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Featuring student pottery, food and a raffle, Empty Bowls is a fundraiser that provides community members in need with food.

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Students compete to sculpt the tallest and most impressive pieces of pottery without them collapsing.

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Editor in Chief | Kennedi Satterfield

Contributing Writers | Shelby Gordon, Courtney Schnur, Thomas Voils

Students | Abigail Larken

Content | Natalie Ryan Copy Editors | Cam Key, Nicole Knechtel, Abigale Smith

Contributing Writers | Amanda Heideman, Alayna Leonard, Erin Louden

Design | Reilly Jones Cover | Karli Reynolds Contributing Writer | Kat Richardson

Ads & Recreation | Julie Connor General Organization | Amanda Heideman

Feature | Natalie Glaid Contributing Writers | Ben Allen, Klayton Brummett, Dane Denniston, Delaney Jackson, Yetla Reyna, Grace Staggs

Sports | Natalie Ryan Contributing Writers | Klayton Brummett, Caleb Davidson, Soren Fox

Contributing Designers | Bre Burton, Emily Hales, Graham Johnson, Kayla Jones, Reagan Perkins, Aliza Presto, Leo Saldivar, Audrey Tian, Brooke Williams

Photography | Brooke Williams Contributing Photographers | Erik Cardoso, Kenzie Hempstead Camden Newell, Julia Claire Randle, Zoe Rangel Dustin Rodgers, Kim Schneckenberger

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OPINION

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The co$t of college

Working Hard or Hardly Working?

by Lauren Schumacher onsider this a final rant before I make my official college decision.

With the flurry of incoming college acceptance decisions, FAFSA calculations and scholarship information, seniors are in the full swing of post-high school decision making. While some people have already made a deposit to their school of choice and have their career plan set for the next 20 years, I have no idea where I’m going, what I want to study or even if I’ve been accepted to my top school. I do know; however, that I don’t really want to go to college.

This was a fairly recent realization that has been building over years. From the first day freshman year, I’ve been hearing, “You’ll need this in college” and “You’re not going to be able to get away with this in college” and “If you think this is hard, wait until you’re in college”. While the thought of taking a variety of in-depth courses is exciting, the extreme amount of work I’ve been primed to expect seems completely overwhelm-

ing. I want to learn, but 15 page papers due every week seem more like a recipe for a nervous breakdown than a reasonably challenging learning experience.

One of the most anxiety inducing aspects of college, however, is the cost. According to College Board, the national average cost of yearly tuition for public in-state schools is $9,139 and $31,231 for private. Room and board typically add an additional $10,000 to $15,000, a cost that may or may not guarantee you air conditioning but does guarantee you obnoxious floormates, community bathrooms and a complete lack of privacy.

My first-choice school is $70,496 counting all expenses.

Every year. While financial aid will bring down costs and scholarships are available, paying off college debts for 10+ years is a reality that I haven’t entirely accepted. I’ve always been told that education should not be a compromise, and I still believe it. But, there is a tipping point where the cost will outweigh the experience and since I don’t know where I’m going

next year, I’m currently not confident that my school will be worth the cost.

The top reason why I don’t want to go to college; however, is because I have to. It has become so expected in our society, what else would I do?

While college is the typical place where people go to broaden their horizons, experience new things and meet different people, traveling abroad can offer the same benefits without the longterm cost disadvantages. Taking a gap year to travel would be my ideal plan, but, as my parents have reminded me, travelling requires more serious planning than what you can research during your senior year.

Furthermore, as a young female there is no way my family would allow me to travel by myself within the US, much less outside the continent. When senior year immediately transitions into the first year of college, students have so

little time pursue personal and emotional growth that freshman year becomes an anxiety ridden disaster.

With all of this being said, college probably won’t actually be that bad. As much as I complain about it, I will be attending college in the fall and am excited to experience things that only college can offer. Cost can be managed, classes can be changed and study abroad options are even more accessible. College may not sound like the best thing ever right now, but, unless you have a solidified plan to do something else, education is never bad and the opportunities you take in college will ultimately be beneficial.

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The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Oracle, Columbus East High School, and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation.

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hen I was in elementary school, I remember playing football for PAAL and basketball for Richards.

I remember watching teams get awards at the end of the seasons, and when the big trophy came around, I wanted to have it so bad.

It made me work harder, put forth more effort and try my hardest to surpass goals. That drive was similar in all of my teammates and friends, and that same drive is not showing up in the eyes of kids today. The reason: a lack of acknowledgement of hard work.

This mainly comes in the form of participation awards.

When anybody, especially a kid, is taught that you get the same reward as everyone else no matter what amount of effort you give, it hurts the real world scenarios of business and work ethic. The desire to do a good job is driven mainly by the pay-off that you receive when you’re done. If a basketball team goes undefeated for a whole season, wins the tournament championship and gets the same reward as the team that didn’t win a game all year, the winning team sees that no matter how you perform, you all get the same reward. This eliminates the need to try hard the next time if you’re just going to get the same compensation no matter what.

Even if people are upset and hurt because the other team got a bigger trophy than them, it still

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needs to be that way. It’s teaching kids an important lesson. If the person who lost wants a bigger trophy, they will try harder next time. It awakens the drive inside of them that they can use later in life, the same drive used to increase your standing in your business or any other aspect of life.

Not to say that if a person loses, the right thing to do is give them nothing and say that they are bad, but you shouldn’t give them the same thing as the winners. Give them the participation award, but only the people that don’t place in the top three or four. Give the biggest award to first place, then second and third and then give the same to the rest.

Giving a person a reward for doing a great job isn’t a bad thing, for it builds confidence and it is a good lesson to learn that if a person does a great job, they get a good reward. What most people don’t understand is that children really pick up on things like that, and it’s hard to change their ideas after being taught the same thing for so long. If you do less, you get less, whether that be a grade or a paycheck, you will get less if you do a worse job than somebody else, and even if that doesn’t sound fair, if there’s one thing high school has taught me, it’s that life isn’t fair. Hopefully people will soon understand the importance of trying hard to earn a big reward.

