Red&Black vol. 8 issue 1

Red&Black Volume 8 Issue 1 Winter 2022

Nation Ford HIgh School

1400 AO Jones Blvd

Fort Mill, SC 29715

Red Black

Volume 8 Issue 1 Winter 2022

Nation Ford High School

1400 A.O. Jones Blvd

Fort Mill, SC 29715

Red & Black magazine is produced by the Introduction to Journalism students at Nation Ford High School as a culminating group project at the end of the semester.

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Features

BeReal: Behind the Filters............. 4 Exchange Student Greta Fleiss... 6 White Ship Disaster........................ 8 Superstitions................................... 14 How Phones Affect Sleep.......... 16 Book Banning................................ 18

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Opinion

Is College Worth it?...................... 21 Revolting Restrooms..................... 22 Disturbed by “Dahmer” .............. 24 The Other Side of “Dahmer”........ 26 The Innocence Project................ 28 Surge of Students Flood Fort Mill... 30 Social Media Makes Narcissists... 32 Epidemic of Nurse Visitors............ 34

Reviews

“Bleach” Manga...........................

Jtea Boba......................................

Famous Crumbl Cookies..............

Fall Drinks Compared...................

“Overwatch 2” ............................

Genius of “Better Call Saul” ......

“Underground”.............................

Hidden Coffee Shop...................

“The Iron Giant” ..........................

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Sports

Big Shoes to Fill........................... 54 The Amazing Ameos.................. 56 Cover design by Charlotte Overman & Caroline Easler

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Behind the Filters New social media app promotes transparency

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by Olivia Bennett

ou feel your phone buzz in your pock- ing things too,” Caroline Easler (’26) said. et and check your notifications. You An April 14, 2022 article “How Using Sosee the words “Time to BeReal!”. You cial Media Affects Teenagers” from the Child yell, “BeReal” to your friends, gather Mind Institute states that other social media them together, and ask a stranger to take your platforms have had negative effects on teens photo. This phenomenon is taking the world by by exposing them to unrealistic views of other storm. people’s lives.

The new French social me“Looking on Instagram seedia platform is climbing the ing these ‘perfect’ people lowapp store charts as the leaders my self-esteem and someing social media for teenagers The point of Bereal is to be times makes me feel like I’m around the world. not good enough,” Arianna With 10 million daily active in the moment and careless Davis (’23) said. users, the app has become Unlike other social media worth $600 million. CEO of platforms, you cannot follow BeReal Alexis Barreyat says people on BeReal, you can only that he created the app as a be mutually friended. You are response to the current social media landscape unable to “like” other people’s posts, which rebeing “unideal and unbelievable”. duces the anxiety some may feel, but there is BeReal alarms users once a day to share a also an option to capture a photo of yourself fast, unfiltered, unedited, perfectly imperfect reacting to the image your friend has posted. photo of whatever they may be doing.

Users can also comment on their friends’ Using the front and rear cameras at the photos for a limited time each day. same time, the app gives users a two-minute “I like the fact that you don’t have to worry time frame to snap the image. or care about how many likes or followers you The app prioritizes unforced and candid pho- have because the point of BeReal is to be in the tos of yourself and whatever may be going on moment and careless,” Alex Bentley (‘25) said. around you.

BeReal works by notifying all users of the Many prefer BeReal over other types of so- app once daily, every day at a different time cial media because it is carefree. but the same notification for each user. The no“I think it’s good for people to see the unfil- tification reads, “Time to BeReal”. tered version of others and not only post the If you miss the two minute window you have positive or fun things you’re doing but the bor- to snap the image, you have the option to post

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After receiving a notification Sept.

2, at the Catawba Ridge vs Nation Ford football game, students gather with their friends to capture their BeReal apps.

a “late BeReal, ‘’ and you will not be able to see your friends posts until you post your own.

There are no options to edit or filter the photo in any way. The image can only be seen until the next notification goes off.

“BeReal is a better form of social media because you cannot edit the photos, which makes it real. It also teaches people to not be as insecure and care what other people think as

much,” Harrison Collette (‘25) said.

Over time your BeReal’s from each day are saved to your “memories,” which will then leave you with a collection of personal, candid memories that last a lifetime.

“I like that BeReal saves my memories so I can look back and remember all of the fun times with my friends,” Charlotte Overman (‘25) said.

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Addition to Nafo

German Exchange Student Greta Fleiss

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by Bethany Knode

ast hugs goodbye, tears, anxiety. On August do things at mine. it’s weird having the same classes 1st Greta Fleiss decided to say goodbye to each day,” Greta said. everything she had known to go to a country Her host mother has been very impressed with full of mysteries and possibilities. She left how she has reacted to everything she has seen Germany and embarked on a 20-hour journey by in America so far. “She has seemed to fit in well– herself to America. except for thinking everything is either fancy or From a town called Essen, Greta spent most of her weird,” Host mom Cindy Knode said laughing. time with her friends and loved to be outside in naWhile she has been here almost four months she ture. Sometimes she would visit has made some great memories. her distant family by train and “The day in Washington when we she cherished times like that. went to the Capitol and Library of She would also go to the Baltic Congress and went to see “Dear Sea with her family. However, Evan Hansen the musical,” she it was time for her to go on an said was her favorite so far. adventure on her own.

There are also some fun events “My mom and sister went to coming up with her host family. the airport with me and we said “Christmas will be fun and goodbye at the security gate,” being able to decorate for it,” her Greta said. Her plane ride was host father Dave Knode shared. full of worries. “Not getting She also looks forward to upalong with my host sister. Not coming events, she says. “Prom finding friends. Being stressed” shopping will be exciting,” host were just a few of her thoughts mom Cindy said. coming over she said.

Yet homesickness is also not a German Exchange Student She tried to remember why stranger to her. She celebrated her Greta Fleiss she wanted to come to America sixteenth birthday only a couple this year. “I wanted to experience it on my own and of days after arrival. “We knew that she wished maybe learn English better,” Fleiss said. she could’ve been in Germany with her family and Once arriving with her host family, she started to friends for her birthday, but we tried to make it just feel comfortable. “She seemed very open with how as special and memorable for her,” Cindy shared. this family runs,” her host mom, Cindy Knode said.

She deals with her homesickness in multiple She has fit in easily with her family but had to ways. “I have my journal,” Greta said. She also calls make some hard adjustments. “The food is different her mom, sister, and her friends almost every day. and definitely the water. It’s disgusting,” Greta shared.

-It’s been hard for her to adjust, but she greatly She immediately noticed how the culture was difhas been enjoying Nation Ford and is excited to be ferent. “The schools are totally different from how we a part of the NaFo family.

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Left: After purchasing a cowboy hat, German exchange student Greta Fleiss enjoys a Zack Brown Band concert in Charlotte Spectrum Center in August.

Center: Fleiss takes a selfie In her room in her hometown of Essen, Germany before coming to America. Right: Dressed up for the Homecoming dance, Fleiss poses for her pre-dance photo with friends in October.

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The White Ship Disaster

The mostly forgotten sinking 900 years ago left England with its first de facto queen

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by Dvir Dvoretz

hile the world has recently foand their father’s ancestral land in France, cused on the end of Queen ElizNormandy, of which Robert is duke. abeth II’s 70-year-long reign, a In 1106, their conflict comes to a head on look back to another event that the battlefield, and Henry emerges victorichanged the history of the United Kingdom ous, capturing his brother and Normandy for lies beneath the sea–a vessel that sank 900 himself. years ago with the king’s only son. The White With strong support from the nobility HenShip, often coined the “mery quickly secures himself as dieval Titanic,” presented king in England, and as duke England with sudden crisis, in Normandy, but a decade No ship that ever sailed tragedy, and later, civil war. after his victory, he is faced “No ship that ever sailed with innumerable odds. brought England such brought England such The king of France and his disaster. None was so well allies declared war against disaster. None was so well known the wide world Henry in 1116, who with Norknown the wide world over... over,” wrote William of mandy in possession, hopes Malmesbury, one of Ento make his son William Adegland’s greatest medieval lin duke. historians.

“For four years Henry had been fighting In a matter of minutes, a future king and Louis VI to get the French king to acknowlhis dynasty sank below the cold waves of the edge his son as duke of Normandy,” Charles English Channel.

Spencer, a historian, author, and younger The lengthy prologue begins in August brother of the late Princess Diana said.

1100, with two sons of the great William the In 1118, Henry loses his good friend Robert Conqueror, the childless and troubled King de Beaumont and later his wife, Queen MatilWilliam II, and his younger brother Henry. da, though has no choice but to push forward The two, along with other nobles go hunting and win the war. late into the afternoon of August 2nd, where With a seventeen-year-old William by his separated from the party, William is accidenside, Henry won a significant battle against tally shot and killed. the king of France in 1119 and made peace a Henry acts quickly, and three days later few months later. is crowned king of England and is occupied Together father and son could finally rewith securing his new position for the next turn home to England–there was much to six years, engaging in bitter conflict with his celebrate, William would soon become duke of oldest brother, Robert, over control of England Normandy, and with great hope, eventually

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Henry I sits on his throne sorrowly, with his hands together as he mourns the loss of his son William.

