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Volume XIII, Issue 7

Fishers High School

April 16, 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL WATER QUALITY

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BACKPACK WEIGHT

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EFFECTIVENESS OF TUTORING

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RELIGIOUS CLUBS SAT STRESS

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WINTERGUARD

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DRUMLINE

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ASPIRING ARTIST: JC CAMACHO

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FOOD REVIEW: ROCKSTONE PIZZERIA

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THRIFTING TRENDS

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PROM TRADITIONS

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ALBINʼS ANGLE: SERENA WILLIAMS

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL

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STUDENT UMPIRES

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SOFTBALL

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BOYS & GIRLS RUGBY

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H2H: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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IMPACT OF INTERSECTIONALISM

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IMPLICATIONS OF ADMISSIONS SCANDAL

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EDITORIAL: NEED FOR LOCKER REORGANIZATION

BEHIND THE COVER Freshman staff member Nate Albin weighs the backpack that he carries every day without locker assistance on April 8. Photo by Helen Rummel.

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Water safety stands out from Ethan O’Sullivan osuleth000@hsestudents.org

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ndiana received a failing grade in its ability to protect schools from lead poisoning, according to a report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

The Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets requirements for testing water quality and enforces minimum contamination levels, does not apply to 90 percent of all American schools.

Exempt schools, including schools in Hamilton Southeastern, only participate in voluntary water testing. Even if they test voluntarily, they have no obligation to report test results to the public.

“I’d rather just drink out of a water bottle because I know where it’s coming from,” senior Haylie Dickson said.

Indiana governmental agencies headed a research initiative dubbed the Indiana Lead Sampling Program for Public Schools (ILSPPS) to offer free testing to every eligible public school in the state. They first published it on the Indiana Government website in January.

After surveying around half of all public schools in Indiana, the researchers found that 61 percent of all participating schools had some form of lead contamination above the EPA’s recommendations.

and unclear, and understood that people could interpret it as the district being neglectful.

“After being contacted by several concerned community members about this document, I reached out to [the director],” Rice said. “During our phone call, we talked about the report and I expressed my concern. I also asked if the IFA would offer lead sampling in the future and she expressed a belief that the free testing would only be a one-time event.”

The ILSPPS researchers saw that contamination impacts water that collects inside of the sinks or fountains dispensing it, rather than the overall supply. That gives each fountain a different level of contamination, and where one fountain is completely safe, one next to it could be hazardous.

According to Rice, none of the collected samples in the district in 2016 exceeded the EPA’s minimum recommendation of .0115 mg/L. Taking the ILSPPS’s findings into account, this means that the district provides some of the most leadfree water in the state.

Still, the EPA’s target level for lead is 0 mg/L, stating that there is no safe amount of exposure to the element.

Lead in HSE District water The ILSPPS approached HSE’s school board in 2016, but the district did its own testing that same April. When the researchers published their listing of all participating schools, they marked the district as unenrolled.

“Since we were within our three-year window, we opted not to sign up for the IFA testing program,” energy management director Bob Rice said. “We will test this year to stay within the EPA’s suggested three-year window.”

Rice manages HSE’s water testing. If he follows their schedule, Rice’s team should gather new data this semester. He said that the way the district was referenced was confusing

The district’s lead contamination averages at .00109 mg/L, within the EPA’S .0115 mg/L guideline. Of the surveyed schools, 61 percent of the schools exceeded this guideline.

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The old water fountains in the A and B halways are made by Oasis.

Graphics and photos by Ethan O’Sullivan, information according to Bob Rice.

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many Indiana school systems Cloudy Water According to Plumbing Today, the white and cloudy appearance of some water is most often caused by trace levels of magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate. These compounds are the key components of hard water, according to the Water Right Group.

Hard water does not carry major health risks, but it can dry out skin and leave behind a layer of solid residue on surfaces when it dries.

Water resource coordinators from Penn State say that this kind of water also tends to contain less lead compared to soft water. Soft water is more corrosive than hard water, meaning that it dissolves the lead lining that is traditionally used to construct pipelines and water fixtures.

The harder the water, the less corrosive it is. The materials that corrode inside of modern water fixtures tend to be less dangerous.

Filtration Systems The A Hallway uses a water fountain by Oasis that advertises itself as being built without lead.

The more modern water fountains in the CCA also come equipped with Halsey Taylor water filters, which targets lead and other particles.

Schools on the low end of that average have fewer funds to regularly renovate and may use lead solder and piping in their construction.

Regular testing and treatment plans may place even more stress on the already strained budgets of those schools.

“If I didn’t trust it, I wouldn’t drink as much as I do,” senior Whitney Roberts said. “We go to such a decent public school and the amount of money I hear about being spent by the district on the school is relatively high. I believe that before extracurriculars or sports, the district prioritizes our health at the top.”

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The fountain conforms to the National Sanitation Foundation’s Standard 53, which requires the reduction of heavy metal contamination.

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Backpacks weigh down students, cause back pain

Hallie Gallinat gallihal000@hsestudents.org

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inder, check. Laptop, check. Book for English class, check. An average student carries all this and more on a daily basis.

While these objects do not weigh much on their own, when carried together on an adolescent’s back, they can be harmful on the growing spine.

“We get a lot of kids who come in and complain that their backs hurt due to backpack weight,” school nurse Donna Lund said. “I know a lot of kids say that they carry everything in their backpacks because they don’t want to take the time to go to their lockers between classes. I think they would rather socialize in the halls than take the time to go to their lockers.”

According to the University of Iowa Health Care, students should not carry more than 10 percent of their weight on their back. However, when 20 backpacks were weighed, the heaviest weighed 24.3 pounds, with the average being around 16.5 pounds. “[The weight] is mostly going to cause lower back pain,” Lund said. “Over time it could cause chronic pain so therefore [students] are using medications that could lead to problems down the line.”

When The Active Times interviewed physical therapy professional Jaime Quinn, she said that heavy backpacks strain the neck, shoulders and back. Muscle fatigue can occur and lead to bad posture, she says.

Also, students wearing heavy backpacks complain about numbness and lean forward while carrying them, according to National Safety Council.

“I have had a lot of shoulder issues,” junior Maddie Deese said, whose backpack weighs 24.1 pounds.

“Sometimes my Graphic by Hallie Gallinat Information collected from 20 people; 20 backpacks weighed.

shoulders really hurt, especially after show choir practices. I’ve gotten used to it, but it’s still really heavy.”

Placing heavier objects in a locker can help students lighten a backpack. However, if a student’s locker is too far away from their classes, it leads to an inconvenient trip that can end up in the student being late. ”I keep all my stuff in [my backpack] and I don’t have time to go to my locker during the day,” sophomore Andrew Davidson said. “It’s probably not good [for my back], but at the same time, I don’t want to be tardy to my classes.”

For students who have to carry a heavy backpack, The Washington Post recommends using both straps to distribute the weight. CBS News also reports that practicing good posture helps reduce weight on a student’s spine. The American Occupational Therapy Association or AOTA also recommends packing heavier objects at the back of a backpack and the lighter in the front.

Laptops add a lot of weight to a backpack. Spine Health recommends having a separate bag for laptops with a carrying handle. Carrying lunch in a separate bag helps reduce weight and cleaning out folders at the end of a semester further helps.

Buying the right backpack plays an important role too. The Active Times recommend getting a small one with padded straps. The smaller size prevents students from filling their bag with unnecessary items. Spine Health suggests not buying a leather backpack, as this material can add to the weight. They advise purchasing a lighter option with compartments.

