last of Us Remastered is the same game but formatted for Ps4 and includes free dlc.

dor before “The Hobbit”. The story begins with Talion, a former ranger of Gondor whose family along with himself are ritually executed when the Black Gate is stormed by Sauron's army. Talion’s soul is bound to a place between life and death. This gives him unique powers such as being able to see like an eagle and slow time for short bursts. Talion’s mission is to take revenge upon the people who slaid his family. Talion meets many people on his journey including Gollum who give Talion clues on where he can find his targets. Twists and turns in the story help keep players on edge.

The intense story is paired with an open world to run around in and complete side missions that build your reputation and skills. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor is available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Ps3, and Ps4.

Third person shooter with a plants vs. zombies theme. Plants vs.

Zombies created by Popcap takes on a game bigger than normal lawn defence. This game somewhat feels like Battlefield but without the gore and drab colors. Speaking of colors, this game is filled to the brim. Battles take place in colorful cities and suburbs. Play as plants or zombies. Customized characters add even more color and charm to the game. All downloadable content is included with the game. You do need an internet connection to play this game but it is well worth it. In garden ops you and a team of three others fight waves of zombies and try to escape Dr. Zomboss. This game is surprisingly great.

Everything works perfectly as it should. Every character is balanced extremely well. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare is available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Ps3, and Ps4.

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

first person shooter (FPS) with a twist. New technology and private armies develop high tech exo suites that enhance Call of Duty: Advance Warfare Classic a soldier's movement, speed, and strength. This is good for the play but is restricted in certain levels of the campaign. Players receive a jetpack to fly with and double jump but it seems there should be a little more. In one mission you get the ability to use a grappling hook type system to sort of “spider man” through the level but sadly that is the only time the player gets to use it.

Multiplayer is extremely fast paced due to the new exo suites. The suites also allow special player abilities. Some other new killstreaks are in the multiplayer.

New weapons and maps are also included. Advanced warfare is available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Ps3, and Ps4.

Know the Video Game

Many video game enthusiasts hope to pick up the newest game. Some people have trouble choosing from the many titles with all of the different genres and types of games. Here is a guide about some of the new video game titles.

DK Sports

The Dickinsonian February 2, 2015 Issue 3

EMAW vs. Rock Chalk

Athletes of the Month

Brennan Harris 10th What does it mean to you to get this award? “ I feel like all my hard work is paying off.”

What did you do to recieve the award?

“I always give 100 percent of my effort

Macey Langvardt 11th What does it mean to you to get this award?

“It’s nice to see that my coach is identifying all the hard work i’m putting in.”

What did you do to deserve the award?

“I always try to work as hard as possible.

Colton Rudolph

Eden Frick Reporter

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verybody in Kansas knows of a certain rivalry between two certain schools.

Kansas University and Kansas State University compete Their football rivalry has been going on since 1902, and the basketball rivalry since 1907.

In football, every fall these two schools meet on the field to play. KU became dominant since around the 1920s. KU still leads with 64-43 and with five ties. Each year both football teams play each other for the Governor’s Cup. KSU holds the wins in the Governor’s Cup with 25-29 and one tie. The basketball rivalry has grown stronger since around the 1950s. KU has been the

of CHS since we all know each other like family,” Hoffman said.

Most people are influenced by the area they live or the people around them. Mr. Horn was born in Manhattan and has always had that influence.

Horn says, “I was born in Manhattan, and always lived at least an hour away from it.

Also the fact that I got two degrees from K-State also made me like them.”

Mrs. Cook was influenced by her family, which still supports KU. “My grandfather was a huge fan for KU, and I guess it sort of rubbed off on me. My husband graduated from KU, and one of my cousins works in the Athletic Department,” said Cook.

Ironically, both K-State fans

that can make or break a team. The emphasis for one to rely on their teammates at any time for anything. The team will start with the very stifling pack line defense which you can see most often with The University of Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team. Who a year ago ranked third in the nation allowing teams to only shoot 36.8% from the field in a very tough basketball dominated Atlantic Coast Conference including national powerhouse teams like Duke and North Carolina.

Then once they get the stop on the defensive side of the ball they are going to look to outlet and run. The fast paced offense can keep a team out of rhythm, especially slower ones; the only problem being that when people get running sometimes the game can momentarily get crazy and out of hand. The team should be prepared and ready to turn it

around under first year Head Coach James Bell.

