Cub Reporter Issue 6 by Elizabeth Granger

REPORTER January 31, 2013

Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

Volume 64, Issue 6

“Swimming has changed me

both physically and mentally.

I’m an all-around better person.” Dive in on page 26

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Students who plan to take AP (advanced placement) exams must register for the exams Feb. 4-28. The cost is $89/exam, unless fees are waived by the state legislature. After the registration end date, a late fee of $40/exam will be added to the cost.

FAFSA forms due March 1

Seniors and their parents are reminded that FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is due by March 1. No state or federal financial aid will be awarded unless the student and the parent file this form with the government.

Tutoring in Spanish available

Members of the Spanish Honor Society offer free tutoring to Spanish students 3:45-4:45 p.m. every Wednesday in Room 212.

Scheduling for 2013-14 continues

Before winter break, counselors met with sophomores to work on their schedules for the 2013-14 school year as well as to update the students’ four-year graduation plans and discuss career goals. They are now meeting with freshmen and juniors.

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What’s inside

BRIEFS

AP exam registration Feb. 4-28

YOUR

CALENDAR

Jan. 31: Clubs meet, 3:05 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 1-2: Thespian play, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 2: Groundhog Day Feb. 6: Winter concert, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 7: Show choir preview night, 7 p.m., auditorium Feb. 9: ACT, 7:30 a.m., Stu- dent Life Center Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day

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Feb. 18: President’s Day; no school Feb. 23: The Classic (show choir competition), all day, entire campus March 1: Freshman class ring meeting, 10:30 a.m., auditorium March 5: Winter sports awards night, 6 p.m., Commons and auditorium

PARENTS

District needs bus drivers

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is looking for bus drivers to transport students to and from school and extra-curricular activities. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay. Applicants must hold or obtain a Class B CDL with airbrakes, public passenger and “S” endorsements. Additional information and an application are available online or from Jeanie Moles, supervisor of transportation, at 423-8406.

3 opinions 8 features 12 news

Clear, concise reporting on the good, the bad and the ugly. Someone’s got to do it.

Students’ perspectives on problems affecting Lawrence Central’s halls and the world beyond 56th Street.

In-depth coverage of students, global issues, rising trends and the not-so-average Bear.

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arts+entertainment

Trends are changing, the popcorn’s popping and yesterday’s in is tomorrow’s out. Don’t worry, we’ll help you keep up.

Scores, matches, games, meets and touchdowns. Lawrence Central Bears are back and with a vengeance.

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While swimming the 200 individual medley for the first time this season, senior Megan Smith ended her fourth year of swimming on a high note. “I’m just swimming around, doing my thing,” Smith said. “Jumping in a cold pool and not being able to breathe for three hours a day may not sound like fun, but it’s all worth it in the end.” Cub photo/Carley Lanich

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Students: How safe do they feel? SamanthaStrong samanthastrongcub@gmail.com Students, parents and faculty were gathered together in the Studio Theatre to celebrate students’ achievements as National Merit commended scholars. Breakfast was being served, honors were being presented and academics were being celebrated. But just outside the doors separating this celebration from the reality of Lawrence Central, a student was being assaulted for a cell phone. “There are situations outside of school where students have been victimized, and then to hear that it happened here at school, I just hate it,” guidance counselor Suzanne Oakes said. “It just blows me away.” According to Oakes, it’s a situation that is not all that uncommon. “When someone wants to live their life a certain way, OK. But when they infringe upon the rights of other people, it’s not OK.” This infringement has also been noticed by students. “I think for the most part we have a decent student body. I think it’s just the small select amount of people that need to be watched more carefully; they could be more under control if our security guards did a better job at handling that,” senior Breanna Petrucciani said. Senior Rebecca Joel said she doesn’t feel entirely safe here. “Sometimes I feel safe, not in the hallways, but in the classrooms I do,” she said. “There are too many people

who aren’t concerned with going to class, and if you bump into them, they get angry, and have explosive tempers.” Joel said she felt the security officers here need to “act more professional.” “I always see them joking around with all of the students, it’s unprofessional for security guards to form friendly relationships with students,” she said. “They should remain more in the background and just be eyes and just watch and not interact unless they see an infraction in the school rules.” Joel’s perception of the situation is a rather common one among the public, in many cases, but safety experts disagree with her opinion. According to Lawrence Police Detective Wyonne Hale, who works here as a security guard, an important part of the School Resource Officers’ job is forming friendly relationships with students. “I do the job to talk with kids,” he said. “The majority of things we hear, we hear from kids. You have to have trust… “I built that from knowing them for so long.” Hale has worked in the school district for several years, first at Belzer and now at LC. “Lawrence Township is one of the safest school districts because we’ve always been on top of it,” Hale said. “We’ve learned and made things better.” There are currently four security and police officers here on a daily basis,

Cub graphic/Samantha Strong

according to Jim Parish, township coordinator of school safety and security. All police personnel are state certified sworn police officers; personnel from the Lawrence Fire Department and Indianapolis Fire Department are also stationed here. These personnel, also referred to as School Resource Officers (SROs), have many duties and responsibilities within the building, according to Parish. In addition to building good relationships with students, the officers’ duties include arriving before staff and students to check security of the building, providing security at most afterschool events, assisting visitors and directing them to their destinations within the school, and familiarizing themselves with students and staff.

“SROs have the same authority as the school’s staff to enforce school rules, so they can work and strive together to provide the safety we demand for each — See STUDENT SAFETY on page 4

STUDENTS’

OPINION If you knew there was going to be a fight, would you tell administration?

The Cub Reporter staff conducted a three-question survey regarding school security; 500 students weighed in Jan. 25-28.

If you knew or suspected that someone had a gun in school, would you tell administration?

Should teachers have guns in school?

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Cub graphic/Caroline Varie

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Who’s who in

security?

Lawrence Township is served by the Indianapolis Metropolitan police and fire departments and the Lawrence police and fire departments. Four of these personnel, also called Safety Resource Officers, work here on a daily basis. But who’s who in security? We’re here to help identify.

This label is worn by fire personnel. They do not carry weapons and do not have arresting powers, but they do form relationships with students and monitor the school. Fire personnel are EMT and fire safety certified.

Violence: what’s the cause? one teacher at Columbine High School in 1999, had both been aliduffcub@gmail.com allegedly bullied for years beThe Virginia Tech Massa- fore they planned the crime. cre in 2007 was committed by This begs the simple quessenior Seung-Hui Cho, who, in tion: What is the cause of vioa pair of separate attacks two lence? hours apart, shot and killed 32 Sophomore Mackayla Greer people on the campus of Vir- said she believes bullying has ginia Polytechnical Institute potentially violent results. and State University. Before the “With all of the shootings massacre, Cho had been diag- that have occurred recently, I nosed with a severe anxiety dis- think it really says something order, which the university was about the level of disrespect in not aware of our country. due to federal I feel like the privacy laws. We should pay more shootings are “ P a y starting from more atten- attention in schools so a dislike of tion (to men- maybe we can curb the another pertal health in violence. son or group,” America).” Wyonne Hare Greer said. “I psychology see a lot of the Lawrence Police Detective teacher Terri disrespect beFoley said. tween student “A very small to student at amount of the school. If peonational budget is put toward ple continue to disrespect one that.” another, it can ultimately take a Lawrence Police Detective turn for the worse and become Wyonne Hare, who works at LC violence.” as a security guard, agrees with Principal Rocky Valadez beFoley. “We should pay more at- lieves that the 21st Century epitention in schools,” Hare said, demic of disrespect begins with “so maybe we can curb the vio- kids’ ﬁrst role models: their parlence.” ents. But, like in the case of the “When you are younger, Columbine school shooting, the way your home life is really mental health isn’t always the makes an impression on you,” reason behind the murderer’s Valadez said. “What is deemed actions. Seniors Eric Harris and acceptable varies between one Dylan Klebold, who carried out home to the next. Once you the massacre of 12 students and start going to school, the things

that were acceptable at home are not necessarily acceptable in class.” Valadez also thinks that people are more likely to disrespect others when they are in a crowd. “Once you are with a lot of people, it is a lot easier for something to go wrong,” Valadez said. “The level of disrespect can multiply and people may not think before they react. It is really a matter of knowing what is the best way to handle a situation.” After working in Lawrence Township schools for several years and building trust with students, Hare has seen ﬁrsthand the impact of home life on children. “Uncivil behavior begins at home, with kids not having good role models.” Hare said. “I’ve been in schools for eight years, and students have been able to talk to me as a friend, and as a police oﬃcer.” Other than providing school safety, one of Hare’s main goals is to also be a role model for the students here. He doesn’t believe that preventing school violence is a matter of more expensive technology like metal detectors, but a matter of improving overall education and trust in the community. “Training of school personnel is more advanced now, and more funds will be available next year for security,” Hare

safety of our staﬀ, student or our facility.” If given the chance to go back in time and select a different setting for her education, Joel said she wouldn’t choose to leave LC. “Even though it’s a little scary sometimes, I like the way I’m prepared more for college and for the real world,” she said.

Despite some students’ concerns, dean of academics JR Shelt said he feels that LC is “pretty safe.” “As far as school security, schools are pretty safe, but anytime you put 2,600 anyone, 2,600 adults, things happen,” he said. “LC is a safe school, but things are going to happen,” he continued.

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Police personnel carry guns and generally wear a darker blue or black uniform, depending on whether the ofﬁcer works for the IMPD or the Lawrence Police Department.

Student safety In addition to fire and safety personnel, there are three Safety Specialists here: principal Rocky Valadez, academic dean of operations Ryan Banas (pictured above) and dean of academics JR Shelt. Five new administrators or teachers are sent to the Indiana School Safety Academy each year to become certified safety officials. Cub photo/Carley Lanich

Continued from page 3 and every student,” Parish said. He continued: “Police support oﬃcers are assigned at schools to assist the staﬀ and SROs with any outside breach of safety, trespassers or a student that violates any state or local laws and ordinances so they can remove them from the facility to ensure that the perpetrators do not compromise the

1 in 4 adults

suffers from mental illness

2 in 4

mentally ill adults receive treatment

1 in 5 teens

suffer from mental illness

1mentally in 10ill males

become violent Cub graphic/Samantha Strong Source/National Institute of Mental Health

said. “Students are not afraid to alert someone (if they know of an upcoming, potentially dangerous incident), and they know that something will be done about it.” Executive director of operations Rodger Smith believes that it is a combination of both. “Building relationships in our schools should be a priority,” Smith said. LC also has a process in place to send any information they have to administration and this tool/technology is working well.” Valadez also believes school safety is a multifaceted issue. “Communication with the public is very important, as well as policy procedure. There is a balance between scaring and preparing people.” Editor’s note: Darian Benson contributed to this story.

