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Katelyn Edwards 4049 Evander Drive Orlando, FL 32812 edwards_katie04@yahoo.com (407) 927-6526 May 18, 2010 Store Manager Pacsun-Mall of Millenia 4200 Conroy Road #109 Orlando, FL 32839 Dear Store Manager For the summer of 2011 I am applying for a position on the sales staff at Pacsun. I feel I am the right person for this job because I am dedicated and passionate at whatever I set my mind to. I also feel based on my experience and my ability to be social and outgoing I can guarantee that any customer I interact with will feel welcome and comfortable. As Features Editor of my high school newspaper, I am responsible to make sure all the staffers reporting to me work efficiently on their stories and communicate with them if they had trouble understanding expectations. I work well with other people and can always start a conversation with someone whom I may not know. Being the Features Editor requires me to be welcoming and approachable to the staffers and I feel I am just that. I applied previously for this job in October and would like to be reconsidered. I have always wanted to work in retail because I do have a passion for it. I enjoy fashion and I would like to get the chance to assist others who enjoy it as well. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at a convenient time. Thank you for your review and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully yours,

Katelyn Edwards Enclosed: resume

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Katelyn Alise Edwards 4049 Evander Dr Orlando Florida • edwards_katie04@yahoo.com• 407-927-6526 Current student at William R. Boone High School, Orlando Florida OBJECTIVEAfter I graduate I plan on going to a four year college. I will be attending Valencia in the fall of 2011 and transferring to Florida Atlantic University in the spring of 2012, majoring in Multi Media and minoring in journalism. I hope to get an internship at a publication company to get more experience in the field I plan on pursuing. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Senior at Boone High School, Graduating 2011 GPA: 3.9 Member of Hi-Lights Newspaper Published 8 articles in the 2010-2011 Hi-Lights Newspaper EXPERIENCE- I volunteer at my church. I work in the day care so that parents are able to drop off their kids and not have to worry about them acting up in the church service. We as volunteers try to do whatever I can to help the parents out and give them a place where their kids will be occupied until they are able to pick them up. - I am currently employed at Kumon, a tutoring center for kids between the ages of three and fourteen. Basically what we do is help the kids by giving them class work and homework to enhance their reading and math skills. As a reward for doing their work they receive what we call Kumon dollars to put towards different prizes. - For community service I volunteer for my step father’s basketball league called FBVA by keeping stats and controlling the clock. I also work with different organizations like Make em’ Smile and Relay for Life. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Won an award for my DPS design at the 2009-2010 Camp Orlando. - I am a member of Quill and Scroll Journalism National Honor Society Quill. - Hi-Lights awarded a Silver Crown for the 2008-2009 school year from the CSPA. - I am a member of the National Honor Society. -An Excellent for my Feature story from the Florida Scholastic Press Association. REFERENCES -Chad Harper-Fellowship’s student pastor 407-888-3101 -Dustin Aggard-Fellowship’s child pastor 407-888-3101 -Carl Overton-Humanities and AP Art History teacher at William R. Boone High School -Nicole Padgett- Varsity Girl’s Lacrosse coach at William R. Boone High School

Personal Essay

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me journalism is a way of life. It is what

got me through high school and pushed me to do better in my studies and every aspect of my life. I was never interested in journalism until I saw that Boone offered a journalism class as an incoming freshman and so I made it my major. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I fell in love with it. It took me a little while to get comfortable with the basic journalism skills and styles but I would definitely say that taking the Journalism I class helped me in doing just that. It took a lot of discipline and hard work for three years on staff to get to the point I am now. From tight deadlines to making sure my pages are in perfect shape for press, I held a lot of responsibility for the paper. I have shed some tears within the course of my three years on staff but that is almost expected when journalism is something I am so passionate about. I hope to make this a career so that I can continue doing what I love.

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ver the course of this year I have learned numerous things from production skills

to dedication to the staff and the paper. This was my first year as a page designer so because of that I was able to improve my designing technics and get more experience with the adobe programs. I would say this is my favorite portfolio I’ve designed between the three years I’ve been on staff and learning the programs definitely helped me in creating it. Another crucial part of being on staff is making deadline. Making deadlines is something I will have to do my entire life so it is good that I’m learning how to organize my time now rather than having to find out the hard way in the future. I wish I had done better in meeting my deadline requirements and had set a better example for my fellow staffers. I always made sure I never held up the paper going to press and did whatever I could to make sure it did go to press. Having the role as an editor, I had to make sure the stories on my pages were in good shape and if they weren’t I was happy to help. Teamwork is a huge part of newspaper and if we had not worked as a team the year would have been a nightmare. This goes for anything that takes multiple people to reach a common goal. Something else I learned when I came to sales and advertising is that companies are not going to buy an advertisement unless they feel they will benefit from it. I had to present a well enough argument for them to put in advertisement in the paper. Every year on staff I learn more about journalism ethics. It is a key rule that anything that is being published in a story must be true and up to date. If something is wrong in a story it is easily recognized. The single most important part of newspaper is dedication. I have learned that if I’m not dedicated to my staff and my work then there is no point in being on staff. There was a staffer this year who unfortunately had no dedication so he didn’t make to the end of the year. Without my passion for journalism I would have no dedication or motivation.

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he story I picked to be my most significant

work is my feature on a band called Before You Exit. I had a lot of fun with this story because I got the opportunity to do what I hope to do as a career which is to go around reviewing different bands and writing reviews on them. It was rather easy for me to write this story because I spoke directly to the band members and went to one of their gigs so I could get a feel for who they really were as a band. I sat down and interviewed each band member individually and they gave more than enough information for me to produce a well written story. I was happy to hear the complements on the story and the band members contacted me myself telling me how much they loved it. This was the also the article that I won an excellent on from the Florida Scholastic Press Association.

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he story that I think could still use some work

was my girl’s lacrosse story. The story lacked emotion as far as how the team felt about the season. I wanted to get as much about the season as possible because they were so successful. The lack of space I was given for the story made it difficult for me to fit all of the descriptions of each game and still make sure the story gave off emotion. If I could go back and further improve this story I would have had more contact with the couch to get more of how she felt about the season. I actually wasn’t able to get a hold of the coach myself so Lindsay did the interview for me. Rather than having a description of every game I wish I had just talked about the most important ones so then I had room for more emotion.

Reflection 3

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didn’t take many pictures this year but I think this picture of

Simon was really unique and catches the eye. I love the way it shows the determination in his face breaking the water. I like the way the water almost frames his face and it looks as if he is being engulfed by the water. 000-000_simon.jpg.

Reflection 4

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feel as if I have been a huge asset to the staff

this year. Not only as a writer and page designer but because I’m one of the only people who picks up after workdays. It may be because I’m convinced that I have OCD but at least it benefited the staff in a positive way. If I’m at a workday and have nothing to do at the moment I pick up any empty cups to reduce the amount of cleaning I will end up doing at the end of the workday. We have some pretty incapable people on staff so I think that if it wasn’t for me the room would of been a wreck. Due to the love I have for publications I don’t really mind that I’m considered to be the “mommy” on staff.

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here were a couple situations this year that I tried

my best to just keep my mouth shut about. When you are around people so much and you all become almost like family, people don’t hold back their feelings. We have some very strong personalities on staff and sometimes they need to be kept in check. It was hard not to get annoyed with all of the bickering and wining when everyone else was just as stressed as the person complaining. When I was faced with the problem of having to deal with the person complaining I simply just replied “calm down� and it seemed to work. Unfortunately there will always be arguing and complaining until it is strictly enforced not to do so. If someone thinks they can get away with it they will continue with their attitude.

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ne of the things I made sure I worked on

was to connect with the other staffers who had selected stories on my pages. I wanted them to feel comfortable enough to come up and ask me a question about what my expectations were for their story. I had a lot of the same people on my pages each issue and as a result of that I became closer to them and I feel they became more comfortable with me. I never wanted someone to think they couldn’t ask me a question because that was my job as a page designer. If someone was behind on deadline I made sure they were getting what they needed like interviews and pictures so they could move forward in the grading process. I offered help for whoever needed it. Like for example when Tori was behind with her 1 in 3000 story I changed my picture for one of my other stories so that she could do her story on the girl I had pictured. I wanted to do whatever I could to help her get back on deadline and she ended up writing an amazing story.

Reflection 7

N.22 Editorial Cartoon/ page 6, Oct. 8, 2010 I’ve always been interested in drawing. Jessica was never really sure what to draw for her editorial cartoons so whenever she needed my help I drew it for her. I tried to think of a clever way of representing someone being restrained from using foul language so I figured putting the cross sign over the girls mouth was the best way to go. It is somewhat ironic because the girl I drew in the illustration kind of represented me my first year on staff, silent. N. 14 Entertainment Reviews/ page 12, Oct. 8, 2010 This was my favorite story I did all year because I got to do what I dream to do as a career. I have hopes of reviewing a variety of bands for a major magazine publication like Rolling Stone. N.22 Editorial Cartoon/page 6, Dec. 17, 2010 This was another cartoon I drew for Jessica that argued that having really nice things isn’t always best. I like to draw objects more than I like to draw people so this was something I felt more comfortable with.

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his is my third portfolio design and by far my

favorite. I look back at my first portfolio and I have no idea what I was thinking when I decided to use it. The entire design is all pixilated and only uses three different colors in the entire design. My second portfolio I am still proud of. I could of used more brushes instead of just the different leaves but I still think it looks appealing. This year I designed most of my stuff on Illustrator which is something I’ve never done before. I not only used different brushes but I also used my pen tool and other effects on Illustrator. Overall I am very proud of this design and I hope other people will enjoy it as well.

