Cub Reporter Issue 4

CUB Reporter December 12, 2014 | CubOnline.org

Lawrence Central High School | Indianapolis, IN

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Cub’s Declassified Finals Survival Guide Find out the tips and tricks you will need in order to survive finals week P.12-13

Winter Percussion: Creation of the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township inspires winter percussion to extend to LC P.4

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News to Use Mark Your Calendar

Dec. 12: Winter Concert, 7 p.m., auditorium Dec. 16: Final exams for G1, G2 Dec. 17: Final exams for M5, M6 Dec. 18: Yearbook portraits for seniors, 8:30-10:45 a.m.; 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Studio Theatre Dec. 18: Final exams for G4, G3 Dec. 19: Final exams for M8, M7 Dec. 19: Winter break begins at 3:40 p.m.

Jan. 5: Teachers’ work day Jan. 6: Students return to classes following winter break Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no school

News Briefs

Varie, McKean leaving school board positions

School board members Kathy Varie and Jeff McKean, who chose not to run for re-election in November, will leave the school board at the end of the calendar year. They are being replaced by newly-elected members Dick Freije and Reginald McGregor.

A reception to honor Varie and McKean will be held before their final school board meeting 6:15-7 p.m.

Monday at LECC, 6501 Sunnyside Road.

Senior in national game

Senior Darrin Kirkland, considered one of the top 90 high school football players in the country, will play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio’s Alamodome on Jan. 3. The game will be telecast at 1 p.m. on NBC. More than 200 NFL players, including the Colts’ Andrew Luck, are Army Bowl alumni.

Correction

The Nov. 14 issue of the Cub Reporter was in error when it reported that Skiles Test Elementary School had earned a “D” grade from the Indiana Department of Education. The Cub file photo grade was “C.” We apologize for the error and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.

On the Cover Sophomore Joey Manns grapples with a Pike opponent. Manns, weighing in at 126 pounds, lost the wrestling match 1110. Cub photo/Danica Minor Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

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District begins broadcast show, blog

by CAITLIN HELMUS caitlinhelmuscub@gmail.com

Lawrence Township superintendent Shawn Smith interviewed school board president Kathy Varie and vice-president Jeff McKean on the first episode in the inaugural season of “Lawrence Live,” which aired on Nov. 17.

“We saw this as an opportunity to get the positive message out about our schools by video so everyone could see it,” Smith said.

Crestview Elementary is one of the two elementary schools with a broadcast focus, and students there operate the cameras and sound boards for the broadcast. “Lawrence Live” is planned to air once or twice every month; broadcasts will range from 10 to 15 minutes.

The goal of “Lawrence Live” is to highlight faculty, students and great achieve-

ments in Lawrence Township. schools should be what the “One of the really great community wants and is willthings we have as a township ing to invest in its schools. are the people, and we want “‘Lawrence Live’ is an opto showcase their excellence,” portunity for the community Smith said. to stay in touch with what is The PR committee is happening in its schools so working on who will be interthat the community can proviewed, but Smith said stuvide guidance and direction dents will be on the broadcast Shawn Smith for school leaders,” McKean very soon. Smith will always said. be the host, but the guests will change Lawrence Township has also anfor each edition. nounced a blog that will be attached to “The format with our superinten- the school’s website. It is located at www. dent acting as host gives viewers an op- ltschools.org/blog. Email subscriptions portunity to get a sense of his personal are available at the bottom of the web style and beliefs. This is a new way for page. our superintendent to be visible and enAccording to the MSDLT website, gaged with the community,” Varie said. the blog consists of “valuable parent inOne mantra of Smith, according to formation, ‘Day in the Life’ stories, anMcKean, is servant leadership for the nouncements, upcoming events, and community. Under that philosophy the much more.”

Save-a-Senior project begins again

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com

Thirty-seven seniors have been assigned teacher mentors as part of the “Save-a-Senior” program.

Economics and government teacher Drew Horvath began the program last year to provide teacher mentors to seniors who struggled to meet graduation

Delayed days’ schedules

The rotating schedule for twohour delays, when classes begin at 10:50 a.m., has been released.

On the first occasion for a two-hour delay, students would attend Blocks 4, 3, 1, in that order, if it’s a Gray day; Blocks 8, 7, 5 if a Maroon day.

Delay 2: Blocks 4, 3, 2 if Gray; Blocks 8, 7, 6 if Maroon.

Delay 3: Blocks 1, 2, 4 if Gray; Blocks 5, 6, 8 if Maroon.

Delay 4: Blocks 1, 2, 3 if Gray; Blocks 5, 6, 7 if Maroon.

School would begin at 10:50 a.m. The second block of the day (lunch block) would begin at 11:55 a.m. The third and final block of the day would begin at 2:02 p.m.

requirements.

“Teachers volunteer to become a particular student’s mentor,” Horvath said. “The mentor will do things like check the student’s attendance, check the student’s grade and help the students have a positive experience while they are here.”

Math teacher Martha Weber had a particular student in mind when she

chose to become a mentor in the Savea-Senior program last year.

“There was one girl on (the list of seniors) I knew. I always liked her and she just needed a little push, and that’s what I was hoping I could give her,” Weber said. “(When she graduated) I was thrilled. I was absolutely thrilled.”

Last year, 51 of the 61 seniors selected for the program went on to graduate.

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Dec. 18: Senior pics

Early grads to depart

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com Seniors will have one last chance to get their yearbook portraits taken Dec. 18.

Photographers from Prestige Studios will be in the Studio Theatre to take the portraits free of charge. Students will be in maroon graduation gowns for the pictures; the gowns will be provided.

More than 110 seniors took advantage of this opportunity on Dec. 3. Senior Jalin Ford-Wynne said she’d been procrastinating and was glad the opportunity came up. “The photographers were friendly,” she said. “It was like you were at a photo Dates to remember: shoot.”

Dec. 17: Senior quotes She said other seand votes for senior suniors “need to do it.” perlatives due.

And she said she’d be buying a yearbook.

Dec. 18: Senior pictures Adviser Elizain the Studio Theatre beth Granger said, “I’m elated that the 8:30-10:50 a.m. number of seniors 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. getting their pictures taken last week was so high. I’m hoping those who have not yet had their pictures taken will do so next week. Our goal is to have every student in the yearbook.”

Photographers will be available 8:30-10:50 a.m. and again 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Times are arranged to accommodate final exams.

Seniors may go to the Studio Theatre before school and during their study halls and lunch blocks. If they’ve prepared for finals, their teachers may choose to send them to the Studio Theatre during the review portion of the final exam schedule.

Seniors are reminded that the deadline for senior quotes and senior superlatives is Dec. 17. Completed

by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com

PFO secretary Bev Fudge helps straighten the graduation gown for senior Alex Ayala.

Prestige photographer Marcia Luterman takes senior Alejandro Bustos’ photo. Prestige will be in the Studio Theatre Thursday to give seniors one more opportunity to have their free portrait taken for the yearbook. Because it’s a finals day, photo hours will be 8:30-10:50 a.m. and again at 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cub photo/Molli Loftus

forms may be left in senior English classrooms as well as in Room 132. Additional information is available from Granger in 132.

She said at least 300 senior superlative responses must be turned in to make the survey valid.

Yearbooks may be ordered through the bookstore.

The cost is $60 with an additional optional charge of $5 to have the student’s name stamped on the front cover.

As in previous years, yearbooks will be delivered early in August.

Yearbooks can also be ordered online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. LC’s code is 8457.

Tech comittee to advise school board

by LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com A new committee will be advising the school board on all things technology. Superintendent Shawn Smith asked the school board to assemble a group of individuals who would address newfound technology needs and concerns.

The new committee is to focus on technological usage expectations for staff and students, particularly as they relate to the 1:1 initiative (the use of personal technological devices in schools). The district wants to maintain communication with all schools so they can

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ensure that students are making the best use of their educational technology.

The committee is made up of students, teachers, staff and community representatives.

LC’s representatives are assistant principal Brian Davis and junior Chad Sharp.

“Right now there about 30 of us. It’s brand new so right now it’s kind of just a group effort,” Davis said. “Obviously, with 1:1 this year, we have implemented things that weren’t there in the past, and it is very important that we have some sort of direction with what we’re implementing. That is what this group is for.”

For seniors graduating early, the end of this semester marks the end of their high school career.

“I’m ready for a new chapter in my life,” Samantha MacNeur said. “I’m ready to be on my own and go to college.”

The requirements for early graduates are the same as those who graduate on time. A prospective early grad must be on track to receive a Core 40 diploma or Core 40 with honors.

Due to the full junior and senior year criteria required for the diploma, IB is not an option for early graduates.

High school students who chose to graduate early do so for a variety of reasons. For some students, it is the best option for their future.

“If you’ve got something planned, it makes sense,” guidance counselor Deena Fogle said.

Some high school athletes graduate early for recruitment purposes, such as former LC football player Brandon Lee. Lee graduated in December 2013 after You just have to stay the first semeson task and take the ter of his senior right classes before year in order to pursue football your senior year. at the UniversiThen early graduation ty of Missouri.

Other stuwill be a breeze. dents decide to SAMANTHA MacNEUR graduate early senior in order to have more time to work. With college being such a large financial commitment, earning extra funds may be necessary.

In MacNeur’s case, early graduation was vital because her family is moving to Arizona during second semester.

By ending her high school career early, MacNeur said, she believes the move to a new state will be smoother and she will have more time to prepare for college.

