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KRIER The student newspaper of Kaneland High School

Volume 41 Issue 7 March 19, 2015

Speaking Out

for LGBT youth across the nation

A spotlight on the lesser-known clubs Page 4.

Same-sex marriage fuels controversy

Teen pregnancy: overcoming the struggle

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NEWS

The latest about Kaneland, the local community and the world

Students extend their horizons on break

By KATRINA PAULICK

Executive Editor This spring break, students will be traveling the globe to further their education. Music students will be visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, while others will be exploring various parts of England.

Disney World Trip Students depart buses early Wednesday morning on March 25 and return March 31. The music ensemble competes against several other high schools at Festival Disney at Magic Kingdom Studios.

“Each choir will sing three songs of different genres to show the judges we are an all-around good choir and can perform multiple styles,” senior Madrigal and concert choir member Rachel Miller said.

After the band performs in the parade and the choir finishes competing, students will get to take advantage of touring the park with fellow music members. In order to prepare for such a great opportunity, choir students put

in extra hours rehearsing outside of the typical school day.

“We have listening files online that we can work on from home,” senior Madrigal and concert choir member Emily Grams said.

In order to cut the cost of expenses, students sold cookie dough and cheesecakes to raise funds for the trip.

“I am most excited to spend time with some of my best friends at Disney. It will be the best way to end senior year with a bang,” Miller said.

The band is spending the final days prior to departure practicing for the parade in Disney World.

“I haven’t been to Disney in quite a few years so I’m looking forward to going back and spending my time there with some amazing people,” senior band conductor Rachel Keske said.

Europe Trip Ten students will be traveling to England to experience and further their education in a more visual way. The students and faculty leave on March 26 for the airport and return on April 3.

Those on the trip will take a 6-hour

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flight and start their journey in Ireland.

Accompanied by English teachers Nicole Madison and Victoria Davis, students will have the opportunity to see a various historical sites starting with the Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle.

“I love seeing the students’ excitement to learn and travel,” Madison said.

Students will also be visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace which is a large part of Kaneland’s literature curriculum. For example, upperclassmen study Othello and Hamlet, and underclassmen work with Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew and Julius Caesar.

“I am looking forward to going on this trip with my two best friends and visiting London,” junior Anna Feltes said.

The trip will come to a close in London where students will tour Warner Brothers Studio.

ABOUT THE COVER: The cover features Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) members Ryan Nevenhoven, Hannah Morris, Noah Perez, Lanora Garza and Grace Wilkening. Cover by Jack Coyle.

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Hathaway’s cottage

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral Travel to Coventry

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Travel to Holyhead

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property values as well.

“It depends on if it happens. Response times will be down, property values would go down, and local businesses wouldn’t be enticed to move to Elburn,” Gualdoni said.

According to Elburn Village President, Dave Anderson the board is looking at all costs incurred by the village such as the police department’s retirement system, which appears to be more expensive to the village than what other staff has.

Anderson met with Kane County Sheriff Don Kramer to explore the possibilities of a replacement within the police department.

As the possibility is still up in air, it is necessary for Kramer to consult with the Kane Coun-

Editor, Reporter On February 6, residents met with the Elburn Village Board to state their opinions regarding the possible disbanding of the Elburn Police Department.

Many misinformed citizens have expressed concerns due to the village’s potential replacement of the police department.

The intent would not be a merger, but a replacement of the existing Elburn Police Department with contracted policing provided by the Kane County Sheriff’s Department.

“It is not a fiscally smart change. No one has looked into all the facts, who wants to live in a town with no police department and a big development coming soon?” village trustee Dave Gualdoni said.

A major concern that most residents fear is the funding for the police department.

“I think the village is trying to save money by disbanding the police department, but it will eventually hurt them over time as they have to pay all expenses related to the officers stationed in the area,” Oak Brook police officer Danny Ramirez said.

Illinois state law requires villages to establish a separate pension fund for the police department once the population is over 5,000 residents.

The Elburn Community exceeded 5,000 in population as of the 2010 census. As the population continues to grow, the abstracted pension fund is a major concern.

“Because of the current size of Elburn’s population, and the fact that it will be growing much more in the near future, it will not be a good move for anyone,” Elburn’s Chief of Police Steve Smith said.

The village is now having to take money out of the communities general fund; this fund generally goes towards street maintenance and village services.

