Nov. 12 by Elizabeth Granger

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Volume 62, Issue 3 November 12, 2010

Indianapolis, Indiana

Band marches toward Nationals

Oil for the Bands of America Regionals, competing against 35 other bands in the morning for preliminaries and The Spirit of Central Marching moving on to compete against 12 Band’s final performance of the sea- bands in the afternoon. SOC came in son has arrived. fourth place with Avon winning. Band members have been pre“We have some minor changes paring for this that we will do. It’s since June, pracof a change ...you take actual control of more ticing every day for cosmetics but right after school, the show and you share it it’s nothing sigstaying late on Fri- with the audience. nificant,” band didays (when they rector Matt James Graham Ucchino said. didn’t have to play at football games) SOC competed senior and coming to Thursday at preschool early in the morning on com- liminaries to qualify for BOA Napetition days. tionals, scheduled for Saturday. Senior Graham Ucchino is done On Oct. 30 LC finished in secperforming for the band for good. ond place at the state ISSMA (IndiHe’s been a member for four years. ana State School Music Association) And he’s not just playing to win an competition. Avon captured the state award; he’s playing for the audience. title. “The whole year is a learning “It’s been a fun season. The band experience. At first you start kind of has moved forward a lot,” Ucchino young but when you get to the end said. you take actual control of the show “I think that this has been the and you share the show with the au- most positive year for LC. The sedience,” Ucchino said. niors have shown a lot of positive atSOC performed Nov. 8 at Lucas titude,” James said. DeyaHernandez deyahernandezcub@gmail.com

Senior Liz Gardner plays the flute in Spirit of Central’s performance of their show Evolucion at the Bands of America Regionals Nov. 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Cub photo/Deya Hernandez

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The new skip-afinal policy has finally been set in stone. Check out page 2 to read about the new policy vs. the old one.

features

Check out page 17 to quiz yourself. Can you match your fellow classmates to their tattoos?

The holiday classic “White Christmas” is showing now at local Beef & Boards. See page 19 for photos and performance dates.

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sports

Freshman Kenny Thomas is the No. 1 boxer in the country in his division. Read page 24 to find out how he reached the top.

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important dates

Nov. 12: Regional football game, 7 p.m., LC Nov. 13: Fall play, 7 p.m., auditorium Nov. 13: Bands of America finals, Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 14: Fall play, 2:30 p.m., auditorium Nov. 16: Girls tennis meeting, 3 p.m., Room 404 Nov. 17: Early release, 2 p.m. Nov. 19: Deadline for senior quotes for the yearbook; lunch block on M days, Commons or Room 143 Nov. 20: Craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., throughout the building Nov. 22: Freshman meeting, G2, auditorium Nov. 25-26: Thanksgiving break; no school Nov. 30: Bear Hugs ceremony, 3:15 p.m., Studio Theatre Dec. 1: Jazz Night, 7 p.m., Commons Dec. 2: Clubs meet, 10:10 a.m. Dec. 3: Skip-a-final forms must be turned in, 3 p.m. Dec. 9-10: Holiday concert, 7 p.m., auditorium Dec. 11: ACT test, 8 a.m., LC’s Student Life Center Dec. 14-17: Fall semester finals Dec. 17: Fall semester ends; winter break begins at 2:45 p.m. Jan. 3: Spring semester begins, 7:30 a.m.

parent info Legislative Night Nov. 15

The public is invited to a panel discussion titled “Our Legislature, Our Schools, Our Future” at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of Fall Creek Valley Middle School. State senators Breaux, Merritt and Schneider, state representatives Bartlett, Bosma and Porter, and school superintendent Concetta Raimondi will discuss education issues that include funding and potential school calendar changes. Childcare will be provided, as will Spanish and ASL translators.

Holiday craft boutique Nov. 20 The annual holiday craft boutique with booths throughout the building will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20. Admission at the door is $3 (free for children 10 and younger). More than 75 vendors will oﬀer homemade crafts, jewelry, holiday decorations, baked goods and more. Lunch and snacks will also be available. Proceeds beneﬁt the LC performing arts programs.

Cub of the Issue After each issue of the Cub Reporter has gone to press, the editors honor a staff member who had gone above and beyond expectations. This issue’s Cub of the Issue is Sam Mueller.

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New skip-a-final policy draws praise, criticism KaylaTaylor kaylataylorcub@gmail.com The skip-a-final policy has changed yet again. It brings back the perfect attendance plan and changes the grade percentage for the “A” plan. Last year there was no attendance portion of the policy because of swine flu. Now underclassmen can choose to skip one final if they have perfect attendance for the semester and a “C” in the class, or if they have a 92 percent “A” in the class. “I like the grade incentive alone much better, because if people come to school sick it’s not healthy, and they’re spreading germs,” sophomore Brett Leedy said. Leedy also feels that students do deserve to skip a final, but only if they have an “A” average. “If you don’t have an ‘A,’ you shouldn’t get to skip the final because you don’t know the material well enough,” he said. Some students, however, prefer the perfect attendance policy. “I like the perfect attendance policy by itself. I’ve been in class the whole

semester, and even though I may have not understood the material perfectly, 2008 2009 2010 I’ve tried to,” sophoSkip finals for Skip any final Seniors: Skip all finals more Ashley Jackall classes with 92 OR if perfect atson said. with a 92.5 Skip one final tendance and The senior skipaverage if perfect atC or above in tendance with the class a-final policy has C or above been reworked as a dual policy. Seniors Skip Skip one final Skip one Underd one final may skip one final, in a class final if 92 or classmen: if perfect ataccording to the tendance and with a 92.5 if perfect atperfect attendance C or above in average tendance with policy, with a “C” or C or above the class above. As an added bonus, seniors may was an acceptable way of letting stualso skip as many other finals as they want to with a 92 dents skip a final,” he said. “I think their reasoning was ‘an ‘A’ is an ‘A.’” percent “A.” All students wishing to skip a final “I like the new policy because seniors can potentially end up skipping all must present signatures from the teachof their finals,” senior Vladimir Carde- er of each class and a parent or guardian. Advanced placement and internanas said. The definition of an “A” (for the tional baccalaureate courses are subject skip-a-final program) has been altered to to teacher discretion. Perfect attendance is defined as not mean a 92 percent. This is a change from past years’ 92.5 percent requirement. Ac- missing more than four hours of accucording to sssistant principal Ron Davie, mulated absence for the entire semester. Students must turn in their completthere was no reason to distinguish a 92 ed skip-a-final applications by 3 p.m. on percent “A” from a 92.5 percent “A.” “The staff felt that a 92 percent ‘A’ Dec. 3.

Skip-a-ﬁnal requirements:

Board considering sponsorships SamanthaStrong samanthastrongcub@gmail.com

Future students may be cheering for the Bears at the Coca-Cola Field, swimming in the Gatorade Pool and checking out books at the Verizon Library. “We have to start being more entrepreneurial,” superintendent Concetta Raimondi said at the Oct. 25 school board meeting in addressing the economic downturn. The school board is considering two policies, Policy 1.325 and Policy 1.71, that would allow school district buildings, facilities, grounds and programs to take names in recognition of donors, such as local businesses, who make gifts or sponsorships. The proceeds would support academic and extra-curricular

programs throughout the school district. and advertise. Some members said that Few students are aware of what the district needs to be selective when the school board is taking into account. choosing who can sponsor, such as a bar Sophomore Kimi Wylin said she had no versus a family-oriented restaurant that idea a sponsorship serves alcoholic policy was coming beverages. It’d be wrong to get rid of a into play. “I guess Board memit’s a good idea if name already in place, like ber Adam Goldthey need more the auditorium, just because stein argued that a money,” she said, sponsorship with “but it’d be wrong someone else paid money. a butcher is just as to get rid of a name Kimi Wylin inappropriate as a or cigar store. already in place, sophomore bar Member Kathy Valike the auditorie argued that if rium, just because the business is appropriate for a ﬁeld someone else paid money.” The school board is discussing pro- trip, then it is appropriate for a sponsorcedures and guidelines for these policies. ship. The board left the policies open-endMembers of the board discussed who should or shouldn’t be able to sponsor ed until their Dec. 13 work session.

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Ring Round the Moon

Isabelle’s mother, played by senior Lindsay Stone, and Capulet, played by senior Samantha Copenhaver, reminisce about old times at the conservatory.

Comedy changes date to accommodate football success

Ring Round the Moon

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7 p.m. Saturday 2:30 p.m. Sunday

allikingcub@gmail.com The LC Players present their annual fall play with this year’s production of “Ring Round the Moon,” directed by Kathleen Horrigan. The show is a comedy set in France with several plot twists involving jealousy, money and obsession. The stage is set for a hilarious, entertaining and slightly crazy night. The show is about twin brothers, one who is timid and sensitive and one who is aggressive and cruel. It centers around a love triangle with leading lady Isabelle. Junior Kevin Kryah plays the male leads, identical twins Hugo and Frederic. Senior Bekah Shields plays Isabelle. “I think it’s going to go really well. I haven’t been in a fall play before, but everyone is so excited about how great it’s looking compared to past years,”

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Hugo, junior Kevin Kryah, informs Isabelle, senior Bekah Shields, of his plans for the evening. Cub photos/Sam Mueller

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Shields said. “The story line is very interesting because it involves love, jealousy, suspicion, violence and more.” “It focuses a lot on relationships —it’s like a love spiderweb. It makes for some very interesting scenes,” said senior Xander Harty, who plays the role of Patrice. “It’s very intense. There’s a tango, and several fight scenes between the characters,” Harty said. “We’re really well prepared. The show is so hilarious, the costumes and the dramatic acting make it so entertaining,” senior Lindsay Stone, who plays Isabelle’s mother, said. The play was set to run three evenings, Nov. 11-13, but due to the football game, Friday night’s show has been moved to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets Seniors Xander Harty and Amy Kleiman tango as their characters Patrice and Lady India. Lady India is the mistress of another and is having an affair with Patrice. are $6 in advance, $8 at the door.

