Cub Reporter Issue 11 by Elizabeth Granger

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Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

April 27, 2012

Volume 63, Issue 11

Stargazing...

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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.

Lawrence Central High School 7300 E. 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 964-7400

In-depth coverage of students, global issues, rising trends and the not-so-average Bear.

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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.

The Cub Reporter corrects its mistakes. If you believe the Cub Reporter made a mistake in a previous issue, please let us know by contacting a member of the staff or sending an email to elizabethgranger@msdlt.k12.in.us.

Staff. Editor-in-Chief

Samantha Strong

News Editors Caroline Varie Meredith Varie

Opinions Editors Carley Lanich Meredith Nordmann

Features Editors Katie Billman Sara Heiny

A+E Editor Kevin Kryah

Sports Editor Alex Kryah

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

Scott Van Wye Adviser

Elizabeth Granger

Principal

Thomas Oestreich

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In the

Central Sound made a surprise appearance in the Commons during lunches last week. After rolling in the piano, they performed a few numbers from their show while an audience of students and staff gathered to watch. “We wanted to show the school what we do, because so many people don’t even know show choir exists,” senior Central Sound (CS) member Valerie Tubbs said. “I was a little nervous at first, but it was fun to see people’s reactions.” Junior CS member Elicia Schweitzer said they also performed as a means for recruitment. “We did the flash mob to try and recruit more people for choir because we’re losing about 40 seniors from choir this year. It was fun to see how many people were interested in seeing us perform,” Schweitzer said. Cub photos/Elizabeth Granger

COMMONS “We wanted to show the school what we do...”

Dorsey, Mayo crowned Prom royalty “If I won I would be the happiest girl in the world; it’s something that you can look back on and have that unforgettable moment to tell your children how you were queen for a night.” Natalia Mayo quoted before prom

GlynnisKing

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Prom 2012 was at the Indiana Roof Ballroom last Saturday. The theme was “Let’s Dance.” Students had the opportunity to enjoy dinner served 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-11 p.m. This year’s prom court was also in attendance. “It’s something that many LC students look forward to each year,” senior Kimyanna

Rudolph said. The nominees for king and queen were juniors Delon Pettiford, Dexter Clardy, Ike Wellhausen, Matt Dorsey, Tyler Ruch, Jasmine Allen, Katherine Powell, Rachel Fazekas, Elle Krauter and Natalia Mayo. “It’s pretty cool knowing people nominated me for prom court,” Clardy said. Dorsey shared the same feelings. “I feel honored, because I didn’t expect for so many people to vote for me,”

he said. On the other hand, Fazekas described her reaction to the nomination as “shocked.” Many of the nominees made posters, banners or signs to promote themselves to win the vote of their peers. “To win would make me really happy, because prom is also on my birthday,” Pettiford said. “I’d like to win,” Dorsey said. “I’d feel great, almost surreal; it’d be awesome.”

“If I won I would be the happiest girl in the world; it’s something that you can look back on and have that unforgettable moment to tell your children how you were queen for a night,” Mayo said. Students who attended the prom voted for the king and queen. After the votes were tallied, English teacher and prom coordinator Richard Phillipy made the announcement; this year’s King and Queen were Matt Dorsey and Natalia Mayo.

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Skip-afinal policy changes KatieBillman

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Although seniors were allowed to skip only one final in the fall, they are allowed to skip as many finals as they qualify for this spring. The skip-a-final rule regarding underclassmen still applies, as all freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to take all exams. To be eligible to skip a final, seniors must have a 92.5 percent or above in the class and have the teacher’s permission to do so. Eligible seniors may skip finals in any class, with the exception of IB (International Baccalaureate) tests and finals. Principal Thomas Oestreich said he feels it’s important that seniors demonstrate they have mastered the material throughout the semester, which can be viewed as motivation to skip finals and finish the year off strong. Senior IB students have a deadline of May 1 for completed coursework, and they will spend the majority of May testing and preparing for tests. IB coordinator Kathleen Legge will lead study sessions to prepare for the senior IB tests taken to earn an IB diploma. On the other hand, junior IB students must take all of their tests. “The IB diploma opens doors for students to be successful at the next level, so they do not get a break, as juniors, to be exempt from classroom exams,” Oestreich said. Junior IB student Petr Sliva is currently enrolled in five AP classes, and he is petitioning to let juniors skip some finals. If he isn’t able to skip any tests, he would have to take 15 finals, which includes AP finals, IB finals and academic coursework finals. “A majority of us are in extracurriculars, which take up a lot of our time, and we do a lot of community service as that is one of the requisites of being in IB. With all of this, we don’t have time to study for 15-plus separate finals, and it would be overwhelming for all of us,” Sliva said. The skip-a-final forms will be available in the attendance office May 7. Forms must be turned in by May 13, when a list of approved submissions will be made and posted prior to the start of exams.

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May brings AP testing KatieBillman

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Students will take Advanced Placement (AP) tests May 7-18 in morning and afternoon shifts, depending on the course(s) the student is enrolled in. AP courses are taken in high school to earn college credit, which can be a time- and tuition-saving opportunity. The tests are also used as a means to measure a student’s competency in a given subject matter as well as a student’s preparedness for college materials. “AP exams are important also for fulfilling Academic Honor diploma requirements,” associate principal and AP testing coordinator Kristie Corn said. “Most importantly, AP courses offer a challenging curriculum and knowledge base.” To graduate with an Academic Honors diploma, students must take two AP classes and earn passing grades of a 3, 4 or 5 for both exams. The skip-afinal policy does not apply for AP tests, even if the student is a senior.

The tests are AP Test Schedule graded on a scale 8 a.m. noon of 1-5, with 5 beChemistry Psychology ing the highest. A Monday, May 7 Environmental Science score of a 3, 4 or 5 Spanish Language Art History is required for the Tuesday, May 8 Computer Science A student to pass the Wednesday, Calculus AB exam and receive May 9 Calculus BC college credit Thursday, English Literature and Japanese Language for participating May 10 Composition and Culture schools. United States History Studio Art A score of 3 is Friday, May 11 German Language considered qualiMusic Theory Physics B fied, 4 is conPhysics C: Mechanics Monday, May 14 Biology sidered well United States GovernFrench Language qualified, Tuesday, May 15 ment and Politics and 5 exWednesday, English Language and Statistics tremely May 16 Composition well qualiThursday, Macroeconomics Microeconomics fied. May 17 World History “These Friday, May 18 Spanish Literature scores guarantee college credit at Indiana state funded subjects as well. From 2010 to 2011, the number of universities. Granted credit LC students taking AP classes increased is up to the university but can from 461 students to 478 students. In adbe granted as elective credit or dition, LC’s passing AP scores improved credit specific to a major or defrom 44 percent to nearly 61 percent in partment,” Corn said. those same two years. LC’s AP scores have been “The percentage of students earning consistently progressing over the 3s, 4s and 5s, which earn college credit, years, with the most noticeable imare improving. This is great news for provements in the United States hisLCHS and its students,” Corn said. tory and biology scores. AP calculus and studio art scores are stronger scoring

Students prepare for ECA testing AvarieBowman

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Students will take their ECA (End of Course Assessment) tests May 9-18. Students in Biology 1, Algebra 1 and English 10 will take the ECA. Each ECA consists of two sections, each of which is 55 minutes long. The ECAs are given twice a year, in May and then again in December. Students who did not pass in May will need to retest the following December. This year’s seniors needed to pass only the Algebra 1 ECA and English 10 ECA to graduate. Beginning with the junior class, three ECAs — English, math and biology — must be passed. “It’s important for them (students

taking the ECA) to believe in them- titude,” Corn said. There is a small window where stuselves,” associate principal Kristie Corn dents can make up the tests they missed. said. “The most important preparation Last May 58 percent of first-time students can do for testers passed the the ECA is to go English 10 ECA, 41 to class every day percent passed the It is critical that students and participate,” Biology 1 ECA and be here on time on the Corn said. 69 percent passed To have a clear the Algebra 1 ECA. test day with a good atmind, students Some questitude.” Kristie Corn should receive tions have multiple associate principal eight hours of parts that need to sleep the night bebe answered. Corn fore and eat a good suggests students answer every question thoroughly and dinner. “I would suggest a light breakfast,” detailed. “It is critical that students be here Corn said. “Don’t just eat something that on time on the test day with a good at- gives you a sugar high for a little bit.”

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Guard ends in top 10 nationwide

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April 27-28: Spring musical, 7 p.m., auditorium April 29: Spring musical, 2:30 p.m., auditorium May 2: Jazz Night in the Commons, 7 p.m. May 5: SAT, 8 a.m., enter LC through Student Life Center May 5: ISMAA state competition, LC May 7: One Acts, 7 p.m., Studio Theatre May 7-18: AP (advanced placement) testing May 9-18: ECA (end of course assessment), English and biology May 10: Spring Thing, 7 p.m., auditorium May 13: Mother’s Day May 15-18: ECA (end of course assessment), math May 16: Cap/gown/tickets delivery, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Studio Theatre May 18-23: Senior finals May 22-25: Underclass finals May 24: Senior Service Day May 25: Graduation practice, 11 a.m., Pepsi Coliseum May 26: Graduation, 3 p.m., Pepsi Coliseum

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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. Among the expectations: - Shorts and skirts need to be at lease at fingertip length. - No midriff is to be showing. - There are to be no spa- ghetti straps on tops. - There is to be no excessive cleavage. - There is to be no excessive sagging in pants - There are to be no “muscle” shirts for males. - There are to be no basketball jerseys without a shirt underneath. Information compiled by CR staff

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The varsity division of the Color Guard, the World Guard, placed seventh in the World Guard International Championships in Dayton, Ohio, on April 14. This national placement is a new record for LC. They finished with a score of 87.80 out of 100. World Guard completed a “dropless run” in their national finals competition, which means they did not drop any props including sabers, rifles and flags. The Varsity Guard competed against 14 other Scholastic World guards. In the semifinals competition on April 13, they placed eighth against 19 other guards

with a score of 85.95 out of 100. “It was a very good season,” sophomore Allison Reid said. Color Guard was motivated by a quote that was given to them by their dance instructor, David Crook. “A while back in practice he gave us this story that was ‘I am, I can, I will’ and we’ve been using that for a very long time and it kind of motivated us throughout the season,” Reid said. Guard members are now working on a performance for the 2012 Spirit of Central Marching Band Kickoff.

