Arlingtonian, vol. 2, 2017-18

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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RACE RELATIONS:

Across the country and here in UA, racial tensions continue to divide America

HELPING HANDS: Students rally to provide aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey GET THE SCOOP: UA alum Jeni Britton Bauer shares insights into her entrepreneurial success

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EDITORS Editor in Chief Abby Gray Managing Editor Tom Weimer Copy Editor Dylan Carlson Sirvent

THE USA BANDS TOGETHER TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF HARVEY Dear Readers, Hi Golden Bears, I hope the first month of school has treated you well. If you’re anything like me, you’re already getting excited over cooler weather, pretty leaves, and yes, Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

As college application prep hits me like a brick, I frequently resort to the question “What am I even doing all this for?” If you’re also a senior, or just happen to be asking the same question about your ambiguous future and need some reassurance or motivation, I urge you to read both Molly Mitchell’s feature on Jeni Britton Bauer and her high school years before starting up the very succesful Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Hallie Underwood’s features on UA alumni who are attending Ivy Leage schools (13).

Also in this issue of Arlingtonian, our Spotlight story covers the hateful protests and marches conducted by neo-Nazis and white supremacists in Charlottesville, as well as discusses the history of racial tensions in UA and how they still affect the diversity of our community.

Our staff also covers the ways students have stepped up to help the victims of hurricane Harvey

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and Irma. I encourage you to look at these features for ideas on how you can help. One easy way is to text “HARVEY” to “90999” to instantly donate $10. to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

As a whole, our news magazine tends to frequently cover the faults and failures of humanitythat’s mostly what news is, isn’t it? We cover terrorist attacks, hate crimes and shocking events like Charlottesville, but every once in a while, we come across a story that showcases the fact that in spite of all the disastrous shortcomings that make jaw dropping headlines, we all have some good in us. Enough to make us band together in the face of hurricanes and wild fires, take each other’s hands and say with our actions and our #prayforhouston tweets, that we’re going to make it out of this alright-- every race, every culture, every person. It shocked us all to look at Charlottesville and see that maybe we haven’t come just as far as we thought we had, but we can look at the way we’ve come together to aid the victims of the disasters around our country and world and see that there is always, hope still.

Abby Gray

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in brief tracks from genres like jazz or techno. If a new school is built with a new speaker system, Student Council would like to return to the tradition and start a new one with the different genres.

by Sophie Yang, ’19

Photo by Ally Melnik

MISSING the MUSIC Failing sound system explains disappearance of ‘Music in the Halls’ during Friday class changes

principal Julie Nolan commented on the school’s gas lines.

“The lines were cleared and the old service line was abandoned. Then the gas service line from the street all the way to our building was relocated and completely replaced,” Nolan said. “It’s a brand new line and [Windermere doesn’t] expect any leaks moving forward.”

On Aug. 23, the high school noticed the smell of gas. The rumor was that it was also the gas lines that had leaked, but assistant principal Jaclyn Angle said otherwise.

“I was in a meeting and [assistant principal Luis] Vasquez came and found me and said, ‘I think we smell gas,’” Angle said.

“We were never able to identify exactly where [the smell] was.”

by Ally Melnik, ’18

Photo by Ally Melnik

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n previous years, Student Council has broadcast music in the hallways during Friday class changes. However, near the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, the speaker systems that played the music failed, marking an end to the tradition.

According to assistant principal Luis Vazquez, who oversees the school’s facilities, the speakers cannot be fixed.

“The speaker system is old, and [the school doesn’t] have the parts anymore to replace that, so we [currently] use a different intercom [over the telephone],” Vasquez said. “We’re still able to make announcements and update anything that’s going on in the school, but as far as the speaker system to play music… it’s completely broken.”

Last school year, Student Council had planned to play different types of music each Friday, inviting students to select

Students evacuate UAHS Aug. 23. The students were moved from the parking lot to the stadium after the fire department arrived.

NATURAL Gas DIFFICULTIES Two of eight UA schools have experienced maintenance scares

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uring the month of August, two incidents occurred in two different UA Schools buildings where the smell of natural gas has been present, causing the buildings to be temporarily evacuated.

These incidents have raised some red flags for the citizens of UA. People are starting to consider the gas lines’ durability at UA schools and if they should be replaced to prevent any future leaks.

This trend began Aug. 11 when the lines at Windermere leaked. Windermere

Barcelona Attack Driver runs into pedestrians in the Spanish city.

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Police officers at the site of the Aug. 17 attack in Barcelona, Spain. The attack was later claimed by ISIS as a terrorist attack.

fter a series of terror attacks occurring in Europe, Barcelona, Spain was the latest victim. On Aug. 17, a van was driven into pedestrians on La Rambla, killing 14 people and injuring at least another 100.

Witnesses said the driver tried to hit as many people as possible. For days after the attack, the suspected attacker and van driver Younes Abouyaaqoub was on the run before police shot him dead on Aug. 21.

