The Chatterbox - Oct. 6, 2017 - CXII.03

Volume CXII, Issue 3

The student news publication of Walnut Hills High School

Friday October 6, 2017

CREATIVITY BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

ART CLUB

MUSIC PRODUCTION CLUB

Art teacher Kim Watling hopes that the club members will have the opportunity to collaborate with local art studios and sell their work there. She hopes that students will grow by having the opportunity to practice their art with other students.

Kasey Shao, ‘21 Meanwhile, at WHHS, Watling is planning something huge: a new mural. The Rounding the corner of the Arts and new mural will liven up a new region of the Science wing, sounds of laughter flood- school, and exhibit some of the creativity the hall. Creativity simply overflows from that exemplifies the spirit of the Art Club. room 2713, and fills minds with art and Additionally, Watling mentioned that imagination. Here, Kim Watling as well she would love to see the Art Club paras Art Club participants, meet to explore ticipants joining professional artists in and sometimes experiment with creativity. studios and get the chance to gain ex“The club’s main goals are to spread perience by working with professionals. the love of art to the kids and the teachEncompassing all kinds of art, art club ers, leaving random acts of art and is really a place to expand your love for art. making art to give,” Watling said. She Being a part of it will bring joy to WHHS plans to bring their artwork to nurs- and others. The Art Club is open to everying homes to brighten up the ambience. one who has an interest in expressing themHowever, that is not all that the art club selves. The club would love the addition of has planned. They also plan to use their art to any students who love to experiment with fundraise for the music and theater programs. creativity or who just love art; anyone and The club envisions making car visors with everyone is welcome. recycled cardboard to sell at performances.

SENIOR Jack Russell is the cofounder of Music Production Club. In the past the Music Production Club was able to Skype with the renowned Aaron Fishbein, and Russell hopes that the club will be able to host more events like this in the future.

Joseph Stanichar, ‘18 blank canvas that students can use their creativity to display what they have in minds”.

It seems that music is slightly less ac“I hope that the students will learn how cessible for students to compose. There to express themselves musically, so that they are excellent bands, orchestras and can share whatever they have on their mind, choirs that exist within WHHS, but it or their feelings, or just be able to express was lacking in a class that taught stu- themselves through music,” said Russell. If dents how to compose music themselves. you’ve ever wanted to learn how to compose That was, until SENIORS Jack Russell your own music, this is a great place to start. and Ziaire Sherman founded the Music Music Production Club meets after school Production Club, a student-taught class every Wednesday in the multimedia producwhere students can learn how to create mu- tion room, 1843. Anyone is welcome to join. sic of their own. They use the Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, Ableton Live.

“Ableton is an industry-standard production software, which many artists use to create musical pieces in the music industry, and music fields. So the purpose is to teach them how to use the software so they can create their own music with it,” said Russell. “It’s like a

“You meet people from different age groups, so you kinda become a family,” said SENIOR Charisma Lockett while describing the Step Team. The club not only offers the opportunity for students to grow as steppers, but also as people.

SENIOR Lena Alpern describes joining Gleam as “one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Gleam offers an encouraging community for any student interested in writing as well as other Fine Arts disciplines.

Joseph Stanichar ,‘18

Isabel Nissley, ‘20

STEP TEAM

Dancing has long been an excellent form of self-expression, but step team is not exactly a dance team. Neither is it a drill team. It is very much its own thing, and you have to see it for yourself to truly understand what that thing is. “We’re steppers,” said SENIOR Charisma Lockett, captain of the Black Culture Club Step team.

“Stepping has its roots in native African culture where they would pound on drums to a certain beat and they would match these steps… And then it revitalized in certain black fraternities, [where] they brought back the old stepping and added something new to it. So, the step teams that you saw years ago in the black fraternities [are] pretty different from what you see them perform-

ing today. But it’s just a series of claps and stomps to a certain beat,” said Lisa Brokamp, adult supervisor for the team. Members of this team are carrying on an important part of culture, while also taking things a step further by bringing something new to it.

“We want to see a little more diversity, more males, more people from different races, different backgrounds becoming a part of it, because I think it’s a neat thing, and we need more people to experience it,” said Brokamp.

This is a view that Lockett shares. Culture is an experience that everyone should share with others, regardless of age, race, or gender.

“I just hope that [step team] helps me become a better leader and a better example for the other kids around me,” said Lockett.

“You kinda become a family.”

GLEAM

At 2:45 after the final bell has rung and the halls have emptied out, Blake Taylor’s room is still teeming with activity.

