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CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER FHS  cheating  by  the  numbers Of 74 students surveyed...

98%

think copying test answers is cheating

Nearly 6/10 (58%) had done so at some point during high school

75%

think copying homework is cheating

Nearly 7/10 (68%) had done so at some point during high school

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 Cheating  comes  in  many  forms,  and  it  is  more  common  than  you  may  think.  A  2012  study  by  the  Josephson  Institute  of  Ethics  found  that  52%  of  high  school  students  had  copied  another  student’s  test  answers  before,  and  74%  had  copied  another  student’s  homework.  Findlay  High  School  students  are  no  different:  a  Blue  &  Gold  survey  of  74  students  at  Findlay  High  School  found  that  58%  have  copied  test  answers,  and  68%  have  copied  homework. “I  know  that  cheating  is  happening  –  it’s  more  prevalent  in  some  classes  than  in  others,â€?  English  teacher  Maribeth  Geaman  said.  ³7HDFKHUV WROHUDWH LW PXFK PRUH WKDQ ZH ZRXOG OLNH DQG LWÂśV D ÂżJKW that  we  feel  pretty  certain  we’re  going  to  lose.â€?

Both  teachers  and  students  acknowledge  that  cheating  is  a  prob-­ OHP EXW LW LV GLIÂżFXOW WR FRPEDW EHFDXVH LW LV VR ZLGHVSUHDG “Every  day  people  do  it.  You’re  not  really  learning  by  cheat-­ ing  -­  you’re  just  copying  down  answers,â€?  sophomore  Liz  Stahl  said.  “Students  are  too  lazy  to  do  their  homework  or  don’t  have  time  and  cheating  is  so  much  easier  than  actually  doing  the  work.â€?

In  fact,  cheating  has  become  so  commonplace  in  some  cases  that  it  is  seen  as  a  normal  and  permissible  activity. “I  don’t  know  what  happened  to  students’  values  if  they  think  cheating  is  okay.  If  I  cheated,  I  don’t  think  I  would  be  comfortable  with  myself,�  senior  Alex  Dennie  said.  “They  can  call  me  a  goody-­ two-­shoes,  but  at  least  my  morals  are  straight.�

The  question  is,  then,  why  do  students  compromise  their  morals  in  this  way? “I  think  our  cheating  epidemic  is  a  byproduct  of  our  pressure-­ cooker  education  culture,�  Vicki  Abeles,  director  of  the  documenta-­ ry  Race  to  Nowhere,  said.  “As  a  country,  we’ve  become  so  focused  on  competition,  rankings,  test  scores  and  other  achievements  that  many  of  our  students  feel  that  every  grade  or  exam  is  a  high-­  stakes  performance.  Sadly,  many  students  are  so  worried  about  underper-­ forming  or  making  the  grade  they  feel  the  need  to  cheat.�

This  achievement  culture  affects  many  students,  whether  they  are  aware  of  it  or  not. “I  don’t  think  it’s  within  us  to  be  dishonest,�  Physics  teacher  Tim  Opp  said.  “Young  people  are  under  so  much  pressure  to  do  well  in  their  classes,  and  be  involved  in  everything.  Sometimes  the  pressure  distorts  our  logical  thought  and  we  do  something  for  the  moment,  but  what  we  don’t  think  about  is  that  the  moment  could  last  a  lifetime. “If  we  just  went  ahead  and  said  ‘I’m  going  to  self-­admit:  I  don’t  know  it  -­  I  don’t  understand  it  all.  I’m  going  to  go  with  what  I  get,’  that  will  be  momentary.  If  you  don’t  do  well  on  a  test,  that  is  not  going  to  last  very  long.  Good  students  will  bounce  back;͞  they’re  resilient  and  good  instructors  will  understand  that.�

Technology  in  the  classroom  has  also  added  complexity  to  the  academic  honesty  issue. “Cell  phones  make  it  so  much  easier  for  students  to  cheat.  We  as  teachers  are  encouraged  to  use  technology  as  a  tool  in  our  class-­ room,  but  by  letting  the  cell  phones  in,  you’re  letting  a  lot  of  other  things  in.  You’re  letting  in  cameras.  On  their  cell  phone  they  can  pull  up  SparkNotes  and  get  answers  or  they  can  access  Quizlet  if  those  words  are  on  a  vocabulary  quiz,â€?  Geaman  said.  “Other  forms Â

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of  technology  -­  there  are  a  lot  of  useful  apps  that  are  on  phones  or  you  can  go  to  a  computer  lab  and  access  -­  I  see  them  as  helpful.  But  FHOO SKRQHV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ KDYH GRQH IDU PRUH KDUP WKDQ JRRG ´ With  proper  precautions,  electronics  in  the  classroom  can  be  used  for  positive  ends  as  well. “If  we  think  that  students  are  going  to  utilize  their  electronic  devices  educationally  every  time  they  have  them  out,  then  we’re  silly  -­  we’re  not  thinking  like  a  student,â€?  Opp  said.  “I  don’t  think  the  technology  is  really  the  main  problem  -­  it’s  a  medium  to  cheat,  but  I  don’t  think  it  increases  cheating.  It’s  not  going  to  go  away  -­  it  ZRXOG EH XVHOHVV IRU XV WR ÂżJKW LW 0\ SKLORVRSK\ LV GRQÂśW ÂżJKW LW utilize  it  the  best  you  can  to  help  one  another  out.â€?

Additionally,  the  effects  of  cheating  do  not  end  with  graduation  from  high  school. “Morally,  as  long  as  cheating  is  not  punished  in  any  tangible  way  it  sends  a  message  that  it’s  acceptable.  I  don’t  want  the  students  today  to  become  the  parents  of  tomorrow  who  condone  or  encour-­ age  cheating,�  Geaman  said.  “Eventually,  you’re  going  to  have  a  reputation  -­  a  personal  integrity  issue  -­  and  you  may  not  see  it  as  such  an  issue  in  high  school  but  when  you  get  out  into  the  ‘real  world’  you  will  want  people  to  look  at  you  as  a  person  of  honesty  and  integrity.  That  stuff  can  catch  up  with  you  -­  it  ruins  careers.�

Some  effects  of  cheating  are  academic  as  well  as  ethical. “The  great  irony  here  is  that  some  of  the  most  valuable  learning  we  can  do  -­  the  stuff  that  will  really  prepare  us  to  reach  our  unique,  personal  potential  -­  comes  from  making  mistakes  and  learning  from  them,�  Abeles  said.  “Too  seldom  do  we  remind  students  that  it’s  their  enthusiasm,  their  curiosity,  their  spirit  of  inquiry  and  determi-­ nation  that  will  prepare  them  for  happy,  healthy  adult  lives.�

