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5 LOVE IS IN THE AIR
With Valentine’s Day four days away, check in with Peyton Coffman and Chloe Foor, as well as other favorite high school couples and what they have to say about love and high school relationships.
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18-year-olds can register to vote in upcoming elections Assistant eDITOR RILEY WILSON
coming into your local City Clerk’s office, With the state and presidential eleclocated on 301 S. Leroy St.” tions quickly approaching, students may With this in mind, many upperclassmen want to start thinking about registering to may are eligiable to vote in the election vote. With the seemingly confusing world coming up March 8. of the Secretary of State and City Hall, it “One of the most important things to is important to know where to begin when remember when registering to vote is that registering. to be eligible you must be registered 30 According to the Michigan.gov website, in order for a person to be registered to vote days prior. For example, to be eligible to vote in the March 8, 2016 Presidential they must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years Primary election, a person had to be old by election day, a resident of Michigan registered by Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.” and a resident of the city where they are There is no better time than now applying to vote. They also must obtain a to register to vote. In order to regisvoter registration form. ter, a current ID is needed as well “A voter registration form can be obas either a driver’s license or the tained online,” Fenton City Clerk Renee last four digits of a social security Wilson said. “It can also be obtained at any number. Secretary of State Branch, the two closest are located in Flint and Highland; or by For more information contact the city clerk or go online to michigan.gov.
Auditions
Plan ahead for next year, apply or audition for classes FEATURES EDITOR KAYLEE VASBINDER
While many courses require students to do more than select an option from the drop down menu, there are 20 classes that require a longer process. Starting this month, limited spots for these classes will be open for audition, application or interview to be approved by the teacher of each course. “The reason IB Theatre requires an audition is the higher level of work expected,” director Lori Thompson said. “Students take on college level productions and are introduced to a rigorous work pace. Not only are actors having to reach beyond their own personal experiences, they are also required to put in a lot of rehearsal and technical hours.” Classes that require auditions include Jazz Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Swing Choir, Varsity Vocals and Women’s Chorus (Bella Voce).
Audition sign ups start in Feb. 8 the main office. Instead of an audition, some classes require an interview or an application. “I wanted to do Senior Project because I heard seniors in my SRT talking about it last year and I thought it was a good opportunity to make money and get to leave early,” senior Breanna Carney said. “I applied by getting an application from Mrs. Rish. I learned it’s easier to get a job when you have the flexible hours and I would definitely recommend senior project to anyone who wants to ‘try out’a specific field that they may not be sure about.” Other application classes include Mentor Training, Advanced Desktop, Media Services, yearbook, newspaper,VEI, Advanced Video, Music Tech, and all IB, AP, and honors classes.
small town scandal
Local business owner charged with embezzlement
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Fenton ranks eDITOR-in-chief SHEALYN MANDLE The U.S. News 183 among Michigan schoolsand World Report
releases an analysis of the high schools in Michigan every year on May 12. With a “Top 25” list, the website shows the rankings of every high school in Michigan. The rankings include the population of the school, the student-teacher ratio, college readiness and an average for math and reading proficiencies. There are three steps to determining these numbers. The first step: whether each school’s students are performing better than what is statistically expected. “We started by looking at reading and math results for all students on each state’s high school proficiency tests,” U.S. News & World Report writer Robert Morse stated on the magazine’s website. “We then factored in the percentages of economically disadvantaged students - who tend to score lower - enrolled at the schools to identify schools performing much better than statistical expectations.” Fenton High School is not in the top 25. Most of the schools that made it are either private schools with full IB/AP programming or large schools with many disadvantaged students. The second step assesses whether a school’s disadvantaged students were passing at the level of other disadvantaged students in the state. The final test judges college-readiness performance using AP or IB test data. When comparing FHS scores to the “Top 25” schools, the facts do not show a big difference in math and reading proficiency. The Fenton teacher-student ratio is 1:20, math proficiency is 2.1, reading proficiency is 2.7 and college readiness is 26.3. There is, however, a noticeable difference between FHS and neighboring schools. Lake Fenton High School has the same reading and math proficiency levels, but only 11.3 for college readiness. Holly High School has the same teacher-student ratio but their college readiness is 23.1. The U.S. News and World Report ranking is just one indicator of performance. The progress made by other schools provides a guide for all schools to follow in order to improve the education of their students. “I think it is important to use data to measure achievement and to do better when you know better,” Principal Mark Suchowski said. “I think our community values well-rounded students who are prepared to go out into the world and be successful and I think that our programming provides students that opportunity.”
