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Issue 9, Volume XCII
Southport High School
971 East Banta Road
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Dance team prepares for special upcoming performance CEnergy to perform at the Indiana Pacers game this Tuesday by Lindsey Farley Reporter The Cardinal Energy dance team prepares to perform during halftime at the boys basketball game on Friday, Jan. 31. Senior captains Yesenia Jimenez and BreMrs. Jessi ann Leath walk Walpole, out in the middle Dance Coach of the court, and wait for the rest of the team to join them. Then, they perform the routine, switching from move to move to a mix of Pitbull and Ke$ha’s song “Timber” and other pop songs. According to Breann Leath, the dance team Team Co-captain coach Mrs. Jessi Walpole, the Southport High School field house floor is normally where the team’s performances take place. But, on Tuesday, Feb. 18 the team will be performing on a much larger floor. They are set to perform during the Indiana Pacers game in the Banker’s Life Field House. The performance will take place before the Pacers and Atlanta Hawks play at 7 in the evening. Walpole says the team will perform to a mix of hip-hop music including Kendrick Lamar’s “M.A.A.D City” and Jay Z’s “Tom Ford.” “It’s kind of a big deal,” Walpole
said. “I do want to amp it up for the Pacers game.” According to Walpole, she had called Banker’s Life to make an inquiry on performing there, and they already had another group performing there at the time. However, Walpole says Banker’s Life booted the other team so that Cardinal Energy could perform. Leath says the team has come a long way since its start three years ago. Leath says the very first year the team came together was the hardest, but last year was their best year collectively as a team. According to Leath, the team was like a family, but this year, they are struggling because they lost one of their coaches, and Walpole was out for a while because she had a baby. “We’re making progress as our games come,” Leath said. Jimenez says since her two years performing on the team, the experience and amount of talent of those who try out has gotten much better. According to Jimenez, those who can learn much faster make her job as a captain less stressful because then she doesn’t have to continually work on the choreography with the girls who cannot learn as fast. Both Jimenez and Leath say they are nervous, but they think the team will be ready. They have started to practice and choreograph the dance for the performance at the Pacers game. With the team preparing for the performance, they will begin to have longer and many more practices. According to Walpole, the team will even begin to practice on weekends. Practice consists of Walpole going through the whole routine slowly, breaking it into small eight-count sections. Then, the team follows Walpole as she instructs slowly step by step to emphasize certain moves that the team may have trouble with completing. Freshman Karen Nyirenda, a newcomer to the dance team and a newcomer to dancing itself, says
Mrs. Jessi Walpole shows the team a dance move as (from left to right) freshman Karen Nyirenda, junior Sierra Cannon and senior Candis Neblett mirror her during practice after school on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Photo by Jesse Roller. that she is not only anticipating the performance, but she is also looking forward to the environment surrounding her and the team. Nyirenda says that she is most excited about all the fans that will be there. She is confident that the team will have fun while bringing fun to those watching them perform. “There’s always a conflict in the team,” Nyirenda said. “But, by the end of the day, we all know that we are sisters, and we’re going to get along.” She says she is looking forward to being part of the team until she graduates, and dancing is becoming very significant in her life.
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The dance team called CEnergy was created in 2011. This year, the team consists of one coach and 15 members. DANCE COACH: Mrs. Jessi Walpole CAPTAINS: Seniors Breann Leath and Yesenia Jimenez SENIORS: Katrice McKinnie, Candis Neblett, Mikaela White JUNIOR: Sierra Cannon SOPHOMORES: Brittany McKinnie, Anna Smith FRESHMEN: Staysha Baggett, Taliah Bennett, Tameea Easley, La’Cole Lakes, Tiana Leath, Karen Nyirendia, Briana Wilson
Date Night helps fund yearbook expenses The Anchor provides a romantic evening for student couples by Bradley Davis Reporter
(Top) Freshmen C.J. Wood and Rachel Clouse attend date night on Monday, Feb. 10. (Bottom) Sophomore Haley Kibby and junior Logan Fields enjoyed an Italian dish of fettuccini. Photos by Alicia Jones.
Roses and candy hearts filled Southport High School as the yearbook staff put on its fourth annual Date Night on Monday, Feb. 10 in the grand hallway that takes the place of the old courtyard. The yearbook staff uses this night as a fund raiser to help the cost of producing a yearbook and buying camera equipment, according to yearbook advisor Mr. Sam Hanley. He and the yearbook staff also use this night to give students the opportunity for a safe and easy date. “We use this night as a way to create our own news,” Hanley said. “If you come (to date night), you will be in the yearbook.” During Date Night 2014, the grand hallway was decorated like a fine restaurant. Round tables with six chairs each were set so groups could come together and give students the opportunity to mingle. There was a three-course meal that consisted of bread and a salad, an Italian dinner of either spaghetti or fettuccini alfredo and a dessert buffet table with a chocolate fountain. Students listened to live music from a student band, and as the night went on, The Beatles filled the air and students began to sing and dance.
{dateNIGHT} WHO: The Anchor Staff WHAT: Hosting “Date Night” WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 WHERE: The grand hallway: the new hallway that is in place of the old courtyard WHY: To give students a safe date and raise money for yearbook expenses HOW: Anchor staff members were hosts for the night and served drinks and food COST: $20 per couple For more photos, visit shsnewsbuerau.com The cost for this kind of meal outside of date night is averaged to be $35, according to newyork.seriouseats.com. Date Night was $20 per couple. “Everybody had a good time,” Hanley said. “This gave the yearbook staff a chance to learn and get out of their comfort zone, but overall, it was a good night.” Senior Alex Darland and junior Nathan Cooper say that the night
was “golden.” It went great, and the dinner area was awesome, according to Cooper and Darland. Yearbook staffer junior Cori Church says that she enjoyed putting the night on for the students. Church says that the yearbook staff working together made the night a better experience for her as well. “It was nice to see that everybody who attended had fun,” Church said. “But, the staff had fun working as one to raise money and give others a chance to have fun.” Junior Logan Fields and sophomore Haley Kibby attended their first Date Night as a couple, and they both say that they will definitely come again next year. Kibby and Fields both say that the night was great, and the food was delicious. “It was simple and nothing too extravagant,” Fields said. “That’s what made the night great for me.” Junior Trisha Whitehair says she wanted to attend to help support the yearbook, and the fun just came with it. Whitehair also says that the music was fantastic, and she says that it was worth it in the end. Senior Emily Bradley says that she thought that it would’ve been one-onone seating, but the provided group seating made the night even better. “Sitting as a group made it enjoyable for more than just one,” Bradley said. “It gave everybody the chance to hang out and have a great time.” Hanley says that the night was a success for the yearbook staff as a fund raiser and a night to just let students have a good time.
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Foreign Language
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Biak Par hi Lily scholarship, Indiana khawchung atanga mipahnih chauh in dawng thei tura tlan zing ah tel in, tunah hian Butler University ah lehkha a zir mek ani . Photo contributed by Biak Chin Par.
Lekha zir taima nula chhuanawm
{recursos HISPANOS} Estas oportunidades estan disponibles para latinos jóvenes en Indianapolis. Información es de la Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs. -La Plaza tiene una variedad de programas educativas para latinos jóvenes, como “Tu Futuro” y “Lilly Leadership for Latino Youth.” -The Mexican Consulate en Indianapolis ofrece oportunidades para becas muchas veces, dependiente de la disponibilidad de fondos. -El Indiana Latino Institute periódicamente ofrece becas y oportunidades de asesoramiento, y también da conferencias de trabajo. El instituto tiene muchos recursos y fondos para compartir con latinos jovenes y sus familias. -El EASY McCoy Book está en línea y ofrece una lista de todas actividades cerca de Indianapolis, como programas para jóvenes y clases para padres. -El Indiana Youth Institute es un recurso para organizaciones que sirven latinos jóvenes en el estado de Indiana.
lan an ni a, he mi pahnih an thlan ho hi, Par tel in, downtown ah an hruai a, Marion Counties Lilly Scholarship nei tur in an tling nge tling lo tiin in-
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Mahni leh mahni in el hi buai na a awm thei a, harsatna pawh I tawng fu maithei, mahse I thawh hah chuan hun lo kal zel tur ah that na a nei. Biak Chin Par
terview a ni a, he Scholarship a don thu phone in ron hrilh lai hian, tap chung in Pathian hnen ah lawm thu a sawi hngal tih thu a sawi bawk. “He Lilly Scholarship ka don hi ka dam chhung zawng zawnga ka hlim ni ber a ni ang. Ka dawn hi ka in ring ngai lo a, mahse ka dawn tak ah chuan ka nun hi a thleng vek a, ka hmalam hun zel ah poh hlimna
{scholarship DAWN THEIHTE} Scholarship mamawh tan a hnuai lam ah, pawisa an pek zat leh a en theih e : Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity Ed Foundation Deadline Feb. 15 An pek zat $1,500-$2,000 Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholar Deadline March 1 An pek zat COA leh $2750 SHS Adult Athletic Booster Club Deadline April18 An pek zat $500-&1,000 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program Deadline March14 An pek zat $10,000. Scholarship dang in mamawh chuan. Guidance Office ah a en theih reng e.