If the police station is disbanded it may have a major effect on local business and

ty Board chairman and Kane County state's attorney’s office prior to any drastic decision.

“This type of decision requires very in-depth research, along with inter-governmental agreements, logistical concerns, and not least – the wants of the citizens who will be affected by this decision,” Smith said.

A decision is supposed to be made by the 2015 spring election, which will be held sometime during April.

“I think the village is trying to save money by disbanding the police department, but it will eventually hurt them over time as they have to pay all expenses related to the officers stationed in the area,” Oak Brook police officer Danny Ramirez said.

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Get involved here at KHS: a spotlight on the lesser-known clubs

By MEGAN WOLSKI

T.I.N.A.

Reporter

This Is No Act is a club run by English teacher Emily Fuchs where students have the opportunity to test their improv skills and participate in multiple performances throughout the year.

“At regular weekly meetings we usually start with warm-up activities and then play different improv games. Apart from the regular meetings, we are hoping to participate in STEAM night (a promotional event at the middle school) this year and host a mini-performance in the spring,” Fuchs said.

Sophomore Zach Woodward decided to join this year because the flyers posted around school sparked his interest.

“Everyone’s very funny so whenever we do skits everything stays in motion. It’s also a nice way to end the day,” Woodward said.

Not only will TINA enhance your ability to be quick-witted and engaging to an audience, but may also help maintain everyday difficulties

such as stress.

“Playing improv games for around two hours after school provides a nice break in the day where students can relieve stress through acting and socializing,” Fuchs said.

Both Woodward and Fuchs agree that unknown would describe TINA more properly than underappreciated.

“It’s a smaller club that I feel a lot of people don’t know about,” Woodward said.

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Bowling

Science teacher James McKnight is the adviser for the bowling team.

In bowling, they compete with other teams in their conference and tournaments.

So far this season, the team has won 3 matches, and lost 1. Sophomore Tyler Rowe started bowling at age 13 and has been part of the team since he started at Kaneland freshman year.

“Bowling may not be recognized by some as a real sport, but we feel it truly is. We compete against other teams in our conference, and we bowl in several tournaments, too. When we practice, it’s a fast-paced aerobic workout,” McKnight said.

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ISIS consistently uses the media to inflict fear and to display their beheadings.

Cartoon by Brandon Park

Action needs to be taken now

As of right now, it’s the world against ISIS, and the world needs to stop them.

The terrorist group has been wreaking havoc across northern Iraq and Syria facing no major consequences. Most disturbing of all, they publicly post videos of their executions of hostages, causing major uproar around the globe.

The United States doesn’t have the guts to deploy troops on the ground over there after a grueling decade long war in Iraq and Afghanistan. A coalition, however, led by the U.S., has been conducting air strikes for months now and has killed large amounts of ISIS members. However, if the U.S. keeps this up, they will be back to square one when their conflict with Al-Qaeda first started.

Al-Qaeda blew up the USS Cole in 2000 while anchored in the harbor, and in response, we launched Tomahawk missiles into Al-Qaeda camps. Soon after that, 9/11 occurred causing a full blown war against terrorism in the Middle East. How much longer will it be until ISIS does something that hits

home? The only way to stop them is to deploy troops to take action against them.

The president needs to be a leader in this matter and really decide to put an end to ISIS or idly stand by and watch them murder thousands.

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On February 12, Obama sent a request to Congress asking for use of formal military force against ISIS, but made it clear that it does not call for the use of ground troops for an offensive campaign. According to ABC News, Obama requested military action for 3 years against ISIS with the possibility of deployment of ground troops, but he doesn’t want an enduring offensive attacks like those of Iraq or Afghanistan. We can’t have it both ways.

According to a CNN/ORC survey, there is a majority of

the country that feels that President Obama is mishandling the situation in the Middle East surrounding ISIS. Fifty-six percent of the country think Obama could do better. In September, that percentage was at 49.

Nasser Judeh, Jordan’s foreign prime minister, said in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that “it will require everything” when asked about whether combat ground troops will be needed. This interview happened right after ISIS dehumanized Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh by burning him alive in a cage.

During the week of February 9, ISIS beheaded 21 Christians in Egypt. Although it was in Egypt, Gallup polls state that 77 percent of the U.S. is Christian. If those actions by ISIS don’t warrant a response by a global power that is predominantly Christian, what does?

