Countryside High School Paw Print Newspaper Volume 35 Issue 1

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Volume 35 Issue 1

Florida Virtual School

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Crowded Hallways

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Troubled Celebrities Page 11

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Girls’ vs. Guys’ Attire Page 3

Dreams and Fears Page 10

Meet the Staff Page 12

Features

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The First Ammendment has its barriers

emmaMOSCARDINI

news editor

Internet censorship occurs frequently in the Republic of China. Newspapers and other news sources cannot openly discuss anything that their government does not want them to. Even China’s Facebook is censored! North Korea is even more severe. A person in North Korea can be executed on the spot and without a trial for expressing their views. Also, they can be killed for the American equivalent of a misdemeanor.

Gag orders, routine in some countries, are somewhat rare in America. Even so, some argue that they are a direct violation of the first amendment which allows for freedom of the press and freedom of information. A gag order is a judge-issued order that prevents the press from releasing certain information of ongoing trials. In reality, first amendment rights--especially in second and third world countries-- are somewhat vague. Equivocally written, China’s freedom of press laws are so ambiguously worded that the government can basically censor whatever they want to.

The Satanic Verses, by Salman Rushdie, was first published in the United Kingdom. The book was very controversial as some thought it was demeaning to the Muslim religion. The importation of the book was banned in India. Iraq went as far as to order a fatwa, which is a call for legal judgment, on Rushdie. The incident is known as the Rushdie Affair.

Incidents like these are not rare. Books like The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne have been banned numerous times,

Out with the old, in with the new haleyTROYER

staff writer

This 2013-2014 school year, there have been many changes and additions to the Countryside High School staff.

Mr. Gary Schlereth, Countryside’s principal, has made many changes this year from cell phones to student tardies. and the Student Code of Conduct. There are 18 teachers new to the staff. Two other teachers are not actually new, but what many people may not know is that their job ended in June of this year. They were called back in July for the new start of the year when openings were available.

Many of the new teachers have stated that they love their new jobs and are proud to be Cougars.

“So far, I am settling in well here. I really do love being here at Countryside High School. I have wonderful students. I predict, that as the year progresses, things will only get better and better. I am excited about beginning to do labs and having students really use their scientific thinking,” said new Chemistry 1 teacher, Meighan Monroe.

especially in school districts. In a country where freedom of expression and freedom of the press are assumed, it is often surprising when the lines are somewhat blurry.

Freedom of expression and freedom of the press vary greatly around the world. Even in America where such rights are assumed, some rules are still equivocal.

It is easy to assume that every citizen of the U.S. has the same civil rights all the time, but the moment a person steps onto public school property, those same rights are greatly diminished. There are obvious examples such as how the “right to bear arms” is not so on a school property, but grey areas appear when freedom of expression and freedom of the press meet public schools. The first amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

This leaves a person wondering if student publications have the privilege of freedom of the press like regular publications such as the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

At Countryside High School, as well as other schools, administrators censor student publications in their school newspaper, sometimes requesting a re-write or even vetoing the piece all together. This is, according to the “Code of Student Conduct 2011-2014” of Pinellas County Schools, a violation of school-sponsored publication policy.

The principal of a Pinellas County School may only deny publication or distribution rights if the writer of the

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piece is not of an accredited class such as journalism or yearbook, or if it falls under the category of unprotected expression. Unprotected expression is classified, as with regular publications, as obscene content or libelous material. There is a small caveat. Material may not cause a “substantial disruption of school activities”, defined as rioting, boisterous conduct, boycotts, sit-ins and so on.

Even so, mere fear of one of the disruptions previously stated is not enough to kill a story. School officials must be able to “affirmatively show substantial facts which reasonably support a forecast of likely disruption.” Still, this sort of wording can give leeway to policy-enforcers simply because it is vaguely written.

The trend is often that school officials attempt to veto articles because of controversial material or information that reflects poorly on the school but the student code of conduct goes as far as saying that “school officials must act to protect the safety of advocates of unpopular viewpoints”, which should negate the idea of protecting the school from touchy material making headlines.

It is easy to assume that freedom of expression and freedom of the press follow a person everywhere. Not all the world follows laws similar to the United States and not all the United States upholds the essence of the first amendment of the constitution. Americans are especially used to the luxury of not being censored but if school publications are lacking in constitutional freedoms, some think it is naive to think other publications will not soon follow.

INTERESTING FACT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Kristen Clausen

Assistant Principal

“I ran the New York Marathon three years ago.”

Kimberly A Coners

Family and Consumer Science

“I know how to country line dance.”

Jason D Felt

Business

“I was an Eagle Scout when I was active in Boy Scouts.”

Sherilyn P Guzell

Science

“I took a helicopter and went dogsledding on a glacier in Alaska.”

Suzanne M Hill

Social Studies

“I enjoy spending my time off with my 18-month-old daughter and husband, playing in the pool.”

Thomas W Johnson

ESE

“I moved from Iowa.”

Donna L King

ESOL

“I had the pleasure of living in Bangalore, India for almost two years.”

Allison M Loy

Language Arts

“I am a Countryside graduate, class of 2001.”

Michael Mackey

Technology Technician

“I am a Vietnam Veteran. I served in the US Army and the Florida National Guard.”

Ann R Mcnicol

Science

“I lived in Australia for five years.”

Meighan Monroe

Chemistry 1

“I love old movies and have seen most of the classics.”

Melanie A Morphyades

Read 180

“I have lived in 9 countries over the last 25 years.”

Samuel Price

Guidance Counselor

“I’m pretty AWESOME!” “I’m extremely humble.”

Shelley E Steele

AVID

“I am not new to Countryside, but I am new to teaching. After 11 years counseling in middle and high school, I decided to step into the classroom.”

