Hillside Hotwire | December 2012

It’s in the starz: horoscopes page 20

Season Opener December 2012 Volume 14, Issue 2

Can Chicago transplant Chris Echols take the Hill all the way? page 12

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RWARD WITH OBAMA page 22

Check out Pinterest club page 16

The Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and The Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention want to express our sincere appreciation for the amazing support from Foothill High School at the VERY BEST EVER

Walk in Memory ♼ Walk for Hope on Saturday, September 15, 2012

Your involvement helped double the participation from last year and clearly advanced our mission to remember our loved ones and classmates lost by suicide and protect those they left behind. Please join us next year on September 14, 2013!

FHS, YOU ROCK!!!!

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Kcon takes over Irvine, California

By Sibrianna Salamone Cub Reporter

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n October 13, kpop fans from across the country gathered at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California at 10 a.m. to seize the opportunity to see some famous kpop idols up close, buy merchandise, meet fellow fans, and learn about Korean culture and music at panels and workshops, at the first annual KCON-a convention for all things Korean music.

The day started with fans rushing to line up

2 outside a tent for a chance to meet their favorite kpop idols who were holding fan-signing events.

Fans were able to get autographs and bestow gifts upon the artists like Nu’Est, VIXX, BAP, G.na, EXO-M, and 4minute.

Workshops and panels offered inside looks into kpop music videos, how to make Korean food at home, and were accompanied by famous stars who specialize in those fields.

Panels included “Youtube Idols: Up close and Personal,”

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with guests such as Eatyourkimchi and Just Kidding films, who shared their stories on their rise to success.

“Kpop Choreographers” featured Rino Nakasone, who not only choreographed for Korean idols, but also for Janet Jackson and Britney Spears. Here, fans were able to get the inside scoop on how they got into their field of work, and what it was like to work with Korean celebrities.

“Kpop Dance On” was a workshop where experts such as kpop backup dancer Aimee Lee Lucas taught some of the industry’s signature dance moves. Alongside that workshop, Bibimbap Backpackers, who specialize in Korean cuisine, shared tips on preparing authentictasting Korean foods.

If fans weren’t at panels and fan signings, they were buying albums, posters, and other items at one of the many merchandise booths or sampling Korean foods from some of the food trucks.

At 7:30 p.m., all of the fans, with their hands full with various merchandise, piled into the concert arena to witness the Korean idols each showcase a couple of their songs.

Opening performances included Youtuber AJ Rafeal and underground rapper Dumbfoundead, followed by electronic duo Daze47 accompanied by Korea’s Got Talent winners BWB. The MCs for the concert were former 1TYM member/ kpop idol Teddy, and performer G.na.

For those who couldn’t attend the event, videos from a livestream through Whatismcube.com offer full coverage of the entire event and are available online, as well as over 1,700 pictures on KCON’s official Facebook page (kconusa).

People say that they are already hoping to attend again next year, with the expectations that it will be “even bigger, and better.”

showed up to Kcon this year in Irvine, California.

1. Fans waiting for the concert arena to open quickly made their way into line to wait to be seated. Photo by Sibrianna Salamone

2.Dumbfounded was one the opening performances for the Kcon event. Photo by Sibrianna Salamone

3. The Cardboard cutout offered fans the opportunity to “take a picture with Psy.” Photo

by Sibrianna Salamone

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Its all in the

By Kylie Braver Co-editor in Chief

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oing to see a physic is not your everyday pastime. It is not something that you and your friends do every weekend, but it could be something interesting to try once.

There’s a first for everything, right?

When people think of seeing a physic, they think that there is going to be a lady sitting in a dark room rubbing a crystal ball, and that they’re only going to hear negative things.

That is not how the process works. A reading can be done by having your palms read, via astrology charts, Cleromancy, or through tarot cards, which is most popular.

Tarot cards are just a tool to help the physic

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get clear answers. Most physics are clairvoyant, which means they hear things in their head as the customer asks questions. So when they use the tarot cards, it is a tool more for the customer than for the clairvoyant. It shows the customer what the physic is hearing in her head, giving a clearer picture to the customer.

