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The familiar Big Boy and Pizza Hut signs are gone and their parking lots have been vacant since February. The two restaurants have closed their doors and in their place, land developer Doraid Markus, who bought the property, plans to build a shopping plaza. “We bought the land because we think it’s a strong retail corridor and was right for development,” Markus said. “We are planning on making a 20,000 square foot shopping center. We know for sure we are putting in a Starbucks, a carry out Pizza Hut, another Mediterranean themed restaurant and a Mexican themed restaurant. We wanted to do these type of restaurants because they are fast and casual.” Because of the closings, some teens have lost their jobs and will
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THE SIGNS ON the front of local restaurants Big Boy and Pizza Hut have been closed as the space is being prepared for the new shopping center. be missing their place of work as they look for new jobs. “When it happened, it was kind of ironic because one of my co-workers the day before joked about us getting closed,” senior Breann Butts said. “The next day, I received the call. I was taking a nap when my manager called to tell me about it. The notice was very sudden; they didn’t know about closing until earlier that day. It was
a period of two weeks before they closed the door. I did finish the two weeks there, but in that time I was looking for another job, but haven’t found one yet.” New businesses coming to town mean new jobs will be available but people will have to wait until the end of December when the shopping mall is set to open. Ground should be broken by mid-May.
The laws in Michigan regarding gun control Michigan debates whether to pass bill on free or reduced lunch WRITER AUDREY StRickhoUSER
Approximately 1,150 students sit down to each lunch in the cafeteria every day. Out of those students, nearly 25 percent are able to eat because of the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. On April 20, 2016, the “Improving Child Nutrition And Education Act” was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives by Republicans. Despite the title of the bill including the word “improving,” there is some debate whether or not this bill will actually improve the well-being of children on school campuses. The bill will create block grant funding caps that will prevent students from receiving free or reduced lunch when different scenarios occur. Fixed block grants eliminate the absolute guarantee of free or reduced lunch, especially when a natural disaster strikes, school
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enrollment increases, or a factory closes. With the well-being of students in mind, school lunch aid Donna Fletcher supports the free or reduced lunches at the school. “I am not in support of the bill,” Fletcher said. “Our kids’ needs come first. Our community hides the fact that we have a problem; we have poor people who can’t afford the full price of the lunches at school. Some parents have too much pride to sign the Free or Reduced Lunch form, which causes kid to go hungry. It’s sad to see this happen to students who have no control over what their parents do and it should not be happening.” According to schoolnutrition. org, “The uniformity and consistency of school meal programs across the nation will be changed by block grants. States could set their own rules concerning which children are eligible for free or reduced price meals restricting access for low income children currently enrolled in the program.” Block grants that have a smaller value than the current amount of funding provided will eliminate and reduce nutrition access for some students. With all of this in www.fentoninprint.com
mind, cook aide Monica Wood advocates on behalf of low income children who depend on the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. “Some students are only given the chance to eat breakfast and lunch at school because of Free or Reduced Lunch,” Wood said. “If that is taken away, some kids will not be able to eat at all, not even at home. Kids need to receive proper nutrition in order to be able to learn in an effective way. Students who are not receiving proper nutrition might suffer from their grades dropping and not performing as well on tests. I just do not see how that is okay.” Those who agree with Wood in taking action against the bill should contact legislator Joseph Graves via email JosephGraves@ house.mi.gov to be heard.
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When former Fenton student Brady Morris lost his life in a shooting incident he became part of the 48 percent of teens who are killed by another that the victim considered a friend according to CRC Health Care. This loss, along with many others, highlights the dramatic increase in gun violence among adolescents. Rather than the guns laws themselves, poor enforcement of gun laws or lack of knowledge attribute to the rise. “I feel that our current gun control laws are sufficient; the key is that these laws need to be enforced, and they need to be enforced correctly,” Police Chief Jason Slater said. “For example, the CPL statue [Concealed Pistol License] is pretty strict in regards to who they allow to carry a gun; you could not have been convicted of even a misdemeanor in the last eight years. The problem with gun control laws at times is the people who are law abiding citizens who want to legally possess a gun, get a CPL or have it for home protection are the ones who end up being affected.” A study conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) found that 93 percent of the guns that are used in gun crimes are obtained illegally opposed to the small percentage of gun crimes committed by legally obtained guns.