Balancing a saber, junior Abigail Martens practices for the World Guard performance where the team placed seventh.

Courtesy photo/Cindy Martens

New position to align curricula MeredithVarie

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The 2012-2013 school year will see the role of a new township-wide position take shape. “The township has created a new leadership role—a high school language arts leader,” LC English department chair Linus Peck said. “This person will be a third department chair for both high schools to work on aligning the English curricula. Current English depart-

ment chair and teacher at Law- both high schools. Romine will rence North Jonathon Romine spend one day in each building, with take this new position working with teachers in both high schools, leading the disstarting in the summer. trict English “Mr. Roinitiative with mine will It provides more sup- the departwork hand-inhand with the ment chairs port for our school and assisting department departments.” in the profeschairs at both Linus Peck sional develhigh schools,” English department chair opment and Peck said. evaluation of In addition, the position will serve as a teachers, Peck said. The alignment of curricula keeper for all the English data and growth information from will first be focused on Eng-

lish 9, 10, 11 and 12, with the remaining classes to potentially follow. “I think it’s a good thing,” Peck said. “It provides more support for our school departments as we continue to work on growing kids into the skills they need to be successful after school high levels of reading, writing and comprehension, and the ability to work well with others.” The liaison position will come to a more definitive form over the summer and through the 2012-2013 school year.

“Our current schedule takes two days to cycle through all classes. The ABC schedule takes three days with each class meeting two times during the threeday cycle. Students attend five classes per day so the length of each class period would be approximately 70 minutes,” executive director of the office of secondary education, college, & career development Steve Goeglein said. In addition to financial reasons for a change, the current required study hall has created some problems. “Most people like the Block

moved away from the Block 8 have moved back to the traditional seven-period day. Avon is on their third year with the ABC and had positive comments,” Goeglein said. The transition from an eight-block schedule to any other schedule will not be without problems. “The biggest changes will be adjusting to the daily schedule,” Goeglein said. “No schedule is perfect, but the ABC seems to be one that allows us to retain what we like about Block 8 and address some of the things we don’t like.”

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Block scheduling retained for now MeredithVarie

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There have been rumors of a move away from the block schedule for high school students, but no change will take place for the 2012-2013 school year. The district is just in the early stages of working with teachers to determine possibilities for a new daily schedule, and is looking to implement any change in the 2013-2014 school year. One potential schedule would be an ABC schedule.

8 schedule, but the 86-minute class periods seem a bit too long. There’s also the issue of study hall. The ABC schedule does not require students to take a study hall. Instead, we have the return of SRT (student resource time) which is held every third day. SRT is a time when the entire school stops so students can get extra help from a teacher. We had this many years ago, but financial constraints forced its elimination,” Goeglein said. Currently, Avon High School is using the ABC schedule. “Most districts that have

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Four to study abroad in France, Spain CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com

Four world languages juniors will study abroad this summer with the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL). Samantha Strong, Khadeisha Boone and JZ Forbes are bound for a seven-week trip to France, and Rebecca Duke is off to Spain. Strong is going to Saumur, France; Boone and Forbes are going to St. Brieuc, France; and Duke is going to Oviedo, Spain. These students have been studying a foreign language since middle school. “I started taking French in seventh grade, because I was

determined to be a chef, and I wanted to go to the Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris,” Strong said. In terms of her expectations for this summer, “I just want to survive… I’ve never been away from home for more than a week.” IUHPFL applicants must be in the third year or higher of their foreign language. Students take a proficiency exam and complete an application in English. If they are accepted, they complete an additional application that is used to match them with a host family. “At first I think it will be a little awkward and strange, but I’m hoping we grow close and relaxed quickly,” Duke said.

While abroad, students experience complete linguistic and cultural immersion and are prohibited from speaking English. “In our Spanish classes, we try to simulate an immersion experience as closely as possible by using the target language 90 percent,” Spanish teacher Anthony LaGrotto said. “That way when students find themselves abroad and are forced to speak only Spanish, it does not come as quite a shock.” Duke said that LaGrotto’s class has prepared her well for the experience in Spain. “I think I know enough Spanish to be successful during the trip, but I definitely still have a lot left to learn,” Duke

ing their stay. The students will depart in early June for their study abroad St. Brieuc, experience with France roughly 30 other students. They will return to the UnitSaumur, France ed States in late Oviedo, Spain July. “Language is culture; culture is language. One without the other is like a musisaid. cal score without instruments to The IUHPFL also provides play it. They are interdependent students excursions to different cities or historic landmarks. if they are going to communiBoone, Forbes and Strong will cate anything to anybody,” Latake an excursion to Paris dur- Grotto said.

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Dream Act ayudará estudiantes universitarios EsbeidaFlores

esbeidaflorescub@gmail.com Después de las malas noticias del último artículo no me quería ir sin presentar algo positivo en todo esto. Lo único que cambiaria el futuro de miles de estudiantes indocumentados con el

sueño de ir a la universidad es que pagar costos internacioel DreamAct. El DreamAct es nales. Este privilegio no seria una propuesta legislativa que le dado a cualquiera solo a aquéldaría la oportunidad a estudi- los que reúnen los requisitos. Personas antes ilegales piensan que de pagar por ...estudiantes indoc- el DreamAct la universidad umentados tienen seria como focomo si fueran mentar y recdel estado ya que pagar el costo ompensar a la que tendrían internacional... inmigración residencia ilegal. En recondicional. Los estudiantes no tendrían alidad, el DreamAct le daría privilegios mayores más que el una oportunidad a los estudide ir a la universidad sin tener antes, a los hijos que no tuvi-

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eron otra alternativa más que venir con sus padres. Hay otras personas que ven esta ley como injusta hacia los estudiantes legales que tienen que pagar el costo total por las clases de universidad. Pero ese punto de vista no tiene sentido ya que el DreamAct no permite que estudiantes ilegales tengan acceso a ayuda financiera del gobierno. Algunos senadores republicanos votaron en contra diciendo que no aprobarían una ley como el DreamAct sin aumen-

tar refuerzos inmigratorios. No tienen excusa ahora ya que la cantidad de agentes en la frontera se ha duplicado en los últimos 7 años, llegando a la cifra record de 21,000 uniformados. La más reciente proposición del DreamAct fue el 8 de Diciembre del 2010 y fue aprobado en la casa de representantes pero no alcanzo el umbral de 60 votos en el senado (55 a favor y 41 en contra). Entre más personas apoyan el DreamAct ojala esto cambie en el futuro.

Dream Act to help university students

This is the English translation of the column above.

After the negative news in the last column, I did not want to go without writing about something positive. The only thing that can change the future of thousands of undocumented students with the dream of attending college is the Dream Act. The Dream Act is a legislative bill that would give illegal students the opportunity

to pay for higher education as if they were in-state students who already have permanent residence. Students would not have better a better privilege than being able to go college without paying the international cost. This privilege should not be given to whomever, but only those who meet certain requirements. Many people think that the Dream Act is meant to encourage and reward illegal immigration. In reality, the Dream

Act provides an opportunity foundation; the Dream Act does for students, for children that not permit illegal students to did not have any other option receive to financial aid from the but to come government. to the UnitSome Reed States ...the Dream Act pro- publican senawith their tors voted vides an opportunity against parents. the There are Dream Act sayfor students... other peoing that they ple who arwould not apgue that the Dream Act is doing prove a law such as the Dream legal students an injustice who Act without raising the immihave to pay the full cost of col- gration control along the borleges. But this argument has no der. There is no longer any

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excuse as the number of border agents has doubled in the last seven years, resulting in a record 21,000 officers. The most recent proposal to the Dream Act was on 8 Dec. 2010, when it was approved in the House of Representatives, but did not meet the 60 vote threshold required for it to pass in the Senate (55 voted in support, 41 against). As more people support the Dream Act, hopefully it can be passed into law in the future.

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NEWS

BRIEFS

Free SAT/PSAT prep available PrepMe, a free SAT/PSAT prep program, is available to every LC student. It provides curricula, quizzes and tests to prepare students for the tests. Students who use PrepMe raise their SAT scores on average by 305 points. Students can access the program online via their Naviance account at www.naviance.com. If students have not yet created Naviance accounts or have misplaced their Naviance password, they are to see their guidance counselor.

‘Most outstanding’

The Cub Reporter has been named a First Place with Special Merit publication in judging through the American Scholastic Press Association. In addition, the Cub has been designated a “most outstanding high school newspaper for 20112012.” The critique judge wrote: “This is one of the best publications seen this year.”

Journalists capture national Quill and Scroll honors

Four Cub Reporter staff members have won six awards from Quill and Scroll, the international honor society in journalism. They are: - Junior Samantha Strong in editorial, “Time to put a stop to bullying,”and in-depth individual, “Anatomy of an athlete.” - Senior Kevin Kryah in feature story, “To read or not to read,” and review, “Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol shoots to thrill.” - Junior Sara Heiny in feature story, “Dark skies, dreary times.” - Junior Molly Liss in general column, “This just in: pizza identity crisis.” Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

Netbooks take root in LT schools CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com

Middle school students at both Belzer and Fall Creek Valley middle schools received Dell Inspiron Mini netbooks the week of April 9. The school district has partnered with T-Mobile to bring 24-hour internet connection to these netbooks. The 3G/4G TMobile network can be used anywhere on the MSDLT issued netbooks when not in MSDLT Wi-Fi range. The district is also currently updating its infrastructure to support netbook connectivity in the school buildings. These are just the latest advancements in the district’s netbook project. MSDLT has been researching the integration of technology in the classroom for about a year and a half. Netbooks were tested in classes at Lawrence Central and Lawrence North in 2011. Media Center

director Nocha Flick said these trials brought new discoveries for future implementation. “The thought process behind this is to move away from print material and maximize resources by moving to an electronic environment,” Flick said. The netbook project was then taken to middle schools. They were chosen to receive netbooks before high schools because of a smaller student body. To be fair, both high schools would have to receive netbooks at the same time, which would

them as their own. The middle school netbooks have been checked out like textbooks for the remainder of this school year. The price of the netbooks has been covered for this spring, but in the future the price is expected to be included in textbook fees or purchase fees by the student. Each Dell Inspiron Mini netbook at the middle school costs an estimated $300. Connectivity through T-Mobile is paid for by the district. High schools are expected to receive similar technology as early as the spring of 2013. “It is still a question whether this technology would look like a tablet, iPad or netbook,” Flick said. “There are a myriad of opportunities for learning that allows student participation in engaging learning environments without a computer lab and that places technology in the hands of students at school and home.” Cub photo/Caroline Varie

mean the district would have to supply approximately 5,500 students with netbooks. In addition to having a smaller student body, it is beneficial for the middle schools to receive netbooks first because middle school students could possibly keep these netbooks going into high school. The netbook project is still in its early stages. Possible scenarios include renting out netbooks in a system similar to textbooks or having students buy the netbooks and keep