“When I think of things not being safe, when I think of Columbine years ago, was it a safe school? Yeah. But when people decide to do stupid things, there’s not much people can do about it. “It’s like the World Trade Center. Is America safe? Yeah. But people do stupid things. “You can’t really safeguard against stupidity.”

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Administration reviews security policies CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com Following the December school shooting in Connecticut, administrators have re-examined school security policies and practices. Teachers were e-mailed following the shooting and asked to review crisis plans. A Code Blue drill was practiced on Jan. 18. Code Blue drills are a hard lockdown of the entire school in the event that an unknown threat were to enter the school. During these drills administrators patrol the school, checking for locked doors, dark rooms with windows covered and empty hallways. All classrooms are equipped with Columbine locks that can be locked from the inside. After such a drill, administrators debrief in a tabletop discussion. They analyze strengths and weaknesses of the drill and walk through possible crisis scenarios. Principal Rocky Valadez noticed several good and bad aspects from the recent drill. In one classroom students could be seen using cell phones. In another, class carried on as normal without observing the drill. “That’s what you call a guaranteed casualty,” Valadez said. Valadez was impressed with teachers who pulled students out of the hall into their classrooms immediately after the drill had begun. Valadez and academic dean of operations Ryan Banas are certified school safety specialists. They have attended meetings and conferences based on

CUB

FIELD STUDY The Cub Reporter staff conducted a field study on Friday, Jan. 18. Its purpose: to learn about the security of the external doors to

Cub photo/Carley Lanich

school crisis management. “If there’s no one in the hallways, and the lights are off, and a person with bad intentions doesn’t necessarily know if this room or that room has a kid in it, they spend time trying to figure those things out,” Banas said. “That allows our police officers to get into position to eliminate them.” Banas is looking into new methods for covering windows and doors. He plans for the next drill to be unannounced and possibly during a lunch block. Banas has the ability to lock down the entire school from his desk. “If I want to lock down the building, it really only means I’m locking down Door 2, because during the school day

Door 2 leads to the Main only Door 2 is open,” Banas Office, where visitors planning said. to enter the school must sign Door 5C in the Student in and show proper identificaLife Center is accessible during tion. A new escorting policy has the day only through appointbeen enacted ments made following the with registrar Sandy Hook Stacey Hiles. We’ll argue school shootings. This door is safety versus Visitors seeklocked and ing entrance can be opened convenience all day, must be esonly if buzzed every day. corted to their in. Door 11 is Ryan Banas desired locaalso accessible academic dean of operations tion by one of during the many desigday to allow nated adults students takwhich may be ing off-cama security guard, administrator pus classes to come and go duror teacher. ing passing periods. This door “If a parent has to wait 10 is set on a timer and a security minutes for their escort to arguard is present at all times that rive and they’re not happy with it is unlocked.

the school building. In this investigation, Cubs were able to enter four of the more than 20 external doors to LC. They found Door 12A open at 2:42 p.m. At Door 5C they were

buzzed in with a pass. Adults let them in Door 5A at 2:53 p.m., and Door 16 at 2:57 p.m. These findings were relayed to principal Rocky Valadez, and were, according to Valadez, immediately for-

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warded to the adults responsible for those doors. “School security should constantly change as we learn,” said executive director of operations Rodger Smith. “Door access is much tighter than years past.”

that, I understand, but I’m not going to apologize,” Banas said. “We’ll argue school safety versus convenience all day, every day.” The school is extensively covered with security cameras. New cameras have recently been added to common areas such as the cafeteria, the Commons and the Hall of Fame. Banas has recently ordered eight more and hopes to have the entire school covered with the exception of the classrooms and restrooms. Although administrators do not monitor security footage live, it is available to review any time and has helped identify students, solve minor theft cases and assist in parking incidents. Another recent change is the elimination of traditional keys. Faculty and staff now use electronic key cards that temporarily unlock doors when held up to a panel. The card also logs who entered and at what time. “I’d love to put those on the inside of the school as well to get into the classrooms,” Banas said. “If you just had one card that could get you everywhere you need to go, then you wouldn’t have to worry about keys anymore.” Administrators are confident if students knew of a security threat they would inform the right person. The LC Tip Line, new as of last year, has already seen successful results. Students can use the tip line (336-528-4771 or 336-LC TIPS1) to send an anonymous message to all administrators’ phones. Every tip is investigated. Many have been accurate and dealt with accordingly.

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Lunch at 10:50 a.m., In the CLASSROOM but no breakfast ChloeFeyock

port to the G3/M7 class first, for perhaps 10 minutes, and then go to “A” lunch. journalism class student Sophomore Molli Loftus, who knew When sophomore Kali Faller walked she’d be going to “A” lunch at the start of into the building on Jan. 22 — on a two- her school day, suggested a rearranged hour delay — she went to the cafeteria scheduled that would start with G4/M8, expecting a chocolate muffin and a red followed by the lunch block. Powerade. They weren’t there. Weather sometimes has students Instead, lunch was just about ready starting their day later than usual. But to be served. in a strange twist, cafeteria workers It was LC’s first two-hour delay since must report to work earlier than their the start of the current schedule which normal start times. has high school “A two-hour students begindelay affects us A two-hour delay affects ning their day at much more than 8:50 a.m. The de- us much more than you stu- you students,” layed day rear- dents.” said Belcher. As Robin Belcher ranges blocks so soon as cafeteria cafeteria manager students start their workers learned day at 10:50 a.m. the night before with the G3/M7 about a delayed class, which is the normal day’s lunch day, they knew they were to report to block. “A” lunch students reported to work one hour earlier than normal. the cafeteria when they got to school. Belcher, who has been in the food Students who expected to get break- service industry for 27 years, has seen fast found none. The cafeteria does not many delayed and snow days. She said serve breakfast on delayed days. she takes pride in working through The rearranged schedule surprised them, providing food for the school many students. According to cafeteria population. On the two-hour delay, the manager Robin Belcher, approximately cafeteria served the same menu that had 500 students eat breakfast there each been scheduled for the normal Tuesday. day, and many went to the cafeteria A change in the schedule, she said, expecting breakfast. Others knew that gives her a challenge, which she likes lunch would be served right away, and because she works well under pressure. they also went to the cafeteria. The re- “We got you through and got you fed,” sult: congestion. Belcher said. It prompted a scheduling suggesEditor’s note: Maddie Gilstrap contribtion from Belcher — to have students re- uted to this article.

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Wild, Wild West

While astride the classroom horse, junior Brandon Lee learns how to lasso “Skinny the cow” from history teacher Michael Burr, who became quite an expert when he spent parts of several summers working on a cattle ranch in Montana. Burr’s interdisciplinary classes took a trip back to the years of the Old West last week with traditional food, dress and activities. Cub graphic/Carley Lanich

Partnership provides help for expecting students GlynnisKing

glynniskingcub@gmail.com

Last August, Community Health Network and Lawrence Township formed a partnership to help start the Very Important Pregnant Person Club (V.I.P.P.). V.I.P.P. is a weekly prenatal support group that meets 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology. Healthy snacks, along with transportation to McKenzie, are provided for LC and LN students. Meetings are held at McKenzie in Room 132. V.I.P.P.’s director, clinical nurse specialist Jonell Allen, has worked in her

profession for 32 years. The purpose of V.I.P.P. is to provide support for teens during and after their pregnancy. “Our main goals for the program are to keep the mothers in school and help them not have another baby right away,” Allen said. “It’s a great way to connect pregnant teens with helpful information.” During these meetings the students get a chance to learn about being a new mother through valuable information. “It’s a very casual setting for the students to get to know each other and feel comfortable,” Allen said. Each week different guest speakers talk to the students

about their area of expertise. So far the club has had doctors and nurses talk about the importance of taking prenatal vitamins as well as having regular visits to the doctor. Students also discussed the proper sleeping positions that are best for the baby. The mothers participated in a hands-on learning experience about the importance of car safety and practicing how to strap in a child in a car seat. At one meeting students got to participate in a free garage sale where they picked out bags and clothing for their babies. “It’s a wonderful partnership between Community Health and Law-

rence Township,” Allen said. “We hope to expand it and provide help to teens in other areas like Warren, Franklin and Center Grove.” The V.I.P.P. Club continues to grow weekly as more students learn about the program and help offered. “Many of the teens have found the program to be a big help and a motivator to want to make a better life for themselves and their baby,” Allen said. V.I.P.P. hopes to have a few meetings over the summer to help continue their work. Additional information about V.I.P.P. is available from Allen at JAllen@ ecommunity.com.

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Performing arts compete in ISSMA MeredithNordmann

meredithrnordmanncub@gmail.com

Performing arts students are participating in the ISSMA (Indiana School Student Music Association) for the solo and ensemble competition. Piano and Vocal Solo and Ensemble was on Jan. 26; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble are this weekend. They involve choir, band and orchestra. Students have been practicing inside and outside of school. “I have been preparing for this competition by practicing in class and with my private lesson teacher for trumpet. My biggest goal will be to do well in contest by beating my previous scores and earn a gold in Division One,” freshman Peyton Carroll said. In the past, LC has had numerous students advance to the State Solo and Ensemble level and receive many Gold Ratings. Many participants received gold ratings last weekend, including sophomore Courtney Swanson. “When I was singing I was extremely nervous, but the mo-

ment I got up there I just lost myself in performing. I had an amazing time,” Swanson said. Participating in the solo and ensemble contest is highly encouraged by band director Randy Greenwell. “We encourage students that have an interest in getting better as musicians to put themselves through the solo and ensemble contest because it helps them develop confidence and independence in their performance skills,” Greenwell said. Students are scored on musicality, technique and rhythm, among other categories. One judge scores the performer on a scale of 9 to 36, 9 being a perfect score. The more mistakes that are made, the more points are added. There are five levels; Level One is the most difficult, and participants in Level One, like Swanson, must select their performance piece from a list of music rated as Level One by ISSMA. If performers receive a gold rating at the district competition, between 9 and 13.5 points, they advance to state.

