Cub Reporter Issue 5 by Elizabeth Granger

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Citizenship test proposed

If passed, new bill would require high school students to pass a civics test in order to graduate. Could you pass the test? P.6

Black cats and the number 13: What will you be doing on Friday the 13th? P.15

SCARE Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to keep it from happening again? on P.12

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News to Use Mark Your Calendar

Jan 30-31: Thespian play, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 2: Financial aid seminar, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence public library Feb. 5: Show choir preview, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 7: ACT testing, 8 a.m., enter at Door No. 5 Feb. 11: Side-by-Side concert with Belzer’s 8th grade band, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 13: Semi-formal dance, 8-10 p.m., Perk Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Feb. 16: Presidents’ Day; school will be in session (snow make-up day)

News Briefs

PFO awards teacher grants

Last month the PFO (Parent-Faculty Organization) awarded $9,700 in grants to 15 teachers. The funding came from the sale of food items in the Commons before school.

For Parents

Free ﬁnancial aid seminar at public library Tuesday

The Lawrence Branch Public Library will host a free college planning workshop, “How to pay for college without going broke,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The topic is how to save money through scholarships, grants, college loans and more so students do not overpay for college or take on excessive debt. The library is at 7898 Hague Road in Indianapolis, next to Lawrence North High School. While the workshop is free, seating is limited so students and/or parents must register at https:// freelawrenceworkshop,eventbrite. com. The workshop will cover: • Why some middle-class and upper middle-class parents pay close to nothing for their children’s college education; • How to attend an expensive private university for less than a state school • How to double or even triple eligibility for financial aid ; • How to pick colleges with the best financial aid packages... more free money, fewer loans; • How to lower “out-of-pocket” costs and get the maximum amount of money from each school; • How to fill out forms accurately; • How to locate money sources. Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

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New board members sworn in by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com

Two new school board members were elected Nov. 4. All ﬁve board members have assumed their positions for the next term. Carol Helmus is serving as president, Wendy Muston as vice president, Reggie McGregor as secretary, and Matt Brown and Dick Freijie as board members. According to the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township’s ofﬁcial website, the purpose of the Board of Education is “to provide the best educational opportunities for persons attending school in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.” Muston has served on the school board for two years, starting when she was elected to the board in November 2012, and will continue to serve as board vice president. “I believe universal access to a quality public education is the right of every

person and the backbone of our democ- had a goal centered around student racy,” Muston said. achievement, and I expect that to conMuston has always had a strong tie tinue in 2015.” to Lawrence Township, as her family has With the ﬁve board members beginlived in the school district for 20 years. ning service on the school board this Her two daughters attended Lawrence month, there are goals they’ve said they Township schools. hope to accomplish. “We wanted our “In this era of comdaughters to experipetition in education, I believe in universal ensuring that our comence a ﬁrst class eduaccess to a quality munity knows about cation in this district, the great things hapwell known for both public education. its diversity and innoWENDY MUSTON pening in our schools is vation,” Muston said. school board vice president imperative to keeping and attracting families “It is my hope that all to Lawrence Townstudents have the same ship,” Helmus said. opportunities that our The most recent board of education children have had in Lawrence.” Her vision for students attending meeting was held on Jan. 26 at the LawLawrence Township schools is matched rence Education and Community Center. The meeting covered a review of the by the other board members. “The current goals of the board fo- board’s 2014 goals, assessed their progcus on achievement, resource and talent ress, and determined goals for 2015. The next school board meeting will development and marketing,” Helmus said. “Historically, the board has always be on Feb. 23 at the same location.

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Cold weather

causes closings by DREW KANYA drewkanyacub@gmail.com

“The last snow day (Jan. 12) it wasn’t even that cold and road conditions were OK,” sophoThe first week of January more Jayson Selgado said. Most 2014 was blanketed in snow; of the Indianapolis metro area this January began to look like experienced freezing rain Jan. an encore 11 and into Jan. 12. Three snow days closed Superintendent Shawn Smith school early this month – Jan. and transportation director Matt 7, 8, and 12. The district’s three Miles drive around the township flex days will at midnight – now be school mainly examinWe have to make up days. They are ing road condiall the work that we March 26 and tions on 82nd 27, the days Street and Fall missed. before spring JUAN CALO Creek Road. break, as well Smith also sophomore as Feb. 16, talks extenPresidents’ Day. sively with other superintenThe first day of classes after dents of Marion County schools winter break had a two-hour de- to get their thoughts. Dana lay. This year’s plan for delays Altemeyer, coordinator of comhas students attending three munications, sends information blocks; G4 did not meet that to Lawrence families via phone day. call, social media and news net“I did not like missing my G4 works. Smith stresses that deciclass because we have to make sions regarding weather related up all the work that we missed,” cancellations and delays will be sophomore Juan Calo said. made by 5:30 a.m.

Senior Kelvin Keene braces himself against the winter chill as he begins his journey home. Cub photo/Lexi Olson

Brain Game defeated by Fishers by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

On Wednesday the LC Brain Game team (LCBG) competed in one of its toughest matches of the season against Fishers High School. Fishers emerged victorious with a ﬁnal score of 33-32. As Brain Game operates on a single elimination bracket, LCBG has played its last match for the season. “It doesn’t do you any good to have expectations,” adviser Richard Phillipy said. With the individuals on the team having such a busy schedule with other extracurricular activiIt’s just how much ties, it is someinformation you retain times difﬁcult to as you go through get the team together to prepare school and putting it for matches. to the test. “We try to REGAN DESAUTELS practice once a junior week, but this group is very busy. Everybody is doing something.” Phillipy said. Junior Regan Desautels joined LCBG halfway through this season and serves with another student as an alternate. She said one of their strategies is often to divide up certain categories among the team, assigning each member with a few subjects to study. “It’s really hard to prepare for because it’s just trivia questions, and you have no way of knowing what they will ask,” Desautels said. “It’s just how much information you retain as you go throughout school and putting it to the test.”

Top 30 list announced; honor banquet April 7 by AUSTIN KRUEGER austinkruegercub@gmail.com The Academic Top 30 list was released on Jan. 16. The list is comprised of the 30 seniors with the highest grade point averages. Senior Rachael Powell said, “I’ve been lucky enough to be taught from some amazing teachers in high school. With all of the work I’ve done, I hope they’re proud of what my peers and I have done.” The Top 30 students from LC and from LN will be honored at a banquet

on April 7, during which students will of the Class of 2001. She co-founded name their honored educator – the and works with Digital Democracy, a company that teacher who had helps citizens of the greatest impact on the stuI’ve been lucky enough third world counsecure their dent’s education. to be taught from some tries rights through Photos will be takamazing teachers in technology. en of the students Jacobi will and honored eduhigh school. cators; the photos talk about her RACHAEL POWELL will hang in the post-high school senior Hall of Fame. achievements and Selected Lawrence alumni have experiences in order to highlight the been invited to attend. LC will be rep- uncertainty and excitement that the resented by Emily Jacobi, a member future holds for students.

Senior Top 30 Leah Arenz Nia Birt Keegan Burrell Shelby Claﬂin Michael Copple Sarah Crawford Caitlin Donlan Kara Hairston Ernie Harshman Rebekah Harvey Joshua Hoffer Drew Howser Jessica Kahms Julia Klinestiver Madison Kupiainen

Colin McCarthy Nicholas Olbina Jacob Pluta Rachel Powell Katelyn Richett Elaina Roach Sarah Rodenbeck May Lin Russell Summer Samuels Michaela Shanahan Ahsan Sohail Courtney Swanson Kylie Terwilliger Rachel VanAmburg Connor Ward

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Debate team ends season by NOOR HEINTZELMAN noorheintzelmancub@gmail.com The debate team ended its season on Jan. 10 at the Noblesville Invitational. Senior Sarah Rodenbeck, team co-captain, said, “We founded the debate last year, and our efforts this year have been focused on building up the team and providing a solid foundation in debate to our members.” Freshman Ben Leraris said he has enjoyed his involvement. “My experience being part of the debate team has been awesome,” Leraris said. “I find myself looking forward every week to debate. The meets are super fun and a great experience.” Leraris said he has learned the importance of organization and effective oral presentation from debate and is eager for next year’s season. Freshman Nikhil Joshi said, “Not only have I had an extravagant time competing in thriller competitions, I’ve also learned essential skills for life.” He said he enjoyed his experience being a part of the debate team, and that Our efforts this year debate is “fast have been paced, exciting, and I think it’s focused on building one of the best up the team and clubs at LC.” Accordproviding a solid ing to social foundation in debate studies teacher to our members. Drew Horvath, SARAH RODENBECK who supervissenior es the debate team, the team is student led. The team meets once a week and the co-captains direct the team members in preparing for competition. In a debate, each team is assigned to argue either the pro or the con side on the day of competition. To prepare for competition, each member of the team is responsible for thoroughly researching all aspects of the assigned topic. After completing the research, members prepare speeches and practice debating both sides of the argument. To date, the team has researched and debated topics such as publicly-funded sports stadiums, genetically modified organisms, and private prisons. The team ended the season debating the capability of United Nations Peacekeepers’ to act in a defensive role. “I can see improvement in terms of argumentation technique, and I think this is a sign of having a solid foundation,” Rodenbeck said. “While we’ve made strides, there’s definitely more we can work on next season.”