This  academic  curiosity,  along  with  the  thinking  skills  they  gained  in  high  school,  is  what  will  allow  students  to  succeed  after  they  leave  FHS. “Whatever  you  leave  this  school  and  go  on  to  do,  it’s  important  that  you  know  how  to  read  and  understand  what  you’re  reading  and  that  you  know  how  to  write  decently  so  that  people  can  understand  your  ideas.  Those  thinking  skills  are  so  important  no  matter  what  you  do,�  Geaman  said.  “You  might  say:  ‘I’m  never  going  to  use  Calculus  again.’  A  lot  of  us  may  not  but  that  doesn’t  mean  those  thinking  skills  aren’t  important.�

It  is  for  this  reason  –  protecting  learning  –  that  cheating  must  be  stopped  in  schools. “I  would  say  that  we  as  a  staff  as  a  whole  are  aware  of  cheating  and  are  trying  to  step  up  our  efforts  to  stop  it  because  frankly  we’re  responsible  to  make  sure  you  learn  the  material,�  English  teacher  Barbara  Tardibuono  said.  “It’s  not  about  preventing  cheating,  it’s  about  ensuring  learning.  We’re  not  trying  to  penalize  or  catch  kids,  but  ensure  that  we’re  actually  teaching  them.�

In  the  end,  however,  the  choice  remains  in  the  student’s  hands.  Cheating,  as  covert  as  some  believe  it  to  be,  is  much  more  visible  than  many  realize. “I  want  students  to  know  that  if  they  are  cheating,  your  teachers  know.  We  know.  We  may  not  be  able  to  prove  it  beyond  reasonable  GRXEW EXW ZH KDYH VXVSLFLRQV WKDW JHW FRQÂżUPHG ´ *HDPDQ VDLG “For  students  who  believe  they  are  getting  away  with  cheating,  they  are  not  getting  away  with  it  to  the  extent  they  think.â€?

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Cheating, a crime left unpunished Today  we  live  in  a  highly  competitive  society  and  academics  are  no  exception.  The  overbearing  pressure  to  make  the  grade,  earn  DFFHSWDQFH LQWR KLJKHU HGXFDWLRQ DQG ¿QG VXFFHVV LQ D FDUHHU EULQJV with  it  the  temptation  to  stray  from  one’s  moral  standard  in  order   to  stay  ahead.  The  epidemic  of  cheating  has  grown  to  the  point  where  it  is  practically  considered  a  social  norm.  Whether  it’s  in  the  form  of  cheat  sheets  with  answers  scrawled  across  them,  plagia-­ rism  or  copied  homework  problems,  the  majority  of  high-­school  students  can  admit  to  having  cheated  academically  in  some  way  before  their  graduation.  This  can  be  attributed  to  the  extreme  amount  of  stress  that  sits  on  the  shoulders  of  the  average  student.  The  pressure  to  keep  up  a  respectable  GPA,  get  as  close  to  perfection  as  attainable  on  the  ACT  or  SAT  and  juggle  extracurriculars  can  build  an  overbearing  workload  for  a  teenager.  Living  in  such  a  high-­pressure  environ-­ ment  is  sometimes  enough  to  drive  students  to  seek  an  easy  out.  Though  dishonest  and  immoral,  cheating  provides  this  type  of  easy  out  to  many  students.

When  the  focus  of  the  student  shifts  from  gaining  an  education  to  getting  good  grades,  cheating  no  longer  carries  the  stigma  that  is  XVHG WR ,Q WKH SDVW LW VHHPHG DV WKRXJK FKHDWLQJ ZDV D ÂżQDO UHVRUW for  those  struggling  to  pass  a  class.  Now,  however,  college-­bound  students  taking  honors  and  AP  courses  have  become  accustomed  to  cheating  in  order  to  stay  on  top  in  class  rankings  and  keep  their  grade  cards  unblemished  by  anything  below  an  A. Â

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 For  many,  the  guilt  that  is  experienced  with  academic  dishonesty  is  minimal  if  present  at  all.  Students  are  rarely  caught  in  the  act  or  punished  for  cheating.  This,  to  some  extent,  gives  them  the  impression  that  cheating  is  okay.  Yes,  there  is  still  a  risk  present,   but  the  concern  for  said  risk  is  often  overshadowed  by  the  desperation  to  succeed  academically.  The  fact  that  it’s  not  uncommon  for  students  to  cheat  also  plays  a  role  in  the  lack  of  guilt.  When  you’re  surrounded  by  peers  who  all  partake  in  this  deceitful  act,  it’s  easy  to  just  shrug  your  shoulders  and  justify  yourself  with:  “Well,  everyone’s  doing  it.â€?   Â

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$V , ¿QLVK XS WKH ODVW RI P\ UHTXLUHG courses  at  Findlay  High  School,  I  cannot  help  but  wonder  what  purpose  some  of  the  classes  really  served.

I,  like  many  students,  decided  to  get  the  ³KRQRUV GLSORPD ´ ZKLFK VSHFL¿HV DGGLWLRQ-­ al  course  requirements  for  above-­average  students.  This,  however,  has  seemed  to  be  a  burden  to  many  of  my  peers.

It  is,  without  a  doubt,  important  to  set  a  PLQLPXP DPRXQW RI FUHGLWV LQ VSHFLÂżF VXE-­ ject  areas  for  students  to  achieve  in  order  to  graduate.  This  provides  students  a  more  well  rounded  education.  However,  is  the  “honors  diplomaâ€?  really  helping  anyone?

The  argument  might  be  made  that  this  diploma  is  not  required  to  graduate—that  this  achievement  is  for  students  who  want  to  go  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty.

However,  a  large  majority  of  the  student  population  seems  to  take  on  everything  that  they  can  in  order  to  shine.  But  shouldn’t  these  students  be  the  ones  who,  in  their  free Â

time,  are  able  to  explore  different  areas  of  academic  study?

Why  are  these  students  forced  into  classes  that  they  are  not  interested  in  which,  in  turn,  eliminates  the  opportunity  to  sign  up  for  elective  courses?

1R DGGLWLRQDO ÂżQH DUWV FUHGLWV DUH required  for  the  honors  diploma.  And  this,  assumedly,  is  because  art  and  music  are  not  “coreâ€?  subjects.  However,  who  is  to  say  what  is  and  is  not  important  for  an  indi-­ vidual  student?    Many  students  striving  to  receive  the  honors  diploma  have  such  little  interest  in  the  subjects  that  they  sign  up  for  that  they  enter  their  classes  with  a  negative  attitude.

Giving  students  general  guidelines  to  graduate  is  important,  but  shouldn’t  taking  on  too  much  be  discouraged?

The  issue  also  boils  down  to  the  fact  that  by  completing  all  of  the  requirements  for  the  honors  diploma,  there  is  less  time  to  schedule  other  classes.

