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Crown Point High School @InklingsCPHS October 28 . 2016 Vol. 81 Issue 2

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Campaign cycle generates national divide, Clinton claims narrow lead in student poll

BY JACKIE HAM JEREMY DEBOLD co-editor-in-chief reporter

Insults are flying. The media is broadcasting every detail. The American people are left shellshocked. One country is being torn in two directions both with the same thought in mind: Their candidate must be victorious.

Whether it be social media or mass media sources, there seems to be varying perspectives throughout the country over the conflicting parties of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Each side emphasizes the flaws of the opposing candidates creating negative comments and emotions throughout the nation.

“I think this election has a revolutionary impact in that it could take this country on a very different road if one candidate wins versus another,” economics teacher Vince Lewis said.

“There is a cultural civil war in our country right now. There are two very, very different sides.”

While the media may deepen the divide between voters, the gap between generations may also affect standpoint of potential voters.

“I think the baby boomer generation is a lot more conservative than we have seen in different generations, but I think generations tend to judge each other based on where they are,” senior Marisa Wright said. “Like younger people will say older people aren’t adapted and aren’t changing their views, and that’s just how they grew up. They’ll judge us because we are naive or what not.”

It is all over twitter feeds. Facebook is loaded with posts from distant friends and relatives. There is nowhere to hide from the election madness that has taken over social media sites.

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How do students keep informed on the election?

Verified news sources are not the only way potential voters stay informed about the political disputes anymore because social media plays a vital role in how voters acquire information about the candidates.

While there are mass amounts of information one can obtain from these sites, it also allows anyone to say anything about the election whether it is factual or not.

“I read a tweet the other day somebody said, ‘Why doesn’t Donald Trump use U.S. steel to build his buildings then?’ And somebody said, ‘Because the U.S. doesn’t make steel anymore,’ and I thought, ‘Well that’s not true.’ You can easily look that up, and the statistics show that all the steel we use in the United States only 17 percent is imported from other countries. So the facts are out there,” Lewis said.

Seeing the counter views about a certain candidate from people all the over the country may alter previous opinions one may have.

“I feel like a lot of people don’t form their own opinions.

They just see what they see online, and they are like, ‘Everyone else hates Trump, so I am going to too,’” junior Alycia Pappenheim said.

Sometimes, it is not the opinions of others that affect the outlook of the candidates, but it is the words they say as well.

Wright is a Clinton supporter, and she recalls tweets she saw from the rival opponent Trump that skewed her opinion about him for the entirety of the election cycle.

“Donald Trump tweeted something to the effect of that climate change was created by and for the Chinese to increase our help with their productivity of their economy,” Wright said. “I just don’t even know how to respond to that. It just makes no sense to me at all because global warming is clearly scientifically real. And that a presidential candidate would say something like that really bothers me.” see election on page 3

Presidential Debates

418 (70.8%)

Television News

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Website News

313 (53.1%)

Social Media Rumors

Student Poll Results Donald Trump

Jill Stein

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179 (30.3%)

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Gary Johnson

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591 surveyed

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Hillary Clinton

I Would Not Vote

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Liberal

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Political Stance

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I Know Nothing 28 (4.7%) All poll information collected from online survey emailed to 2,764 CPHS students with 592 respondents

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Moderate 93 (16%)

Very Interested 95 (16.1)

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PHOTO BY JEREMY DEBOLD

Senior Luke Fricke signs up to donate blood for annual Student Council blood drive.

Annual Student Council blood drive set for Nov. 11

Student Council is hosting its annual Red Cross blood drive on Nov. 11 in the field house. Students ages 16 and under must get permission from a parent to donate blood. Sign ups are during all lunch periods leading up to the event.

Dodgeball tournament fundraiser on Oct. 31

Economics teacher Vince Lewis is set to host a Halloween dodgeball tournament on Oct. 31. Sign ups end on Oct. 28, but all are welcome to view the match in the field house at 6 p.m. Teams of six to eight must dontate $20 in order to participate. All proceeds are being donated to those in need in the Crown Point community.

CPCSC takes Honors Magna Award in Indiana The National School Board Association rewards school districts and their leaders for innovative choices to benefit their students with the Magna Award.

CPHS is the first Indiana school district to receive this. The corporation was awarded in regards to the CPHS Summer Engage Program and the Freshman School within a School Program, which have both been proven to benefit the school through increased graduation rate and growing enrollment respectively.

Clowns are no laughing matter this Halloween. Suspicious clown sightings and threats made both in person and online are on the rise across the country, just in time for the Halloween season.

These threats have caused Target to take clown costumes off their shelves, and even caused a clown costume ban at CPHS on Halloween this upcoming Monday.

“We’re not allowing any clown costumes due to the nationwide phenomena of crazy clowns being spotted, intentionally scaring or terrorizing young children, and we just don’t want to deal with any potential fallout from that. So we have just chosen to not allow clown costumes,” Principal Chip Pettit said.

The sightings were first reported in South Carolina during late August, where a person dressed as a clown was seen trying to lure children from the nearby apartments into the forest. Clown sightings were also reported to be under street lights and the sound of chains were heard at residents’ doors. Since then, people across the country have been suspicious.

The concern has found its way into northwest Indiana where parents and students are being impacted by the recent events. According to the Northwest Indiana Times, an 18-year-old in Stoney Run was confronted by the police after a complaint was called in about a man in a clown mask. He was seen walking around the neighborhood scaring children. The police let him off with a warning and told him it was unsafe for him to dress as a clown because people were feeling uneasy.

Senior Kira Kopman lives in the subdivision and said younger children in the neighborhood are likely to be more frightened by the clown than are the older kids.

Clown sightings have not only been

spooking teens, but are also having parents question the seriousness of the threats. Some parents are distressed over the situation whereas others feel there is nothing to worry about. Spanish teacher and parent Angie Keaveney does not believe children and teens should be afraid of the recent clown sightings.

“I don’t think parents should be taking extra precautions this Halloween. I think the whole thing is a big hoax,” Keaveney said.

Since the clown sightings started, schools in the area, including Hammond and Griffith high schools, have received social media threats that required police intervention.

Portage and Hobart have also investigated threats, but they have not been determined to be legitimate.

Whether they are hoaxes or not, when news of possible threats begins to spread, school officers have to stay on guard in case a problem arises. Officer Sean Steffel wants students to take responsibility in reporting suspicious activity around the school.

“If you see something, say something to someone,” Steffel said. “If it’s something that needs to be taken care of right away, just tell us so it doesn’t progress into something further.”

The actions of these clowns are not just affecting neighborhoods but can possibly be a problem in the workplace. They are compromising the jobs of professional clowns, as well as volunteers in haunted houses by damaging their public image. Sophomore Katie Hopp has worked as a clown for two years at Crown Point’s Criminally Insane haunted house, and the recent sightings have her wondering why the general public is not taking more precautions to prevent more incidents.

“I don’t like (the actions of

the clowns). I think people should take it more seriously,” Hopp said. “(The clowns’) actions aren’t right.”

Along with the sightings, there have been reports across some parts of the country of people hunting down clowns and in some cases attacking them. Hopp says that even though there have not been any problems at her workplace, being surrounded by her coworkers keeps gives her peace of mind from the actions outside groups.

“I feel safe because we’re surrounded by adults and we protect each other,” Hopp said.

“We’re like a family.”

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Theater department prepares for fall play, “The Election”

BY JON WOLWARK reporter

PHOTO BY ALLY REKITZKE

Junior Katie Mojica and seniors Faoilean Cosgrove and Caleb Scibbe practice for this fall’s play, “The Election,” that will be performed on Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19.

The well thought and timely 90 minute political play “The Election” is a story similar to the electoral issues that approach today. “The Election” is a play about two high school students who are running for student body president and some problems arise.

“It’s kind of a satire on a political thing that we’re dealing with right now, but it’s set in a high school as student body president,” theater director Kit Degenhart said. “It pokes fun at national politics. As if the way national politics have somehow infiltrated high school politics which is observed, but you kind of buy it.”

The cast and crew are preparing for the play in their own special ways. They are using in auditorium after school to rehearse and prepare for the play.

“I read over the script as much as I can just getting the lines down and my physical location on stage,” senior Caleb Scibbe said.

“I make flashcards on Quizlet, so I’m using that. Every day after school we have rehearsals here until about 5 p.m.”

Hours spent at rehearsal have improved the personalities of characters, stage equipment and overall bond with the cast and crew according to senior Faoilean Cosgrove.

“I really love being around everyone in theater, and the family aspect we share is definitely the most fun part. Working all

together to put on something that you’re really proud of is always great,” Cosgrove said.

Degenhart has some good expectations toward the play itself and the performance of the cast and crew overall.

“I told the kids that the worst case scenario is that it’s gonna come across as a 90 minute Saturday Night Live sketch, and even if it did, we would still entertain people. It’s a funny script, but it’s not necessarily the most serious material,” Degenhart said.

The play hits the stage Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19. Tickets will be for sale online starting Oct. 31 at cphstheater.com at $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

Thinking Ahead for November holidays

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“I feel like the older generation grew up in time where it was okay to hate people for being black or being gay … Now that they are hearing Trump say all these things that they may have heard when they were younger, they are like, ‘Oh I like him,’ even though he is mostly running his campaign based on hate,” Pappenheim said.

Lewis notes that experience through turbulent times, like the Cold War, may be the cause of differentiating views of the older and younger generations.

“One (side of the American people) wants to be a little more European and kind of go to a more European style of democracy, a little more socialistic. But even mentioning that word to anybody who is above the age of 40, except Bernie Sanders, and they are going to call you a Commi,” Lewis said. “They are going to bring up images of the Cold War because that is what they are raised in. To them, that is the absolute worst thing we could do, so they are trying to steer it back in a very opposite direction. That is why it is so divisive in my opinion.”

