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What are you going to be when you grow up? Where are you going off to college? What are you doing after high school?

Please, people, stop the questions. Don’t miss the present byworrying about the future. The school year is almost half way over already. There are only 25 more chicken nugget Wednesdays, four new classes and six issues of the View left in my high school career, and that could not be more depressing.

These are the best days of our lives, and you only get one shot at them. Don’t spend your whole life worrying about tomorrow, or else you’ll look back on day and realize you’ve missed it. You won’t remember that one major test; you’ll remember those little moments that made you into the person you are.

This issue will take you back to the trends of past years, as well show you what the youth is experiencing now.

So please, put down the AP textbook or the scholarship application and take a breath. Don’t spend your whole life worrying about tomorrow.

Sit back and enjoy the View.

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op culture has influenced so much of what we believe and do as a society; it is no surprise that quotes from movies become a catch phrase in a conversation. The one that gets me every time is rule number 32, “Enjoy the Little Things,” from the pop culture phenomena Zombie Land’s protagonist, Columbus. In a day and age where everything is instant this phrase could not hold truer. As convenient as instant entertainment is, the truly wonderful moments come from enjoying the little things.

At the tender age of five most children demand that their tenth birthday be here sooner, so they can finally be ‘grown up.’ Then ten comes around, and thirteen is the optimal age.

As the pattern continues adulthood is met and the trend changes. Instead of begging for adulthood our older selves

beg for childhood innocence. So next time grandma looks at you with the wisdom that old age brings and says, “Enjoy it while it last,” heed the warning and stop counting down the seconds until graduation.

Nostradamus proclaimed that 2012 would be the year that the world as we knew it would change. And just like a game of telephone it changed from ‘change’ to end. However, the 2012 debate is a double edged sword. Some have the approach that nothing we do this will matter. On the other half of the spectrum are those who believe they should live their remaining days to the fullest. Some have even gone so far as to quit their jobs and check box after box on their bucket list. Which is the better way to live?

In the world current economic downfall it is easy to become obsessed

with being one step ahead, but is it worth the stress? Sure, it is always a sound idea to be prepared for your future, but do you really needs a plan or would it be better to think of life as an ever changing map. If you set goals for yourself and along the way you change your mind, it is easy to move on. However, if you tell yourself (like I did) that you will be a doctor by 25 and will be married by 33 you are doing nothing but setting yourself up for failure. No, I am not recommending that you simply do not care, but I am recommending that you do not take yourself so seriously, after all there is a chance we will not be here after 2012.

Lesson of the day: enjoy the little things. After all, it worked out just fine for Columbus. And remember, take every day as a gift because you never know when your time may run out.

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People of our generation are slowly coming to the realization that the days of being a kid are fading away into something that will soon be just a memory. The generation of the ‘90s kids is starting to grow older, but that does not mean that most of these things will never be forgotten. However, nothing gets in the way of the fact that if we can bring back something we love, we will.

When most people think of the ‘90s, things like Nickelodeon, Wonderballs, Nintendo 64, CD players, Pokémon, Nerf guns and Razor Scooters come to mind.

Even as we grow older, the life of a kid can be brought to anyone’s eyes as the remembrance of the ‘90s sets in.

“It makes me miss the good old days and makes me want to relive those experiences,” said Jacob Orlowski (12).

Even though the things we like and the things we miss are one in the same, and people admit to still liking the old trends, people seem to be afraid or timid to actually show their compassion to bring these things back. Jordan Burch (12) watches old cartoons all the time.

“I go back in time. Age is only a number, not a mind set,”

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South students bring back old trends

said Burch.

People like Burch seem to think everyone lets age affect their habits, but there is really no difference. Now, seeing things can bring people to miss the ways we lived when we were children.

“It makes me feel sparkly inside again,” said Olivia McLain (10).

Lately, things have been coming back.

McLain, like many others wears her long socks.

Others are playing their old Gameboys, lost in their former child lives. Snap back hats can be seen in the back of students’ cars, and Nike Air Maxes can be heard in the cluttered halls of South.

Whatever the case, our generation is learning when to throw themselves back for the sake of remembering and when to be serious and do what needs to be done. Trends do not seem so outrageous now as they did before, and normality is no longer normal, so why not whip out the kickball, drink some Capri Sun or chew on some Bazooka Bubble gum? Maybe it will only phsview.com | 3 take a spark to start a fire.

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Nissan, Honda, Toyota and Chevrolet When the electric motor runs out price of $210,000.

“For me, it wouldn’t balance out. It all carry a price efficient tag. In fact the of ‘juice,’ the gasoline powered motor would be too big of a commitment to Honda Civic starts at around $20,000 kicks in to ensure you will never be and think you will have a car for thirty stranded. gets 45 miles to “All electric cars are going to be Most states years,” said Kenneth Harris, (11).

Although, the price may seem high the gallon. across the “All electric better for America in the long run.United consider the rising price of gasoline. cars are going We have found energy on the Currently, a gallon of gas in Kansas States City stands at around $3.15. The average to be better for either have moon and soon we will be able powering miles per gallon for a car is around 20, America in if a drive was made from Kansas city the long run. stations or to Oklahoma city (approximately 267 We have found to use it to sustain our planet” are in the miles) it would require 13 gallons of gas energy on the works for having them. or $ 42. However, the trip to Oklahoma moon and soon we will be able to use The BMWi series is a huge leap it to sustain our planet,” said Harris. in the i8 would only cost $ 8. forward for technology and car fanatics The idea of an electric car “When you look at the prices of gas around the world. The choice is easy is nothing new. Ányos Jedlik is around the world, it is a pretty good when the research is laid out. In the accredited to being the first to build deal,” said Kelsey Higgins (12). future electric cars will be more an electric car. In 1828 Jedlik invented accessible and affordable than ever.