Academic Super Bowl season ends CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com

The Academic Super Bowl teams competed in the state qualifier meet April 17. Teams include the four basic core subjects of English, history, math and science, along with fine arts and interdisciplinary, which includes questions from each category. Coaches are Linus Peck, Bob Hasty, Chad Sivertson, Amanda Cole and Vicki Shafer, respectively. In order to determine who qualifies for state, the top scores achieved by schools throughout the state are compiled and the top six teams are chosen out of this statewide list. In the case of the six teams from LC, no one qualified for the

state meet; however, progress dents, with each team having has been made from past years’ a captain. The competition is performances. comprised of six different ses“Our English team did a sions. Each session, one for each great job with some challeng- category, includes 25 multiple ing content this year. Some of choice questions. The competithe content in tors work toprevious years gether with This year the group roughly 30 has stymied our efforts at seconds to ... exceeded last performing answer each year’s performance.” question. The well, but this year the group Linus Peck team with the has another English coach highest numyear of expeber of accurience and exceeded last year’s rate answers wins that specific performance,” English coach event. Teams that score a cerPeck said. tain number of answers correct Academic Super Bowl will move on to the state comteams practice throughout the petition, to be held May 5. None second semester, beginning of the teams from LC will proin mid-January. The teams are ceed to the Purdue University made up of three to five stu- sponsored state competition

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this year. “I think the biggest thing that for all the other extracurricular activities there is a regular pattern to how they prepare and compete. With Super Bowl we don’t get any feedback except for that one practice meet before the actual meet ... we have no real frame of reference before the real meet,” Peck said. Each year a different topic is presented for all six categories. This year the topic was the American Revolution. Those interested in competing with Academic Super Bowl next year can see the coaches for each subject area based on their interests. “I expect that the challenge for next year will be rebuilding,” Peck said.

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Just a minute with... If you could be any shape what shape would you be? 1) A circle. 2) A tetrahedral. 3) A triangle. 4) A square. 5) A trapezoid. 6) A square. 7) A square because I’d be solid. 8) A triangle.

Who is your favorite athlete? 1) Derrick Rose. 2) Allison Felix. 3) Cristiano Ronaldo. 4) David Beckham. 5) Larry Fitzgerald. 6) Michael Jordan. 7) Clay Matthews. 8) Don’t have one.

What would you do if you had a million dollars? 1) I would help my family and start my own business. 2) I would pay oﬀ all household bills and save some for college. 3) I would help people. 4) I would go on a shopping spree, buy a car and help people in Puerto Rico. 5) I would tease people, because I’m rich. 6) I would give back to my neighborhood, buy a car and buy a mansion. 7) I would invest it, so when I get older I can spend it on whatever. 8) Buy a house.

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 magazine? 1) Don’t really have one. 2) ESPN Rise HS Edition. 3) Glamour. 4) Glamour. 5) Sports Illustrated. 6) Game Informer. 7) Muscle Development. 8) Don’t have one.

1) Joy’Don Johnson 2) Kimyanna Rudolph senior

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3) Paulina Hernandez 4) Marisela Abel

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5) Daniel Davila

sophomore

6) Nick Powell

sophomore

7) Aaren Bandy freshman

8) Dereon Bradley

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Skip-a-final for all students Seniors have thrown their books upon the musty carpet of their classrooms. They have stomped down on their unfinished homework as if sacrificing the grade is equivalent to a full-scale rebellion. The seniors are done. They have decided, as they do every year, that enough is enough, and the administration is allowing this. Through the skip-a-final policy, seniors can skip all of their finals as long as they fulfill the grocery list of requirements for their specific course. The fact that the policy for this semester is limited solely to the students who in many cases have proclaimed school unnecessary, and have essentially ceased all attempts to put forth effort in their classes, is unfair. Yes, seniors have had to prove they’ve earned the privilege to skip finals with grades above 92.5. But so have underclassmen. Students involved in rigorous academic programs such as International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) see nothing but a daunting month approaching. Despite the year-long commitment to their education, there is no skip-a-final reward. In fact, it

Cub graphic/Katie Billman

is as if the administration is penalizing these students for choices made in the counseling oﬃce. Some students have more than 15 tests in May – tests that do not just result in possible college credit but tests that determine if they can graduate with speciﬁc diplomas. The redundancy behind taking an AP exam, IB exam and course

ﬁnal all for one class is absurd. The administration needs to extend the skip-a-ﬁnal policy to underclassmen involved in these rigorous programs. Students in AP classes should not have to be tested over the same material twice in one month, especially when one exam lasts more than three hours. Students in IB courses

should not have to be tested in one course three separate times, especially when one exam continues for multiple days. The administration needs to allow students enrolled in AP and IB courses to skip the ﬁnals in these courses, as long as they have a 92.5 or better in the class and take the AP or IB test in May.

30-second editorials •Although the Cub website has been outdated, it’s back in action. The website can now be used to ﬁnd the latest stories in news, sports and other sections. As the technology era continues to evolve, students should take the opportunity to check out the revamped CubOnline.org. • It’s great that MSDLT is exploring new options to bring technology into the classroom. In the changing world of media, it is important that students know how to use this technology. It is also a great way to lighten students’ book loads and avoid heavy backpacks. The middle school netbook program is certainly a step in the right direction, and it will be interesting to see what technology

the district plans to bring to the high school level. • Astronomy has been a source of wonder from the beginning of time. From Galileo to the Apollo mission, humans have been fascinated with this ‘final frontier.’ It’s disappointing that Indianapolis has become a place where stars are rarely visible. However, nearby planetariums at LN and Butler provide the opportunity to see what the skies have to offer. It’s important to keep space in our view, because although it is millions of miles away, the imagination is needed close by. • Central Sound deserves some props for doing a flash mob for every single lunch on April 13. Knowing

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some of the ruﬃans at this school, it couldn’t have been easy to withstand some of the heckling they might have received. Still, they persevered and showed the school that show choir is a great activity to get involved in. •The schedule for the upcoming years at LC has been up for debate now for a while. If classes were shorter then we would have to do more work out of class as homework. The more time we have in class learning, the less time we have to teach ourselves. In the end, the current schedule prepares students more for college.

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Hugs

EDITORIAL

Growls

Hugs to Mr. Phillipy for organizing prom so well, but growls to the rowdy dancing there. Hugs to the end of the year, but growls to taking final exams. Hugs to spring, but growls to showers and cloudy days. Hugs to the musical, but growls to production week. Hugs to May flowers, but growls to April showers. Hugs to not having any growls, but growls to not getting any hugs. Hugs to good summer movies, but growls to wack spring ones. Hugs to college acceptance letters, but growls to rejection. Hugs to Ball State’s J-Day field trip, but growls to having make-up work. Hugs to tornado relief aid, but growls to the destruction in the first place. Hugs to possibly getting netbooks, but growls to middle schools having them first. Hugs to awesome spring sports, but growls to such a short season. Hugs to having a month left of school, but growls to it dragging on and on.

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

peak Your Mind: Netbooks

1) What do you think about getting netbooks in the future? 1) They would be very useful. 2) That’s dumb. 3) Don’t care. 4) School provided.

Jordan Richard

2) How do you feel about middle schools getting netbooks before high schools?

3) How would netbooks change the learning environment in the classroom?

1) That would be cool. 2) I don’t know. 3) I don’t know. 4) Provided netbooks.

1) It seems good. 2) It’s not OK. 3) We could do things a lot faster. 4) Doesn’t matter.

Angelica Torres

Donte Pannell

freshman

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sophomore

4) Would you rather have a school provided netbook or one brought from home? 1) I think we should. 2) I don’t care. 3) We wouldn’t have to use textbooks. 4) School provided.

Raymond Hudson sophomore

Bear

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it All

“Of course it’s happening in your head, but why should that mean it’s not real?” Emma Engler, 9 “The Colts are Luck-y.” Kevin Carson, 12 “Might as well, YOLO.” Tanner Peckenpaugh, 11 “It’s just another 13-hour day.” Jessica Kahms, 9 “Imma die a bachelor.” Matt Lindsay, 11 “Making Oreo cupcakes.” Gracyn Burns, 10

1)They would be cool. 2) Not cool. 3) We could listen to music and be chill. 4) I don’t want to buy one.

Katie McVay junior

1)That would be useful. 2) That’s stupid. 3) It would make having materials easier. 4) School provided.

Dean Gardner junior

1) Yes! 2) It’s OK. 3) It will help me understand better. 4) Brought from home.

1) It would be very helpful. 2) I don’t care. 3) It would make learning more self-directed. 4) School provided one.

Ariana Ghant senior

“Sunday’s episode of Game of Thrones... what?” Olivia Gangi, 12 “Chase your dreams, you might catch one.” Niimah Collins, 11

Taryn Bowman

senior

“MERP!” Lorin Jones, 11

Make your four years count

Thinking Aloud

CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com Everyone is counting down the days (about 20, by the way) left until summer break. The end of this school year is approaching quickly, and for some students, this means that they are another year closer to graduation. Seniors are only a couple weeks closer to graduation. It seems like that’s what students look forward to the most — the day they graduate from high school and move on

to the next step in their lives, whether it is college or a job. Students can’t wait to graduate and take the next step. Clearly, our days at Lawrence Central are numbered. Students get only four years of high school, a time many adults like to remember later in life. Students get only four years to play a sport,

join a club, play an instrument, star in a production, make the grade and, most importantly, build lasting friendships. Think about the last year. Did you do everything you wanted to? Can you honestly say that in 15 or 20 years, when you look back on your life in high school, that you will have no regrets and have left nothing out?