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We asked 10 students to answer “What could you do for hours without getting bored?” in 10 words.

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WAYS TO AVOID POOR SKIN

kin is the one thing every teenager obsesses about. Even the most butch guys are self conscious about their skin. Teens may spend hours trying to fix every blemish and hide every zit. Let’s face the cold, hard truth that no one is willing to say: one cannot fulfill our superficial society’s view of beauty without gorgeously flawless skin. It is so sad, but true. And while those tacky acne commercials have a point that acne is mainly caused by your body’s biology, there are certain actions that one must avoid to not exacerbate the predicament. Blemishes may be embarrassing, but worsening the problem with these disgusting choices will only draw even more attention to the problem at hand. Avoid over the counter products. The skincare aisle of any drug store is endless. It is a skin-freak’s nightmare. There are a DcZ XVccdi [jaĂ‘aa djg billion different gels, lotions, astringents and toners that claim they will make hjeZgĂ‘X^Va hdX^ZinĂˆh k^Zl d[ your skin blemish-free in no time at all. WZVjin l^i]dji \dg\Zdjh h`^c# The companies that make products like Clearasil and other ridiculous acnecure-alls are lying. While one may see initial benefits to high amounts of benzoyl peroxide (the key ingredient in many over the counter acne medications) the results will not last. Acne always comes back, there is no over the counter product that has lasting effects. If concerned about blemishes one’s best option is to see a dermatologist. These skin magicians can make anyone gorgeous. The prescriptions they give to their patients are the true solution to acne. Do not be deceived by pretentious over the counter creams; they are a waste of money. Do not pick. Picking at your pimples is the most disgusting habit one can possibly succumb to. It gives those around you the heebie-jeebies. It’s like a car accident on I-4; people are unable to stop staring no matter how absolutely appalling the sight may be. While people may feel self conscious about their acne, that is not an excuse to pick and pop pimples. Even touching acne with one’s hands makes the situation worse, as this places extraneous oils on the skin. Medically, this is an unsound solution to blemishes as the end result is awful scaring. Seeing an adult with post-adolescent acne scars is like he or she wearing a scarlet letter “Uâ€? for “ugly.â€? Not only is popping a disgusting habit in and of itself, but the end results are enough to leave one branded as grotesque for the rest of his life. Do not overdo it. There is nothing more appalling than seeing a girl with a caked on face, or a boy who has dried out his skin from excessive acne creams. Over stressing your skin is never the answer, so when dealing with your face just remember that moderation is key. Girls should definitely avoid wearing too much make-up. It is so trashy to see make-up built up over excessive blemishes, as there is hardly anyone that can successfully conceal awful skin through a full face of cover-up. Skin needs to breathe, and it just makes one’s complexion look so unnatural when hiding beneath concealer. Both boys and girls should avoid other excessive skin obsessions. Those who use extreme amounts of benzoyl peroxide often have obnoxiously dry skin. If skin is flaking away then one must stop using drying products and switch to oil-free lotions as they will not clog pores but simply keep skin looking healthy. Also, people should not exceed a healthy amount of time staring at skin in the mirror. It seems silly, but when they obsesses about the condition of their skin in a mirror the results never make them happy. Instead, people should practice seeing themselves with a “soft focus,â€? not allow eyes to linger on imperfections or pores. Skin is the most important part of the body. Certain steps should be taken to help prevent the acne from becoming even more noticable. And just keep in mind that since everyone is focusing on their own blemishes, no one is focusing on yours.

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Restoring cars fuels passion

DESIRE TO LEARN CULTIVATES DISCIPLINE By LINDSAY ALEXANDER and is currently working on a car he Grease covered pants, the smell of believes has potential, a 1982 Chevrolet gasoline and a steady rock beat pulsing Caprise. make up the atmosphere where junior The first step Hayes took in restoring Nicholas Hayes works. the Caprise was fixing the air bags. Not Hayes has always had an those used as safety devices but ones uncanny interest in cars and that make a car ride lower or higher. thought the best Putting these in gives way to learn about the car a very classic > a^`Z ]ZVg^c\ ^i i]Z Ñghi them would be to low-rider look. i^bZ ndj hiVgi ^i je! l]Zc volunteer at an Next Hayes plans automotive shop. on changing the tires, ^iÈh YdcZ# About a year ago, he wants them to be all Hayes visited black with no hubcaps. Advanced Automotive Works in Winter He then intends to work on the paint Park and asked if he could help. and body. Hayes wants to paint his “He took initiative to come in on Caprise a satin graphite, a stark contrast his own and was willing to work [for to the clay color it is now. free] in exchange for learning. You can’t The final step is to perfect the say no to someone that motivated,” drivetrain and drop in a new engine. The Advanced Automotive Works owner drivetrain is the group of components Scott Nemiro said. that give the vehicle power. For the Though at first Hayes worked for engine, Hayes is going to put in a free, now he is paid to work four days Chevrolet 350. This V8 delivers good a week. Hayes performs inspections on performance and can be modified for vehicles, mounts tires and changes oil. the track with relative ease. Besides servicing cars, Hayes also “I like hearing it the first time you restores them in his spare time. With start it up, when it’s done,” Hayes said. help from fellow employees Hayes Hayes’s largest set back is finding restored a vintage 1978 Buick Regal the money to complete his project,

which costs approximately $7,000. When one has an interest in cars, future careers range from army mechanic to engineer. When it comes to Hayes’ future, Nemiro sees him working in corporate sales because he is always coming up with new ways to make money and trying to sell people on ideas. However, Hayes aspires to have his own automotive shop where he will do custom restorations. To make this dream a reality, Hayes plans to go to college and see what happens after obtaining a degree, possibly in business. In the less-distant future Hayes hopes to get a 1940’s vehicle and turn it into a rat-rod. A rat-rod is an old, ratty car that one restores to look new. “Cars are a piece of history, people don’t realize how powerful a car is,” Hayes said. Hayes’ mother, Suzanne Washburn, says Hayes is always busy, but she loves that he has a passion. “When you have a real interest, a passion, your whole life is going to be fuller. He’s investigated [his interests] instead of just thinking about them,” Washburn said.

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BUSTERS

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA The silence is broken in the filled classroom by a heartstopping sneeze, a hand-crippling crack and a terrifyingly loud gulp. Before the hand sanitizer goes flying, panic slowly fills the eyes of three students on a cold, stormy afternoon. The only thing scary about this series of events is that those students, plus millions of people around the world have been mislead about them for centuries. “The main reason people have been obsessed with these myths for so long is because a lot of the time this false knowledge is passed down from generation to generation without having any good medical knowledge of germs,� school nurse Pamela Furman said. Germ busters tackles five of the most common misconceptions roaming the minds of students. Myth: Staying out in the rain will result in sickness Not surprisingly, this myth seems to have dominated the minds of mothers since the beginning of time. The mothers blamed the cold, damp weather for getting their children sick which is where the expression getting “a cold� came from. This assumption was actually in a time before viruses and other contagion were even discovered. Even after achievements of modern medicine, this myth still manages to panic mothers all around the world. Myth: Sneezing stops heartbeat Believing sneezing stops one’s heartbeat began with the assumption that one’s heart stops when, in actuality, it only changes rhythm. Medical research shows the pressure

a sneeze creates on a person’s chest causes a slight change in blood flow that can then cause the heart to change rhythm. Saying the heart skipped a beat or stopped was the only explanation for the sensation. With this myth busted, the only thing to worry about is what can happen if a sneeze is held in. A human sneeze can travel up to astonishing 100 mph, and stopping one can cause anything from burst eardrums to torn blood vessels and muscles within the head, according to medical professionals. Myth: Gum takes up to seven years to completely make its way through the digestive system This sticky myth has been haunting the minds of children for what seems like decades. The truth is, gum is very much digestible and can be fully digested like any other food since the first four ingredients are soluble, meaning they dissolve in the mouth as the person chews. The only truth in this myth is that it does take a slightly longer time to digest because of the gum base material which is a natural or synthetic indigestible rubbery substance depending on the brand but no where near seven years. This means it takes a maximum of one to two days to be completely digested. So the next time gum accidentally takes a trip down the esophagus, a miniature panic attack is not necessary. Myth: Cracking knuckles causes arthritis This over done yet slightly addictive habit has been

accused of causing arthritis later in life. One study at the former Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit compared 74 people who had been chronic knuckle crackers for decades with 226 others who abstained from the motion. No differences in possible arthritis were found between the two groups. However, there are still reasons to stop this nervous tic; the study did find knuckle crackers are much more likely to have a weaker grip strength and greater hand swelling than a person who did not crack his knuckles. Myth: All bacteria are harmful With dozens of products out there to kills these little creatures it is often believed that all bacteria are harmful and spread countless diseases. When in actuality only 30 percent of bacteria spreads diseases and is harmful, while the other 70 percent is harmless and are even helpful to a human body. E. coli and other bacteria, for example, help aid the digestive tract and also help produce vitamin K. Plus the human body needs to have a balance of good and bad bacteria to keep a healthy immune system, so over obsessing about the bad bacteria can even cause one to be more sick. In the end no person can avoid the quarter of a pound of bacteria that is on a person at all times. So the one thing to remember before the three pumps of unnecessary hand sanitizer is squirted, more helpful bacteria is getting killed than harmful. With these myths busted students can be at ease when a common, not so ghostly, series of events happens again. After what seems like ages of misleading the public, these germy myths can be finally put to rest.

