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CULTURAL APPROPRIATION
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Latin honors to replace Top 10 for the class of 2016 editor-in-chief shealyn mandle
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Drama department begins preparations to perform Sondheim’s broadway hit writer Brendan Triola
FLINT WATER CRISIS
Crisis continues to affect individuals in the Flint and Fenton communities Assistant eDITOR RILEY WILSON
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After being brought to cinemas across the world in 2014, the musical “Into the Woods” will be brought to life by the theatre program. “Into the Woods,” a musical written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1985, but was more recently reborn as a film production in 2014. The plot of the musical stems from several different fairy tales, ranging from “Cinderella” to “Little Red Riding Hood.” “I was cast into the production as the steward,” senior Jayson Wolf said. “I am the assistant to the prince, my character is so full of self-importance and thinking that I am better than everyone, and the
only person who can put me in my place is the prince. I believe everything I do is for the greater good.” Wolf is experienced with the theatre program; this is his second year of the IB Theatre course. While many actors and actresses are experienced, there will be a lot of rookie talent on display. “I am playing the character Rapunzel,” freshman Alexandra Marsee said. “This is my first musical, so I was unsure at first. However, I love acting and Mrs. Thompson and some of the Ambassadors really encouraged it.” “Into the Woods” will be performed April 28 through April 30.
Dirty water, increased lead levels and an overall nightmare have become the new normal for people living in the Flint community because of the water crisis that began in 2014. A switch to using water from the Flint River instead of Lake Huron in an attempt to save money for the city led to increased lead levels in the water, a violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act and a declaration of a state of emergency. “I live in downtown Flint near Mott College area,” drama director Lori Thompson said. “We have had the National Guard come to our house twice delivering water, water filters and water filter test kits. We also receive free water
packages daily from the fire department.” With 87 cases of bacteria sickness because of the water and an increase in lead poisoning, Thompson and others in Flint are taking precautions when dealing with their water. “We test our water using the test kit and the results indicate that the amount of lead found in our water is minimal at this point,” Thompson said. “However, we are required to continue to test it. We have water filters on all of our sinks, but we still do not drink from the faucets because the filters cannot be guaranteed to abstract all lead levels. Also, I only cook with bottled water. With that being said, we can go through large amounts of water
tration to switch to a weighted grade point average. My mom was valedictorian, so I grew up with the hopes of matching her accomplishment and spent the first three years of high school working very hard to achieve this goal. I studied for every test, turned in all my homework and threw myself into extracurriculars which often meant sacrificing my free time and social life.” Students receiving the “cum laude” honor have to maintain between a 3.5 and 3.7 GPA during their four years of high school. “Magna cum laude” or “great honor” requires between a 3.8 and a 3.9. For the “highest honor” or “summa cum laude” students have to maintain a 4.0 or higher. “The only disadvantage is more for me and not the students,” Suchowski said. “Second semester for seniors now counts, so we will be scrambling after final exams to do the rankings which allows us for less time than usual.” Even though the Top 10 no longer exists, the students with the two highest GPAs will still be valedictorian and salutatorian. Suchowski estimated the amount of awards to be given out and it is around 50 or 60 students. The number will not be final until after the last marking period.
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2015 GRADUATE NICK Farella receives his certificate and pin for being in the Top Ten at last year’s academic honors assembly. The Class of 2016 will be the first in Fenton High history with the opportunity to graduate with Latin honors “cum laude,” “magna cum laude” or “summa cum laude.” This switch was made because of the transition to weighted grades in advanced classes.
When seniors are recognized at graduation on June 12, the Top 10 will not be honored. Instead, this year’s graduating class will be the first in many years to receive weighted grades for taking/passing an AP or IB class. Because of this, Principal Mark Suchowski did not want to continue the competitiveness of the Top 10 so he initiated the idea of “cum laude” which he passed on to the superintendent and then students and parents. “The weighted grades allow for more students to excel academically; and with the new system, we are not limiting the number of students recognized,” Suchowski said. “In the past, there were students who were number 11, and only hundredths of a point away from number 10, but there just was not anything we could really do about it.” The new honorary system for academic achievement at graduation is called “cum laude.” It is a Latin term that means “honor.” “I think the new system makes things more general and therefore less competitive for people in the Top 10,” senior Michael Fabatz said. “I would have been valedictorian if the weighted grade system hadn’t been introduced, so it is difficult to agree with the decisions of the adminis-
AS THEY REVIEW the lyrics to a song, senior Kelsie Lane and freshman Alex Marsee prepare to audition for “Into the Woods.” The show will take place at the end of April in the Ruby Zima Auditorium.
pretty quickly.” Because this crisis has been ongoing for more than a year and a half, Thompson expressed her frustration and admitted she feels the crisis could have been avoided if addressed earlier on. “I am most frustrated with the fact that we are still required to pay our water bill which is a total of $140 or more. Paying for water when we can’t cook or drink with it is ridiculous. We have been told that danger of lead through the skin in regards to showering is not dangerous however there have been a lot of contradictions. It could have all been avoided if better decision making had been executed by our governor two years ago.”