The importance of certain issues vary between generations as well, which adds to the gap among the American people.

“One of the issues more important to me than the older generation is how expensive college is and how to cut the cost. I don’t think the older generation feels the same on the topic as me because they think the younger generation are just being lazy and complaining about working when in reality everything is just much more expensive and work is harder to find,” freshman Janiya Johnson said.

Age seems to play a dominate role in causing the divide in America, but there are other factors that contribute to this split. According to presidentialgenderwatch.org, based on statistics from NBC, ABC and Fox News, women sided with Clinton over Trump.

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Why are you interested in politics?

“I am interested in politics because, contrary to the belief of many people my age, it does affect me. I believe that I even though I cannot vote yet, I should do my part in making sure that the right people are voted for by the people that can.”

Madelyn Whitaker freshman

What are you most concered with in regards to Hillary Clinton?

“The possibility of political favors for donors from her foundation, and her non-transparency. She has a public and private opinion about every issue and it’s hard to know what she’ll do in office.”

Moiz Rasheed senior

What are you most concered with in regards to Donald Trump?

“He is a sexist, racist, xenophobic, islamophobic, etc. rhetoric that has, and might continue to, cause a spike in hate crimes and discrimination within the US.” Chris Huitt senior

Student reaction to events in our world

Indiana State University freshman, Yiorgo Karnezis, died during a Sigma Chi fraternity event early Sunday morning and the cause of death was not immediately released. The school suspended Sigma Chi’s operations amid an investigation, as is typically done in such cases.

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If you’re going to put somebody else’s life in danger, then what the school did was right. I hope the cause of the death wasn’t painful.

Shorty Burks junior

In Palm Springs, California, a tour bus crashed into a tractortrailer leaving 13 dead. The tour bus was said to be coming from a casino near Salton Sea. The trailer was said to be about 15 feet into the bus. The cause of the accident is still unknown.

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The Crown Point Police Department is participating in the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation by growing out their facial hair to support the cause. The money saved from the No-Shave November event will then be donated to a cancer organization.

Political parties may reign important to some, but it seems in this election, the line that defines a certain party is being ignored. General Michael Flynn is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and a registered Democrat. During this election cycle, he has favored Trump. Republican and New York representative in congress Richard Hanna has also sided with the candidate from the opposing political party. He has been quoted saying that even though he disagreed with Clinton on many issues, he remains firm with his decision to support her.

In an election cycle described as a “cultural civil war,” some people do not see this as a shining moment in American history. “(This election) just really disappoints me because these things are happening in a presidential election.

People all over the world are seeing this, and they are completely judging us for these things,” Wright said, noting that some things said by the candidates are “blatantly disrespectful” and bothersome.

Fox News has called this election the most negative, nasty presidential campaign in modern American history.

Lytle noted that he does get negative comments based on his political beliefs, comments have consisted of identifying him as racist.

“I do not think I’m racist just because I support someone. It hurts because they don’t see how I see or whatever, and I certainly don’t bash them for supporting Hillary, Bernie or Gary Johnson,” Lytle said.

With all the media insanity and negativity surrounding this election cycle, there is still a choice to be made.

No matter the outcome, the elected candidate will be the leader of the nation who controls all important decisions the U.S. government may face. It is up to the American people to decide on whom they will choose.

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I think that it is a good idea for the police department to participate in the NICK Foundation because all the money they raise will be going to a good cause.

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Newspapers and websites dedicated their front pages to the election, and news channels devoted the top of their broadcasts to it. However, big bold letters may not convince people.

“I feel like all the media is always trying to attack Trump and come up with things, and yes, I know that’s the same with Hillary, but I feel like no (media outlets) make as big of a deal with it with Hillary,” senior, Trump supporter Casey Lytle said.

To find the most accurate information, many people have their ways of researching the facts behind a certain set of information. Web sources including politifact.com and factcheck.org are sites dedicated to checking the validity of political statements through intensive research.

“I don’t trust all the information I hear because all news stations are biased. I research all the news I want to know about a subject then form an opinion out of the research I did,” sophomore Parker Ball said.

Lewis finds that getting a variety of different sources with varying political views allows him to get the most factual and unbiased opinions.

This may have been necessary in previous elections, but with this upcoming cycle, many news outlets have also outright showed support or opposition towards a specific candidate.

“This election is very unique in a sense that media sources are really open about which side they’re on. You know, they’re not hiding a lot,” said Lewis.

The nation is fighting against itself to appoint the next leader. The difference in viewpoints may stem from generation gap between voters.

According to USA Today, a poll taken in classrooms around the country stated that schoolchildren prefer Clinton to be their president. She was even picked above Trump in the states that are usually identified as being conservative: Texas, Alaska, Idaho and Utah.

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I think it’s really tragic and I hope that the cause of the accident is found... hopefully it doesn’t have to do anything with drunk driving.

Gianna Boillotto senior

France officials announced on Oct. 21 that the refugee camp known as “The Jungle” was set to close outside the city of Calais.

Many refugees are fleeing from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

They will be sent to hundreds of reception centers across France.

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Life is short do not be afraid to take risks

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The over said phrase of YOLO from 2012 sometimes quietly creeps back into our lives as we are contemplating to conquer a fear. Although whenever I hear the phrase I gag a little, the idea of this phrase is simple, but thought provoking. Yes, I know we are not felines that have nine lives, but because we have one life, we should not spend it destroying relationships and be completely reckless monkeys. Nevertheless we should appreciate this life, but not live in a mundane schedule.

For example, my grandmother has been afraid of heights for her entire life. So much so that she cannot climb up flights of stairs that are open in fear that she’ll fall to her death. Rightly so, I was shocked when she told me that she was in line to ride Navy Pier’s Ferris wheel a couple weeks ago. I guess what encouraged her to wait in that line was that ever constant annoying phrase, YOLO. Oddly enough, a part fell off of the Ferris wheel, and it closed, so she did not conquer that fear. The part that fell off of the Ferris wheel only reassured her that her fear of heights was not totally irrational.

Often times when I contemplate whether I want to pursue an opportunity, I think about the antithesis. If I don’t go, what else would I do with my time? If I don’t go cliff diving with friends, then what else would I be doing? Sitting at home and watching TV, no thanks.

The same can be said concerning one’s relationships.

Sometimes our friends drive us crazy. They drive us to the point of insanity where we say something that we instantly regret, but because we only live once, we should do our best not to burn the bridges. Heaven forbid something happens to the person you just burned, that relationship that you ruined will burden us forever.

Life is so short, and how you spend your time is your choice.

One may find reading a Stephen King novel all the thrill they need in one day, while others need an external sensation like going to Six Flags and riding the tallest rollercoaster. However you define your excitement, you may only have that one opportunity to do so.

Just do it.

The next time you’re invited to conquer a fear or partake in an activity that you wouldn’t otherwise do, go for it. Because remember, you only live once so take some risks and be adventurous.

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“Yeah it is important to see what younger people think about it (the election), but I don’t know if it should be done or not.”

Exercise and value iew: rights that have been secured by others

A democracy is defined as a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. While this is a common practice throughout the world, voting is still a privilege that not all can partake in.

The U.S. was built upon the desire to choose who and what dictated every day life. Millions of people fought and continue to fight to ensure American citizens have the ability to maintain the right our nation was built upon. By not voting, people are taking advantage of the honorable men and women who have sacrificed their lives to keep our freedoms and rights intact.

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are all presidential candidates campaigning against each other for your vote.

They may not be your favorite candidates, but we have to work with what we have. You have to believe that one candidate is more qualified to continue running this country on the same grounds that millions have died for. By voting in this historic election, you get to be a part of it and have a say in who you believe will make the best president.

Presidential elections are not the only elections being held at the moment either. Local elections like governors, senators, mayors and school board members are being held now too. These are more local elections that affect you more than the possible leader of our country.

By at least voting in these, it affects you more directly. Focusing only on the presidential election hides the opportunities local elections may offer.

The right to vote is something that some countries are still fighting for to this day. Women are oppressed from having their voice being heard, and people are being killed for disagreeing with the current government system. If you do not vote, you are neglecting to take advantage of a right that many yearn for every day.

One cannot maintain the right to complain about the crimes the government conducts or the injustice throughout the nation and choose to express those opinions by not voting. Overall, the only way to truly bring change to the country is to vote for the candidate you deem fit to conduct the desired changes. Sitting at home on Nov. 8 will do nothing but let the one person you truly cannot see running a country standing at a podium with a wide grin and a presidential button on their lapel.

Allison Fernandez sophomore

“I think it’s important because you finally get a say in something so important.”

Jason Collins junior

“Yes it is important to vote because the person we choose could make the world a better place.”

Mackenzie Jaeger senior

“I think it is important if you are of age to vote because other countries don’t have the freedom that we have, and it is a right that you are able to vote and I think you should use that opportunity.”

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Should CPHS use the 1-4 grading scale?

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Sometimes change is for the better, and students need to be open-minded to find out why. The new 1-4 grading scale was not created to hurt students, it was created to help them.

The scale currently being tried in honors chemistry splits each objective into four levels based on how well of an understanding a student has of the topic. This helps students slowly ease into each objective and creates a better base for learning. Each level has a specific goal for students to achieve and aim for while studying.

Setting a goal while studying may also make it easier for students to target the area they need to work on. Another advantage of setting goals at each level is that it can help students determine where they should be. This means that it can help students become aware of if they are falling behind in their education. Sometimes it is difficult to know whether you are on track or not, and setting goals is one way to manage that.

