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November 22, 2016

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WRITER AUDREY STRICKHOUSER

The comfort of people, sharing memories and stories with one another. A bite of creamy mashed potatoes and juicy turkey that your family has been preparing all day. These are some of the aspects of Thanksgiving that many take for granted, and The Barn has realized that. For people who also are in need of this perfect Thanksgiving day, The Barn will open its doors from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in order to serve a warm Thanksgiving meal and offer the company of others. Owner of The Barn, Jason Warda, had held this event before to give back to the community and make a difference in the town. With hopes of being able to help more than 200 people this year, Warda feels the impact will be substantial. “I know we are definitely helping the people who are in need and decide to come,” Warda said.“If it makes their day brighter, it makes me feel like I am making a big difference in the community.” Freshman Lydia Podlesak is using Thanksgiving Day to pay it forward at The Barn, where she will prepare the meals in the kitchen, serve others their hot meal, and give company to those that may be alone on this day. “My family and I did not have plans for Thanksgiving Day, so we decided to take part in this event,” Podlesak said. “We realize how fortunate we are and that some people are not as lucky. Taking part allows me to help others, which is something my family and I love to do. I’m very excited to be helping to serve the food because it will be rewarding to serve other people on this holiday. While serving others I will hopefully

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meet new people and be able to hear their stories.” Warda was inspired to hold the event when the realization came that not only are some people in need of a warm meal, but also not everyone has company on Thanksgiving Day. “Thanksgiving Day is a time for everyone to be with their friends and family,” Warda said. “Unfortunately, there are some members in our community who have no one to spend this day with. That being said, elders and veterans are encouraged to come and take advantage of not only the hot meals but also the good company.” Volunteers are recruited on The Barn Facebook page where there is a sign up sheet to both donate food and serve others. Some of the jobs that are available include cooking food, helping set up, washing dishes, serving food, dropping off ham, turkey, or pie, and taking leftovers to shelter when event is finished. This event is free to anyone in need, so anyone is welcome to show up and no one will be turned away. There will also be a donation table that will provide clothes and essentials to those in need.

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Briefs

Toge her We S and Unifying the country begins in our halls

A great divide faces the country, with harsh lines separating states, counties and families. With the outcome of the presidential election in the past, America needs to begin erasing these harsh lines, allowing them to fade and continue to press for the ideals America represents; this all begins with you. What our next president wants to do is “Make America Great Again.” How can America be great if there is such a divide, where people threaten deportation to anyone with a skin color different than their own, where people accuse supporters of a candidate of being prejudiced and supremacists? It cannot. It is perfectly respectable to celebrate the victory of your preferred candidate, but not at the expense of others. The same can be said about a loss. If your candidate loses, there is no place for insulting and bringing down others who voted on the opposite side. There is no place for people chanting “Build the wall” to discriminate against Hispanic students, similar to what happened at Royal Oak Middle School. People have a right to be afraid, but people also have a right to be excited. However, they do not have a right to tear someone down and make the division in this nation worse because of an election, an event in which we are supposed to be helping America by picking our

What’s On Your Mind?

How must the nation unify in the face of the recent presidential election? Ted Graves | sophomore

“Obviously I didn’t want him to win, but he did and now that he’s the president we all have to make peace with it. I understand people want to express their opinions about it but I don’t support the violence.”

next leader. The same goes for people with a right to be happy. If you are unhappy with the election results, do not project anger on the supporters of the victor. Donald Trump is the President of the country, and in order to move forward, those who dislike him need to give him a chance to succeed. Go into this term with an open mind. Failure is imminent if Donald Trump enters his term with a negative nation. Regardless of who is leading the nation. America needs unity, respect and compassion. Emphasis on respect. If the country is to become one, it needs a universal respect for all walks of life, no matter how tough it is to think of someone with a differing political view in a positive light. It might be tough to put aside differences and treat everyone the same way, but no other option exists. In a world full of hunger, thirst, poverty and tragedy, there is no time for division and hostility. In order to improve the nation and its shortcomings the two “sides” of the country cannot be at the odds. President Barack Obama spoke the day after Trump was elected and delivered a message of solidarity to the country. “We have to remember that we’re actually all on one team,” Obama said. “We’re not Democrats first, not Republicans first, we are Americans first. We’re patriots first. We want what’s best for this country.” The future president had a similar message to deliver. “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division,” President-elect Donald Trump said. ”[We] have to get together. To all Republicans, Democrats and Independents across this nation, I say it is time for us to come together as one united people.”

