Cub Reporter Issue 10

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Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

March 30, 2012

Volume 63, Issue 10

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What’s inside

3 opinions 8 features 13 news

Clear, concise reporting on the good, the bad and the ugly.

Someone’s got to do it.

Students’ perspectives on problems affecting Lawrence Central’s halls and the world beyond 56th Street.

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Trends are changing, the popcorn’s popping and yesterday’s in is tomorrow’s out. Don’t worry; we’ll help you keep up.

Scores, matches, games, meets and touchdowns. Lawrence Central Bears are back and with a vengeance.

Corrections.

In Issue 9, it was stated that the music classes also have access to Promethean boards. This is incorrect; the performing arts department does not have access to Promethean boards. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience this may have caused.

Staff.

Editor-in-Chief

Samantha Strong

News Editors Caroline Varie Meredith Varie

Opinions Editors Carley Lanich Meredith Nordmann

Features Editors Katie Billman Sara Heiny

Social Media Editor Lane Creech

Online Editors Leah Arenz Coleman LaBarr

Reporters

Avarie Bowman Candace Bullock Sally Finkel Esbeida Flores Jacob Helmus Glynnis King Molly Liss Kristen Swanson

Adviser

Sports Editor

Principal

Alex Kryah

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Scott Van Wye

A+E Editor Kevin Kryah

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Elizabeth Granger Thomas Oestreich

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NEWS

Prom preparation begins in the CLASSROOM

Fox 59 News anchor Sherman Burdette came to LC to film students for a prom segment. This segment aired March 29. The segment can still be seen online at fox59.com.

Above: Seniors Alex Floyd and Fransisco Tella prepare for the camera. A total of three boys, including senior Ross Pereira, were selected for the segment.

Left: Senior Kourtney Yamafuji poses for the camera in a coral dress. Yamafuji was chosen along with two other girls, Destiny Casson and Brenda Lopez. Dresses were provided

by Fox 59 News. Cub photos/Tyne-

Art classes, including those taught by Nancy Barnes and Vicki Shafer, are creating ceramic dancing figures as table decorations for prom. The art is based off modern artist Keith Haring’s work. The figurines are expected to be used as table decorations. Sophomore Emily Neff paints one of the 130 figurines to be displayed. Cub

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Artists aid with Prom decorations KevinKryah

kevinkryahcub@gmail.com

Prom is in just three weeks, and art classes here have jumped on the bandwagon. Students of teachers Nancy Barnes and Vicki Shafer are creating ceramic dancing figures as table decorations for the event.

They’re based on the works of modern artist Keith Haring. “(Haring) is a very modern artist; his work is almost like pop art. They’re very contemporary designs,” Shafer said of

the figures. “We looked at some to have been approached with of Haring’s works and did some this task. “It was a huge undertemplates taking,” she that matched said. “Whenhis people. I ever you get I think it’s outstandthink all of involved in ing that everyone’s my classes students, working together for though, it’s took part in making some well worth our students.” part of the it.”

Thomas Oestreich table decoraRegardprincipal ing the cooptions.”

There are eration of the about 130 figures in total, ac- art department in the planning cording to Shafer. of the prom, principal Thomas Shafer said she’s honored Oestreich said he is pleased.

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“I think it’s outstanding that everyone’s working together for our students,” Oestreich said.

“I think it shows how much Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shafer care about the students.”

Prom is April 21 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Dinner is served from 7-8 p.m. and dancing from 8-11 p.m. Tickets cost $45 each. The theme is “Let’s Dance.”

Dancing figurines were created by art students and will be used as table decorations at Prom.

Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

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District breaks ties with CIESC CarolineVarie

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The school board voted to sever ties with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) at the February board meeting. The district spent $69,533.97 on CIESC membership costs in 2011-2012. Due to the CIESC bylaws, MSDLT’s membership will continue until 2013.

“The district could not justify the cost,” chief financial officer/treasurer Robin Phelps said.

CIESC provides educational services including driver education and Indiana Online Academy (IOA). MSDLT utilizes CIESC’s Safe Schools Safehiring Solutions program, which provides background checks. The district will continue using this service, as the cost of the service is paid for by prospective employees.

Driver education costs will not be affected by MSDLT’s discontinued membership with CIESC. Other CIESC services MSDLT takes advantage of include professional development, media services, Lee/Willis Communications and supplemental education services. These services will be unaffected by MSDLT’s membership with CIESC. However, IOA course pricing for LC students could be affected by the membership change. Almost 1,000 Lawrence Township students were enrolled in IOA courses throughout the 2010-2011 summer and school year.

“Schools who apply with the Department of Education are reimbursed for summer school so we can offer classes for a $50 technology fee to students. During the school year there is no reimbursement so the classes are $275,” IOA program manager Kim Hendrick said. “It is up to the individual school if they want to participate in the summer school reimbursement program with the state.”

In a presentation to the school board, associate superintendent of schools Jan Combs said that MSDLT should have its own online courses in the future.

NEWS

Former coach faces charges CarolineVarie

carolinevariecub@gmail.com

An assistant coach/instructional assistant was fired last month after an investigation of inappropriate conduct toward students.

The assistant coach/instructional assistant, Desmoin Cooksey, was arrested March 9, according to Brienne Delaney, communications director at the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Cooksey was charged with strangulation, a Class D Felony, and battery, a Class A misdemeanor. After his arrest on March 9, he was released from jail on a $20,000 surety bond, Delaney said.

The victim and two other students “received a text message from Coach

Cooksey stating ‘Come down to my office I need to talk to you’.” In the public report, the victim stated, “…Desmoin Cooksey questioned them about a rumor” and “was pacing the floor stating that somebody was going to have to pay and be made an example of.”

The report states that the victim said that “Coach Cooksey came from behind him and began to choke him from behind pulling him down to the ground…”

The other two students stated that “they ran towards Coach Cooksey, pulling him off…”

According to the public report, the victim’s parent stated that “she was notified by text messages on Friday (2/10/12) by students that her son was choked by Coach Desmoin Cooksey.”

The report states that the victim’s

parent “told the officer that when she spoke to Desmoin Cooksey that he stated things just got out of hand…but everything was fine.” The victim’s parent then stated that on Feb. 12, “she observed blood clots at the bottom of his eyes.”

According to the public report, on Feb. 13, 2012, the victim went to a doctor who diagnosed that the victim “had subconjunctival hemorrhage bilateral injuries in both eyes.”

According to the public report, Cooksey provided a written statement, which said, “we talked about the rumors for less than 15 minutes and we laughed it off.”

Cooksey’s initial hearing took place on March 9, and his pretrial conference is on April 16.

New year to bring new classes MeredithVarie

meredithvariecub@gmail.com

Four new courses will be added to the LC course offerings for the 2012-2013 school year. Those courses are Advanced College Placement (ACP) Advanced Business; ACP Advanced Science; Earth Space Science II: Meteorology; and Gospel Choir.

Gospel Choir will be open to students in all grades. ACP Advanced Science, to be focused on geology, will be open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Earth Space Science II: Meteorology will also be open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12. ACP Advanced business will only be open to seniors.

The new courses broaden curriculum options for all students.“It is important to offer a diverse range of courses to meet the needs of all LC students. New course offerings are proposed to fill gaps in curriculum, to grow a stronger curriculum while providing new options of interest for students,” associate principal Kristie Corn said.

As ACP courses, Advanced Business Geology or Meteorology, it is recomand Advanced Science/Geology will pro- mended that students in grades 11 and vide students with dual credit at Indiana 12 have completed two science courses University. “Two of the four new courses and algebra and geometry.

Sophomores are eligible for geology are dual credit with Indiana University.

These courses provide an affordable op- if they are enrolled in honors Algebra II portunity to earn college credit while and earned an “A” in their freshman science course. Sophomores may take mestill in high school,” Corn said.

Although the courses may be open teorology if they are in honors Algebra II or honors geomto students in muletry. tiple grades, there Each year, are prerequisites It is important to offer a dinew courses may for all of the new verse range of courses to be added. “New courses except courses are proGospel Choir, meet the needs of all LC posed by teachers, which requires an students.” audition.

Kristie Corn department chairs administraStudents interassociate principal and tors. The courses ested in Advanced Business must have taken Computer must have an approved course title and Applications and two of the three fol- number by the Indiana Department of lowing courses: Personal Financial Re- Education. Potential new courses must sponsibility, Management or Business be submitted to the chair of the Curand Personal Law. Additionally, it is rec- riculum, Instruction and Technology ommended that Business Foundations Committee. New course proposals are presented to the committee and voted be taken.

In order to take Advanced Science/ upon,” Corn said.

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New courses for the 2013-2014 school year include: Gospel Choir - Grades 9-12

Earth Space Science II: Meteorology - Grades 10, 11, 12

ACP Advanced Science, College Credit, Geology - Grades 10, 11, 12

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ACP Advanced Business, College Placement - Grade 12

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Harris chosen to study abroad

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March 30: Spring break begins at 3:40 p.m.

April 9: Classes resume after spring break April 21: Prom, 7 p.m., Indiana Roof Ballroom April 27-28: Spring musical, 7 p.m., auditorium April 29: Spring musical, 2:30 p.m., auditorium

PARENTS

Reminder about dress code

Students and their parents are reminded that even with the arrival of warm weather, there is a dress code that students are expected to follow.

It includes: - shorts and skirts need to be at lease at fingertip length - no midriff showing or spaghetti straps on tops - no excessive cleavage - no excessive sagging in pants - no “muscle” shirts for males - no basketball jerseys with out a short underneath

Reverse raffle April 28

The 24th annual adultonly reverse raffle, hosted by BAC (Bears’ Athletic Club), is 7 p.m.-midnight April 28 at Incredi-Plex (formerly Sports of All Sorts), 6002 Sunnyside Road. Tickets are on sale in the athletic office for $30 — advance tickets only. The event includes dinner, music, casino games, a silent auction and raffle.

No measles reported

There have been no confirmed cases of the measles in Lawrence Township, as of March 14. All teachers born after Jan. 1, 1957, had to provide proof of immunization records or to have a blood test as evidence of immunication or be immunized.

Information compiled

by CR staff

MeredithNordmann

meredithrnordmanncub@gmail.com

Junior Clark Harris is one of 44 students nationwide to be selected to travel to Germany during the summer.

The all-expense-paid trip is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Harris will spend the summer with a German host family and experience German culture first-hand.

“This trip means a great deal to me,” Harris said. “I have never been outside of the United States, and going to Germany is a very special opportunity. I am very thankful the trip is paid for. I am so lucky because not

many students get this amazing first place at the IASG Staatsopportunity.” kongress at this year’s competiAfter scoring in the 98th tion. The theme was Osterreich percentile on the National Ger- das Land der Kultur (Austria man Exam, Harris was selected the land of culture). A total of as a candidate 500 students for the procompeted and I have never been gram. He then of this, LC’s completed esoutside of the United students took says and was first place. The States, and going to students that interviewed did not win by German Germany is a very award teachers and special opportunity.” astillhighreceived professors.

Clark Harris honorable German junior mentions. teachers Carol T h e Heckman and Nan Schabel also experienced awards could go to a variety success at the state level with of activities including baking German foods, classical Gertheir classes.

The German classes won man music and doing oral tests

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along with many other activities.

There was also a T-shirt designing contest, video making, sculpture designs and a photo entry. All entries must have included German culture. All three of the winners for the quiz bowl competition were LC students as well. Students from all levels of German attended the competition.

“I am very proud of each and every one of my students that attended,” Heckman said.

“We prepare for this all year long and it is always something to look forward to for my students. It is also a time to have fun but also learn about German culture.”

Attendance is ‘getting better’ CandaceBullock

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The implementation of the tardy room this year, which worked with disciplining those students who are written up for cutting and being late, has seen results.

According to the statistics compiled by the administration, LC has had nearly 15,000 fewer class cuts and 4,200 fewer absences this year compared to last year. The attendance rate as of March 28 is at 94.6 percent.