President Obama and this current Congress can’t halfheartedly help the coalition effort against them; they need to fully commit ground troops because they could shift the war and end it.

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EDITORIAL POLICY

Editorials represent a majority opinion of the Editorial Board and are not necessarily the opinion of Kaneland administration, staff, students or parents.

The Krier Editorial Board consists of designated Advanced Journalism students: Nicholas Boose, Amelia Likeum, Michelle McCracken, Sam Schrepferman, Gabrielle Cano, Jack Coyle, Jarod Erlandson, Austin Kintz, Madalyn McDermot, Katrina Paulick, Emma Wallace, Samuel Wolf, Dean Divizio, Ashley Dorsey, Taylor Eaves, Shannon Gilkey, Madeline Mohatt.

Students make all publication decisions.

Letters can be sent to the address above or e-mailed to krier@kaneland.org. Letters must be signed (names may be withheld under extraordinary circumstances as deemed by the editorial staff), and must be under 300 words. The editorial board has the right to work with writers to edit for clarity and length. Any material that is potentially libelous, obscene or disruptive will not be published, at the discretion of the editorial board. All decisions to publish or not publish letters are made by executive editors. The Krier has been an open forum since 1974. As an open forum, we restrict editing to staff members only; prior review and editing are prohibited by people outside the staff.

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Same-sex marriage fuels controversy

By JAROD ERLANDSON

By KATHERINE ALBANO

Executive Editor

Reporter

It’s 2015 and the excuses to ban gay marriage are no longer relevant. The U.S. has legalized gay marriage in 37 states and 13 have civil unions. LGBT community is so close to the full rights they deserve.

One fact a lot of people tend to ignore is the separation of church and state. Yes, the direct words “separation of church and state” are not in the Constitution, but the First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Also the Supreme Court case in 1878, Reynolds v. United States, dictated that separation of church and state was applicable in court.

The main purpose for the law was to prevent the government from interfering with citizens religious lives, but it also works both ways making it illegal to create a law based on religious beliefs. Of course the state has the right to license marriage.

One of the well-known rights stated in the Declaration of Independence is the right for a pursuit of happiness and this varies for each person. If marrying his or her partner is what will make that person happy, no citizen has the power to infringe on that right.

However, many might argue one of the reasons to infringe is “God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.”

Yes, that is true. Being a Christian, I know the Bible also states that God hates divorce, and a woman can be stoned to death for adultery and that eating pork is “unclean.” While the Bible can be a great place for hope and advice a lot of the things it says no longer applies to society.

It isn’t fair to select certain scriptures to support what someone says to discriminate against innocent people.

Discrimination only ever resulted in riots, rebellion against the status quo, and in some cases, death.

The unfortunate thing is, there are loads of people who don’t care if it has nothing to do with them. Without people supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, the U.S. would have never gotten as far as it has with LGBT rights.

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Just because a couple can call themselves married doesn’t mean they should be recognized as such. In reference to the Bible, many Catholics, like myself, believe that marriage is strictly a covenant between a man and a woman.

Marriage is one of the seven sacraments that Catholics and Christians value closely.

The account of Genesis portrays that marriage and sexuality were created by God and were given to mankind as a benefit. Genesis 2:18, is God’s statement about marriage, “it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him”.

That helper was Eve. The Genesis also states, “a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

This specifically illustrates that a man being alone meant that men needed an opposite sex, not the same sex.

I believe that marriage is a bridge built by God through the creation of new life.

Two men or two women together would not be able to display this grace and gift from God. The Bible compares the relationship between a husband and wife to things such as God and Israel and between Christ and his Church. Gay marriage must be considered unlawful in the Catholic and Christian Church according to the Catholic faith.

Just because gay marriage is unlawful in the Catholic Church’s eyes doesn’t mean that people shouldn’t have the choice to be in a same sex relationship.

People have free will to make their own decisions. With that said, gay marriages can’t be recognized by the Church and should not be supported on a federal level.

People have a right to be in a same sex relationship if they so desire, but in the grand scheme of things, these “gay marriages” violate the gift that God has given me. In nature, only a man and a woman can create the ultimate miracle of God’s love: a child.

Defying this natural law isn’t right.

People have the right to spend their lives with whoever they want, but calling it a marriage, based on the way marriage is defined in the Bible, is not accurate.