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Ally Week raises awareness SaraYoung sarayoungcub@gmail.com A sea of purple clothing in the halls overwhelmed students on Oct. 20, but the choice of color was not just a coincidence; it had a meaning. It’s apparent students are now more interested in the things that aﬀect all of us, such as the treatment we give others. “To bully someone to the point they want to end their life is disheartening and shouldn’t exist in schools,” special education teacher Charlotte Simpson said. In order to raise awareness of gay teens being bullied, Club L.I.G.H.T. (Love Is Genderless, Honest and Timeless) hosted Ally Week Oct. 18-22. Club members said the turnout was greater than expected with overwhelming support from peers and teachers alike. “It was fabulous, very supportive,” club sponsor Joy Conners said. Club L.I.G.H.T sponsored Ally Week and had a table in the Commons asking students to complete a “Gay Tol-

erance” questionnaire. Students could September, three of whom were from also sign cards for the cause. Indiana, Ally Week was a reminder to On that Wednesday, students wore students to be aware of what they say to purple in support of their LGBT (les- their peers and how it aﬀects them emobian/gay/bisexual/ tionally. transgender) peers. Most of the reTo bully someone to the However, a lot cent gay teen suipoint they want to end their cides were due to of people weren’t aware of the week life ... shouldn’t exist in anti-LGBT bullying of support until it schools. and harassment. was too late to parCharlotte Simpson All of the teens who ticipate. Even peospecial education teacher committed suicide ple who wore purwere males between ple weren’t exactly the ages of 13 and 19. sure what it was for until after the fact. The suicides were nationwide, from Cal“I wore a purple shirt, but I didn’t ifornia to Rhode Island and from Texas really know what was going on,” junior to Indiana. Maggie Crawford said. According to the IDS (Indiana Daily Not that many people know what Student) News, the suicides are being Ally Week is really about. It’s a national seen as a bullying epidemic. awareness week to raise understanding Club L.I.G.H.T is discussing the rise of the hate and bullying of LGBT teens. of suicides and having meetings the rest It is a promotion to help keep schools of the semester. The next event planned and students safe, no matter what their is the ‘Day of Silence’ on April 15. Club sexual orientation, gender identity or members say they hope to host smaller expression. events before April 15 to spread awareAfter the suicides of 10 gay teens in ness and acceptance of LGBT students.

LGBT teens Make yourself aware today •

One-third of all teens who commit suicide are gay.

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Gay teens make up onetenth of the teen population.

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Gay teens are 300 percent more likely to commit suicide than heterosexual youth.

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Suicide is the third most common cause of death in teens and the 11th most common in adults in the U.S.

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10 percent of all children are bullied on a regular basis, and half of teens are bullied some time in their school life. source/healthyplace.com

School-wide efforts to improve reading DavidDunn

daviddunncub@gmail.com LC’s goal for schoolwide improvement is that all students will increase academic achievement through improved reading comprehension. “We just want all of our students to be at or above the appropriate reading level,” assistant principal Ron Davie said. “If you can’t comprehend what you read, then there’s not much else you can do to be successful.” Currently, the faculty is working to accomplish this feat by teaching students new and useful vocabulary words. Each subject teaches diﬀerent vocabulary so that it corresponds to what is being taught in that particular class. For example, a performing arts course might have words like “dynamics” or “tone,” whereas a physical education class might have words like “muscle mass” or “endurance.”

“All of the departments select their own words; however, there are a set of words that have been proven to be most effective in each subject area,” Davie said. Every teacher is required to teach all of his students at least two words per week. In essence, each student will learn about 14 words on a weekly basis. By the end of the year, that adds up to nearly 400 words. Teachers are given some liberty in deciding how to go about teaching new vocabulary. In addition to the original method of having classes write out each word’s definition, there are a variety of other options as well. Following Robert Marzano’s book, “Six Steps for Vocabulary Improvement,” teachers are using tactics that are not only more appealing to students but also are more effective. These strategies range from drawing pictures to represent each word to using them in games and activities.

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Vaccine fallout begins

cinawill e d school beginning Monday. “It’s the law. Kids can’t come to school if they aren’t safe from all relevant diseases,” Handley said. “It’s sad seeing kids suspended for this because it isn’t their fault; it’s their parents’ fault.” Parents were contacted Saturday about their child’s suspension. It has not been decided yet if the student can make up missed work. The students will be allowed to return to school on Nov. 22, regardless of whether or not they have their vaccinations. The number of seniors suspended, although great, is signiﬁcantly lower than the original number.

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Tdap for tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough, Menactra and the chicken pox vaccination. In addition to reminding LC families about the new vaccine requirements, local authorities have provided free clinics for students to receive their shots. The Marion County Health Department and the Indianapolis Immunization C o Cu

Nov. 4, 25 percent of seniors – or about 170 seniors – were in zachgrifﬁncub@gmail.com danger of being suspended because they did not have their vaccinations up-to-date or had Seniors without their state not provided documentation required vaccinations were that they had their vaccinasuspended tions. from school “It’s not this week. It’s sad seeing kids that these seThey will niors haven’t suspended for this remain susgot their pended until because it isn’t their shots,” nurse they get their fault; it’s their parents’ Jean Handshot records ley said. “It’s fault. up to date or Jean Hadley that they just until Nov. 22, nurse haven’t been according to asked for assistant printheir recipal Ron Davie. cords since they were On Monday, 85 seniors in middle school.” were hit by the ruling. The new laws Indiana state law requires require students to that all students be up-to-date have all shots preon all vaccinations. If they viously asked for in don’t comply, students will not the old policy as well as be allowed to attend school three new vaccines needed until they are up to date. As of for grades 6-12. They are the ZachGrifﬁn

alit i o n Clinic held eight clinics on ﬁve dates well before Monday’s deadline. MSDLT held free clinics as late as Sept. 25. Underclassmen that do

Block scheduling remains, for now Weight of some classes to change next year NataAmores nataamorescub@gmail.com Regardless of speculation and talk among students, block scheduling will stay in eﬀect until further notice. Confusion may have recently led some to believe that the customary block scheduling would be replaced by a seven-period schedule, potentially coming into effect next year. However, these assumptions are false and it has been stated by school administrators that block scheduling will continue next year. There are possibilities of scheduling changes in the more distant future, but nothing has been changed up to this point. A meeting will be held

in the near future to discuss ton said. classes and curriculum-related The class has been integratchanges. ed into the curriculum due to “It’s all up in the air right the fact that more students are now, and there’s a meeting Nov. coming into high school more 15 to determine further chang- advanced. These students had es (to curriculum),” counselor been taking Algebra I since seventh and Kim Ashton eighth grades. said. This adAs far as It’s all up in the air vancement of supplemenright now, and there’s math started tary classes, with the curthere will be a meeting Nov. 15 rent juniors. a new math- to determine further Also, students ematics class. are taking the This class, Cal- changes. Kim Ashton time to comculus BC, will their be a supplecounselor plete math classes ment to Calcuduring the lus AB. The class is an option for summer, opting to be ahead of seniors who have successfully the pack. The majority of seniors takcompleted Calculus AB, the current calculus class that is of- ing this class were successful in all previous math classes, alfered. “This class is being added though they will ﬁnd Calculus to the curriculum and furthers BC a challenge. Thus far, this class is the the study of AP calculus,” Ash-

only class being added to the curriculum for next year. Some classes, however, will change in their weight. Classes such as chemistry and interdisc will have half a point added on to their weight. “We don’t know yet, but some classes will have a different amount of weight,” Ashton said. In addition to scheduling changes, other possibilities are surfacing due to a change in government. “There is speculation on how the townships will be run, and how teachers will be salaried. Some of the changes aren’t specifically helpful,” guidance counselor Suzanne Oakes said. The degree of influence that is associated with further township changes remains to be seen, and whether it will affect students and teachers, and how it will affect them, is unknown at the moment.

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Jill Rippy’s ﬁfth grade class at Harrison Hill Elementary is conducting a clothing drive through Nov. 19. Clean, usable clothing items of all sizes, including shoes and coats, as well as linens are needed. LC contributions may be left in Elizabeth Granger’s classroom, Room 132. The community is invited to shop at the Nov. 20 Clothing Fair at Harrison Hill between 9 a.m. and noon. The cost is $1 for a full bag of clothing.

Cub Reporter a state Hoosier Star runner-up

The 2009-2010 Cub Reporter student newspaper tied with Lawrence North’s North Star as a runner-up in the annual Hoosier Star competition sponsored by the Indiana High School Press Association, which recognizes the best student publications in the state. Hoosier Star winners in the large-school category were Carmel and Crown Point. Individual awards went to ﬁve Cub Reporter staﬀ members. First-place awards went to 2009 graduates Chris Gore and Mimi Strobel. Additional awards went to senior Katie McDowell and graduates Lierin Ehmke and Sean Jordan.

Granger first in national competition Journalism teacher Elizabeth Granger has captured ﬁrst place in advising student publications for the fourth time from the National Federation of Press Women. She is also a national runner-up to the 2010 NFPW Communicator of Achievement after having been named the state Communicator of Achievement by the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana.

