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With  more  and  more  teens  moving  away  from  Facebook  and  towards  other  social  media  websites  like  Twitter,  teachers  and  administrators  have  begun  to  try  to  tap  into  this  wellspring  of  communication.   All  of  Findlay  High  School’s  principals  have  twitter  accounts  that  they  mainly  use  to  communicate  information  about  events,  announcements  and  as  an  outlet  to  tweet  pictures  of  student  activities.   Instead  of  just  using  Twitter  as  another  way  to  communicate,  some  teachers  have  recognized  the  popular  social  media  site’s  potential  to  be  taken  advantage  of  in  the  classroom  as  a  learning  tool.  Findlay  High  School  ceramics  teacher  Jason  Wagner  is  a  strong  advocate  for  using  social  media  as  a  teaching  tool  in  the  classroom.

Using  Twitter  for  art-­based  classes  has  proven  to  be  especially  useful  and  productive  throughout  FHS’s  art  department.   “I  use  Twitter  to  establish  the  student’s  personal  aesthetic,�  Wagner  said.  “What  they  like,  what  they  want  to  do.�  The  internet  provides  an  endless  amount  of  information  and  opportunities  for  learning,  yet  many  students  use  it  mainly  for  accessing  social  media.   “It’s  important  to  me  that  I  teach  in  the  language  that  students  are  using,�  Wagner  said.

In  an  effort  to  interest  students  in  this  endless  amount  of  information,  teachers  such  as  Mr.  Wag-­ ner  use  social  media  to  help  teach  students  how  to  become  independent  learners. “I  use  YouTube  regularly  so  I  can  expose  my  students  to  artists  that  are  practic-­ ing  right  now,�  Wagner  said.   “I  use  it  to  expand  my  teaching  and  inspire  a  love  for  learning.   I  want  to  make  lifelong  learners.

Social  media  can  also  be  taken  advantage  of  to  get  new  ideas  or  inspiration  for  projects  done  in  class. “I  also  use  Pinterest.  Everything  is  visual  in  Ce-­ ramics  class,â€?  Wagner  said.  “Pinterest  is  a  great  way  to  learn  about  other  artists.  It  allows  me  to  teach  about  copyright  and  appropriation.  “Lots  of  times  students  will  say  ‘I  want  to  do  that’  instead  of  drawing  on  multiple  sources  to  create  something  new.â€? )LQGOD\ +LJK 6FKRROÂśV QHZ OLEUDULDQ $PDQGD %UDVÂżHOG DOVR XVHV 7ZLW-­ ter  as  a  tool  to  attract  more  students  to  the  library  and  to  create  a  well-­rounded Â

library  experience.   “A  lot  of  students  see  the  library  as  just  a  place  to  plant  during  study  hall  or  a  place  to  check  out  books,  so  we  like  to  advertise  DERXW KRZ ZH FDQ GR D ORW PRUH WKDQ WKDW ´ %UDVÂżHOG VDLG For  example,  students  can  use  the  Twitter  hashtag  #FH-­ 65HVHDUFK RU WZHHW #)+6B0& LI WKH\ QHHG KHOS ÂżQGLQJ credible  sources  or  information  for  school-­related  research  projects.  %UDVÂżHOG DOVR XVHV 7ZLWWHU DV D WRRO WR XS-­ date  students  on  when  the  library  or  lab  will  be  closed.

With  technology  and  social  media  play-­ ing  such  a  huge  part  in  the  lives  of  high  school  students,  teachers  have  started  to  recognize  that  using  social  media  is  an  ad-­ vance  in  teaching  methods  and  will  get  students  interested  and  draw  them  in. “I’m  not  only  teaching  students  through  social  media,  but  also  trying  to  lead  the  way  for  other  teach-­ ers,â€?  Wagner  said.  “Social  media  teaches  us  about  net-­ working  and  expanding  beyond  our  comfort  zone.â€? Â

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New graduation requirements create controversy Noah Keppers

After  years  of  planning,  the  Ohio  Department  of  Education  2'( LV ¿QDOO\ UHDG\ WR LPSOHPHQW LWV ³1HZ *HQHUDWLRQ´ RI standardized  tests  based  on  the  Common  Core  requirements.

Instead  of  passing  the  Ohio  Graduation  Test  (OGT),  students  will  now  be  required  to  accumulate  points  earned  from  subject  matter  tests  in  Language  Arts  9,  Language  Arts  10,  Algebra  I,  Geometry,  American  History,  American  Government  and  Physical  Science.

Students  will  take  performance-­based  assessments  in  February  or  March,  and  end  of  year  assessments  in  April  or  May.  The  scores  from  both  assessments  will  be  combined  into  a  rating  from  one  to  ¿YH ZLWK EHLQJ WKH KLJKHVW “Students  are  required  to  get  a  set  number  of  points  in  math,  English,  social  studies,  and  science,â€?  Principal  Victoria  Swartz  said.  “Schools  will  have  the  choice  to  do  the  testing  on  paper  or  electronically.â€?

Scores  from  AP  tests,  career  readiness  exams,  the  ACT  or  the  SAT  may  also  be  used  to  meet  the  requirements.  Students  who  earn  a  vocational  career  license  may  also  be  exempted  from  testing.  All  students  taking  one  of  the  7  courses  covered  by  a  state  test  will  be  UHTXLUHG WR FRPSOHWH WKH QHZ WHVWV LQ 0D\ +RZHYHU WKH QHZ exams  will  not  be  required  for  graduation  for  classes  graduating  before  2018. “This  year’s  sophomore  class  is  the  last  class  to  be  required  to  take  the  Ohio  Graduation  Test.  Starting  with  this  year’s  freshman,  students  will  be  required  to  accumulate  points,â€?  Swartz  said.  “The  new  law  says  students  must  be  able  to  demonstrate  their  ability  to  use  authentic  documents  and  critical  thinking  skills  starting  this  year.  That’s  why  they’re  implementing  the  new  tests  this  year,  even  though  they’re  not  required  to  graduate.â€? +RZHYHU PDQ\ VSHFLÂżFV VXUURXQGLQJ WKHVH DOWHUQDWLYH SDWKZD\V have  not  been  established  yet. Âł:KLOH , KDYH JUHDW FRQÂżGHQFH LQ RXU VWXGHQWV WKHLU VNLOOV DQG the  teachers  who  are  responsible  for  instruction  (past  and  present),  WKH ÂżUVW URXQG RI WHVWLQJ LV VRPHZKDW RI D PRYLQJ WDUJHW ´ (QJOLVK

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Department  Chair  Becky  Pfaltzgraf  said.  “There  is  very  little  valid  and  reliable  information  about  the  new  tests  and  that  is  an  enormously  frustrating.�

7KLV ODFN RI FRPPXQLFDWLRQ PDNHV LW GLIÂżFXOW WR SUHSDUH VWXGHQWV IRU WKH ÂżUVW URXQG RI WHVWLQJ “Ohio  has  never  been  in  this  particular  situation  before.  There  have  been  times  we  implemented  new  standards  and  new  tests,  but  usually  we  had  all  the  rules  ahead  of  time,â€?  Swartz  said.  “We’ve  been  aware  of  this  evolving  challenge  for  the  past  year.  Unfortunately  the  information  is  coming  to  us  a  little  bit  at  a  time,  and  is  changing  constantly.â€?

