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October 21,2016 Volume XLII Issue I

New voters’ concerns include education, taxation BY ERIC OSTLING ‘17 Reporter

The 2016 presidential race is coming to a close in just over a month, and the stance that many take on the two primary candidates is based on extremely skewed odds and facts. According to a study done in January by PBS, “journalistic bias” is evident in over-coverage charges made against Donald Trump. It’s hard to get real statistics and facts about this campaign, and it’s important in American politics – more now than ever – to get the real scope of what each candidate is proposing. This article focuses on the education and tax policies of the two candidates, as this is the most simple and relevant information to those who will soon be new voters and taxpayers. An article written by Ashley Parker and Trip Gabriel of the New York Times alludes to Trump’s educational plan revolving around providing a public school of choice to “every disadvantaged child in the United States.” This is a step forward for inner city schools indeed. The amount of money that Trump promises in grants ($20 billion) is a small percentage of what the U.S. already spends on education ($620 billion for the 2012-13 school year), according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Hillary Clinton’s policy takes a step towards refining what has already been established in the way of education; her policy revolves around rebuilding the infrastructure of old schools, and repairing those that are in disrepair currently. “First, I think we need to fix the infra-

structure of schools and then we need to put more value on the educators themselves,” said Carter Oselett ‘17. Clinton also insists on raising the quality of teachers and their salaries. She believes in “paying every child’s teacher as if the future of our country is in their hands - because it is,” she says in her web FAQ. Key findings by the Tax Foundation reveal that Trump’s proposed policy aims to eliminate the estate tax, and reduce both income and corporate taxes. While this increases the United States’ GDP and increases wages for workers, it will also significantly reduce the amount of money the government is able to spend in a fiscal year (anywhere between $2.6 trillion per year to $3.9 trillion per year). This may not mean much to some people, but for those who have jobs and earn money; this means a lot, considering they would be making marginally more money if this tax policy goes into play. Clinton’s tax policy was analyzed by the Tax Policy Center; her plan is targeted heavily at the top one percent of revenue generation in the United States, increasing taxes for the top one percent to the point that the U.S. would be raking in an extra $1.1 trillion towards closing the national debt in the next decade. This is assuming that the one percent actually pays for this plan, and do not dodge and subsidize their tax payments. She makes clear that taxes for the lowest 95 percent will not be affected, or they will be affected very slightly. Informed decisions are key when it comes to electing national representatives. Every vote counts.

Revival of Detroit means new arena, stores BY Chris Calabrese ‘17 Reporter

At its peak in the 1950s, the city of Detroit sustained a population of 1.8 million people. Now in 2016, the population is estimated to be 677,116 people, according to worldpopulationreview. com. The steady decline in population may finally stop because many of the plans to revitalize the once vibrant city are gaining momentum. The focal point that has kick-started the idea to make Detroit back into what it once was is the new Detroit Red Wings arena. The massive project plans to not only provide a state-of-theart professional ice hockey stadium, but will also feature around 50 blocks of restaurants, bars, parks, businesses and new homes. Along with any large construction project comes jobs, something the city has been lacking for years, detroit.cbs.local.com said. Cbs.local.com also said, “Overall, employers will be looking to fill approximately 8,300 construction and construction-related jobs, including more than 1,000 permanent positions. Detroit residents are expected to fill 51 percent of the construction jobs related to the project.” Based on the 2010 census population, Detroit’s unemployment rate was 24.8 percent and now that percentage has declined to 10.2 percent. NBCNews.com published an article titled, “Detroit: A Thriving Place to

Build Your Business”. In it, author Julie Halpert explained that Detroit was an early favorite and strong candidate for a company named Shinola, located near Wayne State. “Shinola manufactures a variety of high quality handcrafted products, including watches, leather goods, bicycles in the $1,000 to $3,000 range and highend pet products (a tonal leather dog leash sells for $125.00),” said Halpert. In the article, Halpert spoke with Steve Brock, the president of Bedrock, the holding company for Shinola, Brock explained that they were attracted to the city because its history is steeped in manufacturing. “If you look at what Detroit stands for and the future of the city, it became an ideal choice to situate our base,” he said. Former Detroit resident, Chris Calabrese, LCN parent, talked about where he thinks the city will be in 10 years with all the development going on. “I think you can expect a lot more people moving to town because of the new job opportunities and interest from large out-of-state businesses such as Wahlburgers and Nike that have opened locations here in the past few months.” Detroit is a broken city with a bright future. Families can spend the whole day downtown shopping, going to the park, or just enjoying the underrated city for what it really is.

Photo by Michael Vadon

Photo by Gage Skidmore

Donald Trump, Republican

Hillary Clinton, Democrat

Gary Johnson, Libertarian

Jill Stein, Green Party

Poll of 234 students compiled by Ryley Splitt ‘17 & Alexis Zak ‘17

Schedule change affects staff, students BY Chris Calabrese ‘17 Reporter

In early June last year, days after L’Anse Creuse Public Schools administrators announced the intention to alter the schedule for the 2016-2017 school year, LCN’s entrance was spray painted with the words, “Doesn’t it feel good to not have a voice!” The traditional seven-class schedule LCN had become accustomed to changed abruptly at the beginning of this school year to a six-class schedule. Changing from seven classes to six may seem like a minor change for some students but for others, it was crucial to their academic experience. In order to get a better perspective on how the schedule change affected individual students, some were interviewed. Brendan Rogghe ‘17 said, “I prefer six-hour days because I have less homework and I spend more instructional time with my teachers in each class since the classes are longer.” Even though having six hours provides more time in the classroom, there is a huge downside for many students because they are not able to enroll in

all of the classes they may be interested in taking. Bri Lupo ‘17 talked about how the schedule change affected her class choices this year. She said, “I wanted to do dual enrollment but did not have enough time in my schedule.” Heath Losh ‘17 said, “I didn’t get to take Auto Tech because it is a two-hour class and instead, they gave me jewelry.” However, there are two sides to every story. LCN students aren’t the only people affected by this six-hour schedule change; Associate Principal Chris Stanley expressed his views on the issue. Stanley said, “The six-hour schedule is nothing new. I believe from 19752011, L’Anse Creuse has had a six-hour day.” Stanley added, “The goal of the sixhour day is to help kids focus more with more class time.” Along with benefitting the students academically, Stanley confirmed that returning to the six-hour day does save the district money due to the fact that some classes were eliminated.

News Briefs BY RYLEY SPLITT ‘17 Reporter

Mom 2 Mom sale Attention to the mommas in the world, it is your time to shine. The Mom 2 Mom sale is Saturday, October 22, and fellow mothers are ready to line up to get in. For those who don’t know what the Mom 2 Mom sale is, it is a fundraiser for L’Anse Creuse Public Schools hosted by the LC Foundation. Families that have toys, clothes, bottles, and more that are in good condition and no longer

in use can take these items to the school and sell them to other families who need them. They have incredible deals on everyday items children need or want. Make sure to come early because the school is packed full of shoppers. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Email Jim Ekdahl at ekdahja@lc-ps.org for more information.

