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East Leyden High School

Senior Shines at Broadway Chiu Performs at Hamilton

Raul Rivera

n Wednesday, October 19, Ashley Chiu got the chance to perform a piece she had written on the stage of “Hamilton.” It was all part of a program called #EduHam. The program allowed for students to watch the play for $10 in exchange of writing something inspired by American history. #EduHam was created as a way to challenge students to imitate the style of the musical, fusing history with modern rhythms and power like playwright LinManuel Miranda did with “Hamilton.” Back when “Hamilton” was still a mixtape, Lin-Manuel noticed that many schools were using his songs in the classroom to teach history. “It makes it more tangible and come alive in a way that’s really hard to do with that era in history,” said Andrea Moverman to “The Hollywood Performer.” In order for students to attend #EduHam, their school must be eligible for the program via an application, which social studies teacher Johanna Heppeler submitted. If a school is selected from a “lottery,” all its attendees must create and submit original performance pieces. At the show, certain students are chosen in order to perform during the matinee in front of all the schools that went that day.

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Chiu’s submission was strong enough to be chosen. “It was insane that I got the chance to perform in front of a huge crowd,” recalled Chiu. Ashley wrote her piece, with help of her friend Yaret Serrano, about women’s rights and women in history. Her piece begins with the simple phrase “Remember the women.” It goes on and explain how women should not have to fight for their rights, and women should not be forgotten. “I [thought], what was something interesting I can write about, and I decided, why not something I’m passionate about. So I chose women’s rights,” Chiu said. Ashley also had the opportunity to meet the cast of the show. She got to meet Ari Afsar, who plays Eliza in the show. “I got to have a full conversation about high school and life with Ari Afsar.” Chiu was also featured on the local evening news, and attendees explain that she received a raucous applause after her work connected. “I was able to make an impact on people with my words.”

Remember the women One line Could’ve changed the course of history To this day Women are still not remembered Don’t get me wrong We have progressed Women have become more equal But we still deserve more Women still cower When walking the streets at night Or even during the day Or when we’re alone with a man No Means No

But we crave for our shot what Abigail Adams Angelica Schuyler Elizabeth Cady Stanton Envisioned for us What we could’ve had If John Adams Remembered the women History has its eyes on us Wait for it We will have our shot We are non-stop(power) The world is wide enough For us

This is not equal We shouldn’t have to make slogans for respect We shouldn’t let a cheeto puff disrespect us We’re worth more than this We should not have to argue for rights It’s OUR body OUR choices Men have no right to make these choices for us We’re not helpless Abigail Adams would be saddened As she put it These “dangerous creatures” crave power Over everything Nothing left for us I hope you’re satisfied It must be nice to have everyone on your side

Fizzle, Pop, No More Cent Per Drop:

Soda Tax Comes to an End

Hector Gonzalez

n October 11 of 2017, the Cook County Soda Tax met its maker. In an overwhelm majority, county leaders voted for the repeal of the tax, winning in an astonishing 15-2 vote. The tax was originally placed into effect on August 2, 2017 after being victorious in a narrow vote of 9-8, creating a rule that for each ounce of sugary drink, you were to be taxed one cent. The purpose for this tax, much like the cigarette and alcohol tax, was to discourage the buying and using of these products in order to improve one’s lifestyle. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle defended the tax by stating the extra $200 million in annual revenue was essential for funding county services, according to an article by CBS Chicago. Others believed the tax might be a step in combating obesity and diabetes in the community which is a critical issue. Yet the tax will remain in effect only until December 1st of 2017. After that date, you can crack open a cold, sugary drink with your boys or girls in peace. Oh how refreshing that must be and you can thank your community members who decided their voice should be heard and elected to write to their representatives. The swift repeal of the tax was prompted by dissatisfaction of citizens, many of whom argued that this tax was mostly an attempt

to grab more money from the public. In the same article by CBS Chicago, Commissioner Sean Morrison, who aided the fight for repeal, stated “It was the citizens who made this. The citizens who made the phone calls, who wrote the letters. Without their involvement, this likely would not have passed.” At Leyden, many students were delighted to hear this bubbly tax was popped, but there were some individuals who were in favor this tax. Culver’s worker and senior Eddy Reyes was one of those individuals, believing “It’s a small price to pay to help out Illinois that is a bit in debt.” Since the passing of the Soda Tax, Reyes says the sale of meals including drinks “hasn’t changed” stating that although customers noticed the tax, it really didn’t change their buying habits for the most part. However, Reyes did state there were a few complaints, people saying that “the soda tax is too high and that we (Culver’s) should change it, but it is not in our power.” Overall, Reyes did encounter some complaints, but when it was explained, “most people were very understanding.” Senior Emmy Sharaan who initially believed the tax was no big deal, later realized how much more important this tax was when seeing the major price rise. Sharaan believes that the money issue we are currently experiencing is the main purpose for the tax, and it is not necessarily for the public’s health benefit. “They’ve

known for a long time that a lot of sugar causes obesity, but they only decided to do it (pass a tax like this) now,” she said. “If they really wanted to do it for health they would have done it a long time ago, and if they wanted to efficiently deal with the obesity issue, it wouldn’t be in a certain region, it would be all over the state or even all over the country and would be fair on all things, not just soda. It would be more like candy or anything really sugary and unnecessary.” Sharaan feels better now that the tax is being repealed as she thought it was “bogus” to begin with, but to her it demonstrated the power of the public. “The people’s opinion matters too,” she said. She believed that a more “reasonable” tax approach to fighting obesity might work. “The tax was not the issue completely. It was the way it was executed and brought up. Whether you were in favor of the tax or disliked it to begin Senior Eddy Reyes filling up a cold drink at Culver’s with, it will not be an issue for the ing backlash and complaints coming in and mean time with the repealing of the tax. Although the attempt to help improve out of the representative’s desk caused the public health also promised an annual $200 soda pop tax to fizzle out. million for public services, the overwhelm-

