The Oracle 2017-18: Issue 2

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november 30, 2017 | vol. 46, no. 2 | Cehs news

on the to diversity

The change and diversity at East affecting students’ lives. page 12

Table of Contents Cover

A welcoming atmosphere allows students to feel comfortable in their lives while at East.

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Opinion

Cheating Ourselves Smoke in the Cloud The Most Wonderful Time of Year Advantage of Independence

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One Year Later | 8 Holiday Hullabaloo | 9 Diversity Divide | 10

Feature students & lifestyle

Preparing for the Future Holly Jolly Holiday Party Marching Through High School 2017 Fashion Trends Always Two-Gether

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All Star Team | 24 Reigning Champions | 26 Heavy Hitter: Mark Sciutto | 27

Sports Arts & Entertainment

Why So Dramatic?/Actors vs. Tech | 28 It’s Almost Real | 29 Peace by Piece: Ciara Pittman | 30 Short Lived Apps/New Releases | 31

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Editor in Chief | Natalie Ryan Content | Natalie Glaid & Delaney Jackson Design | Emily Hales & Aliza Presto

Contributing Designers | Annie Bastian, Logan Foote, Scott Hammond, Robert Kanehl, Tori Overfelt, Reagan Perkins, Connor Reed, Sean Ryan, Audrey Tian

Students & Lifestyle |Abigail Larken Contributing Writers | Irma Bruce, Athena Jenkins, Max Nolting, Madi Schutte, Abigale Smith, Grace Staggs

Sports | Klayton Brummett & Caleb Davidson

Contributing Writers | Andy Davidson, Ethan Glaid

Photography | Reagan Perkins

A&E | Isaac Harper & Courtney Schnur

Cover/Feature | Yetla Reyna

cehsnews.com| Eli Newell Editors of Content | Cam Key & Kat Richardson

Contributing Photographers | Bre Burton, Irma Bruce, Savannah Garrett, Liz Hagan, Josie Royer, Noah Shoaf Contributing Writers | Hannah Harris, Noah Shoaf, Elaina Sims, Riley Repp

Opinion | Shelby Gordon & Thomas Voils

Contributing Writers | Luke Harpring, Maggie Gregory, Abigail Larken

Contributing Writers | Brayana Cacho, Soren Fox, Savannah Garrett, Chesney Loehr

Contributors | Kylie Brooks, Bre Burton, Eric Cardoso, Kayla Jones, Toby Kelsay, Lexi Parton, Jake Schoenegge Adviser | Scott Duncan November 30, 2017

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opinion

Cheating ourselves

Weighted vs. unweighted GPA

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hether or not to have an unweighted or weighted GPA is a topic high schoolers will always be talking about, and a topic that teachers have very different opinions on. However, it has not yet become a large issue at the administrative level at Columbus East High School.

In a weighted GPA system, students who are enrolled in more difficult classes are rewarded with a higher GPA than those with the same grades in easier classes.

The thought of having a weighted GPA feels like more of an advantage for myself due to the harder classes that I have chosen to take. Because of these more difficult classes such as AP Language and Composition, AP Microeconomics or any other AP and honors classes, it would feel like a better choice to challenge yourself with these classes for the reward of a weighted GPA. However, Kristin Schuetz, the head of the counseling department at East, holds a very strong and supportive opinion toward an unweighted GPA system due to the fact that she has been able to have

experience with both types of GPA weighting.

“I believe that we should not weight our GPA scale and it is fine with our current system. I do not receive a great amount of questions about our scale due to the fact that it has been in place for so long. There have been several studies done on the topic in the last few years to decide which is the better scale,” Schuetz said.

According to Schuetz, the only large positive of a weighted GPA is that it would encourage students to take

harder classes and challenge themselves.

The negatives of a weighted GPA scale are that the scale does not recognize all students in an equitable way. Also, schools never know where to stop weighting and how much to weight certain classes.

From my experience, colleges would rather see a rigorous course schedule than see students take the easy way out and take easier classes to hold that higher GPA. In the end, colleges are also looking at students’ rank less

out of 50 students surveyed...

58% prefer weighted GPA 42% prefer unweighted GPA

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MAGGIE GREGORY and less, and taking into consideration that not all schools follow the same rules.

Actually, a wide variety of schools now take students information and put it into their own scale such as Purdue and Butler.

At the end of the day, there are both positives and negatives about weighted and unweighted GPAs. There is a wide variety of mixed opinions, but I do not believe that BCSC will be changing their GPA scale or weight anytime soon.

weighted GPA scale: 0-4.0 does take difficulty of coursework into account unweighted GPA scale: 0-4.0 does not take difficulty of coursework into account

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

The Issue of Vaping Within School Walls

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ithin my four years here at East, many trends have taken shape throughout the student population. This year’s most popular trend just so happens to be vaping.

Vaping refers to when one smokes out of an electric mod where a flavored sticky substance is transformed into smoke. This product is supposed to represent the effect of smoking without the tobacco.

Originally, the purpose of a vape pen was to help wean people off of smoking cigarettes. Supposedly, it is a better alternative to cigarettes, which means instead of coating your lungs with the tar of tobacco products, you are now coating your lungs with the toxic chemicals of sticky and flavored vapor liquid.

While there have not been many studies on the substance, one thing is known for sure: though it may be a healthier alternative to tobacco, its safety is still unknown, making it risky to do.

According to the Harvard Gazette, over time, the build up of the liquid within the vapor can give one “popcorn lungs.”

This refers to the chronic exposure to the chemicals that are being put into the lungs and creating breathing issues.

Although the science behind vaping seems to be often ignored, it is now becoming an issue within the hallways at East.

From the typical student

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“hotboxing” a car to the girl with the vape pen in her waist band in resource, vaping is clearly becoming a trend that can potentially get many students in trouble.

So how are students getting a hold of these products?

Why are students taking the risk of getting in trouble over something that can be easily avoided?

Anonymous students report saying that “they do not check your age online,” making these products easily obtainable by anyone at any age through any online source.

