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“My back was killing me from ‘Bernieing’ at the prom the other night.� Luke Johnson Senior
www.chspylon.com Salina High School Central
Vol. 87, Iss. 8 April 22, 2011
May calendar Sunday 1 May Day Thursday 5 Cinco De Mayo 7:00 Girls soccer vs. South Tuesday 10 Clean Your Room Day Friday 13 Last day for seniors 11:30 Graduation rehearsal Sunday 15 Graduation Tuesday 17 Baseball regionals Friday 20 Last day for students Friday 27 Baseball state Monday 30 Memorial Day
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Four students travel to New York City, Washington D.C. to learn about human trafficking By Stacie Burnett Co-Editor
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who was taken to Oklahoma City, DQG JLYHQ WDVNV WR GR “That really hit home for a lot of us because we had people in our group from Wichita,â€? Burch VDLG After, they had the opportunity to Skype with the director DQG DVN KLP TXHVWLRQV 7KH movie was powerful for the girls because it brought human trafČ´ FNLQJ FORVH WR KRPH “It shows you that this type RI DWURFLW\ LVQȇW MXVW LQ SRYHUW\ VWULFNHQ FRXQWULHV LWȇV DQ LQWHU QDWLRQDO SUREOHP Č‹ $WZLOO VDLG Many of the girls had varying reasons for going on the trip but all said they learned much about KXPDQ WUDÉš FNLQJ ZKLOH DW WKH VHPLQDU “Well, I was going with twenty of my friends so I knew ,ȇG KDYH IXQ DQG LQWHUQDWLRQDO DI IDLUV LQWHUHVW PH DQG H[FLWH PH I knew that faith-wise I would EHQHČ´ W WRR Č‹ $WZLOO VDLG Burch said she went because VKH KDV D GHVLUH WR KHOS RWKHUV “My passion in life is to be a YRLFH IRU WKH YRLFHOHVV , OHDUQHG a lot of was I could make a difference for these victims,â€? Burch
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Junior Zoe Rea was one of four students to attend a conference on human trafficking.
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Student Life
04.22.11
Let down 'Under The Big Top'
Limited prizes, activities create negative attitude toward after prom By Lindsay Russell Staff Reporter
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Senior Jaicee Wilson plays a game of Twister during after prom.
She stepped into this year’s after prom observantly, wondering where to start. After checking her name off, senior Heather Clark noticed that this year’s after prom was no step-up from last year’s. “The games this year were the exact same as last year so there wasn’t anything new for me to do.” Clark said. Students are saying that last year’s after prom seemed to be more organized and planned. This year, however, seemed to have less activities and sources.
“The prizes this year weren’t as good of quality as last year,” senior Courtney
“The prizes this year weren’t as good of quality as last year.” Courtney Train Senior
Train said. Because of the scarcity of paper, everyone began using WKHLU PRQH\ VOLSV DV UDɛHV This didn’t seem to matter
too much though; because of the smaller amount of prizes available this year, they were quickly gone. However, once the prizes ran out, people swarmed the UDɛH ERRWKV 3HRSOH ZHUH forced to push desperately through the congested crowd, only to complete the simple task of dropping their tickets into the boxes. “There was a huge crowd E\ WKH UDɛHV EHFDXVH WKDW was pretty much the only thing to do,” Clark said. The budget and appearance of the event also contribute to the negative responses to this year’s.
A chance to say goodbye, good luck Pylon staffers say so-long to seniors as they produce final issue Stacie Burnett
Grant Martens
Kaitlyn Neuschafer
Tom Reed
Kaleigh Parker
LM: I can’t imagine what the newspaper next year will be like without you here! You are super dedicated and very organized; but at the same time, you are a great person and very easy to talk to. I have a feeling that no matter what you decided to do in life, you will be successful at it. We will all miss you! GJ: I am going to miss your great leadership and how nice you are Stacie. Good luck at college next year. CL: You have been a great leader in newspaper. I’m sure you will succeed in everything you do throughout life. Good luck! DW: You are by far the most organized person I have ever met. Editor is a tough job and you did an incredible job pumping out Pylon’s every month. GB: Without you controlling the Pylon, I don’t think there would have been a Pylon this year. I don’t think anyone will be able to boss everyone around, listing off their jobs like you have always done.
