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rom water volleyball to “Beatmakers Workshop,” March 3 promises lessons that one would not typically find next to their math classes, much less taught by their geometry teachers. Student Choice Day sprouted from the ideas of English teachers Ben Beasley and Kyle Goodwin and social studies teacher Michael Gaines. The three had spoken to students on topics they felt the students needed to learn more about in order to be more prepared for life outside of school’s walls. From there, plans were made to help students with these miscellaneous topics using a loose schedule that gives students freedom. Due to limited space, some classes were filled before all students had a chance to sign up. A few of the most popular classes were “Break Out” Sessions, “Backpacking Through Europe Guide” and “Beginning Chinese.” Some underclassmen were disappointed to learn that the classes they wanted to take were already full. “I understand that juniors and seniors are older and therefore they have a right to pick their classes first, but it’s likely that the more popular classes will be taken,” sophomore Mark Gan said. “It’s frustrating since the no-bells schedule only happens once a year.” There is a range of classes offered by

over 100 teachers and weeks of preparation. Teachers started collaborating as far back as January with students to come up with helpful class ideas. “It’s a community thing,” Beasley said. “I think it’s great for teachers to be able to work with other teachers and hopefully that promotes more interdisciplinary studies… Students also get to meet new people. There might be a student that never gets connected with a teacher of similar interest because they didn’t take their course, now they can.” The day’s main purpose is to bring the school and students together. Classes like “A Taste of ASL,” “Brass Musician Bootcamp,” “Run for your Life!” and one-act plays are all designed to get students involved in extracurricular activities they may just want to experience once or do not have the time to get involved in. “If students have different backgrounds, but the same interests then it’s easier for them to bond,” Gan said. “It’s important to work with others that have different views from you.” The entire community of Fishers is coming together for this day early in March in order to educate students on life skills. Representatives from First Merchant Bank are visiting in order to lecture students on setting up bank accounts. Industrial Technology teacher Bob Lasley is joining forces with Harrison Parkway Elementary to build a go-kart to introduce interested students to mechanics. Memory books for Riley are being created under the

supervision of art teacher Erin Warner and science teacher Marcy Clone. Social Studies teachers Matthew Stahl and Kelsey Ondish have allowed for students to make an impact on soldiers in the community by providing a space and means to write letters directly to them. The class is planning to write 200 letters collectively, to send in care packages through Operation Gratitude for deployed soldiers and veterans. “We want to give students a sense of thankfulness to those who have given up so much to protect and defend our country,” Ondish said. There are more classes focused on helping others and the community. To find that information students can revisit the Student Choice sign up website before the event takes place. “After the experience on March 3, I hope students reflect on their role in their own education,” principal Jason Urban said. “High school is not something that is just done to you; our students have a role in shaping the type of high school experience they will have.” The administration is striving for a successful day where students are involved in learning for a better future. If the day goes as expected, the event will be continued as an annual addition into the 2017-2018 school year. The end goal is to see a shift in mindset of the school. “It’s seeing school broader than what’s on tests,” Beasley said.

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uring his first two weeks in office, Donald Trump proved to his supporters that his campaign promises were far from empty vows and affirmed that our 45th president is clearly not a politician, or at least not like any in modern American history. The commander-in-chief used his first 10 days in office to sign seven executive orders and seven executive actions. Although Obama

signed nine executive orders in his first 10 days, they were each reviewed by Congress before being signed into law. Trump did not inform department heads or send his executive orders to be reviewed, which created miscommunication amongst his own staff members on what the orders meant, or how to enforce them. Along with several executive orders, such as the temporary travel ban on seven Muslimmajority nations, Trump has also issued a few executive

President Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the TPP. Photo used with permission of Tribune News Service.

actions. While an executive order becomes a binding law. Executive actions are policies that the president wants to implement. Some students are wary of the president’s willingness to use executive orders without consulting Congress or lawmakers, something that both Obama and George H. W. Bush did before signing executive actions. “I think that executive orders should have to be reviewed and evaluated before the president is able to sign them into law,” senior Kayla Crose said. Most executive orders stem from a leader’s desire to bypass Congress as a last resort. However Trump has the House and Senate Republican majority so political analysts from Politico believe that his goal was to put his promises into action as soon as possible without having to go through the intergovernmental review process that is necessary in an efficient democracy. This process has been followed by nearly every president and ensures that any type of bill or law is reviewed by Congress, the Senate and the corresponding department heads before being

signed into action. “There should be limitations on executive orders because it undermines the system of checks and balances that we have in our government,” junior Alex Williams said. The best that Congress can do if it does not approve of an executive order is to pass a law that will make it challenging to fund. However, the president still has the power to strike Congress’s laws down or veto their new bills. With that being said, Congressional opposition is unlikely since Trump maintains the party majority. “I believe that executive orders were created with good intentions and to be used as a last resort,” junior John Lam said. “If you put that kind of power in the hands of someone who lacks a general understanding of our constitutional fundamentals, and that power is abused in excess, then you begin to notice signs of authoritarianism spewing from the executive branch.” If an incoming administration does not support an executive order from a previous leader, it can be wiped out once the new leader