About twenty students who pride themselves in their artistic skills gather here, socializing, laughing, and celebrating the birthday of a club member, complete with cupcakes and presents. Although a large component of the Gleam club is providing a welcoming environment for everyone, it is also the WHHS literary magazine which offers club meetings every Tuesday in room 2311.

“We offer a safe space for people to express their ideas and the first reaches into publication everyone gets,” said Arthur Sprague, ‘19, who is one of the club leaders. Although the club’s main focus is centered around creative

writing, other Fine Arts disciplines such as drawing and photography are included as well.

Club meetings vary in topics, covering a range of things from writing poetry to participating in National Novel Writing month, although the thing that binds them all together is the student’s use of creativity.

Interested students are encouraged to “Just come!” by the three club leaders, SENIOR Lena Alpern, Raven Partin ‘19, and Sprague, ‘19. The leaders also persuade students to buy an upcoming issue of Gleam which is going on sale soon for just $5.

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STYLE & CULTURE

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The evolution and dangers of social media

How it started: Around 100 million people have access to the internet.

2003

Youtube, a video sharing app is launched

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From left to right: Madisyn Ellis,‘21, Tamia Palmere,‘21, Kylie Bridgeman,‘21, and Meisha Prophett,‘21, check their social media feeds during lunch. 89 percent of teens have active social media profiles.

Grace Berding, ‘19 In 2000, the world as people knew it changed completely due to the world wide access of the internet. Since then, the internet has expanded not only to Google searches but to numerous different social media platforms.

Facebook. Youtube. Snapchat.

Instagram. These are just a handful of social media outlets that have been created for billions of people to use and enjoy. Approximately 81 percent of people in the United States have social media profiles.

The number of worldwide users is expected to reach about a third of the entire earth’s population within the next three years.

Sharing pictures, videos and

life updates are all a part of these platforms. Sites like LinkedIn even allows you to provide a virtual resume to allow people to professionally network.

Social media sites make it easier to stay in touch with friends and family that live thousands of miles away. Sending physical mail has become a thing of the past and emailing, direct messaging, commenting, texting and facetiming has become the new norm.

However, due to the popularity of these applications, a new form of bullying has emerged: cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully people. Cyberbullying appears in comments on mentioned posts, catfishing, sharing private

information and many other forms. Cyberbullying appears through text, social media platforms, and even direct messaging.

“Cowardly people can send hurtful things without any confrontation,” Hannah Begashaw, ‘19, said.

According to dosomething.org, 43 percent of teens claim to have been cyberbullied at least once in their life and one in four say they have been cyber-bullied more than once.

However, the WHHS student handbook has nothing directly on cyberbullying It only says “No bullying will be tolerated.”

“I do not think cyberbullying is an issue at Walnut as much as other schools that I have seen.” Anidya Soni, ‘19, said.

With the evolution of social media, needs to come an evolution of ways to handle cyberbullying effectively on all social media platforms. Here are some tips: 1. Block them. All social media apps come with this feature. Use it.

2. Disable your social media account. Take a break and let the haters dissipate.

3. Confront the bully face to face. Politely, but sternly, urge them to stop their harassment.

Google some good comebacks, in case they say something mean.

4. Talk to a trusted adult. Whether a teacher or parent, they can help out in a positive way.

5. Just ignore it. People’s opinions do not matter. Live your best life.

Rating: 4.8/5

after the novel The Wizard of Oz. Elphaba,Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, are the main charSECTION EDITORS: FIRST LAST acters of the production. Wicked begins with the celebration of the death of the Wicked Witch of the West. The show then transitions to the story of how Glinda knew the wicked witch.

Glinda, originally Galinda first met Elphaba at boarding school. Galinda is vain and so popular she sings a song about

it. Meanwhile Elphaba, is a nerd, who the other students outcast because of her green skin.

The chemistry between the two characters makes their interactions delightful to watch. Elphaba’s awkwardness is painfully enjoyable while Glinda makes the crowd roar with her comedy.

Jessica Vosk as Elphaba and Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda entertain with amazing vocals and sensational acting skills. As they stand singing their last number of act one,

2006

Instagram, a photo and video sharing platform is created

2011

2001 The “first social media surge.”

MySpace was the original social media profile website, inspiring websites like Facebook, which emerged and is still popular today.

2005

Due to the popularity of texting, four guys band together to create and launch twitter-a social media network that allows you to send out “tweets” of 140 characters or less.