Michael Ulbrich

Head Plant Operator

“I graduated Countryside, class of 2001.”

Greg Zornes

Assistant Principal

“My wife and I ride a tandem bicycle. This summer we rode across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.”

Dylan Zuber

Guidance Counselor

“I grow all my own vegetables during the winter, and eat them too.”

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Opinion

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Fall for fashion Dear girls, rylanFRITZ

staff writer

Clothing is a necessity for girls no matter who it is.

Every year all around America, girls h to clothing stores in search of what is trendy and “in” for the fall. Limited by their wallets, however, most likely they will purchase what is in-style and clearanced. Both old and new clothing attract the crowd’s eye as a “must have” item. This year, I have seen some new candidates that are in the trending spotlight that really do catch my eye.

In recent days, There has been a major lean to the fashions of the eighties. From high-waisted shorts and brighter colors, society has reached the era of the eighties revival. I often ask myself, “Why is a fashion era that has already come and gone being relived?”

“Fashion seems to always repeat itself and there are only so many things you can wear,” said sophomore, Jeana Fraser.

Clearly, fashion does come back around and when it does, many girls nationwide love to follow the trends that are set in place. These trends could last for weeks, months, and even years but one thing that I notice is for certain, most girls will follow that trend in their own unique way.

As well as the previously mentioned eighties fashions, there are many other

types of trendy clothing available to girls, some of the most popular I have seen in everyday wear include jeggings, khakis, cardigans, sweaters, combat boots, hoodies, and the infamous skinny jeans that can be seen all over school.

Also, girls, there has been an acceptance towards darker colors and pattern designs such as stripes, flannels, and solids. Myself and others love these interesting designs because they pop out while providing comfort and uniqueness which can really stand out in a

crowd.

One question someone might ask is, “Why do girls follow fashion trends?”

Personally, I think it is because we crack under peer pressure and what we look like in the eyes of others but according to theguardian.com, “…we follow fashion trends for the same reason we watch our favorite sports team play or watch our favorite tv show. It’s fun.”

Feeling good is always eminent if someone is comfortable by what they have on. Often times, girls will feel comfortable if another is wearing something of the same type or approve of what they are wearing, because it shows that they are not the only one.

Changes are made daily all around the world and fashion is definitely a big change that many girls go through today. Trends are followed because of excitement and ability to unify girls whether it is a pair of skinny jeans or clothing of the eighties. What someone wears today could have an impact on what is worn tomorrow. Only time will tell.

Dear guys, alexMILLER

page editor

As a student, you are told to “dress for success”. In later years to come, this crucial idiom continues to guide you through jobs, college, and careers. It is important to give yourself an image that will create the most respectable aura; you are what you wear.

This, however, does not seem to apply to the majority of high school guys.

Perhaps you play for the high school football team.

According to stereotypical teen drama films, it is mandatory for the school’s jocks to wear their team jerseys everyday for 180 days. On the other hand, let us say you are president of the science club: is it actually required to wear khaki slacks, a pale blue button up, and 1980s vintage eyeglasses?

Although they may seem beyond notorious, stereotypes are not the only key issue when it comes to fashion nowadays. Nearly every clothing store known is continuously stocking their shelves to supply their demanders with the latest fads for both males and females.

Since practically the beginning of time, ladies have always been the rather intricate icon of fashion; we know how to match colors and patterns and add accessories to finish off our trendiest outfits of the season, at least, for the most part. Gentlemen, however, in many cases, indirectly suggest that their best ideas regarding their “outfit out the day” rests in the some of the dustiest corners of their minds.

Fall is creeping around the corner. Scarves, sweaters, and vests are draped across mannequins and last season’s sneakers are hitting the clearance racks. These plastic display cases are regularly kept up to speed with their youthful buyers. Nevertheless, men still appear lackadaisical towards their appearance year-round.

Floridians do have it easy when it comes to seasonal changes, such as from summer to fall, because there is usually no massive transition in climate. To enhance or diversify your wardrobe, guys, feasibly one could look into purchasing simply more standard T-shirts; the largest trending styles this year would be slim-fit and

Photo credit by Alex Miller

collared, floral print, or solid-colored crewnecks.

If snippy winds and brisk nights become a worry of yours after viewing a closet stored with plenty of shortsleeved tops, fret no more, for flannel, denim, and leather jackets could be your savior. A fair amount of department stores are lining their racks with these pullovers to keep their customers toasty.

Pants are another troubled subject. Because fall is rapidly approaching, thankfully, it is finally time to toss aside those camo-cargo shorts. Declining temperatures call for longer pants with an average amount of pockets. No one will ever go wrong with a clean pair of dark-wash denim--skinny or boot cut--but, khaki skinnies are also making their way around to the tops of shelves this fall. Do not forget to tighten your belts, as well, to avoid a chilly bare bottom.

As for footwear, although sandals have also been a huge hit this summer, I believe it is time to retire them for the time being.

Nike sneakers are a bold trending topic this year, including all collections, from Trainers to Airs. Pairing these shoes with calf-high socks, however, has become a rather distasteful fad; let us stick to ankle or no-show socks, shall we?

Since the 1960s, Converse All-Stars have been a favorite of everyone’s. Ranging in wide variety of colors such as red, white, and black, these shoes are unisex and most likely will never go out of style. Originals and hightops match with just about any outfit; thus, they become the easiest choice of sneaker to the public.

Sperrys, also known as Photo credit by Alex Miller

boat shoes, have made their comeback, as well. This unisex footwear provides comfort with style, which is, perhaps, one of the best combinations known to man.

The last article to cover would include accessories.

Accessories encompass everything from hats to glasses to jewelry.