Probably not, and lucky for you, there is always next year. And that goes for seniors, too. Whether you’re going to be stuck in high school for another year, or two, or three, or you’re finally moving on to college, get involved in your school. Join that club you’ve always liked or take up that sport you’ve never had time for. Make time and get involved. Just do something, because before you know it, those precious four years will be gone.

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A few words of encouragement From the Inside SallyFinkel sallyﬁnkelcub@gmail.com In one day, we spend seven hours in classrooms. In the total 180 days of the school year, we spend 1,260 hours absorbing information. In our entire school career, we will spend 15,120 hours behind school walls. Let’s not lie, these numbers are depressing. We devote practically our entire childhood preparing for a future that feels as though it

will never arrive. Our daily lives revolve around life at LC. How can we handle the pressures of getting good grades, making the baseball team, getting callbacks for the musical and then maybe squeezing in a few hours of sleep? High school students are busy 24/7. As much as we don’t want to admit it, high school students are vulnerable to destruction. We put up a hard exterior that causes society to tag us as obnoxious drama

guidance and patience to learn. queens. The world doesn’t understand that all high school A “role model” who, when asked a question, resulted in students want, even need, is being condescending toward encouragement. the student. When most With eight classes, it’s students ask questions in a struggle to prioritize. Regardless of the diﬃculty of class, it isn’t because classes, students still manage. they didn’t do How is this possible? I credit their homework the success and failure of the or because they students to the amount of didn’t listen, but encouragement given by the it’s because they adults in our school. want help. And a Haven’t we all had a reason why a student would mentor who ask for help is didn’t inspire because they us to work to care. What high school our greatest High school potential? is supposed students want, We have all to be a time even need, is when students had an adult, encouragement.” whether it can create a was a teacher, general image of how their future will take a coach or even a parent, form. Students will walk into who just never seemed to the world with whatever it understand that students need

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is that was taught in these halls. If students are to understand respect, responsibility, tolerance and love and caring for all people, it must ﬁrst be taught by the adults of the schools. I write my columns not only for the students, but for the leaders as well. It is always my goal to change LC for the better, so I ask that everyone who steps into the doors of LC strives to make it a school worth spending 1,260 hours a year in. The next time you see a student walking around the halls of LC, I challenge you to remind them just how important they are to the school, to the future, and most of all, how important they are to you.

Keeping motivated through May The Low-down MollyLiss mollylisscub@gmail.com The air outside is starting to warm up, ﬂowers are beginning to sprout, geese are taking over parking lots everywhere and the weather is wonderful… at least while I’m editing this. That’s right. It’s spring. You know what that means. The end of the school year is coming up fast, and as it gets closer, there always seems to be a bit of a motivation issue. I’m not naming any names; you know who you are, especially if a diploma is in your very near future. It isn’t just seniors, though, so here are

a few things anyone can try in background. order to keep on task until the If you’re not big on teleend of May. vision, I suggest food. Food The No. 1 thing to rememwill keep you super motivated ber is to always, always, always to work, especially when it’s have the television on. The just sitting there next to you sound of people talking will looking super delicious. It’s cause you to get encouraging, your work done too. Instead of faster because I mean, the Arby’s reaching for you feel rude your calculator, guy just wants you just grab a chip ignoring these nice people to keep your to be in a good asking you to strength up. mood.” buy things. There are lots I mean, the Arby’s guy just of buttons on those calculators. wants you to be in a good Don’t try to make the food last, either. One time I tried telling mood. It also ensures that you myself, “OK, Molly. You can will end up with quality work have another bite once you since you have such quality ﬁnish this problem.” Bad idea. dialogue as an example. It’s Ultimately I ended up just best to have a show on that eating anyway before I ﬁnished you really enjoy. Then you will the problem. Just eat it. It saves feel relaxed with something time. familiar playing in the

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Waiting until the last minute gets you super motivated… it’s just all condensed into a time span of about three hours the night before something’s due. That is some serious work ethic. And if your iPod/iPhone/ phone is distracting you, just set it down in front of you and give it a death stare. Dare it to distract you. That will keep it in check. Just try to avoid any type of physical contact, because if you touch it, then it’s game over. It will release its addictive thumb controlling powers and then sorry, homework, that’s it for you tonight. If you try any of these tactics, then staying motivated until the end of the school year should be no problem.

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FACE OFF Topic: Should our class schedule change? AvarieBowman avariebowmancub@gmail.com A change to our schedule is needed. Sitting in the same class for 90 minutes is elongated. Students tend to get bored toward the end of class and teachers scrounge to have enough material to teach. Changing the schedule to something different than what we have now, be it the recently dismissed Avon schedule or an alternative schedule, is needed. Sitting in a class for the last 20 minutes wishing you weren’t in the same class you were for the last 70 minutes is a waste of time. To fix this problem, the classes need to be shorter. With shorter classes come more classes per day. To the people saying you won’t get as much learning done, adding another class a day includes more learning. Yes, it would be odd and somewhat confusing to have five classes a day, but we’d get used to it. Instead of spending the last part of class doodling or daydreaming, students could spend their time more efficiently by having a shorter class and more classes per day. In the Avon schedule model, they proposed to having five classes per day and taking out study halls. Before

everyone freaks out, study halls would be replaced with SRT (student resource time). Unlike our study hall this year where study halls are in different blocks, everyone’s SRT, including teachers’ as well as students,’ would be the same block Most of our schedules are packed with homework and after-school activities, making it hard for people to find time to get together for group projects. The SRTs make it easier for students and teachers to collaborate without having to come in before school or stay after. The Avon model is more convenient and beneficial for all of LC. Although the model was shot down for next school year, there is hope that a new schedule will be in place for the following year. Regardless if it’s the Avon plan or another model, LC needs a change.

KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” or so goes the old adage. While there is definitely a valid case against block scheduling, the current day schedule is far superior to a traditional schedule or any other variant, like the currently considered Avon model. For starters, the homework in this schedule is far easier to handle. With the vast array of sports and extracurricular activities available at this fine school, having to do homework for seven classes each night would be disastrous to anyone involved. Block scheduling offers a solution that allows students to budget their time when it comes to homework, which in turn prepares

them for college, when classes meet every other day, or possibly even less. Yet another benefit that comes with block scheduling is the increased class time. On a traditional schedule or Avon model, periods would clock in at around 45 minutes to just over an hour, respectively. Think of one of your less productive classes; how much time is spent just getting ready? In some classes, a teacher would barely be able to boot up their computer by the time the bell rings. In the safety of block scheduling, teachers can not only get through longer lessons, but engage in more sophisticated types of teaching, such as Socratic seminars. Students aren’t the only ones benefitting, though. With block scheduling, teachers have a full hour and a half for a prep period. With modular scheduling, teachers would have double the number of classes but half the time to prepare. Being the lifeblood of the school, teachers need, nay, deserve a full block’s worth of prep, and such a luxury would disappear with a new schedule type. While the traditional schedule and the Avon model have their benefits, a consensus among the students would likely favor block scheduling. It works for this school, and it works excellently.

Facing the subject: Should our class schedule change? No. Then we would have more homework. Dioncia Petty, 9

No, because I like the whole idea of one day you have classes and you have extra time to do it instead of cramming it in one day. Demara Compton, 10

I think class schedules are ﬁne just the way they are because it gives time for you to do homework.

No. I think our days feel shorter.

Larissa Earley, 11

Isaiah Benberry, 12 Cub photos/Avarie Bowman and Carley Lanich

FEATURES

New Staff and Media Pages

Want to know who’s on staff? The new “Cub Reporter Staff” page includes information about each staff member, headshots and contact information. See what’s going on in photographs. The “Multi-Media” page has been updated with more recent photo albums of sports, arts and events.

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Cub Online has been updated and redesigned with new features. These features include quicker and easier access to news, features and the all-important twitter feed.

Two New Categories

CubOnline now has the same categories as the print edition! The previous “Student Interest” category has been split up into “Features” and “Arts and Entertainment” categories just like the printed paper.

Twitter Feed

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New Sections

Each category, including the new “Features” and “Arts and Entertainment” categories, now has its own section on the home page. Each section displays an excerpt of the most recent story and a link to the rest of the section.

Print Edition

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Visit Cub Online

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A revolutionary Venus? SaraHeiny saraheinycub@gmail.com The workings of space are still largely unknown. People like senior Janie Reed gaze at the moon to feel global connections. “It’s universal,” she said. “It’s the same for everyone everywhere. The moon I see is the same moon someone else will see in a different part of the world.” Or they gaze at the stars, like senior Austin Galm, who said he likes to look for constellations because they’re “a brain teaser.” On a clear, early morning, one can find the three stars of Orion’s belt just overhead rising from the southern sky. The downward slope of Orion’s belt points one’s vision to the brightest star in the sky, called Sirius, which marks the neck of Canis Major, the Dog, and just underneath his belt sits the constellation Lepus, the Hare. The millions of stars in the sky create a total of 88 recognized constellations with their own unique positions around the celestial equator which is also marked by Orion’s belt. But what is largely unrecognized is the movement of the planets in relation to Earth. Often mistaken for an extremely bright star, Venus, found in the western sky and one of the five planets visible from Earth, has dominated 2012 with celestial events.

Feb. 26 marked the first of the events as It’s hard for some to comprehend, but Venus aligned with Uranus, although Uranus many people believe the movements of the is not visible from Earth. planets guide and affect our lives. This branch Then, on March 14, Venus and Jupiter of study has been termed astrology. aligned. Eight days later, Jupiter and Venus, In astrology, the interpretation of Venus’ still appearing aligned, sat just above a smilmovements coincides with the disposition of ing crescent moon. the Roman goddess Venus who is the Greek “My mom had called me outside and as equivalent to Aphrodite. She is the goddess of soon as I walked out of the house I could see love, beauty and victory. it. It looked like someone had drawn a vertiTherefore, it is believed that the Venus cal line in the sky right down the middle of Transit will bring gratification or successful the moon and everything fulfillment. In personal was aligned on it,” said lives, Venus is believed junior Rebecca Joel. to grant protection and If we keep doing what But Venus isn’t to success and we’re doing, things aren’t support finished with providachievement in life. going to work. The world ing spectacular events in The Sun, in astrology, 2012. On June 5, Venus is is fuel and energy for life, needs one.” set to cross the face of the acting like a human heart Janie Reed sun in what is known as that constantly gives off senior the Venus Transit. light and power. The Venus Transit occurs twice per centuIt has therefore been predicted, that as the ry and only seven have occurred since Galileo second Transit of the 21 century comes to a invented the telescope. The last Transit was close, the world will be faced with a revoluin 2004. Before that was 1882. After June 5, tion. the next Venus Transit is predicted to occur in “If we are going to have a revolution, it December 2117. would be government revolution. The country But why should people on Earth care is splitting, opinions are polarizing politically about when planets pass in front of the sun? and people aren’t cooperating like they used Isn’t it just another celestial event we can to. If we keep doing what we’re doing, things choose to watch, or not to watch? aren’t going to work,” Reed said, “The world True, but also false. needs one.”