Band hosts MSBOA Festival MSBOA Marching Band Festival was held on October 10. It is a place for marching band students to experience creative and emotional instrumental music with their peers. It was hosted here and will have fun

activities for the students to participate in. Marching bands were evaluated by three judges, one in each of the following categories; music, marching and general effect showmanship. Final scores were determined by the overall ratings they earned from adjudicators. Each marching band had 15 minutes to enter the field, perform their show and exit the field. LCN earned a first division rating (highest rating) with seven A’s and two A- grades from the adjudicators, according to band parapro David Mety.

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October 21, 2016

Views from room 213

Is journalism dead? BY GINA HOFBAUER ‘19 Photographer

An open letter

Current political system appears broken BY ERIC OSTLING ‘17 Reporter

The two-party political system is broken, and without single transferable voting, it will always be broken. There are several political parties that provide candidates for president term after term (Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Reform, and Constitution are some); although, no media outlet seems to give the lesser-known parties the time of day. A brief run-through of the presidential timeline reveals that the last third-party nominee to win the presidency was Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and he ran on the Republican ticket – in retrospect, no president was ever a true third-party representative. A two-party system ultimately leads to situations like the current presidential race – a lesser-of-two-evils choice. Democrats and Republicans are currently the vast majority of media focus because of their

massive ownership of American television, so why would the media want to cover anyone but the people offering them their salaries? The United States needs to institute what is called the single transferable vote: a system by which a voter can select multiple candidates that they like by ranking them in order. Imagine you wanted Donald Trump to win the election, but if he didn’t win, you want Jill Stein of the Green Party to win. If Trump loses the race, Stein receives the voter’s vote instead, and their vote is not automatically nullified. It is possible that Stein can amass enough support through single transferable voting to beat out whoever beat Trump in this imaginary campaign. The smaller political parties could stand a chance against the giants with this system, but there is another problem that needs taking care of first: the Electoral College. The Electoral

College makes state votes count rather than individual votes. According to a WordPress article by govwilla14, candidates only need to win 21.91 percent of popular vote in certain states in order to win the required 51 percent of electoral votes. If this system was abolished in favor of a completely popular, single transferable vote, a candidate would need to win the vote of 51 percent of the population who go to the polls in 2016. This is not how it works, however. In America, a candidate can campaign in a few key states, winning just over half of the state’s voters, and end up winning the entire election. This has not happened as of yet, but the fact that it is statistically possible is an outrage. This is a hot topic in United States politics that doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it affects each and every person who will soon be a registered voter.

The first newspaper ever sold in the United States was published in 1690. For over 300 years, newspapers were one of the most popular forms of supplying news. However, newspapers and many other forms of journalism are close to extinction. Industries have laid off five percent of their newspaper journalists just in the past year. While interviewing students, I discovered that no one really watches the news anymore. Now, everyone can get their news off of social media. When Snapchat added their news feature, many started using that to find most of their information. People, especially students, just prefer to find news on their phones because that’s where they spend most of their time anyway. Since 2010, news stations had hit an all-time low. According to the political insider, Fox News and CNN had their viewers drop by nine percent. The truth is, journalism isn’t dying – it’s modernizing. People think no one cares about the news anymore, yet people are constantly reading it. Besides the news apps, journalism can be found on all social media platforms. When a major event happens and information is found on social media, all of it comes

from a journalist. You may be thinking that the idea of whether or not journalism is alive anymore does not affect the world around you. Yet, during the summer before school started this year Kim Kozian, English, newspaper and journalism teacher, was told that they would be canceling her journalism class due to the schedule change. At one time, Kozian’s entire schedule consisted of Journalism or publications classes. It was difficult to think about losing a class she loves and has taught for so long, so Kozian sought help. She asked alumni to write in letters to save the class. Her wishes were granted. The administration saw how journalism had affected students’ high school experiences over many years and agreed to keep the class. Currently, the newspaper and Journalism classes are combined. As a writer for the newspaper, I often sit in class brainstorming the next idea and see other kids doing the same. Behind this piece of paper in your hands is hard work. In our newsroom, writers are able to escape from the stress of school and do something they love. To see the love these students have for journalism clearly means that journalism is far from dying. Our generation is still hooked. Without

Editorial: Six-period schedule ok for some, not others

At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, a decision was made that the 2016-17 school year would include six classes a day rather than the previous seven. This did not go over well with students. Students and parents started going to board meetings to protest the issue; there was constant talk and anger about it among the students. The entire problem wasn’t only about switching to six hours, it was also that they were dismissing teachers; therefore, the classes would have more students, and the previous shortened Wednesday schedule would be removed. All of these factors made students lash out, and someone wrote in graffiti on the brick outside last

spring. Students with full schedules, Pankow programs, AP classes, and music were worried about how they were going to fit all of their classes into a six-hour schedule. Now that the school year is here, all of these changes were made final. There are now six hours a day, longer class periods and passing time, the school day starts four minutes later, there are no shortened Wednesdays, and includes one half day a month on a Wednesday. The first week of school was hectic; people were trying to fix their schedules because they had classes they wanted, didn’t have, or needed to drop. Students were also complaining about how jam-packed their classes

were and that there wasn’t enough room for all of the students. In previous years, class sizes were between 25 and 30 students and now have increased to 35. Now that the school year is in full swing, the problem has calmed down. Students have their schedules figured out, whether they’re happy about it or not, and the class problems have been organized. Most students have gotten over not having seven hours, and some are even grateful for it, for they have one less hour of work to do. Also, lots of students think that the day goes by faster now that there are six classes. However, some students still have issues with this change. AP Biology and AP Chemistry

now only have one hour of class time to learn everything the previous classes learned in two hours. Also, some students still have a grudge because they wish to be in classes they don’t have or that had to be eliminated. Along with not having the schedule students want, there is another issue that has arisen from this situation. Students needed 28 credits in very specific amounts in order to graduate. With six hours, the required amount of credits are 27 for seniors, 26 for juniors, 25 for sophomores, and 24 for every grade after. However, for some students, taking one less credit is not enough for them to graduate. To graduate you need a certain amount of credits for each subject, so many

students may not be able to finish these requirements now that they have one less hour. Students may have planned out their schedule when they were freshmen and decided they would take seven classes that they need to graduate, and now that there is one less hour, they do not have time to take these required classes. Overall, the change in schedule made lots of students happy and others angry. Everyone has a different view and a different problem with the issue; no one is wrong or right. It is all based on preference. However, no matter the view, there is no longer anything we can do to change it back, and we are stuck with this decision.