Without  clear  information  about  the  new  generation  assessments,  LW LV DOVR GLIÂżFXOW WR GHWHUPLQH WKHLU HIIHFWLYHQHVV LQ JDXJLQJ students’  learning. Âł'XH WR WKH IX]]\ LQIRUPDWLRQ ZH KDYH DWWDLQHG LW LV GLIÂżFXOW WR ÂżQG PDQ\ SURV WR WKH QHZ JHQHUDWLRQ RI WHVWLQJ 8VLQJ WKH WHVWV to  determine  student  growth  and  the  effectiveness  of  both  teachers  and  principals  is  a  concern,â€?  Pfaltzgraf  said.  “If  written  and  administered  properly,  the  tests  might  have  the  potential  to  offer  VRPH EHQHÂżWV ´ As  testing  dates  approach  rapidly,  students  as  well  as  teachers  wonder  what  the  future  will  hold.  “The  new  tests  might  be  useful  because  they  are  more  spaced  out  than  the  OGT,  so  we’ll  have  more  time  to  prepare  for  each  test,â€?  freshman  Emily  Karins  said.  “I  don’t  really  know  much  about  the  new  system  though:  I  don’t  think  they’re  communicating  it  very  well.â€?

Despite  the  ODE’s  overall  vagueness  regarding  the  new  requirements,  teachers  and  administrators  alike  are  doing  their  best  to  prepare  students  to  succeed. “I  think  this  leaves  a  lot  of  questions  up  in  the  air  about  how  we’ll  implement  the  testing  and  the  impact  it  will  have  on  students,�  Swartz  said.  “We’re  doing  the  best  that  we  can  to  implement  this,  but  there  are  very  few  answers  out  there  for  us.�

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Social  media  may  be  new,  but  poor  judgment  is  not.  It  has  be-­ FRPH SRSXODU WR FUHDWH XQRIÂżFLDO Âł)+6´ WZLWWHU DFFRXQWV VRPH RI which  are  in  good  taste—think  @FHS_Compliments,  an  account  where  anonymously  submitted  positive  messages  are  tweeted  at  their  recipients.  Others  are  not  so  well-­meaning.  @FHS_Booty  is  an  account  which  posts  cropped  pictures  of  student’s  bodies  and  asks  whoever  might  see  it  on  Twitter  to  guess  the  name  of  the  students  who  are  being  put  on  display.  The  defense  provided  is  that  these  accounts  are  meant  to  be  funny,  but  any  unbiased,  objective  look  at  these  accounts  would  quickly  prove  that  they  are  completely  indefensible.  @FHS_Booty  and  other  accounts  like  it  take  images  of  other  people  without  per-­ mission,  alter  them  (usually  via  cropping,)  and  then  caption  them  in  ways  meant  to  sexualize  and  objectify  other  students.  Perhaps  there  have  been  some  instances  where  all  parties  con-­ cerned  have  found  a  tweet  like  this  to  be  purely  a  joke,  but  it  is  far  too  crude  not  to  have  offended  a  good  number  of  students.  Not  only  is  this  a  form  of  cyber-­bullying,  but  it  is  also  dangerous  to  publicly  tweet  something  which  blatantly  sexualizes  a  minor  and  then  re-­ quests  students  to  publicly  give  the  name  of  the  person  in  the  photo.  Twitter  has  facilitated  freedom  of  speech  in  the  student  popula-­ tion.  However,  we  need  to  remember  that  every  right  we  have  also  carries  a  duty  to  respect  other  individuals’  access  to  rights.  Those  who  have  gotten  away  with  setting  up  these  detestable  accounts  so  far  ought  to  take  them  down  before  any  more  harm  comes  to  them  or  to  other  people. Â

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The  clichĂŠ  phrase  “I  can’t  wait  until  I  get  out  of  this  town!â€?  gets  thrown  around  with  whim  in  Findlay,  Ohio.  :KLOH ÂżOOLQJ RXW FROOHJH DSSOLFDWLRQV and  deciding  where  I  will  spend  the  next  four  years  of  my  life,  I  have  thought  a  lot  about  my  experience  in  Findlay.  Whether  hearing  about  the  lack  of  good  coffee  the  town  has  to  offer,  or  the  high  percentage  of  the  population  over  75,  there  is  always  something  to  complain  about.  However,  what  does  it  really  mean?

What  is  this  magical  treasure  that  is  waiting  for  everyone  just  outside  the  city  limits?  Why,  if  we  are  not  happy  in  our  lives,  do  we  think  that  a  change  of  scenery  will  make  everything  better?

I  was  unspeakably  excited  when  my  parents  announced  that  we  were  going  to  California  for  our  summer  vacation.  I  had  always  wanted  to  see  Napa  Valley  and,  particularly,  San  Francisco.  I  had  always  envisioned  myself  travel-­

ing  up  a  hill  on  a  San  Franciscan  trolley,  or  wandering  up  Haight-­Ashbury  exploring  the  history  of  the  “Summer  of  Love.�

I  had  been  to  big  cities  before,  but  I  had  never  held  the  same  expectations  for  them.  :KHQ ZH ÂżQDOO\ DUULYHG LQ WKH FLW\ , IHOW DV if  we  had  arrived  in  the  promised  land.  We  dropped  our  luggage  off  in  our  over-­ priced  hotel  (that  sold  packs  of  M&M’s  for  seven  dollars),  and  went  downtown.  Although  the  city  was  everything  I  had  wanted  it  to  be;Íž  a  perfect  balance  of  big  city  energy,  West-­Coast  style,  and  quirky  busi-­ nesses  and  people,  I  could  not  help  but  feel  a  slight  emptiness.  I  thought  that  I  would  feel  different.  I  thought  that  being  surrounded  by  the  city  would  give  me  a  larger-­than-­life  feeling,  something  I  had  spent  many  idle  moments  daydreaming  about.  It  was  then  that  I  realized  there  is  no  pot  of  gold  at  the  end  of  the  rainbow,  with  the  end  of  the  rainbow  sitting  just  outside  of Â

Findlay,  Ohio.  $OWKRXJK , ÂżQG PRUH WR ORYH LQ D ELJ FLW\ than  in  my  hometown,  I  understand  that  I  won’t  suddenly  gain  happiness  as  soon  as  I  manage  to  “escape.â€?

I  really  identify  with  the  saying  “bloom  where  you  are  plantedâ€?.  I  think  that  this  is  one  of  the  keys  to  being  a  happy  person.  By  constantly  letting  my  mind  drift  to  how  my  life  could  be  dif-­ IHUHQW , DP VDFULÂżFLQJ P\ KDSSLQHVV WR DQ alternate  reality  that  I  will  never  achieve.  By  not  being  able  to  live  a  content  life  in  Findlay,  I  cannot  enjoy  the  attributes  that  the  town  has  to  offer.  Findlay  may  not  be  fancy,  but  it  has  some  positive  qualities.  When  I  hear  people  complaining  about  KRZ WKH\ FDQQRW ZDLW WR ÂłJHW RXW ´ , ÂżQG LW petty  and  unintelligent.  Being  a  joyful  person  involves  under-­ standing  your  needs  and  what  brings  enjoy-­ ment  to  your  life. Â

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Columbus Day should honor Native Americans instead Dear  Editor, Many  students  were  upset  that  we  were  not  given  a  day  off  to  celebrate  Columbus  Day.  I  believe  the  celebra-­ tion  of  someone  who  only  brought  a  population  of  genocidal  and  racist  people  over  to  an  already-­established  community  should  cease  to  exist  and  should  be  replaced  with  a  holiday Â

which  honors  the  indigenous  people  of  our  nation.  If  the  purpose  for  students  taking  a  much-­needed  break  from  seven  classes,  sports,  extracurricular  activities,  and  jobs  is  WR KRQRU WKH ¿UVW VHWWOHUV RI $PHULFD WKDQ it  only  makes  sense  to  celebrate  Native  Americans.  I  think  the  faculty  should  work  to  make  this  happen,  understanding  that  the  holiday  would  serve  to  honor  the  indigenous  people  of  this  country  and  to  recognize  the  years  of  oppression,  genocide,  erasure,  and  disre-­ spect  they  endured.        -­Cassidy  Carrigan

