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Apple Addicted
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Nomophobia
With technology continuously evolving, students’ face-to-face social skills are diminishing. The fear of the absence of one’s phone is explored.
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News Briefs
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Meet Principal McClure
Kickin’ It Live staff introduced. School levy planned for November. Impact of Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage explored. UA School’s Central Office has many new faces. Arlingtonian interviews new principal about upcoming year.
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Picking his trade
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College Search
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Sports Spread
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Editorial
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Columnists share insights
Senior Josh Wydick’s interests lead him to instrumental craftsmanship. Students share their tips on researching colleges. Trending Topics: Students give their opinions about topics of the day. Fall athletics kick into gear as the school year begins. Staff argues the importance of not being constantly connected. Yay or Nay: Arlingtonian staff votes on current trends. iPhone hype no longer matches products. Fall movies revisit successes.
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As another school year approaches, the Arlingtonian staff has been at work creating the 2013-14 school year’s very first issue of Arlingtonian. Since 17 seniors on the Arlingtonian staff graduated in the spring, this school year marks a fresh start for the publication. I am thrilled to welcome 16 new students to this year’s staff. While this transition may be difficult, I have no doubt that the new members will work diligently to maintain the high standards of previous years’ Arlingtonian. I am fortunate to work with a staff that cares so much about spreading the latest news to the UAHS community, and I know that Arlingtonian will continue to serve as an impressive public forum of student expression. For any who are unfamiliar with Arlingtonian, I hope you are excited about the magazine that lays in your
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News In-brief New UA administration Central office welcomes new faces
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he district welcomes a new administrative team at central office this school year. Paul Imhoff was hired into the position of Superintendent; he came from Mariemont City Schools in suburban Cincinnati as superintendent. Imhoff succeeds Dr. Jeffrey Weaver. In a news article on the UA schools website, Imhoff discussed his plans for his new job. “I’m looking forward to exploring innovative ways we can continue collaborating within the district and throughout the community to assure our students are prepared for their future as global citizens,” Imhoff said. Emilie Greenwald, former principal of UAHS, takes the role of Chief Academic Officer. She succeeds Dr. Debora Binkley’s position as Associate Superintendent. Kathleen Jenney will join the staff as Executive Director for Personnel Services. After six years as superintendent of Galion City Schools she joined UA Schools July 1. Karen Truett is the new Director of Communications after Dan Donovan stepped down. Truett was formerly Director of Communications at Olentangy Local Schools. By kelly chian, ’16
levy in the works for 2013 Voters are likely to see a second levy request after the 2012 defeat
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pper Arlington City Schools again is planning to ask voters to approve a school levy in November. Voters rejected a 5.8-mil levy request in November 2012. New superintendent Paul Imhoff discussed plans for a levy in an e-mail to district employees. “UA Schools has many strong traditions. One of them is financial discipline,” Imhoff wrote. “This is why we feel it is so crucial to maintain an appropriate unreserved fund balance. It gives us the ability to deal with the unforeseen without impacting our students’ educational experience.” The Board of Education approved the levy proposal, which allows district leaders to continue work on a more definite levy request. “This resolution does not place a levy on the ballot,” Imhoff wrote. “It simply allows the district to continue exploring this path by getting it certified through the county auditor’s office.” The upcoming levy proposal was created partially in response to the 2012 levy failure, but many of the cost-saving mechanisms were implemented two years ago, Imhoff wrote. For every $100,000 home value, the proposed levy would increase taxes by $11.67 per month