LM: I had a great time working with you and the other guys watching Craig vs Wild and Elf Me. I didn’t have the opportunity to know you too well, but you were a great addition to the staff. GJ: Have fun in college next year Grant. I am glad to have had you around whenever I had a sports question. CL: You have always been super nice and seem to get along with everyone! That’s something that will get you far in life. Good luck with everything you set out to do! DW: You’ve been a very positive influence on the staff and I’m really glad I’ve gotten to work with such a persistent and intelligent person. GB: I hope you master the art of matching someday. Fanzy Pantzies 4 lyfe! I’ll miss you a lot next year.
LM: I didn’t know you very well, but I do know how hard you worked on the ads, and how great the ads ended up being. I’m not sure how well we could have done without your help this year. GJ: Good luck at K-State and have fun Kaitlyn. I am going to miss your crazy laugh and crazy attitude. CL: It’s going to be hard taking your place as business manager next year. Not only will I miss you in the J-room, but I will miss you at school, at soccer, and at family dinners. Don’t have too much fun in college! Love ya! DW: So long Neuschafer... oh and I know you’ve been dying to know who your secret Santa was so I guess I’ll inform you that it was ME! GB: You always managed to keep your cool, even when having to work with Garber.
LM: We will all miss your laugh. It occurred quite frequently, but I can honestly say I never got used to it. YOU LAUGH SO WEIRD! Weird laugh or not, you were a lot of fun. GJ: Good luck at TCU next year. Have fun since that’s the only college you ever talk about. I have never seen anyone name off as many college mascots as you. CL: It’s going to be different without a red-head in the J-room. Good luck in college! DW: I’m gonna miss your fiery goatee Tom, you’ve set a great example for all of the staff including myself. Take it easy man. GB: Tombomb, I’ll miss you and your negative nelly attitude. Please don’t pursue a career in bowling or playing pool.
LM: DIABETES!!! Both the newspaper and theatre troupe will miss you a lot! You were always really energetic, and an interesting person to be around. Hope to see you around. GJ: Have fun in college next year Kaleigh. I am going to miss you being in charge. and your funny laugh. CL: I will miss you and your laugh in both the J-room and in soccer. Good luck in college! DW: Oh lawd, I don’t know what I’m going to do without you Kaleigh. Good luck in college, I hope they have sugar-free pop in their vending machines. GB: I’ll miss your laugh and your “moments” with Stephen!
Michelle Hanschu
Thatcher Keast
Dylan Grammer
LM: We have not spent too terribly much time together, but I had fun working with you, and having random nerdy conversations. GJ: Have fun at college. I will miss your great photography and amazing baking skills. CL: I think you are a great photographer and a hard worker. We will miss having you. Good luck in college! DW: I know we didn’t get to talk that much, but every time I saw you, you were hard at work and making our newspaper a better product. GB: Thanks for all the pictures this year!
LM: You are very loud, and I think it is hilarious. I will always have memories of random conversations with you shouting something in between. GJ: Good luck with golf at Bethany next year Thatcher. Keep on doing it big like you always do. CL: Hopefully someone will be nice enough to run McDonald’s errands like you. Otherwise, I will miss having you around! Good luck with college, and of course, golf. Maybe I will see you on TV someday! DW: Thatch Thatch Thatch, it’s been a pleasure working with ya bud. Keep doing it big. GB: I’ll miss your hugs, 5 o’clock shadow, and gleaming smile. I will always remember that night we spent at McDonald’s! :)
LM: You and Stephen are a destructive force so hilarity that cannot be quelled. It is going to take a lot of work to keep the paper as fun as it has been without you guys here. GJ: Thanks for all the help in newspaper with pictures and photo shop. Good luck playing football next year Dylan. CL: Mondo, the J-room will be different without you, but I don’t need to say goodbye because I’m sure I’ll be seeing on a regular basis now that you and Zach are playing football together. Don’t be as excited as I am! DW: You’ve made my journalism experience one to remember man. Good times, good times. GB: You’re my best friend! ;) Always remember...an eye for and eye.