The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Oracle, Columbus East High School, and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation.

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An Inside Look at Introversion in an Extroverted World

by Courtney Schnur hy are you so quiet?

The prompt of this question or one of a similar nature initially triggers an arsenal of witty comebacks to surface due to the frequent amount of times that my reserved disposition is addressed. However, despite my frustration, I typically shrug off this type of commentary as if putting a reason into words is a task too daunting to approach.

Yet, the explanation is simple. An introvert is an individual who is more focused and stimulated by their internal thoughts and feelings rather than by their surroundings.

To be oriented or wired with this type of personality should not create adversity, but through my personal experience of being an

Censored Slogans Inconsistencies in Dress Code Limit Student Speech

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OHEL, a children’s home and family service organization, 17.9 percent of young teens are addicted to internet pornogaphy.

Since pornography itself is against the school’s mission, it seems strange to censor a shirt that opposes the negative effects of pornography simply due to the word “porn”.

According to the school’s dress code, students cannot wear anything that could have a vulgar or derogatory meaning.1 Students also cannot wear anything that shows too much skin such as shoulders, midriff or bare back.4 It also states students need to manage their appearance in such a way that it will not interrupt an educational setting.

“Porn Kills Love” does not go against any dress code regulations. While the word itself may carry negative connotations, the slogan does not promote vulgar sexuality. It does not express violence or gang or hate groups that support racial disruption.2 It also aligns with the student handbook since it does not “promote an attitude or perception that is inconsistent with the school’s mission”.3 With all of this in mind, it is easy for one to assume that it would be encouraged by teachers for students to express beliefs or

positive movements. However, because certain words make people uncomfortable, it suddenly becomes not okay to express your opinion through clothing, regardless of the fact that it promotes a positive idea.

Not only that, but even other students have been dress coded for representing positive movements. So what about other articles of clothing that rep positive movements like “Free the Nipple” or feminist apparel such as shirts that say “Consent is Sexy Mandatory”? These clothing items support equality for women and oppose sexual assault, neither of which go against school values.

If someone is wearing a shirt that supports a positive cause, words should not be censored.

If the dress code does not list “uncomfortable” words, the article of clothing should be allowed to be worn.

If a student came in wearing something that had vulgar words or a derogatory meaning printed on it, like shirts that promote drug use or depict sexual exploitation of women, I would understand being dress-coded. For someone to be dress-coded; however, simply because a word makes someone uncomfortable is unreasonable.

I do believe that school dress code holds a certain amount of importance and should be followed. However, if certain words are meant to be kept hush-hush in school environments, then dress code rules should be revised to say so.

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hen it comes to school appropriate clothing, there is a fine line between what is acceptable and what is not. However, is the dress code too vague when it comes to words or phrases on clothing items that could potentially be distracting or make people uncomfortable? Are shirts that represent positive movements constricted due to what they say?

A while ago, I wore a shirt with the phrase “Porn Kills Love”.

By wearing this shirt, I was “dress-coded” and told not to wear the clothing item again. While this statement might confuse some people, it is a movement that comes from a non-profit organization called Fight the New Drug.

This organization actively spreads awareness about the negative impacts of pornography and assists young teens who suffer with porn addictions.

With that said, most abstinence based education teaches lessons over the harmful effects of viewing pornography. Topics such as pornography are important to talk about in educational settings, especially because it can be so detrimental to mental health.

According to Fight the New Drug, 70 percent of young adults view pornogaphy, and according to

where I have observed this imbalance is within the confines of school walls, where extroverts are given a multitude of advantages that allow them to thrive.

Analyzing the setting of a classroom highlights the challenges present to introverts. To begin, seating arrangements can be tricky. If seats are free for students to choose, then sitting alone or in a secluded area seems like the obvious choice, but proves to be an impossible one if the class is based upon discussion or peer learning.

Furthermore, the amount of participation of a student, whether that be through contributing to an activity, discussion or formal presentation, reflects upon the grade

of a student. This is unfair as this method of teaching assesses a student’s ability to articulate rather than their ability to understand and apply the content.

Aside from the setup and design of a classroom, being with a group of fellow peers that desire instant gratification through constant communication in face to face conversation or digital is exhausting.

To say the least, life for an introvert in a super charged environment can be tricky to navigate, but these challenges should not hold them back, because adaptation and coexistence are possible with effort and understanding.

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introvert, I have learned that a great deal of challenges exist for “being an introvert in an extrovert’s world”. Extroverts are the boisterous and flamboyant counterparts to introverts.

For extroverts, communicating openly and conversing comes naturally to them. The traits of confidence and charisma associated with these types of individuals are praised within society. While appreciating these qualities is not a negative practice, squandering or diminishing the attributes of introverts through means of catering society to benefit one type and revering one as a lesser, crosses the line.

Due to the limited scope of experience in my life, the place

The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Oracle, Columbus East High School, and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation.

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Student ”I wanted to make a difference in my school and community, plus I love helping people.

I heard about Key Club because I was a part of Builders Club in middle school, which is the middle school version of Key Club”

leadership

What being a student leader is like academically and athletically

What She is:

President of East’s Key Club

by Alayna Leonard

What she does:

On average, Lipinski spends anywhere from seven to ten hours a week creating the agenda, meeting with the students involved and attending service projects as a representative for the club while also working alongside the participants.

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“I love the smiles I get while doing service projects. Between my fellow Key Clubbers or other volunteers and those I get to help, those smiles make my day and prove to me that I am making a difference. My peers and Key Clubbers are constantly inspiring me and I love the aspect of cooperation within our group,” Lipinski said.

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What they do:

Travel to different schools using puppet shows to teach kids lessons on stranger danger, bullying and child abuse awareness.

