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Eagle’s View | December 12, 2012

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Our mission for the 2012-2013 school year is to create a quality magazine that informs our readers as well as provide a professional journalism experience for all members involved. The Eagle’s View is a public forum of student expression.

food & life HOLIDAY DRINKS [04]

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indepth THE PHONE STORY [14]

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-latte.

[05] FOODS OF THE SEASON ‘Tis the season to be tasty.

For one week, this brave soul goes without a phone.

student life

[18] DR. MARTY J

[07] FINALS WEEK

The time is nigh.

[08] HANDWRITING QUIZ What does your handwriting say about you?

[09] COLD WEATHER PREP Snowtires, squeegies, and snow scrapers.

spotlight

The life and times of our wonderful principal.

fashion

[20] YOUR BOYFRIEND’S CLOSET

Turn your man’s wardrobe into a style of your own.

[21] THE SOCK GAME The socks are where it is at.

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opinion

Twenty-five days of classics.

[11] WINTER ATTRACTIONS It’s Christmas in Kansas City...

[12] SOCIAL MEDIA See what’s got North talk’n.

Read the inspiring words of your fabulous editors.

[23] PRO/CON Does the holiday season start too early?

[24] STAFF ED The staff ’s consensus on cellphone addiction.

[10] CHRISTMAS MOVIES

[22] COLUMNS

editors-in-chief Savana Morrison Kelsea Graham adviser Jennifer Higgins online editor Shelby Grego ads manager Mark Oyler tech guru Ian Lane photographers Katelynn Downey Joe Perez David Roelofsz Alex Westhues

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[29] GOLDEN GIRLS

These girls got the moves.

[30] THE STARTING FIVE

Meet the basketball teams’ starting line-up.

>> on the cover

Cell phones are so addicting because there’s many things that you can do to entertain youself with your phone,” sophomore Jamee Slagle said.

Cassidy Warne Summer Prather Chris Kandlbinder Cortney Snyder Ally Payne Madi Saunders Austin Robbins Bailey Reardon reporters

Katelen Permenter Joe Perez Ben Whalen Mitchell Warne Rachael Wigand Becca Saffier Alex Kampman Olivia Brown Claire DeVry Tim Falleri Shelby Prather

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>> food and life

Christmas in a cup >>

Students enjoy the holidays with full glasses of cheer Written by Olivia Brown| Photos by Joe Perez chilly holiday night is never complete without favorite holiday drinks. From classics like hot chocolate with marshmallows, to even Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, the students cannot get enough of their seasonal beverages.

“I like hot chocolate because it makes me feel warm and cozy,” sophomore Keegan O’Dell said.

Hot Chocolate is a typical drink for the holiday season, and even enjoyed all year around; but, some drinks are usually only enjoyed around Christmas.

“Eggnog is my favorite holiday drink because I only get it for Christmas and it puts me in the spirit,” sophomore Austin Oard said.

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eggnog can always be enjoyed, but the new holiday rave is the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks.

“It’s steamed milk, pumpkin syrup, one espresso shot, whipped cream, and pumpkin spice sprinkles,” senior Taylor Nelson said.

Although it is nice to be able to stop in Starbucks for holiday refreshments while Christmas shopping, a drink that is better for a day snowed-in is apple cider.

“I like apple cider because it has that cinnamon flavor that reminds me of Christmas and it helps when it’s cold outside because it’s warm,” junior Kirsten Parks said.

Whether students are spending the night alone watching movies, shopping with friends, a seasonal drink makes for a perfect holiday night.

how starbucks spices it up: 4% Whipped Cream and Pumpkin Sprinkles

80-90% Steamed Milk

2% Expresso Shot

2% Pumpkin Syrup

winter favorites

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Seasonal foods that will help students get through this winter

Written by Austin Robbins | Photo by Joe Perez

Classic comfort food

An American classic; grilled cheese with tomato soup provides a combination of a Kraft™ American cheese sandwich with Campbell’s™ tomato soup. “I’ve never really known anything different than grilled cheese with tomato soup. I’ve had it ever since I can remember.

The grilled cheese makes the tomato soup so much better,” senior Craig Allen said.

