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shunning through the shame A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD LOST HER VIRGINITY. A 18-YEAR-OLD FLIRTED WITH A BOY. THEIR PEERS CALLED THEM SLUTS AND HAVE DONE SO EVER SINCE.

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GRIPPING ONTO HER fellow teammate, senior Sierra Lax reacts to finishing her final team cross country meet with senior Allison Coffey. “In this moment, I was crying because it was my last race of my Columbus North cross country career, and I was pretty upset and just kind of sad. I get emotional after meets a lot. We were waiting outside of the corral, and all the families were around us, and I noticed Allison was crying into her dad’s shoulder. Her dad brought me in, and we were crying together on Mr. Coffey. It was really sad and then he let us go. We just embraced each other, and we both were feeling pretty emotional with it being our last meet,” Lax said. The women’s cross country team finished third and the men finished eighth at the LaVerne Cross Country State Championship Oct. 31. compiled by hannah frey //photo by anna horak

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movie madness WE SURVEYED 100 STUDENTS ON WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING AND HOW THEY’RE WATCHING IT

action 18

horror 27

comedy 41

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE GENRE?

family 3 thriller 1

romance 5 other 5

HOW DO YOU NORMALLY ACCESS MOVIES? Netflix

54

DVD

10

AMC Theaters

Redbox

19 10 Other

4

YES! Cinema

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5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT PUMPKINS 1. Before modern medicine, pumpkins were thought to remove freckles and cure snake bites.

2. The record for the heaviest pumpkin is 1,140 pounds!

3. Pumpkins are 90 percent water.

4. Native Americans used pumpkins as medicine.

5. In early colonial times, people used pumpkins for the crust of pies, not the filling. source: http://www.pumpkin-patch.com/facts.html

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IF WE WANT CHANGE ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO US, INCLUDING OUR EDUCATION, WE HAVE TO BE BRAVE, BUT ONLY BRAVE ENOUGH TO PICK UP THE PHONE. WE MUST CONTACT OUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND WE MUST VOTE INTELLIGENTLY and their voting records?

Here are some officials you need to know: Sen. District 41 - Greg Walker Sen. District 44 - Brent Steele House District 59 - Milo Smith You can see the issues they voted on this year, from classroom behavioral interventions to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), by going to https://iga.in.gov/ legislative/2015/bills/.

In addition, two of our members of Congress will be up for reelection in 2016.

If you have a concern about any public issues, call or email your representatives and officials, because high

schoolers are citizens too.

Voter registration opens Dec. 1. As soon as you turn 18, go buy a lottery ticket if you want.

But more importantly, go to http://www. indianavoters.com/.

Get registered to vote.

If you will be 18 by the next election, register to vote in advance so you can vote in the primaries, which decides your options for the candidates in November.

Despite Indiana’s restrictive voting times (6 a.m. to 6 p.m., which can be challenging for teachers, students and especially working adults), try to get out to vote, or vote early.

And even if you are

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EVA YEZERETS only 16 or 17 years old, you can get out of school to volunteer at the polls (service learning hours, anyone?) by serving as an assistant poll clerk — just contact the county election board at www.bartholomew. in.gov and fill out the proper paperwork to be approved at least two weeks in advance.

Our future depends on you.

redefining retirement

AFTER 25 YEARS WORKING IN THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOHN QUICK IS RETIRING

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A SUPERINTENDENT?

Well, I was always looking for that next challenge. I was always looking for the spot where I thought I could make the biggest difference. From the time I came here 25 years ago I wanted to be the superintendent here and it’s worked out, so that’s good.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL WAS YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING YOUR TIME AS SUPERINTENDENT?

Well, I think fostering a learningcentered culture. You know, I’m proud of a lot of things, a lot of people that I’ve brought in. I’ve surrounded myself with the best people. That’s where I have every confidence that this school district will be even better in a few years than it is now. You know, it was a really good school district when I came, and it will be a good one long after I’m gone. We’ve bonded $190,000,000 in facilities, and you’ve seen that at North. We have 20 sites, and we made improvements in all 20 sites.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING SUPERINTENDENT?

SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOHN QUICK I’ll miss the people, and I’ll miss the challenge. I like solving problems and helping people. I like the school stuff. School has been a big part of my life, for 55, 56 years, so I’ll miss that. We have a lot of great people and a lot of great kids. I’ll miss that.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN EDUCATION IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY DURING YOUR TIME AS SUPERINTENDENT?

Locally, the changes I think have all been good and a improvement, but locally or from the state wide standpoint, we’ve seen erosion of local control. We have seen it go from where most of my budget was generated from local tax dollars to where most of my budget is now generated from state dollars. … I believe in making decisions closest to kids, and that trend from the state

level has taken that away from us.

I think we’ve always been able to stay one step ahead of the state and one step ahead of the legislature. So I hope, you as a student, never really notice any difference, that we’ve insulated the students and the school from money issues and that sort of thing, so we can have a pretty stable financial situation, and I think that has been rewarding.

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO SPEND YOUR TIME AFTER YOU RETIRE?

I have four grandchildren, and their father is deployed in Afghanistan, so I’m concerned about them. I want to spend more time with them. I want to spend more time with family and friends. Right now I have the best horse I’ve ever owned, so I’m planning on spending more time with Blue, and do some riding all across the country. I also do some higher education work and do some work for Ball State, so I plan on continuing with that. On my bucket list is to own a racehorse, so we’ll see how that works out. I’ve got a lot of goals. I’ve got a lot of things I would like to do. compiled by paige grider

THE TRIANGLE / ISSUE 3 / NOV. 2015 / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

WHEN I WAS writing this letter, the local elections had not yet occurred, but, at least in the mayoral race, I already knew the outcome. There was only one candidate.

Does everyone really agree with his views? It doesn’t matter — he ran unopposed.

As the widespread preprimary season coverage of the presidential race indicates, it is already time to think about the next election cycle.

However, the presidential race is in some ways one of the least consequential elections for our daily lives.

Do you know your local officials, your state and federal representatives?

Do you know their stances

what’s with the weight?

THE WHYS AND HOWS OF WHAT STUDENTS CARRY IN THEIR BACKPACKS

no turning “back” LAPTOP PROGRAM CONTINUES TO AFFECT TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS, INTERNET ACCESS AND BACKPACK WEIGHT

ONE-TO-ONE. This slogan is often associated with the sensation of extra backpack heftiness, all 4.75 pounds of it. As digital technology revolutionizes the meaning of education, the HP Probooks strain shoulders and spines to the extent of exhaustion.

Although backpacks bulge now with heavy loads, the burden of carrying both laptops and textbooks is only temporary. There is a lag in the transition from hardcopy textbooks to digital editions. Online textbook adoptions follow a five-year cycle. Mike Jamerson, Director of Technology for BCSC, works to ensure that new textbooks are compatible with itsLearning, Windows and the Microsoft Office product suite.

“Textbook companies exhibit their curriculum options. We like to weed out textbooks that don’t suit our needs,” Jamerson said. “Then, we make decisions based on teaching. We’re always thinking about the learning and if the textbooks will support instruction.”

Internet access supports instruction by offering a wide venue of learning options. Junior Sam Heichelbech, a student technology assistant, worked over the summer to image computers, install software and ready the operating

systems of the HP Probooks. Heichelbech explains the cause of Internet connection variability.

“Because of the way the school’s built, there are walls of varying thickness that prevent the Wi-Fi signal from getting through. The Wi-Fi hotspots aren’t evenly distributed throughout the school because certain areas of the school obviously need better coverage than others,” Heichelbech said. “They’re trying to get the critical areas and then the ones on the fringes — some classes will be on the edge — are outside of the central area of coverage.”

The issue of Internet connection is unresolved and often elicits a plethora of inconveniences accompanied by ensuing headaches. However, Bill Jensen, Director of Secondary Education for BCSC, appreciates the practical value of the integration of digital technology into the school system — and into our backpacks.

“We see this as a long-term commitment to digital technology because that is the environment our students currently live in and will find when they go to college and the workplace.”

Jamerson agrees.

“When we were first considering the laptop program, we heard the saying ‘anywhere, anytime learning.’ Now, it would be more accurate to say: ‘everywhere, all the time learning.’