Estudiante inmigrante gana oportunidad para beca
Senior de Southport va a asistir un banquete para una beca hoy Por: Paige Kidwell, Colin Harris, KaileighThomas, and Julianna Sullivan “Cuando estoy caminando en el pasillo, a veces yo me choco con otros estudiantes porque no puedo verlos. En la escuela, es difícil ver algunas partes del salón,” dijo senior Rafael Galindo. “Leer y escribir Ms. Patricia O’Connor son difíciles tam- Maestra bién. Las cosas simples como abrir mi locker y agarrar cosas de la mesa pueden ser retos para mí porque los ojos no se centrarán en las cosas.” Galindo ha tomado sus Mrs. Christine luchas y está Powell usándolas para Maestra ayudar con su futuro, y Galindo fue nominado para recibir la Beca de Abe Lincoln que es financiado por Kiwanis. Hay 25 estudiantes que son nominados para recibir esta beca, pero Galin-
do es el único estudiante de Southport High School. Hay cuatro becas diferentes, y el primer premio es de $41.000. La beca es para estudiantes que han seguido adelante a pesar de las dificultades de su vida. Una de las luchas de Galindo es que, a la edad de 14, él perdió la vista en el ojo derecho. A pesar de esta lucha, Galindo todavía es un estudiante que sobresale en sus clases. “Rafael es un estudiante excelente ... tiene metas para su futuro,” maestra de Español Patricia O’Connor dijo. Otra lucha que Rafael superó es que, a Qué siga la edad de 9, él llegó a los EE.UU. trabajando de México sólo. porque Su madre es una inmigrante iletiene gal y vino a los mucho EE.UU. cuando Rafael tenía 8 talento años para una y puede vida mejor para ella y su hijo. superar el Ella arriesgó su desafío de vida caminando la vista por pie por el desierto por seMs. Patricia manas. Ella se O’Conner perdió por un día y no tenía ni agua ni comida, y una serpiente casi le atacó. Cuando los agentes de inmigración la encontraron, la deportaron a México. Después de muchos intentos, ella cruzó la frontera con éxito. Ella trabajó por un año lavando platos en
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Khawte tak te atanga sei lian, 2012 Southport school top 10 a tel pa ve thei leh Scholarship sang ber dawng thei te zinga tel pha ve, nula Biak Chin Par chuan tunah hian a duhthusam tih hlawhtlin tumin Butler University college ah Mit Daktor nih tumin chemistry lam degree lak a tum mek ani. Burma ram, Zophei, Ngalang khua a piang Biak Chin Par hi khua te tak te atangin sei lian ni mahsela, mi taima tak anih avang in, Laimi ti hming tha tu anih mai bak ah Southport ti hmingtha tu zinga tel pha ve ngat ani. Par hi 2012 kum ah khan scholarship sang ber te zinga mi Lilly Scholarship chu Marion county sikul hrang hrang atangin, mi pakua in an dawng a, he mite zingah hian amah pawh thlan tlin ani ve ani. He Lilly Scholarship hi a high sikul naupang te tana tha hnem tak scholarship ani a, he scholarshipdawng pha ho chu, Public College
anih lo leh Private College ah, an duh na piang ah kum 4 chung zawng tuition fee nen thlap in Lilly Scholarship hian a man zawng zawng a chawi sak mai bakah kum tin lehkhabu man leh thil pawimawh dang dang atan cheng $900 pek an ni. He mi tana thlan bik te zing a tel pha ve, Biak Par chuan tunah hian a duhthusam te ti hlawhtlin tumin lehkha a zir zawm mek ani. Lilly Scholarship dawng tur hian theihtawp a chuah tiin Par chuan a sawi a, tet te atang a sap tawng zir na hmun a tang a sei lian anih loh avang in, sap tawng thiam tak ani lo a, hemi avang hian a tan thil awlsam anih lo zia leh, a kalkawng a harsatna tam tak a tawn thu te a sawi ani. Nimahsehla, theihtawp a chuah hnuah, hotu te duhsak na in leh a taimak na rah, a thiam luat avangin he scholarship hi a lo dawng ve thei ta ani. He Scholarship a dawn na atang hian kum hnih zet liam tawh mahsela, Laimi ti hming tha tu ani thu hi tu te pawh in an la sawi fo ani. Kum 2012 ah khan, Southport High School atang in mi pahnih th-
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thar min pe a ni” tiin Par chuan a sawi ani. Par sawi dan chuan he scholarship dawng tur hian lehkha a zir nasat mai bak ah school lam activity tam tak pawh a ti tel hngal anih thu a sawi. He scholarship a dawn thieh na turin hotu te puihna pawh a dil thin a, a bik tak in a zirtirtu Mrs.Amy Peddie hian, a school kal chhung zawng in a buaipui in a pui thin a ni. “Mrs. Peddie hi min puitu tha ber a ni. Ka nu hi sap tawng a thiam loh avangin Mrs. Peddie hian a chang phei chuan ka nu ang dinhmun ah min din sak in in a pui thin ani,” tiin Par chuan a zirtitu nu chu a fak in a chungah a lawm hle ani tihthu a sawi. Par hian, a nitin nun ah hian a mah leh mah in elna a neih thu a sawi a. He in elna a neih hian, a hmalam hun tur ah hian a tha zawk in a kal chho zel a, eng ang pawh a har ni mahse a tum tang tang zel ani. He tiang bawk hian, a thian tha tak te leh a sikul kal pui te pawh a fuih chho a ni. “Mahni leh mahni in el hi buai na a awm thei a, harsatna pawh I tawng fu maithei mahse thawh hah chuan hun lo kal zel tur ah that na a nei,” tiin Par in a sawi. Engkim ti thei tur hian, a hmasa berah Pathian hriat hmasat a that thu Par hian a sawi a, a thalai rual pui te hian Pathian hi pakhat naah dah sela engkim hi amah nen chuan tih theih lo a awmlo thu leh a mah ngei in he thil a tawn a tanga a hriat chuah leh zirhchuah thu a sawi bawk. “Jeremiah 29:11, ‘Nangni lama ka rilru putzia chu ka inhre si a, in hun hnuhnung tawpah chuan beiseina pe tur che u in, thil tha lo ni lovin, thatna ka ngaihtuah asin’-He bible chang hian ka nitin nunah, harsatna, mangan na leh buaina ka tawh chan a piangin, min hnemtu tha leh chakna thar min pe tu ani thin ani,” tiin Par chuan a thalai rualpui te fuihna thu a chah hlawm ani. Par hi tunah hian Butler University ah a college kum hnih na ni in a sawi ani. A College kal kum khat na kha IUPUI ah a kal thu a sawi a, nimahsela public shcoool anih avang in Private school ah in sawn in tunah a kal na Butler University ah hian Chemistry Bachelor degree dawn tumin lehkha a zir mek ani. He degree a don hnu ah hian graduate sikul lama kal chhoh zel a tum thu a sawi a, a hma lam hun lo kal zel turah hian mit daktor nih a tum thu a sawi bawk ani. Mahse engkim hi Pathian kut ah awm rawh se.
Hoy, senior Rafael Galindo va a asister una banquete para la beca de KIWANIS. Foto por Jesse Roller. restaurantes para ahorrar el dinero para que Rafael pudiera venir ir a los EE.UU. Cuando ella ahorró $3.000, le mandó dinero a la familia para que viniera para estar con ella. Con la ayuda de amigos y coyotes, Rafael cruzó la frontera, pero cuando él llegó, fue solo y no hablaba inglés. No tenía dinero y dependía de la generosidad de otros para comer y vivir hasta reunirse con su madre. La escuela ha sido difícil para mí porque el inglés no es mi idioma materno, pero he trabajado mucho para aprender la lengua y sacar buenas notas en mis clases Además de las luchas de adaptarme a otro idioma y nueva cultura, también necesito adaptarme a la pérdida de mi vista.” Galindo dijo. Galindo se enfoca en su trabajo y planes para el futuro. Su meta es ser la primera persona de su familia que se gradúa del colegio y asiste a la universidad. Él cree que si gana la beca y sigue con su educación que puede cambiar no sólo su vida,
pero también la vida de su familia. Tiene ganas de asistir a IUPUI y estudiar para ser trabajador social. Galindo quiere agradecerles a su consejero, el Señor Lamont Rascoe por la nominación, O’Connor, la Señora Christine Powell, y el Señor Nathan Ellis por su ayuda y apoyo a lo largo de sus años escolares y por este proceso. Rafael será uno de los invitados de honor en un almuerzo el 14 de febrero para ver si él gana la beca o no. “Qué siga trabajando porque tiene mucho talento y puede superar el desafío de la vista,” O’Connor dijo, “que siga siendo el hombre que es y que represente su raza aquí en América.¨ Powell está de acuerdo y espera que gane esta beca para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas. “Rafael ha avanzado mucho y las cosas siguen mejorando para él.” dijo Powell,” Su actitud positiva lo llevará lejos y lo dejará realizar sus sueños ¡Buena suerte, Rafael!”
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Teen love isn’t just teen lust Experts and students agree, teenagers can understand love by Sierra Sullivan Reporter
Senior Cameron Kennelly proposed to Perry Meridian High School senior Meagan Lane on Dec. 24, 2013 by presenting a ring in her stocking. Both will continue with post-high school plans before marrying. Photo by Jesse Roller.