When it gets chili There are varying types of chili including white chili, classic meat chili, and even chili made with beer and coffee. “I really like how all the ingredients come together in chili to create a unique flavor. It’s really difficult to say what my favorite part would be, but it’s probably the meat. I’ve had different kind of meats in chili, like elk, but my favorite is just plain hamburger,” sophomore Daniel MacDonald said.

The perfect swirl Since the the 1800s, once butter was mass-produced and sold in stores, the cinnamon roll became a constant household dessert. “My favorite part of cinnamon rolls is actually the icing. I love how it oozes out of the cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls are really easy to eat too; you don’t have to cut them, you can just unroll them and tear them apart to eat them,” sophomore Allison Brucker said.

Pump it up Pumpkin is a large source of potassium, vitamin A, and antioxidants; this combination of healthy attributes can give energy when eaten, along with prevent ailments such as heart disease, stroke, and digestive disorders. “I like pumpkin because it gets me into the mood for winter. If I could, I would have pumpkin all year because it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and it also smells really good,” junior Abby Nuckolls said.

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Written by Rachael Wigand | Photo by Savana Morrison

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ours upon hours, upon hours spent studying for finals.

For some students, it is hard to stay focused knowing that vacations are coming up and with certain distractions. Friends and phones can get distracting, and keep students from studying.

“I like to study in a quiet room, maybe with music on in the background. I can’t study with friends because I just get too distracted,” junior Meric Schonemann said.

Many students feel the same way they need all distractions removed.

Although some students say that working with people, or in a more public environment is more helpful to them.

“Usually when I’m studying for finals, I like to get a group of friends together and go out to Panera, Starbucks, or another quiet place,” senior Audrey Wood said.

Different studies have shown the most efficient ways to study. Some of the most efficient ways to study is to have good notes and to review those nightly. Some teachers have even heard of interesting ways to study.

“Your sensory input is largely tied to memory, smell is the closest, and taste is second. So if you can manipulate your senses, your memory recall can be greater,” Social Studies teacher Mr. Clark said. Keeping focused on finals can be difficult, especially since holidays and vacations are right around the corner, getting excited for the holidays can be distracting.

“I know that as soon as finals are over, I can just relax, so I just keep telling myself that in order to stay focused,” sophomore Dylan McCloskey said.

Staying focused can be difficult, but with it being the last grade in the semester, it can sometimes make or break a grade. So, those hours upon hours, upon hours of studying can really pay off.

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of students surveyed said they study for finals 238 students

of students admitted they did not study for finals surveyed

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scriboscope >> student life

Written by Becca Saffier

write this unbiased >> paragraph on the lines

straight Hints that you are independent and energetic

Take this test to find out what your handwriting says about you

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Hints that you are shy, hesitant, and introverted

Hints that you are cautious and self-controlled

fully connected You are sociable, talkative, and friendly

are your letters connected? unconnected

partially connected You are shy, idealistic, and not always social

You think before you act, you are intelligent, and thorough

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Implies energy and adaptability

how much pressure do you use? firm Implies strong will and confidence

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Implies sensitivity, modesty, and refinement

winteressentials weather

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“I keep a flashlight in my car because when it is dark and my car has a problem it makes it easier to fix,” sophomore Matt Richards said.

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“I keep a set of jumper cables in my car to prep for winter. The cables are very convenient when my car will not start when it is too cold,” junior Jordan Martin said.

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advicefrom parents

“My dad tells me to drive slower when I am driving through snow,” junior Spencer Mapel said.

“My parents always tell me to make sure I have at least a half tank of gas,” junior Hannah Whittaker said.

“My mom tells me to watch out for black ice, and use my turn signal,” senior Billy Glenski said.

“My parents tell me not to do donuts in the parking lots,” junior Bruce Thompson said

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the magic of the movies Out with the old and in with the new?

Written by Reporter Shelby Prather| Photos by Jennifer Higgins

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hristmas movies are the epitome of the holiday itself. They start airing on TV as early as November 1 and they get people excited for the upcoming holidays. A quality Christmas classic is the perfect thing to get one geared up for the holiday season.

“My favorite Christmas movie is a Christmas Story because it’s a classic and it’s funny. We watch it as a family every year,” junior Shelby Bartlett said. When it comes to Christmas movies, they set the tone for the season. Many adults can look back and remember a special movie they watched with their family. Or a tradition that came about thanks to a holiday movie.