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king of England, Henry, was very happy. then they pushed out to sea.” Spencer de“Henry was a loving father who invested all scribed. his hopes in this boy, and we know from the Often, most monarchs had tried to avoid chroniclers that he took great care of him… sailing in the later months of the year, but the He was grooming him to be his heir in a very weather and wind were clear; however, it had thoughtful way, engaging him in things as a become freezing cold. young man,” said Spencer.

Upon climbing aboard, the crew and pasLate into the night on Nov. 24, 1120, a sengers, excited by the presence of Prince stranger approached King Henry. Here the William, began partying, which William story of the White Ship truly begins. gladly participated in, “The prince gave orders The stranger, it turned out to be, was Thom- that they should have three muids. No soonas fitz Stephen, the son of captain Stephen fitz er was the wine delivered to them than they Airard, who had manned the flagship Mora, had a great drinking bout, and pledging their owned by Henry’s father. comrades in full cups, indulged too much and “The man pointed out that it would be his became intoxicated,” reported Orderic Vitalhonor to take the king back because it had is, another contemporary medieval English been his father’s great privilege to captain the historian.

Mora…” Spencer added.

Among the drunken and partying crowd, He had been the captain the passengers begin to urge of the Blanche-Nef, “White the captain to race the king Ship,” which had only just to England. been refurbished and he had “The cry goes out that begged the king to allow him The helmsman, I think...lost all they must try and catch to take him back to England.

Henry I’s ship before it gets “Stephen, my father, sense of how fast they were going to Southampton on the served yours all his life by south coast of England, and sea…Sire king, I beg you to beat him on the homeward grant me the same office in journey,” Spencer explained. fief: I have a vessel called With the sail dropped and the Blanche-Nef, well equipped and manned a strong working group of 50 oarsmen, the with 50 skillful mariners,” the famous lawyer ship traveled with increasing speed through and historian Henry Smith William recorded the night before striking a rock, the Quilin his book “The Historians’ History of the lebœuf, hidden underneath the dark waters World.” of the English Channel. The rock had been King Henry politely refused, instead preimpossible to see in the night. ferring to sail back on his own ship, though “The helmsman, I think, probably, lost instead allowed Thomas to ferry his great son all sense of how fast they were going–a combiWilliam Adelin, two other illegitimate royal nation of the very strong rowing team and the children, and 300 other passengers, consisting sail meant that they went much faster than of heroes of the recent war and various nobles. they anticipated…” Spencer suggests.

In the evening hours of Nov. 25, Henry and The ship quickly began to sink, with all 300 those on board his royal ship set off from the people on board, including William Adelin, port of Barfleur, followed shortly by the paswhose entourage had rushed him into the one sengers and crew of the White Ship. lifeboat on board.

“The ship probably set sail just before mid“The passengers and crew raised cries of night. A large crowd watched them go: some distress, but their mouths were soon stopped were relatives of people who were sailing, but by the swelling waves, and all perished toothers just wanted to have a good look at this gether,” wrote Orderic Vitalis. glamorous bunch of people on one ship. And In the dark, William and his men began

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Medieval depiction of the White Ship Sinking

rowing away from the destroyed vessel, as others struggled in the cold waters, among them William’s half-sister Margaret.

“William and his bodyguards had started to get him away when Margaret of Perche, William’s half-sister, sees him escaping and starts screaming for him to come back.” Spencer described.

William hastily ordered his men to turn back, but as he attempted to save Margaret, many others clambered on, and the small boat capsized, and everyone aboard, including the prince, died.

Meanwhile, some miles away, the royal ship carrying the king continued forward unaware of what had occurred. Of the three hundred people who had survived the initial sinking, there was Berold, a simple butcher; Geffrey de l’Aigle, a nobleman; and the captain, Thomas fitz Stephen.

Geoffrey and Berold had held onto a rock for dear life when fitz Stephen suddenly appeared from the water and asked them if the prince had survived. They broke the news and Thomas let himself join the fate of the others. “...he allowed himself to die because he didn’t want to be the one to explain what had happened to Henry’s three children who had died. He just let himself drift under and was never seen again,” Spencer described.

Through some of the night, Geoffrey and Berold talked to each other, but soon, Geoffrey had become fatigued, and died of hypothermia in the cold water, as many else had.

Berold held on through the night and was rescued by a group of three fishermen the following morning, he was the only one on board the White Ship to survive, and immediately he told them the story of what had happened that fateful night.

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he royal ship returned to England with no incident, but as there was no sign of the White Ship, many in the royal court already began spreading rumors, and had their worries confirmed when Berold’s account reached them.

“People quickly knew something had gone wrong with the White Ship, it was a clear night and there was no possible explanation except that it had sunk. Then the confirmation came when Berold was discovered the next morning…the news reached southern England within a day, but nobody wanted to tell Henry…,” Spencer said.

Finally, members of the royal court pushed a young child into breaking the news. The king collapsed with grief.

William was Henry’s only son, over the last several years, his father had been very proud of him, and believed fully that his son was destined to reign over England, all of what they had fought to secure had come crashing down.

Henry remarried in 1121 to the youthful Adeliza of Louvain, but together they did not produce a child.

However, William Adelin was not the king’s only legitimate child; in Germany, Matilda, his daughter, had been married to the emperor, who had died only recently of cancer.

The king had summoned her to return in 1125, and in 1127, had declared her his heir, a bold move in the sexist age that was the medieval times.

There were other choices, like William Clito who eventually died in 1128 anyways and the eldest son of Henry’s sister Adela, Theobald, however, Henry stuck through his decision.

Nobles swore oaths to Matilda in 1127, who after some strong convincing from her father, married Geoffrey of Anjou, the son of Henry’s former enemy in 1116, Fulk.

They had a child together in 1133, and Henry hoped that the crown would eventually pass through Matilda to her son, Henry, named after his grandfather. Just two years later in December 1135 Henry died.

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“...Henry was asking for people to be loyal to her, to recognize her as queen, but really, she was a stepping stone, dynastically. By the time Henry died, she had some sons – the eldest one called Henry – and the king was really trying to use her as somebody to pass on the baton to his grandson. But he couldn’t do that without having her made queen,” Charles clarified.

The realm was taken by surprise at the death of the king, and while Matilda was in central France with her young husband Geoffrey, her cousin Stephen, the younger brother of Theobald, had been on the coast.

After hastily sailing to England Stephen was quickly crowned the same month Henry had died. Most barons simply had no interest in having a female ruler, despite the wishes of King Henry, but when some backed Matilda, civil war quickly began.

“Stephen was okay for the first years of his reign, but then Matilda arrived in 1139 with an army and a proper civil war began which saw Stephen and Matilda vying for the English throne for 19 years,” Spencer said.

In the 1150s, Matilda’s now teenage son, Henry called “fitzEmpress,” took over his mother’s cause and in 1153 ended the war, with Stephen agreeing to declare him his heir.

Stephen died in October 1154, just months later, and Henry fitzEmpress was crowned shortly after, as King Henry II. “Henry’s grandson became Henry II and so it all came good – but after utter chaos. The Anarchy was aptly named. It was a complete bloodbath. It was about as tumultuous a time as Britain’s ever suffered and it all stemmed from the sinking of one ship,” Spencer said.

That fateful night had changed the course of history, the disaster that occurred removed a future king, and all of his possible descendants.

Had the young “flower of his nobility,” William Adelin survived, King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II, and all of their predecessors dating back to 1135 would not have ruled over England.

Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror Defeats Harold Godwinson in battle and becomes king of England

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Birth of a Future King

TIMELINE 1066-1154

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Henry, later Henry I, born sometime in 1068 to William I and his wife Matilda of Flanders

The Conqueror's Death William I dies, Robert becomes duke, William II becomes king, Henry left with only some money

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A Hunting Accident

1100

William Rufus is accidently killed while hunting, youngest brother Henry rushes to the throne

Robert's Capture

After six years of conflict Henry, now king captures his older brother, Robert, in battle

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Innumerable Odds Decade after victory, Henry is faced with new challenges and war

1116 Victory and Glory The king and his son William decisively beat their enemies and end the war

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Disaster William, the king's only heir, and 300 other people drown in the White Ship sinking, only a butcher survives

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Hopes For a New Heir King Henry remarries, hoping to produce a new heir; the effort was futile.

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"The Anarchy"

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Matilda becomes heir, her first child, a son is born in 1133. King Henry I dies in 1135.

Stephen seizes the throne. Civil war quickly begins in 1139.

A Queen Rules Stephen is defeated and captured temporarily.

Matilda becomes queen for seven years. Stephen is eventually released and war continues.

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Henry II

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Henry takes up his mother's cause and makes peace in 1153. Stephen dies in 1154, shortly afterward, Henry becomes Henry II.

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Superstitions

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by Aaron Genest

lack cats. Ladders. Spilled salt. Superstitions seem to be everywhere this time of year, even in Fort Mill among students and their families.