There’s definitely no turning back from this point.’’ by emily nelson // photo by maya baker

CARRYING THE LOAD

WITH THE ADDITION OF LAPTOPS TO BACKPACKS THIS YEAR, THE WEIGHT IS STARTING TO ADD UP On average, each backpack weighs

18.04 lbs The heaviest backpack weighs

40.2 lbs On average, students think their laptops weigh

5.06 lbs

.478 lbs

5.25 lbs

1.5 lbs

.413 lbs

.578 lbs .428 lbs

3.244 lbs

+

In total without laptop and charger: 26.672 lb

4.75 lbs

.688 lbs

= 32.2 lbs

STUDENTS SHARE THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT BACKPACK SAFETY “I started using a rolling backpack because I injured my back during football, and the doctor said I wasn’t allowed to carry around a regular backpack until I got healthy again. The benefit of using a rolling backpack is that I’m not putting all this weight on my back between every class. One thing that frustrates me is that it often flips to its side whenever I turn a corner, then I have to stop and roll it back over. I would recommend it [rolling backpack] because although it looks a little goofy it’s a lot better for your back which is something you really don’t want to injure over time. “

JUNIOR JORDAN KELLEY

“Honestly I think [the laptops] are a waste of money. I’ve had two hard drives go bad, and it doesn’t connect to my Wi-Fi at home. I’ve had so many problems with [my laptop], and I just wish we didn’t have them.”

1.2 times heavier

SOPHOMORE SHANE STOCKELMAN

“I like laptops because we don’t have to read [hardback] books; we just have to look at a computer screen now. [I prefer] online textbooks.”

SOPHOMORE WAYNE ASHCROFT

TO AVOID OR ACCEPT WHAT IS A HEALTHY BACKPACK WEIGHT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS?

Ideally, students wouldn’t carry any more than 10 percent of their body weight. For example, a 130-pound female should limit her backpack to less than 13 pounds.

DO YOU TREAT CASES OF BACK INJURY CAUSED BY BACKPACKS?

While we haven’t seen any cases of direct “injury by backpack,” many students can exacerbate existing back injuries by carrying too much weight. With the growing use of laptop computers in big schools and workplaces, backpacks have become heavier and heavier.

LOCAL CHIROPRACTOR DR. MANDY WYANT FROM FAMILY CHIR0PRACTIC AND WELLNESS DISCUSSES THE EFFECTS ON HEALTH

WHAT COULD BE FUTURE CONSEQUENCES OF CARRYING HEAVY BACKPACKS OFTEN?

The most common injury that could result from carrying excess weight is a sprain/strain to the neck and shoulders. If the area continues to be aggravated chronically, it could lead to neck pain, headaches, and low back compression.

HOW CAN STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR POSTURE AND OVERALL BACK STRENGTH?

A healthy, upright posture can aid in preventing back pain, headaches, and neck and shoulder tension. Good posture is exactly what you think it is: sit/stand up straight with your head in alignment over your body and the shoulder relaxed down, away

from the ears. A backpack that is too heavy can make it difficult to hold this proper posture.

WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO WEAR A BACKPACK?

The best kind of backpack is actually a rolling luggage-style … I know, lame. Second best would be one with many adjustable and padded straps.

Be sure to always use both straps.

Placing a strap across the chest can also help to transfer some of the weight away from the neck and compiled by emily nelson // design graphics by shoulders. karol espinoza and maya baker

THE TRIANGLE / ISSUE 3 / NOV. 2015 / STUDENT LIFE

SEE HOW OUR BACKPACKS ARE WEIGHING IN SINCE THE ADDITION OF LAPTOPS

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MAKE IT OR BREAK IT

the number on the scale

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MARCHING ACROSS THE field, freshman Eli Heichelbech simultaneously sounds his baritone during their performance Oct. 24 .

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2. BLASTING THE CROWD with his sousaphone, senior Henry Lay completes his last Bands of America competition Oct. 24.

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SPINNING AROUND HER FLAG, junior Emmalyn Gentry dazzles the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium Oct. 24.

4. SOUND EMITS FROM his

saxophone as junior Jacob Lowe contributes to the marching band’s performance Oct. 24.

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SWITCHING OUT HER flags, freshman Destiny Benefiel prepares for the next movement of her performance Oct. 24 in “Entrapment.”

trapping the crowd with sound

THE SOUND OF NORTH MARCHING BAND PLACED 13TH AT THE ANNUAL BANDS OF AMERICA COMPETITION ON OCT. 23-24

AS MUSIC ENVELOPES the audience, a roar erupts from the crowd as the Sound of North marching band breaks into the opening chord. In the world of marching band, the weekend of the Bands of America competition can be one of the most important.

“Bands of America is part of a large organization called Music for All. Their sole purpose is to give performance opportunities in the highest level all around the country,” Band Director Keith Burton said.

“Some of their biggest events every year are Indianapolis venues, their marching competitions; what we’re attending is called a ‘Super Regional.’ [This year], there are 65 groups from around the Midwest that will be participating and competing over Friday and Saturday.”

Marching bands competing are separated into four different classes, determined by school size, starting with Class A, the smallest, and ending with Class AAAA, the largest. The Sound of North is comprised of about 170 members, putting the band in Class AAA, where they placed third in the class.

“There will be 14 finalists that make the

show of the 65 bands that are competing.

And then those finalists will come back Saturday evening for the finals competition where you’re not competing in classes but you’re competing head-to-head,” Burton said.

When finalists were announced, North was the 14th contender to be chosen and proceeded to compete that Saturday.

“The adrenaline of the room was crazy after we found out we made finals. People were screaming and crying and hugging their friends frantically once we heard our name called,” senior mellophone player Adam Ruble said.

After bands are announced, the students of selected bands rushed back to Lucas Oil Stadium to compete once more for finals.

“It is just a really awesome opportunity for the students to perform in those big venues. It feels like it’s a big deal when you walk in and you see [the crowd and stadium], it’s just a really neat opportunity,” Burton said. “The entire ‘vibe’ of BOA is just positive and uplifting and encouraging and the interaction between different bands is great.”

While waiting for the second round of awards, bands are ushered into tunnels connecting the underside the stadium.

There, they stand in long lines waiting to unfold out onto to the field for awards.

“BOA is the one time a year I get to meet other people who share my passion for music. I meet so many friends from other bands there,” junior flute player Leyla Cuhadar said.

After final scores are over, band members are encouraged to break ranks and mingle with others on the field.

“They get a chance to meet kids from some of the other schools. We don’t get to have that opportunity in our state events; it’s much more competition driven,” Mr. Burton said. “Obviously BOA competitions are [still competition driven], but it doesn’t have that same feel to it as if you don’t win you’re nothing, which is really unfortunate.

“That’s the neat thing about band and music activities when you are in one of these festivals or music competition settings.

It’s so much more than just what your outcome is on the field.” story and photos by tazwell long

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uncovering the gap year

THE BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF TAKING A YEAR OFF FROM SCHOOL BEFORE GOING TO COLLEGE

able to save money by working a job and this allows them to not need to work while attending college. Some want to travel and explore because they are not certain what they want to study in college,” counselor Sandy Freshour said. “From what our students report, working to save money is the most common reason.”

There are organizations sponsored by the American Gap Association (AGA) through which students can schedule their gap year. This is so they can actually accomplish something throughout their year off. Some of these organizations include Global Routes, The Leap and Pacific Discovery. Students don’t have to schedule their gap year through one of these programs, but AGA highly recommends it.

“An experience with one of these programs could allow a student time to really decide what degree and what school they want to go to,” senior Hadley Darnall said. “It can help some people because they may feel rushed [to get to college].”

Based on data compiled by the AGA, students who have taken a gap year have reported that they valued their gap year experience. They described that enjoyed forming relationships with their peers as well as local families and people they met along the way, traveling, volunteering and being in a new and different environment.

Even though the statistics show that gap year students enjoy their time off of school, there are also known disadvantages of leaving

BEING IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT

*OUT OF 70 STUDENTS SURVEYED the structured education lifestyle.