“My favorite Christmas movie is the Grinch. It’s a classic and it gets better every time I watch it. I can watch it multiple times in one Christmas season. The movie is filled with funny parts and my favorite part is when Jim Carrey eats the glass bottle! I love watching Christmas movies to get into the spirit, but I would watch them all year long if I could,” sophomore Gretchen Ohlhausen said.

Classic movies are often funny but also can convey a sense of family, and remind one of important family values.

“I love Christmas movies. My top favorites are Santa Claus 3 and the Grinch. They are classics and I always enjoy watching them. Another favorite of mine is Elf, because it always makes me laugh. I like watching Christmas movies, especially with my family. They are all centered on family values and I love my family and Christmas time,” senior Anna Carter said.

It is common theme that people like Christmas movies that can make them laugh. Along with holiday music, movies show the first signs of Christmas. They show the beginning of the holiday season. They start talk of Christmas lists and Santa Claus. They help people look back and reminisce on past Holiday seasons. They can start new traditions that bring a family together. They bring out the best in people, and they are the best representation of the true meaning of Christmas.

Classic Movies For Christmas Break:

1. Rudolph 2. Frosty the Snowman 3. A Charlie Brown Christmas 4. Annabelle’s Wish 5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas 6. The Polar Express 7. The Snowman 8. Jack Frost 9. A Christmas Carol 10. A Christmas Story 11. Elf 12. The Nightmare Before Christmas

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make the break less boring by getting out and about in Kansas City Written by Ben Whalen | Photos by Katelynn Downey ansas City has multiple Center Ice Terrace is currently attractions. There is pro celebrating its 40th season and baseball and football; is open mostly all day, everyday. there’s roller coasters and water It is Kansas City’s only public, slides, and not to forget what outdoor ice-skating rink and is KC is best known for: lots of open all the way through March. fountains. Kansas City is not just “One thing that I do during the a warm weather town though; winter is ice skating. It’s a lot like there are multiple places to go roller skating but much better. in KC for entertainment during Crown Center always looks like the winter. a really cool place to go skate,” “I’ve gone to lots of places in sophomore Holly Liebel said.

Kansas City for fun over winter Snow is a common aspect of break. I’ve gone snowboarding, winter in Kansas City. Snow ice skating, and I’ve also been the Creek Resort uses natural snow College Basketball Experience,” and also makes their own. Snow junior Daniel Ohlhausen said.

Creek is about an hour away The Sprint Center does not from Liberty just past Weston, just have basketball games and Missouri. The resort has 11 trails concerts. They also have the for snowboarding, skiing, and College Basketball Experience, tubing. The cost is about $40 which is open year round. dollars for a day snow pass while Admission is $9.00 for students a snow pass with a rental costs and $12.00 for adults. The about $70.

CBE has multiple attractions “I’ve gone to Snow Creek including a full size basketball quite a bit. It’s really fun and court with bleachers on the side, is a great place to snowboard free throw competitions, three with friends,” junior Kipp point competitions, dunking Christopher said. areas, and many others.

There are plenty of alternatives “The College Basketball to paying a bunch of money for Experience is really fun to go entertainment, however. These to, especially with a group of things can be as simple as going friends. There are lots of really next door. cool attractions,” junior Olivia “I just go sledding in my back Pennington said. yard. There’s a big hill and it’s However, there are not just fun to sled down,” sophomore indoor attractions. The Crown Bret Hockensmith said.

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to go and watch shows. Every seat is >> place really good,” junior Will Stouffer said.

“I love the Plaza because it’s super >>bottom. pretty and fun,” sophomore Mikaela Bell said.

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“My favorite thing about the Holidays is being with my family because when we are all together memories are made that I will always remember,” senior Billy Glenski said.

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Sometimes when I wake up from a long nap I have like 50 texts from a group of my friends.

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Common phobias like arachnophobia and claustrophobia are being trumped by a new phobia Written By Madi Saunders | Photos By Katelynn Downey omophobia is the fear of not having access to mobile technology. This is most commonly in the form of not having access to a cell phone. Cell phone addiction is increasing through many people. Many teens have jumped on board with this trend.

“I am addicted to my phone. I started to become addicted when I got my iPhone, because you can basically do anything on it. It’s basically like a computer,” junior Alex Tegeler said.

