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IN THIS ISSUE

OPINION - 4 Food Opinions

WORLD NEWS - 7 One Step Ahead

COVER - 8, 9, 10

Loosing Trust in Our Institutions

PERSPECTIVE - 11 Unprecedented

CLUB FEATURES - 12

LSU, Global Change for Charity, Philosophy Club

SPORTS - 14,15

Mudsock: More than Just a Game

EDITORIAL: PSAT/SAT

ARE THE PSAT AND SAT WORTH TAKING?

Yes. For freshmen and sophomores, taking the PSAT is a valuable opportunity that helps students to prepare for the SAT junior year. The PSAT has a remarkably similar format and difficulty to the SAT. For many, this can be a great stress reliever. Junior year PSAT scores can qualify students to be National Merit Scholars, which then get access to scholarships and other resources if you plan to attend college. While we are required to take the SAT before graduating, but doing well on it also has benefits beyond high school. Some schools require an SAT test score when applying to colleges. While about 75 percent of schools have gone test-optional, including a score can help to demonstrate your academic abilities to admissions counselors who are sifting through thousands of applications with similar information about students. A good score – generally 1100 or higher out of 1600 – can put an application ahead of others in getting direct admission. Students going into the workforce or an apprenticeship, boosting your resume with a good SAT score can be advantageous as well. Overall, good PSAT and SAT scores can be great assets for any student’s future despite taking so much time and adding so much stress. Page by Avery Grunder and Paityn O’Neill.

MEET THE STAFF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF STAFFERS Cassidy Hayes

NEWS EDITOR Paityn O’Neill

FEATURE EDITOR Lauren Kopka

COPY EDITOR

ALUMNI

Nicole Morris

Emma Bieberich Sornavalli Chockalingam Kaiden Corliss Xavier Dokes Mackenzie Dreher Grace Duffy Mame Fall Parker Farrand Kameron Grays Avery Grunder Marley Hayes Gabriella Haynes

STAFFER OF THE ISSUE Joseph Karwowski Tatum Keaffaber Benjamin Kruer Trinity Mackenzie Trestyn Mayberry Josephine Neu Mirabella Russell Julianna Wells

ADVISER David Young

GABRIELLA HAYNES Gabby has been on staff for four years. She is helpful and a light in the Newsroom classroom.

JESSICA SALVADORI: CLASS OF 2004 Jessica Seale moved from Wisconsin to Fishers as an incoming sophomore, and by the end of high school, she received two Hall of Fame awards at HSE for swimming in 2003 and 2004. Now married to HSE teacher, Peter Salvadori, with two kids, Jessica Salvadori is getting back in the water, reminiscing on her time at HSE. Outside of swimming, she has completed three half-marathons, started a small business, and worked to influence her young swimmers. HSE holds a special place in her heart for Jessica (Seale) Salvadori’s senior the kindness and encouragement she experienced. portrait, 2004 Story by Tatum Keaffaber.

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Jessica Salvadori in 2022. Photo provided.

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FIRE FASHION

SENIOR AARON JENKINS DISCUSSES HIS CLOTHING BRAND ‘INHUMANE’ What inspired you to have your own clothing brand?

Through skateboarding, my style slowly changed and I started to appreciate the art of fashion more and more. Instead of wanting to keep buying more clothes, I was more interested in making my own. That’s when I started coming up with ideas and sketches of different clothes I wanted to make and took it [my clothing brand] seriously.

What were some hardships that you went through when starting your small business?

The biggest one was learning how to screen print. I was super motivated and excited to dive into it but when I got everything in hand and tried preparing my first silk screen for some t-shirts, I failed miserably. It got very irritating but once I finally got some tees printed, all that motivation came back and it was 100 percent worth all the struggles because I learned so much from it.

What do you want to accomplish with your business?

I want INHUMANE to be more than just a clothing brand but instead a way to expressively shed light on inhumane events or injustices. [It’s] a way to step back and see the world we live in through a different perspective while admiring the art of fashion. I’m not in this necessarily for the money, I’m just doing what I love and I know the money will eventually follow.

How did you come up with the name INHUMANE?

I was in Mr. Crull’s entrepreneurship class and our final project was to make a business plan for a business we [wanted to] create. I came across an advertisement talking about something inhumane that was going on. I was intrigued by that word because my problem for my business was about fast fashion companies are contributing an immense amount of pollution.