So what would you want answered?

“I would be so afraid to get a reading,” said Lexi Sobalvarro. “Don’t they just tell you all of the bad things that are going to happen to you in your future?”

Well yes, everyone has bad things happen to them every once in a while, but everyone has good things happen too.

“When you are told bad things in your reading,

that doesn’t necessarily mean that they will happen to you,” said Lori Schaeffer, a physic.

“Most of the time, they are a warning to let you know to keep an eye out for something.”

For example, if a physic tells you that you need to watch out for speeding tickets, which does not necessarily mean that you will be getting one. It just informs you to watch your speed or you will get a ticket. Yes, this could apply to anyone at anytime, but if you’re getting this in a reading, it could mean that you are speeding more than normal, so it is just so you are more careful about what you’re doing.

Another question I got was, “How would I even know what to ask?” asked Rylee Allen.

Most of the time, when you go in for a reading, you have a couple questions you want answered, like, why is my boyfriend being rude to me lately, or, what can I do better to help my grades in

school.

Once those questions get answered, other questions generally pop up. One thing leads to another, and soon you have a huge list of questions to ask!

Schaeffer is a local

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physic who has been in the business for over 12 years.

“When my dad died, I went through a really hard time,” said Schaeffer. “Someone suggested that I read metaphysical books, so I tried them out and I loved them. They helped me find my inner peace and really cope with things.”

She figured if the books were helping her so much, they could help others as well.

“I was so interested in the metaphysical world, and I wanted to know what else I could do with it,” said Schaeffer.

“I picked up a deck of tarot cards and a howto book and taught myself how to read the cards. When I learned how to read them, I knew that doing this for the rest of my life was what I was meant to do.”

Having my own experience with a physic reading was interesting. It was not what I had expected it to be at all.

I used to work with Lori Schaeffer. I have

experienced my own personal reading and seen others reactions to their readings as well. When I received my first reading, I was as nervous as could be.

I didn’t know what to expect.

The sound of the cards shuffling together, the dimmed lights, the smell of the candles burning, and the sound of Lori’s voice asking me what my first question was made me nervous.

The reading got started, and I asked my first question. The first couple of minutes were very slow… I did not know what to ask, and when a question popped in my head, I was hesitant to ask.

Schaeffer told me that she could tell I was tense and that I needed to loosen up, or I wouldn’t get the full experience from my reading.

I thought to myself, I have nothing to lose and just went for it.

From there on out, everything just flowed.

Questions I didn’t even think I had were being answered.

This experience helped me learn that I can’t be scared to try something new. It showed me that I let my nerves get the best of me sometimes.

It showed that I just need to be calm and have an open mind going into something new. It could turn into something interesting and fun or it could turn out bad, but no matter the outcome, everything is a learning experience!

Physic readings may not be for everyone.

Different people have different beliefs about things like this, but it is a cool thing to experience and try whether you believe in it or not.

Tips for a successful reading.

1. Come prepared with questions.

2. Don’t be nervous.

3. Be open-minded.

4. Don’t be scared from the outcome.

5. Don’t use it as therapy; it’s meant for entertainment.

6. Have realistic expectations.

7. Be honest with your reader.

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Foothill says goodbye to a beloved teacher

By Katelyn Parsley Assistant editor

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r. Paul Ruth recently retired to take a job in Washington DC as an analyst for the Census Bureau. He left behind his white board and dry erase markers to pursue his love of math with a new and exciting opportunity.

For as long as Mr. Ruth taught at Foothill, students have been his main focus. “Mr. Ruth made students feel comfortable around him,” said Principal Jeanne Donadio. “They felt like they could go to him for help. He is a good guy.”

His teaching style is something that most of his students will remember and miss about him.

“He would give us prepared notes, a few short

problems, and we’d do them together, making it easy to understand,” said Brittney Stradling.

He was also involved in the School Improvement Team, which worked to find ways to better the student body’s overall achievement. “He was very good at statistics,” said Donadio. “But I think my favorite part about him was his intellectual ability to always question things deeper in everything he did.”

