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Happiness, positivity, and good vibes A slice of advice Clean eating

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The real life savers Becca's Closet

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Dance team: halftime is their time Key club: helping the community What to do to beat the fall blues

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pg. 12-13 Edited By Jessica Kronzer

A satire on halloween costumes Spider cookies: knock 'em dead monster bites Scary Saturday: horror movies for Halloween weekend Fear factor: quench your thirst for halloween horror Volleyball madness The appeal of cross country

wolfpack of fanny packs pg. 14-15 The Elephant protection slipping away Edited By McKenna Roper

classes: back to back AP classes pg. 16-17 Stacked The IT girls... and guys Edited By Kirsten DeZeeuw and Lily Bartone 2

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Happiness, positivity, and good vibes

By Jake Dedekind Staying positive is one of the best outlooks someone can have on life. It can change how a person lives and see things.

Staying positive through high school can lead students to have a great year. Now, executing that may be a bit more difficult, but trying will still help.

When people are stuck, or don t exactly know what to do at times, taking a deep breath and saying it ll be ok can help. Also, you can just smile and get through it; everything honestly will be ok.

By keeping an uplifting look on life, one will see changes.

If someone tells themselves 'no', then that will be their outcome. If one says they can t do it, they won t.

Take that step and do it, and one will see success.

Jake Foster a sophomore shares his perspective. He says I find myself having ups and downs.

Occasionally I'll be very happy, and then I ll have those moments where I have no motivation to do anything. After taking a quick break and calming my self down, I listen to some music and just say it s going to be ok.' I normally end up feeling better.

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you want to discover more happiness in your life, make a point to surround yourself with joyful people.1 said, We all encounter those days where we just feel sad, but my problem is I was always sad. So I went into drugs, drinking, and other terrible things. After this was going on for about a year, I just didn t know what to do with myself, so I started therapy. My therapist changed my life, and I m drug free and I ve never been happier. My therapist told me that if I stop overthinking everything, and really focus on the positives everything will change. I found this unbelievable and it was so difficult for me to do this. After a few months of trying this I saw the change. Everything 1

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changed, I see life in a whole new perspective.

Miracles can occur by surrounding yourself with good vibes and thoughts, it can change the perspective on life. Again, psychologist Joshua Becker has a study saying ...people who were surrounded by happy people were more likely to become happy in the future. So if you want to discover more happiness in your life, make a point to surround yourself with joyful people.

Depending on the people a person surrounds themself with, others can influence how they act, feel, or see things. The last person interviewed, as well wanted to stay anonymous because of the story they shared. When I went into high school, I surrounded myself with people who didn t make very smart choices. Those choices, I m still not proud of, but all my friends were doing it so I thought why don t I? They always acted depressed and when they got depressed, they went to drugs. So I did the same thing.

After about a year and a half of this I never found myself happier, and as I slowly drifted from this group of friends. I found my life slowly changing for the better.

Although there can be a lot of dark times in a person's life, something positive can come out of it. It may be difficult to see it but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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By McCall Moran and Julian Moore that the teacher or other students may fall back on when in need of help.

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A (S.M.): [By Photo by Sydney Guyton making] flashcards Many students get stressed and an organized binder with out due to the heavy workload given tabs. Paying attention to the by teachers, which may lead to a teacher in class helps as well . build up of Not Handed Ins (NHI's) and bad marks. The purpose of this A (J.S.): [By] reading over [my] notes and trying to memorize column is to provide readers with them. This will help a student in alternative views on common that class because of going over problems that may arise. taught material.

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Political poll

By Mark Skorija and Ahmad Frej In America, anybody can get elected; out of all of the presidential candidates that fit in their political party, America has considered Kanye West, Waka Flocka, and of course, Donald Trump to become president. The school has students from a diverse set of cultures and backgrounds; the student s political views can characterize the school s environment. With debates between friends and foes, students get interactive based upon politics.

Knowing the students reasoning for supporting their preferred political party is more important than just knowing the party itself.

Therefore, a poll was recently conducted based on the reasoning behind students' political beliefs. In this survey, approximately 103 Battlefield High School students were polled, but only 83 gave a substantial answer.

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The real life savers

National emergency nurse day

By Kirsten DeZeeuw and Lily Bartone National Emergency Nurse day is commemorated to recognize all the hard work that emergency nurses do every single day.

According to nationaldaycalendar.com, National Emergency Nurse day is the second Wednesday in October (the 14th) and has been sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association since 1989. This day is celebrated to say 0thank you1 to the emergency nurses for their hard work, dedication, service and commitment to their patients and families and their loyalty to the emergency nursing profession.

When some people think of what an emergency nurse looks like and does, they may think of the actors in shows like House or Grey2s Anatomy. However, not all nurses in the emergency setting have such a dramatic work life.