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Cub Graphic/Sara Heiny Source/Midlands School of Astrology, lunarplanner.com, MCT Campus

A brief history of the Venus Transit Britain becomes the dominant power in North America after several years of military victories. However, the seeds of the American Revolution had been planted and grew to fruition by 1776. Captain Cook explores the Paciﬁc Ocean and an industrial revolution takes hold of Britain. Dec. 7, 1631

Dec. 7, 1639

Galileo discovers the telescope and insists that the Sun is at the center of the universe, not Earth. Rene Descartes develops a new philosophy that brings order to thought. Science and philosophy ﬁrst challenge the Catholic Church by defying ideas that were believed to be under the control of God.

June 6, 1761

June 3, 1769

??? Dec. 9, 1874

Dec. 6, 1882

America pushes west with ideas of Manifest Destiny. Farming is mechanized with the invention of the combine and reaper-thresher. The telephone and light bulb were invented and the Theosophical Society and the Christian Science Movement were founded in 1875.

June 8, 2004

June 5, 2012

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Cub Graphic/Sara Heiny Source/Midlands School of Astrology, lunarplanner.com, MCT Campus

Dec. 7, 1639

June 6, 1761

June 3, 1769

??? Dec. 9, 1874

Dec. 6, 1882

June 8, 2004

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FEATURES

CandaceBullock candacebullockcub@gmail.com

Senior Melissa MacNeur and junior Lorna Hannoy assist in cleaning up the destruction caused by the tornado in Henryville, Ind. The tornado created destruction in the beginning of May and was rated an EF4 violent tornado, which is on the higher end of the tornado intensity scale. Volunteers gathered in Henryville to listen to the stories of families’ affected by the violent weather. Courtesy photos/Nancy Barnes

The power of music June concert to help raise funds for tornado victims CandaceBullock candacebullockcub@gmail.com

Tornadoes ripped through Henryville, Ind., on March 2, leaving only destruction in their path. The harsh weather and high winds left people in the area without homes, without jobs and without money. Because it is difficult for the families to rebuild their community, senior Melissa MacNeur, junior Lorna Hannoy and art teacher Nancy Barnes, representing LC’s Key Club, have joined efforts to help raise money for the families affected by the tornadoes. On April 16 the three traveled to Henryville to assess the situation and

concert at Ben Davis High School on learn how they could help. “It was heartbreaking talking to the June 16. The concert will be open to the families and listening to their stories,” public. One hundred percent of the proMacNeur said. ceeds will go directly to the families afOne family in particular lost their fected by the disaster. entire business beDuring their cause their garage visit to Henwas destroyed. ryville, the LC They have no discussed All you see in nothing ... trio family income, so concert details everything built that once earlier this year and how the reexisted was swept away lief students in the payments National Honor would be made ... all is silent.” Society raised to the families inNancy Barnes volved. money for the famKey Club sponsor MacNeur ily. What MacNeur, Hannoy and Barnes are doing will also said she wanted to create a way for LC students to get involved as well. Maccontribute to the family’s funds. To raise money for the families, the Neur, Hannoy and Barnes will soon set Wayne Township Fire Department and up a table in the Commons for students Joy Lorch, the woman heading the fund- to sign up to volunteer for the benefit raising program, will sponsor a benefit concert. It won’t be a program run by

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LC’s Key Club, so they want other students to help organize the concert. They also encourage LC bands to sign up to perform at the event. The students who volunteer will get in free, but everyone else that attends will have to pay $10. Bands interested in performing at the benefit concert can contact MacNeur for details. MacNeur, Barnes and Hannoy are also expecting some of the Henryville families to attend the concert. In addition, they will host a smaller free concert during the summer for everyone in Henryville. At this concert, they will wrap up their fundraiser and give the families tornado relief aid checks. “It is a big thank you to the families, and giving them the checks they deserve,” MacNeur said.

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senioritis? Got Senior classes rule!

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I like to learn!

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How would you describe your work load?

Easy!

OMG, yes!

ehhhh... not too bad.

Do you go to these classes?

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GET BACK TO WORK!

Yes.

Difficult.

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pretty much.

Really?

No.

How’s your work ethic?

Yes.

Fine.

Yes.

Surprisingly not bad...

No.

Nope!

Lots of Senioritis!

Who cares?

Oh dear me...

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Showing signs.

Stop lying.

I do care!

I feel so ashamed!

I guess...

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My what?

Better than nothing?

Okay...

Seriously?

Well the thing is...

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↓ ↓ ↓↓ Are you sure?

Do you still care about school work? Yes.

Sub-par.

Should I care?

No :(

Have you been accepted?

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How are your grades?

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still some effort left.

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Yes...

Why so serious?

I want to get into a good college.

Trying to relax?

Well...no.

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Not true.

No...

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Are you a senior?

YES!!

You’re an outsider, kid.

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Beating

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the

odds

CandaceBullock candacebullockcub@gmail.com A teenage dream is to have a license, car and money to get around. However, the ability to have cash to pay for the increasing gas and everyday items is slipping away. Due to the recent recession, the overall unemployment rate has been pretty high, and teens will begin to feel the heat this summer as they search for jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 49 percent of teens were employed in July 2011, which is the lowest percentage of teens in the work force since 1948. Students aren’t simply losing money in this deal; they are losing marketability in the workforce when they get older. According to Glenn Augustine, vice president of communications at the Indiana Youth Institute, having a job as a teen will help you get experience and gain the soft skills, which employers deem as everyday traits to get by in the work force. Examples include communicating well, being on time, dressing appropriately and just performing well in the work place. “You can’t develop unless you work in a job as a teenager; you’re going to have to wait later in life to develop these skills,” Augustine said.

out early to apply for jobs. In a job market that isn’t look“They need to apply not only to ing good, teens need to change their places that have ‘help wanted’ signs, ways of going about getting a job. but apply to places that may not have According to the latest labor a ‘help wanted’ sign, and be persistent statistics, the unemployment rate for in both instances,” Augustine said. “It teens is 24 percent, which is three may be that teens need to be a little times higher than the national avermore creative and try to find or create age for others. their own jobs. Even There are ways to though stabuild those skills tistics have The picture does not without being in shown that a ‘conventional the unemploylook much brighter this job.’” ment rate has year than it did last Augusbeen decreastine said teens ing slightly, year.” this has had no Glenn Augustine shouldn’t solely VP of communications at Indiana Youth Institute be looking for effect on the jobs at places teens’ jobs oplike the local food restaurants, because portunities. everyone is applying there, but they Junior Desmon Wells knows all about this, because he is looking for a should also look for opportunities in their neighborhoods, mowing lawns or summer job. babysitting. “I think it’ll be hard for kids to Although working the odd jobs get jobs because employers are lookaround the neighborhood doesn’t make ing for more education and higher teens as much money as minimum degrees than teens,” Wells said wage, it gives them the experience they Employers easily overlook teens need to succeed in the labor force. who don’t have as much experience If teens are looking for experience as adults with plenty of experience to compete with those laid off by the on their resumes. So teens should go

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recession, they can always go to employment offices and ask if they have odd jobs that they can do for free. This will give them quick experience. Teens shouldn’t do these jobs for long so they don’t get ripped off, but this copuld be an easy way to build a resume. “The picture does not look much brighter this year than it did last year; it’s still not the best job market for teens,” Augustine said. Building a resume with experience can make teens more marketable, where they are fighting for jobs against adults that have recently been laid off. According to Augustine, employers expect adults to be persistent when applying for jobs, and they expect teens to apply with the same persistance. “Without jobs, kids don’t gain any skill, but when it comes down to it, it’s all about the money,” Wells said.

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Dance the night away LC’s ‘Cinderella’ sure to be a magical experience for the whole family LeahArenz leaharenzcub@gmail.com Sophomore Scott Van Wye raced around the auditorium trying to ﬁt the glass slipper prop onto the feet of various cast members during rehearsal. Twelve eager girls fought him to squeeze a foot into the shoe to prove they were the special girl from the ball. Van Wye plays Lionel, the Prince’s messenger and friend, in the spring musical “Cinderella,” debuting tonight. The title role is played by senior Charli McGuirk, and junior Ike Wellhausen portrays Prince Christopher. The show is a slight variation on the Disney animated classic and more closely related to the 1997 Whitney Houston version that is updated and more diverse. “Five years ago we did “Peter Pan,”

the test this weekend and have worked and we decided to kind of do another long hours for the past few weeks to get fairy tale type of thing … to rotate everything put together on time. shows around,” drama teacher Kath“It’s really hard. Rehearsals are leen Horrigan said. long, and they take a lot of outside “Cinderella” premieres tonight work, too,” freshman Jessica Kahms at 7 p.m. and will be shown again on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 said. p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door and The limited time was a struggle for $10 before 4 p.m. the cast and espetoday. cially the crew. Because “Cin“The time We have a really good crunch is really derella” focuses on only a few hard,” freshman cast. There are not very major characters, many leads this year, but set builder Lindthe lead roles are say Vest said. the few that are leads are restricted to an According to unusually small fellow set builder very good. number. Meredythe Cross, Dana Oakes Sophomore only one platform sophomore Dana Oakes has a had been built just positive outlook on the situation. a couple of weeks before the premiere. “We have a really good cast,” she “You expect it to be somewhat like said. “There are not very many leads other productions you’ve been in, but this year, but the few that are leads are it’s more crunched,” freshman ensemble member Courtney Swanson said. very good.” The time crunch is also leading to The cast and crew are being put to

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Clockwise from top left: The Ensemble rehearses for the “Ten Minutes Ago” waltz; sophomore Scott Van Wye, as Lionel, practices putting on the glass slipper that Cinderella left behind; senior Jared Robinson and sophomore Alana Jones dance at the ball; Prince Christopher (junior Ike Wellhausen) dances with Queen Constantina (junior Elle Krauter). Cub Photos/Leah Arenz

Cinderella Show Times When: 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday 2:30 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $12 at the door Seating is reserved

conﬂicts with classwork. “It’s actually really hard because some rehearsals you have to stay late … but every free moment you get you have to be doing homework,” Oakes said. Instead of using people to play the small animals, four cast members will act as mice and a cat through puppets. Costumes are being imported from Japan. “Our costumer is very creative in what he does,” Horrigan said. Horrigan said she expects this show to “get away from the real world a little bit and … live that fairy tale (or) that princess life.”

