Cub Reporter Issue 9 by Elizabeth Granger

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REPORTER

May 3, 2013

Volume 64, Issue 9

Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

I donot have adisease.

Thep roblem isn ot sikologcal, behavioral orsocial. I hav etrouble with reding and riting. But not wiht thinking.

I have dyslexia.

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What’s inside

BRIEFS

Past yearbooks on sale

Yearbooks from 2000-2012 may be purchased for $20 each from the yearbook office in Room 141 during G3 or from adviser Ed Poe.

Summer study grants go to Phillipy, Granger

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English teacher Richard Phillipy will study the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on 19th-century America during a National Endowment for the Humanities workshop in Sacramento, Calif., in June. Journalism teacher Elizabeth Granger will focus on online publications during a two-week June seminar at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University in Phoenix. It is sponsored by the American Society of News Editors and funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

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May 3-4: Musical, 7 p.m., auditorium May 4: 7:45 a.m., SAT, Student Life Center May 5: Musical, 2:30 p.m., auditorium May 6-17: AP (advanced placement) testing May 7: Dance Recital, 7 p.m., auditorium May 8: Jazz Night in the Com- mons, 7 p.m. May 9: Spring Thing, 7 p.m., auditorium May 11: ISSMA state contest, throughout building May 12: Mother’s Day May 13: One-Acts, 7 p.m., Stu- dio Theatre May 14: Spirit of Central fall kick-off, 7 p.m., auditorium

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3 opinions 8 features 12 news

Clear, concise reporting on the good, the bad and the ugly. Someone’s got to do it.

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

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

18 sports 23

arts+entertainment

May 15: Honors Night, 7 p.m., auditorium May 16: Senior meeting, 8:50 a.m., auditorium May 16: Performing Arts Awards Night, 7 p.m., auditorium May 17: Thespian initiation/ Theater Academy Awards, 6 p.m., Studio Theatre May 20: Percussion Recital, 7 p.m. Studio Theatre May 21: Spring Band Concert, 7 p.m., auditorium May 21-28: Final exams May 27: Memorial Day; no school May 30: Graduation practice, 11 a.m., LC gym June 2: Graduation, 1 p.m., Convention Center

PARENTS

Classes end May 28

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

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

Because of the school district’s snow days, the final student day of school will be May 28. Students who need to take their final exams before their class’s scheduled day and time are to request permission from associate principal Kristie Corn.

Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

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Dyslexia is a learning disorder that includes difficulties with reading, writing, spelling and occasionally speaking. Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that causes the brain to process and interpret information differently. One in 10 people have dyslexia, and the disorder affects people of all economic and ethnic backgrounds, including some students here. Cub graphic/Samantha Strong

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Notyouraverage

The 1024 Kil-A-Bytes took home Imagery Award for best overall presentation and look forward to off-season competition at the Indiana Robotics Invitational hosted by Lawrence North CarleyLanich

In each competition, teams compete in a day and a half of qualifying rounds. They are then seeded and allowed to choose partner teams to The Lawrence robotics team competed in the compete with. These three teams work together Crossroads Regional at Rose-Hulman earlier this as one team to compete against another team of month. The 1024 Kil-A-Bytes were seeded fifth in three different collaborative teams. This process the tournament and lost in the semi-final round is called alliance picks. After alliance picks are of competition. Although eliminated from the complete, the teams compete in a tournament of tournament, the Kil-A-Bytes still took home the eight seeded teams. Imagery Award for best overall presentation. This is the 11th year the Kil-A-Bytes have “We look very professional,” robotics coach competed and the first year a robotics class has and teacher Jeff Smith said. been offered at McKenzie Center for Innovation The team consistently uses blue and yellow, and Technology (MCIT). Team members work on the colors of the For Inspiration and Recognition projects in their off-season and collaborate with of Science and Technology (FIRST) organization team mentors to build new chassis and take part to which they belong, on their in community service. competing robot, their T-shirts Sophomore Zach Mosier and their website. enjoys working on the mechan“I enjoy the thrill of Each year participating roics involved in robotics. taking stuff apart — botics teams are given a game “I enjoy the thrill of takto build a robot to compete in. ing stuff apart — the hands-on the hands-on stuff.” Each year’s game is different Zach Mosier stuff,” Mosier said. and teams are given 46 days to While the team’s official sophomore create a competing robot. The FIRST sponsored season is over, team works with standard kits the Kil-A-Bytes are preparing of parts and tools and also uses to compete in an off-season Ina 3D printer to create their own plastic parts. diana Robotics Invitational (IRI) hosted by Law“It’s fun,” junior Calvin Smith said. “I can de- rence North, July 19-21. It is an all-star game of sign it on the computer and then print it.” robots with teams competing from around the This year’s game, called Ultimate Ascent, world. Teams from as far as Hawaii, Canada and involved designing a robot to send Frisbees Israel have competed in the IRI. through a narrow space or goal. Each different Coach Smith says his goal for next year is to space is worth a different number of points rang- win Regionals. ing from 1 to 3 points. There are also two pyra“We would also like the win the Chairman’s mid structures on each end of the playing field. award,” Smith said. “It shows that we proTeams can earn 5 points if their robot climbs this mote STEM education in the community and in pyramid. school.” carleylanichcub@gmail.com

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Sophomore Zach Mosier, a member of the Lawrence 1024 Kil-A-Bytes robotics team, builds a chassis in a robotics class at McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology (MCIT). This is the ﬁrst year a robotics class has been offered at MCIT. Cub photos/Carley Lanich

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Best Buddies tops in state DarianBenson darianbensoncub@gmail.com

The Lawrence Central Best Buddies chapter has raised $1,748 for the Friendship Walk. In addition to raising the most money of all high school Best Buddies chapters in Indiana, LC senior Jakim Goosby was awarded Buddy Director of the Year for all high school Best Buddies chapters in Indiana. Last Sunday’s Friendship Walk, on the Canal in downtown Indianapolis, promoted the idea of inclusion for everyone. The money that members raised will be used to help fund state programs that provide leadership development, integrated job opportunities and one-on-one friendships with individuals with disabilities. LC’s Best Buddies began their fundraising campaign in February. “We had pizza sales, a Best Buddies talent show to raise money for the walk and a website where people could donate money,” said senior Ashton Meares, head of LC’s chapter. “I sponsor the walkers on our Lawrence Central team. Castleton Grill also helped with fundraising by donating a dollar each time a specific drink special was ordered.” She continued, “Best Buddies has been such a great experience and I am so thankful to be a part of it.“ The club also sold footprints to friends and family for a dollar. LC’s team was awarded a pizza party for their contribution at the walk Sunday.

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Lee, Billman take crowns GlynnisKing

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This year’s prom king and queen were Brandon Lee and Katie Billman. “It was pretty surprising to me, but I’m thankful for it,” Lee said. “It’ll be something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” The prom court nominees for king and queen were juniors Lee, Billman, Ben Hilgendorf, Vencent Hill, Craig Looper, Jack Pounds, Breanna Lomax, Jewel Patterson, Chelsea Patton and Halie Vitali. “I was thankful that people voted for me. It felt good,” Hill said after learning he had been nominated for king. “I would

be really happy if I won; it’s a The Prom was held at the special achievement in anyone’s Indiana Roof Ballroom April high school career that you can 20. The theme was “Castaway look back on and be happy Cove.” Students were able to about.” enjoy dinner and dancing from Many of the nominees 7 to 11 p.m. The prom was posted flyers, open to all LC posters and juniors, seeven handed niors and their “...becoming out lollipops dates. to win the queen made it (prom) “My favorvotes of their one of the most ite part about peers. is hangmemorable nights of prom Each stuing with your dent received high school.” friends and Katie Billman one ticket to everybody prom queen vote for king getting clean and queen and dressed when they enup,” senior tered prom. Prom coordinator Shane Spells said. and teacher Richard Phillipy “Prom was a perfect night tallied the votes up. to spend with my best friends,

Guard finishes sixth in world HaleyHamilton

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LC’s World Guard ended their season with a sixth place ranking, the highest ranking LC has ever earned in this worldwide competition. They took this placement with their winter show “Something in the Air.” The color guard has also begun recruiting for the next season from both LC and the middle schools. This comes after the conclusion of their season at the WGI (Winter Guard International) competition April 11-13. “The season is now over and it was a really good season for us. I am very proud of our placement because we worked so hard for it. I hope that the guards continue to get better over the coming years,” senior Jordan Wells said. Guard instructor Julie Reid added, “They had a really great show this year, and they performed it well. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Mandatory Cub Reporter, yearbook meeting May 10

Students on the 2013-14 newspaper or yearbook staff are to meet in Room 132 at the beginning of M8 on May 10. Staff spplications are to have been turned in to adviser Elizabeth Granger by May 8. Concerns? See Granger before May 10.

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Juniors Brandon Lee and Katie Billman were crowned king and queen at this year’s prom. Courtesy photo/Adam Oppenheim

and becoming queen made it one of the most memorable nights of high school,” Billman said.

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GREAT MINDS in the CLASSROOM CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com

Last week Al Capone and Dwight D. Eisenhower shared a drink, Benjamin Franklin and Louis Pasteur rode the same bus, and Laura Ingalls Wilder won the Hunger Games. These unlikely events were truly a meeting of the minds. English teacher John Hall’s sophomore Lyceum class presented “Meeting of the Minds,” a round table discussion presented by students portraying “great minds.” The presentation is based on a PBS program, “Meeting of Minds,” in which actors portrayed famous historical figures. The “Meeting of the Minds” project began before winter break. Students chose their great mind and read either a biography or an autobiography about this person. The students’ characters of choice were required to be a deceased person of any era who has contributed greatly to society. The class then wrote a research paper on their specific character, detailing major life events and focusing on this person’s impact of society. Using their research, students where then grouped together and wrote scripts incorporating each character’s unique view on various current events and world issues such as love, war, religion and equality. “There are many issues that transcend time and culture and knowing this will help people to solve problems of the future,” Hall said. Through the use of props and costumes, some students became their great mind in front of an audience of friends, family, teachers and other students. Other students acted as directors, writing scenes, blocking scripts and piecing together various props and costumes. Dallas Williams, who portrayed Duke Ellington, said that Meeting of the Minds taught him more about historical figures. “It was definitely a lot more fun and interactive,” Williams said. “It was definitely a learning experience.”