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wwThe fact these two very different men stand behind the same message is telling. For the country to prosper, we need people to come together, and unite under their country, instead of being pulled apart by their conflicts. The future of America is dependent on us. Whether that future is with or without a wall, free or expensive college, or foreign diplomacy, that future needs to be one that everyone can rally behind. Without a common cause or goal, this country will go right back to where it was before this election, divided over political viewpoints. Despite whether you supported Trump, despite your ethnicity, race, religion or political beliefs, show some compassion, and treat everyone the way you would want to be treated. Change can begin here, in these halls. Every student, every teacher and every member of the community has the opportunity to help unify the nation by respecting everyone they meet. Working to make their community better, working to make their school better and working to make the lives better of those around them.

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AT ISSUE Regardless if you support the outcome of the presidential election, it is imperative that America comes together. Erin Boutewell | sophomore

Ryan Adams| freshman

“I think that a lot of people just need to grow up, there has never been a president that one hundred percent of the population liked and there never will be, we just need to grow up and get over it.”

“I understand that some people don’t like him, but now we have to support him, it’s like saying that you want the pilot to crash a plane that we’re all on.”

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A Letter To My 5 Year Old Self The big, bright yellow bus would promise you the best days of your life as you stepped up on it, grin on your face, and lunch pal in hand, ready for a day of 5 year old fun. You will sit next to the window every day, thinking creative thoughts of nothing as the wheels on the bus turn round and round, your eyes bright as you grew excited for a new day. Your mom never told you she would follow that big, bright yellow bus every single day, wanting to make sure that you arrived safely. She wanted you to feel independent, even though it broke her heart a little bit every time you made leaps and bounds. She would curl your hair every morning, Love, Riley and dress you PRINT EDITOR IN CHIEF in a uniform, RILEY WILSON pressing a soft kiss to your forehead after each step of the morning routine. Next time she hugs you tight before you leave, hug back a little tighter. Your days will be filled with colored pencils and juice boxes, with big flower clips and plaid skirts. You will develop a love to learn and no one will be able to quell your curiosity. You’ll be very shy, gripping tightly onto your parent’s leg whenever uncertainty approaches. While this shyness will follow you through life, 18 year old you promises that it will not stop you from making your dreams a reality. When you are not at school, you will spend quality time with your family. Your father will teach you how to ride a bike, arms raised in achievement as he watches his little girl swerve down the road. Your sister will look on in awe, promising herself that she will grow up to be just like you. Milestones will continue to bless the Wilson household, from the loss of a first tooth to the discovery of NORAD Track Santa. You’ll spend nights camping in the living room in a fuchsia pink Dora tent with your sister, the flashlight illuminating your faces as the walls transformed into trees and the carpet into the jungle floor. You’ll hold hands as you lay side by side, eyes shut tight as you pretend to be asleep so your parents will have to carry you to your rooms. With all the growing up that you’ll do this year, you’ll soon discover the light up stars that are on your ceiling aren’t real, but please never stop believing that you can reach for the galaxies. Despite the urge of wanting to grow up too fast, never take for granted that at this age the world is black and white, and you hold all the colored markers in your hands. Next issue Riley will be writing a letter to her 8 year old self. Submit your comments to your 8 year old self to inprintadvertising@gmail.com

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November 22, 2016

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Fl r General Freshman Stashia Campbell

competes with club gymnastics team, ranks nationally NEWS EDITOR ELLIE BENNETT

As she sticks the landing to finish off her routine and lets out a breath of relief, freshman Stashia Campbell proceeds to leave the mat all the while hoping to place in the national competition. This is normal for Campbell as she works five days a week to prepare for the many competitions that she attends. Not only does she compete in Michigan, but in competitions all over the west coast. “It has been six years since I started doing gymnastics with my team, Academy of Gymnastics and Arts [AGA]. I’m at level 10 which is the highest level you can be at in my age,” Campbell said, “To get to the level I’m at, you have to put years of work in because you can’t skip.” Campbell practices every week for multiple hours to prepare for the competition. “I practice about 30 hours a week,” Campbell said. “I practice

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In seventh and eighth grade, I didn’t have a fourth block. I would leave early to go to gymnastics.” - freshman Stashia Campbell

Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. When we first get there we start with stretching and then we go over all the events. We normally do floor first then beam, bar, vault. When we are done with the event practices we go and finish off with conditioning.” With the hard work and encouragement from her older teammates Campbell has been shaped into the gymnast she is. “I started at seven and half years old when my mom got a brochure in the mail for the gym,” Campbell said. “She asked if I wanted to do it and I both agreed to start gymnastics. And since then I have looked up to most of my older teammates, they are great role models because of hard work, dedication and the encouraging words, this has helped me be the gymnast I am.” During her career, Campbell has had minor injuries that have prevented her from competing. “I have never had any major injuries, but I did break both of my thumbs,” Campbell said. “Two years ago, I broke one of them when I was going from the higher bar to low bar and I grabbed it wrong. I broke my thumb, when I was doing a back handspring and I landed on it with my thumb underneath my hand. I was out for three to four weeks for both injuries.” Because of her competition schedule Campbell misses multiple days of school on the road. “The last two years, I haven’t had a fourth hour,” Campbell said. “I leave to go to gymnastics, but now that I don’t have the extra time I do miss school a lot. If I know I’m going to be gone, I have to go in a couple of classes before the day to get the work that I’m going to miss. I normally do my work when I’m driving to practice or meets.” With the dedication that Campbell puts into her sport she has been forced to miss school and assignments due to the hours of practice and traveling to many competitions, she said without this, she would not be the gymnast she is today.