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Green Team needs the green Speech MelissaMacneur melissamacneurcub@gmail.com A polar bear stranded on a single ice glacier, a child among a sea of trash, and Green Team pleading for help. The tearjerking commercial recently seen on the morning announcements displays green teams efforts for new things to come. Green Team’s latest commercial reaches out to students with a sentimental approach. The commercial shares factual information in the hopes of the continuation of a greener lifestyle at LC. “The commercial’s last year really seemed to raise awareness of what Green Team is all about.” President Sam Mirpoorian said. “Since last year we have had a lot more members join.” Not only has Green Team had a significant increase in members, but more bottles and cans have been recycled which is the club’s whole purpose. “There has definitely been an increase in recycling this year when compared to the last and you can tell that just by looking in the bins.” Mirpoorian said. “I really think the commercials help contribute to this which is why we plan on producing at least 7 or 8 more by the end of the year.” Aside from advertisements Green

Team will also be selling one inch thick wrist bands like the “I heart boobies” bracelets you might see your friends wearing on their wrists from the Keep a Breast Foundation. T h e bracelets are glow in the dark with green lettering that say “I heart trees” on a white band. This design, created by senior Cody Carpenter, will be used on T-shirts The wrist Green Team will sell later this year. Courtesy art/Cody Carpenter bands will be sold for $2 and money made from the a quote from Ghandi is on the back of bands will be used towards paying for the shirt. The shirts are yet another way of spreading Green Team’s message; the bins around the school. Senior and member of Green Team, Recycling makes a difference. “As a senior and president of Green Cody Carpenter designed the club’s t-shirts. The shirts will be sold to club Team I want to leave LC with the members for $10. Proceeds from the mentality that we can recycle in our t-shirts will be put towards the fund for schools.” Mirpoorian said. “It’s never the next school year’s Green Team “Be too late to make a difference LC.” the change you want to see in the world”,

Focusing on reading AlliKing

allikingcub@gmail.com A book, a rocking chair and a lunch block: the perfect trio for a relaxing diversion. During the recent Teen Read Week, the media center offered incentives to get students to read more — from football players rocking and reading in the Commons to prizes for checking books out to pizza lunches. Senior TeAries Mitchell is an avid reader. But, she said, she did not always like to read. “As a child everyone tried to force reading on me and one thing I did not care for was someone telling me what to do. But one day when I was so extremely bored I picked up a book called ‘The Tale of Desperaux’ and began to read. I loved the book so much I read it again.” Now she reads at least 30 books each month. And during Teen Read Week, like every week, she was in the media center to check out books. “Reading is just something I love to do. Without it I can’t focus. When I get frustrated and can’t concentrate, I get out a book and I feel better right away.” Junior Kevin Nguyen, kicker for the football team, spends time reading “The Hunger Games” in the Commons. Cub photo/Jessica Davis

team starts strong, aims high

CamilleMilton camillemiltoncub@gmail.com Standing alone in front of bright lights and a large audience is a moment dreaded by most people, but not for the members of Speech Team. The team’s first competition was Nov. 6, and the team ranked third place in Super Varsity. All members except for two placed in the top 10 of their individual events. The team has prepared for competitions where they’re not only sharing their thoughts, but they’re also being judged on their knowledge and preparation. All of the team members have done very well at organizing debates and oratories and preparing to recite great literary works. This year may turn out to be an exceptionally good one for team members. “There are seven or eight strong seniors, significant not only because they are exceptional but confident. They know what to expect,”speech team club sponsor John Hall said. Junior Audrey Meyer has been on the team since her freshman year and still enjoys all the hard work and the positive outcome of that work. “It’s hard not to be nervous because of the judges. They might rank you last, but I feel prepared for this year’s events,” Meyer said. Meyer placed ninth in her competition Prose, or reading from a dramatic script. “The team is excited and ready to ‘put LC on the map’ again this year,” coach Julie Alexander said. The team’s dedication to a time many people dread may seem baffling to some, but members like Meyer really enjoy every aspect of the team’s work. “Our big goal is for the entire team to qualify for State and for at least two or three to qualify for Nationals,” Alexander said, “That’s a big goal, but this year’s team is stellar and I think we can do it.”

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Just a

minute with... 1. Clayton Blackburn sophomore

2. Anthony Shelman junior

How many texts do you send each day?

3. Kinnedy Grady

junior

1. Jessica Alba, as she was dressed in “Good Luck Chuck” 2. Beyoncé 3. Robin Thicke 4. Hayden Panettiere 5. No idea

4. Michael Gaston

junior

5. Brianna Wilson freshman

How often do you check facebook? 1. Once a day 2. Every hour 3. 10 times a day 4. Twice a day 5. 1-2 times a day

1. 200 2. 500 3. 120 4. 200 5. 0

If you could date any celebrity who would it be?

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

What is your favorite class? 1. Band 2. US history 3. English 4. Interdisc. 5. Algebra

What’s your favorite type of cookie? 1. Peanut butter M&M 2. Chocolate chip 3. Macadamia nut 4. M&M 5. Chocolate chip

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Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes Bullying. It’s a word that is used far too often with today’s youth. Whether it’s used to describe how youth is behaving, or how kids are being treated, most who are enablers of bullying and bully behavior never think the word applies to them. The typical image of a bully is the one seen on TV and in movies. It’s the big strong jock who trips kids in the hallway, the tough outcast who wears a leather jacket and holds kids hostage for their lunch money, or the evil cheerleader that picks on everyone in sight. But these are just stereotypes. Real bullying happens every day and is done by anyone, some without even realizing they’re doing it. Calling someone a de-

rogatory term or making fun of peg. them for what they do, wear or For some kids, it’s easy to say might make the class laugh let “jokes” like these slide right off their shoulders, but for othor provide friends with enterers it builds up deep inside. tainment in the Commons, but More often than not, the then everyone moves on with kids that these comments their day, pretty much forgetare directed ting about toward are a the comment. ...bullying happens usual target of We don’t see bullying. It’s ourselves as every day ... some the kid who bullies; it was one comment, without even realizing goes home they’re doing it. after school a little joke, and is either it’s not like we too embargave anyone a rassed to talk to someone, or black eye. maybe just afraid, and he keeps But for the person the comment was directed toward, all the hurt feelings and mixed emotions locked up inside. it can sting more than any In far too many cases, kids physical violence would. who are being bullied take One little comment is all it matters into their own hands, takes to ruin someone’s day, to knock their self-esteem down a with measures sometimes as

drastic as ending their own lives. No one should ever be pushed to the point where they commit suicide. We should all think before we speak. Is the joke we make in class singling someone out? Is making our friends laugh for five minutes worth causing someone else a lifetime of pain? It’s all about being aware and watching what we say. Slanderous and discriminatory terms are thrown around among today’s generation as casually as saying “what’s up.” Perhaps the best advice we can take is that which we learned in kindergarten: “If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.”

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peak Your Mind: Bear Reality TV

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“Welcome home Weezy” -Brooke Patton, 12 “If at first you don’t succeed sky diving is not for you.” -Morgan Fenstermaker, 11 “Everyone should use the word ‘brosman.’” -Matt Dorsey, 10

Will Gordon

freshman

Elizabeth Warner

sophomore

Andrea Richardson

junior

Ronnie Stocks

senior

What reality TV shows do you watch? “I watch Jersey Shore because it’s funny and I love watching the fights.”

“I watch a lot of the Real Housewives of Atlanta because the girls on that show are crazy.”

“I don’t really watch reality TV because most of the shows are scripted.”

“I don’t watch reality TV shows.”

“No I wouldn’t go on a reality TV show because I wouldn’t want my personal life exposed.”

“No, a lot of celebrities that have been on reality shows in the past have said they hated it.”

“I’d go on one just to say I’ve done it.”

Do you think reality TV has a negative or positive impact on today’s society? “It depends on the show. Some shows have a negative influence while others may have a positive.”

“It has a negative impact because most of the shows aren’t real. They don’t show people for who they really are.”

“A negative influence, because most reality shows, like the ones on MTV are inappropriate.”

“They have a negative influence because reality TV portrays people in a false way.”

What character from a reality TV show would you want to be? “I would be Bear Grylls of Man vs. Wild because he has a really fun job and he gets to see nature.”

“I’d want to be Snooki off of Jersey Shore because she speaks her mind!”

“Angelina off of Jersey Shore because she is mean.”

“Friday is game time!” -Drake Christen, 10 “The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.” -Cole Griffin 10 “Say toy boat three times fast.” -Eric Kramer, 11

Would you ever go on a reality TV show? “Yes because I would wan the money and I think it would be cool to be on TV.”

“Hipsters are invading LC.” -Charles Johns, 12

“I don’t know any characters off of reality shows, but I would want to be one of the nice guys.”

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“I hate when people say the sky’s the limit because i’m 15 and i’m walking on the moon.” -Taylor Chitton, 10 “Life is easier when you just don’t just try.” -Keaton Lawrence, 9 “Toyota, moving forward, even when you use the brakes.” -Sam Hartman, 10 “Go Bears!”

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“Gingers do have souls.” -Matt Cobb, 10 “HowFly is He???: The Mixtape, coming soon!” -Jarryd Kinslow, 12 “When will Bryan get our t-shirts?” -Chris Felli, 10 “Catch a fish!” -Bea Rollands, 11

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Should LC allow companies to buy naming rights and advertise at school? BradOppenheim bradoppenheim@gmail.com We all know what type of ﬁnancial situation Lawrence Township is in. It’s not very pretty, but it may not so bad for long. A few years ago, when the new football stadium was being built downtown, bids were being taken to see whose name would be plastered all over the brand new stadium. A man by the name of Forrest Lucas shoveled out $120 million to have the name of his company, Lucas Oil, posted up and all around the stadium for the next 20 years. That’s when Lucas Oil became a household name here in Indianapolis. So if someone were to oﬀer us some substantial amount of money, maybe not quite $120 million but enough to get us in good shape, why pass up that opportunity? It’s basically free money. We’d have to do next to nothing and still make a nice sum of cash. The very least we would have

to do is refer to LC as the new name it was given. But imagine the extra perks we would have. Maybe we wouldn’t have to pay $30 for that little peach-colored piece of paper allowing us to park at school, or maybe we could do some upgrades to the building. So if handing over LC’s naming r i g h t s could help alleviate money woes, why not take advantage of it? It’s not like we have to do any grueling physical labor. And it’s past time for some big change around here.

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we’d be the Taco Bell High Tacos or the McDonald’s High Fries. deyahernandezcub@gmail.com We wouldn’t be looked at the McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Lucas same. Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse The naming idea was brought …. all places we know. up at a recent school board meetNow imagine changing our ing after discussing how the name to McDonald’s High Lucas Oil Stadium got its name. or Taco Bell School just be- The company paid $120 million cause that company do- to have its name displayed on nated some amount of the stadium for 20 years just for money to our school. advertisement. If schools start to Schools are actually do the same, then we’ll have to letting companies buy change our whole aspect of how the right to change their the schools are run. name just because the I’ll admit we do need money schools need the money. for a few things here and there. What’s going on, But I don’t think it is right that people? If we changed some unknown company will our name that would go get the right to buy our school against all we believe name just so they can have one in. more advertisement. I don’t even What would like the schools thinking of doing happen to showing that. school spirit and sportIt doesn’t make sense that ing our maroon and gray we’d be changing all of our LC gear? If we allowed compa- spirit just so we could have a litnies to do this, it would take tle more money in our pockets. all that away. Goodbye, maroon and gray. We wouldn’t be the Law- Goodbye, Bears. rence Central Bears any more; It’s all just too bittersweet.