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Columbus Day should be remembered accurately Dear  Editor, The  claim  made  in  the  last  letter  to  the  editor  that  “the  celebration  of  someone  who  only  brought  a  popula-­ tion  of  genocidal  and  racist  people  over‌should  cease  to  exist,â€?  is  wrong  on  many  levels.  Firstly,  to  demean  a  historic  voyage  towards  globaliza-­ WLRQ DV RQO\ WKH ÂżUVW VWHS RI JHQRFLGH is  absurd.  Columbus  did  not  intend  to  discover  the  Americas  and  had  no  control  over  the  Columbian  Exchange  and  the  massive  waves  of  immigra-­

tion  that  followed.  Secondly,  to  imply  that  all  white,  European  immigrants  were  “a  population  of  genocidal  and  racist  people�  is  itself  a  painfully  racist,  inaccurate  claim.  We  should  remember  that  these  people  were  all  human  beings.  Native  Americans  were  equally  capable  of  waging  vicious  warfare  on  Europeans—and  other  Natives—as  were  the  “genocidal�  Europeans.  It  is  helpful  to  paraphrase  what  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.  said:  “I  have  a  dream  that  my  children  will  one  day  live  in  a  nation  where  they  will  not  be  judged  by  the  color  of  their  skin,  but  by  the  content  of  their  character.�  Columbus  Day  should  remind  us  to  take  people  as  individuals,  not  as  caricatures.                -­Senior,  Adam  Seitz

This,  in  turn,  means  that  many  students  are  forced  to  eliminate  elective  classes  that  they  have  a  true  interest  in  order  to  make  room  for  the  “more  important�  ones.

For  example,  there  are  many  above-­  average  students  who  excel  not  only  in  scholastics,  but  in  creative  and  artistic  areas.  However,  many  of  these  students  have  no  room  in  their  schedule  for  an  art  or  music  FODVV EHFDXVH WKHLU VFKHGXOH LV ¿OOHG ZLWK classes  that  they  need  in  order  to  receive  the  honors  diploma.

Although  the  honors  diploma,  in  theory,  gives  students  the  opportunity  to  exceed  ex-­ pectations,  it  also  places  severe  drawbacks  on  their  education.

Without  the  ability  to  choose  where  RQHœV RZQ LQWHUHVW OLHV LW LV GLI¿FXOW WR WUXO\ understand  the  path  to  pursue  after  high  school  is  over.

The  purpose  of  high  school  is  to  prepare  students  for  either  “the  real  worldâ€?  or  for  further  education.  There  needs  to  be  some Â

Sexism is still alive Dear  editor,  It’s  has  come  to  my  attention  that  the  discrimination  I  face  because  of  my  sex  has  become  something  ignored  and  even  “ordinary�  to  people  of  all  genders.  The  amount  of  school  time  focused  on  dictating  the  clothes  women  can  wear  is  outright  ridiculous  and  holds  that  keeping  women  “tame�  is  more  important  than  teaching  men  self-­control.  Not  only  this  but  it  teaches  girls  to  judge  each  other.  From  our  youth,  we  learn  oppressive  names  for  women  who  dress  as  they  wish  but  I  dare  you  to  think  of  a  single  name  that  shames  a  man  in  the  same  way.  Society’s  view  of  women  is  horren-­

kind  of  balance  between  coursework  and  the  exploration  of  individual  interests  through  scholastics.

Ideally,  the  require-­ ments  for  the  honors  di-­ ploma  could  be  altered  in  some  way  to  encourage  students  to  challenge  themselves,  without  forcing  students  into  classes  they  begrudgingly  sign  up  for  because  they  Marshall “have  to.�

While  academic  achievement  is  im-­ measurably  impor-­ tant  to  high  school  students,  it  is  also  vital  for  them  to  use  the  resources  that  the  school  has  to  get  a  better  understand-­ ing  of  their  personal  interests  and  goals  in  life.

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dous.  At  a  young  age  we  are  taught  to  use  “girl�  as  an  insult.  Boys  are  told  they  throw  like  “girls�  or  that  they  act  like  “girls�  when  they  cry.  This  not  only  damages  how  young  women  see  them-­ selves,  but  how  men  see  themselves  and  women.  The  only  thing  that  may  be  worse  than  sexism  is  the  skepticism  I  face  when  I  express  the  every  day  tensions  of  being  a  woman.  It  is  easier  to  doubt  than  change  one’s  ways.  We  cannot  say  that  we  have  moved  on  from  being  a  sexist  society  just  because  women  can  work,  chose  their  own  spouse  and  vote.

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How does today’s music compare to yesterday’s? “Today’s music is disappointing and all about butts.�

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“Disco’s coming back.�

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Editor’s  pick:  favorite  classic  album Resurgence  of  the  vinyl  record  Tess  Marshall Editor-­in-­chief

Noah  Keppers Web  &  News  Editor

Album:  London  Calling Artist:  The  Clash Year  released:  1979 Rationale:  London  Calling  was  the  album  that  put  The  Clash  on  the  map.  It  addressed  many  of  London’s  issues  at  the  time  including  drug  addiction,  unemployment  and  social  isolation.  The  band  broke  the  typical  punk  rock  mold,  paving  the  way  for  future  musicians.  The  album  draws  from  many  different  genres,  having  something  for  every  listener.  Although  the  album  may  have  been  released  35  years  ago,  London  Calling  is  still  as  enjoyable  and  applicable  today  as  it  was  to  the  devoted  punk  rock  fans  of  1979.

Album:  Ben  Folds  Five Artist:  Ben  Folds  Five Year  Released:  1995 Rationale:  Ben  Folds  Five,  though  released  after  vinyl’s  heyday,  is  still  an  excellent  record.  Its  driving  piano  rhythms  and  expressive  O\ULFV FUHDWH D XQLTXH VRXQG WKDW UHPDLQV UHOHYDQW WZR GHFDGHV DIWHU its  release.  Though  not  necessarily  mainstream  music,  Ben  Folds  Five  maintains  a  solid  following  even  now.   Its  alternative  rock  style  is  distinctive  and  different  from  most  popular  music  -­  Ben  Folds  Five LV GH¿QLWHO\ ZRUWK D OLVWHQ

Cheyenne  Garnes Album:  Violent  Femmes  Entertainment  Editor

Artist:  Violent  Femmes Year  released:  1983 Rationale:  Violent  Femmes  essentially  created  their  own  genre  when  they  burst  into  the  music  scene  in  the  early  eighties.  Their  self-­titled  debut  album  sounded  like  nothing  ever  recorded  before.  The  instrumental  aspect  itself  sounds  like  the  perfect  love  child  of  early  Alternative  and  thrashing  Punk,  with  excessive  acoustics  and  lead  bass.  The  vocals  were  more  reminiscent  of  a  beat-­era  poetry  reading,  which  stems  from  abrasively  honest  lyrics  and  Gordon  Gano’s  shaky,  overly  emotional,  yet  careless  sound  in  songs  like  Please  Do  Not  Go.  Tracks  like  Kiss  Off  and  Blister  in  the  Sun  ac-­ curately  depict  both  angst  and  desperation  with  a  vulgarly  dark  and  twisted  literary  style.  This  album,  as  well  as  every  Violent  Femmes  album,  has  proved  the  constant  audacity  of  the  band  to  venture  into  unexplored  territory  in  the  music  world. Â