Attendance dean Ryan Banas noted that the decrease in the number of cuts can be attributed to a new structure of the attendance personnel, but the policies themselves have remained unchanged from last year.

“The Tardy Room helped pave the way,” Banas said. “Essentially, we reassigned duties to staff members resulting in us functioning with two attendance deans and one front desk clerk in the Attendance Office.

Last year we had two front desk clerks and one In-SchoolSuspension supervisor. ISS was dissolved, thus that individual was moved into an attendance

Cub photo/Caroline Varie

dean role. The implementation of the Tardy Room allowed us to do this.”

According to Banas, there have been no real problems about attendance this year, but there has been concern about some students not getting disciplined quickly and they are able to rack up many cuts before even being reprimanded.

“We have two Attendance

Deans processing cuts for two grade levels each. While it is true that some students manage to accumulate an excessive number of cuts before being processed, the end result is still the same,” Banas said. “If a student chronically cuts classes, he/she will be suspended and perhaps ultimately recommended for expulsion if he/ she doesn’t make the necessary

changes.”

Since most students do not consider this to be true until it happens to them, statistics have shown that because of this, there has been a drastic rise in the number of attendance-related expulsions this year.

“We are talking about a very small percentage of our student body that falls into this category,” Banas said.

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Strong ranked in top 18 in state JacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com The LC speech team sent three people to the district meet, which is the qualifier for nationals: senior Audrey Meyer and juniors Adam Thorne and Samantha Strong.

Strong placed fourth out of 20 people in the category of International Extemporaneous.

Only the top three go on to the national meet, which will be in Indianapolis, so Strong will be the first alternate for nationals from the district LC comes out of.

Thorne did not make it out of prelims in his category, dramatic interpretation, and Meyer did not get past prelims for dramatic interpretation but made it to the semifinals for humorous interpretation.

The national meet will be on June 20, and if anything happens to one of the speakers who took the top three spots, Strong will take their place.

“I am extremely proud of myself, because my freshman year I didn’t even make it out of prelims and to be able to be an alternate for nationals in only two years of work is incredibly rewarding,” Strong said.

On March 24, Strong placed in the top 18 at the state speech meet in the category of International Extemporaneous.

She was the only member from the LC speech team to participate in the event. This is a major improvement from last year’s sate meet for Strong.

In her sophomore campaign, Strong didn’t make it out of prelims, and this year she’s already cracked the top 18.

“This was a good improvement and next year I want to crack the top six and make it to finals, and I also want to go to nationals because it will be my last chance,” Strong said.

“Speech team has helped me grow in so many ways,” she added.

Guard to compete in Ohio LeahArenz

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On March 24 the varsity class World Guard placed third in the World Guard International regional at Ball State University in Muncie.

World Guard will move on to the WGI championships on April 12-14 in Dayton, Ohio. A live webcast of the competition can be purchased through the WGI website.

On March 17 the World Guard placed second in the state competition at Center Grove.

World Guard’s placement in state finals broke a record for LC. The JV Class “A” Guard tied for 11th place, ending their competition season. LC was the only school in Indiana that had both the JV and varsity guards qualify for State Finals.

World Guard and “A” Guard have been practicing in the mornings at 6:45 since late November to prepare for their final competitions. Freshman Abbie Anderson said, “Morning practices my have been hard just because of the time we had to be here, but they were helpful looking back.”

The World Guard and “A” Guard shows have made only a few small changes consisting of mostly choreography revisions.

“We have some new cho-

reography up on the boxes that used to only be one person, but now there are two more of us on one of them. We … get lifted up on top of the boxes and we … kick our feet up … and jump back down, and it’s really fun, but it’s really scary,” said sophomore Allison Reid.

Sophomore Meredythe Cross described guard as “really fun. It teaches you discipline … also you get so many benefits out of it like you get a new family and a new best friend.”

“A” Guard is currently learning how to handle a rifle and will combine with the World Guard in mid-April to learn their routine for the Spirit of Central Marching Band Kickoff on May 25.

More information about upcoming contest results and events can be found on the LCPAA Color Guard website.

Top: The color guard competes in the state competition, which was at Center Grove March 17. The World Guard placed 2nd in the state finals.

Below: The color guard practices before school, arriving as early as 6:45. Sophomore Meredythe Cross described guard as “really fun. It teaches you discipline... you get so many benefits.”

Courtesy photos/ Meredythe Cross

Show choir earns 2nd, 3rd place finishes

all the other choirs with their groups of kids are as good if not better than the previous years’. avariebowmancub@gmail.com voices and won best vocals.

“It’s the most hardworking They have received this group I’ve ever had,” AdrianCentral Sound and Sweet award for four years now.

Sensation finished their 2012 “This was their best per- son said.

Adrianseason last weekend at Contest formance for son said both for Champions in Edgewood. both groups,” It’s the most hardgroups reCentral Sound was awarded A d r i a n s o n ally continued second runner up while Sweet said. working group I’ve strong to the Sensation earned first runner Central ever had.” end instead of up.

Sound reJena Adrianson falling out like “This was one of the most ceived best choir director some might competitive competitions yet vocals at evwant to do because of how many great ery venue when they are near the end of schools that competed,” direc- they competed in this season. tor Jena Adrianson said Every year there are differ- a season.

“This season has really been With schools from out of ent people and different shows. state, Central Sound outshined Adrianson said this year’s rewarding and a lot of fun,” AvarieBowman

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Adrianson said.

Adrianson is now in the process of planning a new show for both groups. She designs each show depending on the strengths of the kids in the group.

“I’m excited to have another great season next year,” sophomore Anna Borer said.

Auditions for the 2013 season were held this past week.

The list of next year’s Central Sound and Sweet Sensation members will be posted on Adrianson’s Haiku website created for the choirs over spring break.

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NEWS

BRIEFS

Top 30 program April 10

The annual Academic Excellence Recognition Program to honor the top 30 students in the senior class. along with their chosen educators, will be April 10. LC’s Distinguished Alum is Chris Eley, Class of 1997, who was recently recognized in the Indianapolis Star as “one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to watch in 2012.” The seniors, followed by their honored educators, are:

- Phillip Austrom, Randy Greenwell - Nicholas Baird, James DeCaro - Kelly Benz, John McCormick - Zachary Bowman, Richard Phillipy - Jessica Bun, Jill Hilgemeier - Destiny Casson, Effie Keys - Joshua DeAmicis, Drew Hor- vath - David Dunn, Greta Murphy - Jonathan Ellefsen, Greta Murphy - Benjamin Elser, Vicki Shafer - Megan Fudge, Dawn Colbert - Austin Galm, Robert Hasty - Graham Gardner, Martha Weber - Sean Gassen, Martha Weber - Madeleine Griffin, Robert Hasty - Victoria Herrmann, John Mc- Cormick - Anna Hooker, Jill Hilgemeier - Olivia Horan, Chad Sivertson - Kevin Kryah, Richard Phillipy - Karleigh Latinovich, Laura Reysz - Kyra McGuirk, Christopher Meguschar - Calvin Mendel, Carol Heckman - Jackson Morrow, Stacy Roe- schlein - Edson Ross Pereira, Richard Phillipy - Nicholas Petr, Richard Phillipy - Arielle Russell, Greta Murphy - Mackensey Saxton, Teresa Ballas - Brooke Taylor, Katie Legge - Rachel Taylor, Nan Schabel - Meredith Varie, Katie Legge

Bear Hugs Thursday

The spring Bear Hugs program, to honor students “for going above and beyond,” was held Thursday. More than 30 were honored.

Information compiled

by Cub Reporter staff

Legislación complica la educación EsbeidaFlores esbeidaflorescub@gmail.com El estado de Indiana acaba de aprobar una ley que le niega a estudiantes indocumentados poder pagar por clases de universidad como estudiante de este estado.

Es decir, no importa cuantos años los estudiantes indocumentados hayan vivido en el estado de Indiana, o aun en los Estados Unidos, tienen que pagar el costo internacional en todas las universidades. Esta es la realidad para cientos de estu-

diantes indocumentados. de la policía del estado dijo Seis estudiantes, la may- que los estudiantes “tuvieron oría indocumentados, trataron exactamente lo que pidieron. de protestar contra la ley que Querían publicidad y la tuvidestruiría sus sueños y el de eron. Querían ser arrestados y cientos de estudiantes más. Los fueron arrestados”. estudiantes, vestidos en sus Los estudiantes fueron batas de graduación, querían liberados bajo fianza dos días reunirse con después. el gobernador ICE levanto Mitch Daniels ...estudiantes indoc- la detención para discutir de los cinco umentados tienen la ley. Pero con la deque pagar el costo claro, un acto claración que de valentía “proseguir internacional... como este no con el acto de fue visto con deportación buenos ojos por todos; los es- para estos individuos no seria tudiantes fueron arrestados, es- el mejor uso de los recursos de posados y llevados a la cárcel. la agencia.” Aun así el gobernaLos seis fueron arrestados por dor firmó la ley el 10 de Mayo traspaso criminal. El sargento del 2011.

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Hay otros estados como Georgia, Alabama y Carolina del Sur aprobando leyes similares. Pareciera que cada vez se hacen las cosas más difícil para los estudiantes con el deseo de estudiar, superarse y tener un mejor futuro, pero también hay buenas noticias.

Un grupo influyente de los líderes de Silicon de alta tecnología, incluyendo la viuda de Steve Jobs, se han unido para luchar contra este tipo de intolerancia, como ellos lo ven, mediante la donación de fondos para organizaciones dedicadas a la educación de estudiantes indocumentados. Este movimiento se inició en el 2006 en California llamado Educators for Fair Consideration.

Legislation complicates education

This is the English translation of the column above.

The state of Indiana has just enacted a law that denies undocumented students the opportunity to pay in-state tuition. In other words, it doesn’t matter for how long undocumented students have lived in the state of Indiana, or even in the U.S; they have to pay the international cost to go to college.

This is the reality for hundreds of undocumented students.

Six students, the majority of them undocumented, protested this law that would shatter their dreams and the dream of hun-

dreds of other students in the state. The six students, dressed in their graduation gowns, wanted to meet with Gov. Mitch Daniels to discuss the Bills.

But of course, an act of courage such as this one was not viewed favorably by all, and the students were arrested, handcuffed and taken to jail. The six students were arrested for criminal trespass. The a sargeant in the Indiana Police Department said the students were “getting exactly what they asked for.

They wanted publicity; they’re getting publicity. They wanted to be arrested, and they were.”

The students were released

from jail on bond two days later. the desire to have an education, ICE lifted detention orders for excel and have a better future.

But there is good news as the students saying in a statement that “pursuing removal well. A highly influential group proceedings against these in- of Silicon technology leaders, including dividuals was the widow not the best of Steve Jobs, use of the ...undocumented have united agency’s restudents have to to combat this sources.” The pay the international kind of bigotgovernor had ry, as they call signed the bill cost... it, by donaton May 10, ing funds to a 2011.

There are other states like non-profit dedicated to the eduGeorgia, Alabama and South cation of undocumented stuCarolina that have similar laws. dents that was started in 2006 in It seems to be getting harder for California called Educators for undocumented students with Fair Consideration.

tering the school number which is 8457.

The editors of the yearbook, seniors Ali Russo and Kelsey Hall, said the primary focus for this year’s staff was the design of the book.

They said the staff has been working to make the yearbook more reader friendly.

“The 2012 yearbook will have more coverage of the entire student body,” Russo said.

The yearbook committee will purchase some extra books that can be bought at a later date.

There will be only a limited number of extras, however, and the cost for those books will rise to $70 each.

“This year we tried bringing more diversity by putting different people into the spotlight. Everyone has a story,” Hall said.

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2012 yearbooks for sale to April 16 AvarieBowman avariebowmancub@gmail.com

The yearbook committee will continue to take orders for the 2012 Bears’ Den yearbook through April 16. The yearbook cost is $65.

The yearbook may be ordered in one of two ways — purchasing through LC’s bookstore, or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com and en-

Cub photo/Samantha Strong

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Just a minute with...

