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s if applying and getting accepted to colleges was not stressful enough for seniors, figuring out how to pay for it is yet another problem for students to worry about. Several forms of financial aid are available for college students to make bearing the burden a little bit easier.

Most students have heard about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is more commonly known as the FAFSA, which is due on June 30, 2017, but many schools want it filed earlier. It is constantly on the announcements and the guidance office promotes it every year.

“The FAFSA is an application that students use to apply to the state and federal government for financial assistance for college expenses. The financial support typically comes in three forms - grants, loans, and work/study,” college and career counselor Linda Brown said.

Grants are packages of money that are given to a student that they never have to repay. Loans, on the other hand, must be paid back, but with lower interest than a typical bank loan. Work/study is fulfilled while the student is actually in college.

That student must get a job during the school year and use their paycheck for various aspects of attending the college.

Students received an average of $8,390 per person in federal aid in 2015.

Filling out the FAFSA is made easy through its connection to the Internal Revenue Service. A student can enter their parent’s social security numbers and the FAFSA will collect income information from the IRS, saving the student hours of work going through financial documents.

Less well known, however, is the CSS PROFILE, provided by the College Board, along with its extension, the IDOC. The

Infographic by Lizzie Brown.

CSS PROFILE is a much more detailed application that colleges use to award nongovernmental aid. Because of its depth, it takes much longer to accurately fill out the CSS PROFILE, but the College Board provides tools, such as worksheets and tutorials, to make the process smoother. In 2015, students received an average of $6,070 per person from non-governmental aid. The due dates for these two forms vary from college to college.

“Some colleges, private schools in particular, will use the CSS Profile and it is often due earlier than the FAFSA. The pot of dollars that these college have to work with can be very specific and these documents help them decide how to award their money to students,” Brown said.

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Eighty percent of all undergraduates apply for some form of financial aid, whether that be federal or non-federal aid. Even if they believe they are ineligible to receive an aid, most students will receive money. Photo used with permission of Tribune News Service.

Many students have never heard of the CSS PROFILE and how it can also be used to gain financial aid. Students can earn thousands of dollars, but many miss out on the opportunity because they are unaware of anything besides the FAFSA. “[In order to raise awareness of the CSS PROFILE] they could probably say it on the announcements. They mention the FAFSA a lot and other college related things, but the CSS PROFILE has not been mentioned to me at all before now,” senior Alonso Hernandez said.

Hernandez, who is applying to private schools such as the University of Chicago and Notre Dame, also said that he plans to fill out the CSS PROFILE now that he is aware of its existence.

Brown recommends that all students fill out at least the FAFSA. However, according to a study done by the U.S. Department of education, 20 percent of undergraduates did not apply for any kind of financial aid in 2011-12. Of those who did not apply, 44 percent did not do so because they believed they were ineligible to receive any. According to Time Magazine, most of these students were mistaken; they would almost certainly have received some kind of financial aid.

“All students should apply for financial aid so the cost of going to college won’t affect them long-term and they won’t have a ton of debt in the future,” senior Jessy Binkley said.

To find out more about FAFSA, students can find information on www.fafsa.ed.gov and students can find out more information about the CSS PROFILE on the College Board’s website.

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rincipals can affect students’ personal values over time, according to a study on 50,000 students and 252 principles of primary and secondary schools in Israel, published in Psychological Science. “[The study] does surprise me,” principal Jason Urban said. “As a leader, it is not common that you reflect on your role, but as I take a step back, it does make some sense because I am hiring the teachers and that sets the culture. But it is humbling to think that my influence might be bigger than what I thought.”

Researchers Shaul Oreg and Yair Berson surveyed students, teachers and principals at the beginning and end of a two-year study period. They found that student values became more similar to their principals across the board.

The findings indicate that principals’ values are linked with aspects of school climate, or overall character and tone, which in turn affect students’ personal attitudes. This explains how the effect exists even when students and principals do not communicate directly.

“I do not think [Urban] influences me because I have never talked to him and I don’t know him closely. I feel like my teachers do affect me though, because I

am with them every day and they give me knowledge and sometimes lifetime advice,” freshman John Yun said.

Urban considers hiring teachers and staff the most important part of his job, and speculates that it is the main way he affects the school’s culture.

“I am the gatekeeper of who I let through the building and I make those hiring decisions, so if I can see this person caring a lot for students or I see them being a professional educator or I see them passionate about their subject area, I am going to let them through the door,” Urban

said. “If you know your teacher sincerely cares about you, that is big. That energy is contagious. Environment has such a huge impact on the work we do.”

He also tries to have as much direct interaction with students as possible. He often eats lunch with different groups of students and makes conversation.

“He came to our table and talked and asked us what we liked about FHS and what we want to change,” junior Rachel Keen said. “I liked it; I was not intimidated at all and I felt like I could actually tell him my opinions.”

Principal Jason Urban talks with juniors Hilton Mambo and Dasia Nguyen during C lunch on Nov. 7. Photo by Haley Thomas.

The study focused on four wellestablished categories of values: selfenhancement, self-transcendence, openness to change, and conservation. It tested the values by giving participants statements about a hypothetical individual and asking them to rate how closely they aligned with their own values.

“I feel like his values are being very including and supporting everyone, all different teams and clubs,” junior Hannah Lambuth said. “You can also see that he has confidence which is important for high schoolers because it is a really insecure time for a lot of people and it helps you be confident too.”

Urban said that his main values include his motto of “have pride, show character, and build tradition.”

“The thing I am most proud of is that students usually tell me that they can be whoever they want to here,” Urban said.

“Student to student, we pretty much treat each other with respect. I think that is because of the quality of people we have here, I am not taking credit for that at all.

We have that culture of care and respect, and we also have an attitude that the work we do here is important, and that piece where we know we have to work hard.”

He is also proud of the positivity and care of all the staff, and stresses the impact of the school’s environment on learning.

HSSF provides students, teachers with opportunities Carolina Puga-Mendoza carox29@gmail.com

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ince 2001, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) provides grants for education in all 21 schools in the district. HSSF is under the status 501 c(3), which is of a nonprofit organization and donations are typically tax-deductible.

Donations are re-invested in local schools to help faculty, staff and students.

“It is our job to support teachers and students and bring the next best ideas in education, home to our schools,” executive director of the HSSF Freedom Kolb said.

“You can think of us as Shark Tank for teachers.”

The foundation gives grants to educators, as well as scholarships to students. As funding for public schools has continued to shift across the state and country, education foundations have taken on greater significance in local communities, according to Kolb.

The board of directors is comprised of 25 community leaders and eight students.

Currently, the staff board consists of four students from HSE and four from FHS. “I believe everyone here in the school has an equal voice, and I wanted to be a representative of that voice, so that everyone’s opinions can be heard,” FHS

junior representative and ambassador aide Elissa Tam said.

Students from kindergarten through high school participate in HSSF-sponsored events. All the students who participate in events are eligible for service hours and student volunteer hours as well.

“Students are our most important stakeholders,” Kolb said. “Ultimately, our mission is to serve them through enriching and piloting programs and experiences that are meaningful. We cannot represent the student voice if we do not engage students in all components of our work.”

Students read through the applications teachers send and help decide who is eligible for the teacher grant.

Even though the foundation primarily provides grants for teachers to help for projects in the classroom, HSSF also provides approximately 34 different scholarships for graduating seniors.

These scholarships and teacher grants are supported by local organizations, businesses and private donors.

“Occasionally scholarships represent restricted funds where the donor gives instructions and limits on how the funds can be utilized,” Kolb said. “In those situations, funds used for scholarships cannot be allocated for any other purpose.”

The foundation also gains donations

through activities such as the Geist Half Marathon and food donations like Pasta Bowl. They also organize Game Day, a fundraising event where people wear their favorite basketball jersey and go cheer for their team. The event cost $75 per person and it is for 21 years and older. Last year it raised approximately $100,000.

