Devils' Advocate November 2015 Issue

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Hinsdale Central High School • November 2015 • Volume 88

Campus Rampage

Increased school violence spurs concern amongst students

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Romance or Nah

Students juggle the topics of love and sex in high school

Incidents of Injury

How the athletic program deals with sport injuries

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Snapthought: Students share their thoughts Cheers & Jeers: What’s good and bad this month Editorial: School start time Battleground: Faceoff on No Fly Zone over Syria The To-Do List: Saadia checks off another to-do

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Meet the Parents: Parents join Central classrooms Hoops for Healing: A basketball charity event A Day of Art: Art students spend a day making art Game of the Month: Girls’ Varsity Swimming Ask the Athlete: Learn about this season’s stars

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Campus Rampage: Is there enough gun safety in schools?

Surviving Thanksgiving as a Vegetarian: a veggie holiday Incidents of Injury: How Central maintains sports safety Romance or Nah?: A look at school relationships Guide to Volunteering: How to master volunteer hours Strange Addictions: Central students and their addictions Study Spots: Where to prep for upcoming finals

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13 Tackle: Doug Kramer’s recent success in football 24 Helping like it’s Nobody’s Business: BPA charity

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editor in chief managing editor head design editor copy editors and heads of writers feature editors

elise martin lauren excell faith michal shannon sinwell saadia elahi arman haveric lancelot lin dana ahdab sayali amin annika luk nina molina selin turkyilmaz emma joyce ray shyrock seetha aribindi photo editors colleen martucci shiv bajaj haley anderson special report editors rina ravisundar maria harrast contributors ali ardehali • aneesh balusu • crosby becker •

meg bibby • katrina blum • elizabeth bogs • steven botsoe • everett eck • barbara heidkamp • zeljko kospic • ellis kritzer • isha kukadia • juliana mayer • mitchell parse • sofia rafiq • keshav sanghani • madelyn studnicka • megan timmermann • serena tolani • anya uppal • nora wood • selina zeng •

mission statement

Devils’ Advocate strives to provide its readers with a diverse forum for reporting and sharing information. It is a student-run, school-funded newsmagazine published monthly. Devils’ Advocate wishes to provide fair and balanced reporting on events by working with students, teachers, and the community. It strives to inform, educate, and improve the atmosphere and student body of Hinsdale Central High School.

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letter from the editor

Naturally, the first thing that comes to mind when most hear the word “November” is Thanksgiving. My mom starts cooking dinner before she even has time to think about breakfast while she simutaneously cleans the house in preparation for company. Various decorations are put on display, including the all-too-famous cornucopia and cheesy fall-themed tablecloth. Family of all shapes and sizes (quite literally) gathers in the warm, inviting home.

Once everyone arrives, after the initial awkwardness or small arguments that naturally ensue when family comes together, plates fill up and everyone remembers what they are grateful for. Personally, I’m thankful for my family, my good health, my friends, my dog, my iPhone and so on. The list is truly infinite. But, what about the people who don’t have family? Or the families who don’t have enough money to have a special Thanksgiving meal?

This Thanksgiving, instead of counting your money for Black Friday shopping, why not help someone in need? Maybe you can help mom or dad cook an additional warm dinner for a family who can’t make one. If you don’t have the time or extra food to make a whole other meal, you could simply open your door to those who don’t have family, like an elderly neighbor. You could also bring some pumpkin pies over to a hospital or nursing home. The people will definitely appreciate the small act of kindness. And who knows, maybe doing good this Thanksgiving will finally get you off that naughty list come next month.

Faith Michal head design editor For every issue during the 20152016 school year, one of the Devils’ Advocate senior editors will write a letter from the editor.

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ext year, as Central students guzzle Starbucks in a desperate effort to stay awake during their early morning classes, the students at Stevenson High School will be sound asleep. Beginning next year Stevenson will start at 8:30 a.m., 25 minutes later than they have in the past. Principal Troy Gobble defends this decision citing the American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision that middle school and high school students should not start school until 8:30 a.m.

“We know from our own surveys of students that many of them don’t go to bed until after 11 o’clock on school nights. So, there are many students who are probably getting six hours of sleep or less per night. That’s about three to four hours less than what is recommended,” Gobble said in a CBS Chicago interview.

This decision comes shortly after the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s warning urging schools to begin their days later in the morning. Their studies have found that in more than 40 states, at least 75 percent of public schools start before 8:30 a.m.

One of the groundbreaking reports that the CDC backs their warning with is a study done last April in which the University of Minnesota’s Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement analyzed data from more than 9,000 students at high schools across America.

The CDC found that shifting the school day later in the morning resulted in a boost in attendance, tests scores, and grades in math, English, science, and social studies. Decreases in tardiness, substance abuse, and symptoms of depression were also observed as well as a dramatic drop in teen car crashes.

“I never get enough sleep because of the pressures of sports, clubs, work, and homework,” said Mark Zelisko, junior.

Sophomore Alex Martin agrees.

“If school started later I know I’d have the time to get things done that I don’t have time for now,” Martin said.

