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TABLE OF CONTENTS October 2012

NEWS Breaking Out; A Project Giving Rape Victims Power

3 4 The Fight for Girls’ Education Obamacare, Syria, and a Govern6 ment Shutdown

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FEATURES

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Studying: Breaking it Down Behind the Book!

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Time Warp: Spirit Week

ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS

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O Captains! Our Captains!

UA Girl Code Getting to Know Indie For other fun articles, pictures and more visit

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Project Unbreakable is one of many organizations helping and empowering rape victims.

There are about 207,754 rape victims each year.

1) About how many rape victims do you think there are yearly?

2) Do you know personally anyone who has ever been a victim of rape?

While you can never completely prevent yourself from rape, there are some ways to reduce your risk. One such way would be to avoid isolated streets at night. Surprisingly, 5% of girls said that was a reasonable thing to do.

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Michelle Slesinski Bear Facts Staff Writer

hundreds of men and On February 14, 2013, the women around the nation, Earth shook with the force all wishing to share their of one billion dancing men story and take back whatand women--and on Februever control their abusers ary 14, 2014, it will shake had on them. again. Roughly one in three women around the The project’s exworld will be “[The words] ecutive director abused in her lifeKaelyn Siversky didn’t hold time--one billion recently particime, I held women. It’s called pated in the prothem.”

One Billion Rising, ject, submitting the and it’s just one of worst memory of dozens of organizations deher life. “...They were the signed to bring about words that kept me pretty women’s—rape awaremuch silent for years. They ness. According to their were the words that held me w e b s i t e , back. But on October 28th, www.onebillionrising.org, 2012, in a park in my home“ONE BILLION RISING town they didn’t hold me, I FOR JUSTICE is an invitaheld them.” Her words? tion to break free from con“ Y o u ’ r e n o t h finement, obligation, ing.” According to Siversky, shame, guilt, grief, pain, huit was those words that miliation, rage, and bondmade her believe she wasn’t age.” But other organizaworth saving. tions for survivors of rape Her story is just one have sprung up across the of hundreds who have been world. The most powerful helped by Project Unbreakof these is Project Unbreakable and just one of the stoable. ries of the 207,754 victims It started with a picof rape. In a UA survey on ture. In 2011, photography rape, 27% of girls know vicstudent Grace Brown took a tims who had been raped. picture of a friend who had Some people stay silent for been raped, and then anyears, and never get the other, and anstrength. If you think you other. According to projectneed to talk to someone, unbreakable.org, before contact justtell.org long, it was people sending in pictures of themselves,

4 NEWS

The Fight for Girls’ Education Put Yourself in Their Shoes

Girls in countries across the world are being deprived of a basic necessity: an education. These girls often rebel against this policy and continue to go to school. However, many girls risk their safety by pursuing an education. This is the reality that girls in other countries must face on a daily basis.

Photo credit: Ashley Kidwell (model) and Abby Blaes

In the past several years, there has been a war going on across the world. This fight is for the right to education. However, few people know about this fight. Twenty-four percent of those surveyed at Ursuline Academy did not know there was even a fight going on. In addition, while most people knew there were issues with limitations and terrorist attacks against women’s education, few knew about the June terrorist attack where 14 female college students were killed, according to

CNN.com. Even fewer students here knew who Malala Yousafzai, Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan are. This topic is important to the Ursuline Academy students and faculty as our motto is “Serviam.” And one of the best ways to serve is to first become knowledgeable about the persecution of education in some countries, especially Pakistan.

Malala Yousafzai.

Shazia Ramzan. Kainat Riaz. Imagine riding on the way to school with your closest friends when a hooded figure stops your

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ride. Imagine him asking for you. Imagine this hooded figure pulling a gun out and pointing it at your best friend and pulling the trigger. And then imagine him turning the gun on you, all because you decided to write a blog, all because you want an education. This is the reality for Malala, Kainat and Shazia.

They were both fifteen years old when the Taliban surrounded their school bus in Pakistan and shot them in the head a year ago on October 9. CNN reported days later that Malala and her

friend had been transported to a hospital in the United Kingdom. Malala suffered head and facial injuries while Shazia was

“They blame me. I wake up with nightmares.

