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Growing Up Black in Today’s America Students and teachers share their experiences with racism as the U.S. sees a rise in racial tensions
by Jordan Al-Hassan magine being followed around a store, every movement watched, every step monitored, and every single action judged. Picture not being able to spend time with people you care for because of your skin color or simply because of the false perceptions people have of you. These scenarios are no mere stories, they are realities. Incidents like this are the reallife experiences, not only of people in the public, but of students and teachers at this very school. Middle school Math teacher
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Donay Fullwood, Music teacher Joaquin Fuller, and senior Morgan Montgomery have all faced racial prejudices in their lives. “The first time I really ever experienced racism was when I was younger, and a friend of mine’s father asked my friend,’What are you doing hanging with that monkey?’, at the time I knew what that boy’s father said was wrong, but I can’t say I fully understood the gravity of that comment at the time,” Fuller said. Unfortunately incidents like this were not unique to Fuller. Fullwood also was the victim
of such profanities. Upon moving to Charlotte as a teenager, Fullwood was approached by a white neighbor who said,’We don’t want you N’s in our neighborhood.’ “I didn’t think that his comment would bother me, but I had a hard time sleeping for a few nights after that. Because for the first time in my life someone had called me that word to my face, and I now realized people had that capability of hatred,” Fullwood said. It might be easy to argue that Fuller and Fullwood faced these injustices based upon the ignorances of the past, but Montgom-
ery, a current senior, faced her own prejudices. “People have confused me for other black students on more than one occasion, or said hurtful comments about a black woman’s hair in front of my friends and I without second thought. It’s times like that in general where you feel singled out as a black student, rather than any other normal student,” Montgomery said. It is hard not to feel the recent growing racial tensions. Even here in Charlotte, the city was rocked by the multiple nights of protests after the death of Keith Lamont
Scott at the hands of the police. Fullwood took a deep breath before commenting, knowing the weight of the situation, not only as a teacher, but as a father. “It’s upsetting, disappointing, and honestly very scary. I have a younger son, and the fact that if he does not act in a perfectly executed way his life may be put in jeopardy, and it’s disappointing that we are here in 2016, and those issues are still here,” Fullwood said. All the protests and shootings are putting unexpected pressure continued on Page 3 ...
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Not so subtle salad size changes FLIK introduces smaller salad containers; upsets students by Corbett Foster
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rom crispy golden waffles piled high with mountains of whipped cream to crispy chicken sandwiches, Founders’ Hall has plenty of choices for students to decide between. One of those choices is the salad bar, a popular lunchtime destination for a large population of students. But this year, something is a little bit different. In the past, students have often complained about the prices FLIK has placed on foods, whether their complaints were founded or not. But this year, some of these complaints have reason on their side. FLK has always had the option of a big or small salad container, with the smaller containers being most popular among students. This year, the smaller container has gotten even smaller, but the price
has remained the same. FLIK’s price of $2.75 per salad container has held this year, despite the dimensions of that salad container getting drastically smaller. Just glancing at one of last year’s small salad containers next to this year’s small salad container makes it obvious that there is a difference in size. But upon further investigation, the difference becomes much more easily defined. When filling the old salad container up with water, we found that it can hold a total of 39 ounces
“I don’t know their intentions for changing, but i hope it’s not to get more money.”