Seniors pop the question early
Students go through with engagements despite judgment by Delaney Bucker Reporter
Looking across crowded tables at Buffalo Wild Wings after a Southport football game, senior Cameron Kennelly spotted the girl he now wants to spend the rest of his life with. Not knowing it at the time, he and his future fiancée made continuous eye contact that night, yet never said a word to each other. With the girl stuck in his mind, Kennelly later recognized her on Instagram as Perry Meridian High School senior Meagan Lane. Kennelly soon got her phone number, and the two began talking. Within a few weeks, they began dating. “He had asked me to date him once before (and) I said no,” Lane said. “I didn’t say ‘no’ because I didn’t want to be with him. I said ‘no’ because I wanted to get to know him a little better before jumping into things.” Both Kennelly and Lane say that after they dated for four months, they just knew the other was “the one.” On Dec. 24, 2013, after Lane pleaded Kennelly to give her Christmas gift to her early, Kennelly gifted Lane a ring in her stocking and asked her to be his wife. “There were tears involved,” Kennelly said. “She was very happy, ecstatic. It was a pretty quick yes. ”
The majority of people were very happy for the couple, they say. “My initial reaction to Cameron proposing was shock,” Ms. Angelina Lopez, Lane’s mother, said. “I know how Cameron feels about Meagan, but I was not expecting a Christmas Eve proposal. I was excited for Meagan after the initial shock wore off.” The biggest concern their families have is that the two may not fulfill their plans for after high school. Kennelly says that his parents told him to do just as he would do if he was not engaged, which will be to join the military. Lane plans to pursue a career in firefighting and also go to college. “We’ll probably be more financially stable getting into our jobs after college,” Lane said. “So, we’re still thinking about school before getting married. It would be better after college.” But, according to Lane, she feels that even without a wedding they would feel the same. She likes the idea, but it is more of a memory for friends and family. Kennelly chose to propose because he wanted to demonstrate to Lane that he doesn’t want to be with anyone but her. Kennelly isn’t the only Southport student currently engaged. In September, senior Zack Odom proposed to his now fiancée, senior Carrie Molloy. Though they knew each other since the seventh grade, Odom and Molloy did not begin dating until their senior year in high school. About a month prior to the proposal, Odom would go
ring shopping with Molloy’s mother and grandma after school. Once the ring was bought, Odom shared his plan with his and Molloy’s family. On Sep. 28, 2013, Odom took Molloy to Steak ‘n Shake, where they had gone on their first date. Both Odom’s and Molloy’s families were there to watch. Molloy went to the restroom right before her food was brought out, and while she was gone, Odom placed the ring beside her plate. “I didn’t even see (the ring) at first,” Molloy said. “I saw my mom with her camera and then I looked down and saw the ring.” At that moment, Odom got down on one knee beside her. Molloy says she froze up, but said “yes” as soon as Odom asked her to marry him. Families of the couple as well as their best friends were hesitant at first, asking if they were sure of their decision, but still supportive, knowing that no matter what they said, it would not change the couple’s feelings towards each other. “I just felt like it didn’t matter what time it was,” Odom said. “Time wouldn’t have changed anything.” Kennelly has also remained constant in his decision, despite the questioning of peers and family members. According to him, not only do he and Lane love each other, but they do not want to lose each other. Both couples are ready and willing to start imagining their lives together as long as they both shall live.
Not every teenage relationship ends in marriage, however, according to psychologists, puppy love may be more serious than people take it for. Nancy Kalish, According to Psychology Ph.D. psychologytoday.com, lust and love can feel a lot like the same thing, but in all reality are two totally different emotions. Love invokes that they care for their person- Chelsie Lucid, al growth. They Senior want to spend time with them and get to know them on a deeper, personal level. Lust suggests physical attraction, where the focus is more on themselves and not as much towards the other person’s feelings. The main problem is teenagers’ hormones go crazy and they can sometimes have a hard time defining what they think is love. Dr. Nancy Kalish, professor of psychology at California State University, has extensively studied young love and what impact it has on peoples adult love lives. “The way psychologists use the term, love is caring for the growth and development of the other per-
son - not the feeling you have inside you, but what you want for the other person,” Kalish wrote in an email to the Journal. “Infatuation is like a selfie, (while) love is turning the camera to the other person.” People can usually know what love is, regardless of age. Children know what it feels like to love their parents and it goes unquestioned. But only 15 or 16 years later, people begin to doubt their children’s ability to discern love from infatuation. It’s not the partner that they choose as a teenager that’s the problem. It’s the lack of maturity and other circumstances that dampers the relationship, according to Kalish. No matter what age you are, love is something people have to continually work at. Therefore, love is attainable at any age, even for teenagers. Along with Kalish, senior Chelsie Lucid also believes that age is just a number and no matter how young, love is attainable. Lucid and her boyfriend, Travis Fisher, have been together for 19 months now. Fisher is a junior at Beech Grove High School, which makes it harder to see each other throughout the week. “We make it work,” Lucid said. “We see each other as much as we can and try to make the most of it.” As most normal couples, Lucid and Fisher have been through their ups and downs. However, With the stress of not being able to see each other much and people, such as her parents, disapproving of their relationship, they have still managed to stay together. Lucid feels that the obstacles their relationship has gone through has only made their bond stronger. Even with being so young, Lucid is sure she is in love. “No one knows how (other people) feel about their significant others, so they can’t judge anyone on it,” Lucid said. “If people feel it, then they feel it, no matter the age.”
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The Journal did a survey of 70 people to see what they thought about finding true love in high school. 1. Do you believe that high school students can find love? Yes- 70%
No- 7.14%
Neutral- 22.86%
2. Do you know at least one person who married their high school sweetheart? Yes- 81.43%
No- 11.43%
Neutral- 7.14%
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To: Michael From: Lauren Happy Valentine’s Day
From: Celina To: Vanessa Hensley Happy Valentine’s Day Bestie
To: Honeybunny From: Pumpkin Incredibly sorry I messes up that other shoutout, but I fixes it, your aweful person.
From: Celina To: Vanessa Hensley I love you From: Celina To: Melissa Venegas Happy Valentine’s Day To: Cassity alderson From: Bailey Happy Valentine’s Day. To: Kristina emmert From: Bailey Happy Valentine Day and Happy Birthday, I love you. To: Jessica polly From: Bailey Happy Valentine’s Day. To: Pumpkin From: Your Honeybunny You’re just aweful To: Evan From: Hannah Happy Valentines Day, I love you To: Pan Noi From: Ma Te Happy Valentines Day, Thanks for being there for me...Kan lung nah mai ti ni ne..ka hui nang...
To: Peigne From: Lilli Thanks for being such a great friend! God gave you a crazy awesome beard and personality! J’adore tu, bebe. To: Lilli Shields Potatoes gonna potate. To: Christy From: J Didn’t know angels flew so low. To: Rachel D. From: J I like how you matched your halo with your outfit today! Dearest Derfington, Have a faboo V-Day! <3 Marco and Polo To: Alian Thang From: Your Secret Admirer I can’t unlove you! Babe you light up my world. I HEART EXO <3 To: Desiree K. From: Anonymous I think you’re the most beautiful girl in the world and always will be. Stay gorgeous
To: brooke rigney From: angel you’re a total babe. stay awesome.
To: Katie P. From: Some guy You’re beautiful.
To: mathew gregory From: angel. i miss and love you, you’re the best. stay perfect.
To: Sierra Sullivan From: Coopid You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are grey
To: Jessie Gaskin From: Garrett Coffey Since the first time i saw you in Ipass, you stole my heart. You are such an amazing girl and i am so lucky to have such a beautiful girl like you. I love you Jessie! Happy Valentines Days! :) To: Judiah W. From: The Girlfriend Roses are red, violets are blue, I love chicken, but i love you too (: Happy Valentines Day babe, kisses <3 To: alaina speiser From: winona cleary you are my universe. love you babe To: My Journal Family From: Jonesy (Caitlyn) I love you all so very much! Thank you for being such an amazing family! Happy Valentine’s Day, beautifuls! To: winona cleary From: anonymous you finer than wine. To: Mckenzie Witherall From: taylor staples are you happy now??
To: Jenny Serrrano From: Your boo loves you To: zuliema Reveles From: your booboo loves you babes !! will you be my valentine !! pick you at 7pm To: jose torres From: your best babes you have will you be mine ! you should call me someetime To: Bear From: Deer Goodness Gracious, in the immortal words of Ellie Goulding, “When everything’s wrong, you make it right.” Thanks for making everything right. ♥♥♥ To: Deer From: Bear First of all, I told you I could do it. Secondly I love everything about you, so I guess that means for better or for worse you’re stuck with me. Thank you for everything. To: Wyatt “Chop” Cullom From: Jamall From Accounting Remember when you rode that bike..? oh wait... haha you’re fluffy
To: Nick Meacham From: Nick Meacham You are awesome! To: Auger’s classes (especially the iPass family) From: The Bearded Wonder Thank you for sharing your awesomeness. To: Nick Meacham From: McKenzie Witherell Remember that time I told you I was going to embarrass you? I told you I was going to get all of your friends to call you Baby Meacham. Yeah, it’s happening. BABY MEACHAM! To: Kelci Malloy From: The Hezekiah “Hey girl, you know what 2 Timothy 3:12 says? ‘In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.’ And let me just say: You put the cute in persecuted.” To: Natalie (Copper) From: Vanessa (Tod) You are the fresh ginger on the rice bowl of my life. To: Taylor From: Vanessa I won’t say I’m in love. Just kidding, I’m in love with you. 5ever. To: The Journal From: Mother Hinh Just wanted to say in print that you are all great and that you have made this year wonderful. Plus get your work done. :) Okay?