The neighbors all tell me to leave… We have no money to escape. I am scared for my life.”

— Kainat Riaz shot in the head and arm, and Kainat was shot in the arm. However, while Malala and Shazia are safe in the United Kingdom, Kainat remains in Pakistan. The New York Times had been in contact with her, and right after an attack on a next door neighbor, Kainat said to them, “Maybe it was a natural gas explosion, but maybe it was the Taliban. They blame me. I wake up with nightmares. The neighbors all tell me to leave…

We have no money to escape. I am scared for my life.” The New York Times also reported that Shazia has not been able to attend school and has hardly been able to leave her home since the attack.

Meanwhile, in England, Shazia has recovered and is attending school while Malala travels the world, speaking to people about the injustices she has faced and advocating for women’s education.

Malala recently visited

Do you know who Malala Yousafzai is?

Yes: 8%

Do you know who Shazia Ramzan is?

Yes: 1%

Harvard University and was named their Humanitarian of the Year, according to The Guardian. This young girl, who recently turned 16, has made amazing steps toward the right direction, but there are still regular Taliban attacks targeted at women’s education.

The biggest terrorist attack occurred on June 21, 2013. CNN reported that terrorists attacked a bus of 40 female college students. A suicide bomber was the terrorists’ choice weapon. CNN also stated, “So violent was the terrorist attack that another group followed the injured girls to hospital and opened fire on them again.” Fourteen girls were killed in the attack. Seventyeight percent of those surveyed online at UA had not heard about this event, most likely due to the lack of media coverage on the attack. Further, the weekend of June 29 and 30, two girls were murdered for filming a video of them dancing in the rain.

Since our students have grown up in the shelter of a free country, we can never truly understand the hardships these women and girls go through. However, we can spread the word. All people have the right to education, but we have a responsibility to be knowledgeable about those who would stop us from achieving that basic right. We have that responsibility not just because

Were you aware that in June, 14 female college students were killed in Pakistan? It was the biggest terrorist attack against girls’ education.

we’re Catholics, but because we are the people who get to enjoy this basic human right. So I know that most of you complain once in a while about going to school, but the least we can do is to understand and appreciate the struggle that other girls go through to obtain the education we are given.

How can we, teenage American girls in the United States, help promote education for all?

We could speak positively about our education and push for better education in foreign countries.

Sarah Schlote (2016) Dedicate a week to it or a day.

Hang up fact posters everywhere.

Madi Artega (2016) Girls can do anything boys can do.

Madison Wirth (2017) Be more informed about the problems others face and make a stand against the unfairness people deal with everyday, no matter how small, because even getting the word out there will help.

Danielle Nahm (2016)

Were you aware that in some countries there are limitations and terrorist organizations preventing education for girls?

Yes: 76%

Yes: 22%

Abby Blaes Bear Facts Staff Writer

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Obamacare, Syria and a Government Shutdown; how much more can the US take?

With time running out for the US, how much more do you think the country and its people can take with a government shutdown, the possibility of going to war with Syria and the very vocal debate about Obamacare?

UA Girls Thoughts on Syria: “I disagree strongly on the topic, and I feel that we have to do something effective about it fast before it happens more frequently. But then again we don't want Syria to come for us either.”

“I don't really know much about it.”

“I do not think we should go to Syria because we do not have funds, and Obama was all for ending things in the Middle East, and now he's repeating the past.”

“I feel it is necessary to do something, yet we took too long to go into action.”

The debate about whether the US should take action against Syria is the farthest thing from many people’s minds because of the government shutdown though there has been no reaching a decision on this either. The thought of leaving any chemical weapons in Syrian’s president’s hands is illogical to many. Russia has stepped in as a volunteer to take the chemical weapons from the Syrians, but there is a huge question many people are asking.

Will the Syrians hand over all the chemical weapons in their possession, or will they hide some?

Many people do not want to take this chance because of that important question. However, does the U.S do nothing and watch as a nation’s people die at the hands of its leader because they are rebelling, or do we take the precautionary actions to ensure the safety of many Syrians?

“I think our government has enough problems, and we shouldn't get involved.”