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“If I wasn’t doing anything for a day, I would go to Ann Arbor, because it is a very ethnic city. It’s fun to walk around and look at the graffiti walls and go shopping in the shops there,” freshman Erica Hering said. “My favorite place to eat there is Mongolian Barbecue; it is affordable for everyone. I recommend this as an ideal day trip, because you can spend a lot of time there without getting bored.”
“I love Grand Haven because you can see Lake Michigan and go out on the pier,” senior Isabelle McIntosh said. “Blue Moon is one of the ice cream places in Grand Haven. They have all sorts of ice cream there. It is adorable and the ice cream is very good. I would recommend going here because people get to see the beauty of pure Michigan.”
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“I would go to Traverse City. It is a very beautiful city with a lot of boutiques and you can see Lake Michigan,” freshman Jake Sullivan said. “My favorite restaurant there is Pangea. It’s like a pizza shop and they offer a variety of pizzas. I mostly love Traverse City because it’s very family friendly.”
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“I would go to Boyne on a long weekend; there are a lot of fun things to do there: skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, making snowmen and playing in the snow,” sophomore Caleb Long said. “Restaurants I would recommend are La Senorita, Red Mesa and Villager Pub. They are very affordable and have a variety of food. Harbor Springs has a lot of good ski hills, nice shopping stores, and it is a great place for a family mini vacation.”
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“I would go to Seven Lakes State Park if I had a free day because the wooded trails are beautiful and fun to walk through with friends,” senior Devlin Putman said. “Then I would go to Beale Street to eat because their pulled pork sandwiches are really good and the atmosphere is upbeat and inviting.”
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Science behind why that song will not leave your head
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There’s a an ear worm in your head; it’s dancing to “Pillowtalk” by Zayn Malik and it will not stop. An ear worm is a catchy piece of music that continually repeats through a person’s mind after the song is no longer playing. Many scientists theorize that the more an individual tries to suppress it, the harder it is for it leave the mind. Though sometimes annoying, the majority of ear worms are actually somewhat enjoyable or neutral experiences. “We’re more inclined to remember the things that annoy us,” said Victoria Williamson professor at Switzerland’s Lucerne University on sciencefriday.com. “So if you ask somebody about an ear worm, they’ll tell you about the one that annoyed them yesterday. They won’t tell you the three or four they briefly had in their head which they didn’t really notice, or just kept them company as they walked around.”
More than 90 percent of people have ear worms on a weekly basis. They appear when we are doing tasks that do not require a lot of attention. When they listen to a song, we are constantly anticipating the next note to satisfy the need to fill in the gaps in the song’s rhythm. The most likely songs with a simple upbeat melody, catchy repetitive lyrics, or an unusual rhythm are the most likely to become ear worms such as ‘Hands To Myself’ by Selena Gomez. Live music is more likely to get stuck than recorded music because there is a visual to associate with the music. “The music that I always have in my head is my band music,” freshman Avery Hill said. “I’m in wind ensemble, and I’m always practicing the music; it just gets stuck in my head. If that type of music isn’t stuck in my head, songs from movies like ‘High School Musical’ are in there. I’m constantly singing ‘Breaking Free.’”
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There are many ways to eliminate an ear worm. Some include listening to other music or doing something that involves language—perhaps tackle a crossword or start a conversation with somebody. Exercising is also known to stop an ear worm. A third technique seems counterintuitive: engage with the ear worm song itself by listening to it repeatedly so as to exhaust the ear worm. “When I have a song stuck in my head, I normally listen to another song,” freshman Collin Wilson said. “This helps me forget the lyrics that I was previously listening to. Sometimes, though, it doesn’t work. It’s very irritating when you can’t get songs out of your head.” Any song can become an ear worm if listened to repeatedly. However, they are not permanently engraved into the head and easy to remove.
Taking a cue from clothing trends of the ‘80s and ‘90s, these styles are making a comeback
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Fur and leather has been around since the dawn of humanity. Coats and hand warmers made from animals like beaver and mink were worn by the upper class of Europe and early America. The use of fur began to taper off during the 20th century, and finally seemed to end when animal-activism organizations like PETA protested designers who used fur. This led to the faux fur trend. While first considered cheap and tacky, fake fur and leather-printed snakeskins are now a necessity for animal print lovers, unless they have a couple $1,000 to spend on real fur. Faux is now the new norm in fur fashion for the average customer.
Chokers were one of the biggest fashion statements in the ‘90s, being worn by a large number of teen girls. They were seen everywhere and coincided with the aforementioned ripped jeans and Grunge-era. Like silly bands, some schools banned chokers due to their popularity being distracting from school work. Eventually, chokers began to lose popularity near the beginning of the 21st century. Remaining virtually invisible during the 2000s, chokers made a random comeback this year and have been seen worn by many teens in droves. PHOTO LAUREN GRUBER PHOTO LAUREN GRUBER
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Leggings were a popular trend in the ‘80s that coincided with the rise of aerobics and leg warmers. Tight-fitting, colorful pants soon burst into the scene of the ‘80s, but mostly dissipated with the advent of ‘90s fashion. Leggings remained relatively obscure until a revival around 2010. Leggings were revitalized as jeggings and yoga pants, now common items in an adolescent closet. These leggings mostly come in black or other neutral colors as contrasted to the bright neons of the ‘80s.