Academic dean Heather Young suggests that students minimize the amount of materials they carry on their backs, carrying only what’s necessary.

“I know that there are lockers, but because of the size of the building it can be difficult for students to get from one place to a locker to then go to another place,” Young said. “[Students] have to keep everything in one central location.”

Parents can help out as well by evaluating the weight of their kids’ backpacks. Less weight on a student’s back now can impact them positively in the future.

“I do think that we, as educators, need to figure out how we can help students manage this, how to organize our materials and what we actually have to have,” Young said.

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orksheets and notes fill students’ folders and notebooks as they try to understand all the classes that they take during the school year. However, even the best students have times where they are stuck on a lesson and need help. Tutoring may be able help students revisit a lesson or topic and fine-tune their knowledge.

“Private tutoring has helped me get a better understanding and a better grip on the concepts,” sophomore Joey Foutty said. “Just putting in the work with someone who knows the topic very well is helpful.”

“The 74 Million,” an experiment by researchers Will Dobbie and Roland Fryer showed that tutoring seemed to make a difference, especially “high-dosage” tutoring where there are six or fewer students per tutor. They found that students that had access to tutoring made more gains in learning skills than those that did not.

Although not everyone may be able to afford private tutoring, students can get free tutoring help through NHS and teachers.

Through NHS, students can come after school to the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get help in their courses such as math, English and foreign languages. Lasting for an hour, a sponsor teacher and NHS members see if anyone is in need of assistance. Students need to bring coursework and a goal to achieve during the time.

“I feel that students gain a lot from it because it’s better when you have someone your age trying to help you,” NHS member junior Sonia Fuller said.

“Usually, they are someone that has just taken the class a year ago or so, making it easier for the

student to relate to them.”

Junior Gabrielle Lewis believes that previous attendants of a class can help show their perspective or give students insight as to how they themselves solved their confusion.

“For English, I usually read a poem with them because it is usually what they struggle with the most,” Lewis said. “Then, we walk through important things in the poem, discussing literary devices like personification or tone.”

Teachers also give help to and answer the questions of students. They are usually available before or after school, but students should make sure with their teacher before coming.

The amount of time that a student needs depends on how much catching up is needed and how much material there is, according to School Success. Students can then change their schedules with their tutors by spacing out days or adding more days according to their needs.

“I think even two hours after school can be helpful,” Fuller said. “They have already started to learn it in the classroom, so I think the students are not learning it while I’m with them but rather getting refreshed on what they learned. I’m enhancing their ideas and improving their skills.”

A study from the San Bernardino Valley College showed that students not only improved their study skills but that tutoring also provided a chance for them to engage with other students.

“Lots of kids either don’t have that much time or money for tutoring, and [NHS] gives a safe and free environment for the help they need,” Lewis said.

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Religious clubs promote

understanding with students Ben Grantonic grantben000@hsestudents.org

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ccording to a Pew research center 58 percent of high school or lower students find religion very important to their lives. This has led to multiple student religious associations popping up within the school.

CRU

The local chapter was founded in 2007 by a group of students led by Bekah Pastor, who asked science teacher Tammy Snyder to sponsor the club.With the organization being founded at the University of California-Los Angeles in 1951, CRU,originally Campus Crusade for Christ, is a Christian interdenominational parachurch student organizations. A parachruch is a Christian organization that operates independently from any church authority.

According to their website, CRU’s mission statement is to have “movements everywhere so that everyone knows someone who truly follows Jesus.”

“I love CRU, this is my fourth year doing it. I just really think its an awesome place to come together, and learn more about god will also connecting with each other,” senior Ariana Wills said.

The club has speakers, ranging from students to other CRU members, give presentations and speeches on topics relating to Christianity; they also have food and drinks for attendees. Events such as building a 200- foot banana split and a beginning of the year celebration took place last semester, with other events planned for the future.

They also send students on mission trips around the world, most recently Puerto Rico.

CRU meets every Monday at 7:17 p.m., in the CCA. Membership is free. Meetings consist of prayer, some sort of game and a presentation or small group study. Attendance ranges from 60-70 people per meeting.

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes

Founded in 1954 in Eastern Oklahoma, with the local chapter being founded in 2006, it is another interdenominational Christian ministry, though the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has more of a focus on athletics. According to their website, their mission statement is “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

The Fellowship Of Christian Athletes meets on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. in the LGI. Within the meetings, they play games and have student leaders come and speak. Starting with donuts, include a speaker of devotional where a theme is explored, and end with a prayer. They have attendance in the 30s per meeting.

“FCA was my way to further my faith and I am so thankful for the messages that FCA taught me about my faith and the way that my sports can be a way for me to better understand my faith,” senior Thomas Brelage said.

You can’t precisely and accurately describe something you don’t know

- Tahaa Munir

Muslim Students Association The youngest of these clubs, The MSA was started in September 2018. They are not affiliated with Muslim Students Association national

organization.

“Our message is to try to include people who are not Muslim.” freshman Tahaa Munir Said “We want them to get to know Muslims, inform them, educate them because you can’t precisely and accurately describe something you don’t know.”

With around 30 members, they are still planning the future of the club. It is open to people of all faiths to join. They meet every Monday from 3:25 to 4:00 in B230.

“We encourage you to come [to the MSA], because we’re definitely going to have food because we realize people connect over food.”

Munir said “We also get to learn something new.”

An interfaith event is being planned between the clubs, but nothing has been finalized.

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SAT preparation brings higher scores, stress Ben McHenry mchenben000@hsestudents.org

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he SAT has been a determining factor for students hoping to continue to colleges and universities for almost 100 years, and today that is no different. Every year, students take the test two, even three, times hoping to get the score that will help earn acceptance into the school of their dreams. To get these scores, students prepare in a myriad of different ways.

“The first time I took the test, I took the prep class taught by Mr. Albonetti at school in the weeks before,” junior Emma Summers said. “The second time I took it, I used the official practice book and Khan Academy, and I improved a lot.”

To test the effectiveness of various forms of SAT preparation, we conducted a survey through Google Forms, in which we surveyed 86 juniors and seniors who took the SAT and how they prepared for the SAT. Khan Academy was the prevailing method for SAT preparation.

Of the students surveyed, 81 percent used Khan Academy, whereas 45 percent took a prep class at school, and 10 percent did SAT prep that was not Khan Academy or a prep class.

According to the survey, Khan Academy is the most effective method because of the site’s ability to provide quality practice for general SAT topics, such as math and science, as well as specific skills that may need to be improved upon.

“Khan Academy was definitely the best way to prepare because it took the skills that I got wrong on my PSAT, and I was able to practice those skills specifically,” junior Reece Boland said. “I think that’s the main reason why I performed as well as I did, especially on the english section” While not used as widely as Khan Academy, the prep classes at school have shown to produce higher scores than those who do not take them, but they do not seem to produce desired scores as often compared to those who do not prepare.

Of the 22 students who took a prep class, five of them achieved the score they wanted, according to the survey. Of the 38 students who did not prepare, 25 of them said they achieved the score they wanted.

The average score for students who took the prep class was a 1247, whereas students who did not prepare had an average score of 1171.

Students who prepared for the test also had higher stress levels than those who did not prepare, as 42 percent of prepared students were very stressed, and only 5 percent of non-prepared students were very stressed.