With new cell phone capabilities increasing, there are more and more features people can do on their phones. They start to rely on them for everyday things, from a calculator to an alarm clock, to keeping in contact with the social media world.

“I spend about twelve hours a day on my phone. When I get bored, I go straight to it to check Twitter and Instagram,” sophomore K.P. Pugh said.

A cell phone could be the only way to contact a person someone needs to talk to for many different reasons.

“I am on my phone for about ten hours a day to text my boyfriend, friends, or mom to figure out plans for the weekend,” senior McKenzie Simon said.

According to Fox News, there has been an increase in the dependency on cell phones. This can particularly be seen in 18-24 year olds. With the countless ways to use a cell phone, there is no definitive reason for why people become addicted to their phones.

“I am not addicted to my phone. I believe people become addicted because they need to talk to people and the only way to do that, they need their phone,” junior Jordan Martin said.

There could be a psychological reason people become attached to their phones.

“I don’t know if they really become addicted. To be addicted you have to have withdrawal, tolerance, and dependence. Students definitely have withdrawals. When you are plugged in, you have a switch in psychological state. They will depend on their phone for everything,” Psychology teacher Doug Davis said.

A few teens have started to realize how their cell phone addiction has been affecting them.

“I will probably end up living off my phone. I already have to have my phone with me constantly, or the day goes by much slower,” Pugh said.

A dependency on their phone might not be the only psychological problem. When a person is dependent on their phone, and when they do not have it, they could show signs in personality changes.

“I think they will have withdrawal symptoms, like moodiness. Withdrawal symptoms are not pleasant,” Davis said.

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diary of the phoneless week day one

day two Not much has changed.

With the exception of a few issues getting together, I was fine without my cell phone. It’s almost a relief in a way. I don’t have to worry about people all up in my business or whatever. People keep asking me how it’s going.

I compare it to being from the sixties when the houses were in their cookie cutter prime and you actually had to talk to girls in person.

Those were the days.

day five

I was totally impacted from the start of the day. I didn’t set my alarm because my phone does it for me, and it made me late to work. After I was done, I missed an appointment and a carpool. I resorted to Twitter to add excitement to my day, but to no avail. I had to look up a phone number off Facebook so I could catch a ride to Improv, and when it was time to meet up, I had no way to call to find him. Because I forgot to set a rendez-vous point, I found him and made it.

So far, this sucks.

day three

Tuesday, kind of feeling out of the loop, and a little depressed. Scheduling becomes more unbearable by the minute, and I have none of my contacts on paper. Not to mention events this week have happened that would never happen any other week.

This is getting a little difficult.

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I was raging today. I looked in to the seven stages of grief. Maybe I really am addicted to that thing.

Still I feel my argument is valid. Whatever, if seven stages of grief is real, it’s all anger. Also I missed out on a rendezvous with Joe because I didn’t have his number and no one would pick up. The first source is always the most reliable.

day four

Lincoln wanted to film today and I had no way of getting ahold of him to do so. I’m starting to miss study groups and film shoots, and am losing confidence in my coursework. Not that it’s all correlated to cell phone, but the phone definitely helped keep my functioning in check. It had a calendar, an alarm, and obviously phone settings. I’ve been trying to facilitate my organization by contacting people through Twitter.

Not so hot.

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Senior David Roelofsz gives up his smart phone for a week to see the effects it would have on him.

day six

It’s Friday, Friday, got to get down on Friday. Today, dependency on my phone has lessened. I feel like a new man! Going around, doing things I normally would not think to do!

Maybe no phone has been good!

day seven

a parent’s perspective

Even though my dependency has lessened, I definitely miss my phone.

I wil be looking forward to getting it back at midnight.

I will probably stay up until then actually. For those who think they can do a week without a cell phone, the question I ask is: Why would you WANT to do that?

Laura May

From the parent perspective we realized that is the best way to keep updated on David’s things and whereabouts. That has been the worst for us. Also, I send him daily messages each morning before school like “Have a great day- Love Mom.” I have missed sending those. I think I would also have an issue if I had to give mine up. This experiment has been an eye opener for all of us.

dialing statistics

43% are addicted to their phones 57% are not addicted

46% mostly use phone for twitter 34% moslty use phone to text

44% use phone for 1-2 hours 16% use phone for 6-10 hours

26% recieved phone at 8 years 1%

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Written by Alex Kampmann| Photos by Austin Robbins

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hen students get prepared to take the field, take the court or take the stage, they glance around the audience to look for their friends, parents.