What are you doing over spring break?

1) Hanging out with some friends.

2) Hanging out with friends.

3) Going to Canada.

4)Catching up on sleep and going camping.

5)Hanging out with my best friends.

6) Chilling with my girlfriend.

7)I’m going to Texas.

8) Going fishing with my uncle.

What is your favorite item in the vending machine?

1) Chex Mix 2) Twizzlers 3) Hot Cheetos 4) Diet Coke 5) Fruit Snacks 6) Twinkies 7) Fruit 8) Coke

What is the first thing you do after school?

1) Go home and get on my laptop.

2) Either work or take care of my dogs.

3) I play Call of Duty till I pass out.

4) Softball practice... then nap.

5) I have practices after school almost every day.

6) Play my clarinet and saxophone... AT THE SAME TIME. 7) I watch T.V. and go outside.

8) Go to basketball tryouts.

Get to know us What you should do...

Boys

Don’t you dare....

____ Put up with our ever-changing moods ____ Act like you want to talk even when you don’t ____ Have spontaneous surprises at least once a month

____ Insult our music choices ____ Act like sports are only for guys

____ Subtweet about us because we will find out eventually

OPINIONS Got a minute? Then we’ve got some questions. With 2,600 students, it’s tough to know everyone. We’re taking a minute to get to know our student body. Match each student’s number with the corresponding numbers on the answers. Watch out, you could be next.

What is your favorite Gatorade flavor?

1)The light blue one 2) Blue kind 3)Watermelon with Hot Cheetos mixed in 4) Cool Blue 5) Cool Blue 6) Honey 7) Red 8) Orange

1) Qua Herndon senior

3) Jameson Berry

junior

5) Alana Jones sophomore

2) Chris Amerman

senior

4) Christina Rees

junior

7) Jasmine Brown 8) James Davie

6) Isaac Nixon

freshman

sophomore

freshman

Boys and girls have voiced their opinions about how they want their partners to act in a relationship. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-3, add for the Do’s and subtract for the Don’ts, to find out what type of relationship you’re in.

Girls

What you should do...

Don’t you dare....

____ Put up with our awful jokes and puns

____ Call us “dude,” “bro” or by our last names

____ Relate to our interest or pretend to ____ Talk about yourself all the time be interested ____ Get a spray tan while it’s winter in ____ Be able to make spontaneous Indiana plans because we’re

too lazy ____ Play hard to get; it’s just confusing ____ Let us pay for you on dates ____ Always wait for us to text you

____ Put some effort into your attire

____ Forget birthdays or Valentine’s day

____ Listen to us on our rampages

____ Be lazy when it comes to good morning texts

____ Shower after your sporting events

____ Flirt with other girls

____ Compliment us when we dress up

first or start the conversation ____ Intentionally act dumb

____ Support us; we want to know you care ____ Carry your weight in conversations

____ Care more about your looks than you do about us

____ Ask how our day was; it makes us feel more wanted

____ Talk about getting married and having kids

____ Randomly stop responding to texts

____ Listen to us, everyone has to vent

____ Ask us to text you all of the time

Your Score:______ Where you stand:

(-16 to -8) = Why are you together?

____ Be yourself around us

(-8 to 0) = awkward...

(0 to 8) = healthy

(8 to 16) = too cute!

EDITORIAL

CUB REPORTER • MARCH 30, 2012 PAGE 9

Hugs

AND

Shut up.

Have something to say? Something crude? Something derogative? Don’t say it. Don’t say anything.

Are you questioning this writing’s intent? Feel as though it is wasting your time? Feel as though a newspaper cannot tell you how to act, what to say or how to change? Then take a step back. Think about what you’ve done, and what you’re going to do. For you may not like what you are going to read.

The Lawrence Central student body has committed a crime.

Libelous slander has dominated our ears; in the classroom, in the halls, in the cafeteria and on the field. Slander humiliating others based upon their personal choices, their race or their gender. Insults degrading our peers to the point of despair, to the point of depression, to the point of death.

While the epidemic of teen suicide has, thankfully, not hit LC, it is looming. The treatment any student is subjected to by his peers is not only unsettling, not only demoralizing, but unacceptable. No one, whether he is gay, she is overweight or is of a different ethnicity, deserves the treatment given to him. We have all seen it. We have all seen a student glare at another for being different. We have all heard the inexcusable words and phrases used in the halls. However, what we have not all seen

or heard is the reaction of the victims. The battered look after another derogatory comment, the sulk-filled eyes after another glare from a student. No one deserves the treatment given to him or her here. No one.

Lawrence Central is supposed to be a safe environment for all students. Not just those that succeed academically. Not just those involved in athletics. Not just those that can afford to buy anything and everything. Not just those that are straight.

The hostile environment we have created has become a feeding ground for bullying. A feeding ground for fear. A feeding ground for discrimination. And it is up to us to end this cycle.

While you may not believe this applies to you, it applies to every single student in this building. And we present each of you with a challenge. Take one day, just one. One day to change.

One day when unexpected homework assignments are no longer “gay.” One day when someone who dresses differently doesn’t get a glare but receives a smile. One day when a broken pencil is not described as “retarded.” Just one day. April 20, the Day of Silence. The day free of bullying. A day to end the silence we have placed upon thousands of students.

Will you accept this challenge, or will you shut up?

30-second editorials • Although some would say Indiana’s weather is bipolar, at least it goes through four solid seasons. If there’s a storm or some sort of bad weather, a streak of sunshine is sure to follow. Last year Indiana experienced a week-long ice storm, and this year we experienced a week of winter weather in the 80s. It’s Indiana’s way of keeping Hoosiers on their toes.

• By the time senior year rolls around, most high schoolers are not in the mood to be at school longer than necessary. If seniors were required to be at school for four blocks every day, some of them would undoubtedly fill their schedule with easy classes. Seniors should have the

privilege of not going to four blocks a day. This would keep them from being rowdy at school and encourage them to keep trying in the classes they still have.

• It’s great when our students can represent our school in a positive way. At the IASG Skaatskongress the German classes took a foreign language class to the next level. They had the passion for their language and decided they wanted to learn about the culture and learn about it in a creative way.

• Adding four new classes to LC’s course selection is a great display of the opportunities available here.

It’s great to see that the school is allowing students to dive further into

See related stories on Pages 17, 7, 6, 4, 5

subjects by offering new advanced courses. Two of these courses will provide students the opportunity to earn college credits. Students should keep these new opportunities in mind when creating their schedule for next year.

• Central Sound and Sweet Sensation had great runs this year. Their shows were put together well and they only became more polished and impressive as the season progressed.

Those choirs really showcased the kind of talent that LC has to offer.

The show choir members of next year have a lot to live up to!

Growls

Hugs to the nice weather, but growls to still having school.

Hugs to the NCAA tournament, but growls to a busted bracket.

Hugs to gummy bears, but growls to an empty jar.

Hugs to nice weather, but growls to being super hot.

Hugs to after-school activities, but growls to getting no sleep.

Hugs to a cold bottle of soda, but growls to a massive, fizzy explosion when you open it.

Hugs to spring break, but growls to seven more weeks of school.

Hugs to the possible draft of Andrew Luck, but growls to the release of Peyton Manning.

Hugs to sleepovers, but growls to getting no sleep.

Hugs to a week off of school, but growls to coming back.

Hugs to the release of “The Hunger Games,” but growls to fighting the crowds to see it.

Hugs to new classes at LC, but growls to picking which ones to take.

Letters to the editor The Cub Reporter accepts and encourages public input through letters to the editor. The letters are to voice opinions or concerns to the Cub Reporter’s audience. Letters including libelous or obscene materials will not be printed. Like all materials in the publication, letters reflecting criticism should criticize issues, not individuals.

No letter will be printed without positive ID. The Cub reserves the right to edit comments for grammatical errors and for length as long as it does not alter the meaning of the comments.

Letters must be signed and will be printed with the author’s name. Requests for anonymity of the letters’ authors will be denied.

OPINIONS

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peak Your Mind: Fighting

1) Do you think fighting is a problem at LC?

2) Do you think there is ever a good reason to fight in school?

1) No. 2) Yes. 3) Yeah.

4) I would videotape it.

1) Yeah.

2) Yes. 3) No, because if they want to solve it by fighting, they do.

4) Record it.

Jasmine Batie freshman

freshman

1) No. 2) Yes. 3)Yes. 4) Go watch it.

Michael Durden junior

Geoffrey Coleman junior

1) No. 2) Yes. 3) Not really.

4) Watch it.

“Qué dios los bendiga.”

Marisela Abel, 11 “Turn to page 394.”

Darian Benson, 9 “Pineapples.”

Alana Jones, 10 “I’m a Hufflepuff.”

Hannah Coble, 10

Quentin Rabin

sophomore

1) No. 2) Yes, like for self defense.

3) No, expulsion is not good.

4) Stand there and watch it.

4) If you are in the hallway and see a fight, what do you do?

1) No. 2) Yes. 3) Yes. 4) I would watch.

Lorenzo Bryant

Hector Gallardo

it All

“Wars come and go, but my soldiers live forever.”

Nicholas Powell, 10

See related feature story Page 18

3) Are the disciplinary actions taken by the school for fighting good?

Bear

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“I’m pretty punny...”

Alex Floyd, 11

sophomore

“Just give me a moment.”

Connor Tuthill, 11

1) Nope.

2) No, fight on your own time.

3) No, the punishments are too standard.

4) Walk away.

1) Yeah.

2) Sometimes.

3) Yes. 4) Keep walking.

Anna Hooker senior

“Sucker.”

Jacob Cherry

senior

Allison Specker, 10

“I watched ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ this weekend. Good choice.”

Griffin Gardner, 11 “What are ducks made of?”

Olivia Gangi, 12

Overcoming the attack of the snacks Thinking Aloud

CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com Your alarm clock didn’t go off this morning and you’re running late to school. You had to skip breakfast, you’ve got D lunch today, and your stomach is growling ferociously. A quick stop by the vending machine can help.

While the vending machines are a great source for snacks on the go, they’re hardly a substitute for healthy meals.

Most of the items available are unhealthy snacks like Pop Tarts and the infamous Honey Bun. Two entire rows are dedi-

cated to chips while there are only a couple healthy options available. So what are the best options for your passing period snack?

Some snacks such the Big Texas Cinnamon Roll should obviously be avoided. With 460 calories and 20 grams of fat, this sweet treat is a no-go.

To help make your decision easier, healthy items in the vending machine are indicated by a small red and green heart sticker next to the price. But a sticker this small goes highly unnoticed.

Kellogg’s Mixed Berry Fruity Snacks are one of these

healthy sticker items. While the snack boasts zero grams of fat and 100 percent Vitamin C, the nutrition facts are misleading. The two main ingredients are corn syrup and sugar. The nutrition facts label only 80 calories and 13 grams of sugar per serving. The actual serving is labeled discretely at the top as 10 pieces or about 2.5 servings per each package.

That means to have the healthy snack advertised you would have to eat less than half of the package you paid for.

Planters Salted Peanuts are another indicated healthy item.

One package has only 330 calo-

ries and has worthy benefits like 380 milligrams of potassium and 15 grams of protein.

On the down side, the peanuts have 29 grams of total fat and 230 grams of sodium.

When it comes to vending machine snacks you have to pick and choose your battles, and if you can’t find your perfect snack in the vending machine, the cafeteria offers a variety of fresh fruit. And if fruit doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, you can always fall back on Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats. One bar has just six grams of fat and 250 calories, and tastes oh-so-good.

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CUB REPORTER • MARCH 30, 2012 PAGE 11

The present is our gift from life From the Inside SallyFinkel sallyfinkelcub@gmail.com Check your mirrors. Can you see what’s behind you?

Are your eyes able to see practically every angle around you and your vehicle? Put on your seat belt; it’s time to go.

You are traveling down a dark winding path. You can hardly see 3 inches in front of you, but you have to keep going.