To find his website scan the QR code or visit the official instagram @iihumanee

Q & A by Xavier Dokes.

Photos contributed by Aaron Jenkins.

Sydney Parish, HSE girls basketball 2019

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SYDNEY PARISH: CLASS OF 2020

A household name of HSE, Sydney Parish was a starting girls basketball player who later participated in the women’s NCAA tournament at Oregon. She credits HSE for her success, stating, “Hamilton Southeastern, you realize, is a great school district and sets you up for success.” Parish has learned to cherish the memories she had made at HSE, Oregon, and now Indiana University. She advises students to make lots of memories during high school and to, “take it all in, make relationships, talk to staff -Sydney Parish’s senior portrait, 2020 you only have those four years.” Story by Tatum Keaffaber.

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FOOD OPINIONS

WEIGHING IN ON COMMON FOOD PENCHANTS For the past few years, many people have been combining foods together that nobody would expect. Who would expect pineapples on pizza?

It turns out this combination is very common on the west coast and was concocted in Canada according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

BBC also states that a person named Sam Panopoulos created this unique pizza combination in 1962 and sold it at his pizza shop in Ontario. People found this concept interesting, which led to this style of pizza being sold throughout Canada. This combination then got introduced to the United States and Italy and has been popular ever since. In Hamilton Southeastern High School, according to an Instagram poll posted on @ hsenews, 31% of students believe that pineapple should be on pizza and 69% of students believe that pineapples do not belong on pizza. “Pineapple pizza is really good,” said senior Priyanka Paradkar.

“It’s the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavors, but people judge the combination before even trying it.”

Another food argument is whether waffles or pancakes are superior since they have similar batters but very different textures.

While pancakes are denser and poured directly onto the pan, waffles have a special griddle which creates grooves in the batter for a airier and lighter texture. HSE students had almost a split number of votes for waffles and pancakes on the Instagram poll. 56% preferred waffles, while 44% thought pancakes are better. When asking for a reasoning to why waffles were better, senior Anika Knopfmeier said “Waffles are more versatile, and you

can add any toppings on it, whether it is chicken or chocolate. They are also crispy on the outside and soft on the inside”. Contrary to Anika’s opinion, English teacher Mr. Zerbe says that “pancakes are just better. Only nerds like waffles”.

Now, the next food quarrel is different since it involves the way we eat cereal.

Do you pour the milk first or cereal first?

In fact, the New York Post says that recently many have started the #cerealchallenge on TikTok which is where people eat cereal out of other people’s mouths.

Though this may not be the most hygienic trend, it brought forth the issue of whether cereal or milk should be poured first.

Senior Ella Penny says that “it is clear that cereal should be poured first”. HSE students also agreed with this statement, as the votes came out to be 89% favoring pouring the cereal first and 11% of chose to pour the milk first.

Our final food opinion involves fast

food. Many students love Chick-Fil-A, but there seems to be a new competitor coming in since Raising Canes will be arriving at Hamilton Town Canter in December 2022. Chick-Fil-A and Raising Canes are known for their fried chicken and their specialty sauces that come with meals. The Insider News Channel explains that while ChickFil-A serves a sauce that contains mostly barbeque, ranch, and honey mustard, Raising Canes serves a sauce that contains mayonnaise, k e t c h u p , Worcestershire sauce, and their seasoning. Now the real question is which one is better, Chick-fil-A or Raising Canes? This was an astonishing win for Chick-Fil-A in the HSE student responses since the Instagram poll had 74% votes for Chick-Fil-A and 26% votes for Raising Canes. Senior Terryn Green states that these results are most likely because “more students have tried Chick-Fil-A before, while Raising Canes has yet to come at Noblesville”.

Whether you like waffles, pancakes, or Chick-Fil-A, most can agree that food opinions are exciting. Not only do you taste a different perspective, but you can also engage in fun conversations with your peers. Story

by Sornavalli Chockalingam and Cassidy Hayes.

OTHER COMBINATION HEAD-TO-HEADS Handel’s VS Bruster’s

Hotbox VS Papa John’s

Chipotle VS Qdoba

Subway VS Jimmy John’s

Tell us what you think about these head-to-heads on the HSENews Instagram by taking the polls!