or $140 per year. This increase would help the district come closer to achieving its goal of maintaining an unreserved fund balance of three months but would still not entirely reach it. “We cannot ask our community to reach this goal on its own, ” Imhoff wrote. “If we are going to ask taxpayers to consider this issue, we must be prepared to take some action of our own.” By maria grund, ’15
sophomore class change Blocked American Studies class separates
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ophomore English and history classes will no longer be taught together as the blocked course American Studies, an administrative decision that received mixed reviews. Sophomore English teacher Bruce Campbell said he enjoyed the blocked class. “The integrated nature of the American Studies course was providing kids with a unique experience that will be extremely difficult to replicate with the courses split,” Campbell said. Junior Maggie Hobson, who took AP American Studies, said the split will be beneficial, as students no longer must commit to on-track or AP track for both disciplines of study. Campbell said sophomores will continue to receive excellent instruction in both disciplines. By sarah shroyer, ’15
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things they have done in the past when Mr. Greenhill was here. I think I have a little bit of an idea [of how the school operates]. Q: What changes are you planning to make this school year? McClure: Upper Arlington has been a wonderful high school for a long time, so I don’t think you will see any changes right away. I am going to watch and see how things go at first. Probably at some point I will start to put my stamp on things or maybe see a couple things that we can do a little differently that is advantageous to our kids. Q: What will be the most challenging aspect of the job? McClure: I think anytime you walk in and you have 1800 new kids, another 160 staff, and names to learn, that is always a challenge. Getting to know who does what and getting to know the kids’ names [is difficult]. When you are bombarded with that many names at one time, it takes a little bit of time to figure everything out. by Ella Koscher, ’15 Q: What goals do you have for yourself, the administration and/or the student body in your first year as principal? n Aug. 1, Ryan McClure joined UAHS, making him the McClure: We want to get to know the kids better. We want to school’s third principal in three years. McClure not only improve our school spirit. We want to celebrate the things we do has 20 years of experience in the field of education, but really well better and more often. I want to get to know kids, what he also is familiar with the Upper Arlington community. they do, and what is really wonderful here...The musical has been In a June Upper Arlington newsletter, new superintendent Paul fantastic for a long time. Our band has been Imhoff discussed McClure’s credentials. really good. We have had a lot of National “[McClure] is a strong curricular leader Merit finalists. [We have] the IB program, who is on the cutting edge of instructional service learning, capstone projects...[and] a technology. But I am most impressed with great number of kids who have taken AP Ryan’s dedication to kids and creating a exams. I just want to get to know those positive school climate. He will be a great things first before we do anything else. asset to our district.” Q: Last fall the levy failed. How will you ••• handle this loss of resources and faculty? Q: You have had experience at Hilliard McClure: I have a lot of confidence in our City Schools, South-Western City Schools, staff, how they will bounce back and make and Licking Heights High School. How sure they continue to serve kids ... as they have did those experiences prepare you? Photo by kota ashton in the past. I think anytime you have good McClure: I have been in a wide range of Principal Ryan McClure prepares for the 2013-14 school people they will overcome some obstacles and year. McClure officially began his tenure at UAHS Aug. 1. different environments and I will say that continue to provide a world class education. at South-Western, and especially Hilliard, I Q: To what aspect of the job are you most looking forward? got a lot of professional development when I was there. I have also been around Upper Arlington [and] with being part of the OCC and McClure: I think getting kids in the building, getting to know talking to UAHS principals in the past, I am a little knowledgeable them [and] feeling that energy when everyone gets back and about Upper Arlington, what they have to offer, and some of the school gets started [is] what I look forward to.
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Constantly Interpersonal skills can take a back seat to the allure of social media
by Melanie Terez, ’14
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Twitter is a common app for students to peruse throughout the day on their smartphones. Twitter is just one of many social networking sites that students use frequently. Others include Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.