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The Rhythmic Revolution Artist: Jason Mraz Album: Love Is A Four Letter Word Genre: Pop-rock

Jason Mraz, most popular for his single titled “I’m yours,” released his fourth studio album titled “Love Is a Four Letter Word” on April 17. Once again, Mraz delivers a great album that includes a plethora of catchy songs such as, “I won’t Give Up,” “93 million miles” and “The Woman I Love.” Mraz continues to please his audience with his smooth and soothing guitar play and his soft vocals that complement the music perfectly. In the song “I Won’t Give Up,” he starts out with acoustics, then slowly brings his guitar into the song and eventually it builds up into a soft rock

song. It is one of those songs that gives you chills down your back because it’s so beautiful. That song is a reﬂection of the entire album, and it only gets better because of the great vocals not only from Mraz but also from the featured artists like Mike Daly and Michael Natter, along with great instrumentals. Put those two things together and you get a great album, which is exactly what Mraz produced. And if you listen to it, you will be jumping out of your pants for his ﬁfth studio album, just like I am. He’s that good.

Similar Artists: Andy Grammar, Michael Buble, Ben Rector

The All-American Rejects have produced big, mainstream hits in the past such as “Move Along” and “Dirty Little Secret.” But those hits are too far in the past, and the band has yet to create another song up to the quality of their former works. The All-America Rejects hoped to get back to their old form in their new album “Kids In The Street,” but their attempt comes up short. While the album does produce some solid songs like “Beekeeper’s Daughter,” the cover song, “Kids In The Street,” fails to produce the same

Artist: The All-American

Rejects Album: Kids in the Street Genre: Pop

vibes. The lead vocals are weak, and the tune isn’t anywhere near catchy. Unfortunately, that is how most of the songs from the album feel. As you listen to the album, you almost get the sense that they weren’t giving a full eﬀort to make good music. The album is even more disappointing because we know the quality of songs they are capable of making. When you ﬁnish listening, you can’t help but feel upset and ask yourself, “That was it?” “Kids In The Street” is not a total failure, but it fails to create anything to the level of the past hits.

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

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Song Suggestion: I Won’t Give Up Jacob Helmus

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Song Suggestion: Beekeeper’s Daughter Alex Kryah

Artist: Train Album: California 37 Genre: Pop

Artist: Fun. Album: Some Nights Genre: Indie-pop

Pop rock trio Train released their sixth album, “California 37,” on April 17. Train keeps feelings light with a variety of upbeat rhythms and refreshing lyrics on their latest album. “California 37’s” lead single, “Drive By” is reminiscent of the popular hit “Save Me, San Francisco.” The two songs share a similar fast-beat, feel-good quality that keeps listeners coming back for more. Train, while still staying true to the upbeat tunes of their previous album, experiments with new styles in “California 37.” “50 Ways to Say

and “The Gambler.” Now they come out swinging with the heavy “We Are Young,” a repetitive and dreary anthem to being… well, young. Repetitive and un-original, “Some Nights” is an angsty whiner of an album that focuses on being a pop soundtrack to those “crazy” nights instead of celebrating the small things in life like the ﬁrst album. It was a leap by Nate and the gang. It received mixed reviews ranging from poor to stellar. I hope this isn’t a permanent change for a band who shows so much potential.

Goodbye” includes a new trumpet sound and gives oﬀ a mariachi band vibe. The title track “California 37” sounds like an appeal to younger audiences with more spoken word vocals. “Bruises,” featuring country artist Ashley Monroe, has a pop-country crossover feel. Overall, “California 37” is a quality album. There are a couple so-so songs, but better, upbeat tracks make the album well worth the listen.

Similar Artists: Matt Nathanson, The Script, O.A.R.

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Song Suggestion: This’ll Be My Year Carley Lanich

“Some Nights” is the child of Nate Ruess, the former co-head of indie rock band, The Format, and his current musical entourage, Fun. Finding their way into the music business with their ﬁrst album, “Aim and Ignite,” Fun showed us that they were upbeat and loud with the likes of “Walking the Dog” and “Benson Hedges.” The band also showed us their sweet side with “Light a Roman Candle with Me”

Similar Artists: Queen, Tokyo Police Club, Young the Giant

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Song Suggestion: Some Nights Intro Scott Van Wye

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Bella Vita

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For an offer you can’t refuse, visit Bella Vita 11699 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 598-9011 www.bellavitaatthemarina.com LaneCreech lanecreechcub@gmail.com Bella Vita is an upscale Italian restaurant located on the Geist Reservoir in the Marina. Bella Vita serves Italian dishes as well as a variety of seafood options. With Bella Vita being on the water, it definitely has a different feel than the typical Indianapolis restaurant. Bella Vita feels more like the type of restaurant you would go to while on vacation by the ocean. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty and chic. You can sit inside, on the upper-level or outside on the deck area by the reservoir. Although I have been to Bella Vita for private events and for their “Teen Nights” during the summer, I have never actually been there solely to dine. Most of everything on the menu sounded quite delicious, but my friend and I decided to split a Caesar salad, the Mozzarella Fritti appetizer and the Ravioli con Pollo. The Mozzarella Fritti was essentially mozzarella sticks that came with a really tasty marinara dipping sauce. The Ravioli con Pollo was truly to die for. This was a spinach and cheese ravioli layered with chicken, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes tossed in a light cream sauce. As Bella Vita is a bit pricier than an average restaurant, I would probably come back for a special occasion with the family or perhaps a date. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for an upscale feel and great Italian food with superb service.

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Weird Al Yankovich come to the Murat Theatre

Three time Grammy award winner, comedian and singer songwriter Weird Al Yankovic will be coming to the Murat Theatre at Old National Theatre to entertain guests of all ages. He often is a parody of current and contemporary music. His Alpocalypse tour is coming on May 6. The event will start at 7:30 p.m. www. marvel.com/avengers_movie

Marvel’s The Avengers comes to theatres The featured movie Marvel’s The Avengers will come to theaters May 4. The featured film will be available in 3D and in Imax 3D. The film is a mix of different Super Heros including the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and the main character Nick Fury. As the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., he brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.

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Country Music Expo comes to Indy The 2012 Country Music Expo is Saturday and Sunday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The performances will be going on all day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gold Reserve tickets are $70 which include entry for both days and reserved seating or $20 for general admission and ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve seating. Performing artists include Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Hunter Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy, Thomas Rhett, Miss Willie Brown, Corey Cox, Rachele Lynae, The Dirt Drifters, Mark Cooke, Andy Gibson, The Lost Trailers and Jaida Dreyer.

Indiana Earth Day Festival Saturday The 2012 Earth Day Indiana Festival will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. There will be more than 140 environmental and conservation exhibits, live music, good food and special activities for kids in the children’s tent. Admission is free.

Cirque de Soleil comes to Ford Center The world famous act Cirque de Soleil will be coming to the Ford Center starting April 27-29. This featured act Quidam is about an imaginary world ﬁlled with unworldly creatures. This world class act that is a mix of street entertainment and circus act has toured all over the world and is here for the next two days.

Brad Paisley to perform at Klipsch Music Center Country music star Brad Paisley will be playing at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville on May 19. Country artists Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry will also be performing. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Lawn tickets will be $20 and ticket prices in the pavilion will vary.

Fever host Dream on Indianpolis Star Family Night On May 19, there will be a Lucas Oil Family Night hosted by The Indianapolis Star. The Indiana Fever will be playing the Atlanta Dream at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game will start at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $105. Compiled by Meredith Nordmann and Jacob Helmus

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Our culture defines our film CINEMANIAC Everyone’s

a Critic KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com What do the mainstream movies of today say about us? While many will say there is no connection between themselves as an individual, history has shown that the relationship between Hollywood and the audience is viciously reciprocal. For instance, in the ‘60s, ﬁlms began to represent the changing values and culture of the time (Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate); in the ‘70s, paranoia and dissatisfaction with the government or society were the norm, as shown in ﬁlms like Taxi Driver and The Conversation; and in the ‘80s, Reaganite right-wing enthusiasm came to a head in Top Gun and Red Dawn. Society of the

past can best be viewed through the looking glass of films from varying eras. What, then, do the films of today represent? It’s tough to determine. Say what you will about Top Gun or Clerks (the epitome of Gen X apathy), at least they took a source/fandango.com snapshot of cultural values Top Gun, a huge hit in 1986, has become at the time. So many films a cultural souvenir of the ‘80s. from the last 10 years have such little individuality tal communication, is individuality or originality, there aren’t of any value anymore? Our econmany mainstream films that omy, our culture is service based; squeak by it’s all about desire that say and gain. Identikit things sequels and acWhat do the main- tion movies like about our society. stream movies of to- Transformers and Instead, and this Battleship are safe day say about us?” began to take root and profitable, in the ‘90s, indeand aren’t those pendent cinema has had to speak the values that we as a society have up and say what mainstream films placed on a pedestal? Perhaps, and couldn’t or wouldn’t say. there isn’t anything wrong with Perhaps, though, the lack of that per se. When our descendants identity in mainstream cinema tojudge us, though, how will a movie day says all that it needs to. In this like The Avengers hold up against age of social networking and digiDr. Strangelove?