English teacher Mr. Brown practiced nursing for three years in the operating room before discovering that the medical field was not right for him. His many experiences with this field have taught him that, 0Every single day on the job in the medical field you learn something new. You meet different patients that may have different conditions or problems and concerns, and whatever it is that they are dealing with, you have to change your mindset and help them.1 Senior Lexi Redding has a special condition called Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Unfortunately this requires her to go to the 6

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hospital for IV treatments three times a week. During her time there she has really gotten to know the nursing staff. 0One good experience that stood out was one time when I wasn2t feeling well one of my nurses, [like always,] put a smile on my face and [made] me not think about the pain,1 she said.

Some students like Redding have had experiences with nurses in hospitals, but not all people who respond to emergencies work in hospital rooms. Rachel Reerdon is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and works with a fire department in Prince William county. She was always interested in helping out others, and that led her to want to pursue a career in the medical field. 0I did ride alongs with the fire department when I was 14 years old, and just going to help someone out of bed or back into bed, and [making] a big difference in their life just really drove me to want to help people more. So I got my EMT certification first and eventually I took the big step to become a paramedic,1 she says.

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paramedic certification and passed the physical agility test, she was ready to take the next steps in her career.

Reerdon went through recruit school, and now she is on the fire truck and medic unit. She says that, 0When someone calls 911, you get that call that somebody is unconscious and you need to get out the door and get there fast; that2s really motivated me to want to help people more and go through more education to ...better serve the community.1 Reerdon adds, 0I know that sounds very cliche but it2s a big difference when somebody says 3Thank you, You2ve really helped me2 or you2ve done CPR on somebody and they come to the firehouse to say 3You saved my life, thank you,2. They bring us cookies and everybody has a great day.1 Emergency medical responders do so much to help others. Like Reerdon, they have dedicated their lives to serving the community, and doing things to help better the lives of those around them. On October 14, take a moment to give thanks to all of the emergency nurses on the job; it might just save their day.

Becca's Closet Non-profit dress organization

By Kayla Coleman

Becca2s Closet is an organization created by Rebecca Kirtman to provide formal dresses to high school students who would otherwise not be able to afford them. Becca2s Closet is located in South Florida, but there is a Haymarket Chapter, in which Kelly Tinney is the Chapter Leader.

Sophomore Kelly Tinney is very passionate about this organization. Tinney says, 0I helped with Becca's closet when it started two years ago by collecting dresses. I was later asked if I wanted to take over as lead, and I eagerly accepted.1 Tinney now is the main collector for the Haymarket area area. She collects the dresses and helps deliver them to the girls who

contact her in need of a dress. 0I decided to get involved because I love helping people who are in need, it makes me really happy to help1 Tinney shares.

Many Battlefield students are buying fancy dresses for Homecoming and Prom. Junior Haley Norris says, 0A very popular website, right now, is promgirl.com because they have nice, cheap dresses. I would definitely consider wearing a second-hand dress because I love vintage clothing.1 Norris also shares that since she has been informed about the organization, she would consider donating some of her own dresses.

The Battlefield DECA Chapter has also been collecting formal dresses. When asked how

DECA got the dresses, Senior Gigi Schloss says, 0DECA had hundreds of dresses in our closet from old fashion shows that were donated to us years ago. DECA no longer plans fashion shows so we donated most of them [to Becca2s Closet].1 Senior, and Co-President, Katy Giesler helped collect and deliver the hundreds of dresses to Becca2s Closet.

Anyone can get involved with this organization by either donating or buying dresses. In order to participate in Becca2s Closet, Contact Kelly Tinney (BeccasClosetKT@gmail.com) or Mrs. Smith.

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Half Time is their Time!

The Battlefield Dance Team takes the stage

By Madison Holtz and Jordan Sisson As the players step off the field, the dance team captures the attention of their fans. The Purple Reign is back at it again! The Battlefield Purple Reign Dance Team is 28 members strong and is lead by math teacher, Mrs. Golden. They perform at halftime of all home football and basketball games.

Senior and Captain Brooke Harris says that this year the team is "more positive and more determined to come together as one." Harris, in her fourth year on the team, hopes to bring positivity, leadership, and spirit to the team.

Meghan Finley, junior and co-captain stated, 0Our captains have really stepped it up and even though we2ve had more practices, it2s only made us better.

It2s my third year on dance team and I can honestly say that it2s the most united we have ever been.1 When asked 0How has the dance team changed this year?1 Meghan replied that she and co-captain Leah Laycock plan to follow in the footsteps of this year2s captains by being good leaders and by communicating with the rest of the members of the team.model for the team.1 Freshman McKenzie Riddle says that she plans to bring respect and spirit to the team this season. McKenzie has loved being a part of the team and all of the upperclassmen have been very kind to her.

