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By Zach DeLoach Traversing the roads and parking lots around CGHS is a tricky task in the mornings before school begins. During winter, it is still dark at seven in the morning, making it even more dangerous to walk into the high school. CGHS administrators have stepped up to the plate and responded to the need for a safe way to cross the road into the high school. “The need for clearly marked and well-lit crosswalks became evident in our study for new and renovated facilities,” said Dave Statler, director of maintenance for Center Grove. A crucial part of the exterior redesign of the school calls for separating student drivers, buses and parents dropping off their children. Recently, junior Mark Riffle was struck by a bus when crossing the south
lot to enter the high school. When asked if the incident was the reason for the installation of the crosswalks, Statler said “The incident underscored the need to re-establish crosswalks that would steer students away from traversing the large south parking lot with its traffic volume.” The total cost for the crosswalk project was $1,500, which came from the capital projects fund. This particular fund pays for improvements to roads and buildings across the Center Grove School Corporation. When asked about the effectiveness of the crosswalk, Statler responded, “There is generally a period of time needed for people to react to posted changes in traffic flow, both vehicular and foot traffic.”
Ping pong club is a hit
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“Ping Pong…China’s Football” reads the T-shirts of Center Grove’s latest addition to the high school’s long list of extracurriculars. This new group meets every Monday to test and enhance their ping and their pong against fellow classmates. “It’s an hour of fun with friends. You learn good values and morals,” said junior ponger Nick Joson. The game originated in England, but it has captured the attention of many at Center Grove. Despite the mellow appeal, the game can shape into some “glorious battles” full of emotion. Mrs. Teevan heads up the club, and also shows off some of her own skills. “She’s the Henry Ford of ping pong,” Joson said. Indeed the members of the club take their ping pong seriously. This club is exactly what the sport of ping pong needs to make the launch from a mere recreational smack around to a sport that is taken seriously by society. In fact, this summer, ping pong was an event featured in the Olympics. The Chinese team won both the men’s and women’s team championships. Unlike the United States, China raises their champion’s young and if qualified, enrolls them into an academy where they play ping pong for seven hours and have school for two. Center Grove’s Ping Pong club is a small but significant step for the United States to catch the Chinese and their continual dominance over the sport of ping pong. Center Grove’s ping pong club will meet every monday in the Hall of Excellence after school.
Future Meetings: Monday 11/24/08 Monday 12/01/09 Monday 12/08/09 Monday 12/16/09 New members are welcome Photo by Zach DeLoach
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by Michael Kubancsek The latest development in the Center Grove Community School Corporation’s building project proposal is the separation of the project into three distinct components. The questions will be decided by the School Board of Trustees on Monday, Nov. 24, and then will most likely go the public for referendum early next year. The first question proposes a new elementary school and extensive renovations to Center Grove Elementary school. The other two deals with the high school: a base project addresses safety and security concerns, reconfigures classrooms to accommodate SLCs, adds a PE/Health fitness center, and makes other building changes to update the building. The second is a co- and extra- curricular project that adds more music instructional space, a new natatorium and weight room, turf and a locker room at the soccer fields, new bleachers and a press box at the football field, and additions to the baseball and tennis facilities. The two projects combine for a total
of about $116 million, of which 23 percent is co- and extra- curricular. “I like that it unbundles the core high school project for the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities,” said School Board member Scott Gudeman at the Nov. 17 meeting. School board members expressed good feelings about the separation of the project’s components from one huge effort, which created “division within the community,” said Board member Dr. James Copp at the Board meeting on Nov. 17, which he participated in via speakerphone. Copp is glad voters will get to decide about the base plan. “We absolutely need to do something with the high school, the academic section of this whole effort,” he said. “We’ve got our work cut out for us here.” When Superintendent Steven Stephanoff makes an official proposal to the Board on the school district’s expansion and if they vote to
go ahead with the project, the referendum process will then ensue. The property tax reform bill, HEA 1001, which was added to Indiana Code last year, included a new procedure for referendums, or an election method of public approval for municipal projects. When a school corporation wants to do a project that will cost $20 million or more, the project is eligible for a referendum. The district must hold a 1028 hearing to officially advertise the project, and then community members have to gather 100 signatures in petition to start the process. The law also details how the ballot question must be worded. Copp acknowledges that the Board must work with the community to increase an understanding of the building needs across the district. “Educating the community is key to the success of this project,” he said.
Hagedorn’s Hip Hopscotch
Social Studies teacher Alan Hagedorn thinks up game idea by Sarah Islam Have you heard of “Hip Hop Scotch”? It is the ‘hip’ new version of the old favorite “Hopscotch”. In this game, players can set up game pads in a variety of patterns and take turns at moving from the beginning to the end without landing on the ground or missing a number. Each game is different, depending on the patterns. It is easy to adjust according to the age of the players and can be played both indoors and outdoors. And it was created by our very own Social Studies teacher, Alan Hagedorn. So how did he come up with this genius idea? “I was watching my daughter Sofia do hopscotch in the driveway. She’d drawn it in pink chalk…I thought it was repetitive and boring and there weren’t many options for creativity. So I came up with a way to make it more dynamic, change it and make it better,” said Hagedorn. But just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, he didn’t come up with it overnight.
“I spent a month going through about twelve different prototypes. They were just different pads that I was testing on kids. The first prototype was my son jumping on computer paper,” he said. The game aims to keep children active both physically and mentally. The ever-changing patterns and all the jumping around manage to do exactly this. Another great thing about it is that it converts a single-person game to a group activity that can keep a number of people entertained for a long period of time. “My son’s Boy Scouts group played for about thirty minutes and they were twenty kids. They didn’t want to retire the flag because they didn’t want to stop playing!” said Hagedorn, laughing. Unfortunately, he didn’t design the box. Once licensed to Fundex ®, they have complete control over designs, marketing, and other things like that. Mr. Hagedorn, however, doesn’t seem to mind. “They have the expertise, and the designers.