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November 2017

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oday’s technology, from smartphones to smart cars, follows your every footstep. So when Syed Farook killed 14 people in San Bernadino, California back in 2015, it’s no wonder the the FBI wanted to get into his cell phone. His search history, his contacts, and his files, they argued, could help the investigation and protect the American people. However, Farook’s phone, an iPhone 5c, was locked, and in order to get access, the FBI requested that Apple engineers unlock the iPhone. Apple refused, stalling the investigation into a terrorist’s actions. And that was the right thing to do. Apple argued that creating a way to unlock the phone would mean creating a backdoor in any IOS device, which would then be used to access any Iphone. Even though the FBI was trying to unlock an IPhone that belonged to a terrorist, Apple said no on the grounds that they were protecting the privacy of others. If Apple did create the software, the government could potentially gain unnecessary access to innocent citizens’ phone and violate their privacy. In addition, a precedent would be set wherein technology companies would have to create a backdoor for all their phones. The FBI vs. Apple case of 2016 is one of many recent examples showing that we have seri-

ous questions to answer with regard to our phones and our privacy. But before you believe that big corporations are guarding you against the government, think again. Those companies are also in competition for your data. For example, Facebook sells your personal data to third party companies to make a profit out of you without your permission. You may think it’s not a big deal, but the battle for your dollars and your privacy is a new problem. Think about when you are watching TV. TV providers have to “guess” who is watching, and they research it like crazy. For example, when you’re watching Sunday night football there is a 100% chance you will see a commercial about beers and trucks. That’s what the viewers of that program buy, according to advertising research. But on the Internet, third parties know exactly what advertisements to display, unique to you and you alone. Searching for a new car on a website, you’ll be sure to see an ad for exactly that same car on your Facebook page. If apply for a loan or a job, you’re probably going to fill the application online, the site where you filled the application can could easily know that your political beliefs, drug habits, and more by some data mining company. This could also affect the prices you pay according to The Wall Street Journal, Mac users who booked hotel rooms on Orbitz paid an average of $20 to $30 a night more.

And if one of your accounts is breached, or the company collecting your data is, it is just a matter of time before a hacker uses that information to find more out about you. Equifax, one of three large credit agencies, had data breach in July of 2017 that compromised 143 million people names, social security numbers, birthdates, address, and driver’s licenses. Equifax waited until September 7 to tell customers that hackers had bypassed a vulnerability that Equifax had plenty of time to fix. We definitely should not be depending on corporations to protect consumers’ data. Instead, you need to be responsible for how much data is out there about you. Start with the most popular search engine: Google. They have a boatload of information about you. To see it, just go to https:// myactivity.google.com, sign in with your personal google account and see all the information google collects tracks. You can see location, voice actives, web searches, videos watched, etc. from past and present. Users that don’t want to be tracked in this can uncheck the web & app activity, audio activity, and YouTube search and watch history. Although you may not be doing something illegal, if Apple--a multi-billion dollar company is concerned about their consumers’--you, the consumer, should be too.

Failing Grades How letters hurt learners

Raylene Cabral The amount of anxiety that runs through your body when checking your grades is immeasurable. You hold your breath while looking at your list of classes, wondering how you could have done so poorly or being proud of yourself because you got an A that you definitely deserved. Grades are something that we all have to deal with—five letters that cause so much stress—A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, and the dreadful F’s. They each matter, they each affect your GPA, which then affects your college qualifications. However, your grades do not actually define your intelligence or success. All our lives we are told: good grades are vital, and it would behoove us as students to get the best of our abilities. However, at the end of the day your C in pre-calculus doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to fail in life. Some students are squeezing by, doing the bare minimum to learn the materials needed for their classes.

Unfortunately, they’re doing it simply because it is required of them, and not because they have the actual desire to do so. According to an article in The Atlantic, an English teacher wanted to prove how grades prevented students from truly learning. The sophomore English class went through a six week trial of not receiving any grades. The study found that students were actually engaged and interested to learn. For example, the class spent three days working on a single thesis statement. During that time students were not afraid to discuss their claims and ask questions without a fear of being wrong. The study suggests that students are so focused on trying just to pass

that they don’t take the time to really soak in what they’ve been learning. For example, a unmotivated student probably wouldn’t take the initiative to ask questions about something if it isn’t going to be on a test, even if it was something he or she would genuinely want to learn more about. If it doesn’t affect your grades, it’s irrelevant. It’s even possible that having the responsibility of maintaining good grades could limit students by making them avoid risks. There could be a genius sitting in English class who can’t pass psychology for whatever reason. That student might be less likely to ask questions or give responses out of fear of hurting his or her grade. Grades are important and should be taken serious, but there are so many other ways to be smart. Your intelligence should not be reduced by standards set by a school system. Teenagers should be rewarded in the areas they excel in. As for the areas they struggle in, students should be receiving guidance rather than being reprimanded for the inability to handle a ridiculously heavy workload.

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The Difference a Day Makes Liah Rodriguez

ere at Leyden we are regularly asked to be kind, find our passion, and commit to excellence. What better way to show all three aspects than by participating in Make a Difference Day? The annual, nationwide service day in the Leyden community included over 600 volunteers and 30 projects. This event, now in its ninth year, was held on Saturday, October 21 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. “I really like helping people,” said volunteer Arely Avila “we got to paint the halls of the retirement home and even play bingo with the elderly in a retirement home,” Another volunteer, Kasandra Perez, spoke about the rewards of participating. “I thought it was a good experience to see the people play that I have never seen before.” Perez reffed the special olympics game. “My first experience I cleaned up a park,” three year volunteer Jenny Alcarez explained, “this year with the special olympics I got to see how everyone just truly wants to be treated the same and not differently”. Within every community touching Leyden Township students were able to work at various locations, such as different parks, libraries, and nursing facilities. Alcarez spoke on what made her want to volunteer. “We went with our basketball team, and it was fun to experience more team bonding.” A special project that took place was packing food for the natural disaster that hit Puerto Rico. It gave students the opportunity to take action where it is most needed. These projects can expand out of our community to help people world wide. Mr. Frank Holthouse, Director of Careers and Community Outreach, leads the Make a Difference Day effort here at Leyden. “It gives students a chance and choice to find what their passion is,” he said, “and also for your generation to take ownership throughout the community.” He describes this day as a “giant wave of good, kind acts.”