“These people follow the law and get the proper training, but there will always be criminals who are obviously not concerned with conforming to the statues that are put into place,” Slater said. “These people looking to legally obtain a weapon need to realize that carrying or owning a gun is a real responsibility and that they must comply with what the law says.” Even if a legal permit for the open carry or ownership of a firearm is produced, Michigan law prohibits carrying a firearm in certain locations like churches, daycares, courts and hospitals pursuant to MCL
a couple years ago we had a shooting on North Leroy Street where a person was upset with his neighbor. It does impact us all, but in regards to our community we have been very lucky to not have a lot of gun violence and crime involving firearms is a low percentage of the crime that we deal with.” Levels of gun crime in adolescents in Michigan have been increasing at a considerable rate over the past five years according to the Citizen’s Crime Report. Since 2012, robberies, assaults, burglaries and murders with a deadly weapon for adolescents under the age of 21 have all gone up by roughly 2.12 percent. “I think the one way we can decrease gun violence is to change the whole culture that almost glorifies guns in a way, making them out to be cool or make you look tough,” Slater said. “The whole culture needs to change, we need to start with kids, provide them with a good home life, give them opportunities and show them that running the streets doesn’t get you anywhere in life while you are growing up.” It can be difficult to decipher all of the gun laws in Michigan, but it is crucial to safety in the community. To learn more about these laws, visit the Michigan State Police tab at michigan.gov. (The InPrint’s opinion about gun control appears on page 7.)
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” -Second Amendment, U.S. Consititution 28.245o. Individuals found carrying firearms in banned locations face potential fines and jail time. “Fenton has a lower crime rate comparatively to the other cities near us and all across Michigan; you drive 20 minutes north of here and it is completely different from what we experience,” Slater said. “We have had our issues; just down in Fenton township there was the shooting that resulted in the death of a young man,
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While Herrera now knows what career he wants to pursue, he said that school has not always been easy for him. Herrera initially had difficulty staying motivated and maintaining passing grades “Coming to Fenton, I struggled with school early on,” Herrera said. “Being bilingual was difficult at first, because there are so many vocabulary words to learn. In a primarily Spanish speaking family, I faced some challenges along the way. I am extremely grateful for the fact that I am bilingual because of the advantages it can give me later on in the future.” Time management has been one of the most important facets of Herrera’s high school career. After factoring all of the activities that he participates in, he has realized that he doesn’t have time to do things most teenagers do. Herrera wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to attend GCI, takes his normal classes, takes his online classes and now participates in varsity lacrosse, all while still working his job at Fenton Coney Grill on the weekends. “I never have free time,” Herrera said. “But it’s worth it, because I love everything I do. Winning this award made me proud, because I was recognized for just being myself.” Herrera will be honored as Fenton’s CTE Student of the
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“RESTORATION OF AN AMERICAN IDOL”
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Taylor Bennett Just after his brother Chance The Rapper won “Best Rap Album of 2016,” Taylor Bennett released a project that won’t get the plays it deserves, but is my favorite album so far in 2017. Just after coming out as bisexual, the Chicago native proved that he is finally ready to be himself, and not under the shadows of his brother. A tracklist comprised of famous friends, such as Lil’ Yachty, Jeremih, Kyle and Chance, helps bring some star power to the album, but all of their features fit perfectly into the fun and uplifting style that Bennett brings to the table. This is an album where you don’t want skip a song, which speaks volumes to the overall quality of the record. Overall, Bennett deserves to be recognized as one of the best lyricists in the rap game today.
While it may not exceed his 2014 work, “Dark Sky Paradise,” “I Decided” is a well rounded album that deserves respect. The first single released, “Bounce Back,” is Sean’s highest ever charting song on Billboard’s Hot 100. With his first ever concept album, Sean delivers a great story that plays to listener’s emotions, whether it’s thanking his mother on “Inspire Me” to saving a girl from an abusive relationship as heard on “Jump Out the Window.” The skits, where Sean would talk to his mother or father, were an interesting element, especially since he has never done them before. But many including myself found them corny and scripted. Regardless, the music was good, the concept was good, and his delivery was good. Solid album with a solid message.
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3Migos Perhaps it was the insurmountable hype leading up to the release. Maybe it was the top charting singles such as “Bad and Boujee,” “T-Shirt” and “Call Casting.” Either way, the bar was set high, and Migos failed to meet those expectations. The production value was at its peak, as Migos’ new album sounded more professional than any of their previous work. But the lyrics lacked depth and the lack of bangers, aside from the singles previously mentioned, made for a pretty weak album. Even the features, from artists such as 2 Chainz, Lil Uzi Vert, and Travis Scott were disappointing. Despite many tracks that listeners just skip, the singles carry this album to a “meh” grade. It’s alright.
