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Spirit week recap Battlefield's hairy situation Fall TV shows

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Pumpkin spice frappe

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

By Mary Alphonse and Lauren Kronzer A classic, all around fall drink that will no doubt get you in the mood for autumn.

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of frozen coffee, partially thawed 3 tbsp canned pumpkin ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp grounded pumpkin spice 1 tsp sweetener vanilla ice cream whipped cream (optional)

Directions: 1. Blend partially thawed coffee, canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, grounded pumpkin spice, sweetener, and vanilla ice cream in a blender until mixture is completely blended and smooth.

2. Pour into cup of choice and add whipped cream on top (if desired).

This recipe will take a little more time, but it s worth the effort.

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup white sugar 2 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup milk ½ cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs; beaten 2 tbsp vegetable oil vanilla extract Directions: 1. Sift flour cinnamon nutmeg

baking powder and sugar together in a bowl.

2. Whisk pumpkin, milk, oil and eggs. Pour this mixture and flour mixture. Stir until moistened, batter may be slightly lumpy.

3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle over 350. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto griddle and cook until bubble form on top and edges are dry, 1-3 minutes.

Flip and cook until brown on other side.

A mochiko is originally a Japanese treat but has reformed to coordinate with the fall mood.

Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of rice flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 can pumpkin puree 1 8 fl oz can of condensed milk 1 cup melted butter 2 tsp vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly

grease 9x13 inch baking pan 2. Sift together the rice flour, baking powder and sugar into a large bowl 3. Mix egg, pumpkin puree, condensed milk, butter and vanilla extract in separate bowl.

4. Stir the egg mixture into the first one pour into prepared dish.

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Thanksgiving traditions

By Kathleen Dwyer When the leaves turn started their own traditions. yellow and the air turns crisp, the Moshiro describes the start of her season of fall is in full swing. Fall family tradition, My family is the first family in America, so I guess can mean a number of different we started them! things for different people. It may There are many reasons for mean the start of football season, Thanksgiving traditions. According bulky sweaters, apple picking, or to freshman Grace Belyea, the maybe even grandma s pumpkin pie. Many people could also think purpose of Thanksgiving traditions of a very popular fall holiday, is, To be conjoined with your Thanksgiving.

According to plimoth.org, the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest after a year of 0 many obstacles in 1621. They gave thanks to God and celebrated their harvest with a feast. This was the start of a new holiday, Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag also gave thanks for their creator s good doings. Since then, many traditions have been created and passed down through generations.

Many students travel for Thanksgiving to visit their families.

Sophomore Lisa Moshiro travels to Houston, Texas during the Thanksgiving season. We always get the family together in [Houston] and we always have a turkey and a really big dessert!

Unlike Moshiro, Freshman Laura Gilbert celebrates her Thanksgiving holiday at home.

Every morning on Thanksgiving Day, we watch the Macy s Day Parade at home. Other popular traditions are football, "A Charlie Brown s Thanksgiving," and volunteering at a food kitchen.

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Ultimate frisbee

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By Elizabeth Wheeler All clubs at Battlefield, both large and small, have humble beginnings. The Ultimate Frisbee Club, currently in its second year of operation, is certainly no exception.

Junior Kyle Iskander, co-founder of the club with senior Dylan Crosson, gives some insight of their inventive process. 1The club really started out with just a few friends hanging out and throwing the frisbee around. After a while, the group got bigger and we decided it would be really cool to make it into a club at Battlefield.0 With the help of Mrs. Weber, an enthusiastic supporter of the idea, the Ultimate Frisbee Club was born.

The Ultimate Frisbee club meets every Friday at Long Park, starting at around 3 o2clock. The goal of the game is to catch the frisbee on the opposite side of the field in the designated 1end-zone0. Players are only allowed to take three steps when holding the frisbee, and scramble to find other people on their team to pass it to. There are a variety of reasons why people in the club enjoy being a part of it. Senior Will Beich thinks it is a good stress-reliever, saying 1It2s a fun activity after a long school week.0 Mark Elmore, a senior, favors the club because 1Frisbee is a great source of exercise and is a unique

unique sport that brings a lot of great people together.0 Payton Freeze, also a senior, says her favorite parts of the club are how 1you always make new friends and it2s a great experience meeting new people.0 The games get intense and there is always a bit of friendly rivalry present.