“My grandma’s always said that whistling in the house is bad luck,” said Dvir Dvoretz (‘26).

That superstition, which comes from Estonia and Latvia, is said to cause the house to burst into flames.

Superstitions range wide and strange because they came into being from trying to find a reason for the unknown–such as bad luck and irrational fears. Some irrational fears are a little more unusual to explain than someone’s bad luck.

“My Grandparents say, ‘Don’t clip your nails at night or it will cause bad luck,’” Shihab Sarar (’25) said, who is originally from Bangladesh.

If you hit your left foot, some believe your presence is not wanted or you are in danger.

More recognizable superstitions, like breaking a mirror, originated from Rome and later traveled across Europe, but today most people have forgotten the origin behind scary traditional folklore.

Check out the history behind some of your own superstitions–and don’t walk under a ladder. Bad luck lurks everywhere.

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“My grandma’s always said that whistling in the house is bad luck.”

–Dvir Dvoretz (‘26)

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How Phones Affect Sleep Read more on how to sleep better

by Arianna Davis It’s late at night, you’re tucked into phone and 65% of them admit to checking bed, the moonlight is streaming through their phone at night. your window while your phone light is Physicians Brandon Peters and Keri Pebeaming on your face. Studies from SCL terson wrote “It may be tough to stop and health have shown that the blue light that put the device away. This alone may lead is emitted from your phone restrains the to a delay in bedtime and reduced total production of melatonin the body must sleep time. This may contribute to sleep produce or it can be more difficult to go to deprivation if the needed hours of sleep to sleep and wake up the feel rested are not obnext morning. tained. The stimulation Sleep physician Kimmay make it hard to shut I just think they just aren’t berly Truong wrote down and fall asleep. getting a good night’s rest. an article about how The mind may be overly phones affect people’s excited or activated.”

– Nurse Lori Stout sleep. In the article Staying up on your she says, “Electronic phone at night increases back-lit devices like cell your alertness at night phones, tablets, readers, and computers time, which destroys the melatonin and reemit short-wavelength enriched light, also laxing feeling that you need to fall asleep. known as blue light. Fluorescent and LED If you spend time at night looking at your lights also emit blue light, which has been phone, that can decrease your alertness in shown to reduce or delay the natural prothe morning which means you’ll be more duction of melatonin in the evening and tired and less alert. decrease feelings of sleepiness.”

Want to sleep better and wake up reNaFo school nurse, Lori Stout says that freshed? Put your phone on “do not disshe’s had teachers send students to her turb” so your phone won’t be a distraction. office just for them to sleep, which isn’t al- Another suggestion is putting your phone lowed in her office. “I think they just aren’t in another room away from you so it isn’t getting a good night’s rest. Some of them there as a distraction or temptation. have jobs, chores, homework and with Using night time mode on your device all that I just think they aren’t getting helps with the amount of blue light being enough sleep.” used. Invest in some blue light blocking Sleep doctor Dr. Michael Breus claims glasses, to help your eyes if you need your that over 80% of Americans own a smartphone with you at nighttime.

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Book Bans Fire Up Debates Parents vs. readers & authors spark debates in schools over books locally, nationally

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fter weeks of backlash from angry ideologies,” English Department Chair Rick parents, and harassing comments in Solt. “The sad part is that a lot of politicians every inbox of every social media acare getting involved, and so are parents and count he has, award-winning author community members without reading the Jonathan Evison finally gets the opportunity book and understanding what it is.. to turn all of his social media accounts back to “If you don’t want to read a book then public, as the people forget about him and his don’t check it out. If you don’t want your story, and move on. child to read it then you can also tell your Thousands of school districts around the child not to read it, but to start banning country have banned books for various reabooks is a slippery slope. You start banning sons. Some see it as a form books, but where do you of protecting children from stop?”

If we don’t look at ourselfs, the subject matter in these Fort Mill School District books, and others see it as has a committee of adwho we are now, and who we censorship. ministrators and parents During the 2021-2022 in place for when books were, we will never not be conschool year there have been become challenged. demmed to repeat our pasts. one or more book bans in They [the committee] 138 school districts across chose to recommend a the country, according to book ban, but ultimately, the Sept. 19, 2022 article from Pen America. the district office has the power to make the These school districts represent over 4 mildecision. This came about after the discovlion students. When a ban occurs, the book in ery of the book Gender Queer: A Memoir question is located and stripped from every was found in a Fort Mill school’s library, place possible within the school campus by and effectively pulled from every shelf in school officials.. the district after being deemed pornographThe easy answer to why people want to ic. ban certain books is because they believe it’s Books in the curriculum at Nation Ford inappropriate for the audience for which it’s are banned in countless school districts been made available, but It’s not always that around the country as well. Books such as simple.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Of Mice and “I think that people think by banning Men” are banned because of their “vulgaribooks they’re protecting people from certain ty and use of racial slurs”. At Nation Ford,

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Multiple library books that have been banned in other school districts acrss the country for various reason including “promoting witchcraft, too dark, setting bad examples, and language.”

teachers and students still use them as talking points.

“If we don’t look at ourselves, who we are now and who we were, we will never not be condemned to repeat our pasts,” Solt said.

It’s typically parents that are finding these books they deem inappropriate for their own children, but by taking it away from one child, you’re effectively taking it away from all of the children that want to read it in the school or district. But these same books banning parents don’t bat an

eye on the internet.

“Sometimes they [parents] underestimate what students have access to… I think it’s a little naive to think that students won’t see these things online.”

The uprising in banned and restricted books not only affects the school districts they’re being banned from, but the authors of the books themselves.

“The first few weeks for me were very sketchy,” says Jonathan Evison, the author of “Lawn Boy,” the second-most banned book Winter 2022 • 19

in the nation. “I got a lot of sick, perverted, about white, Christian cis-gendered people,” pedophilic notes from people–accusing me of Evison said. “It’s no coincidence that the overbeing a pedophile and saying really graphic whelming majority of books that are being things about my daughters, which was creepy. banned and challenged have LGBTQ characI had to shut down my social networks for a ters or people of color as characters.” couple of weeks” Censorship is one of the largest issues awn boy is a semi-autobiographiyoung people face when schools decide to ban cal book focusing on Mike Munoz, a a book. The First Amendment stands to proyoung Mexican-American man who tect the freedom of speech, which further exdesires to live the American dream, tends to books, but it’s not always clear what but ends up mowing lawns for a living in the is exactly protected by the first amendment. prime of his life. The book covers social disThe National Coalition Against Censorship tinctions, LGBTQ topics, self-discovery, and opposes censorship, and promotes freedom overcoming cultural discrimination. of thought and expression. They encourage The book was intended for Evison’s typical divergent perspectives and voices from everyaudience–adults– but because of “Lawn Boy’s” one, including people that have been historicoming-of-age aspects, it attracted teenagers. cally silenced.

“The language in the book wasn’t what Youth Free Expression Program Coordibothers people about my nator at NCAC Gianmarco book. What bothers people is Antosca has some concerns that Mike is a young person and advice about what he When he’s in the library, he’s of color that lives on the sees today. a** end of capitalism, who “We do believe that schools asking ‘Where are the books is non-binary and has some and their communities have about me?’.

And that’s what very strong opinions about the right to decide which the American dream,” Evibooks should be included in these book banners are going to son said. “When he’s in the school libraries. Generally library, he’s asking ‘Where have–a whole other generation speaking, we believe that are the books about me?’. parents should be allowed to of people asking.”

And that’s what these book decide what is or is not apbanners are going to have–a propriate for their child, but whole other generation of that right does not extend to people asking.” other children.” “‘Lawn Boy’ was ranked the second most “There will always be debate about what banned book in the nation, not yet beating out is and isn’t appropriate, especially when the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia it comes to young people,” the group says.

Kobabe. Both of these books rose to the top “There will always be challenges, and yes, of best-seller lists after being banned from likely there will be bannings. The best we can schools across the country. do is encourage more freedom, more conversa“Some people want to keep marginalized tions, and more open-mindedness.” people–LGBTQ people, people of color–on the For the past 20 years, the rise in book bans margin,’’ he says. has become unpredictable. While some believe That’s where [book banners] feel the marit’s a good thing, meant for the protection of ginalized belong, he added “Because their idea our youth, others think in unAmerican, narof life and liberty in America is very much rowing the young peoples view on the world.

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OPINION

Is College Worth It? For most, 4-year college degrees are going to be worth the money

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by Alex Bentley

t’s senior year of high school, and And the truth to that question is, yes, you are finally figuring out what it is worth it. you want to do after college, never Some might think otherwise, but in having considered anything else 30 years theres a chance majority of but a four-year coljob without a degree lege. But then it hits requirement in the you–you want to be U.S. will be gone– ...a career is something a flight attendant. taken by machines, that people should think You don’t need to go and the job market is to college for that, so currently very comabout before they go why would you waste petitive. You need your time going to better skills to comto college. college and gaining pete for jobs, and the massive debt for only way to do that is something you don’t even need? to get higher education.