Not only do they find those faces, they also see Dr. Jacobs.

Dr. Marty Jacobs makes it a point to attend the majority of the extracurricular activities and show his support for every student. Part of Jacobs’s job is to make sure that students and teachers are working and learning well together and part of that also comes in outside of the classroom. “Part of that is to get to know students a little bit more and see the interests they have and how we can better serve our student body and going to events I get to see students doing something they have chosen to do, something they have a passion for,” Jacobs said. He does not just hide in his office all day, he is walking around the school. Jacobs has a passion to get to know each and every one of his students.

“Trying to understand how people are doing and also to cheer people on, part of it is to say ‘you know what you’re doing is really neat and it’s important and I want you to know it’s not just important to me, it’s important to all adults in our district too,’” Jacobs said.

He is very enthusiastic about students getting involved.

“I want make sure we are providing opportunities for all

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people and so by going and attending an event I can see people in those roles and watch how they are doing that and growing in that, it’s very fulfilling,” Jacobs said.

Before Jacobs was a principal at North, he was the principal at Liberty High School. “It’s very similar. I think here since we started small and stared as kind of unique entity. Intellectually it was like ‘oh, I’m an eagle now.’

Watching the shift has been pretty incredible. It really happened quicker and better than I thought it might. I think the student body has really embraced that we’re not going to be a sister/brother school to someone else, we’re our own people,” Jacobs said.

There is a life outside of school for Jacobs. “I get home around eight or nine at night, then I watch a little TV, read and on the weekends I do mundane things. I take care of the yard, the house and things like that. On Sunday I go to church, teach Sunday school and I’m in the choir, and every once in a while I’ll head up to Milwaukee and see my daughter in grad school,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs has a huge passion to get to know each and every one of his students and loves to cheer them on in whatever they are doing. “I just think it’s important because it also shows support for what the students are doing and that’ it is really important to me,” Jacobs said.

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>> fashion

from his to hers

Written by Claire DeVry | Pictures by Joe Perez

If you are planning on raiding your old man’s closet soon, here are a few tips to help you change his clothes from oversized and masculine, to totally chic

button up

1. Wear dark leggings under it.

2. Put a belt on at your waistline 3. And accessorize with a couple of bracelets 4. (Optional) If you are feeling creative try bleaching the denim, to give it that vintage acid wash look.

oversized pullover sweater

1. Pull it over leggings or skinny jeans 2. Pair it with a large statement necklace and stud earrings 3. Then finish the look with flats such as TOMS

sperry’s

1. Pair them with long socks and a floaty dress to establish a super girly look.

2. Also try wearing them with your skinny jeans and a cardigan to create a laid back look with a hint of boarding school prep.

3.Your Sperry’s will also look great with capris or pants and a crisp white shirt to finish for a professional feminine look.

blazer

1. Pair with one of your collared shirts and wear it with dark wash jeans 2. Roll the sleeves to quarter length 3. Then put several necklaces layered under the collar of the shirt and a watch 4. And finish the look with flats or dress up the look with heels

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Written by Joe Perez | Pictures by Savana Morrison Socks have become a bigger focal in a man’s style over the past few years. With new styles of socks coming out every few weeks, it is hard to keep up. It is not good enough just to own the socks for a man to take pride in himself; socks must be worn with style to help express who they are. Socks also go into deeper meaning than that as well. They can be used to help attract mates.

“I wear socks depending on my mood. If my mood is good, the socks go up; if my mood is bad, the socks go down. I do not choose to layer my socks, I think it looks goofy and it is a way to get more socks dirty.

I think if a girl sees a guy in a fresh pair of socks, they cannot go wrong,” junior Wyatt Haywood said.

Some have had success with their planning, and some on the other hand have had less than depressing results.

“I prefer to wear my crew socks up.

The socks definitely help with the ladies, they like guys with style so if I am rocking some nice argyles, ladies go crazy,” sophomore Ryan Hinkley said.

Some men go above and beyond with thoughts into their sock game. These men can be referred to at times as sock enthusiasts. With age comes wisdom with how to style socks.