of water, while this year’s salad container holds only 23 ounces. And students have begun to take notice. Senior Isabelle Sumichrast is a frequent salad bar customer and has some strong opinions on the new size. “I think it’s annoying. Either I am forced to get a tiny salad that doesn’t fill me up, which then makes me have to buy another salad container to get more food. Or I get a big salad container, which is more money, and don’t fill it up all the way. Si it’s kind of a rip off,” Sumichrast said. As far as the intentions behind the sudden change, the reasons are still unknown. “I don’t know their intentions for changing, but I hope it’s not to get more money,” Sumichrast said. I will say that when asking one of the FLIK cashiers about the price and the size, their comment
No place for “locker room talk” Trump’s nasty words highlight major issue in today’s culture. by Chiara Evans
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Locker room talk”, it is a phrase that has found its way onto almost every news channel and every newspaper. It gained its fame from the mouth of one of our very own presidential candidates, Donald Trump. It was his way of brushing off sexually aggressive remarks he made while riding on the Access Hollywood bus a few years back. I won’t write his remarks because they are offensive and promote sexual assault. We should ask ourselves: What does this say about our society? When I heard his words I was shocked. How could someone some of my own peers considered a role model, be so degrading towards half of the population. I wondered if problems I could face as a woman were suddenly irrelevant. As a public figure with the ability to change the views of millions, Trump has the ability to degrade and dehumanize women all over. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women will be sexually assaulted in their life. These comments brought any woman who had to face this back to their worst nightmare. Trump saying what he said shows the overwhelming presence of male dominance in our society. He believed that women would let him “do anything he wants” and it wouldn’t matter because of his status as a male and as a powerful individual. It is an example of America’s
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The Access Hollywood tape featuring presidential candidate Donald Trump has been at the forement of this year’s race. growing rape culture. No longer can people dismiss this rising issue, when a presidential candidate has become the face of the problem. However, the problem doesn’t begin or end with Trump. For decades, women have been victims to this ever present crime. We’ve heard people silence the voice of victims of sexual assault or harassment with victim blaming. What many fail to see is the problem isn’t in the victims, but the lack of consequences for boys. The lack of consequences for boys begins at a very early age, when girls are told “boys will be boys.” Almost every girl in their life will hear an adult excuse the bad behavior of a brother or a male peer with these four simple words. When we say boys will be boys what we are really saying is boys will continue to hurt or express dominance over you and that is okay because they are boys. Boys, just like girls, are capable of treating all people with respect. The ever present idea that boys will be boys shows up in our courtrooms. According to Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, only six out of every 1,000 perpetrators
are prosecuted. Brock Turner, a rapist, but more commonly known as the Stanford swimmer whose career was destroyed after “only 20 minutes of action” recently was put to trial. This trial should have been justice for the victim. However, his actions were excused with concerns of how his life will suffer if he’s punished. The victim was asked “what were you wearing?” and “what did you have to drink?”. There are no excuses for sexual assault. Throughout America sexual assault has been overlooked as an issue that says more about the women in society than the men. Only 63% of rape cases are reported, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, and that shows males can show dominance over women and get away with it repeatedly. As a teenage girl in America, it’s frightening to see so many of my peers supporting a candidate who normalizes these issues. With the problem only growing, America needs leaders who will address this problem and change the mindset of the American people.
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There is a notable size difference between this year’s new containers and last year’s one. The new container is on the right and the old one is on the left. was, “the price this year is the same as it was last year, and the containers hold the same amount.” Unfortunately, this is obviously untrue. Either way,
the school and those who are FLIK faithful’s deserve answers as to why the size has suddenly changed, while the price has remained the same.
Mixed Reviews for latest iPhone verison People question the new phone features By Ian Bircak
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he iPhone is the living technological representation of the theory of evolution, starting from the first generation iPhone and evolving into the monster that is the iPhone 7. The newest edition of these iPhones, released in early September, is the highly controversial iPhone 7. The new phone deviates from the traditional path, as iPhone developers omitted traditional elements of a smartphone, such as the headphone jack. Although he does not have the new iPhone, senior Jack White is not a big fan of the removal of the headphone jack. “I think it is stupid, they should go ahead and put the headphone jack back in because
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Junior Jack Fernandez uses his new iPhone 7 with teacher’s permission in class.