However, a career is something that For some jobs, you wouldn’t need people should think about before they to have a bachelor’s degree to get the go to college. There is a social stigma postition, but if you and someone who around not going to college, as if that’s does have a bachelor’s are competing required to be successful in the U.S. for the same job, nine times out of ten After high school, more than 60% the person with the higher education is of students attend a four-year college, going to be selected. and at Nation Ford more than 90% of Going to a four-year college is worth students are going to a four-year unithe money, time and effort. This is beversity. cause you will need to get a high skill But the question on everyone’s mind job for the future, and the only way to is: is the time and expense worth it? do that is to get a four-year degree.

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OPINION

Revolting Restrooms

Unclean bathrooms at Nation Ford put students in uncomfortable situations

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by Elise Hay

estrooms at Nation Ford recently have not been in the best shape. Bathrooms often have no usable sinks, no toilet paper, and no soap, putting students in an uncomfortable situation. This is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Some students don’t want to use the bathrooms and many say they find them disgusting. On Oct. 20, Talon reporters investigated all student bathrooms. They found that all needed cleaning, and a majority had missing or broken items that require maintenance workers to address.

For example, N100 had broken toilets and hand dryers, and the sinks don’t stay on long enough to thoroughly wash hands. Paper towel dispensers are being removed in the school due to a decision made at the district office, and that may prevent some students from washing their hands, leading to the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Some other sanitation issues plagued restrooms on Oct. 20, such as the faucets cutting off early, and on top of that, there was no hand sanitizer in some.

The cleanest restrooms were the Auxiliary Gym, N500 or C500.

Assistant Principal Michael Abraham says that teachers are supposed to check the restrooms to see if they are stocked with necessary items, but apparently that is not happening.

A main reason restrooms are so messy in the first place is the students themselves. No cameras are permitted in the restrooms for privacy reasons, and so

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the situations in restrooms are not supervised. Even if there is a teacher in a restroom during class changes, there is no supervision during classes.

Teachers also say student restrooms are dirty and that the staff bathrooms often aren’t much better.

If there is a problem with the bathrooms, teachers or administrators can go on the district website to fill out a maintenance report. This form allows faculty to select the issue and name the hall the bathroom is in. If faculty or staff submits a report that toilet paper is missing or broken, then the response must be fast. Students should report problems to teachers, and the supervising teachers should also report problems or they can’t be addressed as soon as possible. he custodians at Nation Ford work two shifts: one works from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. and another that works from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

They clean lunch tables, messes, and spills that happen throughout the day.

The school has a contract with an outside company for the cleaning service, and that leaves the school without control.

We could blame the school for not checking custodians’ work or blame the custodians for not doing a good job, but a better solution for the school to hire their own janitorial staff, not an outside company, pay them more and give them benefits; then we can see if they do a better job cleaning the restrooms.

The bathrooms are frequently not clean. That must change.

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NAFO Restrooms Results of an investigation of restrooms on Oct. 20, 2022.

Student Opinions When asked about the state of restrooms, 8 of 10 students said bathrooms weren't clean.

75%

Broken Sinks 18.8%

Roughly 75% of bathrooms were not clean and had missing including toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and or broken items, such as hand dryers.

These problems are ongoing.

No Toilet Paper 18.8%

Clean Restrooms 18.8% Dirty Toilets 12.5%

31.3%

No Paper Towels or Hand Dryer

What's wrong in the restrooms?

This pie chart shows the state of the restrooms observed Oct. 20, 2022.

Why are restrooms in poor shape?

Working as a custodian is not a job many people want.

Few of them work at NFHS, and they don't get benefits from the school district.

It's not pleasant work; many work second shift. Better compensation might help motivate workers.

Repairs or replacements have not kept up with demand.

Students make messes.

Custodians World Wide School custodians are expected to work over the summer and late at night. They get payed an average of $29,000-$37,800 a year; that is lower than the average wage in the U.S.

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OPINION

Disturbed by ‘Dahmer’ ‘Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story’ contains disturbing material inappropriate for audiences

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by Yasmine Anakkar

hroughout September and Octonecrophilia and pedophilia. The show draber the show “Monster: The Jeffery matizes the experience of Dahmer’s victims, Dahmer Story” has been discussed all yet, inexplicably, the show seems to be from over the internet. Whether the show the point of view of the character Dahmer. was a good way to tell the horrific story of According to Deadline, the show “has racked Dahmer or not, it has a grip on our generation up 299.84 million hours of viewing during its nevertheless–and it’s a negative and disturbsecond week on Netflix’’. ing topic for a show, which follows Dahmer “Monster” should not have been produced throughout his life during the series of horor released because of easy access kids under rendous murders from 1978 to 1991.

18 have to the show. There will be a slight Dahmer was charged with 17 confirmed curiosity in watching the show because of how murders committed in Milmuch it’s trending, whether waukee, Wis. He committed This show is unlike any series the show is appropriate or heinous crimes, including not. The show can cause cannibalism, and he murwe’ve seen this year–it contains people sympathize with dered his victims in grueDahmer in some scenes, highly graphic and disturbing some ways. Two years after contradicting the producers’ Dahmer was caught, he was stated goal of making the scenes as actor Evan Peters killed in prison by fellow prisshow about the victims, not oner Christoper Scarver.

Dahmer. portrays Dahmer.

After Dahmer was killed This show should nevfive movies, shows, and docuer have been produced or mentaries were produced based on him. Fiaired because it also romanticizes a serial nally in late September 2022, the show “Mon- killer. TikTok is filled with many memes and ster: The Jeffery Dahmer story‘’ came out on “edits” of Dahmer, showing him in an attracstreaming Netflix. tive light, which, again, can cause people sym“Monster” is unlike any series we’ve seen pathize with the main character as opposed this year–it contains highly graphic and disto victims. This situation has happened with turbing scenes as actor Evan Peters portrays other serial killers such as Ted Bundy, RichDahmer. Throughout the show, audiences see ard Ramirez, and Paul John Knowles again disturbing scenes containing cannibalism, having the same exposure on Tiktok.

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Overall this show is available to all ages and children; parents cannot prevent every child from accessing the show or online discussions of it.

Shows and movies that are disturbing like this should not be available via streaming services or the internet because children are exposed at a young age, such as inappropriate and explicit content on video games, TV shows, and more. According to Childsafe Media, “Harmful effects may result from sensationalization of violent behavior, exposure to subtle or explicit sexual content, promotion of unrealistic body images, presentation of poor health habits as desirable practices, and exposure to persuasive advertising targeting children.” Watching explicit content at a young age can lead to violence and psychological issues that are most likely to occur in boys.

Any highly graphic and explicit material, including the Dahmer Netflix series negatively affects viewers as well as society. Viewing this harmful content should NOT be normalized in society today.

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OPINION

The Other Side of ‘Dahmer’

Gruesome true crime Netflix series may have positive impacts on viewers

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by Bethany Knode

cautionary tale about what can happen n Sept.21, 2022 Netflix rewhen we ignore obvious signs of needed leased “Dahmer – Monster: health care.

The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” While the show is disturbing enough to the public. Within a week to warrant an 18+ rating (it is in some it it went from being in the top 10 on scenes gruesome), it is still appropriate Netflix to #1 with 196.2 million hours for its main audience. The ability to viewed. At least 56 million households handle the disturbing scenes and story have watched the show from start to depends on the person. Every episode finish. That’s 56 million households comes with a warnthat determined that ing that shares and the show was good informs audiences enough to watch all Teens and adults had more on the content: “sub10 episodes. That’s of an understanding of how stances, language, because it actually is violence, nudity, gore, a good show for those and why he did what he did. sexual violence, smokwho can handle the ing”. When it comes disturbing events. to TV shows, it’s up to the individual The show is one of the most accurate whether to choose to watch or not. representations of Dahmer that the Regardless of content, the artistic world has seen. The reason some peoelements are solid. Along with being ple find this show awful isn’t because a good actor, Evan Peters, who plays it’s too “inappropriate”; it’s because Dahmer, truly committed to his role. of how realistic and intense it is. The He was able to successfully portray series does a good job of showing the how Dahmer’s mind would’ve worked intensity of Dahmer’s mental illness and the horror of his victims, who were before, during, and after his murders.

Teens and adults can have more of portrayed in a way that people were an understanding of how and why he able to see their backstories. did what he did.

The series also illustrates how his Overall, this show has contributed mental illness manifested itself, yet more information so the public can even the police did not pay adequate have the understanding of the true attention to him or to those in his low income neighborhood; Dahmer is also a Jeffrey Dahmer case.

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Art by Marissa Ball

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OPINION

The Innocence Project Change the criminal justice system

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by Adrian Fischer

hey were innocent. eyewitnesses.

So far, 375 people have been We must take steps to ensure that jusfreed from prison due to being tice is actually done, not only for defenfalsely accused. The Innocence dants but for the safety of the public.