Sophomore Hannah Mello and Junior Kendall Ramsey both say that they hope the dance team

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The Purple Reign Dance Team poses after a hard day at practice during their Summer Dance Camp. They use this time to learn choreography and practice routines for the football games!

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brings home first place at Dance Champs, which takes place in early November at Woodbridge High School, this year. In past competitions, the team has competed in several categories, including Pom, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Variety, Kick and Officers, and has performed very well.

Come support the Bobcats Varsity Football and Purple Reign performing their 0Pink Out1 routine at the next home game on October 30th!

A Message From the Captains: Seniors Niki Tsutsumi and Brooke Harris from the Battlefield High School Dance Team think that this is one of the best years so far.

0We have probably done the best since the 4 years we have been on this team1 Says Harris, four year member and captain 0We have a lot of talent.1 The team of 28 comes from all diffrent bacgrounds but work together well as a team.

Captain Tsutsumi adds that 0We have good leadership, and not just us [the captains] but our leadership as a whole.1 As for the team as a whole, both agree that 0We all get along really well, and we feel comfortable with each other.1 This will be a great year for the Purple Reign Dancers, and they plan to do well at their upcoming competition on November 7th at Woodbridge High School.

Key Club

Caring Is Their Way

By Maggie Ryan and Emily McCauley The new school year has officially begun so students are jumping into new activities and getting involved. There are many clubs and sports at Battlefield and among them is Key club.

Key club2s slogan is "caring is our way", as they focus on helping the community and showing students how to be a leader through helping others. Key club is from the Kiwanis International family and is the oldest club that's been around!

The club helps out with community projects and teaches students how to get involved. Ms. Mary Beth Starkey, an English teacher at Battlefield, is the sponsor of Key Club. Starkey runs and plans all of the events Key club takes part in. "Key club is a great way to help students earn community service hours to put on resumes and other applications." Starkey explained.

The club is super easy to join too! Key club has a fusion-page on the Battlefield website, you can find out dates of meetings, upcoming events, and you can even fill out a form to enter the club online. "Once you pay the due at a dues meeting and fill out your admission form, you come to any of the meetings starting in October." Starkey explained.

Senior John Fellenbaum says, 0I am an active member in Key club and it makes me feel good because I know I am making a positive impact in our community.1 The club helps students get involved and be a part of something that helps others.

Key club focuses on various fundraisers, donating, and volunteering at local schools and events. Right now the club is planning on helping the organization "Comfort Cases", which is donating and packing cases of basic needs to children and teens going in foster care. Key club is always working for a good cause. Key-clubbers take part in other events such as volunteering at back-to-school nights and helping events such as "Wreaths across America". All of these are upcoming events you can take part in by joining the club.

"Students help the planning and events the whole club takes part in, creating great leadership skills and helping students make friends." Said on the club's' fusion page.

Overall Key club is a popular club at Battlefield and is an activity you can take part in all year! Stop by any of their meeting this coming October!

Key Club Students at their DCON competition. Last year's theme was Super Heroes of Service!

What to do to beat the fall blues How Bobcats Have Fun In the Fall Season

By Kirsten DeZeeuw and Heather Trobridge Blood and Guts run (5k) Calling all runners! Most people know of the show the walking dead, but now escaping zombies can be a reality. On Saturday, October 24, 0zombies1 will be chasing those running the annual Blood and Guts Run 5k at Bull Run Regional Park. For a single runner it costs $50-60, but there is a promo code for a discount when more than one person is registering in a party. The race is from 9 am to 1 pm, so get ready for the apocalypse. (here is the address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, Virginia 20121)

Apple Picking What a sweet way to spend the day. August 31-October 31, open 9 am-6 pm, 575 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Pay for what you pick)

The Family Drive in Theater A fun two screen, out-door theater, offering a double preview (Two movies) for one ticket! It offers classic and modern features and is located at 5890 Valley Pike, (US Rt. 11 South) Stephens City, Virginia 22655

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A satire on Halloween costumes

By Heather Trobridge Ah Halloween, a time for candy, pumpkins, hayrides, and of course that 0to die for" costume.

Whether or not one takes their costume buying seriously, it seems like there are three main categories that people tend to fall into.

First there are the 0Overachievers". These are the people who take costume planning way too seriously. This person has their costume planned months in advance, and as soon as the costume catalog lands in their mailbox in July, they are plotting and scheming what to wear. They will scour through endless amounts of Pinterest boards looking for a 0unique1 and 0original" costume that no one else will have for sure. Oh and if they cannot buy what they want, one better believe that they will hand make it! They hit up Michael's Craft Shop and Joann

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Sophomores Charis Haginikitas, Taylor Fricke, Brianna Burg recreate the costumes depicted in Mean Girls.

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Fabric hard, and will probably make that $40 dollar costume someone else got from Spirit Halloween look like garbage.