If the price still seems a bit farfetched, BMW will also release the i3. a small-scale model car powered by an This is one small step for BMW and An SUV version of the i8 with all of electric motor. one giant leap for America.

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Two Birds of a Feather

by MALANA BRADFORD

It can be straightened, curled, washed, braided and brushed; it sounds like regular hair but it is actually a current fashion trend called feather extensions.

The trend started in 2010 when a company called Fine Featherheads created the idea of dying rooster feathers to be used as accessories in the hair of women.

The trend caught on nationwide.

Emily Jackson (11) has had two previous feathers and has one currently.

“I just think they’re cute,” said Jackson. “I always had feather earrings so I just decided to get one in my hair.”

As the trend has grown, so has conflict about how the feathers are being obtained. PETA.org has asked people to “Flee from Feather Extensions!” They say that Whiting Farms, which is where Fine Featherheads exclusively buys their feathers from, keeps their roosters in unethical conditions before they are gassed and skinned.

When Shalia Erivez (12) heard about the conditions in which the animals are kept she said, “That’s horrible and mean. I don’t care if other people have them but I would never get one.”

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the animals were treated ethically, they did eventually have to remove the statement because of the PETA Organization; but that has not stopped the fad and now PETA members are not the only people angry about it.

According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, fly fishermen who use the feathers to make lures are upset about the trend because it is causing the price of the feathers to rise.

Jim Bernstein, a fly shop manager in Maine, told Bloomberg BusinessWeek the feathers are not easy to come by in the first place and now that the trend has spread his inventory for lures has long been depleted.

When selling the last feather he had it would normally cost $29.95 but his shop sold it for $360.

South fisherman, Matthew Knight (10) does not find it to be as big of a deal.

“It hasn’t affected me personally as a fisherman, but for people it has they should just settle down and wait it out,” said Knight. “The style will probably go out in the next six months or so.”

Whether the hair accessories lose popularity soon or not, the roosters will still be killed for fishing lures; so who is right in this fight for the feathers? That is for you to decide.

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Slone is Not Alone

Slone Kays (10) was diagnosed with brain cancer and is currently recovering with support from South

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ince the dawn of time, one subject has transcended race, religion and gender: parent-child relationships.

Whether living with grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins or step-parents, there will always be one person that gives instruction and guidance through life.

“The best times are just kind of hanging out around the house, we’re all together,” said Luke Ravenscraft (12).

Because little kids are dependent on parents, the relationship with them starts off smooth. After all, parents are the only ones people can depend “They’re the on when they are one thing you young. Parents can always provide clothing, food, shelter, come back to.” protection and most importantly, love. As the children get older, usually the relationships with their parents become closer.

“I think [parent-child relationships] get closer,” said Hanna Black (10), “because you go through a lot of things in high school so you experience it a lot with your parents.”

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Even though all of this is true, somewhere along the line, teens find themselves faced with the question: ‘who am I?’ “Sometimes your personalities just don’t match. That or you’re not open to your parents, you think they’re too old,” said Brody Smith (11).

The stress put on one figuring out who they are, plus hormones, plus a need to be more independent can cause the once pleasant parent-child relationship to shift into quite a rocky one. It is as if overnight teens flip a switch and suddenly see their parents as uncool or uncommonly strict.

“I feel like now a lot of things that they do are annoying but I’ll probably miss them a lot when I move out,” said Jolie Dunlap (9).

Even if parents are strict, at the end of the day, they are still the ones that love unconditionally. What is more is, parents will be there for their children in the long run, even when friends come and go. As cliché as it sounds, family is for life.

“The reason why I think family is important is because that’s your basic

COLLIDE foundation for anything in life,” said Smith. “They’re the one thing you can always come back to.”

It is never too early to realize parents are not immortal; sometimes even saying ‘I love you’ before hanging up on the phone is enough.

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houghts of death should not have to cross the mind of a 15-yearhave to go through chemotherapy to treat them. old on a daily basis, but for the past few months, this has been “I was really scared at first, but when we found out that I was reality for Slone Kays (10). going to survive, I felt fine. It was even better when I found “Everything was fine, until Slone out that the chemo wouldn’t make me lose all my hair,” was missing from my biology class said Kays. for three days,” said Nikki Santana While in the hospital in Colombia, Mo., Kays used (10), a good friend of Kays.

Skype to stay connected with her friends and peers back “Jokingly I called her and asked home and was also visited by friends at the hospital, like her why she was always gone from Sara Parolin (10) and Olivia Ortiz (10). school. She broke down crying on the “Olivia and I have known Slone since she moved here phone and all I could make out was in seventh grade, and we’ve always been best friends,” her telling me she was really sick. I said Parolin. “When we heard about what was happening, went over to her house and she told our family let us go down to Columbia and spend the me she had brain cancer. It was so night with her one Friday. Slone was still in really good shocking, I couldn’t believe it. We just spirits, even with all that was happening. She’s one of the sat there for the rest of the night strongest girls I know.” crying. It was absolutely horrible,” Struggle is something the Kays family is very said Santana. familiar with. Slone’s At the beginning of sophomore mother, Julie Kays, was “Pain is unavoidable, year is when Kays first noticed she diagnosed with cancer but suffering is had symptoms. when she was 16, and “I thought I had water in my ears again at age 30. optional.” all the time,” said Kays. “It was a weird “Both my parents feeling, and almost every day I had have been really supportive of me with everything going photo by JAKE WICKERSHAM terrible headaches. I went to get it on. They stress the importance of religion and prayer, and checked out, and they told me that I had too much fluid in my brain. they always pick me up whenever I’m worried about what’s going on. I This wasn’t very severe but it was what was causing my headaches couldn’t ask for more support from everyone,” said Kays. “I know I can and they wanted to get rid of it.” get through it. Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional.”