Entertainment
February 14, 2014
Celebrate V-Day or Me-Day
Lonely Hearts Club
Two-for-one date deal Enjoy the 14th with someone and these last-minute ideas
A table-for-one Valentine’s Day celebration just for you is ahead by Sarah Fowerbaugh Reporter When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are three kinds of people. There are those in relationships, long or fleeting, who eat up the Hallmark holiday like heart-shaped chocolates. Then, there are those who prefer to watch the 14th pass by without so much as a toss of red and pink confetti. Lastly, there is the group of holiday haters: the loners who overshadow the holiday with their storm clouds and sad desperation to feel loved. For all of us, Valentine’s Day used to be a pretty great, if not mediocre holiday. The forced celebrations in elementary school parties and little candy-trinket gifts would hold such wonderment for all the kiddies. But, when it comes to be high school, where holiday parties are nearly nonexistent, the holiday loses its allure for those of us who don’t have a significant other to share it with. But, fret no more! There are some definite perks to being all by yourself on V-Day. One of the most important perks being that you can turn it into a Me-Day with just a few tweaks to the traditional two-person holiday rules. Consume Your Feelings What to do for the stereotypical VDay dinner, though? You don’t need a fancy Italian restaurant, when you have the luxury of microwaveable foods right at your fingertips! When choosing comfort foods, don’t try anything new. This V-Day turned Me-Day is all about you, so don’t let anyone judge what you’re consuming. So, if that means you want a casserole of whipped cream, banana peppers and animal crackers, then by all means, you whip that right up. Personally, my comfort food would be something scalding hot and full of cheese. One-Person Movie Night A typical activity of the average
love-struck couple on the 14th is to cuddle up to see a sappy rom-dram or rom-com. But, if sinking ships and the elderly aren’t quite your speed, it’s best to find a film that really speaks to you. Maybe that’s a gory bloody slasher, or a cheesy-cheap comedy. For a movie that won’t remind you of a life alone, try movies like the cult-classic “Sharknado” or a television series like “Parks and Recreation,” (based in Indiana) or cartoon “Bob’s Burgers.” All the listed titles can be found on Netflix, the single man and/or woman’s best friend on Valentine’s Day. Treat Yourself Another classic Valentine’s Day rite of passage are the meaningless gifts exchanged by supposed “soulmates.” Depending on how seriously you take this holiday, it could vary anywhere from a trip for two to Paris, to a $0.50 lovey-dovey card. But, singles can get themselves a little something too. The day after Valentine’s Day is when all those over-priced goodies go on sale. If you’ve always wanted a stereotypical heart-shaped box of chocolates or a completely useless over-sized bear, then it might be wise to give yourself the gift of a Valentine’s Day treat on the 15th, rather than the 14th, and save yourself the trouble and cash. With all of these factors combined, Valentine’s Day could turn into your new favorite holiday. Though it’s important to have a day when you value your loved ones, it’s important to remember to treat yourself every now and then. It’s important to love yourself, not just one day a year, but to value what makes you you every day. And, if what makes you you is junk food and binge watching an entire television series in one night, then that’s something to be celebrated.
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by Cooper Davis Reporter Since the dawn of time, since Adam met Eve and especially since Hallmark started commercializing Valentine’s Day, there’s been a lot of confusion. People aren’t really sure who to love, where to go, what to do or what to give. But, fret not. Composed below is a chocolatebox assortment of ideas to help you bring our your inner love guru.
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For those wanting to feel the love . . . Modern English“I Melt With You”
Aladdin- “A Whole New World” For those wanting to feel something else . . . All-American Rejects- “Gives You Hell”
Adele- “We Could’ve Had It All” Images from blogspot.com, lifevsfilm.com and ew.com.
Eat Your Heart Out No matter how fantastic a chef your mom told you that you were, don’t try to cook for your Valentine’s date. A Chicago Tribune poll found that home dates are half as likely to lead to another date and are pricier than going out to eat. So, you may want to consider some alternatives. Top of your love-locations list should be an Italian restaurant. It’s classic, cliché and it worked in “Lady and the Tramp.” Therefore, it can’t be wrong. All that’s left to decide is how classy of a date this is, and if you’re broke as a joke, how much are you willing to spend? If you’re up to spend about $40 total for you and your date, go to Mama Carolla’s Old Italian. They serve food that looks, and tastes, beautiful. If you’re thinking around $25, go to Buca di Beppo just for the sheer joy of saying the name seven times fast and eating something awesome. If you’re thinking under $5, it’s probably time to bust out the tap water, sporks and Chef Boyardee à la can. I Promise, It’s Not All ‘Titanic’ It’s Valentine’s Day, and the scene is your house. The lights in the living room are dimmed so low you have to seductively squint, and there are cheesy love songs playing out of a plastic cup with your iPhone in it.
Obviously, the mood’s perfect for a little amour, but it’s missing one vital aspect: the movie. In an effort to keep the love going strong, here are some movies she’ll love, and he won’t sleep through, this 14th. The first selection goes by the name “The Princess Bride,” and it’s sure to please anyone, ages 11-100. If you like fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, princesses, the 10 best kisses of all time, a villain called Humperdinck and miracles, then you’re in for a treat. And, if you’re not into the action-romance genre, try “Sleepless In Seattle.” While the last one played a bit to the guys, this one is a shameless sell out to the women. In short, Tom Hanks is a lovable widow with a son. His kid tries to get his dad back on the dating horse, and so, we meet Meg Ryan. True love ensues, and Hanks finds himself a friend that isn’t a volleyball. Some honorable mentions and ideas for you include “50 First Dates,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Casablanca,” “Titanic” and “The Notebook.” You Forgot to Buy Something Weighing in around $10, it’s sure to draw some smiling, blushing and groaning from your crush. Make a pit stop by your local Dollar General and buy a poster board, glue, and one package each of Sweet-Tarts, Paydays, Nerds, Goobers, Red Hots, 100 Grands, Milky Ways and Sugar Daddys. Next, take all your amorous ingredients home and break out your nicest pen, along with your best spelling. You can add or subtract any of the following, but a good template for your candy message is “Just to let you know, I wish you would be my Sweet-Tart. I know a Red Hot like you probably wouldn’t ever go for a Goober/Nerd like me, but I still wish. Shoot, I’d trade in a whole Payday, or even 100 Grand, just for the chance to be your Sugar Daddy. P.S., I think you’re the prettiest girl in this Milky Way.” With a little luck and a lot of calories, your gift might sweep her off her feet and into your arms.
{offTRACKS} Comic by Hope Randall.
Expectation vs. Reality “‘The Notebook.’” - Garrett Gibson, sophomore.
“I want him to text me first.” - Madison Heath, sophomore.
“Eternity.” - Nick Mader, freshman.
“Chilling at home with a movie, maybe flowers and some take out or a pizza.”- Maddie Young, freshman.
1. What’s the most outrageous chick flick you would watch for a girl/ make a boy watch?
2. Do you expect the other person to text you first, or do you start the conversation? 3. How long must you be with someone before passing gas or burping in front of them? 4. What would you want/ what would you do for a one-year anniversary?
“‘Titanic’ or ‘The Notebook.’”- Tiffany Keown, senior.
“I would always initiate the conversation.”- Mykal France, senior.
“An hour.”- Winnie Cleary, junior.
“Dinner, flowers, a gift of some sort.”- Anthony Henson, junior.
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Features
February 14, 2014
Victims of ‘Napghanistan’
Indianapolis homicide rates reaches seven-year high as violence continues
After enduring Nazi experiments, Auschwitz victim inspires others
by Brooklyn Raines Reporter She was used to the occasional gunshot, and with New Year’s Eve around the corner, it would have been normal. Miss Bonita Taylor did not remember hearing the shots on the night of Dec. 30, but surrounding family and neighbors did. The gunshots heard were the ones responsible for taking the life of her son, Micheal Taylor, that cold December night. Micheal was murdered near 34th and Emerson Avenue, steps away from his mother’s front yard. “He laid out there all night long, and I said to myself, ‘he must have been awfully cold. Lord, I hope he took him fast,’” Taylor said, “‘so he wouldn’t have to suffer moaning and groaning crying out for help.’” Micheal’s homicide was the 145th murder out of 146 in 2013, one of the most violent years in homicides. Despite the attempts from neighborhood activist and officials, the homicides in black communities continue to rise and have long lasting effects on the residents. Several Southport High School students call these communities home. Micheal, a 2011 Southport graduate, was walking back to his mother’s home with a bowl of chili that his sister made. His murder is still unsolved, and his killer is still on the streets. Taylor believes tragedies in the community occur because families do not raise their kids with morals. “These young folks don’t have any value in life. They just take people’s lives and don’t care,” Taylor said. “The community can come together yes, but these kids are too scared to say anything. They don’t know when they will be victimized.” Indianapolis Police Lieutenant Chris Baily believes that due to lack of values, the issues of stopping some of the crimes are beyond the control of the police department. “There are social issues here at play. What makes someone get into the back of a taxicab and shoot someone in the back of the head for no reason? I don’t know and can’t explain,” Baily said. “I don’t know why the value of life is so diminished in the eyes of some of our young people. There seems to be no value in life.” Miss Tracy Drane, who works at Kaleidoscope, a youth center located near downtown Indianapolis, has seen firsthand the effects an unstable home life can have on kids. “Kids have no stability at home,” Drane said. “There were a couple of kids that I worked with at Kaleidoscope when they were in seventh grade that were involved in a home invasion. Their dads were not in their families. They were either dead or in jail. They had mothers that were involved with abusive boyfriends. In a way, they were on their own.” Several students at Southport know firsthand what it’s like to live in a violent community that has attracted the
by Christina Hemphill Reporter
Southport graduate Micheal Taylor was shot and killed near his home on Dec. 20. The 145 names covering Micheal are those of other homicide victims in Indianapolis in 2013.