n a typical Wednesday afternoon, sophomore Isabelle Durrenberger and junior Morgan Wilcox have vastly different routines. Durrenberger races off to violin practice for two-and-a-half hours after school, getting home to have a quick dinner before practicing again. Wilcox hitches a ride home and finds herself with plenty of time to relax and study. Durrenberger struggles to keep the Facebook tab on her browser closed, glancing over her shoulder periodically to be sure her parents do not notice and get angry. Wilcox sits down to do homework with several tabs open on her web browser such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, in addition to those needed for school, but her parents do not mind. Wilcox’s iPhone is in-hand as she scrolls through pictures on Instagram, and chats with friends on the iPhone apps Gifboom and Kik. Durrenberger and Wilcox represent the digital divide between students who frequently use technology to communicate and those who rely more on in-person communication. In a technology-filled world, students like Wilcox find themselves often connected to social networking websites and apps via their smartphones and computers. Other students, however, like Durrenberger, limits her social
her busy schedule. Durrenberger never seemed to be in much of a rush to get a cellphone, although not having one has its pros and cons. “I think not having a cellphone [helped] me stay more focused on school work,” Durrenberger People feel the need said. “I already have trouble to belong somewhere, not opening Facebook on the and communication, even if it’s computer while working on through a screen, makes them feel school work, so I can’t imagine like they’re part of something.” the self-restraint it would take to focus on homework while Sophomore Isabelle Durrenberger not taking out your phone and checking your texts.” Not having a cellphone also created Life Without a Phone problems when she needed to reach ‘How do you survive without one?’ someone quickly because without a some kids used to ask her, before she cellphone she found herself at a loss. got her first cellphone this year. But Occasionally Durrenberger would even Durrenberger did just fine without a end up temporarily stranded at an aftercell phone. She laughed off surprised school activity due to the inability to reactions of friends and classmates contact her parents for a ride home. because by that time she was used to them. It wasn’t until just recently that Durrenberger got her first cellphone. Cell Phone Alternatives As surprised as peers were, Durrenberger plans on sticking with Durrenberger was not alone in not Facebook for her social networking. She does having a cell phone. A 2013 study not see the point of Instagram, and as for conducted by the Pew Research Center Twitter, she believes there is only so much at Harvard University found that 22 you can say in 140 characters. percent of the 802 teens surveyed in the “I think technology initially lessened U.S. between ages 12 and 17 are without stress... Everything at a more basic, less a cell phone. instant level did help people,” Durrenberger Durrenberger’s parents were said. “But now I think being able to access concerned that her having a cellphone everything right at the moment really adds would create too many distractions from more pressure to everything.” networking to Facebook. In a world where technology is a growing trend, our generation’s face-to-face communication skills may be imperiled.
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Spotlight With a different perspective from Constant Communication that of cellphone owners, Durrenberger For Wilcox, a cellphone is a necessity. said what happens in person is more She has had a cellphone since fifth-grade, valuable than what happens over but has since gained texting among many Facebook or texting. other features in addition to basic calling. “In general, cellphone-use distracts Due to anxiety, Wilcox finds it difficult people from what they’re doing at the to part with the device. She often uses present,” she said. “I think people still need iPhone apps and social networking sites to realize what happens in person means a such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, lot more.” Tumblr, Vine, Gifboom and Kik, an However, Durrenberger is not instant messaging app. convinced that technology use correlates “I would die without my phone,” Wilcox with a deterioration of face-to-face said. “I have anxiety if it gets taken away. My communication skills. teachers can’t take it away or I How would you She said she has plenty of freak out.” label students’ friends who are frequently Because of this attachment time on mobile or smart phones? on their phones and seem to her cellphone, Wilcox often to have fine face-to-face finds herself texting friends and social skills. on Instagram scrolling through UAHS school nurse pictures until she falls asleep. Laurie Long would agree If her parents were to take her with Durrenberger; she said phone away, she would become that what happens in person too anxious to fall asleep. She is generally more valuable said she is often still on her cell Too Much than what happens through phone during class. 84.7% texting or social networking. Wilcox is not alone in However, Long is uncertain this anxiety. A 2012 study as to whether or not the by the Internet security firm use of technology impacts SecurEnvoy found that a person’s face-to-face nomophobia, or the anxiety Moderately communication skills. caused by being without a 15.3% “I know every generacellphone, is on the rise. tion has new technology, but However, Wilcox finds that what I see is students and time away from technology parents texting rather than speaking in is occasionally refreshing. Each year at person,” Long said. “It increases communisummer camp, Wilcox lives without access cation, but the quality is questionable.” to a phone for a week. Wilcox uses this time to get away from the stresses of life and statistics compiled from a technology at home. Voluntary Arlingtonian survey of 161 students
No-Phone Phobia ccording to research done in 2012 by SecurEnvoy, an internet security firm, people are likely to feel more anxious when they are out of reach of their cell phone. This condition is called ‘nomophobia,’ or ‘no mobile-phone phobia.’ Adolescent psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg told CNN reporter Vicky Kung, “Some people get panic attacks when they are not with their phones,” as a result of high anxiety levels. The survey found that of its 1,000 respondents, 66 percent were affiliated with nomophobia, 11 percent more than results from a similar study four years ago. Though the survey was initially completed in the UK, it appears to be a global issue. “On a visit to Singapore in February this year,” wrote Kung, “CarrGregg spoke to students from a peer support group at the United
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“That’s one thing that I How many t love. That’s the one week I can day do yo get away from everything so I social net don’t really mind [not having a sites? phone],” she said. When at home, however, her cellphone needs to be within reach. 11+ While it is difficult for Wilcox 18.4 to be without her phone, she also finds having it with her to be a 6 to major distraction. Wilcox said her 20.3 math tutor confiscates her cell 3 to phone before each lesson because 25.4 she knows it will be a distraction. “My friends from social 1 to networking sites [are] all in [a 22% group chat] but I end up leaving Non it all the time,” Wilcox said. “They 13.9 talk all the time and [my phone] freezes because they talk so much.” Wilcox uses a wide variety of social networking sites and apps to meet and connect with friends. She is often part of a group chat including friends made on apps such as Kik and Gifboom. While this is usually fun, sometimes it can become stressful. Despite these distractions, Wilcox thinks smartphones reduce stress. “If I didn’t have [a] phone I’d probably explode because I need it for everything,” Wilcox said. Wilcox, who represents a group of students who are attached to their cell phones, does not believe there is a direct correlation to communicating through technology and face-to-face communication skills. Durrenberger agrees. However, company managers
Ever feel anxious without your cell phone? You might have nomophobia.