Senior Ryan Mathis methodically measures components of his team’s robot that is tasked with stacking six boxes on top of each other. Courtesy Cub photo/Zach Mosier

Robotics season begins by KEVIN COX kevincoxcub@gmail.com Though the season does not start until Feb. 28, Lawrence Township’s robotics team, 1024 – the Kill-a-Bytes — has already begun preparing for its upcoming competition at Lawrence North. Of the 40 registered members on the team, three are from LC: seniors Ryan Mathis, William Joel and Zach Mosier.

“We practice or build Monday through Thursday for three hours a night, and then on Saturdays for eight hours,” Mathis said. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) wherein teams must build and program a robot to perform a certain task often, in a specific amount of time. This year’s task is to build a robot that can stack six boxes on top of each other. In order to accomplish this, the

team further divvies up its tasks into three sub-teams: design, mechanical and programming. The team will participate in four competitions during their season. If their robot performs well enough at those competitions, they will qualify for the Robotics World Championship in St. Louis. “My favorite part of the season is going to the competitions to see all of the ideas that different teams come up with,” Joel said.

Three accepted to IUHPFL by DREW KANYA drewkanyacub@gmail.com When Drew Howser boarded a plane bound for Madrid last summer, he didn’t realize just how much the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL) would change his life. IUHPFL is a study abroad program wherein students live with host families and are immersed in their respective foreign languages for five to seven weeks. The program has sites in six countries. “It was an unforgettable adventure,” Howser said. “I think I

became a more cultured person because of it.” This month, a new round of students were accepted into the program. Junior Lauren Chastain will travel to Saumur, France; junior Jamie Pfau to Graz, Austria; and junior Chad Sharp to Viña del Mar, Chile. Four other students have been called back for interviews: Spanish students Zaki Heintzelman, Natalie McFadden and Iris Moore as well as French student Michael Duke. “(When I was accepted) I didn’t really feel anything at first. Then, after a few hours, it hit me and I was

really happy,” Chastain said. Pfau said she is looking forward to experiencing a new culture. “The experience will definitely be positive,” she said. “It will teach me how to be more comfortable in new situations.” Spanish teacher Anthony LaGrotto travelled to San Luis, Mexico, in 1976 as part of the program. “I experienced total cultural immersion and lots of enlightenment,” he said. “I got to know the language well, I got to know the classmates well, I got to know Mexicans well, and I got to know myself a whole lot better.”

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Completely Hollywood

(Abridged) hits the stage by DREW KANYA drewkanyacub@gmail.com

Six students are featured in this year’s Thespian show, Completely Hollywood (Abridged). The production is a compilation of 186 ﬁlms representing Hollywood’s 100plus years of history. It features popular ﬁlms that include Titanic, Fight Club, Forrest Gump and The Empire Strikes Back. “If anyone saw The Complete Works of William Shakespeare last year, they will want to come back because it’s the same format,” director Kathleen Horrigan said. Junior Cullen Oakes added, “I think

the show is going to be wildly successful. Last year was a great success. This year we are expecting a large crowd who will keep laughing and be kept entertained.” The show was originally written for three people, but the play was reformatted for twice the original cast. Thespians in the play are seniors Megan Barton and Josh Hoffer and juniors Tyree Goodner, Coleton Hast, Natalie McFadden and Oakes. LC’s Thespian troupe is made up of actors who have put in at least 100 hours acting, building the set or running the lights in at least three different plays. To become an Honors Thespian, as 2014 graduate Meredyth Cross was, a student must devote 600 hours to the theater.

Juniors Natalie McFadden and Tyree Goodner crouch below senior Josh Hoffer and juniors Colton Hast and Cullen Oakes, who are acting as zombies.

Senior Megan Barton acts as C-3PO from Empire Strikes Back.

Thespian Show Info What: Completely Hollywood Abridged When: 7 p.m. today, Saturday Sophomore Aneth Salizar paints details on sets for the Thespian show.

Juniors Natalie McFadden and Tyree Goodner re-enact Titanic’s famous “I’m Flying” scene between Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Where: The Auditorium Price: $6 in advance $8 at the door

Juniors Tyree Goodner and Coleton Hast act out a scene inspired by the movie The Matrix. Cub photos/Leah Arenz

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Citizenship Test another graduation requirement?

State Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, recently proposed a bill that would require students to take a mandatory civics test in order to graduate from high school. The civics test would be the same test that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) gives immigrants that are in the process of becoming naturalized American citizens. “I believe that natural-born citizens should know and understand the fundamentals that our nation was founded on,” Kruse said. “I think if we demand those from different countries to know this vital information when he or she desires to become a U.S. citizen, shouldn’t our students know it as well?” The civics test that is administered by the USCIS contains 10 questions that are answered orally. The questions are randomly pulled from a list of 100 standard questions. The test that would be given to students would differ slightly. Instead of answering 10 questions orally, students would answer 100 multiple choice questions. Like the USCIS test, a

I disagree with this Throughout history, similar things have been used in a negative manner. For example, literacy tests in the South were used to prevent people from voting. If implemented, this policy would become inherently discriminatory.

CULLEN OAKES junior

No, I don’t think the law is fair. We shouldn’t have to take the test in order to graduate. It’s not fair because we’re all working hard in school enough, we shouldn’t have to worry about yet another test to stress about.

NAKITA PRICE freshman

I feel a citizenship test in order to graduate is a totally acceptable requirement. Part of being involved in society as an adult is being civically virtuous, and knowing how and why our government works.

ELLIS MARTIN senior

Would you pass?

To become a naturalized citizen in the U.S., an immigrant must pass a naturalization test. Ten questions are chosen from a selection of 100 questions to compose the test. To pass, one must get six out of 10 questions correct.

1. Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? 2. Name one branch of the government. 3. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? 4. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? 5. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 6. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? 7. What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 8. What is freedom of religion? 9. What did Susan B. Anthony do? 10. What is the name of the national anthem? See the bottom for answers.

I think yes, because people who want to be citizens here have to pass it, so it’s only fair we do too.

DALEN IRBY sophomore

Answers

1. The president; 2. Legislative, executive or judicial; 3. Atlantic Ocean; 4. All of the people in the state; 5. Franklin Roosevelt; 6. 18; 7. The Constitution was written; 8. You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion; 9. Fought for women’s rights; 10. The Star-Spangled Banner

by DARIAN BENSON darianbensoncub@gmail.com

to pass the test at the moment. person would need to answer “Every student should have an 60 percent of the questions understanding of where they are from,” correctly in order to pass. Terwilliger said. “I think that, at the The test would be moment, a portion of the students administered to students would not be able to pass. It (the civics in grades 8 through 12, test) would be a great idea if students requiring a student to pass the test only once. In the event that a student did not didn’t already have to take so many tests.” pass the test the ﬁrst time he took it, Kruse does believe that students in he would be able to take the test again Indiana would be able to pass the test, in order to complete the requirement even if they might need to take it mulneeded to graduate. tiple times in order to pass. Senior Carlie Tonnis does not Indiana is currently one of 20 states believe students should have to take considering this the test in order type of graduation to graduate from Every student should have requirement. The high school. “I think we an understanding of where Civics Education Initiative is atshould just keep they are from. tempting a movethe steps we have PAT TERWILLIGER ment throughout to graduate the civics teacher the county to prosame,” Tonnis said. “ I know mote similar bills what types of questions are on the test. I in every state by Sept. 17, 2017, in order to commemorate the 230th anniverdon’t think everyone could pass it.” sary of the signing of the United States The civics test includes basic quesConstitution. Arizona recently passed a tions about American history and government and geography. Questions rage similar bill. “Our nation was designed to be run from “Who was the ﬁrst President?” to by engaged and informed citizens,” “What ocean is on the East Coast of the Kruse said. “I believe Americans should United States?” fully understand how a government for Citizenship and civics teacher Pat Terwilliger thinks students should know the people and by the people functions. the information, but not necessarily be In essence, citizens who recognize the principles of our government contribute tested on it. He also says he does not to its integrity.” think that every student would be able

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Horrigan in Hall of Fame by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN

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Drama teacher Kathleen Horrigan has been inducted into the Indiana Thespian Educator’s Hall of Fame. She is one of only 12 to be so honored. “For the theater people it’s Kathleen Horrigan a big deal,” Horrigan said. “You have to be nominated by your peers and have taught theater education for 20 years.” The induction Thespian Honors was during the state Senior Julia Klinestiver Thespian conferSuperior for Solo Music ence last weekend. Junior Coleton Senior Molli Loftus and Hast was elected junior Colton Hast an Indiana State Superior for Short Film Troupe Ofﬁcer, one of only ﬁve in the Sophomore Amanda state. Senior Julia Bradtmiller and junior Klinestiver held this Tyree Goodner won Exposition last year cellence in Duet Acting and helped to organize this conference.