Colton  Hamilton Album:  Chuck  Berry  is  on  Top Co-­sports  Editor

Santo  Rossilli  Co-­sports  Editor

Artist:  Chuck  Berry Year  Released:  1959 Rationale:  Elvis  may  have  released  one  of  the  earliest  rock  and  roll  albums,  but  Chuck  Berry  did  it  better.   Chuck  Berry  is  on  Top LV D SLRQHHULQJ DOEXP WKDW RYHUĂ€RZV ZLWK HQHUJ\ DQG RULJL-­ QDOLW\ ,W GHÂżQHG HDUO\ URFN DQG UROO DQG VHW WKH EOXHSULQW IRU WKH XQLTXH O\ULFDO DQG JXLWDU GULYHQ FRPSRQHQWV RI ODWHU URFN DQG UROO As  John  Lennon  put  it,   “If  you  tried  to  give  rock  and  roll  another  name,  you  might  call  it  ‘Chuck  Berry’.â€?  Album  Title:  Aftermath Artist:  The  Rolling  Stones Year  Released:  1966 Rationale:  This  album  shows  off  the  best  of  The  Rolling  Stones.  It  gave  classics  such  as  Paint  it  Black,  Mother’s  Little  Helper  and  Lady  Jane.  This  album  gave  a  great  array  of  songs  that  showed  off  what  rock  music  was  like  back  in  the  60’s.  The  songs  on  the  album  feel  very  original  and  have  a  very  strong  sound.

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A  study  done  by  digitalmu-­ sicnews.com  presents  statistics  that  show  vinyl  sales  have  increased  by  about  40%  in  the  past  ten  years,  with  $.6  million  being  sold  in  1994  and  a  projected  $8.3  million  being  sold  this  year.  But  why  has  there  been  such  an  increase?

Brett  Ru-­ land  of  Spoonful  Records  explains  the  appeal  of  vinyl  and  how  it  has  contrib-­ uted  to  the  resur-­ gence  in  popularity. “There  is  some-­ thing  about  a  record,â€?  Ruland  said.   “The  size,  the  format,  the  way  it  feels  in  your  hands,  reading  the  liner  notes  while  lis-­ tening.  The  artwork!  CDs  just  lost  that  with  the  smaller  size  and  the  somewhat  sterile  format.   Sure,  they  are  convenient  to  take  with  you,  but  records  just  have  a  certain  cool  factor  that  true  fans  of  music  just  couldn’t  leave  behind.  MP3  players  replaced  CDs  and  now  it  seems  that  people  who  want  to  collect  the  music  have  gone  back  to  vinyl  and  younger  folks  are  starting  to  catch  on  and  are  now  discovering  vinyl  and  record  SOD\HUV IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH ´ “Vinyl  sounds  more  like  how  music  is  supposed  to  VRXQG ´ VHQLRU +DQQDK .HHWRQ VDLG The  experience  is  paying  off  for  local  record  stores. “We  have  been  opened  now  for  four  years  and  more  and  more  young  people  have  been  getting  into  it,â€?  Ruland  said.  “It  just  seemed  like  older  folks  when  we  ¿UVW RSHQHG RXU VWRUH LQ ´ Availability  of  vinyl   is  also  a  valuable  contributor Â

Ohio Vinyl Whether you are looking to start a record collection or you spin vinyl on the daily, these are some of the best music stores in Ohio that have the best collections of vinyl.

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Spoonful has the perfect mix of new and used vinyl. Located in downtown Columbus, the shop overlooks the artistic parts of town. Not only can you find great titles, but the classic vinyl-shop

to  the  growth. “People  are  talking  about  it  now.  I’ve  noticed  that  PRUH VWRUHV DUH RIIHULQJ YLQ\O ´ .HHWRQ VDLG Several  popular  bands  and  musicians  have  taken  to  releasing  their  new  music  in  three  forms—CDs,  dig-­ ital  downloads  and  vinyl  records.  Coldplay,  7KH %ODFN .H\V 5DGLRKHDG %RQ ,YHU and  Phoenix  are  a  few  other  artists  who  have  recently  released  new  material  on  vinyl. Âł)XQQ\ WKDW LWÂśV WKH WKLQJ the  industry  tried  hardest  to  kill,  but  now  they  are  sell-­ ing  things  back  to  us  on  vinyl  that  they  made  us  re-­ place  with  CDs  when  they  came  out,â€?  David  Lewis  of  Elizabeth’s  Records  said.  Newer  artists  are  not  the  only  reason  more  vinyl  is  being  purchased.  Re-­re-­ leases  of  classic  albums  by  artists  such  as  The  Beatles,  The  Cure,  Led  Zeppelin  and  The  Sex  Pistols  are  making  it  easier  for  current  fans  to  experience  the  way  music  sounded  back  when  it  was  originally  released.

Another  selling  point  of  vinyl  is  the  collectability  of  ROGHU DQG UDUHU XVHG UHFRUGV Âą DQ DVSHFW WKDW LV XQLTXH to  vinyl.   With  vinyl,  serious  collectors  look  for  test  SUHVVLQJV OLPLWHG UHOHDVHV XQLTXH PL[HV DQG D QXP-­ ber  of  other  special  nuances. /DUJH FRUSRUDWLRQV VXFK DV 8UEDQ 2XWÂżWWHUV %DUQHV DQG 1REOH %HVW %X\ DQG +RW 7RSLF KDYH UHFHQWO\ been  cashing  in  on  the  vinyl  resurgence  by  supplying  new  records.  While  records  are  becoming  easier  to  obtain,  vinyl  is  still  not  the  most  popular  music  format. “Digital  is  just  so  much  more  accessible  and  vinyl  FDQ EH H[SHQVLYH ´ .HHWRQ VDLG But  when  it  comes  down  to  approaching  music  as  a  complete  listening  experience  and  not  just  a  distrac-­ tion,  vinyl  seems  to  be  the  clear  winner.  Â

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Interstellar  explores  future  future  possibilities  of  science O By