Excess of fluid was not the only problem with Kays, however.

Slone has been going through chemotherapy and is expected to After the doctors started removing the fluid from her brain, they make a full recovery from brain cancer. realized another problem; Slone had numerous small tumors. These “I just hope she knows that a lot of people care about her, and I tumors were found to be cancerous and doctors told Kays she would really hope she gets well,” said Katie Blechinger (10).

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Saving Lives, One Pint at a Time

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As the cold air arises and those wind breakers and winter coats come out, so does the flu virus.

Fever, sniffling, and sore throat are common side effects of the flu, also known as influenza. Yearly, the flu inhabits schools, playgrounds and work places causing anyone to get the severe cold like symptoms.

“When the weather changes is when [the flu] hits the most,” said Amy O’Guin, Attendance.

Even with the weather changing, students can still protect themselves from getting the flu and being sick.

“It’s as simple as washing your hands” said Robin Roe, Nurse.

Along with washing your hands, yearly flu shots are offered at multiple clinics and even Wal-Mart. The costs for these shots are as low as $20, and for some it may even be free.

Protecting yourself this time of year with washing your hands, and getting shots could help you stay healthier, in the long run, and miss less school.

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“Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood.” Stated redcross.org South is not alone in the giving of blood.

Americans are also donating blood on their own time to help save lives.

The blood being donated to the Red Cross goes towards saving lives every day. Each person who donates blood can save up to 3 lives.

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Giving back to your community can give a sense of warmth and accomplishment.

Whether it is donating clothes, volunteering at a food bank or helping someone in need, there truly is a gift in giving.

This time of the year is when South stands together in the yearly blood drive.

Students from age 16 and older, weighing in at over 110 pounds are eligible to volunteer and receive a specific time slot to give blood.

“I wanted to help people, and after I donated I wanted to do a victory dance, but didn’t because [I would’ve] passed out.” said Megan Skyrme (12).

Multiple people can gain from the good of others. South alone saved about 192 lives from this years blood drive.

Boys, along with girls, are

now being advised to get an HPV vaccine.

There are some subjects that make students cringe. Sex and sexually transmitted diseases are one of them. Freshmen have sat through the STD slide show in Personal Wellness and have learned how to protect themselves.

For years girls have been told to get an HPV Vaccine, but now they aren’t the only ones. Boys are also being guided towards getting the promising vaccine to prevent anything from cancer to genital warts.

In a study in which CNN conducted, only 5 percent of men came down with any HPV side effect

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after receiving the shot and still went about their sexual activity.

Along with protecting themselves with this vaccine, boys would also be protecting the women they come in sexual contact with. The vaccine would greatly limit the odds of a girl coming down with cervical cancer or warts.

“I haven’t had the shot” said T.C. Carver (11), “[but] everybody deserves to have a choice.”

HPV vaccines are accessible through your doctor and are covered by most insurance. The vaccine is also covered

by Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. There is no cost if you are uninsured; everyone has access to the vaccine.

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ocial Norms..? Never heard of them. Seriously, do we as a society even have social norms anymore? I don’t really think it’s weird to date someone who isn’t your age., but if you’re 20 years old and the other person is 16 thats a little weird.. But who is to say that’s weird? Well, I would but my point is times are changing, and so are the apparent normalities.

Maybe I’m the weird one, but let’s think, what are all the apparent normal things that guys do or don’t do. For example, a guy is supposed to pay for dinner or the date that you go on. I don’t know how many times a girl has bought me dinner, taken me to a movie, and even drove me. Countless dates, zero dollars spent by me. That may be a little weird, but it sounds like the good life if you ask me.

I mean if girls can be presidents, be CEOs, can

be MY boss, but for some reason they can’t buy me dinner? Get outta here with that. Times are changing if women

can have the power, they can also take the responsibility.

Don’t get me wrong, I will buy a girl dinner, but if she has a job and I don’t, well it seems like the check is heading your way if you want to go out. That doesn’t mean I’m not respectful, I consider myself just as polite and charming. But with women actually working nowadays, and having the feminist pride or whatever, maybe the common misconception of guys not being as respectful is kind of this power shift switching from the man to the women.

You say I don’t open the door for you, but for some reason you want to walk in front of me to get in first. Maybe I would get the door for you if you didn’t feel the need to grab the door before me and have the “do it yourself’ mentality.

I’m not trying to say women need to do all the work, because if you ask them, they are already doing it. All I’m saying is that women for years fought so hard for equality. Well, you got the equality, but if I’m growing up in a society where women can do what I can do, why not have them open the door, or buy my dinner? If you want the equality that’s fine, but if you want it, you have to give it too…just saying. #Broh’n

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common type. My question is, what is socially normal in the dating world? I’m not an expert but looking around South for four years now, I’ve seen and experienced a few dates and relationships. Up until now, I always dated older guys and so did my friends. The boys paid for dinner, and drove to the movies and introduced themselves to the girls’ parents.

Maybe it’s just me, but I never thought of older girls dating younger guys as something that happened very often, but the more I look around the more I see it happening. I am even experiencing it. Perhaps we can blame Ashton and Demi, or Madonna and her number of younger beaus for the trend, but cougar couples are definitely becoming more common.

Ladies, this is not a bad thing. We love to call the shots (whether we admit it or not), so if you can drive and are dating a guy who can’t, guess who is choosing what you do for the night?