TEEN PREGNANCY

By McKenna Flint

Reporter

Overcoming the struggle

Senior Andrea Halsey has been the talk of the school for just over 10 months. It all started with that positive mark, the one on her pregnancy test that is. From there, the comments, stares and struggles only got worse.

When talking about teen pregnancy, people always have something to say.

Most of the time these reactions and comments are negative, but sometimes people can overlook that there can be different ways of getting through each obstacle.

According to Health Search Funding, one in three girls in the United States have at least one child by the age of 20.

As much as people try to prevent it, it’s the risk that comes with sex, no matter how safe someone is about it.

Some people tend to look at the downsides of teen pregnancy, saying that it ruins your social life and your future. They say that teens aren’t prepared for the finances or the stress.

“It has changed my life a lot. I have become more responsible and smart about my choices. It gave me something to love and take care of as one of my own. I’ve grown up a lot, and the way I think has completely changed,” Halsey said.

Halsey believes that every bump in the road has the potential to be avoided.

According to the National campaign, parenthood is the leading reason that teen girls drop out of school.

What most teen moms don’t consider is that dropping out of school

isn’t the only option. There are programs to help pregnant mothers graduate high school and even college, like online schooling and various class options that are based solely off their own schedule.

Guidance counselor Sharon Beck is an example of a successful teenage mother. She was the first student to ever graduate from Kaneland while pregnant.

“I was determined to get through school. My main focus was to graduate, but back then, nobody encouraged college for me. They just let me deal with everything without assistance or alternatives. As you can imagine, it was difficult.

I didn’t start college until I was 31.

I found classes that fit while my kids were in school and I worked hard, doing my homework after I’d put the kids to bed.” Beck Said.

There are also many government fundings and charities to help with the finances.

“I got on Medicaid and signed up for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children).

I worked until I physically couldn’t anymore. I registered at stores so that when I had baby showers people knew what to get me that I actually needed. I started stocking up on diapers and formula. I got a car seat and all the essentials,” Halsey said.

There is help, and there are people that care. All one has to do is believe in theirself and take the time to prepare for it.

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Speaking out For LGBT youth across the nation

By CAITLYN RAWERS

Reporter

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people (LGBT) have the rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution.

Now, they have the freedom to marry, in all but 15 states, due to the decisive rulings on the United States vs. Windsor and Hollingsworth vs. Perry cases.

Many factors can influence an LGBT person’s life. Debates on topics such as religion, media, stereotypes, violence and rights are all discussed.

Sophomore Ryan Nevenhoven thinks that religion, which can be important in a teen’s life, still has an influence on people today.

“Some people can still use religion as a weapon or use it out of context,” Nevenhoven said.

But, Pew Research Center has conducted several studies that show churches are becoming more accepting towards gays and lesbians, which shows a shifting outlook for the religious dispute. Thirty-seven percent of LGBT people were accepted in 2006, but a 2012 study showed an increase to 48 percent.

Kristen Dombek, adviser of Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), thinks there is still an overall negative outlook on LGBT youth, but that is changing. “{Bullying} It happens more often than people realize. I’ve noticed it more after becoming a teacher,” Dombek said.

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the word ‘gay’ in a derogatory way or in placement of another insult. Some people use the word ‘gay’ to replace the word stupid, which can be demeaning.

“I can see the usage going down, it’s not as bad as in previous years,” Dombek said.

Gallup published a poll on the shifting views on gay marriage. Although it is becoming more accepted, the views remain split.

Fifty-four percent of the surveyed people would vote for marriage benefits for federal employees who are married to a same sex partner. The same study showed 39 percent would vote against it.

As acceptance seems to be growing in the United States, the violence statistics show the opposite because LGBT citizens are becoming targets more regularly for hate crimes.

Additionally, most of the incidents reported 43 percent of the violence occurred in a private area which many perceived as safe. Violence in the workplace or even shelters is increased for LGBT citizens.

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The same report showed a decrease in incidents reported to the police, from 56 percent to 45 percent.

This may be due to police violence towards transgender survivors. Transgender people are 3.7 times more likely to experience physical violence at the hands of the police.

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) released a National School Climate Survey on LGBT youth. The statistics pointed out that progress is being made in schools, but more than half of the youth still feel unsafe. This can affect the students grades and mental health.

Staff, students and teachers alike show bias towards these youth in the form of physical violence, homophobic and insulting remarks, and even experiencing discriminatory policies against them by adults.