Cheyenne Garnes

Title:  Interstellar  Starring:  Matthew  McConaughey,  Anne  Hathaway,  David  Gyasi,  Jessica  &KDVWDLQ DQG &DVH\ $IÀHFN Plot:  Interstellar WDNHV SODFH LQ DQ XQVSHFL¿HG IXWXUH LQ ZKLFK KXPDQLW\ KDV EHHQ VXIIHULQJ IURP D GXVW ERZO OLNH GURXJKW 7KH PDLQ DUFK RI WKH ¿OP LV DLPHG WRZDUG 1$6$œV SXVK WR ¿QG DQ DOWHUQDWLYH SODQHW WKDW FDQ VXVWDLQ life  in  order  to  save  the  human  race.  Why  see  it: 7KLV ¿OP LV ZKDW 6FLHQFH )LFWLRQ LV VXSSRVHG WR EH 7KH EOHQGLQJ RI DOUHDG\ ZLGHO\ EHOLHYHG WKHRULHV SUHVHQWHG E\ WKH VFLHQWL¿F FRPPXQLW\ DORQJ ZLWK WKH ZULWWHQ ¿FWLRQ RI Jonathan  and  Christo-­ pher  Nolan,  Interstellar  is  incredibly  believable.  Critics  have  thrown  DFFXVDWLRQV RI XQOLNHOLQHVV WRZDUG WKH ¿OP KRZHYHU WKDW QRWLRQ VHHPV ridiculous  due  to  the  movie’s  perfect  execution  of  possibility  through  things  we  know  so  little  about,  such  as  relativity  and  time.  Throughout  WKHVH P\VWHULHV H[SORUHG E\ WKH ¿OP PDQ\ TXHVWLRQV DUH UDLVHG LQFOXGLQJ the  probabilities  of  interdimensional  travel.  Inevitably,  through  these  abstract  concepts  of  science  comes  the  discussion  of  age,  emotion  and  the  end  of  humanity.  Everything  about  Interstellar  is  simply  beautiful,  but  more  impor-­ tantly,  it  examines  sides  of  science  that  are  not  often  discussed  or  that  are  still  considered  to  be  part  of  the  unknown.  The  reality  of  the  concepts  proposed  in  WKH ¿OP VHHP IDU PRUH SODXVLEOH ZKHQ ZH H[DPLQH KRZ IDU VFLHQFH KDV FRPH in  such  a  short  time.  Interstellar  is  a  poetic  science  epic  that  allows  a  peek  into  the  vast  unknown.  Rating:  +++++

Foo  Fighters’  new  album  has  revolutionary  style  O By

Erin Hampton

Album:  Sonic  Highways Artist:  Foo  Fighters Sound:  Rock Why  buy  it:   After  rumors  surfaced  of  the  Foo  Fighters  no  lon-­ ger  making  music,  front  man  Dave  Grohl  announced  the  making  of  their  eighth  album,  Sonic  Highways,  almost  twenty  years  after  WKH UHOHDVH RI WKHLU ¿UVW DOEXP Foo  Fighters.  There  are  eight  tracks  on  the  album  and  each  song  was  recorded  in  a  different  city.  The  songs  were  dedicated  to  the  city  they  were  recorded  in  and  because  of  this  it  was  anticipated  as  being  a  revolutionary  al-­ EXP 7KHLU ¿UVW VRQJ RQ WKH DOEXP Something  From  Nothing,  has  a  slight  sense  of  familiarity.  As  the  album  progresses,  the  tracks  VRXQG PRUH UHPLQLVFHQW RI WKHLU ¿UVW DOEXP 7KH VRQJ Something  From  Nothing  has  a  much  grittier  sound  to  it.  The  song  goes  back  to  Grohl’s  roots  with  Nirvana.  The  overall  album  has  a  punk  feel  to  it.  It’s  the  kind  of  album  that  you  get  sucked  into.  It’s  not  until  you  get  to  the  end  of  the  album  that  it  begins  to  sound  like  something  new.  Songs  like  In  the  Clear,  Subterranean  and  I  Am  A  River.  The  songs  give  less  of  a  nostalgic  feel  and  more  of  modern  vibe.  The  song  In  the  Clear  adds  a  lighter  tone  to  the  already  heavy  feel  of  Sonic  Highways.  7KH ZKROH DOEXP ÀRZV WRJHWKHU RQH song  after  the  other.  With  the  release  of  the  album,  the  tour  is  soon  to  follow  with  dates  already  released  in  major  cities.  Some  of  these  include  New  York  and  Boston.   Download  this:  The  Feast  and  The  Famine Rating:  ++++,

Endless  River  brings  intricate  new  sound O By

Gabbi Calvert

Album:  The  Endless  River Artist:  Pink  Floyd  Sound:  Psychedelic  Rock Why  buy  it:  This  highly  anticipated  album  by  the  classic  rock  band  Pink  Floyd  shows  the  beautiful  instrumental  sound  of  the  group.  The  style  of  music  is  typical  of  Pink  Floyd,  haunting,  mysterious,  and  overall  very  inspirational.  The  album  ranges  from  eerie  songs  with  lingering,  lone  guitar  riffs,  (Things  Left   Unsaid),  to  more  techno,  modern  tracks,  (Talkin’  Hawkin’),  to  a  heavier  side  of  the  band  that  shows  the  intricate  nature  of  their  music,  (Nervana).  The  album  brings  back  the  older,  instrumental  side  of  Pink  Floyd,  and  creates  a  vivid  new  sound  for  the  group.  Download  this:  Louder  Than  Words Rating: +++++ Â

Big  Hero  6  tells  memorable  tale O By

Jamie Leonard

Title:  Big  Hero  6 Starring:  Scott  Adsit,  Ryan  Potter,  Daniel  Henney  and  T.J.  Miller Plot:  Loosely  adapted  from  the  Marvel  comic  of  the  VDPH QDPH WKLV ¿OP WHOOV WKH VWRU\ RI GHYDVWDWLRQ WKDW IDOOV RQ WKH FLW\ RI 6DQ )UDQVRN\R +LUR (Ryan  Porter)  teams  up  with  Baymax  (Scott  Adsit)  and  a  team  of  technical  whizzes  to  try  to  uncover  the  mys-­ tery  surrounding  the  events.

Why  see  it:  Big  Hero  6  includes  a  thrilling  adventure  that  reels  you  in  the  whole  time  with  lovable  and  G\QDPLF FKDUDFWHUV WKDW DGG FRPLF UHOLHI WR WKH ¿OP As  a  fan  of  both  Marvel  and  Disney,  this  movie  has  it  all  from  action  to  a  laid-­back  air  from  the  characters.

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news Coming Coming Soon Soon FFE, VIP to host annual Spaghetti Dinner O By Jamie Leonard

Findlay  First  Edition  and  Voices  in  Perfection’s  annual  Spaghetti  Dinner  will  be  held  at  Findlay  High  School  on  December  13th  at  7:30  p.m.  Guests  will  receive  dinner  DQG D VKRZ ZKLOH ÂżQDQFLDOO\ VXSSRUWLQJ both  show  choirs. “You  get  a  lot  for  the  price,â€?  senior  Emilie  Bartow  said.  “You  get  to  watch  both  VIP  perform  and  you  get  to  watch  FFE’s  Christmas  show  and  their  competition  show.  It’s  really  fun.â€?