The speed limit is 40 mph, but you take it 35. You’re new to this route, and you aren’t entirely sure about what will

come next. Then, the car behind you begins to drive on your tail, and soon resorts to honking.

You hastily speed up, and then you miss your turn.

Life is full of twisting paths which have hundreds of alternate endings.

It’s the one thing in the entire universe which is ultimately unpredictable. We have scientists who have predicted the state of our world 20 million years from now, but there isn’t a single scientist that can tell you how your life will be in the next 24 hours. It’s truly terrifying. We can’t say what tomorrow will bring, yet here

in high school, we are expected When we were in kinderto make choices which will garten, adults always asked affect the tomorrow 24 years what we wanted to be when from now. we grew up. Back then, our When you plan your answers were never taken seriously. Our dreams back class schedule, your guidance then were to become princesses counselor will probably give or to travel on the Enterprise. you a long list of classes to Now, instead choose from for of being asked the following about our year, a website Life is always dreams, we are link to an asked about aptitude test changing, but we our realities. and college can still focus on The answers information. the now.” are impossible.

All of these What do you resources are want to be when you grow up? trying to push you to the end What will you do for housing, of the road. Where is your food, money and a job? Where final destination? No amount will you live? Questions like of studying will prepare you these lead us to asking when for that last question. While Life 101 will appear on the it’s a brilliant idea to prepare class list. yourself for your future, it The truth is that no amount is forgotten that we need of teaching and guidance time to grow into adults. can prepare us for what will Unfortunately, it has become appear at our destination. For a standard to decide a career some of us, it may be a green before you’re 18 years old.

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light, and for others it may be a dead end. Life is always changing, but we can still focus on the now. You don’t have to be a scientist to know what’s happening at this very moment. Now, answer this question: Who are you?

While it’s a relief to have an idea as to what your career will be in the future, remember that your career is only half as important as the person you will become. This is where life illuminates. We can’t control the future, but we can mold into the type of responsible, respectful, fulfilled and united people that we can and want to be. The future is untouched, but remember, it is tainted with every word that we speak.

You miss your turn. You don’t know what’s going to come your way. But, then you remember, that farther down the road, there is another turn, which will bring you back onto your journey.

Gee, you don’t say...

The Low-down MollyLiss mollylisscub@gmail.com Ever since the video “S**t Girls Say” went viral earlier this year, similar videos have been taking Youtube by storm.

There are multiple knockoffs of the original video as well as a “S**t Boys Say,” a “S**t Gamers Say,” and even a “S**t Drake Says” video out on the web along with many more. I’ve gotten tons of laughs out of these, so I decided to take the same idea and apply it to LC. I call it “S**t People at LC Don’t Say.” Featuring phrases LC

backpack with one finger.” has rarely, if ever, heard. This “Hey, you dropped article was compiled through something. Can I hand it back heavy research conducted by to you?” myself and some LC alumni.

About fashion: In the halls: “My shorts fit the dress code “Hey, I got to class before the today!” fight song went off!”

“Belts are for winners.”

“I love Gray days.”

“I’m going to take my hat “Here, let’s move and talk on off today without the same side of anyone asking the hallway so me.” we don’t get in “I think I’ll everyone else’s Yeah, I can pick actually tuck in way.” up my backpack my gym shirt.”

“My locker “I love our dress is in the perfect with one finger.” code.” spot.”

In the cafeteria: “Sorry, excuse me.”

“The school chicken “You stole my boyfriend, but sandwiches are definitely it’s OK, really.” better than Chick-Fil-A’s.”

“Hot cheetos… Ew.” “I’m so full of school spirit.”

“I’m so glad they don’t sell “Have you ever heard of Taco bell at lunch.” dubstep?”

About school and other LC“Yeah, I can pick up my

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related things: “Being a senior in gym is nothing to be ashamed of.”

“The gymnastics team is so good this year.” Oh, wait…

“Let’s get a head start on this fundraiser!”

“The gym hallway smells like fresh cut grass.”

“I’m going to move my car before the band starts practicing.”

“I understand Shakespeare.

Everything he writes just makes perfect sense to me.”

“I’m so glad I don’t have to skip a final this year. What a nuisance!”

“Sparknotes are for lazy people.”

“I hate Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.”

There you have it.

Conforming to an internet trend was never so entertaining.

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FACE OFF Topic: Vacation or Staycation?

Sally Finkel sallyfinkelcub@gmail.com

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Spring break is famous for being the holiday of vacations. Florida and Cancun rack up the money as tourists come filing in. It’s not just a holiday for the students, but it’s one for the airfare companies as well. Everyone who is anyone plans a nice spring break vacation. And by nice, I mean short.

Spring break is an overrated vacation spree that just isn’t well thought through.

Spring break is like an extra long weekend. We say we will have lots of time, but in reality, we still end up scrambling to finish our chemistry homework the Sunday right before school starts. While you’re lying on that fabulous sand on a beach in Ft. Lauterdale, you may also be working on homework, stressing for the upcoming finals, and studying for that next quiz. Oh, yes, that sounds like the perfect way to

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It’s that time of the year again, the time when the birds are just outside the classroom walls beckoning us to frolic in the sunshine. It’s the time when every body is getting ready for swim suit season 2012 and/or Prom.

The musical is in production and student attention levels in classes are at an all time low. We’ve waited through the long autumn and the short if even present winter for this glorious time of the year. Yes, spring is here and with it... spring break.

Hypothetical situation: You have a week of great weather and you get to spend it pretty much how you want.

What do you do? Correct answer: You go somewhere.

We wake up early and come to school to learn some stuff that we pile into our heads. We try to hold onto this info in hopes of being able to regurgitate it on a piece of paper. We go to sleep. Rinse and repeat.

Spring break is the perfect time for adventure. Unlike holiday break, the weather is nice everywhere. It doesn’t mean you spend a lot money to drive somewhere and go camping or sight

seeing. It’s idiotic to even think that when you have a golden opportunity to go do something you’d rather spend it playing video games and eating Funions.

“But Scott, I want to just hang out with my friends!”

I didn’t realize that your friends aren’t able to try out new experiences. Take them along!

Worst case scenario: You hate what you’re doing but you can still enjoy yourself because you are with the right people.

I challenge you to live a little this break. Be out of your comfort zone or at least out of your couch.

Cu b

Scott Van Wye scottvanwyecub@gmail.com

relax while on vacation...

Plus, why waste an extravagant amount of money to travel to a far off place for three days? Practically two months after spring break, summer arrives. Wouldn’t it make more sense to spend the money on a two-week vacation? Let’s not forget how high the airfare prices skyrocket during spring break. “Staycation” is the way to go. When you stay home, you are able to catch up on your sleep, finish schoolwork way in advance, and hang out with your friends, and it’s all for free. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have all of your friends in town instead of feeling abandoned as you constantly see pictures of the beach being uploaded onto Facebook? If you can feel a tinge of jealousy over your soon to be nicely tanned friends, just think about how much more powerful those UV rays will be when you’re the one taking a vacation during summer.

Save your vacation adventure for summer break when you have the time to enjoy it. Summer gives you practically 80 days to do anything, and to go anywhere, that you want. You could literally travel the world in 80 days. Try doing that over spring break.

Facing the subject: Would your rather take a Vacation or a Staycation this Spring Break?

I would rather go on a vacation, because you can get away from boring Indiana and go to California and be on the beach.

I would prefer a staycation, since I love to be with my family.

Hailey Clements, 9

Cora Hullinger, 10

I would prefer a vacation. I see my friends too much as it is.

Tyler Stovall, 11

I’d rather go on a vacation because staying at home is boring.

Ben Elser, 12 Cub photos/Carley Lanich

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Speaking through silence

Cub Photo/Katie Billman

Students speak out against bullying by not speaking at all KatieBillman katiebillmancub@gmail.com “I would go to (marching band) rehearsals crying my eyes out,” junior Ian McGlinsey said.

From social media death threats to getting pushed around in the hallways, McGlinsey has been bullied nearly every day since the second grade. While the obscene taunts aimed toward his sexuality were difficult to dismiss, they turned him into the anti-bullying advocate he is today. Now he is just one of the thousands of students taking actions to stop it.

Silence is golden, but for some students, it’s silver, too. Thousands of strips of duct tape will be worn on students’ mouths on April 20, this year’s annual National Day of Silence. The event is a day when students dedicate their voices to bringing attention to anti-bullying toward LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning). Name-calling slurs have

his mouth like many people, McGlinbecome commonplace in schools and sey silently supports the movement the Day of Silence is intended to bring of ending bullying toward LGBTQ. In attention to quieting them. Last month was LGBTQ History Month, and April’s his eyes, the Day of Silence is imporDay of Silence is aimed to continue rais- tant because actions speak louder than ing awareness. words. He also thinks that not saying As listed on their website, the Day anything at all is more powerful than of Silence is a student-led event that saying something. He hopes more was started in 1996. people fight for The University of the cause every Virginia founded year; he wants the the event for a class exposure to lead It doesn’t matter what project on nonto more votes for you are; you are you.” violent protests. gay rights, gay The university marriage and gay adoption. He eventually made it JaLynn Sanders plans to continue a national event and sophomore to fight for equal encouraged nearly rights, and he’s not alone.

100 colleges to participate. Now, the Sophomore JaLynn Sanders agrees day is officially sponsored by GLSEN, that bullying in general is not OK, let the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educaalone due to a person’s sexuality. She tion Network. Every year, hundreds said it shouldn’t be acceptable to bully of thousands of students take part in someone, whether it is physical, mental vowing to stay silent during the day to or over the internet. Sanders doesn’t call attention to the silencing effects of speak out much in the first place, and anti-LGBTQ harassment. now she hopes that her silence will be “You are who you are,” McGlinsey going toward a cause. said. “If somebody doesn’t like you “Bullying is not the answer,” Sandfor who you are, that’s their personal ers said. “It doesn’t matter what you problem.” are; you are you.”

Although he doesn’t put tape over

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Other than turning off your voices, there are more ways to support the event. Wearing red, the official Day of Silence color, or wearing vocal ally stickers can be an effective way to support. Another way to get involved is by tweeting at @DayofSilence or using the #DayofSilence hash tag. GLSEN suggests that “Tweeting the Silence” includes how many students are participating at your school, the responses you’re getting or photos of your “Breaking the Silence” event.

Whether students choose to get involved in ending bullying by speaking out or giving the silent treatment, both methods can be heard. The Day of Silence is meant to give hope and provide safety to those students struggling with bullying associated with their sexualities. It’s also designed to be a positive educational experience; the day isn’t supposed to take away from school days so students are encouraged to participate in instructional time if teachers request they do. More information is available at www.dayofsilence.org.

“I see almost every old bully of mine every single day at school,” McGlinsey said. “Only one of them has actually apologized, and he meant it.”

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Three days...

SaraHeiny saraheinycub@gmail.com Life is short; too short… wisdom teeth, a simple procedure, a diagnosis… three days.

Three short days.

Three painful days.

Three heart-wrenching days during the summer of 2010, and Justin Bun was gone, dead. What was supposed to have been a normal trip to the dentist turned into a drastic nightmare for senior Jessica Bun when her brother was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

“It was all very fast…,” Bun said, “I was in shock…”

The first semester back in school after his death, Bun was not aware of any significant changes in her behavior.

“I was getting the grades that I had gotten in my previous years,” she said.

It was over the holidays, after school stopped providing a distraction, that Bun’s overall mood first began to slip.

She began to feel sad all of the time.

She was reluctant to go back to school.

She was increasingly tired, and she lost motivation.

“During this time, I had multiple breakdowns where I just sat in my room and cried,” Bun said. “My sadness in missing Justin was overwhelming and

Bun’s depression was triggered by the stress was building from the school work that I avoided. In short, I was a a traumatic life event, but there is also a contribution from genetics. mess and I didn’t know what to do.”