Headpieces, especially beanies and bandanas, are always useful to keeping your head and ears warm during the cooler months. Hard bill sports caps and snapbacks have emerged into a major trend these past few years for some reason I am not sure of. Although you, boys, may believe them to underscore your masculinity, snapbacks and hard bills actually do not.

Some people can pull them off with the right pairings, whilst others give them a degrading reputation.

In regards to jewelry, the less “gaudy” or “flashy”, the better off you will be. Of course, you want to be taken seriously. If you were to waltz into an interview wearing oversized basketball shorts, an old and wrinkled T-shirt, and a bold, heavy goldplated chain necklace, will you be seen as the professional employee that manager had initially envisioned?

Just as an individual must be properly fed, nourished, and sheltered, they must also be suitably dressed for life ahead of them. Fashion is not “just for girls”; it is a universal matter at hand.

Discard the oversized and unpalatable clothing, guys, and invest more of your time and money into dashing and manly apparel.

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Resolution is nowhere in sight for Egypt jackWALKER

staff writer

On a day that would normally recognize the heroic actions of Egyptian police, “National Police Day”, January 25th 2011, would instead ironically mark the beginning of an uprising.

Inspired by Tunisia’s own revolution almost a year earlier, Egyptians nationwide rallied to overthrow Egypt’s 5th President Hosni Mubarak.

Civilians in Cairo began mass protests demanding Mubarak’s resignation, the ruling power in Egypt for over 30 years.

After over two weeks of massive public demonstrations and nationwide acts of civil disobedience against Mubarak, power was finally relinquished to the Egyptian military, or S.C.A.F. (Supreme Council of Armed Forces).

Mubarak was placed into police custody to be tried with premeditated murder of peaceful protesters and several counts of corruption on February 11th, 2011.

Although only two weeks passed before Mubarak stepped down, several clashes between Egyptian police and protesters caused the total casualty count to come to over 800 and the number of injured to a stunning 6000.

Power remained to the Egyptian military up until May 24th, 2012, when a presidential election was held between Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi and Ahmed Shafik, with Morsi narrowly claiming victory by 3.7 percent on June 24th. He was sworn into office as Egypt’s 6th president on June 30th, 2012.

Nearly five months after Morsi’s inauguration, the Egyptian public rallied once again in mass demonstrations, demanding that Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood step down after having issued a Constitutional referendum that gave near- unlimited presidential powers, and restricted all Judicial review regarding his

1st by al-Sisi.

After the ousting of Mohamed Morsi, hundreds of thousands of Morsi supporters gathered in protests in Cairo and other major Egyptian cities such as Alexandria, Giza, and Suez to protest the coup, often violently crashing with the police and those who opposed Morsi.

On August 14th, after over a month of demonstrations, Egyptian police forces backed by helicopters, bulldozers, and armed vehicles stormed two sit-ins in Cairo, one in the Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque and the other in the midst of Nahda Square, Firing tear gas and live rounds into protest camps killing over 200 civilians and injuring close to a thousand, Making the Rabaa Square massacre the highest single-day death toll since the overthrow of President Mubarak.

The current body count for the month of August climbed to a grueling estimate of over 915 civilian and police deaths as tensions continue.

Only nine days after the August 14th killings, after fighting Egyptian courts and incarceration for over two years, former Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak was released from prison after appealing his detention and is now to be put under house arrest while awaiting retrial on August 22nd.

Native Egyptian and Countryside High School student, Amira Ali, comments on her experience in Egypt this summer during the pro-Morsi demonstrations preceding the Rabaa Square massacre.

“…In the end, the Egyptians will realize that all the corruption Hosni Mubarak brought, Morsi took it out, and the Sisi brought it back. They will all realize that you can’t murder your brothers and sisters of their country just Reproduced by permission of http://www.abc.net.au/ en and women of all ages protest against the Egyptian because their views are different. In the end, I believe the Egyptians will stand together as one country again, fightEx-President, Hosni Mubarak. ing against a corrupted government.” presidency.

By December 22nd the Morsi-supported referendum was approved with a 64 percent majority vote, while those opposed to the bill claiming fraud and requesting an inquiry.

On the first anniversary of Morsi’s inauguration, tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside his residence, and in several locations around Cairo, to demand his resignation.

On July 3rd, 2013, the Minister of Defense General al-Sisi announced the end of Mohamed Morsi’s presidency, after a coup that had been headed by the Ministry of Defense and al-Sisi himself. This being due to Morsi’s refusal to the 48 hour ultimatum to meet the demands of the Egyptian people that had been given to Morsi on July

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Syria is on the brink of disaster jackWALKER

staff writer

On the 7th of April, 1947, the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party, the leading party in Syria since the 1963, was formed in political protest against French rule in Syria and Iraq. The party would later become the leading cause of the devastating Syrian Civil War, over six decades later.

Headed by the Ba’ath Party’s Iraqi cell, the Socialist Ba’ath party would take complete control of Syria by March 8th,1963 in a coup to overthrow previous head of state, Nazim al-Kudsi.

The Ba’ath party would remain in political control until February 23rd, 1966, when the Syrian Regional Branch of the Ba’ath party, lead by Salah Jadid, installed a coup with several violent clashes in major cities such as Aleppo, Damascus, Deir ez-Zor, and Latakia.

As a result of the bloody upheaval, historical Ba’ath party founders such as Michel Aflaq were forced to flee the country and live in permanent exile.

Following the violent Syrian coup of 1966, tensions grew between Salah Jadid and Maj. Gen. Hafez al-Assad until November 1970 when al-Assad ousted the radical Salah Jadid from power and took complete control of Syria, reopening parliament and establishing a permanent constitution.

Hafez al-Assad would hold his title as self-proclaimed President until his death on June 10th, 2000 of a severe heart attack.