Sierra Rowlison LM: You were more than frequently a pain in the butt, but the sports footage probably never would have happened without you. GJ: Have fun in college next year Sierra. I will miss your hard work and determination. CL: Your dedication to newspaper and yearbook was great, but it will be nice not having you at the scanner next year when I need to scan pictures! Good luck in life! DW: You’ve done a lot for our paper Sierra and I can only hope that the person who fills your position next year is as hardworking as you. GB: You’re very determined and have great editing skills!
Stephen Lamer LM: I am going to miss our Daily Stang times, and getting mesothelioma with you in the tunnels! GJ: I am going to miss your positive attitude and crazy song choices like ‘Bass Head’ and ‘Movin’ like Bernie.’ There will never be another Daily Stang host like you. CL: I can’t imagine newspaper and yearbook without you next year. No one will ever be able to replace your hilariousness. Have fun in college, but be sure to come back and visit! DW: I’m gonna miss you Stephen. The J-Room won’t be the same without your beard and ingenious photography. GB: Dr. Stephen, nothing is EVER awkward in the J-room.
04.22.11
Student Life
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Summer employment provides opportunity to cash-in instead of splashing in By Thatcher Keast Student Life Editor
Most high school students like to enjoy their summers, make a little cash, go to the pool and hang out with friends. Others like to work their tails off so their pockets will be deeper by the end of summer.
Naomi Bower is a sophomore that works hard over the summer. She spends almost every week working at the Kansas Bible Camp where she is a counselor/staff member. “I love my job, it’s really fun and it’s not labor intensive at all,” Bower said. Other students like Henry Sydow have a part time job. “I work at town and Coun-
“I love my job, it’s really fun and it’s not labor intensive at all.” Naomi Bower Sophomore
try, I enjoy working...it’s intense and I get worked like a horse,” said Sydow. Henry’s job provides many obstacles he must work through. “One time I was bit, and I got peed on,” Sydow said. Some teachers take the summer off to get away from the whole working aspect, but Mr. Goodwin, physics teacher,
drives a wheat truck for Mr. Meagher during the summer. “I like working because its only for a few weeks,” Goodwin said. Goodwin works 9 to 12 hour weeks for two weeks. “Driving a truck is easy. I sit down and drive,” said Goodwin.
Spring fashion By Mackenzie Morris Student Life Editor
Top 5 Women’s Fashion: 1) Platform wedges 2) Asymmetrical hemlines 3) Chambray 4) Boho-inspired jewelry 5) Maxi skirts
Top 5 Men’s Fashion:
1) Windbreakers 2) Neutral color palettes 3) Sheer shirts 4) Stripes 5) White
Kelsey Hauserman Senior
WHITE T-SHIRT $18 BUCKLE
Mitchell Pruett Senior
V-NECK $25 HURLEY
ACCESSORIES $20 BUCKLE/CLAIRES
ROMPER $35 BUCKLE
SANDALS $12 TARGET
WHITE SHORTS $35 AMERICAN EAGLE
SPERRYS $50 www.sperrytopsider.com Courtesy of www.collegefashion.net and www.gw.com
by April 30
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Sports
04.22.11
Victory at last Tori Happel / The Pylon
The softball team celebrates after earning their first wins in three years after run-ruling Wichita Southeast in both games of the doubleheader.
Softball sweeps Wichita Southeast after three years, 68 game losing streak
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By Emily Wood Staff Reporter
For the softball team, ending the game early had never been a good thing. But Friday, they couldn’t have been more excited about it. It took this year’s team one game to accomplish what couldn’t be accomplished in the past 68 games. A victory. A run rule victory, actually. “It means a lot to get a win,â€? head coach Pam Arnold said. “It’s nice to have something to show for our hard work.â€? The softball team defeated Wichita Southeast to give Coach $UQROG KHU Č´UVW ZLQ DV WKH Mustangs’ head coach.