World College and identified similar problems.” Additionally, a study completed by the Indian Journal of Community Medicine in 2009 revealed that one in five students of its 200 medical students classified as nomophobic. This study has also found signs that people who use a mobile phone for more than three hours per day are more susceptible to the disorder. “’There is no doubt that nomophobia is international,’ [Carr-Greg] said. ‘[But] without phones, there will not be nomophobia,’” Kung reported. To combat anxiety induced by cellphones, researcher and head of the Indian Journal of Community Medicine Sanjay Dixit suggests simply turning the phone off as well as carrying a charger all the time. “’Our study shows that the no-battery-situation upsets nomophobes the most,’” he reported to Kung.
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have recently noticed that Millenials, the generation born between 1982 and 2002, have been doing unusually poorly in job interviews, and it seems technology use might be the culprit.
to the exponential development of new products, as well as our lack of finding balance in our lives regarding the time we spend using this technology and time spent without it. Due to this exponential growth of technology we are experiencing today, addiction is fairly common. “Addiction to technology is [caused] because people have developed dependency on it,” Schwartz said. This can lead to stress and anxiety when one is without that technology.
Social Skills in Jeopardy “Human resource professionals say they’ve seen recent college grads text or take calls in interviews, dress inappropriately, The Future use slang or overly casual language While it is unclear whether the amount and exhibit other oddball of technology used has a direct impact behavior,” Paul Davidson wrote in on one’s in-person communication skills, USA Today. frequent use of technology can potentially According to Davidson, this lead to addiction and anxiety. Singel lax behavior in interviews is the would argue that increasing reliance on result of a generation who grew technology undoubtedly has an impact up texting, using smartphones and using on face-to-face communication skills, social media. as observed in Millenials’ job interviews. “‘So much off-the-cuff speaking in Schwartz is a bit more skeptical. Wilcox tweets and text messages has left many and Durrenberger also agree that the young people with stunted social skills,’ said current increasing use of technology and Jonathan Singel, director of talent acquisition face-to-face communication skills do not for Avery Dennison, a packaging and label necessarily have a correlation. maker,” Davidson wrote. While impacts of Does communicating technology use on in-person Clinical child via technology psychologist Steven social skills may not be affect in-person Schwartz notes that using clear yet, it is possible that communication skills? technology can have both its affects become more positive and negative pronounced in the future as impacts. In people who are technology further develops naturally outgoing, Schwartz and use of it continues to believes that technology increase. hinders their communication “[ Jaime Fall, vice Yes skills. However, in the case president of the Human 60.9% Resource Policy of people who naturally Association] and other HR tend to be anxious in social executives say such quirks situations, using technology [like texting or taking calls could either help them No during a job interview] have communicate or could 16.1% become more commonplace further damage their abilities Unsure the past three years or to socialize in-person. 23% “[Frequently using so, and are displayed by about one in five recent technology] may contribute grads,” Davidson wrote. to lack of practice and/or “They’re prompting recruiters to rule further avoidance,” Schwartz said of people out otherwise qualified candidates for with social anxiety. In his opinion, increasing entry-level positions and delay hiring technology use can be interpreted as either a decisions.” positive or a negative. While the amount of technology we “Technology is a catalyst for a species use may not appear to be an issue now, evolving,” Schwartz said. we may have a problem on our hands in He suspects that the reason for the the future. increased use of technology today is due
The most popular social network sites among students
41.3% Facebook, the world’s leading social networking site according to a study by Social Media Today in 2012, allows users to share information, videos and photos among Facebook friends.