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Falling into the Festivities Kailey Kilraine - @Kaileyyk12

“It made me realize that helping someone wasn’t a hard thing to do or as hard as people think it is.” Avila explains, “In the end you are really the one who benefits from the experience.” Everyone can volunteer on their own time with any other project, but this day collectively brings over 600 people together to make a difference. “Make a Difference Day made me want to volunteer more so I could see how I could help as well as other people in their own environments,” Perez said.

Pumpkin patches anyone? That’s right, that time of the year is back and there are a vast majority of ways you can spend your autumn. From picking pumpkins to decorate, taking fall pictures with your friends, or making some fall spirited treats, we have some reviews and tips to share. Senior Lauren Schuster says “ I’m pretty sure my first pumpkin patch was when I was a baby, but I pretty much go every year because I love the festivities of fall.” So will you be attending any pumpkin patches and getting involved in the fall festivities? Some patches that are within a good driving distance is Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Farm Home including 19 different features, Sonny Acres with a Spooky Haunted House and Hayride, and Siegels Cottonwood Farm known for

Senior Snapshot

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t a time when most seniors were scrambling to juggle school, sports, clubs, and college applications, Senior Patryk Rydzewski decided to add another variable: launching his own photography company. Rydzewski’s passion began with low quality pictures on his mom’s flip phone while taking pictures of his family and scenery on vacations. From there, he received his first DSLR camera in 7th grade and his passion expanded. “I wasn’t too serious with photography and editing,” Rydzewski shares, “but enjoyed editing pictures on various free photoshop apps.” By the beginning of junior year that had all transformed completely for Patryk. Now alongside fellow friends Tom Radziszewski and Vick Gadula, Patryk took his hobby on the road. The boys travel to various scenic locations such as Starved Rock and take shots of not only the scenery, but portraits of friends as well. All this work can be found on Patryk’s photography Instagram account @pat.rydz. “The instagram page is still developing, but I try to post daily” he said. What’s next for this aspiring senior? Patryk hopes to transform his skills to the next level and apply all he knows to now create a cinematic page as well. The boys have created their own youtube channel called LONE, in which they upload various video clips which they take while shooting. The process consumes hours of their time each week, but they find joy from doing it. “I constantly try to find new ideas for shoots and

its huge 15 acre corn maze. All of these strives to expand my creativity and skills.” Patryk explains. Likewise he informs us that in his near future he hopes to carry on his passion and double major in business and cinematography in College. But until then, Patryk will continue to carry out his love for photography and take advantage of the breathtaking scenes of Autumn. As of now he gives us an inside look behind the lens. Keep your eyes peeled for future works on his Instagram and shared YouTube account of LONE.

patches are great for a family outing, fun date or just a place to go to bring out your inner fall Spirit!

But the celebration doesn’t stop

there! After you take a drive home, take a stop at your local grocery store and pick up some cupcake mix and orange frosting to bake while you carve your new pumpkin. Some cool yet adorable designs include pumpkin designs on the cupcake, a fondu design of a headstone or even a spider web drawn in frosting. Some of our Leyden students have already started with these spooky ideas; Senior Savannah Wood has plans with her friends to spend the entire season enjoyinh the festivities.

“My friends and I are planning

to go to corn mazes and after go to carve pumpkins and on another day go attend Fright Fest at Six Flags.” Whether it be pumpkin patches, trick or treating, baking, or hanging with friends, the fall can be celebrated in so many more ways than just Halloween, so make sure to take a day Photographs by Patryk Rydzewski

to show your autumn spirit!

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ye of the storm: Angelica Urbina

Trump in Troubled Times

In Focus

Leaders in times of Crisis

hroughout October, President Donald Trump continually found himself in the role of “responder-in-chief” as the United States faced repeated natural disasters, the worst mass shooting in its history, and a recent terrorist attack in New York City. All presidents have a moment when they must face these issues in their term, whether it be rebuilding destroyed cities or addressing the grief of many, presidents must make decisions and react to grief. President Trump has had to respond to these challenges at a particularly divided time in politics, so his actions have been closely examined. As the the rage of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria left thousands of families homeless and devastated and caused widespread damage across coastal areas, some Leyden students were left doubting the president’s ability to lead during crisis. Senior Sofia Ultreras was adamant that, during crisis, a president’s most important job is to “make people more comfortable” and assure them that their leader is “on their side.” Comforting the victims is an important role that is also paired with addressing the severity and seriousness of the issue. Ultreras said, “I don’t think I’ve seen Trump do much of that.” She referenced “the paper towel [television] clip in Puerto Rico,” in which President Trump sent paper towels into a crowd, pretending to shoot them like basketballs. Ultreras explained, “At first I thought it was fake, but I realized our president was actually doing that.” This particular moment in time could have been a tactic to lighten the mood and bring spirits up in the community. But for Ultreras, it was part of a trend of an insensitive approach to the victims of this powerful hurricane. She said, “I’ve also seen the tweets practically blaming Puerto Rico for the hurricane,” referencing Trump’s tweets describing the victims as people who “want everything to be done for them.” While President Trump has taken positive action amidst tragedy, such as visiting a shelter for evacuated victims and delivering food and supplies, his words have sometimes spoken louder than actions. History Teacher, Johanna Heppeler, shared her understanding of a president’s role during crisis. She stressed the importance of being “responsive and not reactive.” The idea of understanding the situation and recognizing the unknown by looking for the answers “in order to be comprehensive in your next move forward.” As a president, being informed and completely understanding each part of the crisis is essential to address it. She said each leader should be “confident but conscious of errors” while still avoiding the “mudslinging” coming from media. Mr. Michael Tazic also named the challenge for Trump in these times, which are the same as any president: “If a president is able to display an understanding of the gravity of the situation and empathize with the people going through the disaster, that definitely endears him to the general public. From the news clip and the tweets, he may struggle to demonstrate that empathy. He may have it, but he seems to struggle to demostrate it.” Mr. Tazic did stress, however, that in terms of actual help, “the response [to disasters] has been as good as any response the country has had. Regarding Trump’s delivery, Mr. Tazic suggested a good model might be President Reagan’s famous plea to Germany to tear down the Berlin Wall. The narrative he presented was “able to pull America together.” Time will tell if Trump has the capacity to achieve this type of remarkable, memorable presence in times of crisis or if his words will make tough times tougher.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy.” On that day, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory. The bombing killed more than 2,300 Americans.