They can ship it over to Asia, they have the manufacturer cost, and marketing strategies…,” he said, shrugging, “I have no say in that.” Nevertheless, “Hip Hop Scotch” remains one of the latest and most entertaining games created recently. It’s challenging, but a great way to stay active while having fun. For confirmation, just ask any of Mr. Hagedorn’s Human Geography students. “It shows what a creative mind Mr. Hagedorn has that he can take a game as basic as hopscotch and transform it into a lively party game,” says freshman Lucas Matney. And this opinion is shared by many of Hagedorn’s students. They’ve all seen “Hip Hopscotch” in action!
A synopsis of state and national news Indiana: Japanese automaker Honda opened a new plant in Greensburg to produce the Honda Civic GX, a new ‘green’ car that runs on natural gas and produces almost no pollution. The new plant will bring hundreds of jobs to central Indiana. and bolsters production of a popular auto brand while American car companies struggle to keep their doors open. United States: In addition to the vice-presidency, Joe Biden won a seat in the U.S. senate as the Senior Senator from Delaware. Biden cannot serve in both the executive and legislative branches, therefore Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner will appoint someone new to that seat. In addition to losing a Senate election to Democrat Mark Begich, Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens was convicted on felony corruption charges in October.
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With Barack Obama’s bend towards big government, people are looking to the past for a preview at the future. The similarities between FDR and BHO have some clammoring for big government to...
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an “Arsenal of Democracy”. Introduced rationing, price controls, and increased women’s rights. served +FDR terms in the
four White House,from 19331945. This is the longest presidential term in US history.
Lady Eleanor + First Roosevelt strongly advocated for her husband’s New Deal policies and was a prominent speaker and author.
Money from t-shirt sales help CG student byLydia Garrity After senior Kenny Biro’s sprint car accident in early August, Center Grove teacher Sheila Crump set out to help the Biro family. Crump, a special education teacher, shares a connection with the Biro family as her son and Kenny wrestled together. “I just wanted to show the family that we haven’t
forgotten about Kenny,” said Crump to explainwhy she took on this task. With help from SADD (Students against Destructive Decisions), Crump designed t-shirts to sell for the Biro family. The blue and white shirts resemble the design of Kenny’s sprint car, with the number 22 (Kenny’s racing number) on it. When they arrive, the shirts can be purchased in
Crump’s room, 261, for $10. Money from shirt sales, Sledgehammer Volleyball tickets, and the Red Ribbon hat day will chip away at Crump’s goal of one thousand dollars, but she hopes Center Grove will be generous and exceed her target sum.
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The Lunch Crew
Band students throw themed lunch parties by Brianna Sykes
If you have C Lunch on Red days, you may have looked up from your lunch tray to see a group of about a dozen friends sitting at the table near the salad line, close to where students return trays. However, these students don’t always eat the normal school lunch. On special occasions, the group prepares delectable lunch parties, destined to make students eating the regular school lunch envious. The unique lunch parties all started when senior Rachel Jones came up with an ambitious scheme to throw a lunch party with her friends at her lunch table at school. “During the summer, the Flute section [in the marching band] had a sandwich themed food day. I thought it would be a good idea to bring food days to school,” said Jones.
That one reflective thought started the revolution of lunch parties. After her notion of suggesting a food party at the lunch table, her friends eagerly agreed and wanted to pitch in food. This table’s lunch parties are no ordinary pitch-in food parties. In fact, their lunch parties put STaR food parties and pizza parties to shame. With themes such as Mexican Day, Italian Day, and Sandwich Day, this lunch table throws intense lunch parties, to say the least. Their last lunch party was the week before Fall Break, and it was Mexican Day. “We had enchiladas, taco dip, chili con queso dip and chips, and apple empanadas,” said Jones. The date of their next lunch party is unknown, but they typically throw a food day party every two weeks or so.
Left and Right: Students enjoy a lunch pitch-in during “C” lunch. Senior Rachel Jones (second from far right) came up with the original idea as a fun lunch activity for her and her friends. Photos contributed
“We haven’t had a lunch party every two weeks lately. We’ve been slacking a little, but band is over this week, so hopefully we will have a lunch party next week.” Jones said. All of the students at the lunch table are members of CG’s Marching Band, except for two senior girls. These girls may not be in the marching band, but they still are eager to pitch in and contribute food for a deliciously-prepared meal. “We bring in a combination of homemade and store-bought food. We create a sign up sheet, so everyone knows what they are going to bring for the food day,” Jones explained, “But if you don’t bring some kind of food in, then you don’t eat it!”
Right: Students display the foods from their lunch party. This lunch party was sandwiches and other picnictype foods. Photo contributed
Shavin’ Heads, Savin’ Lives: Teachers support Debi Dixon 1. After the fundraiser in October, Debi Dixon and Ruth Anne Everetts shave the heads of volunteers Josh Daugherty and Eric Howe. 2. Troy Dice and Paul Clodfelter get their heads shaved by Jeff Buckmaster. 3. Debi Dixon shaves Jeff Buckmaster’s head. Buckmaster lead the effort to raise money and get volunteers to shave their heads in support of cancer research. Photos by Jeanette Wall
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Grin and Barret
Barret “Bear” Coble, one of the three Coble boys and one half of the Coble twins, isn’t known for his fashion sense. His tennis shoes, his sweatpants, and his sweatshirts usually are of little importance to him. A common rumor even suggests that he mismatches on purpose some days: green with orange, red with yellow, green with red. “If a legally blind person sees me… if they think I match, then I’m good,” declares Bear. His personality largely resembles his wardrobe: a little bit of irony and a large dose of comedy. Coble claims that he was born in the African wilderness and raised by a pack of giraffes with extremely deep voices that liked to sing Negro spirituals. After ten years of living in the wilderness, Coble moved to the United States after a giraffe gang war that claimed his entire family. Here he learned to speak English, to read, and the arts of interpretive dance. Or so he says. Surprising? If you know Bear, then not really. With a penchant for creatively amusing lies, uniquely strange pranks, and Guitar Hero, there seems to be an endless amount of facets to the senior’s personality. Another look at his wardrobe will reveal one of the most significant facets of his life. Every tshirt, every sweatshirt sports the logo or name of a sports team, most often from Chicago. “The Bears, the Cubs, the Bulls,” Bear recites, listing several of his favorite teams. “I used to live near Chicago, but I just use that as an excuse.” As I sit across from him in a small, poorly-lit office, Bear Coble lounges comfortably in a pair of shiny, red shorts and a grey sweatshirt, with “Bears” written across it in a bright orange. It perhaps is his closest attempt of matching to date. “I want people to know as little as possible about me,” Coble says finally, scanning the office suspiciously. But one look at his wardrobe and the gig is up. His whole life story is right there- he’s wearing it- in bright orange paired with red.