Senior Nia Birt, junior Rebekah Hoffer and sophomore Katelyn Clemow play clarinet in preparation for the Indiana Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Band performs in IMEA by NOOR HEINTZELMAN noorheintzelmancub@gmail.com

On Jan. 17, the band participated in a rehearsal clinic with Indiana All-State Honor Band director MiThe Wind Ensemble was invit- chael Colburn. ed to attend the 2015 Indiana MuThe purpose of the clinics was sic Education Association’s (IMEA) to assist upcoming directors in how Professional Development Confer- they conduct. ence in Fort “I believe Wayne on Jan. these clinics I learned the historical 16-17. This is beneﬁt them bethe fourth time background of the song cause it’s healthy that the band to revisit muplays a big part in the has been invited sical concepts to perform at and principles,” style of the piece. the IMEA conCHRIS HOLMES director Randy ference. junior Greenwell said. Wind EnJ u n i o r semble assisted trumpet player Chris Holmes Maestro Stanley DeRusha in his learned from the clinics that sheet “Magic of Conducting” clinic on music is not an all-encompasing Jan. 16, and performed ﬁve pieces formula for the making of music. later in the day. “Music is more than what’s on

the page,” Holmes said. “I learned the historical background of the song plays a big part in the style of the piece. A song can be played a thousand different ways, but there is only one correct style.” Holmes said he feels that he has become better as a player over the past couple months because directors Matt James and Greenwell helped the band focus on the details of the music. This experience taught senior clarinet player Michaela Shanahan that there are multiple ways to rehearse a piece of music and even more ways to interpret it. “Each conductor we worked with had a different idea of how the music was supposed to go,” she said, “and that helped me appreciate the depth of the music more.”

Flu season strikes again

by KEVIN COX kevincoxcub@gmail.com

Flu season has hit the entire country hard this school year. LC has been no exception. Last week English teacher Katie Legge was out of school for two days because she was sick. This week English teacher Kathleen Schuckel was gone for three days. Both had the flu. So have many students. “We saw an increase in flu symptoms in December, especially compared to years past,” Marijo Trissler, LC’s nurse, said. “We saw a large increase in absences during November and December because of illnesses,” LC’s attendance administrator Gina Leftridge said. January statistics are still coming in. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the United States is in the midst of a flu epidemic. The most recent report from the Indiana State Department of Health, covering the week ending Jan. 17, reported that the highest percentage of patients with influenza-like symptoms was in the 5-24 years of age group; they represented 44 percent of the patients.

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Citizenship test should determine graduation When we receive our diplomas on graduation day, we take a big step in becoming truly working citizens of the United States. Both natural born and naturalized citizens are expected to abide by the rules of the nation and uphold the rights of citizenship. If people seeking naturalized citizenship are required to know basic American knowledge, natural born citizens should as well. Facts to know: 100 facts. That is what an immigrant needs to know in order to pass the United States citizenship test. Requiring a high school senior to know the same 100 facts about American history and law is not that big of a deal. The citizenship test that immigrants must pass in

order to become naturalized citizens includes questions about American history and how American government works. If high school seniors are allowed to vote, they should at least know the basics behind their government before taking part in such a big decision. The answers to the citizenship See page 6 exam are things most people learned in ﬁfth grade. If seniors were to be required to pass the test in order to graduate, it shouldn’t be that hard to pass it. They more than likely know this information already. By passing the citizenship test, people are able to prove to themselves and to their country that they deserve to be citizens of the United States.

30-second editorials • Incidents such as the Castleton Square Mall brawl are things few would have imagined happening there. The mall needs to use this occasion as a learning experience and increase security, and people need to start acting more civil. • The LC and LN winter percussion group is scheduled to perform in their ﬁrst competition Feb. 21 at Franklin Central. The group has been rehearsing together since December, meeting three times every week, to perfect their skills. We congratulate these percussionists for adding yet another jewel to our performing arts crown. • People of all ages and races make the decision to permanently mark their bodies with ink for several different reasons. Tattooing may be an art form that some people are still wary of, but it has become much

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more commonly accepted in today’s society. Tattoos may hold various meanings to the person wearing them, such as homage to an inspiring figure, late family member or friend, or even to serve as a self-esteem boost and an unfading reminder to always be yourself. • The fact that sophomore Marissa Peckenpaugh has found the motivation to essentially teach herself the art of hula hooping is amazing. It is definitely a new, interesting and unconventional way to find relaxation, and it obviously works for her. • Senior Sarah Rodenbeck has taken the initiative to implement a plan for a rain garden to be built at Brook Park Elementary School. Rodenbeck took the idea to the Key Club and suggested the club use the idea for their 2014-2015 grant project. They got the grant; the rain garden is on its way.

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Flashback Friday

World of Weird

by JUSTICE SPRINGER justicemspringercub@gmail.com

Not quite stool pigeons The relationship between China and Vietnam has long been one of conflict, with tensions rising even more early in 2014 due to China moving an oil rig into what was said to be Vietnamese waters. Huge riots were started between China and Vietnam over the oil rig, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. Already in this new year things do not look to be getting better between the two countries. Beginning November 2014, residents of Vietnam and the Da Nang Police Department in Da Nang City, Vietnam, captured and detained a total of 16 pigeons, all of which underwent thorough investigation. Each bird was found to have Chinese characters stamped on their wings with red ink, and a suspicious ring around one of their ankles. A local Vietnamese newspaper noted that there seemed to be what looked like a memSource/thanhniennews.com ory card hidden inside of the ankle rings, leading police to come to the conclusion that these birds could be none other than pigeons sent to spy on the country by China’s government. That’s the point where things began to get somewhat awkward for Vietnam. On Jan. 14 Da Nang Police Department’s Col. Tran Phuoc Hung announced to the news that police had successfully traced the stamps on the pigeons’ wings. The stool pigeon conspiracy theory that spread through Vietnam was finally debunked. However, the thing that seemed to have the Da Nang Police Department puzzled was that the characters and other markings found on the birds’ wings were identified as club registration numbers and racing names. These sketchy “Chinese spy-pigeons” actually turned out to be birds that were owned by several pigeon-racing clubs located in China, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines. And yes, even Vietnam.

Above is what remained of the Kiwanis Hut (K-Hut) after a devastating fire destroyed the cabin in 2012. This was the second fire at Camp Belzer within two years. Tweet us your memorable flashback picture to @CubOnline or post it to Instagram using the #CubFlashback. Your picture could be in the next issue of the Cub.

Protecting passwords from hackers We’ve all done it. We’ve all used the same password for multiple websites. “Why would anyone want to hack me?” we say. Unfortunately, not only does this rationalization show a grave misunderstanding of the purpose of most attacks, it has the potential to ruin the lives of those who make it. This rationalization is, while technically true, a dangerous one to make. It is true that it is very unlikely you’ve given someone with the appropriate skills sufficient motivation to want to ruin your life. Though typically you aren’t the target, it is significantly more beneficial for a hacker to target big companies like Amazon, Google or Facebook. One would hope that companies store users’ passwords safely, but this is not always the case. Two years ago, the user names, passwords and security questions of 2.9 million of Adobe’s customers were compromised. Adobe had been “securing” those passwords through symmetrical encryption which is one of the least secure ways passwords can be stored. Once hackers get these passwords, through an automated

your web browser to make the experience even more convenient. Two come to mind. LastPass is an online service with all of these features. Your database is encrypted before it’s sent to LastPass’s servers and can only be decrypted by CHAD SHARP with your “master process, chadsharpcub@gmail.com password” which they try that combination of LastPass does not user names and keep a copy of. passwords on For those willpopular services like Gmail, Faceing to sacrifice some convenience book, etc. If even half of those 2.9 for more security, there is KeePass. million Adobe customers used the When using KeePass, you keep same passwords on multiple sites, your password database locally. their whole online presence could This is more secure but you’d have have been compromised. This to copy the database to every comdisaster could have been prevented puter that you want to access your if customers would have used difpasswords. ferent passwords. Try four-word passwords. Use a password manager to Passwords like “tr0mb0N3” are keep track of all your passwords. less secure than those made of Some have built in utilities that ofwords strung together like “corfer to generate random passwords recthorsebatterystaple” and much for you; several even integrate with harder to remember.

Tech yourself before you wreck yourself

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What did you do over winter break? See P.3

I went to swim practice every day except for Christmas and New Year’s. Ellen Hanania, 9

I went to the mall, movies and friends’ houses. Briana Myá Gogova, 10

I got a phone, chilled with my family and my boyfriend, and I went shopping. Lacey Peel, 11

I lead a “gift-drive” for underprivileged families. Nick Olbina, 12

I went to swim practice all break. Aaron Lane, 9

I went to the movies, went to friends’ houses and spent time with my family. Donovan Pickens, 10

I went to Ohio to visit family over winter break. Nigel Levy, 11

I hung out with friends and family and fed the homelss. Maddie Kupiainen, 12

Athletes worth more than soldiers Thoughts?