You are. I’m not saying to get all power hungry here girls, but it is definitely a perk.

One thing that does need to be considered when dating down a year or so is maturity. Everyone knows girls are more mature than boys, so if you plan on dating a 15-year-old and you’re 17, make sure he’s not too immature for you.

Age difference couples, however, are not the only types becoming more common. Interracial couples, and same-sex couples are also gaining more acceptance, and I could not be happier about this. If two people are attracted to each other, their gender, appearance and age should not matter (as long as it’s legal).

Money within relationships and dating has also changed.

I know many young ladies who pay for just as much as their boyfriends do, if not more. I could sit here and bash the boys by saying it’s rude and not chivalrous to have us pay, but I personally have no problem paying sometimes and I don’t think other women should either. Taking turns paying for dates seems to be the most fair, but if it gets to the point where you’re paying for everything and your man never chips, in then you might have a problem.

After all, you can be a cougar without having to be a sugar mama.

The Music In You South’s Music Students Defy The Odds In the “Audition Eligibility” section of the Missouri All-State Choir audition sheet, it states that the Kansas City area may only have 24 students join the choir. Two students who belong to the South choir, Kaelyn Whitt (12) and Anna Schaeffer (12), defeated the odds and both became part of this amazing vocal group.

The auditions were said to be nerve wracking and stressful — as Whitt learned firsthand at her audition.

“After the audition, I went home and cried for two hours because I thought I totally bombed it,” said Whitt. “But that night, I got on the computer to see the results and it was just shocking. All of my family was really happy for me.”

Whitt said she was really, really excited about it. This was the first time in several years that South has had students accepted into the Missouri All-State Choir. They will be performing at the Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Ozarks in January for the Missouri Music Education Association.

Along with the achievements of the voices of South, 18 students

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from the orchestra program auditioned for the KC Metro AllDistrict Orchestra, of the 18 who auditioned, seven students received positions within the ensemble.

Among those seven students was Sami Anderson (11), who plays the Viola and was awarded the Second Chair Alternate.

“I was the only viola player at South to make it, so it’s pretty freaking cool.” Said Anderson.

South also had 47 students secure positions in the Kansas City Metro #3 All-District Band, Honorable Mention Band and All-District Jazz Ensemble. Most of these students will be traveling to Columbia, MO on Dec. 3 since they have now qualified to audition for the prestigious Missouri All-State Band.

Terrence Carver (11), who plays tuba, was chosen to audition for the All-District band, along with many others.

“I’ve gotten in three years in a row now, so it really wasn’t a surprise. South kids are just talented,” said Carver.

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hether they find it humorous, intriguing or just plain adorable, adults love to ask children about their future career paths.

If a child is between the ages of three and eight they are bound to hear the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Popular responses may include becoming a firefighter, a princess or sometimes even a superhero.

“When I was little I dreamed of someday being a princess,” said Kristyn Lozano (9).

However, the reality of their dream job has yet to sink in.

In their younger days, South students found the heroic act of being a firefighter amazing. Now many hesitate at the thought of running head-first into a burning building; even if they did have the world’s largest squirt gun on hand.

Instead of a red hard-hat, Conner Blinzler (11) chose a golden badge With a long line of policemen in the family, Blinzler knew what he wanted to do when he was only a child.

“At a young age, everyone wants to be a policeman or firefighter,” says Blinzler.

Choosing to jump start his career, Blinzler began volunteering for the Parkville Police Department four years ago and is now a Police Explorer. Following high school he plans to be more than just a “beat the streets cop” and eventually work for the FBI of Department of Homeland Security.

“If you believe in something as a child, enforce it,” said Blinzler “nothing is impossible”.

On the other hand many female students like Lozano, wanted to grow into royalty and obtain the shiny crown that labels them as a

princess. Lozano says dazzling dresses, adorable princes and endless amounts of jewelry are the things that make up “every little girl’s dream”.

The reality is that some things, like becoming a princess, may be impossible. Now in high school, many students have to set aside their childhood careers in exchange for a more realistic job choice.

For Amber Garrett (12), the options were endless as a child. She wanted to be everything from a veterinarian to a ballerina. As she got older, Garrett began thinking of more realistic careers like becoming a teacher, until her love of music brought her career to her.

As a member of both the A Capella and South Boulevard choirs, music has always been a passion of Garrett’s. Now in her last year of high school she has decided to become a music producer working in recording studios.

“Now, I can’t see myself doing anything other than music. Nothing else could measure up to it,” said Garrett.

The good news for teenagers today is that despite the downfall of their previous career choices, there are more options open to them than ever before --unless, of course, they want to grow up to be Spiderman.

“I’m not sure what I want to do in the future. All I know is that becoming a teenage mutant ninja turtle won’t work anymore,” said Trevor Dibben (10).

With the array of classes provided at South, students have endless opportunities and options for careers. Whether their dream of becoming a princess leads them into the fashion world or their love of superheroes moves them toward becoming a great writer, South has anything a career bound student would need.

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BBQ might just be the new place to grub out. With their large menu of sandwiches, cole slaw, ribs and just about anything else you would find in a quality BBQ restaurant, Hawg Jaw is close and convenient for local BBQ lovers.

When sampling this new BBQ hot spot, my friend and I split the “Full Dresser” which includes Pulled pork, which was my favorite, beef brisket, smoked turkey, smoked

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ham and sausage, all served on a two crispy pieces of Texas Toast all for $11. It wasn’t too hard to decide knowing that this sandwich had the most meat on it, I would definitely recommend it. We were satisfied with the food and the price, knowing how much food was given to me and not to mention the wait was a short five minutes.