“I use the scrunch technique to fix my socks. This technique is when you pull up the sock and slightly push them down, but it works differently with elites. With these you have to make sure the sock is flattened so you can see the stripes. Layering socks are only for sports. It is the cushion for the pushing to excel performance in a sport. If the sock is neon and says speed kills, then they are fast. The Ladies love the sock game. The bigger the sock drawer, the bigger the selection of ladies to choose from,” senior Nolan Denton said.

Socks go deeper in meaning than what the average brain can depict from a glance across the hallway.

They are starting to steal the spotlight from all that has been previously known as fashion and therefore should be showcased throughout attire.

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>> opinion

I Savana Morrison Editor-in-Chief

they call it kitty love

have a love hate relationship with cats—meaning I love them, and they hate me. This way of life has been extremely difficult and it has definitely been a challenging road, but I will defeat the obstacles in my way; one day I will be a crazy cat lady. It all started on a snowy Christmas Eve—maybe it wasn’t snowing, it is Missouri after all—I was six and so excited to see what good ole’ Santa brought me. To my surprise Santa not only came early but he got a kitten! Of course though, it was a present for both my sister and I, which was never good for me. My sister was a master manipulator, but let’s not get into that. Anyway, the cat was pretty awesome and I was so excited to name it. “Minnie,” I shouted, “or how about Angel”? But to my dismay, the kitten took off and hid in the nearest spot he could find. This simply foreshadowed all relationships with any animal I would ever cross in my sad little life. The next cat I crossed paths with was Cleo. On the way to my soccer game, my family and I found her and she instantly became a part of the family. It was all rainbows and sunshine until she showed her true colors. Her true colors were nail-digging, skin biting, dominating kind of colors. I knew my relationship with her would never be the same the day she latched on to my poor sweet face and didn’t let go. However, no matter what demon cat comes my way, my love for sweet baby kittens will be eternal. I will one day have a cat that loves me no matter what their mood is. I will be a crazy cat lady, mark my words.

eighteen cool

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’ve officially decided that there are only two good things about the bitter cold, virus-inducing season called winter: there’s the holidays and all that they entitle with family, food, no school, and presents, and then there’s my birthday. This winter, after fighting nearly invincible colds and dealing with unreasonable, indecisive Mother Nature, I’ll be turning 18. For the majority of my childhood, I waited impatiently to be able to call myself a legal adult. The thought of getting my own tattoo made me giddy and I couldn’t wait to live on my own. The more I think about it though, the less being an adult really matters. As my friends started getting older, the excitement died down. So, I made myself a list of all my rights as an adult and I took note of the following: I can buy tobacco and I can live by myself. I can also adopt pets, order useless products from infomercials, and get tattoos and piercings guaranteed to piss my parents off. None of these appeal to me except the tattoos, but I can’t even afford one yet. Even if I wasn’t 18, I have enough “legal adult” friends that (if ever necessary) can adopt all of the kittens, or order the Thighmaster for all of us. That’s good enough for me. And to disregard the negativity that comes with the realization that 18 isn’t all that its cracked up to be, I know that I can look forward to spending some time with my family these holidays with the awareness that I myself am an adult who can get a tattoo on a whim, adopt kittens, and pretty much do what I please within the rules of the law.

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Kelsea Graham Editor-in-Chief

christmas in november

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should the holiday spirit happen strictly during the holidays?

claire says:

yes

As much as I enjoy the cold weather and breaking out the fuzzy sweaters, the holiday season starts way too soon. Right after Halloween, the merry Christmas tunes start playing endlessly on the radio, and the toy commercials never stop trying to persuade parents to put them on layaway for their children’s gifts. Personally I feel rushed to buy gifts for relatives when it’s only October. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday season but I think that every holiday should be celebrated in their own month; October is for Halloween, November is for Thanksgiving, and December is for Christmas. Now that preparing for Christmas comes so soon, I start to lose focus in school because I’m already planning for winter break, and that is not good if I want to do well on my finals this year. Why can’t we just enjoy each holiday in their own season?

I personally love Thanksgiving because I get to spend it with my family in Texas, and I think that each holiday should be just as important as Christmas.

I think we start preparing for the holidays so soon because it has become a time where people think less about giving and more about receiving. Students are more preoccupied with who will get the most or the coolest presents that they forget to stop and focus on what is really importantspending time with your family and being thankful. So before you break out the peppermint bark, enjoy the pumpkin spice lattes, gorgeous leaves, and turkey while you have them. Remember why you celebrate all of our holidays and cherish each moment throughout the year, happy holidays.