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The benefits of implementing nationwide gun control outweigh costs to personal freedom Every day in America, 93 people are killed with guns according to the National Vital Statistics System of the Center for Disease Control (CDC). These lives are lost as a direct result of a firearm in the hands of a criminal, police officer or any civilian able to carry a weapon. Complete removal of all firearms is not the solution, but removal of some semi-automatic weapons, high capacity magazines and Tefloncoated rifle bullets would make a positive impact. Improvements made to the background checks system and other preventative measures are some of many fixes that should be implemented. The number of Americans injured with firearms dwarfs the number killed. For every one person killed with a gun, two or more are injured. Based on reports from the last five years, the CDC’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System estimates the number of annual non-fatal firearm injuries to be more than 200 each day. David Frum of the Daily Beast estimates that the number of people killed in America in one year with a legally purchased firearm is 134,120. This proves that stricter gun control is needed to stop these intentional and incidental killings and provide some peace of mind to the families of the victims. To some, the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to own a gun, however, the Constitution was written nearly two hundred years ago, and there are amendments that we, as a nation have outgrown. The idea that every citizen should have a gun is a dangerous one. When the Second Amendment was put into place, firearms had a magazine capacity of one round, an effective fire rate of three rounds every minute with a maximum accuracy range of 50 meters. Today, the average household firearm has a magazine capacity of nine, an effective fire rate of 20 rounds a minute and an accuracy range
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Free or reduced lunch federal aid program assists families in feeding their children during the school year SportS Editor cameron mathews
After grabbing a lunch tray and filling it with the options for the day, typing in her student ID and waiting patiently in line, a student is told that she isn’t able to purchase the hot meal because of her inability to pay. Instead, the free option for lunch is offered, a bare-bones “alternative meal” that consists of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or cheese and crackers. One option for students unable to afford the cost of school breakfast or lunch is the Federal School Lunch Program. This allows low income families to apply for federal financial aid that supports their students by providing them with breakfast and/or lunch at a free or reduced rate. Students who are put into this position when in school can get their breakfast and lunch at a free or reduced cost; for breakfast, the reduced cost is 30 cents and for lunch, the reduced cost is 40 cents, rather than paying $1.50 for breakfast and $3.25 for lunch. With the resource of free or reduced lunch, families are able to save a total of $855 per school year. As of 2015, the total population in Michigan was about 9.9 million; 2.2 million of those people were students under the age 18 in public schools. Of those students, about 680,000 qualified
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for this program to have free or reduced lunch. This number represents nearly one-third of the population that is living in poverty or near poverty. During the same year, FHS’ population was 1,149, and about 25 percent of the populous qualified for the program. Children from families with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced‐price meals, which students are charged no more than 40 cents for lunch. According to the National School Lunch Program website 130 percent of the poverty level is $30,615 for a family of four; 185 percent is $43,568. However, certain members of the Michigan House of Representatives wish to implement a bill that would eliminate Free or Reduced Lunch. The “Improving Child Nutrition And Education Act” was introduced into the House of Representatives for Michigan on April 20, 2016. This bill includes a provision which severely restricts schools’ eligibility for community eligibility, an option within the national school lunch and breakfast programs allowing high-poverty schools to provide free meals to all students. If this bill becomes law, 7,022 schools now using community eligibility to simplify their meal programs and improve InPrint
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access for low-income students would have to reinstall applications and return to monitoring eligibility in the lunch line within two years. These schools serve nearly 3.4 million students. Another 11,647 schools that qualify for community eligibility but have not yet adopted it could lose eligibility. The removal of the free or reduced lunch program could have serious negative effects on students. A study conducted by the US National Library of Medicine and Institutes of Health found that students who go 24 hours or more without eating are 44 percent more likely to lose focus during class time compared to other students who have eaten. It’s the little things like this that makes the Free or Reduced Lunch Program so beneficial for students of all ages in low income households. Passing this bill would harm these students by taking away one of the only resources they have to get breakfast or lunch during the school year. For some students, school provided breakfast and lunch is the only nutrition that they receive during the day. This bill cannot be passed. Students must take action against the bill, H.R. 5003. (Information regarding contacting Mich legislator Joesph Grant can be found on page 2.)
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of 210 meters. The Second Amendment was not written for today’s society and should not be the basis for the arming of undeserving civilians. According to a March 10, 2016, Lancet Health and Sciences study, implementing federal universal background checks could reduce firearm deaths by a projected 56.9 percent; background checks for ammunition purchases could reduce deaths by a projected 80.7 percent; and gun identification requirements could reduce deaths by a projected 82.5 percent The US General Accounting Office (GAO) estimated that 31 percent of total accidental shooting deaths could STAFF ED The staff selects a topic have been prevented for each issue and votes to determine by installing safety the direction the editorial will take. devices on guns: The majority rules and the editorial is every death in which written from that angle. a child under 6 years old shoots and AT ISSUE Do the benefits of implementing stricter gun control kills him/herself or legislation nationwide outweigh the another child could costs to individual freedom regarding be prevented by firearms? automatic childproof safety locks, and 23 OUR VIEW Yes. The benefits percent of accidental of implementing stricter gun control legislation nation-wide outweigh the shooting deaths by adolescents and adults costs to individual freedom regarding firearms. per year could be prevented by loading Agree: 16 indicators showing Abstain: 4 Disagree: 4 when a bullet was in the chamber. The number of victims of gun violence will decrease with the most simple of solutions. Improvements made to the background checks system, safety installations on firearms and knowledge of the responsibilities that firearms come with are vital to preventing more victims.