The atmosphere of the location was also very enjoyable, featuring many interesting photographs on the walls and a very clean environment.

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just a little bit better. This was the fact that a drink was not included with the meal, so there would have been a bit more spending involved.

Despite this minor con, I would have to give Hawg Jaw a 4.5 star rating out of 5 stars.

Great food, low prices.. I would highly recommend it for BBQ..

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When Battlefield: 1942 came out in 2002, most people had no idea about the game or the series. Coming in as the industry’s underdog, Battlefield has had a lot of progress in the world of gaming. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 had players all over the world immersed in the combination of new age and old-school game play, combining new ideas with the classic shooter.

However, DICE gaming and EA have outdone themselves with Battlefield 3, released Oct. 25, 2011. The game play all-around is the same as before as far as controls go; so, previous players will find themselves familiar with the unorthodox set-up.

Compared to Bad Company 2, Battlefield 3 runs much smoother with less glitches and a cleaner, more realistic look, and still retains the feel of a first-person shooter.

Single-player mode is now something that goes much overlooked among gamers; however, Battlefield 3 campaign mode is nothing short of captivating. The story starts off with a pure adrenaline rush. The developers and writers made sure to give enough thought into character development to keep the player in the game without having to rush the story.

It not only captures the players’ imagination, but truly tells a story in an artistic, interactive environment.

Multiplayer online has become the dominant focus of most first-person shooter games, and Battlefield 3 has made its own statement in online gaming. Every character movement and graphic detail has been well-designed and thought out.

The gamers are involved in possibly the most realistic game play ever, and the realism of the world creates a new experience for users looking for realistic game play. Leveling up is no small task either, so everyone is challenged to work together to make an effort to prevail.

Team playing has never been so immersive, and the graphics have taken game development to a new level.

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Oct. 29, 2003.. This was the day the original Call of Duty game was released to the world by Activision. Growing popularity by COD 3, the games popularity skyrocketed by the first modern warfare, or COD 4. However, no other game in history could match the sales of COD Modern Warfare 3, with 6.5 million copies of the game sold in the first 24 hours in just the United States and United Kingdom alone. Activision brought in 400 Million dollars in just 24 hours from only two territories of the planet. That’s a

most recent game. The game is essentially set up the same way as the previous games, however, the kill streaks are customizable per class, and they can be adjusted for yourself or your team. The kill streaks are also no longer “kill streaks”. They are now “point streaks” which encourage the player to follow the objective of the game .MW3 as a whole is much more focused on team play then the individual play.

One thing that many players liked, and many players disliked about MW2 is now gone, the infamous “Tactical Nuke”.

However, what many players do not know is that Activision

record breaking accomplishment for any video game, ever.

As far as the game play, the games graphics have stayed fairly consistent with the past MWs. The games graphics arguably have been stepped up from COD: Black Ops, released November 9th, 2010. The story mode may leave some disappointed because the game mirrors the story modes of the past two MW’s quite a lot. The story jumps around a bit, and ends very cliché for a MW, but I think the average player will enjoy completing the action packed levels.

Along with the story mode there is also a “Survival Mode” that has been added to this most recent MW. This is the MW version of “Nazi Zombies”.

The focus of MW games are on the multiplayer aspect, and this is no different in the

has made a very secret happy medium for the Nuke. A secret kill streak, the M.O.A.B (Mother of All Bombs or Massive Ordinance Air Bomb) has been added to the game, which, similar to the Nuke, requires twenty five kills (excluding kill streak kills) and kills every player on the map.

However, this kill streak does not end the game, it disables enemy equipment for a minute (EMP effect) and provides double experience to everyone on the team that obtained the M.O.A.B in addition to killing everyone.

The kill streak is a secret kill streak and is not selected as a point streak, and is simply just embedded in the game play.

I think the average gamer and FPS fanatic alike will be very satisfied with the most recent MW,, and it will provide excitement until the next release.

MOD3RN WARFAR3

by KEVIN BRIODY

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Lighting, color, exposure: all of these pieces of a photo can be manipulated in the editing process, but there has always been one factor that could not be changed later— the focus. Traditional cameras forced focus of a picture to be determined in the moment, but the new Lytro prototype is anything but traditional.

Ren Ng, creator of this new product and founder of Lytro, has discovered a way to allow an image to be refocused after a shot has been captured. Ng discussed his theory on the new light field technology in his college dissertation, which, according to lytro.com, allows an incredible 11 million light rays to enter its sensor separately as opposed to former cameras where all light is added together.

The option of adjusting focus after a shot has been taken is not the only benefit to this new design, however. Because this camera does not need to auto focus, there is no shutter delay which basically means that the photo will be snapped when you intended, not the moment after. And with such a high aperture, a constant f/2, more light is let in allowing it to shoot in very low light without the need of a flash.

by ELIZABETH BROWN

Getting the perfect focus is now as easy as clicking your mouse

The light field camera does not adhere to traditional camera looks either. It is simply a rectangular tube with limited buttons. There is a sleek LCD screen on the end allowing you to view what you are shooting. The only two buttons on the camera is the power and shutter release. The zoom is placed next to the shutter release and is unique in that it is a touch sensor that you run your finger over to zoom in or out.

The trouble with this new camera however, is that it is limited in functions. It has a constant f/2 aperture and only an 8X zoom. That limits you on how much of a photo is in focus as well as how close up you can get.

The light field camera is available for purchase on lytro.com.

The lowest price for one of these, currently, is $400 which is pretty expensive for a camera with so few features.

The Lytro is still in progress though and it is clear that this new design will be the ‘focus’ for all future cameras.

The new Lytro prototype is anything but traditional.