Nalo Sims Bear Facts Staff Writer

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Vote, something that the Senate and the House cannot do, and a big reason for our Government shutdown.

Ignorance is truly bliss. Many people are oblivious to the fact that the Affordable Care Act and Obamacare are the same program, just with a different name.

People all over the United States have been protesting very vocally against Obamacare though most do not know just what this bill does and doesn’t do. More people are focused on the fact that Obama’s name is stamped on it.

With all the talk about Obamacare, the budget for this bill was debated until we had the threat of a government shutdown looming over our heads.

Time was ticking, and now it has run out.

Even with a deadline of October 1 the House and the Senate couldn’t see eye to eye. Now the U.S. has been in a government shutdown for almost two weeks, and there is no indication of any progress between the House and the Senate as far as passing a budget for Obamacare, whichwould raise the debt ceiling. Students have spoken out in a survey sent out, and many do not like Obamacare or don’t even know what it is.

Health care for everyone doesn’t seem like a bad idea to many people, but it’s the fact that Obama’s name is plastered all over this program that makes people automatically reject it. If one looks at the facts, the Affordable Care Act did much better than Obamacare in the voting polls. What does this say about our nation?

UA Girl’s Thoughts on Obamacare and Health Care for Everyone: “I feel it is wrong because it is making many people pay unnecessary taxes for some who don't even try to get a job.”

“I don't really like Obamacare. It had good intentions, just there was so much overlooked that it won't be as beneficial as Obama thought it would be. It just costs too much for it not to be as beneficial as the money going into it. “ “I think it is very good; no one deserves to die because they didn’t have enough money for a life-saving operation.”

“I only think healthcare is good for people who are employed.”

“It is a good idea because everyone deserves to be healthy and receive healthcare.”

“I think it is a good and bad idea. I think it is nice for those who can't afford it, but we really don't have money to spend for that.”

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8 FEATURE

Taryn Vogan Bear Facts Staff Writer Organization, stress and time management all affect studying habits. Organizing the locker and study places can help reduce the stress levels of students. Keeping theses places organized reduces the likeliness of losing homework or forgetting to do it altogether.

Being organized also helps to a manage student’s time because time spent looking for something is time lost.

Don’t cram for a test.

Managing Stress: * Stay organized. ∗ Study in 15-20 min-

Color-code binders or folders by subject.

ute c chunks. * Make to do lists.

Review material every night to help you remember it.

Make notes or flashcards to review with instead of reading the whole chapter.

* Don’t multitasking fod d x

Take five minute breaks, but don’t forget to return to studying after your break is over.

Focus on material- turn off your phone and log out of social messaging sites.

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cuse on one thing makes it go fast with fewer errors. * Take time to snack and

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rehydrate you will need c fuel to keep you going. * Make Routines.

“Not everyone learns in the same way,” a teacher may say, while preaching the importance of studying. Ever wonder what that might mean, or what kind of learner you are? Well there are three types of learning styles: visual, audio and kinesthetic. If not sure what kind of strategy is best, go to Mrs. Deutsch’s webpage and take a quiz to discover what kind learner you are. Mrs. Deutsch’s webpage is found on the Ursuline website under counseling.

Visual Learners: Learn best through seeing the information, such as graphs or note taking. They have strong visualization skills as if watching a movie in their heads.

Do’s– Notes, diagrams, pictures.

Don’ts– Skip writing notes down from lectures.

Kinesthetic Learners (Hands on): Kinesthetic learners learn through movement or hands-on activities. Often tapping a foot, chewing gum or participating in hands on activities.

Do’s– Use flashcards, use study games, interactive models when possible.

Don’t– Try and learn with visual and audio learning styles.

Auditory Learners: Learn best hearing the information aloud. They often can hear rhythms, can excel at learning foreign languages and have strong vocabulary.

Do’s– Listen to lectures, then write down information afterwards while still fresh in your mind, read notes aloud Don’ts- Read silently.

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Behind the Book By:Ashley Bresnahan

Sophomore Mary Eggleston works on her yearbook layout.