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Michael LaJoice is sitting in the Oakland County jail for embezzling almost or more than $20 million from the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union. However, if LaJoice’s name was heard about a month ago, one might have recognized him as the man who was honored as a community hero for going out of his way to help others and the community. LaJoice’s construction company, LaJoice Enterprises Inc., had been funding the plans for the new Riverview building as well as the demolition of the former Topps Fruit Market. This would have given the Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio a larger building to operate
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in. LaJoice closed on the property in June and had not announced when construction on the new building would begin. To help this project move along, LaJoice purchased junior Blake Garrison’s home, along with two of his neighbors. Forced to move out, they purchased a new home. Shortly after, the Garrison family heard the news of LaJoice’s charges. Although they have decided to stay in their current home, Garrison says they basically “moved for no reason.” “LaJoice bought our house to expand his land,” Garrison said. “We were supposed to move out by March, but we decided to move
earlier. Not even a week after we moved, Lajoice turned himself in for embezzlement. Now that the building that was supposed to go in downtown Fenton isn’t happening, my old house isn’t getting torn down. Basically, we moved for nothing but we did move to a better place, so there is some good in it. ” For the rest of the story, visit fentoninprint.com
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It took a couple of dates before I knew my husband was the one. He was my first real boyfriend. We met at VG’s and he offered to walk me out to my car because it was late and dark out. For our first date, he took me fishing on Lune Lake and almost sank the boat. I was 16 and he was 19; we have been together for 21 years.
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I had a party at my house and my friend brought her along, I was immediately interested when I first saw my wife. I was 33 and she was 28. For our first date, I took her to Broad Street. We have been together for 10 years and she makes me the happiest person alive.
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When I met my wife, it wasn’t love at first sight because I don’t believe in that. We’ve been together for 18 years, I was 25 and she was 20 when we first met. For our first date she took me to a Red Wings game. My favorite thing about her now is she never tries to change who I am today, she is a wonderful mother to our children and how we both never say no to each other.
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MR. JONES
My wife and I both knew it was love at first sight. When you know, you know. We met online, our first date was in November at a coffee shop. Then in December I met her parents, Feb. I asked her to marry me, then in July we got married. We’ve been together for eight years, I met her when I was 36 and she was 34. We have been happily married ever since.
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It wasn’t true love at first sight. We were friends and roommates for a while before we were officially together, so we never really went on a first date because of all the time we spent living together. We have been together for 26 years and married for 22. I was 18 and he was 20 when we first met. My favorite thing about him now is that he approaches everything with enthusiasm.
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When I first saw my husband, I thought he was cutest thing who was walking the campus. My girlfriends and I would hold up signs with numbers on them as boys would walk by as ratings and my husband won second place. We have been together for forever and a day, I was 18 and he was 24, Our first date was at a bar in Detroit called Vern’s. My favorite thing about him now is that he appreciates the same thing as each other and supports me all the things that matter.
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When I met my husband I was actually going to meet someone else. We have been together for 32 years, I was 19 and he was 20 when we first met. Our first date was at the drive in and we saw the movie Gremlins. My favorite thing about him now is the way he thinks and his mind.
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The Fault in Our Stars
Eleanor and Park
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a love story about a girl who has cancer and falls in love with a boy who shares her fate from a cancer-support group she attends. If you’re into books where you can get easily attached to its characters and the mood of the story, then this book is for you.
If you’re one of those looking for a story involving two misfits who have an instant connection with each other, but also have struggles along the way, then you will like this book. The book tells the story of a heartfelt romance. Check out Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell for this Valentine’s Day.
by John Green
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My Life Next Door
by Huntley Fitzpatrick
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick is about a girl who wishes she was a part of her neighbor’s family; they are loud, fun and show affection, they are everything her family is not. She falls madly for her neighbor, but keeps him a secret from her family. If you like a book with suspense, then this is definitely the one.
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Four romantic novels to celebrate this Valentine’s Day
Two Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt
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Readers looking for a classic love story with a twist, look no further. This is a story where everything is perfect in a relationship between two unlikely people. Two Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt contains a break up with some secrets along the way, if you’re into these type of stories, you’ll want to check this book out.
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Couples 110 students voted during lunch for their favorite couple and percentages were calculated from the data.