‘Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. and may God bless America. With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.”

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Challenger Explosion On January 28, 1986, the American shuttle orbiter Challenger broke up 73 seconds after liftoff, bringing a devastating end to the spacecraft’s 10th mission. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts aboard

“And I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage of the shuttle’s takeoff. I know it is hard to understand, but sometimes painful things like this happen. It’s all par t of the process of exploration and discovery. It’s all part of taking a chance and expanding man’s horizons. The f u t u re d o e s n ’ t b e l o n g t o t h e fainthearted; it belongs to the brave. The Challenger crew was pulling us into the future, and we’ll continue to follow them.”

History of Healing

Victoria Novak hen a crisis hits our country, the response of the sitting president is important. People will remember whether the person in power reacted well, and everyone has opinions. Many adults at Leyden recall presidents fondly for their leadership in tough times. The night after the horrendous 9/11 attack, President George W. Bush addressed the nation from the oval office.. Mrs. Caroline Holtgrewe, the history teacher of the American Studies course, was 16 at the time of the attack. She explained, “All I remember was I was sitting with my mom watching the speech on television, and I remember my mom turning to me saying ‘This is exactly what our country needed to hear’ and so I think just the fact that you have a middle-aged American at that time, your typical normal person, my mom, saying his tone, his references he made, everything. We all knew at that point he couldn’t necessarily put people at ease; everyone was afraid, but having a president that will connect with people and give them a sense of solace in that time of complete confusion and chaos and hurt. It really was exactly what we needed.” A more recent crisis all of us lived through is the Sandy Hook shooting. On Friday, December 14, 2012 around 9:25 AM, a young man tore through an elementary school in Newtown Connecticut, taking the lives of 20 students and faculty members. This shocked the nation in ways we could not understand. School shootings had occurred, but the fact that the dead included elementary school children, who did not go to school with the killer, too a place we all have known to be safe.Mrs. Holtgrewe was in total disbelief when she heard the news. “I was teaching at Leyden, and I will never forget. I remember Ms. Heppeler, another teacher here, we were both looking at CNN. She was asking if had heard about this shooting. I opened my computer and all this news about elementary school children being killed and the pictures; it was just horrible.” For Holtgrewe, President Barack Obama’s response was another example of how leaders can acknowledge the grief of those they lead. She added, “And I remember President Obama’s reaction being so human! He really connected with the ‘What the hell just happened?’ type feeling that I was left with and what many people were stuck in. I felt like that was really good to know that a president had the same feelings that you do while also trying to support the country.” Holtgrewe, with the focus on a President being human, echoes others’ ideas that when something as tragic as this happens, the nation needs a leader who identifies with the emotion of its citizen. But the nature of the words they speak, their depth, is also important. Why do words matter? Why is it the words president use have such a heavy impact on the opinion the country has on the event? Mrs. Jennifer Blevins takes on the English portion of American Studies course. She said, “Words help you make sense of the world and reality. You need someone as a president to help put those words collectively together. In any situation, in any president, they have the ability to direct very convoluted feelings that citizens might have in any number of directions. That is why I think they need to choose their words carefully. It is very easy to leave hundreds of people on a path of anger or hate rather in the direction of comfort and positivity.” As we can see, the reactions of presidents during crisis can stick with civilians for a long time. Everything they say and do will impact how people remember the events, and in some cases a well-crafted speech or address can help the country cope with the pain.

The Twin Tower Attacks On September 11, 2001, a group of terrorists coordinated a series of attacks, two of which were on New York’s Twin Towers. Two days later, President George W. Bush climbs on a pile of rubble and debris to address the crowd, including first responders.

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Leyden Logistics

anaging a nation, when people are hurting, is clearly one hefty duty. But just as a president, local leaders have equivalent responsibilities where they are expected to demonstrate direction and management, especially in times of crisis. Principal of East Leyden High School, Mr. Jason Markey, shared “You’re kind of the go-to care person for a lot of people. People come to you at times and share what they’re feeling, looking for comfort.” He also explained that, along with the emotional caretaking, leaders of organizations also must learn to administer, to tend to their cardinal responsibilities in tough times. Presidents, for example, may need to manage legislation, deploy support branches of the government, and direct billions of financial aid in disaster situations. Markey said, “You’re balancing [the emotional caretaking] with all of the more managerial side of leadership, where you are thinking about all the logistical things that are implicated by whatever the situation is.” “One of the main responsibilities for the person that just happens to be in a leadership position is understanding what to delegate and how to delegate.” When times of crisis have occurred, he is not hesitant to ask for help. In fact, he encourages people to question his decisions and for inspiration. The team members within the decision making process are particularly helpful in moments when quick responses are needed. “What I’m always doing is looking at Ms. Huffman and Ms. Ritter or Dean Grosch and Dean Byrne, saying ‘Okay, what am I not thinking of? Is that the right thing to do?’ Just because it happens to be my first instinct, does not mean it is the right choice.” In other moments, he’s had to be more decisive. “You have to be able to go to people and say, ‘Hey, you need to trust me on this.’ [In a time of crisis] You may not have time to fully explain why to them.” Aside from the logistics, though, Mr. Markey believes the most crucial quality of leadership in times of collective grief is the ability to connect emotionally. Sometimes, that means having and showing an emotional response. He said that separating his own reaction from leadership responsibilities, “is something I’ve struggled with at times. Depending on the situation, you don’t always have to separate it. It is okay to see a leader recognize and show and share their emotion, I think the only time that is tricky is when the leader is maybe having a different response than the people they are trying to comfort.” In those times, he believes the best advice is to put yourself in other people’s shoes. In recalling a difficult moment for the school, he said, “I had to be changing how I was trying to empathize with those people. What I think is the foundation to any leader is your ability to build empathy and to really try and understand another’s perspective. That’s always hard because [I] am not experiencing it through [their] lens.” Communicating that empathy carefully is important too. “Every word that I say, the way that I say it, is amplified.”