To p Tw e e byt HALLE e r sPONICK Ashley Brown

(senior)

Number of Followers: 424 @BounceThatAsh Typical Tweets: whatever is on her mind, usually song lyrics Pet Peeve: when people hash-tag words that are “unhash-

taggable” like #cool and #alright

Funniest Tweet: “#ThingsLongerThanKimsMarriage the silence after Dora the Explorer asks a question” (sophomore)

@DworthinIT24

Dylan Worth

Number of Followers: 265 Typical Tweets: sports, mostly football Favorite to Follow: Mac Miller Most Memorable Tweet: his 1000th tweet that was posted right after South beat Park Hill in football- “What y’all have been waiting for #panthernation my #1000thtweet. I have two things to say. #gopanthers and..I believe that we. just. WON! ! !”

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An anonymous South student started a twitter account for students to post their complaints and share funny experiences with other students. As of now, nobody has come forward to admit they were the mastermind behind the account, but many students have started following and tweeting their thoughts..

“The awkward length steps on the academic side and not knowing whether to take one step or two on each of them.” #phsprobs

Blue Slide Park lives up to hype M a c M i l l e r’s d e b u t a l b u m fi n a l l y re l e a s e s

by DANNY KERWIN

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alcolm McCormick has been making music almost his entire life. He released his first mixtape in 2007 at the age of 15. He started getting a lot of notoriety after his 2010 mix tape, “K.I.D.S.” McCormick then released another mix tape in March of 2011. By now, some of you may know who I’m talking about. If you don’t, I’m referring to the early works in the career of the up-and-coming rapper Mac Miller.

On Nov. 8, Miller released his first album called “Blue Slide Park.” The name was inspired by a park in the artist’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa. in which he has spent much of his childhood.

Blue Slide Park features 16 tracks written and recorded by Miller.

And when I say Miller, I mean just Miller. Not one other

artist is featured on the album. It is an entirely independent debut album from the Rostrum Records artist.

The album begins with an intro song called “English Lane,” and after that four of the next five songs had previously been released by Miller, including “Frick Park Market”, “Smile Back”, “Blue Slide Park” and “Party on Fifth Ave.” After that, Miller features many songs in which he completely goes out of his element and a new style of Mac is revealed.

Known for his fast-paced, upbeat songs, Miller tries a new slower pace on songs like “Of the Soul”, “Loitering”, “Diamonds and Gold” and “Missed Calls.” Although the album has

its downs as well, the majority of it is very good and a surprising new element I didn’t expect.

In my opinion, the top five songs on the album are “PA Nights”, “Of the Soul”, “My Team”, “Missed Calls” and “Man in the Hat.” The entire album is very solid and for a debut album, is very impressive to say the least.

Whether you’ve already heard Mac Miller or not, I’d recommend buying this album. It was a great album to get him into the swing of releasing albums, and a great next step in his career. You can find the album on iTunes or get a hard copy at Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy or any other electronics store.

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l i fe Simplistic Stress

Mindful Meditations

o, what do you want to be when you grow up?” This is the “S sometimes welcomed, sometimes dreaded question asked by parents, adults and even peers. In my opinion, one of the most

awkward things about answering this question is when you have to smile, shrug and reply with “I’m not sure.”

This question is probably nothing new to anyone at South, students and teachers alike. Everyone has been asked this question and probably everyone has had some doubt about what the answer is. Sometimes the answer changes, and other times it does not but, regardless, the question is still thought-provoking.

Not only does the question make us think, but it can sometimes cause a bit of stress and anxiety. Stress is alright every once in a while, but what exactly is stress?

In psychological terms, the word stress is our body adapting to changes in condition, perceived, imagined, real or otherwise. That being said, there’s really not a sole cure for stress. Some may have you breathe deeply, take up a sport, possibly find a hobby. Still others say just ride it out.

While none of these methods are wrong per se, I have a better suggestion: Just go with the flow. I know it’s not easy. My heart jumps in my chest whenever I’m called in class to answer a question; however, I have found that you can’t really change what’s going to happen, it will happen anyway.

That being said, the best solution would be to try and avoid stressors. Admittedly some are unavoidable. For example, you can’t necessarily prevent things from changing in life, everything moves forward whether you’re ready or not; however, you can try and make the most with what you’re given and not let the stress of the future weigh you down.

So, the next time someone asks you what you want to be when you grow up, don’t have a heart attack. Instead, tell them what feels right. If at the moment you want to be an NFL player, say that. You never know, though; your future could hold a career as a biochemical engineer.

Holidays from Around the World Christmas

by JESSICA FREEMAN

Netherlands

“We do kind of like a gift exchange, except we pick a name out of a hat and then wrap the present for that person up in a funny way,” said Welling. “And then we have to write a poem for that person.”

Other Holidays

1. Sinterklaas- December 5,

but only for younger children

Day- National 2. Queens Independence Day, (like the

Thanksgiving

“I wish we had Thanksgiving even though I really don’t know what it is, but it’s good to come together as a family and eat good food,” said Welling.

Fourth of July), But they celebrate the Queen’s birthday and everyone wears orange while they go to the capital Amsterdam and have festivals and celebrate.

Floor Welling

Argentina

Other Holidays

1. May 25- Revolucion de Mayo

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Easter

by ELIZABETH WILLIAMS

“It’s a three day event and is pretty big.”said Daniele.

TheThanksgiving

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nce a year, Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday in November.

According to National Geographic, most families follow traditions that began on the first Thanksgiving, but many have their own traditions they follow each year.

One of these traditions includes traveling to see relatives each year. Many families find it very important to be together to celebrate this once a year Thanksgiving Day. “Every year my family and I go to North Carolina to see my family, that’s where my grandma lives and where we celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner,” said Deshon Jones (11).