Maybe I am missing the point of using this “seemingly cool” product, but, personally, vaping is the least cool hobby to do in my free time, not to mention a waste of money.

The stigma behind students vaping might make one seem cool to use according to their peers; however, getting sus-

pended for it probably won’t look too cool to parents, coaches or future colleges.

Sure, vape pens on campus are not as bad as having cigarettes or drugs within classrooms, but regardless, they are still not allowed. Not to mention it causes distractions and disruptions for both students and teachers.

According to The Verge, an online news website, 17,000 high schoolers were surveyed on the usage of vaping. Thirty-eight percent of students were reported to have used vape pens and, of that, only 16 percent of students reported getting in trouble for it.

With these statistics, it is safe to say that students are easily getting their hands on these products and it now has created issues within school walls. Students should understand the implications this could potentially have on them

or else they may face the consequences of getting caught with such a silly product.

Students need to understand that bringing vape pens to school can damage their academic experience and using a vape pen can lead to later health issues.

38% 16%

of students have used vape pens but only of students got in trouble for vaping

Source: The Verge | 17,000 high school students surveyed

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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The Most Time of the Year

Abigail larken

The best weeks of the whole year lie between two wonderful holidays

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very single year, no matter what, the Scrooges of the world come out of hibernation. They loudly complain about stores being filled to the brim with Christmas decorations and radios playing Christmas music. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, they continuously bash the holly jolly spirit of Christmas-lovers.

Even with all the haters and gloomy weather, the truth shows that the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the brightest weeks of the entire year. Now I know what you’re thinking. How can this be when the sky gets dark by early afternoon? Let me explain.

First, stores are completely decked out in Christmas decorations, music and spirit.

Everywhere you look, you see section after section filled with jingle bells, elves, Santas and so much more. With all of that holiday cheer, you are pretty much guaranteed to be extra nice to those around you.

In turn, as you browse

through stores, you get in the Christmas spirit by buying presents for all your best friends. Even though you can noticeably see your wallet getting thinner, it doesn’t really matter. For in a couple of weeks you get the joy of wrapping the gifts then giving them to your cherished bestie.

After purchasing all the gifts and feeling like the best of the best, you finally get to enjoy the season. On your shopping trip, you definitely have the opportunity to buy a cozy Christmas sweater, pajama pants and fuzzy socks.

Once you and your friends are decked out in your Christmas gear, the real joy begins.

There are endless possibilities to fulfill the season. From drinking hot chocolate to watching Christmas movies on Hallmark to enjoying potential snow, the ideas are endless.

Not only can you celebrate these few weeks with your friends, but you can also enjoy the time with a significant other. With literal magic in the air, date ideas are also on an

ongoing list. For example, you can bake cookies together or drive around looking at lights in a neighborhood.

However, most importantly, with all the extra kindness surrounding you, you have the possibility to give to others. Every single volunteer group has opportunities to ring bells, gift wrap for free or give presents to those in need. When you’re feeling a little extra blessed, just remember you have the power to share this with people you don’t even know.

So, as you continue to digest your Thanksgiving turkey and prepare for the wild Christmas season, just remember that you’re living in the best time of the entire year. Live in the moment and enjoy the season, before the whole rest of the world turns into Scrooges for the January season.

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

Advantage of independence Flexibilities in Students’ Schedules Allow for Growth at East

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t is no secret that East students enjoy many freedoms and benefits not seen at other schools. East gives its students certain privileges such as resource, off campus lunch and the ability to chose how many and what classes to put in one’s schedule.

Initially, it seems that the amount of choice and freedom offered at East would end negatively. After all, high school students are likely to abuse their free time when they are not monitored by staff.

It is very true that much of the time, the laxity of school policy is exploited and abused by students who leave school during resource, do not work during resource and take only a couple of easy classes their senior year.

While many students look at

the privileges offered to them and only see opportunities to avoid working on assignments and rather socialize and have an easy experience at school, East’s environment also allows students capable of self-discipline an opportunity to thrive.

Students who excel with high workloads are able to take challenging classes of their choosing at East and are given resource to provide additional time to check their understanding of classwork before going home to work on assignments.

East not only offers freedoms for those seeking an academic challenge. At East, students are granted the privilege of choosing whatever electives they desire. This freedom allows students to learn and participate in arts and life skills courses along with academics.

For students, the ability to responsibly balance these two aspects of school is something that takes maturity to do.

Aside from resource, another major freedom of students is the fact that East is an open campus, meaning that students are able to leave campus for lunch. While this ability is not abused as much on its own, combined with open resource mods, many students take the liberty of leaving campus during resource, or taking a “double lunch,” both of which are not permitted according to the school handbook.

The surprising truth for students who commonly violate rules is that most often, no serious consequences occur.

While some may see this as effectively encouraging violating resource expectations, it

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really puts the accountability of students’ actions on their own shoulders.

At some point in their time at East, students may eventually ask themselves whether or not they should go to lunch for two hours with their friends or be liable for assignments that they need to complete.

Students will need to decide for themselves if their education is more valuable than experiences with friends.

These questions may never enter the mind of some students who will continually exploit freedoms at East as long as they do not receive consequences. However, by being accountable for one’s own actions and having to decide for oneself the value of education, many students will earn a valuable lesson in their time at East.

Christopher Dixon and Jaylyn Nelson collaborate on a project in resource.

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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feature

One year later A timeline of donald trump’s presidency

By Riley Repp

1/27/17 1/20/17 Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president.

3/20/17 Trump makes a “fake news” accusation.

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Trump signs a ban on travel in middleeastern countries.

2/1/17 Rex Tillerson becomes the 69th Secretary of State.

4/6/17 Trump launches a 59-missle launch on Syrian positions.

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he presidency of Donald J. Trump has been a constant source of controversy starting with accusations of Russian influence in the elections and proceeding into one of the most debated executive orders made to date, his Muslim Travel Ban, Executive Order 13769. Pockmarked with discrepancy and clouded with doubt, many of Trump’s actions have left the citizens of the United States baffled and, in many cases, divided. Opinions of Trump range from wholehearted support to the same level of opposition, with a large portion of the country split over his orders.