1st place, 41% Ben Hajciar & Rylie Becker
2nd place, 29% Sam Strickhouser & Danielle Rushton 3rd place, 19% Nick Carinduff & Sara Eisenbeis 4th place, 6% Luke White and Maddie Carr
5th place, 5% Peyton Coffman & Chloee Foor
Communication and compromise, the key to relationships writer Ellie bennetT
Walking down the halls of the high school there are couples everywhere. Some have been together for months, while others have been together for years. In the spirit of love and the upcoming holiday, couples look back at their favorite moments together and the lessons they have learned. “I’ve learned how to communicate better, to be more open and flexible from dating in high school,” senior Danielle Rushton said. “Sam and I have been together for eight months. My favorite dates are when we go to the movies and dinner,
On the Market
Ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day without a Valentine writer mckenzie lookebill
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the times where we can sit down and have fun together.” Some couples have been together for longer. Seniors Peyton Coffman and Chloee Foor have been together for nearly two years, and they have experienced the best parts of a relationship. “Chloee and I have been together for 23 months,” Coffman said. “When we go to the Fire Hall those are my favorite dates, I feel that they are simple but I can sit down and connect with her. The most important thing I have learned from this relationship is that you should keep it between the two
of you. You don’t need to tell everyone everything about your business. It’s your relationship, not theirs.” According to the couples, not only is it important to have time for your significant other but to make sure you are still hanging out with friends and playing sports. “My favorite date was when we went to Splash Village for a day,” junior Rylie Becker said. “Dating in high school has taught me to be more mature because I’ve learned to balance a relationship as well as friends, school and sports. I always try to make time to hang out with my friends.
1. XOXO “Gossip Girl.” If you do not have anything to do, log on to Netflix. It will make you forget the absence of a Valentine and any other problems you had that day.
2. My achy breaky heart Stop reminiscing about past relationships. Valentine’s Day is not only about dating. It is about appreciating the people you have in your life.
3. Love yourself Do not feel sorry for yourself. Spend time being positive about yourself, other people’s opinions don’t matter as much as your own. Wasting your holiday by feeling sorry for yourself will not get you anywhere.
My favorite part of our relationship is that no matter where we go or what we do, we are always having fun together. If I had to give advice to others it would be to compromise with one another.” Through talking to one another, accommodation and flexibility, these couples maintain that dating in high school is worth it. Watch an aurasma video to view your favorite couple test their knowledge on how well they know each other. Open the aurasma app and hold over the image of Ben Hajciar.
4. RIDIN’ SOLO Do not spend your Valentine’s Day hoping to be recognized. Take initiative and send love someone else’s way, even if that means treating yourself. It is not always about helping others, but yourself too. Make a handwritten note or buy one from the store. Valentines are appreciated any way they are given.
5. eat your feelings Not only does this holiday bring love through people, but through food. If you are feeling down from the lack of Kisses, local stores have a wide variety. “I always hangout with my friends, and eat Valentine’s Day candy,” freshman Ben Henley said. “I eat any kind of candy I can get my hands on, especially if it’s from Target. It is always fresh there, and they have the best deals the day after.”
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Clothing Conflicts
Dress codes enforced by schools are sexist toward female students; focusing more on female attire writer Devon Mann
Students are given a choice of their apparel. Some might choose a blouse paired with khakis, or a simple t-shirt and jeans combo. However, one female student might choose to wear something more revealing, perhaps a crop-top that shows her midriff and leaves her shoulders exposed. Upon arrival at school, her outfit choice has been noted by her teachers. The outfit is deemed inappropriate because her stomach and shoulders are exposed. The school’s dress code states that an outfit will be viewed as inappropriate if “it creates a disruptive influence on the educational process, or interferes with the educational environment.” Dress codes are directed at female students and their choices in attire. Females are not allowed to expose certain parts of their body, such as their legs, midriff, shoulders or cleavage. This is because of the fear that it will be distracting to boys in the classroom. If a boy even catches a glimpse of a stomach or shoulder, he will be overcome with a desire. There is no way that this young man can complete his Chemistry lab now. He must stare at the girl’s shoulder. However, this is the farthest thing from reality. Most boys will admit that the clothes a girl wears has no effect on his education. Students are expected to command a level of respect, esteem and professionalism with their choices in attire. But, to the administration and staff members, the outfit that the girl is wearing is the farthest thing from professional. The female population has been put down throughout history. Women are treated as less than men, but are held to a higher, ludicrous standard. This is evident in the dress code they are forced to follow. An
outfit that a female student wears does not determine her professionalism in the classroom, it has no correlation to her ability to succeed. Professionalism is defined as “the competence or skill expected by a professional.” Students do not have a full-time profession, daily attendance at school and completion of school work are the closest things students have to a profession. In school, students are expected to sit and learn. A certain piece of clothing does not interfere with a young girl conducting her daily school activities. If a female student is in class, willing to learn and participate, then the clothes she is wearing are not a part of the problem. When teachers and administrators tell a girl to “cover up” or “show some modesty,” they are essentially telling her that having certain parts of her body showing is something to scorned and ashamed of. It isn’t. The way a girl dresses herself is nobody’s business but her own. It doesn’t matter if a girl’s midriff is covered or revealed, that’s her personal choice of dress. Girls will dress for themselves, to feel confident with how they look, or to feel comfortable in the clothes they’re wearing. They do not dress to warrant the stares of boys. An outfit is deemed “distracting and disruptive toward the education process” because it makes the boys want to stare at the girls and not focus on the lesson, but when staff members tell the girl her body is nothing more than a distraction, they are telling them it does not matter if they are comfortable in the clothes they are wearing, rather their main objective is not to dress for themselves, but rather the male population and ensure they are not a distraction. It is not a girl’s fault if a boy stares at her, regardless of what clothes she’s wearing.