2010

Snapchat, a photo sending app is launched

Cincinnati meets Broadway, Wicked Grace Berding, ‘19

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The Wicked stage welcomes guests before the show at the Cincinnati Aronoff Center. Wicked was first produced professionally on Broadway.

Wicked has always been a fan favorite in the theatre, whether in New York, Chicago or most recently here in Cincinnati. The show in Cincinnati does not fall short.

Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz sets the stage for the popular musical, novel and movie The Wizard of Oz. Stephen Schwartz wrote the musical Wicked based off of Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked which came out about ninety years

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“Defying Gravity,” goose bumps and tears overcome the audience.

Even the supporting MARCH characters are 24, 2016 cast to perfection. Catherine CharPAGE 3 lebois as Nessarose, Elphaba’s little sister, and Sam Seferian as Boc, who loves Glinda, keep the audience engaged dramatic interactions while neither of the witches are on stage.

Wicked teaches us to love everyone no matter their imperfections.

Wicked can be seen at The Aronoff Center until Oct. 15th.

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OPINIONS

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SECTION EDITOR: NICK ROBERTSON

SENIORS STRESS OVER COLLEGE Sydney Rhone, ‘18

In a Chatterbox survey, 74 out of 101 SENIORS said that they are stressed about the college admissions process.

In that survey, 11 SENIORS said that they are “sort of” affected and the remaining 16 claim they are not stressed at all (but one is inclined to think that may change).

It is no mystery that there is a science to the college admissions process. If a student does not quickly adapt to the changing deadlines and seize every opportunity of staying one step ahead, this transition can be extremely stressful. Or students could just not care, that is always an option. But for those SENIORS that feed into the excitement that comes along with planning the next four years of their life, applying to college is synonymous with staying afloat.

SENIOR Wesley Wolf recommended that younger students should “...definitely prepare during the summer, and

don’t wait long. It only gets more stressful the closer you get to deadlines.”

This time of year adds extra pressure on SENIORS. However, changes in the process within the last 10 years have expanded the reach of the college admissions process relevance to underclassmen.

Society’s focus on the idea that a college education is pertinent to success has increased competition.

Sophomores and Juniors are now flooded with mail and information from schools to help in the decision making process. Students nationwide looking to ensure a successful career are making a college education the standard.

Meanwhile, student debt worries pile onto students’ stress as they choose which college to attend with ever-increasing tuition fees.

With factors such as standardized testing, grade point averages, essays, extracurricular activities, and the outcome of admissions decisions, one can only hope the destination is worth the journey.

WHHS weighs in on the discussion

KIND OF 22.5 %

“...definitely prepare during the summer, and don’t wait long. It only gets more stressful the closer you get to deadlines.”

- SENIOR Wesley Wolf

THE PARTY OF NO Nick Robertson, ‘19 For the last eight years, the Republican party has been the “party of no”. They forced President Obama to use executive orders instead of going through Congress, and weakened the Democratic agenda overall.

After the 2016 election, the Republican party became the controller of all three branches of government. Even though they now have the power to get nearly anything passed, they have not made progress on their agenda. Trump has not built a wall. Congress has not repealed Obamacare. There still isn’t an increase in infrastructure spending.

Even with a change of party in the White House, the gridlock in Congress persists.

There are three divisions in the Republican party that prevent any real work from getting done. On the political spectrum, from die-hard Democrats on the left to hardcore Republicans on the right, traditional conservatives are on the center-right. These are your stereotypical Republicans that have been running the party since the era of President Reagan.

Farther right is the Tea Party. Coming to power in 2010, the Tea Party is the ultraconservative wing of the Republican party, not afraid to vote against their own party’s bills if they aren’t conservative enough.

Last but not least, on the extreme right side of the political spectrum is the newly dubbed “Alt-right”. This fragment of the Republican party believes in a new sense of nationalism and are President Donald Trump’s closest supporters. They believe in economic protectionism, limited immigration and the philosophy of “America First” above all else.

These groups are too far apart, preventing compromise. Being against the Democrats was the only thing that kept Republicans to-

gether while Obama was in office. Now that the they are in the majority, they can’t agree on anything.

Both versions of the ObamaCare repeal that went to vote since Trump came into office were killed by Republican senators who were not pleased; they either believed that the bill went too far, or not far enough. A third ObamaCare repeal was also killed on the debate floor of Congress. The Republican party has attempted to repeal ObamaCare nearly 60 times since its implementation.