21.5% On Twitter, a social networking site and smartphone app, users compose “Tweets” of up to 140 characters which can be posted to the user’s profile, sent to followers and are searchable within the site via hashtags.
20.4% Instagram is a smartphone app which allows users to capture, edit and post photos among followers as well as “like” photos posted by the friends they follow.
8.8% Tumblr is a blogging platform where users post text, photos, quotes, links, music and videos as well as design their blog’s layout from computer or smartphone.
3.2% Vine is a social networking app launched through Twitter and is available only on the iPhone. This app allows users to capture and share looping videos in six seconds or less.
0.3% Gifboom is a smartphone app where users capture a set of photos to form a video clip. Users add effects, text and comments, as well as share with other social networkers both on and off the app. Source: Voluntary Arlingtonian survey of 161 students
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This electric guitar, built by senior Josh Wydick, is in its final stage of production. Wydick spends months building stringed instruments, which require attention to fine detail and a high level of patience and maturity. Wydick interns at The Guitar House Workshop in Grandview, Ohio.
by Jane Eskildsen, ’15 unched over at his work table, senior Josh Wydick sands down a guitar just the way he wants it. Transforming a plain slab of wood into a gleaming new guitar is a process he knows well. Wydick began his hobby four years ago, crafting roughly three guitars from scratch each year. He also builds and repairs violins, ukuleles, banjos, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses and other fretted instruments. “We strive for an instrument that looks like the tree grew like that,” Wydick said. “It needs to look natural.” This sort of craftsmanship requires patience and maturity, two things Wydick has in abundance, according to John Bolzenius, Wydick’s boss at The Guitar House Workshop in Grandview, Ohio. Wydick interns with Bolzenius, a position he acquired after an eighthgrade shadowing experience at the guitar workshop. Wydick said his mother encouraged him to continue with the trade of building instruments, so Wydick sent a thank you letter to Bolzenius and asked if he could intern. Soon after, Wydick began helping out at the guitar shop. “[Wydick] had the right combination of patience and skill level, even though he hadn’t done a lot of [building] before,” Bolzenius said. For several months at the beginning 10
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of his internship he cleaned the floors really interesting to watch, it’s a very and bathrooms in the workshop. Wydick meticulous process.” also began learning the technique of The sides can take hours to bend guitar craftsmanship and studied the even over temperatures ranging from details of instrument building, which 400-to-850 degrees Fahrenheit. Also requires extreme precision and attention while building, Wydick has to tap tune, to detail. a process where he taps the instrument Working in measurements of a to find the different tones of the guitar thousandth of an inch takes a certain and get a feel for how talent, and about a year later, once it sounds. Bolzenius realized that Wydick had Bolzenius and Wydick have to mastered that skill, he hired Wydick pay special attention to the customer as an apprentice at The Guitar House asking for the instrument. Sometimes Workshop. they ask for a specific sound that goes “Not everyone does this,” Wydick with their style of playing. said. “It’s “We have to different. It’s “We strive for get the sound unique.” an instrument from [the Wydick must customer’s] head that looks like the go through tree grew like that.” and put it into a series of an instrument,” steps in order Senior Josh Wydick Wydick said. to craft the The two perfect guitar. of them work He dedicates much of his spare time closely with all customers in order to to transforming the original wood ensure satisfaction. selection into a precision instrument, Wydick plays a large part at The laboring over details such as tuning and Guitar House Workshop by helping alignment before calling the instrument Bolzenius run his business. completed and ready to be used. “His contributions are pretty vast...I’m There are many challenging and teaching him about the guitar industry,” time-consuming stages that go into Bolzenius said. “And he has helped me building a guitar. The process involves around the business [serving] customers.” high temperatures, attention to detail, Wydick has simultaneously found a high level of craftsmanship and an his passion and improved the guitar understanding of musical tones. building industry in Columbus. “The most fun, which is also a pain, “I enjoy being able to help someone is bending the sides,” Wydick said. “It’s create their music,” Wydick said.