Other organizations are also urging schools to start later.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken up trying to convince schools to stop starting so early in an effort to ensure students get the 9-9.5 hours of sleep recommended for healthy developmental growth.

Faced with this overwhelming amount of data Central has no choice but to delay the school day in order to ensure their student’s health, success, and well-being.

“Getting enough sleep is important for students’ health, safety, and academic performance,” said Anne Wheaton, the lead

author and epidemiologist in the CDC’s Division of Population Health. “Early school start times, however, are preventing many adolescents from getting the sleep they need.”

School policy makers consider teenagers as identical to adults when, in reality, there are many differences between the two biologically and mentally. The science behind the differences is fairly simple. The circadian rhythms, or “internal clocks” that determine sleep patterns and control a person’s response to stimuli work differently in teenagers than they do in adults. During hours surrounding 7 a.m., teenagers’ melatonin levels are still sending their brains signals telling them to go to sleep. How are students supposed to learn under those circumstances?

Schools will try to argue that the switch to later school times can’t be made because school start times are largely dictated by school transportation companies, but starting schools later would make it easier on the workers of those companies. Parents are also reluctant to change because they fear pushing school back will interfere with extra-curricular activities. The harsh reality is that it’s the school’s duty to provide the best conditions possible for students to learn under.

In order for schools to start making changes that students need, they will need to realize that student sleep deprivation is a serious public health issue.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has discovered that not getting enough sleep can increase a teen’s likelihood of developing diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance. They also report that up to 87 percent of students in the country don’t get the minimum requirement for sleep. A 2010 study found that teenagers who go to bed after midnight are more than 24 percent more likely to suffer from depression than those who go to bed before 10 p.m.

Tired teenagers are also more likely to eat fatty and unhealthy foods. A recent study revealed that teens who got less than eight hours of sleep consumed more of their daily calories from fat than teens who got more than eight hours of sleep. Teens who don’t meet the recommended amount of sleep are more likely to “drive drowsy” which can lead to serious and fatal car accidents.

With daylight savings time earlier this month, we gained an hour, but did we really? With how early school starts, it’s hard to convince ourselves that we really gained any time at all. As long as school starts as early as it does, students here at Central will continue to be out of time.

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-50 Percent of syria’s population is displaced -August 2015 was the bloodiest month of the syrian conflict -Barrel bombs can contain chlorine and glass Facts from huffingtonpost.com

Instituting a no-fly zone over Syria is a matter of common sense, and one that has already been supported by Democrats such as Hillary Clinton and Republicans such as Ben Carson. A proposed no-fly zone has received bipartisan support because the arguments for one far outweigh those against.

The current President of Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, has no regard for innocent human life. He has murdered tens of thousands of civilians over the course of his entire presidency.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “between January and July, Assad’s military and pro-government militias killed 7,894 people.”

From the carnage seen so far, it’s clear that the Assad regime has been tainted by violence. Its favorite way to carry out these atrocities is by dropping what are known as barrel bombs, sometimes containing chemical weapons, on any target that does not support Assad, including refugee camps and schools.

Although the United States failed to respond at the time, it is not too late. A no-fly zone over Syria would save thousands of lives. Additionally, it would also strike a blow to ISIS and help to alleviate the Syrian refugee crisis.

The Washington Post reported that “the figures underscore how Assad’s indiscriminate use of violence has empowered the Islamic State and other extremist groups and forced millions of Syrians to flee to neighboring countries and Europe.” In essence, ISIS has proliferated and thrived on the chaos in Syria and millions are attempting to flee the carnage inflicted by both Assad and ISIS. The opposing side to this argument states that a no-fly zone over Syria would result in increased tensions between the United States and Russia because they, too, are flying planes in Syria.

However, Russia is not attacking ISIS as many assert.

Russia supports Assad and focuses its bombing on the opposition to Assad. In September, Russia went so far as to bomb American trained troops in Syria. The United States cannot sit back and allow these atrocities to take place, no matter who is committing them. As the strongest nation in the world, it is our duty to protect these innocent lives. We must not back down out of fear of ISIS, Russia, or anyone at all.

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Should a No-Fly Zone be instituted over syria?

You probably think that the proposed no-fly zone over Syria pertains to the presence of ISIS and its affiliates in the country.

Unfortunately, you’re wrong. Imposing a no-fly zone in Syria is all about sticking it to Russia and proving to them that the United States is the biggest bully in the schoolyard.

Syria, currently in the throes of civil war, and its president, Bashar Al-Assad, have specifically invited Russia to fly through its airspace. Russia is conducting strikes on rebel forces in the country. In this same vein, a Russian passenger jet was just brought down, probably by an ISIS bomb. Who are we to stop Russian retaliation for the murder of 224 innocent civilians?