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Helpful tips encourage safety STEP-BY-STEP TO ASSURE SAFETY WHEN WALKING TO CAR By KATIE EDWARDS Walking back to the car, her adrenaline pumps as she grips her keys between her fingers, on the defense so nothing can catch her off-guard. “There’s not really anything you can do to avoid it. If you feel like something might happen you should just stay where there are people and pay attention to everything that is going on around you,” senior Kaley Long said. Here are some helpful tips one can use to be more safe when walking to a car or parking lot, whether it is day or night. To avaoid having to search for keys, have them in hand before getting to the car. Keys can be used as a self defense mechanis by placing the metal part of the key between two fingers. Mace can also be used in this situation. Mace can be bought in a regular canister or a portable key chain. photo/KATIE EDWARDS

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The buddy system is a handy safety tactic. If possible, it is safer to travel with a friend or family member. If traveling with someone, one is less likely to be kidnapped. Abductors tend to target people who are traveling alone. Even if alone, find a security guard or someone trustworthy to accompany you to your car.

When approaching the car, check underneath it to assure no one is hiding beneath. While looking, remain far enough away so the attacker is not able to grab your ankles. Also check the back seats so the attacker can not execute a surprise attack. Not checking could leave the attacker with a opportunity to unknowingly hide in the back seat.

It is always a bad idea to park next to a big van or any car with a sliding door; it makes it easier for the attacker to steal his victim. If one is walking to the car and realizes a van has parked next to the car, then the best thing to do is to enter through the passenger side. Once safely in the car it is best to lock the doors immediately and leave as soon as possible.

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Not so common courtesies

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he phrase “common courtesies” is among the most ironic in the human language; most would consider simple things such as holding a door for someone or saying hello instinctive, but in today’s society they are part of an endless list of uncommon courtesies. There are hundreds of thoughtful actions that have been thrown by the wayside and all of them are important. Common courtesies are called that for a reason; they should be instinctive and natural, not requiring a second thought. However, there are three which have recently seemed to stand above the rest, three courtesies which, when ignored, are among the most irritating. The first courtesy, and the one that is most frequently disregarded, is returning phone calls or texts. It would seem that returning a phone call or text is a natural thing to do, but when inspected more closely, people forget to do so more and more. It is an unnecessary nuisance when someone is trying to contact another person to talk or to ask a question and that person completely neglects to respond. With the level of technology available today, it is simply unacceptable to be unable to get a hold of someone after he has missed you. Now, every once in a while a text will fail to go through or a family member will forget to leave a message, but overall it is only respectful to contact the person and address whatever was needed. Even more than respectful, it should be the natural thiing to do. If the person failing to respond were in need of an answer to a question he would expect others to be respectful and get back to him as quick as possible, so the

same courtesy should be returned. The other courtesy that has been discarded much more frequently as of late is leaving babies and toddlers at home when going to the movie theater. Nowadays there appears to be a significantly greater chance of having a crying child in a movie theater than there used to be. It is baffling why people would ever bring a small child to a movie theater knowing fullwell they will be humiliated if the child goes into a crying fit. Some raise the question as to whether or not it is okay to bring a child into the theater if the movie is intended for children, such as Toy Story 3. However, even in that case, children who are not capable of sitting quietly through a movie should not be brought to the theater. A perfect example is the recent movie Tangled. Although it is a Disney movie intended for children, a large percentage of the audience is teenagers and adults who enjoy the movie as well. Even if the movie is geared towards kids, it is unfair for one unruly child to ruin it for everyone else. What is even worse, though, is when the person refuses to remove the child from the theater and ruins that portion of the movie for the rest of the audience. Regardless of the situation, children who are not mature enough to sit quietly through a movie should not be brought along; if the parent is unable to find a babysitter or an older sibling has to let a younger sibling tag along, they should stay home instead of jeopardizing the movie for others. The final courtesy most people could not care less about is having the correct amount of items when checking out at the grocery store. As a cashier, it never fails that at least once

a day someone will completely disregard the 10 items or less sign and go through with a 10 minute order. Going through the 10 items or less line is one of the rudest things a person can do for it shows blatant disregard for the interests of others. Every once in a while, it is an accident, but most of the time people show a complete lack of consideration for the others in line. It is also rude to the cashiers as they have to deal with the rest of the angry customers. People always say they are in a rush, but, news flash, the world doesn’t revolve around whether or not they’re in a rush. Plus, them being in a rush is usually the consequence of their own laziness or unpreparedness; lack of planning on their part does not constitute an emergency on the part of the cashier or the individuals in the line’s. Society needs to reevaluate these courtesies and make an effort to make them more common. They are not elaborate, routine-altering decisions that take substantial effort, just subtle nuances that make a huge difference. It does not take much effort to brighten someone’s day, but it takes significantly less to ruin it.

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AZhh ^h YZÑc^iZan bdgZ0 ig^b i]Z [Vi ^c a^[Z MATERIAL THINGS PROVIDE UNNECESSARY DISTRACTIONS 7n ?:HH>86 B88DN Computers, laptops, HDTVs, MP3s and smart phones fill our lives on a daily basis. A person’s day-to-day life is filled with electronic distractions and material possessions. The newest designer handbags or top-of-the-line sportswear is on almost everyone’s wish list this holiday season. Yes, these things are new, exciting and in high demand, but there comes a time when people need to clear their lives of material things and get back to the basics. Material things provide a distraction from a person’s life. A little break from the stresses of day-to-day life is sometimes necessary, yet when a new Juicy tracksuit and the latest Android phone are taking up all of someone’s time this poses a problem. These material distractions are not necessary for one to live a fulfilling and happy life. The belief that people with more money and therefore things are happier is false. In a study conducted by the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School, researchers asked over 429 people, earning a broad range of incomes from $5,000 to over $200,000, to rate their own happiness. The $55,000 earners weighed in at 76 on the happiness scale, and those who earned $125,000 were actually less happy at 67. Simple things, like taking a walk in the park or playing a game of rummy with a loved one would be a more rewarding use of time. The little things are special and missed if one is too consumed in the material things they possess. Certain responsibilities in life need to be taken seriously, and some experiences need to be experienced, yet when someone’s material things are distracting a person from life it takes away from the simple pleasures one gets from living. This distraction causes the “little things” that are so often taken for granted to be lost in the shuffle. When one is constantly obsessed with obtaining the newest and latest items, it provides an unnecessary distraction in that person’s life. For example, being consumed by material

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possessions and what presents one will receive takes away from the real meaning of the holiday season, which is to spend time with family and friends. When one is tempted to spend all his time with the latest products he should think of all the simpler and more personal things he could be doing. Texts, e-mails and blog posts have become increasingly popular in this age of tech-savvy consumers. Yet however cool the newest electronics may be, they cause a person to become less personal with the electronic messages they send to friends and loved ones. Writing a hand written letter, or making the extra trip to go and speak in person, provides a more personal touch and therefore is more fulfilling than texting and pressing send. It also makes the receiving end feel more special. This is especially true during the holidays when loved ones and friends are extra thankful for one another. Generations of people have lived and lived well, without all the things people today have chosen to fill up their lives with. If ancestors have survived without all these material things then we should be able to live by their examples. Trimming the fat in one’s life and getting back to the basics can be a rewarding and fulfilling part of life. When a person chooses to streamline his life and get rid of all the material possessions and electronic distractions, he can further appreciate the little things: taking a walk in the park, taking in the scent of the season or simply playing a card game with a loved one.

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hile Florida is known for its unbearable humidity and heat, the sunshine state does have its moments of shockingly low temperatures. And with this cold weather comes the worst fashion mishaps of the year. Cold weather requires a whole new wardrobe of lush coats and brilliant accessories. The short time that Florida reaches low temperatures should be cherished as fashion savvy people’s only time to show off a whole new side of themselves. In the absence of humidity, hair should be straight and free of frizz and complexions should clear up. And yet, students still look like a hot mess despite the winter chill. There are two types of fashion victims: those that wear cold weather garb their parents purchased them years ago or those who refuse to acknowledge the fact that they’re freezing their bums off and wear shorts and sandals. These style morons are calling out for assistance, so check out this list of tips to keep style fresh this winter. Accessories are a must. The bargain bin at Target is not one’s friend when it comes to finding winter accessories. Sure, one might find a mismatch of scarves, stocking caps and gloves all for under $10, but the inevitable fact is all of these pieces just look cheap. Instead, fork out some cash for a cashmere scarf, fur cap and lined leather gloves. In the long run, these items will last much longer then those pesky, poly-blend cheapies. Also, work accessories into outfits. A bold scarf should be used to stand out, not clash with patterns in a jacket. Or if one chooses a flashy coat, be sure to stick to simple white, black or grey accessories. Choose a piece that will catch others eyes, whether its fur boots, a bright cap or a gorgeous trench, and don’t compete for visual attention with other standoffish pieces. Don’t mismatch accessories. Wear a grey knit hat with a grey scarf. Don’t clash stripes, solids and patterns. Mismatching looks only makes one look like a pathetic version of Pippi Longstocking. Burn those awful thermals. Thermals are disgusting. The texture and ridiculously obnoxious prints generally placed on them make these winter options sickening. Often they are tight, and the knitting accentuates the worst features of one’s body. Overall, thermals are more suitable for burning in people’s fireplaces, rather than actually wearing out. So, when restyling one’s winter look, donate all thermals to the homeless. Surely, they can make something out of this trashy style. Instead of opting for a thermal, purchase wool or cashmere sweaters. One still enjoys rich texture, just in a more mature and fashionable manner. Plus, cashmere is so soft against the skin, especially when compared to the roughness of a thermal. Winter requires a new arsenal of products. Chapped lips, flaky skin and straw hair are all the negative effects of winter. The absence of humidity leaves skin and hair dehydrated. This requires one to purchase products that will fulfill the body’s thirst. For those pesky lips, people must make applying balms to them a part of their daily habit. Steer away from traditional Chap Stick, which requires reapplication several times throughout the day. Instead, find a solution that will leave lips hydrated 24/7. Neutrogena makes remarkable and inexpensive products designed for this purpose. Their Daily Lip Moisturizer with SPF 15 ($3, Walgreens) leaves lips moist, while the Overnight Renewal Therapy ($4, Walgreens) repairs damage. Skin also tends to be dry throughout the winter, leaving faces flaky. In order to combat this, apply daily moisturizers designed specifically for either the face or body. For the face, be sure to use a product free of oils, as this will cause unnecessary breakouts. For example, Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion ($28) is oil free and keeps skin glowing and soft all day. Finally, as the cold settles in, many turn to damaging products to straighten or curl hair without the fear of frizz. Yet, if hoping to escape from the torture of straightening and curling irons with undamaged locks certain steps must be taken. Weekly conditioning masques should be applied to hair in order to repair damage. Bumble & Bumble’s Mending Masque ($38) is heaven in a tube. Also, always use products designed for heat exposure such as Redken’s Ultra Straightening Spray ($15). Overall, cold weather is a Floridian’s nightmare. Yet, by following these suggestions one may be able to escape fashion terrors and exhibit the best holiday gift of all: fashion sense.