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Ripped jeans were a staple clothing piece of the ‘90s grunge era. Popularized by musicians such as Kurt Cobain, the wearing of ripped jeans spread quickly among teenagers and eventually was adopted by older 20 somes. Initially being torn from overuse, ripped jeans were then marketed by clothing brands as being “pre ripped” and not authentic. With the fading of popularity of ‘90s music culture, clothing culture was not spared and ripped jeans saw a sharp decline. While not as prevalent as they were in the ‘90s, ripped jeans still remained somewhat present in culture. Ripped jeans also seem to be making a comeback due to increased demand.
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Fenton’s switch from Top 10 to cum laude promotes more fairness and consistency some years it could be a 3.8 and some years a 4.0. Cum laude allows for students to set goal that everyone can work toward, equally. The new system promotes more collaboration among classmates rather than competition. Collaborative learning is highly recommended in the educational field. Now that students aren’t competing toward 10 spots, they can work alongside their classmates, knowing they will be recognized with the same honor. With the Top 10, an entire grade is working toward 10 spots and there will be people in 11th, 12th and 13th place that are close, but will not get the recognition. Now every student who works hard to get the established GPA will be recognized, and their achievements will not be in the dark. The administration made the right decision by transitioning to the cum laude method of which top students will be honored at graduation time.
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Senior Griffin Carr walks up to the stage at the graduation ceremony and is presented as summa cum laude. Because his hard work enabled him to achieve a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school, he stands among the top recognized students. The graduating class of 2016 will be the first class ever to experience this change in the graduating system. Some students believe they worked too hard during their high school career to be in the Top 10 and that being recognized in a larger group, somewhat diminishes their hard work. However, the new way of recognition is more consistent, less competitive and addresses previous issues. The new system is more consistent because with the Top 10 the GPAs fluctuated. Each year there was no established end point and there is no specific GPA requirement to be in the Top 10. Therefore,
AT ISSUE Is the new OUR VIEW Yes. The new method of cum laude a topic for each issue and votes method of cum laude to determine the direction the honoring system more fair honoring system more fair editorial will take. The majority than the old honor system? than the old honor system. rules and the editorial is written from that angle.
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Joseph Fehir | sophomore
Skylar Mathews | sophomore
Madeline Welch | junior
“I don’t think it’s as fair as it could be, if you worked really hard to get into the Top 10 you wouldn’t want people who didn’t make the cut to get the same recognition.”
“I think it is fair. A lot of people worked really hard to get their grade point averages and even if they don’t have the best they still deserve to be recognized.”
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“I think it is fair. People will still get recognized as having the highest tier of GPA and stuff like valedictorian and salutatorian will still be there.”
“I think it is fair because there are instances where one bad grade can mess up your whole GPA and that isn’t fair, but this way you can still get recognized.” Photos Carly Riggs
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Hands Up Don’t Shoot Black Lives Matters Movement: the discussion shaping the nation writer Devon Mann
Although discrimination and oppression of the African American race has been occurring for centuries, because of recent events, there has been a revitalization of the civil rights movement. On Aug. 9, 2014, 18 year old African American Michael Brown was fatally shot by white police officer Darren Wilson. People of color gathered in the streets to protest Brown’s murder, believing this was an unjustified act of manslaughter. This event soon snowballed into nationwide protests that marked the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement. BLM is an activist group that launches rallies nationwide to end racial bias and end discriminatory acts of violence and racial bias against members of the African American race. The primary focus is on the act of racial profiling and police brutality within the black community. Many people believed black lives such as Brown’s were taken because of racial stereotyping and prejudiced beliefs. Even after the Civil Rights Movement, many whites were still raised to detest the African-American race. Racism is still abound in America. But, being black does not equate badness. Being black does not make one a hoodlum or a thug. However, being black does make one subject
to violence because of the color of their skin. A study conducted by the Washington Post showed that there were 400 cases of police shoot-
“There is built-in leeway for police, and the very breadth of this leeway is why criminal charges against police are so rare.” -Police oversight lawyer Walter Katz
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ings in 2015. Within these, shootings blacks were killed at three times the rate of whites or any other minority group. The report of ‘Mapping Police Violence’ found that in cases of police shootings against African
Americans, 98 percent of officers were not charged with committing a crime. Specifically in cases of police violence charges, the system protects the officer. A study conducted by an analysis with ProPublica, which combed through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Supplementary Homicide Report found that black men are 21 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than white men. Not all police officers are racist. However, the fact of the matter is that there are bound to be racist officers who commit these crimes fueled by racism. These officers, the few among the many who take black lives, will most likely not be held accountable for their actions. The reason that Black Lives Matter has become a prominent social cause is because we live in a nation where officers can racially stereotype and target blacks, and not be found not at fault. The system that prosecutes officers for their crimes is the same system that is designed to protect them. The people who lost their lives because of acts of racism and negligence will never see justice. The United States places the lives of its white citizens at a higher value than that of black citizens. It is time we ensure the civil liberties of all our citizens, not only the white population.