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shelbyprather

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Getting into the car the day after Halloween, my sister cranked up the radio, as she always does. Flipping through the stations, we normally hear morning talk shows and ear-defying rap music, but on this day, many of the stations had started to play Christmas music. It was only November and the joys of the Christmas season had already begun and I was more than excited about it.

I love Christmas time. I love the cheerful music, the feeling of cozying up next to a warm fire watching your favorite Christmas movies. I love candy canes and the smell of a real Christmas tree in my living room. Most importantly, I love the constant whirl of energy as people are decorating their houses and shopping for loved ones.

Christmas season has not always started this early in the year. If you haven’t noticed, people can be selfish. The anticipation of new gifts and delicious food just cannot

seem to be contained. With the stress of school and other activities, the holidays give us something to look forward to.

If we are already thinking about all the joys of Christmas, why not start play Christmas music? Why not start hanging up decorations?

Christmas brings out the best in people.

We find joy in giving during the holidays.

The overall mood of the community gets a little bit more cheery. The atmosphere that comes with the holiday season only comes during Christmas time. If it were up to me, Christmas would last all year long. Christmas trees, decorations, and delicious dinners would stay through the year. Being realistic, there is no harm in Christmas lasting more then during the month of December. A season as magical as Christmas should not be reserved for one month. The Christmas cheer is already spreading, and there is no stopping it now. eagle’s

shelby says:

no way

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>> opinion

staff editorial Can cell phones really Q. be addicting?

A.

With commercials for the newest iPhone and the cheapest data plan constantly airing on TV, it is clear that cell phones are a huge part of people’s lives.

Parents do rely on their phones, but teenagers are the ones who the focus is on when it comes to cell phone addictions. As a staff, we feel that cell phones really are addicting.

It is almost as if teenagers have no choice but to fully rely on their phones for everything.

They use them for alarm clocks, timers, calendars, reminders, and various forms of communication with their friends. There are countless apps that make it even harder to set your phone down. As cell phones progress and become more advanced, the reliance only increases.

Countless studies have shown how a teenager’s dependency on a cell phone has increased in the last ten years. Before the current technology existed, teenagers had actual alarm clocks, paper calendars, and relied on using their landline to call their friends. Maybe having cell phones that can do all of these things makes it easier, but it does not make the addiction any better.

The newest issue found with cell phone dependencies is that actual symptoms of addictions occur within teenagers when they do not have their cell phones. Nomophobia, the fear of being without your cell phone, has been an increasing issue.

When students are without their phones, they can experience symptoms of withdrawals, such as moodiness and loss of interest.

The hard truth is that cell phones really are addicting, and with more advanced phones coming out, the trend will only get worse. Cell phones are an important part of teenager’s lives and they cannot be seen going out of style anytime soon.

what do you think?

“I’m not really addicted to my cell phone; I text and play games on it. Those are the two big things. I think people are addicted because they try to keep up with everything that’s happening,” senior Zach Fuller said.

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“I don’t really think I am addicted to my phone because it is easy for me to put down.

I think the more popular technology is easier to get addicted to,” junior Sarah Bonnot said.

“I’m not addicted to my phone; there are days I go without it and I am just fine. I think people are addicted because it’s a way of instant gratification,” Math teacher Jamie Jacob said.

winter

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wonderland

Written By Ally Payne

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A Week Without a Phone

could spend this entire column trying to convince myself and everyone reading this that I’m perfectly okay with change, but I’ll spare you the time. I hate change. I despise it, and I’ll probably never be at a point where I like it. But I am coming to realize that I might as well accept it because it’s not all that bad.