In preparation for the ISSMA solo and ensemble competetion this weekend , juniors Dana Oakes and Kate Harris practice playing the French horn in full orchestra. “I do solo and ensemble because it helps boost my confidence as I play. It helps me know what I need to improve on.” said Harris. Cub photos/Carley Lanich

Board votes to maintain block scheduling CarleyLanich

carleylanichcub@gmail.com

There will be no change to next year’s bell schedule. All classes will follow the routine eight-block schedule beginning at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 3:40 p.m. A committee of teachers, administrators and parents decided against making changes to the current schedule, believing there was not enough information available to proceed. The committee had been researching possibilities such as having all seven classes every day or moving to a modified ABC block schedule similar to what Avon High School uses. Principal Rocky Valadez said he believes that keeping the block schedule allows students,

particularly upperclassmen, to student feedback that block take advantage of internship scheduling is students’ preopportunities and classes in off- ferred way of learning. campus locations like McKenzie “The kids that have been Center for Innovation and Tech- vocal to us, to teachers and to nology (MCIT) administraand Lawrence tors, have said, North High ... having shortened ‘We desire the School. block. We like K e e p - blocks ... will lead to the block. It’s ing the block nothing getting done. what we’ve schedule was known and we Makayla Johnson want to stick ultimately junior with it,’” Valafavored by dez said. both students J u n i o r and teachers. Without a change in schedul- Makayla Johnson agreed, noting, teachers would not have to ing that in certain classes all 90 redesign their lesson plans and minutes are necessary to their curriculum developed in Pro- lessons. “From the recent two-hour fessional Learning Communities (PLCs) to fit a shorter class delay, I can tell that having shortened blocks on certain period. Valadez determined from days will lead to nothing get-

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ting done,” Johnson said. Given the parameters of sticking to block scheduling, Lawrence Township is still considering making changes to enhance student learning. They are looking to make improvements within study halls. “I think that there will be some opportunities in place for students that are struggling in areas to use that study hall to get specific help,” Valadez said. Valadez suggested that possible 45-minute enrichment sessions could be held during study hall blocks for students to receive focused help in specific subjects. He hopes that this extra attention can help improve ECA scores and help students pass classes necessary to graduate the first time. Valadez also said he hopes

this time can be extended usefully to students taking higher level courses such as International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) classes. “(These students) may need more time to be with a teacher who’s helping them with an extended essay for an IB course,” Valadez said, “or to be able to offer more study time with teachers.” Valadez is unsure of the effects redesigning study halls would have on the Perk. He does acknowledge the benefits the social atmosphere has for study groups and incentives to work hard and maintain a high grade point average. “We don’t want to take away incentives for students that have been successful,” Valadez said.

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EDITORIAL

cub

REPORTER It’s time to talk

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Staff. Editor-in-Chief Samantha Strong Associate Editor Carley Lanich

Sports Editors Alex Kryah Jacob Helmus Online Editor Leah Arenz

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It’s about time we had this conversation. Mental health has long been the elephant in the Congressional chamber, and in light of the Newtown tragedy, it is finally being discussed. However, it should not take a massacre to bring this important topic to the table. America has shied away from the topic of mental health and illness for far too long, leading to too many individuals without care, without consideration and without compassion. The gun control debate has managed to fit itself into every nook and cranny of the media, of politics and of the dinner table. Among these cracks source/dawsonmmp.com and crevices is the topic of mental health, and where it fits, if it even does, in this puzzle. Too many the table. Those with mental illness deserve treatment just as much as those with physical ailments; now is people are trying to force the piece of mental illness the time to start this conversation. into a place it does not belong. While mental health The topic of mental health should not be embarhas warranted itself a place in this conversation, it is rassing; it should not be not the focal point; it is awkward. It should be not the missing piece to the puzzle that is senseToo many people are trying to force discussed, up front and forward, with the signifiless violence. It is, howthe piece of mental illness into a place cance it deserves. Those ever, something that suffering from mental must be discussed. it does not belong. illness should not be deMental health terred from seeking help; has to be a part of the conversation if we want the conversation to get any- they should not be embarrassed, ashamed or frightened by the perceived stigmas associated with mental where. illness. They should be encouraged and supported for According to the National Institute of Mental mustering the courage and strength to seek help. Health, one in four American adults suffers from If you know of anyone who may be suffering simental illness, while only half of those suffering are lently, please start the conversation. being treated. This is the topic that needs to be on

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30-second editorials • Art is important in order for students to have a well-rounded education. Art takes many shapes and forms, and they’re all crucial for students’ self-expression. Classes dealing with the visual arts or performing arts are just as important as the mandatory core classes. • A little change is good. However, it is not necessary to change a classic board game like Monopoly. The saying “don’t fix what isn’t broken” can be applied here. New board game pieces do not need to be made simply to sell more Monopoly games. Leave well enough alone. • If you’re a young, teenage mother in need of help and support during your pregnancy, then the Very Important Pregnant Person Club is for you.

See related stories on Pages 12, 14/15, 6, 16 See related story to the editorial on Page 3.

This weekly prenatal support group offers Lawrence Township teens valuable information in a fun way. • Thrift shopping used to be known as a trend of the past but with today’s new fashion trends, vintage style clothing and bargain shopping is now the style. This way of retail shopping is not only more affordable than shopping at malls but it allows you to have a unique style that is all your own. There are never two pieces of clothing alike when vintage shopping. This uniqueness of clothing allows the individual to express themselves through their own fashion and style.

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Lovesick teen; what else is new? Complex Simplicity Anna Zanoni According to urbandictionary.com, schizophonia is the sensation of thinking you feel your phone vibrate, but it really hasn’t. For me, this psychological alarm goes oﬀ especially when I’m texting someone and anxious for a reply. Time seems to slow down after I press send and then wait for a reply. I sit there staring at my iPhone’s screen, particularly at the tiny green message box, hoping that the next time it buzzes that special someone’s name pops up. One minute goes by…. then three…then 10, but my phone sits there, mocking me with its vicious silence. Puzzled, I unlock my phone expecting to see a beacon of sunshine in the form of a smiley face (from that special

someone, of course). The mesdoes stem from scientific roots. sage box pops up and my jaw Psychologists have found that drops as I see the banner “0 “social rejection can influence New Messages” glare across emotion, cognition and even my screen. physical health.” Waiting seems to be the Maybe that’s why, when name of the game when it we fall for someone, we refer comes to to them as a texting. Stakes “crush.” It’s heighten in a sick joke Waiting seems to this “game” as really. Pain is be the name of the many in our implied in the generation use game when it comes title! Nonethetechnology as less, we ignore to texting. a dating tool. this clue. In Texting is the order to meet string of comthat “special munication connecting teens to someone” we set self preservaeach other. tion aside. But what happens when Sometimes rationality this string snaps, and the takes a vacation in the month person on the other end is sud- of February, the most lethal denly left with the whiplash of season for us romantics. When being ignored? one’s feeling change more than It seems the experts have Indiana’s weather, this is the an answer. Purdue Univerwarning sign. Failure to realize sity’s Kipling Williams and our emotions are muffling our colleagues found that social voice of reason is known as rejection activates many of the being lovesick. It’s a serious same brain regions involved affliction that varies in severin physical pain. Although ity. Sadly, there is no cure for “heartbroken” isn’t necessarily lovesickness, only treatment. politically correct, this phrase Treatment meaning chocolate.

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The experience of a lifetime with a little work Junior Caroline Varie spent ﬁrst semester of this school year in Los Angeles, Chile, through a foreign exchange program. She spoke only Spanish, lived with a host family and went to Chilean school every weekday. She left for the program July 24 and returned to the States Jan. 4.

CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com I understand everything I hear. After six months of piecing words together to form ideas, it’s strange. What’s stranger is that I would be happy to return to not understanding everything I hear. The fact that leaving was the hardest part of my study abroad experience, and is for many students, is proof to the value of living in a foreign

country. That despite being surrounded by strangers, I felt at home. Despite not understanding everything, I learned and communicated. Because many of the strangers became friends, and much of what I didn’t understand at the beginning, I could by the end. I never understood everything, and I don’t believe I ever will. I think that’s part of the draw of being in a foreign country: When someone can’t understand everything that’s said, they begin to go more by feeling. They feel more, perceiving ideas and attitudes without comprehending every word. That’s a skill that cannot be gained from any other experience, and I wish more students would pursue it. Whenever

intangible when $17,000 is the I talk to people about studystarting price for a semester. ing abroad, they always say Before I studied abroad, I one or both of the following: looked at more than 100 study “I couldn’t do that, I’d miss abroad program websites, home so much and it would and I found that almost every be so hard,” or “My family study abroad can’t pay for program has me to study scholarship abroad.” ...when someone opportuniIn recan’t understand ties. The state sponse to the first: Yes, everything that’s said, has fully you will miss they begin to go more sponsored programs in home. Yes, it by feeling. which parwill be hard. ticipants pay But yes, you nothing. Yes, can do it. If a a few essays may be required student puts all of their effort and the application process is into making their experience painful, but the United States the best, then homesickness is one of the few countries in will be a small part of the best the world that offers so many experience of their life. As for the second, study scholarships and state sponabroad may seem completely sored programs.

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Many of my friends in Chile asked how I was able to do this or immediately assumed that my family had a lot of money. When I told them I was able to do it only because I had won a scholarship, they said, “Scholarships aren’t offered here. We don’t have that.” Here, I see so little interest in studying abroad and so many resources, while in Chile and many other countries it is the opposite. I am not writing this because my study abroad agency requires us to encourage other students to study abroad after we return. I am writing this because I want to see someone else have an experience like I had, maybe the best of their life. Even if they don’t understand everything at ﬁrst.

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Speak Your Mind

Should we keep block scheduling?

OPINIONS

Bear it All “I’d flex, but I like this shirt.” Carlie Tonnis, 10 “I’m ready for spring break.” Destiny Myers, 9 “Music is my life.” Chelsey Moore, 9 “I practice mermaid dancing.” Derric Gowan, 12 ”You reap what you sow. Or something like that.” Joshua Kwakye, 9

Peyton Carroll, 9

“Yes, because it gives you two days to do homework when you have sports.”

Cole Chavez, 10

“I like the longer classes, because there’s more time for homework.”

Madeline Barillo, 11 “I like it, because I can procrastinate.”

Mariah Riddle, 12

“Block scheduling is better, because you have more time to do homework.”

“Advice is what we ask for when we know the answer but wish we didn’t.” Bailey Garey, 11 “Be unimaginable, because the box is cool.” Jenna Campbell, 11 “No man can eat 50 eggs.” Ethan Krone, 9 “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Gabe McFadden, 11 “The object of our being is pure bliss.” Madison Mosher, 10

Alexandra Richardson, 9 Symone Dulany, 10 “Yes, it’s really hard when you have AP classes to do all of your homework on one night.”

“You have more time to ask the teachers questions about homework.”

Jeff Albright, 11

“Yes, I don’t like change.”

Tyler Ruch, 12

“I don’t really care.”