THE BURNING QUESTION: Is advertising a smart way for LC to make a profit? “Yes. It would give the school money for new equipment and books.”

“Yes, as long as they pay. I think it would be a good way for the school to provide better commodities.”

“No, kids are easily inﬂuenced and some companies could negatively aﬀect them.”

“Yes, as long as it’s not inappropriate. It really wouldn’t aﬀect us.”

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Fall trumps Is anyone ‘final’ly satisfied yet? ‘em all It The takes Price is two right

GregPrice gregpricecub@gmail.com Andy Williams put it best in his song, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.” Only, he was talking about the wrong season of the year. His famous song is about winter, when we all know that fall is really the most wonderful time of the year. Fall is so nice that they named it twice. It is the only season that is well-known by two names, fall and autumn. Fall is also the season when football is in the real thick of things (which has been difficult for me lately as a Notre Dame fan.) Fall is also when baseball finally becomes interesting before (thankfully) coming to a close. And the weather. The weather is perfect — not too cold, not too hot, and with a nice breeze. What do the other seasons have to offer? Winter has only two good things: snow and winter break. But winter is cold, overcast and the daylight hours keep decreasing. Spring is full of rainstorms and the weather is unpredictable. One day it could be 80 degrees; the next could be below 32. Summer is next. We all love summer because we associate the season with summer break, but the season really goes well into the school year. When we get back to school the air conditioning doesn’t even work (one time it was so bad that a student threw up). By the time fall rolls around, the kinks are out of the system. By the time we’ve reached the middle of fall, most of the students with the 4.0 GPAs have received their privilege passes. Fall has been kind to us. To correct the message that Williams was trying to convey through his iconic song, the true “most wonderful time of the year” is undoubtably fall.

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katiemcdowellcub@gmail.com AlliKing allikingcub@gmail.com So what’s the hottest gossip in the halls these days? No, it’s not who did what at that big party over the weekend. It’s not about who got dumped via Facebook last week. It’s not even about who’s causing drama on Twitter. It’s about skip-a-final. Normally we don’t like to waste the social hours of the school day talking about school, but the questionable skip-a-final policy has had everyone buzzing, especially us. The thing is, we haven’t even been sure what the new policy is. We were told that as seniors we would be granted the privilege of skipping all of

our finals come the end of the semester nameless (Katie McDowell) has had — if we had perfect attendance. perfect attendance since kindergarten. So Seemed like a sweet deal. Except what did she think she had to show for to those who are prone to catching a it? cold every two weeks, it was bad news. The policy did seem to have its fair And to those who have already come points, though. Think about it. If a kid down with a severe, untreatable case of had a low grade in the class, would it senioritis, it was even worse. really be ethical for the school to let him So when we skip the final? heard of the new Rewarding the ...the questionable skip-a- kids who worked proposal —that perfect attendance final policy has got everyone hard to score ‘A’s’ was no longer in seemed a lot more buzzing, especially us. effect, but as long sensible than as seniors had a 92 rewarding the percent or higher in a class they would kids who come to school everyday and be able to skip that final —well, it was sleep. rocking the boat in more than one direc- We’d seen the angry tweets and tion. the outrageous Facebook posts and we Those seniors whose minds have sympathized. It’s not easy getting out of already graduated were ecstatic —hello, bed each morning when the sun’s not four-day school weeks! However, those even out yet, and it’s not always easy to who use every last ounce of will power maintain an ‘A’ in every class. to force themselves out of bed in the And then this Monday the Cub sent morning and into the halls of LC were a reporter to get the final skip-a-final less than pleased. Some people have policy from the administration, and worked hard to maintain perfect attenwhat did we learn? That our angst was dance and didn’t want their efforts going over-exaggerated. A 92 percent average unnoticed. can result in a skipped final, but so can A certain columnist who will remain perfect attendance. Sweet.

The art of the Facebook relationship On the run

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samanthastrongcub@gmail.com Ah, Facebook, the best time sucker the Internet has to offer. The social network has an unquestionable number of purposes: you can stalk everyone, plan an entire party on one page, and “like” just about any scenario. But there is one thing all 150 million Facebook users can relate to: the relationship status. Yup, Zuckerburg was onto something. Don’t deny it; you check it, too. Everyone wants to know. Are you single? If not, maybe you’re in a relationship, but is it complicated? Maybe you’re mar-

It’s complicated – this is never a ried, or engaged. The possibilities aren’t good sign. Some may argue, it’s never endless – but there are quite a few of “complicated,” you’re either all in or ‘em. Here is a brief guide on how to best broke. For others this is the middle; utilize this key aspect of Facebook. you’re on the fence and can’t quite make Single – well, if you’re single you it over. Usually one party chooses a side should probably put, single. (Duh) But before the other; that won’t end well. there is more than meets the eye to this Married – this status is growing in status. When you put single, you’re not popularity, mainly among those that only advertising you lack a soulmate. are single. Wait, You’re letting what? Single and everyone know ...the relationship status. married? Yup, this that you’re availstatus is most comable, you’re open Yup, Zuckerburg was onto mon among girls; to chatting with something. they marry their the opposite sex, friends (they also you’re free. have them as children…) Some would Then there’s a relationship – this status has a few more decisions to make argue that this status says “I don’t need a boy/girlfriend! I have my best than simply being single. Do you post friends!” who you’re in a relationship with, or Others say this translates to “Well… just make all 800 of your friends sweat? I’m single, so this will have to do.” Do you change your status immediate That pretty much sums it up. Now, ly, or do you wait for your new partner what are you going to do? Are you sinto change it first? What if he - all right, or she — never changes it? Well, then gle? Is it complicated? There is always you may need to reassess things – most the easiest option – don’t post anything. likely through a wall conversation. But that would be absurd!

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Reality television programs a strong influence among high school students ReedDillon reeddilloncub@gmail.com

No matter the age, sex, race, culture: People are watching reality television more and more. The proof is in the pudding. Approximately 25.2 million viewers tuned in to watch the last “American Idol” season finale, which was the fewest number of viewers for the season finale since the show began. It still outdid critically acclaimed Emmy-winning shows like “Glee” and “Modern Family,” which had less than half of those viewers on their respective season finales. Major network television stations like MTV, VH1 and E! have taken advantage of the rise in popularity of these shows, and now more than half of these networks’ shows are based on reality.

There are two different types of reality television shows — competition ones and real-life ones. Shows like “American Idol,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Rock of Love” are all examples of competition reality television, while shows like “Jersey Shore” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” are examples of real-life reality television. Many different things can attract people to these shows —the drama, violence, humorous stupidity or on some reality shows, drunken behavior. Simply putting sexual innuendo and partying into a show attracts millions of viewers. Sophomore Dallas Guzman agreed. “People mainly watch these shows so much because they are funny. But people also watch because they’re real people, and not actors, doing real things,” Guzman said Not only have these shows become more popular throughout the years, but, according to Guzman, the reasons they have become so popular are now

influencing teenage viewers. are also some skepticisms including “It really depends on which reality that reality television’s drama is often shows you watch, because shows like fabricated and scripted. ‘American Idol’ may have a pretty In the series finale of the hit MTV positive influence, while the reality show “The Hills,” the final scene shows on MTV usually don’t have the admitted that their show was scripted. best influences since there is so much It also admitted how most of the drama drinking and fighting in most of them,” was manipulated. Guzman said. “These shows only show the stuff Reality TV appears to influence that will make people interested, which teenagers in many different behavioral means that the drama will sometimes ways, and not just involving drinking, be exaggerated,” Guzman said. fighting and sex. According to Guzman, Despite the recent popularity of it also these shows, seems that another major teenagers are question mimicking “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” surrounding phrases from reality these reality Sundays at 10 p.m. television is: shows. Will it last? “The Are these shows just a fad? Or are these main show people are copying is shows going to be around for a long ‘Jersey Shore.’ Phrases like ‘GTL’ (Gym, time? Tanning and Laundry) and ‘T-shirt “Reality TV will stay around for time!’ are now used a lot, usually a while,” Guzman said. “The reason jokingly, but still they’re used a lot they will is because they are real people because of that show,” Guzman said. doing real things, and not just actors Despite the humor some of these acting out a script, and that makes the shows have brought to teens, there shows easier to relate to.”

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Who could forget that infamous poof? Ladies, try a Bumpit or maybe an overload of hair spray and bobby pins to rock this “guidette” look. Image/ nypost.com

Gym, tan and laundry are Snooki’s three favorite activities. Busy and don’t have time to GTL? Go to the convenience store and buy a do-ityourself spray tan.

There is no more comfortable or cool-looking way to hang around the house or the Shore. Check out happyfeet.com to snag a pair of Snooki’s favorite kicks. Image/ happyfeet.com

Everyone knows pickles are her favorite. It was even a life-changing experience when Snooki tried fried pickles for the first time. Pick up a jar from the grocery.

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Junior keeps Black Friday tradition alive SaraHeiny saraheinycub@gmail.com The holidays are drawing near and nothing is more prominent than shopping, especially when the items are free. Sometimes a situation makes great family memories. “Everyone had already gotten their two free snow globes at Penny’s and as we were walking out, my aunt reached into the box of snow globes and grabbed a handful!” junior Megan Fudge said. Fudge has many more fond memories, all similar to this and all from the same day — the day after Thanksgiving. She and her family belong to one of the more extreme groups of Black Friday shoppers. Waking up at 3 a.m., they hit the shops early and hard. Once they have sighted the best free deals, they break ranks and the shopping begins. When Fudge first began this familial “right of passage” (2001-2002), you had to be 18 or older to receive the stores’ commercially free items. Being only 8 or 9 the first time she went posed some problems, so the family decided to adopt a common tactic to avoid the millions of employees. They played dress-up. With three sets of clothing on, Fudge and her family were able to masquerade as different people and get even more free items. They were fair, though. They took only enough free items for everyone to have one.