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IN-TOWN ENTERTAINMENT

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LOCAL PLACES TO VISIT THIS FALL Fall is finally here and that means many things from falling leaves to hayrides to apple picking, there is much to do around Fishers in the fall.

A popular activity for many Hoosiers is to visit orchards or pumpkin patches.

A potential option could be Tuttle’s Orchard in Greenfield. Tuttle’s was established in 1928 and has cemented itself as a Central Indiana staple. It is around a 20-minute drive from HSE and offers apple picking, pumpkin patches and hayrides.

Another local option is Spencer’s Farm in Noblesville. Spencer’s started as a pick-your-own fruit farm that has expanded to include a pumpkin patch as well.

For those who like to explore, there are plenty of parks and trails to explore. Ritchey Woods has a 1.3-mile loop that contains 8 other trails aside from the loop. Another fun park to visit would be Flat Fork Creek Park, which boasts numerous walking trails as well as a sledding hill, bike trails

and a lake for fishing.

Those looking for a longer hike can take the Bee Camp Creek Trailhead in McCordsville. It is considerably longer, sitting around 5.5 miles.

Taking hikes and being outdoors is a great way to experience the changing seasons and fall foliage. There are so many places to go and so many things to see as the fall months get underway, so go experience this amazing season.

Story by Benjamin Kruer.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL ACTIVITIES IN FALL?

“Tuttle’s, I love apple picking and going to the pumpkin patch.”

- Nicole Wiltshire, Math Teacher

“I love walking on local trails and I really like looking at the fall leaves.”

- Ishbeet Thethi, 10

“Piney Acres Farm, I love to pick pumpkins and drink apple cider there.”

-Ella Penny, 12

THE FALL OF THE POWER COUPLE WHAT HAPPENED TO PETE DAVIDSON AND KIM KARDASHIAN? October 2021 sparked the beginning of this Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian love saga with an SNL skit that saw them kissing by the end.

This seemed to tear the media in half as Kim was going through a rocky divorce with rapper Kanye West. This had a bad effect on Kim as it made her out to be a back stabber in the eyes of the media. Things started to escalate as the couple was being seen more publicly and not afraid to show each other off. Though things took a turn when West dropped a diss-track on Davidson called Eazy, which garnered to slamming Davidson and giving him a bad reputation among the people.

Davidson didn’t take to this lightly so in March, 2 months after the song dropped, he decided to get Kim’s name branded onto him to show how

truly dedicated he was to her. When all the drama died down and June came around, as the premiere of the new season of Keeping up with the Kardashian’s, people were all excited to see Davidson make an appearance, which he did to promote his new movie coming out. Finally in August, the couple was seen at the Met Gala with Kim causing controversy with her Marilyn Monroe dress and being there with Davidson. It eventually all came to an end later that month with the couple splitting away and Davidson having to end up in a Mental Hospital. This relationship is one of the biggest drama filled one in years.

Story by Trestyn Mayberry.

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LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

WHERE TO STOP FOR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN THE AREA SAXONY FARMERS MARKET

Where: 13578 E. 131st Street in the Saxony District When: Wednesday’s from 4:30-7:30 p.m. until Sept. 28, 2022 What’s There: live music, homeade products, fresh produce, pet friendly, and a lineup of 24 vendors Additional Information: www.thisisfishers.com

FISHERS FARMERS MARKET Where: Nickel Plate District Amphitheater When: Saturday’s from 8 a.m.-Noon until Sept. 24, 2022 What’s There: live music, variety of fresh foods, pet friendly, and vendors from all over Central Indiana Additional Information: www.playfishers.com

NOBLESVILLE FARMERS MARKET Where: Federal Hill Commons in downtown Noblesville When: Saturday’s from 8 a.m.-Noon until Oct. 15, 2022 What’s There: variety of fresh foods, honey, meat, flowers, candles, etc., pet friendly, and a variety of dierse vendors Additional Information: www.noblesvillemainstreet.org

RAISING CANES COMING TO HAMILTON TOWN CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT NEW FAST-FOOD PLACE

Coming to Fishers, a new fast-food restaurant called Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

Raising Cane’s specializes in freshly fried chicken fingers with a choice of crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast bread, or coleslaw. They are also popular for their Cane’s Sauce which has a sweet but tangy flavor.