“Going to college after a year gap would be hard because you have to get back into the flow of school and having the responsibility again,” Wiltsey said.

Mrs. Freshour shared the academic disadvantages of the gap year.

“Getting out of practice, especially with math skills, is a disadvantage noticed by colleges,” Freshour said.

“Also, some scholarship monies require the student to attend right away rather than defer.”

Among the disadvantages, students believed the

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worst was the transition to college after a year off from school.

“It would be difficult [to transition to college] because they have gotten out of the school routine for some time and then they hop back into it all of a sudden,” senior Dakota Stainbrook said.

Darnall agreed with this statement.

“I think it would be pretty hard to transition because you aren’t going to be acclimated to a school environment.” story by katie prall // design by maddie gaskill

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THE TRIANGLE / ISSUE 3 / NOV. 2015 / NEWS

LETTER UPON LETTER, package upon package, seniors sift through their mail, searching for the one that says, “Congratulations on your acceptance!” It is one more thing that they can check off on their to-do lists before deciding which college to attend.

Though common, the expectation of attending college immediately after high school does not apply to everyone. Some students may take a different route, whether entering the military, going straight into the workforce or taking a gap year. A gap year is when a student defers enrollment in a college or university and takes a year off from schooling to pursue other interests.

“We do not get very many seniors who report they are taking a gap year when they fill out their senior survey in May,” counselor Sandy Freshour said.

According to www.americangap.org, the number of students taking a gap year is unknown, but the number is growing rapidly.

“I believe some students wait a year because it gives them one last time to be a kid before going into the adult world and starting a career,” senior Lane Wiltsey said. “It lets them explore and be free before the responsibility of college hits them.”

That is one of the main reasons students decide to take a gap year between high school and college.

Students may also want to travel, experience other cultures, grow personally, learn another language, gain work experience, or explore additional study options.

“Students are older and possibly wiser and more focused when they begin college. Some have been

“For example, if a man has many sexual partners, his friends call him a STUD and he’s praised. If a girl has a lot of sexual partners, then she’s called a SLUT, she’s loose and somehow considered bad.”

DANA BISIGNANI, GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR OF WOMEN’S, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES

shunning through shame A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD LOST HER VIRGINITY. A 18-YEAR-OLD FLIRTED WITH A BOY. THEIR PEERS CALLED THEM SLUTS AND HAVE DONE SO EVER SINCE.

DEFINE “SLUT “ IN YOUR OWN WORDS

THROUGH OCT. 19-23, THE TRIANGLE SURVEYED 288 STUDENTS ON SHAMING. THIS INCLUDED THEIR OPINION ON MEANING OF THE WORD ‘SLUT’.

There is no definition for such an ugly word that shames a natural thing ‘sex’ and those who enjoy it. If you’re being smart, who cares if you’ve had/have sex?

JUNIOR MEREDITH KIRTS

Someone that sleeps around to get attention, someone that doesn’t take a relationship seriously, someone who tries to sleep with as many people as possible or attack as many people as possible.

SENIOR JOHANNA ANDERSON

Someone who sleeps with a lot of guys but is also very trashy about it.

SOPHOMORE BRYCE SHERMAN

Someone who doesn’t care about themselves and sleeps around a lot. P.S. This doesn’t make you bad, but it will make you look like someone who doesn’t care about anything.

FRESHMAN BEN DICKERSON

To me a slut is basically a person that does not respect other people’s relationships, and do not respect their body like they should.

SENIOR HILDA ALAMO

Someone who purposely acts or dresses in a certain way to make others sexually attracted to them.

SOPHOMORE JENNA BORGER I really don’t know, but I know nobody should be called a slut no matter what.

SOPHOMORE CHEROKEE LYONS A slut, to me, would be someone who engages in sexual activity way more than they should.

FRESHMAN JACOB NORTON

“They wrote ‘slut’ all over my garage door with spray paint. I just cried,” an anonymous sophomore girl said. “I had to tell my parents it was for me.”

Her parents cleaned up the damage and moved forward along with the harassments.

“It felt awful because this was when I wasn’t owning it (slut). I was just embarrassed by it. I was 15.”

The following day her mom contacted the school to excuse her daughter for being sick.

“I cried about it for two days,” the sophomore said. “We didn’t want to tell people. My dad didn’t say anything to me about it, but my mom tiptoed around the fact that it was for me.”

The sophomore’s exposure to shaming began at age 15 when she lost her virginity.

“A lot of it happened on Twitter. One girl [tweeted], ‘You’re 15 and everybody hates you. When I was 15 I was making brownies with my mom not having sex with boys.’”

The sophomore stated her reputation was associated with being “a huge whore” or “dirty.” She continued to publicly confess the loss of her virginity.

“It was a known thing because it was with a popular person, so everybody just

knew, so there was no point for me to hide it,” she said. “I think it’s because I was open about it and everyone else was hiding it, so they thought it was scandalous.”

Within the hallways and social media, the shaming escalated.

“That’s when I realized [shaming] was a bad thing, when people started doing it to me.”

Before this realization, she recalls that the amount of embarrassment led to depressed and suicidal thoughts.

“It’s a lot easier to tweet something and pretend you are all big and bad than it is to actually say something to someone’s face.”

She grew into understanding the bigger picture, which involved staying strong for a controversial belief.

“When it was happening I did regret it.

But, now I don’t because females shouldn’t have to hide who they have sex with.”

The aftermath of shaming also led to her discovery of the double standard with society’s view on female vs. male participation in sexual activities.

“People are sexist. When I first lost my virginity, I got all the hate for it,” she said.

“The guy I had slept with got nothing. His friends high-fived him while people were attacking me on everything and spray painted my house.”

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VICTIM ONE

SEARCHED THROUGH TWITTER AND SURVEYED 32 STUDENTS ON OCT. 29 ABOUT THE DRESS CODE

22 out 32 students agreed that females are punished for dress code violations more often than males

VICTIM TWO

“She tweeted, ‘I hope your mom is as disappointed in you as the rest of the world’,” an anonymous senior girl said.

Last November, The Girlfriend (author of the tweets) was with the Boyfriend who liked the senior. The senior regrets indulging in a relationship with another boy because she had been with someone for three years.

“I hate saying that because I love and care for him, so much, and I still do. But it was something different,” the senior said.

“Because I was so used to him for three years, that it was something new, fun, and different. I gave into it.”

The senior said the Girlfriend took action by labeling her “slut” and “whore” on Twitter.

“Since it was out there, there was no getting it back,” the senior said. “It was really hurtful because I was made out to be something I wasn’t. It made everybody else believe that I was.”

Since the Girlfriend, the Boyfriend, and the senior are co-workers, the shaming became severe.

“People would make jokes and guys in the kitchen would talk about wanting their turn. It made me almost feel dehumanized,” the senior said. “Guys would make comments to me and one of them touched my butt.”

Eventually, she quit and told her mom.

“My mom was really supportive, but I also think she was really heartbroken for me.”

This experience made self-doubt her new lifestyle. The senior recalls a memory of a peer calling his ex-girlfriend a slut because “she was willing to do anything for him.”

“She was labeled a slut just because of the things that she did with a guy she was in a relationship with,” the senior said, “It was kind of hurtful because it made me think of would [my exboyfriend] go around and call me a slut?

It didn’t seem right to me.”

The senior believes the term slut does not define a girl caring for a boy.

“I was kind of willing to do anything, not because the fact that it was enjoyment for myself, but like enjoyment for [my exboyfriend]. That sounds really bad to say,” the senior said. “But, we had more than just a sexual relationship.”

Within the past three months, the senior indicated that she has become less bothered by the situation, but it left an imprint.

“After I was called slut multiple times, it made me think about every action and every thing I said and everything I wore,” the senior said. “Because I didn’t want people to have a reason for people to call me that again.”

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“The picture was actually my idea. I saw that the four girls I was with had their shoulders covered with jackets and thought it was a good photo opportunity to show my unhappiness with the dress code. I had recently gone through an upsetting experience in which I was called down to the dean's office [...] The majority of responses I received were overwhelmingly, positive and empowering. I expected hate, and I of course received some. The key is dealing with the negativity in a constructive way.”

