The Oracle 2016-17: Issue 6

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in loving memory Abbott F. Garn

Sophomore Abbott Garn, 15, died on February 18.

At East, Garn was a member of the football and baseball teams. While on these teams, he was a valued team member to the coaches and the other players.

Garn was also an honor student in school, and faculty and staff at Columbus East High School were quoted as saying that he was a great young man, and a positive asset in his classes and the school.

Survivors include his parents and his sister, Ella Garn, grandparents, great-grandmother, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Students are encouraged to share memories of Abbott by stopping by the counseling center. There is a paper available for students and staff to write them down over the next few weeks. These memories will be collected and given to the Garn family.

Opinion | Lauren Schumacher

Editor in Chief | Kennedi Satterfield

Contributing Writers | Natalie Glaid, Shelby Gordon, Courtney Schnur

Students | Abigail Larken

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

Contributing Writers | Jenny Bastian, Delaney Jackson

Design | Reilly Jones Cover | Karli Reynolds Contributing Writers | Cam Key, Yetla Reyna

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

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

Photography | Brooke Williams Contributing Photographers | Soren Fox, Kenzie Hempstead Reilly Jones, Camden Newell, Julia Claire Randle, Zoe Rangel Dustin Rodgers, Kim Schneckenberger, Courtney Schnur

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Abbott was born in Bloomington, July 9, 2001, to Adam and Jackie Ayer Garn.

Not Just Girls what’s the issue: Chronic illness Students and teachers describe the hardships of dealing with chronic illnesses and offer advice to anyone struggling with persistent illness.

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OPINION

It’s Not Just Girls Part 2 Boys Deal With Sexual Assault Too

by Shelby Gordon

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While all of these products and programs allocate safety for women from unwanted attention, there’s one problem. These products are not made for men too.

One in sixteen men are raped in college. Not only that but over 60 percent of rape related incidents are not reported to authority figures according to NSVRS, another sexual assault statistics website.

Men being the victims of rape tend to go unnoticed, and while not uncommon, it’s often seen as silly in society’s eyes. Questions such as, “How, he’s a man?” arise, or, “A woman can not overpower a man, that’s crazy” or, “How unmasculine, he should have just gone with it.” These are not the only generalized statements made, for other things said tend to be even more rude and vulgar. It can be easy to assume that this is probably why men feel as if they can’t come out about their lamentable experience.

Men are just as susceptible to

occurrences of rape as women are. According to an article from a website called Longform, the story depicted women as the understudied female sexual predator.

The article mainly focused on men being the victim of date rape and gave their personal insight as to how they coped with the issue.

Out of the five or so articles, men were either intoxicated before being assaulted or were blackmailed into it. While names of these men were anonymous, the effects were the same: they didn’t know who to tell or who to go about the situation because of how authority figures might view it.

Male victims of rape are often demasculinized, which is why so many cases are not reported. According to RAINN, most, if not all, men who have been victims end up with severe emotional damage and have trouble trusting others in relationships.

With all of this said, men should have access to protective devices that protect them against

sexual assault just like women. It is not an uncommon occurrence for men to be raped, and society should realize that rape is not a joke.

If women can have rape resistant pants, use date rape nail polish or have access to programs that help them defend themselves, then men should be able to have access to these things as well.

Overall, people should stop stereotyping rape because men are often the prey of sexual assault too. In a perfect world, people wouldn’t rape, but because the world is not perfect, rape is a phenomenon that happens on a daily basis. This means that men and women should have the same resources available in order to protect themselves from these travesties that constantly occur because rape is not confined to just women, it affects men too.

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ccording to RAINN, a statistics website on sexual assault, one out of five women are raped in college.

While these statistics are often heard about, what about men?

When it comes to women and rape, women are frequently named the victims. These cases are the most commonly referred to when conversation about the topic comes up. But why does the issue seem to be all about women?

With this in mind, social media has propaganda videos and pictures of products that help resist rape. All of these products are designed specifically for women.

Products range from date rape nail polish that tests one’s drink to see if it has been tampered with to rape resistant pants designed to keep unwanted visitors out with tight fitting, uncuttable, unrippable material. Even so, women have access to programs made specifically for women in order to better defend themselves against sexual predators.

Specially formulated nail polish can predict date rape drugs within beverages.

AR Wear produced rape resistant pants for women that protect women from “rape-like” attacks.

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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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OPINION

You Weren’t Born in the Wrong Generation Reasons Why the Past Wasn’t So Great

by Lauren Schumacher

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photo by Brooke Williams • graphics by Reagan Perkins and Leo Saldivar

This decade is seen as the era of the flapper, the Charleston and lavish parties. Romanticized by The Great Gatsby, the 20s were not as grand as they are typically depicted. Prohibition lead to an increase in crime, and while women won the right to vote, you still had to be white; people of Asian descent and Native Americans were still barred from voting. The Jim Crow Laws were still being enforced and the rebirth of the KKK was in full swing. If you were a white man living in the city, you might enjoy yourself, but with the Great Depression lurking around the corner, only for a few years.

50's With the birth of rock and roll, poodle skirts and sock hops, the 50s might be the most romanticized decade in American history. While living in “Grease” may be a dream, what the movie manages to leave out is the crushing sense of paranoia. The US was engaged in a nuclear race with Russia, causing not only fear of nuclear attack, but a mass paranoia of invading

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communists. Anyone who didn’t conform to political and social ideologies of the time were suspected communists and were seen as outcasts at best and sentenced to death at worst. Also, if you were a woman, you were most likely a housewife and being gay was still a crime in every state. The music and fashion may have been good, but if you weren’t a straight, white, Capitalism-loving man, you had some serious problems.