Unless something changes in Congress, there will be no work done on Capitol Hill, and the gridlock that has plagued it for nearly a decade will continue. The Republican party has been so focused on saying no, that they forgot how to say yes.

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NO 13.3 %

YES 64.2 %

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Of all WHHS students surveyed, a majority are stressed about college. In total, over 85% of WHHS students surveyed are either stressed or ‘sort of’ stressed about college.

DI STR ACT OR-I N- CHIE F Nick Robertson, ‘19 President Donald Trump has drawn attention and action away from the significant issues facing the country to focus on personal feuds and his own ego, instead.

Just within the last month, the U.S. has been hit by three major hurricanes, come to the brink of nuclear war and Congress has attempted to pass a healthcare bill and pass a new budget.

Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a category four storm, destroying the entire island’s infrastructure. A majority of the island still doesn’t have power or drinking water as workers struggle to organize aid.

Congress also attempted to pass the Graham-Cassidy healthcare plan, which would repeal Obamacare, and shift most healthcare responsibility to the states. The bill died on the debate floor of the Senate after three Republican senators an-

nounced their disapproval of the bill.

The foreign minister of North Korea also announced last week, “Trump claimed that our leadership wouldn’t be around much longer, and hence, at last, he declared war on our country,” and that they would now shoot down all U.S. aircrafts they see, even outside of their airspace.

Instead of focusing on these major issues, Trump has drawn the country’s attention to the NFL and the racial divide in our country.

On Sept. 22, Trump denounced NFL players who kneel during the national anthem to protest the treatment of African Americans in the country and police brutality in the nation’s cities. Trump said in a series of tweets “[An NFL player] should not be allowed to disrespect... our Great American Flag ...”

This caused a massive uproar not only from NFL players, but also from many veterans who the President claimed he was defending.

Trump insinuated that kneeling during the national anthem disrespected the memory of our veterans, many of whom have died for the flag. Our veterans served to protect our freedoms, and kneeling during the national anthem is protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Our President, blind to the reality of our freedoms as American citizens, is asking NFL owners to violate the constitutional rights of players, the exact opposite of the meaning of the oath of office he took on Jan 20, 2017.

Instead of focusing on the multiple crises in this country, one of which could possibly end in nuclear war. Trump chooses to pick fights and distract from his few accomplishments. Trump has not yet learned how to be a president, and it is unclear if he ever will.

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President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of congress in February. Since entering office, Trump has pushed for legislation in Congress to little avail, as gridlock still plagues Capitol Hill.

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The Chatterbox Editorial Staff Hanna Bundschuh, Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Youkilis, Managing Editor of News and Features

Caroline Horvath, Managing Editor of Student Life

Camille Williams, Managing Editor of Opinions

Hannah Reinhardt, Managing Editor of Visual Elements

Aaron Espelage, Business Manager

Emma Heines, Video Content Manager

Amanda Anderson, Online Content Manager

Samantha Gerwe-Perkins, Adviser

Dawn Wolfe, English Department Chair

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Think before you drink Coffee Keegan Sullivan, ‘18 Over 18,000 studies have looked at coffee use in the past few decades. Benefits are associated with around two to four (eight-ounce) cups a day. Moderate coffee drinking—between one and five cups daily—may help reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as Parkinson’s disease.

Coffee’s antioxidants may prevent some damage to brain cells and boost the effects of neurotransmitters involved in cognitive function. ­Preliminary studies have noted that as coffee intake rises, ­incidence of glioma, a form of brain cancer, tends to drop. Some researchers speculate that com­ pounds in the brews could activate a DNA-repairing protein in cells— possibly preventing the DNA damage that can lead to cells becoming

cancerous.

Studies link frequent coffee consumption (four cups per day or more) with a lowered risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some studies show that moderate coffee drinkers (one to three cups/day) have lower rates of stroke than non-coffee-drinkers. One analysis of nine studies found that every two-cup increase in daily coffee intake was associated with a 43 percent lower risk of liver cancer.

Coffee can cause irritability or anxiety in high doses for people who are sensitive to caffeine. A person can build a tolerance, but that also means that eventually they will need a regular caffeine fix just to reach baseline level of alertness.

The body will adapt by producing more adenosine receptors, making one more sensitive to the effects of adenosine. So without the daily cup, one is likely develop withdraw-

al symptoms like extreme fatigue and splitting headaches (caused by ­constricted blood vessels). If there is trouble sleeping it might help to cut down on caffeinated coffee, or to drink it only early in the day.