Why she loves it:

Feels it is a great creative outlet and enjoys helping the new teens who choose to get involved to be comfortable talking with the puppets and connecting with the younger students.

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“It’s given me a newfound respect for my peers. It’s also taught me how to work hard and that quitting isn’t an option, especially when people are relying on you.”

Why she loves it:

Students at Columbus East have a lot of opportunities to involve themselves in clubs. The role of a captain or president of a club means a lot of responsibility, not only for running the club but also for leading the students involved. Some of these duties include organizing fundraisers, approving any events with the school and keeping up the reputation. Being a representative means making sure the students are prepared for competitions, and scheduling practices or volunteer service projects is riding on you. However, it’s a great way to set yourself apart in the eyes of college admission officers.

“My favorite part is doing the skits with the puppets.

I love doing performances and seeing the kids’ reactions to the puppets.

It’s what makes it fun and worth it.”

Student leadership is a great way to reach out to the community and volunteer, as well as make your resume for college apps interesting and unique.

Being in charge of a club also gives you a great sense of importance by making decisions and instructing a group.

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WHat she is:

A three year veteran of East’s speech team.

what she does:

“Making sure all of the Speech Team members are on the same page is a huge part of being a captain. It’s also my job to be the link between the coaches and the team. When coaches aren’t available it’s important to have the trust of your team members,” Finerfrock said.

Emma FINERFROCK “Just like in the game, if there is a problem you talk to the officials.

You lead [players] through warm up.

It has allowed me to become more independent and more respectful of people's ideas and beliefs.”

What he did:

Tunny is East’s Men's Soccer Captain and dedicates nearly every day to practicing for big games. He successfully edged out many other competitive applicants to IU’s Kelley School of Business by showing the qualities of a leader.

How he did it:

“College applications like to see you are a leader and that you are organizing things,” Tunny said.

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The book Relentless Forward Progress by Byron Powell lays out details on how to prepare, i.e. how much to run each day and what to eat. I also ran 26.2 miles, and am planning on getting the last 5 in the marathon.

What inspired you to run the marathon?

Sophomore Isaac Richardson was an inspiration. I also want to enjoy the scenery and relax.

Senior project, and running for money for work on projects in Costa Rica.

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enior projects are a combination of time, passion, commitment and for Jonathan Clayton…a lot of running.

Clayton knew exactly how to combine his passion for running and devotion to his church to create a senior project that goes beyond the ordinary.

On February 26th, Clayton will be running an ultramarathon in Fort Worth, Texas to raise money for his church mission trip. An ultramarathon is a race with a distance longer than a standard marathon of 26.2 miles: Clayton is going to be running 31 miles. Last year it took runners an average of almost six hours to complete the ultramarathon, but Clayton hopes to complete it in four to five.

To prepare for the race, he has gone on multiple longer runs and

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race 50k kilometers Why are you running in this location?

My dad works there, and I am interested in college.

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lang terms are used multiple times every single day in today’s society. It seems, everyday as I walk around school I hear a new word trending.

However, most people do not stop and think about what the term actually means or perhaps where it originated from.

Junior Tyler Thomas uses the words “dope”, “lit” and “chill.”

Thomas believes that the terms originated from music and songs that students listen to.

“People say them probably because of the songs they’re listening to. The songs are bad,” Thomas said. “I don’t really use these words very much anymore because in my opinion, it’s kind of

has participated in a marathon recently, but has not run the full distance of the ultramarathon. “[The marathon] will be the longest I will run before the race, so the extra five miles I’ll have to come up with the day of,” Clayton said.

In addition to running, Clayton also has a passion that lies within his church. He currently attends The Ridge and participates in many of the mission trips the church organizes. For his senior project, Clayton is using the ultramarathon to raise money to help The Ridge afford work projects for this year’s Costa Rica mission trip.

“When I started out my senior project I wanted it to be more than running; I wanted it to mean something,” Clayton said.

By combining his two passions, Clayton is able to help himself, his church and the world around him.

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immature to use them.”

Junior Shaun Maddaloni believes that slang terms come from social media.

“I think that people see them on memes and from movies and songs too,” Maddaloni said. “I use the word ‘squad’ to symbolize my friend group.”

Besides using “squad”, Shaun also uses the term “yeet” when he is celebrating.

“If I get my homework done I say ‘yeet’, or if my favorite football team scores a touchdown I say ‘yeet’ as well,” Maddaloni said.

Maddaloni uses these terms frequently and thinks it is fun to use them.

“It makes me uncomfortable to say these things around old

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people though. I don’t think old people should hear them or use them,” Maddaloni said. “I also think that people use a lot of these terms because they’re too lazy to actually say what the slang term means. People say ‘fam’ but not family, people say ‘Netflix and chill’ without actually saying what that term indicates, almost like a code. But I think it’s kind of funny.”

Personally, I don’t necessarily use a lot of slang, but I will use terms like “tbh”, “brb”, and “omw” when texting just to make things easier. Sometimes I will say “imo”.

However, it took me awhile to figure out that this meant “in my opinion.”

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them from music. A lot of slang words that I hear people use are reflected in songs.

People may be saying these terms because they hear a lot of their peers use them as well.

Of course someone might start using a word because their friends they hang out with uses them frequently. Another reason might be because people just want to be funny and use them in a jokingly manner.

Every slang term comes from somewhere, whether that is today’s music, movies or memes, and many of the terms such as “dope”, “lit”, “fam”, “squad” and “yeet” are frequently used by teens around America.

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students communicate through alternative mediums ommunication is a vital part of everyday life- a key to being a successful member of society that offers a level of connectivity from person to person.

Today, students can communicate their thoughts or ideas without even speaking; through texting, typing stories, writing in a journal and even by sending a quick message through the itslearning program.