Tickets  can  be  purchased  from  Trends  on  Main  and  Groman’s  or  from  any  student  that  is  a  part  of  VIP  or  FFE,  and  will  be  sold  the  week  before  the  show  for  $12.

FHS Choirs to perform Christmas Concert O By Bailey Logsdon

Trivia Triumph

Quiz Bowl celebrates at Dairy Queen after a league match. Post-competition ice cream stops like this one are a group tradition. photo by Jayden Egler

Quiz  Bowl  is  a  unique,  close-­knit  group O By Jayden Egler

Findlay  High  School  offers  a  wide  range  of  activities  for  stu-­ dents  to  try  out.  However,  many  people  aren’t  aware  of  all  of  them.

Quiz  Bowl  is  one  of  those  unique  clubs.  Formally  known  as  the  Academic  Team,  it  is  a  compilation  of  competitive  games  in  which  trivia  questions  about  many  topics  are  asked. “There  are  a  fair  amount  of  competitions,â€?  sophomore  Noah  Murdock  said.  “They  last  a  couple  of  hours.  Both  teams  are  asked  a  TXHVWLRQ DQG ZKRHYHU DQVZHUV ÂżUVW JHWV SRLQWV ´ Findlay’s  Academic  Team  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  area,  notori-­ ous  for  its  good  players  who  know  large  amounts  of  trivia. “We  have  league  every  Tuesday  night  during  September,  Octo-­ ber,  and  November,  which  last  until  about  7  p.m.,â€?  senior  and  Quiz  Bowl  Captain  Adam  Seitz  said.  “There  are  also  sporadic  Saturday  invitational  tournaments  and  we  usually  make  it  to  regional  and  state  competitions.â€?

Practices  are  biweekly  and  go  on  for  about  an  hour.

Revamp The Library Advisory Board has many ideas for improvements, such as: - Holding contests and activities, such as a bookmark design contest - Opportunities to try new technology, including 3D printers - Dedicated space for students to work on group projects - Quiet reading rooms for students

“At  practices  we  just  read  answer  questions  similar  to  those  asked  at  competitions,  usually  using  the  buzzers  to  practice  our  buzzing  as  well  as  questions,�  Seitz  said.  “Quiz  Bowl  practices  are  Tuesdays  before  school  at  6:45  a.m.  and  after  school  on  Thursday  until  3:30  p.m.�

In  addition  to  having  a  different  dynamic  than  a  typical  high  school  club,  the  students  involved  in  Quiz  Bowl  are  close  knit.  After  every  Tuesday  league  match,  the  team  stops  at  the  Bowling  Green  Dairy  Queen  for  ice  cream.  It  has  become  a  tradition  over  time.  “When  you  spend  time  together,  you  get  closer  as  the  year  goes  on  and  I  like  that  we’re  a  close  group  that’s  comfortable  around  each  other,�  junior  Kaitlyn  Fillhart  said.  Anyone  interested  in  testing  out  their  knowledge  is  welcome  to  come  and  try  their  hand  as  well.  “Students  always  can  join  the  team  any  time  during  the  year,�  Seitz  said.  “Just  show  up  to  practice  in  Mr.  Barkey’s  room  and  join  us  at  our  next  event.�

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The  board  has  come  up  with  two  main  aspects  of  the  library  that  they  want  to  improve  or  change:  services  and  programming.  Library  services  concerns  the  more  orthodox  functions  of  the  library,  such  as  how  to  sign  in  and  acceptable  behavior  -­  talking  or  silence  -­  that  might  change  the  environment.  Library  programming,  on  the  other  hand,  would  consist  of  activities  and  workshops  that  would  hold  a Â

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Coming Heads Soon Up End in sight for construction projects O By Emily Stahl

Findlay  High  School  has  been  undergo-­ ing  many  renovations  lately.  Most  notable  is  the  area  formerly  known  as  the  breeze-­way.  Construction  has  been  active  since  the  beginning  of  summer,  but  more  social  purpose  and  be  made  available  to  students  and  faculty. “This  might  involve  activities  like  a  poetry  contest  that  would  be  there  is  now  an  end  in  sight  to  the  sound  of  banging  hammers.  VSRQVRUHG WKURXJK WKH OLEUDU\ ´ %UDVÂżHOG VDLG Âł:H DUH DOVR LQWHU-­ “The  project  is  wrapping  up,â€?  Director  ested  in  having  a  Shakespeare  day  in  April  to  celebrate  Shakespeare,  of  Operations  Dennis  McPheron  said.  “The  but  as  of  right  now,  these  are  all  just  ideas,  nothing  is  set  in  stone.â€?  goal  is  to  have  the  Pops  Concert  and  Vet-­ 7KH XOWLPDWH JRDO RI WKH %RDUG LV VLPSOH WR ÂżQG D EDODQFH EH-­ eran’s  Dinner  scheduled  for  November  20  in  tween  work  and  relaxation. the  auditorium  and  cafeteria.  The  entrance  “I  hope  we  can  make  the  library  a  more  inviting  place  and  a  is  anticipated  to  open  following  the  Thanks-­ place  where  you  feel  comfortable  to  do  work  or  just  relax,â€?  Erin  giving  break.â€?  %ORRPÂżHOG D VHQLRU RQ WKH ERDUG VDLG When  construction  is  completed,  the  Prospects  are  looking  up  for  the  library,  however,  it  will  be  a  former  breeze-­way  will  be  closed  in  and  slow  process. lead  from  the  east  end  of  the  cafeteria  to  “  It  will  be  a  while  before  any  big  changes  will  be  made,â€?  Bras-­ ÂżHOG VDLG Âł, ZRXOG JLYH LW DERXW WZR \HDUV EHIRUH ZH FDQ PDNH DQ\ the  academic  wing.  The  alumni  wall  by  the  auditorium  is  also  being  updated,  and  its  good  changes.â€? completion  is  pending. %UDVÂżHOG SODQV WR KROG PHHWLQJV LQ WKH OLEUDU\ TXDUWHUO\ DQG information  about  dates  can  be  found  in  the  announcements.