Since the attack, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. ISIS’ media wing issued a statement calling the attackers “soldiers of the Islamic State.”

by Zach Backiewicz, ’19

Photo Courtesy Whitehouse website

Money Talks Companies step down from Trump’s advisory council

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ecent events in Charlottesville caused an uproar in political opinions across the U.S. when President Donald Trump only spoke out about the protests after he was put under pressure by the public. When Trump finally spoke out, he was hit with some backlash.

CEOs from big money companies such as Intel and Under Armour have now cut ties with Trump’s manufacturing job council because of the opinions he has over the terrorist attacks in the media recently.

“Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics,” said Chief Executive and founder of Under Armor Kevin Plank in his statement.

The ambiguity of Trump’s words left citizens in frustration, because he did not clearly reprimand one side or the other.

“I do think there’s blame. Yes, I think there’s blame on both sides. You look at ... you look at both sides,” Trump said. “I think there’s blame on both sides.”

by Daniela Wainfor, ’18

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in brief While the trio is unsure about where they see the band in the future, the members all agree they will continue to play their music around Columbus.

Fans of New Youth can find them on Instagram @new.youth.band or on Twitter @newyouthband. Their single “6 Feet” is available to stream or purchase on the New Youth Bandcamp page. by j-1 student noah mizer, ’21 image Courtesy free vintage illustrations

The controversial 2017 Homecoming theme, “Gnomecoming,” was chosen by Student Council.

Photo Courtesy new youth image Courtesy of New Youth Band

New Youth members pictured from left to right, seniors Joey Krouse (bass), Adam Wade (guitar/ vocals) and Chandler Frenken (drums).

gnomecoming BULLOUS IMPETIGO image Courtesy WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

NeW youth, new music SKIN CONDITION PLAGUES STUDENTS

Local band gaining fanbase, set to release EP

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AHS students are excited about the newly formed and rising band, “New Youth” composed of seniors Adam Wade, Joey Krouse and Chandler Frenken.

New Youth has been consistently playing shows around the Columbus area and building a fanbase. “Our shows get really rowdy really fast... people crowd surf. There’s a lot of moshing,” Frenken said.

Senior Masha Manilchuk went to their most recent show. “It went really well and was a lot of fun as usual,” Manilchuk said.

Besides the hope to create careers in music, the band also aspires to play at the Newport Music Hall, a local venue that has hosted multiple bands that have shaped the rock and alternative scene.

Band members agree that it’s not difficult to draw attention to their shows. “Everyone’s really supportive,” Krouse said.

Mentions of their band and upcoming gigs spread for the most part by word of mouth.

“People talk... we don’t really have to do that much,” Frenken said.

Fans of New Youth can expect an EP to be released sometime before Spring 2018.

The creation of an EP was not even on the band’s radar when they first formed in early March. Members Wade and Krouse met after being assigned a group project together.

Discovering they both had an interest in music, they quickly began brainstorming the idea for a band. Since the duo needed a drummer, they contacted Frenken after learning he knew how to play.

A few months later, the band recorded and released their first single, “6 Feet,” on the streaming platform Bandcamp. “It’s hard, we’ll have lyrics for it,” Wade said, describing the song writing process, “We just don’t know what to play,” Krouse said.

Bullous impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection, strikes the freshman body

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Students have mixed emotions on Homecoming theme

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he UAHS Homecoming, or “Gnomecoming,” with this year’s fantasy twist, occurred Sept. 16, with most students in attendance being freshmen and sophomores.

Some upperclassmen have lost interest in school dances and instead, find another way to celebrate the night. Senior Gabe Bertke has not attended a dance since freshmen year. In past years, he has dressed in Homecoming attire and went mini-golfing or on a scavenger hunt with his friends.

The Gnomecoming theme seemed to have piqued interest in freshmen this year. “I’m really happy that the Student Council isn’t doing something conventional,” freshman Anoushka Herrala said.

Aside from some disinterested students, Gnomecoming will be something to remember for those who attended the event.

n outbreak of a skin condition that has been identified as bullous impetigo has impacted several freshmen.

Bullous impetigo is a highly contagious, yet superficial, bacterial skin infection. It typically occurs in children 2-5 years of age, and is marked by red sores that rupture and scab over. These sores can appear anywhere on the body, and can spread from one site to another. This condition lasts approximately two weeks and generally has no complications other than scarring. Treatment includes topical or oral antibiotics.

Alex* reported that his condition had improved considerably while on topical antibiotics. Alex had experienced symptoms of bullous impetigo for about a month prior to diagnosis.

Similar cases have occurred among other students. There is little pain, yet motion can cause discomfort.

The uncomfortable and unattractive qualities of the sores “ruined the end of the summer. I couldn’t even swim,” Dana* said.