Then of course there is the exact opposite. Mr. 0I'm too cool for a costume" or the girl who draws cat whiskers on her face and calls it a day. The classic bed sheet ghost is a go to for them. These people are called the 0fashion fails1. This person waits until the very last second to pick out their costume, after all of the stores have sold out of their Halloween costumes and are starting to stock the shelves with Thanksgiving and Holiday items. Still they manage to find one item for their costume, maybe a fairy wand or a pirate eye-patch, and go to their party in a not so spectacular fashion.

Finally, there is the 0Halloween Hottie". This person, typically a female, aims to make heads turn at any costume party.

They will dress up the simplest costume, and turn anything professional, into something paired with fishnet tights and red lipstick.

Then of course there is the guy who abuses the costume privilege, and just uses this chance to not wear a shirt.

These are not the only types of people on Halloween but there are a few honorable mentions. The

first one is the person who tried their best, but just did not succeed.

They worked so hard on their witches costume, only for people to look at it and say 0Wow, um, what are you?1. Another honorable mention are 0The Squad1. These people put a ton of effort into transforming into their favorite group like the Power Rangers or the Spice Girls. The annoying thing about them is that they stay in their little pack. For the entire party these people will stick together and make it clear that no one else is good enough for their group. The last honorable mention is, that guy who gets way too into character. Now Halloween is a time to transform into someone else, but remember you are not the character, and it is not the end of the world if you stop acting like Jack Sparrow for 5 minutes.

Halloween is a fun festive celebration that really shows off one2s creative side. Whether they dress more like a Regina George or a Cady Heron, the iconic characters from Mean Girls, when it comes to costumes the possibilities are endless and as long as everyone is having fun, that is what really matters.

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The types of people you see on Halloween

Knock 'em dead monster bites: Spider Cookies

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Horror movies for Halloween weekend

By Maheen Qureshi, Olivia Stickel, and Tylin Turner

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Scary Saturday

Fear Factor

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In the eerie spirit of Halloween many people take this time to You re Next indulge in the horror associated with the holiday. However, there is a 0I found it very chilling and creepy. much more direct route to take You never know what is going to besides holing up and watching happen.1 some horror classics; going straight -Cartar Gallant (2019) to the source. In the NOVA area A wealthy family goes to their there is a multitude of offerings, weekend estate and soon realize ranging from haunted hayrides to they are being stalked by men in creepy corn mazes. animal masks.

One of the most well known attractions is COX farms which The Conjuring houses a Zombie Farm themed 0It2s really intriguing. It2s a great hayride, the Fields of Fear haunted combination of horror and thriller.1 corn maze, and new this year; The -Dariana Ridings (2018) Forest: Back 40, which has yet to be A family moves into a secluded described but is assumed to be a house where a supernatural haunted hike. COX farms also has presence is lingering throughout. activities for the fainter hearted located in their Fire Grounds which The Exorcist includes a giant slide and festive 0The story hasn2t been modernizedgames. so it2s just a great horror classic.1 Shocktober, located in Leesburg, -Megan Kim (2017) is another ghostly attraction.

Based on true events that took place in Maryland, a young girl gets Although there is limited information out about this particular Haunted possessed by a demonic spirit.

House it has nearly 5 stars on review website, 0Yelp". Paxton Manor Carrie (2013) allows attendants to be lead through 0The plot is really well made, and it2s intricately decorated, themed also really intense and scary.1 hallways where they will meet -Taylor Sinclair (2017) A high school teenager, Carrie White ghoulish actors to increase the haunted house2s fear factor. has a secret power...she can read minds. This power takes a dark turn Shocktober2s website recommends that attendants be over 13 years old when a prank sets her off. because 0All attractions are designed to be interactive, extremely Unfriended scary and intense; they are all 0Very realistic, like a modern take on PG-13.1 a classic horror movie.1 Haunted Hollow takes attendees -Johannah Suegay (2018) through an elaborately decorated A group of friends are haunted by a old farm house where they will hear spirit on social media.

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the gruesome tales of the people who lived there. The Farm at Maple Tree Lane haunted house also recommends that those under the age of 13 have an adult with them.

Washington DC has its own brand new fear factor event, Scream City. Located at the RFK stadium they offer two 0indoor high-end state of the art haunted houses1 with separate themes. This year's attractions are Exorcism Estate and Slaughter Factory, both with chilling backstories.

Kings Dominion offers a slightly more extravagant venue for their Halloween Haunt horror fest.

Especially made for thrill seekers, this event allows attendees to wander through the intricately decorated park filled with actors waiting to scare between riding rides. Halloween Haunt is paired with The Great Pumpkin Festival, a family friendly Charlie Brown autumn celebration. However, Haunt attractions include a vampire themed dance club, corn maze, gorey doll haunted house, and six other frightening exhibits.