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James Strauss | freshman “I believe that owning a weapon has some benefits in terms of protection, but I do not believe that everyone and anyone should be able to own a gun. There should be background checks to make sure guns don’t fall into the wrong hands.”
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Beau Turnblom | sophomore “Every person has the right to protect themselves and their family. However, I understand that there are some people who are not mentally sane, and there should be registration and checks to keep guns out of the hands of those who don’t understand what they are doing.”
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“I understand that it is a right for everyone to own a gun, but I think we do need stricter control on ammunition instead of guns. Right now you get purchase ammo very easily and you can’t kill someone with an unloaded gun.”
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Body image. Body shaming. Too skinny. Too overweight. These topics have been brought up in the media a lot. The athletes’ main goal is to achieve their optimal body image with their coaches’ help and positive support. “It’s not that coaches are supporting or promoting negative body images,” athletic director Mike Bakker said. “In fact, they are talking to kids about what is needed if they’re going to be at certain positions in certain sports.” As body image is talked about in the media more these days, many try to define the term “body image”. “How often do we read stories about criticism of the fashion or modeling industry for promoting a ‘super-thin-is-in’ type of image?” athletic trainer Mitch Smelis said. “When a huge majority of the population won’t ever come close to that body image.” Coaches are trying to help build students up for success by monitoring their diets and workout schedules. “All of our coaches to some extent have conversations with kids about ‘Hey, listen, if you want to get faster, or you want to be better in that position, you have to be stronger,’” Bakker said. “‘Or, you’re going to need to lose some weight, or you’re going to need to eat healthier, or you’re going to have to pay better attention and take care of what’s going in more often.’” Even students who are not athletes may be concerned with body image. A recent study by Park Nicollet Melrose Center found that 78 percent of 17 year old girls are unhappy with their weight. “I certainly know, and I’m aware, that there are issues with kids and body
image,” Bakker said. “I understand that. And I would even say that I guess in the most rudimentary means of the term ‘body image’, I had the same concerns as a high school athlete. I never thought of them as this huge negative connotation, even when I was in school back in the ‘90s.” The standard for an “ideal” body is something that varies between people and often is difficult to define. “What is an unhealthy vs. a healthy body type? Who defines that?” Bakker said. “I could tell you, in my own mind, what defines an unhealthy body type, but it is going to be different from what another person thinks of as an unhealthy body type. Just because you look at a piece of paper that says that person is 6’2” and 250 lbs, vs. this guy over here who is 6’2” and 175, is one of them a bad body type, or an unhealthy body type?” Bakker thinks that the media talks and shames many women and men for not being skinny enough or not being buff enough. “I think some of the stereotypes about body image come from mass media, commercials, and clothing models,” Bakker said. “Although I think television and some other forms of mass media are trying to do a better job of some of those things, and showing a truer reality of a cross mix of everything. I think adolescents sometimes don’t know where to start to ask a question if they are struggling with a body image. It might be because they feel that they are overweight, or underweight, or not muscular or strong enough.” Society may never know if there is one true, ultimate healthy body image. “There is no one body type, there is no one body image. Everybody is built genetically different,” Bakker said. “There is a fine line between a stereotypical body image issue, and what is the reality of what do I need to do in order to achieve my goals.”
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MEET the BOARD Board of Education members outline their goals for the district
WRITERS LILLY MCKEE & GRACIE WARDA
HOPING TO HAVE a positive impact on students, three new members joined the Board of Education; Treasurer Pam Dickie, Trustee Kim Gruber and Trustee Kristen Harmon. They join four veteran members who have been serving the district for more than 10 years. A number of the board members have children in the Fenton school district and joined the board to be more involved in their education. Each member of the board holds their own responsibilities, including sub committees and working with the superintendent to create an ideal learning environment. Secretary Dana Jones and Trustee Lynn Hopper were unavailable at the time of interviews.
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“District-wide harmony is one of my main goals as president. I got involved with the Board of Education back in 2005 when a relative of mine suggested I get involved. I strive to help create an exceptional environment for learning, to create the optimal environment for teachers to want to teach and students to want to learn. I work closely with the superintendent and communicate with the board. The board, in turn, tries to support the administration and what they’re trying to accomplish. Besides work, I spend my free time with my wife and two daughters who both attend Fenton High School.”
“My goal as vice president is to continue to learn; I’ve only been on the board for just over a year. I see myself as a funnel to help get information in our district, and I have a lot to offer. I have a lot of human resources experience from my day job as director at a laboratory in a hospital in Dearborn. This experience helped when we were looking for a superintendent, as a lot of people were distraught about the direction the district was going. In my free time I like to do a lot of outdoor activities and spend time with my kids who both go to North Road Elementary and my wife who teaches at AGS Middle School.”