Courtney Swanson as Elizabeth Taylor

Harris chosen to go to Germany CarolineVarie

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Ernie Harshman acted as gangster Al Capone in the sophomore Lyceum class’s “Meeting of the Minds.” Capone smokes a cigar at “Big Al’s” and shares a drink with Dwight D. Eisenhower, played by Emma Engler. Cub photos/Carley Lanich

Kylie Terwilliger as Mother Teresea

Anna Angrick as Galileo Galilei

Junior Kate Harris is one of 44 students nationwide selected to travel to Germany this summer through the American Association of Teachers of German. Harris will live in southeastern Germany with a host family for a month, experiencing German culture and living the language. “The most difficult thing will definitely be having to talk and think only in German because I’ve never done that before,” Harris said. This is Harris’ fifth year of German; she began taking German in middle school. “I heard that LC had a strong German program and I didn’t want to take Spanish like everyone else,” Harris said. “I like how similar it is to English; it makes it really easy.” While in Germany, the selected students will also visit Berlin. “I am really excited to see Berlin because it has such a rich history and culture,” Harris said. She earned the opportunity to go to Germany by scoring above the 90th percentile on the National German Test. Harris then applied for the award, completed an application in both German and English and had a recorded interview. The interview was sent to the program directors in Germany for the final selection process. “Kate is a superior German student who gets along with peers and adults alike, and who is always willing to help others,” German teacher Carol Heckman said. “She will be a great ambassador for her country and for LC.” Heckman describes a study abroad experience as “the most efficient and effective way to become fluent.” “For the first 29 years of my career in Lawrence Township, not one of my students was awarded this trip,” Heckman said. “Then, two years ago, we had our first winner, Calvin Mendel. Last year, Kate’s brother (Clark Harris) received the trip award, and this year our dreams of a ‘threepeat’ came true when Kate was selected.”

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Buses fail, then pass inspection GlynnisKing

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Of Lawrence Township’s 200 buses, 70 did not pass the annual Indiana State Police inspection. The Indiana State Police (ISP) inspect all Indiana school buses at least once annually. School districts are given several months to prepare for this inspection. According to the ISP report, all of the Lawrence buses were fixed within a week, underwent inspection again, and passed. “State police come through for inspection. If the bus does not pass inspection we can’t drive it, if it’s a safety issue, until it is fixed,” LT school board vice president Kathy Varie said. Lawrence Township currently has 200 buses. According to the ISP report, the annual inspection, which took place in the months of January and February, resulted in 70 buses failing the safety inspection. Some of the issues observed included cut tires, ripped seats, brake issues, problems with transmission, broken head/taillights and gas leaks from the engine that could potentially cause a fire on the bus, putting the safety of students and drivers in danger. Although some of the inspection’s findings were dangerous, according to a letter posted by Concetta Raimondi on the township’s website, “Many of our buses were cited for items such as torn seats or inoperable dome lights. In a few cases more serious issues were discovered, such as liquids dripping onto exhaust pipes.” After learning of the report, Lawrence Township’s executive operations director Rodger Smith stated in an interview with Channel 13 that it was unacceptable that many buses had an issue.

CarleyLanich

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Cub photo/Katie Billman

According to the letter posted by Raimondi, “...of a fleet of 199 buses, only four were taken out of service due to the need for repairs.” Students including junior Bria Rudolph continue to feel comfortable using the buses that the township provides. “I enjoy riding the bus. I feel safe, because I have a pretty good bus driver,”

Rudolph said. Currently, LT has four mechanics Before budget cuts, there were seven for the township’s 200 buses. LT continues to revamp their maintenance policies and the transportation department as a whole. The township is looking to hire new bus drivers as well as more mechanics.

French students compete in Congres MeredithNordmann

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On April 20, LC French students competed in Congres and four students won awards. One of these students was senior JZ Forbes, who earned three first-place awards and one second-place award. “The experience was a lot of fun and getting to meet new people and test my French skills was a great opportunity,”

AP-TIP IN brings training, $$ rewards

Forbes said. “Hanging out with people for the day and having fun together was really rewarding.” Sophomore Shelby Claflin earned second in advanced vocal solo. Sophomore Ellis Martin received first in Level 3 scrambled sentences, fourth in Level 3 geography and fourth in Level 3 extemporaneous speaking. Freshman Rabiah Amjad earned first in Level 2 history and culture, third in Level 2 sight reading and third in Level

2 extemporaneous speaking. French teachers Jill Hilgemeier and Stephanie Sharp were judges at the competition as well. Congres is an annual competition; this year’s event was held at Cathedral High School, and was comprised of four sessions. Participants chose from multiple events to compete in. Forbes chose history and culture, geography, translation and vocabulary.

Next year LC will join the second cohort of the University of Notre Dame’s AP-TIP IN (Advanced Placement Training and Incentive) Program. This program will provide professional development training for AP teachers and pre-AP teachers this summer at Pike High School. The AP-TIP IN program also provides students the opportunity to receive $100 for each AP test taken by scoring a 3 or higher on a math, science or English exam. The money, funded by the National Math and Science Initiative, is paid in a check so students can invest it based on their needs, such as book fees for college. Teachers may receive some monetary compensation based on test scores in these subject areas as well, but this amount is currently unknown. LC completed an extended application discussing the various AP class offerings available to students, as well as enrollment in these classes and the number of students taking AP tests. The school was also asked to project how enrollment numbers may change with participation in the APTIP IN program. The goal of this program is to encourage students not only to take AP classes, but to sit for and score well on the AP exams. Associate principal Kristie Corn said this program helps students see the value of taking AP classes. “What interests us in this program is getting more students involved in AP,” Corn said, “because we know that students who take an AP class are more successful in college and their grades are higher.” LC will be joining the AP-TIP IN program in the second cohort with 11 other high schools that include Lawrence North, Ben Davis and Westfield. This second cohort of 11 schools will follow a first cohort of nine schools which began this program last year. A third cohort is expected to follow in 2014. See Split Decision on page 11 for more on the AP-TIP IN.

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After two bombs near the ﬁnish line of the Boston Marathon shook Boston to its core, the rest of America was shaken as well. Americans rallied their support as swarms of police forces helped in the manhunt for Boston bombing “Suspect No. 2,” and Americans continue to show their support for the “Boston Strong campaign.” Source/MCT Campus

Boston bombings rally support Half-Marathon. Fudge has run this race four times and is not hesitant about running it a ﬁfth “I wondered how someone time, despite Boston’s recent can have such little respect for tragedy. human life,” “Most of sophomore the feedback Tyler Fudge we’re getting I wondered how said of his iniis that people tial reaction someone can have want to run, regarding the commemorate Boston Mara- such little respect for what hapthon bomb- human life. pened in BosTyler Fudge ings. ton and show sophomore On April their sup16, a little over port,” comfour hours munications into the Boston Marathon, two manager of the Indianapolis bombs exploded near the ﬁnish Mini-Marathon Megan Bulla line of the marathon. Accord- said. After Boston’s tragedy, ing to the Boston Public Health that idea seems to be common Commission, more than 260 among runners. people were injured in the atScience teacher Alan Burrell tack. said he will continue to run Fudge, a runner for almost in marathons despite recent six years, signed up to run a events. “This will be my 12th local half-marathon, the Geist year (running the Mini-Mar-

AnnaZanoni

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athon) and I’ll still be there,” Burrell said. “One of my whole philosophies is you don’t live in fear. You do need to keep yourself safe, but you cannot live in fear.” From local races to largescale marathons, runners across the nation have continued to back their sport and support each other. Being a longtime fan of the sport, Burrell said he hopes the bombing won’t aﬀect attendance for the upcoming Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. Even though Burrell looks forward to the annual MiniMarathon, he does have concerns about the event’s security. “I’ve always questioned it,” Burrell said. “They have about 35,000 runners and about 100,000 spectators. That’s a lot of people concentrated in one area. And from a participant’s – See BOSTON on page 12

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EDITORIAL

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REPORTER Bring back skip-a-final

Letters to the editor are welcome, but they are limited to 200 words. The author’s name will be printed with the letter. Letters should not contain obscene or libelous language. Letters may be submitted in Room 132, placed in the mailbox of Cub Reporter adviser Elizabeth Granger or mailed to her at elizabethgranger@ msdlt.k12.in.us.

Purpose.

To provide news to the Lawrence Central community.

Display advertising.

Businesses may advertise in the Cub Reporter if their ad adheres to guidelines. The advertising policy is available in Room 132 or via email at elizabethgranger@msdlt.k12.in.us.

Corrections.

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

Classifieds.

Students and businesses may purchase classified ad space for a nominal fee. Ads must follow Cub Reporter guidelines and must be submitted at least 10 days before the next publication date. Forms are available in Room 132 or by sending an email to elizabethgranger@msdlt.k12.in.us.

Staff. Editor-in-Chief Samantha Strong Associate Editor Carley Lanich

Sports Editors Alex Kryah Jacob Helmus Online Editor Leah Arenz

News Editor Caroline Varie

Reporters Haley Hamilton Anna Zanoni

Opinions Editors Meredith Nordmann Darian Benson

Photographer Coleman LaBarr

Features Editors Katie Billman Glynnis King A+E Editor Ali Duff

Graphics Consultant Sara Heiny Adviser Elizabeth Granger Principal Rocky Valadez

Graduation

Finals Insanity Final Project

Tell us.

Find me a job

A full two weeks of AP testing, a month of IB testing and don’t forget a week of finals. Scholarships For many students, these last few weeks of school are loaded down with testing, testing and more testing; some of this testing is redundant and unnecessary. Students involved in advanced classes can see up to three tests per each course. Why ask students to prove what they know on one test, when they’ve already done so on another? Sectionals Students in all classes, advanced and regular, can agree on one thing; one less test is one less artery of stress. In addition to school, these upcoming weeks of May are when teenagers look for jobs, apply for scholarships, take SATs and plan their summers. Two years ago, all students had the opportunity to “skip” one final based on class percentage or attendance. Seniors could skip any number of class finals, given they had a 92.5 percent or higher in that class. This policy served as tremendous motivation Rehearsal for students throughout the year. Not only did skip-a-final motivate students to show up for class, but to challenge themselves to earn that half-point higher, to study for that last chapter test and to turn in that missing homework assignment. In doing so, students learned material without it seeming like a pain. So bring back the rectly simulate the college policy. With skip-aatmosphere, neither does final, the end of the year taking three tests over the With skip-a-final, the end of the slump in motivation same material over the year slump in motivation will cease to will cease to exist. Stucourse of three weeks. dents will have someBringing back skip-aexist. thing to work toward: final will allow students an incentive to show up to maintain their focus and give their all in the classroom. Instead of dreadand motivation throughout the year, and not enter the ing that week of finals, students could anticipate a month of May with a lackluster attitude. less stressful week of accomplishment to end a long Skip-a-final is necessary for all students as a means and taxing year. While yes, skip-a-final may not diof relief and sanity in this month of insanity.