Everyone at Ursuline gets a yearbook, but did you know what goes into it? Miss Gilligan teaches the yearbook class from 7:00-7:45 every Monday-Thursday. Did you know there are only three people working on the yearbook? There’s a 160 pages in the yearbook with pictures and articles that only three girls work on. Without the yearbook we wouldn’t be able to recall memories from our time at Ursuline.

BF: How much time goes into the yearbook?

Miss Gilligan: I couldn’t tell you. I couldn’t count. We meet Monday-Thursday 7:00 -7:45. We also have workdays and workshos BF: How much harder is it working with only three people?

Miss Gilligan: It’s going to be tough on all the girls because there are more pages for each individual girl to be in charge of; it’s also going to be hard to cover all the events going on at school.

But it will also be easier for the girls to work more collaboratively, and everyone has more of say in the yearbook. Last year there were two main editors that had all the say; now everyone gets a say.

BF: How could a girl help with yearbook?

There will be a new website soon that would be a community upload for pictures.

You will be able to submit pictures you want in the yearbook, and you will be

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giving the yearbook the permission to use the picture.

We would take any help we could get things like taking pictures; come to my classroom and talk with me.

Yearbook has three students; Danielle Nahm, Maura Floretta and Mary Eggleston. All of them are a part of the sophomore class.

BF: What’s your favorite thing about yearbook?

“I like taking pictures during school events and designing pages for the yearbook.” -Danielle Nahm Maura: I like taking the pictures and making the pages.

Danielle: It depends on how long events are, but we also have 45 minute classes.

Maura: We usually meet every morning but Friday for 45 minutes.

“When I have a deadline coming up I spend about an hour.” Mary Egglestson

Mary: I like designing the pages.

BF: Why did you join yearbook?

I joined so I could take pictures and learn more about the aspects of designing. –Danielle Nahm

Sophomore Danillel Nahm works on her one of her pages for the yearbook. She is drawing out the layout so it’s a blueprint on how to set up the page.

In yearbook girls have to cover school events, get pictures and have interviews. After that, the girls have to format everything.

The girls have to pick layuts, designs, headlines, colors, amount of pictures and so much more.

Ursuline has so many events, whether it be sports, dances, Spirit Week, Fall Fest, SPLASH Week, Masses and much more.

There’s 160 pages in the yearbook. In the future we probably won’t remember everything that happended at Ursuline over our four years spent here, but the yearbook recalls these fond memories.

Sophomores Danielle Nahm and Mary Eggleston work on the layouts for their yearbook pages while Maura Floretta left the room to take pictures of girls in their Spirit Week outfits

“I needed to take a zero hour class, and yearbook sounded like a lot of fun.”

-Maura Floretta Mary: I was going to be here early in the morning, and yearbook sounded like a lot of fun.

BF: How much time do you spend on yearbook?

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Time Warp L

By: Eileen Kelly

ast week girls participated in Spirit Week and the theme was “Back in Time.” From demine skirts to leather jackets, girls dressed up in styles of the recent decades. The styles have changed a lot over the years and so has Ursuline. There has been many traditions that we still participate in like the Father Daughter Dance, Spirit Week, the Big Sis and Little Sis Program, and Initiation week. As we dress up like girls of the past, we might ask what did the girls actually look like?

Ursuline girls lining up in front campus in 1967.

1970’s Day Seniors dressed up like hippies on 1970’s day. Senior Catherine Barton said “I wore fringe top with a tie dye jacket.”

Juniors relaxing at the 1976 Junior Retreat.

Remember having all those braids in your hair? Well, here are two girls with 77 braids for being in the class of 1977.

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1980’s Dance Freshman posed for a picture on 80’s day. Girls dressed up in baggy sweatshirts, leotards, and leg warmers.

1980’s Dance Ursuline girls at The Homecoming dance in 1983. Notice the big hair and the big and frilly

1990’s Day Sophomores dressing up on 1990 day. They wore hats backwards and big sweatshirts. Sophomore Kelly Trenz said “I got my

Ursuline girls at the Father Daughter Dance in 1993.

Juniors in 1995 at the Junior Retreat.

Ursuline girls in 2003 wearing polos and jeans.

2000’s Day Girls dressed up like the 2000’s by wearing leggings, jean skirts, and side pony tails. Sophomore Elizabeth Scarfino said “I got my outfit from my little sister’s

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14 SPORTS

O Captains! Our Captains!