“It’s a hands-on experience of being in an interactive part of the school organizations,” Tam said. “It gives you a perspective of what goes behind scenes of all the events that happen here and there is so much planning that I never knew it happen and it’s just an amazing event.”

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes #Giving Tuesday. This is a global movement where social media and donations work together as a whole. People donate by giving whatever amount they want and the money goes to charitable

organizations. Then, they are encouraged to take a selfie with the hashtag #HSSFunselfie on Nov. 29.

“We are really working on that this year to kind of spread [the news about] the foundation so people knows what is it about, because a lot of people don’t even know the event exists. So that’s a big part of what the school’s representatives do at FHS and HSE,” FHS senior representative and HSSF copywriter Maddie Folta said.

For teachers who need extra money for school projects, or seniors who are interested in applying for an scholarship they may send an application though the main page at hsefoundation.org.

Approximately 85 percent of the teacher’s submissions are supported, depending on how much impact the project has on the students.

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lack Friday refers to the single day of the year when retail companies offer their largest discounts to mark the unofficial beginning of the Christmas shopping season. This traditionally takes place on the day after Thanksgiving, but many big companies like Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Walmart now open their doors on Thanksgiving night.

“I’m going to Best Buy to get a great deal on a new TV for college,” senior Lucas Lawyer said.

At Best Buy, Dell will be offering select laptops from $99.99 starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night and continuing until midnight, and opening again starting at 8 a.m. on Black Friday. JCPenney’s is open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving until 5 p.m. on Black Friday, and is offering multiple “doorbusters” and deals on jewelry, clothing, appliances and other departments.

Doorbusters are products that have special discount prices but are only available in limited quantities for a short amount of time, usually when a store opens its doors on Black Friday.

Some places to get multiple doorbusters are usually malls because they have a high concentration of participating stores.

Simon Malls are opening for Black Friday and promise great deals and a lot of doorbusters from their stores. The Fashion Mall at Keystone has stated on their website that multiple stores will be participating with doorbusters and recently released that their Black Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

“I’m going to the Fashion Mall at Keystone because they have stores I like, such as Sperry, Vineyard Vines and Nordstrom that have really good deals,” senior Parker Harding said.

Big companies are not the only businesses offering Black Friday deals locally. Vardagen, along with their coffee shop, Sure Shot Coffee, will be opening their doors at 7 a.m. on Black Friday, “We are still working on the deals, but we’re tentatively planning on having a buy one get one 75 percent off, and we’re also planning to have a doorbuster deal,” the Vardagen team said.

Plato’s Closet on 96th Street will also be open on Black Friday and is having a special clearance event. From 10 a.m., when they open, until 2 p.m., everything is 80 percent

off. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., everything is 70 percent off and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., when they close, everything is 60 percent off.

“I usually go to Plato’s Closet because I can get a lot more clothes for less money there on Black Friday,” junior Josh Ahmed said.

Every year consumers camp out and

Shoppers enter Target in Chicago on November 26, 2015 for Black Friday deals.

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line up to take full advantage of the season’s biggest holiday bargains on Black Friday.

In the past, this has led to some instances of violence between customers and injuries from crowd crushing.

“I am going to Castleton, Hamilton Town Center and the Circle Center Mall.

Last year I was attacked, but if someone tries to fight me for something this year I’m just going to going to let them have what they want,” junior Miriam Smith said.

Van Wey Law, PLLC, a personal injury attorney in Dallas, Texas, receives so many Black Friday injury cases each year that they have released several tips to ensure customer safety. They recommend not being in the front of a crowd; it is much safer to wait until after a store has opened its doors in order to avoid dangerous crowd crushing.

It also suggested that shoppers keep an eye out for other cars and pedestrians, since people can be rushed to get to stores before they open and often do not pay attention to road signs or crosswalks.

Black Friday is a way to get big deals for the holiday season, and with so many nearby businesses participating in it this year, there are opportunities to take advantage of those once-a-year sales.

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Student aspires to create many masterpieces Seana Jordan seanajordan30@gmail.com

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alent and determination are two characteristics that are associated with senior Haili Brown. She has designed selfportraits, abstract pieces, digital art, and colored pencil-based drawings.

Brown has a passion for art. Her skill has resulted in awards for her creations. She has been interested in art ever since she was very little and visited The Field Museum in Chicago with her parents.

“I can recall that in the museum there was a full skeleton of a dinosaur. Specifically it was a T-Rex that I was mesmerized by. When I got home I drew the whole thing from memory, from then on my parents knew I would grow up to be an artist, and that is exactly what I did,” Brown said.

She is also a member of the Art Club and holds an executive position.

When she graduates, she will have twelve art credits which includes Intro to 2D and 3D Art as well as the AP classes. Her favorite class so far is AP 2D because of the freedom and less structured subjects. Plus

Brown’s realistic mouth drawing is held up by teacher Danielle Ontiveros. Photo by Sarah

One of Browns artwork’s displaying the astrology signs on Nov. 14. Photo by Sarah

Brown working on a project for 2D AP Studio art class on Nov. 14.

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the class deals with a lot more concentration, which is when the students get to focus on a certain part of art or a certain subject matter.

'She is incredibly talented in both 2D, 3D and digital art. She grows on a daily basis in class and from project to project but it’s her continuous drive to improve, that makes her a great artist,” art teacher Danielle Ontiveros said.

At the age of twelve she started doing commissions. She does pet portraits for her neighbors but has

also done subjects like landscapes.

“Animals are what I am the best at, but I tend to try and expand my subjects to all different types,” Brown said. “I really also like interior design because it can also be associated with psychology, which goes hand in hand with design. For example, the way people react to their surroundings and their feelings towards certain pieces of art.”

Her main inspirations come from shows on the television network HGTV, such as Property Brothers

and Fixer Uppers.

“These shows have really been my influence for my art and will continue to be in the future,” Brown said. “I just think all the designs that these people can come up with are really interesting and super cool.”

Brown wants to be able to continue her commissions during her free time when she goes to college but interior design is her choice of major. This type of art has always appealed to her because she is fascinated with

record, there’s a bigger chance of you scratching it than simply downloading it onto your phone,” sophomore Lauren Drew said.

The popularity of records is rising. This could be because of the collectors who go on hunts to find new records.

“The new technology on phones are on condensed formats, and they have to be because it’s online and it is made of bits. Records are actually in the groove and in an uncondensed format. It makes the music sound better,” senior Bailey Chapple said.

Stores like Indy CD & Vinyl and Irvington Vinyl are stores that specialize in records, but stores like BestBuy, Urban Outfitters and Barnes and Noble also sell them.

“I have a Nintendo 64, a Playstation 1 and old video game consoles like that. Newer games are cool, but nothing can beat the nostalgia of an old game. My favorite game is either the original Super Smash Bros or Super Mario 64. Each game has its own style and they are very nostalgic to me,” sophomore Kyle Allen said.

Some old consoles use cartridges instead of discs, like the Sega Genesis, released in 1989. These cartridges can be damaged if left out in the open for too long.

Dust can collect in the cartridge, which can prevent the game from working properly.

“My favorite experience with my Nintendo 64 is when I tried to beat Super Smash Bros on the hardest difficulty. I never did it, but if I ever did beat it as a kid I would have thought I was the coolest person in the world,” Allen said.

However, discs can also get dirty, to the point where the console will say the disc cannot be read. Cartridges do not have this problem. The cartridges can also be resized, meaning that they

could be on smaller consoles, like the Nintendo 3DS and the Playstation Vta.

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modern, mid-modern and rustic designs.

“I want to go to SCAD which is the Savannah College of Art and Design,” Brown said. “After, I may work in some big cities but might also stay in Savannah because there are so many historical homes there. Overall, I just want to be a successful artist and not a starving one.”

Along with winning many Gold Key Scholastic awards, she also won a Silver Award in a national competition for her digital piece titled, “A Lonely Road” during her freshman year.

“I definitely have improved over the years, because I used to only focus on one subject such as animals; however when I got to high school though, I realized there were so many other opportunities and things that I could draw. I started to focus on new subjects and materials,” Brown said.