Lauren Koldea | junior
Josh Voight| senior
“I haven’t paid attention to the dress code at this school. Sometimes, I think it’s a little odd some of the rules they have, but it doesn’t really affect me.”
“I think if the dress code was enforced it would be sexist because it’s based on people being “distracting” and that’s a weird thing to label people as.”
Josh Shegos| freshman
Michael Peters| junior
“No, I don’t really think that the dress code is sexist, to be honest, though, I don’t really pay attention to if the dress code is used or not.”
“I never think about the dress code because I have never been dress coded. I’m not really worried about it.”
Carson Lowell| junior
Laura Aubrant | sophomore
“I think the dress code is a good thing; honestly some of the girls dress provocatively. I’m from Holly so I’m used to a uniform; this dress code is nothing compared to that.”
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“No, I don’t think it’s sexist; it’s a female style, not a guy’s fault if they’re dressing unprofessional. Overall, I think it’s more an issue of common sense.”
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For most boys, a girl’s clothes do not have an impact on the learning environment. If it really comes to the point where a boy has the inability to conduct classwork, the boy should learn to not stare in the first place, and to stop treating the girl like she is an object to be gawked at all the time.
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These boots were not made for walking
Recently, I received a long-awaited pair of boots, and I was initially ecstatic. I eagerly put on my new boots and went out for the day. However, my pride got the best of me, and I spent the rest of the day in agony, all because of one thing -- shoe manufacturers expecting me to “break in” my shoes when I get them. This cannot stand. I should not have to make the shoes they sold me more comfortable, they should be comfortable when I buy them. You can tell me that the shoes were too small or too big, but they were not. My toes fit happily into the shoes, while the back of my heel is blistered. Blistered with rage.
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During the winter, students may find themselves feeling sad, experience irritability and may feel so tired they start to fall asleep at their desks. These symptoms point to the winter blues, affecting about 3 million Americans a year. According to Susan Brunell, the school psychologist, there is not only a reason for the winter blues, but a way to beat them.“Winter blues is a milder version of Seasonal Affec-
tive Disorder (SAD),” Brunell said. “It’s a chemical imbalance brought on by shorter days, and lack of sunlight, which causes changes in the hormones melatonin and serotonin, and Vitamin D. The best way to combat winter blues/SAD is address the hormones melatonin and serotonin and Vitamin D.” Changing your mood can be just as easy as changing your lightbulbs and your diet.
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According to a study on CNN, 12 million people suffer from seasonal affective disorder.
Get sun exposure within two hours of waking up.
Make your enviornment brighter, use broad spectrum lights and open blinds.
Eat healthy by avoiding sugary snacks and drinks.
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Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, preferably walking briskly outside in daylight.
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Do something fun to lift your mood.
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Hang out with friends to boost your mood.
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At this time of the year, it’s easy to th around you. You should try something your glass as half full. There are actually many benefits to and thinking positively. First of all, pos more efficiently. An optimist will enco and quickly find a way around it, ensu solutions than one and giving up is no Pessimists will accept the fact that dwell in their gloom. Secondly, positi with your physical health. Researche mind actually has a powerful influen comes to flu vaccines, people with n weaker immunity. However, happy response. Lastly, positivity can mak When facing a crisis or some kind o will always respond better and they back. Not only will you start to fee physically, you will be able to caus among your peers. For some, it might not be easy your mood, you might not see the the tunnel. If this is you, just star or two positive things a day, find ment someone. A little happines during this time of stress.