It’s late at night and a teenager begins to dream. He’s in a desert, dazed and confused, when all of a sudden he begins to hear someone barking orders. He’s a soldier in Iraq, in the middle of a battlefield. Bullets are flying everywhere and grenades are exploding all around him. He’s terrified and thinks of his family back home, knowing what he has to do for them. He summons by AUSTIN KRUEGER the courage to run out, gun blazing austinkruegercub@gmail.com in order to protect the country and people he loves. Meanwhile, at home, his family is from financial troubles. struggling to make ends meet because Even though the soldier had been the pay of being a soldier is so small. a life insurance policy, all it did was They can’t live on the $26,000 he add more costs as he had to pay and makes annually. his family barely Time jumps forgot any more. It ward and the soldier still isn’t close to has died in action. The way soldiers get enough to His family goes into paid so much less than being cover the funeral, debt because of the athletes says that a living costs and funeral costs since the final paycheck which game is more important debt left behind, but his death barely covers living than a human’s life. adds more costs costs is so little. than just monHis son drops out etary. of school to get a job His family is left in shock, deto help his family and he begins to sell pressed from the death of a husband, drugs. He gets caught, arrested and father and defender. He watches his sent to jail, and his family is torn apart

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family falling into poverty and get thrown onto the streets. Now he wakes up in a frightful state, sweating bullets. After a few hours, he falls back asleep and wakes in a stadium. Looking around, he realizes he’s a football player and it’s the ﬁrst game of the season. He signed a contract for $25 million, and his family is well off with nothing to worry about. He goes for a stroll and sees the family of his time as a soldier, begging in tattered clothes. Something is wrong here and it lies in the fact that athletes get paid much more than the soldiers that defend this country and the ability to play the games that these athletes get paid for. The way soldiers get paid so much less than athletes says that a game is more important than a human’s life. Americans say that a human’s life is priceless, but we contradict ourselves, paying soldiers who defend us, by laying down their lives, less than we pay people who entertain us playing a sport. This doesn’t apply to just football players but to all athletes and celebrities we idolize. Consider this when the Super Bowl is on, and in a newspaper is an article about a soldier who has died defending the freedom of America.

Some students choose to stand out by getting a tattoo. What would you get a tattoo of?

See P.11

“A heart on my lower hip.”

“A teardrop.”

Alexis Boyd, 9

Max Parent, 9

“What’s meant to be will ﬁnd a way.” Desiree Beecher, 10 “A lotus ﬂower.” Marissa Peckenpaugh, 10 “‘Words of Wisdom,’ literally.” Donovan McDuffy, 11 “My name across my back so if I got shot, they could identify me.” Kevin Davis, 11 “‘I’ll love you to the moon and back’ with a crescent moon.” Casey Kupiainen, 12 “‘Stamp’-, across my lower back.” Drew Howser, 12

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Students have unique ways of symbolizing personal memories, messages and thoughts through body art by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com

izing an important part of his life and family. “My grandma and mom mean so much to me. That’s why I Students choose to get body art have the breast cancer ribbon and for a variety of reasons. A tattoo my mom’s name,” Montgomery can honor a loved one, portray a said. “And I got a baseball since it’s meaningful message, or even capjust a huge part of my life.” ture a significant memory. Like Montgomery, DesauJunior Regan Desautels has the tels’s tattoo also has significance Chinese character for tiger inked to her family. “I am matching my on the back of her neck, identical best friend, greatest teacher, and to a tattoo that her mother has as momma,” Desautels said. “I’m so well. happy to have a piece of my mom “The symbol represents the always with me.” characteristics of being passionate, For many, the thought of getbold and stubting a tattoo has born,” Desautels been lingering said. “These I’m so happy to have a in their minds are traits my for a while. piece of my mom mother and I Everett said both share.” she has always always with me. Senior MeRegan Desautels loved tattoos gan Everett had junior and could not her first tattoo wait to get her done on her first on the day 18th birthday of a yin yang sign on she turned 18. her forearms. On the other hand, Montgom“I think tattoos are absolutely ery and Desautels had their tattoos beautiful,” Everett said. done before they turned 18. Everett went back to the same In order to have a tattoo done local, Indianapolis parlor a month when under age in Indiana, you later, after her first tattoo had must have parental consent. The healed, to get another. This time, it age requirement varies from state was of the words “Love Yourself” in to state as well as tattoo parlor. cursive on her upper arm. “My mom and I planned to “I got the words ‘Love Yourself’ have ours done for many years,” because it’s a huge deal now for Desautels said. “With something teens to be a certain way,” Everett so permanent, I would never be so said. “People start expecting love rash.” from others before they have even Behind every tattoo is an imlearned to love themselves.” portant message or meaning. Others around LC have gotten “Every student has a story to tattoos for similar reasons. share, and tattoos can sometimes Senior Jarrett Montgomery has be the artistic crutch to show that three tattoos, each of them symbol- story,” Everett said.

Senior Megan Everett has a tattoo of a yin yang sign on both of her arms to symbolize balance. Courtesy photo/ Megan Everett

Senior Jarrett Montgomery has a tattoo showing his love for baseball, something he says is a big part of his life. Courtesy photo/Jarrett Montgomery

Junior Regan Desautels and her mother have identical tattoos of the Chinese symbol for tiger. Courtesy photo/ Regan Desautels

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MALL BRAWL brings heightened security Possible solution

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and being an aid in helping them become involved. “You never know what kids’ experiBeing involved in school and other ences have been, so that’s why you invite extracurricular activities is the best way them,” Davie said. “For a lot of minority to keep students on the right path and kids, you’ve got to go and get them and out of trouble. recruit them. You’ve got to ask them It’s a message from Ron Davie, ‘hey, why won’t you try this,’ or ‘hey, why principal of the Lawrence Advanced won’t you try that,’ and not expect them Academy (LAA) at LECC. Davie said he to come because that’s not a part of who believes this after witnessing a fair share they are.” of his own students being held back by Davie pushes for involvement as it poor decisions. serves as the purpose of giving students “You can easa push toward moily be caught up,” tivation. LC senior Davie said. “I’ve Ian Graves is a We need you as neighbors. had kids over the prime example of We need you as the eyes and a student already years, good kids, ears. We can’t be everywhere following Davie’s be caught up with the wrong kids at message. at one time so it’s so the wrong time.” Over the sumimportant. With almost 40 mer, Graves and a Sgt. Matthew Miller years committed to group of others got Lawrence Police Department Lawrence Towninvolved in helping ship, Davie has children in kindercome out as an educator, coach, athletic garten through eighth grade by tutoring. director, dean of students and more Not only was Graves involving himself in importantly, mentor. Students listen to the community, but he was also involvDavie, and his easy presence is effective. ing the children by acting as a mentor Plus, he understands students from all and teacher. backgrounds of life. “We would go and work with the In addition to having his own sponkids,” Graves said. “The lessons (I sored club SAB, known formerly as the taught) included lots of games to help Student African American Brotherhood, them better understand and to have Davie has helped students by recruiting fun.”

With more motivated students like Graves, a wider impact can be made by the community. Lawrence Police Department Detective Capt. Gary Woodruff and Sgt. Matthew Miller are following the same structure as Davie to promote community participation not only with students but also with their families. Crime, including the recent events in Castleton, can be avoided as both Woodruff and Miller agree that involvement anywhere is essential and the public can be a tool in helping avoid serious situations that can save someone’s life. “I always tell people when I go on a run, we need you as neighbors,” Miller said. “We need you as the eyes and ears. We can’t be everywhere at one time so it’s so important.” Woodruff said he believes the people are the police and the police are the people. “The only authority that law enforcement has is what they’re granted by the people, and by the citizens that we serve. It’s imperative that those relationships are there and we would rather prevent a tragedy from occurring than respond to it after it has already occurred because lives are on the line,” Woodruff said. “At any age, at any young age, I would see that as an obligation and responsibility to my classmates, to the school I’m attending, to people I do care about to say something.”