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With a growing population of different people meeting and mixing, cultural appropriation is becoming more prominent. writer Olivia Diesch
James Carter once said, “We become not a melting pot, but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” This is because so many have immigrated to the United States from countries all over the world to find a better life. Each immigrant brought new and interesting foods, language, religion and all of the different aspects of their
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cultures. With the large number of people living near each other, it was impossible for cultures not to mix and merge. Cultural appropriation is another story. One way a culture can be appropriated is taking things such as traditional music, dance, clothing or decoration from a group and selling it for a profit that doesn’t benefit the group. For example, when the popular clothing store Urban Outfitters sold Bindis, a traditional decorative mark placed on the forehead in the Hindu religion. Instead of using the traditional name of Bindi, Urban Outfitters used the name “face gems.” They did not recognize the religious and cultural aspect of them, instead they sold them because they “looked cute.” Another company that has stolen aspects of culture for profit is Victoria’s Secret. In recent fashion shows, the popular brand has used headdresses to create and sell new fashion lines. Traditionally, headdresses have been worn by Native American tribal leaders. Leaders of these tribes have never granted permission to these companies for the use of these pieces, and taking pieces with honorable history behind them to sell more merchandise is a perfect example of appropriation. Another group notorious for appropriating cultures are celebrities. People like Miley Cyrus and Kylie Jenner who wear dreadlocks and cornrows for the “look of it” are appropriating, as well. Both Jenner and Cyrus are white, they have never had to face racial discrimination because of the style of their hair, unlike many black men and women who wear their hair in dreads and cornrows
and are judged because of how they style their hair. When Zendaya Coleman, a popular singer and actress appeared on the red carpet at the 2015 Oscars, she opted to style her hair in dreadlocks. Due to her mixed race because her father’s African ethnicity, dreads are not appropriation on her part. The next day, the show “Fashion Police” reviewed her look and a host said that she probably smelled like “weed.” The statement was immediately shot down after many fans of Zendaya accused the show of racially profiling not only Zendaya, but the black community. These types of hairstyles date back hundreds of years in African culture and are nowhere to be found in any European culture. Shaming people of color for wearing their rightful hair styles and praising whites for their stolen hairstyles is blatantly oppressive to black culture. Participating in a tradition without knowing the history behind it just because of the fashionable aspect is ignorant and should not be socially acceptable. While things such as henna and cornrows may be trendy to our generation, to others they are traditional and historical. Hairstyles and clothing that are traditional to ancient cultures are now being thrown around and used by people who have no understanding of the origins. While cultures are being oppressed for continuing the tradition of things they have been accustomed to, fashion designers and celebrities are being praised for the stolen styles. The next time you take out your henna kit, or before cornrowing your friend’s hair, learn the history and tradition behind your actions.
March 24, 2016
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eDITOR IN CHIEF SHEALYN MANDLE & Assistant editor RILEY WILSON
10 minute bedroom cleaning every day has shown to improve health and result in less stress than cleaning your bedroom all at once.
Freshen Up
Color code clothes in your closet to organize your wardrobe and plan outfits that match easier.
Wash all the sheets on your bed and your pillowcases
The complete guide to spring cleaning Writer JADE ALLAMI
Seek It, Crave It, Live It
Clean your car using hair conditioner containing lanolin by rubbing the solution on the fabric.
Fitbits keep students healthy by tracking da Use a window squeegee to wipe your pet’s hair off the carpets and rugs.
Remove dust off your fan blades with a pillowcase: with that technique, no more dust in your face.
Features editor KAYLEE VASBINDER
Casually walking through the hallways, senior Claire Schmidt looks down at her Fitbit to see if she made it halfway through her 10,000 steps a day goal. “Using my Fitbit has made me more motivated,” Schmidt said. “It motivated me to workout and be healthier because I can track how much water and sleep I get. I can see my progression from when I first got it.” Fitbit’s tracking data from daily routines can also benefit athletes in a more fashionable way. Athletic Trainer Mitchell Smelis uses it to track how active he is during the day. “I do feel that they can be a useful tool for those interested in tracking how active they are and trying to measure and challenge their abilities,” Smelis said. “They give a person a decent idea of the amount of activity they do during the day. It may serve as a motivator to try and get additional information about their activity status and maybe even create some competition or challenges among friends to kind of help give some extra encouragement. I average about 8,000 steps per day.” Fitbit tracks every part of the day, including activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. The nine different styles available cater to the “one size doesn’t fit all” approach; each one helps meet different goals.
The snow has melted and flowers begin to appear. As rain arrives, so does spring and the time for big cleaning. Clutter has been recognized as a major source of stress, so grab your brooms and your enthusiasm: here are some unique spring cleaning tips.
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To clean small items like a car radio. Simply use a toothbrush to get into those tiny spots.
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Clean out all binders and recycle papers no longer needed.
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When cleaning out your closet, make a pile of the clothes you don’t want and donate them to Plato’s Closet or Salvation Army.
To get rid of your dirty windshield full of streaks and blotches, nothing is better than Coca Cola. Pour the drink on the glass and it will fizz the grime. Don’t forget to wipe the sticky cola off afterwards.