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by Erica Stevens Scanlan with student on summer trip.
When it comes to traveling the world and experiencing life, Earth Science teacher Mark Scanlan is your man, or “Scanman,” as many students have dubbed him over the years. Scanlan has worked at Center Grove High School for twelve years. During his years before CGHS, Scanlan traveled and worked throughout North America and Europe. “When I was twenty years old, I worked in North Hollywood in an aluminum dye casting company. Hardly anyone spoke English since most of [the workers] were Mexican,” Scanlan said, “I lived with a buddy, but after a few months I moved back to Indiana.” Scanlan worked for an oil drilling company, which allowed him to live in different places throughout the United States. Scanlan also got the chance to live in Norway with his family. “I worked for Philips 66 for sixteen years. I lived in Denver for ten years and I was in Texas for a while. I lived in Oklahoma, California, and Norway. It was cool to live in Norway because I got to take my family to live in Europe and my daughters went to school there for five years,” Scanlan said. In Norway, Scanlan mapped out locations for drillers to drill for oil below the North Sea. “After that we had to sit back and hope for the best,” Scanlan laughed. Living in Europe presented many opportunities for Scanlan and his family to travel throughout Europe. “We were able to get a Volkswagen camping van and drive to France, Italy, and Slovenia. Visiting Slovenia Scanlan with a group of CG was neat bestudents
Scanlan white-water rafting
cause my grandparents were from there. We also got to go to Ireland, where my other set of grandparents was from,” Scanlan said. After working for the oil company, Scanlan decided it was time to move back home to Indiana and settle down. “Teaching seemed like an easy transition since I was a professional geologist,” Scanlan said. Scanlan received his teaching degree from Indiana University and began teaching at Center Grove High School. In 1999, Scanlan was approved for an $8,000 Lilly Grant. “I went to Iceland and studied glaciers and volcanoes. Iceland is a cool country. It’s about the size of Ohio and has about 500,000 people,” Scanlan said, “The people there are very tall, so I felt a little out of place. What was really cool was that I got to stand on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with one foot on each side.” Scanlan got the chance to travel to Costa Rica with Biology teacher Danielle Myers and a few other staff members and students for ten days. “We saw [the Arenal Volcano] erupt, swam in [the Pacific and Atlantic] oceans, and saw monkeys running around. It was an unusual tour,” Scanlan said. Next fall, Scanlan will begin teaching a dual-credit class in geology. The course will be rigorous because it’s a college level class, but it will provide new material for students to study and an extra chance for students to have “Scanman” as a teacher.
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ever wondered what goes into putting your favorite films on the big screen? here’s a sneak peek into what happens when you go the movies. by Robert Reichle
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1 The three trays that hold the prints, (the film itself) have a 2 brain that needs to be 3 threaded after removing the ring that holds onto the film. 4 After threading from the tray to the projector, the 5 first threaded part of the projector is the sound reader.6 The projector has been properly threaded, leaving some slack after the lamp house and before the failsafe. 7 After a little more work, a thorough double-checking, and a small prayer, the button is pressed and the film is on its way to the screen.
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“Go Go Go Joseph”
By Amanda Giorgianni “Way, way back, many centuries ago, not long after the Bible began, Jacob lived in the land of Canaan.” That’s how the Broadway play “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat” starts out. And it’s not a surprise that our play “Joseph” starts out that way as well, but the playtells the story in a whole new fashion. Overall, this was a good performance. The cast was great and they seemed to have good chemistry. The costumes were elaborate and took you back in time so the audience felt it was as if they were there. They were unique yet plain so they still had the fashion of that time period. The special effects were amazing. The Pharaoh head boggled the minds of the audience when sud-
denly the mouth opened and the Pharaoh (Jesse Dampier) made his entrance. The jail cell added humor, by convincing the audience it was locked, but in reality you could’ve opened it and walked right in. Lights flashed as the cast danced on the stage. The acting was impressive. The majority of the seniors last year took the spotlight, but this year you saw new faces, which brought more variety. The actors and actresses brought life to their characters, which made the experience more real. Whether they were singing about mourning or celebrating the loss of their 12th brother, they added their different styles. As no performance goes without flaws, this one had theirs too, but they learned how to work around them. For example, their microphones messed up a few times, but
they acted unnerved and continued to speak and sing like nothing was happening. Also, I went on opening night, so the cast was noticeably nervous at the beginning, but as the play went on, their worries seemed to fade away.
Who’s Who? Jenna Nawrocki, Amanda Veldkamp and Marie Wartmann were Narrators Logan Lynch played Jacob Eliot Munro played J0seph Tyler Clements played Rueben Richard Bruno played Simeon Connor Fak played Levi Kevin Duffy played Napthali Joel Norman played Isaacher Evan Cooper played Asher Colin Knapp played Dan/Butler Jared McElroy played Zabulun/Baker Pierce Laned played Gad James Moore played Benjamin Brandon Comer played Judah
Taylor Swift Pokémasters at CG is “Fearless” By Patrick McGill In 2006 Taylor Swift released her first, self-titled, album. It went triple platinum. She has since become a national phenomenon, wearing her sexy boots, playing her guitar, and winning all kinds of awards. The 18-year-old has already put five songs on the country music billboard with two of them reaching the number one spot. If it is possible to surpass that success with a second album, Swift will. Her second album, Fearless, was released on November 11 and it is a musical masterpiece. The first single off of Fearless, “Love Story” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, which encompasses not just country but all genres, and “You Belong with Me” debuted on the chart at No. 12. Swift teams up with Colbie Caillat, which rumor has it will be her touring partner in 2009. They combine to make
“Breathe” a surefire hit. Make no mistake; all of the songs on this album are absolutely fantastic. Her self-titled album was fantastic because of the lyrics she writes. They are refreshingly true and it is easy to tell that they come from the heart. The story doesn’t change in Fearless. She continues to write as if she were an angel. She sings about break-ups, first kisses, and dancing in the rain. Swift certainly did not have a sophomore slump with Fearless. Because of her fantastic lyrics, beautiful singing voice, and creativity, I give Fearless five out of five stars.