COMPILED BY Kayla Chattinger ‘17 Photos by KAYLA CHATTINGER ‘17

North Star Staff: The staff of The North Star are members of Quill and Scroll Society, Michigan Interscholastic Press Association and National Scholastic Press Association. Editor-in-chief Chloe Acker News Editor Gavin McHugh Feature Editor Riley Garrett Entertainment Editor Renee Prvulov Reviews Editor Rachel Kircus Focus Editor Chloe Acker Sports Editor Ben Sassin Opinions Editor Shayna Schroeder Copy Editor Kayla Chattinger Photo Editor Baylee Bowman Online Editor Matt Alanskas Business Manager Connor Dailey Photographers Gina Hofbauer, Morgan Sputa, Olivia Frank Reporters Chris Calabrese, Joseph Bologna, Autumn Frieze, Madelyn Cooper, Delaney Nichols, Eric Ostling, Ryley Splitt, Alexis Zak Adviser Kim Kozian

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us, journalists, no one would have any clue about what’s going on in the world. I’d say, with recent events happening like terrorist attacks, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and the presidential election coming up, journalism is booming. There’s so much material being thrown into the news that journalism is full of ideas. Journalism is completely far from dead; in fact, it’s as alive as ever.

Questions

Blake Daniels ‘18

Ben Bultz ‘17

Clayton Hauff ‘20

Eli Moran ‘19

Sheila Esshaki, English Teacher

What are you going to be for Halloween? Do you like scary movies? Do you participate in the student section? What’s your favorite Halloween candy? What’s your favorite fall TV show?

Football player

Spider-Man

Hippie

Diana Ross

Yes

Well I’m a player, so no.

Yes

No, but I do support it.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Kit Kats

Candy Corn

Butterfingers

“Goosebumps”

“The Walking Dead”

I don’t know.

“Grey’s Anatomy”

I don’t watch TV.

The staff of the North Star accepts letters to the editor with feedback on how we express our opinion in this paper. All letters must be signed. The staff also accepts future ideas in room 213 or Ms. Kozian’s mailbox in the main office. The viewpoints expressed in The North Star are those of the editorial newspaper staff, but do not necessarily reflect those of the administration and faculty of LCN. Visit Ms. Kozian’s web page, www.lc-ps. org/Schools/LCHSNorth, for editorial policies and procedures.

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October 21, 2016

Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World Tour BY Chloe Acker ‘17 Editor-In-Chief

Chance the Rapper is a new and upcoming artist who performed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, September 25. Chance grew up in a small neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, where he was known as Chancellor Bennett or Lil Chano from 79th. Chance recorded his first album, “10 Day”, when he was a senior in high school. From there, he grabbed the attention of many producers and famous rappers; he was featured on Childish Gambino’s mixtape and was even asked to go on tour with him. A year later, he released his second album, “Acid Rap”. This album made him well-known in the hip-hop industry, and even more producers were after him. He took this album on tour and collaborated with many artists to be featured on

their albums. In February 2016, Chance was featured in Kanye West’s album “Life of Pablo” which brought him a lot of attention from a huge Kanye fandom. Three months later, Chance released his third album, “Coloring Book,” skyrocketing his career. This album is the basis of his current tour, Magnificent Coloring World Tour. The concert was opened by an artist named Francis and the Lights; he had an odd personality but a great voice. After a 20-minute intermission, the lights turned off, the crowd roared, the curtains opened, and Chance came on stage. Chance opened with a popular song on his newest album, “Angels”. Along with Chance, on the stage were a few “guests”. The main guest on stage was Carlos the lion, a giant puppet-like character that talked Chance through his en-

tire concert and gave him advice about what songs to sing. Chance sang four songs, then stopped and remembered he forgot his introduction; fans could tell he was nervous and still new at performing. The concert was wellplanned and executed, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it limited his interaction with the crowd. Throughout the night, Chance had many “Sesame Street”like characters join him on stage. For his song “How Great”, there were around 20 characters who sang the choir’s part. Other than the strangeness of these characters, Chance put on an awesome show. He sang every song from his newest album, a few from “Acid Rap”, one from “10 Day”, and a couple covers including West’s “Ultralight Beam.” The music sounded great and the set list was compiled with his best songs. Chance’s

voice sounded just like his album, except a few times his words were muffled in the microphone. Chance’s energy and the crowd were crazy. Only his biggest fans went to the concert, because the Fox Theatre venue was not large enough for any others that wanted to go because the Fox can only hold around 5,100 fans. This made it so everyone in the crowd knew almost every lyric to every song. At one point Chance told the entire crowd to jump and everyone did; even the mezzanine was bouncing! Overall, Chance the Rapper put on a great show for being new to the industry. He had amazing music, awesome vocals, crazy energy and he put his own spin on the performance. I would give the concert four and a half out of five stars.

Photo by Daniel Williams ‘17

Chance performs his song “Blessings” at the Fox Theater in Detroit on September 25. He was joined onstage by puppet characters.

Halloween festivities Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’

BY Rachel kircus ‘17 Reviews Editor

For some, Halloween is the best time of the year. From the delicious cider mills, chilly football games, Photo from web site and last but definitely not least, the terrifying haunted houses and hayrides! Students gave their thoughts on how they feel about such spooky activities! Erebus Haunted House, located in Pontiac, Michigan, is one of the top haunted attractions in the country and the biggest in the United States. With a towering four stories of terror, visitors must sign a waiver before entering the attraction. “They are so scary, I don’t like haunted houses.” said Madison Bruce ’18, claiming she had been so scared one time that she peed her pants! “I love haunted hayrides more than houses.”

said Kali Minkley ’17. Minkley’s favorite place to go to is Haunted Farm of Terror, located on 26 Mile and New Haven Road. The attraction includes a hayride, haunted house, and even a bonfire pit to sit around and enjoy cider and donuts. Haunted houses and hayrides usually hire local people to play the roles of the creepy tormentors, simply auditioning for the paid job. When auditioning for the attraction, one must put on a scare act and try to convince the boss that you are able to terrify others! When deciding which hayride or haunted house to go to, beware of the prices, some may be a little too high for their ratings. Also, your health condition is very important to consider amid the scares and screams. But of course, be sure to have fun!