“About 30 percent of depression is Bun had developed depression. inheritable or caused by the fact that To recognize depression, the Assistant Professor of parents have it,” Scott said. “The Clinical Psychology most common risk in Clinical Psychiatry at Riley Hospital for developing deWhen all of my for Children, Dr. pression is having emotions seeped out a family member Eric Scott, said, with depression.” “(The individual) through the cracks of should look for Along with my door, reaching my genetics and trauincreased sadness, parents, they were matic life events, grouchiness, irdepression may ritability sustained worried.”

Jessica Bun also be influenced over time… loss of senior by a pre-existing interest in things, mental condition poor attention or such as anxiety, eating disorders or deconcentration, increased guilt, worthlays in development at birth. lessness, hopelessness, helplessness or The most notable risk of depression? suicidal thoughts. The individual must have at least five of these symptoms for Suicide. at least two weeks to have major depresBun experienced very few suicidal thoughts because of her parents. They sion.” noticed something was wrong early and By second semester, Bun was experigot involved. encing six of these symptoms.

“When all of my emotions seeped This has become a growing epidemic among teenagers. While adolescent rates out through the cracks of my door, reaching my parents, they were worried. They for depression are only at 8 percent, 20 talked to me about what was wrong, but percent of all teenagers will experience I was never sure how to explain it. That depression before the age of 18 and 5 was when seeing a counselor was sugpercent will be diagnosed with major gested,” she said. depression.

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For Bun, seeing a counselor was surprisingly helpful.

“I was able to spill all of my thoughts because she didn’t know Justin personally. I just couldn’t really talk about him to others. I sometimes still can’t now,” she said.

“The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,” said Scott, “recommends, for mild to moderate cases of depression, therapy first, then for moderate to severe depression the combination of therapy and medications.

If a student is having suicidal thoughts, this is always taken seriously and should be told to a responsible adult. If the person is in danger of hurting oneself, then a psychiatric hospitalization could be helpful.”

If any of these symptoms become severely noticeable, a student can find help through any primary care physician or pediatrician, a mental health provider such as a school social worker or community psychologist or even through an OB/GYN. “I know the thought of a counselor may be equivalent to a shrink to some people—it isn’t. A counselor is merely someone to talk to without fear of judgment,” Bun said. “Being able to just talk to someone, with her trying to find a way for me to get out of my depression, eventually worked.”

By the Numbers

Depression

Of the clincally depressed: depressed but not suicidal

70% 15%

15%

committed suicide attempted suicide

Source/www.afsp.org

If you are in a depression crisis:

Text CSIS to 839863 Wednesday: 6 p.m. - midnight Friday-Sunday: 9 p.m. - midnight or call 317-251-7575 at any time

Source/www.pbs.org

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percent of the people who died from suicide had a diagnosable mental illness

percent of adolescents will develop depression

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million Americans will suffer from depression at any given time

15

million Americans are affected by major depression

percent of people experiencing depression do not currently receive treatment

2020

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rd leading cause of death among ages 10-24 is suicide

is the year depression will become the second most common health problem in the world Cub art/Megan Hunt

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Three days...

SaraHeiny saraheinycub@gmail.com Life is short; too short… wisdom teeth, a simple procedure, a diagnosis… three days.

Three short days.

Three painful days.

Three heart-wrenching days during the summer of 2010, and Justin Bun was gone, dead. What was supposed to have been a normal trip to the dentist turned into a drastic nightmare for senior Jessica Bun when her brother was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

“It was all very fast…,” Bun said, “I was in shock…”

The first semester back in school after his death, Bun was not aware of any significant changes in her behavior.

“I was getting the grades that I had gotten in my previous years,” she said.

It was over the holidays, after school stopped providing a distraction, that Bun’s overall mood first began to slip.

She began to feel sad all of the time.

She was reluctant to go back to school.

She was increasingly tired, and she lost motivation.

“During this time, I had multiple breakdowns where I just sat in my room and cried,” Bun said. “My sadness in missing Justin was overwhelming and

Bun’s depression was triggered by the stress was building from the school work that I avoided. In short, I was a a traumatic life event, but there is also a contribution from genetics. mess and I didn’t know what to do.”

“About 30 percent of depression is Bun had developed depression. inheritable or caused by the fact that To recognize depression, the Assistant Professor of parents have it,” Scott said. “The Clinical Psychology most common risk in Clinical Psychiatry at Riley Hospital for developing deWhen all of my for Children, Dr. pression is having emotions seeped out a family member Eric Scott, said, with depression.” “(The individual) through the cracks of should look for Along with my door, reaching my genetics and trauincreased sadness, parents, they were matic life events, grouchiness, irdepression may ritability sustained worried.”

Jessica Bun also be influenced over time… loss of senior by a pre-existing interest in things, mental condition poor attention or such as anxiety, eating disorders or deconcentration, increased guilt, worthlays in development at birth. lessness, hopelessness, helplessness or The most notable risk of depression? suicidal thoughts. The individual must have at least five of these symptoms for Suicide. at least two weeks to have major depresBun experienced very few suicidal thoughts because of her parents. They sion.” noticed something was wrong early and By second semester, Bun was experigot involved. encing six of these symptoms.

“When all of my emotions seeped This has become a growing epidemic among teenagers. While adolescent rates out through the cracks of my door, reaching my parents, they were worried. They for depression are only at 8 percent, 20 talked to me about what was wrong, but percent of all teenagers will experience I was never sure how to explain it. That depression before the age of 18 and 5 was when seeing a counselor was sugpercent will be diagnosed with major gested,” she said. depression.

“

For Bun, seeing a counselor was surprisingly helpful.

“I was able to spill all of my thoughts because she didn’t know Justin personally. I just couldn’t really talk about him to others. I sometimes still can’t now,” she said.

“The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,” said Scott, “recommends, for mild to moderate cases of depression, therapy first, then for moderate to severe depression the combination of therapy and medications.

If a student is having suicidal thoughts, this is always taken seriously and should be told to a responsible adult. If the person is in danger of hurting oneself, then a psychiatric hospitalization could be helpful.”

If any of these symptoms become severely noticeable, a student can find help through any primary care physician or pediatrician, a mental health provider such as a school social worker or community psychologist or even through an OB/GYN. “I know the thought of a counselor may be equivalent to a shrink to some people—it isn’t. A counselor is merely someone to talk to without fear of judgment,” Bun said. “Being able to just talk to someone, with her trying to find a way for me to get out of my depression, eventually worked.”

By the Numbers

Depression

Of the clincally depressed: depressed but not suicidal

70% 15%

15%

committed suicide attempted suicide

Source/www.afsp.org

If you are in a depression crisis:

Text CSIS to 839863 Wednesday: 6 p.m. - midnight Friday-Sunday: 9 p.m. - midnight or call 317-251-7575 at any time

Source/www.pbs.org

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percent of the people who died from suicide had a diagnosable mental illness

percent of adolescents will develop depression

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million Americans will suffer from depression at any given time

15

million Americans are affected by major depression

percent of people experiencing depression do not currently receive treatment

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rd leading cause of death among ages 10-24 is suicide

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Imagine walking along a beach.

The sun is setting as you cruise along, feeling the soft, moist sand squish between your toes. For some people, this is a magical feeling; but for others the soft sand is not a typical experience.

Try walking long hours a day feeling nothing but hard, rough asphalt or damp mud-covered roads with trash, debris and glass scattered about. Coming home to see your swollen, achy feet covered in blisters, calluses and scrapes is not a pleasant feeling. This is what many people across the world feel every day. This is what it’s like to go a day without shoes.

On April 10, millions of people everywhere will be promoting awareness for those children who don’t have shoes by taking their shoes off. This is to show the importance and the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life.

Coprodeli, an organization that works with TOMS Shoes, provides families in impoverished countries with food, education, jobs, housing and more. TOMS Shoes are a very popular brand in

America; to help support the day withThis disease can cause intestinal pain, out shoes, TOMS is donating money for weakness and cognitive impairment or each pair of TOMS bought. BOBS Shoes problems with the thought process. are also donating to this cause.

Senior Victoria Thomas will not Shoes are an important necessity wear shoes on April 10. Thomas, who of everyday life. works with children, is a big supAlthough they porter of the day may be stylish Just thinking of them without shoes. and fun to wear, “I think not they help us get (children) not having wearing them is a from place to place proper shoes just breaks good way to show while also covermy heart.” you want to help, ing and protecting even if you can’t our feet. Our feet Victoria Thomas need protection senior donate money,” Thomas said. from all kinds of ”Just thinking weather, diseases of them (children) not having proper and germs which is why having shoes shoes just breaks my heart.” is a must. Proper hygiene and sanitaThe many children in need of these tion is also an important factor when shoes are constantly suffering by not caring for the feet. having a pair of shoes. In some counHowever, millions of children contries, like Peru, if a child does not have tinue to live without proper footwear, a proper uniform or shoes, they can making them more at risk for injury not get an education to help better their and disease. In countries all over the futures. world, diseases like Podoconiosis, a You can show your support for debilitating and disfiguring soil-based disease, is affecting around 4 million these children by not wearing shoes on people. Hookworm is another common April 10 or by tweeting at @TOMS usdisease that affects 740 million people. ing a #withoutshoes hash tag.

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living without shoes

Hazards of

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Here are some diseases affecting children around the world.

Podoconiosis - 4 million people have podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring soil-based disease Hookworm - 740 million people are affected by hookworm which can cause intestinal pain, weakness and cognitive impairment Dangerous Debris - 30,000 people live on one landfill in the Philippines, where many are without shoes and are exposed to broken glass, syringes and debris Jiggers - 1.89 million Kenyan children are infected by jiggers, burrowing fleas that cause painful infection Sources: G.Davey / Estimate as of 2011 Asian Development Bank Ahadi Kenya Trust WHO

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Spring brings changing weather Hormonal Mother Nature brings temperamental weather to Indiana CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com March 1, with a high of 69 degrees, was a clear, sunny day that left Indiana yearning for springtime. On March 2, however, a different wind blew in, leaving most of the Midwest dreading this upcoming spring.

A total of 61 confirmed tornadoes ripped through the Midwest. Entire towns, such as Henryville, Ind., were said to be wiped off the map. One infamous Henryville tornado was ranked as an EF4 tornado and produced as many as 12 fatalities.

Tornados are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. EF1 tornadoes are the weakest, EF5 tornadoes the strongest.

Although there were warm, comfortable temperatures and tornadoes just days before, March 3 brought a new day and a new weather system: snow.

While it is known that Indiana is home to rapidly changing, hormonal weather, seeing sunny, snowy and tornadic weather all within three days may seem unprecedented, but this is not the case.

Earth space and science teacher Amanda Cole explained that larger storms create a larger temperature difference, because tornadoes are created from the mixing of warm and cold air in a front.

“If you have really warm air, like 70 degrees, and have cold enough air for snow, that’s going to lead to the bigger tornado,” Cole said.

According to Cole, what made these early March storms unusual is their size.

“Usually Indiana only has categories 1, 2 and maybe even 3,” Cole said. “The big ones (tornadoes) that hit in southern Indiana were a 4.”

With strong tornadoes striking this early in the season, it is hard to predict what the rest of spring will bring.

On March 15, a Seymour High School softball player was struck by lightning during practice. This prompted the question: What are high school athletics’ weather regulations?

Cub art/Glynnis King

According to Indiana state in the event of a cancelled practice or standards, there is a 30-minute wait for game. play after the sight of lightning.

The school also takes similar “We use that standard, and maybe precautions to ensure the safety of even a little tougher than that when students during the school day. The it comes to practice,” athletic director state requires four tornado drills to be Sandra Walter conducted each said. “If there year. is any sight of “We need to be lightning at all, the serious about these The best thing is to have facility is vacated.” (drills) because some kind of plan.”

The athletic we never know office keeps a close Amanda Cole when a real one eye on the weather earth space and science teacher (tornado) may channel. If a come,” assistant lightning storm is coming, athletes are principal Ron Davie said. typically held inside, and events may be Tornado planning extends beyond cancelled. the familiar school-wide drills. Admin“You make up every game if you istrators have planned out designated can,” Walter said. “Conference games safe places to take students in the are a priority because of conference event that a tornado strikes LC. Busing standings.” students to community centers is an Some sports, such as baseball and example. softball, even have built-in rain dates Davie keeps a National Weather

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Service radio in his office to monitor the changing weather conditions. If severe weather warnings are present, the radio sends an alert.