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“My goal for the future of Central softball when I came to the school was to be able to contend for a state championship in four years,â€? Arnold explained. “Obviously we aren’t there yet, but we are making progress.â€? In the double header at Wichita, the Mustangs had the same amount of RBI’s as they did the entire season last year. The team averaged nearly 18 hits a game in their doubleheader, whereas last year the team only averaged about four. “For me it was three years of hard work and determination paying off,â€? junior Reggie 5KRGHPDQ VDLG ZKR Č´QDOO\ ZRQ KHU Č´UVW JDPH DV D 0XVWDQJ softball player. During the
number of RBI’s against Wichita Southeast. Also, the same number of total RBI’s from last year.
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second game, reality really started to sink in for Rhodeman. “I thought I was going to cry. I was so happy and emotional WR JHW P\ Č´UVW ZLQ DW &HQWUDO Č‹ Rhodeman explained. The Mustangs have been working hard to get this long
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awaited win. “We’ve incorporated a lot more weights and conditioning this year. We’ve also worked on more hitting and defensive situations,� said Arnold. “Mental toughness is something we’ve really worked on as well.� As for Rhodeman, she’s trying to accept criticism in order to improve. “That’s something our coaches are working with us on,� Rhodeman said. Criticism has surrounded the team during the losing streak. With the win, students are starting to give them respect. “I thought they’d get a win because they had several good freshman coming,� freshman
Brooke Peters said. “They haven’t won in a long time so they were due for a win. I can tell that Coach Arnold is working really hard to get the team ready.� The incessant criticism from students has served as motivation for the girls to show the school that they can accomplish more as a team. “I really think its helped them stay together and be together even when the school always isn’t,� Arnold explained. The players have come together to work harder to silence their critics. “It just makes me want to prove them wrong. I have a lot of determination to prove people wrong,� Rhodeman said.
04.22.11
Sports
A love for the game LoVullo to retire following this season
File Photo / The Pylon
Jim LoVullo is retiring after 30 years of coaching. By Tom Reed
Co-Sports Editor After 30 years of teaching and coaching for Salina Central and Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior high, now Lakewood Middle School,
Mr. Jim LoVullo will no longer be coaching the Mustangs. “I’ve handed in the rest of my supplemental coaching contracts,â€? Lovullo said. In his 30 year tenure with the Mustangs, LoVullo has been a part of a variety of classes and sports. “I taught English from 19801994 and I’ve been a P.E. teacher ever since,â€? LoVullo said. “I’ve been the Athletic Director at the middle school since 1985, and I’ve coached basketball, football and tennis at the middle school DQG VZLPPLQJ WUDFN DQG Č´HOG softball and tennis at Central.â€? LoVullo still enjoys every aspect of being a coach, particularly as a teacher and as a friend to his athletes. ČŠ,ȇP GHČ´QLWHO\ JRLQJ WR PLVV the interaction with the players, everyone wants to win but the relationships with the players is really special,â€? LoVullo said. Even after 30 years of coaching, LoVullo still enjoys
every practice and frequently hitting back and forth with players. “Practices have always been a fun and rewarding experience,â€? LoVullo said. “At practices you can see improvement beyond a record.â€? As a coach of several sports and as a former high school, .&$& DQG -X&R RÉšFLDO /R9XOOR practically lives and breathes sports. “I love teaching the nuances of the sport and seeing the kids learn the game,â€? LoVullo said. While LoVullo works as a referee, he is always looking to pick up a new intricacy of the game. ČŠ5HÉšQJ JDPHV DOORZV PH WR broaden my spectrum,â€? LoVullo said. “All coaches borrow and steal from one another.â€? LoVullo’s athletes enjoy playing for LoVullo as much as LoVullo enjoys coaching them. “He’s just so enthusiastic about tennis,â€? senior Ashley
DeTurk said. LoVullo’s joy for tennis has LQVSLUHG FRQČ´GHQFH LQ KLV players. “He belives in me more than I believe in myself,â€? senior Kelsey Hauserman said. Walking away from sports has not been an easy decision for LoVullo. “I’m absolutely going to miss coaching, but I feel like I’m leaving for good reasons,â€? LoVullo said. “For every coach, IDPLO\ LV Č´UVW EXW ZKHQ ,ȇP DZD\ coaching, my family understands that it’s work.â€? With his new acquired free time, LoVullo still plans to play tennis. “I’m going to ride my bike some more, go dove hunting, PD\EH Č´[ WKH IHQFH RXW EDFN and spend more time with my family,â€? LoVullo said. LoVullo also plans to be a part of the game, only this time as a fan, yelling at the referees, only because he knows how they feel.