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TRUSTEE, KRISTEN HARMON
“With my experience in school finances, I believe I can help Fenton schools. My goals for being a trustee on the board are to make sure the district is fiscally responsible and that all students today and in the future are given the best educational opportunities. I believe that every child should have the best education possible in today’s society, and the role of a board member is one of the most important responsibilities within a community. In my free time, I spend time with my husband and my two 13-year-old twin boys, Adam and Jake, who both attend AGS.”
“I have three daughters who all attend Fenton schools. Having kids in the district impacted my decision to run as a candidate. Being an involved parent has given me a deeper knowledge of the district to help make informed decisions. I would like to see our district broaden the curriculum and introduce new opportunities that will benefit all students. I would also like to see our district become financially stable and make better educated decisions. I have dedicated my career to empowering students and I believe that I can help make a difference now and in the future.”
“About three years ago I decided that as a parent, I needed to pay more attention to what was happening in Fenton schools. Having two children has a huge impact on how I approach decisions with the board. I intend to make sure anyone associated with Fenton Area Public Schools feels their opinion is valuable. I am also the chair of the Public Relations subcommittee. My goal is to develop a plan for FAPS that will draw families to our district. I want to ensure that new community members are aware of all the amazing things FAPS has to offer.”
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Rejection sucks. In the bluntest way possible, rejection is horrible. Especially the type of rejection that acts as a crane, knocking down future plans, causing an earthquake that shatters how you viewed the rest of your life. 18 year old you dreamed of attending John Hopkins University. You worked hard in high school, determined to achieve. When it was time to write your college application for the university, you spent hours slaving over it, tweaking it, perfecting it, praying for it. When the letter came in the mail that signified a rejection from your dream college, everything shifted. You will take the news really hard, your mom letting you stay home the next day and lay in bed as she would bring you cups of tea to try and warm your spirits. But no amount of tea would do the trick. You will think your future is ruined. You will spend time contemplating every decision you made, analyzing if it was the correct one. You will not believe in yourself anymore. But 18 year old you promised that things will get better, they have to. Right now Love, Riley you feel stuck. Hurt. RejectPRINT EDITOR IN CHIEF ed. You will RILEY WILSON have a hard time trying to return to normal, a hard time looking toward the future. Time was not wasted, but you will feel that way, especially right now. Endless dedication and hard work seems to fail in comparison to your future plans. Just because you will feel beaten down does not mean that you don’t have the means to build yourself back up. Grab your cement, grab your concrete, grab your plaster and brick. One level at a time, you will begin to realize that things happen for a reason, that this reason may not be known, or understandable now, but just because your future won’t be the one that you planned that doesn’t mean that you won’t have a future. The world will not end. You will be okay, even if it takes time. You will learn to believe in yourself again, and take pride in every moment that turned you into who you are today. You will learn to understand rejection and will soon realize that it was nothing personal. You will soon learn not Paid for by the committee to elect Kristen Harmon to beat yourself up and instead be proud of everything that accomplished. But most importantly, you will learn that your future is what you make it.
TURNING UP THE HEAT Global warming and enhanced climate change — real and occurring, caused by human negligence WRITERS ELLIE VASBINDER & AMBER KELLY
The Butterfly Effect: The phenomenon whereby localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere. In other words, a change that may seem minuscule can make a big impact somewhere else in the world. Humans may think they have little to do with climate change, but in fact, 84 percent of greenhouse gases are emitted by human activities. With the damage this does to the ozone, studies conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change find that if humans stay the course they’re currently on, the Arctic ice caps will melt entirely by 2050. “There is natural climate change,” biology teacher Christa Shulters said. “I believe that there is also enhanced climate change, which is where humans are contributing. I think the combustible fuels are the primary contributors to those enhanced greenhouse gases. It doesn’t just include carbon dioxide, but includes man made chemicals and methanes.” According to Shulters, one way humans can reduce their carbon footprint is by acknowledging they are creating one. Some deny the existence of climate change altogether, though the facts presented seem to outweigh the naysayers, with the Environmental Protection Agency reporting 30 billion tons a year of greenhouse gases produced by human activities. “Anything that lets out carbon dioxide or methane causes climate change,” chemistry teacher Charles Miller said. “One of the bigger sources is the livestock industry; cows are a big offenders of pollutions [due to methane emissions caused by cow manure].” Ways to reduce a carbon footprint include driving electric cars, carpooling, buying local goods and even switching out regular light bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs. Realizing the impact humans make on the earth is to know how to try to treat it better. “I think more than anything this year, I found out is that it’s important that we educate folks on their contributions,” Shulters said. “One of the things I learned is that a lot of folks see it as, ‘if somebody else is doing it then I don’t have to worry about changing my own habits.’ But if we all think like that, then we just end up making things even worse.” People are encouraged to make positive changes today in order to ensure a prosperous and healthy earth in years to come. “At the rate we are going, the climate is going to be altered for the worse,” Miller said. “It will affect not just the weather we get here in Fenton, but weather worldwide. The oceans will be affected, land will be affected, everyone will be affected by this. We need to start looking to alternative sources, such as solar panels, to fulfill our energy needs and we need to stop burning things that have carbon in them.”