Morning announcements should be more accessible Dear  Editor, $V ZH GUDZ DQ HQG WR WKH ÂżUVW TXDUWHU I  feel  like  I’ve  been  left  in  the  dark.  Where  are  our  announcements?  For  a  school  that’s  so  connected  to  technology,  why  do  I  have  WR ÂżQG RXW DERXW WKLQJV WKDW DUH KDSSHQ-­ ing  through  word  of  mouth?  Last  year,  5th  period  was  extended  a  few  minutes  to  give  teachers  time  to  play  the  announce-­ ments.  Sometimes  they’d  forget,  which  is  understandable.  They  have  other  things  on Â

their  mind.  To  make  it  more  complicated,  administration  decided  to  show  announce-­ PHQWV LQ WKH FDIHWHULD ZKLFK ZDV ¿QH EXW this  year  no  one  has  stepped  up  to  get  that  up  and  running.  If  you’ll  recall,  two  years  ago,  we  had  Mrs.  Benson  informing  us  over  the  PA  or  it  was  put  into  the  hands  of  the  students  to  make  a  video  for  the  announcements.  Let’s  not  wait  for  administration  to  get  their  act  together  to  inform  us.   -­Kaitlyn  Fillhart

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Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon is set in a time where murderers from slasher films are all real people. Leslie Mancuso (Nathan Baesel) is aspiring to be the next great serial killer. The film itself uses mockumentary style and black comedy elements to create one of the best modern slasher films to date.

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Dawn of The Dead (1978)

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Videodrome (1983)

What was it like to be a part of The Walking Dead?

It was really terrific because if you do a play, you realize the full arch of the character in one night. If you do a movie or a guest spot in a TV show, you see the full arch of the character. However, in a series like this, you don’t because you’re always evolving and always changing. That was exciting, for me, I hadn’t experienced that before. So it showed, you’re never too old to learn and enjoy what you’re doing.

Trick ‘r Treat is a series of vingettes, each covering terrifying topics from murder to werewolves. In the end, all of the stories are found to be connected by characters in the fictional Ohio town.

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Candyman (1992)

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The Evil Dead Series (1981)

What was it like to play such a loved character like Hershel?

I didn’t play him to be lovable, I played him as a person of conviction who liked people, and saw the best side of people. So that may be why he was perceived as being lovable. He himself was flawed but he didn’t let his flaws defeat him, and he also saw the best in Candyman tells the story other people who were also flawed. He of an urban legend of the helped bring out the best in other peoson of a slave (Tony Todd) ple so he was a special character to play. who was brutally murA lot of it is done not through dialogue dered and had his hand but through looks, how you respond to replaced with a hook. someone, and what you say to someone.

Now he comes back to haunt those who summon What was it like to work with the cast him. Candyman is one of and crew of The Walking Dead? the most original urban It was terrific. It was a great cast, when legend based horror films I first agreed to go on it I watched the to date. first season, and I looked at what the actors were doing and I saw the quality of the work that the crew was providing, with the cameramen and the special effects and everything and I said ‘Yeah, I would love to be a part of that.’

What was it like to prepare for a role that is taking place during the Zombie apocalypse?

Well, it’s an apocalyptic tale, and that strips people down to who they really are. You come face to face with who you really are and, there are no rules, there is no one to hold you in check but yourself.

I think that is really a part of the appeal to the show, that people are constantly exposing themselves to who they are, and dealing with situations that test who they are. I think a lot of people identify with that because they feel challenged in their life to identify who they are, what they’re doing, and how they should behave. It was fun doing it.

This series follows the misfortune of Ash Williamss (Bruce Campbell) an indivisual who comes in contact with the necronimicon. A reboot of the series started in 2013, with an expected television show and two more films to come, The Evil Dead series is often forgotten but still innovative.

Dawn of the Dead is typically overshowdowed by its far less interesting remake in 2004. This George A. Romero film set the bar high for the zombie genre as a whole.

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Maniac (2012) Another modern and original slasher film, Maniac follows a mentally tormeted serial killer on his path of self-destruction. Frank Zito (Elijah Wood) has taken over his mother’s mannequin business and begins murdering women he builds relationships with, scalping them and collecting the body parts. Maniac allows a look into the mind of a killer.

Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson shares on set memories

An abstract image shown through sexuality and unnecessary gore, Videodrome is a horrifying tale of a mind-numbig broadcast company. The film innovated the surrealist genre and brought a new standard of gore to horror.

Eraserhead (1977)

Eraserhead is a surrealist depiction of life and its meaning. Done entirely in black and white and made to explore life’s meaning, director David Lynch uses the darkness to illustrate a dreadfully abstract exploraton of self meaning. An eerie soundtrack of static noise and repulsive gore contribute greatly to the uneasy feeling of Eraserhead. This film is remnicent of Lynch’s later work like Twin Peaks.

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Halloween III: The Season of the Witch (1982)

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Pumpkinhead (1988)

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In a plot line of vengance, a small town farmer (Lance Henriksen) summons a demon to murder the teenagers who ignorantly killed his son. Pumpkinhead is a unique and tragic story depicted through classic horror elements. Unlike most horror flicks there is an obvious lesson taught by the end of the film. The film has inspired multiple sequels, none as good as the original.

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The Wolfman (2010)

This remake of the classic 1941 film about a man turned beast is a reboot actually worth watching. The Wolfman has mixed reception. Many TBJE JOTVďDFOU $(* XBT UP CMBNF while the makeup effects won the film an Acadamy Award. The film stays true to the original and Benicio Del Toro’s preformance as Larry Talbot pays a great homage to that of Lon Chaney Jr’s. The dark cinematography and music create an intense and inescapable feeling of melancholoy through the film.

t #Z +BZEFO &HMFS Title: Halloween (1978) v. Halloween (2007) Plot: A child’s descent into madness begins when he snaps and stabs his sister to death on Halloween night. Ten years in an insane asylum turns Michael Myers into something not quite human, completely mute and devoid of emotion. When he manages to escape, his longterm psychologist Dr. Sam Loomis goes on a mission to stop him from going on another killing spree.

Comparisons: It’s hard to find a more frightening scenario than being completely oblivious in a dangerous situation. Both John Carpenter (1978) and Rob Zombie’s (2007) Halloween, maniac Michael Myers brings that fear to life. Both directors stick to the same storyline, beginning the movie with young Myers in a clown costume when he completely loses it and goes after his sister. In the original film, there isn’t an explanation or a build up of any kind. There’s just a sudden crazed stabbing scene to introduce Myers’ character. In Zombie’s rendition, we learn that he has a troubled home life and is bullied daily, not only at school but also by his stepfather and his sister, Judith. In the 2007 remake, his first kill was instead a vicious boy, who goes too far and provokes Myers enough to encourage him to bludgeon the boy to death with a tree limb. From then on he kills Judith and her boyfriend, slits his stepfather’s throat, and greets his mother, covered in their blood, on the porch when she gets home from work.Myers’ stint at a mental institution is depicted more vividly in Zombie’s film as well, whereas the original emphasizes scare factor and neglects to provide his back-story. There aren’t enough details in the original to shed light as to why he ended up killing an

innocent group of teenagers, other than pulling Judith’s gravestone out of the ground and leaving it at the scene of his latest crime.