According to a study from Pitzer College, members of Mensa, which are those in the top two

percent of IQ’s, tend to have higher stress levels compared to the national average. This is due to the hyper brain/hyper body theory, which states that those who are intelligent are more prone to overexcitabilities, which is an unusually intense reaction to an environmental threat or insult.

Those who took the prep class and scored higher may be more academically inclined than those who did not score as high. As a result they may be more stressed than those who did not prepare, because they are aiming for higher scores.

While preparing through prep classes and Khan Academy has shown to be an effective way to raise scores, certain classes provide preparation the year. Classes such as AP Lit and AP Language focus on skills that are on the English section of the SAT. “AP Lit helped a lot with my English score because we do a lot of practice tests,” Boland said.

“And most of the SAT is reading comprehension and correcting grammatical errors, and we do that a lot in class.”

According to Summers, precalculus or any higher-level math class may help students perform well on the math portion of the test. Those classes require the use of previously learned math techniques that will show up on the test, while also preparing students for any higher level problems that may show up.

“I don’t think being in Algebra II helped me very much, because a lot of the concepts were things beyond Algebra II and we never went over them in class,” junior Taylor Whitaker said.

However, being in Algebra II or below does not guarantee a poor performance on the math section. Preparing well ahead of the test allows students to learn math concepts they may not yet have covered in class.

“On the math, I was pretty nervous and there were a couple things I felt I didn’t know, but there were a lot of problems that I got right that I definitely wouldn’t have if I hadn’t done Khan Academy,” Whitaker said.

According to Summers, the most effective way to prepare for the SAT is to utilize the SAT practice book, Khan Academy practice and a prep course at school.

“Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to study, but don’t overload yourself with it or you will just get stressed out,” Boland said. “Most importantly, don’t overthink it, because it really is not as hard as we’re led to think it is. And if you prepare well, you can definitely get the score you want.”

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Winter guard tells stories through performances Grace Mossing mossigra000@hsestudents.org

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Senior Lisa Harrington of open guard carries the self-evident truth banner representing their theme of equality while practicing for state. Photo by Ella Haan.

lags twirl, rifles spin and sabers whirl as winter guard dances around school gymnasiums on colorful tarps at their competitions.

The open guard, comparable to varsity, performs to “A Self-Evident Truth” by Roseline Eastman. It is a cover of the song “Abraham, Martin, John and Bobby” with cuts of speeches from the prominent leaders, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln and Robert Kennedy.

The show is about equality nationally and worldwide and how these leaders brought it about.

“You can hear throughout the song how they died at a young age fighting for basic civil rights and equality,” open guard captain junior Cameron Nichols said. “Through our choreography and performance, we show the struggle they went through and the struggle after they all got assassinated.”

The song connects a deeper meaning across time periods with a focus on civil rights and universal love. It shows that the past still relates to the present according to Nichols.

“At the end of the show we all raise our hands up holding hands and every single time I get so emotional because we all have this moment where we connect and smile at each other,” Nichols said. “You can just feel it on the floor when we perform.”

The open guard, made up of 22 girls ranging from sophomores to seniors, won state on March 16 and competed in the national circuit called WGI (Winter Guard International). They became the WGI 2019 Open World Class champions in Dayton, Ohio on April 6 for the first time in school history. “[Open guard] has had to open up their competitive range just that much bigger, which I think was tough for them,” winter guard director Kylee Hubbard said. “They have to learn everything so much quicker, learn how to perform like a world class member, and learn how to spin all these new tricks and skills, and accomplish all of this at a world class level.”

The regional A guard, which is comparable to JV, performs to a song called “Somebody” by Bonnie McKee, telling the story of a girl lost in her life and two boys who take part in her journey. The girl battles the internal conflict of liking both of them and figuring out who is right for her.

“She’s singing about how she knows that no one is there right now, but she’s hopeful,” junior Connor Stockton said.

Stockton represents one of two boys on the regional A guard. There has not been a boy in the FHS guard since the mid 2000s. He and freshman Ryan Fletcher dance and spin flag as well as a rifle.

Regional A ended their competition season with a ninth place finish at state out of 58 other teams in their class on March 16. They were made up of 26 different students from a range of freshman to seniors.

Both guards have been working to accomplish new levels of competition.

Hubbard, the open guard director, has tried to put a focus on hard work and teamwork. At the beginning of the season, Hubbard worked to make them fall in love with guard.

“Ultimately what makes them such good members and students is their kindness first and foremost before their technique and before their skills,” Hubbard said. “It’s their ability to listen to others and respect each other and that made them way more open to all information, which only made them stronger.”

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Arts & Culture 1. Playing the bass drum, freshman Jake Meyers as he performs at halftime at the HSE boys basketball game on Dec. 14 2. Freshman Ryan Gallagher and eighth grader Matt Johnston hold senior Augustine Catrone up for stunt.3. As she keeps up with the music, sophomore Aliha Smith plays the snare drum.

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Musicians drum up entertainment, success Kristen Rummel rummekri000@hsestudents.org

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fter winning WGI World Nationals last year, the incoming percussion team had pressure from the public going into a new season with high expectations.

“It would be great if we could keep our busy positive attitudes going even when our busy schedules are at peak,” senior Sarah Keyes said.

There are three ensembles: Concert World, Concert A and the new basketball drumline.

Concert World is an advanced version of Concert A and they are mostly from the Percussion Ensemble Class. Concert World also competes at IPA and WGI World Championships every year. On March 20, Concert World and Concert A bo0th won the state championship for their class Drumline members have to audition for the spot with a group of other musicians in front of a panel of judges.

They not only have music to rehearse, but they also can have steps and tricks they need to perfect.

Tony Cooke teaches the team their tricks and routines.

“Certain tricks take a lot of practice and it may seem harder than it actually is, you just have to keep working because in the end it’s worth it,” freshman basketball drum line member Jake Meyers said.

The percussion team plays year-round, and depending on the ensemble that is chosen, different ensembles play for many sports and

competitions that run all year.

Cooke teaches drum line and selects their music. Christian Beachum teaches front ensemble, and Chad Kohler is the advisor.

This year the front ensemble was not included in drumline and was the first year that there was a show for the basketball games. Generally, Concert A or Concert World competes in an indoor show where they come together and perform at WGI World Champions instead at local games.

“It was like a little party. I was really glad to be apart of the community. Usually we would just be in our little corner but this year was different.

We got to move around and create our own little dance routine,” Keyes said The WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships are the highest competition that the percussion team has ever attended. This year the championships were on April 10-13.

The event is produced by WGI Sport of the Arts which also produces the WGI Color Guard World Championships on a separate weekend in Ohio.

Last year, Concert World won WGI. WGI takes three days and the drumline travels together to the competition location. “[Basketball drumline] is where I go every day to get away from school and family things and to go have fun and express myself with the music.

It teaches me responsibility skills and helps me manage my time,” freshman Aiden Hughes said.

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JC Camacho concentrates on paintings, portraits Carson Lilley lillecar000@hsestudents.org

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Senior JC Camacho used lyrics from “Northern Downpour”

by Panic! At the Disco as inspiration for one of her concentration pieces. Photo used with permission by JC Camacho.

ith a paintbrush in hand, senior JC Camacho surveys the canvas before her, trying to determine the right place to begin. Suddenly, inspiration hits and a week later, the once-white canvas becomes colorfully filled with a portrait.