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At FHS, many students often frantically rush around the halls near the end of each quarter, keen on finishing last minute projects and assignments for their teachers. Extra credit is one tool some students hope to utilize in order to raise their grades. However, depending on the teacher a student has, extra credit may not be on the table. While some teachers view extra credit as a positive benefit to students’ grades, others argue it is inappropriate and not a true reflection of the way work is conducted in the professional world. “There is a section of the Faculty Handbook that states the policy for extra credit,” Assistant Principal Laura Lemke said. “It states, ‘The grade a student receives should be based on true student performance and meeting the requirements of the class established by the teacher. The use of extra credit is strongly discouraged and any extra credit opportunities must receive prior approval by the administration.’” While Lemke encourages extra credit for students who go above and beyond, she hesitates to hand out extra credit for other reasons. “We want grades to reflect academic performance,” Lemke said. “Grades should not be elevated. For example, extra credit should not be awarded for bringing in a box of Kleenex.” Awarding extra credit is up to the teacher. Some, like French teacher Nicole Chouinard, do not give out extra credit. “I don’t offer extra credit because I think students need to learn to have boundaries and guidelines,” Chouinard said. “[Students] need to learn that an employer is not going to let them slide on a deadline. A deadline is a deadline and
extra credit is not always going to save them. Students should do their best all the time and not count on extra credit to boost their score.” While deadlines still need to be met, some students think that extra credit provides them with a second chance. “I believe extra credit is beneficial to students because it’s a good way to come back from a mistake made on a test,” sophomore Jase Brant said. “A lot of people say that extra credit is bad because it doesn’t exist in the real world, but neither would a multiple choice test. If you have time to do your homework, then you should have time to do extra credit.” Another student, freshman Karenna Mansour, agrees. “I believe extra credit is an important choice to offer to students,” Mansour said. “If you make a mistake on a test or forget to turn in an assignment, it’s a good way for you to correct that and bring your grade back up. Everybody deserves a second chance and I think extra credit is a good way to give that.” Whether extra credit is used to compensate for a poor test grade or to bring an A minus to an A, it can be difficult to decide whether or not it is a good or a bad thing for students. Critics of it argue extra credit does not reflect a student’s actual comprehension of a subject. However, many still view extra credit as a positive thing, providing students an opportunity to raise their grades if they are willing to put in some extra work in a particular course. Students are encouraged not to allow their grade to rely on the help of extra credit whatever their teacher’s opinions of it may be.
We want grades to reflect a student’s academic preformance.” - Assistant Principal Laura Lemke
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You Use, You Lose
Teens are encouraged to consider the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse FEATURES EDITOR SHELBY KIENAST
caught with some of the more powerful drugs like cocaine, heroin, bath salts or other Lining up a lighter to the cigarette in her mouth, “Ava” sits in her room, mind in a haze. Before inhaling, her eye catches the framed award hanging on her wall for setting synthetic drugs, that’s where it becomes a felony. You can spend more than a year in jail for this, and typically if you spend more than a year in jail then you go to prison a track record just months prior. Her mind flashes back to the time when there were which is very serious.” tennis shoes sprawled over her floor, not empty beer cans and joints. At this moment, Future financial plans may also be jeopardized in result of teen substance abuse. she inhales and her cravings fade away, along with her hopes and aspirations. When faced with the expenses that come with post high school plans, a drug conviction “The kids I see involved with drugs and alcohol are often not involved in anything could get in the way of financial assistance. in school,” Fenton Police Chief Jason Slater said. “They’re not involved in after school “I don’t think a lot of kids realize this, but when you apply for federal student loans, activities or sports and they have a lot of free time. My advice to kids is to get involved they ask you if you have a drug conviction,” Slater said. “If you have one, that will with positive things that will help them later in life and that they can put on their preclude you from getting federal financial aid. So now all of a sudden, kids messing resume for college and when they start work.” A study in 2013 by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids concluded that approximate- with drugs get a conviction on their record and the government is saying that they’re not going to give you any financial help to go to ly 44 percent of teens reported using marijuana, school. Then, you have to foot that high cost of 23 percent reported misusing a prescription drug school on your own.” and 51 percent reported drinking alcohol at least The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids reportonce in their lifetime. Mentor Training teacher ed that the eight primary reasons teens abuse Jill Starr warns students of the physical consedrugs and alcohol are because of influence from quences of teen substance use. other people, pop media, feeling a need to es“Drugs and alcohol alter brain chemistry and cape, boredom, rebellion, instant gratification, functions,” Starr said. “Some of the resulting lack of confidence and misinformation from consequences include memory loss and uncoordiothers. While each of these reasons are prominated movements, which have their own individnent, one in particular stood out to Russell. ual consequences. If you’re uncoordinated from being under the influence and you’re “My answer is clear,” Russell said. “I think peer pressure is the most prominent readriving or you pass out while driving there’s a lot that could happen. Healthwise, some son teens abuse drugs and alcohol. You’re very socially geared at this age. Your friends long term consequences are cancer and liver disease.” are so important to you and if they’re starting to try drugs and alcohol and are telling The consequences of teen substance abuse go further than the physical effects on you it’s the greatest thing, then it’s really hard to resist that. It’s difficult to stay true to the brain. Behavioral consequences are proven to be one of the primary side effects of your morals and avoid the peer pressure.” drug and alcohol abuse. Medical, behavioral, legal and financial consequences all have the possibility to “A teen’s behavior is