60’s The main argument for wanting to live in the 60s is to experience the now classic music first hand.

Who wouldn’t want to listen to new music from Bob Dylan and the Beatles while wearing your mod dress in a segregated diner? The Civil Rights Movement peaked, and with it came increased, commonplace violence against African Americans from law enforcement and civilians alike. The Vietnam War was at its height, meaning that men had to sign up for the draft and hundreds of thousands were forced to fight in one of the worst military escapades. The 60s, though a decade of great music and fashion, was one of the most tumultuous and violent decades and probably wouldn’t actually be a fun time to live in.

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From the rise of video games to leg warmers and perms, the 80s was a vibrant decade that still influences our current pop culture. As with almost every other decade, the pop culture was interesting, but social issues took a back seat. The AIDS crisis claimed thousands of lives and caused further ostracization of the LGBT community, particularly gay males. On a wider scale, nuclear attack was still a major concern with high tensions between the US and Russia, and the US saw more conflict in the Middle East that continues to impact us today.

today While today still has it’s share of troubles and injustices, it is the best decade. We can enjoy the positive things created in the past while enjoying progress and the freedoms we gained along the way. You can wear a poodle skirt without being afraid of your neighbor accusing you of being a Communist. You can listen to every song from the 80s at the touch of your fingertips without having to wait for it to come on the radio and record it to listen to later. Technology has allowed us to become the most interconnected and educated generation as well as one of the most socially accepting. We are the sum of the best and worst of our history and are, as a whole, better for it.

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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OPINION

AP Classes: Profitable or Painful?

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classes and will openly admit that I often struggle balancing them with my other classes, extracurriculars, sport and personal time.

Not to mention, high schoolers need sleep and a healthy diet in order to successfully operate - two essentials that are forgotten about

during times of stress.

Personally, I do not believe good grades should be placed above one’s mental or physical health and well-being. Ever.

Now, a seemingly reasonable solution to this problem would be to take easier versions of AP classes, such as honors or regular, right?

Wrong.

As students, we have been programmed to think that colleges, universities, companies and businesses only want the best of us, the top dogs, the number ones. In order to achieve this label, we feel obligated to take the hardest classes and get the best possible scores in those classes. This mindset is not only unrealistic, but unethical.

I accept and agree with the idea that not everyone is going to be a “winner”; whether it be luck or hard work, some circumstances in life are simply not fair. But this idea should not be carried out to an extent so extreme that students feel the need to develop unhealthy habits to keep up with curriculum pace.

As I skim back over my article, I realize how hypocritical my point of view appears to be.

That being said, despite my pessimistic attitude towards AP classes, a good teacher, strong work ethic and feeling of accomplishment can make the constant stress and endless homework, quizzes, tests and projects worth it in the end.

To conclude, I would consider myself to have fallen into the trap that is high school AP classes.

Therefore, at this point in the school year, I might as well make the most of it.

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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dvanced Placement, more commonly known as AP classes, are a staple of most American high schools. AP classes have recently spiked in popularity, most likely due to their potential to provide cheap college credit.

College-level education is highly valued in society, for it enables the security of a successful career and implies the skills of good communication and intellectual power. Therefore, students are strongly influenced to take AP classes to “better” their chances at having a prosperous future.

However, when faced with the decision of whether or not to pursue an “AP class lifestyle,” students are often left pondering: Is it really worth it?

As a seasoned AP student, I can answer this question with a resounding no.

This question is challenging for me to answer, for I definitely understand why AP classes are considered to be beneficial for students. As previously mentioned, they provide students with the opportunity to take a college course that is not as expensive, as well as insight to how college-level courses function- both strong advantages.

The previous reasons can easily be deemed logical arguments as to why students should want to take AP classes, but what outsiders are unaware of is the immense amount of pressure that comes along with the intense curriculum.

I am currently in three AP

OPINION

Freeing Fido

by Courtney Schnur

photos by Courtney Schnur

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Considering Pet Ethics

ogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend and the tremendous amount of affection displayed for them and other domesticated creatures does not suggest that people’s infatuation with animals will cease anytime soon. Spending time with an animal or investing in one proves to be an integral part in the daily lives of pet owners. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association, the United States spent upwards of 60.28 billion dollars on items and services that pertain to the health and wellbeing of pets in 2015. These expenses include food, medicine, veterinary care, animal purchases, grooming and boarding.

This infatuation with animals also extends and is showcased in the multitude of viral posts and videos depicting animals showing off their quirky talents or overall cuteness factor, causing millions of viewers to flock to this type of content. In general, the exposure of people to animals, whether through the means of direct contact or media consumption, proves the sheer strength of the relationship between people and animals. Thus, the notion that the domestication of a furry, feather or scale covered friend may be unethical appears to be an absurd claim at first glance.

However, the level of normalcy and general acceptance associated with pet ownership may be overlooked without an

afterthought. A variety of animal breeds have adapted to solely serve the purposes of human beings. For example, common house animals such as cats and dogs fulfill a desire or need for companionship. They live their life to entertain their owners with their mere presence and existence.

In addition, diverse types of animals are subject to a variety of ways in which they must serve the needs of human beings. This typically requires the utilization of the natural assets that an animal possesses. Milk from cows and goats, naturally given to their young to provide nutrition, becomes a main source of calcium for people. The eggs of a chicken are marketed and sold by the dozen. Alpacas, llamas, and sheep all provide wool that finds use in the textile industry as material for different types of clothing.