Sandy Hook School Shooting The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, when 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children between six and seven years old, as well as six adult staff members.

“America today is on bended knee, in prayer for the people whose lives were lost here, for the workers who work here, for the families who mourn.

“I am very mindful that mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts.

I can hear you! I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you! And the people -- and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!

I can only hope it helps for you to know that you’re not alone in your grief; that our world too has been torn apart; that all across this land of ours, we have wept with you, we’ve pulled our children tight. And you must know that whatever measure of comfort we can provide, we will provide; whatever portion of sadness that we can share with you to ease this heavy load, we will gladly bear it.”

The nation sends its love and compassion to everybody who is here. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for makin’ the nation proud, and may God bless America.”

Entertainment 6 More Treats Than Tricks for Gamers November 2017

By Kamil Poplawski

t was a good month for gamers this October with many big releases. Destiny 2 finally came out on PC, Super Mario Odyssey made it’s launch on the Switch, Ubisoft launched the next Assassin’s Creed game after a year break, and Bethesda released the sequels to The Evil Within and Wolfenstein. This is what you should be playing this season. The Evil Within 2 If you’re looking for a mind-bending, gory, action-horror game, then think about picking up The Evil Within 2. The game takes place three years after the ending of the first game. Follow Sebastian Castellanos as he tries to save his daughter from a living nightmare. Fight off bloodthirsty monsters and crazy psychopaths while also fighting the nightmares in your mind. Players have the choice of gameplay style from directly confronting the enemies, using stealth to silently take out the enemies, or just avoid ing them entirely and sneaking away. Destiny 2 After a long time waiting, PC gamers can finally enjoy Destiny 2 with the capability of 60+ frames and ultra graphics. Pick your guardian, build a squad, and hit the campaign to fight off the invading forces and rescue the traveler. If the campaign isn’t your style then hit the raids or enjoy the PvP with the new Destiny 2 game modes. In the end everyone has the same goal, to get the best loot. So start hunting for engrams Guardian!

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus This one is for all those people who are into alternate-history. Nazis have invaded the USA and it’s up to B.J. Blazkowicz to build up the resistance and fight the Nazis out of our homes. If you enjoy a good action game then this is a must pick-up. Enjoy run and gunning while dual wielding any weapon you can find in game. Oh and let’s not forget that you also ride on top of fire-breathing robot dogs.

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Assassin’s Creed Origins After a year break, Ubisoft is releasing the next game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed Origins. As the name hints, this is the origin of the Creed and you play as the first assassin, Bayek. The game takes place in ancient Egypt during the rule of Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII. You will see other famous ancient people including Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.

Super Mario Odyssey If you were lucky enough to get a Switch before they sold out then you might have gotten a little bored with the few big games out for it. Good news, Odyssey will keep you on your new toy for a while. There is so much to do with Mario’s new hat possessing power and numerous kingdoms, cities, and worlds to explore. It’s a current generation open-world game that will definitely give you a retro, Super Mario 64 vibe.

Days Gone Another game lots of people have been waiting for is Days Gone, which doesn’t have a precise release date yet. Have you ever asked yourself what happens if you mix Sons Of Anarchy and The Walking Dead? Days Gone would come out. This third person shooter looks familiar at first, resembling Naughty Dog’s previous games, such as Uncharted or The Last of Us, but this time we see the possibility to free roam, exploring a huge map. The protagonist is Deacon St. John, an angry biker full of regrets; he prefers to live in the dangerous outside world, staying away from community camps and safe houses and this will create one of the most thrilling gaming experiences.Taking place two years after a global pandemic civilization, turning millions into mindless infects known as ‘Freakers.’ They’re fast and unstoppable. The narrative of Days Gone is still unclear, but we imagine it’ll involve exploring an open world in search of a cure or something. Although, the gameplay showed that Deacon wasn’t that angry before the epidemy: he had a life, a girlfriend and it

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A Hat in Time (PC) Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone’s Conspiracy (3DS)

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By Gabriele Esposito

gamer feel less lonely. In RDR, Mr. Marston had to deal with everything by himself. In the meantime, there’s at least something to look forward to from Rockstar: the developer is releasing updated versions of the famous detective drama “L.A Noire” in November on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and even virtual reality.

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How Long Must We Wait?