more likely to change when under the influence of drugs and arise in result of teen drug and alcohol use, even though some may think they are alcohol,” counselor Vicky Russell said. “A teen who drinks the same amount of alcohol immune to such consequences. Teachers and administrators encourage students to as an adult is more likely to have a drastic change in behavior. Particularly marijuana keep their eyes focused on the future and consider how drug and alcohol use could has also been documented to alter motivation. After you start smoking marijuana, jeopardize it. what may have seemed really important to you becomes less im“It all becomes a downward spiral,” Starr said. “It’s all about deportant. If you’re worried about college, great grades and pushing nline ciding what’s important to you. You have to decide if having a good yourself, you start thinking ‘Eh, what difference does it make?’” time with friends now is more important than your future. My advice In addition to long and short term consequences, numerous legal is to look toward the future and think not about the here and now, repercussions exist in the face of teen substance abuse including jail but about what effect this could have in the long run.” time, license sanctions and fines. If you or a loved one like “Ava” is struggling with a drug or al“If someone is arrested for drunk driving, they could spend up to 93 days in jail, face license sanctions and fines of just under $2000, Visit fentoninprint.com to see how cohol addiction, Russell encourages students to attend Alateen, an program designed to help students who are struggling including driver responsibility fees,” Slater said. “They also then Mentor Training is working to raise anonymous with substance abuse or know someone who is. This group meets the have to obtain an attorney and pay all of those legal fees. Additionawareness about the issue of teen first SRT of every week at 9:30 a.m.. To join or for more information, ally, being caught with marijuana is a 90 day misdemeanor and contact Russell in the counseling office. could have 90 days in jail as well as facing license sanctions. If you’re substance abuse.
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My advice is to look toward the future and think not about the here and now, but about what effect this could have in the long run.” -Mentor Training teacher Jill Starr
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he was able to participate with the varsity baseball team and continues to compete with the them today. “A mental aspect of how to get better would be learning to deal with failure and to keep moving on,” Ryan said. “I become a better athlete every day. I didn’t expect a position on varsity, even though I was working for it; I was hoping for it. It’s just what I was shooting for, it’s where I wanted to get to. It’s what I love to do; baseball is what I have been working on my whole life.” Rather than spending time on the diamonds, sophomore Kirsten Foor spent time out on the soccer field passing, dribbling and slide tackling for the ball, displaying skill sets for her debut season of varsity soccer her freshman year. “Through using my skills and everyone else’s, we are all building up to the same goal. Everyone wants to win, so everyone is working together,” Foor said. “I was lucky last year; I got to play with my older sister Chloee, who graduated last year.” Foor is going into her second season of varsity soccer and is ready to use her new and refined skills to further benefit the team. “The best thing about soccer is the team, especially during high school,” Foor said. “It’s just so enjoyable to meet and to get to know everyone. Everybody is like a family, and when you’re playing, you have confidence in them that they want to win, they want to do good for other people, that’s where the love plays in.” Contrary to the running soccer players do, those who run track, like sophomore Niki Matthee, hurdle their way through races to gain points for a varsity letter. www.fentoninprint.com
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As the last few snow flakes melt from the golf green, the track, various fields and the diamonds, the launch into spring sports is underway. Grass is growing greener and the track is warming up, completed with a returning batch of underclassmen who joined the world of high school sports last year. The following athletes earned the chance to compete on a varsity team, which typically consists of juniors and seniors. “The opportunity to play with the varsity golf team has taught me a lot,” sophomore Braden Lapa said. “The upperclassmen have more experience and are able to pass down wisdom they have gained and have helped improve my game as well. I think it’s important to show effort and put time into practicing, especially if you have a varsity spot. You have to work hard, focus when it’s needed, and shoot the scores that are going to be beneficial to the team.” From rolling green hills to diamonds and bases, varsity players use experience within the sport to further their playing ability at this level. “Through my experience of travel and school softball, I have gained a lot more knowledge about the game from my coaches and learned how to play smarter,” sophomore Sara Eisenbeis said. “I have also gained better technique through practicing my position, pitching, by learning how to throw multiple types of pitches. I have improved my skills in both defensive and offensive aspects of the game as well.” Physical skill and mental development are two aspects on the minds of athletes as season games come closer. When sophomore Jared Ryan was a freshman,
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Varsity girls tennis adjusts to both new roles and a new coach sophomore Kirsten Foor
sophomore Minna Ramirez
“There are lots of things I have learned from different coaches, like different forms and alternate ways to do things,” Matthee said. “My coach forced me to do hurdles in seventh grade, but I ended up liking it, now I want to run all four years of high school. The best part about racing would have to be thrill, it’s just fun when you get out there and you’re on the blocks. The seconds leading up to the gunshot are nerve-racking and my stomach drops. I get really nervous, but it helps me get through the race because it builds up adrenaline.” With one of the newest spring sports starting its third season, lacrosse has made its way through the ranks, which appealed to sophomore Minna Ramirez when she was a freshman. “When you’re a varsity player, you really think; you really get into the game,” Ramirez said. “It gets super competitive, being at that big of a level, at that high school level. I was the only freshman on the team, so just being with the older girls felt really wonderful, but it was also intimidating in a way because they were older and had more experience than I did.” Whether these varsity athletes are swinging clubs or bats, running to capture a ball or personal record, each individual contributes to their team. As they step up for another year, the featured sophomores carry their new found wisdom into this season.