Another tradition is the feast. Usually each family member brings a certain dish such as turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, corn bread, mashed potatoes, pumpkin and/ or apple pie.

After eating, children are usually there to fight over who gets to break the wishbone.

When the meat has been removed and the wishbone has had a chance to dry, two people each take one end of the bone, make a wish and

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pull. Whoever ends up with the larger part of the bone gets their wish.

“I always take part in pulling apart of the wish bone.

I mean my wishes have never come true but it’s always fun to do,” said Jones.

Other families do not adhere to typical traditions; they even create their own.

“My family doesn’t really do much; I’m mostly with my immediate family. We eat just the normal food, watch a movie and then we all take a fat nap,” said Miranda Henderson (12) As for some families, the tradition of eating the normal turkey and pie doesn’t go with their ritual. For example, Matt De Crescenzo (12) said his family eat crab cakes every year as the food they look forward to.

“Every year we eat pig feet for thanksgiving. Actually I don’t really eat them but they are there every year,” said Jones.

Every family has different things they do to celebrate this holiday. Families have changed as the years pass and so have the ways they choose to celebrate.

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“I fell in love with Park because it is a beautiful campus with awesome people from around the world.” | Miki Katuwal, Senior (Jhapa, Nepal) “i love going to all our schools sPorting events and being around the friends I have made since I have been here” | Jon LaHue, Junior (Kansas City, Mo.)

Park is a Great Value.

Park University was founded in 1875, and is private four-year, non profit, liberal arts institution.

Park University has been recognized as a “best value” by Parents & Colleges, and “one of the least expensive private schools” by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. Department of Education says Park’s tuition is the “lowest net price” among private universities in Missouri. Park University also offers generous financial aid opportunities and historically has provided more than $7 million in institutional scholarships annually.

Campus Location. The 700-acre, flagship Parkville Campus rests high above the scenic Missouri River, less than a mile from historic Parkville, and 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City. Park also operates 40 campus centers in 21 states.

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Academics. Students pursue more than 50 majors university-wide. Many innovative minors, certificate and graduate programs are also available. Park University offers special academic programs in global proficiency, internships and cooperative education, and a Degree with Honors program. Dedicated professors provide personal attention and prepare you for lifelong learning.

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by DANNY KERWIN Who W ill W in The race is close as always,but who will THE HEISMAN? emerge as the winner come December?

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he most prestigious award in all of sports is, without a doubt, college football’s Heisman trophy. The tradition and history of the award dates back to 1935, and has been handed out to college football’s best player every year since.

The race is usually a close one, and this year is no exception.

Players all across the country have showcased their talents and put their teams into position to win games week in and week out.

However, some have distanced themselves from the pack. Here are a select few ahead of the rest.

The consensus front runner is Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck who has put up great numbers in leading Stanford to a potential undefeated season in his junior year. But Luck does not have much breathing room ahead of Alabama running back Trent Richardson.

The junior back has rushed for 17 touchdowns and has lead Alabama to an undefeated season thus far. These two junior offensive superstars are currently atop my list, but there are some other notable players right behind.

The next four on the list are all quarterbacks, all of which have their teams ranked in the top 15 in the polls. Kellen Moore of Boise

State seems to be in this race every year, but this year he might have a legitimate chance. Moore is putting up incredible numbers while leading his Broncos to another undefeated season.

The next on the list is a quarterback who threw an incredible nine touchdowns against Rice on Oct. 27, Houston’s Case Keenum. Keenum has broken NCAA passing records in his time at Houston and needs to be viewed as a serious candidate. The other two that need some more work on their resume are Oklahoma State quarter back Brandon Weeden and Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones. They’ve both had great years, but at the moment they haven’t performed at the level the front-runners have.

After looking at all the candidates and evaluating each one’s season, I’ve come to my decision. Andrew Luck should win the Heisman Trophy. Luck has dominated opposing defenses all year and led the Cardinal to an undefeated season thus far. Whether you agree with me or not isn’t important, because every candidate has a chance come Dec. 10 when the award is handed out. But hey, what’s a discussion without a little debate?

BORDER SHOWDOWN HOW DO THE TEAMS MATCH UP HISTORICALLY IN THE THREE BIGGEST COLLEGIATE SPORTS?

BASKETBALL

BASEBALL

FOOTBALL

KU: 171-94

MU: 195-124-2

TIE: 55-55-9

RIVALRY ERASED

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uick question, how do you steal a monument? How do you change the rules? How do you change a way of life if it’s 120 years old?

The Missouri Kansas rivalry game is one of the most historic rivalry games in college athletics. Not because Missouri and Kansas are the best at what they do, but the fact that the rivalry not only has historical meaning, but is more than a century old.

The rivalry of Missouri and Kansas has always run deep with arrogance, pride and pure hatred of one another and always will have these qualities, unless they take it away.

“I’ve been a fan since I was born” Mark Grandstaff said (11). “My family has been KU fans, so it’s only natural that I am.”

Kansas University is famous for their basketball and has had recent success against Missouri in the past couple of seasons.

Although Mizzou tends to take the rivalry in football, and Kansas in basketball, that doesn’t stop people from supporting their teams.

“I’m a fan of both Kansas football and basketball.

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MISSOURI’S MOVE TO THE SEC MAY END THE RIVALRY

You have to be, to be considered a fan,” Grandstaff said.

Although the Missouri Kansas rivalry is historic, it is facing a hardship like most business nowadays; the simple fear of being shut down. Mizzou is now going to the SEC with problems circulating in the Big 12, a questionable and gutsy call from the start.