Protests and counter-protests rack the country, displaying an enormous amount of dispute.

What has Trump done to split the country so much?

See the timeline below, showing the Donald J. Trump administration, from his inauguration to early in the fourth quarter, ranging from the actions of Trump himself to his subordinates at the local level.

5/25/17 Trump withdraws the US from the Paris Climate Change Conference

The federal court of Richmond, VA refuses to instate the travel ban.

Today

8/27/17 North Korea announces a plan to assualt the Guam Naval Base.

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Trump announces that he will not certify the Iran Nuclear Deal compliance.

10/27/17 design by Robert Kanehl

winter traditions

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By Hannah Harris

for eating out. Nelson can also be found at a restaurant on Mother’s Day. “For Mother’s Day my mom picks whatever restaurant she wants to eat at and my family just goes with it,” Nelson said.

Popularity and participation of a holiday affects how much people spend. According to the

National Retail Federation, more than $602.1 billion were spent for the winter holidays last year. Mother’s Day comes in second for the most money spent, at $20.7 billion. Christmas and New Year’s exceed all other holidays by billions of dollars, making the winter holidays the most expensive.

Gift exchanges are likely the cause for this vast difference in money.

Traditions play an important role on how much is spent yearly. Holidays are celebrated in a various amount of ways.

The United States is a diverse country full of traditions and cultures that “melt” together.

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Halloween

700 600

Father's Day

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Valentine's Day

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he United States has been called a “melting pot” for its number of cultures and traditions that all blend together. This metaphor is especially emphasized during holiday celebrations. In a country as diverse as the United States, holidays are celebrated differently in every household.

Holidays are among the busiest times for travel because of visits made by friends and family. According to the American Automobile Association, Christmas and New Year’s are the largest holidays for travel. More than 103 million people traveled last year during the winter holidays, which is the most ever recorded.

Freshman Jaylyn Nelson also travels for certain holidays.

“We have family down in South Carolina so we go to visit them at Christmas and sometimes 4th of July,” Nelson said. “We usually just hang out at the beach.”

The activities families partake in on a holiday depend on their traditions. Popular activities include decorating, playing games, or simply enjoying one another’s company.

Nelson shared a family tradition of her own. “We give each other gifts on holidays, even Halloween and Valentine’s Day,” Nelson said.

Restaurants provide a convenient and practical environment for celebrations. Restaurants appeal to busy families who would rather enjoy each other’s company instead of worry about cooking a meal or cleaning it up.

According to the National Restaurant Association, nearly 92 million people dine out on Mother’s Day, making it the most popular holiday

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Holiday Hullabaloo Students celebrate varying

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diversity divide

The effects of stereotypes in schools

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he stands are filled to the max. It’s the night of the Columbus East and North football battle. All eyes are fixated on the field, and two sides are divided into the colors of orange and blue.

This division of colors is evident on the field and in the Columbus community. But there is another division that is often overlooked regarding color: the ethnic diversity between North and East. Many do not realize the divide East and North have concerning their minority population.

The divide is seen in each school’s diversity score. A diversity score is defined as “the chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.”

The average school in Indiana scores a .27 diversity score.

North boasts a score above the average at .35, while East’s diversity score is below both North and the state average at

.24.

Social studies department chair and Columbus Human Rights Commission member Greg Lewis believes that East is a very welcoming school, but that in recent years perceptions have been in North’s favor.

“I believe there is a pendulum that swings back and forth at BCSC, and 15 years ago that pendulum was firmly in East’s court. We were seen as the more diverse and welcoming school. I am not saying this is not the case now. I am just saying there are some ways the pendulum has shifted back to North,” Lewis said.

In the 2005-2006 school year, North’s non-minority (white) population was at 91.1 percent. Now in 2016, the number has dropped to 74.3 percent. In the same year, East had a non-minority population of 88.8 percent. That number had a less dramatic drop to 83.2 in 2016.

There is no real explanation for the shift. Lewis believes it could be because of school district boundaries, but in the age

of school choice, boundaries have less power.

Lewis believes that stereotypes have had the most impact on the diversity gap at each school. Since East is viewed as having the most freedom, that influences the idea that North is more academically challenging.

“There is a level of competition there that drives the belief that North is more academically rigorous. Which I don’t believe at all,” Lewis said.

This stereotype is enforced in the number of National Merit Scholars each high school produces. This year East had one finalist while North had four, and in the 2016-2017 school year East had one while North had ten.

These statistics can seem alarming, but Lewis feels East is doing more right than wrong.

“I think we just need to keep doing what we’re doing. It’s not like we have seen a loss of students,” Lewis said.

Even though these stereotypes have not directly affected the student population,

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students are feeling the impact of the perception.

Junior Alexus Parker, originally from Macon, Georgia, has seen how those stereotypes take shape.

“Some believe that North has better sports teams, academic programs or theatre crews than East, and it is because of these rumors that people tend to pick other schools,” Parker said.

She goes on to say that stereotypes are very hard to change as are attitudes but she doesn’t believe East has any prejudice attitudes.

“When I first moved here I was afraid that I wouldn’t make friends and I wouldn’t be liked because of my race and personality. But everyone was very welcoming and warm,” Parker said.

Although stereotypes have gained power in Columbus, Parker’s success at East means those perceptions have little impact. What really matters is how one feels as they open the door to school each morning.

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On the to diversity A welcoming atmosphere allows students to feel comfortable in their lives while at East.

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Student Explains Daily Journey to East

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by Elaina Sims

ast is a large place with many amazing

qualities. It may have a few flaws, but there is one thing we almost always have: diversity.

The diversity of Columbus comes predominantly from Cummins, a business that has been headquartered in Columbus for years and is a large source of many families’ income. Cummins has an abundance of diverse people, including different cultures and ethnic groups. They hire outside of the country and have them move to America for work. This also affects the ethnicities of Columbus high schools, including East.