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What do you think of our “constantly connected” generation? “I think that it’s overwhelming and it is taking away from people’s social skills. But it is also good, because it’s easy to stay in touch.”
Photo Illustration by Sheridan Hendrix
There are many ways for students to get access to college resources, such as college reference guides and various web sites. Popular guides include Fiske Guide and Princeton Review.
Students find their own methods for college searching covered in these books,” Moore said. After beginning with books, Hall concluded her search with the internet, a s a new school year commences, source other students, like 2013 UAHS the question of what one is graduate Ava Esler, chose to start with. planning for college comes up “I searched around online a lot... [for with increasing regularity as seniors begin their college application process and other example] collegeprowler.com [was] a good website to look at pictures and see what students continue their search. While people are saying,” Esler said. researching colleges can be daunting for College Prowler students without is a website that the right tools, There are many wonderful contains reviews and some students have websites students can use. tips on colleges from found their own Family Connection is a great place to current and previous methods for picking start because it allows students to students along with the right school. explore schools and build their list.” scholarship options. After a long Along with search for colleges College counselor Kathy Moore College Prowler, with a good film Moore recommends exploring other sites program, senior Ellie Hall recalls back to such as collegeboard.org, collegeweeklive. the beginning of her search. com, cappex.com and College Navigator. “I tried to look online but I had trouble “There are many wonderful websites finding reliable sources so I went to Barnes and Noble and got a book that told me the students can use. Family Connection is a great place to start because it allows top 50 film schools,” Hall said. students to explore schools and build From there, Hall began her list of their list,” Moore said. “It is important for possible schools that fit the criteria she UAHS students to become familiar with wanted in her future college. Family Connection because they will use UAHS college counselor Kathy this as they apply to schools their senior Moore encourages using books but warns year...Students should also visit websites students about the disadvantages of using of the colleges they are interested [in].” books in the college search process. After seeing the use of books and websites “Books such as Fiske Guide to Colleges and The Princeton Review’s Best Moore simply advises attention to content. “Whether using books or websites, College Guide are good [places] to start students need to look for as much and give an overview of many schools. information as possible about the school However, there are many wonderful [they’re interested in].” colleges and universities that aren’t by Alex Keller, ’14
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Sophomore Jillian Wade “I feel like it is both good and bad. You are able to communicate quickly with lots of people, but I feel the personal connection is lost since you no longer need to be face-to-face in order to communicate.”
Junior Jacob Walsh
What was your favorite movie of the summer? “I liked Oblivion, because it made you think.”
Freshman Alex Amling
What are you most looking forward to this school year? “I’m looking forward to having more time to relax and volunteer during two open study halls.”
Senior Reyna Lusson August 21, 2013
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Sports
Athletes Student athletes prepare during the summer for their upcoming seasons LAYOUT by SHERIDAN HENDRIX, ’14
The varsity girls cheerleading squad practices their cheers for the upcoming football season. Join the girls in cheering on the football Bears against Marion-Franklin at the Marv next Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Junior Gracie Bergdoll warms up by passing the ball during field hockey tryouts. The team’s first home game is against Hawken-Gates Mills Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.
photo by SHERIDAN HENDRIX
Sophomores Lauren McMillan and Sarah Gibson work on a passing drill during volleyball practice. The first varsity home match is against Olentangy Liberty Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
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August 21, 2013
Sports Captains’ Corner Interviews conducted by Sarah Shroyer
Girls volleyball Senior Ashley Murray Q: What has the team done to prepare for the upcoming season? Murray: Our seniors have been preparing the whole preseason ourselves because our coach quit in June. This summer we did many activities to help us prepare for the season. We had conditioning, lifting, open gyms and tournaments. Now that the season is starting, we have a coach who can help us prepare and train. Q: How do you think the team will compare to the competition this year? Murray: Compared to last year I think our team will do really well. I think the five seniors and juniors on varsity are going to pull together better than everyone expects. Also, I think the new coach is going to benefit the team.
boys Soccer photo by SHERIDAN HENDRIX
Junior Doug Bannon Q: What do you think are some key factors for a successful season? Bannon: Some key factors for the soccer team to be successful is not only playing well but playing together and playing as a team. I think that we are a close-knit group of guys and that the team chemistry won’t be a problem this year. Q: What are some goals you have for the upcoming season?