School nurse Mary McCombs said practicing good hygiene is one way to avoid contracting the condition.

“The best way to avoid becoming infected is by washing your hands,” she said.

McCombs also explained that impetigo is common after contracting a cold or virus.

McCombs said she believes the appearance of impetigo at the high school is due to the transitioning seasons.

Students who recognize symptoms of bullous impetigo are recommended to contact a medical professional immediately in order to minimize discomfort and the spread of the infection.

n unknown person forcibly entered UAHS the evening of Aug. 23 and poured gasoline on the floor. Since then, students and faculty members have questioned the building’s level of security.

Since the incident, the school has taken several measures to ensure and protect the continued security of the building, according to principal Andrew Theado.

The administration has had the exterior doors checked for weaknesses by several outside security companies, and it is considering the addition of security cameras.

“My hope is that students take ownership of the building and speak up,” Theado said.

He urged students with any knowledge that could compromise the security of the building to report it promptly to the administration or a trusted faculty member.

by j-1 student Elizabeth lembach, ’21

by j-1 student paul gonciuleA, ’21

by j-1 student josie stewarT, ’21

VANDALISM PROMPTS INCREASE IN SECURITY

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athletes in action Fall sports teams continue with practices and begin to compete against other teams

by Charlotte Janes, ’18

▶ football: Senior Dexter Lewis celebrates a touchdown during the Aug. 25 game against St. Charles Prep. The Bears won 53-0. ◢ Girls soccer: Sophomore Carolyn Stehle goes in for a header during a Sept. 11 practice. ▼ girls volleyball: Junior Piper Crotty bumps the ball back to a teammate during the varsity team’s Sept. 11 practice session.

photo By Tom utgard

photo By Charlotte janes

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captains’ corner

captains’ corner compiled by will price

GIRLS soccer Senior Ava D’Herete Our season has... been pretty good.

“Right now we are 3-2-2, which we’re pretty happy about.

Last year, we only had four wins total, so we feel we’ve definitely improved.

We’re hoping we can return to districts and possibly make it further.

My favorite memory from soccer... was probably my sophomore year when the soccer team won the district championship.

I remember watching the clock tick down to zero. It was amazing to be able to celebrate having won districts!

Our best pregame ritual is... Before every home game, we all huddle up on our side of the field and we put our right cleat up for good luck. Then, someone says something that hypes us up for the games.

photo By Charlotte Janes

boys cross country Senior Nate Sells Our season has... been a great season so far. I’m expecting great things from the team, we have a bunch of great young men on this team and we’re hoping for a good season.

photo By grace call

The best part about cross country is... the sense of family. We’re starting the whole R2D thing, we love R2D. We’re going to be R2DXC.

photo By Grace houser

▲ field hockey: Senior Amanda Shroyer works with a teammate to keep the ball away from Olentangy during the Sept. 11 game.

▲▲ girls water polo: Sophomore Katie McKenzie practices her butterfly stroke during the Sept. 12 team practice.

Being chosen as team captain makes me feel... like I’m the chief of the team. Everybody respects everybody. We have great family on the team and everyone loves each other.

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Mayweather Makes History

by Zach Backiewicz, ’19

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fter a summer filled with hype and anxiety, the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor finally happened on Aug. 26. No shock took place, Mayweather would continue his undefeated professional boxing career, resulting in a TKO win over McGregor.

The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The fight was only available on Showtime pay per view starting at $89.95.

Mayweather was widely expected to dominate the fight since he currently holds the has 49-0 undefeated record. However, MMA fighter McGregor started strong and was ahead on the score cards for the first few rounds, due in part to Mayweather conserving

his energy. This tactic would help Mayweather win the fight, as in the 9th and 10th round he landed a series of punches to McGregor’s face, leaving him unable to further continue the fight due to fatigue.

With the win, Mayweather would surpass Hall of Fame Boxer, Rocky Marciano, for the best professional boxing record. Mayweather also announced after the fight that he had fought his last fight and would retire for good.

The fight brought in large pay days for both of the boxers.

According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Mayweather would earn a guaranteed purse of $100 million and McGregor was guaranteed $30 million. Both winner and loser, left the ring rich.

Image Courtesy of AP

Kyrie Irving Traded in Blockbuster

by Will price, ’18

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fter a month of speculation, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving was finally traded to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, the Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick in the 2018 draft, and a 2020 2nd round pick.

Irving, who requested a trade in mid-July, was reportedly unhappy playing with LeBron James. With Boston, Irving has a chance to be the number one player on a championship level team.

When James joined the team in the summer of 2014, Irving was already one of the premier scorers in the NBA. Irving’s most memorable moment was his shot to beat the Golden State Warriors and win Cleveland their

first professional sports championship in 52 years.

Irving averaged 25.2 PPG and 5.8 APG in his final season in Cleveland. At just 25, Irving has the potential to be the next basketball superstar.