Generally, it takes about six hours for the caffeine to clear from the system, although it varies from person to person. This can worsen with age. Boiled or unfiltered coffee (such as that made with a French press, or Turkishstyle coffee) contains higher levels of cafestol, a compound that can increase blood levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says it’s safe for pregnant women to get a moderate amount of caffeine (no more than 200 mg, equivalent to two cups of coffee per day), but warns that it’s still not clear if higher intakes could increase risk of miscarriage.

Water Keegan Sullivan, ‘18

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English teacher Brian Miller drinks some water. Water is a detoxing and healthy drink.

Tea Keegan Sullivan, ‘18 Researchers have claimed that drinking tea can reduce the chances of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 25 percent if three or four cups are consumed a day. It is believed that antioxidants and magnesium compounds help keep weight down. Drinking one cup of tea a day could also help to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, studies have suggested. Women who drink a single cup every day are 10% less likely to develop the ovarian can-

cer than those who never drink tea.

Different teas have different benefits, with green tea being considered to have the most health benefits of any type of tea. Studies have found that it is a preventive for heart disease and cancer, an acne cure and even a good mouthwash.

Tea is also thought to protect one from glaucoma and other eye diseases. The tea, full of antioxidants, can also help you lose weight, experts claim. Scientists found that putting the kettle on can reduce stress levels by up to 25%.

The experiment, which placed

This pure drink detoxes the body from a ton of unwanted items such as sugar, excess alcohol and so on. Being hydrated reflects greatly on your skin. Wrinkles are less noticeable and skin is less dry, giving it a glow. This is an add-on to the detox it does for your entire body as well.

There have been studies that suggest that headaches come from dehydration. The liver does the most detox for the entire body. However,

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Juice Keegan Sullivan, ‘18 Juice is a very easy way to get servings of fruit – One four ounce glass of 100 percent fruit juice counts for one full serving of fruit, so if you are too rushed to eat an apple, you can down some juice.

Although fruit juice does not contain the fiber that makes eating whole fruit so healthy, it is still better than getting no fruit at all.

Fruit juice is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. A glass of orange or grapefruit juice can supply more than your daily requirement of vitamin C, boosting your immune system and providing antioxidants. It is also an excellent source of folic acid, which prevents birth defects and is good for the heart and potassium which

helps regulate blood pressure.

However, juice can be high in calories. Pam Birkenfeld, a pediatric nutritionist at New York’s Nassau University Medical Center says, “Parents tend to think that because fruit juice is fat-free and comes from nature, it’s OK. But what they often don’t realize is that it is a very concentrated source of calories that generally does not fill you up, just out.”

There is an average of 140 calories in an 8-ounce glass of fruit juice. If you consume a few glasses each day, those calories can add up. In contrast, an orange has only about 60 calories.

Fruit juices are also high in sugar.

Increased consumption of sugar has contributed to skyrocketing rates of obesity observed in the Western world. Studies show that children who are overweight

in order to do so, it needs a steady flow of water to do its job. Fluids help detox the body of any sickness and nothing works better than water. Studies show that state staying hydrated gives a better chance of fending off some types of cancer.

Over hydrating yourself by drinking water in excessive amounts, say in a contest or in long bouts of exercise can lead to death. While very difficult, reaching a state of overhydration is quite rare to say the least, it is still possible.

A healthy liver should be able to process 0.8 – 1 liter of water per hour, so you would be pretty

volunteers in a stressful scenario, showed an increase in anxiety for those that did not receive tea immediately after the stress-inducing test. Conversely, those who were given tea actually demonstrated a four percent reduction in stress.

However, because many teas naturally contains a small amount of caffeine, it is unsuitable for people with caffeine sensitivity, and should not be consumed in large quantities by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Black tea is also thought to have negative elements. Mainly, the caf-

feine in it is believed to contribute to the stiffening of arteries. Some health experts claim that the benefits of tea are overrated. They point out that a better way to hydrate your skin is to drink water.

Energy Drinks

ing heart disease. They also contain B12, which keeps red blood cells and nerves healthy. Energy drinks help regulate the nervous system and maintain a healthy digestive system. B6 helps body with cardiovascular, immune, and nervous system function.

The niacin helps relieve arthritis pains and lower blood lipids. Pantothenic acid helps with allergies, stress, anxiety and skin disorders.

Lastly, riboflavin can treat muscle cramps and blood disorders.

However there are negatives; They carry a lot of caffeine and sugar. According to fitbug.com, “Energy drinks also have a lot of sugar,

Keegan Sullivan, ‘18

Timmy Rigney, ‘21, drinks an energy drink with his friends at lunch. Energy drinks are good for restoring vitamins after a workout, but contain caffeine and sugar.