Camacho has been involved in art ever since she was little. Her dad, a graphic designer, influenced her to begin coloring and creating from a young age. The first medium she used was graphite.

“Art is very important to me and it’s helped me through so many things in my life,” Camacho said.

“Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I know I can go to art. I know it’s something that I’m good at and something I feel confident in.”

Camacho’s favorite materials to use are

watercolor, graphite and oil pastels. Her strongest mediums are graphite, colored pencils and painting. Watercolor allows artists to easily adjust and blend colors. Oppositely, graphite comes in pencil form and can build up tone. Oil pastels are a painting and drawing medium and are difficult to blend.

“I really like to paint portraits,” Camacho said. “I think people and the different facial expressions they can make, and the human figure is very interesting.”

In school, Camacho has taken 10 art classes.

She is currently in AP studio art focusing on her concentration, a collection of 12 pieces tied together by a common theme.

“My concentration was inspired by music,” Camacho said. “There has to be 12 pieces, so I listed out twelve songs that have really impacted my life. I took lyrics from the songs and illustrated the lyrics through portraits of people.”

Some of these pieces were influenced by “If I’m Lucky” by State Champs, “Pulling Leaves off Trees” by Wallows and “Anxious” by Hippo Campus. She chose songs by different artists in order to express different sides of herself.

Camacho has been working on her concentration in class all semester, and each painting takes one to two weeks to finish.

“The best part about having JC in class is watching her planning process and the way she illustrates her ideas in her sketchbook,” art teacher Danielle Ontiveros said. “It’s so much fun watching her works come to life.”

Last year, Camacho won a silver key from the scholastic art and writing awards from one of her drawing pieces. This year, she won two silver keys for pieces done in AP studio art.

“JC is inventive, original and stays true to her own voice and plays to her strengths,” Ontiveros said.

As well as working on art during school, Camacho also focuses on painting and drawing at home. She keeps two sketchbooks for when she is not working on her concentration.

Camacho plans to attend Ball State next year to major in art. She hopes to be in the visual communications program in order to be a graphic designer.

“Art for me is a huge stress reliever,” Camacho said. “I think it’s super fun to be able to sit down and focus on one thing. I love being able to be create and put all of your emotions into one thing.

You start with nothing and are able to create something amazing.”

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Arts & Culture Eye catching colors of a stone age mural greet customers entering Rockstone. Photo by Grace Mossing.

Rockstone delivers tasty dinner, excellent service Ashley Steele steelash000@hsestudents.org

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ustomers entering Rockstone can immediately smell the melting cheese and their house specialty tomato sauce from the pizzas in their wood-fired ovens.

Rockstone is located at 11501 Allisonville Road.

In the surrounding area includes Rockstone’s sister restaurant, The Roost, and right next door Sahm’s, its parent restaurant, can be found. The first in this chain of restaurants opened in 1986 and is owned by a local family.

Once all of my friends arrived, our waitress helped us decide on our appetizer: breadsticks with marinara and cheese as our two dipping sauces. When we got them, our waitress took our entree orders. We ordered two of their wood-fired pizzas: the Fresca and a build-your-own with pepperoni and green peppers, the Greek salad and the chicken parmesan.

While we waited for our meal to be made, we ate our appetizer. The breadsticks had a crunchy outside with a soft inside, and their marinara and cheese dips only added to their excellence. Each order of breadsticks comes with six in total.

We waited about 10 minutes for our food to be served, which seemed to be well within reason.

When it did arrive, we were impressed by how appealing everything looked.

made for a casual pizza with a slight grassy taste.

Fresca & Build-Your-Own Both of the pizzas were very cheesy with crusts cooked to a golden crisp. The Fresca came out covered in three types of cheese: mozzarella, goat and ricotta. On top of that, the pizza had several other toppings including pesto, peperonata sauce, spinach and arugula, which created a fresh and healthy pizza.

The build-your-own came with mozarella cheese, and we added the pepperoni and green peppers each for an additional $1.29. The mix

All of our meals could easily serve about two to three people. Noting this, most of us took home the rest of our meals in their take-home boxes.

For people looking to spend a bit of time talking to their friends or family over dinner, Rockstone is the place to go. Most items on the menu were about $10 to $12, while the salad was about $5.50 to $8, all of which were well within reason for what we received. Due to the highquality food and service my friends and I received, I would give this restaurant 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The Greek The salad had a pleasant crunch to it. Its zesty greek yogurt vinaigrette dressing and flavorful toppings of black and green olives, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions and crumbled feta combined together made the Greek a perfect quick meal.

However, the side of onion rings that came with the salad were a bit too salty to eat more than a few of them.

Chicken Parmesan This dish, which consisted of a chicken breast coated in Parmesan cheese, Rockstone’s tomato sauce and cavatappi noodles, came out exactly as promised by our waitress: mouth-watering and cooked to golden brown. The Chicken Parmesan’s combination of a juicy chicken breast and its Parmesan spread made for an appetizing meal.

On top of that, the dish had a desirable ratio of sauce to pasta making it so neither outweighed the other in taste.

While the main dish was delicious, the side of pineapples, grapes and blackberries did not live up to my expectations as they were not very ripe.

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acks of clothes, both old and new, line the floors of thrift stores where people eagerly search for hidden gems. Thrift shopping has recently become a fad, but it is popular among students to create unique fashion statements.

Thrift stores are resale stores for old or gently used clothing. According to America’s Research Group, a consumer research firm, about 16 to 18 percent of Americans will shop at a thrift store during a given year while 11.4 percent of Americans shop in factory outlet malls, 19.6 percent in apparel stores and 21.3 percent in major department stores.

“I thrift because I like to find my own vibe through clothes,” junior Ellie Hevesy said. “I like to make things my own. If I find something, I can cut it the way I want and I can find things that no one else will have.”

Hevesy prefers to shop at places like Broad Ripple Vintage, while senior Jake Baldessari prefers Goodwill, and senior Katie Herrmann prefers the Salvation Army. Places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army charge anywhere from $1.99 to $4.49 for a t-shirt. Vintage markets and consignment shops often have higher prices for more unique, older items.

“I only make $8.00 an hour, so you can get nicer clothes that look better for less money, that other people have just given away,” Baldessari said.

Baldessari also enjoys the fun aspect of thrifting as he likes to search for ridiculous things people have donated and purchase them for a dollar.

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“I personally don’t have a job because of school, so getting money is very difficult,” Herrmann said.

“Thrifting is a great way for me to find clothes that are cheaper. I like thrifting because you can do your own thing with them, without cropping [expensive] clothes.”

On the first Saturday of every month, Goodwill offers 50 percent off. Items are also marked with color-coded tags and different sales are coordinated with the colors. For example, blue tagged items are 99 cents on Sundays.

Despite the deals, thrifting can be challenging to walk in and walk out within a few minutes with exactly the items the shopper had in mind.

“When you go thrifting you have to look through everything,” Hevesy said. “You can’t miss something or you could miss out on a possible steal, so you have to search through everything in order to find the best of the best.”

If patient and thorough, shoppers can find many unexpected items on the racks of thrift stores.

Places like Goodwill and Salvation Army receive new items as donations daily. Avid thrifters stick with thrifting in order to find the best pieces at the best prices.

“I feel like [thrifting] is where style comes from these days,” Baldessari said. “People being creative and getting things that aren’t completely overpriced at stores. It’s about how well you can shop for cheap clothes.”