Only July 17th, 2000, after years of preparations preceding al-Assad’s death, Assad’s son and heir, Bashar alAssad, assumed office as President of Syria.

The introduction of a new Syrian president for the first time in over 30 years inspired intense social and political debates, that would be later known as ”Damascus Spring”.

The intellectual revolution would span from July 2000 up until the fall of 2001, when Bashar al-Assad arranged the arrest and detainment of several key activists who had called for Democratic elections.

By March 15th, 2011, inspired by waves of popular demonstrations across many Arab nations, formally known as the “Arab Spring”, protests across Syria held demands for a proper Democratic elections once again.

After a month of nationwide protests, by mid-April 2011, the Syrian army was deployed firing upon protesters nationwide, resulting in and brought upon the suspension of Syria’s seat in the Arab League and negative international attention worldwide.

Following months of several military deployments upon protest camps across the country, the once peaceful demonstration slowly began to evolve into a full-fledged rebellion, and from such rebels would arise the FSA (Free Syrian Army) with intentions to remove Bashar al-Assad and the Ba’ath party from power completely.

By June 2013, after two years of brutal nationwide conflict, the U.N. estimated the death toll to have surpassed 100,000.

With outstanding international pressure on the Assad

regime, and the FSA expanding their control of territory in the north, many fear that the Syrian government may approve use of chemical weapons, with many countries throughout the U.N warning Syria of the serious consequences that will follow strictly prohibited chemical weapon use.

As the FSA continue to control cities and towns throughout the north, and the Assad regime and Syrian Armed Forces remaining to the south and along the west coast, Aleppo has become a highly contested strategic buffer point, with conflicts between the FSA and the Syrian Armed Forces occurring daily.

While situations in Aleppo escalate, the U.S continues talks of a cruise missile strike against Assad, as over five U.S destroyers have been positioned against the Assad regime as a result of Assad’s alleged chemical weapon use in Damascus on August 21st, with the U.S consequently reporting over 1400 deaths.

By September 3rd, House leaders from both parties, including House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, made several statements backing President Obama’s plan for military action in Syria.

With both the U.S and Israel conducting weapons test, along with Obama’s push in Congress for strikes in Syria, the world seldom knows what is in store for the once great Syria.

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Gay marriage takes a step forward meghanMOREY

editorial editor

On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 and took down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act, also known as DOMA. Across the 50 states cheers rang out as they declared that it was unconstitutional and violated the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.

Although it does not give same-sex couples the right to marry in every state and states can still deny recognition of the marriages from other states, couples living in areas that do recognize the marriages are now given all the same federal benefits as opposite-sex spouses.

However, as of August 29, 2013, the IRS has authorized that all legally married same-sex couples be recognized as such for federal taxing. At the end of the 2013 tax year, the couples will have to file their tax returns the same way other married couples do.

Three days after the Supreme Court ruling, St.

Petersburg celebrated their 11th annual LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) pride parade and street festival.

Despite the heavy rains, rumbling thunder, and rising temperatures, an estimated 125,000 people gathered with bright spirits, making local history as the city’s largest festival and as the largest gay and lesbian pride event in Florida.

Back on May 17, 2004, Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriages.

Now, as of August 2013, 13 of the 50 states and the district of Columbia have legalized gay and lesbian marriages.

These days, many schools are realizing the importance of equality and have Gay-Straight Alliance clubs, commonly known as GSA. Countryside High School is one of them.

GSA member, Lincoln Foster stated that the club is a completely judge free zone. Every other Thursday the club has a meeting. Contact the Adviser, Ms. McGlamery, in room L-5 for additional information.

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The stressors have gone virtual

jessicaHALL

staff writer

Florida Virtual School has always provided an easy option to not only be homeschooled but also for students in public schools to finish extra courses and credits in a fast and efficient way. Considering how technologically advanced our generation is this has become a very popular alternative to classes in school. Unfortunately for students this year, it has grown harder to manage taking classes in school as well as online.

In previous years, students who were taking an online class had the option to opt out of taking all seven classes at the school specifically. This year, while it is still an option, not many students are being given the choice to do so, thus making it harder on them to try and juggle both. The question that is now on every FLVS students’ mind is, why?

In talking with teachers from both Countryside and Florida Virtual School it was stated that the change is due to the funding coming from the district. Before this year, the school had been receiving pay for students whether they were taking all seven classes at school or not.

This year, however, the school will only be getting paid for the amount of classes that the student is physically taking at Countryside High School. This rule also applies to all other schools in the county.

Understandably, this has caused the office and guidance to be more hesitant toward letting students leave early because they are taking classes online. While some students who are only taking one online class do not mind the extra work, others who may be taking more are frustrated by the problems they are facing.

Senior, Allie Roeser, said that “Between having a job, being involved in extracurricular activities, and going to school, it’s nice to be able leave a period early to get all my online work done because there is not always extra time for me to do it later on in the day.”

The fact is, seven classes can be hard enough on their own, but trying to manage those as well as extra classes to work on when you come home after school can be very stressful and a period off can make the world of difference.

Tampa brings the alternate universe to life hotels all the way down the block.

Inside the center was a mass of vendors, entrepreneurs A sea of super heroes, Supernatural and Star Wars and professional artists, all to share their enthusiasm for junkies fled the Tampa Bay Convention Center the comics. From Green Lantern figurines to comics of the weekend of August 24 for Tampa’s 13th annual Comic century, Comic Con showed its spirit for all fandoms.

Eager to see their beloved actors and actresses from Con. Fans from all over Florida drove for hours hit series The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and to support for their favorite television series The Hunger Games, crowds made their way or movie. Over 20,000 tickets were preto the star photo-ops and autograph sold this year, making it Tampa Bay’s sessions. Only to later join them in the largest Comic Convention. panel room where the stars talked about On Saturday, August 24, Comic their experience on the show.