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As junior Leah Krantz goes to hit the ball during her singles match, she hears her teammates cheering her on. This is part of the concept the new varsity coach Dave Daniel hopes for Krantz and her teammates, to be there for each other and support one another. As the team adjusts to the new coach, some girls are also adapting to a new position or team. “I’m playing a really hard position: number one singles,” Krantz said. “My goal is to win most of my Metro League games so that I could be considered for states. The ranking of difficulty in tennis goes number one singles, number one doubles and after that follows all of the singles. Usually the number one singles is the best person on the team. I’m the only player who ranked in the top 12 last year, so I had to step up my game and it’s a really hard position.” While the team is focused on doing well, their coach hopes that it is not the only thing they take away from their time spent together. “The goal is the same as it is every season,” Daniel said. “Trying to develop each player to achieve their maximum potential and buy into the team concept. To have them realize they are part of something bigger than themselves and to be accountable to their teammates. To develop strong character and a work ethic that will benefit them long after their high school tennis career is over.” During Daniel’s first season coaching, the team had to adjust to a new style of training and techniques. Some girls have also had to adjust to a new team. “Moving up to varsity was a lot more intense than being on JV,” junior Catherine Maxwell said. “It was a little bumpy at first with getting used to a new coach, but now it’s starting to get a lot better. Everyone on the team is improving; in the first game of the season I did not do my best, but now I know I got my hardest match out of the way.” The girls will be playing on May 2 at Flushing High School at 4 p.m.
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Jam-packed stands are commonplace at basketball and football games. The crowds at baseball games, ski meets or swim meets often are 10 times smaller. The reason is not because these sports are inferior in any way, it is because of the short attention spans of high school students and the “social event” that football and basketball games have become. Even though the girls swim team has won Metro titles seemingly every year, hardly any students seem MP2 Sports to go. Why is SPORTS EDITOR that? It does not MP2 Sports MICHAEL PEARCE II make sense that SPORTS EDITOR students seem MICHAEL PEARCE II to think they can not have as much fun at a swim meet with their friends as they would at a football game. Your friends will go and you get to support your peers as they compete head to head against a team they will likely beat. The same goes for all sports that get lower turnouts from students, swim is just an example. An impediment for some sports like ski and golf is the locations are not on school grounds. When it comes to events that are located on campus, there really is no other excuse for a low turnout besides low teenage attention spans and the attitude students hold toward these events. For whatever reason, going to a football or basketball game is a social event. People dress up in costume, sit in big groups of friends and sometimes hardly even pay attention to the game. A possible explanation for this phenomenon is the glorification of football and basketball in TV shows and movies. “Friday Night Lights” and “High School Musical” are both examples of productions that were popular when most of us were young and impressionable. They created an image of what these specific events are supposed to be like, and that sticks with people. Another reason may simply be the attention spans of teenagers combined with the lack of wanting to try something new. Football and basketball are fast moving games that everyone knows. Baseball is a game everyone has knowledge of, but it is slower paced. This can turn kids, who are basically the human equivalent of gerbils in terms of attention spans, off. Hardly anyone knows how ski meets are scored or how to win a swim meet. It makes kids uncomfortable, and as high schoolers, everyone likes to stay in their comfort zones. I am guilty of this, too. My first high school basketball game was against Linden, months ago, in February, and I had never been to a swim meet or ski meet. So yes, it can be difficult to step out of a comfort zone and try new things, but underclassmen should not make the same mistake that I did. The should go to every sporting event they can before they throw their caps, supporting their peers in what they love.
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