Through her many art classes and practicing of this skill she has been able to expand her interests of art and create many pieces that really prove that her hard work has paid off.

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ecord players or Spotify, Playstation 1 or Xbox 1, some students prefer the old over the new. While technology has advanced over the years, old technology is still around and is being used.

Record Players The record player was popular in the 1950s, according to Reverb. com, a website for buying and selling music.

Classic artists like the Beatles and Pink Floyd have records of their albums. Newer artists, such as Panic! At the Disco have their albums and singles available on vinyl.

However, they are fragile.

Records can be damaged and broken. Storing records and keeping them in their sleeves can help protect them, according to The Vinyl Factory, a record making company.

“It’s definitely easy to scratch a record. When you buy a

Old Video Game Consoles Consoles like the Xbox 1 and the Playstation 4, both released back in 2013, are more advanced than consoles like the Super Nintendo, released in 1996, and the Playstation 2, released in 2000. But old consoles offer classic games in their original format.

Polaroid Polaroid cameras were first invented in 1947, and they have evolved. Inside the camera are thin sheets of silver which, when you take the picture, reflect red, blue and green light. This makes the picture appear in color quickly.

“I use a Polaroid camera and I use that because I think it’s cool. I like how the pictures are instantly in your hands and it is fun to watch them develop,” sophomore Lauren Drew said.

The Nintendo 64 has a wide variety of games, like Super Smash Bros 64. Photo by Kyle Allen.

However, Polaroid pictures sometimes turn out to be blurry.

The colors also start to fade on the photographs as they get older.

Making copies of the picture is also a task. If two people take a picture, only one person can have the photo, unless copies of the photo is made. This can only be done by scanning the photo.

Technology has been benefitting people for years, but some students choose the older versions of technology over the new.

Record players were one of the earliest ways of listening to music.

Photo by Bailey Chapple.

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he last issue of the newspaper was so lit!” a student exclaims in the hallway, waving around a copy.

Although in 1918 the slang term “lit” was a drug reference, it has evolved to mean amazing or awesome according to Slang Guide, a website that defines common slang terms.

“Lit [is probably my favorite slang word] I honestly say it as a joke but I like how it’s short and essentially means “cool” and it’s hip and funky,” junior Emily Flippen said.

Today, slang is spread around with social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Many are words spread around through rappers like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West, with Drake using “YOLO” in his song “The Motto” released in 2011.

About 1,000 new words are added to Oxford’s online dictionary every year, 58 added in 2014 were slang terms according to Oxford.

It is difficult to determine the origin of some slang terms, according to Your Dictionary, a website that tries to define words more clearly, “bad” has been used to mean “good” since 1897, and “dude” which means “guy” appeared in the 1870s. Many slang words that have come back appear in the past, or are referenced in rap songs. “[ My favorite slang word is ] probably

lowkey, because it’s a nice way to call something trash or a casual way to say you hate or like something,” senior Riley Schmaltz said, These slang words sometimes becomes tough for older people to keep up with.

“I don’t think parents really understand our generation’s slang because language evolves over time,” junior Emily Flippen said.

There are websites and articles created to help people decode teen slang or acronyms.

Popular websites for this are Urban Dictionary, Slang Site and Slang Dictionary.

Some of these articles contain older acronyms or terms no longer used by teens and can cause confusion. Even schools like Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan have conducted surveys to understand a slang term’s meaning.

The university used the term “homie” and had students define, provide a synonym, antonym and use the word in the sentence.

Most of the students defined “homie” as a way to show friendship with another.

The survey found that most definitions given by the respondents matched up to those provided by Urban Dictionary. Males also used the word more than females.

Language changes over time, and slang words commonly used now maybe become irrelevant in the years to come, or the meanings may change, like the word “lit.”

Slang terms their and origins Origin: 2005 Meaning: a shortened form of babe, or before anyone else, a term used for a significant other

Origin: 1918 Meaning: used to mean intoxicated or a drug reference; in 2015 it began being used to mean excellent or good.

Origin: Unknown Meaning: Shaking my head, usually used during a disagreement

Origin: Sept. 2013 Meaning: keeping things secret, while highkey means letting everybody know

Origin: 2009 M e a n i n g : predictable, boring or unoriginal.

Usually used to describe a woman.

Origin: 2014 M e a n i n g : Something you admire or want, often used with relationships.

Sources: Popsugar, Business Insider and Dictionary. Infographics by Reily Sanderson.

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Activities in Indy for $5 or less offer unique experiences for students Linda Chang lindachangkong@gmail.com

on the canal in Broad Ripple that do not migrate because visitors feed them yearround. Community members warn never feed these birds regular bread, but only duck food. Good Earth purposely sells bags of duck corn at their store for this reason.

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tudents with jobs do not always have the luxury to spend generous amounts of money every weekend. According to the U.S. Census, only one in four high school students are employed.

“I work part-time and I often find it hard to save my money. It is a struggle for everyone to differentiate when you should spend your money and when you should not,” senior Bruno Amorim said.

Often, people may the have the misconception that everything that is enjoyable costs too much. However, just because a person does not have a lot of extra money to spare, does not mean they cannot have fun.

“If you look at all the free things to do, you could actually do so many activities,” personal finance teacher Michael Bankert said.

Learning about all these alternate ways to efficiently use time while also saving money can be important for students.

According to Debt Safe, a financial advising website, people tend to have the most fun when a their wallets go untouched.

To help students save money while also indulging themselves in fun, here is a list of a few money-saving activities in Indy for students and their peers to enjoy.

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1. In Broad Ripple, people can purchase duck food and feed the local birds on the canal year-round. 2. People can go downtown to climb up the Soldiers and Sailors Monument for free to see a view of the entire city and its surroundings. Photos by Linda Chang.

Eat cereal, watch a movie Indy Film Fest hosts a monthly “Cereal Cinema” where people can enjoy a movie and a cereal bowl breakfast bar. These movies are shown at the Indiana Museum of Art (IMA) on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m..Tickets are $5 and include admission to the film, as well as access to the “all-you-can-eat” cereal buffet.

This project started January of this year.

The IMA states the purpose of these events is to promote unity in the community and make Indiana a bit more exciting to live in. The upcoming films being shown are “Muppet Christmas Carol” in December, Disney’s “Newsies” in January and “The Dark Crystal” in February.

Get in touch with nature There are over 300 miles of trails to discover in Hamilton County within their many recreational parks. In Fishers, explore the Cheeney Creek Natural Area by bird-watching, biking, fishing or simply walking your dog along some of their paved and unpaved trails. There is a 3-acre pond stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish and Bluegill. This park is free to the public.

Feed some ducks Good Earth, a natural foods store in Broad Ripple, sells duck food for $1.25 to any customer who wishes to feed the ducks outside the store. There are ducks and geese

Climb up a monument Visitors can go up the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the heart of Indianapolis on the Monument Circle to see a panoramic view of the city. The monument was built between 1887 and 1902 and stands about 284 feet tall. People can choose to climb the narrow 330 steps for free or take the elevator up to step 290 for two dollars.

The bottom of the statue houses the Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum that is also free for all guests.

Paint a ball of paint About 30 miles northeast, there is a town named Alexandria, home to the World’s Largest Ball of Paint. Owner Mike Carmichael has been painting a layer of paint on the ball everyday since Jan. 1, 1977, but now he lets others paint the ball.

Visitors can make an appointment to paint this 2.5 ton ball for free. This ball has over 24,624 coats of paint so far and Carmichael has a guestbook of everyone who has ever contributed in painting.

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ewer than three percent of high school students graduate early every year in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Senior Brooke Casebolt stands on top of mountain while on a mission trip in Panama on July 5 Photo courtesy of Emma

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A few students this year are preparing for an early graduation to have time for a free semester or longer travels.

This semester, those seniors are completing their high school journey and moving on to other responsibilities once winter break begins.

Senior Makara Starnes started to consider graduating early during her freshman year, when her cousin graduated early.