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“I like to eat Honey Baked ham with my family.� - charles babir, senior

“My family and I decorate the tree and house together.� - denis diaz fernandez, junior

“Getting together with my family and opening our presents together.� - paul chong, freshman

“I like waking up on Christmas morning at four a.m.� - summer douglas, freshman

“Having a few holiday drinks with the family on Christmas.� - anthony wilson, senior

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Awaiting the man in the red suit By LINDSAY ALEXANDER Santa Claus has always been a part, though a myth, of Christmas traditions. Although a myth, children all around the world believe in Santa Claus. Cherry B. Spielman has her Masters of Science and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Spielman works with families and children and specializes in psychological testing services. Counseling families and children and being a mother of three (who attend Boone) gives her plenty of experience with kids and what they believe. Spielman says from strictly a psychological standpoint

luiz andrade, freshman I was 11 and we were having a party at a friend’s house. The parents made us go on a scavenger hunt to find Santa and we found him back at our friend’s house. Next Christmas, we were looking through pictures and we passed over “Santa” changing, [at the party the previous year]. It made me laugh like crazy.

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you would never tell children that Santa exists because it is not true, but believing in Santa is just fun. “I would not directly tell a lie to a child because it’s a trust issue. Society and media might lead children to believe [in Santa], and if it does, you do not need to discredit it until the children ask,” Spielman said. Trusting one’s parents only to find out that Santa Claus is fake has the potential to create major trust issues. However, Spielman says the belief in Santa Claus still has positive qualities and beneficial aspects. “Almost everything associated with Santa Claus is positive

lori iacone, junior I pretended to go to bed and then I covered my sleeping bag in wrapping paper and hid under the tree. I fell asleep, and when I woke up my mom had presents and my dad was eating Santa’s cookies. After they left, I went back to bed and didn’t tell them I knew. That year it ruined Christmas for me, but the next year I found out I could get extra presents from “Santa,” because my parents thought I still believed.

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and good. It’s about giving. I believe that while a child believes in Santa Claus, it does make Christmas much more exciting,” Spielman said. Like Spielman, Dr. Phil also thinks the belief in Santa Claus does not do much harm. “Is there anything negative . . . to have a concrete figure who represents love, and caring and giving?” Dr. Phil said. However, select religious groups and individuals believe Santa Claus is pagan or unnecessary. For those anxiously awaiting the man in the red suit, it is a part of childhood and the mystery of the Christmas season.

cristian torres, senior Around Christmas time when I was 10, my parents told me not to go into the garage, but I did. I saw a foosball table unwrapped. Then on Christmas morning, the tag said it was from Santa, but I knew it wasn’t. It didn’t ruin Christmas for me; it’s still the best day of the year.

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his school has a serious case of style delirium. Students apparently have not figured out what is appropriate to wear when in an academic setting and what to wear when going out at night. The clothes worn at school are different than those that should be worn when going to dinner, hanging out with friends or going on a date. This lesson needs to be seriously hammered into the minds of each style-confused pupil. It’s ridiculous to walk down the halls and see a silly girl walking (well, trying to walk) in high heels, and at the same time a boy in sweatpants sloshing to his next class. Neither is appropriate for school, and it is style mistakes like these that make schools impose uniforms. Get it together guys, or else every student is going to be pulling on a pair of khaki pants and tucking in a white polo. The key is to separate closets and products by school appropriate looks and going-out styles and to never mix and match. The concept is what this style crazed columnist refers to as pulling a “Jeckyll and Hyde.” So, here are some simple tips to follow when re-organizing one’s mismatched closet. Leave your Braves shirts for school only. There is nothing more nauseating then seeing someone at the movies wearing a “Go Braves” sweatshirt. Students are confined to the fluorescent-lit dungeons of Boone High School for five days of the week already. Seeing flashy school spirited apparel on the weekends simply reminds others that they have to return to school on Monday morning, which will depress them for the rest of their evening. There is no excuse for wearing Boone apparel off campus. Even if it’s one’s favorite T-shirt or comfiest sweatshirt. Even if it’s laundry day and everything else is in the wash. No excuses. Those nasty school spirit clothes are forbidden. The same goes for those truly unfortunate “Senior” sweatshirts that Herff Jones gave out to the senior class. If one’s not at school, do not wear it. Keep it classy, not trashy. An academic setting does not call for teens to come to school with excessively exposed skin. If one’s shorts or skirts are too short, then leave them for when trying to attract someone on a date. It’s so unnecessary to show off that much skin when at school. Girls, believe it or not, no one cares if you have awesome legs or impressive cleavage when they’re trying to take notes. Come to class looking professional and not with your goodies hanging out. It’s violating. At the same time, boys need to keep their pants on. No one wants to see your basketball shorts or boxers. There are belts for a reason, and they should be utilized. When you’re “chillin’ with your homies,” let them sag all you want. Just keep them up at school. Not too flashy. When confined to a classroom, nothing one is wearing should stand out too much. Ladies, while bright eye shadow and dark eyeliner are appropriate for venues like clubs and concerts, they are unnecessary for school. Separate makeup into basics that are for everyday wear and night looks for going out. The same goes for products overall. Hair should be clean and tamed when at school. Go crazy and try something wild when going out for a night on the town. Don’t overload on jewelry or accessories. Hearing an armful of bangles clang together distracts others from trying to pay attention to the lesson. While on the topic of jewelry, class rings should be worn solely at school. They look so gaudy in the limelight of the real world. Finally, shoes should be flat. Girls, stilettos are certainly called for when going downtown, but no one wants to see you teeter back and forth in the school stairwell. Boys should have a great pair of boots or dress shoes reserved for going to clubs or restaurants at night. While at school, everyone should wear flats, tennis shoes or sandals. Separating a closet between going out and school appropriate styles is truly necessary. If everyone would simply Jeckyll and Hyde their look, the Reservation would certainly be a much more appropriate and attractive school.

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English II Gifted Focus paper Jennifer Hilley: 1 hour Student: 6 hours

Latin stem flash cards Paige Caperton: 10 minutes Student: 15 minutes

AP Statistics

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Textbook assignment Kay Godfrey: 30 minutes Student: 45 minutes

Textbook assignment Dwayne Floyd: 45 minutes Student: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Worksheet Greg Shirley: 30 minutes Student: 20 minutes

AP Environmental Science

Biology Honors

Chemistry

Chapter review Wendy Ernest: 2 hours Student: 3 hours

Worksheet Annette Montgomery: 30 minutes Student: 45 minutes

Chapter study guide Timothy Besuden: 1 hour Student: 30 minutes

AP U.S. History

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Chapter assignment Michael Dorman: 3 hours and 30 minutes Student: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Chapter Outline Mark MacFarlane: 20 minutes Student: 30 minutes

Current event James Corbin: 30 minutes Student: 20 minutes

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Chapter Outline Robin King: 2 hours Student: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Financial Computing project Bill Daniel: 15 hours Student: 12 hours

Vocabulary flash cards Connie Heiselman: 15 minutes Student: 10 minutes

The Results In English, students took longer to complete assignments than the teacher expects. In math, textbook assignments require more time. Worksheets are completed in a shorter amount of time than teachers predict. Outlines take longer to complete compared to teachers predictions. Chapter reviews take a student more time to complete when compared to teachers results.