Red Dead Redemption 2 amers were waiting for many games this fall, but perhaps the most anticipated was the acclaimed sequel Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar announced the game last October for the fall, but its release has been delayed to Spring 2018. Fans might have been disappointed for the release date, but the trailer surely didn’t dilute their expectations. The wait will likely be worth it. Free roaming in the Old Wild West, living the life of an outlaw who makes his way through the American frontier with the Van Der Linde gang, players will rob, fight, and kill everything that gets in their way in order to survive. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to the 2010 openworld Western, and fans have never been more excited. They waited eight years to get a sequel for one of the greatest Rockstar games of all time, and they also have been pretty demanding on new game features, such as the ability to swim, double revolvers, and character personalization. It looks like the new trailer satisfies their demands. Everybody was waiting to see a younger John Marston, protagonist of the prequel, but we saw the introduction of a new main character in the trailer: Arthur Morgan. He looks and sounds more wicked than the old dear Mr. Marston and we know Marston was one cold-blooded killer. The trailer also shows new weaponry, such as bows and also new animals, like alligators. We see Morgan robbing trains too, something you couldn’t do in the first game, and we also see that he’s often riding with his “gang,” which can make the

Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4, Xbox One) Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One, PC)

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GT Sport (PS4) Elex (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Etrian Odyssey 5: Beyond the Myth (3DS) Rogue Trooper Redux (PS4, Xbox One, PC) South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4, Xbox One, PC) WWE 2K18 (PS4, Xbox One)

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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (PC)

October 20 seems they’ve been brought away from him. You’ve also seen that Deacon has lots of skills: in the gameplay he has a vast weaponry and he knows many ways to kill his enemies, which aren’t only zombies. Stealthy kills, diversions and lots of guns are what will help you through the game. Like in the show The Walking Dead, there are many communities, and most of them aren’t kind with strangers. Deacon will also have to fight humans and sometimes they can be much worse than infects. You can also deduce that many weapon and character upgrades and customizations will be available and who knows, you can probably customize Deacon’s motorcycle too. Yes, you have a motorcycle and this will surely help the gamer escape from infinite hordes of freakers, and/or move through the gigantic map. Sony confirmed that Days Gone will be launching in the first half of 2018.

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Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch) Syberia (Switch)

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Destiny 2 (PC) Just Dance 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360, PC) Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon (PS4, Switch, PC) Yomawari: Midnight Shadows (PS4, PC, Vita) Road Rage (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

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Assassin’s Creed Origins (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

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Bubsy: The Woolies Strikes Back (PS4, PC)

Sports

November 2017

Applications Closed

“Holy Trinity” welcomes last season, final partner

enior varsity swimmers Olga Bulka, Julia Kornatowska, and Justyna Kowalski have been enjoying the senior season they’ve imagined for four years. This three part group of senior standouts, affectionately dubbed the “holy trinity,” have competed in the same varsity relay - the 400 freestyle - together since sophomore year. Bulka explained how the trio’s success became intertwined: “It was always me, Justyna, and Julia having the same pace and practice level. We put in extra work, especially since I’ve joined a club season I was swimming all the time in the summer, which shows now in the events.” But relays take four swimmers, and the senior trio has spent the last three years welcoming a fourth member to their team within a team. Sophomore and junior year they were the younger

Underclass Standouts

Nicolas Motyka As a starting middle linebacker on the varsity team, Motyka had a total of 57 solo tackles in the nine-game season. During the summer, Motyka started off timid and was slow to reading the offense. “The competition was way harder on varsity than it was my freshman year. My coaches did really well preparing me for this competition,” Motyka says. Now, Motyka never comes off the field, playing many positions including inside linebacker, fullback, and playing on special teams.

Izabela Kowalik

When she was first brought up to varsity in August, she was fearful about playing up with 3-4 year players. “At first it was really scary, but after a while I really got to know the girls and they really let me in and helped me,” Kowalik said. Even though she didn’t see the court much this year, her skills as an individual player grew exponentially. At the end of the season, she kept up with the returning varsity members and had a greatly improved arm swing.

Victoria Schulmeister swimmers, welcoming a returning varsity member as the fourth member. This year, they’re swimming along with a new member: Brianna Kwit. Bulka admitted that any roster change is tough: “It was kind of hard to transition to a new member.” Kwit, new varsity member and fourth member of the relay, understands her important role in helping the returning relay members realize their potential. She noted, “varsity has harder workouts, and JV was easier. The pace was way faster. At first it was hard, but now I can keep up with this relay.” She put in a lot of hard work and a lot of hours to be able to maintain the fast pace the returning members are hoping for. Even with all the timidness and uneasiness of having a younger swimmer on a challenging event, they have repeatedly won first place in their event. The countless hours of practice

finally paid off. As practices and hard swimming drills went on throughout the season, their times continued to improve, especially their individual splits. Going from a conference swimmer at the JV level as a freshman and sophomore, Kwit is now competing with sectional swimmers who have been swimming at a fast pace for longer than she has. Bulka said, “I do believe this relay has a really great chance at doing good at sectionals. We broke the varsity record last year, and I think we might break it again this year. State is the goal!” The four girls’ anticipation is high while they await their sectional meet on November 11. If the relay exceeds and reaches the time they need, they have a significant chance of going to state. After all the hard work, Bulka said, “We all have one common goal, and even though it’s hard, we know that together we can reach it.”

Three of the four members of the 400 relay with head coach Mr. Chris Cook. (Photo by Pete Skylakos)

One Final “Hoo-Ra!”

Seniors take on last home game Diego Peralta

s an athlete there’s is nothing more satisfying than being in the spotlight and having all eyes on you. Here at Leyden, Senior Nights are one way athletes are rewarded for their hard work and dedication, a form of saying thanks to those seniors and their parents for all their commitment throughout their high school years. It’s also a chance to look back at everything that they have accomplished. For football players it might be scoring their last touchdown, for Boys Soccer it might mean scoring their last goal and even for Girls Volleyball it might mean taking their last serve ever on a Leyden team. Boys Soccer had an amazing season, and a big part had to do with the 17 seniors on the team that are all trying to leave their mark and make the most out of their last season. For its Senior Night the soccer team had special shirts made for a retiring Randy Conrad who was a part of one of the first soccer teams at Leyden. Girls Tennis had an outstanding season. Senior Tennis player Cora Bak discussed her Senior NIght: “We decorated the outside of the Eagle’s Nest. They took pictures of every senior with the inflatable eagle and then we did a full run through as a team.” Like every Senior Night it was a very special night for her: “What made my Senior Night special was seeing the girls cheer me on throughout the match and being supportive. I was also grateful for the work my teammates put in to make the poster and buy gifts.”