Since the 1-4 grading system is new, it will take time to get used to, but the grading is clear. New changes mean people need time to adjust, which should not be hard considering it is not a huge adjustment. The grading may seem overwhelming at first, but once students make sense of how it works, it is no different than any other grading system. The grading does give well deserved scores and has been explained many times. In relation to grading, it is also easier for the teachers to determine a student’s grade. If the student misses a certain number of questions, they do not reach the objective. Percentages are not even relevant until the final grade of objectives is put in.

The most notable advantage of the 1-4 grading system is that students can retake quizzes. Getting a chance to fix mistakes and learn from them will make students more optimistic during the class. Since the class is considerably fast paced, the lesson being taught will be more understandable once students look at what they missed and correct it. Without corrections students tend to blow off looking at their mistakes, seeing that missed points couldn’t be regained anyways. In all, the 1-4 grading system does take some time to get used to but in the long run will be beneficial to all students.

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A new grading system for some classes is the 1-4 grading scale.

This eliminates direct percentages and instead gives a score of 1, 2, 3 or 4. Those numbers then convert over to percentages, where the percentages only go up by 5 percent each time. This makes it harder to achieve an A because if you have one more 3 than 4’s it can be almost impossible to get higher than an A. In these classes, there are objectives students have to reach within each unit based on the material taught. Students take one quiz for each objective and can only get a score at most 3.

A level 3 means the information was understood, and student has achieved the benchmark set for the objective. But if someone receives 3’s on every objective, they only get an 80 percent in that portion of the class. If they want to get a higher grade, they have to get a level 4, which is only achievable on the test. Since there is a possibility students will not receive a 4 on a test, it puts more stress on students who are trying to achieve the highest grade possible. In most cases, you can only miss one or two questions per level on the assessment to still the objective.

One thing that comes out of this is retaking objectives. This may seem like a great thing that allows students to get the grade they want, but it can cause students to feel like they don’t need to study since they can redo it. When everyone is doing the quizzes over and over, the teacher has to grade them quickly if students want to do them again. Times to retake quizzes are limited, and it is completely on the students own time. Students who do not have extra time during their day to take them are left with even less chances to raise their grade.

This new system is something that has not been used here before and is difficult for many students to understand. With it currently being implemented only in honors chemistry classes, students are not familiar with this grading system. For students who were not aware of how much one low grade, such as a 2, can affect their whole semester grade are now stuck with a C at best. This new system may be simpler, but makes achieving a good grade more difficult for students.

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“I wouldn’t mind going to that concept...

To an extent, AP kind of already does that because you can miss questions and still get a 4 or 5. Quite honestly it would probably be less grading so as a teacher I think I might like it.”

Paul Francis

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“I see the benefit from a teacher’s perspective, but I don’t think students buy into it all the time so no.”

sophomore

“Yeah, I’ve used it and liked it personally. It is just a lot easier with 4 being best, 1 being worse but it would be easier 1 to 10.”

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“I would like to just stay with A-F because we have had it for so long and students are more comfortable with it.”

As you get older, it gets easier to see who has an impact on your life. You learn who is really there for support and who is there just for the benefits. When time gets tough, it is important to be surrounded by the those who love you and will be there for you There are times in your life that causes a lot of stress, times in your life where you need the support of others to help bring you up. Surrounding yourself with people who love you helps make the tough times better.

Whenever I am going through a rough patch in my life, it brings me down. I cannot focus on anything, I do not want to talk, I isolate myself from everyone and everything.

In these dark times, the ones I love come and support me, they help bring me up and make the situation better.

When you meet the good, you meet the bad as well.

There are people in this world who will just be there for the benefits. They will be there for when you rise but not when you fall. These are the people that need to be cut out of your life. You should only involve yourself with people who will make your life better, instead of dragging you down. The older you get, the easier it is to see who your real friends are.

There is no better feeling than being surrounded by those who love you and who you love. Having people who generally care about you helps improve the situation. Having that sort of comfort and support makes the dark times brighter and the good times rolling.

Do not worry if there are not that many, people like this can be hard to find. As long as they care about you then that is all that matters. I would take three really close friends over having a large group of “friends” who are not really there for you. The amount of friends you have does not equal your happiness.

Having people who love you and who you love provides comfort for when you are feeling down and are going through a difficult situation.

Whether it is family, friends or a significant other, having people for support gives you a boost to get through the bad times. When you find the right people, hold on to them and appreciate that they love you for you.

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Pulse students attend The Amanda Forum on Oct. 20. The forum was held in honor of late teen, Amanda Bach, who was affected by teen dating violence. Senior Hannah Bauner, sophomore Molly Angel and sophomore Sofia Espinoza participate in team building activities that worked to familiarize students with each other and extend their knowledge on teen dating

Forum advances knowledge of healthy relationships

BY GRACE CLELAND design editor

The healthy option is not always the favorite for some people, but when it comes to relationships, not everyone knows what is healthy and unhealthy. Pulse members recently attended the Amanda Forum where they learned about healthy relationships and teen dating violence.

The Amanda Forum is a youth outreach component of The Caring Place. The organization was formed in response to the death of local teen, Amanda Bach, who lost her life due to teen dating violence. Students who attended the forum were given the chance to become more knowledgeable on teen dating violence prevention. Some students were surprised by the alarming facts stated at the forum.

“I thought the entire thing was a wake up call to some real life issues we were never taught about in school growing up,” senior Sam Surufka said.

The forum was filled with plenty of information for students to apply to their personal and school lives while simultaneously enjoying the multiple activities the event had for students to participate in.

“There was a ton of relatable information as well as statistics. I also liked meeting new people and the atmosphere was super welcoming and positive there,” senior Jessica Yukich said. “I think that the length could have been an issue for some people, but I personally liked all of the things we were able to do.”

Many factors influence relationships between adolescents. Sometimes, teens can overlook major powerful factors that are influencing their lives and their personal relationships. “(There are) probably more factors than I could think of, but here are a few expecta-

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tions each person has for what the relationship ‘should’ be like versus reality: expectations from media/social media, pressure/ support from other relationships (friends, parents, possibly teachers/mentors), other stressors, time available to spend together, financial resources, hormones-sexual involvement/expectations, and feelings of insecurity in one/both,” school psychologist Kathryn Huls said.

Some students, like junior Timmy Angel, wish to pass on the information they learned to their peers hoping it will help them out if they are in a time of need.

“I’ll feel more inclined to tell my friends signs of a bad relationship. I would tell them this so they never get stuck in these bad situations. I think it is very beneficial because we are still learning about how relationships work and this could really help out,” Angel said.

Even though one may have knowledge of what a healthy relationship is, it may be complicated to apply that knowledge to their real life relationships. In a world of 7.3 billion people, some just want to be in a relationship with someone no matter how effective the relationship may be.

“One reason that many people become unhappy in marriages and relationships is because people rush into relationships without having time to fully grow up and mature into your true self. I also now understand that bad relationships don’t have to be beating your significant other but most of it is emotionally and verbally,” Surufka said.

Many factors come into play in relationships during the teenage years. Past and present events within a teen’s life can affect their personal relationships whether it be a friendship or romantic relationship.

“I believe you’re most likely to build a

1-in-3 teens will be affected by dating violence in some way.

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Senior Matt Metlov, junior Cassidy Stanage and seniors Tommy Pawloski and Lauren Feder participate in breakout session activities with their forum groups.

healthy relationship if you start with a solid friendship. Spend time in groups with others, getting to know the other person. Trust them with small confidences first and see if you are treated in a respectful manner,” Huls said. “The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior: ask the person how previous relationships have ended. If someone tells you you’re the only person who has ever been a good friend to them, be skeptical. There’s likely a reason the other person has had difficulty sustaining a relationship in the past. Watch how the person treats those around him, especially parents. If there is healthy give-and-take in other aspects of one’s life, it’s likely that will transfer over.”

With the vast amount of facts and statistics stated at the forum, most students were able to pick out one that really stuck with them. Some of the facts were very alarming and in ways hard to grasp and re-

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“One thing that stuck out to me is one in three people are victims of dating violence, and that’s just weird to think about because that would be so many people just in our school, so I didn’t realize that at all,” sophomore Katie Marcinek said.

Talking about relationships can put some students in uncomfortable situations, but the topic of teen dating violence and healthy relationships is becoming a more addressed topic.

“I think it would be good to start talking about what healthy relationships are like, even in middle schools. That way you’re not talking about just the negative things, you’re talking about this is what you should value in yourself,” junior and senior counselor Lauren Sandor said. “You don’t deserve to be put down, you deserve someone who’s nice to you. You deserve someone to make you feel amazing.”

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Alternatives available for dietary needs Wheezing. Dizziness. Itching. Nausea.

Abdominal pain. Swelling of the lips, eyes and throat. These are all examples of the serious effects of food allergies. Food allergies are very common among all ages, and it affects people differently.

“I’m allergic to peanuts, so if I ever eat anything that contains nuts, I will die because my throat will start to swell up and close,” sophomore Orlando Soler said.

Due to these rather serious affects, many students have to plan out their meals and take extra precaution on certain foods.

When it comes to school lunches, Food Service Director Pam Maloney provides students with a variety of options to make sure they are getting foods safe for them.

“We take the most popular choices and menu them. We also try new items and see what the response is. If they don’t sell a few times, then we menu a different item.”

Maloney said.