No matter how competitive the sport may get, an important theme of the club is its emphasis on including members of all grades and backgrounds. 1Anyone is welcome to come,0 says Iskander.

Before each game starts, members stand in a circle and try to learn everyone2s name. 1It2s a

great way of making people feel included,0 says Iskander the co-founder.

When picking teams, the two randomly-chosen captains mix up their players, doing their best to meet new people and, again, make everyone feel included.

The Ultimate Frisbee Club, with its small beginning of only four players, has grown and grown. 1The most people we2ve ever had come is 42,0 says Iskander. The co-founders hope that participation continues to grow.

No matter what time of the year, from sunny days to the snowier ones, the club never fails to be ultimate.

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Teachers are welcome to get in on the fun too! Mrs. Weber and Senior Dan Gilbert run to catch the frisbee during an intense game of ultimate, this past Friday, the 23rd, at Long Park.

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Bobcats take on Black Friday

Battlefield students prepare to scope out the deals

By Caterina Deuser and Izzy Barrett Black Friday is always a big part of the Thanksgiving holiday, and as the unofficial start of the holiday season fast approaches, shoppers eagerly prepare to hunt for the best deals. Students are certainly no stranger to the madness of the holiday.

Sophomore Bella Reilly, an annual shopper, shares some tips and tricks. 1Target and Best Buy are the best ones, because there's hardly anyone there, but I did go to the mall once, and that was actually pretty terrible.0 As for advice on when to go, Bella dismisses the myth that you have to shop all night

to get a good deal, saying, 1I leave around 10pm, [staying until] around midnight..0 Of course it is never too late to start with Black Friday shopping.

Sophomore Noah Mohmand is looking forward to going for the first time this year to take advantage of all the steals this holiday season has to offer. 1I2m looking forward to going out to my favorite stores, like H&M, and buying all [the] clothes that I really like.0 New and returning shoppers are eagerly anticipating the release of the deals from their favorite stores.

Famous for outrageous news reports and stories, Black Friday

certainly can leave shoppers with interesting memories. For instance, junior Manuela Sattler was screamed at by an angry woman who misunderstood her at Kohl's one year. 1People get into other people2s business easily,0 she states.

When tensions run high to get the best price, sometimes courtesy is thrown to the wind.

With sales typically starting around 6pm Thanksgiving night and going all day Friday, shoppers have a lot of work to do to prepare for the coming holiday season!

Spirit Week recap

Reliving every Bobcat's favorite time of year

By Brandon Hoagland and Bryan Plonk Battlefield had their annual spirit week this year during the first week of October along with their homecoming game where the football team defeated Potomac.

This year2s Spirit Week was Get up and Go day on Monday where students dress up in their pajamas; Tuesday was determined by the students, and they chose Tie Dye Tuesday; Wednesday was Wacky Day so students could dress in just about anything that seemed wacky; Class Colors Day was switched to Thursday, along with the pep rally and homecoming game due to Hurricane Joaquin possibly raining too hard for the game was on Friday.

So Friday was the Homecoming Theme Day, the theme being, "Lights, Camera, Homecoming!" instead of it being Thursday. Freshman were animation/cartoons, sophomores were horror, juniors were fantasy, and seniors were action/adventure.

Senior class president Steven Tian said that, "I think that each day was a huge success, and it really culminated to a hype pep rally! I didn't really see anyone who didn't participate on Thursday. This was the best homecoming I could ever ask for, for my senior year!"

According to the students, Spirit Week was a hit!

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Seniors Olivia Boyd (pictured on the right), Steven Tian (pictured in the middle), and Becca Davis (pictured on the left) pose for a fun group shot on Tie Dye Tuesday!

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By Heather Trobridge Among other noticeable trends at Battlefield, like crocs and fanny packs, one thing really stands out and takes the crown for biggest trend; Long hair. Long hair on guys has become very popular within the last two years, especially a European style called the man bun. Urban Dictionary defines a "man bun" as 0A questionably sexy hairstyle in which a man with hair of the medium to long (and usually greasy) variety secures said hair into a firmly rounded bun1.

Twins Ayden and Branden Bravo are known for their long hair.