“As I progressed in school, I decided I had gotten what I wanted from high school and I was ready to go to college and I just wanted to get out as soon as possible,” Starnes said.

Starnes plans to prepare for college in her extra time, and she will attend Brigham Young University in Idaho as soon as 2017 begins. She has not decided what to study yet, but is considering neonatal nursing.

In January 2015 senior Brooke Casebolt participated in her church’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

From here she felt called to travel to Africa for missionary work. Once she made her decision, she worked with her counselor to make it a reality.

“I took a couple classes over the summer

and I switched my diploma over from Academic Honors to Core 40, because I realized that what I want to do with my life isn’t going to require a competition,” Casebolt said.

She will travel to Uganda late next January and stay for approximately nine weeks with a couple from iTown Church. When she returns, Casebolt will take a weeklong college visit to The Masters College in California. She plans to focus on medical missionary work.

Senior Taylor Joiner started working toward graduating early at the end of her junior year and recently transitioned from taking a gap year to a gap semester. This allows her to start college at the same time as the rest of the class of 2017.

However, Joiner can still attend school clubs and events. During her break she will be finishing up her dance season, working, and visiting colleges she has been accepted to. She will also be able to go to prom and walk at graduation.

Some students recommend caution when deciding whether or not to graduate early so late in the year.

“If you don’t have many credits while you’re a junior then that can be stressful, trying to get it all done and it’s what I’m going to need to do for college: college credits, college classes, all the things like getting a house,” Starnes said.

Joiner finds that the option to leave high school early can be helpful to students for its versatile nature. This gives them plenty of free time to do research on and visit an assortment of universities.

“I think [graduating early] is good for people who are maybe unsure about their plans for college, but still want to go to college with everyone else their age,” Joiner said.

Graduating early is actually still not widely accepted across the nation. According to USA Today only 24 states have early graduation policies.

“Don’t be discouraged by other people or adults who say you’re going to miss out on a lot of opportunities," Casebolt said. "Stick to your gut in what you feel like you need to do. Make sure you apply to colleges on time and keep up to date on the different scholarships."

According to the Center for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s is a common cause of dementia and makes up about 50-70 percent of dementia cases.

“I feel like dementia just comes with old age, and although it is hard to get through for both family and who was diagnosed, there isn’t much you can do about it,” senior Julia Gordon whose grandfather had dementia said.

Doctors help distinguish Alzheimer’s from other forms of dementia through various evaluations and screenings to properly diagnose their patients. Doctors can perform blood tests, and brain scans to see the body’s response to the disease but psych evaluations can help determine how progressive it is in the individual.

Jokes about forgetting things as you age are common but there is a very real difference between forgetting to do a simple task and forgetting who you are as a person.

According to the Alzheimer's Foundation

of America (AFA), the disease typically progresses over the course of 20 years, and individuals usually live between 8 to 10 years after diagnosis. Individuals usually develop coexisting illnesses over time and most commonly die from pneumonia.

Senior Anna Keller’s grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years ago and she and her family lives with the effects of this disease.

“It takes a few tries in order to get his attention. He just stares off into space as he’s watching TV. He asks questions multiple times and it’s usually the same question over and over,” Keller said. “He gets very frustrated when he can’t remember something, and it’s hard for him to remember because his short term memory is gone.”

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that over 5 million people have Alzheimer’s in the United States, and this disease is one of the top ten causes of death. There is

currently no cure for this disease and it is believed to be hereditary.

Students can get involved and help volunteer to promote awareness about Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer's Association website, alz.org, is constantly updating their page with local events and fund raising opportunities for those interested in making a difference.

“I think it is one of the worst diseases in the world, and I pray they find a cure or at least a way to slow down the effects,” Keller said.

The website also offers message boards for those who wish to learn more about the disease and the effects of it. The message boards can also offer counsel as to how to address and care for individuals with Alzheimer’s.

“Don’t say ‘don’t you remember?’ because that will cause the person to get frustrated and upset,” Keller said. “Just be patient with them and love the moments you still have.”

Alzheimer's: digging deep into the disease Emma Russell emm3r99@gmail.com

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er fingers trace the grooves of the wooden frame, as she stares blankly at the people staring back at her in the picture. She looks at the details in their faces desperate to remember something, anything about these familiar strangers.

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain's speech, language, personality, and decision-making parts of the brain. This occurs when neurons, which produce acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter), break connections with other nerve cells and ultimately die. Short-term memory loss occurs when the disease attacks the hippocampus, and language skills and judgement becomes affected when neurons die in the cerebral cortex.

Though it is commonly mistaken as dementia, Alzheimer’s is its own disease and contributes to dementia in some patients.

The FDA has approved three drugs to be used for treatment of Alzheimer's.

5 Facts about Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's costs the U.S. economy $172 billion dollars a year.

Graphics by Emma Russell.

35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's

Every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's is the biggest socioeconomic burden in today's society.

Research according to Fishers Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

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iners, drive-ins and secret menu items-instead of the same old options offered, customers have gotten creative with their orders.

Secret menu items are food items that are not permanently on the menu or have been made up by customers and gained popularity. This trend has gained attention as social media has grown, with people sharing their favorite items.

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For the seasoned Taco Bell lover, the Superman includes a cheesy double-beef burrito with extra potatoes, sour cream, guacamole and crispy tortilla chips inside the burrito. Add pico, salsa or guacamole to customize it more.

THE HULK A simple twist on the seven layer burrito, order the Hulk by asking for extra guacamole, beans and cheese.

Any burrito can become the Hulk upon request.

Photo used with permission of Tribune News Service.

Youtubers Shane Dawson and Supreme Banana create videos reviewing secret menu items that get millions of views. Dawson’s ‘‘Trying Taco Bell Secret Menu Items’’ video has 2.5 million views. Items reviewed in the video included The Hulk and The Superman. Most secret menu items are recreations of permanent and retired options.

“One of my friends and I ordered off the secret menu at Taco Bell and it tasted similar to the regular items but it was just cool that we were ordering off the secret menu,” junior Madi Emond said.

Supreme Banana is a vegan vlogger who reviews vegan options from fast food chains. Some of her more popular videos include her tasting vegan versions of Taco Bell, Subway and McDonald’s menu items. Banana’s videos get up to 700,000 views.

NOODLES & CO DAIRY PASTA FRESCA For simple pasta dish at Noodles, the Pasta Fresca is a retired entree that can be made upon request. The dish includes farfalle pasta with fresca sauce, tomato, red onion and spinach. Add any meat or cheese to customize this dish more.

WHole Grain Tuscan LinguinE The healthier side of the secret menu can be found in the Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine. This dish includes linguine pasta with fresca sauce, tomato, red onion, spinach and broccoli. Fresca sauce is a spicy tomato sauce that can also be found in other dishes on their menu.

Graphics used with permission of Noodles and Co.

COFFEE BLIZZARD For a DQ version of a frappuccino, the coffee blizzard is an easy and year-around accessible dessert.

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Almost any fast food restaurant has a secret menu or items. Many are over the top variations of a staple item. At Chipotle the Quesarito is a mash-up of a burrito and a quesadilla. Any combination of ingredients can be added and then combined with a quesadilla.

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At Noodles and Company, any combination of ingredients can be added to a bowl, but the secret is the retired pasta bowl options. Their pasta fresca and whole grain linguine have both retired and can still be made upon special request.

“Since I just started working here, I haven’t got to experience someone order a secret menu item,” junior Emily Katz said. “I think the items sound good though.”

Places like Dairy Queen have a variety of options that can be added to

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FROZEN hot Chocolate For summer or winter, DOUBLE-GRILLED CHEESE BURGER the frozen hot chocolate at Dairy Queen is Double the available all year around. burger and add a Made by adding hot cheesy bun, the chocolate cooled down double-grilled with ice blended in. This cheeseburger sweet and chocolatey is created. By treat is simple to order. asking for two Add whipped cream and patties and two chocolate syrup for more grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, Five customization.

Guys offers a hefty secret menu item.