Photo by The Playlist web site

Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) are searching for Will who was taken by a mysterious creature in “Stranger Things.”

attracts big fan base BY BAYLEE bowman ‘17 Photo Editor

It’s not strange how popular “Stranger Things” became in such a short amount of time! The nostalgic, sci-fi Netflix original series seemingly took a toll on the internet overnight, and rightfully so. From the plot to the characters, this show draws the audience in and keeps them wanting more. The plot of the series, while not entirely original, was interesting. A young girl named Eleven has amazing super powers. These include being a government experiment, fighting off the evil Demogorgon that she may

or may not have given a way out from “the upside down” (an evil universe that’s directly under this one). She captured the attention of everyone. From watching the characters try to take down the monster with a slingshot and a couple rocks, to witnessing Eleven force a bully to urinate on himself, it’s a masterpiece. The show is full of suspense and comedic relief, but what really made the series so intriguing is the characters. The kids of “Stranger Things” are Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Dustin Gaten Matarazzo), Will (Noah Schnapp), and Eleven

(Millie Bobby Brown). While Will is being captured in the upside down, the bond between Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Eleven is one to remember. The obvious love connection between Mike and Eleven, which is balanced by Lucas’s strictness, and complimented by Dustin’s innocence, makes these characters ones to remember. My personal favorite character is Dustin. Throughout the whole season, Dustin stuck by Mike’s side and was a phenomenal friend, even

LCN’s October favorites Compiled by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

when Mike decided to take in a crazy science experiment, aka Eleven. Lucas, on the other hand, was the biggest brat of the entire season; he was mean to Eleven when she was just trying to keep them safe from the Demogorgon. Lucas made it obvious that he would ditch the group in a heartbeat, proving that he isn’t a good friend. The writers of “Stranger Things” know how to make a series and the young actors of “Stranger Things” know how to draw in an audience. Overall, I rate this 5/5: everyone should definitely watch.

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Movie: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two.” Book: When by Victoria Laurie Song: “Yellow” by Coldplay Restaurant: Bob Evans App: Wattpad

Movie: “Ted” Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Song: “I Am the One” by Denzel Curry Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse App: Snapchat

Bella Colorado ’19 Movie: “Paid in Full” Book: Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn Song/Album: “High Roller” by Lil Uzi Vert Restaurant: Leo’s Coney Island App: Twitter

Elaina Stanislawski ‘18 Movie: “Pulp Fiction” Book: “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare Album: “I like it when you sleep; you’re so beautiful yet so unaware of it” by the 1975 Restaurant: Inn Season App: Kim Kardashian

Jon Petrucci ‘17 Movie: “Endless Love” Book: To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee Song/Album: “Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller Restaurant: Sterling’s App: Visco cam and Spotify

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Steps, tips assist with college application process BY Autumn Frieze ‘17 Reporter

Senior year is eventful and full of excitement. However, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the long to-do list that comes along with finishing the last year of high school. Applying to colleges needs to be a top priority on that list and can be a stressful process. The good news is that there are many ways to make this process clear and organized. To begin, Brendin LaPorte ’17 recommended making a list of colleges that “interest you”. This is a great first step because it provides a base for applying to college. Research these schools and what they have to offer. LaPorte said to make sure they offer a program for one’s chosen career path. The best thing to do next, Hannah Rogers ’17 said, is to weigh the pros and cons of each college and narrow the list to roughly four or five. Visit the universities; seeing campuses in person allows for much more confidence in the final decision. Next, find the early admission deadlines for each college application. According to admissions statistics, a

Photo by Morgan Sputa ‘19

A college representative from University of Michigan/Dearborn speaks to students about college life. Visits from a variety of universities this month have provided information for seniors and juniors in making a crucial decision. Campus visits are recommended as well.

student is on average 20 percent more likely to be accepted to a college if he/ she applies early. Ryan Flaugher ’17 said that after finding out the deadlines, make checklists for each college that consist of everything necessary to apply. Check items off as they are accomplished to track progress. Flaugher also said to make an appointment with a counselor at school to assist in sending transcripts and test scores to colleges; they will walk you through it. Noelle Collins ’17 said when filling out applications, “make sure to identify key messages you want to convey in your application and essay, and include what you have to offer to the campus.” Lauren White ’17 said, “always have someone check your application; it’s important to have a second set of eyes look it over.” Last but not least, students and parents need to sit down and apply to FASFA, which gives loans and grants to students. It opened much earlier this year, October 1, so make sure it gets done by the end of November, recommended Ann Merkel, counselor.

National Art Honor Society comes to LCN Photo by Kim Kozian

The student section wears pink to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month. Football players also wore pink socks or shoes during the game on October 14.

Photo from Andrew Gable ‘17

The officers of NAHS organize the club with art teacher Patty Willoughby.

BY ALEXIS ZAK ‘17 Reporter

The National Art Honor Society is composed of almost 30 students. It is a brand new club to LCN and many people are very excited about it. The club is sponsored by art teacher Patty Willoughby, who was actually president of the National Art Honor Society when she was in high school. When asked why Willoughby started the club, she said, “It gives some of our artsy kids a place to belong and excel.” The National Art Honor Society meets after school once a month in room 140. In order to be a member of the club, students need to be passing all of their core classes, have at least taken one art class, and have a 3.3 GPA or higher in those art classes. Students also need to have a total of three recommendation letters, one from an art teacher, one from a regular teacher, and one from a member of the community. President Andrew Gable ‘17 said, “I am superexcited to make history at LCN with the start of this club. I feel like George

Washington because I am the first president.” Some other members of the club include Vice Presidents Isabella Lehrer ‘17 and Jasmine Zadroga ‘17, Treasurer Ireland Papa ‘17, Secretary Lexie Mooney ‘17, and Historian Madison Wheeler ‘17. Willoughby added, “We are working on a community service opportunity and are awaiting the final guidelines, but it looks like Brian Manninen’s class will be building Corn Hole (bean bag toss) games and the NAHS kids will be painting them in fun themes. These will be for the occupational therapy and physical therapy programs at the Children’s Hospital in Troy.” Seniors who part take in the club are eligible to apply for different scholarships to well-known colleges around the country. Students also gain recognition from their peers, it aides in future college and career preparation, and allows opportunities to grow as a leader. Those in the National Art Honor Society have high hopes that the club will last many years here.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month BY Madelyn cooper ‘17 Reporter

October is a busy month filled with many exciting and spooky events; but the month of October as a whole is very important on its own. Breast Cancer Awareness month is here and people have never been more involved with it. There are numerous events dedicated to raising money and supporting breast cancer. One thriving event held in Detroit is called “Making Strides”, where over one million volunteers nationwide gather and donate their time to walk and fundraise for the cause. Millions of dollars are donated to help fund research and search for a cure. Making Strides is focused on honoring the survivors of this disease and giving those who are fighting a hand to hold. In addition to huge supporting events like this one, many businesses and companies are making breast cancer awareness items and apparel where a portion of the proceeds goes to a fundraiser. Panera Bread teams up with local hospitals and sells ribbon-shaped bagels, with all of the proceeds going towards supporting breast cancer awareness. Also, Sky Zone sells pink Sky socks where half of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Most convenience or grocery stores have some type of opportunity to donate to a foundation or provide a way to show support of breast cancer. The community has had many breast cancer survivors in such as counselor Lori O’Neal. Just before getting diag-