Even though there are many different options in the cafeteria, finding hypo-allergenic foods can be difficult for many students. Personally, being lactose intolerant causes a lot of problems for me. I have to take extra precaution in what I eat. There are a lot of foods that I cannot eat due to my allergy. In the incident of eating foods that contain dairy, I will get very sick. I will get nauseous and have extreme stomach pains for two days, and when the stomach pains are done with, my stomach will still be sensitive for at least a week. So when it

“We do get a list of allergies from our school nurse, and then we input them into our mealtime system. The system alerts the cashier when a student purchases a food item that is marked as an allergy.”

Maloney said.

Having food allergies can be a serious issue due to the affects of eating these types of foods, so finding the right foods may be important for those who have certain restrictions on what they eat. Some alternatives for food allergies can be substituting almond/soy milk for regular milk, or even trying vegan foods that do not contain gluten and dairy. For peanut allergies, having hummus, sunflower seeds and even soybeans can be a good alternative. Soler is one of the many people who have to adjust their daily meals.

“Having a peanut allergy can be rather difficult because there are not a lot of alternatives,” Soler said. “When it comes to what

I eat, I use Nutella instead of peanut butter, and for meals I eat my mom’s homemade Hispanic dishes that do not have any nuts in them.”

Whether the effects are serious or not, having food allergies should be taken with precaution. Living with allergies tend to change the way people live and create complicatios due to that fact that they have to pick and choose the foods they eat. Although this may cause a road block, there are always alternatives to help improve the matter.

“Being lactose intolerant does annoy me sometimes, but thankfully there is still stuff I can eat and drink that substitutes milk and other dairy stuff,” De Laurentis said. “I’m glad I found about the cafeteria providing a way for students to get allergy free foods. I think this will help students get the foods they need without having to worry.”

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I am not the only one affected by this type of allergy, senior Jordan De Laurentis also experiences the issues that accompany being lactose intolerant.

“Whenever I have milk or anything dairy, my stomach will get really upset, and my throat will start to get itchy and irritated. I generally avoid having dairy products. I don’t have any severe reactions, but it still is a pain to take care of,” De Laurentis said.

The school’s cafeteria provides students with many choices for lunch. With many options to choose from, students with food allergies may be concerned on what foods they can and cannot eat. Although there are concerns, the cafeteria provides students a way of getting food that is safe for them.

“We have on our website a list of food products that we serve and the allergy associated with each product,” Maloney said.

“Depending on the allergy and items served on each day, the student would have to make an informed decision on what they choose to eat. Our managers are very flexible as long as the food items fit our guidelines.”

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Imagine sitting perched in a seat, pushing buttons and pulling levers, as clouds whoosh past the giant windshield while controlling an entire plane. This is the experience pilots get to have every time they fly. Some of these pilots just happen to be students.

While some students have been flying for longer periods of time, others have the skill level of a novice. Senior Mitchell Bolda began flying last June and recently received his pilot’s license.

“I want to be an airline pilot. I am hoping to fly with Alaska Airlines one day or Southwest,” Bolda said. “I would also like to go International.”

Bolda learned to fly at Valparaiso Airport with Region Flyers. He picked up an interest in flying since he was a young.

“I always liked going on vacation because going on vacation always meant going on airplanes,” Bolda said.

Similar to Bolda, junior Bryce Slegers has been flying since he was a child.

“I kind of grew up with (flying), and it was always there,” Slegers said, “My grandpa taught me how to fly.”

Senior Max Jenks started flying just about a year ago. He started flying after being convinced by a long time friend who flew for Purdue.

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Senior Mitchell Bolda prepares to take off at Valparaiso Airport. He has been interested in flying since childhood, and began flying in June with Region Flyers.

known her since I was a baby, who is a pilot,” Jenks said. “She got me into (flying).”

Like Bolda and Slegers, Jenks plans on taking flying to the next level by making it his career.

“I’m hoping to go to college to fly professionally, either commercial or cargo,” Jenks said.

The several unique aspects of flying appeal to each pilot differently. These aspects are what make flying enjoyable.

“Flying is unique because every time you go flying, the weather conditions are different. You could fly over an area you’ve never flown over before, a landing you’ve never experienced before; it just depends on how you are flying that day,” Bolda said.

Contrary to Bolda, Slegers finds flying unique because of the select number of people who can actually fly.

“It’s just a lot of people do not do it.

A lot of people can’t say they do it so it’s cool,” Slegers said.

Like Slegers, the few amount of people that actually have their pilot’s license and fly is what makes flying unique to Jenks.

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“Once you get your license you are part of the 1% of the world that can actually get up and fly by yourself,” Jenks said. “It’s not something many people can do.”

According to student pilots, learning to fly takes time and devotion. Before one can receive their license, they must do bookwork as well as flight work.

“The hardest part is the bookwork,” Jenks said. “For every one hour of flying I do, there is usually 5-6 hours of bookwork to go with it.”

Kathy Huffine, mother of senior Leah Huffine and freshman Donovan Huffine, has been flying since college. She attended Ohio State University and majored in Aviation Engineering. She now flies the Boeing B777 for United Airlines. She likes her career because of the experiences it allows her to have.

“I love flying, and I absolutely love my job,” Huffine said. “I love the layovers in Europe, Asia and domestically. I love the rush of takeoffs and landings and the view from 36,000 feet,” Although flying includes many posi-

tives, it does include a few negatives. Most of these include sacrificing family time.

“I dislike being gone as much as I am, and sometimes missing something my family is doing or an important event for them, although that is extremely rare.” Huffine said.

Huffine says she encourages students to try flying if they want to go into it in the future.

“I think it is a great idea for high school students who are thinking about a career as a pilot to take flight lessons before choosing a career, just to make sure they really like flying and are not intimidated by it,” Huffine said. “Actually getting their license before college is not necessary, but gaining a little experience and feel for a small airplane is a good idea.”

In the end, flying is another quality that is unique to certain students. This quality allows them to get once in a lifetime experiences.

“I would recommend it to anyone who has the time and opportunity to, and to not waste it. It’s a lot of fun.” Jenks said.

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October raises awareness of breast cancer

BY MARIA LEONTARAS KAITLYN PENKALA co-editor-in-chief reporter

Breast cancer. The mention of the illness can bring a wide range of emotions: sadness, fear, joy. The disease is life-altering, and it affects not only the person who has it but also those around them. Because of this, October is the time when some honor those who have experienced breast cancer.

Breast cancer can affect anyone at any age and may form in men and women alike. It is more common in women due to the amount of fatty tissue found in the breast where it is easier for a tumor to present itself.

While the recommended age to begin receiving regular screening for breast cancer is 40, it can take form as soon as one hits puberty. Because of this, nurse Carissa Omen believes it is never too soon to begin screening.

“You’re finding that women are having breast cancer at younger ages than ever before, which is as early as (their) 20s,” Omen said. “As a teen, even, it’s a good idea to make sure that everything is normal and learn how to do that. Really, the age to start at is puberty because that’s when all the different hormones are coming in your body, and those are the hormones that typically build up and invade, which can cause problems.”

Since it could occur as early as puberty, Omen recommends to conduct regular selfexaminations in order to catch the cancer in its earlier stages. It is common for one to not even realize they have the disease until it is too late.

“The first thing is early detection and that’s why it is so important to do a self exam because early detection is the key,” Omen said. “You could also feel a lump or you have pain and so you had it looked into. But a lot of times, you’re fine, and then all of the sudden, it’s found incidentally.”

Special needs advisor Lisa Hanlon was faithful in her mammogram check-ups. At her first scan when she was about 38, she was told that her breasts were very dense, meaning it was difficult to see any traces of cancer in her scans, not that she had a higher chance of getting cancer. Because of this, she would conduct a self-check every so often. This was when she found the lump.

“I just had this weird feeling, but I had a very large lump, so I went to my gynecol-

ogist and of course, she felt it and referred me to another doctor. And I had a biopsy, and loan behold, I had breast cancer. I will never forget it,” Hanlon said. “You’re prepared for it, but you’re not. When you hear those words, ‘You have breast cancer,’ I just went blank. In my mind, I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ I didn’t hear anything she said after that. So, needless to say, at that moment I said ‘Okay, tell me what I need to do.’”

And then the treatment began. Hanlon went to Lori’s Cancer Center in Chicago in order to receive treatment. After talking to her oncologist, Hanlon had a double mastectomy, or the complete removal of breast tissue from both breasts, six months of chemotherapy and 36 treatments of radiation.

Hanlon has been cancer free for four and a half years.

Not all breast cancer stories are those of a survivor. Senior Jenna DeBartolo’s mom battled breast cancer at the age of 31.

“She was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer when I was just a baby. She was only 31 when she got the news,” DeBartolo said. “That is very young to find something out that will change your life forever like her. She fought long and hard against breast cancer, 12 years to be exact.”

Even though her mom is gone, DeBartolo strives to show her mom that she is staying strong.

“I try to do my best in life to make her proud of me. I know she’s watching me from above, so I always try to make the right choices,” DeBartolo said.

October is the official month to honor those with the disease, but DeBartolo remembers her mother year-round.

“I honor my mom in many different ways. I honor her by bringing flowers and plants to her grave especially on days like holidays and birthdays,” DeBartolo said. “I honor her by wearing a necklace that I got from the funeral home that is a heart with her thumb print on it.”

Despite the circumstances, DeBartolo and Hanlon say that breast cancer brought them closer to their friends and family.

“My friends and my family were so wonderful. My friends made up a schedule.

Every night somebody brought over a meal.

I can’t believe what people did for me, and I never realized that I had so many friends,” Hanlon said.

Hanlon refused to let the illness control her life and believes she became a better person after conquering cancer.

“It just made me stronger. It made me a stronger person. I wanted it to be the same

for my family, like ‘This isn’t getting me.