Con goers tarried over two hours in Lauren Cohen and Chad Coleman line just to make it into the center, attended from The Walking Dead; where an extra two rooms of standing in Maisie Williams, Rory McCann and line awaited them. Cosplayers, however, Jason Momoa from Game of Thrones; seemed to savor their line-waiting and Willow Shields from the ongoing minutes to showcase their well-done movie series, The Hunger Games. costumes for those who passed by.

Stopping at nothing, these comic “We were expecting 20 thousand gurus plan for this event all year-people over the course of three days, we creating costumes, booking hotel had an unexpected huge turnout today rooms and stocking up on special [Saturday]. We haven’t done a count, but edition, collectable action figures. probably 20 thousand in a single day,” Comic Con was a fair for the said event organizer, Stephen Solomon, alternate universe. Next year holds on FOX 13 News. That weekend, it was said that new and improved ideas and will Comic Con had achieved the ranking of a nationalcertainly be grand. level convention with little elbow room and sold out Photo credit by Rachel Waag rachelWAAG

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Students and teachers encounter the supernatural paigeRENNER

staff writer

Walking down A-wing, some students have seen, heard or felt something they cannot comprehend. These experiences are not completely out of the ordinary- in fact, they are quite common.

Out of the 2327 Countryside High School students and faculty, many have had experiences of their own, among them is Mr.Parrulli, Band Director.

“I was standing and talking to my Aunt Suzy, telling her about the weird things that have been happening, when I said ‘and that door’. Just as I pointed at it, it started shaking violently. She heard it- I heard it and we were both freaking out. While she and I were talking about it, Mike Rekenna, the current visual staff, knocked at the back door, freaking us both out, and he comes in and I told him ‘Mike, it happened again’ because he was a freshman when it happened once before. -While I was telling him about what just happened, I pointed at the door again, and it happened again. This was the second time this has happened on command and this time I heard it, my aunt Suzy heard it, and Mike heard it.

Finally, I’m not nuts.,” said Mr.Parrulli.

Other strange things that Mr.Parrulli has experienced includes whispering, cold chills, voices, doors flying open and tapping noises.

“Now, could it have been the air? Yes. When the air turns on there’s a bit of a shutter. The intake sucks in and then pushes the air back out. So could that be it? Yes, but there are two separate air conditioning units in each of the rooms- and none of them were on.” Said Parrulli.

Students here have experienced similar episodes as well.

One student is Melissa Pasquali. “We were on the stage of the auditorium, practicing our flag work for colorguard. We were the only ones in there. Then all of a sudden, the fire curtain comes falling down and we had to leave and couldn’t go back for a week. We still don’t know who did it since we were the only people there and the school was locked.” said Melissa “Autumn Demner and myself were here and I was talking with Autumn and we both hear a low ‘hey, hey’. It seemed like it came from next to me. I thought it was Rebecca or whoever was sitting on the floor behind me, so I look at her, and she then turns to me and asks me why I said that. It turns out neither of us said anything at all and it was only the two of us in the room.” said Mr. Parrulli.

But who would be haunting the school? Mr.Parrulli thinks it is Ian Tillman, one of the only two people who died who were part of the band program.

“Ian Tillman was in the band, he was a euphonium and tuba player, he graduated around ‘95 or ‘96. I was an instructor here, so I knew Ian very well. He came back when he got out of the Marines, he was starting to get his life straight, but he had always been a skateboarder. There was a brand new road that was just paved. He hit a new reflector on the road and he fell of his skateboard, cracked his skull open on the curb and died instantly” said Parrulli. “I think it’s Ian because he was a jokester. Ian liked to goof off and just be the joker. If it’s gonna be anybody, it’s him.”

The existence of the supernatural is one that sparks much controversy. Some believe that the ghosts of their deceased relatives are simply six feet under while others believe they lurk in the shadows and behind doors.

A general concensus is likely not possible, bnt some believe the evidence is overwhelming.

“Do you believe in ghosts?”

7% Yes

28%

65%

No

Maybe

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Dress yourself to

meghanMOREY

lauraPETTIT

features editor

Five minutes might seem like enough time to walk to class, but sometimes being in the middle of the massive student body can slow you down.

Over 2,000 students parade through the halls of Countryside High School 180 days per year. Students stop in the middle of the hallway, walk the opposite direction of the crowd, and demonstrate numerous acts of rudeness. Oftentimes, simply trying to walk to your next class might make you feel like you are stuck on a wave, going whichever way you can.

I cannot help but wonder how much smoother the tide of students would flow if everyone walked like they were driving a car. Students walking down the right “lanes” and allowing other students to “merge” from other sides of the hall.

It seems almost impossible to picture such unity in these halls.

Alex Tagaropoulos, a junior at Countryside, believes that the hallways have gotten worse since her freshman year. “They make me feel claustrophobic,” said Alex Tagaropoulos.

Although the crowded halls can be overwhelming to some freshman, Tristen Durando said he was expecting the halls to be as bad as they always are. However, he still gets annoyed by the slow pace most students walk.

Some hallway etiquette tips: Do not walk slower than necessary.

If you are going to have a conversation with someone, step to the side, out of the way of traffic.

If you are not in a hurry, please allow students who are walking faster to pass you.

It is okay to check your cellphone, but do not walk down the entire hallway with your phone to your face.

Please, no pushing. A fight does not need to be started over a miscommunication.

Allow others to exit the hallway before entering, and give them some space after they exit. This will allow others to exit faster so that others can enter sooner.

“Excuse me,” and “I am sorry!” go a long way.