Let’s talk about what a no-fly zone means. If anyone enters Syrian airspace, we will have to shoot them down, or otherwise risk looking weak. If we impose this, Russia probably won’t back down. At this moment, the Russians are preparing an offensive to keep Bashar Al-Assad in power. They will keep flying planes through Syrian airspace, whether the United States sanctions it or not. So, we’re going to shoot down Russian planes. Are you ready for that? Ready for World War III? Even without the threat of Moscow, the no-fly zone is still shaky at best. Although we want the anti-Assad forces to win out in Syria, a no-fly zone is not the correct solution. The majority of these anti-Assad forces are actually still very radical Islamic movements. In fact, the biggest anti-Assad faction is al-Nusra, a well-known Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria. Are we willing to let these radical groups thrive? We cannot empower these groups, just because one of their side missions aligns with our political goals in the area.

In simplified terms, “no-fly zone over Syria” is like the politically correct version of “let’s start another proxy war with Russia.” Rand Paul, a staunch conservative, stated that “shooting [Russian planes] down is naive to the point of something you’d hear in junior high.” The United States does not need to drop-kick Putin out of the Middle East school yard to assert its dominance as the worst bully in the world. Any candidate endorsing this plan and not understanding the giant repercussions should be expelled from the presidential race.

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The To-Do List

by Saadia Elahi

September: Go all out for dress up days October: Fall into Autumn November: Cook once a week genuinely love cooking. Before my older sisters moved out, we used to cook a meal together every Sunday.

Those afternoons were the highlight of every week— partially because my sisters and I took time out of our busy schedules to spend some quality time together, but mostly because we always ended up with copious amounts of awesome food.

In all seriousness, I developed a strong passion for cooking through those Sunday meals, especially in eighth grade. I started making small things on my own, and gradually tried more and more challenging dishes. I may or may not have set off the smoke alarm a few times at the beginning, but I practiced until I mastered the basic skills.

I even started watching the Food Network for inspiration (Hey, don’t judge).

Then came high school. Cue ominous Jaws music.

When my sisters were in high school, “too busy” was a common phrase in our house. Besides Sunday cooking, they often sacrificed relaxation for schoolwork. I didn’t really understand why they couldn’t do both, so I was determined to find balance during my own four-year high school adventure.

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everything; I’m not very fond of this quality. I’ve spent three years of high school making excuses and letting school dominate my life—and that’s really a shame. As the years have gone by, I’ve wasted a lot of opportunities to take advantage of my time. But now, with all of my magical senior wisdom, I finally understand: time doesn’t magically appear. It’s up to you to decide how to use the amount you’re given.

This month, I’m going to cook something every weekend. Many factors have hindered my motivation to cook during high school—most notably, my sisters moving out, more responsibilities, and stress from school. But this is my last year at home. For me, cooking is relaxing, enjoyable, and far overdue. I know I can find balance between schoolwork and relaxation. And to do that, I need to take time to make time.

Elahi takes some time out of her busy school schedule to enjoy some quality baking time.

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by Ellis Kritzer and Selina Zeng On Nov. 17, Central gave students the opportunity to bring their parents to school and allow them to see the dayto-day activities as a student. This day is known as Parent Participation Day and it is a Central tradition.

However, not all students look forward to this day as much as their parents do. In many cases, both teachers and students work hard to showcase an accurate depiction of the classroom. “[Parent participation day] may influence how [the teachers] teach. They might be focused more on trying to leave a good impression on the public eye,” said Jeff Dang, junior.

Difficulties also arise in many cases because the lesson plan is interactive for students but may not be for parents. “[The parents] kind of just sit there. If they want ways to find out how the child is learning, there are parent teacher conferences,” Dang said.

Some students, however, view this as a chance to give their parents a glimpse into their daily lives.

“It helps them realize how much we learn in one class period and shows them how much work we have to do to succeed in school,” said Sridevi Kaza, junior.

Regardless of the differing opinions, students usually have little say in whether or not their parents can come.

“My mother comes every year whether I like it or not,” said Natalie Brunini, senior.

by Meg Bibby and Maddie Studnicka This year, the Hinsdale Central boys’ varsity and sophomore basketball teams will play in the Hoops for Healing Tournament hosted by Oswego and Naperville North High Schools on Nov. 23, 24, 25, and 27.

“The main goal of the tournament is to help raise funds and awareness for cancer research,” said Ryan Cohen, senior and varsity basketball player.

Doug Smith, the former Athletic Director at Woodstock High School and Tom Gillhouse, the former Athletic Director at Belvidere High School, founded the Hoops for Healing Basketball Tournament in 2001. They co-hosted a Thanksgiving Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament along with the Gavers Cancer Foundation. The tournament will help raise funds for Centegra Hospital in Woodstock, Order of St.Francis in Belvidere, and Rush Presbyterian in Chicago.

De Kalb, Foreman, Hinsdale Central, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Neaqua Valley, Oswego, and Oswego East are among the teams that will participate during the Hoops for Healing Basketball Tournament.

Another important goal is to raise money for Camp Hope, a summer camp for children ages 5-12 who have parents or grandparents that are going through cancer treatment.

“By coming to the game, you will be helping a great cause,” Cohen said.

a Day of art On Friday, Nov. 13, The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) concluded Art Week by celebrating Live Day of Art, where students displayed art and created new art for all to see.