what if I want to charge my phone and play music at the same time?” White said. With the headphone jack gone, buyers have been scared to buy the new iPhone. However, junior Jack Fernandez, who owns an iPhone 7, praised it for its new and improved camera features, saying that the camera is one of his favorite parts about the new iPhone 7. “It is my favorite thing. They added optical camera stabilization for video which makes a huge difference for me,” Fernandez said. Along with the vast improvements of the camera, the iPhone 7 is also now waterproof, the battery life is longer, and has more color options, such as jet black, but is it enough to persuade iPhone customers to upgrade? Fernandez says it depends on the situation. “I got mine for free because I could upgrade, so yes, I think then it’s a worthwhile upgrade,” Fernandez said. “If you had to pay $700 for it, I honestly would just stick with whatever phone you have.” The new iPhone will continue to spark debates on not just controversial changes but different opinions on whether or not it is worth the upgrade or purchase. To me, it is just a matter of personal preference and whether or not you like it or not.
The Hawk Eye Staff Editors-in-Chief.........................Sabrina Brewer, Corbett Foster News Editors..................................... Corbett Foster Viewpoint Editor.......................................................Bailey Nemirow Feature Editors.......................Jordan Al-Hassan, Chiara Evans Sports Editors...........................................Sabrina Brewer Columnists...............................................................Lilly Omirly Reporters........................................... Virginia Troutman, Samantha Gitlin, Ian Bircak, Emma Gerden Adviser.....................................................................Sean Clark-Weis
The opinions expressed on the editorial page of the newspaper are not necessarily the views of The Hawk Eye staff as a whole or Charlotte Latin School, but rather solely the opinions of the author.
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Seniors vote and make their voices heard
Teenagers’ votes will help determine U.S. landscape for when they leave college by Chiara Evans
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he presidential election is here and citizens of the United States are getting ready to decide the fate of the nation. While filling out college applications, seniors in high school will also need to consider who they want to step into the oval office. For seniors this will be the first time they will get to vote. Many are feeling an extra pressure because the person they choose could be determining the fate of the country when they enter the adult world in four years after college. “I’m able to vote this year, which means that I am now a legal adult and am able to participate in
political affairs. I feel voting is a huge responsibility as a citizen and should be treated as such, “ senior Bella White said. Despite the pressure, seniors are excited. Getting the opportunity to have your voice heard is a great feeling. “I’m excited and it’s cool to finally have a say and getting to do something about the issues I care about,” senior Harrison Karp said. As with any citizen in the nation, it is important that students are informed about the choices they are making. “I have the same concerns about young people voting that I have about anyone voting. There are a lot of positions open in a
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Both candidates, Republican Donald Trump & Democrat Hillary Clinton face off in the first presidential debate
“I feel like voting is a huge r e sp on sibil i t y as a citizen and should be treated as such.” presidential election year, and I think people don’t know the issues well, so they are either uninformed or under informed,” AP Government teacher Amy Zinn said. Along with the possibility of under informed voters, there is also an issue of low voter turnout especially with young people. “The 18-24 year olds are the group of voters that vote in the lowest numbers, so on average 6050% of people who could vote do, across all ages. For the 18-24 year olds is about 38%, so it’s quite low compared to the other age groups,” Zinn said. Young people vote in low numbers, particularly because they may not feel these issues apply to them. While that is the case for some, there are plenty of people that will be voting and plenty of people who will be encouraging young voters. “I would say it’s very important for young people to vote
because the policies being made today are going to affect your generation in the next 10 years when you do become adults and have to go out into the real world,” Zinn said. Seniors are voting for candidates who they feel best fit their interests. “I look for someone who shares my values and also someone who shares my stances on different policies, economically specifically,” Karp said. Like any other citizen, seniors are looking for a candidate who not only shares similar views on different policies, but also represents their personal values. “In a leader, I look for someone who listens to the needs of others, is a strong communicator, and is trustworthy,” White said. When it’s time to vote, it’s important that all students and citizens eligible to vote do, in order to have their voice heard and create a better America for themselves. continued from Page 1 ... on the younger AfricanAmerican generation. “There is a pressure on African-Americans to side with their race, but the danger is that some of the actions other AfricanAmericans are taking in response to the higher authority is not
something I agree with. I have that sub-conscious pull to voice my opinion, but also I see the dangers that may arise from putting myself in such a position,” Montgomery said. Solutions exist, but actions are needed in order to see such goals fulfilled. “One of the problems is that we truly cannot walk in other people’s’ shoes, and that limits our ability to sympathize with those who are different from us. The older I get the sadder I feel when I see the division between people because of minor things like skin color or culture. Sad because it’s the result of people not knowing the struggles of those who are different from them. Everybody is more alike than they are different, we all want peace, but we have to be in unison in how we go about handling these injustices. Injustices cannot go unchecked, we have to control those problems now before it truly is too late.” Fuller said. Both Fuller and Fullwood hope that everyone learns to communicate before rushing to judgement. “Discussions need to take place, eye to eye discussions between black people and white people. If these discussions take place I hope that both sides, rather than approaching the conversation hostile, are able to empathize with the group across from them,” Fullwood said. Only time will tell what the future of America’s racial tensions will hold.