This explained how he was reenacting his first murder, but it didn’t explain why. Dr. Loomis’ relationship with Myers also plays a bigger role in the remake. He and Myers have a strange dynamic, developing into something almost like an actual friendship by the time her retires. The doctor’s ambition is easier to see too; he wants to solve the mystery that is Michael Myers. He wants to be the person that finally understands some of the motives behind the initial massacre.

So going after Myers when he breaks out makes so much more sense.

What the 1978 version lacks in plot points, Carpenter makes up with suspense. If someone didn’t already know what was going to happen in the movie they would have jumped right where he intended them to and felt exactly how he wanted them to feel.

Zombie is a bit more blunt, using graphic scenes often enough that they become predictable. Ultimately, Carpenter’s film is more about evoking a reaction rather than understanding Myers’ story itself, and Zombie’s has a deeper complexity.

Winner: While the original film has the charming appeal of a classic slasher, Rob Zombie’s version is more interesting. Halloween (2007) goes into Myers’ childhood and the reasons behind his psychosis, essentially allowing a peek into the mind of a serial killer. Halloween’s (1978) goal is to make audiences shudder, and it succeeds. However, Zombie also includes shocking moments, a substantial amount of gore, and a relatable storyline, which makes his adaptation more convincing all around.

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Coming Coming Soon Soon FFE to host Fall Fest O By Gabbi Calvert

Findlay  First  Edition  will  be  joined  by  performers  from  other  schools  for  their  annual  Fall  Festival  show  on  October  25  at  7:00  PM  in  the  FHS  main  gym.  “I  am  very  excited  about  the  Fall  Festi-­ YDO EHFDXVH WKLV ZLOO EH WKH ÂżUVW ELJ SHU-­ formance  for  First  Edition  this  season.  The  group  has  been  working  very  hard,  and  we  are  going  to  have  a  great  show,â€?  FFE  direc-­ tor  Kevin  Manley  said.  The  other  choirs  attending  are  Van  Buren,  Ottowa  Glandorf,  and  Kenton.   Also  performing  will  be  an  acapella  ensemble  from  Bowling  Green  called  Not  Yet  Perfect.  “Tickets  for  the  show  are  $8  for  adults  and  $4  for  students. Â

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All  I  Need  to  Know  I  learned  in  Kindergarten,  a  comedy  revolv-­ ing  around  the  uninhibited  nature  of  children,  will  open  on  Novem-­ ber  14th  and  run  through  the  15th  at  7:30  p.m.  “The  play  is  based  on  a  book  by  Robert  Fulghum,  called  All  I  Really  Need  to  Know  I  Learned  in  Kindergarten,â€?  play  director  Andy  Cantrell  said.  “It  consists  of  different  vignettes  or  scenes  that  address  different  issues.  Some  of  them  address  how  uninhibited  we  are  as  children,  and  how  as  we  grow  older  we  become  more  inhibited.â€?  The  play  focuses  on  comedy  but  also  has  many  meaningful  mo-­ ments. “There  are  lots  of  funny  and  insightful  things  that  happen,  and  many  instances  that  will  make  the  audience  walk  away  thinking  about  things  from  a  different  perspective,â€?  Cantrell  said.  Throughout  the  play,  there  is  a  focus  on  comical  moments  that Â

Upgrade The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will have many new features not present in the old auditorium, including: - Entirely new seats - Spacious backstage and rehearsal areas - An orchestra pit - Updated electronics - Art galleries - A new entrance area and lobby

happen  frequently  in  society  and  it  many  different  characters  and  their  stories.  The  scenes  and  the  vignettes  are  not  the  only  exciting  features  of  this  play;Íž  the  cast  members  are  also  energetic  and  enthusiastic. “I  think  it’s  going  to  turn  out  well,  we  have  a  really  good  cast,â€?  student  director  Laura  Fox  said.  7KH SOD\ ZDV RULJLQDOO\ ZULWWHQ WR RQO\ KDYH ÂżYH SHRSOH WKUHH men  and  two  women.  “The  play  was  easy  to  expand,  we  actually  have  six  guys  and  six  girlsâ€?  Cantrell  said.

Because  of  all  of  the  construction  at  the  high  school  the  audito-­ rium  is  not  available  for  the  performances  of  the  show.   “Unfortunately  we  will  have  to  move  the  show  from  FHS  to  the  cafetorium  at  Glenwood  Middle  School.�  Cantrell  said.   “It’s  not  an  ideal  situation,  but  we  are  lucky  to  have  additional  spaces  within  the  district  for  our  performances.�   Tickets  are  $5.00  and  will  be  available  at  the  door.

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Work  continues  on  Performing  Arts  Center O By Noah Keppers

Central  Auditorium,  built  in  1939,  has  held  performances  for  generations  of  students.  Now,  nearly  75  years  after  its  construction,  another  chapter  in  the  auditorium’s  history  is  about  to  begin.

Construction  is  currently  underway  to  perform  renovations  to  the  existing  building  and  add  entirely  new  backstage  and  lobby  areas.  The  new  facility,  called  the  Marathon  Center  for  the  Performing  Arts,  will  include  an  entirely  new  stage  with  an  orchestra  pit  and  plenty  of  backstage  area.  “With  a  performing  arts  center  like  this,  the  sky’s  the  limit.  With  a  premier  venue  like  this,  the  quality  of  shows  that  can  come  to  Findlay  is  much  higher,�  Brandon  Daniels,  communications  lead  for  the  Marathon  Center,  said.  “Findlay  already  has  a  budding  arts  com-­ munity,  but  this  takes  it  to  the  next  level.�

Many  new  amenities  –  including  new  seating  and  rehearsal  space  will  also  be  constructed.  However,  great  care  will  be  taken  to  stay  true  to  the  original  auditorium’s  architecture.

“The  Central  Auditorium  will  serve  as  the  foundation  of  the  new  center,�  Daniels  said.  “We’re  trying  to  keep  and  preserve  the  audito-­ rium’s  art  deco  look  but  bring  it  into  the  next  century.�

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After  months  of  hard  work,  the  Findlay  7URMDQ 0DUFKLQJ %DQG KDV TXDOL¿HG IRU State  Finals  by  achieving  a  superior  rating  at  the  Versailles  Band  Competition.

State  Finals  will  take  place  on  Novem-­ ber  2nd  and  9th  at  the  Welcome  Stadium  in  Dayton,  Ohio. “There’s  a  lot  of  fun  with  this  competi-­ tion  show,  Double  Agent,  because  we  kind  of  play  around  with  the  music  from  early  spy  movies,�  band  director  Tim  Mattis  said.  As  the  competition  approaches,  mem-­ bers  of  the  marching  band  look  forward  to  the  challenge. “I’m  nervous  in  a  good  way,�  Alyssa  Haines  said.  “But  that’s  a  good  thing  because  if  you’re  not  nervous  it  means  you  don’t  care.�

Coming Heads Soon Up

Blue & Gold staff wins Gallup Award O By Bailey Logsdon

Blue  &  Gold  recently  received  the  George  H.  Gallup  Award,  presented  by  Quill and  Scroll  Honor  Society. “I  am  so  proud  to  be  involved  in  a  program  that  is  so  accomplished,�  editor-­ in-­chief  Tess  Marshall  said.  “I  hope  that  our  newspaper  continues  to  have  so  much  success  in  the  future.�  The  award  is  given  only  to  those  publi-­ cations  that  can  achieve  and  sustain  excel-­ lence  in  journalistic  accomplishments. “The  Blue  &  Gold  staff  is  made  up  of  dedicated,  hardworking  students  who  spend  countless  hours  creating  the  best  student  newspaper  possible,�  Blue  &  Gold  adviser  Andy  Cantrell  said.  Blue  &  Gold  achieved  a  superior  rating  in  the  categories  of  coverage,  writing/edit-­ ing,  and  visuals  for  the  2013-­2014  school  year.