{crimeSTATISTICS} Indianapolis saw a massive increase in homicides in 2013 with 15.1 homicides per 100,000 residents, surpassing Chicago’s 2013 homicide rate. That’s a 44 percent increase over last year. nickname “Napghanistan” through social media this year to compare the violence in Indianapolis to the violent atmosphere in Afghanistan. Junior Cardell Tucker lives in the Napghanistan environment. Tucker lives just a street away from Micheal’s murder site. At times, Tucker is concerned for his safety in his own neighborhood. “Honestly, yes, I feel unsafe in my neighborhood. I feel like I can’t walk down the street without taking a couple looks back,” Tucker said. “I used to walk to the store all the time. Now, I just can’t walk around like I used to because people are getting killed left and right.” Due to all the frequent killings, Taylor says she’s skeptical now to let her kids and grandkids walk two houses over. She has lived in the neighborhood for several years and never imagined her own son would lose his life so close to home. Despite the violence, there are people and programs in the community
that are working with the kids firsthand to make a change. At Kaleidoscope, Drane and her staff help kids with homework and give them a safe haven to go to after school. Programs like Kaleidoscope and other activities help to keep kids involved in activities and out of trouble. For Tucker, football and track have kept him out of the neighborhood and from being at home. He believes kids that aren’t involved in an activity tend to get bored and find trouble. Tucker believes the community needs more outreach programs to prevent another tragedy like Taylor’s and other young men. “If kids are not interested in activities, then they are interested in something else. It’s not good for kids to just sit around. It’s not good for them, especially in my community,” Tucker said. A lot of the homicide victims and suspects have been involved in some type of criminal activity, but this is not the case all the time, Baily says. Baily
Reporter joins IMPD officer for inner-city ride-along “I am funny.”
I arrived at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for a ridealong with Officer Scott Chandler. From the time we got into the car, I was nervous. My stomach felt like it was in my throat. I did not know what to expect because I have never actively searched for crime before. The area that I went into is called the Southeast District, which includes the Fountain Square area and the areas around Beech Grove. The IMPD officers do not go into the Beech Grove area because Beech Grove has their own police department, meaning they are able to investigate the crimes in their city without the help of the IMPD officers. The IMPD officers patrol their areas in teams. According to IMPD,
the dispatch center tries to keep the they were safe and secure. same officers in the same areas so Within the first 10 minutes, we they get to know the people that are were sent to an apartment where the living in their district. Making con- residents had reported a robbery. We nections and networking are key to were there to find out what was stolen the IMPD, Chandler says, because it and make a case report. Many times, makes the people in the area more according to Chandler, when items willing to speak to the police when are stolen, if the people do not know they experience the specifics if the items they will not crime. Officers are able to make get returned. Officers are able valuable connecIn this specific area, called Bartions and learn to make valuable the ins and outs of rington by law connections and enforcement, the the area. Staying in the same area police are rarely learn the ins and when patrolling called. They only outs of the area. makes it easier get called when for them to spot someone is robbed something out of or if it is a domesthe normal in that neighborhood. tic call. These areas are known for takChandler also says that patrolling the ing care of each other, meaning that same area gives the citizens peace of they will not have police involvement if mind. When they see the patrol car go by it is not necessary. This area, as noted and knowing the officer inside can make by the IMPD, is a heavy area for drug them feel safe and secure. Chandler re- trade, so many in the community don’t peatedly drove through store parking call the police. lots to let the workers inside know that During the ride, I was told about the
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Holocaust survivor forgives
and other IMPD officers are trying to intervene in the lives of young people sooner before they become another statistic. “Simply locking people up is not the answer. We have to keep people from getting to that point,” Baily said. “We have several programs in place throughout the year that help kids get off the street and get them mingling with each other and the police department. We’re trying to show them there is a better way to live their lives without crime.” Micheal lived a life that did not involve crime and had an impact on all the people in his life, according to Taylor. Taylor described Micheal as a sweet boy with a big, beautiful smile. “Every time Micheal would come to the house, he would always say, ‘what would you like me to do before I leave?’ He would always say that and, ‘I love you see you later’, Taylor said. “Me and Micheal talked. We talked all the time, especially those last few days. He would come in here every night and talk to me from Christmas to that Sunday evening.” Even in the midst of all the madness, the young people in the community and Micheal’s friends came together to support Taylor. “I had a lot of his friends there to support me. A good thing that came from this was that the young people came and gave me support at the service,” Taylor said. “That’s where I got my most support from. They touched my heart and continued to call and visit me days after.” The fact that the young community came out, gives the community and Indianapolis hope for the rest of 2014.
Just a six-year-old, brown hair, blue eyed girl living in Romania in the year of 1940. The country she lived in and her religion being Jewish did not give her good odds as she was in the midst of the Holocaust. Mrs. Eva Mozes Kor was this little girl. She had a twin, Miriam Mozes, whom in 1944, was transferred with her to a part of the Auschwitz death camp where a doctor named Dr. Josef Mengele experimented on twins. Usually, one twin was used as a control, and the other was the subject. “I was the subject,” Eva said. “Miriam was the control.” In Eva’s book, “Surviving the Angel of Death,” she says that the reason why she survived was because of her determination to live. Surviving was the only option to her. She once got an injection that caused her to be extremely ill to the point that Mengele says she had two weeks to Mrs. Eva live. She refused Moses Kor, to let him win, and Holocaust Survivor pushed through and survived. Through all of this horror, Eva has found it in her heart to forgive the Nazis for all they have done to her, and more specifically, Mengele. She got this idea when she forgave another Nazi doctor, and her friend challenged her to forgive Mengele. This was hard for her, but in 1995, Eva returned to the Auschwitz camp and gave a public forgiveness speech directed towards Mengele. Mrs. Anita Epstein is a Holocaust survivor but in a different way. Since small babies and children would be shot and sometimes even dropped off balconies, Epstein’s parents gave her away to a Polish family to hide during the Holocaust. She often has guilt of why she was saved instead of other children and has frightening nightmares of the Holocaust. Epstein has a different view of forgiveness towards the Germans. She says that most of her family was killed during the Holocaust causing her to never meet aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. She thinks that forgiving the Germans is like giving the “OK” to other people to commit genocide. “I could not dishonor the memory of my family members,” Epstein said, “and the millions of other Holocaust victims by giving a free pass to their murderers.” As observed by the American Psychological Society. when people experience horror like in the Holocaust, there can be two different approaches to acceptance. Forgiveness may help some people, but for others, forgiveness can bring up more hurtful memories and leave questions that will never have an answer.
Officer Scott Chandler drives on a daily patrol on Indianapolis’ southeast side on Feb. 2. Photo by Katie Hinh. different types of crimes that are the most called in certain areas of the city. According to Chandler, the crimes have different times where they will peak. In certain seasons, different crimes become more prevalent. In some areas of the city, there are people who see something in the car that might contain something of value, so they break the window and steal whatever they can, no matter the season. Chandler later told me that when he was out patrolling his section, he found the car of the recently murdered pizza delivery man who was shot near Hanna and East Streets. I was shown where he found the victims car, which was hidden in plain sight. The car was
uncharacteristically parked near an apartment, not in an alley or near a curb, which is typical of stolen vehicles, according to Chandler. During the ride, we went into Garfield Park. There was a mentally ill woman who was walking around. She has frequently told officers that she is a Navy Seal stationed in Indiana and has been investigating the pipe bomb situation under the railroad tracks. She told us that she has her team taking care of it. I’m glad she isn’t harming anyone, but her encounters give the officers a good laugh. Going on this ride-along made me feel safe. It made me understand what the IMPD officers do on a daily basis.