Teachers could report behaviors deemed unfit for school to some children’s parents.

“Support is important, even if its from a small group,” Dombek said.

This support can affect LGBT youth in different ways.

Shelters are available for homeless youth, as well as support groups, phone lines and chat rooms for depressed LGBT teens. LGBT youth make up a majority of bullied, homeless and suicidal teens.

In surveys conducted by Gallup Polls from 1997 to 2014 participants answered the question “Do you think marriages between same sex couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights of as traditional marriages?”

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Breaking the silence

GSA members speak out

LGBT youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers according to the Trevor Project. Coming out can be an integral moment in a LGBT youth’s life.

For many, it’s the knowledge of whether or not people accept them for their sexuality. Some youth consider coming out extremely nerve wracking, but the debate is why it’s often a negative experience.

Many LGBT youth not only have to take into consideration how their family will treat them, but also their classmates and friends.

“Everyone is conscious of how others interpret you and think of you,” Nevenhoven said.

Though many people feel that it is becoming safer for LGBT people in the United States, there are still things LGBT youth take into consideration before being open about their sexuality.

“There is still a negative view on being something different that the norm. They still aren’t the majority,” Dombek said.

Simple tasks can become more challenging depending on the situation.

The GSA was started to create a safe, secure environment for anyone.

Sexuality is not the only thing discussed, but also the daily life in school and at home. The club is for people to share their opinions when they may not have been able to talk about it before.

GSA is for discussions to be opened up and thoroughly debated without fear of judgement.

The club is also to be honest with friends, since friends can be a huge support for any teen. When some LGBT teens aren’t accepted by their family, they turn to their friends instead.

“It’s just more comfortable and open around people you trust,” Nevenhoven said.

Often times, uncomfortable biases or misconceptions are created due to stereotyping and the fact that LGBT people are a minority.

“The assumption that all gay men are feminine is not al--Lanora ways correct,” Nevenhoven said.

Right now is an integral time for LGBT community members. LGBT communities are growing and expanding as the United States shifts its views on sexuality and gender.

“Compared to twenty years ago, its a hundred times better. People are more open to it. It’s becoming a sense of community,” Nevenhoven said.

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LIFESTYLE

Tips and tricks for living a fuller, healthier life

Spring break doesn’t have to be tropical

By GABBY CANO

Special Project Editor As teenagers are stuck in the suburbs and surrounded by vast cornfields, boredom over spring break is inevitable. Luckily, there are many exciting destinations that don’t require a plane ticket to reach. Here are several suggestions for the incurable boredom that results from sitting at home over spring break.

Navy Pier Navy Pier, one of the city’s standout spots, offers many attractions. The 150-foot high ferris wheel is easily the most eye-catching attraction on the boardwalk; a ride on this iconic attraction is only $7.00.

Geneva Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse

318 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134 Grab a group of friends and head down to this quaint, yet modern eatery that offers many types of gelato, beverages, and snacks. Split a bowl of fondue with some friends and choose from a list of many snacks to dip in the chocolate.

Randall 15 + IMAX movie theater

550 N Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510 Teens can purchase a variety of delicious snacks and enjoy all types of movies. Films that are released around the time of spring break include: “Insurgent” (March 20), “Furious 7” (April 3) and “Serena” (March 27).

Lincoln Park Zoo

Disney’s Home

Head toward the Lincoln Park Zoo just minutes north of Lake Shore Drive.

The zoo is open to all, with free admission 365 days of the year. In March, the zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m., but it closes at 5 p.m. starting April. Experience wildlife at the cost of nothing.

For those Disney fanatics, Chicago offers an insight of mastermind Walt Disney’s childhood. Disney was born in a tiny two-story wood cottage in 1901, and the house is located on the outskirts of downtown Chicago. It stands on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. Currently the house is being renewed and will someday become a museum. History-buffs and Disney lovers can visit the house and take a glance at the cottage.

Lake Michigan If the weather permits, grab a towel and a pair of sunglasses and head over to Lake Michigan. Twenty-six miles of public beach on the coast of Chicago offer the perfect opportunity to soak up the sun while gazing up at sleek skyscrapers. Two popular spots--North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach-- get crowded easily, so teens need to arrive early enough to get a spot.

Michigan Ave. After a day spent at the beach, head over to Michigan Avenue. This area captures the essence of the bustling city through the many stores and high-end fashion shops like the Water Tower Place, three story Forever 21 and so much more. Stroll down Michigan Avenue and explore all types of places.