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nosed with cancer in 2014, O’Neal got a clean mammogram scan, but still felt something was wrong. She proceeded to get more tests done and it turns out she did, in fact, have breast cancer. When asked where she got her support from, O’Neal explained, “I had support from everyone in my family and everyone at school. My Student Council family brought me little gifts all the time and constantly let me know they were thinking of me, which helped a lot.” She recommended regularly selfchecking and knowing your body. If you feel something is wrong, don’t put it off; make sure to get checked out. English teacher Wayne Cook’s wife, Anne, is also a survivor of breast cancer. Cook supported her by doing little things around the house, taking her to appointments, and even leaving her alone when he felt she needed it. He and his wife participated in McLaren fundraisers and helped spread awareness. Anne used her diagnosis to spread awareness to not only breast cancer, but all forms of cancer. She didn’t want attention drawn to her, as much as she wanted it drawn to those who were “worse than her”, Cook said. Getting frequent screenings and knowing family history is extremely important. Whether walking in a 5K or simply sporting the color pink, every little effort helps make a difference in breast cancer awareness. Talk to others and help make them aware of the importance of this month.

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October 21, 2016

Life Chats with Chattinger Getting to know exchange students BY KAYLA CHATTINGER ‘17 Copy Editor

Visiting a new country can be an extraordinary experience, but living in a new country is better. Several teens travel from around the world and across the seas to attend school in America. We at LCN are honored to have them. From meeting exchange students, such as Samuel Mansart (Belgium), Suzie (China), and Sally (China), I have learned that they are all eager to learn “the American way” and dive into all America can offer. Many of them are very social, wanting to fit in and experience America firsthand surrounded by new friends they can learn from. Coming to a new country can be scary, so making friends is how these students survive; therefore, be a friend to these students and include them in American high school activities. LCN students could take them to a football or baseball game, for they don’t play those sports overseas. They could also show them their favorite American restaurant, like Coney Island or Bagger Dave’s. Not only do exchange students love to learn new ways, but they also are humbled to show Americans how they live at home, their differences and the similarities. For example, Samuel says in Belgium, college is very cheap and travel is essential. However, he still likes to go snowboarding and attend concerts like many American teens. All the exchange students are very willing to answer questions you may have about their country. Getting to know these students is a once-in-alifetime opportunity. This could be ya great opportunity to learn about a new culture and help another teen dive into American culture. So, spread your wings and go meet LCN’s very own exchange students! Students will not regret making a friend from a different country! Meeting a new foreign friend is very rewarding: It helps American students grow and become more culturally intelligent outside of the classroom. As a student at LCN I could not be more appreciative of the chance to get to know these individuals. I would like to thank the exchange students for coming to America, specifically LCN, and diversifying our school!

Focus | 5

October 21, 2016

Weather Stay safe on Halloween BY Gavin McHugh ‘17 News Editor

Halloween is a very exciting and enjoyable holiday for people of all ages, but it also could be dangerous for anyone who participates in it. The dangers of Halloween can be presented in many ways, so here’s a list of tips for a fun and safe Halloween. •Stay with a group; it is best for your safety if you hang around a few of your friends. Anyway, Halloween is more fun with friends than on your own! •“Stay away from clowns,” said Justin Finn ’17. Apparently, clowns have been terrorizing citizens of a multitude of counties all over the U.S., and now, Chesterfield’s citizens are paranoid about alleged local clown sightings. More than likely, most of the creepy clowns you spot are just festive Halloween-goers, so don’t freak out. •You can stay safe on Halloween by incorporating reflective tape into your costume in some way. The reflective tape will make you visible to drivers, helping avoid risk of you getting hit by a car, according to rd.com. “I wear glow sticks so my parents can see me at all times,” said Luke Reising ’18. Glow sticks are a good alternative to reflective tape if you’re looking for something that doesn’t interfere with your costume. •For late-night adventures on Halloween, bring a flashlight so that you’re aware of your surroundings. •Use your common sense. If your Halloween costume involves some sort of weapon, don’t use an actual weapon. Find a fake version of the “weapon” you plan on using with your costume at a Halloween store. (rd.com) •For trick-or-treating, popular times are between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m., therefore, try to go out within this time frame if you’re planning on participating. (safekids.org) •Always keep a phone on you in case of an emergency in which you need to contact someone. (aap.org) •If you are going to participate in Halloween outside of your neighborhood, make sure you have directions to get to and from the place you’re going. •If you are decorating with jack-o-lanterns, make sure to place it somewhere where it won’t pose as a potential fire hazard. Try clearing a space on your porch for it. (aap.org) •Dress for the weather on Halloween. A light jacket might look a bit odd with your costume, but at least you won’t be cold. •Unless you’re specifically planning on going somewhere for Halloween, try to stay local so you don’t get lost. It can get a bit hectic on the night of the holiday, and it isn’t very hard to get lost in a sea of people. (kidshealth.org) •Lastly, have fun!

Pumpkin spice and everything nice BY Morgan Sputa‘19 Photographer

It’s time to ring in the cozy weather of the fall season, and with the season comes the pumpkin spice craze. The North Star staff decided to do a pumpkin spice-themed taste test for the students on Wednesday, September 28, in the cafeteria. “My favorite thing was the Hershey’s Kisses,” said Sydney Reick ’17. “The Oreos aren’t that bad,” said Elaina Stanislawski ’18. For the most part, the students loved it; a lot of students tried crazy foods such as pumpkin spice tortilla chips, which turned out to be a success. But with the good comes the bad, and some strong food critics showed up throughout lunches. “There are a lot of really weird items, and the Pop Tarts didn’t have that much flavor,” Nicholas Kerby ’20 said. Students who don’t even like pumpkin spice were drawn to the table, like Mckenna Mason ’19. “I decided to try the Milano cookies and they were very gross,” she said. Overall, the taste test was a success and many students were coming back up, bringing friends and raving about various pumpkin spice items.

Fall clothing trends

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At any event, there will be a good amount of girls wearing a cargo jacket, a huge trend this fall. Cargo jackets can come in any color, and often are found in more neutral colors such as army green, grey, and beige. Sydney Rieck ’17 is wearing her grey cargo jacket with a striped shirt underneath.

A commonly seen fashion this fall is yet another trend that is making a comeback from the ‘90s, the tied blouse. These blouses can easily captivate one’s fall style routine. Skylar Karaszewski ’18 said, “I like these style tops because they’re simple, yet better than a plain t-shirt.”

During the fall, any piece of clothing imaginable comes in the army green color. Haley Bielawski ’18 exemplified this trend by wearing an army green skirt that zips up the middle and paired it with a white long sleeve and all black high-top Converse.