Sports
{scoreTICKER} Boys Basketball Jan. 31 W vs. Columbus North, 6159, OT Feb. 1 L @ Franklin Community, 49-47 W @ Perry Meridian, 71-57 Upcoming: Feb. 18 vs. Greenwood Boys Swimming Feb. 1 8th place at Conference meet Feb. 4 Cancelled @ Columbus North Upcoming: Feb. 20 Sectionals @ Franklin Community Girls Swimming Feb. 6-8 Finished 8th @ Sectionals, no individuals advanced to State Upcoming: Feb. 16 State @ IUPUI Girls Basketball Jan. 31 L vs. Columbus North, 85-57 Feb. 1 W vs. Decatur Central, 61-51 Feb. 6 L vs. Mooresville, 69-37 Feb. 8 L @ Columbus East, 70-57 Upcoming: Tonight Sectionals @ Pike Feb. 15 Sectional Finals @ Pike Wrestling Feb. 1 4th place finish at Sectionals, five individuals moved onto Regionals Feb. 8 No individuals advanced to Semi-State Upcoming: Feb. 15 Semi-State @ New Castle Feb. 21-22 State @ Bankers Life
For more game scores, wrap-ups and photos go to ihigh.com/shscardinals
February 14, 2014
WORST TO FIRST Altered coaching formula spurs a recharge for Southport basketball
by Alexandria Musser Reporter Only winning one game for an entire season can be rough. That was the reality for the boys basketball team last year. However, this year’s varsity boys basketball team rebounded from last year’s disappointing season and is now putting together a resumé of big wins and season titles. The Cardinals finished off their season last year 1-19, with their only victory being against Franklin Community. This year, the Cards are off to a 9-7 start, as of Feb. 11. According to head varsity basketball coach Mr. Kyle Simpson, the combination of multiple things coming together at the right time has impacted this season’s success the most. “Taking what happened last year and then adding some new pieces and putting it all into the equation seems like it’s headed in the right direction,” Simpson said. Last year, after winter break, Simpson says he began playing younger players. Freshmen and sophomores were playing against senior-dominated teams. This gave the younger players more varsity experience. Simpson credits this experiment with the success of this year’s team. Now, the players know how to play together and have better chemistry on the court, according to Simpson. Returning junior forward Demari Davis has been playing varsity since his freshman year and has seen major attitude improvements as well. “Everybody is more dedicated to the team and is working hard every day,” Davis said. “We all really regret the kind of season that we had last year, and this year we really just want to make a statement.” Davis also says that practices are much harder than last year and that they are more focused on things they need to work on for upcoming games. In addition to working harder, sophomore guard Janson Benge believes that the team has begun working together on and off the court. “This season, we’re more of a team,” Benge said. “We’re not as separated as compared to last year. We have a lot better chemistry.”
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2012-2013
L @ Decatur Central 80-38 L vs. Ben Davis 68-36 L vs. Brebeuf 55-34 L vs. Avon 73-31 L @ LC 50-47 L @ CN 78-39 L vs. Perry Meridian 50-39 L vs. Bedford-NL 52-47 L @ LC 55-42 L vs. Mooresville 50-46
The teams has welcomed a few new move-in players this year, including 6’10’’ sophomore forward Joey Brunk, freshman guard Paul Scruggs and his brother, senior guard Nick Scruggs. These players are some of the new pieces Simpson believes have helped the team. However, Simpson believes that the team doesn’t have any outstanding superstars. When looking at the stats, it’s straight across the board. He says that everybody does their part to get the job done. Although new players joining the team gave the Cards high expectations for a winning season, Simpson’s Perry Meridian junior Dylan Windler (left) watches as junior main goal for the Malik Bennett scores a buzzer-beating three pointer to end season was to the first half of the basketball game played at Perry Meridian see improvement. on Feb. 7. The Cards won 71-57. Photo by Lindsey Farley. But, he didn’t ex“We’ve been doing some really pect the team to go undefeated. great things,” Simpson said. “I hope “It’s exciting to see people excit- we can continue to build on it.” ed about basketball again,” Simpson This year, the team won their said. “But, you also have to look at very first Conference Indiana chamthe big picture.” pionship title in school history. After Last year, according to Simpson, beating Perry Meridian on Feb. 7, the there wasn’t as strong leadership team ended the year at 4-1 in conferdisplayed by the captains. However, ence play. The Cardinals earned the this year, the captains have bought self-proclaimed title “worst-to-first” into their senior role and have en- after finishing at the bottom of the couraged the team at practice, from conference just last season. the bench and on the court. The team still has a lot to prove, Simpson has hope for the team and the season isn’t over yet. Simpto work hard and end this year’s son doesn’t want the team to be season strong. With more chemistry content with a conference title. He and trust on the court and a stron- wants the team to finish the season ger defense, Simpson believes that strong and put Southport Basketball the odds are in the Cardinals’ favor. back on the map.
L vs. Brownsburg 62-27 L @ Bloom. South 53-24 L vs. Bloom. North 61-39 L @ FC 63-43 L vs. Pike 69-52 W vs. F. Comm. 51-48 L vs. Fishers 63-48 L @ Greenwood 53-36 L @ Roncalli 46-37 L vs. Ben Davis 51-36
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W vs. Decatur Central 73-59 L @ Brownsburg 50-43 L @ Ben Davis 51-44 L vs. Bloom. South 60-53 L vs. Brebeuf 59-48 W @ Bloom. North 69-55 W @ Shelbyville 76-65 L vs. Roncalli (N) 61-54 W vs. Manual 74-63 W vs. Perry Meridian 61-52 L @ North Central 60-52 W vs. FC 60-54 W @ Mooresville 58-55 W vs. CN 61-59 (OT) L @ F. Comm. 49-47 W @ Perry Meridian 71-57 2/13 @ Bedford-NL 2/18 vs. Greenwood 2/25 vs. Roncalli 2/27 vs. Terre Haute South
Girls swimming team achieves first winning season in 19 years Broken records pave the way for the future of Southport swimming by Derrick Gray Reporter With only nine swimmers competing for this year’s varsity girls swim team, the chances of a successful season were definitely hampered. Many of the issues seen on the boys varsity swim team are synonymous with those of girls. According to head coach Mr. Matt Jefferies, the team knew that this year wasn’t going to be easy. For the team to come out on top in any meet, every swimmer had to perform at their very best. They didn’t have the room for error. While the boys struggled overcoming this hump with a season record so far of 2-5, the girls on the other hand were able to persevere this season and obtain their first winning record in 19 years. According to assistant coach Mr. Josef Horvath, the coaches did not foresee the possibility of such a small outcome for swimming and all the challenges that came with.
Junior Alexis Odle prepares to start the 100 yd backstroke at the Cardinal Classic on Dec. 7. The girls team came in third place. Photo by Jesse Roller. “We thought this year would be just like any other, but then people started to quit, creating new problems for the teams,” Horvath said. Jefferies explains that the girls and the boys worked equally hard this season. He credits the girl’s success this year to the prior experience that is held by many of them. A lot of the girls team has had experience in a swimming club for the past couple of years while the boys team is receiving swimmers that are competing in the pool for their very first time.
According to Jefferies, this combination of hard work and prior experience was the perfect formula for this year’s winning season for the girls. “It was a great feeling to be able to see the girls success after all the time that they have put in this year,” Jefferies said. When it comes to girls swimming, sectionals are hosted differently than most other sports. There is no regional tournament separating the sectional and state competition. This makes qualifications at
the sectional meet much more difficult for Southport swimmers. Although none of the girls advanced past the sectional competition and finished overall eighth in the meet, they were still able to taste success. The girls relay team of sophomore Jaclyn Bower, freshmen Emma Lattimore and Bronte Wright and junior Madison Bethel-Brown broke the school record with a time of one minute and 59 seconds, beating the previous relay record by two seconds. Overall, the team finished the season with a record of 5-3. Horvath explains that they hope to carry this energy and success into next season. The coaches plan to accomplish this goal by getting the girls as much time in the pool as possible before next year. According to Horvath, the best way to do this is by keeping the girls involved in club swimming over the off-season. “We hope to see a lot of the girl swimmers return next year,” Horvath said. “If we receive the turn out that we expect, then we can easily be successful again.” The boys team has to wait to gauge their season success until Sectionals on Feb. 20 at Franklin.
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Nick Holland Sports Editor
NBA All-Star game vote is flawed NBA All-Star weekend kicks off tonight down in New Orleans. Celebrities and NBA players from all the teams will be in attendance, and despite the repulsive jersey choices that were designed, it is shaping out to be an exciting weekend. The All-Star game is no doubt the highlight of the whole weekend. But, in my eyes, it is one of the more flawed all-star games that is played all year. The fan vote idea works in the MLB, and it worked in the NFL for a few years, but in the NBA, it just isn’t working anymore. The NFL switched its plans from a fan vote to a fantasy draft by two well-known players, and the game was exponentially better this year. I think that if the NBA follows the NFL’s lead, then the whole selection process will become more inclusive of the right people. The fans weren’t completely wrong this year, but some players got snubbed out of spots they deserved, and some scrubs made it in the game. I’ll definitely give the fans credit for NOT putting ole boy Lance Stephenson in the game. He puts on his all-star show every night with his show-boat passes and his attitude when he acts like he’s never scored a bucket in his entire life. He doesn’t have the resumé that other athletes who didn’t make it have, either. Yeah, leading the NBA in triple doubles is great, but all stars don’t just have four phenomenal games. Lance isn’t close to an all-star-caliber player. First off, Al Jefferson, yes, the one on the Bobcats, should’ve been in the game. He is the most productive center in the Eastern Conference (20.0 ppg, 10.6 rpg). As much as Joakim Noah has done for the Bulls emotionally, he might deserve a reserve spot, but Jefferson should have been a lock for the team this year. And, the fans forgot all about the walking locker-room grenade himself, Sacramento Kings big man Demarcus Cousins, too. His numbers are better than now allstar fill-in and hometown player Anthony Davis’ (22.6, 11.7), but he isn’t a very popular player in the league and for good reason. That’s where the fans got it wrong. Cousins is a productive piece on a very young team, and without him, the team lost seven straight games just two weeks ago. I think the team’s lack of production without him helps state his case for an all-star bid. And, not to mention, his numbers speak for themselves. Cousins is an all-star, hands down. Last but not least, there is Kyle Lowry, the man who is leading the third-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors. He is having a career year averaging 16.5 ppg and 7.5 apg. Lowry is the biggest snub in my eyes. He has turned a Raptors team that traded its biggest asset (Rudy Gay) into one of the contenders in the conference. I know the gap between the Heat and Pacers is big, but one player playing at the top of his game and giving his team every opportunity to win deserves some votes. This snub is just simply that most of the NBA fans have never heard of Lowry or don’t see him as an all-star just yet. It’s a shame that his successes are not being recognized by the public. All the players who did make the all-star team are successful in their own right, but some players deserve the same honor that those other players received. Human error is put on display every year by letting these fans vote. It just needs to stop. The NBA is the prime example of the next league that needs to make a change in order for the right players to receive the recognition they deserve. And, as long as the voting system for the All-Star game selections remains the same, there is never going to be a way that every player who deserves to be in the game will make it.