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Mackenzie Engel, ‘19, takes a sip out of her coffee thermos. Coffee helps her stay awake throughout class.

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular among many people today. Companies market energy drinks towards everyone.

Athletes drink them for enhanced athletic performance, students drink them for all night study sessions, and working professionals drink them for increased energy. Some benefits include being a quick pick-me-up, containing lots of vitamin B for improving mood, fighting cancer and fightdrink 65% more sugary juices than children of normal weight.

Some juices contain more sugar that sweetened soft drinks.

Grape juice, for example, has 50% more sugar than Coca Cola.

Fruit juice is bad for your teeth as well. One study found an 84% reduction in the hardness of tooth enamel after drinking orange juice for just five days. Researchers believe other juices may have a similar effect, as their acidity is similar. Tooth decay and cavities in children as young as two or three years old have become commonplace, and dentists point to the increased intake of fruit juice as the possible cause. The combination of acid and sugar is the perfect storm for tooth decay.

Experts advise that children drink fruit juice no more than once a day and drink milk or water instead.

hard pressed to exceed said limit.

Going to the bathroom too often can be another difficult issue, with teachers limiting bathroom trips and students not wanting to miss education time.

“Hydration keeps away cramps and helps your overall health. I drink it for the health benefits. You do have to use the bathroom often and miss class. But it helps me stay awake, ‘cause I have to force myself to drink it,” said Zach Kershner, ‘19.

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Kameron Smith, ‘19, stands with his tea thermos in between classes. Tea is a great source of antioxidants.

about the same as a can of coke, or as much as eight-10 teaspoons.

While this sugar in combination with the caffeine will increase your blood sugar levels and give you an initial energy burst, this is usually followed by a sudden fall in blood sugar levels, causing a “crash” and you feel tired and lethargic again.”

Energy drinks are not good for exercising, as they will dehydrate one giving less energy to workout.

They can be become addictive, cause headaches and migraines due to withdrawal from caffeine, cause insomnia, high blood pressure and dizziness with a rapid heart rate.

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Naomi White, ‘21, sips her juice in the arcade before school. Juice is a great way to get in some fruits, but shouldn’t replace actual fruit, since a lot of them contain high sugar contents and can lead to tooth decay.

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FEATURES

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SECTION EDITOR: IBRAHIM MUNIR

Six students, six different stories SENIOR C.J. Robinson

Martha Dameron, ‘19

Ibrahim Munir, ‘19

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SENIOR C.J. Robinson stands atop a desk to symbolize his overcoming of the rigourous challenges of WHHS. He is listening to Tupac, one of his main role models.

SENIOR Carleon (C.J.) Robinson, an aspiring journalism student and staff member on WHHS’ Remembrancer, has an unconquerable mind set. He believes he can achieve anything he wants, and his attitude proves it.

He says his greatest personal achievements include his involvement around the community with programs such as Young Not Silent, The King’s Program, Greater Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists and an internship at The Cincinnati Herald.

Robinson views his mom as a role model in his life. He said, “My mom has been with me through all the things I’ve been through, and always told me I can get past it. She’s gotten me to the point where I am now, mentally and academically, and furthered my growth.” Regarding other role models Robinson looks up to, he said, “My other role models would be Tupac and T.I., because they inspired my attitude of ‘who’s going to stop me from doing what I want to do and getting to where I want to go,’ and speaking my mind and not fearing anyone’s opinions and try to be the voice of a larger people.”

Emmanuel Gebremeskel, ‘20 Shiv Malhotra, ‘20

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Martha Dameron, ‘19, stands on top of one of the scene props for She Kills Monsters. Her binder is her main organizational tool and helps her be a successful production manager.

Ibrahim Munir, ‘19 Martha Dameron, ‘19, recently found herself in a new role in the theater world.

Dameron is the new stage production manager for two of WHHS’ high school plays this year: She Kills Monsters and Pippin. She said, “I came into this role kind of nervously because I had only been the assistant stage manager last year on two shows and I didn’t feel adequately prepared.

The achievement for me was not using an example to learn, and forging my own path because I am very much a person who needs an example to know what they are

Charlotte Adams, ‘21 Shiv Malhotra, ‘20

Emmanuel Gebremeskel, ‘20, is the President of the Class of 2020. He cites this victory as his biggest achievement in his time at WHHS. He said, “Winning student congress [class] president was certainly a hard thing to accomplish in a school of this size.”