Every holiday since I was little, my family would do the standard Christmas-day

activities, and then pack up and start the ninehour long trek to my grandparent’s house in Arkansas. It has always been that way. So needless to say, I was not happy when I heard that our plans are completely different. Why do we have to change things that have always worked out for the past seventeen years? So yes, I am an advocate of monotony. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say I am more enthusiastic about this change than I ever thought I would be. As long as I still get the ordinary Christmas morning that I love and look forward to, I realize that there is nothing wrong with vacationing differently this year. Winter, as warm as it has been, is still the same, and life is not drastically changing just because things are happening differently than I expected. So even though I am an avid hater of change, I’ll admit that I am learning to accept it. Anyways, the important things of winter remain – a delightfully long winter break, an abundance of time for family and friends, and Starbuck’s Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

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the golden girls From the flashy clothes to the flashy routines, the Golden Girls continue to wow the crowds Written by Katelen Permenter | Photos by Katelynn Downey

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n most sports, there are four quarters, two halves, or seven innings to turn around the game and impress the fans. For the dance team they have a little over two minutes. The Golden Girls have taken the show at many dances. They have taken first in four different competitions, second in two, and third in one competition.

“We work really hard each day in practice. It has really paid off because we have grown as a team and it shows in our dancing,” sophomore Alayna Powell said.

In the upcoming months the Golden Girls will be performing at basketball games, this will lead up to December 8, the Kansas City Classic. This is a competition that the girls took first in for the small varsity division in the past. The Kansas City Classic will be a warm up for regionals January 26 in Lee’s Summit.

“We are learning our hip hop routine now to prepare for later in the season. It seems to be one of our stronger types of dance,” sophomore Abby McGregor said.

The Golden Girls also practice each day like other sports teams. Everyday of the week the girls meet until 5:30 to run routines and learn new ones. However, there is not much conditioning unless the coaches feel that it is needed.

“My least favorite part about dance is the practices, because although we need it to get better, it all becomes a little bit too much at times,” junior Sydnee Arnold said.

Aside from their dancing, the dancers are also known for all of their attire. When it comes to uniforms, there are many. Besides the actual uniforms the Golden Girls also receive extra tanks, t-shirts, and shoes.

“My favorite part of being a Golden Girl is competing and being with all the people on my team. I also love getting all different kinds of clothing,” sophomore Breanna Pinedo said.

The Golden Girls have had the same core group of girls for the past two seasons. Gaining only two freshmen this year and losing no seniors, has brought the girls together.

The Golden Girls work hard to perfect their The Golden Girls perform their holiday dance at >> top. >> bottom. dances. “As it gets closer to competition our practices basketball games. “I love our holiday dance each year, it really always get intense and we are all very focused,” sophomore Hayden Robertson said.

gets people into the spirit and it is always a fun dance,” junior Alex Tegeler said.

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an indepth look at the starting five players on the men’s and women’s basketball teams Written by Tim Falleri | Photos by Summer Prather

Jake Hanson Nadhir Senior Daughtery 5’10 Point Guard Role Model: Mario Chalmers Biggest Attribute: Leadership and shooting Favorite Part: Gamedays are the best because of the environment that is created.

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Senior 6’0 Shooting Guard Role Model: Chris Paul Biggest Attribute: To attack the rim, put pressure on the defense, and to create open shots for other teammates Favorite Part: Being a family

Zach Starr Senior 6’2 Guard/Wing Role Model: Kevin Durant Biggest Attribute: Defense and leadership Favorite Part: The speed of the game

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Junior 6’5 Forward Role Model: Cam Newton Biggest Attribute: Points and Rebounding Favorite Part: The feeling you get when you are winning games.

Kyle Malone

Senior 6’5 Post/Forward Role Models: Karl and Moses Malone Biggest Attribute: Blocks and humor Favorite Part: Posterizing the freshman

Kate DeVry Senior 5’10 Forward/Position Role Model: Paul Pierce Biggest Attribute: Leadership and Rebounding Favorite Part: We are like sisters.

We have great team bonding.

Selena Dunn

Senior 5’5 Point Guard Role Models: Tony Parker and Kendall Marshall Biggest Attribute: I control the tempo on the court. I am the eyes and ears on the floor.

Favorite Part: I love the game as a whole. It’s something I couldn’t live without.

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Freshman 5’8 Guard Role Model: Phil Pressey Biggest Attribute: Speed and defense Favorite Part: The competitiveness of the sport, and being with the team

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Senior 5’6 Shooting Guard Role Model: Abby Wambach Biggest Attribute: Defensive Specialist Favorite Part: The game atmosphere is the best!

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Senior 5’11 Post Role Model: Brittney Griner Biggest Attribute: Supportive Team Member Favorite Part: We have been through a lot, and we always have a fun time.

Basketball is something I will always remember after high school.

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