Now that she is older, Fudge is an expert at Black Friday tactics. She knows the whole point of shopping on Black Friday is not just to shop, but to prepare for Christmas celebrations. “I don’t usually do much shopping; it’s mostly the adults. They’ll buy anything from wrapping paper to TVs,” she said. Fudge shops at the Muncie Mall since it is closer to her group leader and aunt, Candi Smithson. “Her maiden name was Candi Fudge which made sense because she’s a goofball. We lost her at Menard’s one day, so we pulled out our camp stools and sat in the middle of Menard’s to wait,” Fudge said. And if you are scared to shop at the mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, when tradition has held that businesses go from the “red” to the “black” in ﬁnancial status, don’t be. “Whether you’re a landlord (like Simon) or a tenant, you really gear up for Black Friday,” director of corporate public relations Les Morris said. The gear for this year’s rush? Constant patrols around the parking lots, Segway, cameras, portable observatory towers and a new T3 vehicle which allows security to see over parked cars. With all of this equipment at Simon’s disposal, there is no big need to introduce more ground security. Instead, security is prepped to handle anything with emphasis on crowd control.

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Label me. percent of minority students enrolled, but it’s more than just color that makes students here unique. “We have such talented and diverse people that statistics don’t show. There are athletes, band members, people on the paper and KatieMcDowell yearbook,” senior Jared Ruxer said. With a recent suicide of a Hamilton katiemcdowellcub@gmail.com Southeastern student supposedly The burnouts, the desperate caused by bullying, awareness is being wannabes, the Plastics, the JV jocks, put on the rise. Students like senior the cool Asians… although the movie Nick Ruscetti believe that our diverse “Mean Girls” took the stereotypical high population prevents situations like this school cliques a little too far, groups from happening. not too different “(Bullying) is less from these exist in likely to happen here There are a lot of different because there are so the halls here today. Cheerleaders, Jews, many groups. There is groups here. (Everyone) jocks, valedictorians, not one type of person future dropouts... LC stands out. that is more likely has them all. be bullied than Ally Beiswanger to “People think another,” he said. junior just because I’m a Junior Adriana cheerleader, I’m not McCullough, an intelligent,” junior officer of Club Ally Beiswanger said. Despite some L.I.G.H.T., also believes that no specific labels receiving bad connotations among groups here are targeted. students, these groups, often viewed as “If there is any discrimination, it is bad, have given LC a diverse student against a personality, not a stereotype,” body. “There are a lot of different groups she said. McCullough is taking part in here. (Everyone) stands out,” Beiswanger helping the acceptance of her own group. said. Recently Club L.I.G.H.T. took part in Ally Lawrence Township has close to 60 Week to help raise awareness and start

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to build a more united gay and straight While the 2,600 students of LC may population of students. associate with different, unique groups, “Some people have seen it as a hate the administration believes it is key to group and we’re working towards being accept others. more accepted,” McCullough said. “People need to know that we are all Because of this, the club is working different,” assistant principal Ron Davie toward changing some negative said. “People are a different race, have images about its mission. different values and different sexual Coastkid.org reported that around 44 orientations. We need to respect and percent of homosexual males under the appreciate that.” age of 18 had reported being harassed by This school year the administration fellow students, but has had a few bullying with a group like incidences reported, Club L.I.G.H.T. there “We want kids We have such talented and though. is a comfortable to report it. It is our diverse people that place for gay, job to get the facts and bisexual, lesbian to fully investigate the statistics don’t show. and transgendered situation,” Davie said. students in our Jared Ruxer The district has school. taken a zero-tolerance senior “It’s the people stand on bullying. who don’t fit in that Students could possibly are more likely to be be up for suspension or bullied,” Beiswanger said. expulsion for these occurrences. But with athletics, performing arts, Davie said he believes the township several clubs and organizations, it is has made it one of its goals to educate almost impossible for a student not to students on issues of bullying as well as find his niche. appreciating other people’s differences. “If you want to be an athlete, you can “(Acceptance) is one of our core join the sports team. If recycling is your values here in the township,” he said. thing, you can join the Green Team. If “Through our character education, you enjoy the outdoors, join Adventure students have learned that everybody Club,” junior Maggie Ullrich said. should be accepted.”

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Types of Bullying Physical: In this type of bullying, the instigator attempts to physically dominate another teen. This usually includes kicking, punching and other physically harmful activities, designed to instill fear in the one bullied, and possible coerce him or her to do something.

Verbal: When someone verbally bullies another, he or she uses demeaning language to tear down another’s self-image. Bullies who use verbal techniques excessively tease others, say belittling things and use a great deal of sarcasm with the intent to hurt the other person’s feelings or humiliate the other teen in front of others.

Cyber: This type of bullying uses instant messaging, cell phone text messages and online social networks to humiliate and embarrass others. Source/ bullyingstatistics.com

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Cyber: This type of bullying uses instant messaging, cell phone text messages and online social networks to humiliate and embarrass others. Source/ bullyingstatistics.com

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Security breach Four things you should never put on your Facebook page

Get a clue Remember those security questions asked in case of a forgotten password? Don’t give out simple information like a pet’s name that a thief could use to hijack a password.

These are my confessions Not only have 8 percent of companies fired someone on social network misuse but more and more insurance companies are using Facebook to check for risky behavior. Information gathered by Alli King and Katie McDowell

Born to be wild A study done by Carnegie Mellon discovered that birth date and the location of birth can be used to guess Social Security numbers. Hello, indentity thefts! Cub graphic/ Katie McDowell

Vacation, all I ever wanted Getting excited about winter break may seem harmless but it’s practically an invite to burglars to pay a visit to your house. Wait until returning to post pics of Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Students find permanent expression and meaning in variety of body art BrookeFernandez brookefernandezcub@gmail.com Senior Adron Benedict has four tattoos, but one of them stands alone as most meaningful to him. It’s a copy of a tattoo his grandfather had. “I was his closest grandchild,” Benedict said, “I could go to him and talk about anything, so I felt like I had to get it for him. That was my motive to get it once he passed away.” Benedict paid $225 for the tattoo of Chinese characters that stretch across his chest. The meaning: “God give me strength. “ “If you’re going to get a tattoo, make sure it means something,” he said.

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Benedict said he expected the tattooing process to be painful, but it didn’t hurt as much as he’d thought it would. “It was a constant bee sting,” he said, “The outlining was the worst of all.” At 14, freshman Madison Kissel has two tattoos – one on her back and one on her arm – and they each cost $20 each. Kissel said she decided to have a tattoo put on her back because she liked the meaning of the quote. She got the tattoo on her arm after her cousin died, and she was very close to her. It says, “Lauren Shirley 3.15.09.” Kissel’s mother was not very happy about the tattoo on her back but understood why she got the tattoo on her arm dedicated to her cousin. Life science and biology teacher Keith Manring is a former Marine, serving from 1985 to 1991. He has no tattoos because, he said, he never really cared for them. Today it is common for members of the Armed Forces to have tattoos, but Manring said it was rare

when he was in the service. “It was more common for sailors and truck drivers to have tattoos back then,” he said. “A tattoo is like a bad haircut that will never grow back,” Manring said, “There are only two things you can’t change in life – your kids and getting a tattoo.” He also believes tattoos are more skillfully done now than they were back then. Jon Gilson from Midwest Tattoo at 56th Street and Keystone Avenue has been a tattoo artist for 15 years. “Teenagers don’t put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo, they need to think about it carefully before they put it on their bodies,” Gilson said. When a girl wants a tattoo on her stomach or side of her stomach, he tries to persuade her to move it elsewhere. He asks if she ever intends to get pregnant or if there’s a chance she’ll gain weight, because the tattoo will shift in place and its aesthetics will be destroyed. “The picture will never be the same,” he said. He added the most difficult part of the body for a male tattoo is the rib area because it’s extremely sensitive. Gilson charges by the hour and price of tattoos can vary on size and detail. One of his client wanted a sleeve on her arm that cost $2,250. Gilson himself has a number of tattoos that cover 80 percent of his body. His first tattoo was a skull on the side of his arm. “Being a tattoo artist is not just a job but it becomes a lifestyle,” Gilson said.

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Season’s eatings hurt, but balance is key. Also, the holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for many. Luckily, exercise is one of the best stressreducers around. Keeping a healthy exercise regimen also can be an effective treatment for mild to moderate winter depression. For some, however, winter weight gain has never been an issue. Junior Lauren Hebel has never been a “calorie-counter” and doesn’t plan on changing

anytime soon. “I’ve never been conscious of what I eat or how much I exercise,” Hebel said. “I see so many girls counting calories and I don’t know how they do it, especially during the holidays.” Although Hebel doesn’t limit herself to only healthy foods, she doesn’t stray away from them either. “I don’t eat extremely unhealthy; I just eat what I feel like and what tastes good,” Hebel said.

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the gym,” Latinovich said. Although she doesn’t load up on junk food for comfort, Latinovich does have a hard time with all the sweets surrounding her. “My mom always makes so many baked goods and it’s too tempting to just see them sitting there and not eat them,” Latinovich said. On the bright side, there are ways to beat the winter blues. Eating occasional, small portions of holiday treats won’t

and sugary cereals, to get a quick burst of energy. This solution provides a temporary emotional high, but it also leads to weight gain. Junior Karleigh Latinovich suffers from the loss of motivation the shorter days bring. “I lose all desire to go to the gym once the winter and holidays roll around because it gets dark so early and I’d rather hang out in my warm house than get out and go to

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The entire cast of “White Christmas” performs the closing number, the finale of the TV program Davis and Wallace put on for the general. The cast performs a total of nine musical numbers throughout the whole show, all based on Irving Berlin’s soundtrack. The plot of the show is based on the movie “White Christmas” that originally came out in 1954.