Thanksgiving Project puts roof over soldiers’ heads
Money raised will benefit the Patriot Military Family Foundation to help build homes for veterans by Bailey Nemirow he all school service project lines up with the Thanksgiving season, echoing the holiday’s core message of giving back. This year, the school has selected to raise money for The Patriot Military Family Foundation, going back to one of Thanksgiving’s core values; being thankful for what we have. The Patriot Military Family Foundation works to give back and show thanks to both veterans and those in active duty. “The mission is to help veterans and active duty men and women who live in the Carolinas, those who have needs with having been injured overseas or have financial hardship,” foundation chair Kendria Sweet said. “We assist in a variety of levels.”
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“The Patriot Military Family Foundation actually suprised us. It was Amazing. They made it a home for us.”
The Lower School will be working to send care packages to active duty soldiers, but the Middle and Upper Schools will be focusing on veterans. “We really want students to know once you’re in the military you can go on to do great things when you’re done because of the skills you learn,” lower school service project head Shirley Cook said. Oftentimes, veterans face difficulties in their civilian lives though. The Upper School’s focus is to help build a home for a veteran family. “We’re on our third home in the Denver, North Carolina community, which will be our fifth home overall… we put about $100,000 towards the house already, so whatever the Upper School brings is icing on the cake,” Sweet said. Brandon and Danielle Zettl, both who served in the military, received one of these homes. “We moved in last December. It was relieving. We are a family of five; we have three children and Brandon was wounded in Afghanistan. We had lived in a house with stairs and he was very limited in where he could go in the house,” Danielle Zettl said. “As far as even exits go, he couldn’t get out of if there was a fire cause he
couldn’t manage the stairs well. So it was relieving to know we would have a house with one level, wide enough doorways, and space.” It is the perfect house for their needs, but they were able to make it into a home with the help of the Patriot Military Family Foundation. “The Patriot Military Family Foundation actually surprised us. When we got to enter the house the first time we got a Christmas tree, bicycles for all three kids, and it was amazing. They made it home for us,” Danielle said. The Upper School will be able to help another family the way the Zettls were helped. Upper Schoolers will be raising money up until Thanksgiving to fund the building project, but that will not be the last chance for students to help the cause. Students will have the opportunity to see the funds they raised in action. “Outside of the fundraising… we’ll have some opportunities once we break ground on the new house for the Upper School to come out and do some basic things on the building of the house… some of the painting, the landscaping, all those pieces Latin students would have opportunity to do,” Sweet said. This year, students have the
opportunity to combine giving back and being thankful by giving back to those they should be most thankful for. “I’ve seen the service project over the years, and I’m very touched and honored to be apart of it because when you guys set your minds to it it’s amazing what you can accomplish,” Sweet said. “It’s important to the culture or caring at this school too, because you’re so service oriented even after you graduate.”