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The Right To Speak

enton Metro League athletes spent late nights and early mornings practicing and preparing for the season ahead. Because of this, Fenton took the Metro League title for seven of the eight fall varsity sports. “Competition was definitely high and hard, but we toughed it out and did well during the season,” varsity football player junior Josh Maher said. “If we work together as a team and start collaborating more without having individual mindsets, I think we’ll be able to succeed more after the Metro season.” Working toward a goal requires time and work, but athletes report the honor and recognition is what drives their efforts. “It’s really awesome because we’ve won the Metro League for so many years,” varsity swimmer senior Grace Siefker said. “It’s just great to have another banner up on the wall when we win because we practice so often to be able to achieve this.” In addition to the daily practices, many athletes often dedicate one to two weekdays for competitions and sometimes their weekends for invitational events.

“It was definitely a battle; it was challenging,” varsity volleyball player sophomore Delaney Miesch said. “But all of the girls on the team were really kind and positive and it feels special to be a part of a team where everyone works well together.” Each athlete worked in order to keep the title in their possession for the team and the school. Participants started practicing for this season as early as two weeks after their seasons end if they are a fall or winter athlete. Others started training in the early summer after the 20152016 school year ended. “Keeping the Metro title is a challenge. We are going to lose two of our top runners next season,” varsity cross country runner freshman Alexa Keiser said. “But it feels awesome to make history because it has never happened before.” The outcome of the Metro League means Fenton advances toward the quest for the All-Sports Trophy, leading with 64 points. The team currently in the running for second place is Holly with 38.5 points.

Eight Teams, Seven Champions Fenton wins seven of the eight Fall Sports Metro League titles WRITER ELLIE VASBINDER PHOTO CAMERON MATHEWS

Metro League Standings after the Fall Season

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Boys Cross Country: First First Jamboree: First Place Second Jamboree: First Place League Meet: First Place

Girls Cross Country: First First Jamboree: First Place Second Jamboree: First Place League Meet: First Place

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Boys Soccer: First Wins: 6 Losses: 1 Sports

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Girls Swim and Dive: First Wins: 4 Losses: 0 League Meet: First Place November 22, 2016

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Football: First Wins: 7 Losses: 0 Overall Reg. Season: 7-2

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Boys Tennis: Third Wins: 4 Losses: 2 League Meet: Third Place

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Girls Golf: First Wins: 6 Losses: 1 League Meet: First Place

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Volleyball: First Wins: 7 Losses: 0

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The world of sports can be very unforgiving and weird sometimes. This was highlighted at the end of summer and beginning of fall, with the outpour of social activism shown by professional athletes, headlined by the Colin Kaepernick national anthem protests. It feels like half of the sports fandom in the United States wants one thing, and the other half the complete opposite. A seemingly perfect representation of our state as a nation, this situation provides a “rock and a hard place” choice for some athletes. Whenever MP2 Sports something SPORTS EDITOR significant MICHAEL PEARCE II happens in the world that could be unjust to some, many people call for the heads of athletes who don’t speak up for a cause. The exact same happens when athletes do make their voice heard for what they believe in. If it were up to me, it would be a one way street. Competitors such as Tommie Smith who stood on the Olympic podium in 1968 and raised a fist to promote black power are prime examples of those who took a risk for what they believe in. Maybe you do not agree with the fight, but that should not affect their actions. All athletes, no matter the cause, should be commended for taking the risk of putting an opinion out to the world and standing up for what they believe in. The platform they have along with a fandom of millions to help make change in the world is a powerful thing, but one that can be used correctly to make the world a better place for all. On the other hand, no professional athlete should be scrutinized for not coming out and protesting for what some people may want them to. As a citizen of this country, they have the right to not say something as much as they have the right to say something. Just because Tom Brady has the biggest platform in the NFL, does not mean he has to speak out for change simply because he has that platform. People in general, not just athletes, should speak out for social change only if they actually believe in that cause. Otherwise, it is disingenuous, ruining social change’s progress. Any action revolving around social change is a brave act, and professional athletes should be able to be silent or vocal, depending on what they feel. People will love athletes if they do what that person wants them to do, and nothing else. Despite this, overcoming confirmation bias, respecting and applauding athletes who do what they see fit is something that needs to be done, because fighting for change is a tough thing to do with the public eye on November 22, 2016

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