NFL Draft top twelve Rookie predictions The Pylon Staff predicts the twleve Rookies with the most potential:
Athletes in the mix
Sabrina Durbin Girls’ Swimming Ben Shoup Boys’ Golf Devon Schmitz Girls’ Soccer Nathan Garlow
Boys’ Tennis
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1. Patrick Peterson DB LSU 2. A.J. Green WR Georgia 3. Nick Fairley DT Auburn
4. Blaine Gabbert QB Mizzou 5. Julio Jones WR Alabama 6. Cam Newton QB Auburn 7. Marcell Dareus DT Alabama
8. Mike Pouncey G Florida 9. Mark Ingram RB Alabama 10. Von Miller LB Texas A&M 11. Robert Quinn LB UNC 12. Tyron Smith OT USC
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Dual sports will be a juggling act I’m not sure how dual sports are going to work. First of all, you’ll have to be able to attend both practices. Most of the time, all sports practices are immediately after school so there is no way to be in two places at one time. If you are only at practice half of the time, how are you supposed to learn all the plays, cheers, or dances to the best of your ability? It also isn’t fair to your teammates. The athlete participating in two sports would miss many of the practices, in which they were working hard at. Along the same lines, the player would probably get more attention and focus when they are at practice because the coach would have to make sure they are caught up on everything and know all the plays. What will happen if both sports you are participating in have a game on the same day? You would have to pick your favorite, which would leave the other team hanging. It’s not fair to everyone else if you say your a part of the team and then bail when it’s game time. Juggling two sports at one WLPH ZLOO EH D GLɚFXOW WDVN 2QH sport is a big commitment. I can’t imagine doing two. Add in nightly homework, church youth group, or a possible job, and life will get really crazy for the dual sports participants. When will they have time to hang out with friends, or just be a kid and enjoy high school life? Coaches are going to have to EH H[WUHPHO\ ȾH[LEOH IRU WKLV WR ZRUN 7KH\ ZLOO KDYH WR ȴQG times to meet with the dual sport participant and individually work on skills or whatever the player missed when they were at the other practice. That is a lot of extra time the coach has to put in, when he or she could be at home with their family. For dual sports to work the practices will have to always be at different times, games on different days, and coaches will have to be behind you. I just don’t think all these things will fall into place as perfectly as people hope.
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Feature
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Dirty dancing no longer an issue
Popular dance moves TIMELINEdances in history Presented by The Pylon, “Timeline in history� is an overview of the history of the most popular dance moves. This list of events was compiled from information researched on wikipedia.org.
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Students choose more traditional, mainstream moves instead of grinding By David Weiner Staff Reporter
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Dirty dancing no longer an issue
Popular dance moves TIMELINEdances in history Presented by The Pylon, “Timeline in history� is an overview of the history of the most popular dance moves. This list of events was compiled from information researched on wikipedia.org.