Project has worked since 1992 to free the Lives are being ruined because of the innocent. The group was established to corrupted system. People who were acprevent wrongful concused of committing a victions, and create fair, Lives are being ruined because crime are serving time in compassionate, and equiprison for actual killers. of the corrupted system. table systems of justice for Clearly, the criminal everyone, and their work system is biased. For exPeople were accused of is “guided by science and ample, poor people sit in committing a crime are serving jail more often than rich grounded in anti-racism,” according to the group’s people. Black Americans time in prison for actual killers. website. go to jail more than every The criminal justice sysother race. Therefore, the tem is broken, and it is evident in today’s justice system can improve the prisons and society. Changes must be made. policing.

The Innocence Project analyzes DNA evThe Innocence Project uses biological idence to determine what factors contribevidence to help solve cases of people who ute to wrongful convictions and how the have been falsely accused. Overall, crimcriminal justice system can be improved in inal investigators should look over the the future. evidence more than once, since 1 out of 20 Why is the Innocent Project necessary? cases result in wrong convictions.

Shouldn’t our justice system work in the A solution to stop people from being put first place? in jail who didn’t commit a crime is to edFirst, convictions should not rely heavily ucate law enforcement about this project. or solely on eyewitness testimony. People The Innocence project should focus more who are falsely accused are ending up in on making sure the evidence is right before prison, all because of the inaccuracy of the case goes to court.

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by Adrian Fischer

1. Not many people know what it is

7 out of 37 students who took a survey said they never heard about the Innocence Project

2. How the project works

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent inmates who were accused of a crime that they didn't commit

Why law enforcement should be educated on the project

Law Enforcement should be educated on the Innocence Project because there are wrong convictions that evidence proves, and law enforcement are the ones who find the evidence

@reallygreatsite

Winter 2022 • 29

OPINION

Surge of Students Flood Fort Mill

Overcrowding of school district must stop

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by Harlen Rembert

verywhere you look, a new Ridge costs an estimated $119,000,000, and subdivision is creeping into the expenses not covered by impact fees must be woods, or an apartment complex is paid for with taxpayer dollars. sprouting up from the ground. Every These costs are not likely to shrink any day, the roads become more congested with time soon, as the number of children and traffic as people move to Fort Mill and the teens the district must serve continues to surrounding areas. There are many benefits grow. The 2020-2021 school year saw a decline to the variety of people being drawn to live in enrollment numbers due to the pandemichere, but with populations growing at such an the first decline in over 10 years. alarming rate, we are soon However, by the following going to hit our capacity. year, numbers had Residential areas continue surpassed pre-pandemic to pop up, taking up space standings with 17,862 Those students have that could be used for students enrolled during facilities, such as schools, as the 2021-2022 school year. to go to school somewhere. well as allowing more and Current enrollment numbers more people to move into now reach over 18,000. the area, thus worsening the So why does the number problem. The construction of of students in the FMSD new housing must be stopped if the resources continue to climb? of the town are to be kept intact for current The answer is simple: migration. The and future use.

American Growth Project found that Meanwhile, schools specifically are Charlotte is the eighth-fastest growing city in struggling to keep up with the constant influx the U.S., with surrounding areas such as York of students.

County projected to have a population greater The Fort Mill School District has recently than 289,000. planned for the construction of three All of this growth is spurred by economic new schools following the acquisition of prospects. The Charlotte metropolitan $50,000,000 of impact fees from the county. area has gained an estimated 32,000 jobs Although the impact fees are certainly so far in 2022 alone, making the city and helpful, building a school such as Catawba its surrounding areas, such as Fort Mill,

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Fort Mill School District Student Enrollment Numbers

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’20

17,862

’18

16,951

’17

17,056

’16

16,151

’15

15,165

’14

14,155

’13

13,265

’12

12,345

’11

11,835

’10

11,134

’09

10,772

’08

10,392

’07

9,921

’06

9,431

’05

8,853

’04

8,040

’03

7,288

6,324

5,929 ’02

6,815

Number of Students

2002-2021

’21

Year

Infographic by Harlen Rembert

a prime destination for those seeking new employment. As people move to the area, they bring their children with them, adding to the number of students local schools must serve.

However, despite the economic prosperity, growth can still be detrimental, even to those who have moved to the area for job opportunities. French teacher Megan Gillespie moved to Rock Hill to teach, and she has already seen the impact of the swell in migration.

“There’s been a good amount of growth,” Gillespie said. “People have outgrown Charlotte and just move into the suburbs, and then you get suburbs of suburbs. Those

students have to go to school somewhere.”

Students indeed have to go to school somewhere, but there is only so much space.

In addition to the new schools added in the past few years alone, the FMSD has announced that at least six new schools will be needed within the next decade.

Housing developments continue to compete with schools for space, and quaint suburban neighbors invite the migration of families whose children need to go to school.

Economic growth at the cost of a ballooning population is simply not sustainable. If children are to come first, population surges must come to a halt.

Winter 2022 • 3

OPINION

Social Media Makes Us Narcissistic Studies show more people have narcissitic personality traits

by Cooper Wyman Chase

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ocial media is making us egopeople between the ages of 18 to 25 tistical. It’s not hard to spot believe their generation is the most this on social media. There’s narcissistic and entitled living genera line between confidence and ation. Most of the people in Gen Z are vanity. Self-esteem differs from narmore concerned about what they post cissism in that it represents an attion social media and how many followtude built on accomplishments we’ve ers they have versus spending time mastered, values we’ve adhered to, with friends and family. and care we’ve shown toward othFilters and appearance affect culers. tural thought and new posts of someEgotism, conversely, is often based one who fits the beauty standard on a fear of failure or weakness, an along with people and their equally unhealthy drive to “perfect” lifestyle. be seen as the best, Most people on soand a deep-seated Millennials are more likely to cial media don’t talk insecurity and unabout a genuine lifevalue money, derlying feeling of style, instead braginadequacy. image and fame over commu- ging about filtered Multiple studies plot points created show that more nity, affiliation and self-accep- to exaggerate their people are showing ‘importance’. tance. narcissistic personThe root of this ality traits. problem is the overOne study found use of social media. an increase in extrinsic values (the One solution? Instead try involving motivation to do a task to get someyourself in community activities. thing in return or avoid punishment) If people use social media less, they over intrinsic values (the motivation won’t be looking at those “perfect” to do a task for someone’s own enInstagram models or the people with joyment) between Gen X and Baby a “perfect” lifestyle to compare themBoomers. selves to.

Millennials are more likely to value Hopefully, then people will become money, image and fame over commuless obsessed with how they look and nity, affiliation and self-acceptance. more concerned with how they act and New research also shows that treat others.

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OPINION

Epidemic of Students Too many students going to nurses during classes

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by Destiny Dunn

ases of COVID-19 may have A lot of reasons can be used for goslowed, but the problem of stu- ing to the nurse, and many are used as dents visiting the nurse have excuses for students to leave. Illnesses, reached epic proportions. Some injuries, mental health, daily medicavisit the nurse once, multiple times, or tions, diabetic visits, restroom visits, and some even visit daily. feminine products are what Stout says “Between both are the most common health rooms we averreasons for visiting the age: 50-60 visits daily, school nurse.

So many use excuses like 275-300 visits weekly, “There are definite1,000+ visits monthly some students that feeling sick to get out of their ly,” says Lori Stout, use the health room classes, and we can not deny one of Nation Ford as an ‘escape’ from High’s two nurses. class–those students them access to nurses.

This high number are typically the ones of visits to nurses’ we see very frequently,” offices is too frequent Stout says. “This is our for students to be seriously needing a major issue in this scenario. So many nurse, especially considering there is use excuses like feeling sick to get out of only so much time that can be given per their classes, and we can not deny them student, and there are only two nurses. access to nurses.”

Nursing staff are struggling to find a It seems like there can’t be much of way to stop students from visiting the a solution to the problem, though the nurse often, but there isn’t much that school has put a rule in place to hopefulthe school can do about issues like this ly solve this dilemma: “We have asked as there is no way of knowing wheththat no students be allowed to come er students are actually in need of the to the nurse without a pass from their nurse or if they would just like to have a teacher, so we know that they indeed bit of time outside of their classes. have permission to be in our offices, con-

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Nation Ford High nurse Lori Stout helping Adrian Fischer (‘23) with a sore knee Nov. 30.

tinued education regarding appropriate reasons to visit the health room,” Stout said.

Faculty received an email about the problem. The Talon newspaper ran a story suggesting feminine products be placed in the bathrooms so the nursing staff does not need to deal with more visitors. That solution would help the nurses focus more on the people who need their assistance–and not just their supplies. Nursing staff get too many students only coming for a peppermint

or ice, and that’s too much stress when they have their own work to do, including taking care of the very ill or special education students.

This overuse of requests to see the nurses needs to stop. Students cannot keep leaving class for the nurse over nonessential reasons, and meanwhile, others need serious attention. Ideas like putting female products in the bathrooms help, but students themselves solve this problem first to assure proper attention from the nurses.