Caught in the midst of the chaos by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com Junior Ashley* was in a crowd of teens gathered outside AMC Castleton Square 14 the evening of Jan. 3. Terrified as her eyes locked on the gleam of a gun, she grabbed her younger cousin’s hand without hesitation and ran toward Sears department store. Ashley’s thoughts never left the glowing trigger as she ran to safety through the havoc of the chaotic crowd. “It was all so scary,” Ashley said. “My heart was beating so fast.” Before the disturbance, it had been a normal Saturday evening for Ashley as she enjoyed a relaxing break from school at the movie theater with her family. She intended to have an enjoyable night, watching a movie she had longed to see since the first time a preview for it showed up on her TV, The Woman in Black: Angel of Death. But when the movie was over, the night took a turn for the worse. Contrary to what Ashley recalls, Simon Malls’ security department reports there was never any evidence of a gun being present at the scene. There were no bullet casings found around where the incident occurred outside of the movie theater, either. Ashley continues to insist she saw a gun, but she is unable to recall any qualities or traits of the person holding it. All she re-

members is the disturbing sight of a weapon before her eyes and the feeling of uneasiness welling up inside her. “It was a mess,” Ashley said. “People were running away from the movie theater, into stores, and all over the place.” But this was not the first disturbance Castleton Square Mall had seen, according to Simon Malls. Before this, five teenagers were arrested after a brawl broke out in March 2013. Two guns were confiscated from the scene. Although the recent disturbance was frightening, Ashley recovered quite well. In fact, she continues to shop at the mall and attend the movie theater, regardless of what happened. Her perspective on the situation remains positive. “I am still going to shop there because I like hanging out there,” Ashley said. Simon Malls’ security maintains a similar perspective on the situation. After an immediate response from the security staff, police officers, and an emergency response group, Simon Malls is confident in the way the situation was handled. “It’s a societal problem where kids are coming to our properties with nothing to do while they’re on break, and this

is causing problems,” Simon Malls’ security representative said. The weekend following the disturbance, Simon Malls handed out their code of conduct to shoppers and ramped up the amount of security on duty. “We will not stand for deviation of our code of conduct,” Simon Malls said. After the long night of confusion and disorder, Ashley returned home safe with her younger cousin. No arrests were made and no weapons were confiscated, according to Simon Malls security. “I’m not going to say teens are all bad, but there’s just some who ruin it for the rest of us,” Ashley said. “I’m just glad everyone was OK.” *Editor’s note: The Cub Reporter chooses to conceal the identity of the witness by using a false name.

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Senior plans to create rain garden in Brook Park Elementary’s courtyard by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com

As she was searching for a topic for her extended essay in the International Baccalaureate program, senior Sarah Rodenbeck unintentionally came across the idea of a rain garden. Rodenbeck took the idea to another level as she proposed building the garden at Brook Park Elementary School as Key Club’s 2014-2015 grant project. “I was really interested in doing something about water quality,” Rodenbeck said. “So, even though I didn’t end up doing something about water quality for my extended essay, I was still interested in doing it as the grant.” A rain garden is a planted allotment that is similar to a regular garden, but it is near a drainage pipe that allows rainwater runoff from around the area.

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a long time since these plants come The garden will essentially use back up every year,” Rodenbeck said. native Indiana plants, and, as water Rodenbeck and Key Club memcomes down the drainage pipe, the bers as well as adviser Nancy Barnes water will filter through the plants’ planned and submitted their grant roots before going into the drainage project to the United Way of Central system. Indiana. “That helps filter out toxins and it United Way is an organization has a lot of environmental benefits,” that gives grants to individuals and Rodenbeck said. groups who The benefits share the vision for Brook Park The rain garden, once we of improving the will include the garden being build it, should be able to lives of the community. able to allevilast for a long time since In the spring, ate the floodRodenbeck plans ing problems these plants come back to enlist the aid they have in the up every year. of Key Club’s courtyard, which SARAH RODENBECK members and will allow more senior students from classes to be held Brook Park outside. The garden will also attract pollinators, and Elementary as they construct the rain garden during school hours. this biodiversity will provide learning Rodenopportunities. beck believes In addition, the garden will take that building less maintenance with the flowers the garden will and plants being adapted to the environment, so they are not killed by the implement an educational weather. program and inform others about the “The rain garden, once we build importance of water quality. it, should be able to last for

Rodenbeck purposefully chose Brook Park Elementary because it is one of the environmental studies magnet schools in Lawrence Township. Plus, Key Club previously did a grant project last year with Brook Park. “I’m very excited about the rain garden,” Rodenbeck said. “I think that it’s a really cool opportunity and it’ll make a large impact because it’s not just something that impacts one school, but it also impacts the community as a whole.”

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Friday

writings on the wall’ 13 by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

an inspiration for many forms of horror media publications. Paramount Pictures has scheduled a The hot sun beats down on the bare release date for a highly anticipated reneck of the baseball player as he steps up boot of the classic horror movie franchise to the dusty white plate. He glances at the Friday the Thirteenth on March 13 of this pitcher and holds out a hand before beyear, which happens to be one of three ginning his routine: two taps on each side Fridays that will land on the 13th this of the plate, one on the top and bottom year. The others will be in February and of the plate, and two check swings to line November of 2015. up his bat. Before every pitch, he repeats Some theater students here avoid this routine, convinced that the tradition saying the word “Macbeth” before peris vital for a chance at a good hit. forming on stage because it is said that Senior Kenny Ogg has been playing the infamous play Macbeth, written by baseball since he took his first steps as the famous playwright William Shakea toddler. After a few years of playing speare, is cursed and will bring bad luck summer ball, he noticed that his jersey to not only the performers, but also the number was strangely audience, if it is ever consistent. He was always performed. I had a batting glove assigned the same numActors avoid ber: 9. Since then, he saying any lines from on my fielding hand, makes sure he gets that the play as well as the but I made an error same number on the back name. If anybody says of his jersey. anything associated so I took it off. Ogg’s summer ball KENNY OGG with Macbeth, they jersey number is not his senior are asked to leave only superstition. Like the theater building, many other baseball playspin around three ers, he executes a persontimes, spit, curse alized routine to get himself ready for a and knock on the door before being pitch every time he is in the batter’s box. allowed back in. If Ogg has a successful game, he will Senior Josh Hoffer does not wear the same undershirt to the next believe in good or bad luck. He game that he plays, convinced that it is a separates himself from his fellow lucky shirt. “One time I had a dollar in my back pocket,” Ogg said. “I hit two doubles that game, so I kept the dollar in my back pocket for the rest of the year.” However, if he’s having a bad game, he’ll change something up to get rid of anything that could be unlucky. “Sometimes, if I’m not playing well, I’ll change up my stuff,” Ogg said. “I had a batting glove on my fielding hand (in a past game) but I made an error, so I took it off.” Superstitions range from seven years of bad luck for breaking a mirror to fear of the number 13, which is called triskadekaphobia. In Western superstition, Friday the 13th, otherwise known as “Black Friday” in some countries, is considered an unlucky or evil day. It has also been

theater members by not believing in any of their superstitions, especially any that are associated with Macbeth. “Empiricism dictates that only what is readily observable may be taken as truth,” Hoffer said. “As a future scientist who requires a high level of empirical thought, I cannot believe trivialities that have not been verified by fact.”

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Critic Collective LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

An album to cheer for

LA native Ariel Pink came out with his 10th album, Pom Pom, on Nov. 17. Pink has been generating eccentric tunes since 2002 when he released his first album, House Arrest/Lover boy. Ariel Pink, born Ariel Marcus Rosenberg, is influenced by a variety of artists that include Animal Collective, R. Stevie Moore and The Cure. His band is called Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti. Pink and the band usually self release their own music but have been signed to 4AD records since 2009. Pink manages to get away with source/treblezine.com things other artists, maybe less courageous artists, would not be able to get by with. His popularity was nearly non-existent in the beginning as a performer as his music wasn’t intended for live audiences. After a couple albums Pink has gained much more popularity and is currently selling out shows for his worldwide tour. I’d have to call Pink’s newest release his most creative and playful album to date. He’s always been one to experiment with different sounds and instruments but in this album it just slaps you in the face. Pink easily slides into different genres so fast as if someone is pulling a rug out from under your feet. Almost like it’s a mix tape that your crush made for you. The first song hits you with a cheerful almost video game type melody called “Plastic Raincoats in the Pig Parade.” But then the next song, “White Freckles,” has a very obvious lo-fi ‘80s pop vibe. The sixth track, “Put Your Number In My Phone,” is probably the most popular one from this album. With a catchy hook and an upbeat rhythm, it reminds me of “Here comes the Sun” by The Beatles.

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Panda Bear fails to impress by LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com Solo artist Panda Bear released his 5th album, called Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper, on Jan. 13. Panda Bear (Noah Benjamin Lennox) is one of the crucial members of experimental psychedelic band Animal Collective. With five releases now and his two most popular albums Person Pitch and Tomboy, this last one strikes me as least impressive. In this album Panda Bear seems more repetitive than usual. That’s no problem, but his repetition follows with lack of creativity. For some reason I don’t see any of his true song-writing skills shining through. The composition of the album is weird. There is an 18-second song that comes after a sevenminute and six-minute song. The 18-second long “Shadow of the Colossus” just seems like a transi-

musician, if any at all. In many of the songs you hear so many repetitive rhythms and drowning vocals that it eventually just turns into washed out background noise. His lyrics are intriguing but his style of mixing is unflattering to his vocals and they just end up lost. Not surprisingly, music-based internet publication Pitchfork called this album Panda Bear’s funkiest album to date. Source/ acus.dominorecordco.com “Mr. Noah” has to be the catchiest song on the album, released as tion filler. a single with a music Panda Bear video. The best track is Artist: Panda Bear has nice vocals, the heavenly sounding Album: Panda Bear Meets the can produce “Tropic of Cancer.” Grim Reaper a beat, and It’s established with has showed us Genre: Experimental, Electronic a lovely harp sample some more than and surprises you Song Suggestion: Tropic of decent music in with some musical Cancer the past. But as variance. Overall I am Rating: 2 out of 5 for this album, displeased with this I’m blind to any album. Lennox was progression he may have made as a lazy and dispassionate.