There is no way that this is getting me,’” Hanlon said.

While Hanlon did not want her illness to affect her family’s life, DeBartolo’s life was changed before she even knew.

“My mom got diagnosed with cancer when she was pregnant with me, so it was going on throughout my whole life,” DeBartolo said. “Of course, when I got older and actually realized how sick she was and what was going on with her, I grew much closer to her.”

When her mom was going through cancer, it almost felt like DeBartolo was going through the illness with her. Counselor Kim Swan works to help students cope with familial deaths and illnesses through a group counseling program.

The grief group meets to talk about grieving strategies and how to cope with loss. Members of the group connect through discussions of their grief and activities centered around the memories of those they have lost.

“What we do is we invite students who’ve lost a significant family member ... It’s always an open door policy,” Swan said. “If they’re not comfortable after the first meeting or they wanted to see if they’re ready to try a group, and if they’re not, then it’s just completely open for them to stay in the group or not stay in the group.”

While some choose to leave the group due to comfort levels, some remain in the group but are frightened of discussing their issues. Swan believes that talking about a family member going through an illness, like breast cancer, legitimises the fears a student can have about the outcome of the disease.

“I find that kids don’t talk about breast cancer ... They’re just not ready to talk about it,” Swan said. “This is their distraction, to come to school, stay busy and hope that everything goes okay, so that’s tough.”

Though counselling was not the answer for DeBartolo and her family, Swan’s grief group proves to be a rewarding experience for all who are involved in the process. The strength of the members never fails to leave Swan in awe.

“I look at those kids, and I just think how amazing they are that they’ve been through something so difficult at such a young age,” Swan said. “Dealing with grief is just so raw. It’s so painful. It’s difficult.

I’m always just so in awe of all the group members who share their stories with all of us.”

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Effects of candy not always sweet

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Fall brings cool weather, changing leaves and holidays like Halloween. Halloween means parties and costumes, but most of all, it means candy.

Oct. 31 is the one day of the year that many parents let their children consume all of the sugary goodness they can get their hands on. They go door to door with hopes of collecting the perfect Halloween stash to enjoy throughout the night.

“I don’t limit my kids’ Halloween candy intake because they get a ton of it, and then I just want it gone,” chemistry teacher Elizabeth Laba said. “They are so excited on Halloween anyway, so I just encourage them to eat it all since we normally don’t eat unhealthy (foods).”

Similarly, students like freshman Emily Rhee often eat their Halloween stash all at once.

“After I’m done trick-or-treating, I’ll sit in my room, and I’ll eat it until it’s all gone,” Rhee said.

Nutrition teacher Julia Collins advises against eating candy all at once. Moderation is key, especially when it comes to Halloween candy.

“Parents should certainly monitor what their child is eating on Halloween. Especially younger children since they have less self-control than a teenager,” Collins said.

Candy is full of refined sugar that enters the bloodstream and causes blood sugar to rise. The pancreas is pressured to release insulin, a hormone that helps sugar get into cells. Collins explains eating too much sugar has short and long term side effects.

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ing and gas, irritability, dizziness and fatigue. Of course, diabetes and obesity are some of the long term effects as well,” Collins said.

Eating too much candy all at once does not cause obesity alone, but still contributes overall.

“Consuming too much fat and calories and not enough physical activity are major causes of obesity,” Collins said. “A pattern of poor lifestyle choices and inadequate adult role-modeling of healthy eating and lifestyle choices are leading reasons for childhood obesity.”

Despite the nutrition facts on packaging, some have a “go big or go home” attitude when it comes to consuming candy.

“When I have candy, I don’t look at the nutrition facts because if I’m going to eat all that sugar, it’s got to be good candy,” Laba said. “However, my kids would definitely still eat fruit snacks or popcorn if they were handed out.”

Younger children are mainly excited to dress up and are less picky about what they receive. However, healthier alternatives such as fruits and bagged snacks would not be welcomed into every treat bag with open arms.

“If someone gave me an apple while trick or treating, I wouldn’t eat it because Halloween to me means candy, not fruits,” Rhee said.

Collins has some solutions to get rid of excess Halloween candy instead of hoarding it until Easter.

“There are several things you can do with (Halloween candy),” Collins said. “Allow only a couple of pieces after dinner. You can put it in goodie bags from the Dollar Store and donate them to homeless shelters. You can also bake with it, especially if it’s chocolate.”

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Bonin reaches final four and takes D1 offer

BY DOMINIC TOMICH sports editor

Everyone’s season begins the same with a record 0-0.

However, senior Bryce Bonin decided to keep that last zero for almost the entire season not having lost a single match until the state championships this past Saturday.

Playing tennis was inevitable to Bonin. Ever since he was young, tennis was going to be a part of his life. Who knew the impact that tennis would hold on his life?

“I began playing tennis when I was only four years old.

I grew up watching my cousins play, and I fell in love with the sport on spot. Ever since the day I picked up a racket, I never wanted to put it down,” Bonin said. “The impact tennis has had on myself is something I never imagined.

It wasn’t until I was older that I realized tennis would give me the chance to play at the collegiate level and give me the chance to further my education.”

Bonin committed to Ball State University earlier this month in order to further his education along with his playing days at, his first and only Division 1 offer.

“This offseason was the most work I’ve ever put in. I was focused and determined to improve my game. Committing to Ball State was incredible (and) also relieving knowing that all the hard work has paid off,” Bonin said.

Bonin’s mentality on the court is like no other. He continues to hold himself to the highest standard like he always has. One aspect lies above the rest for Bonin: winning.

“Bryce is the kind of athlete that never accepts not winning. His focus and determination is driven to succeed to be the best. Every tennis player experiences emotional frustration, but Bryce is able to channel his confidence through repetitions gained during practice. Bad points or games are able to be dismissed and forgotten with other objectives to focus on, such as his strong shots that make

him the great player he is,” coach Chris Korzeniewski said.

Nothing is guaranteed in the postseason. Nonetheless, Bonin had high expectations as he always does. The Bulldogs’ number one player expected nothing less than another shot at the state tournament. Bonin, although a junior, had competed in last year’s state tournament failing to make it to the final. Similar to his improvement throughout the offseason, Bonin expected the hard work to pay off in this year’s tournament.

“State was another great experience. It was satisfying to get back to where I was last year and surpass last year’s results. It is always exciting to compete against the best players in the state. Making it to the final four was a goal I had set early on in the year; losing is never okay with me. I wish I was able to win it all,” Bonin said.

Bonin’s last matches as a Bulldog consisted of a win vs. Eric Hollingsworth of Richmond High School in the elite eight followed by a loss to Brandon Wu of Evansville Memorial.

“After the match I was pretty heartbroken because I really wanted to win the state title. I was happy that I made it further than I did the previous year, but losing in the final four was tough seeing how close I was to winning state. It took me quite some time afterwards, but I felt like it was a great experience that I will never forget. I’m glad I had the opportunity to be there and play,” Bonin said.

Despite the heart-wrenching loss in the state tournament, the conclusion of Bonin’s season has yet to come.

This Saturday at DePauw University, the Indiana all-star games will take place featuring Bonin.

“Being selected as an Indiana all-star is a great accomplishment, and I’m excited to play against the best players in the state once more,” Bonin said.

Bonin’s success as a Bulldog should guarantee more success as he takes his game to the next level.

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continue developing his skills. His love for tennis will enhance his abilities to give Ball State 100 percent potential,” Korzeniewski said.

Girls cross country approaches state finish line

BY YOUSEF ABDELDAIEM assisstant sports editor

Another postseason is at the finish line as the girls cross country team once again qualified two of their top runners for the state meet. The Dogs finished in ninth overall at the IHSAA semi-state meet, three places short of qualifying for state as a team.

Junior Hannah Wylie is one of the state qualifiers for the Bulldogs for the third consecutive season. Wylie finished seventh overall at the semi-state meet with a season best of 18:46.

Wylie believes that her past experience in the state meet will be a major advantage going in.

“My past experience will be a tremendous help,” Wylie said. “There is nothing like the state meet and nothing that

can prepare for that amount of competition.”

The team’s only other state qualifier is freshman Maddie Russin. Russin finished the semi-state meet in 12th overall while recording her personal best time of 19:02. She believes that being a freshman competing at the highest level may be a little nerve-racking.

“Since I am a freshman, it is a little scary to be going to the state meet,” Russin said. “I have no idea what to expect and there is nothing to fully prepare me for it.”

Head coach Alison Bickel believes that Russin’s lack of experience on this high stage may play to her benefit.

“Maddie is going into it not having much experience is also kind of a cool thing because I think you’re more willing to take risks when you don’t know what to expect,” Bickel said.

An entire season of competition is all coming down

to one last race. Russin believes the pressure is higher than ever because of the stakes.

“I do feel pressure coming from both myself and others. It’s the state meet, so I want to do well,” Russin said. “I want my performance to reflect the hard work that I have put in and all the training that my coaches have put me through to prepare me.”

Having a team or even just one teammate can help ease the nerves when in a high pressure situation. Wylie feels she enjoys the sport more with her teammate running alongside her.

“It’s great to have someone train with you and ride the bus down,” Wylie said. “Maddie really lightens the mood and reminds me that I do run for the enjoyment of the sport.”

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Girls soccer falls short in regional game

BY HENRY WITHROW reporter

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Junior Alex Equihua sets the ball for teammate junior Peyton Yelich to spike to their Munster opponents as seniors Lexy Oppenhuis and Alyssa Hill cover the back row. The Bulldogs took the regional title in three sets to advance to semi-state for the second consecutive season.