“What is originality?” Amanda Boyce, 10

Out of hundreds, only a few are friends andom Ramblings R Darian Benson When I saw my schedule for the second semester on Skyward,I automatically called my best friend to see how many classes we would be sharing for the next 12 weeks. And how many classes would we be sharing? None. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Well, there was one class, but I won’t count

that one considering we can’t even speak English in there. I am pretty positive that I almost had a mini heart attack when I realized that I would have to face the remainder of the year flying solo. When I told my parents about my dilemma, their reaction wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. “School is for learning, not socializing,” was my father’s apathetic response. My mother, on the other hand, asked “Don’t you have other friends?” At the time, I thought she had totally missed the point. Of course I

have other friends! Just, you know, not friends that I actually talked to on a day to day basis. After thinking about it, I realized that most of these “friends” were actually more like acquaintances. Yeah, I talked to them sometimes. But our conversations were mostly made up of small talk about how hard the last APUSH test was, or how much math homework we were assigned. I didn’t really know these people, and they didn’t really know me. There are more than 2,500 students in this school. Every

day, we see the same people walking the halls of this school, but we rarely ever say “hello” to them. I mean, why say “hi” to someone that you don’t even know? But that is the problem. It seems as if the only people that we really bother getting to know are the ones that we are actually friends with. And even then, there are times when we don’t really get to know each other. The lack of communication in our school is quite saddening. As a student body, we are distancing ourselves from one another, not letting

other people get close to us. This causes our social circles to shrink, and friendships can no longer blossom. And let’s face it, you can never have too many friends. We are in school for five days out of the week. We sit in the same classes, with the same people every day. But when was the last time you bothered talking to that girl in your English class about something other than how hungry you were? At LC, we are a family. In order for a family to run smoothly, we need to communicate with one another.

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Split Decision: School Security

meredithnordmanncub@gmail.com

Do we need more security? Why? If we have the resources possible, why wouldn’t our township do the best that they can to provide a safe learning environment? This would help students feel safer about being at school and help parents feel safer about sending their children to school.

Yes. We need more security to ensure the safety of all students. It’s better to be over-prepared rather than be caught off guard. More security would ensure safety from all outside threats as well as cut down on threatening in-school activities such as fights.

What type of security is needed? Our school should hire more security guards to patrol the outside of our school because if a suspicious person tries to enter the school, it should be taken care of before they’re inside. We need stricter rules on who gets to come into the building at all times.

More security in the halls during the school hours would cut down on suspicious activity. It would also ensure that if an intruder were to enter our building the person would be caught and then dealt with immediately.

Should teachers be armed? The only people that should be allowed to have guns at school are the security guards. Adding more guns than there already are to school would not be beneficial to anybody because that only results in more violence.

Arming teachers would allow greater protection in the rare instance a shooter entered our building, but arming all teachers could be disadvantageous. What if their weapon were to fall into the wrong hands? Also, anyone with a weapon should undergo proper training.

Does temperament play a role in the threat of school security? I think it plays a large role. If you have had anger issues in the past, you are more likely to have physical abuse problems along with mental abuse problems as well. This problem is very threatening to the safety of students and teachers at this school.

The words and actions of students play a huge psychological effect on their peers. Many instances of school violence have been provoked by bullying and the carelessness of other students. Students must maintain civility with fellow students in order to keep LC a safe, community environment. It is our job to protect as well as the security guards’ job.

Should mental health be considered in legislation? It should be, because often poor mental health is a main contributor to violent behavior. If mental health were closer examined, this would help benefit not only us but the person with a mental health problem and help them get back on track.

Mental health should be factored into all possible legislation on the table. It is vital that the United States recognize and be able to provide the proper resources to those with mental health disabilities. This could prevent the loss of many lives and bring life-changing solutions to the mentally unstable, a win-win for everyone.

CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com

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FEATURES

Honor Duty

Senior Sara Heiny created introductory pages for WWII: Duty, Honor, Country, a book honoring veterans.

Student creates introduction to book that honors veterans CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com Senior Sara Heiny designed the opening pages for a book being published Feb. 7. The book, WWII: Duty, Honor, Country, is a compilation of 84 memoirs of Hoosier World War II veterans written by former assistant superintendent Duane Hodgin and fifth grade teacher Steve Hardwick. Hardwick teaches at Indian Creek Elementary School. Every year he hosts a World War II themed USO show inviting veterans to take part. “For me this (book) is also a

way to carry on this World War II tribute I’ve done for years,” Hardwick said. Heiny was first contacted about the book in the spring of 2011. She worked on the design and layout of the book’s introductory pages. Her 21 introductory pages serve as a timeline to grab the reader’s attention and lead into 340 pages of stories, pictures and quotes from WWII veterans. “We didn’t want to just jump into the story,” Hardwick said. “One of the things I said to Sara was, ‘I would like it if, when you show this to your friends, they would want to just keep turning the pages and see what’s next.’” It was an easy choice to include Heiny in the making of

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the book. Along with having original pictures she was given. “Seeing those published journalism experience, Heiny is a former student of Hardwick. will probably take a while to She took part in her fifth grade sink in,” Heiny said. “Just lookUSO show and invited veterans ing at the book and seeing everything there she knew. and flipping “She had an the easy connection This (book) is also through and understand- a way to carry on this pages … is going to be so ing of the kind World War II tribute. weird and so of vision and Steve Hardwick passion that I amazing in so co-author and teacher many different have for World ways.” War II veterans,” A book Hardwick said. Heiny’s goal was to create signing will be held 1:30-3:30 a forword appearing motion p.m. Feb. 17 at the Sterett Centhroughout her layout. This led ter in the Fort Benjamin Harriher to include arrows through- son area. Books will be for sale out her graphics, drawing read- and veterans interviewed for ers further into the book. She the book will be in attendance used pictures of veterans along and signing books. with her own to reinvent the Also at this book signing,

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veterans will be receiving the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the governor’s office. Each of the 84 veterans interviewed will be honored with this award which is presented to outstanding Hoosiers. “What these men and women actually experienced and their sacrifices that they made are the true sense of patriotism and duty to America,” Hodgin said. “The whole project was really a legacy of respect and admiration for these people and their generation.” WWII: Duty, Honor, Country can be purchased at amazon. com and barnesandnoble.com. More information about the book and stories of veterans can be found at www.ww2dutyhonorcountry.com.

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Pumping

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through life with diabetes

Student goes through daily life with a type of diabetes that only 5-10 percent of diabetics have

It’s the middle of the night and you find yourself waking up with a cold sweat. Your head is spinning and you feel disoriented. You can’t keep your thoughts straight, your vision is blurred and, for some odd reason, your temperament has turned from drowsiness to angst. What’s the problem? Hypoglycemia. That’s the problem. Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when someone’s blood sugar is too low. A type of sugar called glucose is a main source of fuel for the body, and hypoglycemia can occur when the level is too low to effectively fuel the body’s blood cells. The condition can

occur on its own, or it can diabetics use, she prefers to use accompany other disorders like a needle to inject the insulin diabetes. into her bloodstream. She visits Diabetes is characterized the nurses every school day by high blood sugar caused before and after lunch to keep when the body is unable to record of her blood sugar and produce or properly use the carbohydrates to make sure her hormone insulin, which is blood sugar isn’t low. needed to convert sugars, “Usually, I feel weak and starches and other foods into tired when my blood sugar is energy. Diabetes affects aplow,” Turner said. “I can’t do proximately 21 million Amerimuch during the time.” cans, one being junior Kayla Turner also visits the docTurner. tor every three months to see Turner was diagnosed with if any adjustments are needed Type 1 diabetes to treat her the summer diabetes. before her sixth Symptoms Usually, I feel weak of diabetes grade year. Type 1 diabetes and tired when my include fatigue, usually affects weight changblood sugar is low. children and es, blurred viyoung adults sion, numbness Kayla Turner or slow-healing and accounts junior for only 5 to 10 cuts or bruises. percent of all The American diabetics. Diabetes AssoBecause her body was ciation recommends that testmaking little to no insulin, ing be done in individuals who Turner had to resort to another are overweight, have diabetes method to get the hormone in their family, have high blood in her body. Instead of using pressure or are 45 years of age an insulin pump like some or older.

Fast facts about diabetes

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Using an insulin pump is one way diabetics put the insulin hormone into their bodies. A blood glucose level below 70 milligrams per deciliter is considered hypoglycemic. Source/MCT Campus

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- Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body makes little or no insulin; diabetics with Type 1, usually younger people, must take insulin shots to regulate their blood sugar - Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes; it’s more common among adults and can be due to unhealthy eating, lack of exercise and being overweight - Exercise can have the same effect on blood sugar as insulin - Diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations - “Dietetic” foods often have more calories than regular foods - Nearly 8.8 percent of women and 10.5 percent of men have diabetes - The estimated total (direct and indirect) costs of diabetes in the U.S. in 2002 was $132 billion

Foods affect the body’s blood sugar differently. Foods like white bread and a baked potato are ranked in the 70-80 range in the glycemic index. Source/MCT Campus

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A TOKEN’S FATE. boot, battleship, and thimble. The choices for the new token are a robot, cat, helicopter, guitar and diamond ring. People can vote every day on the poll’s jailthemed Facebook page. Sophomore Chase Casey believes that Hasbro should keep the classic game pieces. “I grew up playing with these pieces; they are kind of like a tradition,” Casey said. “They have already made a lot of diﬀerent, modern versions of the Monopoly; it just doesn’t feel like the same game, like how they implemented credit cards into the game. To me, it took out some of the fun of Monopoly, which is being able to have large stacks of cash.” Senior Nigel Evans often

DarianBenson darianbensoncub@gmail.com Pass Go and collect $200. Buy Boardwalk for $400. Obtain a “Get out of Jail Free” card. One classic Monopoly token will no longer be able to do these things. Hasbro, the owners of the international board game Monopoly, will be retiring one of its iconic game pieces and introducing a new one that relates to modern day players. People can vote for which token will be forced into retirement, and which new game piece will be introduced, via Facebook. The eight classic Monopoly pieces are the top hat, Scottie dog, iron, wheelbarrow, car,

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plays a version of Monopoly “I like Monopoly because with his family. it helps me learn about the “When we have time, we economy. By playing Monopoly, normally play some form of the I learned how to manage my game. We either money,” Edplay the regular wards said. “I board game Mo...there should be don’t like the nopoly, or the hat, though. version on Xbox a piece that has to They should re360,” Evans said. do with technology ally vamp it up “A lot of kids are with something or something more actually playmore modern, futuristic. ing electronic like a snapNigel Evans versions of the senior back.” Senior Miles game. With Taylor also board games, thinks Monopyou have to ﬁnd oly helps kids be economically the time to sit down and play prepared for the future. them.” “I like money, and MoSenior Monica Edwards is an avid Monopoly player and plays nopoly has taught me how to be smart about it,” Taylor said. about once a week.