“Mr. Ruth made an impression on his stud buddies,” said Eric Kruger. “I’m excited that he gets to start over. Not a lot of people would have the courage to take such a demanding job.”

Mr. Kruger took over Mr. Ruth’s AP Statistics class. “[The class] is very well behaved,” said

Kruger. “They seem to have a genuine interest in what they are learning.”

Many students said they are going to miss Mr. Ruth and his teaching strategies. “I’m going to miss the “no homework” part of his class but also his random jokes,” said Stradling. “My favor-

after school if you had to stay.”

Mr. Ruth will be remembered for many reasons, including his unique personality. “I’m pretty sure he wanted his students to think he was a tough guy,” said Donadio. “But he had a soft inside like an Oreo Cookie. The inside is the best part.”

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“I liked that Mr. Ruth was chill.”

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“I liked his silly jokes in class.” ite part was when he would make jokes about something someone said, and how he played music

Inspirational is just one way to describe what kind of teacher Mr. Ruth was to his students at Foothill. Word col-

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Making a Statement

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r. Paul Ruth was known as the guy in the crazy hand-stitched sweaters. Most would never guess what these sweaters mean to Mr. Ruth and many people

of the aboriginal tribes in Australia.

“I have no fashion sense whatsoever; I don’t buy my clothes, my wife dresses me,” said Mr. Ruth when asked about his one-of-akind sweaters.

Almost two decades ago, Ruth’s wife began purchasing the sweaters for him.

“I’ve collected about 20-25 sweaters,” said Ruth.

Mr. Ruth also shares his sweaters with his son. “We just kind of pass them back and forth to each other,” said Ruth.

These sweaters are more than a fashion statement.

“To me, they are more a statement on quality,” said Mr. Ruth will be remembered by his colorful sweaters and his unique personality. Cour-

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Ruth. “I mean, if you buy something that’s cheap, it may fall apart in two weeks, but if you buy quality, it lasts forever.”

“They are handmade,” Ruth added. “They aren’t mass produced by some one-cent-an-hour sweat factory in China. So it’s also a little statement on my philosophy of paying workers the proper wage.”

Many will miss seeing his hand-stitched sweaters on campus and his one-of-kind personality to match.

“I really liked the way that Mr. Ruth taught.”

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“I loved that he never gave us homework.”

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Girls’ flag football hopes to find success in its first season

By Brian Marshall Sports Editor

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he girls’ flag football team is poised to have a strong season and declare themselves as one of the top programs in the valley.

Yes, that’s right; I said the girls’ flag football team. After the Title IX rule, which deals with equality for women’s sports, announced that there was a need for a new women’s sport, Nevada implemented flag football.

At first, I assumed that this was some sort of extension of the annual Powder Puff intramural event. However after sitting down with Coach Cynthia Guzman, I realized that not only is women’s flag football now a NIAA-certified sport, but a very com-

petitive one at that.

“Yeah, we are definitely not a club,” said Coach Guzman. “Every school in the city has a team, and there are playoffs. The team here at Foothill has already showed me that we can a very competitive squad. The sport, being in its first year, obviously doesn’t have any programs that have established themselves as powerhouses, so the goal for this year is to show that we can be that school that people fear.”

Coach Guzman is also the head soccer coach here at the Hill and said that, while there a few similarities, there are plenty of differences.

“Football is really a sport that requires a certain type of culture,” Guzman said. “Sometimes, in soccer, it can

Show stopper Janessa Montoya nabs an interception at the goal line, robbing the Gators of a touch down. Photo by Blade Singleton

come down to an individual trying to score a goal. But with football, there is none of that.

Everyone on the team is out there playing for the girl next to them, and there is a certain unity that we have. Just like in men’s football everybody out there has each other’s back.”

Being in its first year, this season of flag football has the unique aspect of mystery. “This is the first year, and we’re out here making history. We don’t know who else is out there, so we’re taking it one game at a time.”

Safety Arianna Medina and wide receiver/ linebacker Kaylie Twigg, agree with their coach.