Of course, the argument can be made that the relationship between a person and their pet has enough mutual benefits to sustain the welfare of both parties, being that food and shelter remain as constants in exchange for affection and friendship. An animal’s longevity under human care, unless affected by uncontrollable external forces or mistreatment, undoubtedly is extended merely because of the relative stability of the conditions of a home in comparison to a wild habitat.

Yet, the current circumstance of having animals evolved to fit the needs of people is irreversible,

as releasing animals into the wild now would ultimately result in animal homelessness and death.

Thus, regardless of whether staking a claim in ownership upon the life of an animal fits a code of ethical conduct or not, the responsibility of ensuring that animals who already are domesticated have the proper care required to ensure that they thrive and are contented in the position they currently maintain should become a priority.

Therefore, examining the expansion of pet owners choosing to tame wild animals as pets entails the consideration of what outcomes have the best interest of the animal in mind. The number of people who are adopting exotic pets and bringing them into their homes is on the rise. Monkeys, lizards, fish, tropical birds, ferrets, hedgehogs and even sugar gliders all make the list of outlandish choices.

Following a trend of pop culture or feeling compelled to be unique has been proven to cause detrimental harm to wildlife populations. In 2003, following the release of “Finding Nemo” by Disney Pixar, consumers rushed to their local pet stores to buy a Nemo, the main protagonist of the film, of their own. The National Marine Fisheries Service deemed that due to global warming and this phenomena

that clownfish would be potential candidates to be placed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The solution to habitat loss for creatures should not be to transfer them to artificial habitats that emulate their original dwelling place. Pet ownership should not be classified of technically morally correct behavior, but the decisions of the past cannot be changed.

To create a future inclusive of the rights of animals, humanity must favor the health and wellbeing of animals and the ecosystem.

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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best furry friends Students describe memories with their dogs & share photos

by Abigail Larken

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breed: German Shepherd and Australian Shepherd mix dog age: 8

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Owner: molly newton breed: Bichon and shih tzu mix dog age: 2

Q: Where did you get your dog?

Q: What does your dog mean to you?

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Q: Does your dog have any interesting characteristics?

A: “When we take her outside she likes to run around in circles. She also likes to hold hands while we’re sitting on the couch. She really enjoys tearing her toys apart but keeps the scraps to play with.”

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Breed: Jack Russell Terrier dog Age: 15 Q: What is your favorite memory of you and your dog?

A: “Probably when we took her to Patoka Lake and brought her on the boat with us and put her in the water.”

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A: “My dog is my best friend and I love him a whole lot. My dog stays in my room and he usually sleeps there with me.”

A: “I went with my friend to a breeder and fell in love with them. There was one without a home, so I asked my mom. It took some convincing, but she said yes.”

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and shows it through the care and precision he put into making this replica look exactly like the original one driven in the movie.

Even when the car was finished, Wade’s project continued. “I took it to Chicago for a Paul Walker memorial car show and it was also in a magazine,” Wade said.

In 2015 and 2016, Wade also took the car to Slamology, a two day automotive and music festival held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis where you can register your car into one of over 50 classes for the car show. He plans to take the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse to the show this year as well.

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ophomore Michael Wade remodels cars to look like the replicas of those seen in his favorite movies. Wade’s goal is to make them as exact as possible. He recently worked on a complete remodel of a car to look like Paul Walker’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse from “The Fast and the Furious” movies. The complete remodel took him about three and a half months to create.

“I wanted to do it cause he passed away and it was a tribute thing, so I wanted to do a replica of one of his personal cars,” Wade said.

Wade is a big fan of Paul Walker

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do

by Delaney Jackson

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hen standing in the awkward moment, mid-breakup, do you ever wish you had a guide? How do you react to being dumped? What do you say to break up with someone in the least painful way? How honest should you be? Well here it is, a detailed account of how to deal with a breakup.

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Get to the point. No sappy ‘breakup speeches’; both of you know that it isn’t sincere, and it just creates unneeded pain in an already touchy time.

Listen. This is so important. In order to understand why the breakup is happening, you have to listen! So before you start explaining how ridiculous they are for dumping you, try to hear their reasoning.

Unless the cause for break-up is cheating or physical, mental or emotional abuse, take a week or more to make sure that you truly want to end the relationship so that you do not second guess yourself later. If you have doubts, you will probably regret making such a rash decision in a few days.

Try to understand where they are coming from and explain your feelings as well. Don’t get into any long speeches, but getting your feelings out there will give you more closure as the relationship ends.

Be confident in your choice. Know the reasons behind your actions and know how to explain them honestly.

DOn’t: Try to become less appealing to get the other person to dump you. This is never a good idea for many reasons.

You are the one who wants out of the relationship, so you are the one who needs to take the responsibility of ending it.

Disappear completely from their lives (otherwise known as ‘ghosting.’) This is immature and petty in every way and it gives no closure or explanations on the break-up.

Yes, breaking up is awkward but it has to happen and you owe it to the other person to give a solid ending to the relationship. graphic by Audrey Tian

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Lie about the reasons behind your decision. Whether there is something that bothers you about the relationship or you are interested in another person, it is important to be completely honest. This can not only give the other person closure, but can help them realize places they can improve for future relationships.

Rely on the power of time. After a breakup, time is your best friend and is the only thing that can actually take care of the pain of heartbreak. It is okay to take time to recover before you claim to be ‘over it’; there is no shame in taking a bit to collect yourself.