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She tweeted, “I hope your mom is as disappointed in you as the rest of the world.”

Of the 288 students surveyed...

41% of MALES based a slut on their appearance 41% of FEMALES based a slut on their sexual activity

LET’S TALK ABOUT SLUT SHAMING.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, It is “the action or fact of stigmatizing a woman for engaging in behavior judged to be promiscuous or sexually provocative.”

Although the term is new, the act of shunning the promiscuous is not, English teacher Katie Chaplin said.

“As far back as The Scarlet Letter, which is published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne writes about a Puritan culture and their treatment of a woman who is caught committing adultery and punished by having to wear a red letter A,” Chaplin said.

Society forces this woman to endure the punishment for the rest of her life.

“Everywhere she goes, she’s judged.

No one can forget about what’s she’s done because it’s emblazoned on her chest in bright red,” Chaplin said.

“She is very purposely made to feel ashamed and even outcasted because of the choices she’s made in her sexual activity.”

Chaplin said American culture comes from Puritan roots.

“Puritans are taught to be ashamed of their own sexuality.”

LOCAL AWARENESS

Cummins Director On Highway Automotive Sales and Support, Ian Cohen, is the adult representative for Dance Marathon, volunteers at Turning Point, and chairman of the Columbus Human Rights Commission. His family has inspired his work.

“I have three sisters. Two of my sisters, one of them was kidnapped when she was 15 and taken away. We lost her for many years, and then she came back,” Cohen said. “She was really into prostitution and drugs. Another sister had a similar experience with drug abuse. That is one of the reasons, personally, why I do this.”

For 14 years, Cohen has participated in Turning Point’s project, Dance Marathon, that is planned for teenagers to learn about, and raise money for, domestic and dating violence awareness.

“I didn’t have the chance to help them until after they came back.

That’s maybe why, in the back of my mind, I’m so protective of women now,”

45% identified as MALE

how often do they

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48% OFTEN

barely excessively

Cohen said. “I think I can be proaclence,” Kingen said. tive with this when I couldn’t be as a Dishinger further explains the lack of brother.” focus on slut shaming.

As chairman, he participates in judg“It’s kind of a new term that people ing the commission’s annual contest are trying to understand and define. essays about diversity.

But, at the same time, we talk about “Two years ago, a sixth grader wrote victim blaming and consent.” an article about slut shaming. I never A MOVEMENT heard of it before.”

Victims of shaming, assault or abuse The essay focused on girls wearing have joined together at Take Back the what they want without being judged. Night (TBTN).

Cohen explains that zero of the contest Dana Bisignani, graduate instructor judges heard of slut shaming. They of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality were shocked by the title.

Studies at Purdue University, said the “For us, it was brand new. We thought focus of their event. they didn’t understand the question “Our Take Back the Night Rally at because they used the word slut,” Purdue was part of a long-term push Cohen said. “Once we read it, it was a to establish a rape crisis and relationreally compelling article. It was amazship violence center at Purdue,” Bisiging for someone that young.” nani said. “Purdue is the only Big Ten Before, they thought the term slut was university without such a center.” concrete. Now, they realize it was a She said students demanded Purdue whole process of shaming based on to respond and prevent cases of sexusocietal norms. al assault.

“As an adult male, it is strange how “We used it as a platform to speak teens dress, both girls and boys. I think truth to power, to say ‘This is a prob[it’s] the generation - it’s a big differlem here because it is a problem ence, and it’s a hard thing for people everywhere, and you must address it our age to understand.” pro-actively or you will have failed He admits it would be different if he your student body.’” had a daughter.

The event allowed people to share “But, on the same page, I have to retheir stories and thoughts. spect a person that feels comfortable “What broke my heart was the numwith themselves [and] needs to wear ber of stories I heard from survivors what they want to wear.” who described being shamed by the To encourage women’s comfort with police, the very people with authority doing this, Turning Point Community to help them,” Bisignani said. “Victims Level Prevention Specialist Stephen were asked about their behavior.”

Dishinger, teaches five days of health She said slut shaming is one form of classes about dating and domestic violence — a significant increase in courses from previous years.

“We talk about consent, specifically.

We haven’t gotten into slut shaming stuff yet because honestly we have to take it one thing at a time,” Dishinger said. “There’s only so much we can do [with] our given amount of days.”

He advises students contact him and join Teens for Change. A fellow member, junior Kyle Kingen, said the program’s goal is to rid society of this Attending the “Take Back the Night” event in Bloomington, a high school problem. student presents her sign to promote awareness for survivors of sexual “We talk about trying to stop and violence at Dunn Meadow. The event was hosted by the IU feminist eliminate domestic and dating vioStudent Association Oct. 8.

of designing a study to examine whether women are more influenced by these kinds of comments when they come from men or women.”

He said some psychologists think this behavior is about survival.

“That is the most likely scientific basis, at least from a psychological or biological perspective,” Dr. Roberts said.

Psychology teacher Laurie Pffafenberger said women are competitive with another by nature because their survival depends on passing down genes.

“There used to be an old saying that ‘women dressed for women’ because they care about what women think. Women hold a lot of influence over other women.”

“We all grow up hearing the questions and comments directed at victims of sexual assault or rape: ‘Well, what were you wearing?

Did you flirt with him?

Were you drinking?

Were you walking alone at night?’”

Bisignani said.

BE HONEST

“When I was younger, I didn’t think anything about calling another girl a slut,” Bisignani said. “It was just a joke, right?”

Now, she believes society calls some women sluts as a tactic to police or restrict their choices and behavior.

“And that has very real consequences for how we teach young women about sex and their bodies, for how we raise young men to think about women, and for whether or not we believe victims of rape.”

Bisignani’s solution is comprehensive sex education.

“Abstinence-only education reinforces the idea that sex, especially when a woman chooses to have sex, is something shameful, something that ‘ruins’ her.”

She said men and women gather different messages from abstinence-only education.

“The bulk of the blame falls on young women: cover up, close your legs, don’t have sex, don’t touch yourself.

In essence, we ask young women to deny part of their humanity.”

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‘studs’ are having heterosexual sex,” Bisignani said.

“Who do they expect to be their partners?”

She said men being accepted as “assertive and outspoken” was another unfair scenario.

“When I was outspoken, I got called emotional or dramatic or bossy. Even when my opinion was better informed by research,” Bisignani said. “It was often Illuminating Dunn Meadow in Bloomington Indiana, supporters of the “Take Back discredited bethe Night” event advocate for survivors of sexual violence through a candlelight vigil Oct. 8. They silently marched from Dunn Meadow to the town square to stand cause I was a up against the violence in the community. woman.”

A fellow femvictim blaming. inist with a bachelor of “We all grow up hearing the quesarts in Gender Studies, tions and comments directed at vicAlex Lawless, considers tims of sexual assault or rape: ‘Well, what were you wearing? Did you flirt feminism as more than advocating women’s with him? Were you drinking? Were rights. you walking alone at night?’”

“They’re someone who Bisignani said these questions equally realizes that make the victim responsible to society has unfair expec“police” her own behavior. Also, she said the actual problem is the person tations on men,” Lawless said. “[They] realize our who willingly took advantage of society has a long way someone. to go in terms of recogniz“We don’t say to someone who was ing all people as equal, mugged, ‘Well, do you often give regardless of gender, sexto charity? See? You always give ual identity, race, class.” money away, so you had it coming,’” Lawless recognizes “slut” Bisignani said. as a degrading term, Dr. Jennifer Maher, senior lecturer in but knows others who Gender Studies at Indiana University disagree. with a Ph.D. in English and Modern “The idea of reclaiming Studies, agrees and mentions others these negative words is that relate. that it takes the power “[Slut Walks are] Informal marches away from the abusers, in response to a police officer sugand returns that power to gesting that if women don’t want the abused. [For Examto get raped, they shouldn’t dress ple,] ‘I identify as a slut, provocatively,” Dr. Maher said. “The therefore when you call Slut Walk is a way to take back the me slut it means nothing term. Clothes don’t cause rape. Alcoto me.’” hol doesn’t cause rape. Rapists cause She understands the rape.” power of identification, DOUBLE-STANDARDS but fails to connect with During her teen years, Bisignani it. started to identify as a feminist.