Occasionally, these nonverbal forms of communication allow students to express what they might not want to say out loud, ideas that are not quite ready to be blatantly shared with others.

However, for some students, nonverbal communication is taken a step further, for they do not even use their words to communicate their thoughts. Instead, they use their hands to display what is in their minds, through the creation of art and the playing of music.

This method of communication allows students to display their thoughts and emotions in new, abstract ways, encouraging self expression, while also provoking fellow students into seeing or hearing what they have to say.

East 2D Art teacher and BCSC District Representative at the Columbus Area Arts Council, Denise Kocur, believes that being able to communicate ideas in a nonverbal way is a very important skill.

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COVER “Art in any form is a communication device, and as artists and student artists, we kind of mirror what’s going on in the world and what you’re thinking, and we’re very interested in what you’re thinking about. I think the nice thing is that we can use pictures and colors and shapes and sculptures and all kind of things to communicate a whole lot more to others,” Kocur said.

Through the process of creating art, specifically in art classes, connections are often made between students, leading them to realize that they may be thinking or feeling the same things as one another.

Kocur encourages all East students to at least try out an art class, even if they are uncertain of their abilities.

“I think a majority of our Columbus East students don’t know what to think about art class. They think you already have to have art to do art, and that’s not true at all.

There’s always going to be a vast majority that don’t think they are very good at art, but I think it’s a shame that only a select few ‘get’ to do art, and the rest of them don’t,” Kocur said.

Kocur encourages continuous observation and appreciation of fellow student art, as well.

“I think everybody should have the ability to enjoy music, why not art? In other

words, it takes some special skills to do art, we can’t all sing a song, but we can all hum a song, we can all enjoy and appreciate someone singing; same goes for art,” Kocur said.

Annually, Kocur submits student works to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, offering student artists a way to participate in friendly competition, while also providing an opportunity for the community to see how truly skilled East student artists are.

Out of the over 2,800 works submitted to the 2017 Scholastic Awards in Central Indiana, which artists to the likes of Andy Warhol have competed in, East received two of the 182 silver keys, the second highest honor in the competition. East student artists were also awarded 13 of the 419 honorable mentions, all awards that Kocur is very proud of.

Kocur also continues to display new student art year-round in the galleries by the art rooms and

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main offices, explaining that she likes to give students credit for the work they are doing.

“The gallery is a statement that displays that some of our kids are doing good things. I see it as your badge of honor. I think you’ve done something that is a little more special and you’ve accomplished something, and that’s a worthy place to put it,” Kocur said.

Senior Katy Thompson, who currently has two pieces going through the Scholastic process, typically shares her artistic talents through this gallery resource. She enjoys using acrylic paint due to its “fixable and forgivable” nature, allowing her to be messy or make occasional mistakes.

Thompson often finds inspiration for her pieces in the lyrics of music she listens to, a process that typically leads to the creation of some of her favorite pieces.

This includes her “all time favorite painting” which she was inspired to create by “Migraine,” a song by

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Twenty One Pilots.

Thompson is highly involved with the Art Department and has taken an art class every semester since her freshman year. She is now taking 2D Art 7, the most advanced level of 2D Art taught here at East. Not only does she see the creative and social benefits of art, but she also sees its potential benefits to her future.

“Companies look for people with creative abilities as well; they need the full package or a well rounded person that will be able to do the things that the companies need,” Thompson said.

For some students that choose the artistic route to express their thoughts, it can be hard to share their talents and creations with other students, especially when dealing with the fast-paced, hectic schedules of teens. This has led many artistically driven students to begin sharing and displaying their talents on a platform that a majority of, if not all, teens can make time for: social media.

Senior Olivia Ortman, who in fact decided to attend East because of its Art Department, uses Instagram to display her artwork.

“I’ll post how my projects are going, step by step, even if it’s not completed yet, just to show people how much work it takes to get there and maybe inspire them to do their own projects,” Ortman said.

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“I love being outside, I like natural colors, not bright or neon stuff. I like to try and look around in nature and find those tones, and that usually inspires my pieces,” Ortman said.

Ortman specializes in drawing with charcoal and lead or painting with oil paints.

“I like drawing, but painting is more relaxing because it’s not as realistic or specific as a pencil would be, so I like to paint when I’m stressed out,” Ortman said.

Ortman has also recently expanded her artistic mediums through the use of embroidery techniques to create portraits while also testing out new methods of painting.

“I’ve recently begun to put clay on canvas with my hands and then when that dries I put paint over it and glaze it so it’s more three dimensional; it’s messy and fun,” Ortman said.

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“It was supposed to be realistic and it was really fun because I got to do all of his little beard hairs and stuff,” Ortman said.

Ortman agrees with Thompson that art is incredibly important for students to experience and create, regardless of their typical status, such as a STEM major or an athlete, and also believes that it is important for a student to expand out of their typical educational comfort zones.

“Even if you don’t think you are artsy, just using your hands and getting off of the stereotypical math and other stressful subjects helps you explore and get creative. You don’t have to be a hippie or artist, you can be a football player, you can be a musician.

Don’t think of it as stereotypes, just do it,” Ortman said.

Although art serves as a stress reliever for Ortman, she can still understand how trying a new artistic route and expressing themselves in a more abstract

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way can cause anxiety or stress in other students. She offers advice for these students who are potentially apprehensive of picking up a pencil, paintbrush or piece of clay and exploring their artistic abilities.

“If art stresses you out it means you’re trying too hard and have too high an expectation for yourself. Art is in the eye of the beholder so if you think it’s good, then that’s all that matters,” Ortman said.

Senior Jadon Darnell also believes that self confidence is vital to being a successful artist.

“You do have to be good with yourself before you go out a present your art, but at the same rate you have to put your stuff out there.”

Rather than painting, drawing, or sculpting, Darnell expresses his thoughts to others through music.

“That’s the only understanding that I have of presenting my art,” Darnell said.