Any student that wants to help can participate in upcoming donation opportunities. While there will be established donation opportunities on campus, students can donate directly to the foundation. The Middle School is aiming to raise $5000, but the Upper School is encouraged to help in any way possible. For every dollar up to $25,000 raised, an anonymous donor will match the donations.
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The Zettl family sees their new home for the first time. The home was built in Denver, NC with help from the Patriot Military Family Foundation. Both Brandon and Danielle Zettl both served in the military, and were incredibly thankful to receive such an amazing gift.
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A global outlook on education
New students bring worldly perspective to the classrooms by Samantha Gitlin
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ne of the many perks of having new students from different countries is to learn about new cultures, including the differences between an average school day in the U.S. and abroad. Freshman Thea Karlsson, a new student from Monaco, had to quickly learn French when she moved from Sweden to Monaco where she attended first and second grade. She went to a very nice school in the mountains of Monaco with students from all around the world, including Germany, Denmark, India, and many others. This school had a small farm on it so the students would get to visit with the animals and ride horses during the school day. Also, the school was previously a vineyard so there were grape vines, olive trees, and spices that grew at the school, adding to the beauty of the campus. There was also a nice food selection, including salmon and, even occasionally, lobster. Although the school seems like paradise, the environment was very strict. “I would get home around 6 p.m. from school and stay up late doing my homework; and I was only in first grade!” Karlsson said. Her school days were long, starting at 9 a.m. and not ending until 5 p.m. While the class subjects were similar to many American schools, the learning style was very different. “There wasn’t as much group work and it was more listening to the teacher. That’s the main difference with teaching both in Sweden and in Monaco, the teachers didn’t ask many questions so you would just listen and do what you were told,” Karlsson said. While his old school didn’t have farm animals and grape vines, it was still very different
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The great outdoors
The wildlife on campus creates unique opportunities for students to interact with all that nature has to offer by Sabrina Brewer
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Thea Karlsson, Mateo Mueller, and Victoria Sagasta Pereira studying together in the quad for an English test. than most U.S. schools. Freshman Mateo Mueller lived in Germany his whole life until he moved to the U.S. for fifth grade. Although it was a public school, it was a religious school, so they studied Christianity during the school day. “We had religious discussions where we’d read an excerpt from the Bible and talk about it as a class,” Mueller said. The school day started at 7:50 a.m. and ended at 12:50 p.m. The students brought their lunch and ate in their classroom. They were in the same classroom all day, but had different teachers for each subject. His school didn’t use technology, not even smart boards; they used chalk boards. Although the school didn’t offer school sports, the students did participate in Physical Education, where they had sports like gymnastics. “One fun thing I remember is that once or twice a year, our whole elementary school would go to the movie theater to watch a movie,” Mueller said. The grade level system is slightly different in Germany because kindergarten is for 3-6 year olds, then 1st - 4th grade is
lower school, and middle school and high school are 5th-13th grade. According to Mueller, Germany just recently added a 13th grade to the grade level system. At the end of 13th grade, the students have to take a big test, which determines if they get into a university. Another new student from Europe, freshman Victoria Sagasta-Pereira, from Spain, quickly noticed two big differences in her educational experience. “My school didn’t recycle like Latin does. We actually couldn’t have waste at all. After we finished our lunch, we stood in a line where teachers checked to make sure our plates were clean so everyone had to eat their whole lunch,” SagastaPereira said. Another difference was the physical education at her school. At Latin, students are graded on their participation and effort in P.E., but at Sagasta-Pereira’s old school, the students were graded on their actual physical abilities. “If you couldn’t run in the time the teachers asked, you would fail P.E.,” she said. Karlsson, Mueller, and Sagasta-Pereira all plan on staying in the U.S. for the rest of their high school career.