“I personally find that it Feminism is the belief that men and is much better to teach women are equal, according to merpeople what they are riam-webster.com. This is when she saying is wrong.” began to notice double standards HUMAN NATURE toward women. She said although Dr. Alan Roberts, Ph.D. both had many sexual partners, in Social Psychology, has men were called “studs” and women begun new research. were called “sluts.”

“I am in the early stages “Well, if we’re assuming that those

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nothing for granted WHEN A NORTH TEACHER VISITED AFGHANISTAN THIS SUMMER, SHE BROUGHT BACK STORIES OF A NEW CULTURE AND PEOPLE DREAMING FOR A BETTER LIFE

THE PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was initiated June 4, 2011 and it was completed June 30, 2014, but Afghanistan continues to fight the tyrannical forces of the Taliban, with support from the U.S. This summer, Chinese teacher Jana Thompson visited Afghanistan with a humanitarian purpose: to educate.

Mrs. Thompson arrived in northern Afghanistan June 6. After disembarking the airplane, she witnessed an “airplane cleaning,” which is the calming term for a bomb search. It was already clear to her that the distance between her and home was elephantine, and that she had embarked into a wholly different reality.

At the airport, she was received by a Western couple who had been living in Northern Afghanistan. They took Mrs. Thompson to an Afghan house that was being rented by a Western mental health worker who was on vacation.

This house was “a mirror image of itself, because traditional [Afghan] homes had two wives and two families. It had a large courtyard with a protective metal gate, and there was a 24/7 guard stationed there,” Mrs. Thompson said.

In Islamic countries, work begins Saturday and ends Wednesday, making Thursday and Friday their weekend. Thompson’s class was a two week non-governmental organization (NGO) course about American culture. The attendees were mainly Afghan adults who wanted to improve their English skills, so they could expand the range of work opportunities, especially with Western NGOs. Mrs. Thompson felt welcomed.

“It surprised me how easy it was to laugh, and joke around with the men and women of my class after only my first two or three days of teaching,” Mrs. Thompson said.

She adapted immediately; she covered her hair in public with a black scarf, ate delicious food in a circle with different families while sitting on the floor, and followed all cultural costumes and practices with respect.

She lived in a culture that is almost a polar opposite to the one she knew back home, yet she received acceptance. One particular event that made her realize this was when an Afghan driver who took her to work daily said “Jana really fits in here.”

Thompson learned a lot

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from their customs. However, she learned much more from their struggles. She remembers one of her students telling her that he was learning English because he dreamed to study in an American college. She remembers having heard about Afghan village elders pleading for their daughters to be educated. They said, “Educate our girls.”

After the U.S. and the whole North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) withdrew their troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban has been retrieving control again. After Thompson returned, a city in the east was taken over. Not only did her students struggle with education, they also struggled to protect their families and their friends from attacks of extremist groups that so vainly call themselves Muslims.

As Mrs. Thompson remembers during her last class, one of her students told her he had been up all night fighting the Taliban in the mountains just outside the city. This worries Mrs. Thompson, because after coming back to the U.S. one of her students told her that he could be killed by the Taliban, just for associating with her and other Westerners.

Mrs. Thompson saw pain and sorrow in the lives of the

Afghan people. Nevertheless, there is something more powerful that she discovered in them.

“What surprised me the most is that cultures have the same desires, regardless of how different they are. These people want the same things out of life like we do. They want to have fun, they want to have education, some order in their lives, security and no war.”

Regardless of all the issues and troubles, Afghanistan is still rich in variety and beauty.

But from all the treasures that reside in Afghanistan — the wide diversity in languages, the oil, the Gardens of Babur, the Masjet E-Jam, the Bot E-Bamiya — the most precious is, without a doubt, the Afghans. Those who pray to protect their loved ones, fight to protect their loved ones, die for their loved ones. Those who dream of opportunities, work for opportunities, fight for opportunities. And those who cook delicious meals, joke, love and laugh.

All this despite the horrors and terrors they face day by day. The Afghans. Salaam Alaykum (peace to you). *Note: no names or locations were revealed, for they run the risk of being hunted by the Taliban.

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WITH ISSUES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVER-PRESENT IN THE MEDIA, THE TRIANGLE STATES ITS STANCE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSENT IN A RELATIONSHIP start out saying “yes,” but at any point his or her opinion could change. If your partner seems hesitant, it is important to ask before moving any further. If the answer is “no,” it is important to respect that individual’s choice.

But this is not the case in all relationships as 25 percent of all sexual assaults are committed by an intimate partner according to the Rape and Incest National Network.

However, there are certain circumstances in which simply saying “yes” is not enough to warrant consent. When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, one is not capable of making logical choices and is not in the correct mindset to consider the risks associated with sex.

In a 2005 poll by Amnesty International, 30 percent of people

STAFF EDITORIAL

surveyed believed that an intoxicated assault victim was partially or totally responsible for his or her assault. No matter your opinion on the matter, assault is assault, and no one deserves to be a victim.

If your potential partner is under the influence, that is a signal to go no further.

While some find it easy to mistake allure as a signal of consent, consent is only granted if your partner can clearly say “yes.” There are some occasions in which certain manners can be misread as an invitation, but an act of flirtation or a sexy outfit is not enough to assume someone is looking to engage in sexual activity.

People have the right to behave in any manner they like without people making assumptions. No matter the length of the skirt or the amount of

“teasing,” there is no excuse for making a move without first having permission.

When making the decision to become sexually active, it is important to know these boundaries before making any moves.

Realizing the importance of consent, Turning Point is now offering lessons to health classes concerning Nearly half of the population of high school students are engaging in sexual activity, and to fulfill the need for this necessary portion of sex ed, Turning Point is providing students with the resources needed to assess a situation in the heat of the moment By giving students the framework to analyze signals and recognize consent, they can make healthier decisions for themselves and their partners.

APPEARANCE ACTION IT’S HER FACE, AGE, AND MAKEUP AT WORK, NOT HER BRAINS, RIGHT? UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS OFTEN THE ASSUMPTION, AS HILLARY CLINTON’S AGE IS BROUGHT UP AS OFTEN AS HER COMPETENCE. WOMEN IN WORKPLACE CONTINUE TO FACE SCRUTINY OVER APPEARANCE RATHER THAN MENTAL CAPACITY.

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ACCORDING TO THE Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, 47 percent of high school students admit to engaging in sexual activity. Whether you choose to have sex or remain abstinent, one factor remains crucial — you are the one to make that decision.

As the permanent inhabitant of your body, you have the right to choose what is best for your personal well being.

According to dictionary. com, the definition of “consent” is to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield. Unless both yourself and your intimate partner both say “yes,” then go no further.

Communication is key to any relationship. With each step along the way, consent is necessary because even though an individual may

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consent is mandatory

breaking away RECEIVING THE HANDOFF from junior Triston

Perry, junior Mitchell Burton rushes down the field toward the end zone. In a matter of seconds, he has scored a touchdown.

“I’ve been playing football since the second grade,” Burton said.

Burton is now ranked as the 23rd running back in the state. Known for his rushing yards, Burton has a total of 2,294 in two seasons at the varsity level.

Although highly recognized, he remains modest about his talent. “[The season is going] pretty good. I’m third of the all time rushing for North,” Burton said.

Even though he has accomplished many things in the 2015-2016 season, Burton continues to focus on his goals for next year. “[I want] to be the first on the all time rushing and have the most touchdowns of the season,” Burton said.

Head coach Tim Bless has been pleased with Burton’s performance both on and off the field.

“I’m very proud of Mitchell. He showed us a spark late last season, so we had high hopes coming into his junior year,” Bless said. “I’d say he has exceeded our expectations.”

Bless has one strategy when it comes to coaching Burton: “Give him the ball.”

Considering Burton’s personal statistics compared to national averages, this seems to be an effective plan when it comes to game time. “[Burton has] been a big part of our success. We have, all year long, been among the state’s leaders in scoring offense and he’s scored 22 touchdowns himself, so he plays a huge role in that,” Bless said.