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“I have two different versions of the game, the ‘old school’ one and the electronic one. Both have helped prepare me for situations in the future. And with a game as long as Monopoly, it also taught me patience.” Evans’ favorite token is the race car. “I kind of always wanted to be a race car driver because I like going fast. If you’re not first, you’re last,” Evans said. “But times are changing. I think there should be a piece that has to do with technology or something more futuristic. I would definitely vote for the robot. ” As of Tuesday, the wheelbarrow, iron and shoe were tied for last place. The new token will be announced Feb. 6.

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ld-time bargains,

intage styles AnnaZanoni annazanonicub@gmail.com

Source/MCT Campus/David T. Foster III, Charlotte Observer

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...With thrift shopping, it’s such a mystery what you’re going to ﬁnd. When I’m shopping, I feel like I’m on a treasure hunt, and I love it.” Logan Young sophomore

I’m gonna pop some tags, only got 20 dollars in my pocket…Coppin’ it, washin’ it, ‘bout to go and get some compliments. Macklemore’s hit song “Thrift Shop” embodies a comical twist on a shopping experience that is becoming the new norm. “When I’m shopping at places like Goodwill, I look through it all and see what I can work with,” sophomore Anna Angrick said. “Sometimes I get something extremely ugly just for fun and it turns out pretty cool.” Frugal Angrick said she likes to shop at “any place cheap” but also said, “I pay attention to high-fashion-like runways, then make it my own.” Angrick has been shopping less at places like the mall after she “realized,” “I don’t have to have expensive stuﬀ to look good.” Resale is a multi-billion dollar industry per year. Studies from America’s Research Group reveal 16-18 percent of Americans will shop at a thrift store during a given year. For consignment/resale shops, it’s about 12-15 percent. Only 11.4 percent of Americans will shop in factory outlet malls. Now, thrift shopping isn’t just for the cash-conscious. “At the mall, you always know what’s there, but with

thrift shopping it’s such a mystery what you’re going to find,” sophomore Logan Young said. “When I’m shopping, I feel like I’m on a treasure hunt, and I love it.” That “treasure-hunt” rush from thrift shopping might be a factor in its rising popularity among teens. Edward Rickenbach, manager of the 56th Street Goodwill, said, “I’ve seen a lot of new faces, and the 50 percent deals have brought in a new degree of people; but in the means of young or old, not much has changed.” He added that designer T-shirts, woman’s blouses and jeans are popular items. Frugality alone is not the main force behind the boom in resale stores. It has also become stylish to actually look “retro.” In an attempt to define this budding vintage style, the word “hipster” has become ingrained into everyday language. The definition of “hipster,” according to urbandictionary.com is cited as: “noun: a person who does not believe in today’s pop culture, because it is too mainstream.” This word seems to have widened into a general term to define those who don’t wear brand-names, but still manage to look fashionable. LC’s student body has evolved this vintage look even further, some keeping their style “retro,” but with a modern twist. Even designers have embraced this vintage look, usu-

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Before you check out, take a good look at what you’ve grabbed. Look for tears, holes or open seams. Try it on! How cute it looks on the rack doesn’t always translate to how it looks when it’s put on. Ask yourself, “Do I have anything like this at home?” If yes, get out of your comfort zone and pick something new. Deals! At stores such as Goodwill, 50 percent off deals will be offered the ﬁrst Sunday of every month. There are usually reward programs as well. Take risks! Sometimes the quirkiest things turn out to be the cutest. One of the best thing about resale stores is the constant stream of new items. DONATE to the great stores to help this cycle.

ally calling it “boho.” Commercial stores have tried to remake clothes with a vintage appeal. Nevertheless, nothing can beat a genuine ugly sweater from the local Goodwill. “Thrift shops give teens freedom to express themselves without spending tons of money on brands,” Angrick said. After delving into this wonderful world of fashion and frugality, one question still remains: Is this “hipster” style here to stay? Angrick says yes. “I think it’ll evolve into diﬀerent things but it will still be there.”

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Trending

Technology

LeahArenz leaharenzcub@gmail.com Sophomore Connor Ward has been completely “Appliﬁed,” as he said. After his iPhone 5 purchase in November, he now relies on three Apple products — a MacBook, an iPad and his iPhone — for all his technological needs. “I use my MacBook all the time for school,” Ward said. Students increasingly rely on technology and the Internet for academics. Chemistry classes use the Chem Central website to stay on schedule, access the online textbook, take practice quizzes and watch educational videos. “Chem Central is the cornerstone of everything we do in chemistry,” chemistry teacher Jan Weir said. Weir said she created Chem Central to give students the opportunity to learn in different ways. She said Chem Central is “almost a transition between being in class and tak-

With My Big Campus and many other online resources, students often use the Internet and personal digital devices for schoolwork, research and writing papers. Teachers also use social networks to send out reminders. Cub graphics/Leah Arenz Source/www.knewton.com Source/www.learnstuff.com Source/www.scholastic.com Source/www.coursesmart.com

end of the course, take the final ing classes online.” She said it exam on a computer at a superwill help prepare students for vised location. IOA offers more college. that 55 Core 40 and Advanced The chemistry classes also Placement classes. Additional use Remind 101 to send out information can be found at texts to remind students of asindianaonlineacademy.org. signments, labs and tests. “I like the fact that classes Teachers also reach out that can’t fit in my schedule can to students through My Big just be taken Campus. It alonline,” Ward lows students said. to commuI use my MacBook Social nicate with networking their teachers all the time for school. also allows and easily Connor Ward students to access online sophomore connect with resources like teachers and videos and get notificapractice quiztions about class. Ward rezes. “My Big Campus helps im- ceives notifications from the Facebook groups for band and prove my learning by making show choir. documents and assignments “I check Webgrades, go easily accessible,” Ward said. to My Big Campus and check Students also take classes Chem Central. I also write all online with Indiana Online of my papers and do all of my Academy (IOA). Over the research on my MacBook ... summer and during the school I use (my iPhone) to text and year, students are able to do call people about homework,” assignments on their computers, take online tests and, at the Ward said.

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Sophomore Connor Ward uses his MacBook as well as his iPhone and iPad to study for classes like chemistry and medical interventions that use the internet to connect with students. “Chem Central is very helpful,” Ward said. “It allows me to see what homework to do as well as plan ahead and see what we are doing next class.” Cub Photo/Leah Arenz

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of students own a digital device.

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Pianist, LC orchestra to play Feb. 20

Mayhem Murder

down because I didn’t see several twists to the plot aliduffcub@gmail.com coming,” director Kathleen Murder takes to the Horrigan said. “(The play stage when the Thespian is) not for children, and it production opens tonight. runs a little over two hours The play, Something to Hide, with an intermission.” is a British mystery set in Starring in the play are the late 1950s in Essex Viljunior Rachel Hedlund as lage, where Karen Holt, an acclaimed senior Isaac novelist Wellhausen Something to writes books as Howduring the ard Holt, Hide will keep you week and his senior on the edge of your and wife, a pubJonZachary lisher, comes seat. Forbes as to visit on Kathleen Horrigan Inspector weekends. director Davis. In During supportone visit, the ing roles wife arrives are sophounexpectmore Julia edly and accidentally runs Klinestiver as Julie Grant, over her husband’s mistress, senior Scott Van Wye as Mr. killing her. The married Purdie, senior Elicia Schcouple attempts to cover up weitzer as Stella the maid, the crime and keep looking and senior Haylee Link as innocent, while a detective Miss Cunningham. tries to figure out what hapAll of the performers pened. are members of the Interna“Something to Hide will tional Thespian Society. The keep you on the edge of organization is an honor your seat. Once I started society for stage technicians to read it, I couldn’t put it and actors.

Senior Dean Gardner plays the violin in Jennifer Fowler’s orchestra class in preparation to perform with award-winning pianist Eric Zuber. The LC Performing Arts Department was chosen by the American Pianists Association to play a free concert with Zuber at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in LC’s auditorium. The American Pianists Association requires each of its five finalists to do a residency partnership with a local school. LC has been chosen to participate several times. “It is a very unique experience for a high school to perform an entire piano concerto with someone of this caliber,” said Fowler. LC’s orchestra will perform the Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 with Zuber. Zuber has won major prizes in seven international piano competitions. He made his orchestral debut when he was 12. Cub photo/Carley Lanich

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Senior Ike Wellhausen and sophomore Julia Klinestiver star as Howard Holt and Julie Grant in the murder mystery play Something to Hide. The play follows a husband and wife who accidentally commit murder and attempt to cover up the evidence. Junior Rachel Hedlund stars as Karen Holt. Cub photos/Carley Lanich

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Reel 10158 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 detourgrille.com 317-669-9333 I took a detour to Detour... Cliché? Maybe, but it works. Formally Scotty’s Lakehouse, Detour American Grille and Bar opened for business Jan. 14. Detour Franchising assumed management for the new Geist location, which sits on Brooks School Road near Geist Reservoir. First of all, the glasses are huge. Maybe I’m just amused easily, but restaurants with different styles stick out to me. The person I went with and I decided to split the shredded barbecue chicken sandwich and the “Buffalo Chicken Mac.” The barbecue sandwich is one of their signature items and comes with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions on a grilled brioche bun. I’m usually head over heels for waffle fries, but they were overdone and the only thing that wasn’t satisfactory. The menu includes five different kinds of macaroni and cheese, the only menu I’ve seen with a section sectored off for that specific kind of pasta. It was $9 for the bowl of mac and cheese which is pricier than most joints, but the quality and amount of it make it worth it. I’m not a huge spicy eater, but the pasta with grilled chicken, buffalo sauce and bleu cheese is Cub photos/Katie Billman mild enough for me to handle. Detour has a wide variety of food options on its menu, ranging from teriyaki-garlic salmon to fried avacados to the Detour burger. They’ve also tied in their detour theme into dishes’ names like “Speed Bumps” (chicken tenders), Road Rage Jumbo Shrimp and Under Construction Nachos. The crayons and paper table settings from Scotty’s will be missed, but making a pit stop at Detour will prove to be worth it.