0My brother and I just decided to grow it (their hair) out.,1 Brandon stated. They were surprised when in the last year people started to follow their lead with the trend. 0Some people just thought it looked cool so they decided to grow it out,1 Ayden says. His brother agrees, 0I think they mostly like it!1 Although this length of hair is just now becoming popular, the boy's lacrosse team laid claim to this hairdo years ago. Senior Todd Lloyd states that 0I2ve always been a big fan of the lacrosse team here at Battlefield, and due to the lacrosse team I2m growing out my hair to show dedication to the team and the school.1 Contrary to popular belief, the boy2s lacrosse team has not always been known for 0the flow1. 0It has not always been a tradition here at Battlefield, for a while it was a buzz.1 With a long mane of his own, Lloyd pulls his hair back for sports and day to day wear.

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0I think they're kinda strange, they look very colonial1 she says, 0If you let your hair get that out of control you should wear a headband.1 Even though it is not her favorite style, she admits that sometimes, it looks good.

Another notable trend for hair in November is 0No Shave November1. According to Urban Dictionary No Shave November is 0To not partake in the use of a razor for the entire month of November. This month has the effect of categorizing men, most of whom will have a girlfriend who disapproves1.

Known for his beard, senior Arman Bhogal prefers 0No shave noEver1 to 0No shave November1.

0Yeah, this year I2m doing it for a whole year actually.1 he says.

Although some prefer a clean shave, Bhogal states that 0Frankly I don2t really care.1 Lots of students participate in No Shave November, 0Most people can2t even do it to begin with, but if you can, you should.1 Although

Bhogal is adamant about not shaving, if a girlfriend asked him to shave, 0Probably, yeah I would.1 While trends come and go, BHS guys are certainly caring more about their hair! Senior Alex Lee2s philosophy on the man bun is 0When I grow older, when are am I going to be able to do it? Explore now and see what you like, when you grow old you can2t go for it. Plus when you're old you2ll be bald.1 On that note, let no shave November begin!

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Senior Todd Llyod rocks a casual man bun during school.

Fall TV shows

Popular tv shows coming this season

By Katarina Ayala

As fall rolls around, so do the fall TV shows. TV shows can give people something to look forward to every week. Sophomore Gyrui Kim says, 0I2m excited to watch the new fall shows because they look unique and seem like they have interesting plots.1 When asked about her favorite programs, sophomore Genesis Turcios claims that she is 0excited to watch Fear the Walking Dead.1 and other sophomore Caroline Villagomez says, 0My favorite TV shows is 'Forever' and it ended on a cliffhanger so I am so ready for the next season.1 Quantico ABC Sundays at

10:00 PM This TV show starring Priyanka Chopra, Jake McLaughlin, and Johanna Braddy tells the story of a group of FBI recruits at Quantico, Virginia. It follows their lives as they train to become special agents.

Through flashbacks and flashforwards, their past lives are revealed and one recruit, after graduating, will be suspected of orchestrating one of the biggest terrorist attacks on New York.

Scream Queens FOX Tuesdays at 9:00 PM This medical drama starring Marcia Gay Harden, Luiz Guzman, and Raza Jeffrey is about an

emergency room in Los Angeles that is under unfavorable conditions. The doctors have to save lives and do their duties despite being understaffed, overcrowded, and under equipped.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CW Mondays at 8:00 PM This musical-comedy starring Rebecca Bloom is about a crazy, young woman who abandons her job at a law firm in New York to move to California to try to bring herself closer to her ex-boyfriend, who she believes is her soulmate, even though he is unavailable.

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The altering image of police brutality may be reaching the community at Battlefield. School Resource Officer, Kristina Sheldon, and Haymarket officers, Eric Noble and Cori O Neil opened up on their perspective of police brutality.

Within the past year and a half, there have been several events that have led to controversy amongst police officers. One of the first incidents to spark public anger was the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri back in August 2014. Brown s case inspired the slogan Hands up, don t shoot, which some believe misrepresented the events that ultimately led to his death.

December the same year, Ezell Ford, a mentally ill man was killed by police after attempting to remove an officer s gun from its holster. Later in April 2015, the Baltimore Riots fueled more hate amongst the growing population of skeptics of officers integrity.