“I think that not knowing what kind of team we’re facing serves as an advantage and a disadvantage,” says Twigg. “From one perspective, we can’t psych ourselves out when playing a better team simply because we don’t know whether or not they really are a better team. But also, we don’t have any way of preparing for our opponents. It’s definitely interesting.”

When I asked Arianna why she decided to try out, she smiled and said, “This was really a chance to show people that girl’s can be tougher than we’re given credit for. It seemed fun, so I said why not?”

The final question I had for Coach Guz-

Cant touch this! Jadyn McArthur eludes defenders during the season opener against Green Valley. Photo by Blade Singleton

man was how the girls would fair against the men’s team. Coach laughed for a second, but then answered, “I think we would sur-

prise people. The girl’s are pretty tough, and defintely wouldn’t back down from the challenge.”

On the money Quarterback Samantha Fennell checks down her receiver’s routes. Photo by Blade Singleton

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Pre-Season MVP Predictions Brian Marshall Sports Editor

Boys’ Basketball

Thomas Jaramillo Web Master

Boys Basketball

Brannon Cresanto

Chris Echols

After leading the Falcons with 14.4 PPG and 3.7 APG last year, Brennan is poised to lead the team again in his fourth year on varsity.

Watch for Cresanto to control the game in an up-tempo pace

He comes from Chicago, Illinois, where he was Defensive MVP in his state last year. Expect a season of dunks and blocks from him this season. He brings size to Foothill, which it has needed

Girls’ Basketball Taylor Turney Despite being her first year, Turney has already been named the starting point guard. Watch for Turney to “Turn” up the heat this season and lead a Falcon team which lost four seniors

Wrestling Jeremy Reavy After qualifying for the regional quarter finals, Reavy is ready to make a run at state. Expect great things from this four-year veteran. He serves as a team captain and will reach the regional final.

Bowling Tyler Meitz No contest here. He was a top bowler last year and has been on the varsity team since his freshman year. Plus he’s bowled a score of 300, which is known as The Perfect Game.

Girls’ Basketball Anaya Rodisha She averaged eight points per game last year and has experience in big moments. She often sets the tempo of the team and drives to the lane. She can also create turnovers through aggressive defense.

Wrestling Daniel Kielty He is one of three captains this season and has wrestled for four years. He went to regionals last year and pushes his other teammates to success. He is not only a wrestler but also a true leader.

Bowling Tyler Meitz He has bowled for four years, giving him experience that isn’t common in the sport of bowling.

He was the captain last year and was seen as the best bowler on the team last year.

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Varsity basketball team improves inside game with Chris Echols The transfer from Chicago looks to help Foothill bring home a title

By Brian Marshall Sports Editor

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oming off last season’s nail biter regional final the boys’ basketball team may have caught a lucky break heading into this season after acquiring stand-out forward Chris Echols from Chicago, Illinois.

After losing the regional final and missing state by one game last year, the team underwent some serious changes between graduating starters Greg Cox and Darren Buckles as well as suffering the transfer of key defensive players Tyler Roberts and Trevor Givens.

The team is still bringing back a majority of quality players including Brannon Cresanto, Elijah Smith, Taylor Montgomery and Tyler Morris, but the Falcon’s biggest hole is the lack of a big man, and that’s where the incoming senior Chris Echols hopes to come in.

Echols and his mom moved to Las Vegas last school year, and the timing couldn’t have worked better for Foothill.

Echols is, as described by head basketball coach Kevin Soares, a 6’4 or 6’5 big man who will help fill the role of Darren Buckles. “Chris is really going to help us on the rebounding side of the ball. He also scores really well. For a big man, he can step outside and hit the three as well as play an outstanding inside game, so he will be very versatile for us this year.”

“Back in Chicago I won team MVP as well as Defensive Player of the Year,” says Echols. “So I definitely plan on bringing everything I was doing over there to help contribute to this team.”

Coach Soares agrees. “Chris is definitely a great addition to this team. After losing four players this off-season, Chris’ presence is really going to be felt.”

“So far I’ve really bonded with all the guys,” says Echols. “These are the kids I hang out with, so I already know them all really well. If we’re not just hanging out, then we’re down playing recreational ball or something, so I’m really used

Pressure: Echols could have the power in his hands for FootHill’s success. Photo by Thomas Jaramillo Ready to start: Echols has the moves and experience necessary to add to an already talented roster. Photo by Thomas Jaramillo

to playing with these guys already.”