He also encourages pursuing art as a form of communication.

“I read people’s faces and I read their movements and how they react to the music to interpret

whether that song was bad, or if this part was not as inviting as other parts of the song,” Darnell said.

Continuous work on a craft or skill is vital to improving a student’s abilities. Just as it is important for an athlete to continue practicing and working out even during the off season, it is important for an artist to continue creating and exploring new ways to present their art in order to continue to grow as an artist.

“You can’t just be stagnant with your art because the way art works, it is a very progressive form of expression, so in order to be good at it you have to continue to progress, and so I think that the goal is to provide that place that can progress you,” Darnell said.

This drew him to Nomad, a program which displays and features all different mediums of art: 3D, 2D, music, poetry, and even the culinary arts.

This is a program Darnell has been heavily involved in since the summer and it has in fact become his senior project this year. Nomad not only offered a place to witness and experience the talents of fellow students, but also provided

a space to personally improve and progress his own artistic abilities.

“Nomad is an art venue for teens to express their art and themselves in a judgment free environment with the capacity to display their art, and an audience of their peers to have a more, constructive critical environment rather than just a critical environment or no environment at all,” Darnell said.

Darnell recommends visiting the event to view fellow peers communicating their ideas through different mediums, while also inviting other artists to come display their own pieces as well, regardless of their confidence level in their art.

“Just bring it, and show it, because you might realize that people still latch onto the idea that is there. It’s about emotion, if there is emotion there, people will connect with it,” Darnell said.

There are a multitude of opportunities other than the typical art classes to interact with student artists and their pieces here at East.

These activities, like the 3D Art Super Bowl, demonstrate the level of creative freedom an art class can offer while also inspiring other students to begin creating.

The Super Bowl, which will be taking place on February 3 this year, features activities such as Super Paintings that allow 100 plus students to come together and create a masterpiece. Kocur described the process of creating these massive, multi-artist paintings.

“We spatter on paint and invite kids, many who aren’t in art classes, and they dribble and sprinkle and throw paint and so forth, and I think they realize sometimes the work of everybody makes a greater sum,” Kocur said.

The Super Bowl also features students from James Ponsford’s 3D Art classes.

“He will bring the potter’s wheels out into the

hallway and he brings out some of his best people that have been creating some great pieces in 3D art. We showcase that through maybe the tallest pot or the widest and all that, and that’s really an accomplishment,” Kocur said.

Communication is important to students, they want to speak and allow their voices to be heard, and they do this in different ways. Some write, Thompson and Ortman create masterpieces with their hands, Darnell plays instruments and sings. Maybe you express yourself in one of those ways as well or maybe you have your own individual way of communicating, whether it be through sports or participating in clubs.

Regardless, everyone must continue to communicate, sharing their thoughts and ideas and beliefs with one another. If you are not sure how to do this, explore different methods of “saying” what you have to say, make a point to share what you are thinking and feeling.

It is always a possibility that you may find your golden pathway to expression through the fine arts- you never know until you try, test it out, explore, create, and communicate.

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2 hour Debate

Cuffed

Students look for love in the cold winter months

by Yetla Reyna

by Delaney Jackson winter months,” Day said.

It all begins after Halloween-party-hook-ups end and temperatures plunge into the thirties, which leaves many ready to ‘cuff’ to another person because of the desire for a holiday commitment.

The trend comes in stages and November kicks off cuffing season as a month of searching for the right winter partner. If this goes well, “cuffers” are successfully in relationships by the holidays, making the time all the more merry and bright.

Of course, New Year’s is not the end of the season due to the quickly approaching, perpetually romantic, Valentine’s Day. It is no secret that Valentine’s Day leaves a heavy load of pressure on singles to find a significant other

to spend the day with and the winter influx of dating is most likely sparked by this particular holiday.

All seems right to cuffers when the time of candy hearts and chocolate overload hits the calendarbut what happens next?

It is at this point, around three months into a relationship, that the ‘honeymoon phase’ fades away and is replaced with the realization that a relationship means effort and that summer-hook-ups are impossible when cuffed.

Due to these realizations, the end of cuffing season is marked by a ‘break-up spree’ and suddenly, couples once seemingly strong, fall into chaos.

And that’s that. The relationships end and summer hook-ups return without hesitation, but is

there more? Is there a problem with the morals of cuffing season?

Some would argue that there are.

Junior Whitley Eicher said, “Some relationships can start just because they want to be in a relationship, not because they actually like the person.”

Eicher also acknowledged that some relationships that begin during cuffing season can work out for the better, it just depends on the motives of each person going into the relationship.

Cuffing season cannot be grouped as beneficial or negative, but the important lesson to learn is that no matter what the trends say, it is important to prioritize who a person is above the desire for a relationship before jumping into a commitment.

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uffing refers to the idea of ‘handcuffing’ oneself to another person during the cold months of November to March. The phenomenon of cuffing has swept the nation and has caused a notorious predictability of dating trends.

Yes, the term itself is fairly new and not used commonly, but the concept is far from foreign to Columbus East students.

Junior Jared Day explained that he has noticed his friends looking intently for relationships during the colder season though he had not coined the term ‘cuffing’ to describe the behavior.

“People want dates for winter formal and Valentine’s Day so more people date during the

ollowing a recent decision made by Dr. Jim Roberts, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation’s new superintendent, many people seem to think there will be no more two hour delays and possibly less closings. This is not necessarily true.

Last year, Roberts was the superintendent of Batesville School Corporation. He assures the community that just because schools can conduct a regular day in cold weather, does not mean his statement is a policy.

“If we believe the safety of our students is going to be compromised because of weather conditions or anything else, we still could call two hour delays or cancel school,” Roberts said.