Davie is also in contact with the district’s superintendant, who watches the weather and decides if safety measures should go into effect.

Teachers may also receive e-mails and phone calls to stay up to date.

Because spring weather is so unpredictable, it’s best to always stay prepared. A good idea is to prepare a weather kit.

“The best thing is to have some kind of plan,” Cole said. “The weather kit might have cash, some blankets, maybe a couple of bottles of water and a flashlight in case the power goes out.”

Cole also suggests investing in a weather radio, similar to the one Davie keeps in his office. The updates the radio provides could be the difference that keeps you safe in a severe storm.

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The psych of the fight

Cub graphic/Sirron Harris

KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com The sound of conflict echoes throughout the lunchroom. Raised voices, scuffling shoes or crashing trays – all are surefire giveaways. Within seconds, legions of students rush from nearby, forgetting their previous priorities in favor of the spectacle unfolding before them. Two students form the nucleus of the crowd, gladiators of the modern day. This is a sight all too familiar at LC. A fight has begun.

Why do these fights happen? What incenses students to try and resolve their conflicts with violent flamboyance? AP psychology teacher Teresa Foley, who has taught for 27 years and holds degrees in psychology and sociology, said the causes go deeper than mere petty squabbles.

“If there is a confrontation, students want to save face in front of their peers,” Foley said. “They’re less apt to

back down from a conflict. They’ll go ahead and engage.”

Foley noted that social pressure comes into play in the fights; the more people who gather around, the less likely the students in conflict are going to back down.

“Everybody who gathers around (a fight) wants to watch,” Foley said.

“People try to break it up, but they don’t want to move.” Foley chuckled before adding, “It becomes a social gathering.”

The gladiator comparison is appropriate.

It isn’t all about social influence, though. According to Foley, teens aren’t as well versed in communication skills.

Adults are more likely to address a conflict reasonably, she said. Teens, on the other hand, are more likely to respond to hearsay and rumors with outbursts of violence.

“I definitely think teens have fewer, or have been taught fewer, conflict resolution skills,” Foley said. “Teens are

tolerated. “Lawrence Central takes going to be more reactive to ‘he-said, fights very seriously,” Oestreich said. she-said’ things, while maybe an adult would be more questioning and direct.” “The minimum punishment is a fiveday suspension. In most cases, he or she Foley maintained that age and (a student who gets in a fight) will be maturity are important factors, while arrested.” socioeconomic staBetween 1992 tus is not. and 1997, there “It’s really diffiwas a conflict cult to say,” she said.

Teens are going to be management “All schools have more reactive to ‘heprogram. situations where “There were a teens have conflicts. said, she-said’ things.” couple of teachI know that schools Teresa Foley ers who were that are very homoAP psychology teacher trained in conflict geneous or of a high management socioeconomic level skills,” Foley said. “Kids and teachstill have these same problems.” Howers could’ve used it to solve fights. It ever, Foley did mention that parental seemed to be effective at the time.” guidance can play a factor.

Comparisons could be drawn with “If kids grow up in a family that the new LC Tip Line, Oestreich said. doesn’t provide much guidance, they “The Tip Line already has (cut don’t necessarily learn conflict resoludown on fighting),” Oestreich said. tion skills,” she said.

“We’ve already gotten a few tips and Regardless of the factors behind we do everything we can to steer stufighting, principal Thomas Oestreich dents into making the right decisions.” said that violent behavior will not be

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Clockwise from above: The colorful 43-foot-tall tower, a major piece of Dale Chihuly’s “Fireworks of Glass” exhibit, sits in the atrium in the center of the ramps; the sculptures of the Terra Cotta warriors represent the new exhibit of the same name; the fully-functional water clock was designed by Bernard Gitton in 1996 and has been a fixture of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum ever since. Courtesy photos/Elizabeth Granger and Children’s Museum Press Room

Discovery is fun for everyone Children’s Museum definitely not just for kids KristenSwanson kristenswansoncub@gmail.com Where can you find 10-feet tall dinosaurs, a model of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb and real scientific test models from NASA — all within 30 minutes from your home? The Indianapolis Children’s Museum.

Although most high school students wouldn’t classify themselves as “children,” this museum is full of fascinating exhibits that are enjoyable and interesting for all.

Traveling through the museum, you could first experience The Treasures of the Earth. This includes replicas of the shipwreck of pirate Captain Kidd, the burial site of the Terra Cotta warriors, and the tomb of pharaoh Seti I. You can also participate in the Flight Adventure;

while creating a model aircraft, you can are also currently exhibits featuring Mr. also learn about the physics of flying Potato Head and LEGOs; what’s wrong and even test flight dynamics. There’s with reliving a few childhood memoalso a 35-foot long, 55-ton steam engine ries? which takes you back through the hisThe third floor features a very intory of trains. The ground floor ends spiring exhibit honoring three powerful with a large planetarium where you children: Anne Frank, Ryan White and can learn about the Ruby Bridges. While galaxy. learning about the When enterHigh school students trials and tribulaing the first floor, a tions that these should go there because youngsters faced, museum-goer may believe they’ve travthey can learn new things you can also place eled back in time in their from some of the perma- yourself with the dinosaurs. shoes and realize nent exhibits there,” There is one of the that young people largest displays of Sam Short truly can make a difreal juvenile dinojunior ference. saur fossils available At the end of in a fun, immersive environment. the trip to the museum, students can The second floor consists of an inreinforce knowledge from their science teractive representation of modern-day classes by viewing a real freshwater Egypt. It’s a fun way to experience a pond. They can also play with the different culture, while still in Indianap- interactive water table, rock climb and olis, and in a hands-on manner. There explore a construction site.

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The Children’s Children’s Museum offers something for Museum everyone, whether Information it’s learning about history or science, or just enjoying a fun day. There are exhibits for people of all ages: kindergarteners, adults or even high school students.

Junior Petr Sliva says he loves going to the Children’s Museum. “I don’t really feel too old to go there,” he said.

“They have a lot of cool exhibits that I think people of all ages can enjoy.”

Junior Sam Short also has been to the Children’s Museum recently and enjoys visiting.

“High school students should go there because they can learn new things from some of the permanent exhibits there,” Short said.

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The Rhythmic Revolution Artist: Dispatch Album: Dispatch EP Genre: Indie-rock

Dispatch is an American Indie, Reggae and Funk rock band. They released an EP (extended play) with six new songs. This is their ninth album.

Their most popular song from the new album Melon Bend fits all listeners. The album gives off an African inspired vibe with a Jamaican influence. It is lighthearted music that you could imagine listening to just for some fun music.

It is music that all age groups would listen to because it is relatable to a wide variety of listeners. The instrumentals are very advanced and not one song has the same beat; each song has a different vibe and tells a different story.

The band is previously known

as the all acoustic band in 1990 called “One Fell Swoop,” but they have now changed their style which is apparent in this album because it is not like their previous albums. This is their first song or album recorded since 2000. They then created a new band. Dispatch now consists of Brad Corrigan (vocals, drums, percussion and harmonica) Pete Francis Heimbold (vocals, guitar and bass) and Chad Urmston (vocals, bass, percussion, and guitar). Each artist contributes to each song by showing each of their individual styles.

Similar Artists: Dirty Heads, Jack Johnson, The Expendables

Rating: 1-2-3-

As the title-track and the first song on the album, “Lights” is a typical techno-pop song by Ellie Goulding.

Her vocal range can be heard, but her voice sounds auto tuned throughout the album.

While the majority of her songs are up-tempo like its first one, “The Writer” is a slower track that shows Goulding’s artistic side without the complications of upbeat music. It’s an effective break from the fast-paced music on the rest of the CD; for Goulding, it proves that less is more.

Artist: Ellie Goulding Album: Lights Genre: Pop

“Guns and Horses” isn’t as bubbly or as slow as some of the other songs, but it begins with an acoustic intro which leads in to more energetic parts. It uses a combination of her lyrics and an effective hook to the chorus to grab the ears of its listener: “Let’s join forces; we’ve got our guns and horses. I know you’ve been burned, but every fire is a lesson learned.”

Other tracks include “Under the Sheets,” “Every Time You Go” and “This Love (Will Be Your Downfall).”

The album, currently ranked on iTunes, also includes a cover of “Your Song” by Elton John and a live version of “Starry Eyed.”

Similar Artists: La Roux, Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club

-5

Rating: 1-2-

Song Suggestion: Con Man Meredith Nordmann

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Song Suggestion: Guns and Horses Katie Billman

Artist: Bruce Springsteen Album: Wrecking Ball Genre: Rock

Artist: Band of Skulls Album: Wolves Genre: Alternative Rock

Famous 1970s and 1980s rock artist Bruce Springsteen has released his latest album titled Wrecking Ball.

The album, released March 6, is Springsteen’s attempt to modernize his music and catch up to what people now listen to. It is a valid attempt by Springsteen but this album does not quite bring it home.

The songs are a little too rock ‘n roll (which may please some listeners), and all of them sound the same.

The beats are soft mellow rock with a big rock hook after the second chorus to try and bring it home. Although the CD lacks

but the true pop-up songs begin with the third track, “Wanderluster.” This song is slow but speeds up and it’s definitely a song with more catchy lyrics.

The middle song of the album is my personal favorite and I’m not too crazy about slow songs, but don’t be fooled, “Lay My Head Down” is a romance song in disguise. It’s so beautiful, you just want to listen to it and lie out on the grass in the sun.

Honestly, there are maybe two songs that miss, but I recommend this album to anyone that likes a new spin on classic-rock kind of sound.

what it needs to please the modern audiences, it does have decent qualities.

The beats usually pick up through the song and would get the concert crowd clapping their hands. “Easy Money” is the best song on the album and is a pretty good song to listen to when you want to relax.

Overall, it’s a good attempt by Springsteen to try and update his music, but it just falls short.

Similar Artists: John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Neil Young

Rating: 1-2-

-4-5

Song Suggestion: Easy Money Jacob Helmus

As a veteran listener of the Band of Skulls, I expected nothing short of spectacular of this new album and the Band of Skulls does not let down. The album is a roller coaster ride of guitar riffs and heavy base beats. If you’re looking for an album with a plethora of fun, summery tunes to match the weather, then you are looking in the wrong place.

The album begins on a high note,

Similar Artists: The Dead Weather, The Kills, The Black Keys

Rating: 1-2-3-

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Song Suggestion: Lay My Head Down Candace Bullock

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Zogurts For fantastic frozen flavors, Zogurts is the place to be 10134 Brooks School Road Indianapolis, IN 46037 (317) 436-8192 www.zogurts.com

LaneCreech lanecreechcub@gmail.com With the recent warm weather, I thought it would be appropriate to find a yummy treat to cool down with.

Zogurts is a frozen yogurt shop located in the Geist/ Fishers area.

If you have ever visited a frozen yogurt shop before, you know that it is a little bit different than an ice cream shop. All of the frozen yogurt places I have visited operate in the same manner as Zogurts.

You enter the shop and pick up a bowl for your yogurt. There are a couple different sizes. Be careful how much you place in these bowls as the pricing is 45 cents per ounce.

Zogurts is constantly rotating flavors so there will not be the same selection every time you visit. There are 10 flavors out at a time to choose from.

Flavors are also paired with flavors that go well together. I tried the espresso, cookie dough, granny smith apple, and caramel. The espresso and the cookie dough were paired together as were the granny smith apple and the caramel.

After you select your yogurt, you move on to the toppings bar. There is a whole smorgasbord of different toppings from almonds, to chocolate chips, cookies, peanut butter cups and anything else you could imagine to put on frozen yogurt.

I chose to get a bowl of the espresso mixed with cookie dough and topped it off with chocolate chips, M&M’s and Oreo cookie crumbles.