East contains different races and ethnic groups, but it is also a welcoming place for those whose interests place them in a minority. For junior Evan Adkins, it is a place that he can be the part of any social minority he wants. He can express his weirdness and everyone is accepting of it. He can be someone that he desires to be and not have to follow the status quo.

Adkins has lived in Greensburg his whole life with an open-minded set of parents. Due to the diversity at East, Adkins makes a 30-45 minute trip from his hometown to go to school everyday. A big reason Adkins drives to East is to witness the ethnic and cultural aspect of our diversity.

He compares Greensburg to “a white piece of paper,” not being very culturally diverse with a white majority. Adkins shares Greensburg is not as accepting of the minorities either. In comparison, Columbus has numerous ethnic groups and cultures that we celebrate with the Ethnic Expo and other special events.

One does not have to go too far through the doors of East to see themselves represented. If it is not through the people, representation occurs through the clubs and posters hanging on the walls. East is a place for people to be able to express themselves and not be apart of the majority.

“I don’t feel like I’m a misfit here. If you have a different opinion, you’re an outcast.

You have to fit in with majority, and I’m not very good at that,” Adkins said.

Adkins also believes that he is a little odd and that he can fully express that at East with the current friends he has made.

“I tend to find the weirdest people and stick around with them. See, I’m very weird and not very organized, and I feel like with people who are weird, it’s like a strong bond,” Adkins said.

Another great part of our school being culturally and ethnically diverse is that you can meet new people and experience different things that you are not as used to with your own culture. According to Adkins,

Senior Evan Adkins

being around a profusion of different ethnic groups helps you not identify them by their race, but by their character or personality instead.

“Here [at East] I’ve become more used to being around different people, and it just makes me happy that it gives me experience that it makes me not feel that way,” Adkins said.

Being around different people also gives people differing perspectives.

“People take different aspects of people’s lives and instead of judging, it gives them a second to think about it,” Adkins said.

Familiarizing oneself with other cultures gives a different view of the world, and East presents the opportunity for everyone to do just that.

At East, there are multiple opportunities for individuals to express themselves and feel welcomed. There is an abundance of different clubs and teams to join to find people that have the same interests or cultural background.

Adkins believes that his choice to go to East instead of Greensburg was an extraordinary one because of the diversity he now gets to experience and be a part of.

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Administrator Showcases East’s Change

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hile students typically only experience East culture for four years of their life, most teachers have seen the student body change more than the actual students will ever see.

Marianne Wohlford, the girls’ dean at East, has been at East for around 30 years.

Wohlford has witnessed the diversity change and morph into an amazing environment.

“I think East has grown.

When I started here we had 1250 students and now we have about 1500. So we kind of reflect the community, so as [Columbus] has become more diverse the school’s have become more diverse,” Wohlford said.

The exchange student

program also adds diversity to our school. The exchange student program brings students from other countries to America to let them experience our culture and continue their studies here for a year or more. According to Wohlford, it is a program that should always be a part of East.

“In my experience, we’ve always had exchange students. I think East is a pretty accepting environment. I think it helps to have the exchange student program,” Wohlford said.

According to Wohlford, diversity is an important part of East because of the new perspectives it gives and that it makes the student body and staff more united as a

whole.

“I think diversity adds richness to people’s lives.

Not just culturally or any kind of ethnicity, but age is a way to be diverse. I just think it adds richness and makes people look like ‘we’re all in this together,’” Wohlford said.

A student body makes up a school. Compared to schools around the country and the world, East tends to have a student body constantly changing and always including different cultures, ethnicities, personalities and all in all, different people.

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students at East, are exchange students

Student Appreciates Columbus and What it Has to Offer

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rowing up in Columbus, you can overlook the specialties the city has everyday. The architecture pulls you in like a big city, but the diversity and people keep you warm like home.

Senior Morgan Meier and her family have lived in Columbus for many years. Her mother, originally from Peru, Indiana, has lived in Columbus almost all her life, while her father is from here.

Growing up with her father coaching basketball at East, Meier has wanted to attend the high school since she was a child.

“Ever since I was little since my dad coached basketball here.

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I’ve just been a huge East fan,” Meier said.

Meier attended St. Peter’s, a generally small elementary and middle school, and her eighth grade class was roughly the size of one of Central or Northside’s academic teams. Without the experience of a bigger school in her background, Meier’s transition to East was rough.

“A lot of my best friends from St. Peter’s went to North or Hauser. It felt like I wasn’t with anyone,” Meier said.

Arriving from a sheltered school, Meier was exposed to and surprised by the reality of larger high schools.

“Coming here my

freshman year I was like ‘Oh my.’ I was just very overwhelmed. The things I heard about, I thought ‘kids actually do that?’ I was shocked,” Meier said.

Planning on becoming a physician or a physician assistant, Meier wants to do medical mission trips to help people outside of Columbus, but she does not plan on veering too far.

“I like Columbus, I don’t have a problem with it. If I did move away I’d probably move back near my parents and the rest of my family,” said Meier.

Senior Morgan Meier

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THE PROCESS

to become a foreign exchange student at East STEP 2: Potential exchange students then must go through a physical exam.

STEP 3: Some exchange program require applicants to write an essay.

STEP 1: Potential exchange students must submit an application to the exchange program.

STEP 4: The exchange program narrows down its applicants, and the top choices participate in an interview.

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Englisch? английский?

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STEP 6: The counseling office at East creates the student’s schedule based on their interests and the program’s requirements.

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STEP 5: Upon acceptance, exchange students must take an English language assessment.

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What do you most appreciate about East?

“That everyone is different, but we appreciate each other's differences.”

“The friendly people here.”

“I think everyone is really inclusive and welcoming.”

“Everyone is accepted.” design by Tori Overfelt and Audrey Tian

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Students Express their Appreciation Toward East’s Opportunities

by Elaina Sims

Junior Paola Ariza poses in front the Mexican flag.

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ast has many different cultures and ethnic groups, and this is a huge part of what makes it diverse and distinct.