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SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHS SLEEPING STUDENTS, PUBLISHES ONLINE BY COOPER BROCK Slumped over his desk, the unassuming student sleeps, his body rising in falling in slumber. Unaware, the student soon becomes the latest subject in senior Tyler Johnson’s album. His works, published on Facebook as “People Sleeping in School,” have been viewed by hundreds, some having more than 25 comments. “[The album] was something that started out as a joke with my friends in study hall,” Johnson said. “I posted it on Facebook and was surprised by how popular the two original photos became.” Started around mid-October, the album currently has 77 pictures, most of which show Johnson sporting a wide grin and a thumbs up standing next to an unsuspecting student

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in slumber. The pictures occur in a variety of locations on campus, some even photographed at off campus locations such as the University of Central Florida. “Once I got up to about 30, I started having people take pictures for me and then send them to me via text message or through Facebook,” Johnson said. “Everyone wanted in on the album, which has brought it to where it is now.” Among multiple students assisting in the project was junior Matthew Long, who has contributed to the album by providing multiple pictures. “I think [Johnson’s album is] genius,” Long said. “It’s a creative and fun way to show how people can have fun at school in numerous ways.” Now three months and 72 pictures into the album,

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eing a sports fan is easy; dressing like one is harder than it seems. Just because people wear a logo of a sports team on their shirt doesn’t mean they are fans. It takes more than just wearing a shirt every once and awhile, one has to be dedicated through good times and bad. Here are some tips on how to dress like the biggest sports fan in the world. Quantity not quality: So, one nice sports shirt is nice, but by no means does one lousy shirt indicate a sports fanatic. One must possess multiple shirts and jerseys of the same players as well as others on their favorite team. Make sure to have retro and special throwback attire as well as any other special limited edition attire. This will ensure that one is prepared for any game, and for baseball fans, three to four games a week. Another benefit of having different jerseys and shirts is for significant others as this can be helpful when watching a game with them as it can earn serious brownie points. Also remember age appropriateness when choosing sportswear. Jerseys are acceptable for teenagers and young adults. Men and women in their late twenties and onward cannot show off their inner child simply by wearing a jersey. Accessories are a must: Sports fans have to be decked in the latest gear. A shirt and jersey are nice, but they look stupid if they have nothing to match with it. If fans want to be at the top of the fanatic world, they must be prepared to put away the Sperry boat shoes and wear the obnoxious fluffy slippers with their favorite sports logo on them and top it off with the appropriate team Snuggie, at home only. Another accessory that is a must: hats. Night, day, rain or shine hats are the second most important piece of clothing on a sports fan. Big hats, small hats, brown, black, green, red, it doesn’t matter. As long as the logo and the color match the jersey, one can walk out of the house or into a sports party with pride. Fans must be decked out from head to toe. Beaded necklaces are a nice touch and for you Packer fans, a cheese-head is certainly a must. Stickers are a bonus, as well as eye black. Another accessory that can be of help is body paint. They are there every game, those annoying fans that paint their whole face or the unfortunate ones with the beer bellies who paint their whole bodies. Paint is a plus not a must, especially if one is 35 with a beer gut. A helpful guideline for painting is, if above the age of 30, body painting is not allowed; face painting is permitted, but only to an extent. Accessories can make or break someone’s fanhood. There will always be ‘that one guy’ who has every possible accessory and tries to be the best dressed fan, that can not happen, load up on accessories and make sure that people will never forget you as ‘that one guy’. Stay true to your roots: The number one rule for sports fans is to never support the opposing team, especially rivals. There are no exceptions, as a result breakups could occur, but staying true to your roots is the most loyal thing a fan can do. Say one was a Boston Red Sox fan; if he were to ever be caught supporting any sort of New York Yankee gear, Ted Williams would roll over in his frozen grave. This holds true for all sports, a true fan can never wear any apparel for a team that is considered a rival. Other tidbits: A sports fan should look like a fan on a daily basis. A fan should never wear Abercrombie or American Eagle or any of those brands that charge $45 for a shirt that is too tight. That’s just not the style of a fan. Gym shorts and a shirt (it does not have to be brand name) is the ideal outfit of a sports fanatic. Another rule a fan should abide by is that even if his team loses, he should always support them. Wearing a team shirt or jersey after a bad loss isn’t stupid, it shows that you didn’t just hop on the bandwagon. You were true to the team to the very end. Believe it or not, the fans of the other team will respect that. For all you football fans, just because its March don’t be afraid to pull those football shirts and jerseys from the bottom of the closest. Start supporting early and never stop. Following these tips can ensure one is the best dressed sports fan and will impress people from all ages and even rival fans.

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Students resemble pop culture icons By ANNA MARIE BORIA We live in a world where an egg is not something found in a refrigerator but what Lady Gaga showed up at the Grammys. The same place where Justin Bieber’s haircut gets more attention than the tragedy in Libya. In the past quarter of a century, pop culture has taken over this world in more ways than one, and with the accessibility of the Internet, students are exposed to pop culture daily. Teenagers use celebrities such as Super Bowl players and country superstars as inspirations for their personal look. Others are graced through DNA to resemble some of today’s pop idols.

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ALL DOLLED UP. Senior Daiva Peric applies makeup to freshman Gabriella Beals for I Saw you Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street. “This was my favorite play because it required a lot more skill and detail than most other shows,” Peric said. Peric has worked on every show this year and designed most of the makeup for each drama production.

With a dash of her brush and a swipe of her concealer, senior Daiva Peric has the ability to transform performers into other people completely. Peric has been altering the appearance of theater students since her sophomore year. When she first started in the drama department, she found it hard to win leading roles and barely spent any time on stage. She stumbled upon her ability to do makeup when she volunteered to do so during the Steel Magnolias show. “I’ve always been really artistic, and when it came to drama, I could never find my niche. So one show, I just tried to do makeup, and Ms. Weagly loved what I did, so then she instantly assigned me as crew head,” Peric said. As official crew head, she is entrusted to pick the makeup, buy it and ultimately come up with the pallets for each and every person on stage. Her talents, though, did not come easily. “She’s an incredible artist with an innate natural talent for [working with] color and bone structure. She definitely has the ability to be a pro someday,” Drama director Tiffany Weagly said. Before realizing that she was a talented makeup artist, she mainly labeled herself as a loner. But once she

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fake prosthetics that were used during I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street fascinated Peric. She used makeup to create elegant women and ferocious zombies. “I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13 on Elm Street had every kind of makeup in it, from the most extreme to completely basic. Plus it was just a really fun show [to work on],” Peric said. Peric hopes to continue doing makeup for professional productions all her life. She likes that cosmetology is not an ordinary occupation to pursue. “A lot of the people in my industry are odd balls, so they are more open and accepting to different views,” Peric said. Peric plans to attend Valencia Community College for two years to earn her license in cosmetology, and then she will attend The Joe Blasco School of Makeup Artistry located in Orlando, FL. “I really want to get into movie makeup and more extreme theater makeup. I always want to be around the theater all my life because that’s what I have always loved,” Peric said. Peric uses her talent and dedication to enhance the quality of recent Drama productions. She and the rest of the crew make the stories come to life right before the audience’s eyes.

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PROM DRESSES GALORE. In the Kemosabe Kloset, Cindy Gill marks sizes of prom dresses. “The Kemosabe Kloset will always be needed, but especially now during this bad economy,” Gill said. The Kloset had over 25 prom dresses.

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by size and hangs them for display. “My favorite part [of helping in the Kemosabe Kloset] is when students who truly needs the Kloset comes in and finds something they really, really need. Their faces and words of appreciation really touch my heart every time,” Gill said. Besides offering countless hours of service to the Kemosabe Kloset, Gill is also actively involved in every class council. She has helped the Senior Class with the blood drive, the Junior Class with prom ticket sales, the Sophomore Class with the honors breakfast and chaperoned Polyester Paradise. “I admire her for her dedication. Her need is to feel that she’s helping and she does it with a big heart,” Reiff, friend and fellow volunteer, said. Gill stresses that the Kloset is run with confidentiality in mind and that the volunteers try to respect student’s privacy as much as possible. This past winter the Kemosabe Kloset supplied over 50 students with holiday gifts, including $40 Target gift cards. “I love helping out as many committees, teachers, staff and events as I can, the Kloset will always hold a special place in my heart,” Gill said.

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By KATIE EDWARDS Starting out as a Christian band performing at the First Presbyterian Church of Downtown Orlando, Before You Exit is now going mainstream and is on the rise with junior Braiden Wood on lead guitar, junior Connor McDonough on vocals and guitar, freshman Riley McDonough on vocals and bass and junior Thomas Silvers on drums. Silvers attends Boone and Wood used to attend Boone but now takes classes online. Brothers, R. McDonough and C. McDonough are enrolled at Edgewater. Wood was inspired to start the band after listening to Relient K and wanted to express himself and do what he loved. Wood met Silvers at school and Connor at church. After about a year, the band became more mainstream and R. McDonough became the new bass player. It’s been two years since then, and the band has been together for three years. “My favorite part is making the music, writing songs, playing in shows and getting to know the fans,” C. McDonough said. The initials for Before You Exit are B.Y.E. They wanted to come up with a name that would be inspiring, something that people could relate to. It means make a difference before you

exit this world. The boys’ first performance was at R. McDonough’s birthday party. Riley technically wasn’t in the band yet but was a guest singer. The boys did not play any original songs at the time. They started playing music from classic rock artists like ZZ Top. “It’s cool to see how much we’ve grown and that we now have our own music. My favorite part is definitely being on stage looking out at the fans and how our music puts a smile on their faces. Even people who haven’t seen us before, at first they stand still and then they start to feel it. I love seeing the look on their faces; it’s such an adrenaline rush,” Silvers said. For acoustics gigs they will receive between $200 to $400 and for a full band with merchandise $1500 to $3000. The boys have the same manager as All Time Low. Living the rocker life comes with consequences, however. “I used to be a really smart kid in school, but when the band got started and we got more involved my grades went down. I lost focus, which is why I had to start taking online classes,” Wood said. “The Best Thing” written by bass guitarist/vocalist R.McDonough is one of the band’s new songs. It is a about a guy who falls for a girl he wouldn’t

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GIG. At the grand opening of the yogurt shop Chilly Spoons, Before You Exit performs original songs along with covers. “I love putting smiles on people’s faces and how everything comes all together in the end,” Silvers said. The band is currently on their fall tour. usually be with. The girl doesn’t think she is good enough, but the guy thinks she is amazing. The lyrics to this song can appeal to a wide range of people; it is a typical love song. “It’s really cool when the fans know all the words to a song I wrote in my

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bedroom, and they care about what I have to say,” R. McDonough said. Before You Exit starts their fall tour with All Time Low, A Rocket To The Moon and City (Comma) State on Sept. 19 in Boston, Mass., and doesn’t come back to Orlando until Nov. 17.