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When reminiscing about the oh-so memorable days of elementary school, one might linger on thoughts of classes, friends or perhaps even special activities. For some at Center Grove High School, the fun has not yet ended. Multiple students have been picking up their Gameboys and playing the immortal classic, Pokémon. “I strongly encourage everybody to pick up their old Gameboy and play that old classic game that everyone loves,” said sophomore Tyler Sykes on the intensifying comeback of Pokémon at Center Grove. “I’ve been playing since I was a wee lad,” said Sykes who is only two Pokémon away from completing the game by catching all 150. Although most are reuniting themselves with a little piece of the childhood, some, like Sykes, have remained loyal followers of the game. “My dad taught me to play,” said sophomore Samuel Paddack, one of the students responsible in maintaining the
steadfast foundation for the love of the game. Paddack has been playing since the third grade on his original Gameboy. “Blue version provides superior entertainment over all the other ones,” said Paddack on his favorite version of Pokémon. Both Paddack and Sykes have been two pieces in the puzzle to this Pokémon comeback in Center Grove. It is no longer uncommon to see two fellow gamers engaged in linked battle during what may have been otherwise a docile study hall. Likewise, you might find a student trying to complete a task or capture a Pokémon during STaR or lunch. From this revival, students have found themselves submerged in a feeling of nostalgia for a part of their past, and also an ignited passion to catch all 150 Pokémon. “Don’t be impatient, love your Pokémon with all your heart, and go out there and catch ‘em all,” said Sykes as one final tip to anyone seeking knowledge on the true secret to becoming a Pokémaster.
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he Center Grove Trojans took care of business at their final home game of the season. In a convincing 49-21 win over the visiting Ben Davis Giants, the 13-1 senior-dominated team earned a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on MIC rival Carmel for the state championship on Saturday, Nov. 29. “It was just an emotional eruption because so much hard work has went in to get to this point,” head coach Eric Moore said of the team’s attitudes after the game. “It was a gala, [in the locker room], lots of dancing.” Luke Swift had three touchdowns, Jordan Luallen scored two, and Kyle Jones and Tanner Riley contributed one each in the semi-state matchup on Nov. 21. The Trojans racked up 522 yards of total offense in their win on a cold night in front of a huge crowd. Only the game next Saturday against the Greyhounds stands between the Trojans and their first football state championship for Center Grove. Less than 20 seconds into the game, Luallen connected with Swift on a 67-yard touchdown reception to put the Trojans up 7-0, with Mike Wood’s PAT. Then, on their third possession, pinned deep at their own five, Swift took the handoff and ran 95 yards for another score, his longest run of the season. Luallen’s passing game was perfect on four passes for 120 yards. He also
scored twice on short rushing touchdowns and ran for a total of 90 yards. The Trojans went in at halftime with a 35-14 lead, but the Giants started to mount a comeback with a quick touchdown early in the third, scoring on a 33-yard pass from senior quarterback Greg Rice and then recovering an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff. They drove down the field, setting up a fourth-and-one in the red zone, coming very close to another score before a holding penalty backed the Giants up 10 yards. Kicker Moises Vigueras missed a field goal on the next play, and the Giants were unable to score for the remainder of the game. The state championship game is a rematch of a regular season Trojan home loss on Sept. 5, when the Greyhounds scored a last-minute twopoint conversion to win 33-32. The teams shared the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference title. Are the Trojans glad that they’ll be up against their Carmel foes next weekend? “We really don’t care who we play we play,” Moore said. “We think it’s really cool that two MIC schools are playing in the state finals. We want to win the game. If that’s revenge, then that’s great.” The Greyhounds defeated the Penn Kingsmen 38-3 to clear their way to the championship. Carmel has outscored their tournament opponents on an average of 39-10, while CG has won their tournament games by an average of 37 points.
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Clockwise from top left: Sophomore Joel Cox and junior Scott O’Brien celebrate at the end of the Trojans 49-21 semi state victory over Ben Davis. The victory gave Center Grove their first state finals berth since the 2000 season, when the Trojans lost 21-0 to Penn. The Center Grove student section huddles together for warmth during the game. Temperatures dropped to 25 degrees during the game, the coldest Friday night of the season. Students arrived as early as 4:30 p.m. to claim their front row seats and used hand warmers and “bottomless” hot chocolate to stay warm. Senior back Tanner Riley is met by a horde of Ben Davis tacklers on a rushing attempt. Riley finished with 35 rushing yards on 8 carries. Senior Kevin Jones celebrates with coach Tom Blanck near the end of the game. Center Grove’s victory gives the Trojans a rematch with Carmel, who handed CG its only loss of the year, a 33-32 decision on a last second two-point conversion on Sept. 5. All photos by Robert Reichle
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Z99.5 Jingle Jam with Plain White T’s and more importantly, Indiana native Jon McLaughlin at the Murat
december 5-6 CG Singers entertain at their annual Madrigal Dinner
december 8 100.9 Santa Slam
december 13 For all the Taylor Swift fans out there, the breakthrough country singer turns nineteen
december 20 first day of H O L I D AY B R E A K
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Celine Dion Taking Chances Tour
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december 26-27 Christmas Vacation plays at the ArtCraft Theatre in Franklin
december 31 Bodies exhibit downtown ends- make sure you check it out before it’s gone for good
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Alternative ideas for leftover Thanksgiving turkey
1. Give it to the homeless. an untradtional turkey sandwich. Instead of usual toppings on a turkey sandwich, add 2. Make cranberry sauce on top of leftover turkey. For another option, take turkey, ham, swiss cheese, and vegetables of your choice, and grill your sandwich using a panini press.
a few thanksgiving leftovers and whip up a delicious turkey manhattan sandwich. Take one slice 3. Use of white bread, and pile on turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy on top of the bread. a delicious turkey quesadilla! 4. Cook Melt turkey and cheese in a tortilla and garnish it with salsa.