Students from art classes such as AP Studio Art took the day off from school and worked on various art projects throughout the day in the cafeteria.

Participants demonstrated their skills by crafting concentrations for class and fashioning new projects altogether. Concentrations are projects that each AP Studio Art student does, focusing on a specific topic or subject in great depth.

“It’s a way to show the rest of the school the stuff that’s going on in the art department,” said Ellen Jiang, senior and co-president of NAHS. In the past, NAHS members forged jewelry with blowtorches and also illustrated drawings and paintings. New to the Art Week project list this year was the Big Draw, which allowed all students to participate in a collective drawing. “[Big Draw] is a Maya Angelou quote that everybody can participate in by doodling within the design,” Jiang said.

From individual students’ concentration projects to the cumulative Big Draw, there was an abundance of ways to participate in Art Week at Central.

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Senior Jazmin Shenouda paints as part of the Live Day of Art. She’s been painting since elementary school.

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their events.

“Competing excites me. I also get nervous before my events, but I do the best that I can and hope for the best,” said Maddie Fowler, sophomore varsity swimmer.

The swim finals will be an exciting event to watch. Fans will be in the stands cheering for the swimmers, while swimmers will be anxiously waiting to swim their events. If you love to watch swimming, grab a few friends, and come support the Hinsdale Central Varsity Girls Swim team at state finals.

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makes the swimmers work together and improve as a team. They push each other to do their best, and even though it is tough training and practice, the swimmers have fun together while training.

“My favorite thing about swimming is getting so close with the swim team and having a sense of unity between us,” Lienhart said.

Last year, winning overall conference champions, swimmers have set a high bar for themselves.

Even though swimmers go through intense training, they love competing and feeling accomplished and proud after they swim

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On your marks, get set, dive! The Central Varsity Girls Swim team is preparing for its biggest event of the season, the state finals. The competition will be held from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, and swim fans are patiently waiting for the upcoming finals. The girls’ varsity swimmers are persistently training every day in order to do their very best in the events.

“Training is about 15 plus hours a week, and even though it is a lot of practice, we know it helps us and gets us ready for finals,” said Peyton Lienhart, sophomore varsity swimmer.

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he whistle blows, and Doug Kramer, senior, prepares for impact. As the offensive lineman, Kramer is the backbone of the offense, blocking the quarterback from oncoming opponents.

Kramer’s goal is not to shine on the field individually, but rather to play for the success of the team as a whole.

Kramer first became interested in football when he was five years old. After watching college football on television, Kramer began practicing himself.

During sophomore year, he made the varsity team as an offensive lineman and is now one of the team’s captains. “[I noticed Doug] on the first day of practice my first year here,” Head Coach Daniel Hartman said. “[This is my] second year coaching the team, and he has developed into our best lineman and leader.”

Kramer has yet to commit to a college but has had a rigorous recruiting process. Currently, he has 13 offers, but his top three choices are Florida Atlantic University, Bowling Green State University, and Colgate University.

“It’s great having the opportunity to play at so many of these schools,” Kramer said. “I’m looking forward to playing college football no matter where I go.”

Niko Ivanisevic, junior, plays offensive tackle and has known Kramer for five years.

“Doug was a major leader this year. He was at every off-season workout and really dedicated himself to making the team better,” Ivanisevic said.

Since joining varsity, Kramer has recognized the importance of the team mentality.

“Football clicked for me at an early age, but it wasn’t until I started playing for Central that I truly realized how team-oriented [football] is,” Kramer said.

“Communication is key, and you have to trust that your guys have your back.”

With a tight-knit group and heavy focus on preparation, the team has led a successful season.

“When you wake up at six every morning during the off-season, you’re bound to get closer to [your teammates],” Kramer said. “Playing with [and getting to know] the people and the coaches has made my experience [on Central’s team] great.”

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Campus Rampage

As school shootings become more and more frequent, are lockdown procedures enough?

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hile every other mother in Littleton was praying that her child was safe, I had to pray that mine would die before he hurt anyone else.” These words were spoken

by Sue Klebold, mother of Columbine High School shooter Dylan Klebold.

On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, seniors at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado walked into their school in black trenchcoats, armed with guns. After the hour was over, 13 people were dead, and 20 injured. Both seniors committed suicide before they could be arrested.

In 2007, a college senior killed 33 at Virginia Tech. Five years later, 28 people, including children, were massacred at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Just this past October, the school shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, claimed 10 lives, marking the 45th school shooting in the United States this year. The list continues. The reasons for these shootings are not easily pinned down, but some would agree that the reality of these tragedies is clear: the next school shooting is no longer an “if ”, but “when”.

Central’s lockdown drill procedure is in place to prepare for an occurrence like this. According to Officer Keller, in case of an actual lockdown, an announcement will be made over the PA system. Students should then follow the instructions of their teachers. Parents are also notified when the school is on lockdown.

“My teacher shut the door, closed the little flap on the door, and everyone just played on their phones,” said Dina Esposito, freshman.