Some students will be disappointed to know this means a stricter policy on extreme weather conditions causing a two hour delay or closing.

students to be excused from the “The key is the word extreme full day of school when missing and what that means, and it is not for extreme weather and not a few defined in the public statement, mods in a day. but it has to be understandable,” The main concern for having Roberts said. two hour delays and cancellations Extreme weather includes low is the schedule parents rely on windchill, bad road conditions, for their students. Some parents cold temperature and whether or watch their child get on the bus, not buses and schools can get knowing when they get to school their heaters running. Roberts they are offered breakfast and made it clear there will be tolerlunch. ance for students missing school, “If we have a two hour delay, but the weather cannot be too most of our buildings are not able warm when they miss, seeing as to serve breakfast, so there are a warmth is not included in extreme lot of kids that will not get breakweather. fast. Those who acquire a reliance Technically, parents have on food served at school, in the final say over whether or not closings, will not eat lunch either,” students go to school. Roberts Roberts said. clarified that if a student misses This does not happen in all school due to weather, attendance will not be strict on the time schools in the district, but food students should be at school.

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from school is depended on by many.

While students may disagree with the decision of less two hour delays, parents generally support the final decision. The statement has been posted and it is not a policy, but snow days and two hour delays are being looked at more closely than in the past years.

Roberts understands both perspectives of the topic at hand.

In a delay or closing, BCSC would inform families to allow parents and students to adjust their schedule as needed.

This is a decision everyone in the district will have to get used to, but we will adapt, for the school year is already starting to come to a close.

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social media: how much is too much?

How East Promotes

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With social media on the rise, teenagers have started to overshare about themselves on the internet by posting more often and with more personal information.

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Yes, there always are those annoying people who over post things on Snapchat, like constantly posting stuff... there are always people who post their life.

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Senior Camryn Morris speaks to the Dance Marathon Planning Committee about the upcoming event to benefit Turning Point.

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ly raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic abuse.

“Since it’s a 40 hour project you want to do something you really care about. I had been really involved with Dance Marathon in the past which led to my interest in what Turning Point does, so I decided I’d do a fundraiser that was out of the ordinary for Turning Point, leading me to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” Gastineau said.

Morris has taken a different path than Gastineau; however, it is still towards the same goal.

She is the student chair of the 2017 Dance Marathon Committee.

Dance Marathon is an overnight event held at Central Middle School that provides music, food and a number of activities for the students to participate in throughout the night. All proceeds raised

go towards Turning Point.

“My involvement with Dance Marathon has made me realize how prevalent domestic violence really is in our community. The dance only scratches the surface of what Turning Point does, and the workers are highly committed to helping eliminate this issue. Being chair of the dance has opened my eyes to the issue many don’t believe is a reality for some,” Morris said.

The issue of domestic violence is one that most students tend to overlook. According to loveisrespect.org, one in three teenagers report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner.

“Working here at Turning Point has impacted my life in so many

ways. I get to come to work with some of the most caring, talented and bright people I have ever met.

Through my position in Resource Development, I am a huge part in the oversight of Dance Marathon.

Working with 80 students from local high schools is such an amazing opportunity. These students care about the issues of dating violence, and they are personally making a difference in their own community, and that is just… well, the best word is inspiring,” said Elisabeth Jones, Vice President of Resource Development at Turning Point.

Through various senior projects, like those affiliated with Turning Point, East’s student body demonstrates that it is one of the most caring and responsible student bodies around.

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olumbus East students are often recognized for giving back to their community. The students of East are involved with numerous outreach programs, such as Turning Point Domestic Violence Services: a shelter that provides a safe place for victims of domestic abuse and focuses on the betterment of the lives of those in the community.

A few students around the school have gone the extra mile in terms of time and effort.

Students Kayla Gastineau and Camryn Morris have dedicated hours upon hours to further develop and spread the message of Turning Point. Gastineau’s senior project was Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a one mile walk in high heels that raised money for Turning Point, while simultaneous-

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Finsta Frenzy

Advances in athlete recruitment

i choose who views my news

by Ben Allen and Dane Denniston

Instagram users have began making second accounts, commonly referred to as finstas, in order to post pictures they would not post on their original accounts. There are many Columbus East students with these accounts, but there are even more finsta posts, and there are a variety of different posts being made all the time.

Users make finstas for a variety of reasons, the main one being they are not comfortable or confident posting risky content on their original account. In order to feel more at ease about posting illegal or profane material, users make their account private so that only selected people can see what they post. Numerous students at East who created finstas recently have commented on the reason behind their second accounts.

On my finsta I can post whatever I want like as ugly or embarrassing pictures of me with random captions about what happened that day.

I wanted to keep my regular account professional for when employers possibly look me up.

Are there any common themes in your finsta posts?

I don’t do themes on my finsta posts; I don’t ever plan what I’m going to post.

It just happens when I want to tell people something, but I don’t need to tell it to all my followers on my real account.

I usually post cute pictures that don’t match my theme for my real Instagram account, stuff I’m obsessed with, and exciting or weird things that happen to me.

Nope. I post random memes that I think are funny.

DO YOU FOLLOW A FINSTA?

How often do you post on your finsta?

I post almost every day or every other day on my finsta; sometimes I even post twice a day.

I usually post about two to three times a week on my finsta.

I post once a week on my finsta.

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73% Yes

Have you Seen illegal things on a Finsta?

61% Yes

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I decided to make a separate Instagram account to tell all my friends random or funny stories about my day and give them updates about my life.

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he athletic recruitment process has always been a very rugged one to go through for everyone that happens to be involved. From the coaches that have to take the time and make the trips to see the athletes, and of course the athletes themselves, it can be very draining. However, the recruiting game has changed dramatically in recent years. Everything is put online and done with computers, which in return saves time, but also takes away quality face-to-

face contact for the coaches and athletes. Regardless, it is the way things work now and it does not seem like the process is going to change anytime soon.