James replied shortly after the trade was announced on Twitter, thanking Irving for his time playing alongside him with the Cavaliers.

“Special talent [and] guy,” James tweeted. “Nothing but respect and what a ride it was our 3 years together.”

With speculation rampant that James could leave the Cavaliers after the 2017-18 season, this trade could be a landmark move in the franchise’s history. Irving’s first game back with the Celtics will be on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

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Diminishing the Divide An insight on racial tensions throughout the US and how it affects the UA community Photo by charlotte janes

After the November 2016 election of President Donald Trump, signs similar to the one pictured above have sprouted in yards around central Ohio. The sign states, “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor,” in Spanish, English and Arabic.

by Katherine Dominek and Clare Driscoll, ’19

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he blue skies over Charlottesville, Virginia turned black and white on Aug. 12 as the streets were splattered with red. A Dodge Challenger, allegedly driven by James Alex Fields Jr., 20, of Maumee, Ohio, parted a sea of protesters, injuring 19 and killing one. Signs and posters calling for solidarity, love and peace were trampled as the crowd of counterdemonstrators dispersed.

Events such as the Charlottesville attack seem to be occurring more frequently around the nation and around the globe, sparking dialogue regarding diversity, acceptance, and tolerance.

For those who have grown up in Upper Arlington, it’s not difficult to get trapped in “the bubble,” especially due to the fact that UA is a society with a deep rooted history of turning its cheek to outsiders.

While Upper Arlington has improved from its intolerant past, there is much we can do to better our community’s take on diversity and acceptance.

Current conflicts On Aug. 12, the “Unite the Right” rally, an alt-right demonstration, was held to protest the removal of a statue commemorating Confederate Gen. Robert

they have proven themselves to be militant, E. Lee. Later, the rally broke out into a terrorist organizations,” senior Zach violent demonstration leaving 3 dead and Buckley said.

19 injured.

Others, such as sophomore Abby Hahn, “We condemn in the strongest possible believe that events like Charlottesville terms this egregious display of hatred, should be mentioned in the school bigotry and violence, on many sides. On environment. many sides. It’s been going on for a long “No one talks about it and it is a thing time in our country,” President Donald that definitely needs to be discussed. We Trump said in a controversial statement need to encourage students to not accept following the Charlottesville attack. that. I’ve heard people validating white Members of both political parties supremacy and it’s absolutely disgusting,” condemned Trump’s words.

Hahn said.

Fellow Cities Republican [It’s] very important for the across the Sen. Marco nation to hear @POTUS describe Rubio of Florida country, such events in #Charlottesville for tweeted, “[It’s] as Lexington, what they are, a terror attack by Kentucky and very important #whitesupremacists.” for the nation to New York City, hear @POTUS have announced sen. marco rubio, r-florida describe events in the forthcoming #Charlottesville removal or for what they are, a terror attack by relocation of their Confederate statues in #whitesupremacists.” light of the racially-fueled violence. Many While Charlottesville has undoubtedly other cities, like Atlanta and Birmingham, left a mark on the country, its effects on Alabama, are currently considering the local societies prove to be debatable. removal of their statues.

“The Charlottesville riot has no Not all believe that Confederate statues connection [to] UA... and [it has not had] should be removed. Some argue that it will an effect on the community… I especially erase the history of a major turning point in don’t want any unnecessary action taken by our nation.

UA to possibly catch the attention of these “[It’s] sad to see the history and culture people, [whether] it’s the KKK, ANTIFA or of our great country being ripped apart any other belligerent… ideological group, with the removal of our beautiful statues Ar l i n g to n i a n // 9

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Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee which was the center of controvery of an alt-right demonstration in Charlottesville, VA.

confederate controversy Charlottesville starts a local debate over Confederate statues source: Images of america: Upper Arlington; stuart j. koblentz and kate erstein on behalf of the ua historical society

by Olivia Buster, ‘20

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planned removal of the Confederate Robert E. Lee statue from Charlottesville, was the focus of the recent “Unite the Right” protest. After violence ensued between the protesters and counter-demonstrators, Americans began to pay more attention to whether the outcomes of maintaining the statues in public spaces could have negative impacts.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy has established Confederate monuments across the country. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 1053 Confederate names and other memorabilia reside in public places.

The Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery located in Columbus contains a monument erected in 1902 in commemoration of the 2,260 Confederate soldiers buried there.

Since the Charlottesville attack, Confederate memorials have been the targets of vandalism. The head of the monument at Camp Chase was stolen sometime between Aug. 21 and Aug.22.

Decisions to remove confederate monuments have increased. Recently, a Robert E. Lee plaque, located next to Dixie Highway in Franklin, Ohio, was removed by a public works crew. The removal of the plaque incited protests.

Protesters, some waving Confederate flags, gathered near the location of where the plaque was removed.