East also has an exchange student program, where students from other countries are assigned to different locations in America and vice versa. At East, we have had students from a plentiful amount of countries and this year we have a student from Tajikistan.

Ismoil Boboev, a junior at East, is an exchange student from Tajikistan. Boboev was able to join the exchange student program by earning a scholarship, and decided to come to America.

“It means the world for me to come here. [America] is the best match for me, for my

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hopes and dreams,” Boboev said.

Boboev also talked about how he loved the different individuals at East. According to Boboev, it is broadly known that we are knowledgeable of not just one thing, but of many different subjects and basic life skills.

“I like America because of people and people are very nice and it has several cultures that you can learn more about. It is known worldwide that people here are very educated; they are very smart and they understand basic things,” Boboev said.

East has been welcome to more than just exchange students. Junior Paola Ariza has had many different homes over the course of her life. Ariza

has lived in Mexico, El Paso, Columbus and Brown County.

Based on Ariza’s situation, East is also able to make people feel more welcome or “comfortable” than other schools as well.

“I went to North for around a week, and I have a really good sense of when I’m going to like something and when I’m not.

So when I went there it was very cold and everyone looks kind of sad,” Ariza said.

Ariza compares East to North by saying the people here are more friendly and upbeat. Being a very friendly and ethnically diverse school, East must have welcoming people, and she contrasts it with her other schooling experiences.

“I just feel like it’s more open and people are a lot nicer

here,” Ariza said.

As a school in Columbus, East represents and accepts many cultures and ethnicities, but schools across the country are not so open to this.

“In El Paso there was a lot of segregation. I think there were five white people at my school, and they were the popular people. The paler you were the more high class you are, so El Paso kind of ranked it from there,” Ariza said.

Many times we overlook the diversity because we are so used to it. People like Ariza and Boboev, have recently encountered the diversity we possess at East, and they are very thankful that they have had the chance to experience it.

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Students & Lifestyle

Preparing for the future

Student Majors

By Max Nolting

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ith college being right around the corner, seniors are faced with the challenge of choosing a college that fits them best and finding a major they want to study. As of now, many seniors are still unsure where they want to attend college and what they want to study. However, some seniors at Columbus East know exactly what major they want to pursue in college, as well as where they will go. Below are four Columbus east students who are ready for their future and are excited to study their designated major.

Danilo Almeida College: IUPUI Major: Biology/Genetics Why are you specifically interested in this major?

“I am very interested in this because it has a major that opens my knowledge to many opportunities in the real world and in the medical field as a whole. I also really want to be able to help others understand themselves and their family in a better way as well.”

Is there a specific career you are pursuing?

“In reality, my dream job is to become a writer, but I've also had the a passion of helping others on a daily basis; thus, I do not have a specific place I wish to work, but I am more than hopeful that I will find a place where I can help others during my work and in my freetime I am able to carry out my desire of writing novels.”

Do you feel as if high school has prepared you for your future career and major?

“High School has helped me so much for this area. In addition to the traditional classroom setting, I've gotten hands-on experiences through C4 and had many opportunities in Columbus that were offered to me through the school. I am more than certain that recalling all that I've learned these last years will become more of a reality as opposed to just memories in the years to come.”

Kendra Pastrick College: University of Kentucky or IUPUI Major: Mechanical Engineering

Why are you specifically interested in this major?

“I have a passion for welding. They go hand in hand. My favorite two subjects in school are math and science and those are the two subjects you use in this field.”

Is there a specific career you are pursuing?

“I just plan on working where I can find a job, which shouldn’t be hard with me being a female minority as an engineer.”

Do you feel as if high school has prepared you for your future career and major?

“If I would have taken engineering, yes. It would have prepared me, but I chose another pathway through school which was welding. I think

my math and science did prepare me for it in the end.

Lauren Meade College: Valparaiso University or University of Evansvillle Major: Physician’s Assistant Why are you specifically interested in this major?

“I have always had an interest in healthcare. Becoming a PA provides me with endless possibilities. I like that I won't have to choose a specialty. I could work in an emergency room for a few years and then if i wanted to, I could switch and work in pediatrics.”

Is there a specific career you are pursuing?

“I would definitely prefer to work in a hospital setting. I like the idea of my “typical day” always being different and not knowing what I will face each day.”

Do you feel as if high school has prepared you for your future career and major?

“The biomedical Project Lead The Way classes have prepared me tremendously. The classes have and are currently preparing me for what I will further learn in college.”

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hat’s better than sitting by the fireplace with your loved ones during the holidays? We can answer that one for you- nothing! So grab your fuzzy socks and your hot cocoa while we tell you how to host the best holiday party yet.

One of the most important things that you need in order to prepare before the guests arrive is decorations to set the holiday mood. Stay away from bright lights, and instead use candles or lamps to create a warm and welcome feeling.

You can also put out Christmas lights around your house to make it cozy. If this is a Christmas themed party, a key piece of decoration is the Christmas tree.

It should be the center of attention, but not be too overwhelming in size and in the amount of ornaments. Finally, to infuse the party with holiday cheer, play some hip or remixed Christmas songs.

Here comes the best part in hosting a holiday party- the food! If you are hosting the Christmas party you can decide on what ever food you would like to serve your guests. However, there are some favorites that I recommend, like a holiday apple salad, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner rolls and for the people with a sweet tooth, here is a recipe for white chocolate peppermint cookies.

1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

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5. Add the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes and mix until just incoperated.

6. Place the cookie dough on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet using an ice cream scoop if you have one. I recommend a 2 tablespoon sized portion for each cookie.

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7. Dip each ball of cookie dough into a bowl filled with crushed candy canes.

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup candy cane, crushed

2. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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8. Chill on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator.

Bake at 400F for 6-7 minutes.

9. Allow to cool on cookie sheet.

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fter school for at least three days most weeks, at home football games and on some Saturdays, one group of students is constantly pushing to better themselves, their team and their show. The Olympian Spirit Marching Band thrived throughout their 2017 season, scoring well at various contests around the state.