The yogurt was very yummy and — a welcome bonus — healthier than ice cream.

Les Miserables performing at Clowes Memorial Hall April 15 Les Miserables will be performed April 10-15 at Clowes Memorial Hall. Les Miserables, advertised as one of the longest running Broadway shows in history, is based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. The musical tells the story of human spirit throughout the French Revolution. Tickets start at $20.

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Devil Wears Prada to play in the Egyptian Room

Titanic returns to theaters April 4 The classic James Cameron film, Titanic, is set to be released for the first time in 3-D on April 4. The historic fiction drama won 11 Oscars. The movie follows main characters Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) throughout the R.M.S. Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage.

Titanic, containing both romance and action, appeals to audiences of both genders. The notoriously long movie, lasting three hours and 15 minutes, has a special fan sneak preview on April 3, including limited edition Titanic Real 3D glasses and a limited edition Titanic lithograph. Titanic is rated PG-13.

Mac Miller going on tour

Legally Blonde comes to Beef & Boards

Following the release of his most recent mixtape, Macadelic, Mac Miller is touring U.S. college campuses in his 2012 Macadelic tour. Miller will perform at 8 p.m. April 12 in the Indiana University Auditorium and at 8 p.m. April 13 at Wabash College. Miller will perform hits from the album, Blue Slide Park, released last November. Musical groups The Cool Kids and The Come Up are expected to be opening acts.

Legally Blonde, The Musical will be at Beef & Boards Dinner Theater until April 6. The show is performed daily, with the exception of Monday, April 2. The musical, based on the movie Legally Blonde, features the familiar lead character, Elle Woods (Maggie Taylor) and her quest through Harvard Law School. Tickets start at $37 on weekdays and increase in price on Fridays and weekends.

Metal band, The Devil Wears Prada, will perform at 7 p.m. on April 1 in the Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre, as a part of the 2012 Dead Throne tour. The Devil Wears Prada released the latest album, Dead Throne, last September. Opening acts Every Time I Die, letlive. and Oh, Sleeper are touring with the group. Tickets start at $18.

Comedian Bill Cosby to perform at the Paladium Comedian Bill Cosby will perform two comedy shows on April 15 at the Palladium in Carmel. The first show begins at 3 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m.

Cosby’s show includes comedy, stories and audience interaction.

Pacers meet Celtics for fourth time this season The Indianapolis Pacers will take on the Boston Celtics at 7 p.m. April 7 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers and Celtics have met three times this season. The Pacers have two wins, one at home (97-83) and one away (87-74).

However, the most recent PacersCeltics match-up was a loss on the road for the Pacers (87-94).

Compiled by Carley Lanich and Jacob Helmus

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The spring lull affects us all CINEMANIAC Everyone’s

a Critic KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com Awards season has ended, and we’re well into the most awkward annual period of mainstream cinema: the spring lull. Nestled between the worthy winter of Oscar contenders and the all-out brawl that is Summer Blockbuster season, the spring lull is the time when there are very few high-profile releases (with the rare exception, such as “The Hunger Games,” this year). Rather, this is the time when more… ehh-worthy movies are pushed into the arena to try and sate the movie-going crowd’s appetite.

Looking at the release schedule for the next couple months, I have found nothing that piques my

interest in the way that certain (“The Dark Knight Rises” or “Prometheus,” for instance) summer season releases have. Granted, there’s nothing wrong with releasing higher profile movies when audience attendance will be greater, but there is something source/fandango.com wrong with throwing “The Three Stooges” is a typical release dreadful movies at us all in the traditionally bland spring season. throughout the spring.

There is simply too Sure, not every movie this much money being thrown spring will be dreadful (once around in Hollywood to again, “The Hunger Games”), but accept meif you plan on godiocrity ing to the theater like “The over spring break, More... ehh-worthy be warned: You’re Three Stooges” not getting the movies are pushed or “Lockout.” Profbest of what Holinto the arena.” its traditionally lywood has to aren’t as large in offer. Could you the spring, and there are probably get lucky and find a decent acfactors that influence this trend, tion movie or a fun little comedy? but that doesn’t mean Hollywood Sure, but going to the theater in the should be allowed to just turn in spring is like playing football in a the equivalent of an essay you landmine field – you might have scrounged together the night befun, but you could also be walking fore it was due. into a bomb.

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An indefinite hiatus...ended Musing on the Music ColemanLaBarr colemanlabarrcub@gmail.com If you have been following up on my column, you would know by now that I have a thing for reggae and funk music. A couple of years ago I heard of a band called Dispatch and instantly fell in love.

They’re a band originating out of a small town in Vermont.

Who knew that some Vermont natives could carry so much funky soul?

The band originally called themselves “One Fell Swoop,” but there was a battle with another band for the title, so they eventually ended up changing it to Dispatch. In my opinion, the new name is more catchy.

Band members Brad Corrigan, Pete Heimbold and Chad Urmstom all grew up together and attended

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Middlebury College. When they went to visit a relative in North Carolina, they got their first gig, and sprang into the musical industry.

The band relocated to Boston and started performing and recording music. The band made it Dispatch performed a concert at the reonto the Billboards nuquest of the Zimbabwe Prime Minister. merous times. The band also strived for world they still played several concerts, peace and had many but sometimes didn’t have all band fund-raiser and charity members present. The Prime Minisevents. ter of ZimHowbabwe even ever, requested a Who knew that tensions concert from some Vermont natives them. grew high In 2010, could carry so much with Dispatch funky soul?” the band, shocked fans and they decided by announcing on an indefinite hiatus and started to the hiatus would be ending and also schedule their final concert. announced a QR code of where their The final concert was free and concert would be. had a projected audience of 10,000The band released a six-song EP 30,000 people. The final total of containing all of the funky, reggae people in the sea they called a crowd beats that Dispatch fans love. They was around 110,000. are currently touring around the While the group was broken up, United States and Europe.

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Odds are in favor of The Hunger Games KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com

Suzanne Collins’ best seller “The Hunger Games” is, while certainly not great prose, a compelling page-turner. The story of impoverished huntress Katniss Everdeen fighting in the insidious Capitol’s Hunger Games tournament is visceral, emotional and raw. In short, the book was begging for a movie adaptation. And while certain elements have been understandably altered (the origin of Katniss’ Mockingjay pin, the inclusion of Seneca Crane), the film version of “The Hunger Games” delivers all that a fan could ask for.

Director Gary Ross brings Collins’ dystopian “Panem” to the screen brilliantly; a grimy, washedout aesthetic prevails in the oppressed outer districts, while the opulent Capitol evokes Federico Fellini’s “Satyricon” and Luc Besson’s “The Fifth Element.” Sound and film editing also deserve special mention, chiefly for the standout sequence when the Games first begin – a soundless bloodbath; tension is expertly established and maintained for the remainder of the film.

The technical aspects aren’t let down by the dramatics. Jennifer Lawrence is superb as the gruff, wounded Katniss, and supporting players like Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks embody their roles perfectly. As the other two-thirds of the story’s (ugh) love triangle, Liam Hemsworth isn’t given much to do as Gale while Josh Hutcherson doesn’t quite issue the effortless charm needed for the role of Peeta, but both are acceptable.

Regarding the romantic aspect, the film does stumble. While the tone and feel of the book is faithfully translated to screen, not enough time is spent detailing the faux-romance (fauxmance?) between Katniss and Peeta. Admittedly, this would have bloated an already overlong film, but this is a crucial part of Peeta’s arc that wasn’t done justice.

Much has been made about the political overtones throughout the story, and the film does a good job of conveying the message without being too in-your-face. Overall, though, it works not just on an allegorical level, but a technical level, an emotional level and, crucially, on an adaptive level.

Genre: Science Fiction Director: Gary Ross Rating: PG-13 Length: 142 minutes

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By the Numbers

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The 1895 speed limit in New York City in mph

The age of tortoise Tu’i Malila, the oldest living animal

188 Average number of steps an American walks each day

18,000

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The number of eyelids a camel has

2-3

The length, in seconds, of the average human dream

Number of bones the skull is made up of

29

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The Dukes of Hazzard Jon Gore, 12

Otis by: Jay-Z and Kanye West Cameron Garrett, 10 La La Means I Love You by: Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj Zach Yurack, 11

Dance Moms Scrubs

Katie Byers, 9

Cameron Jones, 12

Modern Family

Dana Oakes, 10

Set Fire To The Rain by: Adele Gracyn Burns, 10

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6. Italy 7. Colorado 8. Tennessee 9. Australia 10. Atlanta Top 10 list researched and compiled by Glynnis King

@CubOnline: What do you think about this crazy Indiana weather? @kelseyhall1 Kelsey Hall, 12 I can’t complain about a short winter!

@karlatino Karleigh Latinovich, 12 I love it and it’s making me so excited for summer!

@alisonrusso Alison Russo, 12

@vallytubbz Valerie Tubbs, 12

@maximumsaximum Maxie Saxton, 12

It’s trippy mane

It certainly keeps me on my toes...

@PopcornButerfly Olivia Gangi, 12

@npetr12 Nick Petr, 12

It’s as fickle as the weather on Coffee Shop.

I am definitely pro global warming after this winter.

@benelser Ben Elser, 12 It’s awesome

I like that I am able to go on walks with my dog!

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Playoff run ends at Regionals AlexKryah

stretch, and, with a key steal, clinch the victory. alexkryahcub@gmail.com Though Pike was the winner, it was R.J. Hunter who stole the show for them.

The Bears basketball season ended The Red Devil small forward put up 27 at the hands of the Pike Red Devils in points on the Bears defense, shutting the first round of Regionals on March 10. any Bear run down in the game. Despite The 68-74 loss at Hinkle Fieldhouse was the loss, Shelt said he felt the season was a tough one to swallow for the Bears, as successful. it was the last time that this team, with “It was a tremendous season. This the core of seniors Jeremy Hollowell, Tygroup of young men has a lot to be ler Corley and Tyler Fischl, would suit proud of for the up for the Bears. rest of their lives,” “The mesShelt said. “When sage at the end of This group of young men they look back 20 the game was really to the underhas a lot to be proud of for years from now, they can be proud classmen,” head the rest of their lives.” to be a Bear.” coach J.R. Shelt J.R. Shelt With the loss said. “The seniors head coach of Hollowell and have left their company next mark on Lawrence Central. They beat LN; they won the year, the boys will have to look to new Sectional, but they are passing the torch leadership to back up this season with on to the younger guys. It’s up to them another successful one. Shelt believes to take pride in the program and fight that the leaders will show themselves every night they put a Bears jersey on through the workouts leading up to next year. their chests.”

“I think we have a lot of growing Hollowell led the Bears with 22 up to do in the next six months,” Shelt points in the game, while Corley and added.

“Guys are going to have to deFischl combined for 25 points. Senior cide whether they want to lead or follow.

Steven Rhodes also hit one of his two Leadership is not an easy task. The lead3-pointers in the last minute of the game ers will be the guys willing to sacrifice to bring the boys within 1 point. This for their teammates, lead by example, was the closest the boys would get to and push others to be better.” winning, though, as Pike was able to hit The Bears final record was 17-7. their free-throws, going 8-8 down the

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Senior Tyler Fischl goes up for a tough shot in the paint against Pike. Fischl contributed 8 points in the losing effort. Courtesy Photo/Josh Christiansen

Girls win indoor state championship State record 4x4 relay leads team to imposing 32-point advantage JacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com

The girls track team won the Hoosier State Relays, also known as the indoor state championships, at Indiana Wesleyan University on March 17.

The girls dominated the competiton by winning the meet by 32 points. They were led by a state record 4x4 relay

team that ran the race in a time of three minutes and 57 seconds. That time also got the girls to 11th best in the United States.

The boys’ race ended up with Carmel taking home the championship while LC finished closely behind in fourth place “The girls winning really helps solidify confidence in themselves and the program,” coach Tim Richey said. “It also helps them by growing confidence and trust in themselves and gives them the belief that they can reach their goals together.”