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and monuments. You… can’t change history, but you can learn from it. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson— who’s next, Washington, Jefferson? So foolish!” Trump said in a tweet.

As the nation was collecting itself after being torn by another divisive and violent racial event, supremacist messages were circulated close to home.

On Aug. 16, only four days after the Charlottesville attack, “packages containing KKK flyers were dropped on dozens of Green Township doorsteps on Cincinnati’s West Side,” an article from Cincinnati’s FOX19-WXIX said.

The flyers, which declared, “Racial purity is America’s security,” were distributed in outdated employment guides and left on people’s driveways.

“Green Township Police... are not investigating this as a hate crime... [since] the message is still protected by our First Amendment,” the article said.

Diversity in old arlington The History of Upper Arlington compiled and written by the UA Historical Society describes the few African-American citizens and families that lived in the neighborhood before it became a bustling suburb.

“Several black families lived in the area, and their farm neighbors thought them

fine people. The children all went to school together,” the Historical Society said.

The African-American community provided farm labor and postal delivery services, among other tasks and were said to have “rear[ed] the children of Upper Arlington.”

As UA began to grow, racially restrictive covenants were placed on house deeds, determining who could and who could not purchase the house.

Ohio author Patricia Burgess said in her book Planning for the Private Interest, “Written into the deeds were restrictions, made to be in effect until 1999, stating that no home could be sold or occupied by ‘any person or persons in whole or part of the Negro race or blood’ but people not of the white race could be employed as servants.”

The 1948 US Supreme Court ruling in Shelley v. Kraemer declared that racial restrictions on real estate were no longer to be enforced by courts. However, through shady policies, Upper Arlington still marginalized people of color from the real estate enterprise.

In a post titled “A Case of Race”published on the blog Unshoveling the Past, the writer, a local known as Sarah, describes how this worked.

“The Thompsons, [major real estate developers of Upper Arlington] went about circumventing [the Shelley v. Kraemer ruling] by mandating membership in a

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The blog also described her family’s fight against the Northwest Arlington Association (NWAA) which was carrying out discriminatory real estate policies.

“My parents were two of the four white plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the [NWAA] and its trustees,” Sarah wrote in the post. The lawsuit was an effort to disestablish the association and the seemingly invisible covenants.

In 1970, Sarah’s next-door neighbor had put their house up for sale. An African-American family wanted to buy the house, but the NWAA stepped in and purchased the house.

“Soon afterward... a lawsuit [was filed] hoping to end this xenophobic practice in UA. It was not a popular act, and I remember the harassing phone calls and my mother being worried that a cross would be burned on our lawn. She was always a worrier, but since the newspapers printed our address in the paper, she had good reason to worry,” Sarah said.

The African-American family won the lawsuit in the Franklin County Common Please Court, and by the order of Judge Clifford Rader, the NWAA was ultimately disestablished and all remaining restrictive covenants were nullified.

“[In Saudi Arabia] people are very careful about what they say because they know that there are people in their environment that will take offense. In this area people are still very careful about what they say in terms of that subject, but it’s not as important to be censoring what you say because there aren’t people around you that relate to the subject,” Elsheikh said when comparing her former International school to UAHS. Not all believe that UA has difficulty accepting diversity.

“I’m part of a lot of hip-hop groups [around Downtown Columbus]... hiphop’s going to attract a lot of different backgrounds. And generally my experience has been… very loving and caring— people around me have been very accepting of other individuals anywhere I go,” junior Cory Leo said, expressing that he, “see[s] no difference,” in how UA handles diversity.

facing the future

Photo courtesy Jennifer mox

Colorful masks, flags and ornaments sit on display at the UAHS Culture Fair.

explore and celebrate the diversity of our UAHS community, provide opportunities for safe and productive dialogue among members of the UAHS community as a way of understanding our similarities and differences,” senior Cindy Tang, the President of the Culture and Diversity Club, said. where we are now The club will also be hosting a Culture Fair, which will happen around sometime As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Upper in March 2018.

Arlington has a total population of 33,771, “UAHS’s Culture Fair exists to unite with over a 92 percent white population. and strengthen our UA community...

In contrast, Reynoldsburg, a neighboring bring[ing] the entire school together in Central Ohio city of a similar size, has a preparing, taking part in and experiencing white population of less than 70 percent. a day filled with cultural education, Because of this lack of diversity, some sharing and fun. [Also, we hope] to people of color in Upper Arlington Once you talk about diversity and... represent as many groups as we can feel that white citizens have a about the lack of it, people tend to and to have as many students and hard time discussing diversity and staff take part in the Culture Fair as acceptance. get uncomfortable.” possible,” Tang said. In years past, “Not everyone here is like this freshman mesi morphew the event has taken place all day in but I feel like... once you talk about the auditorium lobby. diversity and... about the lack of it, While the acceptance of minorities teaching their students to appreciate the people tend to get uncomfortable. And in UA has evolved throughout the decades, differences of others. when I say, ‘people’, I mean white people we must “[bring] more awareness to the who have been living in a neighborhood One way UAHS students can educate with primarily other white people,” themselves is by attending the Culture and fact that even though the number of minority students at this school is very low, freshman Mesi Morphew said.