atin is where the wild things are. Perhaps what makes the school most unique is the amount of wildlife on campus. Most schools in the Charlotte area may not have such access to wildlife and nature. “I live in the center of the city so it’s nice to reconnect with nature through animals. When I’m exploring in the woods I feel like I’m in the mountains, not Charlotte,” junior Janie Lucas said. “Whenever I run through the woods, I always see wildlife. Whether it deer, squirrels, or birds, there’s always a presence of nature,” senior Reilly Jones said. “It really helps to calm down because we are all normally constantly surrounded by humans, buildings, and cars”. While most animals mind their own business and scatter when humans get too close, there are some who have no fear of human interactions. Jeffrey, a duck that lives in Lake Latin, both feared and loved by students, is a campus mascot. According to Upper School
Science teacher Bill Zuehlke, Jeffrey is a Muscovy duck which can only be found in two areas of the United States, southern Florida and the gulf coast of Texas. A hurricane about 15-18 years ago separated Jeffrey from the the rest of his flock and carried him to a pond in the backyard of two former students. He would follow them around, and eventually the students thought it was best to move him to Lake Latin. “I see him all the time, and once I watched him steal a camper’s goldfish and just walk away. He looked so proud,” senior Isabelle Sumichrast said. Deer are another species often seen on campus. “I remember a couple of years ago a deer ran head on into Mr. Ellison’s classroom, broke the glass, then ran away. Not sure why it ran into a window, but I’m sure most people can’t say they’ve had campus deer break into a classroom before,” senior Christopher Williams said. Students’ experiences with animals and their presence on campus will always help create part of the school’s charm.
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Jeffrey the duck enjoys a swim through his home, Lake Latin. He is the most well-known animal on the entire school campus.
Students use superstitions to help make the best grade by Virginia Troutman uperstitions can reward you with good luck or haunt you with bad luck. They can take over your mind, forcing you to have, wear or do something big or small in order to receive good luck. When it comes to exams, many people develop superstitions, thinking they will get a good grade if they follow these certain steps. As students get more stressed, the superstitions start getting more and more wild. Here are what we found to be the top unique answers.
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“If I don’t think the exam went well, I will not use the same pencil again.”-senior McCarthy Lupo
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“Keep water bottle in the same position on the table.”-sophomore Amy Dragelin
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“I always use the same pencil.” -sophomore Merrill Dowdy
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“I wear the same lucky necklace for every exam.”-freshman Delaney Phillips
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“I do yoga in the morning before the exam.”-freshman Brooke Norman
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“I wear the same sweatshirt when I study and when I take it.” -sophomore Kathryn Vandiver
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“Listen to the same song the night before the exam.”-junior Mikey Feld
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“I pat the head of the smartest person in my class before the exam.” -junior Douglas Dorward
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Horoscope Libra T h i s school year you will find yourself seeking help from someone else. These people could be friends, teachers, or parents. As a dependent sign this won’t be unusual for you however it is encouraged that you allow yourself to receive the help. Your school year is overall looking fairly good as long as you keep your head up and try not to let your indecisiveness get in the way.
Scorpio Using your resourcefulness you will find yourself succeeding in this school year. If you find yourself in a rough patch don’t allow yourself to distrust others, instead turn to your peers for guidance and you will succeed. Your assertive nature will allow you to accomplish many of your goals this year.
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Y o u r humourous nature will allow you to make many new friends this school year. You will achieve many of your goals through your new connections. However, if you begin promise more than you can deliver then you will begin to see a downfall in your success.
Not so Spooky Halloween
Blast from the past as students discuss their best costumes by Corbett Foster
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alloween is the time of year for candy, decorations, and, most importantly, costumes. Students are always creative when they decide to dress up, and this reaches all the way back to their younger years. A young Caroline Balogh decided to explore her inner pop star and dress up as Hannah Montana one Halloween, using a blonde wig and a fake microphone to complete the look. Harrison and Kennedy Fertitta, on the other hand, took
Caroline Balogh truly had The Best of Both Worlds in Halloween of 2008 with her Hannah Montana costume.
it old school with their modern reprisal of Dorothy and The Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. McCarthy Lupo was outfitted as a bumble bee by her parents, Anne and Dick Lupo, in order to showcase her enthusiasm for both bees and Halloween. “I loved bees as a child, especially beeswax candles. So my parents thought it would be appropriate,” Lupo said. One way or another, students have always put thought and
Harrison and Kennedy Fertitta dressed up as Dorothy and The Scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz”.
energy into coming up with the most creative costumes possible, and it’s clear that they’ve succeeded.