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JoeMount joemountcub@gmail.com Christmas has come early to Indianapolis at the Beef & Boards Dinner Theater. The holiday classic “White Christmas” is alive with fantastic vocals, professional acting and Broadway-style dancing. This is surely a must-see for anyone who’s a fan of the classic 1954 movie featuring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. This production’s actors, professionals brought in from around the country, bring this show to life and are perfectly fit for their roles. Beef & Boards is a familyrun theater which also serves

meals before the show and losing his inn so they decide desserts during intermission. to put on a whole Broadway With a top-notch staff, the extravaganza dedicated to their experience is surely enjoyable. general, all while falling in The show love. follows two The The holiday classic ... best friends production from their is filled with is alive with fantastic time during not only vocals, professional World War songs that II and into have become acting.... their lives, favorites of 10 years the holiday later, as they succeed in show season but also spirited business. dancing and laugh-provoking After making a spur-of-the- comedy scenes. With great effects, superb acting and a moment decision, they follow fast-paced show, it will be no two girls they meet, a sister trouble having a great night at act, to Vermont where they run into their old commanding Beef & Boards. But remember, “White officer. They learn he is in Christmas” ends Nov. 21. terrible debt and in danger of

Pfc. Phil Davis (Timothy Ford), left, and Capt. Bob Wallace (Curt Dale Clark) perform for the U.S. Army’s 151st Division on Christmas Eve 1944.

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Artist: Sugarland Album: The Incredible Machine Genre: Country

Artist: Die Antwoord Album: $0$ Genre: Electronic

Sugarland’s new album The Incredible Machine has continued to recreate the deﬁnition of country music. Adding to their undeniable country roots, band Sugarland has managed to add a more rock n’ roll feel to their senior album with emphasis on strong rhythms and beats. The opening songs “All We Are” and “The Incredible Machine” introduce you to the uniqueness of lead

Die Antwoord released their ﬁrst full length album on Oct. 12. Die Antwoord is an electronic group from South Africa. The album presents the band’s ‘90s-inﬂuenced style and sound. The novelty of this album may be the group’s only good feature. The actual music throughout this album is

Similar Artists: Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Bombshell singer Jennifer Nettles’ voice and are immediately followed by Sugarland’s ﬁrst hit single “Stuck like Glue,” a tale of the survival of love with a playful twist. By far the best song on this album, its catchy chorus will have you singing along in no time and will be stuck in your head for days. The remaining songs in the album are slower and appear to be inspirational, but are dulled by the band’s attempt to dramatize the theme. However, their signature, and normally catchy, repetitiveness gets a little tiresome in songs like “Stand Up” and “Shine the Light.” For those die-hards, The Incredible Machine is … incredible, but for those plain old country fans, this shiny new toy may not be all you expect be.

Rating: 1--2--3--♫--5

Song suggestion: Stuck Like Glue

Sara Heiny

Similar Artists: Amanda Blank, Crystal Castles, Major Lazer at times enjoyable but mostly just noise. It is pleasant, however, to see the range of vocals with the futuristic female lead and the retro and at times demonic sounding front man. This range is shown best in the song “Wak Kyk Jy?” The unusual aspects of their style are the most exceptional things about this band. The electronic sounds are upbeat and were expressed well in “$copie,” but that alone was not enough to carry the band. The lyrics to this album have no true meaning. The front man, Ninja, spends entire songs musing about being a ninja as in “Enter the Ninja.” The actual writing is just rambles about random occurrences and none of it really resonates. Die Antwoord may be worth checking out but based solely on their new take on music and not on their talent.

Artist: Disturbed Album: The Asylum Genre: Metal

Disturbed released their newest album on Aug. 31 called The Asylum. It’s their ﬁfth album and is meant to take a new direction in their music career but still stay consistent with their previous albums. The Asylum debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and is the fourth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. for Disturbed. Most of the songs are taken from

Similar Artists: Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Metallica, Korn lead singer David Draiman’s life experiences, and the songs have a diﬀerent feel when it comes to the lyrics. The lyrics this time are more about love if you look in between the lines, but the songs are still sung in the classic Disturbed sound which all the fans will love. Compared to their ﬁrst CD, The Sickness, The Asylum has more crisp vocals and the overall composition is the best yet. Each song has an amazing guitar solo. All of the instruments enhance each other to where it makes a great composition. None of the instruments, vocals included, are competing against each other: They all work together nicely and can all be heard throughout the song. For Disturbed fans, it’s a real plus. And a great addition to a collection.

Artist: Kings of Leon Album: Come Around Sundown Genre: Alternative

In Come Around Sundown, the Kings of Leon leave behind shaggy remnants of their contemporary messy façade for a sleeker, more deﬁned Southern rock feel. Their ﬁfth in-studio album proves to be more artistically drawn to soulful ballads rather than husky more carefree nonchalant tracks. Front man

Similar Artists: The Black Keys, Arcade Fire, The XX, The script Caleb Followill uses his poignant rural vocals to draw hearts in titles like “The Face” and “Back Down South” that tell of nostalgic encounters and ﬂirts with moody guitar solos. Followill’s vocals make one feel like leaving everything behind to run into the sunset. The album’s more energetic singles “The End” and “Radioactive” portray Tennessee-inspired rock ‘n’ roll at its best, with powerful grungy guitar and rustic rock ensembles. Throughout, Followill’s voice remains a slithering and incendiary robust aspect of the album, syncopating the band’s eﬀorts into one prosperous alternative album. For expecting fans, the Kings of Leon deliver withstanding songs that pay tribute to their unique and organic Southern rock charm. Followill and band members mix slowfuse power ballads with ebullient tracks that prove the band’s success.

Rating: ♫--2--3--4--5

Rating: 1--2--3--♫--5

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Sara Young

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Song Suggestion: $copie

Song Suggestion: The Animal

Song Suggestion: The End

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GIRL VS. FOOD KatieMcDowell

katiemcdowellcub@gmail.com

Arni’s

4705 E. 96th St. Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 571-0077

A few years ago Arni’s ditched the motorcycle and bicycle décor and opted for a new location and new style. The new location, on 96th Street, has a calmer and more modern interior. Despite the new look, this restaurant has the same old great taste. My boyfriend Josh takes me out all the time so I decided this time I would treat him! We arrived to Arni’s and were seated immediately by a friendly wait staff. To start off the meal we both selected a famous Arni’s Junior Salad. This salad is made up of finely chopped lettuce, small chunks of ham, shredded cheese and garlicky croutons. I chose thousand island as my dressing. The tangy dressing goes perfectly with the ham. The bowl of salad is more than enough to serve as an appetizer but also comes in the Senior size for a meal.

Garlic bread is also presented with the salad, and personally this is my favorite part! I love carbs and this buttery and crunchy bread is so good when dipped in the salad dressing, but don’t forget to save room for the main course. Arni’s is most famous for its awardwinning pizza so Josh and I decided to play it safe and order a medium Deluxe. The Deluxe is a thin crust pizza served with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Each ingredient is finely chopped allowing a taste of every ingredient in every single bite. The pizza is sliced up in small square pieces which makes it easy for sharing. Pizza is not the only thing Arni’s does well. My favorite sandwich is The Submarine with ham, spicy ham and salami with cheese, onions and tomato sauce. There are also wraps, salads and burgers, too. Arni’s has a wide variety of food, friendly staff and a good family environment. Next time pizza sounds good, I’ll “meet you at Arni’s!”

Cinemaniac

‘Waiting for Superman’ brings shocking truths

KevinKryah

kevinkryahcub@gmail.com The scariest movie to be released this year is not some slasher film or psychological thriller but this, a documentary about the failure of the U.S. public school system. The fear that this brings is not nail-biting suspense or shrieks of terror, but something deeper: the fear that the country’s future is stagnating and that public schools are the cause. David Guggenheim, who previously made “An Inconvenient Truth,” captures all angles of the problem, gathering testimonies from such a broad spectrum as students to government officials. In between this footage, Guggenheim gives us statistics and explanations of the bureaucratic nightmare surrounding the crisis. It boils down to teachers and schools being unable to accomplish anything due to the bickering between state and

national policies, and the (intensely vilified) teachers unions’ firm rejection of change in methods. By showing us the roots of the problem, Guggenheim has crafted an emotional and intelligent depiction of one of the biggest problems in contemporary America. Of course, this would all be mere fear-mongering if Guggenheim didn’t offer a solution. Fortunately, he doesn’t just offer one — he shows us that a new method is currently working. This method is the charter school program spearheaded by Geoffrey Canada, who began publiclyfunded, independently-run schools in poverty-stricken areas. These schools are the metaphorical “Superman,” a way out for children who otherwise wouldn’t have futures. Overall, “Waiting for Superman” is an emotional, thought-provoking documentary and worth your time.

source/www.fandango.com Genre: Documentary Rating: PG Director: Davis Guggenheim Length: 102 minutes Fun Fact: The film won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival

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These boots were made for stopping Puttin’ on the Ritz TroyGiles troygilescub@gmail.com

With the warm weather behind us, it is now time to come face to face to dropping temperatures. That is, if you’re not one of the people who held up the white flag and chose to stay home under the covers of your warm beds. So in preparation for the fight ahead, we must dress properly. No more shorts, tanks, sandals and, as the commander-in-chief of this war, I command that all girls put their UGGs away… far, far away. So far away, in fact, that you won’t be able to find them again for the rest of the year. One of my absolute favorite styles for autumn and winter is military fashion. While most trends tend to tire

Men department of Forever21. out after a few years, military Both have really attractive and has been sticking strong affordable coats to suit your since 2008. The 18th and 19th centuries are far behind us, but satisfaction. Next in line are your shoes. qualities of the Georgian and Ladies, it saddens me to see Victorian eras still make their such a lack of originality or way into fashion today. personal style in the halls of Army green is the definite LC. If I walked in and took color if you’re taking a stab at a tally of how many girls the military look. Your second were wearing UGG boots on alternative for color is navy. a given day, the Both of these numbers would be colors are Ladies, it saddens me disappointingly excellent in military to see such a lack of astronomical. However, I fashion originality or personal will give you girls and with a great coat style in the halls of LC. a little bit of credit. I understand that these colors UGGs are very suit the comfortable and because every strongest. other girl wears them, you A great coat can be either are compelled to follow by single or double-breasted example, but I encourage you and is usually found on the runway wearing brass buttons. to take a risk. Branch out and try something different. However, you will often find The other key item for plastic buttons on the coats at local and online clothing stores. the military style are aviator boots. Burberry has been really The store to hit for a effective with their boots with military inspired coat is shearling this season. When Forever21 or for boys, the 21

looking for the perfect pair of boots, Forever21 has a huge selection. So, as many of you are in need of standing out, a fantastic but frequently judged boot is the thigh high boots. Now I know what you’re thinking, but worry not, ladies. Society’s cringing on women in knee high boots has long since disappeared. I would, however, avoid investing in boots with chunky heels and/or a high-sheen patent ﬁnish. Yes, I understand they’re comfortable and there may be exceptions. If you do something along the lines of working your feet, there are times where UGGs are acceptable. But they are not acceptable on a day-to-day basis, and they deﬁnitely are not meant to be a fashion statement. Unless, perhaps, you want that statement to be a negative one. A guideline: If Nicole Polizzi (Snooki) wears it, don’t wear it.