Thing Coleman LaBarr After hearing all the hype for Zero Dark Thirty, I was a bit skeptical, as most war or war-related movies seem to disappoint me unless, of course, it’s Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor or even Quentin Tarantino’s fictional Inglourious Basterds. Poor reviews also filled the blogs and review sites of the Internet. However, I went in with an open mind. Kathryn Bigelow has a knack for making a suspenseful war on terror movie, especially with her

previous film, The Hurt Locker. little more spark in his character The movie opens up with a pretty than Chastain does. The movie gruesome torture scene that gave seems a little slow and rushes the me chills even after seeing the more exciting scenes. Bigelow, recently released Django Unchained. however, does a great job keepJessica Chastain plays the character ing most political views out of the Maya who has a burning passion movie. to capture Osama bin Laden and The scene leading up to Osama gets sucked into a sort of obsesbin Laden’s death is full of sussion to end the pense and could search. definitely keep Chastain anyone on their Kathryn Bigelow has a toes. All around won a Golden Globe for her knack for making a sus- the movie is performance; good, but there penseful war on terror however, I is nothing in movie... didn’t feel the particular that same effect stood out to from it. She is me. Bigelow solid in the role but lacks the wow does much better with The Hurt factor that would’ve made me Locker, and Clarke improves from give her an award. She certainly his performance in Lawless, which is not as lively and multi-faceted Chastain also co-starred in. as Homeland’s Claire Danes’s CIA Zero Dark Thirty won Best agent role. Drama at the Golden Globes and Her character grows throughis up for Best Picture along with out the movie and learns to many other awards in the Oscars. become a little more brutal, such as My money is on either Django Jason Clarke’s character in the first Unchained or Argo for Best Picture half of the movie. Clarke shows a in the Oscars.

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What’s H t in Indy ‘9 to 5’: The Musical at Beef & Boards

24th Annual Gospel Fest

Enjoy a night of gospel music performances presented by Butler University’s Department of Diversity Programs at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Performances include Butler’s Voices of Deliverance Gospel Choir and gospel artist Mary Mary. The event will be held at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University. Tickets are $35.

‘9 to 5’ is based on the hit movie about three office workers and their plan to get even with their boss. Performances will be held at Beef & Boards dinner theater Feb. 7-March 24. Times vary by performance. For tickets call 317-872-9664.

Party at Cheeseburger in Paradise Come enjoy a Super Bowl party at Cheeseburger in Paradise on Sunday. Indulge in an all-you-caneat buffet during the entire game, free non-alcoholic drinks, giveaways and more during this event. Seating is $45 in advance and $55 at the door.

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Hansel & Gretel in theaters

Check out the movie Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters currently in theaters everywhere. Siblings Hansel and Gretel are bounty hunters looking for revenge 15 years after the gingerbread house incident.

Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat

Come watch your Indiana Pacers take on the defending NBA champions, the Miami Heat, at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Friday. For ticket information call 317-9172500.

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The Rhythmic Revolution Artist: Matchbox Twenty Album: North Genre: Pop Rock

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One of the most distinguishable characteristics of Matchbox Twenty is hands down Rob Thomas’ voice. His voice is unique and unlike any other which gives Matchbox Twenty a recognizable style that isn’t found on many other records. The band has released a string of hits over the years, including “Unwell,” “How Far We’ve Come,” and “She’s So Mean.” “Every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy; she’ll turn a knife into your back and then she’s calling you baby.” “She’s So Mean,” a single that came out prior to the release of the album and now the second track on the CD, tells the familiar story of a guy that likes a girl despite how she treats him. Its tempo and lyrics are the primary

reasons it became a favorite of mine. Matchbox Twenty’s albums have always had a professional sound to them, and North isn’t an exception. It’s the first album of all new material that the band has produced since their album was released in 2002. One notable aspect of the album is how instruments like the trombone, trumpet and baritone saxophone are incorporated into songs like “Radio.” North creates a happy medium between pop and rock, an original musical style that’s worth listening to.

Similar Artists: Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, Train

Girl on Fire, released last November, is Alicia Keys’ fifth album, and her first since becoming married and having her first child. This album is accordingly packed with emotion. From songs like “Brand New Me” to “Tears Always Win,” it is evident that Keys puts her whole heart into her music. The album’s lead single, “Girl on Fire,” is Keys’ follow up to the major 2007 hit, “No One.” The song carries a powerful message and is a great display of Keys’ dynamic vocals.

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The album mirrors its title track in the fact that “Girl on Fire” is framed on Keys’ earthy voice. Many of songs on the album are relaxing, downtempo songs, yet some seem to run together. In this album, Keys puts her own jazzy twist on R&B, while at the same time including interesting beats. Some of these rare upbeat songs are “New Day” and “Limitedless,” which provide great contrast from the otherwise mellow album. I would recommend Girl on Fire as a calm, down-tempo listen, but not as one that will stick with you. With a combination of stripped down tracks and a few upbeat ones as well, the album is a good listen.

Similar Artists: Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, John Legend

Artist: Bruno Mars Album: Unorthodox Jukebox Genre: Pop, R&B

Artist: Eagle Eye Cherry Album: Can’t Get Enough Genre: Rock

Song Suggestion: “Locked out of Heaven” Meredith Nordmann

Song Suggestion: “Your Hero” Ali Duff

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Bruno Mars came out with his sophomore album Unorthodox Jukebox at the end of 2012. It has already been at the top of the iTunes albums charts for three weeks and reached its peak at No. 2 in the 14th week. Compared to his first album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, this is a much more mature album. From talking about heartbreaks to going to the club, this album truly has a lot of variety when it comes to lyrics. The hit song from this album, “Locked Out Of Heaven,” set a new Spotify record by staying at the No. 1 spot in Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks.

I would recommend this song because it is fun and upbeat. This song can be compared to the English rock band The Police because of it rock-reggae inspired verses. “When I Was Your Man” is a more heartfelt song that is very relatable for the teenage audience he is playing toward. I would highly recommend this album to everyone because of its variety and how it shows great potential for his future.

Similar Artists: Mike Posner, Taio Cruz, Travie McCoy

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Swedish singer Eagle Eye Cherry released his sixth album in October 2012. Best known for his signature song “Save Tonight,” his debut album Desireless, Eagle Eye Cherry’s melodic voice shines again on his new album Can’t Get Enough. The album begins with “Go Simmer Down,” an electric guitar driven anthem with smooth vocals and clever lyrics (“I’d rather take my chances riding this avalanche, if it

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means that I don’t feel my bones are being crushed”). The album’s title track, “Can’t Get Enough,” is a bouncy pop tune that stands in direct contrast to the slow, gentle love song “Your Hero,” the third song on the album. Can’t Get Enough contains a well balanced mix of slow and fast songs, so you never find yourself getting bored listening to something too soft or something too pounding. Overall, Eagle Eye Cherry’s Can’t Get Enough is a terrific album for anyone looking for something that’s both upbeat and yet still quiet and mellow.

Similar Artists: Deep Blue Something, Spin Doctors, Del Amitri

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Justifying Jane Hawaiian roots sprout with Pepper Growing up in Hawaii isn’t necessarily the most normal lifestyle a teenager could have; however, success is not limited in this setting. While in middle school lead singer and guitarist of the trio Pepper, Kaleo Wassman had a difficult time focusing and couldn’t see himself in a “cubicle setting.” He did, however, have a love for music and followed the influences of Hawaiian artist Three Plus and many other mainland artists such as Sublime, Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh. After meeting bassist Bret Bollinger at school, Wassmsan knew that a future in music was for him. The two searched for a drummer for a couple years, and Wassman said in an interview with MTV2, “We were going through drummers like a bottomless pit.” After a long search the two met a renowned drummer in Hawaii named Yesod Williams. Williams, however, was from San Diego and convinced to move and base the band out of his hometown. In the younger years of the band, He did... have a love they would for music and followed open for artthe influences of Hawai- ists such as, Shaggy, Burnian artist Three Plus... ing Spear, and many others. Before being signed, they released a seven song independent album in 1997. The buzzing of the name Pepper became more rapid and while meeting in Hawaii, the three were offered a contract to sign with an independent L.A. based label, Volcom Entertainment. As the band moved with high speed and success, they released their third album in 311’s Hive Studio with board master Ron St. Germain (recorded with bands such as 311, Living Colour, Tool and Sonic Youth) titled In With The Old. The album shot to No. 18 on Billboard’s Indie charts. Two years later they followed up with their first album on their own label, Law Records, called No Shame. This album was my personal favorite; it showed the diversity throughout the Hawaiian and Californian backgrounds of Williams and Wassman. Rumors of a sixth album have been buzzing around, but Pepper hasn’t made a statement about it.

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April Linder has captured our minds and hearts yet again. Her 2012 novel Jane allows us to see the press from the other side. Jane is a 19-year-old aspiring artist who is forced to drop out of an East Coast art university due to the untimely deaths of both her parents six months prior. In need Haley Hamilton of money, Jane turns to her second daughter a gift every so often, and passion, working with kids. whose mom is a party life addicted After exhausting many super model who doesn’t know the options, Jane goes to a nanny first thing about raising a child. agency. Almost immediately after After a few weeks, Jane’s boss applying, Jane has found work Rathburn with Nico Rathburn. returns Rathburn is and almost ...Linder keeps you on a world known instantly takes rock star who a liking to her. the edge of reality... can’t seem to As things stay out of the progress, Jane, self-conscious tabloids for one and bashful, reason after seems to believe she is just making another. things up. Jane becomes the nanny to a But strange things begin to 5-year-old girl named Madeline, happen at Thornfield Park estates. whose dad only seems to come Mysterious fires, violent attacks around to bring his unexpected

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made by whomever works on the third floor and creepy sounds outside of Jane’s door each night. Weeks and weeks go by, and Jane and Nico Rathburn really get to know each other. They make a plan to marry, until the day of the exclusive courthouse wedding when an old friend of Rathburn’s confesses to the judge a huge secret that changes the whole course of the book. This confession leads Jane to leave Thornfield Park estates and head to a Midwest town where nobody knows who she is. Jane’s new environment on the outskirts of the bustling college life filled city allows her to realize that with time you really can forgive and forget. Linder keeps you on the edge of reality as you get sucked into this amazing book. Jane has earned two thumbs up. Title: Jane Author: April Linder Personal rating: 1- 2- 3 -

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What LC’s reading The Perks of Being a Wallﬂower by Stephen Chbosky - Kayla Smith, 10 Moby Dick by Herman Melville - Lindsay Vest, 10 Beautiful Creatures by Kami Gracia and Margaret Stohl - Dara Metcalfe, 11 Shattering by Karen Healey - Sarah Smith, 11 Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann - Tyler Merrit Jones, 10 After by Amy Efaw - Eryn Norwood, 11 Malice by Chris Wooding - Darrion Stevens, 11

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - Diante Bruce, 11 Beauty Queens by Libba Bray - Niimah Collins, 11 Return To Paradise by Simone Ekeles - Jocelyn Medrano, 11

Letter To My Daughter by Maya Angelou - Jaelyn Glenn, 11 Stolen by Lucy Christopher - Siah Turey, 11 Hate List by Jennifer Brown - Jordan Kennedy, 11