With those 22 touchdowns, Burton tied the single season touchdown record

which was originally set by Mike Andress in 1973.

“The amount of yardage and the amount of points our offense has produced this season is higher than it’s been in a long time,” Bless said.

When compared to past CNHS running backs, Burton is highly ranked and could potentially break the single season record for rushing yards next year. The current record for single season rushing is 1,782 yards which was set by Alex Turner in 2006. Burton remains in second place behind Turner as he was 25 yards shy of tying this record with 1,757 yards this season.

“Hopefully he will stay healthy and will have a chance to be towards the top of our career rushing leaders for all time,” Bless said.

With football season coming to an end, Burton is starting to focus on off-season training.

“He is a hard worker in our off-season strength and conditioning program. He’s done a nice job getting himself stronger over time, but he is not a finished product. That’s what’s even more encouraging toward the future,” Bless said. “Give him one more off-season to gain some more quality weight and become even faster and he’ll be even better as a senior.”

In addition to playing football, Burton also runs track for North in the spring.

“He’s a very accomplished track runner as well,” Bless said. “The sprint mechanics and what he gains by running track help him with football. There’s cross-over value.”

Burton plans to hone in his track skills to prepare for football next season.

With Burton’s senior year coming up, he is now considering playing college football.

“Hopefully I get offered somewhere,” Burton said.

Burton’s statistics are what got him recognized during the week Yards Per of Nov. 2 as the AllGame USA Indiana Player of the Week. He ended the season with 235 175.7 carries, 1,757 yards and 22 touchdowns. He was also recognized with third place for the all-time longest run in CNHS history.

“I know Mitchell is a great kid and a hard worker, so he’s not going to get big-headed or satisfied,” Bless said.

ABOVE AVERAGE Total Yards

Avg. Yards Per Game

1757

7.5

Burton’s Stats National Average

Total Carries 235

JUNIOR MITCHELL BURTON AND HEAD COACH TIM BLESS ELABORATE ON PERSONAL SUCCESSES OF THE SEASON story by rylie day and hannah frey // photo by paige grider // design by shelby tays

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sports preview AS THE FALL SPORTS COME TO A CLOSE, THE WINTER SPORTS KICK INTO GEAR. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF THE FALL SPORTING EVENTS

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5.

1. DRIBBLING THE BASKETBALL behind her 1.

back, junior Ashlyn Huffman dribbles to hand off the ball during a drill Oct. 26. photo by hannah frey

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2. PRACTICING HIS ROLLING form, freshman James Dwyer prepares for the upcoming wrestling season Oct. 28. photo by paige grider

3. PREPARING TO SHOOT a jumpshot, sopho4. WATER SPLASHES ACROSS junior Grace

Haskett’s face as she freestyles across the pool Oct. 27 during swim practice. photo by tazwell long

5. PERFORMING HER FLOOR routine, junior Ashley Holliday poses at a gymnastics meet during the 2014-2015 season. photo by paige grider

COMING UP...

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COME SUPPORT YOUR COLUMBUS NORTH SPORTS TEAMS AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

WRESTLING

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. vs.

Martinsville

Nov. 21 9 a.m. vs. Capital City Classic

Nov. 23 5:30 p.m at Jennings County

Nov. 20 7:30 p.m. at Franklin Central

Nov. 27 9:30 a.m. at Harrison Invitational

Nov. 24 5:30 p.m. vs.

Franklin Community

Nov. 28 1:30 p.m. at Lawrence Central

Nov. 28 9:30 a.m. at Harrison Invitational

Nov. 28 10 a.m. at North Central compiled by sarah tran and hannah frey // designed by shelby tays

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more Damon Hunter participates in the men’s basketball open gym Oct. 26. photo by hannah frey

TWIRLING AROUND THE ice, junior figure skater Kota Benjamin performs a trick during practice Oct. 26. “I may not be the best at it, but I honestly could not imagine my life without skating,” Benjamin said.

skating over thin ice

GLIDING ACROSS THE hockey rink, freshman Columbus Icemen Defensive player Cole Grady skates through a drill Oct. 27.

“My favorite part of hockey is the feeling you get when your team wins a game; there is no other sport like it,” Grady said.

WHILE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SPORTS, HOCKEY AND FIGURE SKATING PROVIDE A POSITIVE EMOTIONAL OUTLET FOR STUDENTS AS WELL AS A GOOD COMMUNITY AMONG PARTICIPANTS

HOVERING WEIGHTLESS OVER the sheet of glass, perfectly balanced on her blades, an artist strikes a pose. Her dress swirls about her legs as snow scatters across the ice. Above her, waiting in the skybox, they wrap their sticks, adjust their helmets and clap each other on the back. This is the second act on the ice tonight: the hockey team.

“There’s a small rivalry with figure skating and hockey. It’s very well-tempered, but it’s one of those things we can tease each other with,” junior figure skater Kota Benjamin said.

The differences between figure skating and hockey don’t stop at surface level.

Figure skaters are primarily girls, while hockey is the opposite. However, female hockey players, such as Kira Hurley, the first female goalie to score a point in men’s professional hockey, are paving the way for more females in the sport.

“Hockey is very popular for female athletes nationally. The problem is, in this part of the country it is not,” Columbus Icemen coach Isaac Coy said.

Hockey in general is a dangerous sport, providing numerous possibilities for injury.

Males are stereotyped to be tougher than females, which is why a female playing a rough sport is abnormal.

“Hockey is one of the toughest and physically demanding sports still today.

It’s no different than having a female football team; it can be physically dangerous.

In my honest opinion though, if women can be MMA fighters, they can play hockey,” Coach Coy said.

In reality, figure skating provides a great risk of injury as well.

“Foot and knee injuries are very common [in skating]. Concussions are not common, but I was a pair skater and had a serious one,” figure skating coach Katie Baxter said. “Many skaters also feel pain in their hips later in life.”

However, hockey players and figure skaters are not born great skaters; they must be persistent in their training. They develop balance over time, and continue to refine moves with constant practice.

The ranking system to determine improvement in figure skating is divided into nine levels: the lowest is pre-preliminary, the halfway point is juvenile and the highest is senior. Freshman figure skater Michael Schmelz is leveled between juvenile and senior.

“I am at “novice moves in the field,” just mostly edges and stuff which helps with footwork, and “intermediate freestyle” which basically means jumps and spins,” Schmelz said.

While both hockey and figure skating are physically demanding and require a great amount of dedication, they provide a positive outlet for emotion.

“It’s a nice way to cool down and a great way to relieve stress,” Schmelz said.

For Benjamin, skating is more than a positive outlet; it is a way of life.

“Ever since I can remember, I’ve worn skates. I love the feel of freedom I get when I jump and the feeling of accomplishment after I complete a spin, jump or move correctly. I even love the coldness of the rink and the feel of smooth ice beneath my blades. I may not be the best at it, but I honestly could not imagine my life without skating,” Benjamin said.

Hockey, while faster paced than figure skating, plays just as big a role in freshman Columbus Icemen defense player Cole Grady’s life.

“My favorite part of hockey is the feeling you get when your team wins a game. Hockey is a sport where you can’t just run plays. The sport requires a player to be innovative and smart. Every situation has many answers and it is up to the player to make the right decision,” Grady said. “There is no other sport like it.”

Both hockey and figure skating, though distinct from other sports, are fueled by passion and a second-home to all participants. by kyla foley // desgin by karen torres

FOR THE LOVE OF ICE COLUMBUS SKATERS DESCRIBE THEIR SPORTS IN ONE WORD

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE HOCKEY Intensity Physical Fun Amazing LIFE

One Word to Describe Figure Skating EXHILARATING EXCITING FUN HARD SKATES FREEING

I’m fascinated with 3D printers because they can do crazy things. I job shadowed at Cummins and they showed me a bunch of cool things with 3D printers. Like, a couple years ago, I watched just random videos on YouTube about cool 3D printer things. They’re just cool. I think the most interesting thing is the way that they can be used. When you think of the ones at school, you think of maybe making a little keychain… But you can make masks or you can make like full head, like a replica, like you could make a replica of my face with a 3D printer… You can make houses and stuff. It’s just crazy things; cool things you can make.