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Dogs face LaPorte in tomorrow’s semi-state

BY MATT MCCONNELL

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It comes to a point where great teams and players know they’re good, and the Crown Point volleyball team (34-3) must be feeling this way. After dominating every game, finishing opponents in three sets, such as Munster (27-10) in regionals, and cutting off the seasons of their competitors, the Dogs continue to pave the path further into their postseason.

With a regional title under their belt for the second year in a row, after beating the Mustangs in three sets with scores of 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, the hype is starting to become real. Junior Alex Equihua struggles to describe the feeling that accompanies the team’s success.

“Winning regionals back to back is unreal. A lot of us on the team really have no words because this feeling is so hard to explain.

We have put so much work in for this post season, and we hope to continue to make a name for CP,” Equihua said.

The excitement of winning is a great feeling, but the Dogs know they have to stay level headed as they move toward semi-state thinking of the most current events needing to be accomplished.

“The key to going all the way this year is taking one game at a time and not getting too ahead of ourselves. The win feels great, but the team knows there is a lot more we want to accomplish this postseason,” senior Alaina Chacon said. “We know we can’t underestimate anyone or take anyone lightly. We have to play at our level throughout the entire game.”

Skill is key to success in the game, but volleyball deals with more than physical attributes. Players’ mental states during sets are crucial to achieving the win. The Dogs know going into the LaPorte game that it could be a turning point in their 2016-17 season.

“We have to focus on our side of the net and not letting any team get big runs on us. It’s really important that we play our game and find our rhythm from the start,” Equihua said.

Heading into every match, there are keys to winning that the Dogs must touch on to ensure the game turns out the way they want it to through watching film.

“We need to make sure that we watch film on our opponents to make sure that defensively we are approaching the match correctly. Also, we need to make sure we’re healthy, rejuvenated and ready to play hard,” coach Alison Duncan said.

Success comes from learning from one’s defeat, and that’s exactly what the girls are doing.

“This whole season has been about getting back to semi-state where we lost last year, and that is our focus. We feel like we have accomplished that goal, and now we’re ready to push even further this year,” Duncan said.

The Dogs are focused on a semi-state win, and look to attack the competition to receive the title on Saturday at Huntington North. They are set to play the LaPorte Slicers (29-8), who they have already defeated three times in the regular season. If victorious, the Bulldogs will play the winner of the Zionsville vs. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran.

Boys soccer falls in tourney to state finalist Chesterton

BY HENRY WITHROW reporter

The boys soccer team was a dominant force in the DAC last season, and this 2016 season was more of the same. The Bulldogs finished third in the conference.

After coach Michael Bazin put in a new system for the team, they looked to improve off of a good 2015 season. Although they did not improve their record, going 9-7-2, Bazin believes the team exceeded expectations set at the beginning of the season.

The Bulldogs had a slow start, winning two of their first seven games, but stepped up to finish the season with a positive record.

“At the start of the season we had a brand new team from last year,” junior Parker Darnstaedt said. “We graduated 13

seniors and most of them started. Many players who didn’t play a lot last year had to step up and play varsity including me.

In order to play to the best of our abilities we had to gain better chemistry. Overall, we trained almost every day and worked on our weak spots to improve our record.”

And that they did. They set up different ways to improve and be a completely better team overall. They played their hearts out all season to finish with a positive record.

After beating Merrillville 6-0 and Michigan City 4-0, they gained confidence heading into the postseason.

The team played the first round of the sectional tournament against the Kankakee Valley Kougars in Merrillville. After winning 1-0, they faced the Pirates and won 5-1 in a dominating fashion.

The Bulldogs then faced Chesterton, a team competing in the state championship

this weekend, in the first round of the regional tournament. They were defeated 3-1 but kept their heads up knowing they had won a sectional title.

“Honestly, I couldn’t be more proud of the team’s performance this season. Going into the season we had some difficult situations to deal with. The first two games we played for an example, the outlook afterwards was pretty dire. And to come back from that and play the way we did, I was very happy with my team,” Bazin said.

The seniors on this team are going to miss playing with this great team, but are very proud of what they accomplished over the years.

“I’m for sure going to miss the competitiveness and all-around team play that comes with every game and practice,” said senior goalkeeper Sam Surufka.

All teams set goals to achieve greatness, and this season the Lady Bulldogs accomplished that.

The team started off hot with a record of 5-0-2, including a dominating 9-0 victory against Portage, and eventually lost their first game against Chesterton. After a fantastic start the Lady Bulldogs kept up their stellar play to finish the season with a record of 11-6-2.

“I thought the season was great.

Our seniors did a wonderful job leading a team packed with young talent. The juniors and seniors were responsible for a majority of the scoring this year, and they really carried us through the season,” head coach Chris Mikrut said. “I think winning a DAC Championship and a sectional championship this year was an awesome accomplishment for those girls.”

The Lady Bulldogs traveled down to Indianapolis in the middle of the season to face two top 10 ranked schools in Indiana. They lost both games 2-0 but put up a strong fight. Coach Mikrut believes that was the turning point of the season.

A season filled with wins was blessed with one more very important one on Sept. 13. The girls faced Valparaiso for the DAC title at home. The Vikings led 1-0 until a late goal to tie the game. Ending 1-1, the Bulldogs and Vikings went into penalty kicks. After a heated match of penalty kicks, the Lady Bulldogs eventually won and took home a DAC Championship.

After taking home the DAC Title the team finished strong, winning three out of their last five games heading into the postseason. The girls faced off against the Merrillville Pirates on Oct. 6 in Crown Point and had a dominating victory, winning 9-1. The girls could not be slowed down in the sectional tournament and beat Kankakee Valley 2-0 on Oct. 8 to take home the sectional title.

“I thought it was amazing that we were able to come together and take back the sectional title we lost last year,” senior Delaney Benich said. “It was bittersweet because it was the seniors’ last time playing. But this season we won every game played on our home field and it was wonderful to continue that in the postseason.”

After winning sectionals, the girls headed into regionals with confidence.

They faced Highland in the first round and started the game off taking a lead of 2-0. Highland scored two goals late to tie the game and it eventually went into penalty kicks. Both teams played their hearts out and went into a sudden death round. Highland scored once and Crown Point needed a score to continue the game. They fell short of a goal and lost in the regional semifinals with lots of hope in their hearts for next season.

“I feel that we can come back next season as a better team. After getting so close to winning, I feel the loss makes us want to win even more. Now that we know how it feels to be in regionals we want to experience playing for a regional championship again and eventually win it,” junior Haneen Abdulla said.

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BY MATT MCCONNELL

assisstant sports editor

Be a real fan, not a bandwagoner Bandwagon fans. Everybody hates them. No one claims to be them. But when it comes to Chicago sports, is it possible for people in a region like Crown Point to be a bandwagoner?

Yes. The Chicago Cubs have made the run of the century (literally).

The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 1908. Now with the team finally making it to the World Series, the whole city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs seem to be going nuts - and more.

Call me crazy, but when people suddenly start to show interest in the Cubs after never having to before makes me wonder. The talk, the tweets, the apparel. It’s all over the top. Yes, the situation of how far the Cubs have gone is quite impressive, but that isn’t a free pass for new fans to claim they have been fans since day one.

I know there are actual Cubs fans, and many people around here have been rooting for the team for a long time or even their whole lives. Many die hard fans have been actually watching every game or going to the park for quite some time now. Those are the fans I have no problem with. True fans have been showing support through thick and thin, like when the Tribune Company owned the Cubs and were unsuccessful.

However, teams tend to get better and bring more publicity and attention to the franchise creating more and more fans. Bandwagoners come in knowing nothing about the team. They become fans simply because they hopped on the craze because everyone else was. The same thing happened in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship and soon everywhere you turn you see someone rocking Curry 1s on their feet or a Steph Curry t-shirt.

As the Cubs are competing for the World Series title, I wish them luck. Not as a fan, but as a Chicago sports supporter. I also wish all the bandwagoners luck for the next hype train they can jump on, hoping they don’t hurt themselves.

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Senior Zach Stewart leads team through sign before facing Chesterton on Oct. 7. Dogs took the win, and stayed eager into postseason.

Football kicks off sectionals

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BY DOMINIC TOMICH sports editor

The Bulldogs are on a roll winning back to back games for the first time in the last two seasons. The winning streak couldn’t have come at a better time as the Bulldogs kickoff the postseason, hosting the Lake Central Indians this Friday.

The Bulldogs have taken down Chesterton and Michigan City both by double digits in their previous two matchups. The Dogs defeated the state ranked Michigan City Wolves handily 42-21 Friday, Oct 14.

“This game really served as a statement for us. We felt that we let too many games go early in the season,” senior Donald Schuch said. “We knew City was ranked, so knowing we can come out with a win against a team like that would be a major confidence boost.”

The Bulldogs are eager to begin the postseason having already faced the Indians earlier in the season resulting in a win. The previous matchup between the two resulted in a score of 17-3 favoring the Bulldogs.

Starting in my first varsity game, my mindset is focused on playing this game like it were any other.

Ryan Bolda junior One apparent difference between the previous match-ups and the upcoming is who will be starting at quarterback for the bulldogs. Junior Ryan Bolda is going to be making his first career start as the team faces a win or go home scenario.

“Starting in my first varsity game, my mindset is focused on playing this game like it were any other,” Bolda said. “We’re going into the game with confidence, wanting to continue winning. If we focus on our jobs and have great team chemistry, the outcome should be in our favor.”

This year’s week nine bye allows the Bulldogs an extra week of preparation which the bulldogs hope to take advantage of.

“Coming off a bye week allows our team an extra week of preparation,” Bolda said.