6 | Sports

Go Black! Go Gold!

onnor’s atch Fall varsity sports roundup BY Ben Sassin ‘17 Sports Editor

Anthem protest disrespects America BY Connor dailey ‘17 Business Manager

Today the sports world is filled with heartfelt stories about players making the world a better place. Over half of the American population is an enthusiast of at least one of the major sports leagues. Even though over half the population watches sports, it doesn’t mean they know the issues that exist in them and how the issues may affect their lives. In the National Football League, it has become common that several players have been protesting the National Anthem ceremony before kickoff. One specific player who began the protest, and continues in it is Collin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback. Kaepernick has been protesting the National Anthem by taking a knee, when traditionally athletes are supposed to stand in silence to honor America. Kaepernick has no room to disrespect America. I recognize it’s his right as an American citizen to protest and have freedom of speech, but it is still wrong. He is protesting the problems in America: the violence, racial discrimination, and the poor actions of some police officers. What he doesn’t seem to understand is that he is disrespecting America as a whole when he sits out during the National Anthem. He disrespects the hundreds of thousands of soldiers that put their lives on the line for us. He disrespects his elders before him that fought to make this country the land of the free and the home of the brave. He disrespects everyone who works their hardest to make America a great place in which to live: teachers, doctors, lawyers, politicians, construction workers, the list goes on and on. In my eyes, Kaepernick is just using his “right to protest” for attention. I understand the racial discrimination in America, but what he is doing isn’t right. If he really wanted to protest, he would attend NAACP gatherings in the off season, rather than make a scene on national television. To conclude, I believe that racial discrimination is a large problem in America today; however, Collin Kaepernick and his “followers” are wrong for protesting in such a melodramatic way.

Photo by Morgan Sputa ‘19

BY Matt alanskas ‘17 Online Editor

Blake Daniels readies the offense against GPS.

Varsity Football Record- 6 wins, 2 losses Key offensive players- Blake Daniels ‘18, Joey Schulwitz ‘17, Dominic Piotrowski ‘17, and Jaylin Allen ‘17 Key defensive players- Matt Alanskas ‘17, Connor Dailey ‘17, Keith Brown ‘17, and Brenden Jackson ‘17 Injuries- There are currently no injuries, but the whole team is feeling the effects of the long season. Focus- The defense needs to tackle better, while the offense needs to execute better. The team plans on winning the MAC White while qualifying for the state playoff tournament. Source- Coach Anthony Kiner

Boys’ Varsity Tennis Record- 8 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie Key singles player- Josh Lattie ‘17 Key doubles players - Brett White ‘17 and Brendan Gough ‘17 Injuries- There are currently no injuries. Focus- The team needs to bond more while improving their record. Source- Brett White

Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

Tennis Player Brett White ‘17

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Record- 2 wins, 10 losses, 2 ties Key players- Dylan Wismont ‘20 and Hunter Benevich ‘20 Injuries- Currently no injuries. Focus- The team needs to improve their defense, so they can preserve wins. They would like to end the season with some wins and hopefully make a run in the playoffs. Source- Timmy Murphy ‘17 Photo by Morgan Sputa ‘19

Dylan Wismont ‘20 in action, trying to score.

Girls’ Varsity Swim Record- 7 wins, 1 loss Key players- Emma Bliss ‘18, Molly Allard ‘19, Hannah Gurecki ‘20 and Olivia Archer ‘18 Injuries- Hannah Doer ‘18 is battling a shoulder injury, Lauren Rineer ‘18 is battling knee problems, and Bliss is dealing with a rotator cuff injury. Focus- After placing third at counties, they plan on dominating divisions and beating their rival, Anchor Bay. Bliss was the lone swimmer to reach states in her individual races and plans on excelling at states against the best swimmers. Also, the relay team of Allard, Bliss, Gurecki and Emma Dutkiewicz ‘20 made the cut for the state meet. Source- Emma Bliss Photo credit: Morgan Sputa ‘19

Swim team celebrates a hard working day at practice.

Girls’ Varsity Golf Record- 3 wins, 5 losses Key players- Maddie Quick ‘18, Ireland Papa ‘17 and Shea Pawl ‘17 Injuries– Currently no injuries. Focus- The team wants to win divisions and move on to regionals. Source- Ryley Splitt ‘17

Photo by Ryley Splitt ‘17

Michaela Kerr on the fairway, in mid swing.

Equestrian Team Record- Second place in the division Key players- Courtnie Casper ‘17, Katie Demick ‘17, Regan Baguzis ‘18 and Mackenzie Webb ‘18 Injuries- Currently no injuries. Focus- The team wants to win regionals and move on to states. Credit- Courtnie Casper

Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

Delaney Nichols ‘18 is in mid flight as she prepares to block the spike.

Equestrian Courtnie Casper ‘17

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Record- 2 wins, 3 losses Key players- Delaney Nichols ‘18, Tori Conklin ‘18, Kylie Bice ‘18, and Marissa Tatti ‘17 Injuries- The team is feeling the fatigue from the season. Focus- The team wants to win the MAC White, win Divisions, and make a playoff run. Source- Delaney Nichols

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Cross Country Key performances- Thomas Michno ‘17 placed tenth at the Spartan Invitational and Karenna Duffey ‘17 placed first at the Spartan Invitational. Key players- Michno, Duffey, and all of the seniors helping to build the team Injuries- Many minor injuries have occurred, but none of them keep anyone from competing. Focus- The team wants to improve throughout the year. They also want to win counties, regionals, and states. Source- Brendan Rogghe ‘17 Photo credit: Gina Hofbauer

Cross country runner Thomas Michno ‘17

October 21, 2016

Student section hypes up football games BY Ryley Garrett ‘18 Feature editor

BY Delaney nichols ’18 Reporter

In 2015, Floyd Wickman ‘16 took on the challenge of improving school spirit and bring more energy to games. He did this by having a mass group of students show up to each game and hype up the momentum on the field. This year, LCN has improved their game and has brought it to the next level in consideration to the student section and school spirit. “Not only does the student section help the football team, but it also helps bring together the students of LCN and makes us feel connected,” said student section leader Carter Oselett ’17. “I noticed that it hypes the school up and the spirit has increased stupendously. I have learned that school involvement is important in your high school experience.” The student section is a fun way to bring the students together. It helps bring a sense of belonging. According to Oselett, it is important to be involved in these types of things for a better high school experience. “I think the student section is a big contributor to our success. They bring the energy to the game,” said varsity quarterback Blake Daniels ’18. “They give the football team the extra ‘kick’ to push ourselves harder because we’re trying to get the win for our school.” Having a mass group of students and friends all be in one place at a time to support the team can be very effective. The football players get a rush of adrenaline when their school is cheering for them and rooting them on. According to Daniels, it is good to hear that classmates want to win as much as the team does. “It is better to be excited about school spirit than it is to dread it,” said student section leader Bella Lehrer ’17. “I would hope that for the future, someone takes over next year and continues the legacy of the student section. It would be exciting to see the student section continue being fun and productive.” Oselett and Lehrer agreed that the student section helps people come out of their shells. This is because of the themes for the football games. These themes started in 2014 after an away game. Oselett decided to come up with the theme of tie dye, and thus the tradition began. The themes for this year were Hawaiian luau, hippie night, gold out, frat night, Americana, black and gold, superhero night, pink out, and a black out. All in all, the LCN student section is improving by the minute. The spirit throughout the school is surpassing any other school by far.