Availability varies upon location.

WELL-DONE FRIES A signature at Five Guys is their fries cooked in peanut oil. When asking for an order of fries to be fried longer or double fried, welldone fries are made.

To add another twist, ask for Cajun fries for a spicy addition to your meal.

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the menu items like adding mint to a blizzard or other items.

Flavors and mix-ins can also be combined around to fit any variety of requests.

“The choices are pretty much endless. You can make whatever you want here,” senior Kaitlyn Myetich, “When it boils down to it we are just trying to get the customers whatever it is that they want.”

For more information go to hackthemenu.com.

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TACO BELL- CRUNCH WRAP

For a vegan-friendly option at Taco Bell, the crunch wrap supreme can be made vegan. By asking for no cheese, sour cream or beef, the crunchwrap becomes vegan. Adding guacamole, pico and rice can be a customization.

NOODLES- JAPANESE PAN

At Noodles and Co. the Japanese pan noodles is a spicy, vegan friendly option off their menu. Made vegan, the dish includes udon noodles caramelized in a sweet soy sauce with broccoli, carrots, Asian sprouts, black sesame seeds and cilantro.

DAIRY QUEEN- ARcTIC RUSH

For a sweet treat at Dairy Queen, an Arctic Rush is a vegan friendly option.

Like a snow cone in a cup, many fruity flavor options are offered. Flavor options vary upon location.

FIVE GUYS- VEGGIE SANDWICH

Five Guys offers a savory and cheesy edition to their menu that is vegetarian/vegan friendly. The veggie sandwich is grilled with combination of veggies on a bun including onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms and jalapeño peppers.

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weet scents of coffee and pastries float in the air. A student is at her favorite

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shops taste better than chains, like Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts, but fail to consider other factors.

These include general location, pricing, hours and overall taste.

Options for coffee may appear low. In the recent years Fishers and the surrounding areas have had new coffee shops appear.

Some students think local coffee

Location: 8684 E 116th St, Fishers Price: $$ Hours: Mon - Sat: 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun: 12 P.M. - 4

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Review: Sure Shot had a nice indie vibe to it. The coffee

Review: This coffee was really strong and was not

was pricey. I would not really recommend adding extra syrup. The drink is already sweet without it and does not have an aftertaste.

what I expected. Usually lattes have a more toned down flavor, that is not as strong. The syrup overpowered the coffee flavor. If going there, flavor shots are not necessary.

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10110 Brooks School Rd, Fishers, Mama Bears Location: Price: $$

Hours: Mon - Fri 6:30 P.M. - 3 P.M. Sat - Sun: 7:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Review: The Dirty Hippie is a tea with espresso, it did

taste more like coffee than tea. It has a bit of a cinnamon, festive taste to it. The hours may be tricky for people to work around, which is a reason I’m ranking it lower.

Dirty hippie with vanilla chai. Photo by Reily Sanderson.

Noble Coffee and Tea

Location: 933 Logan St., Noblesville, IN Price: $ Hours: Mon - Sat: 6:30 A.M. - 8 P.M. Sun: 8 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Review: Noble Coffee and Tea was cheaper compared to the other coffee. The latte did not have a strange after taste and it had a crisp flavor. It was extra to add whipped cream.

Latte with caramel and whipped cream. Photo by Reily Sanderson.

Location: 8890 E 116th St #120 Fishers Price: $$ Hours: Mon - Fri: 6 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat: 8 A.M. - 9

The Well

P.M. Sun: 9 A.M.- 9 P.M.

Review: The latte at The Well is slightly more than Noble Tea. Flavors can be added with no charge. Their lattes come with latte art. The latte seems like it is lacking flavor. This latte is less sweet than Noble Tea’s.

Latte with vanilla. Photo Reily Sanderson.

However buying local can benefit the community as a whole.

Evaluating these factors can help students determine what coffee shop they prefer.

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Coffee cups are out of five, one coffee is the lowest, five is the highest

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The superhero company had been impressive for four years, but is beginning to lose its charm as its rival DC begins to capitalize on Marvel’s shortcomings.

Marvel had humble beginnings with the Human Torch in 1939, and grew to popularity in 1961 when Stan Lee designed characters that were relatable to all ages with “The Fantastic Four.”

Marvel has many forgotten relics, but they got one of them right, “Spider-Man” was nominated for two Oscars and its sequel won one. The originals surely trump the reboots, “The Amazing Spider-Man,” was actually the worst. Marvel did not even continue to use Andrew Garfield, the new Spider-Man in the rest of the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU).

Along with awful reboots, the series had some truly horrible moments. “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” ruined the hype the rest of the series had created. With awkward energies between characters, the forced romance between Bruce Banner and Natasha Romanoff, the movie was uncomfortable and could not end quicker.

Box Office: $263.4 Million Rotten Tomatoes: 67.5% Letter Grade: D+

Box Office: $1.215 Billion Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Letter Grade: C+

Box Office: $1.405 Billion Rotten Tomatoes: 75% Letter Grade: C+ Graphic by Mo Wood.

“The Avengers: Infinity Wars” will give The Avengers back their mojo. Rather than Joss Whedon writing and directing the film, Anthony and Joe Russo from the Captain America series will be.

The issue of “The Hulk” can not be forgotten either. Whether it was the horrible CGI, horrendous acting or just god awful execution, the world will never know. It is the movie Marvel fans try to forget.

Sadly, Marvel’s latest flick “Doctor Strange” did not impress me. The CGI and effects were beautiful, music choice was superb, but the story was so typical superhero, for more on that visit fishersnthered.com for my review, or scan the QR code at the bottom of the page.

My biggest issue with Marvel is not their movies as a whole, but with its lack of diversity.

In “Doctor Strange” one of the main characters, who was originally of Tibetan descent, was played by a white woman, this angered many fans. Marvel also has no singe female heroes and has no plans of releasing one in the future.

Marvel would not be the subject of one of my columns if it did not have any good movies.

“Captain America: The First Avenger” was the movie that hooked me onto the MCU. It was a stunning story with amazing acting and cinematography, and is severely under appreciated.

The rest of the Captain America series is as amazing as the first. However, the “Iron-Man” series is not as consistent. The first installment of the MCU series was amazing, the second one had its moments and the third was utter garbage. But Iron-Man is still lovable and hilarious, so he continues to be popular.

Forgetting Thor would be a crime, the series on this hero is riveting and heart wrenching.

After watching “Thor,” I could not think the same about Loki’s character in “The Avengers.”

The series adds much more depth to the group movies, more than any other single film.

The sequel “Thor: The Dark World” ripped out my heart and squashed it in front of my eyes and it made me and millions of other fans so much more invested in the series. Actors like Tom Hiddleston made the movie with amazing portrayal of inner conflict.

Overall, Marvel has had a good run, so far they have produced a fourteen movie series, and many others that entertained audiences just as well as “The Avengers.”

The superhero studio has had its ups and downs, but with fresh directors and a fresh outlook, the MCU is heading towards better days.

Social media provides an easy method for students to outwardly express their opinions and beliefs on the internet. Photo by Reily Sanderson.

Too many opinions cause deep divisions in society Linda Chang lindachangkong@gmail.com

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hen you find yourself at the mall, grocery store or even at school, it is not unlikely to hear people complaining and arguing about the current “flaws” in our society.

Whether it be discussing the bugs in new technology or the current sensitivity level of Americans, opinions constantly flood our minds and yearn to be shared.

We all have our own thoughts and insights. This has never been condemned nor should it ever be. However, society today emphasizes the importance of opinions and expressing them whenever you get the opportunity. These opinions are not necessarily smart or thoughtful, but society demands they all need to be heard.

Before the push for individualism, opinions were always considered and thoroughly analyzed because they shaped our world and ultimately reflected our morals as a whole. Gathering differing opinions helped improve society. They not only challenged a belief, but offered a different point of view on an issue.

Stephen Randall, a writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, puts the evolution of opinions in terms of food.