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REVIEW

Bleach

Don’t let the name fool you–surprises await you in this graphic novel

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by Chris Arnold

apanese manga series/Animated series “Bleach” was written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. The adventure/supernatural story follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents’ destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki.

A few aspects of this series that a lot of people find interesting is the main character, Ichigo, as well as the supporting cast and the incredible world building in this story.

This first arc of Bleach takes place after Rukia is forced to go back to Soul Society (the afterlife and where Soul Reapers live) to await trial and execution for giving Ichigo her powers.

After being defeated by Byakuya, Ichigo loses the powers and trains to regain them. Once successful, he, along with Chad, Orihime and Ishida head to Soul Society to save Rukia. However, standing in their way is the Thirteen Court Guard Squad who won’t let them pass without a fight.

As all of this goes on, a dark conspiracy is going on in the background that involves a traitor within Soul Society.

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All of the different backstories of these characters and each different arc gives audiences a new villain and new characters, as well as new power-ups.

A new character is introduced in each season, and we learn more about the main character in these different arcs.

Every time we learn something different about the story.

The ending to this series is truly something else. I like how all the events in the narrative come together in the incredible world that Kubo made, making each new arc better and better as the series goes on.

The cast is very unique and diverse, and among the villains you will find some of the best characters ever written. After each chapter you will crave more. This is not a story about the main character alone; in each arc, different characters develop into more than minor roles in the story. At first, you might not like some of them, but at the end of each arcs you will love every one of them.

“Bleach” is absolutely worth the time and money for its amazing writing and world-building.

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REVIEW

Jtea Boba

Boba shop on Steele Creek Road in Tega Cay thrives for good reason

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by Gabriella Supsura

hen I first walked into Jtea it was smaller compared to Kung Fu Tea, but they definitely made the most out of the area, even though it’s not a chain franchise, it lives up to the standards. It was extremely clean in the restaurant, and it also had quiet background music, which makes it a great atmosphere to study and focus. They had two tables inside with two chairs per table, as well as a bar seating area near the window, which had two chairs as well. Outside, they had an additional setting area with two tables and two chairs outdoors.

The color scheme offers a relaxing light place to relax with light wash wood and white throughout the shop. The wooden tables and chairs makes it a super comfy and cozy atmosphere. Even a chalkboard with handwritten specials adds a very personalized and interesting detail. The menu also includes options for different chips and an additional food menu.

Jtea offers options of a square rainbow jelly topping, normal boba, strawberry-popping pearls, and rainbow-popping pearls. They sell slush bubble teas, milk teas, yogurt bubble tea, coffee, tea, and different latte drinks. One that interested me was the Sea Salt Coffee Boba, which I’ll have to try next. They had lots of variations of delicacy coffee which also interested me. I ordered a Pineapple Colada slush with Rainbow Square Jelly.

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The cococolda slush in a large with rainbow jellies.

The inside of the cafe provides tables for dining and studying in a quiet clam atmosphere.

Photo by Gabriella Supsura my drink to make sure I got what I asked for.

They use Apple Pay Pad where I was able to add the tip discreetly and was able to choose the option of how I wanted my receipt on the pin pad.

There were three people in front of me, and the service was incredibly fast. I got my drink within five minutes of ordering which was surprising knowing that there were three people in front of me,. The employees call out your order at the window and also give you a color-coordinated straw that matches the color of your drink, which I thought was very personalized and thoughtful.

When I tried my drink, it was creamy with a lot of flavors. The jelly boba was firm and chewy with a sweet taste, there was red jelly, orange jelly, and white/clear jelly.

Each one has a strawberry flavor, which isn’t too sweet and doesn’t overpower the colada drink. The drink tastes sweet and creamy and well blended. When I have gotten boba from various places, they can never blend it just right, and all the juice gets sucked out, leaving me with flavorless slush.

My drink from Jtea was a perfect ratio from liquid to jelly. Each sip left me with two or three jellies in my mouth which is ideal for me.

Even when I got to the end of the drink, there was still enough jelly left, and when I finished the liquid of my drink, there was no jelly left which proves it was the perfect ratio from liquid to boba. My total came out to be $8.37 for a large, but definitely worth the money.

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REVIEW

WORTH THE HYPE?

Tik Tok-famous Crumbl Cookies miss the mark

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by Marissa Ball

ooking for a sugary sweet gift for a sweet-tooth or cookie lover? Over the past few months, Crumbl Cookies has grown in popularity and has received varying reviews from people across the country.

After trying them, it was decided that they were actually a really good treat.

Inside the shop smelled delicious, like a true bakery.

Customer service was great, and the employees who helped were very enthusiastic and nice. The options of the cookies every week are super creative and are a great concept.

The building itself was nice, but the floors were covered in dust and needed cleaning badly.

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expensive for a single cookie. At approximately $3.94 per singular cookie, it was overpriced.

The cookies we tried were the regular chocolate chip and the peanut butter nougat (featuring Snickers). The chocolate chip was super sweet and chewy. It seemed like an under-baked cookie that was huge and loaded with sugar. Same with the peanut butter nougat, but it was a little more under-baked than the chocolate chip.

They could definitely use some more time in the oven, and a lot less sugar.

They were larger, softer, and less baked than a typical Chips Ahoy cookie.

It’s very hard to even eat half of the cookie due to its sweetness. Overall, it’s a good treat, but mainly for special occasions.

A delicious collection of just a few of the cookies Crumbl has to offer. They run for $3.94 each and $15.99 for a 6-piece box.

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REVIEW

Fall Drinks Compared

Starbucks wins against Dunkin’ Donuts

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by Addison Gollnick & Yasmine Anakkar

n August 30 Starbucks’ seasonal with pumpkin spice powder. It’s a fantastic fall drinks were released, following addition with a great balance between the Dunkin’ release on August 17. Startaste of coffee and pumpkin sweetness. For bucks released six items including $5.25 you can buy a Grande, and it’s a safe 5/5 the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, Owl Cake star pick for those wanting to try something Pop, Apple Crisp Macchiato, the Pumpnew and seasonal. kin Cream Cold Brew, the Pumpkin Cream Starbucks’ fall pastries did not disappoint Cheese Muffin, and finally the this year. The Pumpkin Loaf Pumpkin Scone. While Dunkin’ is a familiar fan favorite, also released six items this fall and it’s clear why. The loaf Starbucks may be a bit season including the Pumpis perfectly moist and has overpriced sometimes, but kin Spice Latte, Nutty Pumpgreat flavor, and the addition kin Coffee, Pumpkin Cream of nuts on the side added it is 100% worth it for Cold Brew, the Blood Orange great texture. We give it a Dunkin’ Refresher, Maple Ba4.5/5; the slight deduction the quality. con Sandwich, and finally, the was due to it being a bit too Pumpkin Spice Donut. moist. The Pumpkin Cream Starbucks’ service is always Cheese Muffin was a surprisan all-around positive experience, and while ing item to see on the Starbucks menu. The their most popular drinks are sometimes combination of cream cheese and the sweet unavailable, they always try to accommodate muffin was unexpected for a lot of customers, your needs. Starbucks first launched its fabut it turned out to be pleasantly surprising. mous Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, and it’s The cream cheese and muffin mix give it the become a fall staple ever since. The latte is slight taste of pumpkin cheesecake. Although a great fall choice–the highly praised comtogether they taste great, the muffin alone is bination of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and of perfect. It’s a great single-serving size, and for course, pumpkin spice is all present, hot or only $3.45 it’s a great snack for the fall, which iced. The price for a Grande is $5.75, but it’s lands it at 3.5/5 stars. worth every penny. Overall there was nothing The final item we sampled was the Pumpwrong with the drink, from the taste to the kin Scone. For $3.45 you can get one scone, quality of the drink, and it’s 5/5 star experiwhich is massive. It was more than one perence. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew was a son could eat in a single sitting. The scone smoother and better-tasting version of iced texture was fantastic and the icing on top was coffee, and the pumpkin cream, which is made a great addition. The only issue with the scone with vanilla sweet cream cold foam and Starwas the very high-calorie count. One scone bucks brand pumpkin spice syrup is topped was 500 calories, but then again, it should

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not be eaten in a single sitting. Overall it was delicious and earned its 4/5 star rating.

The experience at Dunkin’ Donuts is one you would expect from a fast food chain; it was quick. At the time of order, there was no one in the drive-thru line and the employees were in a hurry. This season, Dunkins Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte makes a return. For only $3 you can get a Dunkin’ medium Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the latte wasn’t the best quality, to say the least. It wasn’t made with the best ingredients, and it tasted like the pumpkin spice wasn’t present at all. Dunkin’ will do, but overall, the drink was disappointing, and the 2/5 star rating reflects that. The next drink was the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and while visually appealing, the cold brew itself was disappointing and low quality, making it difficult to drink. The pumpkin cream was smooth and tasted more like a pumpkin than the pumpkin spice latte, but it still had a very light flavor. The drink was overall just disappointing, resulting in its 2.75/5 star rating.