Even in areas unaffected by said events, many still do not have confidence in law enforcement officers. According to gallup.com, confidence in police is at an all time low. Only 52% of Americans believe that police officers have the public's best interest at heart. Closer to home, 35% of the 191 polled student population at Battlefield do not trust police officers. However, about 85% said they do have respect for officers.

Senior Kody Budavec, son of an officer, shares his perspective on this growing issue. Budavec believes police brutality needs to be redefined. I think if a police officer touches them they will yell out Police brutality . If someone is not being compliant they are going to have to use force, they are in charge. Whatever they do or say goes. If you aren t going to comply and do what they ask nicely, they are going to forced to take it to another level.

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She comments, I think people need to give them the benefit of the doubt that they re doing their job correctly."

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Patrol Officer Corie O Neil explains in further depth, My biggest thing when I can try to tell everyone I work with is 'treat everybody how you wanna be treated' Unfortunately we all have a job to do but there's no need to be upset or agitate on the job, it is what it is, you just have to work your way through it. Just treat everyone with respect. Even though it seems elementary, the Golden Rule might be just the perfect first step, in the right direction.

Everyone makes mistakes, and there are always the few that give the majority a bad name. It crucial that Americans start trusting officers and giving them the respect they need and deserve. Battlefield s Student Resource Officer, Officer Sheldon, is grateful to work at a school where students respect officers. Officer Sheldon gives insight based off her extensive 0

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Big win for the Bobcats The homecoming game

By Michael Barbuti

0They [the team] feel good man, we1re ready to get back, back on the winning streak, you know we started out the season pretty good, had a hiccup the last two weeks, so I think we1re gonna rebound this week and get rolling man, that1s the plan,2 says Coach Mello. Coach Mello made this statement a few days before the Homecoming game, and his prediction was proven true.

Battlefield1s Varsity Football team won on October first, the homecoming game. The final score Battlefield 17, Potomac 7.

0We always say, you know it1s [the crowd] like the 12th man, it1s an extra person there to help support us as a group. The fans, and everybody, they1re all part of this process as well, so our success is really affected by this,2 says Head Coach Van Acker. The crowd was not as big as it usually is for a home football game. The weather could have had a large effect on this. It was a cold, wet, and nasty night as the teams took the field, and the weather remained the same throughout the game.

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The game was uneventful for both teams in the 1st quarter with the quarter ending still tied, 0-0.

However, things really started to pick up for the Bobcats in the 2nd quarter. Two touchdowns were scored, both by senior Zac Kerxton one for a 43 yard touchdown run and the other a 30 yard pass play from senior quarterback Lane Bryson.

Senior placekicker Brendan Feehan knocked through both of his point after touchdowns (PATs) and successfully kicked a 26 yard field goal. The teams left the field for halftime with the score Battlefield 17, Potomac 0.

In the 3rd quarter Potomac managed to get one back on a 69 yard pass play from Potomac quarterback Jayden Riley to wide-receiver Vincent Harvey. The Potomac placekicker made it 17-7.

Nobody scored for the rest of the game, and as the clock ran down on Potomac chants of 0Na, Na, Na, Na, Hey, Hey, Hey, goodbye2 rang out from the Den. Battlefield finished off the game on defense as Potomac desperately tried to put together a final drive. At the end of the game Battlefield had improved their record to 4-2.

Standout players for the Bobcats include Zac Kerxton, who scored two touchdowns, and had 6 carries for 56 yards. Junior Chris Ferrill finished the game with 23 carries for 86 yards as the Bobcat1s best rusher. Battlefield finished the

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Jake Folland (60) blocks Potomac's defense during handoff night with a total of 186 rush yards, with several others getting carries to contribute to the game. The conditions for passing were not great, but quarterback Lane Bryson still managed to throw for 45 yards with 6 completions out of 11 attempts, along with a passing touchdown. Bryson had 9 rush yards and threw one interception on the day. The defense had a solid game, keeping Potomac to only one touchdown. Junior Brandon Brown had a big sack towards the end of the game to stall one of Potomac1s final drives.

0You know, it1s a special week, you know we always want to win on Homecoming, it makes that dance on Saturday that much better,2 says Coach Van Acker.