Advisory  Board  to  reinvent  school  library O By Jordan Amann

This  year’s  Christmas  choir  concert  will  be  held  on  December  10th  in  R.L.  Heminger  Auditorium.  Each  choir  will  sing  three  songs  and  WKHQ ÂżQLVK WKH FRQFHUW ZLWK WKUHH FRPELQHG pieces.  The  combined  choirs  will  be  singing  “The  First  Noelâ€?  and  “Silent  Nightâ€?,  along  with  “O,  Come  All  Ye  Faithfulâ€?,  which  is  a  new  addition  to  the  concert  this  year.  “The  audience  really  enjoys  the  com-­ bined  choir  music,  and  I  am  very  excited  about  this  arrangement,â€?  choir  director  Kevin  Manley  said.  “I  think  the  audience  will  enjoy  it  very  much.â€?  The  concert  will  begin  at  7:30  p.m.,  and  admission  is  free  to  the  public. Â

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There  are  many  clichÊ  themes  and  ideas  surrounding  Thanksgiving.  But  are  any  of  them  really  true?

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Myth  #1:  The  pilgrims  invited  the Â

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1. Chapstick can sooth dry, cracked lips caused from cold and dry winter days.

2. Keep your hands warm and dry with a good pair of mittens.

3. Netflix provides hours of entertainment, endless episodes of great TV series and, of course, Christmas movies.

4. Get a head start on holiday spirit with festive music like A Very She & Him Christmas.

5. Soup will warm you up on cold days and boost immune system health to fight sickness during flu season.

6. While stuck indoors, keep your spirit alive by reading books about epic adventures like On the Road or The Hobbit.

7. This winter is predicted to be a bad one, so keep a snow shovel close by.

8. Stay warm and indulged with hot chocolate, a seasonal classic.

9. Shield your neck from the cold wind with a knit scarf.

10. Candles will provide a more cozy environment during the holiday season.

11. Break out the ugly sweaters this season and show off your hand-me-down treasures!

12. Keep a flashlight on hand in case the power goes out during a blizzard.

13. A pair of festive knee-high socks will keep your legs warm on freezing cold days.

14. Purchase a good pair of snow boots to keep your feet warm and in style.

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1 in 2 people die who contract Ebola

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According  to  the  WHO  and  CDC,  the  Ebola  virus  is  highly  fatal  EXW DOVR KLJKO\ GLIÂżFXOW WR FDWFK ,W FDQ RQO\ EH VSUHDG E\ FRQWDFW ZLWK ERGLO\ Ă&#x20AC;XLGV DIWHU D SDWLHQW EHFRPHV V\PSWRPDWLF 7KH GLV-­ HDVH UDSLGO\ SURJUHVVHV IURP GHFHSWLYHO\ QRUPDO Ă&#x20AC;X OLNH V\PSWRPV into  violent  diarrhea,  vomiting,  bleeding  and  even  skin  rashes.   3DWULFN 6DZ\HU DQ $PHULFDQ PDQ YLVLWLQJ /LEHULD Ă&#x20AC;HZ IURP there  to  Nigeria  where  he  became  ill  early  in  the  outbreak.  Howev-­ HU EHFDXVH WKH GLVHDVH LV RQO\ VSUHDG E\ FRQWDFW ZLWK ERGLO\ Ă&#x20AC;XLGV after  symptoms  appear  and  the  Nigerian  government  implemented  procedures  similar  to  those  the  United  States  has  prepared,  only  19  FDVHV ZHUH FRQÂżUPHG 1LJHULD ZDV GHFODUHG Âł(EROD IUHH´ E\ WKH WHO  on  October  27.  Despite  the  implausibility  of  an  outbreak  in  Findlay,  the  Find-­ lay  City  Health  Department  has  made  preparations  to  deal  with  an  Ebola  outbreak.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  Ohio,  we  have  no  contacts  to  monitor;Íž  the  last  two  quar-­ antine  periods  elapsed  on  Monday  and  Tuesday,  with  no  symp-­ toms  being  shown,â&#x20AC;?  Chad  Masters,  epidemiologist  and  emergency  response  coordinator  of  the  Findlay  City  Health  Department  said.  Masters,  who  studies  public  health  trends,  described  the  pre-­ paredness  of  Findlay  for  an  unlikely  Ebola  outbreak.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  hospital  ran  exercises  on  what  to  do  in  that  event,  and  the  Health  Depart-­ ment  has  sent  information  through  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  to  local  businesses  describing  what  to  tell  a  9-­1-­1  operator  if  someone  is  suffering  from  Ebola-­like  symptoms,â&#x20AC;?  Masters  said.  $PHULFDQ KRVSLWDOV DQG KHDOWK RIÂżFLDOV DUH SUHSDUHG WR VWRS DQ outbreak  if  it  enters  the  United  States.  Now  American  citizens  must  do  their  partâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;trust  their  institutions,  and  refuse  to  panic. Â

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sports

Athletes  predict  winter  sports  outlook

Pin

Sophomore Ali Hernandez puts freshmen Boston Dubocq into a pin at this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling practice.

Photo by Jayden Egler

Steal

Sophomores Kyle Nunn and Trey Miller try to steal the ball from junior exchange student Fercho Gomez at basketball practice.

Photo by Jayden Egler

Swimming O By

Boys  basketball

Hayleigh Larmore

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Hayleigh Larmore

Predicted  Season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  should  easily  earn  a  record  of  11-­1,  losing  only  to  St.  Francis  de  Sales,â&#x20AC;?  senior  Jacob  Kreinbrink  said.

Team  Strengths:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  lacking  in  numbers  this  year,â&#x20AC;?  Krein-­ brink  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;However,  we  make  up  for  it  in  talent.  We  have  a  lot  of  very  skilled  swimmers  that  will  lead  another  group  to  the  state  championships  again  this  year.â&#x20AC;?

Need  to  Improve  from  last  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  lost  a  lot  of  good  se-­ niors,â&#x20AC;?  Kreinbrink  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  underclassmen  will  need  to  step  up  in  RUGHU WR ÂżOO WKHVH RSHQ SRVLWLRQV ´ TRAC  hope:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  of  now,  we  hope  to  place  second  in  the  TRAC  behind  St.  Francis  de  Sales,â&#x20AC;?  Kreinbrink  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;However,  they  lost  a  strong  group  of  seniors  so  we  will  see  what  this  year  has  in  store  for  our  rivalry.â&#x20AC;?

Predicted  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  will  beat  every  team  in  the  TRAC  at  least  one  time,â&#x20AC;?  junior  Jacob  Elbin  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  this  season,  we  should  have  a  winning  record.â&#x20AC;?

Team  Strengths:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  always  compete  in  every  game  and  never  quit,â&#x20AC;?  Elbin  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  encourages  each  other  and  we  have  great  team  chemistry.â&#x20AC;?

Need  to  Improve  from  last  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  become  smarter  with  the  ball,  and  more  fundamentally  sound,â&#x20AC;?  Elbin  said.  TRAC  hope:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously  we  hope  to  win  the  TRAC  competition,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  our  goal,  but  beating  every  team  in  the  TRAC  at  least  once  would  be  a  huge  accomplishment,â&#x20AC;?  Elbin  said.