Towards the end of the season, the band received a gold rating at ISSMA Preliminaries, which advanced them to the ISSMA Finals on Oct. 21.

All the band’s success was made possible with the help of multiple staff hands, volunteers and one very busy drum major, Tiffany Collins. She decided to step up and lead her peers during her senior year of marching band, a huge responsibility that could have been too much for anyone else.

When asked if she would have preferred to march with the band this year, Collins described her experience as a leader instead of a marcher.

“I’m really thankful for the opportunity of being drum major this year because it’s taught me a lot about myself and who I am as a person,” Collins said.

As she progresses through her senior year and her high school career comes to an end, Collins will carry the lessons and memories of marching with her. Life is all “set” for this young drum major.

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By Athena Jenkins

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Fashion changes every year, and sometimes it's hard to keep up with the new trends. Here's a few new trends to help spice up your fashion this year!

Flannel is a very versatile design and can be worn with almost any item of clothing. The most common use of flannel is in the form of flannel shirts. Flannel shirts are perfect for boys, girls, and fall weather. In the fall, with a mixture of warm and cold weather, a flannel is great for layering.

Flannels work with leggings, jeans, or skirts.

For girls you could even wear a flannel dress which is great with boots and a scarf.

Forget overalls being for farmers, they can be for anyone. Overalls can complement boys or girls, while being very stylish.

They are great for all weather because of their diversity as there are short or long overalls. Overalls can also be a layered clothing item, and you could even put your flannel on top of it.

Overalls can go over any shirt or sweatshirt making them compatible for cold or warm weather.

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2017 fashion trends

Rompers have become very popular in 2017, and are very stylish. Rompers are super cute and a simple way to spice up your daily style. Since they are so easy to just slip on, they make it less of a hassle to look formal. You can wear rompers in any weather due to the fact they can be long or short.

You can feel comfortable and look stylish at the same time!

Jean skirts have made a huge comeback in 2017. In the early 2000’s, jean skirts were very popular, and now they have come back. Some people say anyone can pull off a jean skirt, and they come in so many different styles perfect a wide variety of style types. As regular jeans come in different colors and styles, so do jean skirts. Jean skirts are a great way to spice up your style from regular jeans, and they can go with anything.

Even if it's a cold day, you can throw on a jean skirt over a pair of leggings, while it still fits any stage of fall weather!

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always two-Gether A Closer Look at Growing Up With a Twin

by Grace Staggs

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round 80 percent of people living in the United States have at least one sibling. Within that 80 percent, three percent have a twin. Being a sibling has many benefits, including having a higher resistance to seasonal allergies, lower obesity rates and a lesser chance of developing depression at any point in their life, whether

While many siblings cannot wait to get away from each other, many twins find themselves taking the same high school courses and being involved in the same activities.

Sophomores Ashley and Matthew Novreske both run on East’s cross country teams. Often times, they will even go on runs together outside of organized

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like having a bestfriend that you have done everything with and can’t imagine living without.

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that be youth, adolescence or adulthood.

Recent studies have shown that being a twin may increase life span, if only by a few years.

In fact, according to a study published in 2011 by the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B, a biology-oriented journal, even the mother of twins is likely to live to an older age than a mother of non-twins.

However, having a twin is a lot more than just an increased life-span. To a twin, the benefits span far beyond physical health.

At East, twins play a substantial role in student population, and on the girls soccer team alone, there are six players who are part of a twin set.

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sporting events. “[Having a twin] is like having a best friend that you have done everything with and can’t imagine living without,” Ashley said.

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Matthew said.

While having a twin seems to have a lot of benefits, there are still some additional drawbacks.

“The worst thing about having a twin is always being compared to them. I think it’s really annoying and unfair when teachers compare us and tell me

to be more like him or vice versa,” Ashley Novreske said.

As with every sibling relationship, there are a few small bumps in the road. Ashley and Matthew agree that, although they have problems, these problems have left no lasting impact on their relationship.

“We argue about pointless things all the time, but we always make up quickly and go back to our usual selves,”

Ashley Novreske said.

Overall, both Ashley and Matthew can agree that they benefit from going to school with someone they are so close to, whether that benefit be academic or simply emotional

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It would be boring going to school and doing new things by myself, so it is nice to have someone by my side.

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things together, whether that be running, trying new things or going to school. They have been in the same classes ever since elementary school, and naturally, the two of them form a team.

“It would be boring going to school and doing new things by myself, so it is nice to have someone by my side,” Matthew said.

Going to school with someone who has your same DNA and curriculum has some practical advantages unavailable to other sets of siblings.

“If I am sick, [Ashley] can get my work so I’m not behind.

Also, she can help me with my homework,”

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“When Matthew is at school with me, I feel like I have someone there for me if I need anything. When he isn’t at school, I feel lost without my other half,” Ashley said.

Although they were born with what has been called the closest natural bond in the human world, Matthew and Ashley are not one and the same.

They are able to recognize and value their individuality.

“We both have our strengths and weaknesses, which is very important,” Ashley said.

Both agree that being a twin is being a sibling, a best friend and a supporter all at the same time.

Twins do the same school work as everyone else, they run in the same races and they go to the same social events. The only difference between twins and everyone else is that they go through every step of their lives with another person who shares their age and experiences right by their side.

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Sports

By Caleb Davidson and Ethan Glaid

As this year’s successful football season comes to a close, we were able to observe talented East players in action through their successful state championship, which The Oracle is celebrating in this issue’s sports section.

Throughout the past 17 years, Columbus East has retained a strong football program and produced many great players. While each player has contributed immensely to multiple winning seasons, just imagine how unstoppable they would be together.

Based on statistics and interviews with coaches, this list provides the ultimate team for East. With some players going on to win All-State and Mr. Football to others continuing a college career or even playing in the NFL, the following highlights the best of the best to emerge in East football since 2000.