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turkey and add to prepared 5. Chop macaroni noodles with pesto sauce for a new twist. your leftover turkey to create a 6. Use Turkey Caesar sandwich by layering lettuce, leftover turkey, tomatoes, avocado slices on pita bread and drizzle Caesar dressing on top. Turkey Chili is a great alternative to regular chili. It has a unique taste that even the pickiest 7. White eater will enjoy. Garnish with cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves, and serve with rolled tortillas on the side. Visit http://www.williams-sonoma.com for an excellent white turkey chili recipe. omelette is another way to use up leftover turkey. Make an omelette as you normally would, 8. Aandturkey add leftover turkey meat, cheese, and vegetables to your omelette.
9. Freeze the turkey and save it for later!
pie survey In a survey taken in study halls (total of 100 people surveyed), pumpkin pie was voted as the most delectable pie for a Thanksgiving feast. Cherry pie came in second with 16 percent, and apple fell in third place with 14 percent. Pecan, raspberry, and blackberry pie had the lowest percentile in the voting. Many voters voted for the other category; most of them specifically saying that they prefer chocolate pie over anything else. As predicted, pumpkin pie is the more traditional choice for Thanksgiving dessert.
Sophia’s House of Pancakes is open Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant is located on SR 135 and Main Street.
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When the Sunshine Café served its’ last hotcake, many Center Grove Students felt a piece of their soul fall away as the griddle turned off. These students are lucky, however, since the recent opening of Sophia’s House of Pancakes is satisfying for even the pickiest of breakfast eaters. This quaint pancake house boasts many great features including a bright atmosphere, friendly management, and top quality food. As one walks into this restaurant, a small- town feeling greets the customer with tables full of people dining on pancakes and other breakfast food. The friendly atmosphere is reemphasized in the staff’s courtesy. I visited Sophia’s on a Saturday morning, the busiest time of the week. Even during “rush hour” I was cordially greeted by the owner of Sophia’s, John Filis, who welcomed me with a firm handshake. Mr. Filis founded Sophia’s House of Pancakes nearly 30 years ago. From what I could tell, his business has thrived due to professionalism, and great pancakes. When I ordered a stack of Chocolate Chip Pancakes, I was expecting the traditional three flat pancakes served by most breakfast establishments. I was pleasantly surprised with four thick pancakes. The serving was so big that I did not even finish them, a rarity in my eating exploits. I also ordered a side of bacon, which may have been the best plate of bacon I have ever had. Contrary to the name, Sophia’s also serves varied forms of eggs, and other traditional breakfast items. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers lunch specials if you’re not hungry for breakfast. Prices at Sophia’s range from $4-$8 for an enormous amount of food. Overall, Sophia’s House of Pancakes is an excellent place to spend a morning. It is a great addition to the Center Grove area’s repertoire of breakfast joints.
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by Patrick McGill Barack Obama recently won the 2008 presidential election, but not for the reasons you might think. It wasn’t his policies or his promise of change that propelled him to be the most powerful man in the world. He won because he appealed to college football fanatics everywhere. Barack Obama wants a college football playoff. Division 1A College football is different than any other NCAA sport, in which there is no playoff. All other divisions of college football have a playoff, but the presidents of the big schools can’t seem to let go of their beloved bowl system tradition. Thus we, the fans, are stuck with the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). In the BCS, a combination of human polls and computer rankings decide the two teams that will have the opportunity to play for the mythical national championship. What is even worse is that the NCAA does not recognize the BCS winner as the national champion. If you ever visit the NCAA hall of champions in downtown Indianapolis, you will see a banner hanging for the Division III Women’s Lacrosse champion and every other team champion from all divisions, but you will not see a banner for Division I Football. Along with the national championship, the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl create the arsenal of major bowl games we call the BCS. The champions of each of the five major conferences: Big 10, SEC, Big 12, Pac 10, and Big East, all receive automatic bids, with the top two in the final BCS standings playing in the national championship. Regardless of who is playing in the BCS, it is a terrible system that produces terrible matchups resulting in plenty of national
Below is a mock NCAA Football Tournament. The format is based on the one explained in the article, and the picks are those of a poll of the newspaper staff. The seeding is based on the BCS standings from November 16 and predicted conference winners.
Mock NCAA Tournament
#1 Alabama
Alabama Boise State
#9 Boise State #4 Florida
Sarah Higgens
This month, Sarah Islam sat down with Girls Cross Country State Champion Sarah Higgens. Q: How long have you been running? A: Since 7th grade. Q: What inspired you to start running? A: My dad runs. Q: What do you like best about running? A: My team, I like them. Q: How do you prepare for competitions? A: We warm up, say a prayer. We have this cheer that goes “CGXCKYBHUH!”
Alabama #16 Miami (FL) #8 Penn State
Athlete Highlight:
Florida
Q: Do you have a special diet? A: No. I eat Fig Newtons. That’s like my diet.
Florida #13 Ball State #5 Oklahoma
Florida Oklahoma
#12 Oklahoma State #3 Texas Championship
Texas
Florida
#14 Cincinnati #6 USC
USC USC
#11 Georgia #7 Utah
USC
Q: Do you plan on running in college? If so, where? A: Yes. I don’t know where.
Utah #10 Ohio State #2 Texas Tech
Texas Tech Texas Tech
#15 Oregon State
television blowouts. In the ten years of the BCS, 42 games have been played. Of those 42 games, 16 of them were decided by 17 points or more. Four of those 16 blowouts were the national championship game. In fact, the average margin of victory in the national championship is fifteen, which leads the country to believe that the two best teams are not in the national championship every year. This, among other reasons, is why college football needs to implement a 16 team playoff. The solution to the problem is simple. Obviously, the champions of the five previously stated conferences will receive automatic bids, along with any unbeaten team not from a BCS conference. The rest of the
field is filled by the highest ranked teams in the final BCS standings. Unfortunately, the college presidents’ main public argument against a playoff is they don’t want the season to last any longer. There is a really simple solution for this. Shorten the regular season from 12 to 10 games. Teams do no need to play every other team in their conference. Most teams play at least two tune-up games per year against the likes of Georgia Southern and Jackson State. It is obvious that the American public wants a college football playoff. Just ask President-elect Obama.