Team captains have a lot of responsibility, on and off the field. The captains have to be on their best behavior everywhere they go. They are constantly being watched by their teammates. The captains should set good examples and make smart decisions. It is a privilege to be a team captain, and Ursuline girls seem to do a great job.

Most team captains are seniors who are dedicated to winning and having fun at the same time.

BF: What makes a good team captain? What does a captain do to improve the team?

BF: Has your team done well this season (Records)?

Volleyball Captain Julie Harvey: I believe a team captain is someone who represents the entire team.

It is someone who can pull the team together when they are struggling and motivate them to step it up and play to the best of their ability.

Field Hockey Captain Claire Hoffman: You need to be positive and want to win. You also have to be a team player and try to see from everyone’s point of view.

Volleyball Captain Hope Bentrup: Our team has done very well this season with a winning record, and there is still a lot of season left. We will see what happens, but I know we will do well.

Golf Captain Rachel Essmyer: Compared to previous seasons, we have not done as well this year. However, we have done a lot of good things too, such as beating Villa at their home course for the first time in at least seven years, and maybe more.

Field Hockey Captain Sydney Slazinik: We are still improving and have work to do, but what team doesn't, right?

Tennis Captain Sarah Winter: I think

BF: What is the best part about being a team captain?

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Cross Country Captains: Kat ie Herman, Abb ey Brynac, an d Morgan Hartens tein

Softball Captain Madison Wagner: Watching the girls grow in their skills and their love for the sport.

Cross Country Captain Abbey Brynac: The best part is seeing the team improve and encouraging one another to be the best they Hope Bentrup and Julie Volleyball Captains: Hope Bentrup Harvey, captains of the vol- and Julie Harvey leyball team, have made lifelong friendships through volleyball. They have shown their teammates how to be great team players and bond with each other even when they are not on the court. Bentrup said, “Here at Ursuline, I would

y ins: Sydne key Capta Field Hoc , Allison rs bby Powe Slaznik, A offman nd Claire H Pinnock, a

With their best sense of humor, the field hockey captains put their game faces on. Jokingly, Abby Powers said that the salary is the best part about being a team captain. Field hockey has so much

Field Hockey Captain Abby Powers: Freshman year, running, just running Volleyball Captain Harvey: I just always remember walking into the gym and seeing smiling faces because the sport is so much fun. I have so many great memories with volleyball, and it is the main reason I have some of my great friends today.

Cross Country Captain Morgan Hartenstein: My earliest memory of cross country is just making friends on the team and being welcomed in by the upperclassmen.

BF: What made you want to play the sport?

Softballl C aptains: Jo sie knesel and M adison Wagn er

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Tennis captains: Sarah Winter, Kate McClain, and Elizabeth Peters

Golf Captain Essmyer: My sister, Lauren, was always good at sports. She played golf in high school here at Ursuline, and I really aspired to be like her. I saw how much she loved her team and coach, and it really made me want to be a part of that community. Luckily for my first year on the team, she was still at Ursuline, showing me how important being on the UA golf team truly is.

Softball Captain Wagner: I’ve played softball ever since I was little and just have always stuck with it.

Volleyball Captain Bentrup: I liked how it challenged your mental and physical game. You have to be both mentally and physically tough to play.

This sport is just something that brings out the best in me, and when I am having a stressful day, it is a huge stress reliever. I feel invincible out on that court, and my team makes it so much more enjoyable and fun. I love it.

Cross Country Captain Brynac: I had never been a big runner before high school, and I just decided to try it to be on a team. It was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made at Ursuline.

Lindsey Pyatt

Golf Ca ptains: Rachel Abby Ada Essmyer ms and

BF: What is your earliest memory playing the sport?

16 ENTERTAINMENT

ook out ladies; it’s GirlCode! Ursuline’s view on the rules and regulations of our everyday life. Who knew we’d be so picky about what is and isn’t acceptable?

It’s a big traffic jam at Ursuline yourself? ”I smacked my friends Academy, there’s plenty of road hand when she tried to take my rage, but hey, we like our food. So fries,” said Chloe Reagan. what happens when you haven’t even touched your much awaited lunch and someone else decides they want to have a bite?