He believes thinkers were once gourmet chefs who labored over elaborated and delicate meals so they looked and tasted perfect. Randall now sees that opinions today are more like Big Macs— thrown together hastily, served by the billions and ultimately not good for you.

Today, opinions are everywhere.

Society and the media have encouraged a culture where people need to be selfreliant and outspoken about everything.

Social media has become an accessible outlet for tantrums and complaints.

People tend to believe the more they outwardly express their opinion, the more likely they are “right.” This is not true. It is just another clanging gong adding to the noise of the other seven billion people with “right” opinions.

Having an opinion is not a problem.

Without opinions, people function no better than robots. However, ignorance is a problem. One of the most detrimental themes in our culture is the need to be right. The education system has valued the importance of right or wrong. In fact, it is how we learn. Students are rewarded for knowing the correct answer and penalized for being incorrect.

Psychology Today states being right has started to affirm and inflate our selfworth. We now become embarrassed when we are wrong, even when being wrong can be good. In her TedTalk, “Wrongologist” Kathryn Schultz encourages people to embrace their fallibility. Humans are prone to misinterpret and make false judgements. Being incorrect is not embarrassing, but merely an opportunity to redefine and strengthen our individual morals and viewpoints.

When everyone starts to believe they are the only ones right and every other opinion held is wrong, it leads into an ongoing battle no one can win.

Differing opinions and beliefs are bound to occur in a society with over five thousand ethnic groups with capable, beautiful and individual minds. We, as a population, need to learn how to maturely handle opposing values. Instead of simply having a one-track mind, we should embrace other opinions and research why a person holds a value that maybe you overlook.

Oftentimes, we see contrasting beliefs as major attacks on us as people, when it really is not. Just because someone has different standards of morally does not mean they are automatically your enemy.

Differing opinions were not intended to divide. They were intended to unite and build a community of intellectual growth and understanding. In the end, iron sharpens iron.

However, at the end of the day, this is just another article, written by another person, expressing another opinion in this stationary world.

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usty women, bad role models and nearly identical plot lines: anime simply does not count as an individualistic art form. I do not take issue with the art style of anime. It is a great way to express creativity and practice drawing. However, it seems that each show feels like it repeats another, and many incorporate harmful themes.

It seems that many of the plot lines are completely predictable. Anime forum sites such as Anime News Network or My Anime List even have discussion sections titled “Anime with Repetitive or Predictable plots.” Even when anime shows include sci-fi or magical properties, they have few plot twists that really engage viewers for long periods of time.

Over sexualization of women, like Seri from the anime “K Project,” is one of the industry’s biggest issues. It seems that female characters lack any personality beyond their features.

In fact, many are posed as submissive, meek characters that do not speak up for themselves when bullied.

According to a study done by student Eri Izawa of MIT, many manga comics and anime shows depict situations where female characters have to physically fight off unwanted advances from men. The situations and injuries are never treated realistically, but viewers are encouraged to gloss over a problem as big as sexual assault.

There is also the issue of cultural appropriation. A small population of those who watch anime, designated as “weeaboos,” actually want to be Japanese. They learn words like “konnichiwa” or “sugoi desu ne” that make them believe they are somehow part of Japanese culture. As an article by reporter Melanie Rieders of NBC News notes, many white people wear symbols of Japanese culture without fully understanding it. Japanese people may view this as disrespect to their culture, since it trivializes the historical hatred of Japanese culture.

Granted, there are some anime movies that I enjoy. As a child, I adored Studio Ghibli movies such as “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.”

Unlike the bulk of the anime industry, each of these movies digs deep into the culture of Japan and displays a wide variety of characters.

Unfortunately, anime such as “Rosario + Vampire” has started to transition into something meant more for adults.

The shows include more of the sex vibe that American television shows give off.

In recent years, it seems that more and more anime programs have been written in order to pander to American viewers. This is not entirely bad, but it does mean that many anime shows do not continue the traditions of culture and heritage that were a focal point of the industry for decades.

Paws for Thoughts Is anime a viable art form?

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heery girls in maid uniforms and teenagers with wild hair defeating monsters with swords. Anime is seen as a joke to many in the Western Hemisphere, but to the Japanese, anime is a display of culture and a way to educate their children.

Anime originated in Japan in the early twentieth century, as an attempt to modernize Japan. The art form ended up being a forerunner in its modernization.

As it became more popular, the animators integrated more of Japan’s history, animating folk stories, including traditional figures and classic motifs of Japanese culture.

Anime continues to illustrate classic Japanese beliefs, like in the movies made by Studio Ghibli. They have made many films of many genres, but several of their most popular films integrate Japanese folklore, like “Spirited Away” or “My Neighbor Totoro.”

The aforementioned films interpret traditional Japanese monsters and spirits, yokai, into colorful characters that help teach watchers about early Japanese history and the culture of the island.

Anime integrates popular music and art with their opening themes as well. Producers spend months creating meaningful lyrics and melodies that fit the show and encapsulate popular trends, according to Inside Japanese Tours. The songs represent the countries trends and therefore, their culture.

Anime continues to represent the Japanese way of life by giving insight into their clothing. Maid outfits are not common, but every school in Japan has a unique uniform, derived from the country’s military background, according to the Hiragana Times. The classic uniform represents their background and how proud they are of their heritage.

Traditional clothing is also represented in anime too, kimonos are a historical form of dress for men and women.

The kimono can symbolize many things in anime, typically you will see a yokai or spirit wearing one with the right covering the left symbolizing the spirits are dead. These traditional clothes in anime show the history of Japan and important areas of the their culture.

Anime is not just a cartoon for the Japanese people, it is a way of passing down and encouraging their families to connect themselves with their history and culture.

Children of Japan grow up with anime that teach them morals just as children in the United States do with cartoons.

The shows explain how to behave around others, always showing respect, and how to behave in public and at school.

Anime is only a facet of Japanese culture; it is very complex, just like the cultures of the west. As such, it still deserves just as much respect as any facet of any other culture.

“[Anime] is awesome because there is a wide variety of genres to choose from and it’s very unrealistic and isn’t restricted by some CGI budgeting and you can draw whatever you want,” senior Kris Goller said.

“I just never had an interest in watching [anime]. We don’t have it on normal TV and they have it on Netflix.

A lot of people think it is inappropriate,” junior Leslie Gerster said.

“I think it’s bad. I don’t like it because none of their expressions match what they’d be feeling and their lips don’t match up with what they are saying. For some people sure, but not for me,” junior Karissa Williams said.

“I enjoy [anime] as a hobby.

I’m not crazy enough to join the anime club because school and stuff. I just enjoy watching it and drawing. Honestly, they are like animated cartoons for like grown-ups,” sophomore Robin Koehler said.

“I used to think anime was too weird but then I started seeing more of it. I’m open to it but I just haven’t gotten around to trying it. From the one I’ve seen, [the plotlines] seem complex and fun,” sophomore Sean Smith said.

“Anime is not the best thing to watch, and it’s not worth my time to watch. I don’t want to get involved with it because it might be bad for my image, I don’t want to be a weeaboo,” freshman Grant Liller said.

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s children, most of us are lectured with the phrase “waste not, want not” or “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Though typically this is just used to make stubborn children eat their vegetables, it does hold true for many aspects of today’s society in regards to technology.

It seems that we are always chasing the next best thing, throwing out usable technology in favor of slight improvements or a different look. Companies in the technology industry make billions of dollars each year from marketing and selling their products, and it works because we are convinced that newer and shinier is always better.

Even when the “next best thing” does not necessarily have that many improvements, we still want to buy it. Compared to the iPhone 6S, the iPhone 7 is almost a downgrade due to the lack of a headphone jack and no increased storage space.

Regardless, thousands of people waited in line for the chance to buy one simply because it was marketed as Apple’s greatest product yet.

Many people find themselves buying and rebuying products due to the hype of the marketing. Manufacturers produce dozens of devices with practically the same function and only slightly varying styles.