For Football we asked Varsity kicker Diego Diaz explained, “We lined up in numerical order before the game started. The juniors on varsity as well as the other Leyden football teams lined up and made a tunnel for us to run through, meeting Head Coach Cerasani at the middle of the field to take pictures with our parents.” He added, “It meant a lot to me. Having my parents coming out and support me in this special night” Varsity soccer player Abel Estrada said,“It was a day to remember, and it was very special

moment because my friends and family were all there to help me celebrate. I was happy because we not only took a dub but also we had the support of the fans that made it special.” In reflecting on senior night overall, Estrada said, “It’s a chance for us seniors to be recognized for our hard work over the years and it’s our final goodbye to all our fans.” Abel also mentioned that “My dad being there and having a poster made for me is what made my Senior Night special to me.”

Senior Night can have different meanings for different people but for most of us it means more than just a game, it’s a special moment in every athlete’s high school career for whichever sport they participate, it’s a day they will never forget and it’s one of the many moments in one’s lifetime where the spotlight is on them.

SportS

November 2017

...More Than Just a Game

Joe Longo - @StatsByJoe

magine fourteen teenage boys huddled in my modest living room watching the Patriots amount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. In this situation alone, there was much more than a broadcast being watched. There was laughter, eating, cheering, and, collectively, bonding. Bonding in the form of fighting over the last fried chicken breast, yelling like maniacs as Edelman made a circus catch for the ages, and reminiscing on stories from the previous Leyden football season. As I looked around the room, I saw people whose race went from black to white, students who attended both West and East, and those who hung out with the group often and those that almost never. Although so many variables separated us, sports binded us. For some, sports are the annoying task forced upon them for fifty minutes in P.E. For others sports claim one of the largest influences in their lives. While many see sports as just an amusement, the Take a Knee movement proves sports is not strictly entertainment, but, instead, an outlet that brings people closer together. However, this movement, and the political, divisive nature surrounding it, also poses the question: Will sports continue to be the pure binding force we know or will it become susceptible to our contemporary politics? Our very own athletic director, Randy Conrad, agrees that the question must be answered, and answered soon because, in his opinion, “Sports have always been that neutral ground where you grab a drink, enjoy the game, and escape from everyday, political life. With politics threatening to mesh itself into sports, it’s a scary thought we have to put to rest.”

...An Optimistic Outlook

Matthew Ozanic - @mmoz40

Varsity Football Locking Arms During National Anthem before Hinsdale South While many are viewing this the same way as Conrad, many others believe sports have never been a binding force. “There were people watching that game with us that were hardly friends,” senior football player Gilbert Hernandez said about the Super Bowl party mentioned earlier, “but after spending an entire day with them and a pigskin, they became part of the group, you know?” Sure, the story of me and my friends friends being bonded is biased, the idea of sports coming off the field has taken the world by storm. While Kaepernick made waves in his own protest, the magnitude of politics in sports blew up when President Donald Trump spoke and tweeted on his beliefs with protesting. While the Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Warriors’ Stephen Curry are bitter rivals on the hardwood, they both took the attack on their passion, sports, and teamed up on Trump. And the coming together doesn’t stop at the NBA, of course. We are all now

very aware of the various teams and players taking knees during the national anthem. The bond created by sports is so strong that college and even high school level teams have joined the protest that was once hardly thought about. Even at Leyden, the football team has locked arms in four straight games during the national anthem. “When Kaepernick was doing it, it was more of a personal protest,” Hernandez said, “but when Trump said what he said about people we look up to, we knew we had to respond in some way.” And while not everyone on the team agreed with protesting on the stage of the national anthem, everyone did agree to stand in unity, proving how strong the bond of the team is. “To see our entire team come together,” head coach Tom Cerasani added, “not only proved to me that us coaches are producing young men, but that this team is special knowing the rest of the guys on that field are your brothers. That’s something special most people wouldn’t be able to say.”

fter a dominant performance in the regular season last year, the Chicago Blackhawks fell short in the playoffs. The Blackhawks’ front office made sure to mix things up with the team. Senior Mikey Pasterz explains how he stays positive and keeps his hopes high for the Blackhawks, “I trust in Coach Q and feel that our front office knows exactly what they are doing.” Being a person in the front office brings on a ton of criticism because in the end you can’t please everyone. Hockey enthusiast Sandra Castellanos expressed how she felt about the moves that the Blackhawks made, “I was really sad when we lost Panarin, he was a key player to our team. I think that will leave a little hole in our team, but in the end I know that the Blackhawks never disappoint.” Even with the loss of a couple of key players, the Blackhawks brought in some new and old faces. Pasterz stated what his thoughts were on the moves, “I love it! You bring in two guys like Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad who have great playoff experience and already know the system you are using. This means no adjustment period for either of them.” Along with the addition of Sharp and Saad the Blackhawks have 19 year old rookie sensation Alex Debrincat. Castellanos showed her excitement about Debrincat, “He’s an absolute stud! I love him, it’s just crazy to think that he’s only 19!” This is what defines sports! You have to go through the tough times with your team, before enjoying the winning times. Many Blackhawk fans thought that they weren’t going to have a good year

after the offseason that we had. Instead the Blackhawks jumped out to a hot start.

Sandra Castellanos With Her Dog Koko

They have a 4-2-1 record through the first seven games, and sit in second place in the Western Conference just one point behind the St. Louis Blues. Pasterz said, “They’re off to a great start, but they haven’t met my expectations. There are games that I feel are close, and shouldn’t be. But, that’s what happens when you have new guys on a team.” The Blackhawks look to continue their hot start, and hopefully make a deep run into the playoffs. Sports are... what? That’s a great question, but in the end sports are whatever you make them. That’s the great thing about them, you get to choose. For Blackhawks fans this year is all about hope. Staying hopeful and optimistic throughout a transition period. There were many changes that occurred this offseason and as fans we need to have trust in the persona running our organization to make the correct moves.