Although early graduation is a good option for some students, a full four-year plan works best for the majority, said Fogle.

“What you gain and learn in a full four years of schooling is important,” Fogle said. “It will prepare you most for college.”

While most students walk across the stage to receive their diploma in early June, the option to graduate in December is available.

“You just have to stay on task and take the right classes before your senior year. Then early graduation will be a breeze,” MacNeur said.

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Vocabulary Math

Bonus Qualifier

Science Geography

Spelling History

Brain

Game Current Events

Minute Quiz Face

Art Who am I? Cub graphic/Leah Arenz

Off Chuck Lofton

Brain Game

team victorious

by DREW KANYA drewkanyacub@gmail.com The Brain Game team (LCBG) won their most recent match against Triton Central and was placed among the top 16. LCBG put up a good fight and won with the final score being LC 17 and Triton Central 15. It was broadcast on WTHR-Channel 13 on Thanksgiving Saturday.

The Brain Game is a knowledge-based game for high school students. In the match against Triton Central, there was no 3-point question; as an alternative t h e r e w e r e Our team got off to a bonus great start and we are questions used. hoping to improve...

In the Josh Hoffer match senior against Triton Central, there was a series of cow-related questions.

Junior Jordan Hunnicutt knew that a cow jumped over the moon. Senior Josh Hoffer knew that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow was blamed for the 1871 Chicago fire.

Junior Chad Sharp knew that a cowlick was a tuft of hair that grows in another directions.

“Nothing surprises me any more when teaching high school for 37 years,” LC Brain Game adviser Richard Philipy said.

“Our team got off to a great start and we are hoping to improve further as we advance in the competition,” Hoffer said.

The Brain Game team will tape its next match on Jan. 26 when it faces off against Fishers. If the team wins that match, it will go into the final eight and win $2,000 for LC.

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NHS food drive concludes

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com National Honor Society’s (NHS) winter food drive ended today; the drive began on Dec. 1. The collected food will be sent to the Sharing Place, a food pantry hosted at the Lawrence Caring Center.

In 2012, Feeding America deemed 173,900 people “food insecure” in Marion County, and 1,023,650 in Indiana as a whole. This is what National Honor Society co-president Connor Ward hopes to alleviate with this drive.

“We’re hoping to make some people’s winters better. It’s supposed to be one of the happiest times of the year, yet some people struggle during the winter months,” Ward said.

Students and faculty have been asked to donate non-perishables items; they include uncooked rice, canned food, cereal, juice boxes and peanut butter.

The M5 class with the most items donated will win a doughnut party provided by NHS. “I think people are more likely to donate during the holiday season, because there’s that idea that of, ‘we should have a good will going on’, but overall I think that food drives should continue throughout the year,” junior Michael Duke said.

One of the important focuses for the food drive came out to be giving back to Lawrence Township.

With one out of every six people in Indiana being food

insecure, NHS made it a focus to give back.

According to NHS adviser Shari Jacobs, at this time of year a lot of people associate with needy families and their need to have food on the table. This makes December the perfect time for

Cub graphic/Drew Kanya

food drives.

“Anything that can be spared is welcome,” Ward said. “By doing this drive, we’re hoping to make some people’s winter better.”

Winter percussion groups unite

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com The joining of LC’s and LN’s marching bands, creating The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township, has brought the union of an LCLN winter percussion group as well.

For seniors Chance Williams and Lamar Dunkan, both marimba players, this is a way for the duo to get to extend their “marching band days”and better their talent.

This will be the first year for LC to have a winter percussion group, LN, on the other hand, has had one for years past.

“It’s a really great thing, with the binding of the two marching bands. It just makes sense,” said Williams.

“I’ve always wanted to do a winter percussion. But we

just had a winter guard.”

Dunkin said, “A lot of my peers joined winter groups and spoke about how they got better. I joined because I want to become a better percussionist.”

The new group is similar to that of a marching band because of the marching they will be doing. This group is considered an extra school activity. The first rehearsal was last Saturday, and their competitions will be held on Saturdays in January.

This group will be solely percussion.

For both William and Duncan, this blend of another band-related group has been a positive thing.

“I’ve been in marching band since I was in 7th grade,” WIlliams said. “After the season was over, I was in shock I wouldn’t have another season. With the group, it gives me an entire other season and allows me to enjoy myself and stay with the group.”

Final Exam Schedule Monday, Dec. 15

8:50-10:21 M5 Regular Class 10:28-11:54 M6 Regular Class 12:01-2:07 M7 Regular Class 2:14-3:40 M8 Regular Class

Tuesday, Dec. 16

8:50-10:21 G1 Study Block 10:28-11:54 G1 Final Exam 12:01-2:07 G2 Study Block (Lunch) 2:14-3:40 G2 Final Exam

Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 8:50-10:21 M5 Study Block 10:28-11:54 M5 Final Exam 12:01-2:07 M6 Study Block (Lunch) 2:14-3:40 M6 Final Exam

8:50-10:21 G4 Study Block 10:28-11:54 G4 Final Exam 12:01-2:07 G3 Study Block (Lunch) 2:14-3:40 G3 Final Exam

Friday, Dec. 19

8:50-10:21 M8 Study Block 10:28-11:54 M8 Final Exam 12:01-2:07 M7 Study Block (Lunch) 2:14-3:40 M7 Final Exam

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inaugural year

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com

MPLT ends their season on the Lucas Oil field in BOA Grand National Finals. Cub Photo/Anna Angrick

MPLT performs in one of the last semifinals time slots in hopes to reach Grand National finals. Cub Photo/Molli Loftus

It is only the beginning for this incredible program.

The Marching Pride of Lawrence Township (MPLT) MICHAELA SHANAHAN brought its inagural season senior to a close at Lucas Oil Stadium for the annual Bands of America Grand National competition. MPLT is the first band to ever make it to the national finals in its inaugural year, placing 12 out of 90 bands that competed in preliminary competitions.

“This season was hard and sacrifices had to be made,” senior Michaela Shanahan said, “but it is only the beginning for this incredible program.”

LC senior Jacob Wilbur, LN junior Kaylee Crowell and LC freshman Katie-Lauren James of the mellophone section kneel in the final set of the first part of their show, “The Green Table.” Cub Photo/Molli Loftus

Color guard soloist junior Sandra McKinstry spins her flag dur- “To be in front of a 250-piece band is both exhilarating and ing warm-up at Lucas Oil Stadium. Cub Photo/Molli Loftus nerve-wracking,” said Quentin Beverly. Cub Photo/Anna Angrick

MPLT prepares to take the field for what would be the final performance of their inaugural year. Cub Photo/Molli Loftus

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And their youthful counterparts

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Albert Einstein, Jackie Kennedy, Bob Dylan, and Babe Ruth. What do all of these figures have in common? Other than the fact that they’re all iconic Americans, they were all portrayed by Shari Jacobs and Nick Derado’s senior interdisciplinary class.

After reading a biography about their chosen person, watching a video documentary and doing Internet research, the students dressed head to toe into character on the night of Dec. 9.

Unlike the popular “Meeting of Minds,” done by sophomore Lyceum students in the spring, this project, called the “Jefferson Dialogues,” was not allowed a script. The students had to be ready for any questions thrown at them.

“We really just had to memorize our person and really know their life,” said senior Megan Everett, who played Marilyn Monroe. “It was also a lot of fun to dress up as our people and get into character as them by using their voice and doing certain mannerisms they used.”

Senior Katie Beyers said the assignment helped to teach why the world is the way it is today.

“We all learned so much and were able to relate our people together,” Beyers said. “I was Jackie Kennedy and I was put in a group with Michelle Obama and Oprah. We were considered to be influential women.”

Emma Engler as Bob Dylan. Top: Madison Smerage as Elvis Presley and Keegan Burrell as Albert Einstein.

Kari Boyd as Andy Warhol

Katie Beyers as Jackie Kennedy, Timesha Ellis as Michelle Obama and Kelsie Finch as Oprah Winfrey

Michael Rice as Babe Ruth

Cub photos/Danica Minor

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Debate team places fifth at Kokomo

by JORDAN BARNES jordanrbarnescub@gmail.com The debate team competed on Nov. 8 in Fort Wayne and on Nov. 22 in Kokomo.

Although the team has only a few competitions left, members are still working to make progress. ¨The debate in Kokomo was very well attended and was a tough competition, ¨ co-captain senior Sarah Rodenbeck said. ¨We had one team that placed fifth out of 17 in the novice Public Forum debate category.”

Junior Samantha Rodriguez is one of the many students new to the team this year. ¨I’m excited to gain more experience in debate,¨ Rodriguez said. ¨The recent meet in Kokomo showed me that the team is growing and that we should be able to do very well in competitions next semester.¨ At the Fort Wayne competition, the team placed second in varsity and fourth in the novice category.

Debate coach Drew Horvath said he has seen improvement with all of his members this year.

“With each meet, the students are improving and making a lot of progress. We even have students winning some awards this year,” Horvath said. “I’ve been very impressed with the number of new members who have finished as high as fourth or fifth place.”

Members of the team may participate in a state meet Saturday, but the team is set to attend their first debate after winter break on Jan. 10.

“As a captain, it’s been really a rewarding experience watching the team grow and seeing underclassmen develop an interest for debate,” co-captain senior Kara Hairston said.

Freshman Ben Leraris is also new to the team. Many of the team members are freshmen.