In most cases, students are aware that the lockdown is a drill and do not panic.

“I secure the door, close the wooden flap on the door, draw the blinds and keep the kids in a place where they can’t be seen from the hallway,” said Mr. Wilson, math teacher. “I feel safe [at Central], but anything could happen.”

Most agree that the school feels safe, which is likely because Central has adopted various plans and procedures in preparation for the worst-case scenario. But getting to the root of the problem is more complicated, yet essential in any prevention program. A broken societal and individual conscience, the rise in violent video games, mental illness, poor gun control laws or

a lack of attention by family members and peers have all been linked to why shootings may occur.

“We live in a bubble of sorts. It’s the cliché that you ‘never believe it, till it happens to you’,” said Jules Rev, senior.

According to the Harvard Political Review, “school shootings have become so commonplace in America that our country has grown numb to them...we have accepted school shootings as a tragic norm.”

Dr. Kolkman, prinicipal, said that in order to create a safe environment, every staff member and student must be observant and abide by the “see something, say something” policy.

“I do feel safe in school. [The administration] is looking out for the students and want what’s best. They know what they’re doing,” said Nick Kopolovic, junior.

Reporters, investigators, and psychologists of these shootings argue that safety precautions should be taken.

A legitimate end to this school shooting epidemic, however, will take a drastic shift in society’s culture.

“Just like after 9/11, people didn’t really take terrorist attacks and security seriously.

Now, we’ll probably only have stricter security, after an attack,” Esposito said.

According to Huffington Post’s Matthew Albracht, executive vice president of the peace alliance, “There are too many people falling through the cracks in our society who feel isolated and in despair. This can often lead to acts of violence.”

As Albracht describes, there are many warning signs that students and faculty can look for to prompt intervention.

“We are always constantly evaluating what we do and looking at the ‘best practices.’ This will help us be as prepared as possible to not only respond, but hopefully prevent any tragedies,” Officer Keller said.

Analyses of the shootings after Columbine show these crimes have mostly been committed by males in relatively safe neighborhoods. They are usually premeditated, a few months in advance. Victims of bullying and mental illness are common among perpetrators.

“Every person has mental health, whether that be good or bad,” Dr. Kolkman said. “We need to focus on this in order to have a climate of kindness and empathy.”

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We live in a bubble of sorts. It’s the cliche that you ‘never believe it, till it happens to you.

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Thanksgiving can be a seemingly challenging holiday to celebrate when stuffed birds are outside of your diet. Vegetarians find themselves in this dilemma. Resisting peer-pressure from non-vegetarian family members and avoiding the cliché plant-based meat supplements like Tofurky is difficult, but doable.

Rishi Chandra, junior, comes from a vegetarian family. The Chandra family celebrates Thanksgiving with their own traditions.

“Every year, my mom makes a ‘turkey’ out of cauliflower,” Chandra said. “[We] take ordinary gobi ki subzi (an Indian cauliflower dish), and apply spices onto the outside like paste. And finally, [it is] oven cooked for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.”

Using this family recipe unique to them, Chandra’s family is able to create a Thanksgiving environment, enjoy their dinner, and incorporate the idea of a turkey while still following a vegetarian diet.

Although there is a common theme and tradition of foods for Thanksgiving, that isn’t always the case for people following plant-based diets.

“For me, Thanksgiving is more of a celebration of food in general rather than one specific food. It doesn’t really matter what we eat,” said Maansi Vanani, a sophomore vegetarian.

While most individuals who have been vegetarians their entire lives already have traditions for Thanksgiving, Shreya Dhananjaya, a sophomore vegetarian, used to eat meat.

“I love Tofurky. I’ve had turkey before, but I no longer eat it. Although [tofurky] doesn’t taste exactly like turkey, it is definitely good,” Dhananjaya said.

By far, the most challenging Thanksgiving experience for a vegetarian is dining with an all non-vegetarian crowd. This can be especially tough if you are eating at someone else’s home. Planning in advance can always make things easier. Talking to your host, offering to bring your own items, and trying to avoid making a big deal are all safe bets.

Although many people attempt to find a single replacement for beloved Thanksgiving turkey, some people don’t find a single replacement necessary.

Rather, they use multiple dishes as a replacement.

For sophomore Geeth Tunuguntla, a vegetarian, multiple cultural foods seem to annually take over Thanksgiving rather than just a single turkey replacement.

Geeth and his family friends annually get together during Thanksgiving and eat many types of Indian cuisine as a substitute for turkey. These Indian cuisines change annually, allowing him to try different types of foods.

“This makes it easier for me to be a vegetarian because there [are] so many foods and so many varieties,” Tunuguntla said. “I no longer have a favorite Thanksgiving meal because every year [the food] is different.”

Although the stereotypical perfect Thanksgiving dinner is visualized with a big turkey, vegetarians seem to find perfect replacements to fulfill their appetite with the many substitutes available, such as sushi or other plant-friendly cuisines. Whether turkey or no turkey, Thanksgiving is a holiday that provides smiles for everyone.