When it comes to thrill seeking Halloween festivities, NOVA has an abundance of options that will satisfy anyone2s desire for haunting fun!

Logistics -Ticket prices range from $15 to $50 (Haunted Hallows being the lowest and Shocktober the most) -All are typically open every weekend of October

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Volleyball madness Predicting chances of a successful season

Junior Lauren Hamma stretches upward to send the ball back over the net.

By Jay Kim and Luis Marte

Battlefield High School continues their winning ways. The Varsity Volleyball Team is in the middle of a potentially very successful season. It may be the season where the girls' talent, hard work, and strong bond take them all the way to a state championship.

After appreciating the team s talents from afar, senior Skyler Sisk shares the inside scoop. Sisk, a leader on the varsity, offered great insight on the very talented team.

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The new coach, Mackenzie Tingle, brings a new culture to the Volleyball team and immediately makes a force to be reckoned with.

A close to undefeated record is impressive for any coach, and it appears what Coach Tingle is doing, is working.

The new team has impressed many, but the work ethic of the team, really stands out to Sisk. What has really impressed me is how hard we can push ourselves, through the toughest practices, we work together and get our job done. she says. An experienced player like Sisk knows what it takes to win. Her answer to how to win a state championship is simple, Practicing all the time will 2

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The success of the team did not happen overnight. Skyler speaks on the progression, [I] think at the beginning we had no team chemistry at all. We didn t know each other. Now we have come to know...[each other] Expectations for the Volleyball team are sky-high this year, and Sisk has high aspirations for the team. I hope to get a banner in the gym. Right now we don t have one, and every other sport has a district championship or something. We haven t got one yet but I think we are going to get one this year. says Sisk

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The appeal of cross country Members explain the rigorous sport

By Michael Barbuti Cross Country, a sport not loved by all, a sport that only involves running. Why would anyone do it? Not many do, there are few who find enjoyment in the sport. What do they like about it that others do not?

You just go out there, dressed in good running clothes, that s all you need, the clothes on your back and shoes. I guess that s why I like it, you can do it... anytime, anywhere..., says junior Jack Baker.

For football, athletes need padding and a helmet. For soccer, cleats and shinguards are required.

However, for a sport like Cross Country, there is no equipment needed. There is no other sport that compares., not track, its close counterpart, because even track runners need spikes. To be able to perform well without any necessary equipment is a special quality that Cross Country has.

Even though Cross Country is a team sport, a lot of it is based off personal effort. Baker says, I m going through the same thing everybody else is going through... we re all nervous before that race, we re all hurting during running that course... It s tough but we just bear with each other, [and] form 1

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Usually when I m in pain I feel like I don t wanna run but I know I have to and I know it will make me better, just fight through the pain, says senior Zach Schwehm. Cross Country can be very difficult to compete in at times. An ability to keep going, even without the support of their teammates, is necessary, and can be rare to come by in most people. Cross Country runners seem to have this attribute.

Cross Country is a competitive sport, like many sports. So along with a supportive environment, a team needs to be competitive too.

Battlefield s Cross Country team finds a way to accqure this quality, while still enjoying the sport.

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I get to hang out with my friends a lot and I just get to get better at running, says freshman Andrew Maggs. Part of what makes it desirable for the runners is the team atmosphere. Everyone is friendly with one another, it is a supportive environment in which everyone can improve and enjoy the experience of being a part of the team.

All of these attributes contribute to the appeal of Cross Country, at least to the members of the team. The simplicity of the sport, the camaraderie of the team, and seeing themselves and the rest of the team improve all add interest as well. Each of the runners have a different view on what the advanates of the sport is, but the end result is still the same, the appeal is there for all of them.

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The wolfpack of

fanny packs

Three seniors are bringing the pack back

By Andrew Young and Grant Donaldson Looking around at Battlefield every year, the average student can spot all sorts of trends, fads and unique student behaviors. They may not have any rhyme, reason, or significance, but most of the time, lack of reason is irrelevant. People do what they do, and this year, one fad sticks out as bigger, and bolder.

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the 0fanny pack.1 Worn

by Seniors Jake Agnos, Oakley Herrewig and Parker Baddley, the wearing of these packs have left students in a mixture of awe, curiosity and confusion.

The 0fanny pack1 by definition, is a small pouch worn around the waist that can carry any small items that are possibly thinkable, such as money, flash drives, pencils, etc.

They are often worn by tourists in foreign countries as a way to keep valuables out of pockets, and for random people to keep small supplies at hand. Throughout Battlefield, many students have taken notice of the three seniors fad and simply wondered, 0why?1 According to Herrewig, the inspiration for the accessory comes from a former Battlefield graduate and Agnos2 older brother, John.