“I think it’s a fun activity, and I love the experience I’m getting,” Leraris said.

“I love that I can harness my feelings into something productive.”

Freshman Ben Leraris receives instruction from senior Sarah Rodenbeck during a debate team practice after school. Cub photo/Leah Arenz

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‘Tis the season for diversity Winter break, not Christmas break. Season’s, not Happy Hanukkah. Frosty’s Frozen Festival, not Holiday Show.

In 1946, Lawrence Central hosted a Christmas dance to celebrate the winter season. In 2015, saying the phrase “Happy Holidays” is taboo.

In an effort to ensure the schools in the township remain secular, the district has made rules regarding appropriate seasonal celebrations.

But by protecting our non-religious school system, is the township really hindering our diversity?

Our township is unique in the fact that we have so many different cultures represented in our community. We have people from all over the world represented in all 21 of the schools in this township. We should be learning about these different cultures, including religious holidays, and celebrating the diversity we are able to be a part of.

The township’s guidelines for holiday activities state that teaching about holidays is appropriate, but

See page 18 actually celebrating them is not appropriate. We believe the celebrating offers a head/heart combination of knowledge.

Forbidding people from celebrating holidays takes away from the uniqueness of the season and of the district. When people are not allowed to celebrate their own customs or traditions, a part of who they are as a person is taken away. By trying to protect its students from possible controversies, the township is creating it own problem.

Several holidays take place in the winter months; additional holidays are sprinkled throughout the year as well. We should take this time to learn more about each other, taking pride in what makes us different and what makes us the same.

It’s a paradox.

Forbidding students from celebrating their diversity stifles that diversity — and isn’t diversity what MSDLT is so proud of?

•The Save-a-Senior program is a wonderful way to help students who are struggling with obtaining credits. Teachers are willing to help these students by working with them and getting them back on track for graduation. By having this program, more students will be able to graduate at the end of the school year.

•Participating in the National Honor Society schoolwide food drive is a great way to give back to the community. By donating canned food items, you are able to provide a family with food.

See pages 2,4,12-13,15 •Finals week is one of the toughest weeks of the school year. Four days full of testing over everything taught in the semester can be stressful if you don’t know how to prepare for it.

Studying and getting enough sleep are the best ways to get through finals week.

•Having a part-time job in high school is a lot of work but teaches great responsibility. In order to have a job and go to school at the same time, good time management skills are needed.

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World of Weird

by JUSTICE SPRINGER justicemspringercub@gmail.com

Santa’s little helper

This issue the Cub Reporter’s #CubFlashback is from the 1947 yearbook. These students enjoyed their time at the Christmas dance, complete with a jitterbug contest. Tweet us your memorable flashback picture to @ CubOnline or post it to Instagram using the #CubFlashback. Your picture could be in the next issue of the Cub.

Net neutrality: Not just a boring face

The phrase “net neutrality” sounds incredibly dull; however, the issue itself is perhaps the most important of our time. The decision that is made now will have repercussions far into the future.

To fully understand what net neutrality means, one must understand what makes the internet unique. The internet is open, surprisingly so when you consider the state of other forms of media. Anyone’s voice can be heard equally on the internet. The same cannot be said for any other form of media.

TV, print news and radio have all been locked down by large corporations. Every piece of information that passes through these mediums is, for better or for worse, filtered by their proprietors. By contrast, every packet of information is treated equally on the internet, thus there is net neutrality. It

Tech yourself before you wreck yourself

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com is on this principle that the internet was founded and it is this principle that is in jeopardy now.

Earlier this year, Verizon sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), claiming that the FCC had no legal right to regulate whether Internet Service Providers (such as Comcast, Bright House, AT&T and Time Warner) could opt to slow down traffic from certain sources. The Court of Appeals ruled that the while the FCC could legally regulate such things, the manner in which they did overstepped their

legal bounds. Essentially, the FCC must either let net neutrality fade away or it must classify the internet as a utility like water or electricity.

Why would these companies want to bring an end to net neutrality? The cable companies want to have companies like Netflix, Google and Facebook pay them exorbitant amounts of money in exchange for faster connection speeds to consumers. But wait, faster connections to YouTube and Netflix is a good thing, right?

Wrong.

There are several reasons that net neutrality must be upheld.

Primarily, this decision sets a precedent. If Internet Service Providers are legally able to give preferential treatment to certain companies, it would allow them to sell access to websites like cable companies do with TV channels. It would allow them to charge the consumer extra for access to sites like Wikipedia or Twitter.

Additionally, it will be legal for Internet Service Providers to essentially extort companies like Google by throttling their connection speeds during negotiations.

What do you think of when you hear the word, “Christmas”?

Elves?

Santa?

Reindeer?

Cookies and milk?

Everyone knows that the kids on the “nice list” get presents from Santa under the tree, but what about those on the “naughty list”?

Coal? How about a beating with a chain and sticks by a demon goat?

Krampus is half goat and half demon, who follows Saint Nick around with a chain and a bundle of sticks that he uses to hit the naughty children.

While Santa rewards all of the good children with candy and toys, Krampus beats the bad kids with his birch sticks and takes the children back to his evil lair with him.

German folklore states that Krampus shows up on the night of Dec. 5, which is now known as “Krampus Night” in order to take the children. The next day, Dec. 6, just so happens to be “St. Nicholas Day” when German children leave a shoe outside their bedroom door for Saint Nick to leave candy.

Playing off of Graphic/www.wikipedia.com these traditions, countries like Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and even Germany — the country that started it all, partake in an event called a Krampuslauf.

You may be wondering, ‘So what is this ‘Krampuslauf’’? Well, basically, after drinking quite a bit of alcohol, people gather around to be chased through the streets by people dressed as Krampus.

Kind of like the Running of the Bulls in Spain, but with Christmas demons running after you instead of bovine creatures. The event has even spread to certain places in America such as Los Angeles.

Case in point, make sure you’re extra well behaved this holiday season.

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How do you study for finals?

I do study guides and ask my teachers for extra problems.

Anthony Zaccardelli, 9

I read my old notes.

Joseph Wilson, 10

I get together with a group of friends and study. Friends can help make you understand things you don’t get.

Mekhi Biffle, 11

I watch Youtube videos on things I don’t understand and look at previous notes.

Sam Wilson, 12

I highlight information I haven’t memorized and have my mom quiz me. I also make flashcards for vocab.

Lauren Koehring, 9

I review notes and tests I took over the past semester.

Noor Heintzelman, 10

I make flashcards of the most important things I don’t know.

Yazmene Leath, 11

I look over notes from the class and watch Youtube videos on the subject.

Caitlin Donlan, 12

It’s time to get back to the basics Long, long ago there once was an ancient place known as the cafeteria. It was the magical part of the day where you could see your friends, eat lunch and be yourself.

The cafeteria was, other than recess, the time that could be used for a break.

But as time progressed and students got older, the cafeteria began to crumble into the state of mess it is left in every day.

Whether you believe it or not, we are all judged by our actions all the time, and the way we behave in public can be the highlight of what people know us as.

The one place that is showing everyone’s true colors is the now disgraceful cafeteria.

Every day after lunch I see at least a dozen students leaving their trays on the tables. For whom to pick up, you may ask?

I can’t even answer that question.

Come on, everyone. Let’s not be lazy.

The custodians and lunch ladies don’t want to pick up after us like we are at home. Recently, I saw an administrator cleaning off an entire table that was from a group of stu-

that was left all over the place afterward.

So, what happened because of this? They don’t let us go in the Commons during lunch. That’s what happened.

This is why I’ve taken the initiative to go over the basics.

On Everydaylife.com, there is a step by step how-to of how to have

by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS proper cafeteria etiquette, and there brittannietraviscub@gmail.com is one rule that stands out, “Whether you are at a cafeteria dents who thought it would be OK in a public place or office, etiquette to leave their mess for someone else and table manners are a must to to pick up. follow as it is As we are the only way to growing older, As we are growing old- make the known we should be and unknown er, we should be learn- feel good about learning and becoming more ing and becoming more you.” mature. We That is what mature. We shouldn’t should never be you should think be going back to first going back to in your mind the first grade habits. next time you go grade habits.

We should all in the cafeteria know the conor any public sequences. For example, last year place. We are being evaluated everytrash was left all over the Commons. where. I know when we were little I’m just speculating, but I’m pretty we were told not to care what others sure that a part of the reason we thought about us, but there is a time aren’t allowed to go out there during and a place where this info should lunch was because all the garbage be used.

Edit your Etiquette

Thoughts?

Many students around LC See page 12 binge watch shows on TV or on Netflix in their spare time. What are you binge watching?

“One Tree Hill.”

Kiara Bahamonde, 9

“Survivor.”

Abbe Nixon, 9

“Tosh.0.”

“Game of Thrones.”

Luke DeFord, 10 Josue Rodriguez, 10

“Supernatural.”

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“Walking Dead.”

“Grey’s Anatomy.”

Josh Wang, 11 Rachel VanAmburg, 12

“Chicago Fire.”

“Spongebob Squarepants.”

Blayre May, 12 Seneca Melvin, 12

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by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Fatal

kind of getting worse.”

Because of her intolerance, Broadus has prescriptions When junior Amanda for many different kinds of Broadus started high school, medications such as metagest, she noticed that her body which supports her digestive wasn’t reacting well when she system. She also takes iron began eating lunches from the supplements and ranitidine for cafeteria. She would feel sick her acid reflux, but she doesn’t after eating and was sometimes take them all at once since it doubled over from the severity can make her feel impaired. of the pain in her stomach.