“My favorite part of this Foothill team is the fact that no one plays for themselves.

The whole team is so focused on the ultimate goal of winning game after game and advancing, that there’s no time for anyone to be selfish. And I would say after only losing one game in our intramurals, so far, its working.”

Of course with the heavy losses of starters it would seem as if it would be a long shot for the Falcons to repeat the success they had last year. However, both Coach Soares and Echols agree that Foothill will not only make it back to the regional final, but possibly win, and then go on to be competitive in the state tournament.

Coach Soares said “We have a chance to be better than last year. State? Yeah we have a good shot at state.”

When Echols was asked about the possibility of state he simply replied “Definitely.”

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A new wrestling coach gives the team a fresh start

By Alec Fischmann Photographer

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ast Saturday, varsity wrestlers competed in their first away match against Boulder City. It was the first official event for Foothill with new head coach Ryan English.

English replaced coach Billy Love, who was not only a teacher here, but who had six years of coaching at Foothill.

Love is currently coaching varsity wrestling at Liberty High School.

The team’s chances of competing in Regionals look very bright for the varsity team, which includes many returning wrestlers, such as Damien Ortega, Avery Burton, Brandon Rios, Steven Thomas, Jeremy Reavy, Daniel Kielty and Joe

Reid. The team’s first quad meet will be held against Desert Oasis, Rancho, and Durango High School. This meet will help to predestine the team toward their goals of reaching that final podium with a medal proudly around

their necks .

“We’re going to have a good year this year,” said Reid. “I’m really looking forward to this upcoming meet, our first one. I’ve already wrestled Boulder City’s heavy weights and have beaten them,

so I’m going into this meet with high confidence.”

Coach English has been pushing the wrestlers very tough during practices, preparing them for this upcoming season. He has coached youth

wrestling programs for ten years and has also wrestled countless numbers of matches himself from age five through college.

The team feels he is a very well respected coach, and they look to him to guide them through this season.

“Coach English is a very good coach who brings a lot to the program,” said Ortega.

“He goes over moves a lot out there on the mat himself showing how to do something.

He gives a lot of advice and just helps out greatly.”

Calm before the storm. Avery burton shakes his Eldorado opponent’s hand before his match last season. Photo by Alec Fischmann

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interest Club takes pinning your interest to a whole new level. With over 40 members, the club, as a whole, picks 2-3 projects they want to create the following week.

The officers devise the instructions and what materials are needed to make the project happen.

“I’ve been on Pinterest for a while, and it’s really fun,” said Alyssa Miele. “It has really great ideas; plus, we get to meet new people and make new friends.”

The Pinterest Club doesn’t just create for themselves but also for the school. Throughout the

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40 Followers, 6 Pins year, they plan to create tutus and senior crowns and will sell them for spirit days and assemblies.

The club’s profit goes to charity or is used to buy more supplies to construct more knick-knacks that will then be sent throughout the valley and the country.

The club’s first projected consisted of making Thankful Jars, flowers out of leaves and Gobble Wobble till you Wobble signs.

While painting her Gobble Wobble sign Kate Shelley said, “I joined the Pinterest Club because we get to make cute things. It’s a fun thing to do after school.”

Ryanne Bailey shows the members how to make flowers out of plastic Autumn leaves.

Jessica Peterson paints her Gobble Wobble to you Wobble wooden blocks.

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Adding glitter to her fruit, Maddy Pike makes Ms. Moss a pear as a keepsake. Moss displayed the pear on her bookshelf in her classroom.

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Max Hoeft glances behind him to make sure that there isn’t a car behind him. “Most accidents happen in the parking lot,” said Hoeft. Photo by

Kayleigh Swartzlander

Hailey Kowalski shows off her car’s damage after her first week with her license. “It looks like a giant monster took a bite out of my car,” said Kowalski. Photo by Kayleigh

“Tires are probably the most important part of my car,” said Mekell Peterson.