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30-second editorials • The Boston bombing did more than shake up Boston. It shook America to its core and brought our pride, collaboration and compassion to life, stronger than ever. This tragedy has reminded us of why we say the Pledge of Allegiance every day, why we stick together, through thick and thin. Because we are Americans, and we can and will rally as one. • Lawrence Township’s failure of the annual bus inspection was sensationalized by the Channel 13 report. Lawrence Township did fail the inspection, and some major issues were discovered. However, 70 buses did not fail due to brake problems; several buses failed the inspection due to torn seats or broken interior lights. These problems need to be fixed but are by no means a sign that Lawrence Township does not properly care for its students. • The English 10 Lyceum “Meeting of Minds” taught students not only about “great minds” but also a plethora of life skills. Students got to perform

See related stories on Pages 7, 6, 5, 16, 14/15

their self-directed skits in front of friends and families last week. Many admitted it was stressful but also a great experience. • North Korea’s threats to deploy nuclear warheads at the United States has brought an increased wave of discussion through the use of media. Those who have been spreading false information are not necessarily CNN and NBC, but social media users, including many students. • “Uncharted” is a great way to show the community how others in their neighborhoods live their lives. This film, being made by LC students and graduates, is also a good way to raise awareness of the increasing number of homeless citizens in the Indianapolis area. Raising funds will also help make a difference in their lives.

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Redefining the word ‘smart’ Complex Simplicity Anna Zanoni Straight A’s, honor roll and perfect attendance. It was the peak of my academic career. I was dedicated; I was productive; I was eager to learn. It was 3rd grade. Since I was young I’ve dreamt of growing up and becoming a successful, independent adult. Every day I came to school with a hunger to learn. Admittedly, I was an atypical kid who’d rather read a best seller than gossip with classmates. Nonetheless, my classmates and I were all taught that “hard work pays oﬀ ” from a young age. I willingly adopted that mantra in hopes that if I worked hard in my academics, the future would be set for me to succeed. Being young and naïve, I did not know it wasn’t reasonable to ﬁx my sights so far into the future. I just

obediently followed society’s saying to stop preparing for teachings of “planning ahead” college. I merely want to bring even though in the paradox of to light that if this “preparing” childhood, it was hard to grasp starts too early, it may hurt stuwhat words like “eventually” dents in the long run. Continumeant. ous lecturing to adolescents Shakespeare once said that to get a point across has never “expectation is the root to all worked to educate youth. From heartache.” Being older, now a teen’s perspective, the incesI understand that nothing is sant pestering to do something guaranteed in terms of the actually deters us from pursufuture. So, to tirelessly work ing it. It’s not secret that teens toward a goal such as preparare rebellious. So after years ing for college of society at a young age handing us a is a waste of check-list of We have lost the energy. The expectations concept that schooling we must foleducation system teaches isn’t just about good low in order that everyone to become grades... needs to go what some to college in might call order to be a “productive successful part of society, but members of society,” we start that is incorrect. College is not to reject that ideology. Encourfor everyone. Steve Jobs, Ralph aged to be an independent Lauren and founder of Tumthinker, I’ve created a road blr David Karp all dropped map for my own life. out of traditional schooling. No longer do I try to interIn addition, they managed to twine my self-worth with my make that decision seem oddly academics. Contrary to what smart. every expert on earth may Now I’m not putting down surmise, I don’t believe my a college education, nor am I grades deﬁne me. Those letters

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on my report card aren’t an accurate representation of who I am. Not to be vain, but grades do not express how beautiful, kind and conscientious each student may be. A GPA doesn’t reﬂect one’s morals of right and wrong. Therefore, to drill kids with the ideology that their grades are what deﬁnes a person in our world, and that one should feel guilt if they don’t measure up compared to their peers, is dangerous. Our society wonders why so many young adults are turning their backs on the traditional education system but the answer why is obvious. It is human nature to gravitate to where one feels valued. However, with only the smart being recognized in today’s society, all others who are deemed lesser based solely on grades have simply moved on, in search for a place their talents can be appreciated. Author Oscar Wilde once said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember ... nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” In other words, our educa-

Cub graphic/Anna Zanoni

tional system must reconsider the standards of “smart.” Otherwise, America risks thwarting this generation’s potential to improve our country.

Putting things off until some other time andom Ramblings R Darian Benson Hello, my name is Darian, and I am a procrastinator. There, I said it. You know, it really feels good getting it oﬀ of my chest. Homework, cleaning my room, writing articles for Cub… The list goes on and on. My philosophy: Why do it when there’s something better to do? I wasn’t always this way. I remember, not too long ago, coming home and doing my

homework right away. Now when I come home, the ﬁrst thing I do is throw my bag down and head straight to the computer. Instead of doing that research paper I was assigned, I watch old episodes of “Doctor Who.” Whoever invented instant steaming on Netﬂix is a genius. My procrastination problem really started once I entered high school. Once it hit, I was loaded with heaps of homework. It became almost natural to stay up until 3 in the morning working. But in all honesty, the homework didn’t take that long to do. I just waited until the last minute to actually sit down and do it. Af-

ter a long day at school, I didn’t out. I ﬁnally started my comwant to do more school. Unforputer to work again after 45 tunately, my thought process minutes. By this time, it was took a toll on me one night. nearly 1 a.m. and I was exIt was midnight, and I was hausted. Too exhausted to almost done with an essay that rewrite my eswas, of course, say. I ended up due the next My philosophy: writing it, but day. As I was typing my ﬁWhy do it when there not as well as I could have. nal paragraph, is something better to If I hadn’t my computer crashed. In waited until do? an instant, my the last min1,523 word esute to write say turned into a black screen my essay, I am almost positive of death. I began to freak out. I would have gotten a better Then I remembered that grade than the one I did reI hadn’t bothered to continuceive. That goes for all homeally save my work, which was work. The longer you wait, the when I really started to freak less likely you will perform to

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your best ability. It is better to do it now than face the consequences later. Unfortunately, I still procrastinate at times. Well, a lot of the time, just not as much. I would like to say that my ways are changing and that I am becoming an all around better person and can manage her time. Of course, I would be lying if I told you that. Since I have cut down on my procrastinating, I have found that I have a lot more time to do other stuﬀ. Like ﬁnishing a project and not having to do it the morning it is due. It has been hard cutting down on procrastination, but it must be done.

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Speak Your Mind What is your biggest pet peeve?

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Bear it All

“Even the devil was once an angel. ” Bryson Haskett, 10 “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Timothy Gardner, 12 “These faces are scary.” Jami Pfau, 9 “Perfection is an illusion created by humans to reach something we can never reach.” Jazz Green, 10 “Come to South Paciﬁc.” Ena Tully, 11

“When people start rapping around me.”

Ollie Cole, 9

“When people walk really slow in the hallway.”

“When people play their music without headphones.”

Stapha Silvester, 10

Lyndsey Hess, 11

“When people drive slow.”

Ronnie Shircliff, 12

“Your dreams don’t come true if you don’t do the work.” Latrice Sanford, 10 “The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.” Cole Grifﬁn, 12 “Love what you do. Do what you love.” Toni Johnson, 10 “When in doubt, mumble.” Lena Nguyen, 11 “If everybody is a leader, then who are they leading?” Carlos Perez, 9

“My biggest pet peeve is drama.”

Trinity Leslie, 9

“People walking slow in the hallway.”

Kyle May, 10

“When people make annoying noises.”

Drew Walker, 11

“Walking slow in the hallway.”

Liana Morris, 12

“The game. You lose.” Robert Woods, 11

When two cultures come together

Junior Caroline Varie spent ﬁrst semester of this school year in Los Angeles, Chile, through a foreign exchange program. She spoke only Spanish, lived with a host family and went to Chilean school every weekday. She left for the program July 24 and returned to the States Jan. 4.

CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com “Bonjour hi,” was the typical greeting when I entered any store or restaurant. It was often followed by French, until I said something in English,

when they would easily switch from French to English. Sometimes they knew I was from the United States before I opened my mouth. I encountered this situation every day when I visited Montreal, Canada —possibly the coldest place I’ve ever been. The purpose of the trip was to tour McGill University, but I found that the bilingual aspect of Montreal became more of a draw. The city presented a completely diﬀerent meaning to being bilingual. Almost everything is written in French and English, and neither is

below the other or in a smaller fast at a small bustling café font—unlike the signs here with chefs making pastries and that squeeze in a Spanish croissants in the back. We sat translation on wooden below the benches in The city presented the corner English. of the café, Although a completely listening to I’m sure that different meaning to the man takother cities in being bilingual. ing orders the world are similar, Monswitch from treal was my English to ﬁrst experience in a city with French and back again. language equality, not with In old Montreal, we went simply bilingual speakers. to St. Peter’s Basilica, and Montreal hosts an array of chose a restaurant out of the cultures. On the more French hundreds that lined the streets. side of the city, we ate breakWe stepped into a high end

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restaurant where businessmen were sitting speaking French. I deduced that the restaurant usually served classy Frenchspeaking people who could at least read the menu, unlike us. However, the host, and all people we met in the city, were happy to help. They didn’t treat us like we spoke a language in italics and small type. Despite European, American and Canadian inﬂuences in Montreal, the people seem to be comfortable with the lack of cultural deﬁnition. They speak two languages and live two languages every day.

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Split Decision: AP - TIP IN Program

AnnaZanoni

GlynnisKing glynniskingcub@gmail.com

Should students be paid for scoring high on an AP test? Yes, students should be paid for scoring high on AP tests. These students deserve some sort of recognition and praise for all their hard work and effort.

Absolutely. AP testing takes a toll on students — from long hours studying and memorizing information to the extensive tests. This would be a pat on the back for all their hard work.

Should teachers be paid for their students’ high AP scores? No. I don’t think teachers should be paid for their students’ high AP scores. The teachers are already getting paid; why should they get paid again for what they’re supposed to be doing? Their students’ high scores should be enough of an award showing they are good teachers.

It depends. Schools would have to look closely at their class rosters to make sure bright students were divided equally among AP teachers. So if teachers were paid for their students’ high AP scores, there could be no mention of unbalanced classes or favoritism among certain teachers.

Do students have enough motivation to score high on an AP test? No. I don’t think students have enough motivation to score high on an AP test. Most students need more incentive than just potential college credit.

Morale among students is low in general, regardless if it’s an AP or regular course class. I think it would give one extra motivation to do well on their AP test(s) if they were compensated.

Should there be higher standards to get paid? Yes. I think there should be higher standards to get paid for an AP test. Students that score a 4 or 5 on an AP test should get paid. These students have shown great academic prowess and should therefore be rewarded.

No. Society puts so much pressure on our generation to succeed academically anyway. This would risk pushing teens to the point of a mental breakdown. In this modern competitive world, my generation is already doing the best it can.