“Having two weeks of preparation allows us to put in extra work during these practices to ensure the result we receive on Friday night is a good one.”

The Bulldogs are not taking anything for granted and are going to work for the results they expect to see this postseason.

“Anytime you play an opponent for the second time around, you cannot take them lightly. Our approach for Lake Central is the same for any common opponent with the idea that beating anybody twice in the same season is one of the more difficult things,” coach Kevin Enright said. “We are getting better everyday and having the extra time to prepare is helpful, and we’ve also used that time to rest up as well.”

Dogs play Lake Central tonight in their first sectional match up.

Boys cross country prepares for championship state title

BY YOUSEF ABDELDAIEM assisstant sports editor

After a season full of ups and downs, the boys cross country team managed to put themselves in position to compete for a championship title at the state meet.

Although the Dogs finished third in the regular season in the Duneland conference, they were able to finish ahead of all DAC teams in the semi-state meet, finishing third overall behind Lowell and West Lafayette.

One runner who was an impactful performer was freshman Geno Christofanelli who finished the race 16th overall with a time of 16:18, a personal best.

Head coach Keith Iddings believes Christofanelli has played a major role in the team’s success and hopes he can contribute in the same way in the state championship.

“Geno is a truly gifted athlete. He is the

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fastest freshman that I’ve ever coached,” Iddings said. “To have somebody come in their freshman year and contribute the way he did is just amazing and doesn’t happen very often.”

After graduating 14 seniors from last year’s state team, the pressure is on the younger runners. Junior Aaron Kamstra is one of the runners who feels the pressure from both himself and outsiders.

“This year’s state will be different than last year because people from all around the state aren’t expecting us to place highly,” Kamstra said. “This year I do feel some pressure but mainly from myself because I don’t want to let my team or my coach down.”

With higher stakes comes different preparation. For the Dogs, the preparation needed is more mental than physical.

“Preparing for the state meet is different in terms of training because coach tapers us

so that our bodies are well rested for the meet.

You have to stay focused throughout the week and be mentally prepared for the race,” Kamstra said.

Only the top six teams in the state qualify to compete in the state championship. Because of this, Iddings believes every team will have runners who pose a challenge to the Bulldogs.

“The competition at the state meet is incredible. There are some athletes there who are going to be recruited by division one colleges who are extremely hard workers and really gifted,” Iddings said. “If our guys can avoid getting sucked into the emotion and adrenaline at the start of the race, I believe they are capable of running a very good race. I’m very eager to see if we’re able to once again be the top school in the DAC in the state meet.

The Bulldogs will compete for the state title tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 29.

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inreview “Criminal Minds” new season “Criminal Minds” is a TV series involving psychological thrills that leaves viewers in awe after each episode. The plot is centered around a team of FBI agents who use their knowledge of human behavior to solve murders.

Although crime dramas aren’t new to television, the originality of “Criminal Minds” stands above the rest. All 11 seasons are on Netflix, and season 12 will be premiering on CBS.

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However, unlike other gif-making apps such as Boomerang, PHHHOTO lets users add filters and adjust settings that help bring the moments to life.

“Ouija: Origin of Evil” builds intensity in viewers

BY DESTINY KOGLER artist

A prequel to its frightening predecessor “Ouija,” “Ouija: Origin of Evil” is a movie about the frightening backstory of the original plot in the first film.

With scary board games, an intense plot line and one surprisingly talented young actress, this film is a unique twist on iconic horror

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by Daya Singer Daya released her first album on Oct. 7 and many fans, who like her unique electronic style, were excited. Most of the songs sound the same and do not alter in her style. Overall, Daya has room for improvement, but has a promising career in electronic music.

“Designated Survivor” ABC’s new show follows star Kiefer Sutherland as he is sworn into the office as President of the United States after the Capitol Building is bombed with all major government officials inside. Each show is more interesting as viewers watch this unexpected man become President. “Designated Survivor” is not as dry as other political shows have been.

This new show is even more interesting as this upcoming election takes place.

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This film is set in 1967, starring a single mom and her two daughters. Alice Zander, the mother and main character of the film, works at home as a psychic. Being a single mother, she is the sole provider of money, and her business is not very successful. In order to get more clients, she decides to buy a Ouija board to add to her seances.

This sets the stage for the story line. At this point, some viewers may be prepared to be bored by the film. Featuring the ever iconic little girl and a scary demon possession, it is a very overplayed theme in horror culture.

Ultimately, while it seems to have a boring plot line in the beginning, the movie proves itself to be surpris-

ingly intense and overall scary.

The story line kept viewers on the edge of their seat, with many jump scares and haunting graphics. The film definitely was very nice quality, and the effects on screen were eerie and chilling, leaving everyone in the audience completely focused on the movie. The phenomenal graphics definitely aided in the film as a whole, it gave it a far scarier quality with many horrifying effects.

Some of which include inhuman bodily contortionism, and chilling scenes where the characters get their lips sewn together.

There is something truly terrifying about an elongated mouth because it resembles the “scream” face. There are quite a few scenes like that in the film that aide in making this a truly horrifying film. Not only do the stellar graphics make the movie, even the plot line is exceedingly great.

This plot line quickly destroys any preconceived notion about the film. It kept viewers thrilled with plot twists and intense actors. The young girl, Dor-

ris, was a great young actress. She had an eerie presence that really made the film seem way more real and even more unsettling.

The film overall had many great emotions and great character interaction. Although, one flaw with the film was that the beginning of the movie lasted far too long before anything scary started happening. The ending made up for it, as the climax was by far the scariest part of the movie, causing the audience’s heart rates to skyrocket as the intensity built.

As with many great horror movies, there is always some predictability, some major plot holes, and some parts always seem a little cheap. This film, while it does have some moments like those, proves to be one of the scarier horror movies in recent years. It has an unbelievably intense storyline, utterly scary graphics and a phenomenal cast that did a great job in making the film. Overall, this is a wonderful movie, and gives customers the fright they payed for.

Lady Gaga boasts emotions in new album “Joanne”

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The journey of her career has been one of many turns for artist Lady Gaga. Known famously for her diverse musical appeal and distinct fashion style, Gaga has provided the world with a revolutionary new album, overflowing with a range of genres from rhythm and blues to country.

Contrary to previous albums, “Joanne” gives the audience an intriguingly intimate look into the deep feelings of the 30-year-old artist. Gaga uses limited musical accompaniments in numerous songs on the album to allow her raw, emotional voice to be highlighted. Possibly one of the best-suited examples lays in the song on the album that serves as the namesake. “Joanne” boasts a heartfelt vocal range, one that sidesteps overpowering background sound to make way for the deep lyricals.

Perhaps it is the basis for the album that makes it so touching and relatable to the audience. One of Gaga’s middle names is Joanne, which is no coincidence. The name comes from Gaga’s aunt who is the inspiration for

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the title. Joanne Germanotta battled with lupus at age 19 and eventually lost her life to the debilitating disease. She left behind a slew of unpublished poems and artwork, which Gaga has featured in a number of her albums. The incredibly varied references in Gaga’s work has thrown listeners into an album representing a mix of cross-over genres.

To the surprise of the listener, Gaga throws songs into the mix that completely

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change the tone of the album. “Just Another Day” thrives with an unexpected lively beat, similar to one that could be expected from an album from The Beatles. It is the dashes of happiness that this album provides that boosts Gaga’s fifth studio album into a whole new grading scale.

Above all, not only does “Joanne” reach the audience on an emotional level, but it is also able to morph into something relatable to all of our lives. Whether you are going through a dark breakup, an unexpected loss in your life or an incredible new experience, this album will be heard not only by listeners’ ears, but by their hearts as well. Gaga’s newly debuted restrained musical style widens her diversity and compels the listener to stay tuned for more.

The world of music will be much more competitive after this release. “Joanne” raises the bar for what listeners expect from artists.

Avid Lady Gaga fans are springing up from all corners of the world to join in on this new musical experience. This album is one that exposes the true identity of the artist that we have gotten to know as Lady Gaga and shows us Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

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Author Rainbow Rowell’s breakout young adult novel warms hearts

BY KIERSTEN HARDY reporter

Love is not just for perfect people living in perfect worlds. In Rainbow Rowell’s first young adult novel “Eleanor and Park,” the main characters find love in their own corner of the universe.

After getting kicked out of her house by her abusive stepfather, Eleanor is welcomed back a year later and finds herself attending a new school. On her first day she does not know where to sit on the bus, until Park lets her sit next to him.

Park has always been on the edge of the popular group, off in his own world of music and comics. His entire world slowly gets thrown off course when he offers his seat to an overweight girl with fiery red hair when no one else would.

“Eleanor & Park” is set in 1986 and does a superior job of portraying not only the time period, but also high school students. There are aspects of the 80s, like big hair and racism prevalent throughout the novel. The characters have depth and flaws that make them easy to connect to. Unlike many of today’s young adult books, this one focuses on the

less popular people and lets more minority groups be represented as main characters.

As a young adult, most relationship role models come from celebrities and other popular figures. This book encourages people to not give up on their happily ever after no matter how they view themselves or how society views them.

Even though this book is only 325 pages long and not part of a series, the reader gets plenty of information. Readers have time to make emotional connections with the characters without feeling like the story is dragging on. By having two third person narrators, it allows the reader to see both sides of the story more effectively. However, since the novel does not have a sequel, the ending felt abrupt and does not give the reader absolute closure.

Similar to Rowell’s “Fangirl,” “Eleanor & Park” does not tie up all loose ends, causing the reader to have their own ideas about what will happen next. This lack of finality is upsetting at first because the reader wants the story to continue, but if Rowell would have continued the story, it would have lost its impact on the reader. By forcing the reader to question things and get the true meaning of

the book, it leaves a bigger impression which is one of the best aspects of the book.