Q: What pushes you through during practices? A: During practice what pushes me is knowing that I’m getting better for competitions. Q: Where is your favorite place that you’ve run? A: Northview Christian Church. Q: What clubs are you involved in at CGHS? A: Spanish Club, National Honors Society, FCA.
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Girls More Likely to Have Knee Problems
by Julie Query The knee is a joint, which means it sits between the area where bones connect. It’s actually the largest joint in the body. Your knees provide stability and flexibility for your body and allow your legs to bend, swivel, and straighten. The knee is made up of several bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, all working as one. So when we talk about a knee injury, it could be stress or damage to any of these parts. Knee injuries are the most common reason for high school sports-related surgeries; whether you do basketball with its jumps and pivots, running with the repeated pounding of the knees, or skiing with its potential for falls, knee injuries are prevalent in the vast majority of sports. Keeping your knees flexible is a simple way to prevent knee injury, whether you are a boy or girl. Though knee injuries are more frequent in females, they can delay anyone’s athletic career. Women basketball players are twice as likely as males to experience a knee injury, while women soccer players are four times as likely to experience a tear or other form of injury. Learning to crouch and bend at the knees and hips when playing sports can reduce pressure on knee ligaments. You should strengthen your leg muscles to maintain stability in your knees, by walking up stairs or doing a workout with weights. A lack of strength and flexibility are among the leading causes of knee injuries. Tight or weak muscles offer less support for your knees because they don’t absorb enough of the stress exerted on your knee joints. Great exercises to do include lunges, squats, and biking. Low-impact activities warm up the muscles without a lot of stress. Your shoes need to be well fitted to maintain balance and leg alignment when you walk or run. Avoid sudden changes in exercise intensity. Increase or decrease the force or duration gradually.
Types of Knee Injuries
Prevention Methods
Sprains- Symptoms of knee sprains include popping or snapping sounds, inability to put weight on the injured leg, fluid behind the kneecap, and instability or looseness in the knee.
Warm up and cool down; allow your muscles to prepare for and recover from each workout.
Strains- A strain means you’ve partially torn a muscle or tendon..
Include plyometrics in your workout. Plyometrics is any exercise in which muscles are repeatedly and rapidly stretched (“loaded”) and then contracted.
Tendinitis-Tendinitis is when a tendon gets irritated or inflamed. It often is caused by overuse. A person with tendinitis might have pain or tenderness when walking, or when bending, extending, or lifting a leg.
Train year-round, even if you don’t practice at the same intensity in the offseason. This not only prevents knee injury but other injury as well.
Meniscal tears- Damage to the menisci is a really common sports injury, especially in sports where sudden changes in speed or side-to-side movements can cause them to tear.
Take in an adequate amount of calcium and other vitamins to increase bone strength; take supplements if you can’t fit the real thing into your diet.
Cartilage Injuries- Sometimes a small piece of bone or cartilage softens or breaks off from the end of a bone, causing long-term knee pain.
Manage your weight — Every pound in excess of your normal weight puts three or four additional pounds of pressure on your knee every time you take a step.
Bursitis- A bursa is a sac filled with fluid located near a joint. If a bursa in the knee becomes inflamed and swollen from overuse or constant friction, it can develop into a condition called bursitis.
Avoid vulnerable positions; when you are weightlifting never round your back; wear a weightlifting belt if you are training heavy.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease- A painful disorder caused by repetitive stress on the front end of the tibia where the patellar tendon connects to the bone.
If you are already injured, remember rice: Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Plus, if you don’t allow your body to recover, inflammation and tissue damage occur, putting you at a heightened risk of injury. That’s why current strength training guidelines advise against working the same muscle group on consecutive days.
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Colts Fans: Guilty of “the Bandwagon effect” by Jessica McClintock
Monday night football! What could be better? Your hometown team battling it out on Monday night’s most watched sport event. That’s what I thought when I wore my Adam Vinatieri jersey to school on Monday, October 27, 2008. The Colts were going to play the then-undefeated Tennessee Titans. Obviously, I was wrong. If you hadn’t noticed, I’d say maybe 30 out of the 2,500 students that attend this high school were wearing something blue-and-white-related. Thirty. That’s it. It’s because Indiana is a bandwagon state. It’s probably the biggest bandwagon state this country has ever seen. No one was an Indianapolis Colts fan until the 2003-2004 season when they actually started, well, winning. And then when the Colts won Super Bowl XLI in 2006 against the Chicago Bears, the city went crazy. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, everyone started wearing Colts gear like it was their job. You couldn’t go to the supermarket without seeing one or two people wearing a Colts jersey or t-shirt. But why the sudden change in fashion? It’s all over the front page of the local newspapers. The Colts started the season off poorly. The team only won one out of the five pre-season games. The Colts lost their first game against “Da Bears” and then barely won their second against the Vikings. That’s how it’s been this season, back and forth with wins and losses. The sports anchors all over could spend hours criticizing the franchise, but they would rather not waste their time right now. The reason could be that the Colts have a much lower fan and support base then they have had in the past five years. No one wears Colts jerseys anymore to school on Mondays after games. No one wears blue and white anymore to the grocery store just to show their team pride. No one sounds enthusiastic when they talk about the team to one another. It’s like the state of Indiana has shut out the team because of one season that’s gone downhill. They aren’t being what a true fan would be, which would be one who supports their team proudly. Indiana isn’t doing that. Hoosiers are going on through their lives like the NFL doesn’t exist, or at least the Colts don’t exist for now. You’ll see. When the team starts coming up from underwater again, everyone will bring out their old gear and start wearing it once again. Its how our state works, it’s wrong, but that’s what happens. So I guess the state could make a difference now; if they actually tried. All it takes is to wear the jerseys or shirts. The team doesn’t have to be good to wear the logo; you just have to respect them enough to wear it. Stop being a part of the bandwagon because you know who you are, and actually step up to the challenge you already set yourself up for. If you call, or called, yourself a Colts fan, then prove it. Only a few people have stepped up so far.
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Referendum approval will require community education on the issue Staff editorial
our stance:
School district administrators must actively begin to educate the community about the proposed changes to the high school if they want voters to approve the project in a referendum.