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“I think they are active to a point, but have faults in some situations,” Smelis said. “They measure movement in a general way. I have had instances during my day where if I am standing still but moving my hands a lot, say with taping an ankle or some other activities, it counts as movement.” The Fitbit is built to work with bluetooth technology to sync the data collected on the mobile app. Manual data can be stored, including pounds lost (you can set a goal), sleep patterns, food plan, and calorie and water intake. On some of the Fitbits, there are opportunities to add friends, set goals and alarms. “I use my fit-bit practically every day,” junior Kate Preiss said. “I have the more basic model and I use it to count my steps. I think it has helped me not only to become more aware of how active I am, but also to have something to casually strive for.” The Fitbit fad is growing. Currently on Amazon, one of Fitbit’s models holds the number one spot for bestsellers in smart watches. Although it’s dropped in the stock market, Fitbit’s use continues to be on the rise.
Sweet Sippin’ A peach and strawberry smoothie recipe to enjoy during Spring The ingredients on the plate can be blended together to create a healthy peach and strawberry smoothie. This smoothie is high in Vitamin C, which protects the immune system against eye disease and against cardiovascular disease. This drink is also rich in antioxidants, which can reduce obesity, improve the quality of sleep, and help the nervous and digestive system function. With a total of only 130 calories per serving, this recipe makes three servings for you to
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share with friends or to enjoy later. If you are not keen on the taste of strawberries, bananas or peaches, there are a variety of different recipes to find the flavor best fit for the desired smoothie taste. For health conscious individuals, smoothies offer an array of health benefits without consuming an enormous amount of calories. However, if smoothies aren’t your thing, other healthy food alternatives include salads, chicken, peanut butter, apples and nuts.
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Savers A what-to-do guide for some worst case scenarios OPINION EDITOR CARLY RIGGS
you are STUCK in an elevator Elevator technology has improved greatly from the crank/pulley system of the 1900s. Yet, sometimes these new-age elevators do break down, so it is important to know what to do if this happens. Keeping calm is one of the most important things to remember in any surprise situation. When the elevator first lurches to a stop between floors, your gut response may be to panic. Especially if you get claustrophobic. But don’t. Getting nervous will only make things worse for you/others in the elevator with you. Though some books or video games have taught us otherwise, it is in fact time to press the big red button. The call button on the elevator slot is the next step toward freedom. All elevators have them, and there’s a reason they are there — for situations just like this. Some elevators have an emergency telephone to be used for the very same purpose. Your call will signal building maintenance that there’s a problem with your elevator and set the wheels in motion for your ultimate exodus. If no one answers your call, try banging on the door to get the attention of people outside to let them know you’re stuck inside. Sit back and wait. Movies are movies and while it isn’t impossible that the elevator cable is hanging by a thread and every second counts, that is so unlikely that it isn’t even worth the worry. Do not attempt to climb out of the top or pry the elevator doors open, serious injury could result from this. So relax, no matter how quickly building maintenance is called, you will still have to wait for them to come and fix the problem. Use this time to eat a snack, catch up on homework, read a book or even chat with your fellow elevator prisoners.
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you get into a
CAR ACCIDENT Every year, nearly 5 million people are involved in traffic accidents or road collisions. Although a minority of these accidents result in the loss of a life, the seriousness of a car accident is never to be taken lightly. Even if some accidents are as mundane as a simple fender-bender, adrenaline will be pumping and knowing exactly what to do in the case of a major or minor accident is key. “The first thing to do is determine if anyone is injured and call 911 immediately,” Fenton Police Chief Rick Aro said. “If there are injured persons and you have some first-aid training you may want to provide some assistance; if you are injured let the dispatcher know and stay in your vehicle (unless unsafe). If road conditions are slippery, it’s important to stay in your vehicle (if safe) or move well off of the roadway to avoid injury by passing vehicles that may also lose control.” After the health and safety of yourself and other passengers has been checked, documenting the accident and exchanging information with another driver is important, even if it is just a small fender-bender. After the accident, exchange the following information: name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, driver license number and license plate number for the driver and the owner of each vehicle. Also make a written description of each car including the year, make, model, color and the exact location of the collision and how it happened. Finally, be polite, but don't tell the other drivers or the police that the accident was your fault, even if you think it was. “Upon arrival of the police, be prepared to give your version of what happened along with your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance,” Aro said. “Never agree to not calling the police and leaving the scene.” Once law enforcement arrives, drivers should file a state vehicle accident report, which is available at police stations and often on the Department of Motor Vehicles Web site as a downloadable file. A police report often helps insurance companies speed up the claims process. The last crucial part of the aftermath of a car accident is knowing what your insurance covers to protect yourself from getting blindsided by fees you didn’t know you had to cover.