SPORTS ARE...

...Platforms for Publicity

...Shared Pain

Johnny Auge (@john_auge)

Paul Roszkowski

ports fans from all over the United States watch the NFL which makes it one of the four major sports. The Chicago Bears are well-known for their losing streak. They need to come out of their slump so fans can become excited to watch them play. The Bears Have a strong fan base but recently their fans have been losing hope due to the team’s struggles. Chicagoans say that the team should hibernate for the season, and some say that the Bears could have a chance this year. I on the other hand, spoke with some people and their responses were somewhat the same. They lost hope do to the fact that they haven’t won a Super Bowl game since “1985.” The team might have found a spark that could help get them out of their slump. He is strong, young man named Mitchell Trubisky “As a rookie he he’s a good player but need to work on him accuracy,” said an avid Bears fan. Mitchell Trubisky played college football at North Carolina and was drafted by the Bears with the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Trubisky signed his contract and is showing Chicago that he belongs here. ”Coming straight out out of North Carolina with 14 winning games is a big concern. Also, he needs to work on his accuracy,” a football enthusiast stated. In my opinion, he is doing a

tremendous job starting off his career. Trubisky finally got his chance and he as made the most of it. He has turned some heads but his continuous 110% will be needed for the rest of the season. The Bears have struggled with finding a franchise quarterback but they may have found that with Trubisky. “Mitchell Trubisky is dependent on Tarik Cohen and Jordan Howard who are probably the best players on the team,” claimed a football expert. Sports fans from all over the United States are talking about this rookie. Previous fans who lost hope in the Bears are now regaining confidence because of this young, healthy, and strong minded quarterback. When interviewing adults about their thoughts on the 2017 NFL layout outlook, they believed the rookie is going to bring the Chicago Bears the superbowl they desperately desire. Chicago sports are breaking through their losing streak and bringing home big wins. The Chicago Bears need to step up and push through their losses to show fans that they deserve respect. The Bears need someone that can throw a ball accurately and someone to run the game plans as planned. Trubisky can be that guy. The more the bears keep losing, the weaker the fan base gets. Chicago is a very big sports oriented city. Football is one of the more well watched sports in America and we have so little Chicago fans rooting for the Bears. The young quarterback could be the key to pass through the tough times. This year could be the year the Bears finally make it to the Super Bowl and show that they belong in the league. Let’s all have some courage and show some love for the Chicago Bears and support them through their 2017 season!

Lonzo Ball wearing a shirt that has him pictured as “the face” of the NBA.

asketball fans are familiar with three talented brothers: Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball. But the most famous member of this family might be their father Lavar, the outspoken patriarch. Because Lavar Ball has continued to make decisions for his three sons and has said many outrageous statements in interviews, the Ball name has skyrocketed in media mentions. And that is obviously Lavar’s purpose. Whether or not that strategy is respectable, it is a matter of debate for some fans. Lavar Ball is a former professional football player who played for the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. Even though he played professional football, he believes that he can beat arguably the greatest basketball player in history: Michael Jordan. Ball said, “He cannot stop me one-on-one. He better make every shot ‘cause he can’t go around me. He’s not fast enough. And he can only make so many shots outside before I make every bucket under the rim.” Lavar played college basketball at Washington State where he averaged 2.2 points per game in the 1987-88 season. Michael Jordan averaged 35 points per game that same year in the NBA. Jonathan Ildfonso, a resident of Rosemont, said, “There is no way Lavar could beat Jordan in a one on one match. Lavar was a bench player in college.” Ball

knew that if he said something of that nature, people would be saying his name and he would get the publicity he wanted. The outspoken father also made the statement that his son Lonzo is better than Stephen Curry. Curry was the first player in NBA history to be unanimously voted most valuable player of the league. Lonzo, while talented and drafted 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently a rookie point guard. But Lavar Ball realizes that the more outrageous things he says, the more people talk about him. The more his name is spoken, the more publicity he gets for his sons, including middle brother LiAngelo who will look to continue the family name while wearing number three for the UCLA Bruins this season and youngest son LaMelo, who will NOT be playing at Chino Hills High this year. Lavar made headlines when he announced on October 2 that he was pulling LaMelo from the school in order for him to focus on his training. Lavar explained his action: “I’m not dealing with the coach over there. I’m not dealing with the administration over there. I don’t want no distractions on Melo. So therefore I’m going to homeschool him and make him the best basketball player ever.” This decision came after Chino Hills’ principal Isabel Brenes and head coach Dennis Latimore refused to put four players on varsity at the

request of Lavar. Kyle Bailey responded to these actions: “[The coaches] are showing that they are not gonna listen to a dad on the sidelines and they will coach the way want to coach by doing things their way.” He continued, “It’s a bad idea for LaMelo. Lavar should be teaching his son that there is more in life than just basketball but he is doing the opposite of that.” There is more than basketball and arrogance in Lavar’s decision for LeMelo. It’s setting up an interesting conflict that might bring the longstanding debate about whether NCAA players can earn money for their talents. Fans will not be able to watch LaMelo in organized competition in high school until he hits the floor with his AAU travel team, Big Ballers, in the spring of 2018. LaMelo became the first high school basketball player have their own signature shoe, the MB1’s. Because of his signature shoe, he might not be able to play NCAA basketball. Article 12 of the NCAA Division I Manual dictates that “an individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual (a) uses his or her athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay in any form in that sport; [or] (b) accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be received following completion of intercollegiate athletics participation.” Attention and arguments have stirred from the shoe. LaMelo may have to travel overseas if he is not able to play at UCLA. It will be interesting to see how important college basketball is to Lavar considering he pulled LaMelo out of high school. He’s getting their name out there. Whether you love or hate him, he is still getting money from his brand. He’s getting everyone talking about him,” said Mike Sansone, an avid Lavar Ball fan. Lavar has changed the game in marketing. He’s taking the route where all publicity is good publicity.

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