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starStruck From pro athletes to pop stars, here are the once in a lifetime encounters your classmates have experienced writer Olivia Diesch
Antonio Zayas, 10 Fifth Harmony
Connor Griffin, 10 Lebron James
Shea Dickens, 11 Ryan Gosling
Sage Villeneuve, 9 Paris Hilton
Genny O’Riley, 11 Chace Crawford
“I met Fifth Harmony at the Royal Oak Music Theater last March. My friend and I bought VIP Tickets to their concert so we could meet them. I’m a huge fan and I always will be. I like them because they are such an empowering group of women who stand up for great things like feminism and equal rights, and they make great music. When I met them, I told them that I love them and that’s really all that happened because it was moving so quickly and there were so many other people in line to meet them. It was definitely an unforgettable experience.”
“I met Lebron at the Palace of Auburn Hills. I bought tickets near the visitor tunnel in order to get him to autograph my shoes which were Lebrons. As he was walking off the court, I asked him to sign the shoes.. I said “thank so much” and he said “You’re welcome.” I was very happy and thinking about how much I could sell the shoe for, but I decided not to sell them. I’m not a big fan of him anymore, but when I was younger and getting into basketball, I was a huge fan, that’s why I bought the tickets.”
“I met Ryan Gosling on the set of one of his movies, ‘Lost River,’ in Detroit. It was May of 2013, when I was in 8th grade. My friend’s mom used to work for a Michigan film company, and she got us onto the set two different times in two locations. We got to talk to him the second time we saw him. I’ve been a huge fan of him forever. I cried a little bit when I met him, and I could barely get words out. When you meet the man you’re going to marry, it kind of leaves you speechless. I told him that I’m a big fan of his and also asked him some things about his movie. He was very nice and even more beautiful in person.”
“I met Paris Hilton at a Sweet 16 party for a family friend. My mom’s friend knew Paris and invited her to the party. She was in Michigan at the time, so it worked out. I didn’t really know who she was, but I had heard her name before. My mom said it would be fun to look back at the picture in a few years, and I probably would never have a chance to meet her again. I went up to her and asked for a picture. She told me that I was really sweet and I thanked her after getting the picture. She didn’t seem like a celebrity, just a normal person.”
“I met Chace Crawford on the set of his movie “Elouise” in Detroit at the Masonic Temple. My mom used to be the Michigan Film Commissioner so that’s how I got the opportunity to meet him. I’m a huge fan of Chace; I had been watching ‘Gossip Girl’ at that point. We talked a lot about his movie and how he was liking Michigan. It was amazing to meet someone I like. He was really chill and I’m so glad to have had that experience.”
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Lighting
Simple steps to look picture perfect
Where to Share
Selfie
Everyone agrees that the more light you get, the more flattering your selfie will be. Stand outside or in front of a window to capture the best luminosity. For a nice colorful lighting, wait until the “magic hour,” an hour before sunrise, or an hour before sunset. Having a hard time finding good lighting? Try the LuMee phone case, a case that lights up on the sides and assures an illuminated selfie. This case is available with the three latest iPhones and the new Samsung Galaxi S5.
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Men vs Women Who takes the most selfies? 48%
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Smile
Nobody wants to have a fake smile. To look warm and real, think of something funny while taking the picture.
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Don’t place your face in the middle of your selfie, it will look like a driver’s licence picture. You should have your face to the side for a more compelling look.
Although some people consider this tool unfashionable and ridiculous, it can be really helpful when taking a selfie with a large number of people or showing a landscape in the background.
Depending on how you want people to see you, you need to determine what angle you want the camera to take the picture from, and different angles have different meanings. From above: Innocent, in need of protection From below: Self-confident, sociable and attractive Straight on: Trustworthy, open-minded, sympathetic
Getting Likes
Apps
Sources: improvephotography.com scienceofpeople.com
Filters helps you look your best and can create a specific atmosphere. Try a few different ones before making up your mind. Here are some filter and photo editing app suggestions: Snapseed Android and iOS
Placement
Background
Angles
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How to get more likes and followers on Instagram: • use hashtags to get discovered by other users • post pictures with other people, different faces, to make it more interesting for people to look at • make your photo unique by shooting more than just your face, show yourself doing something interesting or with a nice background • keep yourself active on the app and like others’ posts Photo Studio Blackberry and Android
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WRITER TED GRAVES
Sadie’s is like the middle sibling of a family, between homecoming and prom. Like siblings, each dance has a different personality and wardrobe. The personality and clothes of Sadie’s is laid-back but still style conscious. With this in mind, a set of recommendations have been compiled to help you get the most out of your Sadie’s outfit.