you think you are being
KIDNAPPED
The threat of being kidnapped is pretty much a nightmare scenario, yet, it does happen. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), every year a total of 258,115 child abductions occur, or a little more than 700 per day average. Nearly four out of five are abductions by family members, usually over some disagreement about custody, and less than 1/20th of one percent of child abductions are the kind of criminal stranger abductions people most worry about. While it may be rare, knowing what to do in a situation where there is a threat of kidnapping is imperative. “This situation is pretty rare; it is a difficult situation and I don’t think anyone can give the perfect answer. My advice to my daughter was to fight, kick, scream, run, never get into a vehicle and never give up, even if confronted with a weapon,” Aro said. “I think that your best chance is to cause enough of a scene on the initial contact that the suspect panics and leaves.” Many studies have shown that what a potential attacker looks for is someone who isn’t aware of their surroundings or what is going on around them. So take out your headphones and stop trying to text and walk if you feel like you are in an unsafe area. Attackers also look for someone they can move quickly and quietly, shouting or fighting back is one of the easiest ways to deter someone from going after you. You should do anything to make the attacker think they’re as unsafe as possible. This means lying about advantages you don’t have. Anything that looks even remotely like a camera can be called a security camera. Saying that there is a police station close by or that you already dialed a panic button on your phone is a good deterrent.
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A walk in my shoes
Discover your ideal travel destination. WRITER MCKENZIE LOOKEBILL
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Emily Hayes
Do you stay in Michigan or leave? Stay in Michigan
Leave
Staycationer Traveling is expensive, and you’re saving up for college. Maybe you can spend your time studying for the SAT. Or maybe recouping for the final exams. You might be jealous to hear of others travels, but they’ll probably be jealous of how much sleep and free time you get over break.
Do you want to stay in your house or travel somewhere in Michigan?
Stay home Travel in Michigan
Do you like to hang out in the sun?
No
Yes
Would you prefer a chilly trip to a ski resort or travel to a snowy city?
City
Adventurer Who knows where you’ll go! Maybe you can enjoy Michigan’s numerous graffiti walls, hike up a mountain or even swim with dolphins. The possibilities are endless, and the only thing that matters is that you’re having a good time.
Are you happiest in warm weather and like to explore? No Yes
Ski resort
Beach Bum Get your summer on early. Travel to a beach south of Michigan and indulge in the warm weather. Go with a big group of people or meet new friends on the way. You don’t have to plan what you do once you reach your destination, you just have to get there.
Snow Bunny This is the perfect time to hit the slopes. There are still some resorts with snow, and it’s warmer so you don’t have to worry about frostbite. Go with friends or family and enjoy the powder before it’s gone.
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Results Based on 100 People Beach Bum: 15% Snowbunny: 35% Adventurer: 38% Staycationer: 12%
The first time freshman Emily Hayes went to an Ambassadors concert, she was just three years old. She cannot say she remembers it, but she has been told she loved and enjoyed the music very much. She has always loved singing. Because her mother is a band teacher, music was bound to be a big part of her life. For her now, music is not just a big part of her life, it is her life. There is something about being on stage with a group of people who share the same passion as her; it pushes her harder and she strives for more. Around the time she turned nine, she started to take a serious interest in singing. She had loved it her whole life and she was always singing alone in her room, but it was around that time that she started to sing in front of people. Her mom would sit her on the couch and play guitar as Emily sang. At first she dragged her feet kicking and screaming; she did not want to sing in front of anyone. It was one of her worst fears. It took some time, but she got used to the idea. She had been told she had a good voice and singing brought out a more confident side of her. In the coming years, she entered a few competitions and showcases and attended a couple camps, including the summer Junior Ambassadors camp Ambassador director Brad Wright runs. No one at school really knew she sang until 7th grade when Mr. Bassin, the middle school choir director, asked her to sing a solo while his choir sang backup vocals. This was a big accomplishment for her because she was not even in choir. After the performance, her principal and other kids heard her voice and she got a lot of positive feedback. She took both band and choir in eighth grade and went on to audition for Ambassadors. Going into her audition, she was pretty confident. She had prepared two songs, “Since I Fell For You” by Lenny Welch and “I Dreamed a Dream” from the play “Les Miserables.” After that first audition, there was a callback where the applicants had to dance and sing as a group. She was not as confident with her dance moves, but Wright must have seen something special because the next day she saw her name on the list of Altos. Hayes said she owes much of her growth as a performer to Wright and Karen Whittaker, the Ambassadors choreographer. She has become a very confident dancer and performer because of them. The Ambassadors leave for their competition trip in April and they are busy preparing for that now. Hayes encourages anyone who hasn’t seen an Ambassador’s show to see one. There is a certain feeling she gets when she is with this group of people, all working toward the same goal. In her case, her goal is making music and putting on a good show. Hayes says it is a feeling of pride, dedication and satisfaction.