Gebremeskel considers his older brother, a WHHS alumnus, as someone who he looks up to as guiding mentor.

Both brothers play soccer, and the younger Gebremeskel believes that he has learned a great deal from the older one. He said, “My brother really pushes me to do well and try my hardest, especially in soccer. We usually talk about the game film together and he’ll tell me my mistakes and how I can fix them, and it really helps me.”

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doing.”

Dameron considers Michelle Obama as one of her biggest role models. She admires both her ability to be outspoken as a First Lady and to follow through on the goals she sets for herself. Dameron has already shown to be following in the footsteps of Obama as continues to surpass her own goals as both a production manager and in her personal life.

Charlotte Adams, ‘21, is an experienced archer who competed in Nationals last summer in Minnesota. Adams was the national champion for the barebow competition among her age group of 12-14, but also set records for all divisions up until the college level.

Adams cites her archery coaches, Liz Kum and Jim Kum, as her mentors, who have helped her not only with archery, but balancing her daily life as well. “I couldn’t have done it without my mentors Jim and Liz. They helped me so much to get to where I am today. I hope to be able to shoot like [them] one day. They really understand that I go to a rigorous school and have showed me how to balance my education with archery,” Adams said.

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Emmanuel Gebremeskel, ‘20, is the sophomore student class president, and plays soccer for WHHS. His brother pushes him to be the best in both his academics and sports.

Nikhil Kothari, ‘22

Charlotte Adams, ‘21, holds her bow that she uses in competitions around the nation. She is a national winner and has set records over many age groups.

Sophia Bennett, ‘23

Shiv Malhotra, ‘19

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Nikhil Kothari, ‘22, poses as one of his role models, Barack Obama. Kothari hopes to learn from the way Obama acts and then incorporate those values into his own life.

Nikhil Kothari, ‘22, is a member of the 8-Honors program at WHHS. Kothari has many aspirations for the future, but wants to retain certain values his whole life.

He sees Barack Obama as a role model because of the way he embodies these values. Kothari states that Obama is his mentor since “he sets a good example of how to interact with others. He shows me to treat everyone equally with respect, and to include everyone with the things I do. If I see someone sitting alone, I try to include them with my friends.”

For Kothari, Obama is a role model of the intangible values he hopes to exemplify, though not necessarily the career path he hopes to follow. “Even though I don’t plan on going into politics for my career, I hope that I can use what Obama shows me throughout my life,” Kothari said.

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Sophia Bennett, ‘23, shows her newfound flexibility. After practicing everyday since the beginning of the year, she has become more flexible and hopes to be in the Olympics for gymnastics one day.

Ibrahim Munir, ‘19 thing by having more self-confidence and by putting my mind to it.”

Sophia Bennett, ‘23, one of WHHS’s Bennett wants to be in the Olympics newest students as a seventh grader, has one day for gymnastics like her role model, already achieved some of her personal Simone Biles. Biles, the Gold Medal winner goals in the first quarter of the school year. in the individual all-around competition in As a gymnast, Bennett is always trying to the 2016 Summer Olympics, has inspired improve her skills, especially her flexibility. many young gymnasts to work harder and She said, “At the beginning of the year, I practice as much as possible. Bennett hopes was not flexible at all, but after working to adhere to this formula to follow in the out every day, I am way more flexible. [I’ve footsteps of her role model. learned from this] that I can achieve any-

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Mental Health Awareness and Accessibility Helping to promote healing a priority at WHHS Amanda Anderson, ‘19 Mental health is a definite focal point for the WHHS student body, but many do not realize the growing availability of resources in our school.

It is well known that WHHS creates a fast paced and academically advanced environment. However, high levels of anxiety and stress can come along with this.

Though this is common, it doesn’t mean that mental illness must be as well.

On the matter of increasing awareness around mental health, English teacher Kelsey June-Fragale said, “It has brought to light a need, a need that has always been around, that teachers and students have often identified… a need to have more mental health support.”

A group of students have taken it upon themselves to give their peers readily available tools to combat this mental turmoil such as an on-campus, full-time psychologist.

Julia Duell, ‘19, and Joseph Stanichar, ‘18, have been the student leaders of this movement to create a petition to have a greater amount of consistent mental health support in the school.

They are meeting every Wednesday in June-Fragale’s room, 2307, to discuss the details of the petition and how to garner more support.

In addition to adding more mental health professionals, the guidance counselors at WHHS are trying to educate themselves and others more on the subject.