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Prom traditions make memories Samuel Bauer bauersam000@hsestudents.org

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trings holding lights shine onto the crowded floor where students dance the night away in a formal setting, filled with music and voices singing the latest hits.

One tradition that high schools across America participate in is the celebration of prom. But within this celebration, students get involved in many of their own traditions to prepare for the event. Although prom is considered to be a party for upperclassman, freshman and sophomores are allowed to attend if they have the required permissions to do so.

“I think prom is a celebration of the passage from your teen years into adulthood, and one that’s like your first formal party that you get to go to,” English teacher Renee Vanlandingham said. “If you’re dating, it’s also like one of those celebrations you get to plan with your significant other.”

With each year, students find new ways to celebrate the day of prom. This year, it will take place on May 11 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Tickets will go for sale during lunch next to Cafe B starting two weeks before prom, and will be $50 per ticket. Students must bring their IDs. Bringing guests from outside of FHS requires approval from the deans before they can be accepted to purchase tickets.

One of the traditions that students get involved in is simply getting ready together. Many girls have gone with groups to local boutiques to get their nails and hair done which allows them to try out new looks and go with what feels right for the night of prom. In a poll done on Instagram, 31 girls said they did their own makeup for prom, while 16 said they did not do their own. Typically, those who schedule appointments will try to get them in within the week of prom so they do not need to do a lot for the night of the dance, “In my friend group, I like to organize everything so everyone can plan for their

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appointments for hair or even makeup, as well as scheduling dinner and picture times,” senior Griselda Cedeno said. “I went last year and one tradition we have is that we usually buy our dresses in February, which is the best time to do so.”

Prom pictures are another symbolic activity that students typically participate in before the actual dance. Going to various aesthetic locations is common among groups and couples when taking prom pictures. Students also take pictures at each other’s houses before heading off to dinner and then the dance. One place that a group of friends went to last year was a private farm owned by one of the attendees friends, but students have also gone to Garfield park for pictures.

For dinner, most students arrange to go out to eat with their friends. This is done usually before prom so they can stay for a longer time at the actual dance. Reservations are made within a few days to two weeks in advance, but this also depends on the popularity of the restaurant.

During prom, the DJ gets the music going and the students can dance and socialize with their friends or significant other. Typically, there is not a lot of food at the dance, but if students get hungry or thirsty, there are a few refreshments.

“After dancing at prom you can go to afterparties to meet up with your friends one last time before the day ends,” senior Catherine Hutchinson said. “Or you could go out to eat for a late night snack with friends before heading home.”

Wrapping up the night of prom, students may take their dates or friends home and head out themselves, but for some students there may be more activities ahead.

“I think every generation tries to outdo the last generation which takes away from the actual celebration I feel, but I do think as the years go on we will continue to see new ideas pop up,” Vanlandingham said.

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erena Williams is a poor sport. There is no question about it. One of tennis’ greatest players of all time possesses one of the worst attitudes in sports.

On Sept. 9, 2018, the tennis star made her first major championship debut since giving birth to her daughter a year prior on Sept. 1. Williams’ opponent was Naomi Osaka, who beat Williams on that day as only a 21-year-old.

Serena did not handle it well, but she was not just disappointed that she was losing the entire time to the young up-and-comer. Williams was belligerent.

Throughout the 6-2, 6-4 loss to Osaka, Williams had several outbursts at chair umpire Carlos Ramos. The first incident of the match occurred when Ramos noticed that Williams was receiving advice from her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, which is not allowed during play. Ramos gave her a warning, but Williams made the choice to walk to his chair and claim, “I don’t cheat to win. I’d rather lose.”

Cheating has not been a recurring issue with Williams - she really is just that good. Rather, what sticks out about this situation is the audacity Williams possesses to test the knowledge and morals of others.

A few minutes after the first offense, Williams lost serve. Angry at herself, she threw her racquet on the ground, receiving a second warning. Again, Williams marched over to Ramos, this time saying, “You owe me an apology. I have never cheated in my life. I have a daughter and I stand for what’s right for her.”

I have watched Williams for years. I have also seen her outbursts for years. Yes, it is a consistent issue. In 2009, during the U.S. Open semifinal, Williams threatened the lineswoman with a series of expletives. To keep it short, she said she wanted to shove the ball down the throat of the woman, who was just doing her job, calling Williams for a foot fault.

I understand that people can change. However, the issue is that Williams has never changed. Between the years 2009 and 2018, Williams has not learned how to control her emotions. She still takes warnings by chair umpires too personally, creating issues that are not actually there.

Take the 2018 U.S. Open. She brought her daughter into the situation. She said she needed to stand up for what is right for her kid, which is a reasonable request, but the irony is evident, right?

Serena, you are the problem. You are the one setting bad examples for your daughter and little girls and boys all around the world who admire your athletic abilities. Screaming that you will shove a ball down someone’s throat in 2009 and insinuating the idea that you have not changed between then and 2018 demonstrates bad behavior. It demonstrates a bad example for your daughter.

Kids need to start picking better role models. Plenty of good ones exist, such as Serena’s sister, Venus Williams. Venus carries herself with grace, hardly ever having an outburst on the court. It really is possible that winning all the time went to Serena’s head, believing that she deserves to win every match, even if it is a subconscious motive.

Hopefully, this serves as a warning. It is time we start conducting ourselves with less anger. We need athletes who demonstrate the elusive trait of kindness. Because, believe me, this world could use a little more kindness.

Serena Williams has long dominated the sport of tennis, but her attitude has not changed throughout her career. Photo used with permission of Flickr Creative Commons.

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Boys volleyball looks to continue winning streak Rebekah Shultz shultreb000@hsestudents.org

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inning 3-1 against Roncalli, the number one team in the state, the varsity boys volleyball team has been on a streak winning all 15 games in state as of April 8.

“The coaches got our defense ready by giving us an aggressive serve that Roncalli is well known for, so we were prepared for that coming into the game,” varsity senior Luke Moritz said.

The team tries to stay humbled with their mindsets throughout the season to remain being undefeated.

The team now is number one in the state and 100th in the nation according to MaxPreps.

“The mentality we have not only a team, but as a family. Every day is just another chance for us to better those around us, both on and off the court,” varsity junior Luke Roe said. “Each player gives motivation and support, to help us both on and off the court.”

During the weekends, the team can be found hanging out together and enjoying other’s company when not at a tournament..

“We’re a great team because we aren’t selfish with who’s doing better or who’s doing worse,” varsity senior Parker Beale said.

With 11.4 kills per set, .234 hitting percentages, 78 total blocks, 12.2 digs per set, 123 serving aces and 2.5 aces per set, the team excels with their statistics compared to the national average.

“No matter if we are number one in state, we still have to play great and keep the energy so the opposing team doesn’t have a chance,” Beale said.

“We’ve conquered beating Roncalli which was the only team we haven’t beat from last season.”

Focusing on their goal, they have developed a strategy for the rest of the reason with six tournaments left in the season before pre-state.

“We must keep the focus on staying aggressive and hungry and not get complacent with our performance so far,” varsity head coach Carlos Capó said. “We have a big target on our backs and must ensure we continue to play at a high level and know we must execute at a high level for the rest of the season.”

The boys have had to face many challenges and unexpected issues like sophomore Aaron Hernandez who got a stress fracture early onto the season.

“We’ve had to overcome players’ sickness and injuries,” Capo said. “We are lucky to have a deep and experienced roster that allows us to play different players and stay very competitive, even when starters are missing a match.”