Deadline by Chris Crutcher - Mia Miller, 11

Gym Candy by Carl Deuker - Billy Morgan,

Lock Down by James Patterson - Joshua Brooks, 11

Why I Fight by J. Adams Oaks - Kenneth Thomas, 11

Rucker Park Setup by Paul Volponi - Antonio Hoskins, 11

Who Am I Without Him by Sharon G. Flake - Gabby Adkins, 11

Can’t Get There From Here by Todd Strasser - Allison Logan, 11

Pure Sunshine by Brian Jones -Ryan Wilson, 11

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Enter the eclectic world of steampunk known for their song “Little Talks” from their debut album My Head Is an Animal, Of Monsters and Men has an eclectic sound that merges folk with indie rock, and danceable music with unique lyrics. If you’re looking for something a Ali Duff little more “out there,” then the sixWelcome to the first Life Obscura piece industrial dance band Abney of the new year. This month’s column Park is perfect for you. Two good begins with “L’Inconnue de la Seine.” songs by Abney Park are “The Clock Say what? Yard” from their 2009 album Aether That’s French for the “Unknown Shanties and “Dear Ophelia” from The Woman of the Seine.” The woman in Death of Tragedy (2005). Originally a question is the one whose body was gothic band, the Seattle based Abney pulled from the Park departed Seine River in from their dark France in the late style with the reSince then, the death 1880s. According lease of their 2005 to the commonly album Taxidermy mask has captured the repeated story, and became more fascination of millions... the pathologist in of a steampunk the morgue was band. so taken with her Steampunk beauty that he commissioned a molder is a sub-genre of science fiction that to make a death mask of the young employs the social and technological woman’s face. Since then, the death aspects of the Victorian Era (the steam) mask has captured the fascination of and the rebellion against parts of it millions with its enigmatic, mysterious (the punk). Steampunk is slowly gainsmile and remarkably serene expresing mainstream attention by way of sion. Because the mask was used as the conventions like the San Diego Comicmodel for the widely reproduced “ReCon, and “steampunkers” can be cusci Anne” CPR doll, the “Unknown easily identified by their Victorian Era Woman of the Seine” is said to be the dress with a futuristic edge. Central most kissed woman of all time. Indiana’s one year old steampunk sociFor two quirky bands, first turn ety, the Circle City Aerodrome, meets your ears to Of Monsters and Men, a monthly and even holds an annual five piece indie band from Iceland. Best masquerade ball downtown.

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The Big Bang Theory

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

“Arms” by Christina Perri

Workaholics

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

“An Ever Growing Wonder” by Slipknot

Chappelle’s Show

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

“She is Love” by Parachute

Once Upon a Time

The Giver by Louis Lowry

“In Your Eyes” by Sara Bareilles

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Bears stumble to 5-8 however, a buzz saw in the topranked Pike Red Devils were jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com waiting for them. The game had Before the season started, a similar result as the first time LC was looking to get to the these two teams met, a 51-78 Regional semifinals for the sec- loss for the Bears, but this time ond year in row; however, the the Bears had no answer in a 60Bears have stumbled to a 5-8 97 loss. The Bears shot only 27 percent from start and a the field and 2-3 record in trailed 10-30 Conference We need to start only one Indiana. playing better as a team after quarter. FreshIn the man Kyle Guy M a r i o n and believe.... Devin Heath-Granger chipped in 19 C o u n t y junior points while Tournament Indiana Unithe Bears versity head received a lucky draw in being paired up coach Tom Crean was in the with win-less Southport. The stands watching. Guy, who is only a freshCardinals gave them a fight that the Bears didn’t expect, man, has been one of the Bears’ but the Bears were able to pull steadiest performers throughout their third win of the sea- out the season averaging 11.6 points and five rebounds a son 50-47 in overtime. The win propelled the game. Guy has led the Bears in Bears into the quarterfinals; scoring twice this season, scor-

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ing 21 points both times in a 7472 win over Bowman Academy and in a 70-78 loss against Ben Davis. Going into the season, the Bears received the toughest strength of schedule in the state of Indiana. And although a 5-8 record is not where the team wants to be, the Bears are still remaining optimistic. “We need to start playing better as a team and believe in each other. We play a tough schedule so we know that every game we are going to need bring our ‘A’ game,” junior point guard Devin HeathGranger said. The Bears received a blow when Heath-Granger sprained his ankle in practice. He missed the Bloomington North game which they lost 54-65. HeathGranger said, however, he would be back out on the court “as quickly as possible.”

Senior guard Davonte Harris drives on a Pike defender during their game in the Marion County Tournament. Harris leads the Bears with 14.5 points per game.

‘Harbowl’ Prediction For probably the first time in my life, I was actually peeved when the New England Patriots lost in the AFC Championship game to the Baltimore Ravens. Not because I jumped on their bandwagon, nor was it because I fell in love with Tom Brady and his Uggs (trust me, I didn’t). No, it was because I had already written a column predicting them to win the Super Bowl over San Francisco. It all made sense to me! I didn’t think there was any way that any defense could merely slow that offense down, much less stop them. But I guess John Harbaugh told his team, “Hey, there’s some snot-nosed kid in Indianapolis ready to write a column about the Pats winning it all. Let’s screw that kid’s life

up,” to motivate his team. And, baugh brothers and definitely wouldn’t you know it, they the more likeable one (let’s be have. Thanks a lot, John. honest: nearly all of the words And for that reason only, I would use to describe Jim are I’m choosing Baltimore to win. not allowed to be published). If one man can hack into my OK, everything I said in school account, go into my doc- those last two paragraphs was uments and find one of my col- completely made up, except umns to give their team added for the second clause of my last motivation, sentence, but I they have my wanted to ...somehow, they’ve just vote to win. I let you guys bet they even found ways to win... know how had Ray Lewis dumbfoundread it to their ed I am that team to make Baltimore is it even more in the Super Bowl. emotional for Baltimore. I mean, they came into the There is no other plausible way that they handled playoffs losing four of their last New England like they did five games. They should have two weeks ago. John is clearly lost to Denver (I’m looking at the smartest of the two Har- you, Rahim Moore and Champ

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Bailey). And there’s no way a team led by Joe Flacco should be in the Super Bowl. Some of those passes he made in the championship game looked like something from the Mark Sanchez book of blunders. Seriously, he looks like a bumbling giant out there on the field who sometimes manages to complete a pass. But, somehow, they’ve found ways to win. Whether it’s been because of the emotional surge from Ray Lewis or the bold call to move Jim Caldwell to the offensive coordinator position, they’ve won games against the two best teams in the league. That makes me want to lean their way. Honestly, that’s probably my only compelling argument

for them to win. Most statistics tell me to choose San Francisco, and the play of Colin Kaepernick has really been impressive. But in a game that has so many off the field story lines, I feel that the intangibles are the most important thing. And in this case, I think Baltimore has the edge. Besides, if NFL history tells us anything, it’s that a good defense beats a good offense. I’ve got Baltimore 24-21, but, secretly, I’m hoping Jim pulls the same sneaky antics his brother used and shows this column to his team right before game time. Nothing would make me happier than seeing Joe Flacco get destroyed. I’ll allow it, Jim, on one condition: Alex Smith has to read it.

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Lady Bears look for momentum

Senior guard Breanna Jones scans the defense and calls out a play for the Lady Bears to run. LC has a record of 6-9 this season. Cub photo/ Coleman Labarr

Two-thirds of the way through the season, the Lady Bears basketball team holds a record of 6-9 and 1-6 in Conference Indiana. LC came back from winter break looking like they were still in hibernation, dropping two games against Perry Meridian 33-61 and cross-town rival and fifth-ranked Lawrence North Wildcats 36-68. The game against LN went wrong right from the beginning as the Lady Bears trailed 9-22 after one quarter and were never able to recover from that, scoring in double digits in only one of the four quarters. The Lady Bears made only 11 shots from the field while turning it over 21 times. “We lost our focus by turning the ball over, letting their pressure bother us and not playing together. LN has a lot of talent and we let that get the

“We definitely needed that best of us. We can defend anyone in the state; we just didn’t win. And with the help from work together and focus each our baseball team in the crowd, defensive possession. So we it really made the atmosphere will learn from it and work to exciting. It was a must win for get better,” head coach John Al- us and we came out and got the bers said. job done,” Albers said. LC had a couple of days to The Lady Bears were ridpractice until they hit the hard- ing high on that momentum wood again on Jan. 15 to take on into a Conference game against their 56th Street rival Cathedral Franklin Central. The momenHigh School. The game started tum they had, vanished quickly out in similar en route to a fashion as the 38-69 loss. Lady Bears In the We definitely needed trailed 19-26 last third of that win.... at halftime. the season, John Albers LC will rely After getHead Coach heavily ting no time on to warm up their defenbefore the secsive pressure ond half, LC to frustrate came out on a mission, hold- the opponent and offensive reing the Irish to 11 points total in bounding to try and get easy the second half and going on to baskets. rout Cathedral 55-37. “That is the key to us being Junior Kyra Tucker led successful,” Albers said. LC with 28 points and senior LC plays their final game Ball State recruit Calyn Hosea of the regular season tonight chipped in 17 as well. against Ben Davis.

a little worse for me.” As the school announced alexkryahcub@gmail.com that they were also moving into The departure of head foot- the MIC earlier than planned, ball coach Jayson West left a va- athletic director Jeff Irwin made cancy for the same position for quick work of finding the new the defending 5A state cham- head coach, Jed Richman. Richman was pion Bears. an assistant When Coach coach at Ben West left, We definitely needed Davis, and many were then, for five stunned, but that win.... they were unJohn Albers years, worked head coach on the Carmel derstanding coaching staff. of his reasons He worked as for leaving the the offensive Bears for the coordinator there, which Irwin Warren Central Warriors. “I mean, I loved Coach describes as “one of the top two West like a brother,” junior assistant coaching roles at a malinebacker Brandon Lee said. jor school.” “While he was there, Carm“When he left, I understood it was about his family. But go- el went to four state championing to Warren Central made it ships and won the state cham-

pionship in 2009, so he’s been at the top level,” Irwin said. “He’s been under very good coaches. He worked under Mo Moriarity, who coached Rex Grossman. When (Richman) was at Carmel, he coached Morgan Newton, who was Indiana Mr. Football.” Richman was the quarterback’s coach for Newton. Evidently, Richman knows how to work with quarterbacks, and great ones at that. Irwin originally hired Richman when Irwin was the athletic director at Western Boone High School. Richman turned a program from a team that, over a span of about 10 years, won only “40 percent of its games,” according to Irwin, into a program that went 25-9 over a span of three years. “We looked at this guy and

said, ‘Wow, this guy’s pedigree is impressive,’” Irwin said. Richman is certainly excited for his newest coaching job, taking the reins of the defending champs. “(I was) pretty excited,” Richman said about learning that he had been hired. “It’s a great place to be, the administration is very pro. They expect good academics but also good athletics to drive that as well. I think this is a great place…I feel like we’re just at the beginning of ‘what could be.’” Richman said his changes for next year all depend on the personnel that he has. He wants to put the best guys on the field, but, regardless of which players he has out there, they are going to be “fundamentally sound.” Irwin doesn’t like to make

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comparisons between coaches because he feels that’s “unfair” to both parties. But Irwin believes Richman brings his own set of qualities that will bring further success to the program. “He’s about all sports,” Irwin said. “He won’t just be a football coach. He’s already been to some other games. I think bringing a supportive approach to all of our programs was another big factor (in hiring him).” “He’s a man of character, and he’s a man of integrity. He cares a lot about student athletes, he’s charismatic and very knowledgeable, he’s a student of the game and understands the importance of a sports performance program, not only in football, but across the board,” Irwin said.