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School is not a prison, students need to appreciate what they have SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE
One of my issues with the generation I live in is not as typical as most. I don’t hate that we are infatuated with technology, I do not hate that we all are seemingly concerned with only ourselves. These things do not really bother me like they bother others. It’s typical for just about everyone to be that way. The one thing that bothers me immensely is the way privileged suburban kids walk around the halls of Fenton High School, acting like this is the worst possible place they could be, calling it a “prison”. Stop it. I get it, school is not fun for some. I am lucky enough to have a good circle of friends and not be the victim of bullying. I know that for some who are, school is Hell, school is not fun. However, school is no prison. “But we aren’t allowed to go to the bathroom without asking, we can’t leave whenever we want, and teachers tell us what to do.” These are all true statements, but there is no correlation of these to prison. In prison, you do not get to wander the halls with your phone out, drinking a Chai Crème frappucino, talking to your friends. You do not get to have your mommy call you out because you do not want to take a math test. You do not get to leave at 2:28 p.m. in prison. People often say the food is similar to prison food, that is how bad it tastes. A prison in Alabama serves you a bag of fritos and two “baloney” sandwiches for lunch. I use baloney sparingly because the ingredients are not fully meat in order to get you the nutrition you need to survive. You do not get to mosey on up to the snack bar and buy a powerade and a cookie with your mommy’s money in federal prison. So you cannot leave class without asking? That must be like prison! In reality, the teachers are making sure that kids aren’t misbehaving, and are accounted for at all times because, guess what? We are teenagers, we are not fully grown adults. We will misbehave, slack off, or mess around if given the opportunity to. School is not a place for you to do whatever you want, it is a place to learn and get an education. Maybe if some took this more seriously, they would not need to wander the halls for ten minutes when you are “going to the bathroom”, and maybe then teachers would trust teens more. If you legitimately think school is a prison, I challenge you to visit an actual prison system, and see how similar it is to your cushy comfy adolescent life that you think is so hard on you that you feel like a prisoner.
Let’s talk about sex (education)
Lane
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So, I took health classes from the 5th grade until freshman year, and most of those pertained to reproduction and my Stay In Your classes “changing body.” With five years of education under my belt, I should have learned more about the birds and the bees than this. But I didn’t, since we learned virtually the same lessons, with the same handouts, and the same lectures, every single year. The sex education curriculum I was exposed to is inadequate. Our school system follows a lesson plan that heavily relies on abstinence, writer kelsie lane but how efficient is that? Trust me, that hasn’t stopped kids from having sex. Curriculums developed with little student opinion use scare tactics to make kids afraid of sex, and heavily discouraging sex makes it harder for kids to have open discussions with parents or educators. But do you know what it does do? It stops kids from having sex safely, it stops them from knowing what to say, and how to say it. It creates a veil of myths hung from inadequate information, passed on from uneducated, “experienced” upperclassmen to
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even more uneducated “inexperienced” underclassmen. And please, don’t get me started on the total lack of education for LGBT students. For them, any sexual experiences are a totally foreign territory, and their experiences are much more likely to be unsafe. I’m saying this as a person who wants information to be spread, not as someone who cares a great deal about sex. I just feel like the lessons we are being taught aren’t quite enough, and educators need to be more comfortable and open to answering student’s questions. In return, We as students should take sex ed more seriously, so that people who honestly want to know about reproduction can safely be informed. After all, if school is supposed to prepare you for the real world, shouldn’t we be prepared for every single aspect? How are we supposed to make smart, educated choices when our curriculum looks like something out of “Mean Girls”? You can’t blame the youth for making uninformed decisions when all you’re giving us is “don’t have sex, or you will get pregnant and die!”
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Freshman Phenomenon Chloe Idoni’s play on the court is no laughing matter
WRITER MCKENZIE LOOKEBILL
Dribbling down the court surrounded by four seniors, freshman Chloe Idoni takes the shot and scores two points. The student section begins to chant “She’s a freshman.” Idoni and her teammates smile as they make their way to the opposing team’s court, giggling at the cheer. Idoni has experienced games for varsity athletics more than once. She also played on the varsity volleyball team, after being asked to move up. “When I was 10 I would always go to my sister’s volleyball games and tournaments,” Idoni said. “Ever since then I couldn’t wait until I had the chance to be on the varsity team. I have also been playing basketball ever since I was in third grade, that lead me to keep playing and that eventually lead me to the opportunity to play at the varsity level.” Despite the fact that Idoni has been working on the same volleyball setting drills and basketball rebounding drills for years, she faced tougher competition during her first varsity seasons. “It was a big jump, from middle school athletics to high school athletics. It is definitely way more competitive,” Idoni said. “In middle school, most of the playing time was split equally among athletes, but in high school you have to earn your time. I have to work harder because all of the girls on my team have been playing the sports longer than I have, and they are talented, too.” Idoni’s teammates agree that she has been an asset to the team. “You would never know Chloe is a freshman on the volleyball or the basketball court,” junior Kiley Aldred said. “She fits in perfectly and she’s a great teammate. Chloe may be a freshman, but she is one of our lead scorers and no matter the circumstances she is always there to pick you up. Transitioning wasn’t a problem for her, she comes in and gets the job done no matter what.” When choosing who would be part of the varsity girls basketball team for 2016, head coach Rebecca Moore had to take many things into consideration. Moore knew that Idoni would be an ideal choice in the team she wanted to create. “Chloe has been playing basketball at a high level for a long time, but she originally tried out for the freshman team as all kids tryout for their age appropriate team. When moving a player up to varsity you have to take into account more factors than just their skill,” Moore said. “We knew Chloe could help us in all aspects of the game of basketball, however it was a matter of whether she would mesh with the team as well. Chloe is a hard worker and is easy to get along with and she has exceeded expectations for her freshman year.” Although Idoni is currently a two sport varsity athlete, she has three years left of high school athletics. “In the next three years, I plan to continue basketball and volleyball, and maybe trying out for soccer in the spring,” Idoni said. “I have been playing AAU volleyball since I was eight, and AAU basketball since I was in fourth grade. I am leaning toward basketball for collegiate athletics because I have had more exposure, but volleyball still remains an option for me.” Idoni hopes that she will someday be able to continue her athletic career at a Big Ten school.