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The Black Keys save blues rock Musing on the Music ColemanLaBarr colemanlabarrcub@gmail.com As a kid, I loved music. However, the spark for the love I now have for it didn’t occur until I heard my ﬁrst blues song. I will also never forget that song. It was “Texas Flood” by Stevie Ray Vaughan, who is one of the greatest blues artists of all time. As I joined the jazz band in middle school, I began listening to more and more blues and jazz, and I realized that not many artists make blues music anymore. At least not like they used to. I’ve come to the conclusion that the music industry (not including the underground, nonradio artists) has come to an abrupt

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halt and something needs to be done to save it. The Black Keys, on the other hand, are one of the saviors that this industry is looking for. This band is the depiction of the best case scenario for any garage The Black Keys started a wave to bring band. back blues with their own touch of rock. The Black Keys consist of only two memshows in clubs and bars. The bers, but two is enough success didn’t come until after a to put forth the blues few hit and miss albums. They rock recorded an sound album with that famous proThis band is the they ducer Danger perfect depiction of the Mouse called created in “Attack and best case scenario for drumRelease.” This any garage band.” mer Patrick helped them Carney’s baseget recognized; however, when the ment. Keys released “Brothers” in 2010, The band formed in 2001 after they hit the charts big time. Their Carney and vocalist/guitarist Dan famous single “Tighten Up” won Auerbach dropped out of college three Grammys. to pursue a music career. Last year they released “El They grew a huge underCamino” and hit No. 2 on the Billground fan base from playing board Top 200.

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No sympathy for Bully KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com

There is a point in Lee Hirsch’s Bully when a formerly bullied student laments with a ring of melancholy that “They used to bully me until I stood up for myself. Now they just see me as another kid in the halls.” This is a moment that, in the documentary, is presented as tragic. If confidence and defiance of bullying are to be presented so negatively, then what is the actual solution to bullying? The only answer Hirsch seems to give is to support the Stand for the Silent program (SFTS), the propagation of which dominates the final reels of the film. Now, there’s nothing wrong with SFTS or their goals; indeed, they are to be commended for their struggle to end the ages-old issue of bullying in schools. This review, however, is not over SFTS. No, this review is over Bully, a meandering, biased and shallow attempt to bring attention to the issue. The narrative focus (what little there is) is centered on bullied middle-school student Alex Libby, who the film fails to make endearing, despite “adorable” and “candid” looks at footage of him as a baby or his interactions with his sister. No, Alex comes off not only as genuinely awkward, but quietly terrifying. This disturbing trend is carried on to Ja’Maya Jackson, who after sufficient bullying feels it is necessary to scream and threaten her bullies with a gun. We’re meant to feel sorry for her. Meanwhile, there is next to no footage of the actual root of the problem: bullies themselves. This documentary could’ve been groundbreaking if it tackled why some kids actively choose to bully or demean others, how they got that way, and what could be done to teach them the error of their ways. However, such an opportunity was not seized. Instead, schools’ administrators are made out to be the villains, with counselor Kim Lockwood standing out as a Kafkaesque antagonist to Alex’s concerned parents. The adults in the film all blame authority figures (police, teachers, etc.) and rally together to, in the words of parent David Long, “create an army” to stand against bullying and make a difference. Unwittingly, this paints the devoted parents as heroes while showing the bullied children as ineffectual naïfs who can’t even stand up for themselves enough to keep focus in their own movie. The final verdict: support SFTS, skip this film. Genre: Science Fiction Director: Gary Ross Rating: PG-13 Length: 142 minutes

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By the Numbers

Minutes a beaver can hold its breath underwater

Average number of seeds a strawberry has

200

Number of feathers on an eagle

7,000

Number of feet a penguin can jump

Percent of the human brain that is made up of water

Weight in pounds of the largest cheesecake ever made

57,508

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What’s LC’s...

TV SHOW:

SONG/RINGTONE:

¿Que Viva? Estefania Cespeds, 11

Don’t Stop Believin’ by: Journey Johnathon Macdonald, 10 First of the Year by: Skrillex Shelby Tackett, 9

Family Guy

Jasmine Ballard, 9

Batman: The Animated Series Kayla Becnel, 12 Big Bang Theory Chris Denton, 11

Float On by: Modest Mouse Afton Goins, 12

TOP 10 FAVORITE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 1. Indiana University

6. UCLA

2. Harvard University

7. Oxford College

3. Purdue University

8. Notre Dame University

4. Butler University

9. Ohio State University

5. Juliard

10. University of Missouri Top 10 list researched and compiled by Glynnis King

@CubOnline: How do you feel about the new skip-a-final policies? @nonnorcash Connor Nash, 12 The new policies are unfair to students that attain good grades and complete all their assignments.

@karlatino Karleigh Latinovich, 12 I like them because I’m a senior but I would hate them if I were an underclassmen.

@alisonrusso Alison Russo, 12

@kelseyhall1 Kelsey Hall, 12

@saviorxavier Xavier Somerville, 12

they’re awesome for seniors but I’d hate to be an underclassmen!

I think they are pretty fair but seniors should only have to have a C or better

@melismaac Melissa MacNeur, 12

@ajlupinacci Arielle Lupinacci, 12

It’s bogus. 95% attendance rate and only 2 absences is unrealistic for AP classes.

As a senior I think they are pretty fair since we have known the rule all through high school.

@whitschwagg Whitney Shaw, 11 I think it’s unfair because juniors have had the opportunity before.

I feel like they’re good because they reinforce the seniors doing well and staying in class.

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Girls tennis off to hot start

season for the Lady Bears so far came a day after the victory jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com over Lawrence North. LC lost The Lady Bears are off to a close game to the Perry Mea scorching start to begin their ridian Falcons 3-2. The spirits season, going 6-2 in their first and adrenaline were high, eseight matches. On April 9, the pecially only a day after beating Lady Bears faced off against their archrival, which may have caused them the Arsenal to slip up. Tech Titans. Even though The Bears ...we can compete the ladies took it to the lost, it does Titans early better by being more help them, in and often as proactive.” some ways, they rolled to Tim Taylor to see what a 5-0 sweep head coach they have to of Tech. The improve on Bears won every varsity match, both singles to move on and keep winning matches. and doubles. “We need to get more conPerhaps the biggest accomplishment of this young season fident and assertive on the was the match against cross- doubles courts. Even if we don’t town rival Lawrence North. have the biggest serves, we can For the second year in a row, compete better by being more the Bears beat the Wildcats by a proactive.” Taylor said. On April 16, the team went score of 3-2. No. 1 singles player sophomore Veronica Clark han- up against an undermanned, dled the Wildcats’ No. 1 singles six-lady team of International player Kathleen Rutherford in High School and won 4-1. The two sets by scores of 6-3 and 6-0, Bears then faced the Pike Red and the Bears rallied behind her Devils the following day and strong perforrmance to pull out defeated them by a score of 4-1 again. a tough team win. The busy schedule contin“It is awesome. LN is the biggest game of the year and ued for the ladies on April 18 to beat them is always great. I when they increased their win just hope we keep progressing streak to three games with a 4-1 because we may see them again win over the Warren Central in Sectionals,” head coach Tim Warriors. The Lady Bears threegame win streak was halted, Taylor said. The only blunder of the however, on April 19 as they

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Junior Megan Froman tosses the ball in the air as she begins to serve the ball. The Lady Bears beat the Warren Central Warriors 4-1, giving them three wins in a row at the time. Cub photo/Nyreeja Cox

lost to Conference Indiana foe Columbus North. The Bulldogs defeated the Bears by a score of 4-1.

The girls have three games next week, including two key games against Conference Indiana opponents Franklin Central

and Bloomington North. At this point their conference record is the teams only weak spot so these games will be pivotal.

Track focused ‘on one meet at a time’ JacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com

The boys and girls track teams have gotten off to solid starts this season as both teams have maintained top three rankings in the state. In fact, the boys have stayed at No. 1 the whole season. The boys have not been able to compete much this season, but in the two meets they have participated in, they split with one win and one

loss. Their loss came in a meet foes, Southport. early in the season on March 21 The girls have had better to North Cenluck this seatral, but largeson as they ly because the have comrunners were peted in four We also just need still trying to meets and to enjoy the journey find out what have won all while it lasts.” events they of them, inare better at. Tim Richey cluding a big On April 17 head coach win on March the Bears got 29 against two into the win ranked opcolumn by winning a meet ponents, Ben Davis and North against one of their conference Central. Usually being ranked

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adds a lot of pressure, especially when you’re ranked as high as the Bears, but the runners and throwers aren’t letting it get in their heads. “Our kids have responded pretty well. I don’t think the rankings are a big distraction. We try to use that as motivation rather than be scared of it,” head coach Tim Richey said. The season is still young for both teams, and there is more they need to fix in order to reach the ultimate goal of a

state title. “Rather than focusing only on the State meet, we are focusing on one meet at a time. We need to keep adding more depth and win more events to boost confidence. We also just need to enjoy the journey while it lasts,” Richey said. The girls’ next meet is a big one as they face off against all of Conference Indiana tonight, and the boys also will compete against Conference Indiana at the same time.

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Softball still has work to do MeredithNordmann

high priority for the rest of the season. “Mental lapses happen and errors occur sometimes, especially when the The Lady Bears have started off with big run is needed. We just have to focus a record of 4-4. One of the team’s biggest a little bit more and get our head in the victories so far was their win against game,” Corbett said. cross-town rival Lawrence North 6-0. Conference games started last week. The Lady Bears continued their One of the games winning streak by resulted in a loss to beating Pike 11-1. One Columbus North 3-0. of the team’s other Still recovering victories was against from the loss, they We’re really happy Chatard where the followed their next with where we’re at game by losing to big team won a close game 10-9. right now.” competitor Cathedral “We’re really very 10-4. Thomas Corbett happy with where “Even though we head coach have our losses and we’re at right now,” head coach Thomas Corbett said. “The there are still skills to work on, I am very team is very competitive this year and happy with where the team is right now the girls are getting along great as a in the season. I am excited to see what team and they’re working very hard as else our team can bring, especially for a whole team.” our upcoming conference games,” said The girls lost a game to Perry junior Nicole Jones. Meridian 6-9 after having a 6-0 lead. The team will have a double header They also lost their first game against Saturday against Noblesville at 9 a.m. Fishers with a final score of 6-1. and at 1 p.m. The loss was due to a lack of mental The following weekend the girls focus during the middle of the game, will play in the County tournament at and now Corbett wants to make that a Pike. meredithnordmanncub@gmail.com

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Junior Kennedi Julch makes contact and hits the ball to the left side of the in-field. She followed through to get a base hit off an error.