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Entertainment
04.22.11
The Nintendo 3DS: You pay for what you get By Logan Maltbie Webmaster
I had the privilege of playing around with a fellow staffer’s 3DS recently, and let me just say very plainly – I was blown away. $W Č´UVW ZKHQ , KHDUG RI WKH 3DS, and how it could project 3D images without the use of glasses, I was a little skeptical; but after seeing this device in DFWLRQ , ZDV LPPHGLDWHO\ Č´OOHG with the desire to have one of my own. I had heard from reviews that the 3D projection was not like that of the movies, where the images pop up out of the screen, and that it is more like looking through a window with the depth occurring behind the screen. You can imagine my surprise when I played Nintendo’s release title “Nintendogs and Cats,â€? and had a little CG dog jump up on to the screen with his nose poking out. The effect RI REMHFWV ČľRDWLQJ RXW RI WKH screen is not as great as that of the theaters’, but it is nonetheless present, and extremely impressive for a portable device. Aside from the impressive
3D effect, the graphics of the device itself compared to its predecessor has seen quite a drastic improvement. The original DS iterations were good at projecting 2D sprites on 2D backgrounds, but its attempt at making 3D models ended up
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graphical quality is amazing for a handheld device. It easily rivals the PSP, and almost rivals their own Wii console. While I found most features of the 3DS amazing, it wasn’t all peaches and cream. One negative that can be said for this
device is the price. At a whopping $249.99 ($20 more than the Wii’s current price point), it is hard to justify the purchase of one. Another mark against the 3DS is the battery life. Where the other DS iterations lasted from 10-20 hours without a charge, the 3DS’s battery life wanes from a mere 3-6 hours. If you play original DS games on your 3DS, you can squeeze around 8 hours out of it, but it still comes nowhere close to the track record of Nintendo’s portable devices. At this time, one of the most concerning points is the lack of software. At this time, there are very few 3DS games available, and many of the features of the 3DS are still not available (the DSiWare shop, and the internet browser for example). My suggestion would be to get your hands on one of these amazing devices. If however, you are not a tech junkie like I am, then I would suggest waiting until mid summer when the majority of the releases are scheduled.
04.22.11
Opinion
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Modern Music ‘Blows’ vs. We don’t need artists By Dakota Rowlison
shown in the Ke$ha song “Blow.â€? Even if the song sends a message and is actually decent nobody really listens to it because everyone is so caught up To me a great song needs to have a in a catchy chorus and a fast beat. This great beat and send a message through allows those with no talent the lyrics. But recently reto put together gibberish and cord companies have taken call it a verse. advantage of fast beats and “I’ve got these issues that put catchy words together nobody can see and all of and called it a song. What’s these emotions are pourin’ worse is this garbage is outta meâ€? “The Soundtrack making thousands and to me Lifeâ€? by Kid Cudi is a thousands of dollars. Even good song. It’s good because the artist that the record it has a nice beat, its sends company gets to perform a message through the lyrthe song usually has no ics, and it’s not auto tuned vocal talent; instead, they garbage. The message that just cover their voices with is sent is that after a bad day auto tune. you can always have music “Dirt and glitter on the C. McConnell / The Pylon to make you feel better. But ČľRRU ZHȇUH SUHWW\ DQG VLFN this song only sold a fraction we’re young and we’re of downloads compared to bored.â€? The song “Blowâ€? by Ke$ha’s “Blow.â€? Ke$ha is just a example of what garSo at the end of the day if people bage sells and dominates the radio. The really start to listen closely to the song song just helps a no talent lady pay for instead of just a beat and a four word her bills and likely drug abuse. People FKRUXV , WKLQN ZH FDQ Č´QDOO\ VWDUW JHWare way too concerned about the beats ting crap like Ke$ha off the radio. and don’t really care about the lyrics as Guest Reporter
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“Born This Way.â€? I need Ke$ha to tell me why “We R Who We R.â€? These songs and pop stars make me happy and make me sing at the top of my American Idol says it all. Musical lungs. talent and lyrics don’t matter and it is Now, there are times ridiculous that people say when it is cool to see it does. someone with incredible This is proven every range or ability. day as record sales for This is a regular Katy Perry or Wiz Khalifa occurrence on Idol boom. when contestants like No one can say that Casey Abrams make it as Perry or Khalifa are far as he has. lyrical geniouses, yet their The guy can play the music sells and here is bass and sing his butt why. off. But, no one wants When I’m driving in to look at Abrams and my car I don’t want to no one will ever listen to listen to Susan Boyle his music on the radio. belt out a note. And, I’m People want to be C. McConnell / The Pylon GHČ´QLWHO\ \HDUV UHPRYHG entertained and that from Michael Bolton on is why artists like the the sax. aforementioned Katy Perry can make No one cares, or at least I don’t, the millions she does. whether a song has any lryical I guarantee you, along with thousands VLJQLČ´FDQFH RU PXVLFDO VHQVH DV ORQJ DV of others I will be listening to “Fireworkâ€? it sounds good and makes them move. on July 4 and not a ballad by Boyle. I want more. I want Lady Gaga to make me feel good about how I was Staff Adviser