Broadus avoids fast food Broadus responded by joints and doesn’t eat lunch packing her own lunches in from the cafeteria. hopes that eating different “I just really have to cut foods would stuff out of eradicate the my diet. I pains, but slowly cut they only lessstuff out ened them. because I’m She made so used to an appointeating in a ment to see certain way,” an allergist, Broadus said. where they “Milk was a drew as much big one that I as two pints of had to cut out. blood in one I love milk.” day for testSince ing. she can’t “She just drink regutested me for lar milk, she a whole bunch has turned to of stuff,” almond milk Broadus said. for an alterna“The needle tive. was in my Dr. Girish arm for so Vitalpur is long.” board certiDoctors fied in pecombine a padiatrics and tient’s mediallergy and Source/MCT Campus cal history immunology with one or more tests such as and is currently employed at the blood test, skin prick test, Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. oral food challenge or trial He has had infants come in as elimination diet. From those young as two months old for results they can diagnose an allergy testing, although later allergy or intolerance. infancy or toddler years are Broadus was shocked when more common. she was diagnosed with an “Milk, egg and peanut are intolerance to gluten, wheat, the three most common food eggs, oranges and milk. While allergies. The most common this is not life threatening, they reaction tends to be hives, but cause extreme discomfort. there is a wide spectrum,” Dr. “I also was diagnosed with Vitalpur said. acid reflux,” she said, “and it While intolerance to a type wasn’t that bad but now it’s of food can cause similar symp-

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toms to an allergy, z there is a ren hA a difference in the e /L hics severity. Intolerance rap g Cub is usually less severe, and food allergies can be life threatening. or death.

He’s also allergic to cherWhen the whole body When he was a year old, ries. “The reaction to peanuts reacts to an allergen, it’s called senior Michael Copple ate is worse; I get red hives on anaphylaxis. Shortly after being his first peanut and had to my face and my throat starts exposed to an allergen, most be rushed to the emergency to close,” Copple said. “With commonly a room to have cherries, my face will swell in type of food, the reacdifferent areas, but they don’t the body betion calmed do anything to my throat.”

Milk was a big one gins to react down. Since Copple has had to live with that I had to cut out. by causing then, he these allergies his whole life, I love milk. symptoms has to carry so he’s used to having to ask if AMANDA BROADUS which can around an epi anything he eats contains cherjunior include, but pen, which ries or peanuts.

“A lot of people ask me how aren’t limited contains I can stand not to eat peanut to, trouble epinephrine, breathing, hives or abdominal otherwise known as adrenaline, butter; I just tell them that I don’t know what it tastes like so pain. These symptoms can ulti- and is used to treat anaphyI don’t know what I’m missing.” mately lead to unconsciousness laxis.

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I had a student bring a new puppy to school in her book bag and let it out during the final. It completely disrupted the class but looking back it was pretty funny.

She explained that because no one was home, she couldn’t leave him all by himself. He was about 2 months old. Fortunately, he didn’t have an “accident” in my classroom.

JILL HILGEMEIER French Teacher

My college campus had a “finals scream” every semester. Everybody would open their windows at exactly midnight to let out a bloodcurdling scream. It was fun to wake up to.

MARISSA GOODELL English teacher

I had a parent come in to class to take the final for her daughter. She said her daughter was sick so she would take the exam for her!!!! I was speechless...

ANDY RENIE social studies teacher

Cub’s Declassified

Finals Survival Guide

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

Finals begin next week and like most social media sites advertise, it’s a time to freak out and flake out. But pulling things back into the real world, finals are one of the most important times of the year. It’s your chance to show your teachers that you’ve been paying attention in class and not reloading Instagram over and over again.

Many seniors are suffering from a serious illness this time of year called “senioritis.” The symptoms include not wanting to do school work, trouble getting out of bed, reverting to elementary school behavior, and binge watching Netflix. The only known cure is … graduation.

Just ask social studies department chairman Don Weir and English department co-chairman Trinda Foley. They have just the remedy to combat those finals week blues whether you’re a natural like seniors at getting into the finals week routine, or a newbie like the freshmen just starting out.

Seniors have been long led to believe that finals don’t matter in the senior year, but senior finals are just as important as any other final in your high school career, and are yet to take — probably even more important.

“Take finals seriously. If you’re going to college, your senior grades do count,’’ said Weir.

“Cramming doesn’t work.’’ (And that goes to everybody, not just seniors.)

For underclassmen: You’re still getting the hang of how finals work and what’s the best way to study for you personally. But the one thing to remind yourself is that you do know the material.

You’ve been studying it all semester and this is

My high school chemistry teacher caught a whole group of students who’d cheated on his final. It’s because the key he’d left out in the open was a fake key.

ELIZABETH GRANGER English teacher

simply just the time to show off what you know. entire semester in before an exam,’’ Foley said in Foley has taught underclassmen for nine regards to students who cram the night or block years now and has mastered the art of finals. before. “Review notes, and study guides.’’

“The final exam is basically skills based,” she As for the students, they have a bit of a difsaid. “If you understand the skills, you can apply ferent take on the whole etiquette of finals taking. them to passages on the test. Go through the final Some chug Starbucks coffee by the gallon, others review packet. Ask questions. Taking notes, and promise themselves a shopping spree, then there keeping them organized, are crucial to retaining are those that just … cry. the knowledge to score well on an exam.”

Senior Caroline Kocot better start saving up Many teachers and students rely on the final her money now, because as an incentive she gives review guide to aid them in making and studying herself $20 to spend at the mall for every final she for the test. But there is one place students should aces. ‘’It’s pretty motivating, especially since I’m look to first for a finals really good about savreview. ing my money,’’ Kocot “Go over the skills said. ‘’ I reward myself Take finals seriously. If you’re covered; the notes fashionably for a job going to college, your senior taken are a good place well done.” to start,’’ Foley said.

As for the coffee grades do count.Cramming Thinking about chuggers, fellow senior doesn’t work. cramming? It doesn’t Megan Barton swallows DONALD WEIR work. You’re not only away the finals blues social studies department chair showing the teacher with a handy dandy you will return to next Starbucks vanilla bean semester how poorly you paid attention during frappuccino, and an old-fashioned doughnut on class, but your low score will follow you the rest the side, of course. ‘’I get Starbucks every first of your educational career. No matter how many morning of finals. It makes me feel better about times you squint at your report card, it will still be my general mindset because I get pretty stressed.’’ there no matter what. It’s irreversible.

So take a deep breath. One of the most stressThere is one way teachers are able to pick out ful times of the school year may be coming, but the students who crammed the night before and this is a good thing. Show off what you know. thought they were sly enough to get away with it.

Those middle school posters were right. “30 The reality of it all is, cramming isn’t the right way years from now it won’t matter what shoes you to go. You’re not only hurting yourself, but you’re wore, how your hair looked, or the jeans you hurting your grades that will follow you wherever bought. What will matter is what you learned and you go. Forever. how you used it.’’

“They don’t score well. It’s hard to get an

Two students got into a fight over a girl and it ruined both of their finals.

PAIGE WYATT English teacher

Don’t stay up all night cramming. You’ll be surprised what you can remember if you sleep the night before.

MARISSA GOODELL English teacher

Always attend the review sessions and study, study, study!

PAIGE WYATT English teacher

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Everywhere you go Amidst the study guides and pens The crying will commence With dismal grades you hope to raise your score.

See page 10 to find out what people are binge watching over break.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Soon the tests will start You’ll spend hours on Instagram Don’t dissapoint the fam’ Or you’ll break their hearts.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Grades will soon be in Diligently you’ll work Don’t be twerkin’ in the Perk What a joy it’s been!

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I had a student bring a new puppy to school in her book bag and let it out during the final. It completely disrupted the class but looking back it was pretty funny.

She explained that because no one was home, she couldn’t leave him all by himself. He was about 2 months old. Fortunately, he didn’t have an “accident” in my classroom.

JILL HILGEMEIER French Teacher

My college campus had a “finals scream” every semester. Everybody would open their windows at exactly midnight to let out a bloodcurdling scream. It was fun to wake up to.

MARISSA GOODELL English teacher

I had a parent come in to class to take the final for her daughter. She said her daughter was sick so she would take the exam for her!!!! I was speechless...

ANDY RENIE social studies teacher

Cub’s Declassified

Finals Survival Guide

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

Finals begin next week and like most social media sites advertise, it’s a time to freak out and flake out. But pulling things back into the real world, finals are one of the most important times of the year. It’s your chance to show your teachers that you’ve been paying attention in class and not reloading Instagram over and over again.

Many seniors are suffering from a serious illness this time of year called “senioritis.” The symptoms include not wanting to do school work, trouble getting out of bed, reverting to elementary school behavior, and binge watching Netflix. The only known cure is … graduation.

Just ask social studies department chairman Don Weir and English department co-chairman Trinda Foley. They have just the remedy to combat those finals week blues whether you’re a natural like seniors at getting into the finals week routine, or a newbie like the freshmen just starting out.

Seniors have been long led to believe that finals don’t matter in the senior year, but senior finals are just as important as any other final in your high school career, and are yet to take — probably even more important.

“Take finals seriously. If you’re going to college, your senior grades do count,’’ said Weir.

“Cramming doesn’t work.’’ (And that goes to everybody, not just seniors.)