DOn’t: Try to argue. Once one or both people have checked out of the relationship, there is really no point in convincing them to check back in.

Yell, cry, hit or throw. Nope, this does not work ever. At all.

Rush into a new relationship. Nobody can take away the pain of a broken heart and it isn’t fair to expect them to.

Before you get into another relationship, you need to let yourself heal to benefit yourself and your new love interest.

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or many students, going to school is a hassle, filled to the brim with homework, exams and social interaction.

But for others, the day is even more chaotic.

Every day the people around you struggle with their bodies or minds, battling chronic illnesses in silence right under your nose.

According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, chronic illnesses are defined as any illness that lasts longer than three months and generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured.

Dealing with a chronic illness is a reality for more students than you might realize at Columbus East.

Some students need to take multiple trips to the nurse’s office in a day to take medication, while rely on office staff and counselors to get through the day without a hitch. This seemingly overbooked schedule is just a single day in the life of students battling chronic illnesses.

Imagine this: You are in the

Nick Henderson middle of class, and suddenly the board blurs and you begin to feel light-headed. Your stomach hurts, your brain is foggy and you just cannot seem to focus.

Or maybe, for no tangible reason, the chemicals in your brain misfire and you are left feeling sad or angry or nothing at all.

So how do these students handle all of it?

Busy schedules are compounded by extracurriculars and

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sports, and often chronic illnesses require full-time monitoring.

For students with chronic mental illnesses, like anxiety or depression, monitoring their feelings and anxiety levels is essential for getting through a game and maintaining focus in school.

For some diabetics, formal testing is done in a separate room where they can get up to test their blood sugar or take a

dose of insulin.

Junior Nick Henderson knows exactly how this feels.

Henderson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was in sixth grade. He had been battling flu-like symptoms the whole week before.

“A lot of the symptoms are flu symptoms as well. I said I needed to go to the hospital and then we kind of found out right away,” Henderson said.

Henderson has a good grasp of his abilities and he makes sure to not let his illness impact the way he goes through life, especially when it comes to his academic and athletic careers.

“I have to check my blood sugar a lot, I always have to check before weights class and it gets low throughout the day sometimes. I also have to take tests in a special testing room just in case my blood sugar goes low during a test,” Henderson said.

A dedicated athlete, Henderson makes sure not to let his illness get in the way of his drive to compete. He says his only hindrance in athletics is his blood sugar, which can impact his

Diabetes kills more Americans every year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. source: American Diabetes Association

1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year.

Of 29.1 million affected Americans, 21.0 million were diagnosed, and 8.1 million were undiagnosed.

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“It doesn’t really affect my performance unless my blood sugar does go low. They refer to my blood sugar going low to being drunk in some ways.

That’s what my doctors say,” Henderson said.

That concerned his parents, who Henderson said were initially unable to treat him as they did before he was diagnosed.

Henderson said his parents were pretty worried about him after he was diagnosed. They were not always eager to let him do whatever he wanted and it was harder to get permission for certain activities because of his illness.

“They definitely hover. My parents have kind of backed off a little bit because they trust me with it enough now. But with my grandparents and other family members, if I stay with them they get really freaked out,” Henderson said.

And his family were not the only ones who felt this way.

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Mr. Pottorff tions of his own parents, Henderson also had the tough job of trying to explain his diagnosis to his friends.

With a strict timetable including insulin injections and blood-sugar testing, along with a list of foods and drinks that can influence his blood sugar, hanging out with friends is not always an easy thing to do.

“My friends are sometimes

like “Oh my God, what is that?” when I pull out my needles and stuff. I know I’ve made a lot of friends from it. But there’s been times when people are a little scared of it, and they shy away from it,” Henderson said.

Likewise, Anthony Pottorff, an AP Economics and U.S. History teacher here at East, has a unique perspective on chronic illness and how they can affect

students in his class.

“I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease a little over five years ago,” said Pottorff.

Celiac Disease can affect the way a person processes dairy, other commonplace foods and additives like soy. Pottorff says he has to be careful about what he eats, because consuming certain foods can make him very ill.

As a teacher he has a perspective one does not often see.

“I am much more sensitive to students that face medical conditions. I was always sympathetic, but when you are facing your own condition it offers a new level of empathy and understanding,” said Pottorff.

He also has the perspective of a parent, and he offers some tried and true advice to other parents and teachers of students with chronic physical and mental illnesses.

“Students know their bodies well and should be given the benefit of the doubt if something feels off. [Parents] need to listen to students’ concerns,” Pottorff

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And for students, he recommends using the time you are in class to plan ahead.

“Set up a procedure for completing missed assignments, and maybe even discuss assignments that are coming up. Stay in communication through ItsLearning,” Pottorff said.

This is valuable advice for anyone, but for students like Senior Tori Givens, it is especially helpful.

Givens, who was officially diagnosed three years ago with Anxiety Disorder, but has most likely been living with it much longer, says she struggles to get through all of her classes on any given day.

“I don’t show up all the time which affects my grades, and we’re writing senior papers right now and I’m so behind because I missed a week a couple of weeks ago. I missed a day a couple of weeks ago, and then I miss just different classes throughout the day,” said Givens.

There are too many different branches of anxiety disorders to count, and Givens explains this with a touch of her characteristic

Tori Givens dark humor.

“There’s like different branches going to PTSD and all that stuff, but I just get anxious and there are certain triggers for me, if that makes sense. I just get really panicky. Sometimes I get panic attacks and it’s a party, I love it,” Givens said.