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Dresses
Pants
Dresswear is possibly the most difficult choice to make for Sadie’s. There seems to be a less formal dress code, so don’t pull out your favorite fancy dress for this event. Instead, try wearing shorter, tighter ones with less tulle (i.e. the material stuffed under big prom dresses) and a lighter weight. If dresses aren’t really your style, wear some nicer casual clothes, like a skirt. A lot of people don’t really want to get dressed up that much for a less stressful dance like Sadie’s, so don’t feel pressured to get out your best dress. A dress like the $28 Mossimo leisure available at Target would be recommended for what a Sadie’s dress should look like.
While pants are obviously necessary for men to wear to Sadies, women are able wear them as well. For men, normal dark pants like those worn at prom are acceptable, but more casual khakis are also an option. For women, pants like dark jeans and form-fitting leggings are acceptable. While a variety of pants can be worn at Sadie’s, both men and women should avoid baggy and torn pants. While Sadies is a lot less formal than prom or homecoming, it’s still a dance. For women’s pants, a $30 Women’s High Rise Mid Rise Jegging Crop from Mossimo at Target fits the bill. Men would feel right at home in a $20 Basic Editions Men’s Comfort Action Jeans - Regular Fit from Kmart.
Jacket/Top
Shoes
At Sadie’s, a multitude of different shoe styles can be seen. A men’s shoes traditionally consist of dress shoes like loafers and oxfords, but more casual shoes like vans can also be worn. Women’s shoes should include shoes like heels and flats, but men boots can be worn as well. When looking for heels to buy, anything with a heel over 5 inches is going to be a disaster to dance in and will look really out of place. A $37 Very Volatile Xanny Ankle Boots in Beige for Women XANNY-BEIGE heel available at Glik’s would be a great shoe for women. For men, a $35 Men’s A+ Eddie Sneaker available at Target would be a model shoe for what to wear to Sadie’s.
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When planning on what to wear, tops and jackets with a less formal style should be considered. Women should look for long to mid-sleeve dress shirts in lighter fabrics to minimize overheating while dancing. Men should consider long sleeve dress shirts with lighter fabrics as well. Jackets can be worn by both men and women, but “business meeting” suits should be avoided. A women’s $28 Blouse Black from Soul Cake at Target would be a general reference for what wear for a top. An ASOS Skinny Shirt In White With Short Sleeves And Contrast Buttons for $35 dollars is an exemplary item of clothing for men at Sadie’s.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SHEALYN MANDLE
Alumni & Marine, Bryce Roney When Bryce decided he wanted to become a Marine, it was a major decision for him. The path that laid in front of him was blurry and confusing. He was only 19 and didn’t know what he wanted to do with the rest of his life nor how he wanted to do it. Bryce considered playing football in college but later realized that this was not the career he would like to pursue for life. That’s when he met Sgt. Sullivan, a recruiter for the United States Marines. They talked about opportunities and what the future had in store for him if he were to enlist. Then it happened, he decided to take the risk and take the path that only 1 percent choose to take. He wanted to be apart of those few. Before he knew it, he was signing a contract on March 4, in a few short months he would be becoming a Marine. The months that passed were fuzzy. He graduated from high school and spent his summer checking off his bucket list. Bryce said goodbye to his family and got on the bus to San Diego, completely blind to what would happened next. He stood there, staring at the yellow footprints underneath his feet. The only thing that crossed his mind was, “What did I get myself into.” From that moment on, he knew that these next three months would be the hardest times of his life. At 0500 the sargents came into his barracks screaming at all the recruits, “LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS!” The boys had to wake and prepare for the day. Most of every hour was filled with intense physical activity. Many people ask him if being an athlete helped with it, but Bryce said there is close to nothing you could do to prepare for this type of work. They ate three times a day, but yet some days he would find himself starving, not having enough time to eat at all, but he had no choice but to get through it. He ran, drilled and hiked more than anything. Other than that, they were scheduled to practice shooting from distances up to 500 yardds. He was able to shoot expert, the highest level. They learned combat fighting skills and practiced with obstacle courses such as climbing up ropes and walls. They were also required to get gassed to see what it felt like and to know how to act if that happens in a real life situation. Although the physical activity was excruciating and painful, in Bryce’s opinion the hardest obstacle he had to overcome was being away from his family. He missed and will be missing every holiday this year. This is something he had never imagined. The road he chose to take is tough physically and mentally but he is going to continue, to see what this future has in store for him. He chose his path, and he is a United States Marine because of it.