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Shakespeare theater See the beautiful words of Shakespeare come to life at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. This is perfect place for people looking for non-stop entertainment in a breathtaking venue. The theater has put on numerous performances that have won national and international awards. It is located on Grand Avenue on Navy Pier.

Smartwatches outdo their analog friends

By DEAN DIVIZIO

Editor The future is closer than it seems.

Like something out of a James Bond movie or an episode of Star Trek, wearable technology is here and ready for action. While not for everyone, gadgets like smartwatches, pose many benefits

to the not-so-average consumer.

In simplest terms, a smartwatch is a device that functions as a watch but also interfaces with the user’s smartphone, in order to bring notifications and music control (at minimum) to your wrist.

It doesn’t stop there. Smartwatches can also allow you to send e-mails and texts, make calls, set reminders, keep track of your exercise statistics and play games, all from your wrist.

In correlation with Motorola’s newest phone series, customers can customize the look of their Moto 360 through Mortorola’s website.

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When still in development, the Pebble raised over 10 million dollars on Kickstarter.

Senior Evan Thompson is very satisfied with his Pebble. “[the Pebble] is pretty simple.

It does everything I want it to do and not too much more. It was also pretty inexpensive,” Thompson said.

-Allows for music control -Displays basic exercise statistics -No touchscreen Compatible with both iPhones and Android devices Original Pebble: $99.00 Pebble Steel: $199.00

The LG G Watch also has a succesor, The G Watch R, which is round.

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Freshman Joe Dow loves his G Watch. “[I use it for] games and easy texting. It’s easier to see notifications in class without taking out my phone.” Dow said

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INVESTIGATIVE

In-depth Information collected by Krier reporters

Peek into the personal lives of teachers

By JACK COYLE

Executive Editor

Kaneland High School

Kaneland High School

MATH TEACHER

HISTORY TEACHER Identification

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Identification

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Name: Scott Parillo

Name: Tim Larsen

What jobs did you have before you began teaching?

Inside scope on Larsen’s musical migration:

- Larsen has been hacking away at the piano keys for as long as he can remember.

- By the time Larsen turned 19 he had already been apart of multiple bands giving him many opportunities.

- When Larsen turned 40 he decided he wanted to do something out of the ordinary to celebrate his special day. He called some of the musicians he used to play with and asked if they wanted to put together a set list for a show. They ended up having such a great time that several decided to stick with it.

Mechanic, butcher, bartender, sold insurance and securities

“P-DOG” Coach Parillo Hobbies:

Cooking, watching TV, listening to music

Hobbies:

Plays piano, third base for coed softball team, works with school golf and tennis team

Best day of your life:

The day he met his wife, and the day his wife gave birth to his children

Jobs previous to teaching:

High School experience:

Okay; he could have graduated early, but his parents wouldn’t let him.

Best place ever visited:

Turkey, Italy and/or Sicily

Celebrity encounterments:

Steven Tyler, Dokken, Badlands, Mr. Big, Poison, Overkill and Slayer

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Worked as a grocery store bagger at a local Meijer, until he pushed enough shopping carts to land him a job in customer service. Aside from the grocery store lime life, Larsen also worked as a bank teller.

Went to a private school; according to Larsen the priests hit him with a ruler a a lot, because they did not find his sarcasm very funny.

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The ultimate

Kaneland bucket list Students’

By TAYLOR EAVES

Editor

People warn middle-school kids that high school goes by quick, but no one fully believes them until they experience it. These 4 years might go by faster than one may think, so it is crucial that students get the most out of this time before graduating.

Regardless of not having a written list, many students have a pregraduation bucket list that consists of various activities. Whether these goals are academic, social, athletic or just downright out of the blue, some students will do whatever it takes to check off items on their personal bucket list.

Seniors only have one quarter left to accomplish their goals, so a sense of urgency for some has kicked in.

Senior Morgan Graham can relate.

“I want to graduate beauty school by the second week of May. To do so, I’ll be sure to go to class and finish all of my tests,” Graham said.

Other upperclassmen have limited time to fill their bucket list. Junior Jake Marczuk has a year left to fulfill his athletic goals of his high school career.

“Before I graduate, I want to complete being a three sport athlete. I have to be constantly working hard year round. I don’t exactly have an off-season,” Marczuk said.