While the drinks were underwhelming, Dunkin’ fall pastries made a name for themselves this year. The Pumpkin Donut was the perfect quick and easy donut for the fall. For only $1 the donut is worth it–the taste of the pumpkin and the glaze was perfect. Overall, there was nothing wrong with the donut, giving it a 5/5 star rating. The Pumpkin Muffin was also great, the top part was the best, and the crunchy streusel added great sweetness and texture. For only $1.79 it’s a good deal, earning its 5/5 star rating. tarbucks is better than Dunkin’ in quality, service, cleanliness, and taste.

Starbucks is the blueprint, releasing their products earlier than Dunkin’ lattes and coffees. Historically this has been the case: the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte was released earlier in 2003 than the Dunkin’ 2007 release of their own version. Starbucks invented the pumpkin spice latte and was successful with it gaining wide popularity during the autumn season. Starbucks has never disappointed when it comes to creating drinks while Dunkin’ copies Starbucks word for word.

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A wide variety of are drinks featured on the Starbucks and Dunkin menu’s.

For example, the famous Starbucks “Pink Drink” was released in 2016, and Dunkin’ followed in 2022 with the nearly identical “Pink Strawberry Coconut Refresher”.

Starbucks may be a bit overpriced sometimes, but it is 100% worth it for the quality.

Dunkin’ has low-quality products such as Almond Breeze, while Starbucks uses their own brand of almond milk which tastes smoother and better with the espresso shots.

Dunkin’ has only two types of espresso decaf and regular arabica espresso. However, Starbucks has many variations of espresso such as decaf, blonde espresso, regular espresso, and half-decaf espresso, and you can ask for a ristretto or long shots.

While Dunkin’ has options for pastries, Starbucks has more variety. Dunkin’ may be the best place to get donuts and munchkins, resulting in its overall 3/5 star rating. Starbucks is the place to go for coffee, frappuccinos, lattes, and seasonal drinks, giving it the win with an overall 4/5 star rating.

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REVIEW

A Disappointing Sequel

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by Braeden Hoover

verwatch 2” is the new first person shooter by Activision Blizzard that everyone is playing. It overrides its predecessor, the original “Overwatch,” and made many changes to gameplay to bring it back to its former glory. They removed and nerfed many crowd-control abilities to make the game less frustrating and to allow for greater skill expression where you can’t simply stunlock enemies in place for an easy elimination.

Blizzard also made perhaps the greatest change yet–switching the game from 6v6 to 5v5. This change makes for less beefy health pools and shields and allows for other roles to have more of a significant impact on the game while also increasing the importance of the tank. Overall, the gameplay is new and exciting, and it feels better to play “Overwatch 2” than the original game. However, it is not without its downsides.

“Overwatch 2” switched to a freeto-play model, adopting a battle pass system and removing the loot box system which, while flawed, allowed

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players to earn cosmetics by playing the game. You’d assume that they would introduce a new and improved system so that players can earn these skins (which were always free) more efficiently. However, you would be wrong.

Blizzard now charges an exorbitant price of $20 per legendary skin–skins which most players had gotten free of charge.

You can earn a new premium currency, but it would take approximately 11 months of weekly challenges to earn enough for a single skin you could get within a week prior to the change. Now, in order to buy every skin inside of the game, it would cost you $12,080.69.

Aside from the blatant price gouging on cosmetics, the Blizzard team is still unwilling to listen to the playerbases’ concerns. A devastating meta is sweeping across the newer version’s competitive scene, with more than 90% of high ranking players using heroes such as Zarya and Sojourn. This imbalance has been ongoing since launch, and two months later, it has not been changed in the slightest.

The game also had potentially one of the worst launches in history. Players were forced to wait in queue for hours just to get into the game because the Overwatch servers could not handle the load, and they were not adequately prepared before releasing the game. The server would often suddenly end matches or boot players out of the game. Additionally, three heroes have been completely disabled for periods of time since release due to game-breaking bugs that were not smoothed out before the game dropped. “Overwatch 2” had an altogether terrible launch experience.

That’s not all. Blizzard has made too many false promises when it came to “Overwatch 2”. While they have delivered on new VFX and a new UI, as well as new character voice interactions, they have failed to release an integral portion of the game on time.

“Overwatch 2” was promised to have a PvE mode, where you would progress through the story and expand skill trees for a fresh and exciting co-op experience. However, this has been pushed back to 2023 and is not available on game launch. As a result, the game feels more like an Overwatch 1.1 than an “Overwatch 2”.

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REVIEW

The Genius of ‘Better Call Saul’

Warning: Spoilers for “Breaking Bad”

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by Joey Smith

he spinoff of the Oscar-winning show the events in Breaking Bad are a very nice “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” touch and truly show the damage Walter centers itself around a young Jimmy White has actually done.

McGill (aka Saul Goodman) and his Additionally, Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodjourney to becoming an established lawyer. man gives one of his best performances in this Jimmy, an ex con-artist, attends law school to show. You can clearly see how dedicated he be like his brother Chuck. But despite Jimwas to his role–so dedicated, that after having my’s efforts, his older brother still thinks little a heart attack on set, he still came back. of him because of who he Although Bob’s perforused to be, believing that he mance was entertaining, can’t ever change, and not that doesn’t mean the rest of ...Kim Wexler’s scenes show to mention the fact that he the casts’ wasn’t. Everyone how smart she really is and her on the cast gave incredible attended online law school courses. performances, so much so ability to go by the book and do Not only does this show that they felt real despite display Jimmy’s transformaportraying bizarre characjust as good as Jimmy. tion, it also goes into depth ters who were larger than on other fan favorites such life. as Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), Mike EhrBut what really sold the realism were the mantraut (Jonathan Banks), the Salamancas, courtroom scenes, which were well-organized and the cartel; however, in the process the and entertaining. The scenes really show series introduces new characters who quickly Jimmy’s creativity and ability to think outside became fan favorites, such as Nacho Varga the box. In addition, Rhea Seehorn’s scenes as (Micheal Mando) and Kim Wexler (Rhea SeeKim Wexler show how smart the character rehorn). ally is, as well as her ability to go by the book Now although this show is great, and argu- and do just as well as Jimmy. ably better than Breaking Bad, it does suffer Overall, this show is as good as its predecesfrom a slow burn start making it hard to enjoy sor, and I would give it a 4.8/5 stars. It would the first season. However, as the pace picks be a five but the beginning was just way too up, later seasons are much easier to enjoy. slow. Other than that, it’s a really good show The segments that show the aftermath of especially if you like “Breaking Bad”.

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REVIEW

Underground Cody Fry’s hit song, Underground, makes getting hit by a train sound almost pleasant

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by Trinity Gordon

ody Fry is an American artist who composes and writes his own songs.

He is most known for his song “I Hear a Symphony” which went viral on TikTok in 2021. His cover of “Eleanor Rigby” was nominated for a Grammy in the category of “Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals”. Cody makes a type of music that is called Symphony Sessions. These songs are done with an orchestra and a blend of different music genres. Songs by Cody Fry that were made in these sessions are “Photograph,” “I Hear a Symphony,” “Sailboat,” and “Underground”. His song “Underground” showcases his musical talent by combining pop music and orchestral music into something that works for the listener. It also has the most views out of all the Symphony Sessions with 1.4 million views on YouTube.

There are two versions of this song, one that starts with vocals and one that starts with instrumental music. The version being reviewed starts with instrumental music, with Fry conducting the orchestra. Their blend is very rich with the brass doing chords while the strings and woodwinds have the melody. It creates a whimsical mood before it goes into a large crescendo. Mood changes adding an uplifting feeling thanks to the crescendo and the brass. The brass keeps their tone clear while 48 • Red&Black

playing at a higher dynamic. A slight criticism is that there could have been an addition of a suspended cymbal or wind chimes at the start to add to the original melody and help establish the whimsical mood.

Fry starts playing his guitar and singing after the decrescendo in the orchestra. Fry does a great job of blending his voice with the orchestra instead of overpowering them. A song that does a similar setup is Beyoncé with a marching band at Coachella in 2018. While an orchestra and marching band are different, the setup for both performances are similar with an instrumental start and vocals coming in later. he difference is that Fry blends his vocals while contributing the mood and energy of the instrumentals and Beyoncé does not. The band seems to overpower Beyoncé’s vocals once she comes in and then backs down a bit once she begins singing “Run the World (Girls)”. The fluctuation of dynamics is concerning considering a typical high school marching band can do this feat.

The vocals tell a story about a man waking up in a subway and getting hit by a train. It is hinted at in the first line of “I woke up underground” and by verse five it is the clearest “Then a light broke through the / black / I was

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standing on a track / That little light began to grow / There was no where I could go” (lines 26-30).

At that point in the song, the singer is face to face with the train and then is killed in the next verse, “That little light was closing in / And suddenly I’m floating” (lines 33,34).

When he signs the word “floating” the French horns and percussion work together to make the sounds of a train. The French horns do an excellent job of sounding like a train horn while the percussion, mainly the timpani, creates the sounds of the train moving on the tracks. He also hits a high note on the word “floating”, his vocal skills are impressive as well as his range.