What makes their chicken popular is because their process of frying it fresh. They also use 100% premium chicken tenderloins that are never frozen, so they are guaranteed fresh by the restaurants.

Patrons can also buy a large cup of

their ‘cane’s sauce’ for $5.

There are also rumors about a secret menu item, which is basically chicken fingers fried without being battered or dipped.

Customers can ask for this and you will charged extra.

The restaurant will be coming to Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville in late December at Campus and Cabela Parkways next to Belle Tire.

Their Bloomington location is open at 422 E. Kirkwood Avenue with an Avon location opening in November on Rockville Avenue. Locations in Muncie and Merrillville have not

been shared yet but are to come in 2023 and 2025. Story and Photo

by Mame Fall.

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ONE STEP AHEAD

DECLARING MONKEYPOX A GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY Starting in May, cases of Poxvirus, also known as Monkeypox, were reported in countries to which it is not native. In late July, it was declared a global health emergency.

The decision process in declaring something a global health emergency is not quick or easy task. The advisory committee for the World Health Organization holds meetings to discuss the status of an issue and whether it needs to be elevated in status. The meeting that ended in Monkeypox’s declaration as a global health emergency was evenly split, with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus overruling the vote and declaring that it meets the criteria.

Ghebreyesus’ reasoning for overruling the committee was simple, WHO has been previously blamed for not acting on rising emergencies fast enough. The decision to be proactive instead of reactive by bringing attention and resources in an earlier stage could shrink the impacts of Monkeypox as a potential crisis.

While Monkeypox was declared a global health emergency before it spread drastically outside of endemic countries, it had the potential to be addressed sooner. Monkeypox has been an issue in Nigeria for the past five years, but no effort was made to address the situation before it spread to other countries. WHO started focusing efforts to eradicate Monkeypox once it spread outside of Africa, raising concern on efforts to control possible pandemics before

they reach a global scale.

However, the US has a large supply of a Monkeypox vaccine. The US is in no rush to distribute the vaccine.

Knowing this, a couple possibilities come to mind for experts such as Ghebreyesus. There is always the possibility that once enough cases emerge, the vaccine will be released to public to receive similarly to COVID. Another possibility is ring vaccination, a method that vaccinates every person who ends up being a close contact or in the

Further reading: https://publichealth. jhu.edu/2022/monkeypox-outbreak Story by Parker Farrand.

Additional Information from Johns Hopkins.

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“Currently, the CDC is not encouraging mass vaccination for the general public.”

The vaccine is currently only being given to those at high risk for contracting Monkeypox. There are Monkeypox vaccine clinics being hosted throughout Indiana for those who find themselves at high risk.

As of Sept. 1, WHO does not have any plans to meet on the topic of Monkeypox. With time, vaccination availability will increase in the US.

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LOSING TRUST IN OUR INSTITUTIONS TRUST IN AMERICA IS DECLINING, IT AFFECTS ALL AREAS.

Trust in the United States is on the decline. In a poll taken by the Pew Research Center in 2019, 75% of those polled believed that Americans’ trust in the federal government is declining. 64% say that Americans’ trust in each other is declining. What is the reason for this?

Trust is built on characteristics such as competence, honesty and benevolence. When leaders in institutions such as the federal government, public education, law enforcement, healthcare professionals and first responders do not display these characteristics, the public is less trusting in them.

Ethical behaviors in these areas do incite higher levels of trust in the public, however the same adults polled cited the government’s performance as indicative of the decline.

Distrust in American institutions has been a common theme since the days of the American Revolution.

Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying “Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.”

Similarly, governmental tyranny was the running factor of the revolution, and Americans have passed down this fear of oppression from generation to generation through subsequential values of freedom and independence.

Americans have always held certain

standards for their institutions but as technology, medicine and other areas are advanced, the public expects more from them and institutions fall short of their expectations. Race, gender, education and class also have an extreme impact on how trusting Americans are of institutions. Nonwhites, poorer and less educated individuals have lower levels of trust than other Americans, according to Pew Research Center.

“I trust establishments less because of my race,” senior Annie Bonnett said. “I don’t feel represented in most if not all of the aforementioned establishments and there is a long history of people like me, as well

“I trust establishments less because of my race,” -Annie Bonnett

as people from other groups, being neglected and mistreated.”