Should students be paid only for certain tests? No. I think students should be able to get paid and rewarded for all AP tests. If students are challenging themselves academically in multiple subjects, they should be rewarded in each class.

Students should be rewarded equally for excellence in the form of high test scores, regardless of class. It would be foolish to recognize achievement based only on advanced placement. All courses are challenging in their own right.

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Irritating Irksome AliDuff aliduffcub@gmail.com While it isn’t really a “them vs. us” situation and they’re really on the same team when it comes to education, teachers and students do find themselves at odds with each other over some behaviors. “Their lack of respect for themselves and others and their surroundings. They think of no one but themselves.” This was the sentiment expressed by testing coordinator Maggie Youngblood about her “pet peeve” with students. Forty-two other teachers were surveyed, and many gave similar responses. “(My pet peeve is) students who are often absent, then expect me to adjust my schedule to accommodate their makeup work, and never say thank you,” English teacher Kathleen Schuckel said. “I really like helping students, but a thank you goes a long way.” For math teacher Chad Sivertson? “Students who don’t pay attention during class for days on end and then when we review for the test make a loud

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proclamation that they don’t “I would say that (my pet get it.” peeve) is teachers that lose paBut some students say pers and then make you redo their lack of attention in class them because they can’t find may be caused by the teachers them,” sophomore Maddie themselves. Mosher said. “It annoys me when teachOne of the other most ers underestimate us,” sophopopular complaints made by more Danica Minor said. teachers was the frequent use “What annoys me most of loud profanity. “Language about teachers is when they in the hallways (is my pet don’t make peeve),” math the subject teacher Jesinteresting,” I really like helping sica Holman junior Meresaid. students, but a thank dythe Cross But there said. “When was one you goes a long way. a teacher specific word Kathleen Schuckel doesn’t make that came up English teacher an effort to in the remake their sponse from subject engaging, students are special education teacher Carla much more apt to get bored Bradford that seemed to define and fall asleep in class.” the complaints from the teachCross added that another ing body. pet peeve about teachers is “My biggest pet peeve is when they don’t assign homewhen students perceive they work but later say they did. ‘deserve’ something rather than “If teachers don’t keep needing to earn something,” track of what they assign, Bradford said. students are going to get That sense of entitlement frustrated and then they (the was mentioned by several students) will be more likely to other teachers as being a main talk back and be disrespectful,” catalyst for student disrespect Cross said. and bad behavior.

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Students who ask how many points an assignment is worth, or if it is ‘for a grade’ as I am handing it out.

Cheryl Ruselink English teacher

Teacher Survey

The Cub Reporter conducted a survey of 43 teachers through email on April 17-19. Teachers were asked to choose their biggest pet peeve out of six options, the sixth being an opportunity to provide a pet peeve that was not listed. Teachers’ opinions are as follows: A. Students who don’t do their homework B. Students who talk back C. Students who eat during class D. Students who use cell phones during class E. Students who don’t come to class 12

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Students who come in late without a pass and expect to get away with it

Meridith Edwards math teacher

My biggest pet peeve is the sense of entitlement. So many of them feel like they can do nothing and then want something or be given a break. So many believe the rules don’t apply to them. The rules they chose not to follow are the simple, universal, enduring truths that lead to success. Daniel Jackson business teacher

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perspective, it appears that there is very little security.” To feel safer as an attendee, Burrell said he would like to see a security area people would need to go through to get into the race. “That would take a great deal of planning, especially last minute,” he said.

Mini-Marathon staff said they have heard public concerns about its security and addressed them head on. “Soon after the bombing, our operational and communication team collaborated to put together a plan to make our participants feel more secure,” Bulla said. “We have a safety plan in place. We are ask-

ing people to not bring backpacks or duffel bags into the race. If they do, they’ll be subject to search.” She continued, “We’ll have a gear-check station so participants can have their things... But (gear-check) is not accepting bags; ... we are asking that people do not bring bags or else

be subject to search.” Runners who have come to the Mini-Marathon may not notice dramatic differences, but, Bulla said, “We have worked really closely with local security agencies and personnel to go over our plan and make sure we have everything in place.” Burrell, a runner for 14

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years, said participating in events such as the Mini-Marathon is “emotional” as well as “physical.” “Typically, during my runs, I do a lot of reflecting. Many emotions go through my mind,” he said. “I’m sure this year there will be runners with the people of Boston on their minds.”

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Struggling to How much do you know about ?

Dyslexia

1 in 10 people have dyslexia

% of people associate dyslexia with retardation

October

MaddieGilstrap

journalism class student

Sophomore Molli Loftus was in third grade when she was questioned for an entire morning while sitting in a tiny room with a woman she had never met before. Loftus’ third grade teacher had contacted her parents to talk about some problems Loftus had been facing, and about a week later it was suggested that she be tested. During that year, Loftus’ class wrote journals to their parents every Friday. “My teacher noticed I struggled with the spelling in mine,” Loftus said. When the teacher saw Loftus’ ISTEP English test, she realized her writing was very good—but her spelling was not. About a week later, Loftus’ mother told her that she

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class, and she believed everywould be going into a special one was staring at her when class once a day. In that class, she left. she was with kids who had the At the end of her fourth same problem. Loftus learned grade year, Loftus graduated how to spell better and had out of the class. She kept her oral spelling tests instead of IEP until her 8th grade year, written spelling tests. when she ﬁnally decided to But she still had no idea give it up why she was because she there. thought she Loftus It still stresses me was doing had dyslexia. out when spelling is ﬁne. The “I regret school created counted as a grade. giving up my an IndividuMolli Loftus IEP a little alized Educasophomore because it tion Program still stresses (IEP) for her. me out when This let her leave class to take tests in other spelling is counted as a grade,” Loftus said. “However, I’d rooms, to help her focus better rather not have to leave class and to get extra assistance. She and be embarrassed.” was also able to take the ISTEP Loftus will always have test in another room where dyslexia. She still struggles she was able to take more time with spelling, but now she uses with her writing and spelling. But Loftus felt embarrassed Spell Check and asks people to help by proofreading her work. when she had to leave her

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Dyslexia is not related to intelligence

is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia includes:

A Over half of NASA employees are dyslexic

Einstein was dyslexic

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oral ... reading ... fluency Cub graphic/Leah Arenz Source/apluslearningtexas.com

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Courtesy photo/Adam Oppenheim

LC graduates and students educate the public on homelessness through ﬁlm KatieBillman katiebillmancub@gmail.com Six guys. Each has a home to sleep in at night. Their goal? To educate the public about the people that don’t, the people that remain “Uncharted.” Junior Adam Oppenheim pitched the idea to LC graduate Sam Mirpoorian in January, to “highlight the daily lives, struggles and current situations of the people in the homeless community around Indianapolis,” according to the documentary’s website. The two are now two of the primary producers of their upcoming ﬁlm, “Uncharted.” “’Not yet surveyed or investigated.’ That’s exactly what homelessness is all about,” Mirpoorian said. “People are too quick to throw out their negative stereotypes and ideas before they

even get to know who the real person country,” the “Uncharted” crew stated is.” on their Indiegogo page. “We want to Other members helping in the change that.” film’s production are LC graduates Their promotional page on IndiBrad Oppenheim and Jordan Baldegogo features the official video trailer win, LN graduate Alex for the film, Oldham and junior Kaleb background inWesley. formation on the That’s what’s the The project is schedof it and film’s going to be about. purpose uled to start filming June a virtual donation Interaction: getting to box. The group 2, with the final production released at the end know these people and has set their fundof June. “Uncharted” is hearing what they have raising goal to $5,000; donations planned to have a running time of approximate- to say. Adam Oppenheim can be made on junior the film’s website ly 75 minutes, which will be filled with different through May 13. aspects of homelessness Incentives will like interviews and “in field interacbe offered for each level of donations, tions.” All filming will revolve around starting at $5. different locations in Indianapolis and “It’s a topic to shed light and feature different people like homevaluable information so we all underless individuals and hopefully some stand what they’re going through,” political figures. Mirpoorian said. “Equality is a huge “Homelessness is a commonly subject in today’s society, and it starts overlooked and ignored subject in right here.” our city and other cities across the Right here, literally. Lawrence

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Central currently has 47 homeless students, meaning they lack housing or have only temporary living accommodations. During both the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years, 42 LC students were homeless. Statistics have shown an increase in the number of homeless students at LC over the last five years. The creators of “Uncharted” plan to have a viewing party once the final film is completed. More information on the film is available at indiegogo. com/projects/uncharted.

100 persons

ATTENTION! If you are homeless by the deﬁnition put forth by either the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or the McKinney-Vento Act and are graduating, see your counselor about paying for your cap and gown.

1,647

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

As of 2012, the HUD requires that a count of sheltered homeless persons be conducted annually and a count of unsheltered homeless people be conducted biannually. The 2012 count identified 1,647 individuals as homeless in Marion County.

Without permanent housing in Marion County The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines someone as being homeless if they (1) reside in a place not meant for human habitation such as a car, park, sidewalk, abandoned building, or on a street; or (2) resides in an emergency shelter or transitional housing for persons who originally came from the street or emergency shelters. The McKinney-Vento Act defines someone as being homeless if they are an individual who lacks fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence including children and youths who are (1) sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing; or (2) qualify as homeless according to the standards set forth by the HUD.

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Homeless individuals under the age of 18

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Homeless students in Lawrence Township

2,061

Under the age of 12

3,171 McKinney-Vento In a survey conducted in January 2012 using data compiled by the school districts of Marion County, 3,171 students were identified as being homeless.

8% Increase from 2011

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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Homeless individuals under the age of 18

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Homeless students in Lawrence Township

2,061

Under the age of 12

3,171 McKinney-Vento In a survey conducted in January 2012 using data compiled by the school districts of Marion County, 3,171 students were identified as being homeless.

8% Increase from 2011

Cub Graphics/Sara Heiny Source/Indiana Public Policy Institute

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North Korea situation ‘delicate’ International tension rises between North Korea and the world DarianBenson darianbensoncub@gmail.com

Rumor of nuclear missiles. Bomb threats. Fear of war, and a lot of confusion. Tension between North Korea and the rest of the world has risen since the country threatened a nuclear strike at the United States and South Korea. North Korea has also speculated about testing long range missiles. The United States is concerned that this could happen without North Korea giving a notice of the testing. “Korea is a complicated situation,” social studies teacher Bob Hasty said. “One aspect we have to keep in mind is that the U.S. involvement in Korea started as a United Nations action after an invasion into the South by the North. The United States has pledged assistance to the people of South Korea.” Custodian Kim Garcia is from South Korea. She has three sisters and four brothers who live in South Korea. “When I talk to my brothers and sisters, they are not so much as excited like we (America) are here,” Garcia said. “They keep their composure. They go about their everyday life. They can’t get all excited. You have to do what you normally do. Go to work and take care of your family or else it really gets to you. It’s so hard to guess what is going to happen and right now, that’s what everybody is doing. North Korea has one of the strongest militaries.” Garcia thinks North Korea will let things slow down and get quiet, before they have a “showdown,” or acting upon the previous threats the country has given.