According to the Telegraph, a British newspaper, Apple sold 231.67 million iPhones in 2015. In the same year, Forbes reported that the entire vinyl record industry only sold 11.92 million records. Though modes of listening to music are ultimately a matter of preference, the decline of records is disappointing considering they were once the pinnacle of technological evolution for

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an entire generation.

This is not to say that innovation is bad; we do need to progress with cleaner technology that will enable the survival of mankind. However, we fail to see that new things are not always necessary for happiness.

Though recently some older products have come back in style, such as film cameras or vinyl, the nation as a whole is focused on the future instead of appreciating the past.

For years, technology was made up of slow developments that people anticipated for years. Now, there is merely a rush to find the biggest and best.

Some even feel embarrassed because they have outdated technology. I have seen teenagers tease others for their flip phones, which is upsetting considering not everyone can afford a smartphone. As long as a phone functions as each individual needs it too, no

one should be shamed.

In his book “iDisorder” by Dr. Larry Rosen, he discusses the role of technology in developing addictions and mental disorders such as anxiety. He notes that overall, trying to have the best technology can be harmful to one’s mental health. People become obsessed with their need for more and end up spending a lot of money on unnecessary items.

Older technology does not instigate addictive issues because of the differences in structure and intention. Most forms of technology are meant to entertain, but older technology does so in a way that is not as addictive or time-consuming. It does not offer as many convenient advantages, but that does not mean it is not useful.

Many people prefer older technology for its sincerity and authenticity.

Rather than always buying the next best thing, consumers should look inside themselves and decide whether or not they really need the newest iPhone or tablet. It is okay to buy new things when necessary, but seeking constant improvement is unrealistic and needless.

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here is an orange, furry man loose at several sports matches. He runs through the bleachers, assists the cheerleaders in their chants, and interacts with the audience from kickoff to overtime.

Senior Elijah Rogers has spent two and a half years behind the school mascot’s mask. He has performed in over 50 football and basketball games, but for him none of it can compare to stepping into the costume for his debut.

“That very first time, I was very nervous,” Rogers said. “I had been told that there had not yet been a solid mascot for the school, so it was a huge role for me to fill.”

Since that first game, Rogers has built up his experience and developed his own style in the suit. He hopes to inspire love from the audience by being loving.

“I try to be as affectionate as possible,” Rogers said. “I’ll try to joke around with everyone, have a little fun; really just try to make people laugh.”

Rogers’s audience has come to expect those performances to contribute to the spirit at the games.

“We can always rely on him to get the team fired up as we’re getting ready to go out onto the field,” sophomore football player Nathan Paritz said.

Rogers admits that one of the most fascinating aspects of the role is seeing how the

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(Top) Senior Elijah Rogers reads a book for leisure during his lunch on November 14.

Photo by Ethan O’Sullivan. (Bottom) Senior Elijah Rogers walks out on field for senior night on Oct. 10. Photo by Hayley Burris. crowd reacts to those performances when they are outside of school.

“It is quite interesting, because they do both good and bad things,” Rogers said.

“There are some people who might joke

about unmasking me during the games, but I like to think that most of the audience appreciates me.”

Outside of taking his furry head off in private at the ends of games, Rogers has

shown his face once on Oct. 10 for senior night, where he was permitted to stage a special performance.

“Interacting with all of the other seniors on senior night was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had,” Rogers said. “Most of the varsity team didn’t even know who I was at that time.”

Still, Rogers has not had the opportunity to tell the student body about what he is really like.

When Rogers is not attending sports matches as the tiger, he spends the majority of his time on his schoolwork and job, as many other students do. He works as a cook at the Stacked Pickle on Market Square Drive and is particularly invested in the music production class that he takes at the J. Everett Light Career Center.

“Really, I’m just an ordinary high schooler,” Rogers said. “When I first put on the uniform, I realized that I was truly passionate about entertaining people.”

Rogers’s decision to continue with the role for so long was sparked by that passion, and his career interests coincide with the experiences he has had as the mascot.

“I am going to try and accomplish as much as possible over the course of my life,” Rogers said. “But I would like to end up in the entertainment industry when I get older. That way I can continue putting a smile on people’s faces.”

Outdoor activities hook student interest Alaina Gabbard alainagabbard@gmail.com

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aiting hours for a sudden move or baking in the hot sun waiting just for a bite to pull your line, hunting and fishing are not only games, but also sports. They occur during all seasons of the year and in many locations.

“To me it has always been being able to put your wits against animals who have survived for years being able to hide or defend themselves, so it is more of a challenge on a survival skill level,” study hall aide Lloyd Bird said.

Senior Addison Schick fishes at a pond enjoying the last of the nice weather on Oct. 31. Photo by Alaina Gabbard.

Every season hunting can be done, it just depends what animal one would like to hunt.

It helps to go slow and not make a lot of noise and most people assume loud noises scare animals off. If a sudden move is made too fast it could scare the animal away.

If the hunter is too loud the animal will not forget it heard noise for a very long time. It is in an animal’s nature to not forget the noise of a potential predator.

For hunting, a gun and ammunition, crossbow or a bow needs to be packed along with anything that is going to be used to take the animal home.

“I typically get up at dawn when I go on fishing trips and gather my stuff and head out. That will normally last about eight to 12 hours,” senior Addison Schick said.

Fishing seasons are summer and spring.

The best time to catch fish is early in the morning or in the evening, because fish are cold-blooded so they can not keep their body a constant temperature.

When the water temperatures are extremely high or low, the temperature reduces the amount of oxygen in the water, which causes the fish to be less active. A known place to go fishing in Fishers is the White River.

When packing to go fishing some things to bring are flies, fishing line, wind shoes,

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a snack and a cooler to hold the fish if not throwing them back.

“If you are going to be outside all day you will need something to drink and snack on so you do not get distracted from hunger,” Bird said.

Sometimes the purpose of fishing is to obtain food. However, other people fish for fun, and throw whatever they caught back into the water when they are done.

Hunting in the morning gives the hunter a chance to see the animal go back to its bedding area and follow the path of the animal. Evening hunts are easier because animals want to eat heartily, since the temperatures drop during the evening.

The largest trophy animals are often the last to show themselves in the fading light, according to Wide Open Spaces.

Indiana decided to add a new amendment to the constitution by adding the right to hunt and fish.

At the Indiana polls 78 percent of residents approved the constitutional amendment according to the New York Times. The amendment does not allow local governments to pass laws limiting against fishing and hunting and says hunting will be the preferred way to control wildlife populations.

115 students surveyed in English and “I like the new law, I feel it should have always been a law and a right so I am glad they band classes on Oct. 31 Info graphic by Alaina Gabbard. added it,” senior Jacob Raifsnider said.

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ith the boys and girls swim team achieving many wins and individual improvements last year such as , they hope to do even better this year as the swimmers train and prepare for the upcoming season.

New and returning swimmers each do about the same workouts at practices. Girls practices started on Oct. 24 and boys started on Nov. 7. Head swim coach Jay Chambers is trying to help his athletes grasp mental toughness for the season and avoid negative thinking.

“As we do every season, we work hard and purposeful for each student athlete to achieve the next level. That being said, we are blessed with enough talent to compete for conference, sectionals and state championships,” Chambers said. “Our staff challenges every student athlete every day.

Our philosophy is unchanged, but we are always trying new things to get it through to the athletes.”

Senior Lauren Edelman, one of the team’s top-ranked swimmers is hoping to accomplish a state championship in her event for her last year on the team. With her commitment to University of Kentucky, Edelman says she is focusing on reaching college expectation and is focusing on the college athletics.

Senior Lauryn Parrish warms up by doing the backstroke at practice on Nov. 14. Photo by Sawyer Osmun.

“High school really flies by and knowing that I will never represent Fishers again after [this year] makes me want to put a remarkable moment on this season,” Edelman said.

With this season being junior Louis Johns third year on the team, he hopes he can become faster and have a positive outlook on his events. Johns’s best stroke is butterfly, which he says is a hard stroke that takes a lot of energy. “[For me], every year is better than the last. You never know what is to come with the next swim season,” Johns said. “I never

give up and I try my hardest and attend every practice.”