Traumatic moments in American history also have a large impact on how Americans view their

institutions. The Watergate scandal weakened the public’s image of the presidency as the Vietnam War did.

The attacks on the Twin Towers that occurred on September 11, 2001, weakened the general public’s confidence in the military to protect from international attacks. The stock market crash and respective housing market crash in 2008 caused panic and distrust in the American economy. According to Gallup, the economic approval ratings in 2008 reached a staggering -72%. Other events that weakened Americans’ confidence include the Iraq War and the January 6th insurrection.

In 2020, Pew Research surveyed to find that Americans had overall increased confidence in the medical system, public schools, and organized religion as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Confidence was lower following the initial outbreak, but the rollout of the vaccine and booster shots increased the average.

Contrastingly, law enforcement approval ratings reached a new low following the Black Lives Matter Protests.

A New York Times report found that around 70 people in the past decade, ranging in ages from 19 to 65, had died in law enforcement custody after saying the same 3 words: ‘I can’t breathe’. The death of George Floyd sparked major protests in nearly 550 places across the United States. Protesters rallied to voice their fears that the institution which

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On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) how much do you agree with the statement that Americans are less trusting of others than they were in previous years?

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HSE Students said an 8 is supposed to protect them is now unjustly targeting them due to the color of their skin.

The lack of trust in individual institutions has detrimental effects on our country as a whole.

Research supports that lower levels of trust impact a country’s economic growth. Economist Alex Tabarrok describes this pattern as a “distrust trap.”

“In distrustful societies, people are more likely to craft public policy and do business in ways that benefit their own family, social class, tribe, religion or other groups,” Tabarrok said. “Rather than seeking out projects that generate the highest returns, they are more inclined to make investments that are difficult for other groups to seize.”

The distrust spreads like a germ through every generation and is affecting the next. In a Pew survey from 2018, 71% of the young adults polled agreed that ‘most people would try to take advantage of them if they got the chance.’

Disappointment and fatigue set in place by earlier years in American history can negatively impact young adults.

“I feel that my age causes me to view places in authority as a bad thing when it typically shouldn’t be,” sophomore Cayleigh Lewis said. “I appreciate all they do, but they are setting the image and future for us and need to be more conscious of that.”

What factors decrease your trust in Institutions?

“Lying about general things, especially back in covid with Dr. Fauci lying about all that stuff really had a lot of distrust within the community.”

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“I feel like with how they do pricing especially for hospitals. They won’t help people if they don’t have enough money to pay for insurance even if it’s desperate for their health. And with police it’s just unfairness with how they handle certain situations.”

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Julian Lee 12

“A lack of open communication like hiding certain things from the public. I get certain things probably should be kept classified but maybe like dishonesty might break trust between the community and those organizations.”

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Three-quarters of Americans say that their fellow citizens’ trust in the federal government has been shrinking, and 64% believe that about peoples’ trust in each other.

-Pew Research Center

After reviewing the trends, the question needs to be asked ‘what can be done to turn things around, before it becomes too late?’

In many cases turning back to the three pillars of trust- competence, honesty, and benevolence- seem to be the answer. Research shows that when important figures in institutions act with these integral bulletins, approval ratings go up in all institutional areas.

Suggestions to improve trust vary from group to group, but the Stanford Social Innovation Review observed countries where institutions were failing or social or political revolutions were occurring and found that a lack of trust was an underlying theme. Some suggestions they had to improve trust, and on a larger scale, entire communities and nations, included making sure institutions are effective and provide value to the community.

This looks like an institution putting the needs of the public

first and constantly reconfiguring to put forth the best possible return to the community. The last points made included developing future leaders, strengthening accountability, engaging citizens in the community and strengthening social inclusion.

All these skills mentioned can be put into practice by individuals of all

“I believe that to rebuild trust I need to feel respected and heard,” Lewis said, “the other person should also feel respected and heard as well.”

-Cayleigh Lewis standings, all ages, races and genders

to break the pattern of trust that is present in this country and begin to rebuild centuries worth of damage.

Serving towards a greater cause on a local level sends ripples that reach more people than one might expect.

A great example that includes all the skills mentioned above is volunteering in your local community.

“I believe that to rebuild trust I need to feel respected and heard,” Lewis said, “the other person should also feel respected and heard as well.”