For underclassmen: You’re still getting the hang of how finals work and what’s the best way to study for you personally. But the one thing to remind yourself is that you do know the material.

You’ve been studying it all semester and this is

My high school chemistry teacher caught a whole group of students who’d cheated on his final. It’s because the key he’d left out in the open was a fake key.

ELIZABETH GRANGER English teacher

simply just the time to show off what you know. entire semester in before an exam,’’ Foley said in Foley has taught underclassmen for nine regards to students who cram the night or block years now and has mastered the art of finals. before. “Review notes, and study guides.’’

“The final exam is basically skills based,” she As for the students, they have a bit of a difsaid. “If you understand the skills, you can apply ferent take on the whole etiquette of finals taking. them to passages on the test. Go through the final Some chug Starbucks coffee by the gallon, others review packet. Ask questions. Taking notes, and promise themselves a shopping spree, then there keeping them organized, are crucial to retaining are those that just … cry. the knowledge to score well on an exam.”

Senior Caroline Kocot better start saving up Many teachers and students rely on the final her money now, because as an incentive she gives review guide to aid them in making and studying herself $20 to spend at the mall for every final she for the test. But there is one place students should aces. ‘’It’s pretty motivating, especially since I’m look to first for a finals really good about savreview. ing my money,’’ Kocot “Go over the skills said. ‘’ I reward myself Take finals seriously. If you’re covered; the notes fashionably for a job going to college, your senior taken are a good place well done.” to start,’’ Foley said.

As for the coffee grades do count.Cramming Thinking about chuggers, fellow senior doesn’t work. cramming? It doesn’t Megan Barton swallows DONALD WEIR work. You’re not only away the finals blues social studies department chair showing the teacher with a handy dandy you will return to next Starbucks vanilla bean semester how poorly you paid attention during frappuccino, and an old-fashioned doughnut on class, but your low score will follow you the rest the side, of course. ‘’I get Starbucks every first of your educational career. No matter how many morning of finals. It makes me feel better about times you squint at your report card, it will still be my general mindset because I get pretty stressed.’’ there no matter what. It’s irreversible.

So take a deep breath. One of the most stressThere is one way teachers are able to pick out ful times of the school year may be coming, but the students who crammed the night before and this is a good thing. Show off what you know. thought they were sly enough to get away with it.

Those middle school posters were right. “30 The reality of it all is, cramming isn’t the right way years from now it won’t matter what shoes you to go. You’re not only hurting yourself, but you’re wore, how your hair looked, or the jeans you hurting your grades that will follow you wherever bought. What will matter is what you learned and you go. Forever. how you used it.’’

“They don’t score well. It’s hard to get an

Two students got into a fight over a girl and it ruined both of their finals.

PAIGE WYATT English teacher

Don’t stay up all night cramming. You’ll be surprised what you can remember if you sleep the night before.

MARISSA GOODELL English teacher

Always attend the review sessions and study, study, study!

PAIGE WYATT English teacher

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Everywhere you go Amidst the study guides and pens The crying will commence With dismal grades you hope to raise your score.

See page 10 to find out what people are binge watching over break.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Soon the tests will start You’ll spend hours on Instagram Don’t dissapoint the fam’ Or you’ll break their hearts.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Finals Grades will soon be in Diligently you’ll work Don’t be twerkin’ in the Perk What a joy it’s been!

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Let’s get crafty with

D.I.Y. gifts

Presents are being wrapped, cookies are being made and carolers are out spreading the joy. With advice from Pinterest, LCNN yearbook editor Danica Minor put a couple Pinterest projects to the test to see just how easy they were to make. Your turn.

Homemade Snow Globes

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This craft is a beginner guide to an easy homemade snow globe. The nostalgia of childhood is one shake away.

Supplies

glass jar with lid distilled water sandpaper glitter glycerin plastic or ceramic figurines waterproof super glue or epoxy

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Instructions

1. Clean out jar; any glass jar works for this project — baby food jars, olive jars, and Mason jars.

2. Sand the lid to create a rough surface for the waterproof super glue or epoxy to adhere better. Attach the figurine to the lid and allow to dry.

Melted Olaf Ornament

Let this easily crafted ornament made of cloth, ribbon, plastic beans be a part of your tree. The lovable Olaf (from the Disney film Frozen) tree ornament will put a smile on anyone’s face.

Supplies

faux snow (or shredded white paper) cut-outs of snowman parts A little piece of fabric for a scarf plastic ornament ball Source/Pinterest

Instructions

1. Cut out two black circles for eyes with snowman cutouts. Use snowman cutouts to create a long, orange triangle for nose and two brown stick arms.

2. Stuff ornaments with snow about a third way up.

3.) Put ornaments in plastic ball.

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3. Take the glass jar, add distilled water.

The amount of water depends on the size of the figurine. This will require some trial for the perfect amount of water. With the water and figurine, the water should be close to the rim. Tap water tends to be cloudy.

4. Along with distilled water, add in glitter and glycerin. Depending on the size of the jar, add enough glitter to create the snowing. Glycerin will make the glitter fall much slower than plain water; add 2-3 teaspoons per cup of water. String in distilled water, glitter and glycerin before stuffing the jar.

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5. Carefully insert the lid. Screw in the lid with added glue around the rim. Leave the jar right side up until dry.

Lastly, let it snow.

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Hardworking

Accomplish

Reach Believe

Challenge

Focus

the My Homework App is a method to her madness.

“I set up my schedule day At 3:40 p.m., most stuby day — mine is by blocks dents go home and put on gray and maroon,” Greer their sweatpants, but senior said. “Then every class I have Mikaela Greer suits up and is assigned a different color heads to work. and I can add assignments, Her participation in the test dates, quiz dates, etc.”

International Baccalaureate Greer sets her assign(IB) program keeps Greer ments by priority and sets busy both in and out of reminders for when they’re school. On top of IB’s strenu- due. ous workload, Greer also “I have to put any and all holds two jobs. assignments in there or else She works as a hostess/ it doesn’t get done,” she said. server at TGI Fridays and a When Greer is on the front desk move she supervisor wastes no If I have to study, I’ll at Lifetime time and Fitness, put my study guide or takes her working flashcards under the homework between with her. podium at (TGI)Fri40 and “I try 50 hours to get as days. per week much done Mikaela Greer outside of in class as senior school.

I can, and Greer then I can has consistently had two jobs do it in the car or on my for a while, yet has found breaks,” Greer said. “If I have herself a routine to balance to study, I’ll put my study the stress, workload and time guide or flashcards under the demands of her schedule. podium at Fridays. You make Homework alone retime for what’s important.” quires its own system — And making time for employing multiple stratewhat’s important isn’t just gies — in order for Greer to for hard work; mood and stay on track and complete downtime are also on the her homework assignments schedule. When it comes on time. for time to relax Greer likes “I always keep a copy of to listen to music, or just my schedule,” Greer said. “I unplug from everything and write everything I have to do sleep. on a paper calendar/plan“As long as I’m in a calm ner. Then I put it in the ‘My state of mind, everything is Homework App.’” do-able, and everything is Greer said the system for fine,” Greer said.

Succeed

by NICK ATKINSON nickatkinsoncub@gmail.com

Drive

Senior Mikaela Greer is a International Baccalaureate student by day and a full-time worker by night. Greer is discovering ways to find her own sense of balance for time.

Endurance

Achieve

Inspiration

Motivate

Wise

Courage

Positive Strength

Skillful

Goals

Work, School: Balancing Act

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Tarantino serves up feminist slasher film

By LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

tino is not shy with profanity, drug use or nudity, making his movies as real and raw Death Proof is a 2007 as they come. Death Proof Quentin Tarantino film. If you pursues a psychopathic serial are not familiar with Tarankiller stuntman that goes by tino’s work, you should probStuntman Mike. Stuntman ably know that he is known Mike’s prey, typically beautiful for some other young women, Death Proof cult films like are stalked for Pulp Fiction, a while before Availability: Available for Kill Bill and he kills them. rental on Amazon instant more recently video and for purchase at There are two Django Unstories in this various online stores chained. Poor film that follow Rating: R Death Proof is two different such an undersets of girls both Running Time: dog compared challenged by 114 minutes to Tarantino’s Stuntman Mike. other works.

How they Taranhandle that is a tino’s style could be described revelation of their character. as raunchy, blunt being an Tarantino has offered understatement. He revels in much better writing than in gore and makes a nonlinear Death Proof, but what Death storyline beautiful. Lastly Proof lacks in dialogue, and most obviously, Taranit makes up for in a great

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amount of symbolism. His focus on what you’re seeing means that lots of chatty dialogue isn’t necessary to fill the audience’s attention.

What a lot of people fail to see at first, even me, is that it is a feminist film! After some thought, I’ve concluded that Tarantino is telling a story of failure vs. triumph in a juxtaposition between the two sets of girls and their battles against Stuntman Mike.

Stuntman Mike strikes me as the bully that gets off on other people’s insecurities.

He teases the girls with insincere compliments like, “There are few things as fetching as a bruised ego on a beautiful angel.”

The most memorable scene is the car chase that concludes the film. Actress and profound stuntwoman Zoë Bell plays herself. She

sees a rare species white 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T in a newspaper ad and is intrigued because it’s the same model as the one used in Vanishing Point. Bell convinces the girls to play Ship’s Mast (a dangerous car surfing game) while they test drive the vehicle.

Stuntman Mike starts

to torment them while Bell clutches to the hood, which leads to the coolest car chase scene I’ve ever seen.