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Senior Graham Devine and junior Keith Neely improve their defensive skills during a summer football practice. The Bears kick off their season Aug. 30 at the Marv. Senior Kerry Fry practices her skills with teammates junior Hannah Peale (left) and seniors Megan Williams (middle back) and Gabi Macnaughton (right). The girls’ first game was Aug. 10 against Canal Winchester.
Bannon: The goals for the team this year are to do better than last year and hopefully finish in the top three or so for the OCC. Q: What is it like to be a captain of the team as a junior? Bannon: To be captain as a junior is an honor because not many get to be captain their junior year. It also has helped me mature not only as a soccer player, but as a person because I, along with the other captains need to set an example for the others to follow. August 21, 2013
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You’re most comfortable keeping your smartphone with you at all times.
92%
92% YAY, 8% NAY
46%
Splitting the formerly blocked class consisting of U.S. History and American Literature will benefit students taking the courses. 39% YAY, 46% NAY, 15% UNDECIDED
You plan to see the second movie in the Hunger Games series, Catching Fire, this November.
100%
100% YAY
Picking the right college is more stressful than enjoyable.
62% 62% YAY, 23% NAY, 15% UNDECIDED
Facebook is no longer a popular social networking site for most students.
70%
70% YAY, 15% NAY, 15% UNDECIDED
61%
The iPhone 5 is a significant upgrade from previous iPhones.
31% YAY, 61% NAY, 15% UNDECIDED
You feel the Supreme Court’s ruling supporting same-sex marriage was a good decision.
77%
77% YAY, 8% NAY, 15% UNDECIDED
You’re excited to begin a new school year.
70% 70% YAY, 15% UNDECIDED
data for this yay or nay reflects the views of the 2013-14 arlingtonian staff. Future polls will be based on voluntary surveys of the student body.
Yay or Nay compiled by Kimmy Sullivan
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August 21, 2013
Wedding Vows
Op/Ed
App Addicts
Editorial Cartoon by Hannah benson
Social media is fun, but real life is better
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oday, there’s hardly anywhere one can go to escape the technology that has become the epitomizing descriptor for our generation. It’s everywhere and it’s developing faster than you can say “upgrade.” Bulky cellphones transformed into sleek smartphones, massive beige computers mutated into slim, shiny tablets and sluggish dialup internet connections morphed into lightning-fast 4G mobile communication right before our eyes. Naturally, these advancements spread like wildfire, and before we knew it we were looking down at pristine iPhones resting in our hands while wiping the drool from our mouths. Not only did the trusty iPhone become our best friend, but also our constant companion. With the ability to communicate with a contact list full of friends at almost frightening speeds, it has become hard to look up from Twitter and see what’s right in front of us: our lives. Apple, Samsung and a swarm of other developers haven’t exactly made it easy for us to resist their products. The renowned smartphone boasts a communication triple-threat: anyone, anywhere, anytime. Although this accessibility is convenient when needed, was it really intended to be used for constant communication? Technology doesn’t just help us make plans anymore; it has become our plans.
Not only have we been sucked in by instantaneous communication, but also by a mouth-watering plethora of social media apps. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vine, to name a few, are making it easier than ever to see what your friends are doing. The apps are fun, userfriendly—and horribly addicting. Society’s addiction to constantly being connected to social media is an epidemic. We’re missing our favorite songs at concerts because we’re so busy making six second Vines. We’re missing sunsets looking for the perfect filter on Instagram. We’re so consumed in seeing what everyone else is doing and, of course, letting them know what we’re up to (in 140 characters or less) that we’re missing out on what’s going on around us. But don’t fret too much; this digital disease has a cure. If you’re spending time with friends or family, don’t spend the entire time tending to your Tiny Tower. Instead, put down your device and enjoy their company. The constant distraction of a smartphone can take away from our real-world experiences, so hitting the “off ” button can be a refreshing change. It’s time our tech-savvy generation looks past the screens of our smartphones. If we don’t, we just might spend the rest of our lives scrolling through our digital friends’ status updates while the friends sitting beside us carry on with their real lives without us.
iPhone obsessed?