Next lets look at the girls who return almost all of their starting five and have the people to fill the holes that played significant minutes last year, and coincidentally new Head Coach Nick Evans has a very similar approach to the game as boys coach James Bell. He believes that to win a very stout defense is a very good start to a team’s overall success. Which also plays into the belief that the best offense is a good defense with a good defensive stance turning into a good fast break opportunity going the other way. Also the belief of practice makes perfect, especially with someones shot as another big belief of his is that constantly shooting and having good shooters can help stretch a team’s defense and open things up underneath for the post. Along with those

like the color purple or the combination of the colors. “I just love the color purple and purple happens to be the color of K-State,” Hoffman says.

Horn says, “The color combo is way better than red and blue.

Oh, and didn’t you know when red and blue mix they make purple?”

Here in Kansas we have our own favorite teams and some of those favorite teams are the KU Jayhawks or the K-State Wildcats. But which team is your favorite team, well that’s for you to know. Or maybe you’ll let us all know by showing your spirit for your favorite team around school.

Brand New Philosophies, Brand New Coaching

Tucker Moloney Reporter

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ith every winter brings new light to every basketball season and this one doesn’t disappoint.

We have new basketball coaches for both the guys and the girls bringing in a similar attitude to both.

Both come from programs that they turned around and have come here to make ours successful. Also serious mottos fill both locker rooms as both have brought in their own inspiration for themselves.

“Winners believe in themselves, champions believe in their teammates”, New Boys Head Basketball Coach James Bell said.

This is the motto he believes and will be displaying it in the boys basketball locker room this winter. It symbolizes not even a need to trust in yourself but the need to trust in the people around you. This is what he believes is something

things rebounding is another big thing and the girls already showed evidence of that with their big opening night win against Sacred Heart where they won the rebound battle by double digits and almost had an offensive rebounding total in double digits which propelled them to their big win in the opening game of the annual Irish Classic. They continued action through The Classic losing in double overtime to El Dorado and and in regulation to Rossville.

Both teams continue action the next week at home Tuesday night at home against Wamego and Friday at Marysville. After that they will take off for christmas break and look to get back in action after the holidays. We will continue to witness the hopeful turn around of our basketball teams all winter with hope come the end of February.

FROM THE CHEAP SEATS

Favorite basketball movie?

Favorite pump up song?

Why do you like winter sports?

Favorite college hoops team?

Semi-Pro

Work Hard, Play Hard

Off-season, watching my boys

Oklahoma

Love and Basketball Space Jam

Work Remix ASAP Ferg

More spirit for basketball

Wichita State

Hells Bells AC/DC

Being Indoors

Georgia

Cheyenne Sacher

Tyler Tipton

leader of basketball with a winning score of 187-92.

There is a lot of history behind the rivalry and both schools. Which is what Riley Davis enjoys the history and all the tradition. Davis quotes, “Basketball and Football both have a lot of history and lots of tradition especially at KU.” Meanwhile the sense of classic rivalry is what Christina Hoffman enjoys. Hoffman quotes, “The fact that there is a rivalry and the sense that it’s been going on forever, it makes everything more exciting.”

Hoffman also plans on attending K-State next for her major. “I plan on going there next year. Also there is a feeling of family there so, I figured it would be like a bigger version

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DK Word To 2014

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The Dickinsonian February 2, 2015 Entertainment Issue 3

As with many trends, these words should be left in last year Abby Chewning Reporter

2014 brought along many new trends. Technology, such as; Snapchat, Twitter, Vine, and Youtube, boosted popularity in these new

trends. These new trends include words that have been known to enter into the “younger generation.”

This has caused some adults to say “what are they talking about?” With

CHS’ Most Used Apps of 2014 Alyssa Sewell Reporter

2014 brought new trends in clothing, words, and even apps. CHS had its own trend in the types of apps being used during 2014. Social media was one of the biggest area of trending apps of 2014, with CHS using Instagram and Snapchat the most. “In 2014 I used the app Instagram the most.” Freshman Mackenzie Haddix states about the social media apps. Though Social Media appeared to be more popular than games, students still used games too. The most popular games that CHS played was Clash of Clans, White Tiles and Trivia Crack. “I think I played Trivia crack the most this past year,” Junior Gillian Farley says, “It’s a really fun and addicting game to play.” Even though all of these apps and games have been popular there are always people who don’t use them. 20% of people did not use social media in 2014.

While 45% of people didnt play games in 2014. But, most apps had a high percentage of CHS users, no doubt 2015 will be greater in length

the start of the new year, there are a few trends/words that should be left in 2014.

Some may say that words are meant to be created and we should just

use our imagination and create anything we want. But some words, such as the ones below, do not have a purpose and shouldn’t be used on papers, or formal works.