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“I think that horror literature offers experiences that movies can’t. The scares go deeper, probably because our imaginations are more powerful than movies.�

Halloween traditions around the world O By

Gabbi Calvert and Lindsay Blackwell

Spain  and  Mexico:

In  Latin  America  and  other  Spanish-­speaking  countries  such  as  Mexico,  the  holiday  known  as  the  Day  of  the  Dead  is  very  com-­ mon.  On  this  holiday,  the  spirits  of  the  dead  are  supposed  to  come  back  home  and  celebrate  their  lives  with  loved  ones.  In  order  to  prepare,  relatives  have  many  customs  and  steps  for  preparation  that  they  follow. Â

Hong  Kong:

“Yue  Lanâ€?  (Festival  of  the  Hungry  Ghosts),  is  a  Hallow-­ een  celebration  in  Hong  Kong.  It  is  believed  that  during  the  time  of  the  celebration,  spirits  roam  the  earth  for  24  hours.  Some  people  give  offerings  to  the  spirits  such  as  food,  money  and  pictures  in  hopes  of  comforting  the  dead.  They  do  this  by  burning  the  objects.  Others  burn  their  offer-­ ings  for  the  angry  ghosts,  who  might  be  out  for  revenge. Â

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In  medieval  England  on  Halloween,  children  used  to  frolic  around  to  houses  with  decorated  pumpkins,  or  “punkiesâ€?,  and  ask  for  money,  GUHVVHG XS LQ PRQVWURXV FRVWXPHV /DWHU DW QLJKW ERQÂżUHV URDUHG DQG VSHFLÂżF LWHPV VXFK DV VWRQHV YHJHWDEOHV DQG QXWV were  thrown  into  them.  These  items  all  had  a  superstitious  meaning,  and  referred  to  certain  aspects  in  the  lives  of  the  participants.  In  modern  day  England,  the  custom  of  American  trick  or  treating  has  become  the  most  common   form  of  celebration.  Â

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In  the  Czech  Republic,  the  Halloween  tradition  is  to  place  chairs  by  WKH ÂżUHVLGH RQ +DOORZHHQ QLJKW )RU HDFK IDPLO\ PHPEHU WKHUH LV RQH chair  for  their  living  soul  and  one  chair  for  their  spirit. Â

Halloween  in  Germany  has  both  old  and  new  traditions.  An  old  tradition  in  which  many  German  people  take  part  is  putting  their  knives  away  at  night,  for  fear  of  return-­ ing  spirits  causing  them  harm.  However,  a  less  frightening  tradition  in  Germany  is  their  twist  on  trick  or  treat.  It  is  a   children’s,  that  they  go  door-­to-­door  with  lanterns.  They  sing  a  song,  and  are  rewarded  with  baked  goods  and  sweet  treats.  Information from norerreina.com

Nothing to fear but fear itself?

Goosebumps and screaming are natural responses to fear.

But there is more behind these feelings than you may think.

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Jayden Egler and Katie Keys

As  Halloween  quickly  approaches,  social  constructs  seem  to  shift.  Unconventional  ideas  and  otherwise  “weird�  or  “disturbing�  forms  of  entertainment  are  suddenly  deemed  acceptable,  all  in  the  name  of  good  holiday  fun.   Statistics  show  that  consumers  spend  approximately  7  billion  dol-­ lars  annually  on  Halloween  related  endeavors,  despite  the  negative  connontations  that  feelings  of  fear  and  anxiety  have  always  held.

So  why  is  it  that  around  this  time  of  year  there  is  a  heightened  crav-­ ing  for  these  uneasy  feelings? “We  know  that  people  who  have  under  activated  amygdala  tend  to  enjoy  fear  more  because  fear  is  experienced  in  that  part  of  the  brain,�  Dr.  Andrea  Mata,  psychology  professor  at  the  University  of  Findlay  said.  “The  reason  why  we  get  fearful  or  anxious  is  because  whatever  the  stressor  is  gives  us  a  physical  response  that  some  people  like.�

The  amygdala  is  an  almond  shaped  cluster  in  the  brain  that  is  the  center  for  emotion.

Exposure  to  sensations  that  do  not  show  up  regularly  can  feel  like  an  exciting  step  away  from  the  mundane.  Being  scared  in  a  safe  place  also  makes  adrenaline  rushes  less  stressful  because  no  real  physical  KDUP FDQ EH LQĂ€LFWHG “I  would  put  this  under  what  I  call  ambulance  chasing,â€?  Psycholo-­ gy  teacher  Gene  Damon  said.  “Some  people  just  want  to  see  mangled  bodies  and  enjoy  the  feeling  of  ‘its  not  me,  I’m  safe.’â€?

Adrenaline  is  a  hormone  released  with  endorphins  during  the  ERG\ÂśV ¾¿JKW RU Ă€LJKWÂś UHVSRQVH LQ LQVWDQFHV RI H[WUHPH VWUHVV 7KH SUHVHQFH RI DGUHQDOLQH LQ WKH ERG\ VROLGLÂżHV KRUURUÂśV GHPRJUDSKLF because  this  natural  response  can  be  pleasurable  when  controlled. “Endorphins  are  a  neurotransmitter.  They  elevate  mood  and  deaden  pain,  and  are  released  when  you  do  a  physical  exercise.  That’s  why  physical  exercise  helps  with  depression,â€?  Damon  said.  “It  is  a  wise Â

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thing  inside  your  body  to  be  able  to  eliminate  pain.�

In  addition  to  the  feelings  experienced  in  frightening  situations,  people  are  hardwired  to  be  drawn  to  disturbing  elements  in  Hallow-­ een  attractions. “Humans  are  intrinsically  interested  in  crazy  kinds  of  behavior,�  Mata  said.  “I’ve  given  lectures  on  psychopaths  and  more  than  60  people  would  show  up.�

While  this  may  be  true,  another  factor  to  consider  is  different  upbringings.  Varying  childhood  and  life  experiences  will  change  in-­ dividual  perceptions  of  the  world,  and  subsequently  how  one  copes  with  fear. “Maybe  it’s  a  matter  of  environment.  Maybe  you  grew  up  around  the  police  and  dread  fearful  feelings,  or  maybe  you  grew  up  away  from  fearful  situations  and  enjoy  these  feelings,�  Damon  said.  “But  I  don’t  think  many  people  like  real  fear.�   Perhaps  there  are  two  types  of  fear.  The  satisfying  fear  felt  in  a  secure  setting  and  the  type  of  fear  that  truly  scares  us.  Thoughts  about  losing  someone  close  to  us,  anxiety  about  what  will  happen  to  us  in  the  future,  and  not  living  up  to  the  standards  set  by  ourselves  and  others  plague  our  minds.  These  are  things  that  truly  scare  us.