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Laine Bryson warming up during halftime

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Getcha0 head in the game Preparation for winter tryouts

How do students keep warm in the winter? Some prefer a blanket or a nice cup of hot chocolate, while others prefer to scream, cheer, and jump. That is right folks, it is that time of the year...

WINTER SEASON!!!! Some other ways people keep warm is by joining a sports team. Let1s get those basketball shorts, swim trunks, leotards, and running shoes ready. Tryouts are not until November 9th, but that does not stop athletes from playing. Off season workouts make a big difference by keeping athletes in shape and preparing them for tryouts. Winter sports include, basketball, wrestling, indoor track, gymnastics, and swimming. Being new to a sport is okay, because coaches and returning players are there to help make the experience better.

Basketball: Dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, shoot, shoot, take that ball to the hoop hoop! Being able to pass, shoot, and dribble are all the skills needed. Coach Fair, the boys basketball freshmen coach says, 0The skills we will be focusing on are fundamentals, like rebounding and ball movement.2 If you are new to basketball, that is okay, just take the game seriously. 0Returning players have a 90 percent chance of making the team, unless you don1t show up and mess around,2 says Coach Mills, the girl's varsity

coach, 0Off season workouts do not who was on the team last year said, guarantee a spot on the team, it just 0I go to Sport&Health to lift weights.2 makes you better.2 Practice makes Jackson also added for first time perfect! comers, 0Do what you can do best.2 It may seem that for tryouts it is just running, but there is more to that.

Junior Grant Donaldson says, 0Indoor track is a lot of hard work and you have to be willing to put that kind of work in.2 Coach Fronckel is looking for, 0Attitude, leadership, and attendance at tryouts.2 Work hard, play hard.

Gymnastics: Stretch it to the limit in gymnastics.

Gymnasts and those interested in Photo courtesy by Iana Fields flips and splits should join this sport.

Like any sport, make sure that forms Wrestling: and other papers are filled out and Time to pin tryouts to the ground!

Being a first time comer is okay, just turned in. The interest meeting for being determined is good enough this sport was October 8th and gave insight on the sport. Attendance was of a skill. Coach Shaffer, the wrestling coach, says, 0Experience is recommended and puts these not required, [the athlete] just has to athletes ahead of everyone else.

Let1s get those grips ready for a be willing to work hard.2 Fitness is great season. not everything in Coach Shaffer1s eyes, 0Wrestling and athletic ability, along with grades will be evaluated.2 Swimming: Just being willing to put in the work Stroke a path through tryouts!

Swimming may seem more like a during the wrestling season will summer sport, but these athletes shine a light on certain wrestlers will do anything to keep on during tryouts. swimming. Although the pool is closed in September, these athletes Indoor Track: find a way to do offseason workouts.

Try to keep up with these athletes.

Freshman David Zyg goes to Offseason workouts will benefit greatly during this season's tryouts. Occoquan Swimming for swimming There are team offseason workouts, workouts. Go to tryouts, but go prepared. but working alone can be just as Girl1s basketball has hot feet during off season workouts.

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Protecting our stars and stripes Bobcats celebrate the true meaning of Veterans Day

By Emily McCauley and Maggie Ryan

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Every year on November 11th the nation celebrates its veterans. The holiday is a United States federal holiday and it remembers and recognizes the men and women who served in the Nation s Armed Forces. Most students at Battlefield just think of this as a day off of school, but some understand the true meaning and importance of remembering and thanking the nation's veterans.

There are many patriotic ways America celebrates Veterans Day and many Battlefield students and families take part.

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awareness. Sophomore Annie Dwyer, who is in JROTC, explained how she feels about raising Veterans Day awareness, A lot of people don't realize how much veterans and their families gave up to protect their country. People try to argue that veterans were protecting somebody else but really they were preventing others from invading over here. People need to understand how much they did.

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spirit is great for recognizing veterans. Knouff also explains, "you have to show something for the veterans to recognize and remember all they have done." Most students understand the importance of the holiday. Coach Kris White says, "I don't do much for the holiday, but I think about how veterans have helped our country all day. Recognizing what they did is important."

In Washington D.C., the Arlington National Cemetery has a flag ceremony recognizing those who served and some veterans march in a parade. Remembering those who died for their country and gave up so much is something every good American should do.