Freshman Corinne Yorkman, with a swim background of nine years, hopes to qualify for state as a team and to win sectionals. She knows most of the swimmers on the team already, so she says that it was not hard for her to feel at home.

“I’m really excited for the approaching season, especially for the first meet,” Yorkman said. “Even though I’ve been to a lot of meets before I’m looking forward to my first time competing for the school.

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Club sponsor Lee Banitt said.

There are still games or matches within these clubs, but they do not practice as frequently as those sports that compete against other schools.

In Ping Pong Club they put everyone who has signed in that day into a bracket where they play within a tournament. They also have single and double eliminations that they play in.

“It is really fun to play with students who are as competitive and into playing ping pong as much as you are. It really makes the game interesting and that is why going to the club is so much fun, and everyone always has a good time when they are there and playing,” junior Ping Pong player Nicholas Lawson said.

Students also have to practice being teammates. Sometimes it could be their first time playing with one another, but this allows one to meet new people and have different encounters.

“We have a lot of seniors on the team and they really help us out on what we’re supposed to do and help us learn more every time,” freshmen ultimate frisbee player Michael Brunt said.

Ultimate frisbee also trains at Sparta, a multi-sport facility, which includes lifting weights and cardio activity that helps them

condition and get in shape.

Being part of clubs like these can also help students stay in shape for a sport that they do outside of the club. It is extra conditioning on top of what they already do for offseason.

“I play softball, which I really enjoy, but I am also in Dodgeball Club and I find myself doing a lot of the same things that I do in softball like throwing a ball and a lot of running,” junior dodgeball player Ashley Lindamood said.

When participating in these clubs, students do not have to be at a certain skill level to join. There are no requirements in order to make the club as long as you have a permission slip and the club fees, all are welcomed.

The members of the clubs aim for everyone to play for fun and if one wants to be better than it is a personal preference.

Members have talked about how no one will make others try to be better at something you are not as good at compared to others.

“It doesn’t matter if you are the best or the worst, everyone is equal there because everyone is just wanting to have a good time and play. You will never find someone being judged on for the amount of skills they have,” Brunt said.

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really good and I’m hoping this high school season brings even better ones.”

The first competition is home against Westfield High School in a conference meet on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Mandatory practices are held everyday from 3 to 5:30 P.M. Morning practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The swimmers start with stretches and agilities to warm up their bodies before doing their workout of the day. They do kicking sets, drills on strokes to practice technique, and they do sprints to build lung capacity and strengthen muscles.

According to Chambers, the seniors on the girls team are more experienced than the seniors on the boys team. The senior girls include Edelman, Lauryn Parrish, Carissa Schneider, Maddie Folta, Lizzy Pfeifer and Ally Sperring. All of them have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Division I colleges. The girls are ranked fifth in preseason polls.

The boys are led by seniors Joe Moser, Kyle Feuerstine, Tyler Richmond and Isaiah Wolf. Their preseason poll ranks have not come out yet. Chambers says that the boys’ commitment to work will determine how far the team will go.

“In order for both teams to compete at higher levels, we will need our younger swimmers and divers to step it up a notch and mature as athletes real quick,” Chambers said.

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atches O’Houlihan of the movie ‘Dodgeball’ once said, “if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”

Clubs like Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee and Ping Pong Club offer students alternative ways of playing a sport without being on an official team. This allows students to be active and participate without the full commitment of being on a registered team.

“Students that participate still have an opportunity to build relationships and friendships, just like a sport. We just don’t meet as often. But since dodgeball involves physical activity, that gets the kids moving around which is also like a sport,” Dodgeball

Junior Race Ewing gets ready to throw the frisbee on October 10. Photo by Hayley Burris.

Junior Nicholas Dawson and sophomore Zach Nayder play ping pong on November 10. Photo by Claire Rosenthall. category but does not start until January is Ski Club. Students go to ski areas on Friday nights and have the opportunity to ski or snowboard. This gives students a way to stay in shape and have physical activity during the winter.

Members of the clubs encourage anyone who has interest to come out and join. It is not a full commitment but more of a come as one pleases. It is meant to be as a time to have fun with friends and meet new people.

“Being a part of this club has been so much more fun than I expected it to be, I have met a lot of new people through it. It’s a great experience and I would encourage everyone to try it out at least once,” Lindamood said.

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Joe Leonard Boys basketball coach

Michael Gaines Girls basketball coach

Coach Michael Gaines talks to his players on Nov. 5 against Southport. Tigers lost 55-43. Photo used with permission of Fishers Athletic website.

What is your preseason goal?

“My goal is for our team to live up to the non-negotiable values that we have established for this season through thick and thin.”

What did you learn from last year that you will use for this year?

“We learned a lot last year as a team. I learned that in many cases less is more. Keeping things simple for my players helps them to play harder and faster because they spend less time processing and then they are quicker to react.”

How do you train your athletes for the beginning of the season?

“In the spring we emphasized shooting, in the summer we focused on coming together as a team, and in the fall we work on being in shape for the season.”

What has the team been like so far?

“Right now our varsity team has a very healthy personality and a growing commitment to one another towards the process of earning team success.”

Coach Joe Leonard watches the game on March 2, 2015 against Westfield . Tigers win 58-53. Photo used with permission

of Fishers Athletic website.

What is your preseason goal?

“We set a very general goal but it is to get better every day. We lost a lot of great kids who set a good foundation.”

What did you learn from last year that you will use for this year?

“Our teams usually end up being very different from year to year, but what we have learned is that we have to be very unselfish as a team to be good this year and to accomplish all what we want to for this upcoming season.”

How do you train your athletes for the beginning of the season?

“Our younger players are ready to go. Some have been waiting for their chance and it is here.”

What has the team been like so far?

“We have players that can drive and can shoot, we have some size and we are excited about our team. This can be a very good defensive team.”

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Connor Washburn Senior boys basketball player

Ali Gerka Junior girls basketball player

Junior girls basketball player Ali Gerka guards opponent on Jan. 26, against Avon. Tigers lost 54-43. Photo used

with permission of Fishers Athletic website.

What are you trying to accomplish this year that you did not last?

“This year the team as a whole, including myself, is trying to become the ‘sharks’ on the court instead of the ‘blood in the water’. Meaning that we want to go out each and every game prepared to face challenges straight on.”

What is your mindset going into this season?

“My mindset going into this season can be described in just one word: determined. I am determined to push hard on and off the court.”

How do you get back into the swing of playing with your team?

“Basketball is one of those lucky sports that goes all year around. By pushing hard, lifting, running and competing with my team during summer and preseason activities there are never any worries about getting back in the swing of things because that player support never diminishes, only strengthens.”

What kind of impact does your coach have on you?

“Both Coach Gaines and Coach Vail have made their own personal impact on me since I joined the program freshman year. Gaines has programmed a work ethic within me, a skill that will not only impact my basketball performance but will also help set myself up for success in school and future jobs.”

Senior boys basketball player Connor Washburn looks for a pass in scrimmage on Nov. 12. Photo used with permission of Fishers Athletic website.

What are you trying to accomplish this year that you did not last?

“Last year we made it to the finals in the sectionals and we lost to Carmel. This year we have our aim set on the sectional championship for sure and even further beyond that.”

What is your mindset going into this season?

“My mindset is to be focused on keeping the team together as one unit and to keep moving forward.

We can’t get down after one bad play or a loss. We call it a next play mentality.”

How do you get back into the swing of playing with your team?

“I feel like this year, even more so than previous years we have really hit the ground running. Almost everyone on the varsity team has been in the program for multiple years and we all know what our goal is for this season so we’ve really been working hard since day one to accomplish the same goal that we all want for the team.”

What kind of impact does your coach have on you?

“The coaches here have had such a huge impact on me all of the years I’ve played because they’ve always being pushing me to be great and they’ve helped me improve so much over the past four years as a person and on the court.”