Wrestling

Hockey

O By

O By

Hayleigh Larmore

Predicted  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;  I  think  we  will  have  a  winning  season  with  many  victories,â&#x20AC;?  sophomore  Loren  Charles  said.

Team  Strengths:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  a  pretty  tightly  knit  team  and  we  know  one  anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strengths  and  weaknesses,â&#x20AC;?  Charles  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  helps  in  that  we  can  encourage  each  other  to  improve  individual  weak-­ nesses  or  weaknesses  of  the  team.â&#x20AC;?

Need  to  Improve  on  from  last  year:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  a  team,  we  need  to  place  better  in  tournaments,â&#x20AC;?  Charles  said.

TRAC  hope:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  hope  that  we  win  most  of  our  TRAC  meets,â&#x20AC;?  Charles  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  good  team  this  year.â&#x20AC;?

Hats

 off!

Boys  soccer Team  MVP-­  Mason  Hill Best  defender-­  Mason  Hill Best  offensive-­  Pace  Thomas

Hit

Senior Kirby Simeon prepares to pass the puck to another player.

Shoot

Junior Marissa Wintrow shoots the ball at varsity basketball practice this week.

Photo by Amy Dube

Hayleigh Larmore

Predicted  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  always  given  a  tough  schedule  but  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  able  to  handle  it,â&#x20AC;?  sophomore  Cameron  Frost  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully  we  can  walk  away  with  a  couple  of  tournament  wins  too.â&#x20AC;?

Need  to  Improve  from  last  season:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  powerplay  was  atrocious  last  year,â&#x20AC;?  Frost  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  gave  up  too  many  short-­handed  goals.â&#x20AC;?

TRAC  hope:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  hope  to  make  state  every  year  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  tough,  we  just  have  to  keep  working,â&#x20AC;?  Frost  said.  Team  Strengths:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  lot  of  seniors  again  this  year,â&#x20AC;?  Frost  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  a  lot  of  conditioning  and  I  think  that  will  make  a  difference  in  the  third  period.â&#x20AC;?

Cheerleading

Girls  soccer

Outstanding  cheerleader-­  Jordan  Coppus 110%-­  Karli  Combs Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Ashley  Rickle Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Maranda  Butler

Offensive  MVP-­  Amanda  Kovaleski Defensive  MVP-­  Elizabeth  Alexander 110%-­  Margot  Simeon Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Award-­  Kylee  Rudolph Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Award-­  Halle  HcCleave

Superior  Football Boys  golf fall  athletes  Best  offensive  player-­  Emmanuel  Mogolu Most  valuable  player-­  Spencer  Shoemaker receive  rec-­ Best  defensive  player-­  Sam  Siampaus DZDUG 6DP *ULI¿WK ognition  for  Best  special  teams  player-­  Grant  McKinniss 110%  award-­  Van  Mallett Best  JV  offensive  player-­  Cameron  Crotinger 110%  award-­  Logan  Sullivan performance Best  JV  defensive  player-­  Jeremiah  Tate

Photo by Jayden Egler

Volleyball Most  improved-­  Maddy  Heiman Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Molly  Doepker Record  holder-­  Lindsay  George Record  holder-­  Krista  Wurm JV  coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Paige  Bennett

Girls  golf Low  average-­  Suzanne  Short Most  improved-­  Karina  Bruce Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Emma  Harris

JV  most  improved-­  Hayleigh  Larmore Freshmen  coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  award-­  Maddie  Parker Freshmen  most  improved-­  Sydney  Plesec

NFL  surprises  fans  midway  through  season O By

Santo Rosilli

7KLV 1)/ VHDVRQ KDV PRVW GHÂżQLWHO\ EHHQ RII WR D H[FLWLQJ VWDUW with  teams  surpassing  fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  expectations.  There  have  also  been  huge  upsets  throughout  the  season  with  the  number  one  overall  GUDIW SLFN -DGHYHRQ &ORZQH\ JHWWLQJ LQMXUHG WKH ÂżUVW ZHHN LQWR WKH season  and  recently  returning  for  week  ten.  Both  the  AFC  and  the  NFC  have  been  strong  contenders  in  the  NFL  this  season  and  it  is  not  certain  which  conference  will  come  out  on  top.

The  AFC  has  undoubtedly  been  the  most  interesting  confer-­ ence  so  far  this  season.  The  AFC  has  the  only  division  where  every  team  has  a  winning  record,  the  AFC  North.  The  Cleveland  Browns Â

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have  been  the  biggest  surprise  coming  out  of  that  conference.  The  Browns  have,  for  the  last  few  seasons,  been  preforming  below  fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  expectations,  not  achieving  a  winning  record  since  2007.   Now,  the  &OHYHODQG %URZQV DUH ÂżQDOO\ VKRZLQJ WKHLU ZRUWK LQ WKLV OHDJXH The  AFC  also  has  the  Denver  Broncos  and  New  England  Patriots.  Both  of  these  teams  have  superstar  quarterbacks,  Payton  Manning  for  the  Broncos  and  Tom  Brady  for  the  Patriots.  As  both  teams  have  a  7-­2  record  as  of  week  nine,  they  will  both  clearly  be  Super  Bowl  contenders.

The  NFC  has  also  had  its  fair  share  of  successful  teams,  includ-­

Interview with an athlete Athlete: Kendra Wadding Sport: Swimming How long have you been swimming: Ten years What do you swim: Fly What is your favorite memory from past games: I went to state as a sophomore, which was a big accomplishment.

How do you work together with the other players on your team: The team is really supportive and it is awesome having such great people behind you at all of the meets and practices in and out of the pool.

ing,  last  seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Super  Bowl  winners,  the  Seattle  Seahawks,  as  well as  the  Arizona  Cardinals,  who  currently  have  the  best  record  in  the  NFL,  although  this  may  be  changing  soon,  losing  their  star  quarter-­ back,  Carson  Palmer,  to  a  season  ending  injury  in  their  game  against  the  St.  Louis  Rams.  Two  other  NFC  teams,  the  Detroit  Lions  and  Philadelphia  Eagles,  both  have  7-­2  records.  Although  the  NFC  may  not  have  as  many  winning  teams  as  the  AFC,  they  are  still  a  tough  conference.   So  far  this  season,  not  one  team  has  set  themselves  apart  from  the  rest  of  the  NFL.  At  this  point  it  is  hard  to  tell  who  will  be  bringing  home  the  Vince  Lombardi. Â

Start it up Kickoff games of the winter season

Basketball: 12/4 Swimming: 12/1 Hockey: 12/5 Wrestling: 12/6 senior Joey Hammond

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The Kindergarten Creed Share.

Play fair.

Don’t hit people.

Don’t take things that don’t belong to you.

If you hurt someone, say you’re sorry.

Clean up your own mess.

Wash your hands before you eat.

Hold hands and stick together when you cross the street.

Flush.

Live a blanced life.

Be aware of wonder.