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welve years of dedication. One unfortunate practice. During a routine practice, when backpedalling as usual, he did not sense the uneven surface, just inches from his feet. A miscalculated step, a sudden fall, and his entire body’s weight comes crashing down on his leg. Following surgery, the same leg now has five smaller pins, a plate, and a longer screw in it.

Senior Edward Dodson had not envisioned his final year playing soccer for Central to begin this way. Yet, Dodson was able to have his injury assessed by a trainer shortly after it occurred. This enabled him to see a doctor and follow through with a surgery. The injury sustained included a fractured fibula and torn ligaments, but due to the prompt measures of safety taken by the trainers and coaches, it did not worsen.

At Hinsdale Central, sports play a large role in its student culture, and to preserve it, certain safety precautions must be followed. An area of safety that is particularly emphasized for all sports is concussions. Currently, all athletic teams must view a video about the dangers of concussions and how to actively seek help in the case of one. The video, shown at the beginning of the season, is a requirement by the IHSA. According to the IHSA website, “[Schools are] to educate coaches, student-athletes, and parents/ guardians of student-athletes about the nature and risk of concussions and head injuries, including continuing play after a concussion or head injury.”

Concussions can go undiagnosed, and the video illustrates the scenario of a second undiagnosed concussion occurring as well. If the first concussion goes untreated, a second concussion can lead to a syndrome known as second-impact, which is potentially fatal according to research from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

The IHSA video focuses on football because of its nature as a contact sport; however, other sports such as basketball and lacrosse are also prone to concussions.

“Once I dove on the floor to grab a loose ball and as I grabbed it, my head whipped back and hit the floor. It was hard to distinguish if I had a concussion or not, so I had to sit out a quarter to be evaluated by a trainer, until I was cleared to go back in,” said junior Riley Burr, varsity basketball player.

The other aspect of sports safety emphasized at Central comes from the support of the athletic trainers. Present at every game and after school, the trainers are the first line of defense when dealing with injuries.

“Coach Wiggins tells us if something is bothering us, not to ignore it, but see the trainer,” Dodson said.

The trainers evaluate injuries and take steps to properly take care of them. The protocol for dealing with each injury is different. In the case of some injuries, a follow up from a doctor is needed, and the trainers help the athlete as per the doctor’s instructions.

According to Athletic Trainer Liz Whorley, the protocol for concussions requires that the trainer receives a note from the physician, indicating when the athlete can be cleared to play again. There are different levels of readiness an athlete must go through when being reassimilated into practices.

“Once cleared we start the return to play protocol.

The athlete will take an impact test, which most athletes have been tested before seasons starts. If they pass [the test] with close to their baseline, then they can continue to the next level,” Whorley said.

In addition to the main three athletic trainers, Central has also hired a strength and conditioning coach. “[The] strength and conditioning coach helps with injury reduction, and he’s working with a lot of the teams,” said Dan Jones, athletic director.

Burr and her teammates have strength and conditioning sessions. “We concentrate on building strength in our ankles, knees and hips, along with learning techniques on how to jump and land properly,” Burr said.

In order to practice with safe techniques, many of Central’s coaches attend clinics that teach safe methods of practicing. For example, the football coaches attended a clinic and have implemented a new set of safe drills in their practices. The school will also implement an improved concussion program starting next year.

“We’re going to have to, under the new state law, put together a concussion management team, called a CMT,” Mr. Jones said.

All teams will focus on creating return-to-play protocols and return-to-learn protocols, which will help athletes with their recovery on the field and in the classroom.

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“I think love means something different to everyone and for some people it is not possible to feel true love [in high school] while for others it is,” said Jim Walker, senior, who has been in a relationship with Caroline Morris, also a senior, for two years.

“Also, some high school relationships end in a week while others lead to marriage, so it’s impossible to characterize them all the same way.”

As enduring as many teenage relationships are, many high school seniors are forced to confront the uncomfortable decision looming in the future: when college rolls around, do they stick to one another, or do they call it quits?

“College is a tough question for all high school relationships,” Walker said. “It’s important to keep an eye to the future while making sure not to let it affect you too soon.”

For some Central students, the tough college question has already arisen. Elise Glaser, senior, and her boyfriend Casper Adriani, who graduated from Central last year, chose to continue their relationship after Adriani went to college. “[Casper and I] both agreed that although it was hard to think about being apart it was even harder to think about ending it,” Glaser said. “We knew going into it that it may not work or it may be too difficult but there was no reason to not try. Plus, we are only a three hour drive away which makes seeing each other much easier than it is for some couples who are a plane ride away.

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“Since I’m in a long distance relationship, I obviously am not with my boyfriend every day, which makes it easier to see my friends,” Glaser said. “I think that in a relationship, you should both respect that friends are still a priority to the other person. If we want to spend a night with our friends instead of each other, we are respectful of that and don’t get worked up about what comes first.”