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Sports

reigning champions The story of another dominating conference season for the Olympians

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s said on the IHSAA 5A Football State Tournament Pairing Show, the show where the state tournament bracket is presented, both Floyd Central and Bedford North Lawrence had great seasons this year, but then there’s Columbus East,

championship to their not so recent stretch of championships, dating back 14 years to 2004, as they hosted the Bedford North Lawrence Stars at home on senior night on October 27th.

“The game actually landed over fall break and coach

The Olympians handled the Stars with ease and won 48-24 in front of a faithful crowd of fall-breakers. This makes it 14 straight years of conference dominance.

“Coach [Gaddis] always says don’t take success for granted, and I think this team

of winning four more championships; Sectionals, Regionals, Semi-State, and State.

Making it the ultimate success story, the Olympians went on to win the 5A State Championship in high fashion! The success of the Olympians goes beyond just their conference, as

the powerhouse of the Hoosier Hills conference.

“Our team is built to win no matter what the conditions are outside, we’re built to win championships,” said head coach Bob Gaddis to his players before the final game of the regular season.

With the outright conference championship on the line, the stage was set for the Olympians to add another conference

[Gaddis] emphasized that fall break usually says a lot about the team we have. We had to create the excitement that night because of people being gone on vacation. We just knew we had to come out and trust the guys around us,” said senior Linebacker Zack O’Connor.

The Olympians made the decision before the game started that they were going to dictate how the game went.

has bought into that idea. We understand the struggles that some of the guys before us went through, so we make sure to work our tail ends off day in and day out,” said senior Lineman Nick Booth.

Gaddis does not stress the importance of continuing the “streak,” and for him it is just about winning games and preparing for November.

November held the possibility

they knocked off Terre Haute North, Arch rival Cathedral, and then Kokomo in the state finals.

The Olympians look poised to continue their streak of dominance in the Hoosier Hills Conference, as the future looks to contain loads of talent, waiting for their chance to make an impact in the team’s run for the conference championship in the years to come.

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Heavy Hitter: Mark Sciutto

By Andy Davidson

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enior Mark Sciutto has made an impact this season on the football field, making his presence known playing right guard on the offensive line. As a right guard, he is one of the players responsible for blocking the other team’s players from getting to the quarterback. Sciutto has played football for all of his four years in high school and competed on varsity for two.

What do you enjoy most about playing football?

I enjoy the physical aspect of it and getting to hit people.

When did you first start playing football?

I started playing football in the second grade.

How were you first introduced to the sport?

My older brother played and my dad was a coach and he asked me if I wanted to play so I thought I would give it a shot.

What is your favorite professional football team?

Who is your favorite professional football player?

Indianapolis Colts

Jeff Saturday

What is your favorite memory that you have playing football?

Beating Bloomington South in Semi State and getting the opportunity to compete in the State game last season.

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Arts & Entertainment

why so dramatic? an inside look into drama club

By Chesney Loehr

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ast is well known for its support of the arts and any other ambitions students may have. Drama Club is one of the many fine and performing arts clubs that are offered here at East.

“There are so many negative things in life that tell you being strange is something to be

ashamed of, but in drama you’ll find that the oddities of people hold special skills and talents that are truly incredible,” senior Colton Graffa said.

Graffa began his acting career during his junior year, instantly falling in love with acting after starring in the musical Anything Goes.

“When you’re in a show it’s an incredible opportunity that introduces you to so many new people, and from my experience you learn more about yourself,” Graffa said.

Drama Club is not only a club for people who want to act, but for those interested in becoming more knowledgeable

about theatre as a whole. It allows students to broaden their interests, as there are opportunities to fill roles in assistant directing and on the technical staff.

Recently, the Drama Club performed the play Clockwork on Nov. 10, 11, and 12, having great success.

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Actors Vs. Tech The two different sides of theatre

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t Columbus East High School, the theatre department puts on two shows every year, one being a play and the other being a musical. Both are directed by Kevin Welsh, the head of the theatre department.

Only a select few people believe theatre is solely tech based or solely actor based; consequently, a “feud” develops amongst the actors and tech crew.

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East Theatre memorize lines, put their mindset into the character they’re playing, and perform on stage. The tech build the set, run the soundboards, make sure the actors are in line, and that things will run smoothly during performances. Both roles face hardships preparing for shows, as theatre productions function on strict timelines.

“Well from an actor’s point of view, you can say tech is harder, and from tech’s point of view, acting is harder just based on different perspectives,” Ethan Patchett, a senior that has done

both acting and tech.

“There is a lot of pressure of ‘this needs to be perfect in x amount of days.’ This whole feeling of constant pressure, we need to make this the best thing it can be. Which is a great thing. It can really help a person thrive, but at the same time, it can be a lot of unnecessary pressure, which can be damaging as much as helpful,” said Ava Osowick, a senior actress of the theatre department.

Stress is a huge problem for both actors and techies, as they also get the same amount of stress put on their shoulders.

Everyone wants to make sure that things go well.

“Even though the actors do a lot more hour wise, it’s just harder work hands-on and I think building the

sets are really fun, but it does take a lot of extra time,” said Max Turnbow, a sophomore technician.

The concept of having a stark dichotomy between techies and actors - wherein either techies or actors do all the work -- is a social construct, as the reality reflects a far more entangled interaction between techies and actors.

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ntil recently, the capacity for virtual reality to exist as a product available for the average consumer appeared to be a taboo innovation left to the imagination or the likes of a futuristic sci-fi movie. However, due to advances in the technology used to make virtual reality possible, anyone willing to financially invest in the product has access. The sleeker and more compact design in the form of a digital headset continues to gain traction and holds a place among the modern conventions of mainstream entertainment.

Prior to the development and release of the headsets, a virtual reality experience could only be achieved through the use of omni-directional treadmills, which are platforms that move in multiple directions with the person standing on them, or special gloves combined with a headset making the newer models exciting for public access.

Now, the more expensive headsets allow for one cohesive unit to provide the entire experience. However, a version released by Google that coordinates with user’s smartphones, Google Cardboard, gives consumers a similar service at a lower cost.

Essentially, virtual reality works by altering how a person perceives reality.