White River township citizens will likely be voting next spring on the district’s construction project. The latest possibility calls for three ballot questions, two of which deal with the high school (for more on the proposal and referendum process, see our story on page 4). High school administrators are hoping that voters would approve the high school base project, which will drastically change the high school by updating for safety concerns, modifying classroom space to accommodate SLCs, adding space for Fine Arts instruction, building a PE/ Health and Fitness center, and making other building changes such as incorporating natural light into more areas. However, the School Board, central office staff, and high school administrators will have to work quickly and cooperatively to effectively educate the public about the SLC program they hope to implement and the other concerns about the high school building as-is. The media and word-of-mouth have been the largest enemies of the building project, downplaying the signif-
icance of the necessary changes to the high school, such as for the SLCs and student safety, and focused on the athletic facilities that have been asked for. Those extra-curricular costs have been separated, and the academic part of the building renovation is its own entity. If voters are to approve the spending of a hefty $86 million, they’ll need to be told the advantages of SLCs, the reasons for a shift to that high school set-up, the need for expanded facilities, and why this plan is the best option. As newly-elected School Board member John Steed said, “I’m not against spending money, but I’d like to spend it wisely.” As long as all the options have been considered, the costs have been evaluated for their true value, and the changes to the building are best for the long-run success of CG students, then there’s nothing wrong with the construction project. But if the referendum vote is to be a success, the district’s administrators will need to invest some time in public relations work to educate voters about the high school’s complete situation and the SLC program.
Blink 182: A history and a request by Kevin Gottlieb
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They released a self titled album in 2003, which went in a different artistic direction, because they realized that they were in their 30’s, and their days of writing about how much it sucks to be a teenager were over. “Feelin’ This” is one of my favorite songs of all-time, and although it was unintentional, it ironically foreshadowed Tom DeLonge’s abrupt exit from the band. In late 2003, the band’s record label announced an “indefinite hiatus,” but it was clear from later interviews that the band was done forever. Since the split, Tom has joined a band called Angels and Airwaves (Gag me…) and Mark and Travis started +44. Travis and Mark still speak daily, and continue to make good music, whereas Tom has excommunicated himself, and completely ruled out the possibility of any future reunion. So this is my request: Tom, please just apologize. Your ego is much less important than your art. Blink Should come back.
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, adding hits to their resume such as “The Rock Show,” “Story of a Lonely Guy” and “First Date.”
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Blink 182 is the best band of our lifetime so far. I realize that great bands like Nirvana, Greenday and Weezer have also formed in the nineties, but I’m sticking to my guns. Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus formed Blink 182 in 1992 in Hoppus’ basement. In 1992, they picked up Travis Barker to fill the percussionist vacancy left by former drummer Scott Raynor. They have released hits and three full length albums since forming. Dude Ranch contains the hit song “Dammit,” which was their first real mainstream hit, among other songs they had released demos of with Scott Raynor. Enema of the State was their biggest album, selling more than 15 million copies. The album also contained a song about going away to college, and being abducted by aliens, and hits like “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things.” Take Off Your Pants and Jacket had a similar style to Enema
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The Coat Law By Kevin Duffy
Did you know that in Indiana, it is illegal to take a bath in between the months of October and March, sell cars on Sunday, or to pass a horse on the street? True stuff. It’s scary how people who are supposed to be making laws for our wellbeing are instead making arbitrary rules just to be jerks. Unfortunately, Center Grove High School is not immune to the imbecility that caused the creation of the rules above. One prime example of this is the infamous coat law. According to the coat law, students are not allowed to have coats present in the classroom. If they do, a teacher is supposed to send the student to their locker to put the coat away. Maybe if the school would turn up the temperature a few degrees, we wouldn’t have this predicament. Isn’t it inhumane that they expect us to be fully focused in learning and studying when its 60 degrees in the classroom? It’s an outrage! Imagine, if you will, that during a science class, a
chemical fire breaks out. The flames leap at you, but your coat kept you safe from the fire. You then rip it off and throw it over the fire, suffocating it and preventing it from spreading further. In this scenario, if you were not wearing a coat that day, many of your fellow classmates and yourself would have perished. The point is, anything can happen. Students should be permitted to have coats in the classroom. In fact, fires are the real problem: they should be banned. This law might have more credibility if some teachers actually enforced it. But in my three years at CGHS, I have only been asked once to take my coat to my locker. What is the point of day after day in the winter months, having someone come onto the announcements to tell teachers to check for “dress code violations”, when the teachers themselves couldn’t care less? This absurdity has to end. Too long have students lived under the tyranny of the coat law. The time to act is now.
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By Brittany Herrin
While most look forward to Thanksgiving’s stuffed turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, there are some who look forward more to the next morning, more commonly known as Black Friday. The annual shopping day doesn’t usually have good connotation, but if you actually give it a try, you will see it’s not that bad, and some could argue it’s actually fun. Black Friday is the morning after Thanksgiving when stores open earlier than usual and have amazing sales on various products. People usually take this time to buy the Wii their child wants but is too expensive, or the iPod they want but wouldn’t buy at its regularly-marked price. However, these great deals don’t come as easily as one might hope; there are crazy long lines people have to wait in, and you have to be fast for the hot items because they run out quick. The worst line I’ve ever been in was at Best Buy, and the line ended on the side of the building. Once you finally got in the store, the line continued around the in-
side of the store until finally getting to the register. The line alone ended up taking over two hours. Even though the lines are long and you feel claustrophobic the majority of the time, I still recommend that people experience it. It’s cool to get great deals for holiday presents, or even just for yourself. Plus, when you give a loved one, friend, or special someone a usually pricey present, they won’t know you didn’t pay the regularly marked price. You also can’t help but get in the holiday spirit because some stores are decked out with Christmas items. And to those of you who have heard horror stories of Black Friday, I would suggest you give it a chance and go at least one year because it’s not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. You might even find you enjoy it.