Cheap in budget, cheap in quality Everyone’s a Critic KevinKryah kevinkryahcub@gmail.com

Well, everyone, it’s getting to be that time of year. Sure, it’s nice outside with cool breezes and the pretty sight of leaves falling to the ground, but for me, fall brings a sense of dread. Why? It’s horror movie season. Nestled awkwardly between summer-blockbuster season and Oscar season, horror movie season is a time when consistently sub-par movies get released. Sure, not everything that gets released is bad, but the overwhelming majority of ﬁlms that hit the

lousy excuses for cinema — by screens are cheap, gory slashers that serve no purpose other laughing at them. As scary than to make money. Now, this movies, they are so ineptly made and out for cheap scares isn’t the problem; blockbusters or “controversy” (creators of try to make loads of money, the “Saw” franchise: stop it! too, but the difference is that You aren’t creative or provocablockbusters try to thrill and tive!), that they fail to tap into excite the audience. Blockthe emotionbusters, in al elements a word, are that make fun. Horror movie season horror work Low is a time when in the first grade horror place. movies, on consistently sub-par Now, the other movies get released. not every hand... well, horror movie they can be released fun, too, but this time of year is dreadful not in a “wow, those special (see “Let Me In”), but if you effects are most triumphant!” watch a classic horror movie kind of way, but in more of a (“The Exorcist” or John Car“wow, that hack couldn’t act penter’s “Halloween”) and his way out of a paper bag!” compare it to a new, shoddier kind of way. Honestly, that’s horror movie (“Hostel” or the only ways to squeeze even Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”), an ounce of joy out of these

you can tell that there was a level of craftsmanship and technical prowess that went into the direction of the classics. That’s really what the horror industry needs: some vision and, dare I say it, talent. Horror lacks true visionaries these days — horror icons like Wes Craven, John Carpenter and George Romero are mere shades of their former selves, and no one has stepped up to the plate to take their spots. Sure, “Blair Witch Project” and “Paranormal Activity” have shown that anybody with a camera can make a decent horror movie, but where have those directors gone from there? Can you name any other ﬁlm that they have made since their initial success? I doubt it.

What’s Hot in Indy

Concerts • Nov. 24: Straight No Chaser @ The Egyptian Room • Nov. 29: Shinedown @ The Murat Theater • Nov. 11: The Gracious Few @ Vogue theater • Nov. 11: John Mellencamp @ Hinkle Fieldhouse

Books • Nov. 15: Of Thee I Sing- Barack Obama • Nov. 29: Decision Points- George W. Bush • Nov. 30: Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi # 6: Vortex- Troy Denning • Nov. 15: Cross FireJames Patterson

Movies • Nov. 12: Skyline • Nov 19: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 • Nov. 19: The Next Three Days • Nov. 24: Love and other Drugs

CD’s • Nov 16: Rascal FlatsNothing Like This • Nov. 22: Kanye WestMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy • Nov. 16: Nelly- 5.0 • Nov. 22: Ke$ha- Cannibal

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CUBWORD

By the Numbers

number in acres of pizza consumed each day in America

ACROSS

number of spiders a person swallows in their life while sleeping

336

number of dimples on a golf ball

percent of party-goers that look through the host’s medicine cabinet

3,000

number of cows skinned to make enough leather for a years worth of footballs for the NFL

number of minutes it takes for the average person to fall asleep

percent of married people who use personal ads for dating

number of meters that a penguin can jump

1 That woman 4 Pixie 7 Madagascar franc (abbr.) 10 Cash with order (abr.) 13 Past 14 Affirm 15 Drill 17 Lick 18 Running quarterback trait 20 Infallible 22 Revises 23 Gain an extension 24 Before (prefix) 25 Public sale 29 Alternative (abbr.) 31 Strong rope fiber 33 The ____ is Right; opinion column 34 Steeple 36 Unemotional 38 Genius 39 Face coverer 40 Summer skin color 41 “Ring Round the ____” 43 Face 45 Stretch to make do 46 Incorporated (abbr.) 47 Nada 48 Nervous system 51 Children 53 Reverse

54 Bro.’s sibling 57 Drone on 59 Ship initials 61 Candies 63 Stay away from 64 Was sore 66 After that 67 Government agency 68 Globes 70 Morse code “T” 71 Hair care product brand 73 Diamond feature 75 Dealing with ﬂying 78 Dropping troops or supplies (pl.) 81 Yang’s partner 82 Ammunition 83 Small ground plot 84 Seafood 85 Electroencephalograph (abbr.) 86 Compass point 87 Decade 88 Attack

Would You Rather...

… be unable to speak or be unable to use your hands?

…take an easy test over something you know nothing about or take a diﬃcult test over something you are familiar with? … be responsible for someone having a serious injury or become seriously injured because of someone else? … be remembered for making a minor mistake or be ignored despite a fantastic achievement? …be able to eat only your least favorite food or be able to get only four hours of sleep per night?

Ringtone

DOWN 1 Actor 2 Self-esteem 3 LC’s QB 4 1997 Madonna movie 5 Abates (2 wds.) 6 Saute 7 National police 8 President of the U.S. 9 _____ Team; recycling group 10 Like a claw 11 Pallid 12 Choose 14 Boxer Muhammad 16 European sea eagle 19 Utopian 21 Gleans

What’s LC’s...

Cute Overload Sarah Higgins,9

The Way You Are Bruno Mars JZ Forbes,10 Red & Black Les Miserables Lauren Chirstley-Kruel,11

Pretty Boy Swag NCIS Theme Soulja Boy Miranda Anderson,11 Eric Thigpen,12

Favorite Show

CSI: Miami Nigelle Radoc,9

Wipeout Molly Liss,10

Chuck Yang Lu,11 Modern Family Mariah Hibbit,12

Law and Order: SVU Leslie Markey,11

24 Pocket bread 26 Ocean Spray’s drink starters 27 Twitching 28 Type of tea 30 Journey 31 Concord e.g. 32 Curbed 34 Turns sickly yellow 35 Bard’s before 37 Giver 39 Hotel room cleaners 42 Halloween mo. 44 Hotel 48 Accountant 49 Church part 50 These boots were made for ______; fashion 52 “no __ luck”

Boys of Fall Brad Paisley Rebecca Duke,10

To Know You Lord Tonex Jared Dinkins,11 Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey Kevin Carson,11

Consumer Two from each state What a mosquito bite does Compass point Jeweled headdress Her __ duck Self-assurance Shame Gets smaller (with “down”) Plastic wrap Estimated time of arrival Central daylight time Sailor’s yes Contend Present Inclined Luau dish Part of a min.

Cubword Solution

Favorite Song

Whip My Hair Willow Smith Dimitri Smith,9

53 54 55 56 58 60 62 64 65 68 69 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

No Ceilings Lil Wayne Ezwan Brown,10

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Going the distance

Freshman captures National Silver Gloves boxing title ReedDillon reeddilloncub@gmail.com It was Feb. 6, 2010, and freshman Kenny Thomas was more nervous for this particular boxing match that was about to take place than any other match he had ever fought in his life. After all, this was the National Silver Gloves Championship’s final round. If he won this fight, he would be the No. 1 ranked

boxer in the country for the 14/15 age group and the 132 lb. weight class. As Thomas stepped into the ring, he had no idea who his opponent was. He didn’t know his family, his personality, anything about the guy. All he knew was that this opponent was the only thing standing in his way of becoming No. 1. After a valiant effort from both boxers, Thomas won and was crowned the top boxer in the country for his weight class. “When they announced I won, I already knew, but afterwards when people were telling me I was the top ranked boxer,

whole family boxed,” Thomas that felt cool,” Thomas said. Thomas started boxing at said. “But I also liked it beage 9. He also played basketball, which was his main sports cause of the physical aspect; the hitting and focus at the stuff.” time. Since his One day I started boxing at first his dad took because it’s in my blood. dad was alhim to a box- My dad, my grandpa and ready an expeing gym for basically my whole fam- rienced boxer, he decided to the first time, become his and he was ily boxed. Kenny Thomas son’s coach introduced to freshman and trainer. the sport that “Well, one would change reason I like my dad being my his life forever. “I started boxing at first be- coach is that we communicate cause it’s in my blood. My dad, really well. The second reason my grandpa and basically my is that he is a better coach than

anyone else,” Thomas said. Not only is Thomas the top ranked boxer in the country, he also runs varsity for the cross country team. “Both sports are really fun. Sometimes the time spans of each sport can conflict with one another, but the large amount of running we do in cross country helps with my endurance for boxing,” Thomas said. The ultimate goal for this freshman is to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England. “When I think of my goal of going to the Olympics, it keeps me training hard,” Thomas said.

Kenny Thomas gets ready to lunge for his dad’s punching mitts in the middle of a practice. Cub photo/Reed Dillon

Freshman Kenny Thomas catches his breath and gets something to drink between rounds of a practice match. Cub photo/Sam Mueller

Kenny Thomas watches his opponent’s movements carefully, trying to find a weak spot in his defenses. Cub photo/Sam Mueller

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Bears advance

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to Regionals NickPetr nickpetrcub@gmail.com Last Friday, in the midst of the year’s first snowfall, the Bears football team was able to do something they hadn’t done since 1997. They became Sectional Champions. “It’s been great for the kids and the school,” head coach Jayson West said. In the past, the opponent in the championship has been powerhouse Warren Central. But the Bears had already taken care of the juggernaut Warren team in the first round of the playoffs, winning 35-14. So, this year, LC’s sectional matchup was against a Southport team that LC had beat 49-13 earlier in the season. It wasn’t as easy this time. Being away from Smysor O. Bruce Field, the Bears were forced to play on regular grass instead of turf, which LC isn’t used to. Being on the grass slowed down the Bears’ high speed offense and made it hard-

er to cut. This, combined with the freezing temperatures, leveled the playing field and made the game much closer than expected. “It was definitely harder running the offense in that weather,” senior quarterback Tre Roberson said. “The ground was really hard and slick.” The Bears escaped from Southport with a 31-27 win, but it took a late sack on fourth down by junior Wes Rogers, while Southport was driving, to secure the win. “We don’t like playing Wes (Rogers) on defense, but if we need to we will,” West said. The game went back and forth throughout its duration. LC had a 31-21 lead going into the fourth quarter, but Southport scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 4, as Southport missed the extra point. Only after a failed fourth down conversion by Southport in LC territory could the Bears run out the clock.