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Freshman Ethan Krone believes that the United States should leave North Korea alone at the moment. “The U.S. needs to back up. Our involvement in world affairs has been inexcusable in recent years,” Krone said. “The best thing we can do is let North Korea be. South Korea is a powerhouse of a country, and if they want to be independent, then they’ll have to be truly independent. The only case in which American forces belong on the Korean peninsula is in the case of a genuine declaration of war by Kim Jong Un himself.” Junior Brandon Powell thinks otherwise. “If North Korea fires a

bullet or launches a missile, we tions in the world. It is costly, would have to take them out as but it shows the willingness of soon as possible,” Powell said, the U.S. to engage with othwho plans on joining the miliers to prevent action by North tary after high school. “I feel Korea.” like America has been involved America has tried to get with them (North Korea) for China involved to help calm a long time, down North but not to the Korea. point of war.” “China The Korea issue is Hasty and North delicate. It could easily Korea get adbelieves the United States trigger an international vantages from has been inone another. It Bob Hasty issue. volved since is like the U.S. social studies teacher day one. is putting the “The Chinese in the United States middle and acts in Korea as part of a they don’t know what to do. United Nations effort,” Hasty They can say no, and they can said. “Yes, the U.S. has comsay yes,” Garcia said. “They are mitted and is supported by naboth still very much commu-

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nist-like. I feel bad for the people and the kids. North Korea’s military is humongous. Just because they (North Korea) are small, doesn’t mean they can’t do anything. The country is poor because they put all their money and everything into the military. Their military is big and dangerous.” China and North Korea support each other through trade and foreign policy. “There are many talks between China and North Korea that we don’t hear about,” Hasty said. “China is definitely helping keep Korea in check. The U.S. side has to be cautious also. The Korea issue is delicate. It could easily trigger an international issue.”

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meme The meaning behind the

memes posted daily by users. Most memes can be user generated via the Web or on cellglynniskingcub@gmail.com phone Apps. Memes appear on The socially awkward penFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, guin. Bad Luck Brian. The Dos Tumblr and other social media Equis man. Philosoraptor. All sites. of these characters are memes. Frequent Reddit user and Most students knew what a senior Michael Reed’s favormeme was, but didn’t know ite meme is the Lazy College that they were called by such a Senior, which displays extreme name. examples of Senioritis. Any Memes (pronounced student that procrastinates can meems)—deﬁned by the Oxoccasionally relate to text such ford Amerias, “Due tocan Dictionmorrow? Do ary as “an tomorrow.” ...they (memes) image, video, “….they are relatable and the (memes) are phrase, etc. that is passed relatable and captions are clever electronically captions interpretations of the the from one Inare clever ternet user to picture. interpretaMichael Reed another.” tions of the senior The word picture,” Reed “meme” was said. “I enjoy originally witty humor.” introduced by Although these types of evolutionary biologist Richard memes have become popuDawkins in 1976. Meme is a lar among teens and adults, Greek word that derives from memes are not limited to just the word “mimema,” meaning images and captions. something imitated. YouTube, the most popuDawkins described memes lar video-sharing website, as being “a form of cultural has added viral videos to the propagation; a way for people meme club. News reports have to transmit social memories been turned into viral videos, and cultural ideas to each othlike Sweet Brown, which have er.” In Dawkins’ book “Viruses become some of today’s huof the Mind,” he compared morous memes. memes and genetics. Senior Clark Harris agrees Today, the most common that humor is the main draw of memes are images with a memes. clever, comical caption which “I think people just read most people ﬁnd attractive to memes to laugh at the missend to others via social media. fortune people share,” Harris There are countless memes; said. some conveying helpful tips However, memes weren’t (such as the Actual Advice Malalways spread via the Internet. lard), a relatable situation (the Before the Internet, memes socially awkward penguin) or a were spread by word of mouth, good laugh (Bad Luck Brian). television or radio. Even now, Others are even used as an exmultiple advertising agencies pression in conversations (‘You use memes for commercials Mad Bro?’). (‘Dos Equis Man: Stay thirsty my Image sharing sites such friends’). as 4chan, Imgur, Reddit and Editors note: Caroline Varie contributed 9GAG contain millions of to this story.

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Posing as sailors, senior JZ Forbes, sophomore Josh Hoffer, freshman Cullen Oakes, junior Javier Cox, senior Tyler Ruch, junior Kieran Hyde, senior Ian McGlinsey, freshman Sam Varie, and junior Katreal

Boone listen in as Forbes tells the woeful story of being lonesome while at sea. The musical “South Pacific” will debut tonight in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Cub photo/Caroline Varie

On stage: ‘South Pacific’ AnnaZanoni

annazanonicub@gmail.com LC’s stage takes on a tropical look this weekend as it hosts the annual spring musical, this year Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” The musical is set during World War II and tells the story of two different relationships on a U.S. Naval base on an island in the South Pacific. The characters in the musical face issues such as prejudice. Theater teacher Kathleen Horrigan directs “South Pacific.” “It is somewhat different directing a musical rather than a play,” Horrigan said. “Musicals are a lot more difficult to stage than a play. You have to incorporate the music, the orchestra, the choreography, all the technical pieces and there

is normally a lot more scenery. If you took away the music in “South Pacific,” the story would be able to stand on its own. But there are some songs that are added for entertainment to move the story forward.” According to Horrigan, songs allow the characters to express feelings that the audience members might not be able to identify otherwise. Popular songs from the production include “Bali Ha’i,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy.” Sophomore Julia Klinestiver, junior Scott van Wye and seniors JZ Forbes, Elle Krauter, Ike Wellhausen and Haylee Link play the lead roles. English teachers John Hall and Richard Phillipy also have

‘South Pacific’

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday 2:30 p.m. Sunday Where: LC auditorium Ticket cost: $10 to 4 p.m. today $12 at the door

roles. Van Wye, who stars as Emile de Becque, is confident in the abilities of the cast. “We’ve had rehearsals nonstop, except for spring break, since the show was cast. We have many very talented cast members. People should see it (“South Pacific”) for its great story and music.” he said. “South Pacific” is a Rogers and Hammerstein classic. It won the Pulitzer Prize in drama the year it came out for best musical. It has been made into movies and has been on Broadway a number of times.

Clockwise from left: Senior Haylee Link poses as Bloody Mary. Junior Scott van Wye, as Emile, and senior Elle Krauter, as Nellie, fall in love in Paradise. Sophomore Connor Ward and freshman Sam Varie, both sailors, watch as Bloody Mary disturbs the island peace. Cub photos/Caroline Varie

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Billman’s

Bites

‘42’ scores a big home run

Katie Billman

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Thing Castleton Grill 6028 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 http://www.donhalls.com/locations. asp?ID=34 317-577-2340 Last week I got the chance to kill two birds with one stone: review a restaurant for the Cub and help donate funds to LC’s own Best Buddies. The Castleton Grill helped give back to the community by donating 15 percent of guests’ total bills to Best Buddies. Don Hall’s Castleton Grill, mostly known for being a neighborhood grill specialized in home cooking, is located in central Castleton. I got the beef Manhattan, fresh shaved prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy layered under a slice of bread. It was a random choice for me but I decided to step out of the box anyway. For the dish I ordered, it was well-prepared, but looking back on it I’d probably rather order something else. One portion of their menu featured sliders, mini sandwiches that could be mixed and matched with soup or salad for $11. My mom got a barbecue pulled pork slider and a breaded tenderloin slider, both of which she was satisﬁed with. My dad, on the other hand, got the hickory chicken herb dinner. His featured chicken with roasted tomatoes, grilled asparagus, portabellas, white cheddar cheese and mashed potatoes. The Castleton Grill didn’t have the typical “wow” factor for me, Cub photos/Katie Billman but it’s in a perfectly ideal location and had friendly service. However, the “wow” factor came in how they held a night to help fundraise for LC’s Best Buddies, an organization that I’m proudly a part of. And for that, Castleton Grill, thank you.

Meredith Nordmann The biographical movie “42” is about African- American baseball player Jackie Robinson who, after signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, got rid of the racial barrier in baseball. The movie does a superb job of portraying the character and bravery of historical figure Robinson. Despite death threats for him and his family and being called racial names on and off the field, the film shows how he still had the guts to not fight back.

a breakout movie for him. From The film focuses on the 1947 playing a background role in the Dodgers season but also how movie “The Kill Hole,” which only segregated the United States is 17 percent of audience members during this time. One moving liked, to starring in a movie that scene is when the Dodgers team gets kicked out of one of the hotels 89 percent of audience members liked, gave Boseman the step into that they had been staying in for the spotlight that he needs. years. Because Robinson is on the The film, team, they must directed by find somewhere Oscar award else to stay. winner Brian This is when a ‘42’ is not a movie Helgeland, also teammate of his meant only for baseball stars Nicole stands up for Beharie, Chrishim and says fans. topher Meloni they’re all one team. This scene and T.R. Knight. breaks the barHarrison Ford rier for the Dodgers and shows a portrays the Dodgers general mancrucial turning point of the movie. ager, Branch Rickey, who made all This scene not only portrays of Robinson’s accomplishments how black baseball players were possible in the first place. He is the one who truly starts the movement treated, but also anyone of color and opens up the field to a more during that time. than white playing field. Jackie Robinson is played by “42” is not a movie meant only actor Chadwick Boseman, which I for baseball fans. Anyone who think was a great decision because wants to see an inspirational story he used to be living in the backwould enjoy watching this movie. ground as a TV actor and this is

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What’s H t in Indy Royal Comedy Tour Live at Old National Centre

Chase 500 Festive Kids Day on Monument Circle

Enjoy a live comedy performance at 7 tonight at the Murat Theatre. Featuring comedians Sommore, Damon Williams, Bruce Bruce, Joe Torry and more. Tickets range from $44.50 to $49.50. For tickets and more info call 317-231-0000.

On May 11, from noon to 4 p.m., Chase will be hosting Indy’s largest free outdoor festival for kids. Head downtown to Monument Circle to enjoy food, mini car racing, face painting, games, clowns and more. For more info call 317-927-3378.

Mother’s Day weekend at the Indianapolis Zoo

MTV Jams Presents: Fabolous with Pusha T

From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11 and 12, the Indianapolis Zoo will recognize moms, both human and animal. Enjoy a scavenger hunt to discover animal mothers throughout the zoo. For more info call 317-6302001.