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Opinion
February 14, 2014
Students have options to avoid the violence journal ADDRESS
to stay or a place where there are people to violence. This would also be a place for stuhelp. Safe places include hospitals, fire de- dents to go if they were or knew someone partments, police departments and schools. who was being abused. The Julian Center is a safe place downtown Guidance counselor Mr. Lamont Rascoe for women and children. They can go there to thinks that it’s the student’s responsibility to get guidance and help if they’re being abused avoid things that can lead a person to violence. in any way. He also agrees that if a person surrounds Another way to keep out and away themselves with posi... these things can make a tive adults, uplifting from violence is friends and keeps octo keep involved huge difference in keeping in the community. cupied with school violence out of students’ lives. activities, it will keep Sports, clubs and having things to do them out of trouble. “Violence is a can keep you away from violence. It choice,” Rascoe even provides people to talk to others’ if they said. “Students need to make better decineed it. sions and understand that everything they One thing that we think would benefit do will affect their future in some way.” Another thing Rascoe mentioned is soSouthport students in a positive way is an outreach program. There are outreach pro- cial media. Although social media sites like grams in the Indianapolis area, but we be- Facebook and Twitter can be a good thing lieve one located at Southport would provide if used properly, he says that it can lead to a safe place where students could talk about unwanted violence.
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Violence has been happening around the students in our school with the increase of violence in Indianapolis. In Brooklyn Raines’ article, Southport High School graduate Micheal Taylor was shot in the same neighborhood that Southport students live in today. Things like that have lasting effects on students’ in high school. It has become apparent to The Journal staff that our school is in need of ways to help cope with violence and in some cases, even get away from it. Whether it be things students can do on their own to help with this, a club they can join or even knowing where safe places are, these things can make a huge difference in keeping violence out of students’ lives. Safe places are places where people can go to get help with abuse. Abuse can be mental, physical and emotional. They can be a place
{head SCRATCHER} What is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?
“A nice book. #readingissexy.” Donald Mason Freshman
“Reservations at White Castle.” Katie Cox Sophomore
Comic by Hope Randall.
Lyrical rappers prove their worth “It’s always a good time to listen to OutKast.” The definition of a true lyricist in hip-hop music may vary from person to person, but many of the people highlighted for their lyrics today are highly misconstrued with true lyricists of today and the past. For me, personally, I believe a true lyrical rapper can make the listener close their eyes while they are going through the verses and cause the listener to picture what they are saying just like they are reading a book. Imagery is a ruling demeanor in any genre of music including hip-hop, but I believe that many people now mainly focus on what beat is being played instead of focusing on the words. I understand that the actual sound of a song’s beat may be better than what is actually being said, I mean, not everyone is a lyrical music listener, but it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t give credit where it is due. However, some hip-hop listeners and critics are starting to embrace modern lyrical rappers, like Kendrick Lamar. The foundation of his album “Good Kid M.A.A.D City” was his life growing up
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{cardinalQUESTION} How do you plan to spend your Valentine’s Day? “On Valentine’s Day, I am spending the day with David, unless he has basketball, which he probably will.” by Macy Arnett Sophomore
by Sommer Leiber Freshman
“Depends. If it’s a weekday, I’ll bring my favorite teacher (Mr. Hanley) a V-Day card and stuff. I know he’ll be my Valentine. If it’s a weekend, I will be severley disappointed. Look forward to it, Sam.”
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Luther Startis Junior
“I’d say my cat, whose name is Valentine. I never had a real gift before.” Maruida
Gonzales Senior
“This year, I’m going with turquoise jewelry.” Mr. Mark Eccles Science teacher
Durant better than James by Nick Meacham Reporter
“Brooklyn is so ratchet.”
by Devin Wilder Sophomore
“I plan to spend my Valentine’s Day with my cat. We will go on a lovely candle lit dinner to Taco Bell and then watch reruns of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Rugrats’ on Netflix.”
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by Lindsey Farley Reporter
in Compton, Calif., and it contained more than Flatbush Zombies, why do hip-hop listeners still enough imagery to make the even most beat-ori- insist on artists like Tyga, Chief Keef, 2 Chainz, ented listeners feel surprised. Even with Lamar’s Wiz Khalifa or Macklemore being lyrical? Hip-hop listeners may call them lyrical beprevious mixtapes and albums such as “Section 80” and “Overly Dedicated,” he’s proved himself cause the second group of people listed are oneto be a lyrical rapper. liners, aka the rappers who have people calling At the same time, listeners and critics don’t out the same lyric instead of them creating a give underrated rappers like J.Cole enough memorable song full of lyricism. With the creation of credit, especially when a non-memorable song, Cole has proven himself on the album Music is a never-ending this is how many rappers their personas and charts. According to cycle of new trends, new lose end up being unknown billboard.com, Cole’s in the music world. Lisalbum “Born Sinner” artists and new ideas. tening to a lyrical rapreleased on June 18, But, one trend that will per may not be for ev2013, the same day eryone, but if an artist as Kanye West’s “Yenever go out of style is isn’t memorable lyrically ezus,” and had outsold storytelling lyrics. and relies on a repeating West’s album by 8,000 hook or bridge, they end more copies. Cole still doesn’t get praise for up being the ones listed outselling a hip-hop veteran like West. Plus, he in the one-hit wonder category. Music is a never-ending cycle of new trends, doesn’t brag for having one of the most complete mix-tapes ever released, “Friday Night new artists and new ideas. But, one trend that Lights.” It contains so much vivid imagery, will never go out of style is storytelling lyrics. malicious metaphors and relatable anecdotes. Rappers like Nas, Eazy-E, Notorious B.I.G or Lupe Also, he does more than rap: he is also expe- Fiasco, who may not be as big now on the music rienced in producing music. Cole has worked charts, are still remembered for story-telling lyrwith various artists like Beyoncé, Lamar and ics with a vicious flow. Funkmaster Flex. Rappers like these just prove that without a So, with a new generation of seasoned lyri- memorable song or album, as opposed to one cal rappers coming up like Lamar, Cole, Childish memorable line of lyrics, listeners would begin Gambino, Big K.R.I.T, Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-Soul or to forget their name instead of remembering it.
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When asked the question, “Who is the best player in the NBA right now?” most people will quickly answer LeBron James. They might even stare at you like you are dumb and you have been living under a rock your whole life, but is James really the best player? James is a phenomenal player. I can give him that, but I do not think he is the best. He has led the Miami Heat to the playoffs the last couple of seasons and has helped them win the last two championships. But, I do not think that makes him the best. The best player in the NBA is Kevin Durant. I can only imagine your face when you read that. Durant is the only player that can stack up to James, except Michael Jordan. With Russell Westbrook out, Durant has stepped up and has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a couple wins this season. I bet most of you right now are closing this page of “The Journal” or crumbling it and wanting to throw it into a fiery pit because you are a LeBron James fan, but you should
hear why I think Durant is better. James’ field goal percentage is slightly better than Durant’s but not by much. James’ percentage is .573, and Durant’s percentage is .512 as of Monday. Durant has made slightly more two point shots than James. Durant made 413, and James has made 395. But, what really sets these two players apart is their amount of three point shots. Durant has made almost double the three pointers than James. Durant has made 116 three pointers, and James has only made 63 this season. Durant also has more overall points. Durant has 1620 points while James has 1251. But, you might be yelling at the paper right now saying, “scoring is not the only thing,” and you are absolutely right. James has more assists than Durant at 316 to 288 this season. But, Durant is WAY better than James at defense. He has 9 more steals and about three times the blocks as of Monday. We all saw during Super Bowl XLVIII that it is defense that wins games, and when it comes to that, I would want Durant on my basketball team. There are plenty of other amazing NBA players like Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and James Harden. But, not any of these players can go head to head with Kevin Durant even when they are healthy. James does have more championships than Durant has, but championships do not define a good player. James has been in the NBA for four more years than Durant. Durant’s time will come.