7KH W\SH RI IHDU ZH ÂżQG HQMR\PHQW LQ LV WKH NLQG WKDW LV LQ WKH PRPHQW 7KLV LV WKH NLQG ZH FDQ ÂżQG LQ KRUURU PRYLHV JKRVW VWR-­ ries,  and  other  “unrealisticâ€?  ideas  that  don’t  actually  affect  us. “Usually  when  we  are  anxious  or  fearful  of  certain  situations,  we  tend  to  avoid  them,â€?  Mata  said.  However,  there  is  nothing  wrong  with  exploring  our  darker  side,  D VLGH WKDW ZHOFRPHV GDQJHURXV SURVSHFWV RU HQMR\V WKH NLQG RI ÂżOP EHVW ZDWFKHG WKURXJK JDSV EHWZHHQ ÂżQJHUV So  enjoy  Halloween  this  year,  even  if  the  scariest  thing  you  do  is  overindulge  your  sweet  tooth.

Did you know?

The arrector pili is a muscle in the body that causes goosebumps.

Fear occurs in the 7HPSRUDO /REH VSHFLĂ€cally in the amygdala.

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Q&AWith a horror novelist Author Adam Cesare shares his history and inspiration for writing horror novels O By

Cheyenne Garnes

Why are you compelled to write horror?

News and Web editor Noah Keppers

It started when I was a kid, too young to read anything beyond picture books, but obsessed and traumatized by the covers in the horror section of the video store. I have always been a reader, and I think that horror literature offers experiences that movies can’t. The scares go deeper, probably because our imaginations are more powerful than movies.

Where do you get your inspiration?

Entertainment editor Cheyenne Garnes

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How long have you been writing horror?

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Tribesmen, was released in early 2012.

Why do you think horror is such a beloved genre?

Editorial editor Aaron Long

Editor-in-Chief Tess Marshall

When you’re reading a book or watching a movie you know you’re

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Add Cesare’s books to your fall reading list including: Tribesmen, The Summer Job and Zero Lives Remaining.

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“The  early  start  time  of  FHS  is  detrimental  to  the  health  and  academic  performance  of  teens.  Better  schedules  should  be  built  around  how  teenage  brains  work.�

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Early start dates, lengthened days and 29 minute lunches could be having a negative effect on students O By Tim Polelle

School  schedules  are  becoming  perennial  problems  for  schools,  in  Findlay  and  across  the  country.  It  is  almost  a  clichĂŠ  that  lazy  teenagers  sleep  in  the  schools  soci-­ ety  provides  for  them,  but  some  worry  that  the  tendency  to  sleep  in  VFKRRO LV QR ORQJHU FRQÂżQHG WR WKH OD]\ Some  blame  short  lunches  and  the  start-­time  of  7:25,  but  oth-­ ers  maintain  that  some  students  will  always  choose  to  sleep  rather  than  to  learn.   Teachers  lament  student’s  tiredness  in  the  classroom  and  their  tendency  to  fall  asleep  in  class.  “Students  sleep  in  class  for  a  variety  for  reasons,  and  despite  the  reason  for  sleeping,  school  is  still  a  place  for  learning  and  there  is  reason  for  being  in  the  classroom,â€?  math  teacher  Judith  Lentz  said.   Backing  up  teen’s  assertions  that  falling  asleep  in  class  is  intrinsically  the  fault  of  the  school  system,  The  American  Academy  of  Pediatrics  (AAP)  announced  that  “widespread  sleep  deprivation  among  teenagers  is  a  public  health  issue,â€?  according  to  The  Week.   “The  early  start  time  of  FHS  is  detrimental  to  the  health  and  academic  performance  of  teens.  Better  schedules  should  be  built  around  how  teenage  brains  work,â€?  senior  Emily  Stahl  said.

The  study  revealed  that  87%  of  high  school  students  are  sleep-­ deprived,  and  27%  routinely  fall  asleep  in  class.  Teens,  in  addi-­ tion  to  going  through  hormonal  changes  and  physical,  emo-­ tional  and  mental  growth,  have  become  used  to  subsisting  RII RI ÂżYH WR HLJKW KRXUV RI VOHHS D QLJKW ZKHQ Âł WR DUH required  for  proper  functioning,â€?  according  to  the  AAP.  The  same  study  has  revealed  that  schools  which  start  the  day  later  have  better  attendance,  lower  drop-­out  rates  and  a Â

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reduction  in  car  accidents.  The  need  for  a  “well-­rounded�  high  school  experience—a  sport,social  life,  a  job,  extra-­ curricular  school  clubs  and  organizations,  volunteering,  and  advanced  classes—is  a  daunting  prospect  when  one’s  body  is  changing.

Administrators  and  some  students  contend  that  our  system  may  not  be  perfect  but  is  the  best  option  available.  “We  will  not  be  able  to  judge  until  several  years  are  complet-­ ed  so  we  can  preform  a  study,  but  generally  academic  performance  has  been  improving,â€?  Findlay  High  School  Principal  Victoria  Swartz  VDLG Âł/DVW \HDU ZH ZHUH VXUSULVHG WR ÂżQG WKDW PRUH VWXGHQWV FKRVH WKH one  through  eight  schedule  than  the  two  through  eight  schedule.â€?  If  school  were  to  start  later,  students  would  be  at  school  until  later  in  the  day.   Disruptions  to  sports,  jobs  and  extra-­curricular  activities  are  common  fears  for  students  when  school  start  times  are  pushed  forward.  “Several  years  ago  at  a  community  meeting,  it  was  agreed  upon  that  we  would  need  to  at  least  double  the  number  of  buses  and  bus  drivers  to  change  the  start  time  without  changing  end  times.  It  would  also  be  inap-­ propriate  to  force  students  to  choose  between  our  music  programs,  athlet-­ ics  and  jobs  by  ending  school  at  a  later  time,â€?  said  Principal  Swartz.   Some  students,  however,   prefer  the  short  lunches  and  schedule  for  its  academic  merits. “I  like  the  schedule  the  way  it  is  because  it  gives  us  enough  time  to  work  in  each  class,â€?  senior  Brianna  Guerrero  said.   Students  can  expect  to  keep  coming  to  school  at  7:25  and  eating  in  the  current  schedule  for  a  while.  Ultimately,  stu-­ GHQWV PXVW ÂżQG WKHLU RZQ ZD\V WR EXGJHW WKHLU WLPH VR WKDW they  can  get  enough  rest  and  food  to  have  a  positive  high  school  experience.  Â

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Staying  focused  in  school  boils  down  to  diet O By Tess Marshall

In  order  to  stay  alert  and  focused  throughout  the  school  day,  KDYLQJ D IXO¿OOLQJ OXQFK LV HVVHQWLDO %\ HDWLQJ IRRGV WKDW DUH both  tasty  and  nutritious,  lunchtime  can  be  a  perfect  opportu-­ QLW\ WR VHW \RXU ERG\ XS IRU VXFFHVV 7KHUH DUH PDQ\ EHQH¿WV WR eating  healthy  food,  and  countless  options  that  can  be  used  for  luchbox-­friendly  eating.

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11.  Citrus  fruits  are  the  best  source  of  vitamin  C,  an  antioxidant  that  helps  protect  against  cancer  and  increase  absorption  of  iron.

6.  Bananas  are  known  for  high  levels  of  potassium,  however,  WKH\ DOVR FRQWDLQ PDJQHVLXP DQG ¿EHU DQG KDYH VKRZQ WR ORZHU blood  pressure.

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7.  Almonds  contain  vitamin  E,  copper,  magnesium,  and  protein.  1.  Carrots  are  excellent  sources  of  vitamin  A  and  beta-­carotene.  Almonds  also  contain  unsaturated  fatty  acids,  which  can  help  &DUURWV KHOS ¿JKW DJDLQVW YDULRXV IRUPV RI FDQFHU 7KH\ DOVR DLGH reduce  the  risk  of  cardiovascular  disease. in  reducing  cholesterol,  lowering  the  threat  of  heart  disease.