Diversity Club every other Wednesday we should appreciate their presence in our Sophomore Ayah Elsheikh, who grew after school in room 243. school,” Elsheikh said, “and that… in the up in UA, recently moved back after “Culture and Diversity Club end we’re all human.” nearly four years living in Saudi Arabia. [encourages] students... of UAHS to Thoughts on the future of diversity in UA have spurred efforts to improve education and awareness “We could be better by just making sure we educate ourselves to what is happening around the world not just our small community so we can know how it is for people all over the place.

Also making sure as a community we are being more accepting of people who look different,” Morphew said.

UA’s Burbank Early Childhood School has taken steps to include acceptance and respect into their young students’ curriculum by adding an “emphasis on diversity” in their mission, in hopes of

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FE AT U RE S

Students rally relief to provide aid to Hurricane Harvey victims

by Dylan Carlson, ’19

One Donation, Three Lives: Luke Landis

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s Hurricane Harvey stormed across Southeastern Texas, UAHS junior Luke Landis received an phone call from the Red Cross asking for a blood donation. Landis volunteered and donated a pint of blood, the medical maximum. This, however, is not a onetime thing for Landis — he donates blood to the Red Cross every six weeks.

Landis became involved in donating

blood last year after participating in 2017 alum Katie Trace’s Blood Drive, which she did as part of her Senior Capstone Project. “Ever since then, I have just continued to donate blood,” Landis said.

“You know, it’s a good feeling… the Red Cross says ‘one pint of blood can save three lives’. So, just by taking 15-20 minutes out of my time you can possibly save three lives.”

Photo Courtesy of Red Cross Serving Central Texas

Labor Day Weekend Volunteering: Kenan Candas

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AHS junior Kenan Candas didn’t spend his Labor Day weekend like most UAHS students. He wasn’t at any parade or barbecue. He was in Corpus Christi, Texas volunteering along with his father who is a resident of the city to help clean out homes damaged by floodwaters in Port Aransas.

Candas remarked on how different it is to physically be in Harvey-damaged areas versus simply seeing the aftermath on the national news. “You are experiencing, witnessing other people’s’

lives. It’s their house, where they sleep, and wake up every morning. So to see all of that gone is kind of devastating,” Candas said.

For many of the city’s residents it will be a long time before their lives return to normal. Candas saw how the hurricane brought people together. “When I was there people didn’t have time to be sad, or angry, just to recover,” Candas said.

“Everyone’s houses were open. Strangers would come and help. You weren’t on your own.”

Photo by Kenan Candas

Helping the Animals: Student Council & Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

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n Tuesday, Sep. 12, and Thursday, Sep. 14, Student Council members and students from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program went to 6th period classes to collect donations to raise money to support the organization Houston Pets Alive.

Kim Brown, the Student Council coadvisor, felt motivated to start a project to send relief to Texas after seeing the damage Hurricane Harvey had caused.

“I started seeing pictures of abandoned animals, and it reminded me of Hurricane Katrina,” Brown said. “There were so many animals displaced by that tragedy. I wanted to do something.”

Brown contacted Lisette Tedeschi, head teacher of UAHS’ Deaf and Hard of 1 2 // S eptember 22, 201 7

Hearing Program, to make a short list of organizations that were helping rescue displaced animals. After receiving the list, Student Council voted at a meeting to support the nonprofit organization Houston Pets Alive. According to their website, they “save as many animals as [they] have foster homes available.

Animals are spayed and neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.”

Junior Marysia York, a student from the Deaf and Hearing Program who collected money along with Student Council members sophomore Olivia Blazek and senior Kasey Dewalt, thinks it is important to send as much support as we can to help those affected by Harvey.

“You should tell friends and family also to

Photo by CHARLOTTE JANES

donate. We are just trying to encourage as many people as possible to donate money and to support these animals who have lost their home,” York said.

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Here’s the Scoop:

Successful UAHS Alum Britton Bauer on what it takes to get from high school to the culinary industry

BRAINY BEARS By hALLIE underwood, ’20

Many passionate students dream of going to the Ivy League for college, but only a few are admitted.

Some UA graduates have offered advice and shared their experiences with the elite schools.

Photo COurtesy Wikipedia

Photos by Bizjournal

By Molly mitchell, ’20

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eni Britton Bauer, who once walked the same crowded, green halls of UAHS, laughs about her “straight Cs” high school persona.