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Helpful tips encourage safety STEP-BY-STEP TO ASSURE SAFETY WHEN WALKING TO CAR By KATIE EDWARDS Walking back to the car, her adrenaline pumps as she grips her keys between her fingers, on the defense so nothing can catch her off-guard. “There’s not really anything you can do to avoid it. If you feel like something might happen you should just stay where there are people and pay attention to everything that is going on around you,” senior Kaley Long said. Here are some helpful tips one can use to be more safe when walking to a car or parking lot, whether it is day or night. To avaoid having to search for keys, have them in hand before getting to the car. Keys can be used as a self defense mechanis by placing the metal part of the key between two fingers. Mace can also be used in this situation. Mace can be bought in a regular canister or a portable key chain. photo/KATIE EDWARDS

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The buddy system is a handy safety tactic. If possible, it is safer to travel with a friend or family member. If traveling with someone, one is less likely to be kidnapped. Abductors tend to target people who are traveling alone. Even if alone, find a security guard or someone trustworthy to accompany you to your car.

When approaching the car, check underneath it to assure no one is hiding beneath. While looking, remain far enough away so the attacker is not able to grab your ankles. Also check the back seats so the attacker can not execute a surprise attack. Not checking could leave the attacker with a opportunity to unknowingly hide in the back seat.

It is always a bad idea to park next to a big van or any car with a sliding door; it makes it easier for the attacker to steal his victim. If one is walking to the car and realizes a van has parked next to the car, then the best thing to do is to enter through the passenger side. Once safely in the car it is best to lock the doors immediately and leave as soon as possible.

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Instead of exchanging gifts, why not make the gifts together. All Fired Up in Waterford Lakes offers a romantic but messy environment that can add new and fun memories to a relationship. There are 800 different items of pottery to choose from. When people consider movies they automatically assume “movie theater�, but there is a way to make it more interesting and original. Go to a drive-in movie theater. There is The Silvermoon Drive-In movie theater located in Lakeland ($8 for two).

Run up adrenaline with your Valentine and spend a day at Universal’s Island of Adventure ($164) for two. Try to arrive at 9 a.m. when the park opens to beat the long lines.

Make her a hand made bracelet or necklace. It will impress her and show you care about her enough to go through the trouble. Also send her a cute card, chocolates and her favorite flowers.

A box full of “date� ideas for the remainer of the year. When one is stumped and can not think of what to do for a date, just pick one out of the box. A homemade coupon book full of free meals, favorite deserts or even for a day to do whatever one wishes like going to their favorite restaurant or a free movie.

Almost all girls will appreciate jewelry. This does not mean that one has to buy diamonds, though. A necklace or earrings made of real elements like silver make a great gift. While the guys do not wear jewelry, it does not mean they can not wear accessories. Ray Ban sunglasses($129) are a perfect alternative.

Rollerskating at Universal Skating Rink ($14 for two), mini-golf at Pirate’s Cove ($22 for two) and ending the night with frozen yogurt will ensure a sweet ending to a fun and flirty day that you both will remember.

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CATCH. During practice, senior William McClellan cradles the ball. “Last year, our seniors didn’t have the drive to get to districts. This year more of our seniors have that desire to get there,” McClellan said. McClellan has been on Varsity since 2009. PROTECT. In the game against Gainesville High School, junior Taylor Gies defends the goal keeper and cradles the ball up the ÑZaY# ÅLZ lZci ^cid i]Z \VbZ i]^c`^c\ ^i lVh \d^c\ id WZ Y^[ÑXjai! Wji lZ ZcYZY je eaVn^c\ gZVaan lZaa!Æ <^Zh hV^Y# I]Z \^gah ldc 12-2. photo/SARA CASLER

LAX teams cradle the competition Girls seek district title with young team By KATIE EDWARDS “Ladies, left hand in. Why? Because it is closest to our hearts” is heard by the crowd, as the girl’s varsity lacrosse team gets ready to hit the field. Despite having a new coach and a young team, the girl’s varsity lacrosse team hopes to make it to districts with a current 5-2 record. “We have a young team, so it is going to take a while for us all to get together. The seniors have done well leading the team,” senior Alexandra Murray said. The girls played the Cypress Creek Bears March 8, winning 14-2 on the Bears’ home turf. Even with the win, they felt they played “down to Cypress Creek’s level” and could have come out with a far greater gap in the score. “We are good at trusting each other and working as a team. As well as transitioning up the field. We do need to work on passing, catching and ground balls; the basics,” Murray said. Thursday, March 3, the girls took on Hagerty, who came back after half time; however, the girls held them winning

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13-11. “Hagerty was exciting towards the end we were only up by one but we came back and won the game,” junior, Lindsay Miller said. Miller has scored 24 goals so far this season averaging 4 goals a game, making her the lead scorer on the team. The girls and boys played a double header against East River March 1, with the girls winning 13-3. “I want to have a better ratio of goals I block and goals made. We are doing well right now,” junior Elizabeth Miller, goal keeper, said. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the girls travelled to Gainesville and dominated Oak Hill, 12-0, and Gainesville ,12-2. “I want each player to grow individually, mentally and physically. This season is going better than expected; the players are really grasping the concept of the game,” head coach Meg Lane said. The girls lost their first game against Lake Mary, 4-16, which was the first game of the season and the first time the girls all played together. The team felt if they had to chance to play them again it would be a better match up after all of the practice they have had. “This year we will kick some serious

booty and win districts,” Murray said. Tonight the girls play a district game against Lake Highland Prep at 7:30 p.m. on their field. The girls have to win to go to districts.

Chemisty lays winning foundation By SARA CASLER The boys lacrosse team has had a nearly perfect record so far, but it is not all because of skills. The team has benefited from something that has been missing in years past: team chemistry. Senior attack William McClellan believes it is a colossal part of why the lacrosse team is currently 5-1. This is the best start to a season that the team has seen in five years, and it currently ranks them as second in the conference and third in the state of Florida. “This is the best team, as far as closeness, that I have seen in awhile. We mesh together,” McClellan said. Junior starter attack John Kissick agrees with his team mates and remains optimistic about the upcoming season. “We all trust each other. Every game, everyone is in sync,” Kissick said. Coach Elliott Whitton views the

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teamwork he sees in the team as one of its keys to success. “Honestly, this is [the season with the fewest obstacles] that I have seen in 11 years of coaching [lacrosse]. The kids know what we ask of them, and so far, they have delivered,” Whitton said. Most of the players on the team have been playing club lacrosse together for up to five years, allowing the teammates to become brothers, figuratively. “When we play together, we know what everyone else is going to do. We know we can trust each other,” senior lacrosse captain and starting midfielder Andrew Conley said. The newfound brothers hope to use their camaraderie to continue with their already successful season. “We have beaten who we are supposed to beat, like University and the smaller schools, but we really haven’t overachieved yet. We have to beat the teams that we haven’t before,” Kissick said. Even with victories motivating the team, the players do not let their wins get to their heads. “We just try to keep it business as usual,” Kissick said.

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The audience was silent and the curtain was about to raise. The drama department prepared themselves as they took the stage at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The drama team won Best in Show at states for their performance Step in Time from the well known play Mary Poppins. The team traveled to Tampa for the Florida State Thespian Convention along with thousands of other performers, making it the largest gathering in the convention’s history. The students went to workshops and classes to better themselves in their drive toward becoming actors, actresses, makeup artists and stage managers. The convention had workshops including tap, flying and musical theater classes. “I’ve been to states twice, but this year it was earlier in the year, making it difficult. I was expecting it to not be that good, but everyone adjusted well. I was pleasantly surprised,” junior Brandon Dalzell said. The students had to raise $200 each to attend the trip. The money covered the hotel room at the Embassy Suites and any other expenses, like food. At states, senior Carlos Santiago and junior Tyler Conrady participated in monologues and received a superior; junior Savanna Shurman received an excellent and senior Brianna Harper received a good for their participation in technical events; and juniors as pairs Veroncia Kelly and Jackson Upperco and Conrady and Dalzell all received superiors for their duet performances. Drama also impressed audiences with performances including the comedy I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, the one act play Proof, and Willy Wonka. “I think [the convention] benefited the entire troop because it brought us closer and was a bonding experience as well as learning experience,” senior Ashley Connelly said.

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In the Kiss the Pig competition, teachers puckered up for a good cause. Renee Burke, represented the senior class and kissed the pig. With $2,500 raised, SGA officers provided 25 families with Thanksgiving basket.

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LIGHTS. At the Drama Night of Entertainment, junior Brandon Dalzell performs the dramatic monologue he performed at districts. “It wasn’t my original piece I had chosen. I had to change it because of offensive content. There were things I should have worked on, but that’s actors nature to never be hVi^hÑZY l^i] i]Z^g eZg[dgbVcXZ!Æ 9VaoZaa hV^Y# I]Z ZkZci idd` place on Nov. 16 in the school auditorium.