The process is basically the same for all sports. Go to the game and watch the prospect, and if a coach is interested, get into contact with the prospect or his or her coach. Nowadays coaches do not even need to make the trips or physically speak with with athletes. Coaches can just look up highlights or film and contact the athletes or the people close to them without ever seeing them

play in person. The point is that technology has revolutionized the way high school athletes are targeted and pursued by college coaches.

There is no shortage of these examples right here at home.

Columbus East has plenty of its own athletes being recruited by institutions from junior college all the way up to Division I schools that are using different types of media to gain attention.

“Sites like FieldLevel have really helped me because my recruiting didn’t really take off until last summer. I think that it has definitely helped me because all

of the schools that have recruited me have either seen me in person or looked me up on the website and found the link to my highlight video,” said senior basketball player Chaz Painter.

Sites like Hudl and FieldLevel have helped high school athletes all over the country increase their exposure to different schools at all levels. Recruiting is a different game now and the playing field is virtually even as far as exposure is concerned nowadays. As far as East athletes go, here is a peek at those who have narrowed down their options or committed early.

Where They Are Headed...

Drew Hasson Northern Illinois University

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Why did you decide to make a separate Instagram account?

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Luke Hostetler Jackson Junior College Cortney VanLiew Florida Gulf Coast College Jared Clark Hillsdale College

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SPORTS

attend school today or forfeit your right to play

Pinning Down the

Challenges of Wrestling

by Klayton Brummett

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aking up on game day tends to have a different feel to it than just a normal day. Most athletes will have a hop in their step, an extra urge to get going. Maybe that one bowl of cereal turns into two, or that glass of milk turns into a glass of water. As you go on with your day, everything seems to be a constant blur around you as all you can focus on is the clock ticking away until the moment you’ve been waiting for, game day- but what happens when you wake up with a sore throat, or a fever?

As an athlete, many will do anything to play, but at what cost?

According to the IHSAA, in order to play in a game in the evening, athletes must be at school at least half of the day, meaning from lunch till the eighth-mod bell.

Student athletes who are ill will try

by Soren Fox are very successful, we think their diet is very good. They eat a high amount of protein, vegetables and fruit; they are really good at controlling what goes into their body,” Cooper said.

Cutting weight for wrestlers is not an easy task, perhaps even one of the hardest things to do in wrestling.

Austin Wilson maintains control over a Columbus North wrestler.

Wrestlers have to do more compared to other athletes on a personal health level. They have to diet and take care of their skin, some of the most important things in wrestling according to the coaches.

As for dieting, wrestlers have to maintain the same weight throughout the whole season.

“When you look at our guys that

“You’re defeating the purpose if you’re trying to make weight by not eating. Some people think it’s easier, and it might be easier, but you’re not gonna be able to perform at the best of your ability,” Cooper said.

For more of an athletic approach, Junior Ethan Niese thinks one of the challenging barriers besides cutting weight is his limited

experience level.

“It’s been hard because I’ve never wrestled before and there were a lot of things I had to learn, but I’m glad I decided to do it,” Niese said. “I’ve learned a lot about myself and how I can push myself really hard to accomplish the goals I set for me.”

A challenge that many wrestlers face is a lack of athletes in their weight class. Sophomore Trevor Foster had to forfeit because there was no one to wrestle.

“I technically won, but it kind of sucks because I had to push myself to prepare for this match and I ended up not wrestling,” Foster said.

Many wrestlers only have one thing on their mind when wrestling: to win. Both Niese and Foster said they think to themselves, “Do not lose” or “I need to win.”

Many spectators do not realize the work wrestlers go through. They practice everyday, but they also take many extremes that a lot of athletes may not have to do.

“When they get done wrestling those good positive health choices will stick with them throughout their life,” Cooper said.

Clearly, there are many hardships, but wrestling seems to be well worth it in the long run due to the positive outcome of the team.

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“No, it’s not healthy because if you’re not healthy enough for a whole day then you shouldn’t be allowed to play in the games.”

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they need to continue to do what needs to be done to successfully win a match.

According to Cooper, one of the most challenging aspects of wrestling is that there are multiple lifestyle changes. “The kids on our team have to control a lot of things other than just trying to get better at wrestling,” Cooper said.

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atching a sport and playing a sport are two different experiences.

As an observer, you do not get to see what the athlete goes through before the match or inside their head. One sport that proves to be both physically and mentally draining is wrestling. From maintaining a certain weight to staying focused throughout the entire duration of a match, a multitude of challenges are presented to athletes involved in the sport.

Wrestling coach Chris Cooper explains more in depth what it’s like to be a wrestler.

“You just gotta stay focused. You know it’s easy to think through the things you’re doing when you’re fresh at the beginning of a match, and then you get tired. But you can’t take breaks, there aren’t any timeouts,” Cooper said.

As Cooper hints at, wrestling is more than just a physical sport; the mental aspect is a big challenge, especially with no breaks during the match.

“You have to be able to mentally focus on your own,” Cooper said.

Cooper and the other coaches remind the wrestlers how to keep themselves focused. They do so by telling them everyday in practice that when they are tired,

to take advantage of this rule by only coming to class from lunch till the end of the day, just so they can play.

People often argue that athletes have a feeling of entitlement, where they feel as if the world revolves around them. While this is true for the occasional athlete, the majority do not feel that way at all. If a member of the band was sick, but they knew they had a performance that night, they would most likely think the same way an athlete would.

There are numerous students who choose to take this path.

Most will not admit it, but nearly every athlete has done it before.

Should this mean that you are unable to play that night? Does this mean you won’t be at your full potential? Would it really be worth it to play but not be 100 percent

and jeopardize the game for your team? All of these are questions often asked of athletes.

We compiled numerous anonymous quotes from athletes and coaches on this subject and we received very mixed reviews.

Several athletes said that it should be okay, because if you can go half of the day, then you’re healthy enough to play that night. Coaches on the other hand, tend to see it from a different perspective, saying that if you cannot attend a full day then you should not be able to play. Some coaches go as far as to say that they won’t play you if you only go half of the day.