Column- Generation of rap defines youths Fleur Ecouter Sammy Jordan Staff Reporter
On March 11th 2011, countless teenagers across the country eagerly logged onto Datpiff.com and awaited the latest release from the rapper Mac Miller. At Central, in particular, this phenomenon took off. As a result, we had 16 year old white girls clamoring when the website crashed
due to unexpected demand (probably because the owners of a hiphop website aren’t expecting too many hits from my demographic). When the musical goodness ȴQDOO\ KLW P\ HDUV LW KDG HYerything that one should expect from a contemporary rap album: songs talking about the prowess he has over the opposite sex (and he does), his rough past, a few party songs and a song about his mother....wait...what? It is these sort of touches that have made rap musicians so popular. When the majority of the American public thinks about
rap, all they can imagine are African-American men shouting about how often they get laid, how many people they’ve robbed, how awesome their car is or how many drugs they intake. To some extent, all rappers have this gimmick in them. However, rap contains the same things within it’s essence that made the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Rolling Stones so popular and monumental. Namely that hip-hop is real. It is harsh. Hip hop tells the truth. This is why teenagers are so drawn to artists such as Mac Miller (don’t hate), The Odd
Future collective, Kid Cudi and Wiz Khalifa. So much of what teenagers experience is real and harsh, and we yearn for some truth in this. We go to school and KDYH WKHVH VXSHUČ´FLDO UHODWLRQships with hundreds of people. Honestly, we have no idea what makes people or how their brains function. Oftentimes, we have similar relationships with our parents, who theoretically should be the closest to us. We long to connect with something. Songs on the radio that are full of autotune and mindless KRRNV DUH KDUGO\ IXOČ´OOLQJ :H watch ‘reality’ television that is
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Do you pay more attention to the lyrics or beat?
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about as real as the Easter bunny (speaking of which, everyone should go see ‘Hop’, it’s a wonderful movie). When we hear these raw thoughts, we literally hear the emotion in the voice of the artists and are naturally drawn to it. So don’t let your parents hate when you are blasting some Lil Wayne, just let them understand that its not necessarily the lifestyle of these rappers you are drawn to, but the realness and the connection that this music gives you.
Beats 45%
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“I don’t wanna stop� Danny Garcia Senior
“Nikes on my feet� Aden Olson Junior
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News
04.22.11
The point behind the pylon tower By Tom Reed Sports Editor
Our high school is renowned for our outstanding forensics team, our six football state championships, and our dominant tennis teams. Another recognizable feature of our school is a gigantic tower more commonly referred to as “the pylon.” “It adds character,” principal Stan Vaughn said. “It’s an architectural design that you don’t see often.” Some have wondered why the pylon was built and what purpose it serves. “It’s all aesthetics, all for looks,” custodian Frank Armes said. The namesake of our student newspaper was built strictly for looks, it serves no VSHFLȴF SXUSRVH “There was a choice to build
the tower or to build a pool and the contractor chose to build the tower,” custodian Jim Jore said. Rather than having a swimming pool, we have a tower
“There was a choice to build a pool and the contractor chose to build the tower.” Jim Jore
Custodian that no one is allowed to use. “The contractor just threw it in there, they had some extra brick and they built the tower,” Armes said. The pylon has been in place since 1951.
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Built in 1951, one of the school’s distinguishing factors is the large tower known as the pylon. The pylon is in place solely for looks. “We still have to check the light bulbs in the pylon,” Armes said. “There’s a light bulb that has to work near the
top so that it isn’t hidden in the night, for like airplanes.” The pylon is accessed through the closet of a class-
room, but students are not allowed in the pylon for safety reasons.
TRIP/ “25 Event” used to spread knowledge of child soldiers Continued from page 1 said. Rea said she wanted to OHDUQ DERXW KXPDQ WUDɚFNLQJ and also knew she’d enjoy it. “I had my mom and sister go a couple years ago and they came back pretty excited about it,” Rea said.