‘Iron Man 3’ hits theaters today

Tony Stark/Iron Man faces an enemy whose reach knows no bounds in this new sequel.

Def Jam label artists Fabolous and Pusha T are teaming up with MTV Jams to do the “Life Is So Exciting” tour. Their show will be held in the Egyptian Room of Old National Centre at 7 p.m. May 8. Tickets are $25. Compiled by Glynnis King

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The Rhythmic Revolution

Artist: One Republic Album: Native Genre: Rock Rating: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -

Song Suggestion: “If I Lose Myself” Meredith Nordmann American rock band One Republic released its third studio album Native last month. Its lead single “Feel Again” was released during the summer making its way to the Top 10 iTunes list for weeks. This catchy and upbeat single played for backgrounds of commercials and other mainstream advertising. This album is very similar to the previous albums with the same inspirational lyrics and big melodies putting it right into the mix of pop, rock and dance. The band One Republic has one of the same writers as Maroon 5; this is apparent in many of the songs because they have similar bubbly and catchy lyrics that talk about teenage life and reach out to this audience. Other bands

that are similar are Train, OAR, and The Script. I highly recommend listening to “If I Lose Myself.”At first this song seems just like the typical upbeat pop song but it has an underlying meaning. It isn’t about getting lost without someone you’re in love with; it’s simply about finding yourself as a whole and figuring out who you are outside of relationships. Even though the song has repetitive instrumentals meaningful lyrics make up for the lack of creativity.

Similar Artists: Train, Maroon 5, The Script, OAR

Fossil Collective’s new album Tell Where I Lie is one of my favorite alternative albums of 2013. As the number of contemporary indie artists increases, some succumb to the mainstream radio sounds to gain popularity—Tell Where I Lie does not. David Fennick and Jonny Hooker have created vocal masterpieces with their airy harmonies on each track. This is not an album that has songs that listeners want to skip out on. Each song has well-written lyrics and a pure sound, especially “When Frank Became an

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Song Suggestion: “Wolves” Caroline Varie

Orb,” a dark yet singable ballad. Fossil Collective has successfully incorporated sounds of ‘70s bands like Poco into their music. It’s difficult to imagine Poco’s hit “Crazy Love” woven into an airy minor key harmony, but Fossil Collective has done it masterfully. As an indie music lover, I commend Fossil Collective for delivering an amazingly creative album while successfully keeping their signature style in each song. Bon Iver is my favorite band, but Fossil Collective surprised me with Tell Where I Lie. I had previously picked through their albums, occasionally discovering a song or two that I liked. I happily downloaded every song from Tell Where I Lie without hesitation.

Similar Artists: Fleet Foxes, Dry the River, The Boxer Rebellion

Artist: Justin Timberlake Album: The 20/20 Experience Genre: Pop

Artist: Counting Crows Album: Echoes of an Outlaw Roadshow Genre: Rock

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Song Suggestion: “Mirrors” Carley Lanich

The 20/20 Experience, released last month, is Justin Timberlake’s third solo album. After taking a musical hiatus in 2006 to focus on acting, The 20/20 Experience is Timberlake’s first album in seven years. Timberlake worked once again with producer Timbaland, and also collaborated with rapper Jay-Z on the album’s lead single, “Suit & Tie.” The album features a vast sampling of Timberlake’s different musical styles. Some tracks are reminiscent of Timberlake’s previous two albums, while several other songs play with beats and styles new to Timberlake’s music. Songs like

Artist: Fossil Collective Album: Tell Where I Lie Genre: Alternative

Song Suggestion: “Rain King” Ali Duff

“Don’t Hold the Wall” and “Let the Groove In” experiment with different rhythms giving the album a worldly feel. Much of the album revolves around themes of love and relationships. Every song tells a different story and has its own complete identity. With multiple extended metaphors and unexpected shifts, the album is an entertaining compilation of songs for every occasion.

Similar Artists: Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke, Timbaland

Counting Crows released their fifth live album, Echoes of an Outlaw Roadshow, on April 15. The American rock band is best known for their song “Mr. Jones” off their debut album, August and Everything After. Counting Crows’ previous live album, August and Everything After (Live At Town Hall) was nothing short of a success, and Echoes of an Outlaw Roadshow is following right in suit. It opens in classic Crows fashion, with a raw rendi-

tion of Bob Dylan’s classic “Girl From The North Country,” which then fades into a surprisingly different version of the fan favorite “Round Here.” Duritz is, as always, a stunning front man. His vocals can snap from poignant to fierce in the blink of an eye, but his pitch remains ever perfect. Overall, Echoes of an Outlaw Roadshow shines with the stark originality and improvisation that the Crows are known and loved for. With a great blend of fan favorites and eclectic covers, Echoes of an Outlaw Roadshow is a perfect album that is sure to please both a longtime fan and a curious novice.

Similar Artists: Gin Blossoms, Barenaked Ladies, The Shins

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The New Girl fits right in Big Al Carson gets a big thumbs up

As my dedicated readers may know by now, I have a passion for blues music. When I decided to take a trip to New Orleans for my spring break, I started to get more and more excited about the local music I would hear, so I began to look up the most famous local artists. Of those, a couple caught my eye; Big Al Carson and Little Freddie King. I was more excited, however, to see Big Al Carson. This man is 450 pounds and was born Alton Carson on October 2, 1953 in New Orleans. His musical home is the Funky Pirate bar on Bourbon Street. Going into it, I had no idea what days he played and if I’d even get to see him or not. The hotel I stayed at was about four blocks away from the bar, so I ﬁgured I would stop in and ask when he played. Luckily, he was coming on in less than an hour and would be playing until 12:30 that night. I immediately went back to the hotel, grabbed my notebook and pen, and headed back to the bar. I never actually got to see the man moving, He was one of the because he nicest, most soulful was already men I have ever met. there when I got back and didn’t get up during breaks. Instantly, his charisma and humor lit up the dark bar. There was a silence for a moment, then the bass line to “Roadhouse Blues” by The Doors started and the jams began. This being one of my favorite blues songs, I nearly cried with excitement. In between songs, Carson let audience members give requests. With my luck, they knew the song I wanted to hear, “Stormy Monday” originally by TBone Walker, and covered by numerous bands such as The Allman Brothers and B.B. King. Big Al Carson and the Bluesmasters (his band) performed the best rendition of the song I have ever heard. Afterwards, naturally I had to go talk to him and get an autograph and picture. He was one of the nicest, most soulful men I have ever met. If the chance is ever presented to you, I would deﬁnitely recommend seeing Big Al perform.

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Tracie Puckett has captured mine as well as thousands of others’ hearts with The New Girl, the first novel in her Webster Grove series. The novel is all about seventeenyear-old Abcdef Ghĳk, or as everyone else calls her “Steph,” who has gotten so used to moving from Haley Hamilton house to house on the whim of her erratic mother that she doesn’t even English teacher, Mr. Rivera. Steph bother to unpack anymore. decides that it would be better if To her extreme surprise, when she forgets the little crush that she Steph returns home from her first knows will never become a realistic day at Webster Grove High School, relationship. her mother has A few more transformed weeks pass and Caroline, their house into This book has one Steph’s mom, something out decides that it of a magazine. of the most intriguing is time for Steph Steph immedi- cliff-hangers I have ever to finally meet ately becomes s u s p i c i o u s read. the man she and drills her has fallen so in mother about the reasons behind love with, Calvin. Steph reluctantly her drastic change in thought. Her agrees, and a few minutes later Calmother confesses that she has fallen vin arrives with his younger brother, Alex, whom Caroline intends to in love. As the weeks pass, Steph, as set up with her daughter. But Steph well as her new best friend Bridg- is in shock at the man her mother et, develop huge crushes on their has tried to hook her up with. Not

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only because he is much older than her, but also due to the fact that Alex is none other than Steph’s English teacher, Mr. Rivera. Steph and Alex decide not to tell Caroline and Calvin or anyone else about the awkward predicament they have now been put in. But throughout the ensuing night, sparks start to fly between Steph and Alex, making them both go into denial about the budding feelings that are developing between them. In the end, the only thing that was bad about The New Girl is the wait between now and when I can get my hands on the next published book in the series. The New Girl has one of the most intriguing cliffhangers I have ever read. I would definitely recommend The New Girl to anyone who is a fan of dramatic romance novels. The New Girl has earned five stars for the extreme detail and pull for me to read more. Title: The New Girl Author: Tracie Puckett Personal rating: 1 - 2- 3- 4 -

What LC’s reading “The Fault In Our Stars” by John Green -Daniel Johnson, 10 “The Wedding” by Nicholas Sparks -Rebecca Johnson “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer - Jessica Hodson, 11 “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald -Sarah Crawford, 10 “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins -Shawnta Campbell, 9 “Safe Haven” by Nicholas Sparks -Maddie Kupiainen, 10 “Bloody Ninja” by Nick Lake -Ollie Cole, 9

“The Shack” by William P. Young -Zach Wrightsman, 10 “The Two Towers” by J.R.R. Tolkein -Jay Burchﬁeld, 10 “Cowboy With a Cause” by Carla Cassidy -Kayla Newman, 10 “Hell’s Diva” by Anna J. -Trinity Leslie, 9 “The Wanting Seed” by Anthony Burgess -Anthony Espinoza, 11 “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki -Rachael Powell, 10

“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald -Rachel Hedlund,11 “Skeleton Key” by Anthony Horowitz -Ross Goodnight, 9 “The Iron Queen” by Julie Kagawa -Courtney Swanson, 10 “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen -Lauren Turner, 12 “Payback” by Paul Langan -Tianna Gilbert, 12 “Animal Farm” by George Orwell -Cole Hester, 12 “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett -May Lin Russel, 10

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Criminals go nuts for Nutella The Life

Obscura Ali Duff For the ﬁrst time, I think I might actually agree with the actions of criminals. What I’m referring to is not a carjacking or a bank robbery, but instead the recent theft of 5.5 metric tons of the popular chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella. Authorities are unsure the exact time that the Nutella heist was carried out during the weekend of April 6-7, only that it took place in the German spa town of Bad Hersfeld and the loot is worth about $20,000. That’s roughly 6,500 jars of chocolate hazelnut gooeyness. Is there a demand on the black market for Nutella? Who knows. It’s not the only time food has been stolen in Bad Hersfeld, though. A few weeks ago, police reported that a trailer packed with coﬀee and Red Bull was also heisted. Is there a demand on the black market for Nutella? Who