The iPhone 4S showcased the new feature, Siri. “She” is the friend who answers your questions by searching Google for you through voice commands. But what really knocked people’s socks off is that “she” responds when “she’s” asked, “What’s up?” iri here, graphics there, everywhere It doesn’t seem like much, yet Siri an update. For the past three years, a was enough to win over the minds and new model of the almighty iPhone wallets of 70 percent of has come out with features iPhone holders, according making it “the most amazing to Apple. Is that because iPhone yet,” according to people want the latest Apple’s official website. technology or because they The iPhone obsession is want to fit in? It differs for everywhere. Even though most people. But it’s safe people upgrade to the newest to say iPhones are seen model as soon as it comes in most people’s pockets, out, there’s actually not much especially in UA. difference in the recent three When talk of the most recent models. iPhone 5 began, the first The iPhone 4 introthing to come to mind duced a new feature to its series, the front camera. It by hashem anabtawi, ’15 may have been that it was either the best iPhone to allows for the phone to take date, or just its elongated pictures from the front and the back, and it screen. Regardless, the iPhone 5 sales have also makes mobile video chatting possible. totalled nearly 56 million units, according Since then, the technology has stagnated. to Apple. But fear not; it also has Siri.
Annual upgrades are no longer that exciting
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Op/Ed Is it that exciting to buy each new model and experience the upgrades one feature at a time? I find it’s better to skip every other iPhone model and wait for the next model to come out. A reason people feel the need to upgrade their iPhone is because of Apple’s compelling marketing techniques. The ads are made to relate to everyday people, showing off the unique new functions of each phone, such as quicker apps, easier functioning and clear graphics. Because a new iPhone model has been released every year since the first generation, it’s safe to assume a new one will be coming our way in 2013. Rumors of the iPhone 5S again seem to include minor changes, such as a longer battery life and a clearer camera. Other reports say it may come in new colors. The iPhone 6 is rumored to have a completely new design and come in a variety of sizes, according to Techradar.com. It’s really too early to tell. It isn’t the end of the world if you don’t have the latest iPhone. Skipping an iPhone generation or two might make the upgrade feel special again.
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franchises,” Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com wrote. “Audiences... feel more comfortable spending their money on something they already know.” he return to school is painful for most. Luckily, fall promises Evidently, the vast majority of movie audiences haven’t newly-released sequels and a revamped Star Wars 2 to grown weary of multi-installment films. The top three sequels soften the blow. of the summer wouldn’t have grossed an Among the new releases are a sequel to average of $290 million if they were. Most 2011’s chilling Insidious, the second installment moviegoers today seem to be invested in some of the Thor series, Star Wars 2 in 3-D and perhaps kind of franchise. the most hyped of all: Catching Fire, the followAfter such spectacular failures as R.I.P.D. up to The Hunger Games, starring quirky Oscarand Lone Ranger—the latter of which Filmsite. award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. com estimates to be the greatest box office The most eagerly-awaited fall films and the bomb of all time—studio executives should be majority of popular films over the past few years reconsidering their blueprints for more $150 are sequels. The sudden influx of titles ending in million originals. Summer smashes have become “Part 2” and “The Third” should please the many cautionary tales of angered actors and $200 hardcore fans who made the originals hits. million losses. There are young adult books to For those who prefer original or stand-alone be adapted and old series to be revived. And, films over series, the market for single films by HANNAH BENSON, ’15 fortunately for franchises, the sequels trend appears to be decaying. This summer proved doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon; to be a breaking point for blockbusters in their James Cameron recently announced three more war against sequels for box office dominance. This summer’s movies for 2009’s Avatar, starting release in 2015. R.I.P.D., Turbo and Lone Ranger––three expected hits–– Fans of Insidious, Thor, Star Wars or The Hunger Games— surrendered to Iron Man 3, Fast and Furious 6 and Star Trek: also known as the majority of the world’s population—should Into Darkness. not be disappointed by this season’s lineup. Everyone else “The common thread between pretty much all these should cross their fingers and hope winter offers more movies that haven’t done well is that they’re all originals, not blockbuster originals.
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