Though in meager amounts, trust in the United States still remains. It is seen in small moments of confidence between friends, acceptance of helpful criticism, honesty and the upholding of personal values. To build the levels back up to where institutions and communities can support each other and the nation, it will take previously unseen amounts of competence, honesty and benevolence to restore and replenish. Story by Lauren Kopka and Mirabella Russell.

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TWO CASES, MANY RESPONSES On June 24, the United States Supreme Court released its ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, reversing the 1973 precedent Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a person’s right to an abortion.

There were varied responses across the country. Some people celebrated, viewing the ruling as a victory for life. Meanwhile, others felt that it took away a constitutional protective freedom for women.

“The impact of this case will be catastrophic across our democracy, generally, but for women in particular,” said Virginia Commonwealth University Associate Professor Dr. Deirdre Condit.

The impact of this decision will vary across state lines. For the state of Indiana, according to the IndyStar, a ban will go into effect on September 15, 2022.

The IndyStar states, “The bill bans abortion at zero weeks, with narrow exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities, plus the life and health of the mother.” The IndyStar also reports that, in the case of rape and incest, victims have access to an abortion until they are 10 weeks pregnant. Abortions will also be permitted in instances of long-term health and when the life of the mother are at risk, or fatal fetal abnormalities occur.

In the case of Roe v. Wade, Norma McCorvey was given the pseudonym Jane Roe to conceal her identity as the plaintiff. McCorvey questioned the constitutionality of Texas’ state law banning abortions, arguing that it violated her right to personal privacy.

The case was argued at the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas and decided by the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren Burger on January 22, 1973. The case was considered a landmark Supreme Court case that defined a social issue since it had personal implications for women and girls throughout the United States.

“Regarding the opinions of individuals siding with either the ‘Pro-life’ or ‘Pro-choice’ movement, I believe it has unfortunately become a political debate, dividing the country,” said senior Gabby Paredes.

Wide-ranging viewpoints define the issue, creating titles like pro-life, proreproductive rights, anti-abortion and others.

“There’s a lot of reasons people use to justify not allowing abortions.

Religion and morals seem to be the most used,” said senior Ryan Woodward. “People are going to have opposing views. I feel like people are scared right now because their rights are being stripped from them and they don’t want any more taken.”

Planned Parenthood frames

the abortion debate as a personal decision, not a political priority.

“Decisions about whether to choose adoption, end a pregnancy, or continue a pregnancy should be made by a pregnant person with the counsel of their family, their faith, and their health care provider,” said Miriam from Planned Parenthood.

“Politicians should not be involved in anyone’s personal medical decisions about their reproductive health or pregnancy.”

The Family Research Council outlines the pro-life arguments for secular audiences. “The pro-life argument is clear for Christians, as we believe that God is the Author of Life and that human beings have dignity and worth because we are made in God’s image,” said Mary Szoch, director of the Center for Human Dignity for the Family Research Council. “For Christians to be persuasive in a secular world, we must also be equipped with the secular arguments against abortion.”

The recent ruling renewed conversation about the scope and legality of abortion in America. Both cases have impacted persons of all races, genders, beliefs and viewpoints.

This topic will continue to evolve for decades and generations to come as the polarization of societal issues remains timeless.

Story by Cassidy Hayes.

Poll: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice

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CLUB PAGE

THIS MONTHS FEATURED CLUBS Latino Student Union September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

This special time is celebrated worldwide and HSE is no exception. While many clubs exist to commemorate the diversity in our school, the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month means that the Latino Student Union is ready to celebrate.

Senior Annabella Trujillo has been involved since her sophomore year. She describes the club as “a safe space to come together and educate members about Hispanic culture.” Students do not need to be Hispanic to be a part of the club, as membership is encouraged from people of all backgrounds. While concrete plans for Hispanic Heritage Month have not been set in stone, the club is planning a variety of activities for club members and non-club members to enjoy. “We aren’t [fully] sure on how the club will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but we’ve talked about a few ideas,” said member, Senior Sydney Silva. “Some of these ideas include selling bracelets, putting flyers around the school, showing/teaching others about our culture, and having a club meeting for Hispanic Students who want to make an impact in the world, but do not know Global Change for Charity where to start, can look into Global Change for Charity. One of the main goals of this group is to educate students about global issues and how they can have a positive influence in improving them. GCFC does this by researching credible charities who are actively involved in preventing world problems and raising money and awareness for their cause. As well as the impact, the inclusivity and connections are also key reasons many decided to join. “I chose this club because it’s a great opportunity to meet new people,” co-president, Senior Anika Pulliam said. “We are making impacts on real people’s lives.”