Givens is currently on Lexapro, a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor or SSRI, that

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helps manage her anxiety and depression.

“I’m on Lexapro right now and I used to be on Zoloft, and with both of those, if I forget to take it one day, I can’t function.

I can’t focus, I don’t really know how to verbalize it, but I lay in bed all day and I don’t function well. Sometimes it’s moderate, sometimes it’s severe but it’s always there no matter what,”

Givens said.

Like many students struggling with mental illness, it is easier for Givens to get her peers to understand her disorder than it is to get her parents or other family members to understand it.

She explains that though her father tries his best, he just cannot seem to grasp exactly what it is like for Givens.

“I live with my dad, and I know he loves me and tries his best. He got me on medicine, I mean he’s doing everything he can. I’m in therapy. But like, I get anxious about things and he’s just like, ‘Why are you doing that,’ It just doesn’t make sense to him,” said Givens.

For students like Givens whose illnesses affect their attendance and work ethic, a good line of communication between their parents and the school is especially beneficial.

Columbus East Counselor Brian Hansen details the trials students who struggle with mental illness can experience.

“It can affect the student pretty severely. If you’re talking about a mental illness, those

About 20% of teens experience depression before adulthood. source: Endocrimeweb.com, Livescience.org and diabetessearch.org

Depression is not genetic: it develops from anxiety, stress or other situations.

It’s not spotted easily, but symptoms such as sleepiness or not wanting to leave the house are big indicators of depression.

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Hansen also says that disorders like social anxiety can be extremely detrimental to a student’s academic career, and can even impact the way they see school as a whole.

“When you’re a teenager and even in adulthood, you’re kind of monitoring yourself and how you interact with your peers, how they interact with you. So if you’re socially anxious or something like that, it can have a pretty significant impact on how you perceive just day to day social interactions,” said Hansen.

To teachers and friends of students with chronic illnesses, Hansen recommends simply being open to change and supporting the students is beneficial.

“If you’re aware of situation where a student has a condition, just be sensitive to that, be

Mr. Hansen willing to help if they need help.

If you know that the kid could use some extra support, support them because support from your own peers in high school means more than an adult,” Hansen said.

Chronic illnesses can affect anyone. From your best friend to your teacher and everyone in between, chronic illness does not discriminate.

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But sometimes, treating someone differently is more damaging than a chronic illness itself. For parents or teachers of students with chronic illnesses, Henderson recommends treating them the same way one treats any other child.

“If it’s teachers or parents just treat them like there’s nothing different with them, there’s no reason to. We all have feelings,

just help us out,” Henderson said.

Givens adds that these illnesses are not something students can control, and that there is not a rule book or tutorial for her to follow, either.

“Parents just need to understand that it’s not a controllable thing, it’s not like ‘I’m going to be scared now.’ Just make sure you are aware that these attacks are not something a person can control and just try to work with that to the best of your ability,” Givens said.

The biggest piece of advice Pottorff offers to students is to communicate.

Whether with a doctor, parent, teacher or counselor, communication is the key to being diagnosed and beginning treatment.

“If you feel that you may have a condition, it’s best to get checked. Even if you find out that you have a condition, you can begin to treat it and you will start feeling better than you did before,” said Pottorff.

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FEATURE

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Since March is National Women's History Month, The Oracle wants to highlight how women have developed over the years; specifically, their eyebrows.

Since March is National Women's History Month, The Oracle wants to highlight how women have developed over the years; specifically, their eyebrows.

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priority list, so they opted for an effortless style.

1950s

Along with the infamous cat eye, American actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe influenced a feminine brow with a high arch.cat eye, Along with thepointed infamous

1950s

American actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe influenced a feminine brow with a high pointed arch.

1960s 1960

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between thick and dark and thin and short styles.

1980s

As an innocent and fresh faced model, Brooke Shields pioneered the style of free and natural brows.

1980s

As an innocent and fresh faced model, Brooke Shields pioneered the style of free and natural brows.

1990s

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she continued the craze of thin, dramatic eyebrows.

2010s

Cara Delevingne’s feminist attitude influenced a more bold and bushy approach to the modern style of eyebrows.

2010s

Cara Delevingne’s feminist attitude influenced a more bold and bushy approach to the modern style of eyebrows.

FEATURE

Here to Help

What Planned Parenthood and Clarity Really Do

by Grace Staggs

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lanned Parenthood and Clarity are two organizations most known for the services they offer regarding unplanned pregnancies and new family care. Planned Parenthood is present in multiple locations around the United States while Clarity is based in seven locations across Indiana.

While the primary goal of Clarity is to help clients look past their current situation and see their potentials, Planned Parenthood is more concerned with the current situation at hand. In other words, Clarity is focused on the client, while Planned Parenthood prioritizes the client’s situation.

How Clarity Focuses on the Client

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How Planned Parenthood Focuses on the Client’s Situation Planned Parenthood is an organization aimed at helping people who have unplanned pregnancies and are looking for a solution.

But, unlike Clarity, they are also in the business of prevention.

From day one, Planned Parenthood offers morning-after pills and birth control. They aim to keep any unwanted pregnancies from happening in the first place.

However, these forms of prevention are not always successful.

When an unwanted pregnancy occurs, Planned Parenthood offers multiple options. The three primary pathways are adoption,

parenthood and abortion.

As far as adoption goes, Planned Parenthood offers help for parents thinking about putting their children up for adoption by displaying the options available in this area. They offer different alternatives for the adoption process and are able to answer any questions clients may have about adoption.