Shown above, students in Battlefield's JROTC program fold the flag at the end of the day.

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Preparing for presidency Bobcats keep up with the Presidential Candidates

Business Times, Hillary s numbers in negative) comments by the the state of Pennsylvania have students. Many student s Twitter Though many of the students dropped from 53 percent to 44 pages at Battlefield are full of their here at Battlefield are unable to vote percent after the e-mail scandal was support for Trump, explaining that due to obvious age restrictions, publicized. his immigration plan, financial savvy, many of them enjoy keeping up The Republicans have been and foreign affair policies are what with the latest political news and getting equal, if not greater, attention will make America great again. topics. The past few months have than the Democrats due to the Sophomore Amy Wikiera, an avid already showcased a few recent FOX and CNN debates. Dr. Trump supporter, expresses her Republican Debates as well as a Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon opinion, I think [America] needs Democratic Debate. The running for the Republican someone who is smart with money, Republican Debates have affected nominee, has had a strong and communicates well with [world] candidates like Carly Fiorina, who following of supporters and believes leaders. saw her poll numbers soar, and his non-involvement in the While he receives admiration Scott Walker, who dropped out of corruptness of politics allows him to and praise by some, others, see him the race altogether. Even though be trustworthy and transparent. in a not-so-bright light. Senior Emma there has only been one Senior Jake Agnos advocates for Curley also has a contemptible Democratic debate, many strong Carson by saying he is a well disposition towards Trump, arguing, democrats closely follow the rounded candidate that I trust to run I think he is the worst candidate frontrunners for the Liberals this country. because he is unprofessional and including Governor of Vermont, Other Republican supporters has a lack of empathy towards Bernie Sanders, and past Secretary such as senior and Student Council systematically oppressed groups of Of State, Hillary Clinton.

President Steven Tian weighs in people. Others will still argue Sophomore Johannah with his political opinion saying, though, that he is unfairly treated by Suegay, passionately states, I side John Kasich would be the best the media, and deserves the with [Bernie Sanders] on social president due to his ability to unify recognition he has worked hard to issues and am glad he advocates the parties, rather than divide them, achieve. for the environment. Senior Sabrina and because of his proven No matter the party, the best Dresher also believes Sanders is conservative track record. way to decide whom one would like the right candidate for the oval On to what the media to represent this country is to watch office, and states, [Sanders] is the describes as the most polarizing of the news for themselves, and gather first president to solve social issues the nominees; Donald Trump. As a their own information. and knows what society's priorities successful should be. businessman, he Even though Joe Biden, the proclaims that his current Vice President to President knowledge in Obama, officially stated he will not economic growth be competing for the Democratic allows him to be primaries, he still has 22 percent of unbiased and for Democratic votes in a recent the American CNN/ORC poll. However, Hillary people. Not to a Clinton still grasps the lead with 42 surprise, he is percent of Democratic voters, subject to very according to the same CNN/ORC positive (and Photo by Kurt DeZeeuw poll. According to a recent poll Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine Volume 2, Issue 3 November 2015 conducted by International 15

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Bobcats fight for women's rights Battlefield's new Feminism Club sparks

For a long while feminism has been a touchy subject for many students. It is often mentioned in social media posts, friendly conversations, and political arguments tending to intensify debates between peers rather quickly. Surprisingly enough, a Feminist Club has been started, causing much discussion from a wide audience.

Junior Alihah Kargar was nervous to proclaim herself founder of this organization because of opposition she might receive, but eventually decided to start this club on the basis of 0tackling problems for both genders.1 When asked about the hate she has received, she responds by saying, 0My main purpose in starting this club was to promote volunteering at shelters and battered women centers, as well as having can drives. I just think the [people opposing this club] are uneducated and afraid of empowered women. If I find a meninist who comes up to me and actually has a real [argument], I would love to have that debate!1 Kargar believes her message could persuade and appeal to them.