And, inevitably, with high school relationships, the idea of sex or “hooking up” always comes into play. Studies have revealed that just under half (49.3 percent) of all high school seniors reported being sexually active compared to almost 20 percent of high school freshmen. Nearly one-half of all adolescents have reported reaching “third base” with their partner.

“I can’t speak for other people who are dating, but my relationship means a lot more than just physical stuff,” said Jake Youngman, junior, who is dating senior Anastasia Kasimos. “I think that people who date just so they can ‘hook up’ can’t really say that they’re dating. When you date someone, you’re there for each other, you want to spend time with each other and you care about each other on a much deeper level.”

Oftentimes, couples want to engage in sexual activity, but without being confined to one another. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that more than 40 percent of 12th graders have engaged in sexual activity outside of a romantic relationship. This complicated relationship can be labeled many ways, but is most commonly referred to as a “Friends with benefits” relationship or, simply, a “thing” between two partners.

“I definitely know people who are only in a ‘thing’ for the physical side of it,” Glaser said. “I think teens are much more geared towards sex and hooking up, but [teens] are people too, and [are] capable of having feelings that are much more than just physical attraction.”

Nonetheless, romantic relationships have become important aspects to many teens’ lives. “The most rewarding part of being ‘in love’, whatever that means to you, is having someone who you can count on 24/7, no matter what,” Youngman said.

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rom competing nationally in Los Angeles to taking part in the Food and Toy Drive, BPA has come to represent the epitome of leadership and citizenship skills at Central. Last year, besides having 31 nationally qualifying members and 12 top ten finishes, BPA members shined in aspects other than the business-related, competitive ones.

BPA members participated in the Blood Drive, Toy Drive, Stuff the Truck event, and provided gifts for two families through the Clubs that Care program.

The Blood Drive resulted in 137 units of donated blood as well as more than 400 toys donated to the Annual Toy Drive. The club’s dedication to service earned them the BPA Cares Award at both national and state levels.

Despite a very successful and competitive season last year, BPA implemented new changes in the management of mentorship to further improve the organization of the club this year.

“BPA is making strives to provide additional preparation to members with the implementation of the website and a new comprehensive mentorship program,” said Zachary Kanjirath, junior and a BPA Board Member. “With the new changes to BPA, we hope to perform even better at competitions and help our members enhance their business skills outside of the classroom.”

“The new contest preparation program in smaller groups will provide more one on one contact and comfort for BPA members,” said Mrs. Jaczak, BPA sponsor.

Alongside the reforms in club management and organization, BPA has made changes regarding the services they provide to the community. So far this year, BPA has participated in the Stuff the Truck event, once again resulting in a major success in which nearly every member of BPA participated. Each member was required to bring one package of diapers, one bottle of laundry detergent, or 15 food items, to benefit the community.

“BPA will be continuing the other service projects, such as the hugely successful Toy Drive, with the exception of the Blood Drive, which was hosted

by NHS this year,” said junior Veena Sundar, board member.

Beyond this, members of the club are required to participate in at least one more service opportunity, including football concessions, Business Week, Clubs that Care, NHS Blood Drive, Farm to Fork, and much more.

Strict requirements and top-notch organizational skills have made this club a widely successful and exemplary club here at Central. Members of BPA have committed themselves to continually improving the club’s achievement, and this year’s changes do just that.

You can help BPA’s success in events by attending events like the upcoming Toy Drive on December 10, 2015. Until then, members will be preparing for the regional competitions ahead of them.

Junior Kunal Jobanputra has participated in BPA since freshmen year and this year will compete in extemporaneous and prepared speech.

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Having trouble finding volunteer work to do around this time of year?

No need to worry—you have plenty of options when it comes to finding any sort of volunteer work, especially locally. There are plenty of volunteer activities for you to engage in during this fall and wintertime, so just sit tight.

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However, don’t push your volunteer service to the last minute, as you may not be able to accomplish it on time. Make sure to be on top of a plan for yourself.

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Even large establishments like hospitals need volunteers to cope with the immense amount of daily traffic that a hospital receives. If that kind of work isn’t for you and you would much rather be engaged in a little more personal activity, you can always involve yourself through an activity like giving out free tutoring in school subjects or playing music at retirement homes or even volunteering help in Central’s events counts as a form of service.

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With all the requirements for National Honor Society, volunteer work is a primary concern for many members.

Volunteer service doesn’t have to be a forced activity in something you abhor to participate in at all. Senior and current co­president of NHS, Peter Ren, found his own opportunities in volunteer service in activities that he enjoyed himself.

“Personally, I gave free tutoring in music and class subjects, played music at retirement homes for the elderly, and volunteered at school events. Really, volunteer opportunities can be found everywhere. You just have to look closely,” Ren said.

1. Senior Erin Bruns volunteers for PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter), an overnight shelter serving the homeless.

2. Seniors Emma Anetsberger and Kendall Brenneman volunteer at Christ Church and teach Sunday school for infants and toddlers.

3. Senior Barbara Heidkamp volunteers at Good Samaritan Hospital, Birches Assisted Living, and Notre Dame Parish.

4. Senior Julia Mercurio organizes and works events at Robert Crown, and teaches religious education at St. Isaac Jogues Church.