“If you don’t have functioning tires, you aren’t going to get anywhere.”

To avoid losing car keys, many students purchase a lanyard to keep everything together.

Some even add charms to personalize them. Photo by

Kayleigh Swartzlander

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Revving it into Gear

Students prepare to hit the road by working on their permit requirements

By Kayleigh Swartzlander Assistant editor

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ands behind the wheel, Sydney Garner can’t see her driving tester’s eyes behind the sunglasses, but she’s pretty certain he can smell her fear. This is Garner’s second go round on the driver’s test. She failed the first time by ‘hitting a pedestrian’ (if someone is more than halfway across the crosswalk as you turn right, the DMV says you hit

them), which is counted as an automatic failure.

She takes a deep breath, buckles up and turns on the car.

Come sophomore year, many potential drivers start memorizing the DMV handbook and begin driving the family van. In order to get a license, it’s required to pass a written and a driving test. And if under 18, at least fifty practice driving hours

(ten of which have to be at night) and the completion of driver’s education are required.

“I had the hardest time passing the written test,” said Chris Drum. “My advice to those about to take it: study. I had the booklet downloaded to my iPod so I could practice while I was in the car.”

Carina Allen wanted to make sure she passed the

driver’s portion of the test, so she hired a professional driving instructor. “He corrected me whenever I did something wrong,” said Allen. “I felt really prepared for the test afterwards.” Many people fail either the driving test or the written test at least once. “It’s funny,” said James Pizz, “because if you fail one of the tests, you usually do really well on the other.”

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ARIES: I wouldn’t let family and home stress get you down. As we move into the year end it will get better. Make sure not to over react to the little things. A new attitude will be just what you need to appreciate all that you do have. It fun things that you have put to the side. A new friend or relationship will be a nice surprise.

TAURUS: You are about so see an increase of responsibilities. This is perfect for you to get ahead. A lot of attention is coming your way. It is important for it to be positive not negative. If moving in the wrong direction it may be time to reassess your motives. A little extra money will be a nice surprise. Don’t wing it when it comes to your studies you are to bright to do fail.

GEMINI: Planning on trying out for something new? This is a great time for you success in any new endeavors.

A friend going through a difficult time will be in need of your support. A social invitation should give you an opportunity to dress up and be seen. Finances might be tight due to a mechanical device needing to be replaced.

CANCER: A tendency to be too hard on yourself could be negatively influencing your self image. If you are constantly beating yourself up you will loose your objectivity. Do what you can to reinforce a positive mind set. If you are out and about you will get good feedback from friends and social situations to dispel your fears.

Horoscope

It’s in the starz

LIBRA:A tendency to not say how you feel could build into frustration.

It may be time to find your voice.

You will feel so much better if you express your self. A need to make some extra money is coming your way. Go for it! It comes just in time for the holidays. You are going to be involved in a lot of different activities in the next few months so pace yourself. The important things home and school responsibilities must come first.

Scorpio:A need to clear up any misunderstandings in your social circle must be done soon so hard feelings don’t continue. A challenge with a class or subject needs your immediate attention. Are you working as hard as you can?

There will be plenty of time for socializing.

Relationships are going to take a surprising twist as we come closer to the end of the year.

CAPRICORN: Its important while under stress that you maintain your composure. Friends and family are there for you so just reach out.

Relationships are about to improve be patient. If you are tempted to change your appearance go for it. Some new clothes or a new hair do will do the trick.

you are going to find a new talent or ability that really has an impact on your long term future. As young as you may be now this will stay with you for life time. A social event offers some fun just as you are coming out of a hectic month. Don’t let a friend make you feel bad for being too focused!

You have your priorities straight they may not?

AQUARIUS: Overwhelmed by everything on your plate is an understatement. If you don’t slow down and pace yourself your studies may suffer. Get organized and caught up on all assignments. A chance to make some extra money may not be as much as you think.

Another opportunity will come after the first of the year. Your social life is about to soar!

VIRGO:If you are feeling a little down don’t worry this will not last much longer. You may have been through a lot the last few months.