“Eleanor & Park” is an easy, uplifting read. The vocabulary is not difficult, but still maintains good word variation. The author puts the reader through a roller coaster of emotions and leaves an impact on their perception of people, love and societal issues. By focusing on people who aren’t always in the spotlight, it shows the struggles that normal people went through and are going through.

Love is a prominent theme that makes the reader root for the protagonists’ love.

The novel contains strong language, discusses controversial themes and contains intimacy. Though this may be a turnoff for some readers, it makes the book realistic.

Without including these words and topics, the characters would be detached and harder to relate to. It also opens up eyes to real issues in our society today and helps the youth develop their own feelings about these controversies.

“Eleanor & Park” is a perfect read for anyone who loves a good love story. It is an original, touching book that will stick with the reader throughout the course of their life.

Amanda Knox Netflix documentary shines light on case

BY ASHLEY REKITZKE reporter

Cases left unsolved. Innocent people being put into jail for crimes they didn’t commit. Families left with unanswered questions.

Recently, documentaries like MTV’s “Unlocking the Truth,” ESPN’s “OJ Simpson: Made in America” and A&E’s “The Case of JonBenét Ramsey” have sparked interest among viewers of all ages.

Murders happen all the time. Majority of time, they have no meaning towards us, so we don’t tend to care unless we are drawn into highlights of the case that was encouraged by the media presence. The “Amanda Knox” documentary asks the big question: Do you think Amanda Knox murdered Meredith Kercher?

Documentaries typically don’t draw or intrigue anyone’s attention. They tend to bore people and make students feel as if they are learning constantly like sitting in a class that you are not interested in. In this century, there is a lot going on that anything could hold people’s attention, but this documentary will keep you intrigued and on edge throughout the whole entire film.

“Amanda Knox,” recently released on Netflix, makes one think otherwise. It draws the watcher into the event with its tone making us eager to know about the real truth about Amanda Knox. The producers also took the time to thoroughly explain the nights leading up to the murder of Meredith Kercher.

Amanda Knox, the then 20-year-old American from Seattle, traveled to Perugia, Italy to study abroad. Meredith Kercher was one of her three roommates in Italy. November 1, 2007, Kercher was found murdered in their apartment. Her throat was slit, and her body was covered with a bloody blanket. Knox was said to be with her boy-

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friend Raffeale Sollecito at his apartment after being told she did not have to go into work that night.

The most appalling thing about the “Amanda Knox” documentary was the deranged media coverage throughout the investigation.

There was a poor job done with evidence during the Amanda Knox documentary, especially with contamination. Nick Pisa, a Daily Mail journalist at the time of the trial, took on the case expressing what was going on throughout the case that destroyed citizens opinion towards Knox. The citizens of Italy started overruling the judge’s opinion about the case. The reporters made it seem like a bigger deal than it truly was, and Knox had to deal with the backlash from the universe. “Foxy Knoxy” is just one of the names the tabloids tend to call her, and in the documentary, watchers catch a glimpse of what the trial has done to her private life. They invaded her privacy to the point where they went through her journal, and it was quite pathetic.

With a lot to take in with all these twist and turns, it’s something to keep you on edge throughout the whole entire Amanda Knox documentary.

Since the “Amanda Knox” documentary has such a wide variety of opinions, I don’t believe she could have done such horrific things to Meredith Kercher. Most fingers point towards her because they have no one else to point to but Amanda Knox. “Either I’m a psychopath in sheep’s clothing or I am you,” said Amanda Knox. This throws people off because she sounds like she is the murderer, but yet there is no evidence to prove her guilty. Throughout the documentary the audience may have felt as if they were the ones being accused of the murder just by the way she expressed her emotions. When somebody breaks down they probably aren’t over something. She may never be able to forget such a horrendous scene.

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Six minutes may seem like plenty of time to get from point A to point B, but long bathroom lines prevent students from getting to class on time. Not only are long lines inconvenient for students, classes are interrupted when a student arrives late because everyone in the bathroom is taking their sweet time. The overflow of students, especially during lunch periods, can be frustrating when you have been waiting to go since first period.

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The internet is a cruel place. It shames you for just about everything, but one of its worst tricks was played on all the 90s kids out there. A sad screenshot circulated among young adults alarming teens across the globe that Spongebob Squarepants was being cancelled after a 17 year run. Tears were shed, memes were made and childhoods were ruined. But the drama came with a twist: it was centered around a lie.

Spongebob is not being cancelled, but the thought that it could be brought with it an epiphany. To me, Spongebob is more than just a cartoon I watched on Saturday mornings.

It’s eating Eggos and looking for the bus on the first day of kindergarten. It’s elementary school Christmas break under blanket forts. It’s 12-year-old me nervously waiting in my grandma’s basement for the news of my youngest sibling being born.

It’s forcing my family to join me at the movie theater to see the latest, but not the greatest, in big-screen animation.

The mere mention that Spongebob could have been cancelled had my childhood flashing before my eyes. It’s not that I’m a die-hard fan because I’m definitely not. The show has just been a constant in my life, my younger years in particular. The probability of Spongebob ending simply reinforced the fact that my childhood is actually coming to a close.

I’m responsible for things that are bigger than brushing my teeth and combing my hair.

I have a job. I applied to college. I have to be an adult.

But the adulting doesn’t really have to begin until sometime next fall, so I plan to do as many childish things as I can.

I’m going to go to the park and swing as high as I can.

I’m going to play Cool Math Games until I conquer every level of Civiballs and Rotate and Roll. I’m going to build the largest blanket fort anyone has ever seen and only let people in if they know the password.

I’m going to watch as much Spongebob Squarepants as I can before I feel like my eyes are going to fall out of their sockets.

I’m going to cherish every last bit of my childhood I have left, and I wish it took something other than the threat of the demise of an iconic cartoon to make me realize it.

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PHOTO BY JILL KIDDER Senior Abbey Voss pours fake “Bottle of Blood” on her face to add to the intensity of her makeup. She has volunteered at Crown Point’s old jailhouse for two years.

Self-taught special effects artist uses makeup to spook

BY JILL KIDDER editor-at-large

With clowns terrorizing the streets and movies like “Ouija” haunting our lives, senior Abbey Voss scares people just for the heck of it.

Last year, she frightened anyone who dared to walk into Crown Point’s old jailhouse. Each worker is primarily stationed at a cell where they portray their assigned character through costume and makeup.

“My character last year was a little girl, and I had to spray dye my hair black,” Voss said. “My friend acted as her mother and I was more abused as a child, and I died that way… I would jump out at them (the customers), and since the cells don’t have doors, I would grab onto the bars and swing (towards) people. The whole room is dark when you walk in, and there are flashing lights and things swinging from the walls.”

Voss has found that scaring others can result in one of three reactions: complete and utter terror, raging anger, or the latter of finding the situation hilarious.

PHOTO BY JILL KIDDER Voss mimicks one of her poses that she does just before she scares customers.

She finds staying in character can be difficult at times.

“Sometimes you have to laugh because some of the people that come in are really funny.

Some people will scream on the top of their lungs. Like this guy that’s my age was screaming at the top of his lungs like a little girl, and sometimes you just have to let it go,” Voss said.

However, according to Voss, scaring people becomes a more difficult task when customers become more frightened.

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“When people get scared, they get more angry, and they become out of control. They will throw a punch,” Voss said. “A couple of the people I worked with got hit in the face by somebody. Sometimes they do it on purpose. There was one time someone didn’t see me and they tripped over me.”

When Voss first volunteered at the Old Sheriff’s House for service hours last year, she would scare the customers as her character. Now in addition to her

scaring she does her coworkers’ makeup.

“There’s a lot of people that want makeup applied,” Voss said.

“I do around five people’s makeup. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but there’s so much with it. It could take about 30 minutes to an hour or two.”

Although Voss says working at the jailhouse has been a fun experience, working in John Dillinger’s cell was not.

“When I did it last year… I had such a hard time,” Voss said.

“The first room that I went into was one of the worst rooms, and you get a really heavy feeling. I had to leave the room because I started to have an anxiety attack because I was freaking out so bad.”

Ironically, Voss likes working in a haunted jailhouse and likes to scare a certain group of people.

“The best thing is scaring people. This might sound bad, but when little kids come in we scare the crap out of them. I feel bad,” Voss said. “I know last year an adult got so scared that they peed their pants.”

“I would probably change the fact that everybody is so judgemental and just let people do what they want.”

You Had a Bad Day “Probably listening to music. It lets me forget about what’s wrong and what’s going on around me.”

Anywhere But Here “Probably somewhere in Europe because it’s pretty.”

Childhood Memories “Going to my aunt’s on Thanksgiving because all the family was there. We don’t get to see each other a lot because we live all over the country.”

Lazy Saturdays “Sleep and watch TV. It’s nice to just take the day off, not do anything and not have to worry about anything.”

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What are your Halloween plans?

“I think I am going to a bonfire. We’re going to have s’mores and eat candy. We might go trick-or-treating.

I would be a blue M&M.”

“Probably have a bonfire and have s’mores and hang out. Maybe play some games or watch a movie.”

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“Trick-or-treating...

My cousin is going as Batman, I am going as Wonder Woman and my little dog is going to be Robin.”

“I am not going to go trick-or-treating.

I just didn’t do it last year and it was fun to just watch TV.”

“This year, I’m going to go trickor-treating. I’m going to dress up as a ninja. I might go with friends or family.”

“I might dress up if I am feeling a little crazy. I am going to Chipotle for the $3 burrito.”

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