Much like his Kill Bill films, Death Proof ends up being a testament to the female rebel, and a bloody, violent symbol of Tarantino’s staunch feminist ideals.

What’s H t in Indy

Visit a wonderland full of bridges, tunnels, and train replicas fully made of twigs, nuts and other natural elements.

Watch these trains travel throughout our city, in places like the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Circle of Lights, and Lucas Oil Stadium. You can see the exhibit in action through Jan. 18 at the Eiteljorg Museum. Visit www.eiteljorg. org for more information.

‘40s, when Americans first began to decorate their homes. Visit www.imamuseum.org for more information.

Christmas at the Zoo

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The Indiana Museum of Art hosts it annual holiday event, Christmas at the Lilly House through Jan. 4. Oldfields will be decorated as if it’s the 1930s and

Life Fieldhouse with tip-off at 7 p.m.

The Pacers also play at home Dec. 26 against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 29. Visit www.nba.com/pacers for tickets and more information

kick-off set for 1 p.m. This will be their last home game before the playoffs, so don’t miss your opportunity to see the Colts in action. Visit www.colts.com for tickets, the game schedule and more information.

Gingerbread Village

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Christmas at Lilly House

Zoë Bell nearly gets knocked into the pavement by psycho serial killer.

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Join the Indianapolis Zoo for its 47th annual Christmas at the Zoo. The zoo is open noon to 9 p.m. Festivities include a wonderland of holiday themes, lights throughout the grounds; this all begins at 5 p.m. through Jan. 4, Wednesday-Sunday plus Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30. Se www.indianapoliszoo. com for more information.

Pacers vs. Lakers Game

The Indianapolis Pacers take on the Los Angeles Lakers Dec. 15 at Bankers

A holiday tradition at Conner Prairie full of sweet treats and gingerbread houses out on display through Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The attraction is included with general admission. Head to www. connerprairie org for more information.

Butler vs. IU game

Butler University and IU go head to head as part of the Crossroads Classic.

Notre Dame also plays Purdue at 5:15 p.m. in this upcoming tournament.

Watch these schools in action Dec. 20 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game is set to start at 2:30 p.m. For tickets and more information head to www.butlersports.com.

Indianapolis Colts Game

The Colts take on the Texans Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium with

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Yuletide Celebration

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert will be held at Hilbert Circle Theater through Dec. 23. This year’s show will feature a tribute to Frozen, including performances of “Let it Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

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Aoki’s Neon Future awaits

by JUSTICE SPRINGER justicespringercub@gmail.com On Sept. 30, DJ and producer Steve Aoki released his second studio album, Neon Future I. The album sold 10,000 copies in the first week of its release and gave Aoki his first No. 1 placing on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Albums. Neon Future also placed as No. 20 on the Billboard 200.

Futurist concepts such as doctors trying to end aging, and society getting closer to technological singularity, inspired Aoki’s Neon Future project.

The intro song, “Transcendence,” opens with a crescendo, leading you into the world of the Neon Future. “Transcendence” features the voice of author and en-

gineer Ray Kurzweil, who has been studying machines and the future since the late ‘90s.

Every song features someone, from scientists to artists including will.i.am, Machine Gun Kelly and Fall Out Boy. Fall Out Boy is featured in “Back to Earth,” which is a sudden change from the more calm feel of the first two tracks.

The sixth track of the source/mxdwn.com album, “Delirious (Boneless),” is by far the most popular song, but the song before it stands out to me.

“Rage the Night Away” has the natural feel of any classic elec-

tronic dance music (EDM) song, complete with satisfying bass drops that won’t disappoint.

Closing the album, “Beyond Boundaries” returns to the dreamlike state of the Neon Future and features the voice of Aubrey de Grey, a man who believes that “dying is a disease we can cure eventually.”

The self-produced album is the first half of a two-part project

by Aoki. Neon Future II will be released in 2015 and will have a deeper feel with more emotion.

After learning Aoki’s reasoning behind Neon Future, it is amazing to see it all put together into a cohesive album.

Artist: Steve Aoki Album: Neon Future I. Genre: Electronic dance music Song Suggestion: Rage the night away Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Finally, a practical love story

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

begins reading Park’s that most romantic comic books over his novels aren’t realistic, shoulder. but Eleanor & Park I’ve decided there’s a formula Bullying, body nails it. for romantic novels. image, abuse, basiHow the book will The boy meets the girl. The boy cally the whole nine relate to its readers, I falls in love with the girl. The boy yards comes into can’t say. But, for me and the girl go through some type play throughout the it was the accurate of ridiculous problem, just to crecourse of the book. representation of the ate a plot (or the boy just turns out So, why isn’t interaction between to be a vampire). And after pages Eleanor & Park high school students. of clichés and cheesy love quotes, under my category I absolutely hate the boy and the girl end up happily of clichéd and corny when books depict ever after, or some form of it. romantic novels? Beteenagers as people When I picked up Eleanor & cause it’s the truth. who text, “LOL” in all Park by Rainbow Rowell, I exDon’t get me source/amazon.com caps and are sepapected it to be just wrong, I rated into stereotypical that, but it wasn’t can stand The Notebook cliques.

Eleanor & Park that book at all. and any other Nicholas “My motivation was to make Author: Rainbow Rowell Eleanor Sparks novel, but it people actually feel love, to give Douglas is a bigger simply isn’t realistic. them a realistic view of it. If they’re Cost: $11.20 (Barnes and red-headed girl The rich girl ending young and never been in love, for Noble) with mismatched up with the poor boy? them to know – yes, this how it Length: 336 pages clothes whose Cliché. Leaving your fifeels. And if they’re older and they Genre: Young adult fiction family can’t even ancé right after chilling have, to feel it as a sense memory,” afford a toothin a boat with your ex Rowell said. brush per child. once? Oh, please.

I’ve gone on about what this Park Sheridan is a reasonThe Notebook claims the genre book is not, but I’d like to finish on ably popular half-Korean boy with realistic fiction, so someone please what it is. a love for comic books and mix tell me how many times a real perEleanor & Park is one of the tapes. son has been faced with 365 love cutest books I’ve ever read, and I The book takes place in 1986, letters from their ex? recommend it to anyone that wants but it really starts when Eleanor The point of my rant is to say to cry, swoon or laugh out loud.

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All in the Rhapsody

by NICK ATKINSON nickatkinsoncub@gmail.com

A new kind of sickness

Appearance is just as important to the overall sound of an artist. Form follows function, no? So, Jessica Lea Mayfield is one sick looking musician; literally infirmed in appearance. She has electric pink hair, no eyebrows and pink glittered saucers for eyes. She doesn’t shy away from rocking out on guitar or rocking as a grunge hooker. Her style takes common feminine trinkets like makeup or plush animals and imbues them with this sense of darkness and decay.

This corrosive image took years to perfect from a little country misfit.

Starting out, Mayfield grew source/jessicamayfield.com up in Kent, Ohio, in a bluegrass inclined family. She recorded a country rock album at 15 titled White Lies in her brother’s bedroom. Singer of The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, liked the small scale album when receiving one of only 100 copies. Auerbach then helped produce Mayfield’s second album and a rock influenced image. Her aloofness and otherwordly appearance never quite left her following into this new tainted grunge image she has with the new album Make My Head Sing.

These are love songs, but cloaked in ominous overtures and stark lyrics.

“I have things I wanna do, I wanna do these things with you, I have visions in my brain that are different from the truth.”

The vocals are plain and the drums are steady which is a nice contrast to songs that feel like they can fall apart at any moment .

Mayfield is definitely a mover and a shaker, improving every album she releases. Catch a release quick, and there might even be a chance to snatch up a handmade album from Mayfield herself.

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Warm up at Frosty’s Frozen Festival Frosty the Snowman will be announcing the performances, narrating and interacting with audience throughThis year’s Frosty’s Frozen Festival out the show. winter concert continues tonight at 7 Performing arts groups have been p.m. in the Caroline V. Hanna Auditopreparing for the concert for the past rium. Tickets are $10 at the door. two months.

Frosty’s Frozen Sophomore clariFestival, the former net player Rebekah Holiday Show, feaThis year’s program Hoffer is excited to tures festive themed the hard will offer a wonderful showcase performances by all of work put into prepaway to get into the LC’s performing arts ration for the show groups. More than and to play with the holiday spirrit.

600 students will be other performing arts playing music, dancMATT JAMES groups.. ing, singing or acting “It is fun to play band director in the show. with all of the parts of “This year’s the performing arts program will offer a wonderful way to program,” Hoffer said. “It sounds better get into the holiday spirit,” director of when they are all together.” performing arts and band director Matt Sophomore violinist Rebecca Wager James said. “We are featuring two elves enjoys playing in the concert as well. and Frosty the Snowman as our narra“It (playing in the show) really puts tors.” me in the holiday spirit,” Wager said.

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Chik-fil-a has grown popular almost overnight. Their sweet tea is to die for, and people are willing to wait in the lengthy lines that seem to be endless for hours on end for their chicken nuggets. A new must have is moving in for the holiday season: peppermint chocolate chip milkshakes.

They are made from their signature ice cream, with peppermint syrup, chocolate chips, and peppermint bits blended to perfection. They’re finished off with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Most people are iffy about liking or not liking peppermint flavors, but this one is definitely an exception. The chocolate and ice cream calm out the strong peppermint flavoring, creating a creamy and delightfully sweet milkshake that is sure to bring all the boys to the yard.