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When speaking about the senior2s inspiration, Herrewig said that by the older Agnos wearing one, the younger group of guys saw wearing fanny packs as 0cool and an essential for school.1 Jake Agnos, on the other hand, credited the inspiration to simply a moment of epiphany over the summer, saying,

Agnos and Herrewig see the usage of the packs as long term. About how long students are expected to see the pack in action, Herrewig states boldly, 0probably all year.

Maybe not consistently all year, but off-and-on.1 Although once being called 0conceited1 for wearing their packs, Baddley focuses on the positives, saying, 0a lot have come to love it (the packs) and look forward to it every day,1 and, 0we don2t let the haters bring us down. Just out here trying to enjoy senior year.1 Regardless of reception, the senior guys are seriously enjoying Photo by Holly Parsons pack fad, doing things such as 0it felt as if a greater power like sent secret fanny pack handshakes when us a message telling us that it was they see each other in the halls. our calling to bring the fanny pack Bobcats, get ready, because back.1 the pack has made a comeback.

0Why the pack?,1 Jake Agnos What may seem to be a completely was all over the question saying, random fad is grasping the attention 0you can2t find another steal out of students all over school at an there with more of a bang for your alarming rate. Who knows, maybe buck. Without a doubt the best soon we will see even more fanny purchase of my life.1 Like Agnos, packs roaming the halls of Baddley praised it, saying, 0I think Battlefield, more people doing fanny the main reason I wear my fanny pack handshakes, and more people pack is the convenience of it. I joining in on a fad that will haven2t lost any pencils this year, it undoubtedly go down in Bobcat keeps everything in good reach.1 history.

Obviously thrilled, Baddley, PHOTO: Seniors Oakley Herrewig, Parker Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine Volume 2, Issue 2 October 2015 Baddley, and Jake Agnos show off their

Editorial

Elephant protection slipping away Photo courtesy of africageographic.com via Creative Commons

Imagine a world without elephants, imagine your kids never getting the chance to see all of the beautiful animals this world has to offer.

Around the world the protection of animals is slowly slipping away. For ages the Japanese have been hunting whales and have driven them to the edge of extinction. Recently, a lion was killed in africa, Cecil the lion and was hunted and killed, and the world was furious that such a beautiful creature was treated so terribly and its life was taken unjustly. Another issue that is set in Africa is the killing of elephants by the thousands.

African and middle eastern terrorists are slaughtering these majestic creatures and are selling the tusks to the Chinese and using the money to fund their terror attacks on various countries.

Currently, a few producers from the US have come together to create a film exposing these realities, calling it 0Last Days.1 This short film is all about the elephants in Africa, and what harm is coming

Bobcats discuss the mistreatment of elephants in Africa and how we can help

By Emily Payne and Rebecca Cutsinger

to them. So far, the U.S. government has not taken any action to stop the killings.

Freshman Madison Hollingsworth says, 0Although the killing of elephants is awful, I don2t think [the U.S] should do anything because [it may be more harm than it2s worth].1 On the other hand, freshman Jayden Page says, 0We should sent funds over to help Africa with this problem.1 he also states, 0It2s not right that they2re killing and poaching animals.1 Another group in Africa has started using permanent ink and painting the elephants2 trunks pink.

This makes their ivory invaluable and no harm is done to the elephant. Many fundraisers have been created for this cause but it is just not enough. This issue is bigger than people realize.

According to CNN , over 60 game wardens have been murdered by these terrorists who are killing the elephants. An elephant is killed every 15 minutes, that is 96 elephants killed each day. Over 30,000 elephants are

killed each year by poaching. At this rate experts say that elephants will be extinct in just 11 years.

Al-Shabbab, The Lord2s Resistance Army, Boko Haram, and Janjaweed are all Islamic terrorist groups that were part of a report given to the UN Security Council about criminal poaching activity primarily targeting elephants.

Freshman Sidney Werth states, 0Have a [real] purpose if you are going to kill an animal.1 Individuals can get involved too and help spread awareness. Go to http://www.lastdaysofivory.com/ watch the film and donate to end ivory funded terrorism.

photo courtesy of wikipedia.com via Creative Commons

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Stacked Classes Back to back AP classes Photo by Kirsten DeZeeuw

By Sydney Guyton As students progress through their high school career, they find their classes becoming more difficult. Starting sophomore year, students are allowed to take Advanced Placement classes.

These courses give students the opportunity to gain college credits prior to their college career. A lot of students make the decision to take more than one AP class to get a feel for college courses, and sometimes this can lead to having those classes on the same day or even back to back. Each AP class requires a lot of work not only outside of the class, but during it.

At the end of class, students can find themselves mentally exhausted and by having one or two more that day, they can be left feeling completely drained by the time the bell rings.

As students make the decision to take as many AP courses as possible, they have no control over when their classes will be scheduled. Unless they are a put in the wrong class they cannot change their schedule. Some students have learned to enjoy having their AP classes on one day, while others still despise it.