Sports The team strives to stay on top by practicing during the off season with weight training for those who cannot commit to travel clubs, as well as open gyms available to new and experienced players.

“The best thing you can do in the off-season is playing on a club team, and continuing to get more repetitions and better yourself as a player as the year goes on,” Moritz said.

Two players on the varsity team do not play club, while the rest of the team plays in high-level travel clubs during the offseason. “[During the club season, the players] participate in two large qualifying tournaments that bring teams from Puerto Rico, California, Pennsylvania, Texas and other high caliber teams,” varsity head coach Carlos Capo said. “[This] exposing our players to extremely good competition, helping them drastically improve their volleyball skills and IQ.” With many more tournaments to follow, the team faces challenges that lie ahead. The next varsity tournament is a home game against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 7:30 p.m.

“We have already proved early on that we can be a powerhouse this year, including wins against rivals and teams we had previously lost to,” Roe said. “The next step is to continue to grow as a team and try to push for a state championship at the end of this great season.”

2. Senior Jordan Guler hits the volleyball with his head against Roncalli as the team watches and wins 3-1 March 14. Photo by Elissa Mitchell.

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League strikes gold with high school umps Nate Albin albinnat000@hsestudents.org

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ypically in American sports, referees can easily be spotted by the black and white striped shirt. For baseball, they are decked out in all black. If they are standing behind the plate, they have a full suit of pads on with a helmet. And they are not referees.

They are umpires.

For the S.P.O.R.T.S. Fishers-HSE Youth Baseball League, they get some of their umps right from the student body. A few of their student-umpires have been calling games for several years now.

“This will be my sixth year as an umpire,” senior Luke Moritz said. “I still do it, although I haven’t been able to do it as often as I did in junior high.”

For leagues like S.P.O.R.T.S., they have issues getting younger umpires to join. There is a need for younger people to become umpires.

“The average age of the licensed officials in the state of Indiana is 51,” S.P.O.R.T.S. Fishers-HSE Youth Baseball Head of Umpires Joe Stafford said.

“We need to get younger individuals working to become umpires in order to make sure that in the future, there are enough qualified people to work the games of the students following in their footsteps.”

Umpires get the bulk of their training when they first begin, but they are able to learn more as they keep going through with early season training sessions and field time.

“We are unable to have as many training sessions as I would like,” Stafford said. “But a good umpire never stops learning. Each dedicated individual works to improve each time he or she steps on the field.”

For sophomore Grant Moritz, umpiring gives an opportunity to do something no other job can do in just a few weeks worth of games in spring.

“I like umpiring because I get paid to be around the game I love,” Grant said. “I love to watch the youth players pick up new things in the game.”

Luke shares the love of baseball and teaching young players as well. He says he knows as well that a game can get out of hand quickly.

“It can get pretty exciting at times when the games are really close,” Luke said. “But it can also get very frustrating when the coaches and the parents keep complaining all game.”

Parents and coaches can be an issue by interrupting the game. For these umpires, they have been taught exactly how to handle an adult that has a differing opinion they would like to share with an ump.

“When they get out of line, I’ll personally go up to the coach or parent to warn them and tell them what they are doing is unnecessary,” Luke said. “If they continue their behavior, I’ll ask them to leave.”

Stafford hopes that these moments never have to happen. He believes that his umps will stay unbiased and true to their training.

“Parents and coaches are always going to be in favor of their team, just as they should be,” Stafford said. “Parents and coaches don’t always agree with the decision made by the umpire, but I hope that they understand that if the umpire has worked hard to get in the best position to make the most informed decision that he can, then he has done his job well.”

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arsity softball team starts the young season with a record of three wins and one loss.

The Tigers won over teams like Kokomo High School, Evansville North High School and conference opponent Zionsville High School. They were defeated 10-6 on the road against Castle High School.

“As a team, we talk a lot about getting better everyday,” varsity head coach Daren James said.

“The goal of every practice and game is to be better than we were yesterday and be our best at the end of May.” Last year the Tigers were stopped short in the sectional semifinals match-up, losing to conference opponent Noblesville High School 4-3.

The team last year finished with a winning record going 15-11 overall and 2-4 in conference play.

“This year I feel like we have more talent combined than we did last year,” varsity junior outfielder Courtney James said. “The girls that are on varsity now are able to connect as a whole and just work smoothly together.”

The team had to replace some players in the roster as the Tigers graduated three seniors that saw plenty of varsity minutes. Other than the first basemen, second baseman and new outfielder, the line up is fairly familiar with varsity experienced 3 that played in the 2018 season. players 221 “We have been able to fill holes without missing a beat,” Daren said. “We have our core back 2 this year with the addition of players coming

back from injury and Olivia Stinson transferring to Fishers.”

Stinson is a junior who transferred from Noblesville High School after playing two varsity seasons. Stinson played a total of 51 games for the Millers posting a .281 batting average with 35 hits and 1 6 runs batted in.

Tigers will also be returning senior pitcher Mara Lorkowski 2 who missed all of last season with a knee injury and Courtney who is returning from an arm injury that required surgery in November.

“It was a big set back,” Courtney said. “I am doing as much as I can to help the team, but until I am fully recovered I can only hit.”

The team is looking to snap the four year streak of losing sectionals. The last time the Tigers brought home the sectional trophy was three seasons ago as they won sectional eight at Carmel defeating the Noblesville Millers 2-0. The 2016 Tigers were then defeated in the first round of regionals to conference opponent Zionsville High School 2-0.

“I believe this is the most talented team top to bottom that we have ever had,” Daren said. “We have good pitching, we are fast and we can hit for power so I do not think there is anyone that we will play that we fear or cannot match-up against.”

The Tigers will host conference opponent Westfield High School on April 16. The team then will go on a one game road trip to face off against Yorktown High School on April 18.

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oing into their second season, the girls rugby team is eager to improve their record. Even with one season of experience, the team is still fairly new to the game.

“When concerning our record for last season, we plan on focusing on weaknesses such as rucking, defense, strong tackles and communication,” senior Nevaeh Williams said. “Now that most of the team understands the game, focusing on the little things that can be improved is much more practical.”

Team chemistry is one of the key things the girls are fixing this upcoming season. They do this by doing bonding activities on and off the field.

“It was a little rough in the beginning combining old players with new ones, and our team has a lot of strong personalities. As the season is progressing, we’re all learning to get along and adapt to each other’s playing styles,” Williams said.

Weather has created challenges for the girls to get some practice outside. The frigid temperatures prevented outside practices for the team in the late winter months of February and March.

“The weather conditions have really taken a toll on our team,” senior Hannah Wendt said. “A lot of the new girls also don’t fully know their positions and that’s affected how they play with us veterans.”

Still learning, the girls are trying to establish a style of play that will suit them during games. The girls are trying to be a more defensive focused team.

“I’d say our style of play is more geared towards defense,” Wendt said. “Our strengths would lie in communication and speed I’d say. Our weaknesses lie within our own mind. We have some hesitation when we’re tackling in games in fear of getting hurt.”

As the season progresses, the girls hope to accomplish the goals they set for this second year. They are 1-1 in the season as of April.

“Our goals for the season would be to work together and be confident in ourselves and our teammates,” Wendt said. “ We just want to have a good, fun season, regardless of the outcome of our record wins or losses.”

Coach Kelly Shank has been shaping the team to the way she wants them as best as she can considering the slim practice times.