Britton Bauer, creator of one of Columbus’ favorite ice cream shops, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, was never too involved in clubs or sports at UAHS. In fact, the now face of the business, was a relaxed student. “I come from a family who didn’t believe in homework… I wanted all Cs on my report cards and learned just the right way to do that” Britton Bauer said, “I refused to take the SAT and probably graduated 454/455 in my class.”

She laughs about her declination from her now alma mater, The Ohio State University. Although her efforts might not get the same feedback today, when Britton Bauer was not accepted into the university, she wrote administration, what she calls, a “nice letter” and was later admitted. She quickly learned that she couldn’t pull her same high school tactics in college. “It was here that I finally learned to how to study and take notes,” Britton Bauer said.

Her years at Ohio State were what sparked her interest in the ice cream industry. With a job at La Chatelaine under her belt, Britton Bauer wanted to travel to France and meet more charming French boys like the ones she worked with in her high school job.

More than anything, Britton Bauer was fascinated by the world of perfume and wanted to go abroad in hopes of becoming successful in the fragrance industry.

She became acquainted with ice cream in this quest to become a perfumer. “I would mix my fragrances and oils into ice cream in order to easily blend the different scents,” Britton Bauer said. Once Britton Bauer saw a compelling career for herself in the culinary industry, she dropped her perfumer dreams.

Britton Bauer went on to establish Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002 using whole ingredients and dairy from grass-pastured cows—blended with unique flavors that sparked the artistic ice cream movement more than a decade before it would become a top food trend.

“So, that’s how I started,” Britton Bauer said, “...straight Cs were my ‘thing.’”

ERIC DONG Photo by Eric Dong

School: University of Pennsylvania ‘19 Major/Minor: Systems Science and Engineering with Minors in Computer Science and Data Science.

What is the best thing about University of Pennsylvania? The best thing about Penn is the culture. There’s a real emphasis on having a balance between academics and social life. We’re known as the Social Ivy after all.

CHLOE AMSTERDAM

Photos by Chloe Amsterdam

School: Cornell University ‘20 Major/Minor: English Premed (maybe Music or Spanish minor) What is some advice you have for UA students preparing for college?: My advice for high school students is first to enjoy the end of high school. It’s a special time where you can be “independent” but remain in the safety of your home, surrounded by your family and friends and community that you’ve grown into.

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YAY OR NAY? COMPILED BY Hallie Underwood, ‘20

77%

Upper Arlington is a racially diverse community.

77% Nay, 13% Undecided, 10% Yay

The tragedies of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma have brought the country together to help victims of the natural disasters.

71%

71% Yay, 15% Undecided, 14% Nay

81%

All seniors should have priority when it comes to parking spots at the high school.

81% Yay, 9% Undecided, 10% Nay

Connor Mcgregor should have won the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight.

50%

50% Undecided, 36% Nay, 14% Yay

61%

Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Celtics was a good decision for the former Cleveland Cavalier.

61% Undecided, 28% Nay, 11% Yay

Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Ice Cream is a successful and inspirational UAHS alum.

75%

75% Yay, 15% Undecided, 10% Nay

40%

You are planning to apply to one or more Ivy League schools.

40% Nay, 32% Yay, 28% Undecided

The “Gnome-coming” theme for Homecoming was a great idea.

68%

68% Nay, 16% Yay, 16% Undecided Data for this Yay or Nay was compiled through a voluntary Arlingtonian survey of 23% of the student body.

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Columnist consider senior parking

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or the class of 2018, something However, he said they determined that we’ve heard since the first day of random selecting was the best way to do it. our freshman year is that we were “The only way we knew how to do was an unusually large class. With nearly 500 randomly students, our class had approximately 80 selecting,” more students than the classes of previous said Vazquez. years. Up through junior year, that was “At the end nothing more than an unusual statistic and of the day, it a lot more work for our counselors. was the only We, the class of 2018, didn’t really fair way to feel any consequences of the size of our hand them class until this year, as we all returned to out. Treat it the high school to pick up our schedules. like a clean As school photos were taken and laptops slate for our were redistributed, a scary rumor started students.” circulating around the LC: there were not The by will Price, ’18 enough parking spots for all of the students wait list, this year. Cue the gasps, and the riot. which had Many in the senior class can recall with about 40 names on it originally, was uneasiness what it felt like to stand in line ordered through random selection as well. and wait as an overwhelmed teacher looked According to Vazquez, about 20 of those up name after name on a sheet of paper. students ended up receiving parking spots Nervous to know your fate, one that could within the first few weeks. dictate how early you might have to wake At the end of the day, this situation was up every day in order to find parking on unfortunate for all, and the lack of prior Holyoke or Brandon, competing with all knowledge for the students going into of the sophomores and juniors. The process picture and schedule day was the biggest was nerve-wracking and stressful, and the problem. This added to the chaos of the communication situation, as many between the were blindsided by administrators and the issue. Given the students was the fact we filled lacking. out applications It was an back in the spring, unfortunate and there should have bizarre situation, as been plenty of time assistant principal for school officials Luis Vazquez to realize the issue explained that the with the overflow. If administrators didn’t students had been know about the warned early on, overflow of parking some backlash could Image couresy Scorestream spots until they began The UAHS parking lots contain roughly 450 spots. have surely been Passage of the 2017 school levy this November distributing them. avoided. could result in more parking spaces in future years.