“Sometimes I take my fries back with me so no one will eat them, In fact, I’m pretty sure I’ve taken my whole tray just to get a fork or something,’’ said Gabrielle Cheere.

So there’s plain old Hannah Rowland; Meridth Belrose avoiding the situation but when If that doesn’t work how far will “It’s like I pay for that food, I want my food,” said Meridth Belyou go to keep your lunch to

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rose.

“Like if you brought your food then that’s okay but if you bought it that’s a big no right there. Because you bought it and the food here is so good, t’s just a no,” said Hannah Rowland.

Next up we have dibs. Ever had that on friend that is constantly calling “dibs”? When they see a cute guy on the football team, call dibs and all of a sudden he’s offlimits “I don’t think a dib counts if the person calls it on every guy she knows. Then no one has a chance

with anyone and it becomes totally unfair to everyone else. I also don’t think a dib counts if she calls the dib on a guy that doesn’t even know she exists.

Then its pretty much pointless and you should still have a chance to go for him. “said Nicole Bianchino. But sometimes it’s just plain old rules. “whoever sees him first gets dibs,” said Mary Eggelston.

Basically dibs is whoever sees him and goes for him gets the guy.

It’s normal to feel self conscious, we’re girls it’s what we do! We live to hear about how our h o mecomi ng dress looked great or how we got great deals on shoes. We live for a pat on the back that we’re actually doing something right. But when it comes to your diet, no one wants to hear it. “ It’s just really annoying because people always complain about their diets like if you really want to be healthy then do it instead of constantly complaining about it because it makes everyone else miserable and feel like they have to be on a diet too, “ said Anna Olwig. In other words keep the veggie and wheat bread to yourself. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be healthy if you want to eat lean meat go for it but keep the chatter to a minimum. at the very least don’t have an attitude about it, some people do this on a regular basis.

Being on the right side of the hallway is a bigger deal than you think. No one likes ever likes

getting hit in the face with you tote bag at 8am. So what happens when you're not on the right side of the hallway? “Puts me in such a bad mood,” said Hannah Lauer.

Not only is our morning shot but sometimes it gets worse. Ursuline girls like to talk but there’s a time and a place. “Okay freshman do

not clump up by your lockers and be like oh let’s talk! No, lets go home,” said Elizabeth Peters.

“My biggest issue is when people clump up on the stairs,” said Anna Olwig. Don’t double up in pairs and go up the stairs talking.

The person behind may need to rush to class. So keep the stair and locker chat to a minimum.

It’s an all girl school, in general it’s okay to slack off. No, you don’t have to curl your hair. No you don’t have to pick out a different outfit everyday. No, you don’t have to shower every single day but there are limits. “I get that it’s an all girl school but clean yourself, it’s unhygienic!” said Marisa Clemente. “Some people just don’t care?” said Emily Rosener.

Showering in general is impor-

tant for your health, it’s pretty simple too. So just because it’s an all girl school and there’s no one to impress doesn’t mean you keep up with basics.

Ever had that friend that just does too much with their hair too soon. A good rule of thumb is to not make drastic changes to yourself when something bad happens. There’s no need to dye your hair pink after a breakup.

But what happens when you do have that friend.

“I’d just be like, stay away from me,” said Emily Rosener.

Next up, everything you should know about sports. “Uhh know which ball is which,” said Marisa Clemente.

If you don’t know which ball is which, you probably shouldn’t even be watching sports. Still, you should know when watching basketball don’t ask how many goals the team made, that’s soccer and you will be shunned. Know the difference between quarter and innings. Innings will always be baseball. Football may seem like it’s a bunch of men tackling each other( and it is), but should know what 4th down is. So before you decide it’s okay to not shower, dye your hair pink, and complain about your diet just remember UA has their limits, and that’s GirlCode.