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3-year old McCarthy Lupo spent her Halloween of 2000 buzzing around Charlotte for sweet treats!
Hawk Eye reporter tries her very first pumpkin spice latte “I hate them,” sophomore Emma Hallock said. “I think that they’re classic white-girl drinks, and I think that pumpkins should only taste good in a cake or on the ground in front of someone’s house.” “I think they’re delicious,” senior Caroline Swimmer said. “They are really sweet, that’s why I like them.” After hearing other students’ opinions, I was surprisingly optimistic about trying the PSL. I prepared myself to try this famous drink as I stood at the Starbucks counter, suspense in the air. It definitely wasn’t as sweet as I thought it would be; the spice actually tasted a little bitter. After a few more sips, I warmed up to the flavor. I’ve never been big into Starbucks, so fans will probably disagree, but it kind of tasted like hot chocolate with some pumpkin spice in it. I couldn’t really distinguish any coffee taste, which was good because I’m not a
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For the love of Starbuck’s PSLs by Emma Gerden or most millennials, the beginning of fall is marked by the first Starbucks sale of the pumpkin spice latte. Over 200 million pumpkin spice lattes were sold over the past decade, and Starbucks revenues over $80 million a year from this drink alone. But despite these facts, the infinite number of PSL Instagram posts, and the Starbucks marketing, I’ve never had one. I guess you could say I’m a basic white girl. Yoga pants are okay, UGG boots are comfy, but the Starbucks PSL obsession is missing from this almost perfect picture. What’s the big deal about a sugary cup of artificial pumpkin? I’ve decided that trying this infamous drink is necessary for going into the colder months as we all wrap ourselves in oversized sweaters. Before trying it, I decided to hear how other people felt about the PSL.
What is your favorite
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With her name on the cup, Gerden tries her first PSL. huge coffee fan. Overall, it wasn’t bad, and it warmed me up, but it’s definitely not my new go-to drink. Also, it was a little pricier than I thought. Buying one each day, even every other day, would not work out for my wallet. The famous, festive fall drink wasn’t bad, but I think it was overrated. If you want to spice up an autumn afternoon, try one, but I won’t be having them often.
3 cups canned pumpkin puree (Libby’s is best) 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 cups white sugar 6 eggs 4 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9x5 inch loaf pans 2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined In another fairly large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves 3. Stir the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture 4. If you want to add in chocolate chips, pecans, walnuts, or anything else, this is the time to do it. Add however many or few you want. 5. Divide the batter evenly between the greased and floured loaf pans 6. Bake in the preheated oven anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour. To make sure your bread is ready, stick a toothpick or knife all the way to the bottom of the bread. If it comes out without any residue on it, your bread is ready.