If a parent has decided they would like to keep their child, Planned Parenthood offers guidance and helps the future parents to come up with a plan that is best for both them and their child.

As a result of an unplanned pregnancy, sometimes a parent will decide that abortion is the best course of action. Planned Parenthood helps clients to understand whether abortion is the most beneficial plan for them and helps them go through the abortion process,

both physically and mentally.

Services Offered Outside of Pregnancy Care Although Planned Parenthood and Clarity are primarily known for their services related to pregnancies, they focus on other issues as well.

Both of these organizations offer help with situations involving STDs and STIs. They offer STD/ STI testing and treatment, as well as providing information on such conditions and how to prevent a person from getting or spreading them.

Planned Parenthood in particular is also involved in current political causes which affect their ability to carry out the same quality of health and wellness care. They are active advocates for reproductive health care and the legal right to choose abortion.

One big way they impact these causes is by getting people who have been helped by these services to speak up and advocate for their rights.

Altogether, Planned Parenthood and Clarity are two different organizations with one common goal: to help. Both organizations offer their services to people in different ways. Overall, if these organizations can help to get peoples lives on track and make their clients feel in control, then these services have accomplished their goals.

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Clarity is an organization that works to help any individual who wants help, particularly revolving around the topic of unintended pregnancy.

Their goal is to help people in these situations see and understand all of their options before aiding them in making an educated, beneficial decision.

The Clarity website states, “We will offer hope and restoration; not only believing in the potential that lies within each individual, but coming alongside and helping them to realize that potential.”

At Clarity, the focus is put on helping each client make available a

future well suited to them. They recognize and focus intently on the fact that each case is different and every situation is unique.

SPORTS

Coaches and Athletes Build

Impactful Relationships

by Thomas Voils

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chool is stressful.

Probably about 100% of students at East would agree with that. But when you add a sport to do on top of all the work, your sanity can get really messy.

Student athletes at East have some of the most stressful schedules on top of their sports.

They have to not only perform well in their classes, but uphold a standard of excellence in their athletic programs.

That can be a very hard thing to do for a lot of people, especially when they have practice every day after school for two hours and then

homework. However, all of that hardship becomes multiplied when they are not happy when participating in the sport they play.

Thankfully, at East, the coaching staff for the sports teams here are encouraging and helpful to the student athletes.

They build relationships and help them through the stress of their daily lives of athletics and academics. That way, the coach turns into more of a friend than a drill sergeant. Here are some examples of great student athlete-coach relationships here at Columbus East.

Austin Guse & Coach Fribley

Kendra Pastrick & Coach Brummett

Q: What is the most important thing you look for in an athlete?

A: “They have to be coachable. We talk about it in practice, there are a lot of things that take no talent to do; be here, be on time, be dressed appropriately, give effort, those types of things.

We can help you with the other stuff, but we can’t help them be coachable,” Brummett said.

Q: How is Coach Brummett’s personality a beneficial factor on the team?

A: “Now that Coach Brummett has been around, he knows our ability and he expects us to live up to our potential. Something he talks about is how water at 211 degrees is just hot water, but 212 degrees is that boiling point, and he tells us to be that extra degree,” Pastrick said.

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Jonathan Foster & Coach Chitty Q: What is your favorite thing about Austin?

A: “His drive and desire. He really enjoys swimming and he always looks for opportunities to get better. Proof of that would be when he was in the middle of his tennis season, he still came in every Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning because he knew that’s what it would take and he put in the time and effort to get it done,” Fribley said.

Q: How has coach Fribley been a mentor in your life?

A: “He expects us to show up and work hard everyday, and that sounds like a simple thing but once you start to get in the pattern of waking up early to go swim and going after school to a two hour practice I think that can really translate well to beyond high school and sports, where you can apply that same work ethic to every aspect of life,” Guse said.

Q: How have you seen Jonathan grow up not only in the sport but in life in general?

A: “To see Jonathan enjoy his senior year, knowing he’s gonna go play baseball at Taylor, and to see him grow, not only athletically but academically as well. That’s the great part about coaching, seeing a kid dream one day about playing college sports and then actually being able to go and do that, it’s awesome,” Chitty said.

Q: How has Chitty helped you outside of sports? How has he been there for you?

A: “Coach Chitty is a role model not only on the court but off the court as well. He is a man that you can approach about anything. He’s there to help you and support you no matter what. He’s definitely helped me with personal problems in my life,” Foster said.

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SPORTS

An athlete’s journey An in-depth look at an athlete’s life from child to adult

by Caleb Davidson Lifelong athletes all share a common bond between them: A strong competitive drive. The whole point of being an athlete is to compete in your respective sport and assert yourself either individually, or with your team as a whole as the better of those competing. However, the competition from the time someone is playing tee-ball or sports in elementary school is drastically different from those in high school. Some people lose interest in their sports; others in the most blunt terms just flat out are not as good as those around them anymore. In the world of sports it comes down to survival of the absolute fittest.

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After elementary school, middle school sports come. Middle school is a great opportunity to be able to branch out into other school sports that elementary does not offer. For example, BCSC elementary schools don't have football or track teams teams linked to the school that students could be a part of. The competition level rises once again, but middle school is the real time for an athlete to be able to tell if they will be able to thrive or not in their sport.

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In elementary school, 5th or 6th grade is another milestone in a young athlete's life. This is typically the first time someone will have to face not only opponents of the other team, but also compete with their own schoolmates to earn a place on the team.

Competition picks up as an athlete grows and this is the first time someone is forced to prove themselves on the court or field.