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Freshman Halle Greenwald dedicates time and practice towards figure skating NEWS EDITOR EMILY BATTAGLIA
The crowd roared with applause as freshman Halle Greenwald stepped onto the podium to receive her medal. She beamed as the symbol of all her hard work, a gold medal, was placed around her neck. The road to becoming the junior national champion for figure skating was not easy; it came with its own challenges, triumphs, and sacrifices. “After I leave school I skate until about 7 p.m. at Hartland Ice Arena. On Saturdays I skate with my team for about seven hours,” Greenwald said. “Practice takes up a lot of time, but the sacrifices [I have] made for skating, like missing school, do not really phase me anymore.” Despite the fact it is time consuming, Greenwald has been skating competitively since she was seven, so the sacrifices made for her sport do not affect her. Her family is no stranger to this level of commitment either; her mom, sisters, aunts and cousins all skate. “My aunt is my coach, which I think is sometimes a positive and sometimes a negative,” Greenwald said. “It’s nice because I get to see my family all the time, but my aunt pushes me harder than some of the other girls sometimes and expects a lot out of me. So I would say it’s a mixture of both.” Figure skating competitions occur year round. These events range from Theatre on Ice, which are team competitions that incorporate acting with skating, to freestyle competitions that are scored solely on how well the individual competitors execute various tricks while sometimes incorporating theatrical elements. “With Theatre on Ice you have to tell a story,” Greenwald said. “It’s like a whole program and you have to skate in sync and complete specific jumps, spins and turns. They score you based on that and how well you portray the story.” Greenwald’s team won the World Cup for Theatre on Ice in France last April. Along with this, Greenwald competed against more than 300 people at the National Showcase in Brighton this past summer, where she was named the junior national champion for her solo. “For the Showcase, everyone starts off in their first groups of only their own level, then if you get into the top three or four you move onto the final rounds. If you win that you move onto the ‘Parade of Champions,” Greenwald said. “It is kind of like a tournament; you have to keep winning different events until you get to the championship round.” Greenwald admits that although the sport can be mentally tough at times, it is something she sees herself doing for years to come. While she does not plan to head to any international competitions in the future, she plans to eventually become a coach.
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Playing FAVORITES? Parent-coached athletes prove to be legitimate team members
WRITER BRENDAN TRIOLA
SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE II
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PHOTO ERICA KOLANOWSKI SENIOR CHRIS GILBERT awaits reentry into the game while his father, varsity basketball coach John Gilbert, prepares him for the remainder of the game.
because I know if he is having a bad day, sick, or tired because I see him at home.” Students coached by a parent face more adversity than average student athletes, just because of a last name. However, coaches and players, father and son, agree that the bond made by a duo outweigh the negatives.
Football fans recall their favorite Super Bowl match-ups SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE II
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2005
1998 “Super Bowl 32 was my favorite
because it was between John Elway and Brett Favre two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. I believe Elway to be one of the best to ever play.” -freshman Logan Welch
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2008 “My favorite Super Bowl was 42.