Opinion
February 14, 2014
The dos and don’ts of Valentine’s Day
by Rachael Samm Managing Editor-of-Content
Boys: DO give good gifts Don’t buy cheap gifts. For Valentine’s Day one year, someone gave me a tiny Dixie cup of old M&M’s that were leftover from an event that happened a few nights before. DON’T BE THAT GUY. Buy her something she’ll actually like, and spend more than $5 on her gift. The last things she wants are the Valentine’s Day coupons you can buy at McDonald’s.
Whether you’re a cowboy casanova or in a commited relationship with your cat, here are some dos and don’ts for your Valentine’s Day. Girls: DON’T have expectations When girls have expectations for valentines day, they are almost always let down. It’s not going to be like the movies. Do not expect your man to take you on a magic carpet ride and sing “A Whole New World.” Lower your expectations for maybe a nice meal and a movie.
Girls: DO give your boy some love in return No, that’s not what I meant. If he is about to blow $20 to make you happy, give him something he’ll like. Show off your mad woman skills and get back in the kitchen to whip up something sweet for this Valentine’s Day if you can’t think of a good gift. My mama always told me that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach anyways.
Boys: DO make the night about her Just don’t have expectations that she’ll do much for you. Unless you have been in a committed relationship with her, she will probably expect it to be all about her. It’s like any other date. You pay for everything, and she’ll order a large meal and eat two bites. Boys: DO make acceptable dinner plans I know White Castle is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day, but don’t take your woman to White Castle. Take her to a fine establishment: somewhere without a dollar menu. And no, that doesn’t mean McDonald’s. For a Valentine’s date, the only fast food restaurants acceptable are Steak’n’Shake and Fazolis. Class it up a bit, boys.
make sure that before going out with 2 Chainz over there, you can breathe and not flash the world by bending over. Boys and Girls: DON’T pull out that four letter ‘L’ word You may think it will be romantic to say “I love you” for the first time on Valentine’s Day, but that’s an instant date ruiner if the other doesn’t feel the same. Hold your “I love you” for another, less significant date. However, if you do run into the problem when your date confesses his or her intense love for you, be honest and say that you simply aren’t ready for that type of commitment. Or, if you don’t want to ruin the date, say “I know.” Boys: DON’T make it obvious you forgot No girl is going to magically forget any special date. It’s up to you to make it obvious that you didn’t forget to celebrate your love. If you are just now realizing that Valentine’s Day is today, pretend that you have this special surprise for her tonight and throw something together fast. If you’re caught, plan to spend your Valentine’s Day begging for mercy from something much more vicious than Puss in Boots.
Girls and Boys: DO give your friends some love Specifically, a hug.
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Girls: DO be appreciative I smiled and said “thank you” and enjoyed the crap out of those M&Ms when that boy gave me the little Dixie cup filled with them. Be thankful you’re even getting a gift. That’s the whole reason why I said you shouldn’t have expectations. If he gives you a little teddy bear and you expected a bouquet of kittens, SAY “THANK YOU” AND APPRECIATE IT. And, that doesn’t mean say “thank you,” and then be mad at him for the rest of the day. He doesn’t want to take your sassiness around with him all night.
Girls: DON’T watch sappy romance movies I know Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, but we all know that the only things that will come out of watching “Titanic” is you sobbing and your annoyed boyfriend having to suffer through it. Pick a romantic comedy over the sappy romance movie. It can be enjoyable for both and will avoid scaring your man off with the ugly cry face. Talking about you, Kim Kardashian.
Girls and Boys: DON’T be a player The worst Valentine’s Day gift is finding out your significant other has another Valentine. Boys, don’t buy flowers for multiple girls. That makes you look like a tool. And girls, if you are lucky enough to get gifts from multiple boys, be courteous enough to let them down easy. There’s nothing worse than getting something for a girl who flirtatiously accepts and skips down the hallway hand in hand with another boy.
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Boys and Girls: DO dress appropriately Nothing turns a girl on more than saggy sweatpants, a stained t-shirt and your “SWAG” snapback. It’s been every girl’s dream to spend Valentine’s Day with a guy who looks like 2 Chainz. Just kidding. Dress like a gentleman, and at least put on jeans and a nice shirt. And, for you girls, Valentine’s Day is no excuse to wear your fancy prom dress. But, let’s also
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Forever alone on Valentines Day.
Lego Movie
Defrosting your car
It’s finally here!
It never works.
Sweats
Bus stop
They are so much better than pants.
Why does it have to be below zero?
Olympics
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Curling is so cool!
It is OK to be single.
For all the single ladies and men If you woke up this morning and the only person who gave you a Valentine’s Day gift was your mom, that’s totally OK. Seriously, the worst thing you can do all day is sulk around. Go out with your friends and have fun. And, do not tell yourself that you should just give up and get a cat. The last thing that cat wants is to deal with your lonely self. He’s got more important cat stuff to do.
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Abortion may sometimes be the best option “Exclamation point.”
Time and time again the subject of abortion is brought to my attention, always with a slightly different view. Whether on social media, news programs or a small debate at the lunch table, people always manage to have a firm stance either for or against abortion. I believe it should be dominantly the mother’s decision and should not, under any circumstances, be made illegal to abort. It is her body after all. Abortions can be had for so many reasons, ranging from simply not being able to care for a child to possible health risks. If it were between abortion and a child living in poverty, getting hardly anything to eat and possibly abused or cared for improperly, I would rather the mother have an abortion than regret the child’s very existence and treat them with scorn. At this point in the debates, I usually get questions on whether the father should have a say. Of course he should have a say, but ultimately, it is the mother’s decision on what she feels is best for what is happening in her body. A mature discussion should happen until they understand each other’s stance, and a decision should be made from that. Other than the parents and a doctor, nobody else should
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have something to say about what they want to the opportunity, even if it meant I would not have biological children. Other means of havdo with their lives. Not everybody is fit for parenthood, and ing children are available and those children that is OK. A child is not necessary for a full would be able to live a much fuller, happier life. Talk of making abortion illegal has been life, and sometimes, other factors come in to play when deciding if one would want to care spreading through several state governments for a child the rest of their life. Financial issues and even in the federal government. If aborare a big deciding factor. Not everybody has tion were to be made illegal, so many abortions the money and they may not want to put the would still happen. They would just be infinitechild up for adoption. Many kids are in and out ly more unsafe. of foster homes for various reasons and many Just like with all things made illegal, people will still find ways to make it happen, often may never get adopted into a good home. I always hear that without taking safety abortion is murder precautions. Sometimes, poison is injected into and taking a child’s I would rather the chance at life away the womb, which is extremely unhealthy for before they can mother have an abortion even live it. I underthe mother as well as the than regret the child’s stand this stance, child. Another common, dangerous way to inbut the majority of very existence and treat duce abortion is to take abortions take place them with scorn. a wire or sharp object within the first six weeks of a woman and use that to dislodge being pregnant, the fetus from the womb according to www.efc. when the fetus is barely has no awareness of life or even a heart org.uk. Abortion is a matter that is too serious to be forced into being this level of unhealthy to speak of. Dangerous health risks are another huge fac- and dangerous. tor that leads me to be on the side of abortions. Abortion should not be such a debated If a child has an almost definite chance of devel- topic, but, unfortunately, it has to be. People oping cancer or another devastating disease in say the fetus has rights because it is human, its childhood, early adulthood or even later in but the woman that is carrying on her daily life, I think it would be best to stop them from a life has rights too. She is entitled to what do life filled with suffering and heartache. whatever she thinks is best. If abortion is her The probability of a person developing cer- choice, then no one should tell her she cantain ailments can be determined in the early not go through with it. Women should be able stages of pregnancy. If the power to stop a to decide for themselves what they want and person from suffering and doing the smallest be able to go somewhere safe and sanitary to thing to stop these genes from being passed on take care of whatever they decide to do with to future generations is possible, I would seize the life they have created.
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Correction(s) In issue 8 on page one, Dut Mabok’s home country was missidentified. Mabok is from South Sudan.
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Photos
February 14, 2014
(Left) At the Conference Indiana Meet in the Southport Fieldhouse, sophomore Micah Wilburn faces a Perry Meridian wrestler. Photo by Mikaela Maillet.
(Right) Freshman Tyler Rhoades gets taken down during the Conference Indiana meet. Southport placed eighth. Photo by Mikaela Maillet.
The Best of Southport’s
WINTER SPORTS
2013-2014
(Above) In a game against Plainfield, junior Kylie McQueen goes for a layup. Photo by Lindsey Farley. (Below) At the 2013-14 Cardinal Classic, senior Alex McSwain swims the 500 yard Freestyle on Dec. 7. McSwain is one of three seniors on the boys swimming team this year. Photo by Jesse Roller.
(Above) During a home game against Bloomington South, the Cardinal, senior Alex Myers, dons a sweater for “Ugly Sweater Night” on Dec. 13. Photo by Lindsey Farley.
(Above) While going for a layup, junior DeMari Davis soars above his opponents in a game against Manual on Jan. 4. Southport wore camouflage jerseys to honor the National Guard. Photo by Lindsey Farley. (Bottom left) During the 200 yard IM, sophomore Caroline Chappell does the butterfly stroke. Photo by Jesse Roller. (Lower right) At Perry Meridian, sophomore Joey Brunk dunks the ball On Jan. 14. This game became Perry’s first loss of the season. Photo by Lindsey Farley.
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