First, the computer inside the device generates three dimensional images into a user’s field of vision. Then, based on what information the senses relay to the brain, an interpretation of the signals makes sense of the images. The synthetic sensations supplied via the visual and auditory cues of the mechanism in turn create an alternate idea of reality for the user of the device.

While the headsets intrigue and add new possibilities to the future of entertainment in their own right, their capacity to enhance the enjoyment of pre-existing appliances shows more prospects at the moment.

The heightened general effects of video games and movies in combination with virtual reality, completely immerse users in the worlds and characters. Several video games released over the past few years revolve around the use of the technology allowing for the games to become extremely lifelike.

In games like The Climb, players feel as if they truly face the perils of trekking up a mountainside. There are also games like Job Simulator where users can experience the troubles and triumphs of different careers firsthand.

The abilities and uses of virtual reality even extend to transforming seemingly mundane and difficult tasks into a source of amusement. A prime example is the use of virtual reality to change the traditional workout.

The emergence of special gyms such as the Black Box VR gym give people an unconventional experience that will create more enjoyment. The “gym” allows for users to enter a different environment while being guided by a personal trainer for a forty minute session that works the

By Courtney Schnur entire body without realizing that they are exercising.

However in spite of the immense amount of potential and possibility presented, virtual reality faces opposition regarding the effectiveness of the technology.

Critics argue that convincing the mind to become fully immersed in the computer generated images is impossible. These claims hold merit considering that human senses are hyper aware and any subtle issues with the synchronization between the brain can alter the believability of the experience.

Yet, the exploration of virtual reality and the implications of the technology has upon the entertainment industry will only be told through time.

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artist spotlight

peace by piece Ciara Pittman

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hat inspired your dedication to art?

“I just wanted to have something peaceful added to my daily life. I know that if I’m bored I always have the option to do something pretty much anywhere that can pass the time and be really beneficial.”

How has it affected your high school career thus far?

“Art has affected high school in a majorly positive way; it’s something I look forward to at the end of each day. It’s definitely helped me improve over time and it’s given me a good space to try new techniques with all sorts of different materials.”

How many art classes have you taken through high school?

“I’ve taken three so far, one every yearIntro to 2d Art, Advanced 2d Art I and Advanced 2d Art II.” What media was used to create this piece?

“I used acrylic paint and pencil.”

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Why is this your favorite? What about it stands out to you more so than other works?

“This is just one that connects to my personal interests.

Sunflowers and paint are two of my favorite things, and it was really fun

for me to have the opportunity to combine those two.”

How long did it take to create?

“About 3 weeks. We had to have multiple layers of paint, so it was really time

consuming.”

Do you participate in any other extracurricular activities, do you have any other hobbies or talents? If so, what are they?

“I really like to write and take photography on the side.

Even if it’s for a school assignment, I can still really put an effort into it and get something good from it.”

Do you plan on moving forward with something involving the subject after you graduate? If so, what?

And why?

“Still undecided, I know I would definitely be interested in something related to art media, like writing, drawing or photography.”

What is the most beneficial thing about art? What makes it so rewarding?

“I think the best part of it is that everyday, there’s so much stress put on by other classes, but art class is something that ends all that-it’s a great way to end the day. It removes the negativity of the days before.”

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it and just not playing the game anymore.

Angry Birds is the most downloaded freemium game series of all time, since it came out in 2009 it has over 3 billion downloads collectively since 2015, but the amount of people I see playing the game is zero to none.

With all the game has accomplished the reviews prove that even with the people that are still playing are slowly deciding to quit. Due to the fact that the game crashes often less and less people are playing the game.

The point of the game Doodle Jump is to continue jumping on a never ending series of platforms without falling.

Besides the different platforms to play on,

the game is repetitive with nothing else to do, but jump which eventually leads to many people quitting after a while.

These apps just could not remain at the top in spite of the efforts put into making them, they will only be nothing, but a short lived app.

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ocial media is the way of the world. With everything at our fingertips the amount of apps we can access is almost unlimited. To stay at the top of the app store for more than a couple of months is nearly impossible. With so many mainstream apps we often forget the ones that were popular for a short time.

One of the most popular apps was Trivia Crack. The game was released in October 2013 and became the most downloaded game in December of 2014. The game consists of allowing users to compete against each other and is based off of 6 categories; entertainment, arts, sports, history, science and geography.

Many reviews on the apple store say it is very repetitive too glitchy and too many ads people are getting fed up with

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New release Reviews

By Isaac Harper

The Smiths The Queen is dead deluxe Although this album is a re-release, it still offers a lot. Almost playing itself as a soundtrack for anthemic teenagers, this album delivers a lot. For those who have never listened to The Smiths before have ample opportunity to tackle what many people consider one of the best bands of the ’80s. With bright and sparkly guitar parts and melodies, to dark and almost depressing lyrics, this album offers a lot.

The only downside to this album is that it really doesn’t carry a lot of the hits.

Rating: 8/10

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Margo price ALL AMERICAN MADE This album is definitely for fans of old school country, ie. Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Margo Price tackles things in a very retro manner, even down to the gear.

Her tones on past albums were completely full and relaxing. With this album though, she changes things a bit. Instead of using past musicians for inspiration, she turns to musicians like Father John Misty and even Neil Young. Now country already chooses to tell stories through music, but she puts all of her focus into storytelling. This storytelling and lyricism comes across quite abruptly at the end of the album. Rating: 7.5/10

Weezer pacific daydream

This is one of those albums that resonates with certain people. Personally I disliked the album, for others though it might click. Weezer has come a long way from the garage rock that they once built off of. This album approaches songs with less guitar and a lot more synth. A lot of the hooks are very reminiscent of modern Christian rock; take that as you will. The album was a major disappointment to fans of the once rock gods.

Rating: 3/10

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Girls Basketball: The Columbus East girls basketball team started its season at the beginning of November - as of November 28, East’s record stands at 5-0.

Exhibit Columbus: As the holiday season begins, Exhibit Columbus comes to an end, and will return in two years with new pieces.