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Although the amendment for uniform there has been an alteration in the Studen code. Teachers, administrators, and couns make sure that all students are dressed app A universal enforcement of the dress has even been some recent speculation ov uniforms.

As stated by Mr. Yongue, “increased incidents.”

Students are trying to avoid the cons can bestow. Since they appear, as Mr. Klem If violated, students will be removed fr attire is supplied. Non-compliance result in-school suspension, and loss of eligibi activities.

Among the female students, it is advi education, not for a fashion show”; stude learn and better our education, not to disp world.

Some students have had to adap changing the way they purchase clothing f harder to shop, mainly for shirts. They h midriff can’t show”.

It is not just the girls who are affe “shopping has been a little bit harder beca every day but you still want to look norma We all want to look normal, and we all

*For further reference please see artic Conduct 2013-2014 booklet that was se beginning of the school year.

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“Hey you! Put that phone away!” and “You are not in dress code!” are two phrases frequently heard by most Countryside High School students.

In previous years, cell phones were not allowed to be seen, heard, or used during school hours. If an administrator or teacher caught a student using their phone, it was confiscated, sent to the office and the student’s parent or guardian had to retrieve it.

The 2013-2014 school year arrived with some new changes to Countryside’s rules and policies.

This school year, students are allowed to use their phones before school, after school and in between classes. If a child’s phone is seen or heard inside the classroom, the teacher has the right to take it away and send it to the office.

It is apparent to most that cell phones have become glued to teenagers hands. It was tiring to teachers and administration to have to chase students down the hallways when phones were not allowed in school.

Dress code is also a Countryside policy that has been changed.

Since the proposal for the school to start enforcing uniforms did not pass, administration is cracking down on the dress code policy, following the Official Pinellas County dress code down to the letter.

Administration is now on the lookout for shorts and skirts that are too short and sleeves that do not cover the entire shoulder. They are also looking for (in girls especially) lace, or translucent shirts without the proper clothing underneath.

Principal Schlereth has been seen popping his head into classrooms, performing “dress code sweeps”.

Teachers have also been getting reprimanded for not checking their first period class for dress code violations.

Change is inevitable, some are good and others are not. Whether or not a specific change is accepted or not, is completely unpredictable.

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Although the Countryside Cougars lost the annual Kickoff Classic to Clearwater Central Catholic, they started off the season with a win on Friday, August 30th, 2013, making their first home game against the Lakewood Spartans a success.

The Spartans took the first score of the game, and even though some of their star players were on the sidelines, they held their own and kept fans on their toes.

A blocked punt from the Spartans gave the Cougars their one and only touchdown, and at halftime the Cougars held the lead.

Nearing the end of the third quarter, the scoreboard read 12 to 13, in favor of the Spartans. With only one quarter left, the Cougars made a switch, putting Robby

Hicks on the field to replace Trent Chmelik. Hicks threw a first down pass, starting off the fourth quarter with a bang.

This gave Countryside a chance to come back.

Martin Turowksi, Countryside’s kicker, scored the winning field goal sending the ball flying 29-yards and changing the score, 15 to 13, in favor of the Cougars with 5:40 left on the clock.

In the fourth quarter, with 5:17 left in the game Hunter Fowler went down. However, he got right back up again to a round of applause from the crowd. Once the clock started again, one teammate cried out, “Do it for Hunter”.

The final score remained 15 to 13, earning Countryside their first win of the season. Both teams put up a fight, but the Cougars stayed strong proving that they have what it takes this season.

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Most students would claim that they are overwhelmed by the amount of school work they have. Little do they know, teachers have more work cut out for them than students. Whether it is grading papers, or perfecting their players, watching their children grow up.

Mr. Rob Saltz, P.E. teacher, parent, golf coach, and track coach, tells the struggle of balancing the roles.

“I think about stopping coaching all the time. It’s very very hard never seeing my daughter.” Stated Mr. Saltz.

Mr. Saltz has a new baby which also adds to his responsibilities of sports and school. Considering that he often has classes and after school practice, he claims that some days seem to be never ending. Although he is not a core class teacher, Mr. Saltz does not have the extra papers to grade.

Mr. Eric Schmitz, who teaches American Government and Global Studies, is also a father of a baby boy and a little girl. On the other hand, Mr. Schmitz has to grade two subjects worth of work he assign.

Along with the teaching and home duties, he is the offensive coach for Countryside’s Varsity football team. “I don’t get to see my kids as much as I’d like to.”

Mr. Lieb has just recently had a child and has stopped coaching girls basketball because he was only seeing his child once or twice a week.

“Having a child changed the way I coached a lot.” said Mr. Lieb.

Ms. Tracy Michael is an algebra teacher. “I love what I teach.” She was the cheerleading coach at Countryside for over 16 years, but this year resigned. “I was spending so much time with my team then I realized my daughter was going to be leaving me soon and I wasn’t going to miss that.”

We might think our teachers have it easy compared to the homework they give us, but little do we know, they put in twice, maybe even triple, the work than we do. Some teachers have to give up the passion of coaching for their teams but in the end Countryside’s teams are champions.

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Smiley Miley has grown up angelaBOOTH

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As human beings, it is in our nature to form judgements and opinions about someone within seconds of witnessing them or meeting them for the very first time. This is not exactly a major issue, because opinions are subject to change as one begins to better understand a certain individual or group.

Imagine being a celebrity; being watched and held accountable by billions of people across the planet with all of these judgements and opinions. All public figures have to put in a lot of thought and consideration into every action and decision they make and become clear about the message they want to send to society. That is their own responsibility. However, individuals hold their own responsibility as to the emotions and the meanings they create mentally out of a public figure’s actions.