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Alternative ways to fill out the back of a varsity jacket WRITER BRENDAN TRIOLA
At the end of the school day, students who take gym as their last block quickly file into the locker room to prepare to leave the building. Looking through the large glass window, the nicer and larger varsity locker room is in plain sight, and students with varsity jackets
are getting ready for their practices after school. However, varsity jackets are not limited to students who play varsity sports. Students are often
seen walking throughout the school with numerous other activities on their jackets. Although many of these activities or clubs are not varsity sports, students participating in these activities believe that they are well deserving of a spot on a varsity jacket.
Fenton Varsity Vocals “I have always loved music and singing. I really enjoy being a part of the select group of singers. I plan on being a member of Varsity Vocals for all four years of my high school career.” -junior Ashley Alderman
Concert Bands People tend to think that varsity jackets are just meant for sports. However, I am a member of IB Theatre and also take multiple band classes. While my band classes specifically don’t take up much time, my drive and dedication to become a better musician takes commitment.” -junior Frisco Alvarado Academics “Maintaining good grades takes a lot of time and hard work. Plus, academics are supposed to be a student’s priority, hence student-athlete. I think it’s worth acknowledging academic success with a spot on the back of the varsity jacket, because it’s an accomplishment students should be proud of like a sport or club.” -junior Justin Beemer Ambassadors “For me, varsity jackets are a representation of accomplishment. I understand that it’s called a ‘varsity’ jacket for a reason, but it really is just a showcase for things I have accomplished. Things like Ambassadors are audition level classes that are basically the varsity sports of the arts hallway.” -senior John Galvin
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Marching Band “I believe marching band is deserving of a spot on my jacket because it is a lot more than just going onto the field at halftime. We practice almost every morning and spend a lot of our free time practicing and putting in our best effort.” -sophomore Graham Hittle
Robotics “The time that we put in is shocking to some people. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. We also have long competition hours. There are even times when we are told to come in on a Sunday, and sometimes we stay here until past midnight. I believe the dedication we put into Robotics is worth going on a jacket.” -senior Jake Gutzeit Jazz Band “It took me quite a while to get into Jazz Band, plus it includes difficult music and it’s such a small and exclusive group of musicians. You have to really understand what’s on the sheet music to be able to play effectively.” -senior Kayla Csapo IB Theatre “I think people really don’t realize that we put just as much time and effort into things like IB Theatre as people who play varsity sports do. Both require equal dedication from the people on the team or in the class. Kids who put themselves into the arts as opposed to sports still deserve that recognition.” -senior Liz Winters
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Lessons Upon Lessons SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE II
Usually I use this space in my beloved Fenton InPrint to express my opinions or talk about interesting trends in the sports world. This issue, I want to talk about something different, some things I’ve learned in the nearly year and a half of writing my column. A year ago around this time, I wrote a column in the InPrint. Nothing abnormal, just my opinion about the sports world. I never imagined the negative reaction I would receive. Yes, I’m talking about “The Importance of Sports.” If you were here last year, you know what I’m referencing. The column in which I said in the future, playing high school sports won’t make you “better” than everyone else as it seemingly does now. The reaction: a tidal wave of hatred. Don’t get me wrong, I knew it was an unpopular opinion. I just never had expressed an unpopular opinion before. I learned in a span of three weeks exactly how much having a different opinion can cause chaos. Aside from the usual angry tweets from students; there were people posting pictures saying I should leave the school, teachers tweeting about me, and even comments in person. It was a shock to me. In retrospect, I am actually grateful I wrote “The Importance of Sports.” It toughened me up a bit. I learned about myself; I was not good at handling criticism. I also learned that I really need to choose my words carefully, because they do damage. I worded that column poorly, and I vowed to always pick and choose my words carefully for the rest of my writing career. Most of all I learned that things said and done in the moment of agitation are not to be taken too seriously. I talked to that teacher, and we smoothed it over. The teacher had some very solid points, as I think I did as well. Learning not to take things so personal was a big lesson from all of that. I continue to write these columns because it is what I want to do when I grow older; it is my dream job. “The Importance of Sports” was a learning experience for me, and looking back on it, I have gained so much knowledge because of it. Plus I won a third place MIPA award for it, so it wasn’t that bad.
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At Fuego Tigre’shideout...
WAKE UP!!! Snore!
Take this seriously! The Special was taken by the G.E.N.C., how can you relax!
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Mr. Mystery has joined in Fuego Tigre’s mission to save the Special. Now, the two plan on how to find the G.E.N.C. leading them to the Special.
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