Relationships, friendships and social aspect are about to improve greatly. You may begin a new fitness routine to blow off some of your stress and love it! Don’t procrastinate on assignments or homework you could regret it.

PISCES: The last few months have may have been challenging to say the least. All of that is about to shift.

Some of you may have had some relationships or friendships change.

This is only going to bring in better alliances. If you are in need for change the answer is right in front of you. Participating in club or group or athletic events is the way to expand your network.

LEO: Over the next few months

Sagittarius

Have you been overly stressed lately?

I’m sure. Let’s do something about it.

A change in the area causing you the most stress is necessary. You will feel so much better once you eliminate the cause. It is also important to project a positive image for those who respect you. A change to your appearance at this time would not give you the result you hope for so hold off until after the New Year.

Know your sign!

Aries: March 21- April 19 Taurus: April 20- May 20 Gemini: May 21- June 20 Cancer: June 21- July 22 Leo: July 23- Aug.22 Virgo: Aug. 23- Sept. 22 Libra: Sept.23- Oct.22 Sagittarius: Nov. 22 Dec. 21

Capricorn: Dec. 22- Jan. 19

Aquarius: Jan. 20- Feb.18 Pisces: Feb. 19- March 20 Scorpio: Oct. 23- Nov. 21

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In an 1874 cartoon, Republicans were pictured as an elephant, which soon became the party’s national symbol.

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On Election Day, Show Choir sold baked goods and coffee to voters to help finance their upcoming California trip. Photo by Bill Tobler

On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, President Barack Obama was re-elected for another four-year term.

By Skyler Kowalski Staff Writer

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ll eyes were on the polls as Ohio sent in its electoral college votes.

That rumbling in the distance?

That’s the sound of millions of Obama supporters cheering for Obama’s new victory.

Ohio’s 20 votes were all it took for Obama to tip the scales in his favor and surpass the mandatory 270 votes.

“It was during band camp when I heard the news, and I was devastated,” said Renee Ritchie, an avid Romney fan.

With 303 electoral votes, Obama is due to be inaugurated on January 20, 2013.

Although Obama was “destroyed” in the first presidential debate by his competitor Mitt Romney, Obama was able to gain the upper hand by appealing to women and minorities. His attack plan was to

Election day was also a staff development day for teachers. Voters were lined up at 6:30 for the 7 a.m. opening. Photo by Bill Tobler

compare the differences between himself and Romney.

Another factor that helped Obama in the final stretch was the sudden improvement in unemployment. By Election Day, unemployment

not surprising that he didn’t win.”

An anonymous independent wasn’t surprised at the outcome of the election, but rather the amount of swing states that voted for Obama.

Hotwire’s source.

Jessica Peterson is grieving the election results.

During the week after the election, Peterson sent out a mass text to her friends, who were Romney supporters as well, to wear black for the rest of the week.

“I’m mourning for the loss of a potentially great president,” said Peterson.

Just like Mahe, Rachel Oehler didn’t see the difference between the two candidates. To her, Obama or Romney wouldn’t have done much.

“I don’t think that the KateLyn Shelley, Emily Cook, Jessica Peterson and Riley Greeve talk country will change much,” about politics while they mourn Romney’s loss. Photo by Skyler Kowalski said Oehler. “We’ve seen dropped from 10.1 perOut of the nine battleground how Obama has managed cent to 7.9 percent (www. the country in the past states, or states that had a huffingtonpost.com). This four years, why would it 50% chance of voting for new boost in the economy change?” either candidate, Obama increased Obama support won seven of them. with his re-election.

“I was surprised beThe win didn’t come as cause the battleground During Democrat a surprise to some, like states were leaning toward Andrew Jackson’s Heather Duck.

Romney in the beginning, 1828 campaign, his rivals called him “Some people don’t really so he didn’t focus on them “the donkey,” which care for politics, so they just as much. Obama, though, soon became famous vote for whoever they know, focused on the more through cartoons. which is Obama,” said Duck. largely-populated counties, “Romney didn’t have any which caused him to win support,” chimed in Duck’s their votes, and eventually friend Timothy Olsen. “It’s the state’s votes,” said the

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