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How old is too old? Seniors express interest in J.V. sports Some seniors say that if given the opportunity they would continue their athletic careers on J.V. by Emma Gerden
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he difference between varsity and J.V. is evident in every sport. Many studentathletes don’t want the stress or commitment of being on a varsity team, or simply just don’t have the athletic abilities. The J.V. team is their perfect option; there’s still the fun and passion for the sport, but without the pressure and vigor of varsity. However, at many schools, including Latin, seniors aren’t allowed to play on the J.V. team. At tryouts, they must make the varsity team or they can’t play the sport at all. “If I had the opportunity, I would have continued playing
soccer and field hockey at the J.V. level,” senior Claire Friou said. “I think J.V. sports are the perfect level for people looking to improve or gain a base of understanding of the sport.” School athletics mean different things to different people; some are serious about the sport and plan to pursue it after high school, while others do it simply for recreational enjoyment. “For a lot of people I know, including myself, J.V. is a chance to play a school sport and be on a new team and make new friends just for fun, without the large demand of time and energy that comes with varsity,” senior Ansley Cowan said. There is no doubt that
J.V. makes the most sense for players who don’t want a heavy commitment. However, seniors playing on J.V. might not be as beneficial to the underclassmen. “If J.V. allowed seniors to play it would put freshmen and sophomores at a big disadvantage,” senior Matthew McCall said. “Plus, the purpose of J.V. is to grow players for the varsity team, so my spot and playing time would limit the development of others.” David Gatoux, Latin’s athletic director, knows that player safety must come first. “In football, for example, the rule is in place for safety reasons,” Gatoux said. “You wouldn’t want a more physically developed twelfth grader to go up against a
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While now a senior, then junior Claire Friou starred on the J.V. girls’ soccer team.
ninth grader.” The idea of developing younger players also could stand in the way of allowing seniors to play on junior varsity teams. “Although I wasn’t involved in making the rules, I believe it
mainly has to do with the J.V. level being developmental, and therefore a place for younger students,” Gatoux said. “I have never been approached by a coach, parent, or student at Latin inquiring about changing the rules to allow seniors to participate at the J.V. level.” However, Gatoux said the idea wouldn’t be inconsiderable. “If the reason did not present a clear safety issue or limit the opportunity for the ninth to eleventh graders, I’d consider it, depending on the sport,” Gatoux said. For now, the rules on seniors playing junior varsity will remain the same.
The golden touch: one shot for a state championship Balogh’s late game heroics help varsity field hockey retain the NCISAA field hockey state title by Ellie Perrigo
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or the second straight year, the varsity field hockey walked into the state finals and left as champions. The Hawks needed double golden goal overtime, but beat second-seeded Providence Day 2-1 at home on Saturday, October 29th to capture the title. “First thought is you just want to scream and go run to be with your teammates, and it’s amazing. It’s such a good feeling, and it’s even sweeter the second time,” senior captain and goalkeeper Corbett Foster said. The Hawks would be the first ones to strike, as senior captain Camille Kane would finish off a pass from senior Hannah Burlingame to put them up 1-0, only six minutes into the second half. “We knew we needed at least one more goal [to feel comfortable
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Moments after scoring the game-winning goal in golden goal double OT to give the Hawks back to back state championships, junior Caroline Balogh jumps in the air in celebration. with our lead] but having us on the scoreboard was really good,” Kane said. Providence Day would not go away easily though. The Chargers would find an equalizer off a
deflected shot with 11 minutes remaining in the game. “There are times we let up a little bit, and then they score and then they push back again like they did today,” head coach Deb
Savino said. The momentum would swing back and forth for the remainder of regular time with both sides having scoring opportunities, but neither would be able to find the back of the goal. The intensity grew as the game headed into 7v7 golden goal overtime. Through the first overtime, both teams had breakaway opportunities, but neither team was able to finish. “It was scary because, especially with that one break away [from Providence Day], there’s always a chance if you miss it they can score, but I just have to trust Corbett a lot and I do,” senior captain Isabelle Sumichrast said. The Hawks turned on the offensive pressure in the second overtime, as Sumichrast was able to prevent any Providence Day clearances and keep the ball in the
Chargers’ territory. That pressure would pay off with just 5:41 left in the game as sophomore Caroline Juckett found a wide-open Caroline Balogh in front of the goal. “All I was thinking was keep your head down. You have to make this. Keep your head down, don’t whiff,” Balogh said. The junior would make solid contact, as the ball cracked off the wood in the back of the goal, giving the Hawks their second straight state title. “It feels amazing, we’ve just been working so hard since the off-season and it really was such a team effort, and i’m so proud of everyone on this team,” Balogh said. The Hawks and the team’s nine seniors finished their season with the incredible record of 160-1.
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