While senior Noah Kim likes 0...having most of my AP classes in one day,1 senior Katy Giesler does not. 0... like it at all. Calculus is hard 16

for me and I have to focus more in that class than I usually would in others. Then I go to French and again, for languages especially, I have to focus21 Students are sitting in AP classes from anywhere between two hours and forty minutes to five hours every other day. As the time starts running down, so do students attention spans.

With a many AP classes comes a lot of projects and homework. Eventually, this can lead to having assignments due on the same day. With extracurricular activities it can become difficult for students to try and manage their time. Kim says that, 0Once all the big projects pile up on one day then you have to know which class you need the grade most in and which class you can get the worst grade in. It3s a balance kind of thing.1 As more assignments are given it makes it more difficult for students to do their work. Giesler explains that, 0...sometimes too much all at once from Calc and French will give me a headache and then the work just becomes harder.1 Sometimes stress can keep a student from performing at their fullest potential, whether it is during classes, after school doing homework or at sports games.

There are positive sides to having AP classes on one day, an

easy1 day. The days that students have regular classes can give them a bit of a break. With less homework and projects, these days can take stress off of students. Kim says that he has, 0four AP classes this year so I mostly just prepare for the days I have the back to back AP [classes]. After that day it3s kind of a one day break for me.1 Although some students may like having one day of easy classes, those difficult days can take a toll on students. Giesler says, 0I go home exhausted after black days2 with loads of homework and then I go to work21 The unbalanced days affect the amount of homework given each night The inconsistency can be detrimental to a student3s ability to get on a set schedule during the school year, but it can also give students a chance to get ahead on homework.

Stuffed with information, students with back to back AP classes can leave school feeling overwhelmed and worn out. While some students would opt for a more balanced schedule, others enjoy having an easier day. Depending on the opinions of students, dealing with two or more AP classes in a row varies immensely. It is all depends on how many activities, inside and outside of school, that a student takes on.

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The IT girls ... and guys

Bobcats get technical in Battlefield's IT program

By Hartley Hall Battlefield3s specialty program, IT (Information and Technology), has caught many students eyes and in turn has helped them prepare for their future. The IT program at BHS holds many high honors and is a prized program to the school .

Junior Keara Gadoury chose to go to Battlefield as opposed to her originally-planned private school because she heard about the internationally renowned program that the school offered. Gadoury strongly believes that what she has learned will help her throughout her life, especially in the work force.

Sophomore Alyiah Desauntels combined her lifelong love of the arts and technology and became a transfer student in the

award-winning IT program, a program her zoned-school (Stonewall Jackson) did not offer.

Both students agreed that the IT program will serve them well in the future.

The IT program is not just for students aspiring to be in the technological field. Students, such as Sophomore Johannah Suegay , do not believe they will pursue a career directly in the IT field.

However, they do believe that the information they learned will suit them well in their future career. She believes that being highly knowledgeable about technology will benefit everyone in whatever field they decide to pursue. IT student, Junior Jamie Pangilinan states, 0I like that the program

opens up many opportunities for ITrelated clubs, college credits, and certification exams.1 The IT program gives you valuable knowledge and opens up many doors to your future.

Another student, Sophomore Samra Beyene, is part of the IT program solely because of her love for technology and aspirations to pursue a career in the field of technology, but she believes that it would serve her well in any workforce. The IT program is not just for those who want become a technology or information specialist, but instead those who want valuable knowledge that will last a lifetime.

Do Bobcats know their career path?

By Jean-Luc Klingensmith Battlefield students had an array of different responses to their career path survey. Some of which were police officers, biologists and even astronomers! But most of the students that said yes to the survey, are more then likely to not pursue that career. Time changes people as they become adults; their passions and perspectives change. Of the Battlefield students that said yes according to U.S. News Educations only 44 of the 124 students made the right decision. For the students that said no, they can take comfort in knowing that the majority of their peers that said yes are ultimately wrong in their decision.