The knowledge they gained from this trip can be applied to everyday life. “Some of the things we eat and buy are made from slaves. It opens your eyes to things we don’t think about normally,” Stoddard said. Rea said she now is able to spread awareness to others.
“25 Event” When: April 25 Purpose: raise awareness about child soldiers in Africa How: stay silent for 25 hours
“It’s good for us to become aware of this and bring people to the awareness of all of this. Now, that I know, I can spread awareness to others,” Rea said. One way they plan to spread awareness is through the “25 Event” on April 25. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about child sol-
diers in Africa through staying silent for 25 starting Sunday night and through Monday. Participants can raise money and pledges for staying silent the whole 25 hours.
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1. Junior Chris Lytle and senior Daniel Picking draw on the sidewalk with chalk. 2. Chris Leger poses with his glass artwork.
3.Sophomores Joe Mckenna and Tessa Jager and Chris Leger watch as senior Zach Badders draws on the sidewalk.
Art recieves recognition Juniors Leger, Chavez, many others earn medals in Concordia art show By Dylan Grammer Staff Reporter
A group of art students entered some of their favorite art in an art competition in Concordia, with many of those entries earning recognition. Junior Chris Leger entered his glass piece called “Light in the Sea,� which earned him a medal at the competition and has caught the attention of a few art collectors looking to purchase his work.
“I’m passionate about art because it’s the only thing I’m good at. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with my art in the future, but if I can sell it, I know I won’t starve.� Chris Leger Junior
“Some doctor saw it and said he would pay $300 for it,� Leger said. “I’m passionate about art because it’s the only thing I’m good at. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with my art in the future, but if I can sell it, I know I won’t starve.� Glass wasn’t the only artwork allowed in the show. Junior Kiley Chavez had her raku pot entered by Mrs. Lysell at the last minute. “Mrs. Lysell was looking for another piece of art to enter
and I just lucked out,� Chavez said. “Art is a good way to show your personality but it is more of a hobby for me. I don’t plan on doing art in college.� Students were invited to go to the art room April 21 for an open house to look at the work of Leger, Chavez and all the other art students who had their work entered into the show and were awarded.
Students earning medals for excellence: Junior Taylor Swanson Senior Kaitlyn Neuschafer Junior Chris Leger Junior Kiley Chavez Sophomore Erica Coca Senior Tyler Walker Junior Elise Foley Junior Elizabeth Laferre
One acts on wheels By Sarah Gage Staff Reporter
Senior Courtney Train stepped in front of the cast of students. As one of the directors for the traveling one acts, she told them to get out their scripts for “Bag Full of Fablesâ€? and they began rehearsing. One acts are a familiar occurrence for students. In the fall, winter, and spring there are daily announcements over the intercom to audition for one acts. Though the room for auditions is Č´OOHG ZLWK GUDPD VWXGHQWV WKHUH are also those who show up that are not involved in theatre. Now, the advanced drama students are putting together the traveling one acts to perform for elementary schools around Salina. Train will be one of several drama students directing the traveling one acts. After being in
ten one acts since her freshman year, Train enjoys being involved in theatre. “You are not a normal person,
“You are not a normal person, you are a character.'' Courtney Train Senior
you are a character,â€? Train said. Being an actor or actress means stepping out of your comfort zone, and becoming a whole new person. Train is a prime H[DPSOH $W Č´UVW JODQFH VKH seems to be a fairly quiet person, but when she is on stage Train is entirely different. “You can be as crazy as you
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Junior Gabe Gutierrez performs with his one act cast. One acts are taking their show on the road to elmentary schools around Salina. want,� Train said. Being involved in drama DQG RQH DFWV KDV EHHQ GLɚFXOW though. Train has had to rearrange her
schedule in order to do one acts. Forensics tournaments were postponed and Train did not get to work as many hours as she has wanted to, but she has made
it work. Now, Train and the other advanced drama students will direct, prepare and perform their one acts around Salina throughout this month.