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The counselor’s office at WHHS is in room 2203 near the main entrance. A major focus for the students and staff pushing for increased accessibility to mental health and grief counselors is that in order for this motion to be successful, people must begin utilizing the counseling staff currently at WHHS. In order to spread more word on how to access a counselor, the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services held a mental health question and answer session on Sept. 27.

During this discussion, a broad range of questions were addressed, including when and how one can access mental health counseling.

The discussion was conducted

by Susan Flowers, WHHS’s part time school counselor and representative from the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services.

The conversation was focused mainly on how students and staff can easily access support for mental health conditions when in school.

They explained that there is a process where students and staff can fill out a referral form in one of the counseling offices for anyone about whom they may be concerned about. Students will then be approached by a counselor and offered an opportunity to come to a session with a therapist.

Parents were also informed that teachers are trained to spot “look fors,” which are telltale signs of distress that teachers are told to report to the counselors if they observe them in a student.

In addition to spreading information on how to contact a counselor, school staff is also increasing awareness by posting a Mental Health Self Care Guide under the guidance tab on the school website.

This guide is provided by MindPeace, a local organization for the improvement of children’s mental health.

The guide is easily accessible and gives pages of useful tips for combatting mental health problems and taking care of oneself.

These actions that staff and students are taking are meant to increase the accessibility to mental health care for their entire student body.

June-Fragale also has another tip for how to ensure that everyone feels loved at WHHS. “My motto is, ‘Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle,’” JuneFragale said. “Kindness is just an easy way to help lighten the load for each other.”

Disclaimer: Julia Duell, ‘19, is a former member of the Chatterbox and SENIOR Joseph Stanichar is a current member of the Chatterbox staff.

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FROM POLAND TO ISRAEL

APRIL 2018

an all expense paid trip.*

Open to Cincinnati high school seniors with at least one Jewish parent.

FROM DARKNESS WE ARE

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INFO SESSIONS Oct 9, 7pm Oct 18, 7pm Nov 1, 7pm

Contact Phil Ganson at MOTL@MayersonJCC.org for more questions and the locations of the info sessions.

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*This trip is generously funded by The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, and organized by the Mayerson JCC, in partnership with the Holocaust and Humanity Center. Grants are administered by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. March of the Living grants are not need based and are offered to Cincinnati Jewish high school seniors who have not already used their high school Israel travel grant.

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What is your favorite and least favorite thing about fall?

“I like Halloween and my least favorite is crunching leaves on the ground” Sophie Christian, ‘23

“My favorite is being able to get caramel apples from the store, my least favorite is the stress associated with applying for college.”

Will Graeter, ‘18

“My favorite is sweaters. My least favorite is the weather changing.”

Lily Jones, ‘21

“My favorite is that its my birthday. My least favorite is just school.”

“I like sweater weather and club volleyball season starts. My least favorite is the weather is unpredictable.”

“I like the crisp smell of the air, I don’t like how cold it gets.”

Oliver Vockell, ‘20

Holly Bates, ‘19

Kayla McGraw, ‘22

Sudoku Delaney Owens, ‘21

Fall trivia crossword Delaney Owens, ‘21 Across 3. In this country, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on October 9 5. The tradition of dressing up for Halloween is from a Celtic tradition of wearing masks to hide from ___.

8. The world record for largest ___ is 2624 pounds.

13. The first day of fall is called the Autumn ___.

15. This tree can maintain its color as seasons change due to a protective coating on each needle.

16. A seasonal fall latte at Starbucks.

19. Dia de los Muertos is a holiday to honor the dead, often represented by ___.

20. ___ day is observed on the anniversary of the signing on the armistice which ended WWI. Down 1. On November 5 2017 clocks will be turned back one hour. This event is known as ___.

2. In Greek mythology, fall began when this goddess returned to Hades in the underworld.

4. This colorful heavenly phenomenon is most likely to occur in fall and winter.

6. These decorations can be carved from pumpkins or turnips.

7. Leaves change colors when the production of this chemical breaks down.

9. The name of this month is derived from the Latin word for nine.

10. Tourism to this region of the US increases in fall due to the famous fall foliage 11. Around 46 million ___ are cooked for Thanksgiving annually.

12. Bobbing for apples originates from ancient ___.

14. In the US, October is LGBT ___ Month.

17. These butterflies migrate from America to Mexico each fall, traveling up to 2500 miles.

18. For this Pacific island country, Autumn consists of March, April and May

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