“We’ve been lucky to have indoor space available to us in the preseason, which has allowed development of non-contact skills,” Shank said.

“We know that when we are outside on the pitch, we need to focus on our tackling, rucking and scrumming.”

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espite a recent coaching change for the boys rugby team, with one loss and three wins as of April. The boys continue to defend their state title. One win was against the third-ranked team in the country.

The new coach John Harley, brings twelve years of rugby experience to the team.

“I’m very competitive and love to teach rugby to all ages,” Harley said. “I picked up rugby after playing college football.”

Coaching changes can be impactful for some teams. New coaches can mean new practice schedules and exercises for the team. The team now has done more crossfit training than in the past.

“We haven’t had much difficulty adjusting to our new coach,” senior Josh Everett said. “Of course there is a learning curve which comes with change, but mostly things have stayed the same.”

The boys rugby team won a state title last year, so some wonder if the success made last year will carry over to the current season. This year the boys have maintained the chemistry and teamwork seen in seasons past.

“The success we had last year brought us to high standards this year,” senior Anthony Arnce said. “We plan on working hard at practice, trusting each other and working as a team.”

Harley is not necessarily a new face for most of the boys to see. Rugby has been a frequent part in Harley’s life since his son was old enough to play.

“A lot of current players I know I have been coaching since youth rugby,” coach Harley said. “In fifth grade we signed up my son Johnny and they needed help. From there I have continued to help and learn the best I can.”

The boys defeated Penn High school with a final score of 27-19.

“Most of us have been playing together since junior high so we have a lot of chemistry,” Everett said. “This team is a very resilient and hard working group of guys. We will be tough to stop.”

Along with putting pressure on the players, it can bring pressure to the new coach as well to maintain the success that the team had last year. Last year the team had multiple seniors as leader and this year there are only few.

“Every season is a new challenge. We have a season goal and we try to reach that goal through practicing and preparing for each match, one week, one match at a time,” Harley said.

Senior Josh Everett applies a juke move against a defender March 23 against Charlotte Catholic where the boys won 45-0. Photo used with permission of Josh Everett.

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awake slowly from my cozy slumber to the sound of the blaring alarm sitting next to me on my night stand. Darkness fills the room, except for the occasional sideswipe of lights coming from cars passing by through the curtains beside me. Despite my drowsiness, I find myself getting dressed and preparing for the day ahead.

Daylight saving time is the act of setting forth clocks one hour in the spring and setting the time back an hour in the fall. It utilizes more of the Earth’s natural light in later evenings during the summer. At least that was the goal.

Waking up in the dark proves a difficult task for early risers.

Waking up an hour earlier adds to the difficulty. Besides the fatigue from the day before, there are other factors that contribute to the difficulty of waking up in the dark.

As a result of daylight saving, those living in countries that support it are tasked with waking up an hour earlier in the spring. This results in waking up in darkness directly following a week or so of waking up in the light.

While this may not seem like a problem, there are physiological issues that occur with the presence of darkness. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and is activated by the reception of darkness in the eyes.

When melatonin is released, it causes the body to lower blood pressure, heart rate and works with the body’s own circadian rhythm, according to Healthline Media.

It causes us to be less alert and to process thoughts slower. These side effects cause more workplace accidents the following week, up to as much as a 5.7 percent increase according to The 2009 Journal of Applied Psychology.

Additionally, the EU parliament voted to end daylight saving by the year 2021. The vote ended in a 384 to 153 decision in favor to review the daylight saving time system.

A study was conducted over a period of four years at a hospital in Michigan where it was discovered that the following Monday after the “spring forward” daylight saving time increased the risk of having a heart attack the following Monday. It can rise up to as much as 25 percent according to Reuters.

The result of one less hour of sleep is detrimental to the human body but also takes a toll on one’s mental state. Personally, I never look forward to losing an hour of sleep and losing one to daylight saving time is no exception.

“Personally, I dislike the darkness in the morning, and I support farmers, so I am definitely against daylight saving time.”

- Cole Nolting, 12

“I donʼt like daylight saving time now because I have to get up an hour earlier.”

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“I just feel like it is unnecessary, especially in the spring. The darkness is just an inconvenience at the bus stops in the morning.”

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Saving daylight helps mood Janie Van Overwalle vanojan000@hsestudents.org

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unlight seeping through my windows at home until 8 p.m. brings my mind peace. With daylight saving time, afternoons feel longer, allowing me to feel less rushed to do my homework after long days at school.

On March 10 people moved their clocks forward one hour to add daylight to the evening. In November we will push back our clocks one hour, pushing daylight earlier in the day.

There is controversy on whether or not Indiana should keep daylight savings time (DST). There are facts that are often misinterpreted about DST being bad for your bodies health. Although, more studies are showing it is helpful overall to our mental health.

The U.S now uses DST to observe effects on the human psyche.

According to the National Institutes of Health Overview, humans benefit from staying awake in the evening with more sunlight. It increases our vitamin D levels, promotes exercise and increases socializing due to the urge to go outside with extended daylight hours.

Critics argue DST does more harm than good to our bodies and tend to focus on the short term negative effects. When we push our clocks forward an hour, we experience fatigue the next few days. However, this fatigue lasts only two days out of the eight months that DST lasts.

Shown in a 2012 study, heart attacks rose by 10 percent due to the sleep and daily schedule disruption of DST. This was performed by UAB Associate Professor Martin Young. Although, there was also a study that found heart attacks increased by 10 percent around the beginning of autumn. Heart attacks are statistically more common in early winter and late spring than at any other time of the year. People have taken the idea that a typical time for heart attacks is near DST; therefore, that is what is the cause of the heart attacks when in reality it is only a coincidence.

Other statistics that are often misinterpreted are the increase in traffic accidents. According to Zendrive’s school safety report, FHS has developed a negative reputation for driving, and while traffic accidents spike due to the darkness in the morning, they prevent even more in the evening.

ScienceDirect performed a study that if we were not to move our clocks one hour ahead, around an additional 336 lives could be lost due to the sky darkening early in the afternoon. Simply, the more daylight available, the safer it is for drivers. It makes the most sense to arrange daylight hours so driving is safer in the afternoon with everybody on the road.

DST is beneficial and tends to be associated with short term effects. While there are some negative effects, there are not many of us who are badly impacted from DST. It is used today to improve our mental health and lives in general. If it really were to cause more harm than good, we would not have to move our clocks at all in the first place.

“I feel when we push our clocks back one hour the time matches the sunlight making it less confusing when looking out the window.”

-Cole Jorgenso, 11

“Gaining an extra hour of daylight makes me feel more energetic and motivated to do my homework after school.”

- Fiona Burch, 10

Photos by Laney Kyle.

Graphics by Helen Rummel.

“Although I loose an hour of sleep in March, I can make up for it on the weekends. When winter comes and itʼs cold, I like knowing I have another hour to sleep when DST ends.”

- Raj Kadakia, 9

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Unique experiences separate humanity

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s humans, we are taught to fit into many boxes, wear different hats and assign ourselves labels. We are mothers and fathers, children, warriors, lovers, Christians, Muslims, Jews, atheists and many more, which all contribute to our ever-shifting identity. Sometimes, no matter the inclusivity, no matter the number of hats tried on, people are still not recognized.