It was awesome to see the underdog Giants defeat the undefeated Patriots. It was also really cool to see the two teams rematch in 2012. The helmet catch by David Tyree was a huge play that sparked the winning drive.” -junior Andrew Bond 2007
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Love of the Game
he asks and go above and beyond the exIt is the bottom of the seventh inpectations that have been set. At the end ning. Up by one run, the coach decides of the day, I still have to show that I’m a to pull the pitcher titled MVP and put player who makes an impact.” his own son on the mound. Whether Senior Chris Gilbert is coached by his or not this was the best decision for father John Gilbert on the varsity basthe team, some parents sitting on the sidelines gripe at the decision, calling it ketball team. This is his second year of varsity, but his first year with his father “daddy ball.” The team could pull out a victory or lose a heartbreaker, but most as the head coach. Gilbert feels that having his dad as his coach provides benefits of the parents will still think their boy for the team. would have done a better job than the “It really helps being able to talk coach’s son did. about games and practices “Daddy Ball” is a I know that I cannot slack off of the court on a regterm used when it is basis,” Chris Gilbert the perception that the off and I have to work ular said. “It definitely helps coach favors his kid very hard every day to create a better connection over other teammates the players and at the detriment of the prove that I’m not just between the coach. I was a starter team. His child’s playplaying because my dad for the varsity basketball ing time will always be above the team’s record. is the coach. I have to do team last year so I have, for the most part, already He or she must be the everything he asks and proved myself.” star. His kid pitches the First year varsity big game when there go above and beyond basketball coach John are better options. His the expectations that Gilbert sees coaching kid plays during crunch his own kid as a great time, while others have been set. opportunity in his son’s always sits. Politics in sports is -Taylor Lawrence last year of high school. “Separating coach from something that simply cannot parent or player from child is a difficult be avoided. Senior Taylor Lawrence is task for everyone,” John Gilbert said. coached by his father Shawn Lawrence “When I make comments at practice as in baseball, and demonstrates that this a coach, Chris has to try to understand myth of “daddy ball” is untrue by his that I am speaking as a coach, not as his leadership on the field. dad. It is also difficult for me to separate “It’s not easy. I know that I cannot him as a player from him as my son. I slack off and I have to work very hard every day to prove that I’m not just play- am probably harder on him than other ing because my dad is the coach,” Taylor players most of the time, but other times Lawrence said. “I have to do everything I might be more understanding of him
2005 “Super Bowl XXXIX was my favorite between the Eagles and Patriots. The Eagles are my favorite team and Donovan McNabb is my favorite quarterback of all time, and arguably a top 10 QB of all time. They were a great team that only lost by four points.” -freshman Lance Mercord
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2007 “My favorite Super Bowl of all time has to be Super Bowl 41. It was Colts vs. Bears and I had just become a Colts fan that year in the AFC Championship game. After the Colts won, I bought a Peyton Manning jersey.” -sophomore Gabe Ringwelski
2015 “Super Bowl 49 was the best. I
wanted the Patriots to win and they ended the game with an interception off the Seahawks at the Redzone in the final five seconds. When the interception happened I jumped up and yelled out of excitement” -sophomore Ethan Tiong
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2015
2009 “My favorite was Super Bowl 43, Steelers vs. Cardinals. My brother was a Cardinals fan and I was rooting for the Steelers, who won. The Santoino Holmes tip toe catch to win was the defining moment from that game.” -junior Jarrett Smith
Sports are weird. If you think about it, the concept of 22 men running up and down a field in armor smashing into each other to try to get into a big patch of grass is a bit... peculiar. If you get into the grass patch enough and stop the other team from getting into it, you win the game. Win enough games, and you get a trophy. Then the next year, you start over again. Explaining sports to someone who has never heard of them before could make you sound insane, and in truth, those involved in sports, fans or athletes, are a tad insane. What else will make you want to pull your hair out one minute and run around your room screaming the next? Nothing. Sports can dictate the emotions of fans for the rest of the day, and this obsession starts from a young age. Some of my earliest memories include big sporting events. I vividly remember my whole house freaking out when Magglio Ordoñez hit a walk off homerun in the ALCS in 2006, and I remember the feeling that came along with it. Pure joy. Memories and obsession don’t just include fans. Athletes dedicate their lives to the sport they play, and many just can’t walk away. Some former pro and college athletes spend the rest of their lives as scouts, coaches, or front office members because they love sports so much. In most cases, the love of the game from athletes is stronger than from fans. Wayne Gretzky once said, “Listen, everything I have in my life is because of the NHL and because of hockey, and I love the game and I loved every minute of being a player, I loved coaching, I loved being involved in the NHL.” What some may call a silly little game means everything to those involved, and that’s the true magic of sports. There’s something amazing about how a game brings people together. When a team wins a title, the whole city bands together and has a giant parade, shutting down roads and schools. In those parades, you see the players waving at fans and thanking them repeatedly. Those fans feel connected to the athletes, and vice versa. Nothing else is as strangely captivating like sports. Sports are fascinating.
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G O TIGRE
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Fuego Tigre is down, and the Special has been kidnapped by the G.E.N.C.. Fuego Tigre now seeks out the help of an old ally.
A piece of paper?
Wait! This is a layout to a building!
Hmm... Who could know?
Ugh! I’m going to have to talk to him.
Oh, ow. my head really hurts.
Unh... What I remember, happened? someone...
That guy punchesso-wait what’s that?
The Special!
Mr. Mystery
Later... Here goes nothing.
I told you not to call me that.
Hey FT!
Anyway, I need your help. Whatever it is...
Well.
I’m in, no matter what, but let me fi consume my drink. fi Him and his soda.
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