Around the time of middle school there are also many different opportunities for athletes to compete outside of school through travel leagues and club sports.

Travel sports really help to expose athletes to those outside of just the people they grew up playing with and against.

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By the time high school rolls around the competition surrounds athletes. They have been filtered down to the best of the best from each area to be able to represent their school to the best of their ability. High school athletes are recruited by college and professional athletic associations and it is the time to separate those as well.

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As a young child sports are just being introduced. Anybody is welcome to play in the leagues and there are no cuts. In a nutshell, essentially no talent is needed. However, this is the time where people will begin to gain their liking or disliking for sport and competition.

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SPORTS

East Exchange Students Tackle the Challenge of Playing Sports

by Soren Fox

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ports have a way of bringing people together; no matter what nationality, religion or ethnicity.

For example, we are still brought together through the Olympics, despite it being a competition pitting country against country.

This year, we have had many exchange students that play sports for East and for Columbus.

Moving to a new town, learning a new language and meeting new people is difficult. Sports are a way of not only meeting people, but also building strong connections.

Junior Hassathorn Phongam decided to play rugby this year

for the Columbus Rugby Football Club. Rugby is not very common here, but Phongam decided to play so she could make friends and try something new that she does not have in her home country.

Back in Thailand, Phongam played badminton and did cardio three times a week at the gym.

At Phongam’s previous school, she did not have school teams like East does. Instead, she played sports in a physical education class. School-sponsored sports are very different from what she was accustomed to in her home country.

“We have PE class. Every

Another exchange student that has played sports for East is junior Eunseok Lee, who decided to wrestle for the East wrestling team.

Lee’s decision to join the team was influenced by a wrestler in his PE class. Lee has never wrestled before, but back in South Korea, his home country, he played soccer. Just like Phongam, Lee was not able to play on a school team.

Wrestling was difficult for him because it was his first time, but he also met a lot of new people.

No matter where you come from or what your background is, sports are a way of making friends and meeting new faces.

Eunseok Lee

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Hassathorn Phongam

grade does different things so they made us a calendar. We do not have to practice everyday after school because we don’t have competitions every week or every season like they do here,” Phongam said.

Phongam did not only play rugby; she also joined the cross country team. She did not partake in any of the meets, because she was not as experienced as others when it came to running.

“They are all so fast and very patient. I just practiced with them,” Phongam said.

Playing these sports has made forming meaningful relationships easier for Phongam.

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Putting the Student in Student-Athlete Views About The Academic Standards of Athletes

by Klayton Brummett ost student-athletes enjoy the extra attention that they receive from other students for being an athlete, however not all areas from which this excess attention is derived results in an outcome enjoyable for members of sports teams.

One of these categories is the educational success of student-athletes. Some student-athletes struggle more than others

with this, which caused conflict for both the players and coaches.

At Columbus East, student-athletes are required to be enrolled in and passing six classes. This means that they have to have six grades above an “F” in the grade book; therefore, resources do not count.

There are certain classes at school that students consider to be easier than others, like cadet teaching, that athletes will try to

“I think that the six classes rule is very fair. We are STUDENT athletes, our education will influence the rest of our lives which is why it should be more important than high school sports. I don't think it is too much because having six classes still allows a student to have two resources. Also, practices are always done by 5:30 leaving plenty of time to do homework. Personally I would not change anything about the rule. It puts our education first which is how it should be.”

-Zach Clark

student-athletes already have to pass classes to graduate, why not give them some incentive to pass, right?

A question often brought up in discussion is if student-athletes should be held to these higher standards or not. The perspectives of a coach and student athlete alike provide a fresh and interesting viewpoint about this hot topic.

“I think the six classes is a good guideline that can be enforced throughout the whole state. The first focus should be academics. The IHSAA promotes education-based athletics, and tries to be consistent. The actual determination on whether a class can be counted towards eligibility is a local one– in other words the principal makes the determination through the athletic director. I like the rule.”

-Bob Gaddis

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pick up to make their schedules easier, but that class alone is not enough. One easy class still leaves five other classes to pass.

There is really no way of getting around this rule. Whether the student-athlete likes it or not, there are certain requirements they have to meet that the average high school student does not. A lot of people do not look at this negatively but more so in a positive way, looking at it as these

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A&E

How Drama Productions Are Selected

by Natalie Ryan When attending an East Drama Department production, many often wonder how the show, with all of its grandiose sets, enchanting songs and awe-inspiring dances, came to be. And after talking to a cast or crew member, one can catch a glimpse at the months of rehearsals and tech days; the hours of blocking, sawing and painting that allowed the given show to come to life. But we’re not talking about the physical preparation here, nor the hours actors spend memorizing lines. We’re talking about how the idea of a show ever occurs, and how that idea develops into attaining a physical script that is ready to be studied by dedicated theater students. To find out how a play or musical is selected and acquired, one must talk to East Auditorium Director Kevin Welsh. Photos from “The Good Doctor.”

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First, Welsh looks at the demographics he anticipates having audition. While there will always be a few newbies showing up the day of, he can fairly accurately gauge the talent from who shows up regularly at Drama Club or has been in a show. This allows him to pick a show that aligns with the genders, physical attributes and talent levels of those auditioning, which was especially important for the fall musical “Anything Goes.” “Looking at choosing ‘Anything Goes,’ I had to look at the fact that I had very few males who could sing well, who could move well; things like that. So I had to pick a show that either had very few males in those kinds of roles or had roles that could be either male or female,” Welsh said.

Next, Welsh draws upon personal ties or current events for show inspiration.