8.  Whole  grain  pita  chips  contain  B  vitamins  that  assist  in  food  2.  Pears  contain  boron,  a  mineral  that  has  positive  effects  on  the  HQHUJ\ SURGXFWLRQ DQG QHUYH DQG EUDLQ IXQFWLRQV DV ZHOO DV ¿EHU body’s  calcium  level. that  lowers  your  risk  for  high  cholesterol  and  blood  sugar.

3.  Peppers  come  in  a  variety  of  shapes  and  sizes.  One  half  cup  of  9.  2QH DSSOH KDV DERXW JUDPV RI GLHWDU\ ¿EHU DV ZHOO DV SR-­ peppers  contains  more  than  a  day’s  supply  of  vitamin  C. tassium  that  helps  prevent  strokes.

4.  Hummus  contains  chickpeas,  garlic  and  olive  oil.  It  contains  SURWHLQ DQG ¿EHU DV ZHOO DV IRODWH D YLWDPLQ HVVHQWLDO WR WKH production  of  red  blood  cells.

10.  Peanuts  may  be  high  in  calories,  but  they  are  excellent  sourc-­ HV RI ¿EHU DQG PDQ\ YDULRXV PLQHUDOV 1XWV DUH KLJK LQ PRQRXQ-­ saturated  fatty  acid  which  have  been  proven  to  lower  cholesterol.

13.  One  cup  of  strawberries  has  only  45  calories,  but  contains  140  percent  of  the  recommended  daily  amount  of  vitamin  C.  Strawberries  contain  ellagic  acid  which  helps  prevent  cancer.

14. &KHHVH FRQWDLQV SURWHLQ DQG FDOFLXP WR ¿JKW DJDLQVW RVWHRSR-­ rosis.  Mini  Babybel  cheese  wheels  come  in  a  variety  of  different  types,  from  gouda  to  cheddar.

15.  Grapes  help  ward  off  colds  and  immunity  problems,  contain-­ ing  vitamin  A  and  C.  Grapes  also  contain  potassium  and  boron  that  helps  safeguard  calcium  in  the  body.

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Athlete: Joey Staschiak Sport: Soccer How long have you been playing your cur rent sport? Ten years.

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Varsity Football: 5-3 Girl’s Soccer: 9-5-4 Boy’s Soccer: 13-5-1 Volleyball: 11-12

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Chester

Overall  seasonÇŁ Dz Â‡ÇŻÂ˜Â‡ †‘Â?‡ ™‡ŽŽ –Š‹• •‡ƒ•‘Â?ÇĄ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š‹Â?‰ •‡…‘Â?† ‹Â? ‘—” ”‡‰—Žƒ” •‡ƒ•‘Â? …‘Â?ˆ‡”‡Â?…‡ ƒÂ?† ™‹Â?Â?‹Â?‰ –Š‡ •Š-­â€? ŽƒÂ?† Â?˜‹–ƒ–‹‘Â?ÂƒÂŽÇĄÇł …‘ƒ…Š ‡ƒÂ? ™‹•Š‡” •ƒ‹†Ǥ Dz ÂŽÂŽ ‹Â? ƒŽŽ –Š‹• Šƒ• „‡‡Â? ƒ •—……‡••ˆ—Ž •‡ƒ•‘Â? •‘ ˆƒ” –Š‹• Â›Â‡ÂƒÂ”Ç¤Çł Record:  13-­â€?4 Teams  strengthsÇŁ Dz ‡ †‘Â?ǯ– ˆƒŽŽ ‘ˆˆ ‹Â?–‘ ‘” Ž‘™‡” ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?•ǥdz ™‹•Š‡” •ƒ‹†Ǥ Dz —” ’Žƒ›‡”• ƒ”‡ …‘Â?’ƒ”ƒ„Ž‡ ˆ”‘Â? –‘’ –‘ „‘––‘Â?Ǥdz Need  to  improveÇŁ Dz –Š‹Â?Â? –Š‡ ™Š‘Ž‡ –‡ƒÂ? Š‹–• –Š‡ „ƒŽŽ ™‡ŽŽǥ „—– ™‡ Â?‡‡† –‘ ™‘”Â? ‘Â? „‡‹Â?‰ ’ƒ–‹‡Â?–ǥ ™ƒ‹–‹Â?‰ ˆ‘” –Š‡ ”‹‰Š– „ƒŽŽ –‘ ƒ––ƒ…Â? ƒÂ?† …Ž‘•‹Â?‰ ‘—– –Š‡ ‰ƒÂ?‡ –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– –‹Â?‡ ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ ‰ƒÂ?‡ ’‘‹Â?–ǥdz –‡ƒÂ? …ƒ’–ƒ‹Â? ”‹Â? ‘••‡ •ƒ‹†Ǥ

Boys  soccer O By

Abby Leathem

Overall  season:  “We  have  had  an  up  and  down  season  and  have  beaten  the  teams  we  should  but  not  fared  as  well  with  better  compe-­ tition,�  coach  Bill  Geaman  said.

Record:  9  -­2-­0 Predicted  League  Champion:  St.  Johns Team  Strengths:  Team  depth  and  the  ability  to  score  goals.

Need  to  improve: ³2YHUDOO WKH WHDP GHIHQVH DQG ¿WQHVV OHYHOV against  the  better  teams,�  Geaman  said.

TRAC  outlook:  “We  are  currently  third  in  the  TRAC,  we  could  have  a  pretty  exciting  tournament  run,�  Geaman  said.

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Boys  Golf O By

Meghan Betscher

Overall  Season:  “Very  good  season  over  all.  It  was  disappointing  WKDW QRW DOO RI WKH WHDP ZDV TXDOLÂżHG IRU VWDWH EXW WKHUH DUH YHU\ many  talented  players,â€?  varsity  coach  Charlie  Spragg  said.

Team  Strengths:  “Golf  is  a  mental  game,  we  are  good  at  being  mentally  focused  and  determined,�  junior  Tyler  Parish  said.

Need  to  Improve:  “Each  player  has  different  little  things  to  im-­ prove  on,  such  as  short  game  to  the  tee  box,�  Parish  said.  “I  think  overall  the  team  needs  to  work  on  consistency.�

TRAC  Record:  2nd  overall

Volleyball

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Chester

Overall season: “We have had our good games, and bad, but each game we gave it our all,� senior Patricia Barreto said. “Overall this season was fun and memorable.�

Overall record:11-11-0 League record: 6-3-0 Team strengths: “The volleyball teams biggest strength are working together and encouraging one another on the court during competitive games,� Barreto said. “We have learned to stay focused while enjoying the game.�

Need to improve: “We are working on mental strengths after the opponent is on a point streak,� Angelica Gray said. “We have a habit of getting down on ourselves.�

TRAC: ´,Q 75$& ZH FDPH LQ ÀIWK SODFH $OWKRXJK RXU H[SHFWDtions were higher, we gave this season all we had,� Barreto said.