“A bad decision, from a competition standpoint, ”Coach, Jamar Mozee said, “I think the SEC is much farther ahead than Missouri.

They won’t even be able to compete in that conference, not to mention it will kill the rivalry.”

Some people are actually excited for the move between the Big 12 and the SEC. “I think it will be a great idea if they leave,” Seth Cline (11) said. “They will be able to win in basketball, and actually be able to compete with the best in football. So why wouldn’t they leave if there were problems?”

Whether Missouri leaves or not it seems like everyone will win eventually. The Big 12, anticipating Missouri’s departure, have picked up two teams in TCU and West Virginia.

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“See at first I thought it was a bad idea” Mozee said, “but when I saw West Virginia and TCU coming in, I think the Big 12 will be as competitive as ever.”

Coach Bill Self has already said that if Mizzou leaves, the MU and KU game will not exist in basketball, and the football team follows this decision.

Even with the chaos, fans still believe that they will still play.

“I don’t think so, just like the South, Park Hill rivalry. Even though we’re in different conferences, we find a way to play each other,” Cline said.

With Mizzou leaving, only time will tell what will happen to this “border war” rivalry dating back to the Civil War.

“A bad decision, from a competition standpoint.”

Serve, Set, Spike…SECTIONALS

South volleyball dominates in their fall season without going down easy

by CHANDLER TERMINI

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ith only one senior and the rest lower classmen, South volleyball excelled not only as a team but as a family this season. South volleyball players had a successful fall season and did not go down easy with an overall record of 31-5.

“It was an awesome season, and with all of us with equal talents and skills, it got us to where we ended up,” said Emma Hagedorn (12).

Team captains Hagedorn (12), Emma Eickoff (11) and Lindsey Yager (11) did all they could to lead their girls into the right direction. The girls ended up with two major wins: Conference and Districts, which were huge accomplishments for the team.

Many team members attribute the wins to chemistry.

“It was great how we all got along this year.

There’s a variety of personalities, but we all work very well together and that helped out the season,” said Yager (11).

However, the girls did not reach their all-time goal of making it to the State Final Four, a target every season.

Hardwood

Even though their goal was not accomplished, the girls made it to the sectional games, which was only “There’s a variety of one step before State. personalities, but The girls played their sectional we all work very games, Saturday Oct. 29 at Lee’s well together...”

Summit West, falling to one of the hardest competitors out there: St. Teresa’s Academy. The final scores for the games were 16-25 and 17-25; the girls battled hard and did not let their opponents win easy.

“We had some really easy competition this year and St. Theresa’s was very tough, but the girls played hard and that’s all I could have asked for,” said Coach Debbie Fay. Even though the volleyball team’s season came to an end and having to lose their team captain and only senior, Hagedorn, the team this year was still very young and talented. This is not the end of South volleyball domination; as their coach said there is still more to come with this young and strong team for next year.

“Overall for this year of 2011 season, I have not one complaint,” said Fay. photo by AMANDA DANNEAU-REVER

Season Record:31 Wins-5 Losses

Hangover

by HARRISON WHITE

How to fill the void of the NBA season

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he NBA season is getting smaller and smaller with each passing week. The Players’ Union and Owners’ association cannot agree. Weeks are getting shaved off the NBA season, and it is us fans who are hurt the most.

So what is an NBA fan to do to pass the time?

Let’s look at our options. We still have college basketball. It fills the basketball void, and leaves out all the dream team drama. Instead of Kobe, we’ll be watching Harrison Barnes, and instead of Lebron, we’ll see Jared Sullinger.

Of course, we still have football season. The NFL playoffs run all through February, and the college bowl season goes well into January.

Playoff and BCS drama is more than enough to keep our minds from drifting back to the hardwood of the NBA for those early winter months.

If you are in need of something for the part of the season that has already been canceled, look to the

boys of NASCAR. The season is almost at its end, and the standings are tight as ever. The final race is on Nov. 20, when we will find out if Jimmie Johnson can defend his title or finally be dethroned.

Another entertaining sport that gets little recognition is hockey.

The NHL season started in early October and goes all the way until April-- enough to cover much of the NBA season, if it does end up getting canceled completely.

We have to face the facts, though. The lockout is here, and it seems it is going to stay that way for some time. But we can get through this. We may have to learn to appreciate the ice of the NHL, or the asphalt of NASCAR, but we will all make it through the season.

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What I Like Right

Now

byIDA PATTON

jenna marbles

She’s the bomb.com. If you are not familiar with marbles unique and blunt sense of humor, check her out on YouTube. I promise she won’t disappoint.

Heroes I know it is a bit outdated, but I recently bought season one and I’m obsessed.

The characters make you laugh, fear a villain and wonder what if?

Creative COldsnow

For any of you fellow artsy kids out there, stop going to Hobby Lobby. It is a total waste of time and money. Switch to creative cold snow, for the best deals around and for a friendly face that knows about everything art related. The art store with the most bang for your buck.

(Located on Westport Road)

eggnog ice cream I know it is pretty weird; ice cream during the winter.. really? All I crave all winter long is ice cream. For the best ice cream cone around, check out Miami Ice on 39th street near Westport.

Hot cocoa It’s that time of year again… the time of year that I absolutely despise. The thought of walking out of my warm house into a cold car makes me cringe. Luckily for me, there is hot chocolate. It is just the right combination of warm chocolate and marshmallows to make me get out of bed.

Little bee

For any of you that find yourself with nothing to do during fall and winter, snuggle up with a great book. Little Bee written

by Chris Cleave, i s a fictional narrative from the prospective of an African refugee and her unlikely English ally. It is a book you will not want to put down.

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