There are many people at Battlefield whom agree with the central idea stated above, and many who do do not. When senior Emma Curley, an avid supporter of the feminist movement, was asked about meninism (an anti-feminist ideology that spoofs the extremist feminist views) said, 0I identify as a feminist because I am all for gender equality and protecting all peoples from [the] oppressive restraints of the guidelines of society.1 She also adds, 0Meninist is a phrase coined by uneducated people to mock the idea of feminism. The Feminist Club is a great step in changing the way people think about the movement and will assist in breaking gender roles.1 Sophomore Zachary Estrada shows his support by saying, 0I think both genders should be equal, and [believe] it2s unjust that women are paid less for jobs they work just as hard at.1 He also notes that the Feminism Club is, 0a great way to share your opinion on an important issue.1 On the other hand, there are some people who do no not side

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with many of feminist views and it is important to give them a voice as well. Because of their fear of being "targeted," these meninists have decided to remain anonymous when responding to the question of whether they support feminism. 0Not feminism, it's a joke,1 is how one responded.

Another one threatened to shut down the paper when asked the same question stating, 0Stop forcing feminism down our throats3 This doesn2t need to be in the school paper. I2m not afraid to go to the administration and get this paper shut down. Really.1 Some still do not necessarily have meninist ideologies, but don2t exactly support the feminist movement, as seen here by the following response to the same question, 0Meninism because it's literally just to piss off feminists.1 Although a polarizing subject, feminism is being addressed frequently by many politicians, and regular citizens here at Battlefield.

Frequently discussed, feminism is a topic the Feminist Club is eager to share its voice on.

Beat the heat on fever: Tips on staying healthy during flu season

By Linda Tran and Destinee Clay Preventing the flu seems nearly impossible. School nurse, Mrs. Fairbanks states, 0After Thanksgiving is the worst [time] because family members come from another region where they may be used to the viruses in their area. Then they go home and you2ve just been exposed to viruses they normally don2t have an issue 16

with, but now you do.1 Mrs. Fairbanks recommends, 0Flu shots are important and you can get them anywhere. Preventable work should be done such as washing your hands, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet with good nutrition.1 Sophomore Kristen Kostecka agrees, 0I eat healthy foods with no preservatives, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Being healthy is important because it keeps my

metabolism up.1 Dodging germs is also crucial. 0I avoid sharing food with other people,1 Kostecka says.

Sickness not only affects the body, but it also affects school life as well. Sophomore Kaizhen Li explains, 0It2s sometimes hard to make up work I missed if I2m absent. I try to stay healthy so I don2t miss school."

Take precautions and stay healthy this season!

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Starbucks secret menu

Photo by Hartley Hall

By Emma Hummer

Not very many people know about the coveted secret menu at Starbucks.

The 0secret menu1 is not on the actual menu at Starbucks, it is more of a menu where people who get curious about favorite drinks go to their local Starbucks and start experimenting with flavors.

DIY: Pumpkin

Samoa Cookie Frappuccino -Mocha Coconut Frappuccino -2 pumps of caramel syrup -Ask for extra coconut flakes to be blended into the drink

Rice Krispy Treats

Chapple tea latte (Cider and apple)

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-Caramel Apple Spice -Ddd Chai concentrate -Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino -Vanilla Bean Frappuccino -Add 2 pumps of Frappuccino Roast -Top with caramel drizzle and whipped cream

Instructions: Photo by Hartley Hall

Tips: make sure you have the drink of your choice pulled up and ready to go so you can show the barista quickly because let's be honest,no one wants to have to wait in a long line so don't make the process even longer.

Be aware and prepared that your special drink may cost more.

Always have a go to back up drink that is actually on their menu in case the barista doesn't know how to make it. Be specific when ordering ie: have the exact number of pumps of flavors on hand.

Ingredients: -18oz box of Rice Krispies -16oz bag of marshmallows -3 tablespoons of butter -Two 12oz bags of orange wilton candy melts -Tootsie rolls (cut in half lengthwise)

1. Combine marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl.

2. Melt the marshmallow mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes, taking out periodically to stir.

3. Add the rice krispies and mix until thoroughly combined.

4. Take the rice krispie mixture and form into 2-inch balls.

5. Melt the candy melts (chocolate), following directions on your packaging.

6. Drizzle the melted chocolate on the rice krispie treats and let cool.

7. Roll your tootsie roll halves and fo rm into the shape of a pumpkin stem.

8. Place the 0stem1 into the pumpkin and enjoy!

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