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Well recently we just made [a 3D printing project] in this Computer Integrated Manufacturing class and we had to have several parts that go together. I made a ring I had been wanting to buy online, but it was a lot of money so I just decided to make one myself if I could. So, what I did was I made two pieces that connected to each other, but they also had another piece between them and that part spun… It takes multiple tries. You can’t always get it on the first try.

You have to have different prototypes and multiple trials. Just being patient. It takes time.

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printing paradise 3D PRINTING SHOWS GROWING POPULARITY ACROSS THE WORLD, ESPECIALLY IN THE UNITED STATES. STUDENTS AND A NORTH ENGINEERING TEACHER SHARE THEIR INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE RAPID-PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGY

WHICH CLASSES DO YOU TEACH? I teach the engineering classes or Project Lead the Way- engineering classes.

HOW DO YOU USE THE 3D PRINTER IN THE CLASSROOM? It’s a rapid prototyping machine so we use a 3D modeling software called AutoDesk Inventor. And anything we design on Inventor, we can send to the 3D printer. Our printer can only print a certain size, but we can do multiple parts that can be assembled and so on.

It’s the fastest way to get a prototype of some kind that we can work with. We can design it and print it, and have it the next day as opposed to end up having to go to machine trades and have them machine a part or going to welding. So it’s a good way for us to do prototyping.

WHAT KIND OF PROTOTYPES DO YOU MAKE? All kinds of things. We actually, in my third year class, we just finished a prototyping project where they got to choose something they want to prototype. They got to pick. Someone wanted to do a

rotary engine. [It] was actually 3D printed and laser engraved... But just to get them in the process of using rapid prototyping machines because, I think, it’s going to be more used in the future anyways…

We’ve had our 3D printer for about 8 years. We are one of the only schools that I have heard of at least in this area that has one. Now, you could probably go to any high school or maybe a middle school and they have one.

They’re just a lot more common.

DO ANY OF THE OTHER TEACHERS USE IT? Sure. Mr. Cain has used it some with 3D visualization. The drafting department has used it some and we use it in engineering. I’ve had various students, even for various purposes, ask me to use it.

Depending on the size, I might just let them use it for free, but if it’s a larger piece, then I’ll charge them four dollars a cubic inch and they can sub it out…

You do have to have the knowledge to be able to design something in 3D. So only so many classes use a 3D modeling software.

DO YOU KNOW HOW NORTH GOT THEIR 3D PRINTERS? IF NOT, IS THERE SOMEONE I COULD TALK TO WHO DOES? I was student teaching when they got it.

We had some grants that we had gotten and that’s how we paid for it. It was a pretty expensive piece of machinery…

We’ve got one at all three schools in the area; we have one at North, East and CSA. compiled by emily sipes // design by maddie gaskill

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ENGINEERING STUDENTS EXPLORE MANY POSSIBILITIES OF 3D PRINTING

THE MIRACLE OF 3D 84

birth of 3D printing

88

3D printing available to the public

99

bioprinting is introduced

05

first prosthetic beak is printed for eagle

07

CNHS receives a 3D printer

09

first 3D printed blood vessel is made

11

first time chocolate was 3D printed

11

first 3D printed car

14

America comprised 42 percent of 3D printers

15

3D printed universe model for the blind

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estimated 5,527,493 3D prints will be shipped

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making it happen

now

streaming IT TAKES LESS than three minutes to download a song, just a minute longer than it takes to brush your teeth. Because of the internet, we have access to millions of songs and artists from all over the world right at our fingertips.

The availability of music grows each year. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (ifpi), in 2014 an estimated 41 million people paid for music subscription services, five times more than in 2010.

Music subscription services like Spotify and Apple Music give unlimited music for a flat monthly fee. Artists make only fractions of a cent for each play on these services.

Musicians make much more money by selling albums and singles compared to what they earn through per-stream payments. Following Taylor Swift’s decision to pull her songs from Apple Music due to their low royalty payout for artists, Apple adjusted their policy. Swift has pulled all of her songs but one from Spotify because she feels that their policy is unfair to artists.

IN THIS DIGITAL AGE, SALES OF PHYSICAL RECORDS HAVE DECLINED RAPIDLY AND DOWNLOADS AND STREAMING SERVICES ARE TAKING OVER THE INDUSTRY

PAY TO PLAY

Streaming services contend that artists have the ability to pull in big bucks on royalties.

Spotify claims that an unnamed artist of high-calibre is making over $425,000 each month. Swift could easily pull in these numbers due to her vast popularity. So, what’s the problem?

In an article she wrote for the Wall Street Journal, Swift explains that it all comes down to valuing her work.

“Music is art, and art is important and rare. Important, rare things are valuable.

Valuable things should be paid for,” Swift wrote.

It may not seem like a big deal to illegally download a song or two, but over time it adds up. the Recording Industry Association of America, piracy can account for up to $12.5 billion in losses in the American economy alone.

An estimated 70,000 jobs have also been lost due to the practice of piracy.

To avoid piracy, make sure that you are using only legal websites and means of purchasing. For a full list of legal services in the United states visit www.pro-music.org.

JUNIOR PRAGYA CHANDRA TALKS ABOUT HER VIEW OF BUYING MUSIC HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE COST OF MUSIC?

I think that it’s fairly reasonable because I know that artists and bands work really hard to do it and I know that a lot of people illegally download it and pirate it which I really don’t like because then they (the artists) are not getting what they deserve.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HOW AVAILABLE MUSIC IS TODAY?

I like that it is really easy to get it legally. I know that you can get basically whatever albums you want whether you have Apple or Android. . . I think it should be harder (to download music illegally), but it’s not and I don’t really know what people can do about it because no matter what people will find a way around it.

WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ON STREAMING SERVICES AND THE FUTURE OF MUSIC BUYING?

Streaming services are beneficial for users because it’s easy to find new music and things you might like and you can listen on the go, but that means not as many people are buying music.

compiled by lauren jines // design by ruthie yezerets

$

$.25 5% $.50 10% $1 19% Free 24% Other 8%

Monthly 5%

Weekly 10%

Spotify 47% iTunes 34% Other 14% Illegal 5%

Whenever I find music I like 58%

HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK MUSIC SHOULD COST?

Daily 18%

WHAT DO YOU USE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC?

WHAT’S PLAYING

WE SURVEYED 102 STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR OPINIONS REGARDING MUSIC AVAILABILITY

HOW OFTEN DO YOU DOWNLOAD MUSIC?

Determined by artist 5% Monthly charge 2% No response 35%

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painting a perfect picture SPLASHES OF YELLOW, white and green paint fill the once blank cement wall.

The wall was a blank canvas, but is quickly bringing life to the playground. A lion, a pegasus, a lizard, and the little and big dipper are just some of the images senior Victoria West has been painting after school and on the weekends.

“I wanted to paint a mural for my senior project because I love art and painting. I also wanted to do something I was passionate about,” West said.

West has been painting since she was a little kid.

“I started taking art seriously around fifth or sixth grade and then I really got into painting in ninth grade,” West said. “Art is something I love. It is a really good way to express a lot of things you can’t put in words.”

West is painting a mural for North Star Montessori. North Star educates children from ages six weeks to 12 years old and is known for diversity.

West’s mentor Karla Green, director of North Star, shares what the Montessori way of teaching is all about.

“We are known for child centered learning and to be culturally diverse,” Mrs. Green said. “Montessori education goes way back. Dr. Maria Montessori was the founder of it. We do hands-on methods of teaching. We believe children learn through their natural environment.”

West heard about the school needing a mural through a teacher at North.

“Mrs. McCarver told me that North Star was looking for someone to paint a mural and I was looking to paint a mural so it worked out,” West said.

Mrs. Green explains the reasoning behind the mural.

“The purpose was to find a colorful

STORY BEHIND THE ART CHECK OUT SOME OF WEST’S OTHER PAINTINGS

way to represent what Montessori is all about,” Mrs. Green said. “It represents who we are and North Star as a school.”

Part of the mural is the Milky Way and a pink tower they use to teach the kids.

“The Milky Way represents the Milky Way classroom which is where their infants and babies are,” West said. “The pink tower is a tool they use in all of their classrooms; it’s part of the Montessori way of learning. The tower represents the school in general.”