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[The most memorable club event] was all the homecoming events because a lot of people came out and participated, bringing classes together. - clarissa henriquez, junior

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Florida State University The Basics: Located near Georgia, the landscape, architecture, and atmosphere of Tallahassee has a southern charm and naturally picturesque appeal. The campus has a quaint, small town feel with a big population. The Dorms: Freshmen are required to live on campus their first year. The Residential Assistants in the dorms make sure residents acclimate well and find ways for everyone to get involved. Smith Hall is the least expensive dorm pricing at $2,150 per semester. The most expensive is Ragans Hall, individual apartments exclusively for upperclassman, which cost $3,120 a semester. The Nightlife: West Tennessee Street, 32304: This legendary street of clubs and bars is the number one place to hit when partying in Tallahassee. Commonly referred to as “The Strip” by FSU students, Tennessee Avenue includes the most affordable dinner specials and music from the best DJ’s in town. A.J.’s Sports Bar & Grill (1800 West Tennessee St., 32304): From Major League Baseball to the NFL, A.J.’s offers almost any televised game. The sports and entertainment venue on “The Strip” serves jumbo wings in 15 different flavors and handmade burgers. Restaurants: Gordos (1907 West Pensacola St., 32304): This college favorite serves delicious Cuban sandwiches under $ 9.50 and dinner dishes under $11.95. Momo’s Pizza (1416 West Tennessee St., 32304): Offering large pizzas, the spot is highly recommended with large appetites. (16” Med. Pizza Pie $11.95, 30” XLarge Pizza Pie-$22.95) Monks (1710 W. Tharpe St., 32303): As a unique hamburger joint, one Monk’s specialty is the Lip Smacker ($8.50), a peanut butter hamburger topped with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Things to do: Student Life Cinema: This free movie theatre, exclusively for FSU students, plays current blockbusters. Crenshaw Lanes: This on campus bowling alley includes Internet access and a lounge area. Cosmic bowling ($10) is held every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Flying High Circus: A student run circus premieres each fall and has been a unique tradition since 1947. The dazzling performance rivals that of a professional show. Winter Wonderland: In December, snow is shipped in from Georgia and the campus creates a winter landscape with snow ball fights, hot chocolate and snow globe decorating. The Words From the Wise: “FSU as a university is not seen as a difficult school to get into, but the individual colleges like communications and studio art are very competitive. They are considered the top in the country, accepting only 30 students per program,” FSU freshman Nicole Regan said.

University of Florida The Basics: The UF campus is made up of 2,000 acres and more than 900 buildings holding 50,000 students. It is officially one the largest campuses in the nation. The Dorms: After completing the fall/spring contract, students submit preferences for up to three halls and two room types, along with two specific roommates. An alternative option to dorms is the rental rate. Rental rates are per student, per semester and include cable TV, high speed Internet, electricity and other utilities. All rooms are fully furnished. The Nightlife: Swamp (1642 W. University Ave.): This social night bar and patio is the definition of going out at UF. This popular sports bar features food like buffalo wings, burgers, tacos and seafood. It attracts the college crowd and always has an energetic atmosphere. Spannk (20 NW. 2nd St): This local club’s goal is to help make the discovery of local bands easier. Spannk aims to be the definition of upcoming shows and promotion for local bands. Restaurants: Dragonfly (3117 SW. 34th St.): This is a good choice for Asian food. Although a bit more expensive than average meal choices, it is worth it ($11 - $30). Leonardo’s (706 West University Avenue): This Italian specialty is less expensive and serves pizza along with other Italian cuisines ($10 - $15). The Peach Valley Cafe, 3275 SW 34th St: This cafe is highly recommended and serves only breakfast and lunch ($4 - 8). Things To Do: The Reitz Union (1080 SW. 11th St.): This is a major hangout for studying or grabbing something to eat. The Reitz Union contains several restaurants including Tijuana Flats, Pita Pit and Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches, a bookstore and a Starbucks. The Words From the Wise: “If you are a freshman, go to campus before the first day of classes so you don’t get lost or show up late to your classes,” sophomore Moises Diffo said.

University of South Florida The Basics: Opened in 1960, USF now teaches 47,000 students and is recognized as one of the top 100 public research universities. The Dorms: The campus assigns four students per suite which have individual bedrooms and a shared kitchen. The cost of the four suite room is $3,785 per semester, per student. The Nightlife: Empire Night Club (1902 7th Ave., 33605): Open from Wednesday to Saturday nights, is a two-floor, crowded nightclub and bar that plays hiphop music. The cover charge is $5. Restaurants: Taco Bus (913 E. Hillsborough Ave, 33604): Serving food 24/7, the Taco Bus provides authentic Mexican food. From vegetarian rice, bean and vegetable burritos and tacos to meaty quesadillas, fish tacos and barbacoas, a style of barbeque authentic to ancient Mexican recipes, the Taco Bus menu caters to guests with a wide variety of diets. ($5 - $8) CBD’s Southside Italian Restaurant and Bar (3671 S. Westshore Blvd., 33629): This area favorite serves classic Italian, from pizza to pasta ($25 - $30). Things To Do: Open only to USF students and staff, the Riverfront Park is a popular hangout on campus that offers free kayaking and canoeing. The Words From the Wise: “I would encourage living in dorms the first year. It’s the best way to meet people, and you have class with a lot of the same people in your [dorm area], so it’s easy to form study groups or find people to hang out with. There is always someone awake which makes it so convenient to meet friends,” USF sophomore Madison Smith said.

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Seniors categorize classmates By KATIE EDWARDS With 43 students winning in the 21 different categories, seniors voted on how they felt their fellow classmates should be remembered. From Class Clowns to Most Unforgettable, students were awarded the superlative most fitting them. Take a look at the Class of 2011 as they experience their Oscar-winning moment. “[Winning Class Clown] was the most spectacular moment of my life. Finally, I got the respect I deserve,” senior Daniel Ruiz said.

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MOST FASHIONABLE Savannah Hanson and Jonathon Rossi

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MOST SPIRITED Evan Yaros and Mackenzie Sexton

BEST SMILE Logan Graves and Joshua Gentry

BEST TO BRING HOME TO MOM Andrew Hungerford and Anna Gentry

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SPEAK UP. At the concert, Steve Schiff speaks of Mark A. Casey. “I’ll never forget my four years at Boone High School because of [Casey],” Schiff said. Schiff was a student from 1963-1966.

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SPEAK UP. At the concert, Steve Schiff speaks of Mark A. Casey. “I’ll never forget my four years at Boone High School because of [Casey],” Schiff said. Schiff was a student from 1963-1966.

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SPEAK UP. At the concert, Steve Schiff speaks of Mark A. Casey. “I’ll never forget my four years at Boone High School because of [Casey],” Schiff said. Schiff was a student from 1963-1966.

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SPEAK UP. At the concert, Steve Schiff speaks of Mark A. Casey. “I’ll never forget my four years at Boone High School because of [Casey],” Schiff said. Schiff was a student from 1963-1966.

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CATCH. During practice, senior William McClellan cradles the ball. “Last year, our seniors didn’t have the drive to get to districts. This year more of our seniors have that desire to get there,” McClellan said. McClellan has been on Varsity since 2009. PROTECT. In the game against Gainesville High School, junior Taylor Gies defends the goal keeper and cradles the ball up the ÑZaY# ÅLZ lZci ^cid i]Z \VbZ i]^c`^c\ ^i lVh \d^c\ id WZ Y^[ÑXjai! Wji lZ ZcYZY je eaVn^c\ gZVaan lZaa!Æ <^Zh hV^Y# I]Z \^gah ldc 12-2. photo/SARA CASLER

LAX teams cradle the competition Girls seek district title with young team By KATIE EDWARDS “Ladies, left hand in. Why? Because it is closest to our hearts” is heard by the crowd, as the girl’s varsity lacrosse team gets ready to hit the field. Despite having a new coach and a young team, the girl’s varsity lacrosse team hopes to make it to districts with a current 5-2 record. “We have a young team, so it is going to take a while for us all to get together. The seniors have done well leading the team,” senior Alexandra Murray said. The girls played the Cypress Creek Bears March 8, winning 14-2 on the Bears’ home turf. Even with the win, they felt they played “down to Cypress Creek’s level” and could have come out with a far greater gap in the score. “We are good at trusting each other and working as a team. As well as transitioning up the field. We do need to work on passing, catching and ground balls; the basics,” Murray said. Thursday, March 3, the girls took on Hagerty, who came back after half time; however, the girls held them winning

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13-11. “Hagerty was exciting towards the end we were only up by one but we came back and won the game,” junior, Lindsay Miller said. Miller has scored 24 goals so far this season averaging 4 goals a game, making her the lead scorer on the team. The girls and boys played a double header against East River March 1, with the girls winning 13-3. “I want to have a better ratio of goals I block and goals made. We are doing well right now,” junior Elizabeth Miller, goal keeper, said. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the girls travelled to Gainesville and dominated Oak Hill, 12-0, and Gainesville ,12-2. “I want each player to grow individually, mentally and physically. This season is going better than expected; the players are really grasping the concept of the game,” head coach Meg Lane said. The girls lost their first game against Lake Mary, 4-16, which was the first game of the season and the first time the girls all played together. The team felt if they had to chance to play them again it would be a better match up after all of the practice they have had. “This year we will kick some serious

booty and win districts,” Murray said. Tonight the girls play a district game against Lake Highland Prep at 7:30 p.m. on their field. The girls have to win to go to districts.