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Staff Writers: Esperanza Almeda, Mary Alphonse, Inez Asiama, Katerina Ayala, Tristan Baird, Jacklyn Baker, Jacob Baker, Michael Barbuti, Isabelle Barrett, Lily Bartone, Lauren Bennet, Allison Brown, Regan Buckley, Taylor Cambell, Maggie Chi, Destinee Clay, Kayla Coleman, Kelly Cooke, Grace Cutsinger, Kyle Dean, Jake Dedekind, Tara DelaneyCaterina Deuser, Kathleen Dwyer, Grant Donaldson, Alyssa Elazar, Brendon Estridge, Kennedy Evans, Iana Fields, Ahmed Frej, Fabby Garcia, Nicholas Gonzalez, Charis Hadginikitas, Elizabeth Hall, Kate Harris, Dan'Nika Hill, Emily Hillig, brandon Hoagland, Madison Holtz, Emma Jacobs, Jay Kim, Jean-Luc Klingensmith, Lauren Kronzer, Alex Lopez, Luis Marte, Neika Manafi, Emily McCauley, Kyleigh McGinnis, Sarah McLain, Julian Moore, McCall Moran, Sydney Natysin, Rohit Netala, Tori Nguyen, McKenna Palmer, Emilene Parham, Anna Parson, Emily Payne, Ryan Plonk, Maheen Quereshi, Alexis Radun, Annabelle Ramos, Meriam Rihani, Mary Riley, Margaret Ryan, Cheyenne Shifflett, Jordan Sisson, Mark Skorija, Olivia Stickel, Linda Tran, Tylin Turner, Derek Viator, Heidi Watts, Sidney Werth, Tessa Wisenbaler, Alex Young, and Andrew Young.

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A big Thank You

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The editors, staff writers, and photogrpahers of Inside 15000 want to give thanks to all those who participate in making the news magazine possible. Thank you to Ms. Ethridge-Conti and Mr. Hintosh for proofing the content and allowing the magazine to happen. Thank you to all of the generous patrons and all those who support Inside 15000. Lastly, thank you UPS for printing the news magazine.

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Letter from

the Editor

Two years ago when the journalism program began publishing a monthly magazine, our goal was to run articles students can relate to, learn from, and feel entertained by. Previous to the 2013- 14 school year, the students enrolled in journalism I, II, and III would write and edit articles and print them in a newspaper.

However, the journalism program rapidly expanded, which meant it was time to update the publication.

Since January 2014, journalism students have produced magazines and distributed them to homerooms free of charge every month.

Inside 15000 is a completely student-run publication and is structured just like a professional magazine staff. This school year, for the first time ever, there are three blocks of journalism classes. While each year journalism students learn from a curriculum, the main selling point and focus of the class is creating the magazine. First year students learn the fundamentals of journalistic writing and submit the majority of articles that are run.

Second year students can either remain staff writers and continue pursuing their writing talents or they can apply to become a section editor. Section editors are the backbone of the publication and are in charge of editing articles, helping first year students, and laying out the magazine. Being an editor as opposed to a second year writer introduces a new element of journalism: page layout design. If students continue into the third year of journalism, they have the very special opportunity to apply to become a co editor-in-chief, business manager or design editor, or can choose to

remain a section editor.

The business manager, senior Justin Michna, overlooks advertising campaigns, organizes our funds and plans Open Mic Nights- which is our main source of income for producing the magazine. The journalism program is self-sufficient and raises all funds independently to print the magazine, which is why we like to dedicate a portion of our magazine to thank our patrons and advertisers.

The design editor, senior Elizabeth Wheeler, looks over the visual side of the magazine and creates the aesthetic of the magazine by helping delegate design rules and choosing colors to match the theme. The design editor plays a very important role in keeping our magazine branded and consistent.

There are two editors-in-chief who share central authority over the magazine and make decisions about theme, structure, advertising, business inquiries, selection of articles, design rules, and are also in charge of leading section editors and staff writers. The editors-in-chief consist of one junior, Kirsten Dezeeuw, who has at least two years of journalism experience and has held previous editorial status and a senior, McKenna Roper, who has completed three years of journalism, has been a section editor and served one year as editor-in-chief already.

While much of the BHS newsmagazine is produced in the classroom, many ambitious writers and editors dedicate time outside of school to perfect our publication.

Editors spend time after school meeting to plan the magazine and also staying late, sometimes even 9

o'clock, to lay out pages and add finishing touches.

The commitment and dedication journalism students show comes from the passion and drive to create an exceptional, award-winning magazine that represents our student body. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, or would like to help support our magazine in any way, feel free to stop by room 1144 or email Peytonkc@pwcs.edu.

- McKenna Roper

This issue: With a new year starting back

up, there is a sense of new Bobcat pride in the school. Sure, upperclassmen still joke about the 0freshies1 and juniors still stress about the SAT exam, but there is a lot going on at Battlefield.

The fall is filled with home games on Friday where the drumline marches through the halls, and the homecoming proposals people saw every other day. Classes are still new and exciting, and students are once again making the most of the "best four years of your life".

It is easy to become overwhelmed while getting readjusted to a new school year. Getting used to homework again and practicing time management is never easy to do. As the level of curriculum gets higher, grades become an increasingly important focus in kids lives. With AP2s, specialty classes, and everything in between, a large portion of time is spent on homework and studying.

However, high school is not all work no play. As usual, sports are a hit and many students are getting involved in other activities like Dance Team and Key club.

A new school year means a new beginning and new opportunities.

Take advantage of the time with friends, but do not forget about other things that matter. Make some memories, and make it a good year.

-Kirsten DeZeeuw

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