Emma DeGraffenreid is a black female, fitting into the overlap as if race and gender are parts of a Venn diagram. The first conclusion is that she would be supported by both groups, but in 1976, this was not the case. She sued General Motors for employee discrimination, according to a Ted Talk by law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. Men, black and white, were employed on the factory floor and white women held jobs as secretaries. However, as a woman, DeGraffenreid was not allowed to work on the floor and as black, she was denied the chance to be an administrative assistant.

This case combines race and gender, because DeGraffenreid was being discriminated on both counts. The court ruling on DeGraffenreid’s case did not view her as a black woman, but as black and a woman. The court’s opinion was that she had opportunities to work on the factory floor, because she was black, and she had opportunities to work as a secretary, because she was a woman, according to the court brief from Openjurist.

The point of intersectionality is not to create more labels and further divide groups of people, even though that is one issue according to Areo Magazine, a diverse and free press publisher of opinions. It is to remind people that we all have different experiences that define us.

For transparency, I am a white, cisgender, heterosexual female who comes from an upper middle-class family in a middle-class city. While I can and should support women who are gay, bisexual, asexual, or those who have their own label on their sexuality, I have not had the experience of having to come out of the closet. I cannot speak for them, despite all of us being women. Even if they are white, like me, our experiences are wildly different because they experience societal pressure concerning their sexuality.

Intersectionality circles back around to the concept of privilege, which also involves identity politics such as race, sexuality, gender, citizenship, socioeconomic class and health. While privilege discusses certain advantages that people hold, intersectionality reminds us that we experience different events based on our identity.

White men have not had to campaign for the right to vote like women and African-Americans have, and white women have not had to fight stereotypes that African-American women have had unjustly attached to them, such as being aggressive or promiscuous.

Our human nature is to group together with people who share similar backgrounds and interests as we do. While feeling as if we are protected, we are also dividing ourselves and preventing the spread of diverse ideas. Closing our minds off to other people’s unique experiences prevents progress. We all play a role in our theatrical society and ignoring the cast member next to you will not make them go away.

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High school pressures push students to extremes Curren Gauss gausscur000@hsestudents.org

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cannot express the number of hours I spend on school. From homework, to worksheets I did not quite finish in class, to prepping for college admissions tests like the SAT, I go to great lengths to make sure that I am doing my best in and out of school.

Like me, many of my classmates are constantly working on school with the intent of bettering themselves, and their SAT, ACT or AP test scores, to get into the perfect college. With that being said, the current celebrity college scandal in which the elite paid for their children to attend prestigious schools, is not only completely destroying the college admissions system, but also exposing it.

On March 13, Harlow Brooks, a YouTube vlogger, published her now viral video “I went to school with Olivia Jade… the real problem.” In the video, Brooks explains that the school the two attended, Marymount High School in Los Angeles, is extremely exclusive and pressure-filled. Brooks went on to reference how many of the girls were on Adderall, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication because of the intense environment the school created.

Upon hearing about this scandal I thought about all my hard work to get into colleges and all the frustrations my peers and I had gone through.

The fact that some people could just pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to get in baffled me. It was the perfect example of privilege based on wealth. No matter how smart, talented, athletic or hardworking you are, there is someone with $500,000 in their pocket to beat you out.

However, I now see something more sinister than forged SAT scores. I realized that while these people abused their power, the true crime is the

pressure-filled scenarios both high schools and post-secondary schools put their students in.

Our school, like many others, puts a great deal of pressure on students for academic success, not only in high school, but afterward. While higher education is not the only option post-graduation, a lot of times it feels as though that is what comes next, and in the case of this scandal, these parents have paid a lot of money for their kids to attend a prestigious private high school with alumni attending Ivy League universities, so they should do the same.

The reality is that while no one should be faking scores to get into their dream school, the pressures put on students to succeed is so overwhelming that in extreme cases, alternatives like cheating can be considered.

In the New York Times article “Push, Don’t Crush, the Students,” author Matt Richtel reports that high school students feel immense amounts of stress daily, from school, their parents and themselves, pushing many to extremes like suicide. Richtel states that many students feel if they do not reach their goals for higher education, then their life will have no meaning and they will choose not to continue.

Taking this into consideration, I think that we need to cut the celebrity scandal a bit of slack.

Not only are their kids under the same amount of pressure, but they also have the eyes of Hollywood watching them at all times. I am in no way condoning the actions of the one percent or the scandal itself; however, I think that the root of this issue is not about money or status but tied to the expectations put on students and how far the kids and their families are willing to go for the picture-perfect life.

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Editorial Opinions: Do you use your locker?

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STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Helen Rummel Copy Editor: Ashley Steele Web/News Editor: Ethan OʼSullivan Features Editor: John Yun Arts & Culture Editor: Carson Lilley Sports Editor: Ellie Albin Social Media Editor: Lance Marshall Unity Director: Hallie Gallinat Cartoonist Olivia Buchtenkirch Videographer Laney Kyle Reporters Nate Albin, Andrew Bauer, Sam Bauer, Marie Gabbard, Ben McHenry, Curren Gauss, Sydney Greenwood, Tony Martinez, Grace Mossing, Rebekah Shultz, Janie Van Overwalle, Katie Wiseman Photographers Ella Hahn, Leen Mahmoud, Elissa Mitchell, Nya Thorton Principal Jason Urban Adviser Kristine Brown Associations IHSPA CSPA NSPA Quill and Scroll Printer: AIM Media

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ectic and loud, swarms of high schoolers crowd the hallways during the seven-minute frenzy between class periods. The idea of making it half-way across the building and back just to drop off a textbook is laughable.

Students frequently carry backpacks that weigh 10 to 25 percent of their body weight according to a study published by the National Library of Medicine last year. These findings led to the conclusion that wearing a backpack at that weight can cause long-term effects.

Textbooks and binders are crucial tools in learning. Many students, even in the era of “Bring your own device,” choose to pack textbooks and extra paper for notes, but carrying them all at once creates annoyance, if not danger, to the wearer. While the implementation of computers in the school day may have helped moderately, it still leads one to wonder whether enough action has been taken to protect against potential long-term effects.

Many students opt against using their lockers in fear of arriving late to class [p. 6]. Lockers assigned alphabetically leads to awkward placement.

Sophomore Andrew Davidson was at a loss as to what he recommends for students with lockers halfway across the building.

“In my case, my locker is away from all my classes,” Davidson said. “I don’t really know what to say to that. I guess risk being tardy to your classes.”

If lockers were assigned based upon students’ fourth period class, they would have time to drop class materials used in the first half of the day and pick up materials for their remaining classes. Additionally, the lunch period would provide even more time for a locker break. While imperfect, this system would benefit the majority of students greatly.

The school serves over 3,000 students and the large student population has become slightly too much for the hallways to handle. According to a March study by reporter Ben McHenry, it takes students up to four minutes to get to their class without spending extra time to visit their locker. To expect a student to fit a locker visit with only three minutes left in the passing period seems unreasonable. Additionally, the current system does not take into account where students’ classes are. This means that students will have to divert from their paths leading to even more time they most likely do not have.

Currently, only one member of our editorial board uses her locker. This is mostly due to the distance. If a student sees their locker is not near to any of their classes, it is possible that they simply choose never to use it at all.

This leaves much of the school’s lockers empty and space unused. When students choose to omit their lockers as an option, it leads to increasingly heavy backpacks It is within the best interest of the school to have more students using their locker. While lockers do teach young people time management, finding time to stop by them may be unrealistic for those who take the bus and do not have time at the end of the day. Assigning lockers by a system would assist greatly and demonstrate a concern for students’ wellbeing.

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