“For the first For future time, we realized classes, parking that we had names leftover when we got could potentially be a problem as well. If through all the spots,” said Vazquez, who the new school plan passes this November, is currently in his fifth year at UAHS. when finished, the new school will have Instead of a raffle, some had other more parking spots than we currently suggestions for how spots should have have now. As far as is known right now, be given out. One of the most common no changes will be made in the process of alternatives suggested, according to distributing the parking spots. Hopefully Vazquez, were handing out seats based if that situation does arise, they won’t be as on GPA or previous disciplinary action. clueless as we were.

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Uniting in Disaster Staff examines how America was divided after Charlottesville, but became united to help victims of Harvey and Irma Editorial Cartoon by Katie Zhao

Staff Editorial

e’ve witnessed tensions run high at Charlottesville.

W As we turned to our TV screens, newscasters spoke of violence and racism within our country. Varying views

on confederate memorials act as evidence to how divided America has become, or has always been. One side argues that the memorials are relics that should be kept up for their historical value. The other argues such memorials have always been a symbol of racism, and if our government leaves them up it demonstrates we still haven’t left behind our racist past. Then there are people who support the monuments for reasons only dealing with bigotry. The protests and rallies in our country have made us ask, is the United States of America really that united?

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have brought destruction to southern states. People left their homes and possessions

in order to flee the storm, while some stayed, witnessing the devastation firsthand. These states are suffering great losses, but the rest of the country won’t let them suffer alone. Americans from all over, and from every background, are helping with relief efforts. The amount of support that has reached Texas and Florida has answered the previous question. In the aftermath of the hurricanes, Americans put their differences aside to help victims.

With political turmoil heightened by Charlottesville, and havoc brought on by the hurricanes in the south, the media has been mainly focused on the American people, and rightfully so.

We’ve encountered a great divide in America, stemming from a deep rooted hatred. Charlotessvile brings this hate to light. However, Harvey and Irma have shown good still exists among U.S citzens. Americans have the ability to unite when unity is neccesary, and help others citizens in need.

What will you be involved in this year?

UAHS STudents Respond to a question in eight words

Rocking out third quarter Friday nights with K-row.

Freshman Harrison Frenken

Joining a new sport, music and honors classes.

Freshman Josie Stewart

Band, more band, and then even more band.

Sophomore Pierce Barrett

Lots of dancing, music, honors classes and drawing.

Sophomore Ariana Kanchuga

All these “wonderful” AP classes I’m taking.

Junior Garrett Gilliom

I’m studying interior design at the career center.

Junior Anna Davies

Volleyball, rocking out, morning jazz, livin’ the dream.

Senior Chandler Frenken

I’m going to be involved in water polo.

Senior Brianna Barrett

Image BY Charlotte Janes, eight in eight compiled by Matthew Shepherd

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NORWESTER 2018:

Golden Years, Golden Bears

ATTENTION SENIORS:

GET early-bird pricing on the 2018 yearbook!

Order forms to pre-order the book for the lowest price of the year* are due by Sept. 30. Go to tinyurl.com/NORWESTER2018 to order your book today.

NORWESTER

2018

UPPER ARLINGT ON HIGH SCHO

Golden Years, Golden Bears

SENIOR PORTRAITS ARE DUE JAN. 8, the first day of second semester!

Email your high-resolution digital image to norwester@uaschools.org.

Detailed information is below.

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Yearbooks will be on sale throughout April 30 via our website at tinyurl.com/NORWESTER2018.

The price will increase as the year progresses.

Senior portraits are due Jan. 8, the first day of second semester. Email your high-resolution digital image to norwester@uaschools.org.

The 2017 Yearbooks Are Sold Out. BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF THE 2018 YEARBOOK TODAY! 1 6 // S E P T E M B E R 22, 201 7

Senior portraits can be emailed to the Norwester yearbook staff anytime between now and the end of first semester.

The digital files should be in jpg format, 600x600 minimum ppi. The pose may be either formal or informal; however, it should be a head and shoulders shot, and no costumes or “props” should be used in the photo.

Please title the image file with your name as you would like it to appear in the yearbook and send it to norwester@uaschools.org.

If a senior portrait is not provided for the book, the senior’s most recent school photo will be used.

If you’re having “more creative” digital photos taken, please submit your favorite one of these along with your “head and shoulders” shot. We hope to print these photos in the book in a larger format, most likely at the end of the regular senior photos.

DEADLINE: First day of second semester, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.