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Wrestling in the 136 lb. weight class, senior Max Brutus pins his opponent. Brutus, along with seniors Joseph Smedley, Sam Torres and Steven Cox, among others, finished second place in his weight class.

Among those who won were seniors Scott Swingle and Riley Newkirk. Swingle won his match in overtime, while Newkirk pinned his opponent in less than a minute Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

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Senior Scott Swingle brings his Fishers opponent to the ground. Swingle has had an impressive year wrestling in the 145 lb. weight class. Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

The wrestling team didn’t make it out of Sectionals this year. Well, actually, no one did. The IHSAA did away with the team tournament this year, so only the individuals who qualified moved on. The Bears did have quite a few members move on to the Regional meet this weekend. Twelve of the wrestlers moved on from the Sectional that took place at Arlington. To advance, the wrestlers just had to make it into the top four in their weight class. The wrestlers who won their Sectional were seniors Riley Newkirk, Scott Swingle and Myron Hamilton. Hamilton, who wrestles in the 220 lb. weight class, has had a very successful season. His record is an impressive 30-3, and he doesn’t think his season is going to end anytime soon. “Working hard (has been the key to my success),” Ham-

ilton said about his stellar season. “I’m just fighting for what I want right now, and that’s a state championship.” Hamilton also said, with a smile on his face, that if there’s anything that he needs to work on, it’s “bullying people.” There are other things the team needs to work on throughout the remainder of the tournament, according to coach Thomas Corbett. “Mat management, knowing when to be aggressive and not to be aggressive (are going to be important),” Corbett said about some of the adjustments that may need to be made throughout the rest of the tournament. “Being a little bit more intelligent instead of flying after things and going crazy will be huge.” “You also don’t want them to get nervous. That’s a big thing when you get into the state tournament. Everyone’s like, ‘I don’t want to make that big mistake.’ They still have to have that mentality of ‘they

can’t be beaten.’” The entire season didn’t completely go according to plan. With a few members of the team committed to football, they were short-handed early on. Despite a few early setbacks and, overall, a “difficult” season, Corbett said their “No. 1 goal is to peak right now.” And he thinks that the wrestlers are doing just that. “With a couple little injuries, here with Riley’s injury and stuff, but other than that, we’re healthy, we’re mentally tough and we’re ready to go,” Corbett said. “I think we’re wrestling our butts off right now so we’re pretty happy with where we’re at.” The specifics of Newkirk’s injury remain unknown, only that he requires a brace to wrestle with. He and Corbett speculate that it may be an ACL injury, but the extent to the injury will be known once the MRI results come back. Regionals will be on Saturday at Pendleton Heights.

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Under Pressure ways responded well to stress. We have different kinds of temperaments, and they’re probably even, steady temperament, AlexKryah even from birth. But I also think alexkryahcub@gmail.com it is interplay between both Fourth quarter, less than temperament and experience.” 10 seconds on the clock, and Athletes react differently the team is down by a bucket. under pressure. There are those During a time out, the coach who falter under pressure, who tells his star player that he’s go- succumb to the heat of the moing to take the last shot of the ment and can’t produce when game. They’re designing a play they need to most. But there for him to come off a screen are also those who are legendand pop a 3. When he steps on ary for their excellence under the court, waiting for his team- pressure. When the game is in mate to pass the ball in-bounds, its waning moments, everyone what will he do, and what is he knows that these people are the thinking? ones getting “I guess the ball. there’s a lot of said Some people respond thatGuy pressure, but when he you just try to extremely well to presis given the stay on top of sure, and others don’t. final shot, he Terri Foley feels confident things,” freshpsychology teacher enough in his man guard Kyle Guy game that he’ll said about make the right the effects of play and make late game situations on him. “I the shot, just like some of the do what the coach asks. From best clutch players of all-time, there, it’s all about making the like Kobe Bryant and Michael right decisions.” Jordan. But not every player wants “It’s all confidence and a the ball when the game is in its mind-set,” Guy said describing waning moments. Even Guy is a player’s ability to make the a bit reluctant to take the last clutch shot. “If you think you shot at times, but, if the duty can hit it and you have conficalls, he won’t shy away. dence, then there’s no doubt “It depends; I’m only a that you’ll make it. And even if freshman. But I feel like my you miss, you’ll just come back teammates have a lot of trust in the next time.” me, so if that’s what they want Foley noted that one of the me to do, that’s what I’m going most interesting things about to do,” Guy said. the physiology of pressure is So why are players wired to the idea of arousal in athletes, take, or pass, the last shot? and who can handle higher “It could be the experience levels of arousal. If there is too that they have, or it could just much arousal, “you will lose be them,” psychology teacher your concentration.” Terri Foley said. “It’s like writ“You’re more likely to make ing a paper at the last minute; mistakes,” Foley said. “I’m alsome can do it beautifully, and ways in awe of athletes who others not so much so.” can really perform well at the “Some people respond end of a competition. If it’s a extremely well to stress, and quarterback in that two minute others don’t. My guess would drill, even though they practice be that those individuals that it a lot, so they’re used to the respond well to stress have al- anxiousness and stress, it’s a lot

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MCT Campus/ Mark Cornelison, Lexington Herald In the 2011 NCAA tournament, Kentucky guard Brandon Knight drained a game winning shot over Ohio State to move on to the Final Four. The pressure of the situation didn’t phase him one bit.

different during a game when everything is on the line.” So if an athlete doesn’t naturally perform well under pressure, can they improve their “clutch” ability? As Foley said, quarterbacks try to simulate late game situations so they don’t fret when it matters most. But it’s so difficult to create that high-pressure scenario in such

a low-pressure area such as the practice field. But, Foley said, it’s still possible to improve one’s performance in crunch time. “I think you can probably train yourself to be better in pressure situations. That’s what you see with some professional athletes. For someone like Peyton Manning, who seems like

he’s always been good at that, he’s such a student of the game. He’s constantly studying the game and different scenarios and he probably does that so he’s able to focus and concentrate.” This is what makes the difference between winning and losing under pressure, when the game is on the line.

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Senior Jordan Elder swims down the lane during the 100 m butterfly race on Senior Night against Heritage Christian. The boys were barely edged by the Eagles 81-87 while the girls’ team dominated

Heritage Christian 99-65. Both teams have two weeks off until they face off in sectionals where they will swim against Lawrence North for the second time. Cub photo/Carley Lanich

Bears prepare for Sectionals on its cross-town rival. The atJacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com mosphere was intense, and the

swimmers responded well to Over winter break the pool the large crowd. However, neither LC team was fixed and the swimmers could pull off the upset on the came back ready to finally be Wildcats’ senior night as both back in the pool that they call teams lost by a score of 68-122 home. Even though the pool has with the only win of the night been available for the boys for practice, coming from the team still senior Reed swam all of Breaking both reDillon in the their meets cords was awesome... 1-meter divaway from LC except for the past two years I had ing competition with a their senior been trying really hard score of 228.2 night meet points. against Heri- to break them so I felt Dillon has tage Christian really accomplished. had a very imon Jan. 24. Reed Dillon pressive and In this senior quite eventful meet the Heriyear so far. tage Christian He comboys spoiled mitted to Northwestern Unithe Bears’ senior night by bareversity after being pursued by ly edging them 81-87. The girls multiple Big Ten schools and team, however, was able to take care of business as it went on to also was able to do something a 99-65 win over the Heritage no diver has been able to do in 30 years. At the Marion CounChristian Eagles. On Jan. 10 the team trav- ty Tournament, Dillon broke eled to Lawrence North to take the 11-dive record and then

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he broke the 6-dive record in a meet against Greenfield Central on Jan. 15. “Breaking both records was awesome, because they had been standing for so long. The past two years I had been trying really hard to break them, so I felt really accomplished once I achieved the record,” Dillon said. Dillon also earned the title of Conference Indiana champion at the boys’ conference meet in Columbus North. The meet included a total of eight schools, Bloomington North and South, Southport, Columbus North, Pike, Franklin Central and Perry Meridian. The swimmers have two weeks to rest and relax while also fine tuning their weaknesses until they return to the pool for the first round of Sectionals on Feb.14. The meet will be at Lawrence North. If the boys and girls teams make it out of Sectionals, they would return to the IUPUI Natatorium for the state swimming meet.

Senior Reed DIllon plunges into the pool with a backwards dive. Dillon will compete at Northwestern next year. Cub photo/Carley Lanich

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Cub Athlete of the Issue:

Myron Hamilton AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com In his fourth year wrestling for the Bears, senior Myron Hamilton has been a proverbial beast. Despite the unorthodox path he took to join the wrestling team, which included a switch from playing basketball during his freshman year, he loves the sport, and it shows. “The intensity of it (is my favorite thing),” Hamilton said. “Just going hard and fighting for everything you can.”

Hamilton’s experience with He knows what he’s going to LC wrestling has been influen- do (out there on the mat). He’s tial on his life as well. pushed himself, come in every “The exmorning on periences to his own a lot hang out with of times. He my friends, set a goal and Just going hard and good coaches fighting for everything... has busted and great fans Myron Hamilton his butt to have been senior get there, so great,” he we’re proud said. of him.” H e a d Hamilton coach Thomas Corbett said, is also a dual sport athlete. The “One of his great aspects is his senior excels on the football leadership and determination. field as well as the wrestling

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mats. His success in both sports has him looking for a dual scholarship for next season. Hamilton said his top choice is University of Indianapolis. Hamilton’s intensity for wrestling was on display when it counted at Sectionals. The 220 lb. senior put on an impressive show by placing first in his weight class, and he will likely move on to Semi-State after Regionals. With his work ethic and passion, he may be able to win his second state championship in the same school year.

Player Profile

Grade: Senior Sport:

Varsity Wrestling

Years on Team: Four