Looking for another Green hit by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

He struggles to understand the complicated yet brilliant Teenagers are often associated girl who frequently has with young love, laziness and melo- mood swings He finds drama. John Green’s Looking For himself falling inescapAlaska touches on the stereotypical ably in love with her. aspects of teenage life as well as the He soon meets underlying darkness that can come Takumi, the third of with growing up. the closely knit band of The book begins with an introfriends. duction to an awkward and friendAs he is integrated less teenager named Miles Halter. into life at Culver He will soon be leaving his home Creek, Pudge joins in in Florida to attend Culver Creek the antics of his new boarding school in Alabama for the friends — smoking, rest of his high school career. drinking, partying and pulling Miles meets his pranks. roommate, Chip MarThe book is Looking For Alaska divided into two tin, or “The Colonel,” who decides to nicksections: before Author: John Green name Miles “Pudge” and after. The endCost: $9.99 (Barnes and because The Colonel ing is unexpected, Noble Online) has an fondness of but understandirony. able at the same Length: 256 pages Pudge is soon time. Green makes Genre: Young adult fiction readers want to introduced to the beautiful, smart and re-read every word wild Alaska Young and is talked to analyze and comprehend the into buying cigarettes from her by depth. The Colonel, beginning his corrupGreen has a refreshingly realtion. istic take on teenage life. It is not

about a boy and a girl meeting each other and falling in love and living happily ever after. It is about four teenagers and their struggles while they battle their past, plan their future and try to make the best of the present. Looking For Alaska has a sobriSource/ala.org ety about it that is relatable to readers, and Green’s honest yet artistic writing style is hard not to appreciate. The conflicts that the main characters have to face, while they might not be common, all tie into a bigger picture that forces readers to think about serious and possibly uncomfortable concepts such as death, religion and depression. Green said in an interview on his web site: “If all the symbolism is working right, readers don’t have to be conscious of it for those elements to add power and emotional heft to the story.”

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Cups on cups of McAlister’s Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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McAlister’s has taken the world by storm with their famous sweet tea, but their soups are quickly becoming the powerful hurricane that comes from the storm. The cheesy chicken tortilla soup at first glance looks watered down with food chunks floating around. However, as the saying goes: don’t judge a book by its cover. Taste and you will see, it combines a chili like flavor with a subtle spicy twist. The corn pieces and little morsels of tender chicken add to the already flavorful combination that is sure to appeal to taste buds all around. The consistency isn’t super thick like melted cheese, but it isn’t like you’re eating a cup of water, either. The cup of soup comes with tortillas on the side that you can add, so why not be adventurous and add a little crunch to your below freezing Indiana day?

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Chef’s Corner

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup

With Panera Bread being right down the street from LC, it provides the perfect opportunity to pick up a bread bowl on your way home from school. A popular fan favorite, their broccoli cheddar soup combines broccoli chunks with a cheesy liquid background. The cheese soup isn’t too rich or too thin — it’s just right in the Little Pig terms. Cub photos/Samantha Kupiainen The cheesy soup broth is comparable to another popular dish of theirs, Mac and Cheese. The broccoli chunks are steamed so there is no crunch to take away their soup status, and with wisdom teeth removal a popular activity over winter break, it’s the perfect dish to serve to the chewingimpaired. Panera’s small dining space is the only complaint I have.

What’s H t in Indy Indy Bacon Fest Indy’s Bacon Fest is at The Crane Bay Saturday. Tickets can be bought online for $20 or at the door for $40, which include four free sample tickets and one free drink ticket. The event lasts from noon until 4 p.m. and features several different vendors from restaurants all over Indianapolis.

The Grill 2 Red Pepper Gouda

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Most of us tend to choose our meals based on the name, and if you’re like most Americans, you live by a rule of “If you can’t say it, don’t eat it.” But next time you’re going to be adventurous and try a dish that leaves you tongue-tied, do so at The Grill 2 with their Red Pepper Gouda soup. The dish itself leans toward the spicy side with a peppery twist. Its vibrant red color resembles tomato soup, and it has an underlying tomato basil taste. The assortment of spices dull out the tomato ﬂavoring, leaving you yearning for more.

Valentine’s Day Semi-Formal Dance Friday, Feb. 13 8-10 p.m. in the PERK

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*Feb. 4-6 during lunch, afterward full price with $7 per person and $10 per couple

Downtown carriage rides

$5 per person $8 per couple

You can reserve a horse-drawn carriage through Yellow Rose Carriages for 25 to 60 minutes. Prices range from $50 to $100. The night might be chilly, but there isn’t a better way to spend a night downtown, especially with a signiﬁcant other. Visit indycarriage.com to reserve a ride.

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Maroon Five concert Maroon Five will perform in Banker’s Life Fieldhouse on Feb. 28 and begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit to ticketsnow.com to order online, prices range from $80 to $2,000 depending on their seating area. Source/redutodorock.com

Students may bring guest outside LC, but they will need to get approval from either 144 or 207. Students aren’t allowed to wear athletic shoes.

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Stuck in Love will have you stuck to the screen By AMANDA BRADTMILLER

Rusty. Rusty is portrayed by Nat Wolff, who surprisingly wasn’t only a lead singer in The Naked Brothers Band, he’s also Rusty and Kate: he’s stuck known for starring as Isaac in watching her hurt, she’s stuck The Fault in Our Stars. making bad decisions. The movie follows the love Samantha and Louis: she’s lives of a family made up of a stuck judging herself, and he’s father-daughter team of austuck sitting behind her in thors, a mothclass. er that’s cut Bill and off from the Erica: she’s Stuck in Love family, and a stuck on Availability: Available on pesky younger winning her Netﬂ ix and Amazon Instant brother that daughter Video gets himback, and he’s self into stuck on her. Rating: R high school Whatever Running Time: 96 minutes trouble. the situation, It’s surthey’re Stuck prising at how In Love. dark the theme of the movie Stuck in Love, a ﬁlm becomes by the end, plot twists written and directed by Josh on plot twists on plot twists. Boone, came out Sept. 9, 2012. The acting is better than I Lily Collins, known for The expected. I’ve always thought Blind Side and Mirror Mirror, of Wolff as the older brother in plays Samantha, the sister of amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

that one Nickelodeon band that sang about not wanting to go to school. However, the way he represents a distraught boy in love is very realistic. Obviously, I’m not a distraught boy in love but I couldn’t help but feel connected to his character and his teenage emotions. Boone does a great job with showing every angle of love trouble in the family. It includes the dad’s reluctancy to move on from his ex-wife, the daughter’s habits of pushing people away and the son’s eagerness to experience his ﬁrst love. Being able to see everyone’s struggles as a whole is a refreshing direction Boone takes. Stuck in Love’s plot is not the only interesting thing about this movie. The sound track matches each scene perfectly. One in particular is Between

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the Bars by Elliot Smith. While Samantha, scared of letting herself love, and Louis, her caring almost-boyfriend, sit in a car and have some pretty emotional conversations, including many sappy love quotes, the song plays in the background to match the mood. It’s no surprise that I bawled my eyes out, what pa-

Selma “The trailer made me excited for the ﬁlm, but Oleyowo’s performance wasn’t great to deserve outrage for his lack of an Oscar nomination. The ﬁlm also followed the traditional biopic fashion in not disrespecting Dr. King at all.” ANDREW SAIZ freshman

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Into the Woods

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thetic cheesy-movie obsessed teenage girl wouldn’t? Plus, any movie involving Logan Lerman as a love interest is a must see. Am I right, ladies? Without a doubt, this ﬁlm is a tear-jerker. It’s all there: teenage love, young adult love, and adult love. It’s for everyone who loves a romantic comedy with an actual storyline.

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Show choirs are starting the year off with Disney by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com The Central Sound and the Sweet Sensation will begin show choir competition on Feb. 7 at Edgewood High School. “Our show for Central Sound this year is themed ‘Hell to Heaven,’” show choir director Milo Ellis said. “It starts out as a party in hell with a salsa number and then we eventually move through songs to get to a ﬁercer feel.” The all-girls show choir Sweet Sensation’s theme will be fairytale villains featuring various Disney villains. “Sweets will have a great show,” Ellis said. “You’ll see some (villains) you don’t know and some you’re familiar with, including Ursula from The Little Mermaid and the bad guy from The Princess and The Frog. I’m really excited about their costumes, and they’re singing really well.” Sophomore Eli Thomas, Central Sound vocalist, said he thinks this year may be different.