Having this vast amount of pressure as a celebrity, can cause any person to do something mindless or even self-destructive. Also, their privacy is minimal. The Public holds these unrealistic expectations about how celebrities should and should not behave and are, in reality, just setting themselves up for disappointment.

Many people look down on celebrities, such as Miley Cyrus, who go from being an innocent, idealistic Disney actress to what some may call a freespirited artist whose music contains somewhat provocative content (also not to mention suggestive Reproduced by permission of djsdoingwork.com stage performances).

Artists such as Lady Gaga and Madonna A few people admire all of these out-of-the-ordinary on the other hand, who generally musicians such as Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus because perform just as, if not more provocative they are bold, unique and do not allow anyone to stop than Miley Cyrus did at the MTV’s them from expressing themselves fully. It is uncommon Video Music Awards, do not receive to find people in this world that are fearless and fully as much negative feedback. expressed. Maybe Miley just wanted the youth to try Therefore, Miley Cyrus has not on that “forget the haters” kind of attitude so that done anything so outrageous on stage teens are not always left concerned about fitting in and nor has she crossed any boundaries looking good to others. This seems to be parallel to that other stars in the past have not how she probably feels about the critics and the crossed before. People are only now public. Perhaps she made this big style change somewhat outraged because of solely for attention and publicity. the influence Cyrus may have on “She was probably thinking, you know, young girls who have followed and things have been quiet for quite some time. I idolized Disney character, Hannah think I’ll go do something crazy so that people Montana. Parents are upset Reproduced by permission of tastemakermag.com will start noticing me,’” says parent Ana Pascal. because they fear their children How can one honestly know what a behaving in the manner in which Miley does. Young celebrity’s primary intentions are? children are extremely impressionable and have always Miley Cyrus being an exceptional role model amongst had that desire to be older and mature. It is similar to 2nd many young people today is not what is being implied graders admiring 5th graders. Freshman admiring seniors. here. What is being implied is that people forget celebrities So apparently if one becomes a Disney actor or actress are human beings too! The public does not always have a once, they would have to portray that innocent, perfect 100 percent say in what a public figure decides to do or role model-like persona for the rest of their life. Who partake in. Generally, people in today’s society seem to be would want to pretend they are somebody they are not for unable to put themselves in other people’s positions. All all of eternity? we can do is, without judgement, decide for ourselves what The only problem with these accusations against actions and behavior in our own lives would be deemed Cyrus, is that her TV show, Hannah Montana, isn’t as appropriate and to be choosey with who we are idolizing. popular anymore amongst the youth today. All the young girls that were once fans of Hannah Montana in the past have all mostly grown up and changed alongside Miley.

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High School, it! Welcome to Countryside Congratulations, you made all to these halls. asure to welcome one and class of 2016! This is a ple ng to turn out t about how high school is goi Everyone has a different though ber, high school doors on the first day; remem as they walk through those big create dramatic ertise.They over exaggerate to is nothing like the movies adv plots, not realistic ones. the place,” I walked in there like I owned “It was scary the first day but said freshman Jordan Statan. ney stolen, lockers or have their lunch mo Freshmen do not get stuffed into ide High rys drugs in the bathrooms. Count and students do not sell or do e willing eon zone. There will always be som ount of School is a drug and bully free am e larg Even though we have a fairly ion has to help or an SRO on deck. zat ani org ed, the traffic is flowing and people and the halls are crowd h every year! become progressively better wit , all depending or the worst years of your life High school can be the best nge yourself with seriously one takes it. Challe on who is around and how dual enrollment or honors classes, and maybe your arithmetic by taking AP school will affect d, that what happens in high or early college. Keep in min ke well educated, untryside’s goal is to help ma you later down the road. Co successful adults. family. Join lly between school, friends, and Manage your schedules carefu olved you inv re club in your free time. The mo a sport, the arts or maybe a but most , safe be ool years will be! Study hard, are, the better your high sch in mind and have fun! importantly, keep your future ect-ana.ca

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Exploring behind the scenes of a dream rachelWAAG

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Not only are they aspired goals of adolescent idealists worldwide, but they also capture detailed, cinematic visions of the subconscious mind while the conscious mind restores its beauty sleep.

Dreams are rather indefinite when it comes to understanding what they are and what they mean. They include a variety of subjects, such as people in everyday life and others you may have never met. However, everyone who appears in your dream is someone you have seen before--even if only for a split second.

The same goes for location; your dream could be in a remote setting you have never perceived in waking life. On the contrary, it could also take place somewhere as common as your own neighborhood. Home to your deepest fears and most confidential secrets, your dreams remain limitless.

During a stage of sleep known as R.E.M. sleep, dreams are most familiar. Making up about 20 to 25 percent of our sleep cycle, R.E.M. sleep is when an individual is inmost sleep with inconsistent breathing and heart rates. Inimical to some belief, R.E.M. sleep can last as long as 30 minutes.

However, within these 30 minutes, multiple dreams are casted; however, one may be remembered with more detail than the others. While the body is in a state of paralysis, your mind has you riding elephants in the Arctic and kayaking with Johnny Depp.

As weird as it may sound, according to dream specialist Jane E. Carleton, if you were to be awakened during your dream, you would become psychotic and begin to see hallucinations and hear voices.

There is a way to “teach” yourself to grow aware that you are dreaming. This is known as lucid dreaming. Being a controversial topic, not everybody believes in lucid

dreaming. Much like reading crystals or believing in Bigfoot, lucid dreaming seems so revolutionized, making it difficult to fathom.

To successfully perform lucid dreaming, one must undergo a sort of dream yoga, consisting of repeated techniques of reminding yourself of lucidity and the times when you are dreaming as opposed to when you are not dreaming. Reality checks certainly come into play and there is no guarantee that one will eventually achieve lucid dreaming, but it has been done before, or has been said to have been done.