Three sport athletes are not the only ones that are constantly working hard. Not even half-way through high school, sophomore Michael Minogue is already working for a scholarship.

“I’m planning on finishing high school with high grades, and hopefully getting the Bridget Sweeney scholarship. Kaneland is working on it, so by the time I’m a senior, I hope I can apply for it,” Minogue said.

The Sweeney scholarship is one that looks at not only the students grades, but personality and extra curricular activities they are involved in.

Minogue is currently a soccer player at Kaneland.

These students give a perfect example that it is never too late, nor too early to start checking off that bucket list.

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“[Before I graduate] I’d like to take a trip across the country with my friends from Marmion. I’d either go to New York or California and make stops at cool places along the way. [I plan on doing this] either the end of junior year or the beginning of senior year,”

--Sophomore Cody Buzenski

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I want to make All-State in football next year. I need to work harder in the weight room and in practice,

--Junior Andy Kray

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“I want to grow a greater understanding in computer programming. I’ve been trying to look for groups of professionals to teach me. I see it all as a puzzle, and I guess I like puzzles,”

--Junior Shane Biard

“I want to move out and buy my own apartment in Elburn.

[To accomplish this] I’ll get a job at Jewel-Osco and save money. I want to move out to feel independent and have freedom,”

--Sophomore Kevin Bahena

“I want to make new friends. I’d like fewer friends, but to grow very close with them. I can become involved with sports and clubs to meet new people. I can also talk to others that I wouldn’t normally talk to,” --Junior Allyson McPhee said.

“[Before I graduate] my goal is to get all A’s and B’s. Science is a class I need to watch out for. I study everyday for 30 minutes to one hour each night,”

--Freshman Brandon Penman

“It’d be cool to sky dive in a squirrel wing suit [before I graduate]. I’m a pretty spontaneous guy. The fun of it is how scary it’ll be. When I get up in that plane, I’ve just got to jump,”

--Senior Alex Anderson

BRIEFING

World news explained at a local level for students, by students

Significant stories around the globe

By SAM WOLF

Iraq & Syria

Special Project Editor

Washington D.C. President Obama’s executive actions first ordered last year were temporarily blocked.

Obama’s actions relieve over four million immigrants from the possibility of deportation. Andrew Hanen, a federal district judge, blocked the action in a ruling on February 16.

The White House responded in a statement that said the president’s actions were well within his authority.

It is also confident that the Justice Department will appeal the decision. The ruling took place in Texas, one of the 26 states opposed to his action.

ISIS, or ISIL, is commonly referred to as The Islamic State, is not a country but a terrorist group. The group was created by prisoners in Camp Bucca Prison in southern Iraq. This prison, among others, housed prisoners taken by the U.S. in the Middle East. This situation, however, allowed young prisoners to talk together in an environment that would not have otherwise been possible.

According to Hisham al-Hashimi, a Baghdadi-based analyst, the Iraqi government has estimated that 17 of the 25 most important ISIS leaders have spent time in U.S. prisons.

ISIS has been in the media lately for the beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians who were captured in Libya. The group has become infamous with its terror and captives dressed in bright orange suits. The group also beheaded U.S. and Japanese journalists this past year and burned Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh alive, even after a hostage negotiation had taken place.

In response to the murders, Jordan joined the growing number of countries in the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.

Northeastern Nigeria Boko Haram is a terrorist group that was started in Northern Nigeria in 2002. The group was created by Mohammed Yusuf, who built a mosque and school in Maiduguri, Nigeria. It began its attacks in 2009 against police and government buildings in Nigeria. Boko Haram fighters were captured and Yusuf was killed.

In the past 2 years, Boko Haram has launched intensifying attacks and kidnappings in the northern part of Nigeria. They have also begun to move south along the eastern border.

The Nigerian government declared a state of emergency in the northeast because of the intensifying attacks.

Most recently, the terrorist group has commanded bombings across the country and has destroyed towns along the coast of Lake Chad.

Ukraine Russian-backed fighters have recently captured the Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, a major railway hub. The city was previously controlled by Ukrainian forces but after heavy shelling, the Ukrainian forces retreated. The capture of Debaltseve is a continuation of both the increasing amount of fighting, and the growing amount of aggression seen by President Vladimir Putin.

Information compiled from BBC, The New York Times and NPR. Information accurate as of press dead.

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