Performing Arts “I think it’s going to be great. It’s going to be so fun and I’m positive we’ll do amazing,” Thomas said. “We have a great show this year and I’m conﬁdent enough to tell you everyone is in for a treat.” Both show choirs have never had a conﬁrmed theme throughout the entire show, but this year Ellis is spicing the show up. “I feel like this one has more of a set theme and I feel like everyone connects to it more,” senior Molly Connor said. “I think we will do pretty well. And you know what, if we don’t, we still have time to work and perfect ourselves.” Ellis said this is the show choirs’ best year that they’ve had regarding work ethic and being excited about competition. “It’s also different because I’m using quite a number of arrangers opposed to one arranger doing the whole show,” said Ellis. “I’ve always had an idea going through the show but I’ve never had a theme as strong as this one.”

winter events schedule Thespian Play at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30-31 in the auditorium. Show Choir Preview at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the auditorium. Winter Guard Preview at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Belzer.

Winter Concert with Belzer Side-by-Side at 7 p.m. on Feb.

11 in the auditorium.

Senior Quentin Beverly dances during Central Sound rehearsal. Cub photo/Leah Arenz

Winter Percussion competition on Feb. 21 at Franklin Central.

Percussion starts season

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

Junior Sean Roach practices an exercise on tenor drums alongside junior John Chung, LN junior Stephen Childress and freshman Kimeon Sumler. Cub photo/Colin McCarthy

Lawrence Township’s winter percussion will perform in its ﬁrst competition on Feb. 21. This is the ﬁrst season that LC and LN students will compete in a winter percussion group together. “I don’t view it as a continuation (of marching band),” senior Denton Sutherlin said. “It is a lot different without the winds and guard. It is a lot like marching band, though, and will prepare the percussion section for the next marching season.” To get ready for indoor competitions, the group began rehearsing in early December. “Every practice we get more intense by pushing ourselves just a little bit further than the last time,” LN senior Kennedy Douglas said. In addition to school practices, the group stresses the importance of individual practice time either at home or in a practice room. “The individual practice time is where the improvements are made,” Douglas said. “When that happens and

when it’s combined with everyone else, that’s where things start to get better.” Many of the percussionists joined to continue performing with the peers they’ve already formed bonds with in other music groups. “I joined because it not only allows me to continue playing my instrument, which I love, but it also allows me to continue to build the bond I have made with my percussion family,” junior Donovan McDuffy said. The music the group will be performing contains intricacies unlike that of the music in marching band. “The music is more involved than anything I have ever played, and it is exciting to perform,” Sutherlin said. The group will compete in a series of Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) competitions in February and March and hopes that their continued improvement will propel them into the IPA State Finals. “We don’t stop until we’re perfect, so we’ll never stop pushing ourselves,” said Douglas. “Every run, we try to practice as if we are performing so that when it gets to be a competition, nothing should be different.”

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Strongman, strong coach A look at how strength coach Adam Lane tackles a different challenge as a professional strongman by ERNIE HARSHMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com

Strength coach Adam Lane participates in the Farmer’s Carry event at a Strongman competition. He must carry 290 pounds in each hand to a designated finish line.

Do you even lift? Press - pushing weight straight upwards until the arms are locked out overhead Deadlift - lifting weight from the ground to the hips Medley - a variety of consecutive different lifts Grip - lifting weight from a mid-thigh position Stone - lifting stones over a bar “Coach” Lane poses with his trophy after winning the MET-Rx Odd Haugen Strength Classic. Lane is also a teacher here, leading the weight training classes. Courtesy photos/ Adam Lane

tain at the university level are beneficial for LC’s football team, as Lane is also an assistant coach to complement his job as While many people feel the need to a teacher. Lane teaches the weight trainlay out a schedule outlining their daily ing classes here with the help of football activities at the beginning of each week, head coach Jed Richman. LC’s strength coach Adam Lane does “He (Lane) doesn’t stop at failure,” something a little different. senior Sam Wilson said. “He pushes (us) “On days I don’t train, I eat 260 until success is achieved.” grams of protein, 195 grams of carbs Lane said he aims to prevent injury (carbohydrates), 87 grams of fat for a to- through strength training and athletic tal of 2600 calories,” Lane said regard- performance training. He teaches the ing his diet plan. “On training days, I students how to perform the necessary eat 330 grams of protein, 330 grams of strength and athletic movement patcarbs, and 73 grams of fat for a total of terns in order to decrease the likelihood 3300 calories.” of injury on the playing field. He said his You may even notice him munching goal is to increase the understanding of on a protein-packed blueberry granola how these lifts relate to making students pancake, or one of his many power bars better athletes. while walking to class in the hallway. “I believe Coach Lane implements Why so much food, considering the disciplines that several of our athletic average caloric intake of a man his age teams benefit from,” senior Kevin Cox is just 2700 calories? Lane is a profes- said. “He’s very knowledgeable and cares sional strongman, meaning he competes about each athlete as an individual.” against other athBoth Wilson letes in feats chaland Cox say that lenging the comthey have im“(Lane) doesn’t stop at petitors’ overall proved strengthfailure. He pushes (us) strength and athwise and athletileticism—the guys cally, with Cox until we succeed.” that pull semis on SAM WILSON gaining 13 pounds ESPN. senior of muscle in just In order to befive months of come a professiontraining. al, Lane had two options: win an Ama“Clearly it has and will continue to teur National Championship or qualify translate to the playing field,” said Cox through smaller contests. concerning what the improvements “I won the Platinum Plus, which is meant to him. a smaller competition (12-15 guys), but The job Lane has done in the weight usually has heavier weight than the Na- room has begun to garner respect; the tional Championships,” Lane said. classes usually fill up extremely fast and He competes in the 105 kilogram are dominated by upperclassmen, not weight class, which is a middleweight. to mention the success the athletic proDuring the competitions, Lane usu- gram has seen in the extremely prestially does five events: a press, deadlift, gious MIC Conference in the short time medley, grip, and stone. Lane has been at LC. Lane said playing football helped As Lane continues to make strides as feed his passion for lifting because he a teacher at LC, he continues to aim for developed competitiveness and disci- trophies in his Strongman competitions. pline through it. “We’ve begun to see a change in “I learned the knowledge to become the way our teams play here at LC and a better lifter because I knew strength I think we owe that to the job Coach training would get me to the next level.” Lane has done in the weight room,” Wilsaid Lane, who played at the University son said. “It’s not everyday that you get of Indianapolis. personal training from a professional The experiences he was able to ob- strongman.”

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Jones, Stone dominate mats by KEVIN COX kevincoxcub@gmail.com

Senior Justin Stone battles his opponent in the 195-pound weight class during a match against LN. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Following the leadership of key upperclassmen, the wrestling team has fought for improvement on the mats every day. Although the team’s record has not been astounding, coach Tom Corbett said he believes there have been signs of continued growth and improvement among the members of the team. One big win came at Fishers High School during the Tigers’ senior night. Going into the match, Fishers had a strong record of 16-2. However, when the ﬁnal score was tallied, Fishers had dropped to 16-3. Although LC forfeited several points, the team managed to pull off a win by a 3-point margin. Earlier this season the team

With an extended list of traveled to Illinois for a tournament and earned the title of sophomores on the team, getting them more mat time and champions. “It (the championship) was experience will help the team a great team effort,” Corbett continue to get better. “Some guys are still learnsaid. LC is led by seniors and ing the concept of how to be a standout performers Justin varsity wrestler,” Corbett said. As February and the state Stone and Mason Jones. Jones and Stone led the Bears at the tournament quickly approach, the Bears are annual Metlooking to ﬁnropolitan InSome guys are still ish the seaterscholastic Conference learning the concept son on a good note. (MIC) tournaof how to be a “The kids ment. Each varsity wrestler. have shown of them was TOM CORBETT that they are crowned MIC wrestling coach d e d i c a t e d , ” champion in the 160- and Corbett said. 195-pound weight classes, reWith a solid group of eighth spectively. graders to soon join the high Other strong contributors school wrestling program, on the team include juniors sophomores rapidly gaining exSteven Trammell and Ethan perience, and a talented group Bunce, who have both had solid of juniors, the Bears’ outlook for the program is bright. performances this season.

Boys rebound after tough start by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com It has been a season full of ups and downs for the boys basketball team. The biggest positive, a record of 5-2 in their last seven games, includes a win in the ﬁrst round of the Marion County Tournament. On the other hand, a disappointing 0-7 start to the season has been hard to overcome. Questions about the ability of the team circulate the halls and have even begun to beat down on the players. “It bothers us very much because we’re capable of being the best team in the state,” said junior Nash Grifﬁn. With a new coach, new system and new players on the team, there are bound to be problems that arise. “The way that I addressed it (the changes) was to keep them focused and playing with each other through practice and through the games,” coach Albert Gooden said.