According to English teacher, Kimberly Bakle, the current sponsor, the club started a few years ago when a student presented great ideas on how to aid the global community.

When asked about the club, she said, “Gaining a better understanding of the problems facing our world is vital in making the world a better place. Society can only improve when there is empathy.” Story by Julianna Wells and Trinity Mackenzie.

Philosophy Club President Q and A Q: Why did you choose to join philosophy club?

A: It was just something that appeals to how I thought I do not like super structured, like raise your hand to talk [situations]. It was just a group of people discussing topics that I’ve been thinking about for a while.

Q: What do you believe is the club’s purpose or goal?

A: For me, it was purely entertainment, others may use it as a study group. Especially if you are in some kind of ecology class, you get to learn terms and definitions and ideas from different theologies.

Q: Why do you think a club like this is important at HSE? A: Everybody has to have a hobby, and mine is philosophy. It’s important to have a club where people can take part in their hobbies

Q: What is your favorite part of being involved with philosophy club?

A: I really like the people you get to meet. When it comes to my favorite part, I don’t really know there’s so many things to enjoy,the meetings are always great.

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MARKETING MAN

CRULL RUNS FAN STAND, TEACHES MARKETING WITH STUDENTS Mr. Crull has worked at our school’s Fan Stand since 2018-2022 school year When business teacher Shaun Crull came to HSE in 2018 the Fan Stand program left a profound impact on him. Once he heard the former Fan Stand teacher Cassie Starnes was moving, he immediately asked if he could take over. Mr. Crull has changed the a Fan Stand by changing the register system and adding online orders by capability.

“One of the first changes I made was to the logo. I got the contact information about the person that created the HSE logo. We had her create a full font set of the Royals font,” Crull said. “As a marketing teacher, we had to brand the Fan Stand in accordance with the school’s brand.”

Crull enjoys many aspects of the Fan Stand and for him the best part of this enterprise is that the students run it alongside him.

“Just like all my other classes, it’s the students,” Crull said. “We have a different relationship because we spend time together outside of the ‘normal’ school day and it is also a legitimate business.”

Students who work in the Fan Stand gain real world business experience. That as a team, merchandise is selected and offered to the students. Students in the Fan Stand appreciate all that Crull does with the program.

Senior Blake Shaw states how fun the class is, and how he feels connected with the students and Mr. Crull.

“He teaches us proper ways of doing inventory and running a business,” Shaw said. “He is always quick with making jokes and making you laugh and supports his students in anything. He keeps the Fan Stand a safe place to be whoever you want to be.”

“We do have something coming though, it’s called The Remix. That’s all I’m going to say for now,” Crull said.

“Just stay tuned to our social media sites [@hsefanstand on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok] for updates.” Story

by Gabriella Haynes and Marley Hayes.

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MUDSOCK: MORE THAN JUST A GAME ATHLETICS, crowd The full of eager students MEANING roars as yet another BEHIND Mudsock Week begins.

Teachers wear blue and the FISHERS fight song plays proudly filling the building with excitement. Students RIVALRY hurry their assignments in hopes of

attending the next event and supporting their friends. Athletes sweat and train their hardest to win this sought-after game that shapes the entire mentality of the season. The buildup of adrenaline and anticipation makes for exceptional competition.

According to WRTV Indianapolis, this rivalry originated in 1881, where there was a huge “bar brawl” between two saloons across the street from each other in Fishers, Indiana. During this day-long battle, the men drunkenly stumbled across the train tracks, leaving their clothes saturated in mud and dirt. From a drunken bar fight in 1881, to muddy socks because of the altercation, the name stuck around but found a new meaning in the city. Mudsock is now known as the duel between two competing schools known as Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern.

The two high schools have participated in a series of headto-head competitions for many years, starting in 2008.

All sports, from football to golf, encounter the Tigers in hopes of earning points that add up to the Mudsock total.