“Anything Goes,” composed by Indiana native Cole Porter, was chosen partly to align with Indiana’s bicentennial in 2016. As for the spring play, “The Good Doctor,” Welsh incorporated a sense of nostalgia into the selection, as it was the first play he was in as a student at Columbus East, and now the first he would be directing.

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After choosing a show, Welsh has to attain rights to the play or musical.

“Every show is represented or carried by a company… that’s the publisher of that play,” Welsh said. For copyrighted shows, he must make an account with the given publisher and give them the details of the show. This includes performance dates, seats in the venue, anticipated price per ticket and the nature of the production. The carrier then decides how much to charge for the rights to the show, which can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Older shows, such as Shakespeare, are not copyrighted and are much less expensive to produce, explaining the abundance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” productions among high schools.

Finally, after selecting, attaining rights to and paying for a show, it is time to get started. Welsh must now hold auditions, find a technical crew and work on producing a successful show like “The Good Doctor,” which ran February 24-26. Pictures and other coverage of the performance can be found on cehsnews.com.

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A&E

the best pizza in town An overview of one of the world’s favorite foods

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by Corbin Parmer nly one food in the world can recreate the true essence of happiness with every bite. That one food, whose name alone brings along a gentle, warm feeling, is pizza. In Columbus, Indiana, there are several local pizza hotspots loved by nearly everyone in the community.

Some of these places are global chains, and some are family-owned and operated, focused mainly on serving the Columbus community.

Four of these places have been selected and ranked as most popular via an online survey on CEHSNews.com.

the anatomy of a good pizza

toppings The toppings are what allow for total freedom with pizza.

Toppings make pizza what it truly is. Nearly anything can go on a pizza, causing pizza to be the most customizable food in the world.

crust The crust is arguably the most important part of a pizza. The crust is the backbone, the base, the solid foundation for the pizza. If the toppings, sauce and cheese do not have a safe platform to present themselves, there might as well be no pizza at all.

sauce

cheese

Sauce is the vessel for seasonings for a great pizza slice. If the sauce is blended with the right ingredients to create the perfect consistency and flavor, it has the power to influence any old slice to become just the right slice.

Cheese is the delicious glue that holds a pizza together. It binds the toppings and contains the sauce within the foundation of crust. If cheese is used responsibly, it can offer the perfect balance between consistencies within the pizza.

1. ZwanzigZ- The local Columbus restaurant has been a favorite since 2002, when it was just a small, one-room pizza shop. Now newly renovated and expanded, it now features additional room for seating and has its very own brewery.

2. Puccini’s Smiling Teeth- This small chain originated in 1991 in Indianapolis and now has 11 total locations in Indiana and Kentucky.

Puccini’s offers common Italian pastas, calzones, sandwiches and more.

3. Snappy Tomato PizzaSnappy’s has long been one of America’s favorite pizza chains.

Snappy’s is known for both its nearly endless pizza buffet, and its original and interesting dessert pizza.

4. Mancino’s- A long-living local spot, Mancino’s is known and loved for its grinders and pizza. Featuring a good variety of decently-priced and tasty food, along with an interesting history, Mancino’s is easily a Columbus favorite.

Coming soon: Pizza Made Easy by Corbin Parmer at cehsnews.com!

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Mancino’s (10%) snappy tomato pizza (13%) Puccini’s smiling teeth (13%) ZwanzigZ (64%)

A&E

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by Alex Schumacher he 89th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, represents the long history of cinematic achievements that is present all around the world.

These awards are given to artists from all different genres and backgrounds and are arguably the most prestigious awards that an actor or filmmaker can obtain. With all this in mind, the logical conclusion is that the awards would heavily influence the opinions of the consumer. This, however, may not be the whole story.

When asking students if they watch the ceremony or have opinions on the nominations, 75 percent of students do not watch the Oscars and 71 percent do not care about the nominations.

These statistics allude to a possible change of priority in the eyes of the consumer. While the awards that are given can certainly influence the opinion of a new viewer, those who found the movie appealing at its release have already developed a fixed mindset. The consumer’s mindset that a movie is either good or bad will remain regardless of the ‘expert’ opinions.

For example, some of the most influential and iconic films have not been recognized by the

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academy despite their impact on the industry. The 1980 thriller “The Shining” remains one of the most iconic films in the horror genre, although no nomination or award was granted to the film. Another example of this lack of recognition can be seen in Alfred Hitchcock. He pioneered many genres in his early films yet none of his works have received an Oscar.

Movies that are widely accepted as good and influence people the most are still going to shape film even if the award is not given. On the contrary, unpopular movies that may not have sold so well still have fans that have a strong opinion about the film. Possibly the biggest flaw of prestigious awards lies in the fact that all forms of media, including film, are entirely subjective. Even if an award that is given is widely viewed as the appropriate choice, some people will still disagree with the end result.

What the viewer truly values in movies is quality content. With such a massive variety of genres of movies, strong subjective opinions develop out of our differing tastes.

These strong opinions ultimately will not be swayed by whatever title or award that is given to a particular actor or film.

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Olympians Advance to regionals

On Friday, February 24, senior Seena Greiwe competed on beam during the 45th annual IHSAA Sectional gymnastics meet. Columbus East battled for one of three spots to advance to regionals. With a score of 108.100, the Olympians took third place and will compete in Regionals on March 3 at 7 p.m. at Columbus East.

Individually, junior Adi Minor took first on bars with a 9.725, Greiwe took sixth all-around and sophomore Taylor Gaskill took seventh all-around.