A lot of the controversy surrounding this comes from who the player is and who the coach is.

Different coaches obviously have different views of issues, and this is no different. According to the

“If you’re just not feeling well or you’re too tired then coming in halfway through the day is healthy, but if you are contagious and risk spreading what you have to others is not healthy.”

rules, if you are there half of the day you can play, but team rules can overrule that. Some coaches will put a strict attendance rule into effect saying that you have to be present in every class that day in order to play, while others simply do not take any action.

This issue can also change based on the athlete. Favoritism is not a good situation in sports but it does happen. If your star athlete comes in for half the day, you are less likely to sit him out than if a backup comes in for half a day. It can often happen where a coach will put the team above all, including the health of one student.

All of these issues combine into the one central theme of whether or not coming in half day to play is healthy. This is an issue that has happened for as long as sports have been in our schools and will continue to happen in the future.

“Yes, because winning is important.

Is coming in half day to play in your sporting event healthy?

Why or Why not?

“Yes, if a student is feeling sick at the start of the day, they could feel better by lunch time, so they could come in to compete in their sporting event. ”

“No, one game isn’t worth risking your health for… unless it’s like the state championship, then I’d definitely play as long as I wasn’t too sick to move.

“Yes, because Michael Jordan played in the NBA finals with a 103 degree fever and had a career game, I think you can make it through a half day.”

“Yes, it is very healthy because that means the athlete got their proper rest to recover from the day before.”

“Yes, because players make a commitment to their team.”

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ith quickly evolving forms of media being introduced to teen culture, the growing popularity of podcasts shows sign of changing interests among teens. Since the early 1900s, radio has provided entertainment to many through its unique way of telling stories. However, the invention of the television has led to a decline in radio in the past 50 years.

Recently, people have recognized the charm of the classic radio dramas from the ‘40s and ‘50s and have provided a rebirth in radio as a form of entertainment through podcasts.

What was once seen as an outdated and boring concept is now becoming a trendy new interest in teens. With podcasts’ unique delivery and vast diversity amongst its shows, teens can find practically anything they want to listen to and are interested in. While teens are no longer sitting around with their families in the living room all crowded around a massive radio, they are now engaging in conversation surrounding their favorite podcast show.

Now, podcasts are being used not just for entertainment but also for educational purposes.

The wildly popular series “Serial” raised serious conversation in classrooms across America and was even used in classrooms at East. While “Serial” was not explicitly an educational story, the events

Now that 2016 has wrapped up, 2017 is coming into play, and it looks as if a whole lot is on the way to the entertainment table. New movies, videogames, books and music have all been announced, and the world is ready for them. Here is a list of this year’s most anticipated entertainment.

MOVIE

Director Ridley Scott comes around again for the next installment in the Alien franchise. Supposedly continuing with the Alien story, “Alien: Covenant” sets to expand the universe, and bring new terrors to the screen.

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GAME

Almost all Rockstar fans knew that this title would be announced someday, but anticipation still builds to hear more from the Marston family and the Wild West.

most anticipated The Shins, an American indie rock band, will be releasing a new album this year called “Heartworms”.

The album is set to be released in March.

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This live-action take on the Disney classic will feature a great cast, including Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, along with bringing new age visuals to the classic tale.

Justice League

The DC universe will continue to expand with one of this year’s biggest titles. A combination of familiar superheroes and some unfamiliar heroes will aim to please both die hard comic fans and newcomers alike.

Blade Runner 2049

This continuation of the classic Ridley Scott tale will add new twists and turns.

Mass Effect Andromeda

Fans of the Mass Effect series wait full of anticipation for this new installment, featuring all new, stunning visuals and gameplay, along with a whole new story.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

One of the first titles to be released on the Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild looks to become an instant classic to both Zelda fans and newcomers to the series.

God of War

The new installment into the God of War series brings several new changes. The main character, Kratos, is designed to be less murderous, and now he must care for a child.

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This American Life

Stories from Americans about their experiences in American culture

Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know

Government conspiracies and unexplained events

The Moth

Inspirational or comedic stories told by people in front of a live audience

The Adventure Zone

Four grown men play dungeons and dragons

The Truth

A suspenseful radio drama

Sun Kil Moon

This San Francisco folk rock band, founded in 2002, will be releasing a new album on February 28th. The new release will be a double CD release, titled Common As Light And Love Are Red Valleys of Blood.

Kanye West

Kanye’s new album, titled after a video game system he played in his youth, Turbo Grafx 16, has no set release date yet. Fans are waiting with anticipation to learn more.

My Morning Jacket

The members of My Morning Jacket have mentioned a new album in the works, but no real news has been released.

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MUSIC

Beauty and The Beast

graphics by Leo Saldivar

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discussed in the podcast were impactful enough to a large group of people that found it important.

The goal of educational podcasts is to engage students in a non-traditional way and deliver the information in a way that students can understand and relate to.

Podcasts, when used correctly, can be a massive tool for learning even if teens are not aware of it.

If teens are engaged in what they are listening to and catering to their interests, the more likely they are to absorb the information given to them.

Another factor that has led teens to getting into podcasts is the way in which many shows address social issues and making the stories relate to teens. People always want to hear about what is going on in the world around them.

By making these events seem closer to teens through good storytelling, the more teens are willing to participate in the issues that really matter to them, including politics and social issues.

So many people have impactful stories to tell, and podcasting is just another way to share them.

Through this unique platform, teenagers are open to much more information. As media evolves, there will be new ways for teens to gain information and podcasts is an example of this.

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Women’s March on Washington

On Saturday, January 21st, thousands of Hoosiers gathered in Indianapolis to protest as part of the Women’s March on Washington. The march was organized so that people of all genders, races, religions and political affiliations could march for peace and stand in solidarity with women.