One characteristic the team ing into the final eight minutes. seems to lack is a killer instinct. The fourth quarter was not Even in their victories, the inten- as kind to the Bears, as not a sity begins to lessen as the game single bucket and only one free progresses, causing things on the throw fell for the team. The descoreboard to often tighten up fense sagged a bit as well, and LN late in the game. scored 24 points to seal the vicIn their 64-52 victory over tory. Roncalli, the Bears continually Despite some early struggles built large leads only to watch the team appears to be on the rise. them crumble They’ve perapart minutes formed well in later. At the the month of We’re capable of end of third January. being the best team in quarter, the Their turnBears were up around has the state. by 18 points, been spurred NASH GRIFFIN an almost injunior by senior Jersurmountable emy Patton, a margin. They catalyst off the forfeited the 18-point lead, at one bench who offers an inside prespoint leading only by 5, before ence that has been lacking since regaining their composure and his injury on Dec. 10. securing a 12-point win. On Jan. 27 against Fishers, A similar story, with a differ- Patton scored 13 and was influent result, occurred on Dec. 10 as ential in their 73-63 victory. the Bears fought against township “The team is only getting rival Lawrence North. The Bears stronger and better as we are gethad an astounding 22-point third ting closer and closer to Sectionquarter and a 5-point lead head- als,” said junior Mehki Biffle.

Junior Mehki Bifﬂe squares up against a Roncalli opponent in the ﬁrst game of the Marion County Tournament. Cub photo/Danica Minor

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Tuthill, Bears make a by Brittannie Travis brittannietraviscub@gmail.com As the final seconds tick off the clock, senior Alec Tuthill awaits the results of the final heat. The waves settle and Tuthill glances up at the scoreboard with a smile plastered on his face. He scans the times and confirms that he is a conference champion. On Jan. 10, the Bears swim team competed in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) Championship at Carmel High School. Both the boys and girls teams were up against seven other schools. The boys placed fifth with a score of 190. Tuthill led the team with a first place finish in the boys’ 100 yard butterfly with a time of 55.21 seconds. “It feels really nice to accomplish something so great when you’re on such a small team,” Tuthill said. “When you see that scoreboard after you get first place, you just feel like smiling right then, but also

you can’t believe it at the same On Jan. 15, the Bears comtime.” peted with a loss in an away, Tuthill demolished the dual-meet against Lawrence competition, beating second North. The boys came home place by a .94 second gap. His with a score of 88, narrowly efforts helped the team secure a losing to LN who finished with fifth place finish. a score of 93. The girls were The girls’ team finished in knocked down as they were eighth place defeated with with a score of a score of 102. 43, dropping It feels really nice “The MIC them to eighth to accomplish Conference is place in the one of the best conference something so great conferences level. when you’re on such in the nation, Last week so just to be the Bears a small team. a part of that lost to Center ALEC TUTHILL is showing but senior Grove the girls what placed second it takes to be in a tri-meet very good at swimming,” coach against Greenfield Central and Andy Renie said on the girls’ Heritage Christian. score. Although the team has had The night before, the diving a less than satisfactory record, team also competed at Carmel improvement is apparent. The in the MIC Diving Finals. Senior team continues to improve as Becca Green placed seventh out they gain experience. of 18. Alongside her was fresh“It’s a lot of work, but it all man Drew Prather who placed pays off,” sophomore Cole Suitninth out of 17. er said.

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Sophomore Cole Suiter comes up for air while he swims the breast stroke in a race on Jan. 10 in the MIC Tournament. Cub photo/Danica Minor

SUPER Traditions for the Super Bowl by ERNIE HARSHMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com It’s a sacred night in the world of sports; it’s the culmination of the football season; its Super Bowl Sunday. And everyone who’s anyone throws a party. But how many people will you invite? What kind of food will you serve? Now, ladies and gents, contrary to popular belief, there is a right and wrong way to have a Super Bowl party. Your party, and the choices you make regarding it, are as important to the Super Bowl as a ball pump is to the Patriots — but that’s another story. First off, the number of people at your sports gathering is very important. You must get this right. Too many people and you get caught up in a mess of sweaty, overstuffed, mid-

dle-aged men. But too few and it seems awkward eating a mini hotdog on a toothpick. Here’s a “Helpful Hint from Heloise”: a 10-15 person party is key for maximum enjoyment. After you’ve sent out your invitations, it’s important to have the right food. Sure, you could be boring and make hamburgers and hotdogs. But do you remember the last party you went to and had a phenomenal hotdog? Didn’t think so. Go with the All-American classic, ribs. There’s nothing better than bone-suckin’, finger-lickin’ ribs. A good rack can take your party from good to “Holy Cow!”

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Another go-to is my family’s hidden gem: buffalo chicken crescent rolls. If you haven’t had them, you haven’t had a Super Bowl party. The Super Bowl can be one of the most enjoyable games for a sports fan, that is, unless your team loses... Having the perfect party — food, friends, yelling at the TV, and laughing at Doritos commercials—is just the icing on the cake that is Super Bowl Sunday.

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Roll • •

2 1/2 cups of cooked chicken 2 cans (8 oz. each) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls • 1/4 cup of hot sauce • 4 oz. of cream cheese • 1 cup of monterey jack cheese Heat oven to 375 F. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and hot sauce until smooth. Mix in chicken and shredded cheese just until combined. Unroll both cans of dough; separate into 8 rectangles. On ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange rectangles in ring so short sides of rectangles form a 5-inch circle in center. Spoon cream cheese mixture on the half of each rectangle closest to center of ring. Bring each dough rectangle hanging over side of pan up over filling, tucking dough under bottom layer of dough to secure it. Repeat around ring until entire filling is enclosed. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Spotlight Athletes

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by COLIN McCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

Jasmine Shelt

Junior Jasmine Shelt is a guard and forward for the girls basketball team. So far this season, she is averaging 9.5 points per game and just under 5 rebounds. “This year, I feel I have improved in my game a lot,” Shelt said. “Defensively I have done a lot better.” Shelt averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. In the offseason, Shelt hones her skills in order to better contribute to her team.

“I am constantly in the gym working to improve all aspects of my game,” Shelt said.“From my ball handling to my shooting.” The team had a solid win against Perry Meridian on Dec. 9; Shelt scored 18 points and hit the game-winning shot. “We just came out focused,” said Shelt. “We were all on the same page as far as what needed to be done to win.” The team has recorded only two wins; however, they continue to ﬁght for improvement every day. “We (the team) are just learning how to put it all out on the court,” said Shelt. “We just have to continue to play together.”

Cub photo/Lexi Olson

Justin Stone

Senior Justin Stone competes for the boys wrestling team. He is an integral member of the team who consistently performs well on the mat. Stone said he hopes his leadership will motivate the team to perform to their highest potential. “I think I’m doing great compared to last year,” Stone said. “The team could do better; we showed that in the Fishers meet.” The team has steadily improved throughout the season, and much of that success can be placed on the shoulders of the upperclassmen. “My best performance was probably

this past week in the MIC Championship match against Carmel,” Stone said. Stone was crowned champion after he defeated his opponent 3-0. During his offseason, Stone tries to get in as many matches as he does during the regular season. This allows him to stay in shape, an important factor in a sport that depends so much on the wrestler’s weight. Although the team’s record is currently under .500, Stone says he believes the team has more talent than their record shows. Stone and the Bears look to ﬁnish well as they now prepare to ﬁght for a State title.

January 30, 2015

Loop ‘de loop through Sophomore hula hoops to relax and get away from everyday stresses

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by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com Sophomore Marissa Peckenpaugh has a hobby unlike any other. To unwind and get away from the everyday stress of being a student, Peckenpaugh hula hoops, but not just any loops ‘de loop. Peckenpaugh first learned about hooping two years ago when she saw people hula hooping on the internet. “I was inspired by a hooping video I saw on YouTube and started hooping,” she said. “I followed a few individuals on Instagram who talked of hooping often, so I (searched) it on YouTube and loved the way it looked. It surprised me that you can do so much with a circle.” “I went to a few festivals to get tips and tricks from other hoopers,” she continued. “There are specific sizes and thicknesses to professional hoops that allow for different tricks.” There are many tips and Honestly, for me I just tricks you can do with a single always want hula hoop that hooping to be surprise a lot of simple; I’d rather not people. “When people make it competitive. think of hooping MARISSA PECKENPAUGH they tend to only sophomore think of a few general ways to hula hoop. If you search it up online, it’s actually really interesting,” she said. A popular trick among “hoopers” is an isolation. Peckenpaugh described it as “a point in space that does not move, and the hula hoop can do variations according to it.” Aside from isolations, other tips and tricks include off body and body moves, like the traditional way most of us were taught how to hula hoop, and mini hoop pairs. Different thicknesses, for example, are used for different tricks. “I bought a hula hoop from Target and learned the basics,” she said. “Then I went on to improve and eventually bought a nicer hula hoop online.” Peckenpaugh does not plan on taking her skill to a professional level. She’s much more satisfied as “hooping” staying her relaxing hobby. “Honestly, for me I just always want hooping to be simple; I’d rather not make it competitive. It’s really just my way to relax and ease my mind.” The everyday stress of LC can be tough, but according to Peckenpaugh, a simple hobby can change it all. “Everyone has that one thing, ya’ know, some people find relaxation and just lose themselves in the moment when playing sports,meditation, all that stuff,” she said.

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