Whitman siblings, estranged knows. brothers who take a train trip To get your mind off the across India in hopes of reconmystery of the Nutella heist, necting with each other. While try picking up a copy of Eduthe script is humorously offcating Alice. The non-fiction novel chronicles the worldwide beat yet still poignant, it is the acting of Schwartzman, Brody adventures of Alice Steinand Wilson that make the film bach, a Pulitzer-Prize winning as exceptional and modestly columnist for the Baltimore Sun. Steinbach’s previous book, brilliant as it is. For those who favor more Without Reservations, dealt with suspenseful movies, perhaps her journey of self-discovery your tastes would be better through Europe, but Educating suited with Alice focuses “The Vilon her latest lage,” a 2004 escapade, an psychological educational Is there a demand horror film trip around directed by the globe. In on the black market M. Night the novel, for Nutella? Shyamalan. Steinbach The movie talks about stars Joaquin her experiencPhoenix, es learning Bryce Dallas Howard and the Japanese art in Kyoto, archiaforementioned Brody as the tecture in Havana and French occupants of a small village in cooking in Paris, infusing all with a comfortable warmth and Pennsylvania in which the residents live in fear of the namequick wit. If books aren’t your thing, perhaps movies are. One less monsters who lurk in the woods surrounding the village. of my favorite quirky movies While the movie is filled with is “The Darjeeling Limited,” directed and co-written by Wes good jump scenes and terrifying creatures, “The Village” Anderson (“Moonrise Kingalso contains a healthy dose of dom”). The 2007 movie stars romance and a clever plot twist Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Academy Award win- that is sure to surprise even seasoned movie watchers. ner Adrien Brody as the three

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Boys and girls claim top rank JacobHelmus jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com After winning the State Championship last year, the boys track and field team hasn’t skipped a beat this season, claiming the No. 1 ranking in every poll that has come out so far. The girls also have stayed atop the polls and just claimed the No. 1 spot over Carmel in the most recent polls. Both teams, like all the spring sports, have been plagued with a lack of meets due to the April showers. However, in the meets they have performed, both teams have lived up to expectations. Head coach Tim Richey said, “The boys had a rough start at North Central but bounced back very well at the Midwest prep here at LC. I was very pleased with the girls start Saturday (April 13). We got some prestigious wins, as senior Matt Dorsey won the Miracle Mile at Franklin Central, and junior Adriana Brown won the throwers showcase at Warren Central this weekend (April 12).” Along with those stellar performances, the Bears have gotten steady

contributions from their distance group as well as their 4x4 relay team which includes seniors Dorsey and Adam Turner. Seniors Deontre Gray and Isaiah Townsend have also been performing well as sprinters. On the girls’ side, the Lady Bears are led by seniors Naiomi Dulaney and Addison Hall, both who have had excellent starts to their final campaign as Bears. Richey also mentioned the throwers; junior DeMara Compton and Brown are a huge part of the success. With the season winding down and Sectionals only three weeks away, both teams need to lock down and prove why they are ranked first in the state. “We need to continue to build depth, more people to step up to a varsity level of performance. We will need our leadership to be strong from the athletes as many schools are after our titles from the last three years,” Richey said. Both teams continued their success by winning the Conference Indiana meet in convincing fashion. The boys team won a whopping 11 out of 16 events to cruise to a 55 point win over second place Bloomington South.

Making a pass on an opposing runner, freshman Kaylee Hodson runs the mile during the Midwest Prep meet. Hodson ended up finishing the mile in 5:34 Courtesy photo/Makayla Johnson

Golf starts strong AlexKryah

alexkryahcub@gmail.com After dealing with inclement weather during the early portion of the season, the golfers have come out of the gates ready to play. The Bears won their first six matches of the season, including two impressive matches in which they won by a single stroke and two others when they shot 151. The top four golfers for the Bears all shot under 40, including an even par from junior Andrew Goedde. Everything seems to be clicking right now for the boys. “Up to this point in the season we have been relying heavily on our roster’s talent,” senior Jack Weir said. “Rarely will you find six guys who can shoot in the 30s and that has carried us thus far.“ Weir has shot under 40 on multiple occasions this year. The golfers’ first loss came at the hands of Noblesville, one of the top ranked teams in the state. Despite shooting a 167, Noblesville won by 12 stroke en route to beating the Bears 155-167. Even with the hot start, the golfers

are aware that there is always room for improvement. “Golf is a game of putting. The day can be made or broken by how well you can roll in the putts from 8 feet and in and that is where we need to work,” Weir said. “Other than how far the pros can hit the ball, they separate from us Average Joes by how well they can putt.” “Also we need to play smart golf. It’s not always about stepping up and seeing how far you can hit the drive but choosing a smart tee shot that leaves you the second shot you are most comfortable with.” The team is really looking forward to a three-way match with Hamilton Southeastern and Cathedral. If the boys can improve upon their putting game and playing smarter, there is a strong possibility that they can all record rounds below 40. Though their record is no longer blemish-free, their success thus far into the young season is still something for the team to be excited about. With their talented roster, they can, as Weir said, go as far as they put their minds to.

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Sophomore Ayriel Sprague fires a pitch in a game against Southport. Sprague stepped up big time for the Lady Bears when freshman Amanda Melzoni and senior Nikki Jones were not available due to

injuries. Sprague held her own in the game as LC won 9-8 for a much needed Conference Indiana win. LC now stands at 2-1 in Conference Indiana. Cub photo/ Coleman LaBarr

Pitching anchors Lady Bears JacobHelmus

jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com Eleven games into the season, the LC Lady Bears softball team is boasting a record of 7-4 with a 2-1 record in Conference Indiana. LC started the season with two big wins over Westfield and Guerin Catholic 4-0 and 12-1, respectively. Freshman pitcher Amanda Melzoni was lights out against Westfield as she threw a no-hitter in her first start as a high school pitcher. The Lady Bears then followed up those strong performances with another impressive win by dominating the Bishop Chatard Trojans, 15-3. In that game,

freshman Deja Shelton paced the Lady Bears offensively with three hits, two of which were doubles along with four runs batted in (RBI). Melzoni picked up the win on the mound again for LC and senior Nikki Jones came in to earn the save. The early season success for the Lady Bears can be mainly attributed to the team’s strong senior leadership as well as their pitching staff. “The key to our 7-4 start has been good leadership from our seniors: Katherine Powell, Brittany Melzoni, Nikki Jones and Aliyah Clark. The team has worked well in practice and are really dedicating themselves to the season. We have played de-

cent defense and are putting the even bigger blow in the Fishers ball in play for the most part,” game when Amanda Melzoni head coach Tom Corbett said. injured herself in the third inLC hit a rough patch, ning. Jones came in again to though, after starting unde- limit the damage. But Amanda feated, dropMelzoni will ping their next be out of the two games rotation for at Everyone has to by scores of least two to sacrifice... 3-0 against three weeks. Thomas Corbett Brownsburg E v e n head coach and 2-0 against though LC Fishers. The has hit a pitching was bump in the again excellent from both road, they still have gotten off Amanda Melzoni and Jones; to a good start, but, according however, the hitting has disap- to Corbett, they should not be peared for the Bears as the team satisfied with anything yet. He said, “We need to conhas combined for 23 strikeouts tinue to improve in all aspects in the two games. The Lady Bears took an of the game. We can’t be satis-

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fied with a good start. We want to be playing our best when sectionals roll around. We have to start working on the mental game, believing in ourselves, fighting for their teammates, sharing the good and the bad with each of their teammates and being disciplined hitters in certain situations. We need to work hard every day in practice and get better; they must push themselves and their teammates. Everyone has to sacrifice for the team to be successful.” The Lady Bears start Marion County tournament play tonight. LC drew Brebeuf in the first round. That game will be played at Ben Davis.

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Tennis off to blistering start AlexKryah

alexkryahcub@gmail.com The girls’ tennis team has gotten off to a hot start, posting a 10-1 record. The girls have rolled over opponents such as Warren Central, Pike and Noblesville. In fact, the girls have been playing so well that they didn’t even drop their first point in a match until their fourth match of the season. Head coach Tim Taylor is certainly pleased with how the girls have started the young season. “We’re doing exactly what we have to do. I reminded the girls after (a workout) that it only gets tougher from here, so let this success suit you well, wear it with pride and motivate you.” “People say you learn more from your losses, but we haven’t lost a lot. So is that to suggest that there’s been no learning taking place? I would hope not.” It seems as though the girls have indeed been learning from their winning ways. After playing three matches against opponents that, Taylor said, were teams they were supposed to beat, the girls took on Warren Central, a possible Sectional opponent. Despite dropping their first point of the year in three singles, the “top four spots were really impressive.” “I thought (senior) Kristen (Swanson), on match point, hit a forehand where she really leaned into it. It was a solid way to end the match.” Swanson has showed great ability through the early part of the season. The senior is 6-1 on two-singles, and has won in straight sets in every match. She’s even shut her opponents out 6-0, 6-0 twice. The girls knew that they had to carry on their winning ways against tougher competition. They have certainly risen to that task, especially in conference play. The girls started 2-0 in Conference Indiana as they took down Pike and Southport

Senior Mackenzie Spicer prepares to hit a backhand in a match against International on April 15. Spicer was playing twosingles on this day, winning on her court 6-0,6-1. Spicer is 9-1 on the season. Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

while dropping only one set. Many of the seniors know how to win, especially in close matches, so their hot start will also provide them with confidence as they head into con-

ference season. Conference Indiana is one of the better tennis conferences in the state, so the girls will have their work cut out for them once they take on the likes of Columbus

North and Bloomington North, among others. Taylor said that for the girls to continue their success, they must stay focused on what they’re doing on their side of

the net, and not what their opponent is doing. “The things that they’ve done against these early opponents are possible against tougher competition. (Our opponents) were playing new people, and it cost them some points and possibly a game because they weren’t really sure what was going on. I said (to the girls), ‘This is exactly why you focus on your side of the net. If you stay focused over here, then this match is over because they cannot beat you.’ We’re going to be a tough out.” Taylor also noted that playing with confidence and playing hard all the time will be key for the Lady Bears as they continue throughout the rest of the spring. Their “no-nonsense approach” due to frustrating weather should also “pay dividends” this season. This far into the season, their approach has paid off. The one singles position, which has been shared by junior Veronica Clark and senior Mackenzie Spicer, has not dropped a match the entire year.. In seven matches, the girls have dropped only a combined 11 games. Clark has also gone undefeated in onesingles play, while Spicer is 2-1 in that position. Their relentless approach also paid off in the LC Invite over the past weekend. The girls claimed their first title in more than 10 years, and were also able to knock off the 12thranked team in the state, Terre Haute North. The deciding match came down to the onedoubles court, where Spicer and freshman Allison Himes dropped the first set 3-6. The girls did not panic, however, as they battled to win the second set 7-6 with a 9-6 tie break. The third set was long and grueling, but Spicer and Himes came out victorious 12-10, clinching the girls’ win over Terre Haute North. The girls may be able to achieve great things this year if they keep up their current play.