5. Senior Annie Madden volunteers for the Hanson Center where she helps give horse lessons to children with special needs and also volunteers at the West Suburban Humane Society where she feeds and socializes cats.

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my STRANGE ADDICTION A look at the addictions of Central students

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These are just some of the weird obsessions and eccentricities showcased on the television show My Strange Addiction, which many students have most likely seen.

Addictions are essentially habits or objects people become dependent on. Addiction can involve physical things, such as food, or behavioral inclinations, such as playing video games.

And with the changing weather and not knowing what to do with time, Central students may find themselves humoring new hobbies or even strange addictions, even if they’re not as strange as the ones on television.

Charles Zayed, junior, is addicted to collecting socks.

“I have around 50 to 60 pairs,” Zayed said.

Zayed buys socks from online stores, the mall, and on vacation.

“I make sure to stock up on them,” Zayed said. “My favorite pair has glasses of milk on them.”

Several students are addicted to television. Payal Kachru, junior, watched seven seasons of the show Parks and Recreation within four days.

“Some people would see that as unhealthy, but I saw it as a challenge,” Kachru said. “I watched it during my sophomore year, and I don’t regret a thing.”

Kachru is addicted to the show, and re-watches it weekly.

“I see a little bit of myself in every person,” Kachru said. “It does an amazing job at accumulating tiny details into the plot line, and it eventually creates long-lasting jokes and events that [viewers] appreciate.”

Some students may have addictions that they didn’t even know about. As scientists understand more and more about the brain, and how addiction works in the brain, it reveals how various everyday habits actually count as addictions.

One example of this is pop music--even though many students, such as senior Cameron Anderson, prefer the indie or alternative genres.

“I go to a lot of concerts,” Anderson said. “My favorite bands are Vampire Weekend and Tame Impala.”

However, alternative music does not have the same effect on the brain as pop music. In a study done by Gregory Berns,

neuroeconomist and director of Emory University’s Center for Neuropolicy, MRI scans were taken of teenagers’ brains as they listened to music. The brain scans revealed that pop melodies created dopamine rushes. Dopamine, which is essentially the ‘reward chemical’ of the brain, results in elevated feelings of enjoyment. But despite the results of the brain scans, many participants said that they did not enjoy pop music. So while people may not be addicted to pop music, their brains are.

Students might not realize that chewing ice is also an addiction. After drinking a cold beverage, many people start crunching on the ice at the bottom. According to reporter Ilan Brat in an article for the Wall Street Journal, restaurant ice makers are specifically designed to create easily chewable ice.

“Ice machine makers are competing to make the best chewable ice, with names like Chewblet, Nugget Ice and Pearl Ice,” Brat said.

Some franchises even sell ice in cups and bags to go.

“Ice isn’t just for chilling drinks anymore, or for packing fish and treating sprains,” Brat said. “It’s a hot snack.”

Another common addiction is sugar. According to an article in The Independent, the human diet evolved containing little amounts of sugar, yet now sugarcane is the world’s most valuable crop after cereals and rice.

A study conducted at the Connecticut College found that sugar shares addictive properties with cocaine. Joseph Schroeder, associate professor of psychology and director of the behavioral neuroscience program, led the experiment, which showed that Oreos stimulated the brain the same way drugs do.

“Rats formed a [similarly] strong association between the pleasurable effects of eating Oreos and a specific environment as they did between cocaine or morphine and a specific environment,” the study stated. “Researchers also found that eating cookies activated more neurons in the brain’s ‘pleasure center’ than exposure to drugs.”

Although sugar is obviously not as addictive as drugs, this provides an explanation as to why some people can’t resist fatty foods despite knowing their harmful effects.

With so many different foods and habits, students can be addicted to just about everything.

“Once you get addicted to something, it’s almost impossible to stop,” Kachru said.

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Cameron Anderson, senior, sports a Lollapalooza shirt which is one of her many band and concert shirts.

Payal Kachru, junior, is addicted to watching the TV show Parks and Recreation and continues to rewatch it over and over.

Charles Zayed, junior, is addicted to collecting socks and owns around 50-60 different pairs.

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A 28-year-old woman named Jaye from Houston is addicted to snorting baby powder.

Allison a 19-year-old from Georgia became addicted to eating tires.

A woman named Kesha has been addicted to eating toilet paper and eats up to half a roll in a single day.

Bertha, 23, drinks about five bottles of nail polish every day and has for the past five years.

Teresa, 44, eats rocks for dinner and was featured on TLC’s “My Strange Addiction”.

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Christmas Eve Dec. 24 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot with a steamer basket set over boiling water, steam potatoes, covered, until firm-tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat maple syrup, butter, lime juice, chile powder, and salt. When maple mixture starts to bubble, add reserved sweet potatoes. Cook, tossing frequently, until maple mixture is thick and potatoes are cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

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MUSIC MANIA OF THE month “Hello” by Adele: No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

“Sorry” by Justin Bieber: No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

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