The defense, while giving up 27 points, did their job making stops when they needed to. Roberson once again led the offense, throwing for LC’s two passing touchdowns and running for LC’s two rushing touchdowns. Roberson has been leading the offense all year and will need to continue while LC marches toward state. “It’s easier leading the team in the playoffs because everybody’s more focused and ready to play,” Roberson said. Next up for LC is tonight’s home game against Avon. Avon beat the Pike Red Devils for their Sectional Championship last Friday, earning their shot at the Bears. Pike was the only team to beat the Bears all season, creating a possibility for another close game for the Bears. With the State Championship game only two wins away, LC needs to stay focused. “We just have to keep working hard, the same way we have been,” Roberson said.

Defensive back senior Dewayne Clemmons fights off a player from the Warren Central game on Oct. 22. Cub photo/Jack Leibovitz

Boys have high hopes for successful season AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com The varsity roster is set as tryouts for the boys basketball team ended during the week. The boys will look to have a more successful season this year as they went 8-13 last year. To do this, though, they will have to improve on two things: toughness and consistency. “Those were two things that we lacked last year,” coach J.R. Shelt said. “Last year against LN, they hit a 3 to send it into overtime and we only scored 1 point in that overtime and we lost. That can’t happen this year.” Shelt also said the team’s inconsistency hurt them last year.

“We beat some really good teams last year, but we also lost to some teams we shouldn’t have. If we can work on those things, we can generate good possessions and win some more games.” The team will look to their seniors to lead the team this year, including Tre Granger and Trae Pemberton. “These guys have been in the program for four years and I’m looking for great things out of them. They are realizing what we need out of them day in and day out,” Shelt said. “The other teams will be reading about these guys in the paper and they will want to come after them.” Also returning are senior Tyler Corley and junior Jeremy Hollowell. All four of these players will have to bring

their “A” game every night if they want The boys will plan to begin their season on a high note against district to win. Leadership from these guys will be rival Lawrence North on the traditional Thanksgiving Eve vital for success. game on Nov. 24. This year, other What the boys than being consiswill be looking for tent and tough, they These guys have been in boys will look to the program for four years most will be revenge do one more thing: after a tough loss to and I’m looking for great leave no doubt. them in sectionals last year, which put “I believe if things out of them. an end to their seayou think you can J.R. Shelt son. win, leave no doubt coach “If we can play about it out there. tough and consisThat will be big for tent, we can go out us,” Shelt said. If the boys can execute all of these there, have good possessions and leave things, they will be in a position to win no doubt that we have done the best that we can do,” Shelt said. every game.

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New coach brings new system ReedDillon reeddilloncub@gmail.com As pre-season conditioning comes to an end, the season for the Bears wrestling squad is looking like it is going to be a strong one. The team has 11 returning varsity wrestlers, including three wrestlers who made it all the way to semi-state last season. These three wrestlers are seniors Michael Taylor and Eric Thigpen and sophomore Andre Butts. “I am really excited for the season to start. I think the guys have been working really hard in the off-season. I am bringing in a new system for the guys to learn, but once they get it down we will be really successful,” new varsity coach Tom Corbett said. Corbett said he is confident this new system of his is going to carry the Bears to many victories. “The new system is just the way we run moves and the terminology; basically, just my style,” Corbett said Corbett coached wrestling for Lawrence North five years ago, but after last year’s coach Chad Red left, Corbett stepped

up to the plate and decided to coach for LC. Throughout the off-season conditioning, he said, team chemistry was looking extremely positive. “The guys have been working well together and the chemistry is great right now. We are stressing that the wrestling team is a big family and they are learning to trust each other and care for each other, which will make us a better team,” Corbett said. Many of the wrestlers also play football for LC. If the football team continues to move on, the wrestling team could run into a few problems. However, Corbett said he is prepared to deal with whatever comes their way and commends the football boys’ success. “We are excited for our football boys and planning on not having them until after Thanksgiving,” Corbett said. “We could miss them for the first LC invitational, but we will be fine until the football team finishes their season. Once the football players join us, they will bring a nice confidence and work ethic to help the entire wrestling room.” The first meet is away against Yorktown Nov. 20.

Preparing for the upcoming season, junior Clay LaBarr practices pinning his opponent.

Sophomores Bryce Shoemaker and Max Brutus practice sit-backs along with many other wrestling moves in practice. Cub photos/Sam Mueller

Sophomores Scott Swingle and Coleman LaBarr also practice perfecting their sit-backs, just in a different position.

Sophomore Scott Swingle fights Coleman LaBarr for dominance.

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Diving into the new season ZachGriffin zachgriffincub@gmail.com

Junior Mary Higgins swims a lap during practice in preparation for the upcoming season. Cub photos/Sam Mueller

The swimming and diving teams are looking forward to the 2010-2011 season with a host of both familiar and new faces. Both the boys and the girls are coming off some up-anddown seasons. The girls, however, are coming off a very good end of the season with some big finishes at county and the setting of many personal bests. With the loss of several senior leaders last year, some new faces will have to step up and fill in the vacancies that those of the Class of 2010 left behind. “Both teams will be better than last year’s teams. We have a lot more experience this year,” coach Andy Renie said. The experience level of the swimming team has gone down a little, but the talent and skill level have gone up considerably.

According to Renie, junior favorite things to do, and I’m Sean Gassen for the boys and looking foward to build on senior Mackenzie Powell for the what I learned,” Elser said. girls are two of the veterans that There is no shortage of talwill be stepping up to fill in the ent on this year’s team, either, graduates’ leadership roles. and outstanding performances “My favorite part of swim- should be in no short supply. ming is the “I believe tough compethat several tition,” Gassen of the sophoBoth teams will be better said. more boys will The team than last year’s teams. have breakout has also ac- We have a lot more exseasons. They quired some have been perience this year. rookie swims w i m m ing Andy Renie mers like jufor a year and coach nior Thomas worked hard McGuire, who during the is swimming his first time for summer,” Renie said. LC. Gassen agreed that the boys “I’m really looking forward have been swimming a lot in to contributing to the team this preparation for the season. year. I think this will help me The swimmers and coaches become a better athlete,” Mc- have a mutual feeling of optiGuire said. mism. Junior Ben Elser is a second- Renie said he was looking year swimmer who is looking forward to his students doing foward to performing well. well both in the pool and in the “Swimming is one of my classroom.

Girls look to seniors to be a ‘driving force’ MelissaMacneur melissamacneurcub@gmail.com Tryouts have wrapped up for the Lady Bears basketball team and the girls are looking forward to improvement in the new season as they now have some upperclassmen leadership. “This will be the first time in a long time that we have more experience coming back to play,” coach John Albers said. The senior leadership will be important because they know the system well. That will lead to better execution than in previous years. Overall, the Lady Bears have eight returning players, three seniors and five juniors. The squad is led by senior small forward and guard Shay Redd, senior

guard Erin Fislar and senior center Kyla tive as possible while they continue on Thomas. their quest to become a sectional con “I am looking to the seniors to be tender. a driving force this year,” Albers said. “If we are going to be successful, we “They have a combination of person- are going to have to play team defense alities that gel well toand team offense,” Algether as a team.” bers said. The girls finished “We have to become It’s important we always last year’s season with a team that will be difa final record of 4-16. maintain good communica- ficult to defend.” Despite only four wins, tion, stay consistent and The girls said they Redd said the work the play well together. hope to start the season team puts in now will with a win as they play Shay Redd make for future success Northwest Saturday. senior later on in the year. LC beat Northwest in “It’s important we last year’s opener 55always maintain good communication, 35. stay consistent and play well together.” “If we want to win, we need to exRedd said. pect even more of ourselves going into Throughout the season, Albers said, the season against them again.” Fislar he would like the team to be as competi- said.

Sophomore Breanna Jones passes the ball off during a drill at practice. Cub photos/ Sam Mueller

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Years on Varsity: Three

Position: Quarterback Best Part about “Being part of the LC football: team and winning games.” Favorite “Beating Warren moment with LC Central in football: sectionals this season.” Cub photo/Sam Mueller

SCOREBOARD Football 10/22- Sectional LC: 35, Warren Central: 14 10/29- Sectional LC: 39, Perry Meridian: 14 11/5- Sectional Final LC: 31,Southport: 27 11/12- Regional LC vs Avon

Boys Basketball 11/24-LC vs Lawrence Central 11/27-LC vs Arlington 12/3-LC vs Tech 12/4-LC vs North Central 12/10-LC vs Pike

Girls Swimming 11/16-LC vs Covenant Christian/ FC 11/30-LC vs Pike 12/2-LC vs Roncalli 12/4-LC vs Ben Davis/Cathedral 12/7-LC vs Brebeuf/Chatard 12/9-LC vs Broad Ripple/Decatur Central

Girls Basketball 11/13-LC vs Northwest 11/16-LC vs Mount Vernon 11/19-LC vs Pike 11/23-LC vs Howe Academy 12/3-LC vs Bloomington South

Wrestling 11/27-Lawrence Central Invitational 12/2-LC vs Pike 12/4-LC vs Bloomington North 12/11-LC vs Bishop Luers 12/18-Marion County Tournament

Boys Swimming 11/30-LC vs Pike 12/2-LC vs Roncalli 12/4-LC vs Ben Davis/Cathedral 12/7-LC vs Brebeuf/Chatard 12/9-LC vs Broad Ripple/Decatur Central