The classrooms at the North Star are named after different constellations and parts of the mural represent the classrooms.

“The pegasus represents the Pegasus classroom,” West said. “The lizard represents the Lacerta classroom and next to it is a lion to represent the Leo classroom. The last one is the Big

“It was an inside joke with my friends about people being jealous,” West said. “Whenever you get jealous you feel like a t-rex and you just want to eat someone so I decided to paint it.”

and Little Dipper which represent the other classrooms.”

The other section of the mural depicts two hands holding the world.

“The two hands holding the world says above it ‘free the child’s potential and you will transform him into the world,’and that’s a quote from the founder of North Star Montessori and it represents the idea that children are the future of the world,” West said.

West has to have the mural done

by Dec. 1.

“I’d love to finish it before then, but it takes a lot of time,” West said.

“It has been very challenging. I had to sketch things before I could start painting so I had to grid the whole wall. I started painting over fall break. I have three pictures done so far, but I have four more and the background so I have a lot left to do, but I plan on finishing it in a couple weeks.” story and photos by maddie marks // design by shelby tays

“I just finished reading The Fault in our Stars so I was thinking stars and galaxy,” West said.

“It has to do with being destined and fate.”

“It’s my sister, Elizabeth,” West said. “I sketched it for her twentieth birthday.”

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SENIOR VICTORIA WEST IS PAINTING A MURAL AT NORTH STAR MONTESSORI FOR HER SENIOR PROJECT

iPARTY who are the SAFE whovians?

THIS SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SHOW HAS UNITED FRIENDS AND FANS ACROSS BORDERS AND GENERATIONS

FAST FACTS Current Doctor: Peter Capaldi Current Season: 9th Airdates: Saturdays at 9 p.m. on BBC America through Dec. 5 Years on Television: 50 Number of Doctors: 12 Mode of transportation: the TARDIS (“Time and Relative Dimension in Space”), a time travel machine in the form of a blue police call box Viewership: 4.6 million (1st episode of the season)

THE WHIRR OF a sonic screwdriver melds with an iconic theme, newly revamped with rock music, and Peter Capaldi’s eyebrows pierce the blue-gray cosmos.

Sophomore Emmaleah Dean has been watching “Doctor Who” since the seventh grade.

However, she did not become a fan of the longest-running science fiction show on television right away (guinnessworldrecords.com).

“At first, you think it’s really weird. [Laughs.]

But then you start warming up to the characters and you start to love the characters and you get addicted,” Dean said.

She attempted to summarize its multifaceted premise.

“There’s the Doctor.

He’s a Time Lord from Gallifrey and he travels through space and time trying to help people and just basically save the day,” she said.

Fans identify as Whovians, and their network spans various forms of social media and at

conventions. Whovians, including sophomore Megan Simons, also buy merchandise from stores such as Hot Topic.

However, the primary focus remains the show and sharing it with other Whovians, at least for Dean and her classmates.

Freshman Sydni Rich learned about “Doctor Who” through Dean. She took five to six episodes to get interested in the show.

The Doctor also has human travel companions. Benitez and Simons both like Rose Tyler, the tenth Doctor’s companion, while Rich prefers more the current companion, Clara Oswald.

“I feel like I can relate to her,” Rich said. “[She is] exciting, ongoing, and adventurous.”

Sophomore Zion Benitez values both the Doctor and his companions as integral parts of the show.

“They go on different adventures and it’s crazy and it’s sad and it’s awesome.” by eva yezerets // design by karen torres

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recipes to spice up your

hot chocolate COLD WEATHER IS COMING, MAKE THESE HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPES TO WARM UP design by maddie gaskill

PEPPERMINT +

1 TSP peppermint extract

+ 1 cup 5 oz. whole milk milk chocolate; chopped

PB + 1/4 cup peanut butter

+ 1 cup skim milk

7

3 TBSP caramel sauce

pinch cayenne pepper

1/2 cup whole milk

1 cup milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 TBSP pumpkin puree

+

5 oz. milk chocolate; chopped

2 cups milk

I like zebra hot chocolate.

JUNIOR PATRICK SHEHAN

1 banana; mashed

1/2 cup coconut milk

6

1cup whole milk

+ 1/2 cup 5 oz. whole milk milk chocolate; chopped

WHITE CHOCOLATE

+

2 TBSP cocoa powder

+

COCONUT +

MILK

+ 1/2 TSP pumpkin pie spice

1cup hot milk

BANANA

+ 1/4 cup heavy cream

+

5 oz.

1 TSP dark chocolate; ground chopped cinnamon

+

8

3

PUMPKIN

+

CARAMEL +

+

5

+

5 oz. dark chocolate; chopped

+

MAYAN

+

PEANUT BUTTER

4

CARAMEL

2

9

+

5 oz. milk chocolate; chopped

RED VELVET

+ 1/2 cup heavy cream

A lot of hot chocolates are good, but when I drink hot chocolate, I usually put coffee creamer in it. I use the really good flavored kind and sometimes I mix them, and that gives it a variety. I just like to mix it up all the time.

FRESHMAN NADIA LOMAX

1 red beet; peeled/ sliced

3 oz. white chocolate; chopped

+ 1cup milk

+

2 TBSP cocoa powder

Honey

3 TBSP honey

I like Nutella hot chocolate with whip cream and mini marshmallows on top.

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“we are family”

THANKSGIVING IS NOW ONE WEEK. STUDENTS SHARE THEIR OPINIONS ABOUT THE ONE WEEK THANKSGIVING BREAK

“I do like having Thanksgiving off for one week because it’s nice to celebrate it for longer. I don’t know why we have one week off, but I would not want to go back to the regular schedule. I go out of state for Thanksgiving break in Ohio.”

SOPHOMORE KENNEDY COOK

88% said they like having one week off for Thanksgiving

“I do not like having one week off for Thanksgiving because I don’t think it’s worth it. It’s only one day and it gets boring. I like the other schedule because I would rather have two consecutive weeks off than having them split up.”

FRESHMAN MORGAN KELTZ

36% of students plan to go out of state for Thanksgiving

“I like having one week off for Thanksgiving break because it gives us enough time to relax and rest up for a new quarter. I don’t know why we have one week off, but I really like the schedule we are on now. I am going out of state this Thanksgiving. My family and I are going on a cruise to Honduras, Belize, and the Cayman Islands.”

SOPHOMORE FLOYD ATHAIDE

Thanksgiving responsibilities cooking setting the table washing the dishes other

24%

37%

16%

23%

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trust fall

CHEERLEADERS LEARN TO TRUST ONE ANOTHER AND HOW CHEERING AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS IN AND OUT OF SPORTS WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED CHEERLEADING, WAS IT SCARY BEING A FLYER AND HAVING TO TRUST PEOPLE IN BASE? HOW DID YOU LEARN TO TRUST THEM?

“Flying is scary for all kinds of people but it isn’t scary for me. I love flying and I’ve been doing it for a while, so I just got used to trusting people. You just always have to be confident and always stay tight no matter what and you’ll have nothing to worry about. If you are doing your job and your base and backspot are doing theirs, you have nothing to worry about,” freshman

Kaitlynn Dulong said.

HOW DOES BEING A CHEERLEADER HELP YOU WITH TRUST?

“Cheerleading has helped me trust my teammates at cheer and at school.

We have to use trust when we stunt and when we’re learning how to stunt. Doing that also helps me trust the people on the team as friends, not just as teammates,” junior Hannah Wever said.

HOW DO YOU GAMES AND DAILY PRACTICES HELP YOU GROW AS A TEAM AND TRUST EACH OTHER MORE?

“Spending lots of time together definitely helps with trusting each other.

We’ve all made mistakes [in cheering] together, created bonds, and learned how things work best for the team,” sophomore Grace Terry said.

HOW HAS CHEER HELPED YOU DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS?

“Cheer has definitely helped me meet a lot of people that I probably wouldn’t have met without cheering with them. I also think it’s helped me make new friends because people see me at games and we get to interact with everyone at games,” senior Taylor Sprong said. compiled by emily waskom // design by tessa mckenney