At the end of the school year, all the Mudsock wins are added up, determining the winner of the prized gold and

black trophy. In 2007, the Mudsock Competition was in favor of Hamilton Southeastern, winning 11 sports to eight. Currently, the count is still in progress, as Mudsock week for fall sports starts on September 5. The Mudsock athletics competition is not only for the history books but means a lot to the players as well.

To senior football player, Cole Earlewine, the fans understand that Mudsock is a lot more than just a game.

“Mudsock means a lot to me because of the emotions behind it all. “Playing against the people you did back at the Mudsock fields now on the high school fields is truly a crazy experience,” Earlewine said. “Especially when the fans make it so incredible. So, I think that fullcircle ideals of the Mudsock game is what makes it so important.”

Despite the constant controversy between the two schools, Mudsock is a collaborative way to bring the city together. Both the administration and fans from each school can sit down and enjoy a good game between the two playfully cutthroat athletic departments. The players behind these competitions are not just putting their bodies through physically strenuous tasks, but also an emotionally daunting journey. Down to the last second, Mudsock is not only a game, but a legacy that keeps on going. Story by Grace Duffy and Emma Bieberich .

Left: Photo by Olivia White. Top Right: Photo by Sorna Chockalingam

FORMULA ONE COVERAGE

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STARTING IN F1 RACING, DETAILS BEHIND A RACING STATE Not everyone in Indiana likes racing or is an avid enthusiast, but chances are forms of motorsport racing sound familiar. One of Indiana’s biggest attractions is its 2.5 mile, 200 lap, oval course race, the Indianapolis 500.

While IndyCar is widely known and the Indy500 is one of the largest in IndyCar’s lineup, Formula 1 is the largest nationally recognized motorsports league. With a limited number of spots on the grid, how does one get into such a difficult, and not to mention costly, sport?

According to Flowracers.com, there are four categories one must acquire to start their Formula 1 journey. The first tier on their list is talent and the natural ability that a driver must possess if they wish to make it to the top. Understandably, a skillful driver tops the rest of the competitors to ensure that spot in the limited spots available.

Another reality of racing is that it is an exhausting sport. This leads into the second point that racing is physically demanding, especially while needing to handle gravitational forces pushing against a driver. The next tier that was touched upon was cost. Financially supporting a driving career is arguably one of the most difficult aspects of driving, as it doesn’t involve driving skill. Instead, drivers compete for sponsorships to continue racing,

which can be harder than driving itself. Drivers can find more adversity in money gathering to fund driving than on the track itself.

Flowracers states, “However, in total from karting all the way up to Formula 1, you are looking at spending around $10 million.” The last tier is the amount of time you put into competing at a professional racing level.

Professional racing is a time commitment that exceeds a standard 5-day work week and often requires traveling to different tracks and races.

Now that we have learned the different basic requirements to becoming a driver let’s discuss the how.

First a driver is required to obtain a special racing license called the Super License, which allows them to attend academies. After their academy, sports car racers join karting which is where the skills of racing are learned.

This practical environment allows them to fine-tune their turns, brakes, accelerations, and more. After that, drivers can climb the ranks from Formula 3 to the final goal of Formula 1.

While the competition is fierce and a limited number of spots available, through hard work and dedication to the sport a driver can become the next Formula 1 world champion. Story by Kaiden Corliss.

ATHLETE ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE: WILL IRISH TRAIT: DURABILITY

Focused on the play, junior William Irish recovers from his most recent sports related injury. In July 2019, Irish tore his anterior cruciate ligament for the first time, right before his junior high football season began. Undergoing his first major surgery right before the season was very tough. Working resiliently, Irish was ready for his first high school sport to begin until tragedy struck yet again, Irish ended up with yet another torn ACL. Since then, he has undergone both surgeries and his ACL was healed. All was looking up until another unfortunate accident gave him some more sideline time. Irish broke his hand during practice before his first varsity season as a junior. This accident only cost him a couple games but taught him how a safe recovery is more important than playing hurt. These incidents have not only taught Irish how to prep for surgeries but also how to maintain good spirits, making him tougher than before.

“I’ve learned to encourage my teammates even when I can’t be on the field playing with them,” says Irish. “I know I’ll get playing time soon and appreciate it even more.”

Story by Mackenzie Dreher. Photo by Josie Neu.

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