Chemisty lays winning foundation By SARA CASLER The boys lacrosse team has had a nearly perfect record so far, but it is not all because of skills. The team has benefited from something that has been missing in years past: team chemistry. Senior attack William McClellan believes it is a colossal part of why the lacrosse team is currently 5-1. This is the best start to a season that the team has seen in five years, and it currently ranks them as second in the conference and third in the state of Florida. “This is the best team, as far as closeness, that I have seen in awhile. We mesh together,” McClellan said. Junior starter attack John Kissick agrees with his team mates and remains optimistic about the upcoming season. “We all trust each other. Every game, everyone is in sync,” Kissick said. Coach Elliott Whitton views the

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teamwork he sees in the team as one of its keys to success. “Honestly, this is [the season with the fewest obstacles] that I have seen in 11 years of coaching [lacrosse]. The kids know what we ask of them, and so far, they have delivered,” Whitton said. Most of the players on the team have been playing club lacrosse together for up to five years, allowing the teammates to become brothers, figuratively. “When we play together, we know what everyone else is going to do. We know we can trust each other,” senior lacrosse captain and starting midfielder Andrew Conley said. The newfound brothers hope to use their camaraderie to continue with their already successful season. “We have beaten who we are supposed to beat, like University and the smaller schools, but we really haven’t overachieved yet. We have to beat the teams that we haven’t before,” Kissick said. Even with victories motivating the team, the players do not let their wins get to their heads. “We just try to keep it business as usual,” Kissick said.

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By KATIE EDWARDS Starting out as a Christian band performing at the First Presbyterian Church of Downtown Orlando, Before You Exit is now going mainstream and is on the rise with junior Braiden Wood on lead guitar, junior Connor McDonough on vocals and guitar, freshman Riley McDonough on vocals and bass and junior Thomas Silvers on drums. Silvers attends Boone and Wood used to attend Boone but now takes classes online. Brothers, R. McDonough and C. McDonough are enrolled at Edgewater. Wood was inspired to start the band after listening to Relient K and wanted to express himself and do what he loved. Wood met Silvers at school and Connor at church. After about a year, the band became more mainstream and R. McDonough became the new bass player. It’s been two years since then, and the band has been together for three years. “My favorite part is making the music, writing songs, playing in shows and getting to know the fans,” C. McDonough said. The initials for Before You Exit are B.Y.E. They wanted to come up with a name that would be inspiring, something that people could relate to. It means make a difference before you

exit this world. The boys’ first performance was at R. McDonough’s birthday party. Riley technically wasn’t in the band yet but was a guest singer. The boys did not play any original songs at the time. They started playing music from classic rock artists like ZZ Top. “It’s cool to see how much we’ve grown and that we now have our own music. My favorite part is definitely being on stage looking out at the fans and how our music puts a smile on their faces. Even people who haven’t seen us before, at first they stand still and then they start to feel it. I love seeing the look on their faces; it’s such an adrenaline rush,” Silvers said. For acoustics gigs they will receive between $200 to $400 and for a full band with merchandise $1500 to $3000. The boys have the same manager as All Time Low. Living the rocker life comes with consequences, however. “I used to be a really smart kid in school, but when the band got started and we got more involved my grades went down. I lost focus, which is why I had to start taking online classes,” Wood said. “The Best Thing” written by bass guitarist/vocalist R.McDonough is one of the band’s new songs. It is a about a guy who falls for a girl he wouldn’t

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GIG. At the grand opening of the yogurt shop Chilly Spoons, Before You Exit performs original songs along with covers. “I love putting smiles on people’s faces and how everything comes all together in the end,” Silvers said. The band is currently on their fall tour. usually be with. The girl doesn’t think she is good enough, but the guy thinks she is amazing. The lyrics to this song can appeal to a wide range of people; it is a typical love song. “It’s really cool when the fans know all the words to a song I wrote in my

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bedroom, and they care about what I have to say,” R. McDonough said. Before You Exit starts their fall tour with All Time Low, A Rocket To The Moon and City (Comma) State on Sept. 19 in Boston, Mass., and doesn’t come back to Orlando until Nov. 17.

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Wrong is the new right POLITICAL CORRECTNESS IS ANYTHING BUT CORRECT

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n anonymous person once said, “political talk radio host, was criticized heavily for her repeated use correctness is simply a speed bump in the of the word on the radio. However, she wasn’t using it in a traffic of truth, free thought and speech.” To derogatory, demeaning or racial sense; she was simply making be even less politically correct, it is ruining a statement about how people use the word. But that doesn’t matter because immediately people across modern day culture. In the past couple decades, the insatiable the country went into a fury. People instantly discounted the context of the word and painted her in a negative light for push for people to be more politically correct using it. She was tagged as being ignorant and insensitive. has gotten out of hand. Radical individuals The biggest irony though is that are working harder than ever to find fanatic individuals claim that people who something offensive in every word that The sooner the movement use such words are ignorant, but by leaves a person’s mouth; it would not for political correctness ends, ignoring context and closed-mindedly be surprising if they started calling the unemployed “involuntarily leisured.” the sooner true acceptance condemning the use of the word, the accusers are actually the ignorant ones. The root of the problem in the can be achieved. On that note, racial radicalism has political correctness movement is not the become ridiculous. Everything is racist. movement itself but rather the people who head it. Instead of rational leaders looking for a common One of the most annoying things is the use of the word ground to set the standards, irrational men and women such “African American.” No one else is called Asian-American or as Jesse Jackson and Sarah Palin continuously attempt to European-American, so why should black people be treated shove the need for political correctness down society’s throat. differently; ironically, it actually discriminates them. Often times crusaders for political correctness will go If moderate individuals were to lead the movement, people to unreasonable lengths to find offensiveness in harmless would be more receptive to their points of view. The biggest problem with the political correctness scenarios. In California, the NAACP forced the ban of a movement is that it ignores context; regardless of what’s said, graduation card that stated the recipient would “conquer it’s offensive. But context means everything. Who cares the universe” because what was meant to say “black holes” sounded like “black whores.” In any other universe, that about cleanliness; context is next to godliness. For example, one of the most explosive words in the English would be neurotic, but not in this one. Even worse, the political correctness epidemic is ruining language is the n-word. Recently, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, a

comedy; because people don’t understand the purpose behind such comedians as Daniel Tosh or Bo Burnham, they immediately crucify them and their jokes. The hit show Tosh.0 is frequently criticized for its blatant use of racial and social stereotypes as well as its Schadenfreudian humor. Yet what critics don’t see is that the jokes aren’t meant to be offensive; if they were, it wouldn’t be funny. Rather, by playing off stereotypes and peoples’ blunders, the show is actually mocking and chastising such obscene ideas. Tosh.0 is essentially the Huckleberry Finn of modern television. The push for political correctness is nothing more than a biased movement dominated by biased people, a pathetic power struggle. There is no true solution other than the removal of political correctness; people need to get over their false illusions to see the truth and enjoy the humor. If everyone would lighten up then there would be no need for being politically correct in the first place. The sooner the gilded movement for political correctness ends, the sooner true acceptance can be achieved.

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LdgYh gZÒZXi eddgan dc heZV`Zgh OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE PRESENTS PROBLEMS 7n ?:HH>86 B88DN In today’s society, words are thrown around like they have no real meaning. People tend to speak before they think which leads to things being misconstrued. Today, it has become normal to call someone retarded, a fag, a whore or even the n-word. America is a nation based on equality and freedom. Living in this country means that citizens may live the life they choose the way they choose to live it. Having said that, it is cause to wonder why these words that plague our vocabulary are so widely accepted, or better yet, ignored. Thrown around in day-to-day conversations, these words are offensive to a great number of people. When calling someone “retarded,” one is invariably making fun of those who are born with mental or physical handicaps. Although it might not be seen in such a literal sense, using the word “retarded” in a negative manner puts down those who were born a certain way. When someone is called a “fag” or hears “that’s so gay,” it is in fact pooling close to 10 percent of the United States population into one category and using their lifestyle to cast their sexuality in a negative light. When these terms are thrown around so loosely, one does not tend to think of the number of people he or she offends. While walking down a stereotypical high school hallway, one is confronted with a typical scene: a group of girls gathered around a locker talking about another female. It is not abnormal to hear the group call the other a b***h, a whore or a slut. Now, whether the said other female actually is these things or not is not of any importance to these girls; it does not matter whether their peer is really any of these said things, they are just saying them to hurt her. Calling people names that have no real basis makes the speaker look ignorant. Walking down the street and referring to one of your friends as “my n****r” is not cool, and causes

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peers to lose respect for the speaker. African Americans were shown prejudice for years, first through slavery and then during their fight for civil rights. By calling someone “my n****r,” one is disregarding the pain inflicted with that word in our not too distant past. The Golden Rule is something which every mother surely recites during her child’s youth. The rule teaches people to “do unto others as you would like others to do unto you.” This rule surely comes into play when using offensive terms. When a person uses these terms so loosely when talking of someone else, it is no big deal. However, the second the tables are turned, the speaker does not like the way the said offensive term makes him or her feel. Everything is fine and dandy on the giving side, but things don’t look as bright on the receiving end. As human beings, we need to take into account and understand the fact that our words are actions followed by consequences. When using offensive terms to categorize or label another person, one needs to realize that it is offensive to others, makes the speaker sound ignorant and is not something one would appreciate having said about him or herself. The spoken word is not something to be taken lightly. Contrary to popular belief, no matter one’s age, race or gender, what people say has an affect on the world around them.

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