Before the indoor state spot in the girls’ rankings with championships, IHSAA (the Pike grabbing 3 right behind Indiana High School Athletic LC. With the indoor season over Association) released its prewith, the Bears season ranknow turn their ings; both the attention to boys and girls teams cracked It’s been a very posi- the outdoor the top 3. tive early season for season.

The boys On March us...” claimed the 22 the girls top spot while Tim Richey won a threethe girls are meet head coach way right behind against Fishers them at No 2. and Noblesville.

Carmel and Hamilton “Both teams need to Southeastern round out the continue to build depth as we top 3 in the boys’ poll, and Fort go forward. We have a few Wayne Northrop took the top holes to fill on both sides, and

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we all must continue to get stronger and more explosive,” Richey said.

He continued, “The coaches must get the job done perfecting their technical events, as that will be the edge against the rest of the state.”

If both teams focus hard and stick to their game plan, there is no reason why the Bears shouldn’t uphold their pre-season rankings and each add their third state title to their resume.

“It’s been a very positive early season for us and we are excited about the start of the season,” Richey said.

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Bears fall short to Roncalli

runs. On to the bottom of the inning, and LC scored two runs. colemanlabarrcub@gmail.com However, it wasn’t enough to Last Wednesday the base- offset the rally Roncalli had.

This was only the Bears’ ball team had their first scrimfirst game, and although it mage against Brownsburg High brings them to 0-1, the team is School. Although things didn’t very far from giving up. The go quite as expected, the team team is young looked good. and the hopes “We had are high. some ‘first “We have game jit..varsity’s a a young team, ters,’ but our not necessarpitching was completely differ- ily young as in good.

Hitent animal.” age but young ting, a little light, but we John McCormick as in varsity have room assistant coach experience,” McCormick for improvesaid.

“We had some kids havment and time to do it,” asing great success with JV, but sistant coach John McCormick varsity’s a completely different said.

Monday night the Bears animal.”

On April 7 the boys have an went head to head with the away double-header against Roncalli Rebels. LC started off Rockford and Edgewood, at strong, and the pitching was up Edgewood in Ellettsville, Ind. to par. The Rebels scored two The game against Rockford will runs, but the Bears followed start at noon and the second at suit and answered back with 2 p.m. two of their own. In the top of Rockford High School was the seventh inning, it was tied the Michigan state champion, up 2-2. The Rebels got a break but the Bears are ready. and were able to score four

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Junior Jacob Lane steps up to the plate and follows through with his swing. LC scored two runs along with Roncalli’s two, but the Rebels had a rally and the Bears fell short 6-4. Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

Losing never felt so good Touch ‘Em All

AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com Well, my dreams of having a perfect bracket have been shattered again. My only consolation for this is the fact that the majority of America is in the same boat as I am. My case is extremely embarrassing, though, especially because one of my Final Four picks, Wichita State, lost in the second round.

In fact, none of my Final Four picks are alive any more; two lost in the second round, and two in the Elite Eight These losses hurt even more because seemingly everyone

that I know has had a fantastic root against them all I wanted. bracket this year. And all I can Having to root for Syracuse do when they brag about their goes against my morals as well, fantastic predictions is sit there yet I didn’t pick them this year and take the brunt of it because simply because Fab Melo has I’m a sucker for picking ludi- difficulty reading.

For all of crous upsets. the people But there that have lost is a silver linmoney on this ing in this ...but the tournament tournament, situation never fails to entertain their brackthat most of et woes are America is washed away experiencing. because the No longer do we have to root for teams we NCAA tournament is mad with hate just so our brackets will intensity and excitement. There be perfect. Rooting for North might not be any George MaCarolina was such a difficult son-like upsets like two years, task, but now that my bracket but the tournament never fails doesn’t matter, I was able to to entertain. A 16 seed almost

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did something that no team had ever done in the tournament before, and that was to win a game.. As humorous as that sounds, they always play a No. 1 seed. Though the 1 seed was Syracuse, it doesn’t change the fact that UNC-Asheville almost pulled out the greatest upset ever. And two, count ‘em, two 15 seed won in the first round. If that didn’t destroy your bracket then you’re either a prophet or got extremely lucky. There is no greater month in American sports than March Madness.

But if I have to be a nitpick, there is one thing that would make this month even better; having my dreams of a perfect bracket fulfilled.

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Manning: just a memory JacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com

“Manning takes the snap, drops back to pass, fires it to Reggie in the corner of the end zone… TOUCHDOWN!” Play-By-Play announcer Bob Lamey said this a lot over the 14-year tenure that Peyton Manning served as the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.

However, due to the release of Manning, Colts fans will never get to hear this saying again.

With the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, the Colts are likely to take Andrew Luck from Stanford, which is the main reason the Colts released Manning. Owner Jim Irsay wanted to go in a different direction and Manning wasn’t a part of that direction. This is also why the Colts decided to part ways with tight end Dallas Clark, running back Joseph Addai, safety Melvin Bullit and linebacker Gary Brackett.

The release of Manning wasn’t shocking, but in a sense

it was heartbreaking because for most Colts fans at LC, Manning was the only quarterback they had ever seen wear the blue and white uniform.

“I was really shocked when it happened and at first I wanted the Colts to not do it, but in the end I realize the Colts made the right decision and I wish Peyton the best of luck in Denver,” junior Nicole Jones said.

Manning not only was one of the best quarterbacks in Colts history, but he also did wonders for the city of Indianapolis. He donated a large sum of money to create the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, made multiple appearances at big events that happened around the city and was just an all-around good image on the city.

“I feel like he built the city.

He made us a winning and exciting team, took us to two Super Bowls and won one. I don’t think we would have built a new stadium, either, if it wasn’t for Peyton. He’s awesome. I will

be a Denver Bronco fan until he retires,” junior Tim Welcher said.

Manning was so prominent in the city that, when people from out of town came to Indianapolis, one of the first things that came to their mind was Peyton Manning himself.

People all around the country, even college basketball analysts, were trying to predict Manning’s destination.

Ultimately, though, he signed with the Denver Broncos. Manning chose the Broncos over the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans, and many people think he went to Denver because they are owned

by Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and also have the defense to support Manning — along with giving him a second Super Bowl title.

“I think its ridiculous because he should retire as a Colt and it sends a message to Tim Tebow that the Broncos never really trusted him as the fran-

Manning throws a pass against his long-time rival, the New England Patriots. Courtesy photo/MCT Campus

chise quarterback,” sophomore Logan Koehring said.

Even though Manning will never come out of the home team tunnel in Lucas Oil Stadium again, his impact on the fans, players and city will live

on forever. Someday, his No. 18 jersey will be hanging up in the rafters and giving Colts fans great memories of what Peyton Manning accomplished as a player and resident of Indianapolis.

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Girls tennis now in full swing which creates different playing conditions for the players. katiebillmancub@gmail.com “Those who can spin will win,” head coach Tim Taylor The girls tennis team offi- said in regards to players adcially started its spring season justing their strokes to these with a win against Speedway conditions.

High School on Tuesday. The Returning varsity players varsity girls won all of their include juniors Kristen Swanmatches of the night, making son and Mackenzie Spicer and it their first win of the season. senior Krystal White.

The team also played a scrim“Each year as we begin mage against Mount Vernon on again, I feel that we have the March 21 and potential to won overall. do better than Varsity won the year bethree of their fore, always.

The girls are condithree rounds girls are tioned and ready to The and JV won conditioned two of their go.” and ready to three. sectionKrystal White go; Rankings als, here we sophomore within the come,” White team are onsaid. going and changing as the Lady The girls’ next game is Bears progress in their season. against Tech High School on Sophomore Veronica Clark, April 9 at Tech. Their followa transfer from Wyoming, is an ing game is on April 11 against addition to the team. She won Lawrence North. Both teams the state title in No. 1 singles will face township rivals durfor the state tennis tournament ing the home game at Lawrence in Wyoming.

Central. The game will be start “I’m hoping we can all get at 5 p.m. along and go big this year,” Sophomore Veronica Clark Clark said. serves to start a rally as she trains The spring season has for her match the following day.

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Golfers looking for balance AlexKryah

alexkryahcub@gmail.com The boys golf team has yet to officially tee off their season, yet they have been practicing since tryouts concluded in mid-March. The top three spots have been filled by seniors Kyle Crites, Ryan Knuckles and sophomore Tony Rodgers. Head coach Norm Starkey, though, is still looking for some golfers to step up to fill the fourth and fifth spots.

“Kyle, Ryan and Tony are Carthy. Starkey believes that they need one more balanced all quality golfer to give golfers,” Starthe Bears ankey said. “The other successlast few spots In the past, we’ve ful season. are wide open “In the always had good balfor anyone to past, we’ve altake.” ance...” ways had good Starkey Norm Starkey balance.

We does have head coach have had five ideas for who quality golfers are contenders before, when for those finals other teams may only have one spots, including senior Jamar or two.

This year, we really have Smith and freshman Colin Mc-

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Softball starts off strong

three guys, and we’re looking for that fourth guy to create an even more balanced team. Balance is the key.”

The boys play a tough schedule in a tough conference, but Starkey believes the boys should have no problem with winning matches this season.

The boys begin their 2012 campaign at Southern Dunes golf course against Southport, which is their home course,on April 10.

The girls softball team has started off the season strong with a win in their first preseason scrimmage against Heritage Christian. On March 17, the team won after a close scrimmage on their home field.

“Even though we made a lot of smart decisions and did a lot of right plays during the game, we still made a lot of mistakes throughout the game, but these can easily be fixed. I think we have a lot of potential leading into this season.” junior Nicole Jones said.

This was the team’s first game since last season and their first time with a brand new team after the loss of four seniors. The new varsity team is still adjusting to new players.

“Even though we lost our stud pitcher last year, Shannon Swingle, we have great returning players such as senior Angelica Twigg and juniors Katherine Powell and Nicole Jones.

With them leading the team this year, I am really excited about our upcoming season. We have a great team and we have also been putting extra time in the weight room. So now we’re starting off the season ready to roll,” head coach Tom Corbett said.

Their team’s first official game of the season was Tuesday against Fishers.

“I am really excited about this season. Everyone is working extra hard this year and giving that extra effort at practice.

If we keep working this hard, it should pay off,” junior Katherine Powell said.

Their next game will be at home April 10 against Bishop Chatard.

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STUDENT INTEREST

Spotlight Braxton Krieg

Sophomore Braxton Krieg loves music.

Unlike most students, Krieg uses music to his advantage. Instead of just listening to it, he makes his own.

CR: Why do you rap?

BK: I enjoy making music and entertaining those around me.

CR: When did you start rapping?

BK: I started writing rhymes in the third grade and recorded my first track my freshman year.

CR: Who inspired you to become a rapper?

BK: The rappers who inspired my lyrics and metaphors are Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco and Drake.

CR: Where do you come up with all of your lyrics?

BK: They come to me at any time and when they do I write them in my iPhone, that way I always have them whenever I decide to record again.

CR: Do you enjoy rapping?

BK: Yes, it is a hobby I have a lot of fun with.

CR: Is it something you think you will continue to do?

BK: Yeah, probably, but I don’t plan on making a career on it. It is just something I enjoy doing on the weekend with my friends.

CR: What is your favorite song you have recorded?

BK: So far probably “Stay Fresh,” because one of my friends was featured in the song with me, and it turned out to be good.

CR: How much fun was it to make a mix tape?

BK: It was very fun. It turned out to be popular around the school, and I plan on making another one with Zachary George, Raymond Hudson and the producer Logan Kohering very soon.

CR: If you were to make a rap name for yourself what would it be?

BK: It would be BK, because I just want to keep it original and go with my initials.

CR: Are you planning to record again?

BK: It was really fun the first time, but probably not. I don’t have a lot of time to rap but if I do it will certainly cross my mind.

“They me making at anytime “It(lyrics) is prettycome fun...to I like ... I just want keep it original.” them (theto little kids) laugh.”