Whether we realize it or not, we always dream.

Captivated by the entertainment and fascination of our dreams, sleeping is not always a burden.

People who are creative, sensitive and use their imagination during the day can have strange dreams that have nothing to do with their daily life.

Nightmares on the other hand, may impose quite the opposite.

Everyone has had their fair share of nightmares. Why are these horrid apparitions leaving people wide-awake at three o’clock in the morning? Stress is one cause.

Anxious moods along with worry or concern can encourage nightmares.

Another more obvious cause of nightmares is trauma. For example, a horror film could certainly keep someone up at night, as well as recollections of a car crash you may have had in the past. Attempting to calm yourself can ease the nightmares you may have. Talking about them and letting it out has also been found to reduce recurring nightmares.

There is no way to detract dreaming from our lives.The subconscious mind will actively be a part of our nightly slumber. So, dream on, dreamers; it is the only thing you can do half-right while doing the thing you love most-sleeping.

The Wicked Witch of the West is back jessicaHALL

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On August 15, 1939, author L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s tale of a girl traveling over the rainbow came to life at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Originally produced by Mervyn LeRoy, The Wizard of Oz has remained one of the most iconic and influential movies of all time and has traveled down the yellow brick road once again.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary, Warner Brothers re-released the movie on September 20 and was in theatres for exactly one week. Not only that but the movie was released in IMAX and 3D with customized image and sound quality as well as IMAX digital remastering technology to enhance the screening.

The clear-cut images combined with the newly refurbished audio has created an environment that will make the viewer feel as if they are wearing the ruby red slippers themselves. The movie opened nationwide and received a 3 1/2 out of four star rating from USA Today.

While the film was originally released in 1939, it was reissued in 1949 and again in 1955 by MGM. It made remarkable history with its 1956 television premiere on CBS where nearly 45 million viewers tuned in for the debut. It has been shown annually on TV ever since.

The wizard of Oz received five academy award nominations, as well as two Oscars and a special Outstanding Juvenile Performance award for Judy Garland’s performance as Dorothy, which she had played at the young age of 16.

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verted to a 3D resolution but also the most iconic. The revising process took 16 months and 1,00 people to accomplish and the hard work shows.

If you happened to miss the screening in theatres there is no need to worry. On Oct. 1 Warner Home Video will release a 5-disc 75th Anniversary edition of “The Wizard of Oz” including 2D and 3D Blu-ray, DVD and Ultraviolet versions, as well as documentaries and other bonus features.

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The nightmares found outside of dreams emmaMOSCARDINI

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Fears follow everybody around. They frighten them in the dark and raise their blood pressure sky high. They cause a person to jump at a rustle in the woods and they make their palms sweat in confined places.

Some of the most common fears are fear of the dark, fear of heights, fear of confined spaces, fear of snakes, fear of spiders, and fear of riding in airplanes. Fears can also be much more obscure.

One fear that a large number of people experience is the fear of public speaking. A person approaches a podium and their palms sweat and legs shake as they deliver a speech or act as a catalyst for a conversation. This fear relates to a person not wanting to stand out unnecessarily from the crowd or embarrass themselves.

Most fears stem back to the need for control. For example, a tiger at the zoo does not scare the majority of people because it is behind glass and is thus confined. Encountering a tiger in the wild, however, would greatly scare just about anyone. Many people are more afraid of travel by airplane opposed to automobile even though the latter is much more dangerous. Again, a passenger on an airplane does not feel in control, causing them to be more afraid.

Fear of airplanes is an example of an irrational fear.

Airplanes are one of the safest form of transportation but still, a large number of people cringe at the thought of having to board one. Other irrational fears are fearing the murderer that possibly lurks behind your shower curtain or being nervous that the elevator will dismantle and you will fall to your inevitable death.

A severe irrational fear is often called a phobia. Anthrophobia, the fear of flowers, bibliophobia, the fear of books, Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, and Ephebiphobia, the fear of teenagers, are all examples of phobias. Phobias can be common, like Cynophobia, the fear of dogs, or uncommon, like Carpophobia, the fear of wrists.

Many fears can be treated with the help of a counseling psychologist. They can help a person talk out and work through fears that they have by sorting to the root of the problem.

There is a rumble in the jungle jennaFENDER

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Homecoming is a huge part of high school. Every year, students wait in anticipation for Spirit Week, the Friday night football game, and of course, the homecoming dance on the following night.

Spirit Week is always fun-filled, with each day being a different theme that students dress up for.

• Monday: Superhero • Tuesday: Decades Day • Wednesday: Twin Day • Thursday: “Welcome to the Jungle” • Friday: Garnet and Gold Day Dress code violations always seem to become a problem during Spirit Week, however. With administration cracking down on following the Pinellas County Dress Code guidelines this year, it would be easier on everyone if students stayed in dress code during the duration of the week.

After Spirit Week comes to an end, the homecoming game arrives that Friday night. Excitement fills the bleachers as students cheer on their fellow classmates as they attempt to destroy our rivals.

Whether the game is won or lost, it does not take away from the following night, the Homecoming Dance.

Homecoming is a night filled with music, dancing and friends. It does not matter if students come with a date, a group of friends, or just by themselves; everyone can have fun.

Girls’ hair, nails, and makeup are to be perfect, as they secretly hope that no one else is wearing their dress. Guys dress in suits and always look dashing.

Countryside is decorated in banners, lights, and is almost unrecognisable to its pupils.

Students forget about the stress that school brings for a few hours as they dance the night away with their peers.

Eventually, though, the night comes to an end; another normal week begins and students go back to their everyday lives. Even though homecoming is not as looked-forward to as prom, it does not make it any less memorable.

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