Passion. Pride. Winning. Touch ‘Em All

AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com Indiana has historically been the home to basketball in America. But in the last few years, there has been a severe absence of success for the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers have gone through major makeovers since the Malice at the Palace in Detroit, yet none of these oveh a u l s of the organization have resulted in a winning season. Then 2010 hit. The Pacers surprised their entire fan base (which remains anemic compared to many other successful organizations) when the earned an 8 seed to the playoffs to take on the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers soon shocked the entire country

when they almost (and should troit Pistons fans in ’04, Larry have) went up on the Bulls 2-0 Bird and Donnie Walsh decided in the series (darn you, Kyle to part ways with him, Jermaine Korver). It was at this point O’Neal (who was quickly bewhen NBA fans everywhere coming ineffective), Stephen knew that the scrappers from Jackson and Jamal Tinsley. AfIndiana could rise from the ter a few fruitless draft picks ashes and be(i.e. Brandon come a force Rush, Shawne in the league. Williams and How have HarriThe success has been David the Pacers son) and some a collective effort.” formed their solid ones tarnished rep(Roy Hibutation into bert, Danny a reputable Granger and one? For starters, they released Paul George), the Pacers were every thug on their team. The back to playing at least digniPacers front office knew that fied basketball. Indiana still once Hall of Famer Reggie Mill- suffered from the departure of er left the team, they were in for Walsh, the CEO and president a major remodeling. After the of the organization, and from former Ron Artest (now Metta the dreadful coaching of Jim World Peace…) pummeled De- O’Brien.

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When O’Brien finally got the hook, interim coach Frank Vogel turned the struggling Pacers into a formidable postseason opponent. The additions of David West and George Hill over the offseason gave the Pacer fans a reason to believe that this season would be a good one. And it certainly has been. The success has been a collective effort by literally every single player on the team, from Danny Granger to Lou Amundson. Granted, not every player is putting up big numbers, but everyone still makes a contribution to every win. It’s a revamped team like this that has earned the Pacers a 3 seed. It is basketball like this that has brought exciting basketball back to its rightful home.

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Highway to the Skyzone Skyzone is a walled-in trampoline park with 36 locations across the United States. A new facility has been added to the Fishers area.

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Trampolines have always been known as a children’s toy; most everyone had the neighbor who owned one or owned one themselves. However, a fairly new business called Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park has accepted that challenge and has made trampolines popular once again. The building is divided into five sections; two dodgeball trampoline courts, a basketball trampoline court, a main court, and a trampoline foam pit. The main court is a sea of trampolines, all connected to form a large trampoline surface. On the walls are even more angled trampolines that allow you to bounce off the walls, literally.

My favorite? The basketball court, of course. CEO and founder Rick Platt first got the idea when he got a patent for a giant trampoline, yet had no idea what to do with it. The idea came to him when some neighborhood kids would come over and ask to use the trampoline. Platt and his son, Jeff, opened their first walled-in trampoline park in 2004 in Las Vegas. The location had great success, selling 130,000 tickets in the first year alone. The following year, Platt opened another location and made $3 million in only two years. By 2008, the company had opened 24 locations across the United States. However, Platt believed that more locations would eventually be necessary due to the rapid growth in ticket sales.

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Writer Coleman LaBarr tests his skills, attempting a gainer (above), and gets some distance with a dunk (left).

The company topped the SkyZone also offers dodgecharts and reached No. 1 on ball tournaments, which are thinkofthat.net, which is a web the most attended events at site that puts the stories behind SkyZone. Just like traditional million-dollar companies. dodgeball games, balls are lined After hearing about how up at the center and six players fun the place was, and how in- on each team run for the balls. expensive it was, I decided to But add this factor: The floor is try it for myself and share my made up of trampolines. experience with Cub readers. The customer service is First of also way all, I would above par. consider myWhile try...there hasn’t been ing my skills self a fairly athletic guy, a day where the placed at dunking, and this I received wasn’t packed..” place wore many pointAshley Taylor ers me out. from T h e some of the cheapest session is $9 for 30 workers. Also, one employee minutes of jumping, which, be- taught me how to gainer into lieve me, is plenty of time on the foam pit. the trampolines. “I’ve been working here Not only is the park great since we opened and there for a leisure pastime, the com- hasn’t been a day where the pany holds birthday parties placed wasn’t packed at least and other events. once in the day. We’ve had

The price to jump Skyzone

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Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: noon - 9 p.m. Skymania Friday 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Ages 10 - 15

Saturday:

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Skyjam Saturday 10 p.m. - midnight Age 16 and up

Sunday:

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Prices

30 minute jump: $9 60 minute jump: $13 90 minute jump: $17 120 minute jump: $20

much success and I believe that this place is here to stay,” SkyZone employee Ashley Taylor said. SkyZone is open to customers of all ages, shapes and physical ability.

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Baseball finds its stride ColemanLaBarr

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After a rough 0-2 start to the season for the reigning Conference Indiana champions, the boys have bounced back and now sit at 8-5 with a 2-0 record in Conference play. “No one is really dominating right now,” assistant coach John McCormick said. “Every game has been close and we can play with anyone.” That point was certainly proved when the boys won their first game of the year over the Rockford Rams, the 48 ranked team in the nation and No. 1 ranked team in the state of Michigan. Led by junior Scott Swingle, who pitched five innings of shutout ball, the Bears would go on to win, 1-0. The boys hit a rough patch the week following Spring Break, though. After a complete game shut-out performance by junior Alex Kryah against North Central, the boys lost two straight games to Greenfield Central and Richmond, the former on a walk-off grand slam. The boys would head into the weekend with a doubleheader against Floyd Central

and the 26 ranked team in the nation, Lake Central. The boys would defeat Floyd Central in the morning game, but the afternoon bout with Lake Central was canceled due to rain. The boys began Conference play on the road against Perry Meridian on April 17. A 4-1 win on this day and a 6-3 win against the Pike Red Devils the following day would put the boys on top of Conference Indiana. Part of the boys’ recent success has been the approach that they have taken into each game. “We see everyone as No. 1,” McCormick said. “When we play good teams, it’s not dramatic for us. The only thing that holds us back is ourselves.” Indeed, that would come back to bite the Bears in the loss to Lawrence North last Friday. A 6-run top of the seventh for the Wildcats would be the difference maker in a 6-8 loss, a tough one to swallow for the seniors. The boys would bounce back the next day as they were crowned champions of the Northview Invitational, defeating Northview and Gibson Central. The Bears will take on Broad Ripple next Tuesday.

Senior Derrian Smith rips a fastball into right field for a single for the Bears against Pike. The Bears would get the 6-3 win, giving junior Knox Batie his second win on the year Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

Balance drives golfers to success AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com The golfers were only two days removed from spring break when they earned their first victory over Southport on April 10. The boys narrowly edged out the Cardinals by six strokes in a 166-172 victory. That kind of success has been prevalent throughout the young season as the boys are off to a 4-1 start with wins over the aforementioned Cardinals,

Roncalli, Perry Meridian and Scecina. Thanks to a talent laden squad, the boys have taken down many solid opponents, like Southport. The only rough patch for the Bears thus far into the 2012 campaign was a loss to Noblesville, one of the top ranked teams in the state. But there was a silver lining in the loss — the Bears scored a 46 in the match and still lost by only 8 points, 156-164. “We obviously brought back quality players from last

year,” head coach Norm Star- which was in the loss to Nobleskey said. “But we’ve also been ville. He is averaging less than pleasantly surprised with fresh- 40 strokes per round and has alman Colin Mcready medaled Carthy and in a match. sophomore But he We’re pretty balDrew Nixon. hasn’t been We’re pretty doing it alone. anced right now...” balanced right Sophomore Norm Starkey Tony Rogers now, which is head coach has medaled exactly what we want.” in two of the McCarthy has certainly team’s matches so far, while been hot this season. He has shooting over 40 only once. had only one round above a 42, His consistency has been a

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testament to how hard he has worked to reach this level. “Both of those players (McCarthy and Rogers) hit it awful far and straight. They work on their games a lot, and they have good attitudes. They always score well,” Starkey said. Starkey also noted that the boys’ schedule has been “pretty friendly” so far. The boys take on Chatard Saturday at their home course, Winding Ridge, and will then go to the Chatard Invite the following weekend.

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Spotlight Bill Stowers

Sophomore Bill Stowers plays a sport unlike any other, one that is more physically demanding than most ... rugby. CR: Why did you get started in playing rugby? BS: I started playing my freshman year because my friends played in middle school and told me how much fun it was. CR: What position do you play? BS: I play prop. It’s a part of the pack, and it is similar to an offensive lineman in football. However, you can’t block in rugby, so our job is to ruck and tackle. CR: What are your future hopes for your rugby career? BS: I hope that I become a full-time starter next year and that we will win State again. CR: How do you feel or prepare right before a game? BS: I’m excited before every game. I’m second string right now, so I hope I get in and play. CR: How do you benefit from playing rugby? BS: Rugby is my way to get in shape. There is no sport as physically demanding as rugby. It consists of continuous play like soccer, so there are no timeouts. You also play offense and defense, so there is no time for rest. CR: Who do you play for? BS: I play for the Lawrence Claymores. We are made up of kids from LC, LN and Warren Central. We are a club sport with our own field; we have played three games and our record is 3-0 so far. We are one of the original teams (since 1990) and the original state champ. We have won three state championships and we came in third last year. CR: What’s your rugby schedule like throughout the year? BS: We practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and our games are on Saturdays. We are a spring sport; we play around 13 games a year against other teams in the state, and then we play in the state tournament. CR: Why did you choose rugby over other sports? BS: It was a contact sport that was different from any I have played. It is also the third most popular sport in the world. Football, parts of soccer and modern day basketball all came from rugby. CR: Why is the game important to you? BS: It’s a great sport that is growing in popularity in the United States. My team is very close, and I have enjoyed playing very much. We will take anyone that shows up, no matter how big or small.

“(I started because) it was a contact sport that was different from any I have played.”