The way the story is told creates a vivid picture for the listener just with the instruments and his vocals. This song sticks with many people due to how it sounds, the amazing vocals, and their own connection to the feelings

of the character.

Not everyone connects to getting hit by a train, but the feeling of being submerged in complete darkness, in some world they don’t recognize. They try to search for a way out, an escape to this darkness. The light at the end of the tunnel could be a sign that things could be coming to an end or a glimpse of hope through the darkness. The darkness can be associated with anything: depression, drugs, toxic relationships, grief, stress, and more.

This interpretation makes the song relatable to many people.

Fry is a fantastic artist whose creativity shines through this piece and is the only person who makes getting hit by a train sound so beautiful. His songs get interpreted in a ton of different ways which makes them relatable and all the easier to enjoy this song. He puts his listeners through a story that is worth the listen.

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REVIEW

Hidden Coffee Shop Location: Quindío, Colombia

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by Daniela Garces

magine being on top of a mountain that grows coffee with a view of the local village, and finding a beautiful little coffee shop hiding inside the coffee plants.

Café San Alberto is an almost hidden coffee shop on the top of a mountain that grows coffee in Colombia. They make their coffee right from the plants that surround it, so you know the coffee is always organic and fresh. In addition, Cafe San Alberto is located right on top of the mountain, so you get the opportunity to see a beautiful view of the village of “Buenavista.”

Equally as breathtaking as the view and location of the cafe is the actual coffee. The specialized baristas make the coffee in different ways such as “jarra chemex, cono de goteo, sifon de vacio, and prensa francesa.” These are all different ways that the same coffee beans

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are made to taste different. In fact the baristas make the coffee right at your table explaining to you the method they are using to make your coffee. At Cafe San Alberto they also have iced coffee options such as granizados (frappes), gwoteo frio (cold brew), and miel burbujeante which is sparkling water with honey and a shot of espresso.

However, if you are not in the mood to try something different, there is always the traditional cappuccino, latte, and macchiato. There is also a variety of pastries to try, with some being authentic Colombian pastries, while others are more universally known.

If you ever visit Quindio, Colombia I would definitely recommend you visit Cafe San Alberto and the Buenavista village. It is an unforgettable experience that I’m sure you will enjoy.

Café San Alberto is not only another coffee shop—it’s the coffee, the views, the experience, and the atmosphere.

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REVIEW

Steel Behemoth

‘The Iron Giant’ shakes the ground for a new generation, uses new technology

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by Devan Pittman

he film “The Iron Giant” is adapted from Ted Hughes' Cold War fable of the same name. A giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine.

“The Iron Giant” is a very unique movie, regarding its animation specifically, even with it being made in 1968. Most of the characters & backgrounds are hand drawn and animated.

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However, the main character in the movies, the Iron Giant itself, is animated using traditional animation, with computer-generated imagery. The understaffed crew of the film completed it with half of the time and budget of other animated features.

Its 3D model was created in Maya, rendered in Renderman, and then imported in Cambridge Animation Systems` Animo. The Giant was designed by filmmaker Joe Johnston, which was refined by production designer Mark Whiting and Steve Markowski, head animator for the Giant.

This story has a simple premise, but the characters really make it out to be emotional for the audience and most people tend to agree.

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SPORTS

Big Shoes To Fill

Baseball brothers share strong bond, rivalry

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by Caroline Easler

t’s the bottom of the seventh, two school”. outs, runners on second and third.

Growing up the Childs brothers spent a Jackson ‘The Dawg’ Childs (‘25) up lot of time arguing and learning how to be to bat. Crack! The ball soars to left better through each other. field, the winning runs come in, and with a “Growing up we fought a lot, but basewalk-off hit,Childs wins the game. ball helped us bond,” Jackson said.

Since his T-ball days, Jackson has been Avery played for the Falcons throughout on the diamond, lacing up in the shadow of high school, as well as on a travel team. his big brother Avery who graduated last Being good at baseball only pushed Avery year. Now with Avery gone to study busiharder. By his junior year, Avery had perness and marketing at Winthrop, Jackson fected his best pitch. is now stepping into the “Avery’s submarine spotlight. A more serious pitch is one of his greattemperament on and off est strengths,” said head Avery is an amazing team the field, he plays outfield coach Jeff Stack. for the Falcons. Friends Being raised in a baseleader and always inspired all of Jackson talk about his ball environment only of his teammates to be better individual and confident contributed to Jackson’s personality. love for the game. “If throughout the seasons.

“Jacksons very intromy dad and Avery never verted and enclosed bebrought me towards basefore you meet him, then ball, I would have probwhen he opens up, he is very sarcastic and ably continued playing soccer,” Jackson funny,” said Zack Zolkos (‘25). said. “They have had a huge impact on my The funny thing about the brothers is baseball career.” their personalities are complete opposites.

Although they both share the love for Teachers and friends of Avery talk about baseball, Avery ended his baseball journey how much of an extrovert and talkative he after playing in high school. is.

“Jackson has more motivation and has “He’s very social, and gets along with the better chance of continuing his basepretty much everyone,” said teammate ball career in college,” Mac says.

Hunter Mac (‘24) “He’s talkative and After finally stepping into the spotlight was very inspirational in both sports and Jackson has a heavy weight on his shoul-

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(Above) On the bench, Jackson and Avery Childs as youngsters wait for the game to start. The boys played together growing up and pushed each other to be better.

Photo courtesy of the Childs Before a Fort Mill Post 43 club team game, Jackson and Avery Childs are ready for action in June of 2021. ders, only getting heavier as he continues to play baseball.

“Sometimes I have to live up to other people’s expectations–especially with us both playing outfield,” he said. Playing with Avery all of Jackson’s life has shown him what it means to be a real team player, and Jackson still thrives to become a player like Avery was.“He has good mental toughness and is one of the most hard working players I’ve ever seen,” Jackson said. While Avery had more experience playing for varsity, teammate Liam Quinn (‘24) believes Jackson has some advantages. “Jackson is faster than Avery, and Jackson’s stronger than Avery, mentally and physically just has much more motivation,” he says. On the baseball field teammates and coaches brag about Jackson’s attitude and motivation towards the game. “I like playing with Jackson more, because of his attitude, and he has much more confidence and

motivation than Avery while playing,” says CJ Smith (‘25), a teammate of both boys. Jackson has a great attitude towards the game, but players say Avery’s leadership skills are unmatched.

“Avery is an amazing team leader and always inspired all of his teammates to be better throughout the seasons,” said Zolkos. Off the baseball field, Jackson and Avery bond over more than baseball. “They have very similar tastes in everything that they do baseball, golf, sports teams, etc.–so they find a lot of common ground with that, ” their mom Holly Childs said. While keeping it in the family, Jackson and Avery don’t plan on stopping baseball anytime soon. Although they may not always be playing on a team, they’ll continue to enjoy their passion with their old teammates and friends. They admit their sibling rivalry will continue to be a big part of their lives for many years to come.

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SPORTS

The Amazing Ameos

Brothers Owen and Josh take the field

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by Elise Hay

magine you’re standing on the field After high school Owen is playing lacrosse with your biggest game of the year. You at Roanoke College. Josh wants to follow in hear the crowd cheering, and you are Owen’s footsteps and go to four-year college on so nervous you can’t stand still; but a sports scholarship. then you look to your right and you see your If you are around them at the same time, brother there beside you. you know they have a Now you feel calmer very close relationship. and excited to win your “Their love for each game. other is unconditional,” Owen and Josh Ameo football coach Mike Allen are brothers who play says. “It’s pretty obvious football and lacrosse that they are brothers, together at Nation Ford. and they love each othOwen (’23) has played er.” lacrosse for 12 years and Peers describe them football for four; Josh both as respectful, caring (’25) has been playing and cool people. “Owen lacrosse for 10 years is always the one trying and football for five. to get everyone going They both play attack in At Fort Mill High School. Owen Ameo (’23) and excited–and if everylacrosse, and Owen plays motivates his brother Josh (’25) during a game. one’s not excited he gets defensive line in football, pissed,” Nikola says. while Josh is receiver.

“Josh is a funny person, and he cares about They’re very competitive with each other. everyone and how they are doing.”

“I feel motivated to be better than him,” Of course, every relationship has bumps Josh says about his brother. and bruises.

On the field, you can see how well they “Even though they might get on eachothwork as teammates. “They are really good at er’s nerves, they love each other and are very working together,” Hunter Nikola (’24) said. respectful,” according to Coach Allen.

“It’s almost like they know where each other At the end of the day they are here for each is going every single time,” other and bonded to each other in a special

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Above: In a tough game against Indian Land, basketball player Turner Blackwood shoots a 3-pointer.

Top right: In October, Ethan Tucker (‘24) and Rakan Zighan (‘24) enjoys NAFO spirit week.

Bottom right: Stealing the show, Big Bird On Campus performer Landon Snuffer (‘25) dances on stage Oct. 5.

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