Senior Nick Kiffmeyer catches the ball at the 30 yard line, against the team’s opponent, Toledo >OP[TLY PU [OL ]HYZP[` MVV[IHSS NHTL ;OL [LHT W\[ \W H NVVK ÄNO[ I\[ SVZ[ [OL NHTL

Cross  country O By

Football

Jamie Leonard

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Overall  Season:  “Across  the  board  people  improved,�  senior  Tim  Polelle  said.  “I  saw  improvement  with  each  race.�

Predicted  League  Champion:  Emily  Stahl,  Isaiah  Gaines Team  Strengths:  “We  have  a  lot  of  team  spirit  and  make  sure  to  cheer  each  other  on,�  freshmen  Josh  Gouble  said.  “We  are  dedi-­ cated  and  try  to  help  each  other  out.�

Need  to  Improve:  “We  need  to  improve  out  endurance  so  that  we  may  run  better  during  bad  weather  at  meets,�  Polelle  said.

Girls  Soccer O By

Gabbi Calvert

Overall  Season:  “Although  we  didn’t  reach  our  goal  of  winning  the  TRAC  league  title,  the  girls  stayed  positive  and  have  continued  to  work  hard  and  improve,�  coach  David  LaRocco  said.  Record:  5-­1-­3 Predicted  League  Champion:  “We  are  predicted  to  win  this  year  and  we  believe  we  will,�  junior  player  Lexi  Kammeyer  said.  Team  Strengths:  “Our  defense  is  very  strong  this  year,�  Kammey-­ er  said.  “We  also  have  great  chemistry  throughout  the  team.  We’d  do  anything  for  each  other.�

Need  to  Improve:  “We  need  to  improve  our  communication  and  ¿WQHVV ´ MXQLRU -HQQD 0DULH +RKPDQ VDLG TRAC  outlook:  “The  game  we’re  playing  against  Notre  Dame  will  show  a  lot  about  our  team  and  give  us  a  real  push,â€?  Hohman  said. Â

Chester

Overall season: “We worked hard in the off season to break the TRAC pre-season standings,� senior player Sam Siampaus said. “We hope to meet our goal of making playoffs.�

Record: 5-3 Team Strengths: “This season some of our strengths are that we have a fast paced offense, physical defense and we’re capable of breaking big plays,� Siampaus said.

Need To Improve: “We need to keep increasing our chemistry as a team and keep the leadership at a high level,� Siampaus said.

TRAC Outlook: “This season it is a very competitive league,�

Siampaus said. “Due to many teams having big play offenses and a fast defense, many teams will make it to playoffs.�

Girl’s  golf O By

Hayleigh Larmore

Overall  Season:   “We  had  a  new  coach  this  year,  but  when  we  all  warmed  up  to  him,  the  team  really  improved,�  sophomore  Olivia  Williams  said.

Team  Strengths:  “Throughout  the  season,  the  team  grew  very  strong,�  Williams  said.  “We  had  a  couple  new  members,  and  they  helped  us  have  a  great  season.�

TRAC:  “The  schools  we  played  were  great  and  they  kept  us  on  our  toes,�  Williams  said.  “We  placed  well  in  all  of  our  tournaments  and  usually  missed  the  place  ahead  only  by  a  few  strokes.�

NBA  Season  Kicksoff,  Returning  Players  Uncertain

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Santo Rossili

The  outlook  for  the  2014  -­2015  NBA  season  predicts  many  changes  for  the  oncoming  year.  The  return  of  LeBron  James  to  the  Cleveland  Cavaliers  will  show  how  the  Miami  Heat  deals  with  an  DJLQJ 'ZD\QH :DGH DQG WKHLU ¿UVW VHDVRQ ZLWKRXW /H%URQ -DPHV The  Chicago  Bull  will  be  getting  Derrick  Rose,  who  has  been  in-­ jured  the  previous  two  seasons.  Paul  George,  Indiana’s  star  player,  will  also  be  injured  for  the  rest  of  the  coming  season.  With  all  of  this  happening,  this  NBA  season  will  be  one  to  watch.

Last  season,  16  teams  made  it  to  the  playoffs.  In  the  east,  we  saw  the  Miami  Heat,  Indiana  Pacers,  Toronto  Raptors,  Brooklyn  Nets,  Washington  Wizards,  Atlanta  Hawks,  Chicago  Bulls  and  the  Charlotte  Hornets.  The  Miami  Heat  went  on  to  win  the  conference  DQG ORVH WR WKH 6DQ $QWRQLR 6SXUV LQ WKH ¿QDOV 1RZ WKDW WKH +HDW has  lost  LeBron  James,  the  question  is  whether  the  Heat  will  even  make  it  to  the  playoffs.

 In  the  east,  the  Cleveland  Cavaliers  will  be  acquiring  LeBron  James.  The  Cavaliers  will  be  also  be  obtaining  Kevin  Love.  With  this  line  up,  the  Cavaliers  are  already  believed  to  go  to  the  NBA  ¿QDOV DQG ZLQ LW WKLV VHDVRQ &KLFDJR ZLOO DOVR EH JHWWLQJ EDFN WKHLU star  player,  Derrick  Rose.  Rose  had  been  a  great  player  but  was  in-­ jured,  quickly  causing  him  to  miss  the  rest  of  the  season.  However,  he’s  back  now  and  healthy  and  ready  for  the  season.  Paul  George  broke  his  leg  over  the  summer,  which  will  cost  him  all  of  the  2014-­ 2015  season.  Indiana  is  in  trouble,  having  lost  their  star  player.  Last  season,  the  Pacers  made  it  all  the  way  to  the  Eastern  Conference  ¿QDOV ZKHUH WKH\ ORVW WR WKH 0LDPL +HDW 1RZ ZLWK *HRUJH JRQH WKH 3DFHUV ZLOO GH¿QLWHO\ EH LQ WURXEOH 7KH (DVWHUQ &RQIHUHQFH ZLOO be  worth  a  watch.

The  eight  teams  in  the  west  that  made  it  to  the  NBA  playoff  were  the  San  Antonio  Spurs,  Houston  Rockets,  Dallas  Mavericks, Â

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Memphis  Grizzlies,  Golden  State  Warriors,  Los  Angeles  Clippers,  Oklahoma  City  Thunder  and  the  Portland  Trail  Blazers.  San  Antonio  went  on  to  win  the  Western  Conference  and  the  1%$ ¿QDOV ODVW VHDVRQ 6DQ $QWRQLR ZLOO PRVW OLNHO\ EH WKH ELJJHVW threat  in  the  West,  as  they  will  have  returning  legend  Tim  Duncan.  Dallas  will  also  be  a  team  to  watch  out  for,  acquiring  Chandler  Parsons  from  the  Houston  Rockets.  The  Rockets  will  also  be  a  challenging  team  to  beat,  with  returning  greats  James  Harden  and  Dwight  Howard.  2NODKRPD LV DOVR FRPLQJ LQWR WKLV VHDVRQ ORRNLQJ WR ¿QDOO\ achieve  the  Championship  they  have  been  wanting.  They  will  have  returning  player  Kevin  Durant,  who  has  already  distinguished  him-­ self  as  one  of  the  best  current  players  in  the  NBA,  and  star  Russell  Westbrook.  Although  the  West  may  not  have  much  change  in  their  URVWHUV WKH\ ZLOO GH¿QLWHO\ VWLOO EH D WKUHDW LQ WKH 1%$

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Sophomore Kaylee Beard and senior Hannah Keeton go on walks to appreciate the outdoors. photos by Lindsay Blackwell & Cheyenne Garnes

Dress Up

Raid every store for the most important part of all Halloween celebrations- the costume.

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Football

Students at FHS show school spirit by attending football games.

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Coffee

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Try designing pumpkins with more than just carvings for Halloween. photos by Jayden Egler

Treats

Unleash your inner Martha Stewart this fall and bake something festive! photos by Jayden Egler and Katie Keys