Claudia Wingbermuehle Bear Facts Staff Writer

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Getting To Know

By Abi Krafft

Art Work by Emily LaMarche

Kimbra Kimbra Lee Johnson, better known as just Kimbra, is an Indie artist in her own right. In August of 2011 her debut album Vows was released in her home country of New Zealand, but it wasn’t until January of 2012 that it was released in the United States. One of Kimbra’s more popular songs is “Settle Down.” The rhythmic sway of beats, notes and words, composed mostly of Kimbra’s own voice, entices listeners to lose themselves in the emotional pull of her sound and message. Listeners can’t help themselves from wanting to get up and dance, Album Art Work by in a gospel-like manner, to the moving sound of her voice and the emotional, auditory Rhys Mitchell and world around it. Much of the emotion, however, comes from the lyrics which are open Raphael Rizzo to interpretation until listeners watch the music video which can be found under the entertainment tab on the Bear Facts website. Along with the music video students will find a live radio performance that demonstrates how she overlaps her voice to create the beautiful sound of the music. Kimbra has great creative ability, and everything about her will draw listeners into all of her music, no matter what genre a person likes.

Bear Facts: October Issue

The Black Keys According the bands website in 2001, two men formed a rock band in Ohio and have been taking the alternative scene by storm. They made a song demo in 2001 and sent it to several record labels only to hear from one small Indie label in LA called Alive. Since then they’ve released several albums and singles landing them number 1 on the Australian charts and number 33 on the Canadian charts. They won Grammys for best rock album, best rock song and best rock performance. It goes without Art Direction for El saying that these guys need to be checked out if music listeners haven’t done so alCamino By Michael ready. “Little Black Submarines” is one of the tracks on their most recent album El Carney Camino. Its soft beginning and hard end gives listeners the perfect taste of what this band is capable of. It also gives them a sense of night and day with the beginning being the day and the end being the night. It starts off relaxed, calm, but about halfway through, the tempo picks up with a guitar riff, and it’s like being transported to a live show. The lyrics of this song are one of the most difficult things to master, however. They leave listeners hanging loose and thinking about the meaning of the words, adding to the curiosity of the sound. The sound is a little beachy, mixed with rock, and makes for a captivating combination which they’ve mastered perfectly. To check out “Little Black Submarines” go to the Bear Facts website and click on the entertainment tab to find the video accompaniment to this article.

Icona Pop If a listener is looking for the perfect song to listen to at a party or getting ready for one, they’ve looked in the right place. Icona Pop is a Swedish duo who’s been on the electronic/indie pop scene since 2009. Their first big hit was during the summer of 2013 with “I Love It (feat. Charli XCX).” It’s not their only good song, however. Along with their summer anthem they also released several intense songs that are bound to get listeners pumped up for whatever it is they’ve got going on. One of these is “Top Rated”. With an upbeat, electronic sound, this song makes its listener want to have a good time, even if what they’re doing isn’t. It’s not just the sound that’s uplifting, but the lyrics, too. They encourage self confidence, telling listeners not to set standards too low; that they’ve always been “top rated,” and no one can “change it.” The duo’s definite message, based on what music they have out, is to live life to the fullest and never let anybody tell you that you can’t for any reason. To check out “Top Rated,” go to the Bear Facts website and click on the entertainment tab to find the video accompaniment to this article.

Lorde Ella Yelich-O’Conner, better known as Lorde, is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from New Zealand. Best known for her hit “Royals,” which hit number one on both the New Zealand and the United States charts, making her the first New Zealander to have a number one song on US charts. Most recently she released her debut album Pure Heroine, and it includes a multitude of music which listeners of “Royals” may find interesting. One song from Pure Heroine to look into is “Tennis Court.” It follows Lorde’s simplistic take on music. Much of pop-music has a great Art Work From The Huffdeal of sound effects, beats and melodies that back up the artists voice. However, in ington Post.

“Tennis Court,” and in pretty much all of Lorde’s songs, there are only a few different beats, and her voice is the melody which makes for a perfectly blended sound that’s not too overpowering.

There’s a stress on the lyrics, which she writes all of herself, and it makes listeners focus and relate to them.

“Tennis Court” challenges listeners to think. It’s not a normal pop song where you can mindlessly learn the lyrics. You have to completely understand their meaning first. To hear “Tennis Court” for yourself, go to the Bear Facts website and click on the entertainment tab to find the video accompaniment to this article.

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