Entertainment | 7

October 21, 2016

Shayn’s Shade Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

The senior boys powderpuff cheerleaders performed at the pep assembly.

Several of the teachers learned a dance and performed it for the students, headed up by art teacher Jennifer Duffield (middle).

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Homecoming 2016 BY Alexis zaK ‘17 Reporter

Homecoming: One of the most hectic, strenuous, and fun times of the year. It is especially difficult for people who are extremely bad at making decisions. Choosing between a long dress or a short dress, updo or just leaving hair down, and what color to wear is just about as stressful as it gets. Some people dismiss homecoming from their minds all together. Rachel Rhoney ’17 said, “I am not going to the dance because it is really hot and sweaty, and they don’t play good music.” To some, homecoming is nothing but a waste of time, while others believe that homecoming season is the best time of the year. Shyanne Symons ’17 said, “I am hype as heck for homecoming!” Homecoming came and went as fast as expected. The event also entailed many firsts and many lasts. It was the first homecoming for most of the freshmen and last homecoming for the majority of the seniors.

SPIRIT WEEK

There are many givens with homecoming, and one of them is spirit week. Monday was lollipop day, Tuesday was pajama day, Wednesday was class color day, Thursday was nerd day, and Friday was black and gold day. The seniors came in first place with the most participation, then the sophomores, the juniors, and lastly the freshmen.

POWDERPUFF

To kick off the homecoming week, Monday featured the powderpuff

Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

The crowd is excited and spirited, holding their phones up in support of the lip sync battle.

The junior boys powderpuff cheerleaders performed a routine at the pep assembly.

football game, junior girls versus senior girls. The game was close, but the seniors defeated the juniors 30-26. Noelle Collins ’17 said, “I got charged into and elbowed in my neck very hard, but besides that, I still had a good time.” With the girls powderpuff football game, comes the boys powderpuff cheerleading. At half time, the junior and senior boys performed their routines, which the crowd of students and parents loved. Alec White ’17 said, “Powderpuff was one of the best things I’ve experienced in high school.”

With the week over, the excitement for homecoming was at an all-time high.

PEP ASSEMBLY

The last thing before starting the fun-filled weekend was the pep assembly. The pep assembly occurred on Friday, September 30, with hosts Carter Oselett ’17 and Courtnie Casper ’17. The event consisted of a staff dance, lip sync battle between Associate Principal Chris Stanley and Dean Jennie Brady (Brady won), tug-o-war, and the crowning of the homecoming king, Zach Craig ‘17.

ing as they did. Without their hard work and dedication, the dance would not have been as memorable as it was. PARADE & GAME Meghan Lenard ’17, The next thing that head of the dance set up, happened was the home- said, “The setup was the coming football game held most efficient and orgaon September 30 against nized it has ever been.” Eisenhower High School. The weather forecast Since it rained non-stop on Saturday did not all day, the parade and change very much, but the football game were luckily it stopped raining impacted. The floats were long enough for the trasoaked and some were ditional before the dance even destroyed. The win- homecoming pictures. ners of the best float were Homecoming was one the sophomores. for the books. Most people Natalie Tanzy ‘17 was who attended the dance in charge of the parade did not have anything and she said, “I thought negative to say. The only that the parade went complaint was about really well, despite the the music. People said rain.” that the dance was missTo those who did not ing some of the greatest attend the homecomdance songs that have ing football game or been played at every the dance, Symons won homecoming such as, homecoming queen. “Cotton Eye Joe,” “Get Both Craig and Symons Low,” and everyone’s new were humble about their favorite “JuJu on Dat crowning, stating that Beat.” they would’ve been happy Overall, homecoming with anyone winning. was not to be missed. The Candy Land theme DANCE reflected what a sweet As Saturday morning night it was. However; rolled around, Student for the departing senior Council worked hard to class, it was a bittersweet make the homecoming final homecoming event decorations look as amaz- and a night to remember.

Fall make-up how-to’s BY Shayna Schroeder ‘17 Opinions Editor

As summer transitions to fall, running shorts and baggy tees turn into thick leggings and frumpy (yet comfy) sweaters. Along with fashion, the makeup game changes. As the temperature drops, so does your chances of seeing people rocking a vibrant pink lip. Fall makeup is coming, and I’m ready for it. The everyday summer makeup look is as lightweight as it can be. Personally, I opt out of foundation, use minimum concealer, smear on some cream highlight, brush some tint gel through my brows, apply a swipe of mascara, and I’m done. I’m not a fan of bronzer and blush, so I decide to omit those from my routine. But the more “glam” version of this summer look is a bit different. During the summer, people feel more open to smacking those bright colors on their faces; whether it’s a Barbie pink lipstick or a pop of color in the crease, it just seems easier to pull off in the summer. Fall makeup looks are a bit different. Gone are the bright colors that scream for attention. Now it’s time for the burnt oranges, plums, and warm browns (I rock these yearround, but they are most prominently seen during the fall season). While I still don’t wear foundation, I do tend to conceal more. (Probably because I now have to wake up at 6 a.m. instead of the comfortable 9-11 a.m.) A good concealer that is worth the money is Tart’s Shape Tape concealer; it is very full coverage, so you only need the smallest amount. I also wear more highlight than usual because, my skin practically shrivels up and dies during the cold months, and I just really love That Glow

honey. It’s #GlowSeason, kiddos! It is not rare to catch someone wearing a lip so dark you have to do a double take to see if they’re wearing black lipstick or just a deep cranberry red; although, those lips are most likely paired with a shape wing liner and a simple crease color, it’s not unlikely to catch a bold person wearing a warm brown smoky eye with it, as well. A product that I love to wear to achieve the warm tone eye look that is abundant in fall is Anastasia Beverly Hills’ eye shadow palette Modern Renaissance. Modern Renaissance-though it may seem intimidating with the bright oranges, and deep reds and pinks--is very wearable and easy to work with; although, the shadows do have quite a bit of fallout (I suggest doing eye shadow before the rest of your look with this palette). The palette may have its pops of color, but it also has toned down browns and tan oranges, that are perfect for just popping in the crease for some slight definition. The price ($42) may turn some people away, but if you love warm eye shadows and have some extra cash, this palette won’t let you down. Now that I have talked about which colors are hot, I want you to take what I’m saying with a grain of salt. Wear a berry lip in the summer! Wear a pastel lip in the fall! Do whatever works for you, and what makes you feel like your best self. No one will catch me with any sort of “pop of color” in the summer besides warm browns and deep reds, it’s just my brand. There are no rules in makeup.