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Everyone can attest, Starbucks has great lattes. But what people don’t know is that they have festive cake pops as well!

With the introduction of their holiday drinks, Starbucks has also released festive pastries to compliment their delicious beverages. The peppermint brownie cake pop has a white chocolate coating with peppermint bites on the outside. The center is a chocolate, half baked, brownie filling. The peppermint is, again, not a strong peppermint flavoring most people tend to not like.

The savory white chocolate dulls out the strong peppermint flavor and makes you want to stuff the entire thing in your mouth at once. It may be 170 calories, but it sure is 170 calories of pure festive deliciousness. So next time you find yourself at Starbucks, make sure to add a peppermint brownie cake pop to your order.

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lexi_olson 1 pkg Oreos (regular) 1 8 ounce pkg of cream cheese 1 pkg white chocolate or milk chocolate Crush the Oreos (easiest with a food processor). Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended. Mold into 48 (1-inch) balls, and put on a wax-lined cookie sheet.

Freeze for 10 minutes. Dip balls in melted chocolate, and refrigerate for until firm.

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darian_benson 1 box of red velvet cake mix 5 tablespoons butter 2 large eggs 1 package of white choco1/3 cup vegetable oil late chips Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt butter. Combine cake mix, butter, eggs, vegetable oil and white chocolate chips in large mixing bowl. Mix until well blended. Make teaspoon size balls and place on a cookie sheet one inch apart.

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leah_arenz 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup butterscotch or 1 tsp vanilla chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup flour Combine melted butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a bowl. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add to mixture. Stir in chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

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brittannie_travis 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons ground 16 tablespoons butter cinnamon Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a bowl then set aside. Beat the butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy for 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time. Add the flour mixture in three parts. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon together. Preheat oven to 400 F. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place two inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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ernie_harshman 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 cup persimmon pulp 1 cup rasins 1 egg Powdered sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the persimmon pulp and egg. Set aside.

Sift together the flour, soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Combine dry ingredients with persimmon mixture and blend well. Add raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 F for 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and dip in powdered sugar.

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A look at a historic basketball rivalry between LC and LN

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by ERNIE HARSMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com It’s that time again. It’s time to throw the noose around a Wildcat and ready the war paint. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, as the township rival, Lawrence North, faces off against the LC Bears. As always, the crowd is electric and the gym is packed.

“The rivalry game is the most exciting game of the year,” junior forward Nash Griffin said.

“The atmosphere is unbelievable.”

A l o n g with great games, the Lawrence rivalry has produced some of the best players the state has ever seen. From powerhouse LN teams to the rise of LC basketball under the coaching of J.R. Shelt, the past decade of the rivalry alone has included unforgettable players, settings and moments.

2004-2010 was a dark era in the rivalry for LC. From 2004 to 2006, the Wildcats won three consecutive state championships, won 50 consecutive games (breaking a 50 year-old record previously held by the Oscar Robertson-led Crispus Attucks team) and were named national champions in 2006. LN’s dominant era featured an all-star lineup that included two of the top four draft picks in the 2007 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Greg Oden and Mike Conley, Jr. The Bears lost every game to the three dominant Oden and Conley teams, by scores of 77-43, 62-33, and 58-47 respectively.

The years 2007 to 2010 gave way to a new coach, a new gym and a new Bears team.

In 2007 the Bears hired coach J.R. Shelt, replacing Mike Miller. The Bears

Senior Jeremy Hollowell attempts a free throw in the Bears game on Dec. 2, 2011. Hollowell played an enormous role in ending LN’s domination of the township rivalry. Cub file photo

struggled in Shelt’s first year, losing to their rival and posting a record of 1-19.

The 2008 team did not end the sixyear drought against the Wildcats, but did improve from their one-win season, ending with a record of 10-10.

In 2009 the Bears took the adversary to overtime, led by sophomore forward Jeremy Hollowell. Although the Bears lost 57-41, their future was certainly beginning to look bright.

The 2010 team was led by a muchimproved Hollowell, who would eventually be named to the Indiana Junior All-star team. The team was the best LC

had fielded in some time, making it to the Sectional Championship, then losing the game to a solid North Central squad.

The Bears took on the Wildcats at Butler University’s own Hinkle Fieldhouse. Although it was a close and extremely exciting game, the Bears eventually fell 6155. LC’s losing streak now stood at eight long years, their last win in 2001, though they seemed to only be inching closer to a victory against the Wildcats.

Finally, in 2011, the Bears ended the streak. Led by Indiana University commit and now dominant senior Hollowell, with help from fellow seniors Tyler

Corley and Tyler Fischl, they beat the Wildcats 5752 at Conseco Fieldhouse (now named Bankers Life Fieldhouse). Hollowell scored 23 points in the win.

The Bears entered the 2012 season in a rebuilding mode after losing three key seniors. Although they lost in the cross-town match up, freshman guard Kyle Guy saw key playing time.

In 2013, Guy burst onto the scene.

Along with senior guard and Goshen College commit Devin Heath-Granger, the Bears took their second win in three years against LN. Guy put up 14 points, including two clutch 3-point shots, while Heath-Granger added 10 as LC won 5654.

The 2014 team now enters this season primed with the guard combo of Virginia University commit Guy and fellow junior Mehki Biffle. The team just missed out on the Pre-Season Top Ten Rankings, finishing 12th in voting. This year’s team understands as well as any the importance of the rivalry game.

“The LC-LN game means as much to all of the players as winning a state title does,” said Guy. “It means everything.

It’s the game we always circle on our calendar.”

The past decade has seen immense change in both programs. The decline of the dominant Wildcats has given way for the rise of the Bears. No one knows what exactly the exciting rivalry will bring next, but one can be sure that all players, coaches and fans involved will be a part of history.

Editor’s note: Due to the deadline of this issue, the most recent LC vs. LN score could not be included.

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Ball, Green quick off the blocks

by COLIN MCCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

Senior Justin Stone throws down his Pike opponent just seconds after the match had begun. Stone, wrestling in the 220-pound weight class, won the match by a score of 17-2 and contributed 6 points to the Bears’ total of 18. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Wrestlers battle through bruises

by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com

The clock strikes zero, the buzzer sounds and the teams finish their warm-up routines. The wrestlers meet in the middle to shake hands as the national anthem blares through a speaker.

LC (1-2, 0-1 MIC) dressed in black, Pike in red, ready after countless hours of training. The stage is set as the gladiators step into the ring.

The first match of the season was a loss at Hamilton Heights. The second, a 51-18 defeat at home against Pike.

The final score, however, wasn’t telling of the meet’s high level of competition. Many of the Bears wrestlers performed well, only to be pinned late in the match.

Sophomore Joey Manns fought late into the third period of his match, trailing 11-10, before he was pinned.

Senior Logan Huddleston fought hard late into his match as well. The score was tied 5-5 when he too was pinned.

There were two bright spots for the team, as seniors Mason Jones and Justin Stone both performed well and won their matches.

Jones built a large lead with a very

aggressive approach. He attacked early the result because I think I showed my and often, coming out on top with a team how it should be done.”

16-6 win.

Not all wrestlers performed as well The victory didn’t come without as hoped. The gymnasium air was heavy sacrifice, though. Early in the match, with frustration as the team shook Jones was cut by the fingernails of his hands at the final whistle. The Bears opponent. A stoppage of time ensued to recoiled quickly to their den to practice clean up the blood, but the gladiators and prepare for the future. quickly continued their match.

The team recorded their first win “When I looked of the season on Dec. down and saw the 6 in a neutral site I looked down and scratches, it made me meet against Columwant to really give it to saw the scratches; it bus North. The final him,” Jones said. score was 35-30 with made me really want strong performances Jones’ struggles were not over, howevfrom both Manns to give it to him. er. In the waning secMASON JONES and Stone, each pinonds of the match, he

senior ning their opponents came up limping with within the first two an injury to his left minutes. calf. He was helped off the mat by trainThe Bears look to improve on their ers. It turned out to be only a cramp, rocky start this season in their upcombut there were a tense few moments for ing meet in Buffalo Grove, Ill., on Sateveryone present. urday.

Stone won his match 17-2 with a There will be no break in the action technical fall, netting 6 points for the for the team when they return from Ilteam as he reached the predetermined linois, as they square off against Chascore limit (Mercy Rule). He too came tard on Dec 17. at Chatard High School. out with intense energy and quickly Three days later, they compete in the took control of his opponent.

Marion County Tournament on Dec. “I felt pretty confident in my abil- 20. The tournament will be held at Perity and strength,” Stone said. “I liked ry Meridian High School.

The Bears swimming and diving teams competed in their first combined meet on Dec. 2 against Guerin Catholic and Pike at LC. The boys had a strong showing, placing first with a score of 109. Pike was second with a score of 62 and Guerin had no boys in competition.

The boys were led by a historic night from junior Spencer Ball. Ball had his eyes set on breaking the school record in the 100 meter backstroke coming into the meet, as he was only two seconds slow of the mark in practice.

In the meet, he surpassed the record with a time of 54.73, an impressive 1.04 seconds faster than the previous record of 55.77.

“Everyone was ready to race,” said senior Alec Tuthill. “The crowd was cheering and we gave it everything we had.” Tuthill also said the team was confident Ball would break the record at the meet.

The girls team struggled, placing third with a score of 45. Guerin took first with a score of 80 and Pike second with a score of 54.