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Bob Sanders: the The Mythical Jack Man, the Myth, Bauer the Legend By Jordan Luallen
By Scott Woesnner
Jesus did come back; his name is Bob Sanders. I may be exaggerating, but Bob Sanders is the closest thing to perfection since the creation of the McRib. It is told that his muscles alone, rippling through his number 21 Colts jersey, weigh 14 tons a piece. Of Mt. Vesuvius descent, Bob Sanders was born a full grown man. His mother, Medusa, was killed during birth. A newly- born man, Sanders then journeyed through the fires of Mordor to his college choice of Iowa. Upon his arrival at Iowa, Sanders was an instant star. He was the hardest hitter and by far the most “thug” player on the roster. I would have interviewed one of the players he hit in a game, but all of them are deceased. Being struck by Bob Sanders can only be compared to being hit by a train filled with more Bob Sanders. The fact is, no man alive is as great as Bob Sanders. He continues his legacy from Iowa to the Indianapolis Colts. It is common knowledge that the Colts won the Super Bowl in 2007, but why? Bob Sanders is why. His heroic hits and interceptions lead the team to many victories, includ-
ing the Super Bowl final against the tenacious Chicago Bears. So the question arises, why is Bob Sanders not a running back? Sadly, it is against the National Football League regulations. He is so phenomenal that when he entered the NFL the directors of the league added a “Bob Sanders” clause in the rules and regulations, stating that he is not allowed to run the ball on account of his greatness. Also, there is the worry that his brute strength will crush every football he touches. It is a sad fact, but Bob Sanders is too good for any Earth league. He will unfortunately have to relocate to an intergalactic league, which includes outstanding free agents such as Walter Peyton, Jesus Christ, and the Ghost of Christmas Past. It is a difficult pill to swallow for some NFL fans, but Bob Sanders is the best football player in the world. Bob Sanders is immortal, meaning he will never retire. Until the end of time he will be destroying the competition and he will ALWAYS be the greatest safety ever.
By Scott Woesnner
Television series such as “Prison Break” and “Lost” often grab everyone’s attention when they are little newborn babies fresh out of the writers’ womb. However, as the series grows older, people grow less fond of them, much like humans. This is when questions arise and people begin to question what is going on in the series. It’s all fine and dandy in the beginning that there is a polar bear on a tropical island or that Jack Bauer can fly from a Chinese Prison to L.A. in a matter of minutes, but as the show ages, the critic in all of us comes out. 24 is an exquisite example of this. Jack Bauer, how does he do all of this in one day? Why is it that L.A. is always the city that is being attacked? How does Jack make it half way around the country in less than an hour? It is not like he is in a fighter jet that is breaking sound barriers or anything. For God’s sake the man is in an Apache Helicopter half the time. I guess I just have a real problem with all this saving the world, or L.A. for that matter, which Jack Bauer does when it would never happen this way, ever. If the writers could at least like give him a super power or something to make him extra special it would make the show a lot more amusing and make more sense. At least then we could all understand how Jack Bauer never eats, drinks, urinates, or relieves his bowels in an entire day.
Creepy King By Kelsey Ryan-Moniz Just when you thought that there was no mascot weirder than Ronald McDonald, the King took the crown. His royal appearance can be spotted anywhere, the unusually large and plastic face, the grim and uneasy smile, his awkward vow of silence, the official Burger King bling, the long burgundy robe, and traditional white tights. As terrifying as the King appears, he has made a large level of respect for himself. Advertising for his fast-food chain throne “Burger King”, starring in commercials like “Wake up With the King”, several spoofs with Jay Leno, a tie in with “The Simpson’s Movie”, and even his very own video games, “Sneak King” which were sold at Burger King for a short amount of time. Personally, I don’t see how his advertising gimmicks work, if I woke up one morning and the King was sitting next to me in bed, staring at me behind his plastic mask, with an Enormous Omelet Sandwich, I
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would most likely cry. I wouldn’t take the sandwich or thank the King for his kind but creepy effort, I would cry. I don’t believe scare tactics work in order for someone to eat a whopper; in that case you might be asking yourself. “What about the creepiness of the King makes someone want to go out and buy a whopper?” Your question is left unanswered.
The first iteration of the King was part of a Burger King sign at the first store in Miami, Florida in 1955.
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With the chill of winter season comes a variety of winter sports. While many may be content with snowball fights, some CG students have taken up skiing to make the most of the chilly and snowy months.
alex nevill, sophomore
Favorite place to ski: Alta Skii Area, Utah “They have the best snow and the longest runs.” Favorite ski memory: “[My favorite skiing memory] is going skiing every President’s Weekend with [my] family” How long have you skied: 11 years
chelsea wessel, senior
Favorite place to ski: Utah Parks, Utah Why skiing rocks: “It’s different. It’s something a lot of people don’t do. And, I like going fast.” Favorite ski memory: “The hills here and the mountains in Utah are totally different. When I went on my first Black Diamond Run in Utah it was amazing.” How long have you skied: 5/6 years
emma cullom, freshman
Favorite place to ski: Vale Breckenridge, Colorado Why skiing rocks: “I love the snow and the mountains.” Favorite ski memory: “Last year I took my best friend skiing; it was her first time and we had a lot of fun.” How long have you skied: 10 years
skiing gear skiis
the pick: Nordica Gransport 8 Skis the price: $249.95 the plus: These skis were made for high performance with stability and versatility. Skiiers will improve their skills and have fun.
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the pick: the Smith Holt Helmet the price: $74.95 the plus: This is a durable and comfortable helmet, good for skiing or skating.
coat
the pick: North Face Aconcagua Down Jackets the price: $89 the plus: This jacket is great for harsh weather on the slopes. It’s warm and comfortable.
goggles the pick: Oakley Shaun White Signature A-frame Goggles the price: $140 the plus: These goggles were made with hardcore snow sports in mind. They are confortable, durable and have an Oakley anti-fogging system.
notable slopes local
the place: Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana the price: admission $43, ski rental $23 the plus: Open mid-December through early March, PNS has great beginner lessons and a variety of slopes. Also features snowboarding areas.
tri-state area
the place: Shanty Creek Resorts, Michigan the price: midwest ski package for $99- accomodations and skiing for one day/night the plus: Even though skiing is the main attraction, you can go sledding or snowshoeing.
national
the place: Winter Park Resort, outside of Denver the price: $209 for skiing and four nights’ stay the plus: Enjoyable winter activites include scenic chairlift rides, snowshoe tours, and guided mountain orientation tours.