Drama group presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ BY Renee Prvulov ‘17 Entertainment Editor

The classic tale and message of To Kill a Mockingbird has incorporated its way into many lives, including those at LCN. Not only are most freshmen required to read this book, but now LCN students are bringing this storyline to life in the production of “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The play is directed by John Alwardt, an English teacher, and contains a cast of over 20 students. The cast has been working on this play since the end of August. Rehearsal is normally two hours, long three times a week, but the cast agreed that the time commitment is worth it. It does

not feel like work because they enjoy what they are doing. This play is very different from last year’s production of “Rumors,” which was a comedy. Alwardt wanted to pick a play that was more serious and had a larger cast to get more people involved. The fate of this show is in capable hands. Alwardt has been directing since 1989 and has directed over 40 shows in total. As the director, he is unbiased towards the characters. He loves all of them. “They all bring something unique and creative to the story,” said Alwardt. Although he does not have a favorite, if he was a student, he would audi-

tion for the part of Bob Ewell. “He is so despicable and evil. It would be so much fun to play!” said Alwardt. Speaking of Ewell, his part is played by Michael Torres ’18. This will be Torres’ third play, and he has been in the Pankow Performing Arts program for two years as well. Torres described his character as racist, ignorant, and deceptive. His character creates the conflict in the play. He has had to find the right characterization for the evil personality of Ewell’s “Playing someone evil is a good change. I am use to playing more proper roles. It is nice to be evil,” said Torres. The lead of the show,

Scout, is played by Faith Borowy ‘19. She has been dancing ever since she was little and has been in a few musicals, but this is her first lead role. She is very excited and is up for the challenge. It has been difficult learning her lines, she said. Scout is a young girl who Borowy described as curious, fun, and shorttempered. She is the main character and is crucial to the storyline. Playing alongside Borowy is Alec Diem ‘19 in the part of Atticus, Scout’s father. Diem is no stranger to the performing arts. This will be his ninth show, but his first play. He mostly does musicals. Atticus is also his first serious role. He had to get into the mindset

Photo by Gina Hofbauer ‘19

Faith Borowy ‘19, Alyssa Essary ‘18, and McKenna Mason ’19 practice their scene for the upcoming play “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

of a 50-year-old man in order to properly execute his character. In three words, Diem described his character as caring, humble, and wise. As a whole, the cast seems to have a shared vision for the show. They want the show to come together, pull the audience

in, and get a reaction out of the audience as well. The dates for the show are Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, November 11 at 7 p.m. The rehearsal and hard work the cast has put in on and off of the set will soon be revealed.

8 | Focus

October 21, 2016

Sweater Autumn activities BY Delaney Nichols ‘18 Reporter

Autumn is known to be the season of colors and the season of change. Not only do the vast, bright colors of the leaves change, but so do perspectives and schedules. Students go back to school, and adults go back to work after summer vacation time. Although these changes may seem stressful, there are many perks to the fall season. Blake’s Cider Mill- The warm-toned colors of fall attract families and friends to do activities outside. The sharp, tart taste of hot apple cider and the sweet and savory smell of warm cinnamon donuts charm people into buying them. Blake’s Cider Mill is located on North Avenue, and it is open Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Haunted Farm of Terror- Haunted houses get people in the mood for Halloween by putting them into the state of fear and panic. The Haunted Farm of Terror is located on 26 Mile in Lenox Township. It is open 7:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. Yates Cider Mill- Yates is a really nice place to go

if one is looking for pumpkin patches. The amount of activities one can do with a pumpkin is endless. Carving a pumpkin to decorate the house can be fun, and it can set the tone around the house for fall and Halloween. Yates is located on Avon Road in Rochester Hills and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Football games- Even on a rainy and cold night, football games are still enjoyable. Matching to the theme of the student section and cheering on the football team can make a depressing night into a fun and cheerful one. The LCN football games are every Friday night at 7 and can be played on the turf at home or away. Check LCNCrusaders.com for the schedule. Movie dates- An activity that is good for any season, but especially for the fall, is a movie date. Whether it is at the movies or in the basement of one’s home, it is nice to stay out of the cold weather for a night. The movie theaters near LCN include MJR Cinema 16, which is located on Gratiot and MJR Cinema 14 that is located in The Mall of Partridge Creek.

Freaky films

stated that the new movie “Don’t Breathe” was their favorite. “Don’t Breathe” Jason, Freddy, and is about a group of three Chuckie are some of the friends who break into a popular scary characvisually impaired man’s ters in horror movies home. Once they’re in, that come to mind when the man wakes up and thinking about Halloween ends up terrorizing them movies. while locking them inside Kim Kozian, Andriana his house. Licavoli ‘17, and Dawson Jim Ekdahl, German Splitt ’20 all agreed that teacher, said that his “The Amityville Horror” was “Nightmare on Elm was their favorite scary Street”; a movie about movie. It’s about newlynumerous people who are weds that have moved haunted by a man trying into a large house where to kill them anytime they mass murders occurred. try to sleep. While they’re settling Scary movies are a into the house, they expe- staple when October arrience bizarre manifesta- rives since Halloween is tions that drive them out right around the corner. of the house. People love the adrenaBrody Nicholas ’17 and line rush they get when Michaela Kerr ‘17 both someone pops out on the

BY Riley Splitt ‘17 Reporter

DIY: Fall treats and decor

COMPILED BY: Autumn Frieze ‘17

Ingredients: Peeps Halloween edition, candy corn, jelly beans, silk flowers, a glass vase Directions: Layer the candy into the jar in the manner preferred. Place the flowers in the middle.

screen or gives an evil laugh. Then there are the people, who absolutely despise scary movies. Eighty seven percent of the people interviewed stated that they hated scary movies. A familyfriendly approach is Disney Channel’s “Halloweentown”; a young girl and her mother argue about why her and her siblings can’t go outside for Halloween. Her grandmother shows up and says they should be more involved and tells them a family secret. For those looking for a good scare when watching movies, then by vote, the best scary movie to watch is “The Amityville Horror.”

Ingredients: Pillsbury crescent rolls (dough), 1 Granny Smith apple, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ melted butter, apple pie spice, pecans, butter, cinnamon, and parchment paper. Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the crescents on the parchment paper so they are flat. 2. Mix the brown sugar and your preference of apple pie spice and pecans together. Spread over the dough. 3. Melt ¼ cup of butter. Dip the Granny Smith apple slices in the butter and place them on the dough. 4. Roll the crescents up and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on top. 5. Bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Enjoy!

Photo by Autumn Frieze ‘17

Photos by Autumn Frieze ‘17

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Photos by Gina Hofb