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Kobe or LeBron?

Who is the best player in the NBA? The argument always seems to boil down to a debate between two players: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The Cub has presented arguments for both players, and it is up to you, the reader, to decide.

The case for Kobe

The case for LeBron

lose, it seems as though his hard-nosed, tough love attitude can alienate some of alexkryah@gmail.com his teammates, which isn’t conducive to Kobe Bryant is undeniably the most winning. Just ask Dwight Howard. While Tucker admits LeBron’s abilaccomplished player of the 21st Century. The man has three MVP’s, five NBA ity to drive the basketball is superior to championships and has been an All-Star Kobe’s, Tucker believes Kobe’s ability to every year since the turn of the millen- make shots, especially when they count, put him over LeBnium. What makes ron. him even better is Tucker would that he has proadd that LeBron is duced at the same “not clutch at all.” level nearly every With the exception year for the past of last year’s Final’s 10 years. If he were victory over the scoring at a pedesThunder, there is trian rate every some merit to that year, that wouldn’t claim, especially in mean much. But the Finals. In his the Mamba has first appearance in been averaging the League finals more than 25 points in 2006, LeBron’s a game for so long. Cavaliers were So what makes him swept by the San better than his EastAntonio Spurs. His ern Conference rinext Final’s appearval, LeBron James? ance would come “Kobe is an in 2011, where overall better playLeBron was seemer than LeBron,” ingly non-existent sophomore basketagainst the Maverball fan Nick Tuckicks. James shot 60 er said. “He has a percent from the better basketball free throw line and mentality and he’s committed 24 turna better shot maker overs. Bryant has than LeBron. ” been always been A couple of an 80 percent free Tucker’s friends, throw shooter and sophomore Joaverages only two van Williams and and a half turnfreshman Dez- Kobe Bryant shoots one of his fadeaway jumpovers per game in Mond Moody, em- shots over the arm of Aaron Afflalo from the the postseason. phatically added Orlando Magic. Source/MCT Campus/Stephen Dowell/Orlando Sentinel LeBron’s postthat Kobe is much tougher mentally and agreed that he has season performances have not been as impressive as Kobe’s, which leads most a better “basketball mentality.” Kobe Bryant is notorious as one of fans to believe Kobe is the superior playthe most polarizing figures in American er in the clutch. Kobe’s championships sports. His drive to win can be admira- also fuel his case in the battle of League ble and motivating, especially when he’s supremacy between the King and the winning. But when the Lakers begin to Mamba.

with statistics that hardly scratch the surface. He’s a career 49 percent shooter alexkryah@gmail.com but has steadily increased his shooting LeBron James is arguably the most efficiency every year for the past three talented player to ever play the game years. He’s shooting at an astronomiof basketball. It helps that he’s a physical rate this season with a 56.5 percent, cal beast, though. The man is 6’8” and which is spectacular for a guy who takes easily weighs 275 pounds (despite being the point on many offensive possessions. If it weren’t for his less than speclisted as 250), yet he has the athleticism tacular free throw of a smaller, lighter percentage (75 guard. He moves percent), he would with the grace of an be only the eighth NFL wide receiver player ever to while asserting his shoot at least 50 dominance on oppercent from the posing defenders field, 40 percent like a freight train. from behind the “He’s an overall arc and 90 perbetter player (than cent from the free Kobe),” freshman throw line. Some Dalton Powell said. of the greatest “LeBron will make shooters of all time role players step are in this club up.” — notably Larry A prime exBird, Reggie Miller ample of LeBand Kevin Durant. ron making role Notice that players better is Kobe Bryant is not the play of Chris in this club. “Birdman” AnderLeBron is at the sen. The eccentric peak of his career forward didn’t right now. He’s the play significantly best playmaker in until the postseathe League while, son, but in his 14.8 at the same time, minutes per game scores in a much in the postseason, more efficient he’s converting on fashion than Kevin 81 percent of his Lebron James of the Miami Heat goes up for Durant and, yes, shots and is aver- one of his ferocious dunks in a game against the Kobe Bryant. aging 8 points per Washington Wizards. Despite popugame off the bench, Source/MCT Campus/Harry Walker compared to his pedestrian postseason lar belief, LeBron is a clutch performer, career average of 5 points per game. His at least in the regular season. From his added spark off the bench is ignited by rookie year through his fifth year, James LeBron’s ability to be a playmaker when led all players in the League in gamewinning shots made with 17. He shot he needs to be. Powell also said that, in most notable 34 percent in game winning situations. statistical categories, LeBron is superior. Kobe? Fourteen shots made, 25 percent He’s already put himself in the “GOAT” in those situations. Advantage: LeBron. (Greatest Of All Time) conversation even

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Late inning heroics from Bears walk-off hits with two outs in the last inning. journalism class student “We haven’t pitched well The Bears have been on a enough when we’ve hit well, roll lately, winning their last five and we haven’t hit well when games, one being against con- we’ve pitched well,” Buczference foe Columbus North, kowski said. getting them to a 7-6 record. Buczkowski said they have After a 2-6 start to the season, played a tough schedule so far, this recent five-game winning including state-ranked Greenstreak could field Central be a boost of last year’s I have a much better and momentum state champ as they head idea of who we are. Lake Central Matt Buczkowski twice. In one further into head coach of the games conference play. First year against Lake Coach MatCentral, the thew Buczkowski has gotten to Bears were up 9-0; Lake Central know the team well, saying, “I then caught fire and came back have a much better idea of who to beat the Bears 10-9. we are.” Buczkowski said they are Even though they are bond- preparing for their “second seaing well, Buczkowski said the son” – conference play. He did team is frustrated, but are “still reiterate that he wants his team working hard every day.” Buc- to take each game one at a time. zkowski mentioned that two Certainly the Bears have of their six losses were lost on improved from their slow start

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and it seems they are prepared to take on the rest of their upcoming schedule. The Bears have caught fire and are combining good pitching with good hitting, averaging eight runs and only allowing 3.6 runs per game during their winning streak. Their streak has also been fueled by multiple walk-off wins against Conference Indiana opponents. Junior Braxton Kreig hit a game-winning double to cap off a four-run bottom of the seventh inning against Perry Meridian, while sophomore Dre Davis hit a single that glanced off the glove of a diving Columbus North first baseman The team is bonding well and playing well, two things that can help this team become one of the teams to look out for at the end of the season. The Bears will look to keep clawing away at their opponents, one game at a time.

Sophomore Jarrett Montgomery delivers a pitch in a game against Columbus North. Montgomery had nine strikeouts in the game as the Bears won 2-1. Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

My sports bucket list A couple of weeks ago, I saw a trending topic of Twitter that really got me thinking. For once, I didn’t try to make a diabetes joke out of a hash tag on the social networking website. No, this time I actually thought long and hard about this one. Like, I actually put more brain power into this tweet than I do into most homework assignments (Thank goodness for assignments being graded for completion and not accuracy.) Though I never Tweeted my answer to #mysportsbucketlist, I figured I can always write about it and make my “strong” readership consider what their bucket list would be. I would love to go to Augusta National for the final round of the Masters once in

my life. Personally, my favorite part about it would be imitating Jim Nantz throughout the entire round while following the final group for 18 holes. Coming up with clever quips and witty, exclamatory remarks for major events during the round would be hysterically awesome. All humor aside, imagine being a part of something truly magical. It also presents the ultimate paradox in sports: The Masters is the most exciting event in possibly the most boring sport to watch in the world. Augusta National’s gorgeous course invokes feelings of nostalgia and gut wrenching anticipation at the same time. You recognize how much history the place has while it still invites heroism from any golfer

that sets foot on its impeccably history of sports, too. Exhibit A: Christian Laettner.) Their trimmed grass. I’d also be willing to give match-ups are always hyped up my insulin pump to go to up because, no matter how a Duke-North Carolina basket- bad or good each team is, the ball game, specifically at Cam- game will surely end up comeron Indoor Stadium. For starting down to the final moments. The electric ers, there are atmosphere few rivalries in of Cameron sports that are Going to the World Indoor is unbetter than the Series is the dream of matched by one between any other the Blue Dev- many fans... venue in all of ils and the Tar sports. What Heels. The hisit lacks in size tory that the it makes up two schools have with each other is phe- for in noise and intimidation. nomenal. Both teams have bred Seriously, imagine if you were a some of the greatest college and player, a bunch of college kids NBA stars of all-time (it just so screaming and taunting you evhappens that they have bred the erywhere you look. What’s even most hate-able players in the worse is that their jeers will be

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astonishingly clever. The one thing that I really want to do in my life is to go to the World Series clinching game for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Personally, I’m not a Cubs fan. I’m indifferent toward them. They’re lovable losers, but they also stole Theo Epstein from the Red Sox, so I’ll never forgive them for taking him away (cue “Baby Come Back” by Player). Going to the World Series is the dream of many fans, but going to a game where more than a century’s worth of failure and frustration can be taken away by a single victory in October makes this event special. As Jim Nantz would say, “It would be a celebration unlike any other.”

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Cub Athlete of the Issue:

Katherine Powell

Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

SPORTS

Senior shortstop’s passion for the game drives success AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com Senior Katherine Powell is a passionate competitor. The two-sport varsity athlete can always be heard on both the softball diamond and volleyball court, often giving commands to a teammate or screaming for excitement. Her competitive spirit is what originally drove her to stick with softball. “I started playing tee ball when I was 5,” Powell said. “I was always at the ballpark because my older brother played. I started to really love it and the competitiveness so I stuck with it.” The starting shortstop for the Lady Bears said her favorite part about the sport is the “constant apprehension.” “The game can change in one base hit or a strikeout or an amazing catch in the field. When the play goes in our favor, it gets me so hyped and reminds me why I love this sport so much. It doesn’t hurt that all my teammates are amazing and share the same passion.” Powell shares that passion for the sport of volleyball as well. She admits that, between the two sports, volleyball is the sport she favors more. The senior carries many qualities that help her succeed on the court onto the diamond. “Volleyball helps me with my quickness and scrappiness,” Powell said. “On the court, you need to have great footwork to make a good pass. Same with infielders, you need to get positioned correctly to make a good play.” Powell said one thing that she has taken from softball is that “failure is inevitable.” “As (head coach Thomas) Corbett says, ‘You can fail seven out of 10 times and still be an all-star.’” Powell will attend Purdue University in the fall, where she hopes to try out for the club volleyball team. Whatever she does in college, though, her passion and competitiveness will surely bring her success.