A bright spot for the girls was an outstanding set of dives from new diver, senior Becca Green. With a total score of 218.45, Green shattered the previous diving record at LC. Last Thursday’s meet proved challenging for the Bears, as they faced a tough Franklin Central team. The boys were defeated 105-72 and the girls were defeated 130-40.

On Saturday, the Bears showed improvement. The boys placed first with a score of 74, defeating Ben Davis and Cathedral, who had scores of 60 and 48 respectively.

At the meet, the girls continued to struggle, scoring only 32 points. They placed third behind Ben Davis, with a score of 44, and a dominant Cathedral team, which had a score of 102.

The diving team looks to show improvement when they compete Saturday at the Tiger Claw Dive Invite.

Both the swimming and diving teams will compete next on Dec. 19 in the Marion County meet at IUPUI.

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Harsh Critic

by ERNIE HARSHMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com

Out of Time

Indiana – the Mecca of basketball and a national leader in a century old sport. Driving up I-65, it’s not uncommon to see goals hung upon corn silos or nailed to fading red barns, symbols of the sport that defines our state. Indiana has produced some of the world’s greatest players, from Larry Bird and Oscar Robertson to some of the stars today such as Eric Gordon and Mike Conley.

The influence Indiana has over the way basketball is played is immeasurable, so why do we insist on playing a modern game with out-of-date rules?

From the days of Dr. Naismith in 1891, the game has changed immensely, having seen the introduction of a 3-point line, the inbound pass and four quarters.

It’s time for the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) to stop living in the past. It’s time to update the way the game is played in Indiana, nationwide. It’s time for a shot clock.

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There are currently only eight states that use the shot clock in high school basketball. However, it has been a staple of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since the 1954-1955 season and of the collegiate game since 1985-1986.

The shot clock puts a time limit on offensive possessions and creates a fair, fast-paced and entertaining game for all, players and fans alike.

Unfortunately, the technology has remained elusive to hometown high school gyms. In some cases, this leads to a strategy of playing keep-away from the other team to keep scoring low in order

to scratch out just enough points to edge the out-of-rhythm opponent. Games often become uneventful and boring, consisting of teams holding the ball, refusing to shoot during the final several minutes of the game.

The IHSAA is hesitant to change their rules for fear of losing their spot on the board of the National Federation of State High School Associations, therefore voiding their representation in rule-change debates. However, as a century long leader in all things basketball, Indiana should join the other states in leading the way in eliminating the illogi-

cal absence of a shot clock.

I don’t think the outcome of a game should be decided by how well a team can waste minutes at a time before being fouled. At that point the game is about how well each team can shoot freethrows. A game without a shot clock is a crutch for smaller, slower, less-talented teams who may not truly deserve to win.

Simply put, the high school game needs a shot clock. Indiana high school basketball, with its rich history and wide-reaching influence, should most certainly adapt the game to the way it would best be played today.

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The girls had close losses to both Rushville and Western Boone, with scores of 42-38 and 33-32, respectively.

Another tough loss was recorded against the 5-1 Franklin Central Flashes.

The Bears trailed by only 1 heading into the 4th quarter. The game ended in a 4742 defeat, but the girls proved they could challenge quality teams.

A reoccurring theme for the Lady Bears seems to be slow starts, as the Bears have trailed after the first quarter in six of their eight games. However, the girls tend to find their rhythm and have strong second halves.

“We’re excited,” Keller said, “and we just keep working toward winning.”

Editor’s Note: Due to the mid-week deadline of this issue, the results of the Marion County Tournament could not be included.

Girls basketball ‘working toward winning’

Junior Mekei Downs eludes the pressure from her Pike defender. Cub photo/Danica Minor

The pep band strikes up the school fight song as the team runs onto the court and begins firing warm-up shots.

The Lady Bears ready themselves for their eighth game of the season.

The Bears took on a tough conference opponent, the undefeated Center Grove Trojans.

It was their third difficult opponent in a row. They had consecutive losses to Franklin Central and Ben Davis prior to the match up against the Trojans on Dec. 5.

“We’re not winning, but getting better,” coach Stephanie Keller said. The team is 0-8, 0-3 in conference play, though their poor record doesn’t tell the whole story.

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Spotlight Athletes

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by COLIN McCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

Spencer Ball

Spencer Ball is a junior on the swimming and diving team. He will lead a solid group this season, with help from seniors Alec Tuthill and James Chi, as well as sophomores Cole Suiter and Seth Johnson.

Ball trains year round with Lawrence Swim Team, which includes nine workouts a week. He has competed at tournaments outside of school since he was 8. Ball believes it is his offseason work which allows him success during high school competition.

“I am doing very well training wise,” Ball said. “I feel great and can’t wait to

see what is in store for the rest of the season.”

Ball set a new school record in the 100 meter backstroke on Dec. 2 with a time of 54.73, an impressive 1.04 seconds faster than the previous record of 55.77. Ball plans to continue to challenge records as the season goes on.

“My goal this season is to break as many records as possible,” he said. “To do that, I have to push (myself) every day and give it my all.”

As the season continues, Ball said, he will strive for greatness each day, while appreciating those who will help him along the way.

“It (my success) is because of the support I receive from my family, friends, teammates and friends in school.”

Becca Green

Senior Becca Green is a first-year diver for the girls diving team. She has been a gymnast for more than a decade and added diving to her arsenal this year.

In her first ever meet, Green scored a total of 218.45, shattering the school record for diving.

“This being my first time diving in a competition ever, I wasn’t sure what to expect,” said Green. “I just aimed to hit six for six dives and enjoy myself. As a result, the rest would fall into place.”

Green remains active in gymnastics, competing in her final year for the Deveau’s Level 10 competitive team.

Though Green’s background in gymnastics has helped her immensely in diving, she has also noticed numerous differ-

ences between the activities.

“In gymnastics, everyone is constantly cheering,” said Green. “The arena is loud enough that you can barely hear your own thoughts. During diving, everyone stays silent almost the entire time, so learning how to stop myself from over thinking what I know I am capable of has been difficult for me.”

Green also said that adjusting to landing head-first in the water was awkward, as a head-first land in gymnastics could cause serious injury.

Green hopes to continue her gymnastics career in college, but she will stay devoted to diving for LC this season.

“My focus is to continue growing as a diver,” said Green, “and to enjoy what’s to come.”

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Student Profile

Senior Grace Bielefeld holds some of of her vinyl collection in her hands. Some of the records’ artists consist of Barbra Streisand, MGMT, The Beatles, and The Black Keys. Cub photo/Anna Angrick

Doing it for the vinyl

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

“In fifth grade, my grandpa gave me 20 records and he gave my brother 20 records and he said, ‘Have fun,’” senior Grace Bielefeld said. “So we did.”

So, 483 records, around seven years, and one found passion later, Bielefeld had started a collection.

“Think of music that you like, I probably have some of it. Except, I don’t have any country music, or I don’t really have any pop music, either. I’m kidding; I only have like, ‘80s rock,” Bielefeld said.

Surprisingly, the excessive amount of ‘80s pop music makes historical sense.

In the 1980s, the turntable was reintroduced into society. A sonic boom of vinyl records and futuristic looking phonographs hit the market.

According to 2012 sales statistics, vinyl record album sales in the United States jumped 17 percent. At the same time, CD sales began to decline by 13

percent. This could be the vinyl revival. vinyl because I used to live in Broadrip“I think it’s good that we’re (vinyl ple and my brother and I would walk to supporters) coming back because there music stores and they’d give us free mudefinitely are instances where it’s better sic all the time,” Bielefeld said. “That’s to listen to an album on vinyl, because how I got a lot of it. Plus, Goodwill, 49 I know I just couldn’t stand listening to cent records.” the Sticky Fingers album or the RollMany vinyl buyers claim the reason ing Stones just on my phone,” she said. for their purchase is the quality of the mu“Even though I sic. “Certain kinds do in my car.” of music definitely If I find a record I like, I just But why sound different. get it. I don’t collect for For me, it’s worth does Bielefeld collect? numbers. I collect for music. going out and buy“If I find a GRACE BIELEFELD ing an acoustic alrecord I like, senior bum on vinyl but it’s not worth going I just get it. I out and buying an don’t collect for electronic album, it doesn’t sound any numbers; I collect for music,” she said.

Stores such as Urban Outfitters sell different to me,” Bielefeld said. “I actualvinyl for around $20. Vinyl is approxi- ly think a phone would play it better than mately $4 more expensive than regular vinyl. I guess it’s preference but it’s also just the type of music I listen to.”

CDs. With plenty of albums by plenty of However, Bielefeld has found ways artists like The Rolling Stones, The Beaaround the $20 trek.

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“I listen to them a lot. I always have music playing even if I’m not in my room, because it stops on its own. I have some hanging on my walls, like my Beach Boys albums, because my little siblings would try to listen to them and scratch them,” Bielefeld said. “I have the Abbey Road album, that’s a good one. It’s not an original copy, my brother does, but it’ll do.”

Collecting things may seem like just a hobby. Yet, by doing this many people can hold onto the past and create memories. When their children ask what they did in high school, saying that they collected a pretty snazzy item would suffice.

But for Bielefeld, it’s not the collecting that matters.

“The most important thing for me is just the music. Do it for the music. Not the vine. Well, and the vine. I love vine,” Bielefeld said. “If you really have an interest in music and it’s something you’re passionate about, it’s definitely worth investing time and money in it.”