arrives. “Executive orders have the power of law as long as they are written in accordance to current public policy. They are essentially the enforcement of law that has been already passed by Congress,” social studies teacher Liz Paternoster said. “Congress can change the law it was based on or it can be overturned by the courts.” Once an executive order is issued, it carries the binding force of law, unless the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional. “One recent executive action I could see being deemed unconstitutional is the section regarding religious status when entering the country under his recent executive order (section 5 subsection E),” Paternoster said. “However, the Constitution is not a treaty we have made with other countries so the court may uphold religious based vetting upon entering the United States.” This review is already being shown with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to overrule Trump’s temporary travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations.

Trump administration restricts federal communications

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rump’s administrative officials ordered several federal agencies to limit their communication with the public shortly after Trump took office. Employees at the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture and other agencies were told to halt social media use until further notice. EPA workers were also instructed not to speak to the news media. “I believe that it’s wrong to withhold information from the public,” junior Anushay Ansari said. “People have a right to know what’s going on in the government and I feel like in the past few decades that’s gone down, especially now with President Trump.” Attempting to control agencies’ communication during presidential transition periods is not uncommon. Several presidents, including Barack Obama, temporarily restricted agencies’ public relations after taking office. “I think this policy is more visible than other times in history that it has happened, but I don’t think it’s actually more restrictive,” sophomore Darrell Fischer said. “I think it needs to be addressed in the same

way it should have been addressed in the past and allow free press.” The Trump administration has also attempted to control government information in unprecedented ways. Doug Ericksen, head of communications for Trump’s transition team, told reporters that the Trump administration will review EPA research on a case-by-case basis before being published. This would go directly against the EPA’s scientific integrity policy, which prohibits anyone within the agency from “impeding the timely release of scientific findings or conclusions.” In addition, some information on climate change was removed from the EPA website. “I don’t think [that policy is] necessarily a good thing because if the EPA has a study that needs to come out and it says that climate change is a massive problem, if that has to go through the Trump administration and they disagree, then that can definitely hinder the public’s ability to know what’s going on in the world,” junior Mychajlo Miller said. The communications freeze prompted an outburst of “rogue tweeting” as several accounts claiming to be run by government employees appeared and made posts protesting Trump’s policies. Most, such as @AltNatParkSer, which posts about

protests and information against the Trump administration, now claim to be run by “non-gov individuals.” @RoguePOTUSStaff still claims to be run by White House staffers and post about news from inside the White House. The credibility of this account is unclear. “People are going to be skeptical about that because you don’t actually know if it’s coming from the White House or not,” Ansari said. “This entire election has been

Twitter account @RogueNASA primarily posts scientific news and links. They also sell t-shirts in support of Black Girls Code, which aims to increase the number of women of color in STEM fields, and FIRST, which aims to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders. The verified NASA account is also still in use. Photo by Haley Thomas.

so crazy that I wouldn’t be surprised if that was fake. Until I had some sort of proof that they’re actually real I wouldn’t pay attention to them because it could just be some random person that’s putting stuff out there.” As of Feb. 13, it is unclear when or if agencies’ communications will be relaxed again. Until then, it may be more difficult to access government research or information on government agencies.

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s students hit the gas station to do another weekly fill-up, money seems to disappear at a fast rate. Some may go to extremes to reduce fuel usage to save money. Two techniques to try to reduce gas usage are coasting on turns or accelerate gradually instead of kicking the gas. According to The Penny Hoarder, Hypermiling is defined as using driving techniques to save fuel. Hypermilers such as Wayne Gerdes lightens his load and takes turns at high speed to avoid brake usage, which can be dangerous. Another hypermiler Jema Patterson turns her car’s manualtransmission off and sets it in neutral when driving, which is said to be a dangerous way to save fuel. According to Tree Hugger, the engine is

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burning about a gallon of gas for every hour the car is idling, so shutting off the engine is an efficient way to save. Junior Micah Anderson recommends coasting to help reduce the amount of extra work that the engine exerts when running. Senior Marquette Pruett tends to constantly brake when traveling in heavy traffic. His 2006 Acura tl allows him to lower his RPM’s, revolutions per minute, to reduce gas usage. The RPM appears on the vehicle’s dashboard and measures how fast the engine is turning. Senior Risa Hudson recommends carpooling, which saves money and time for everyone and to avoid using cruise control on hilly roads that kills gas mileage when traveling upwards. According to Edmund, using cruise control on hilly terrain causes the car to speed faster than it would for the driver to accelerate. Anderson says that driving slower and taking time to come to a halt is a technique she needs to focus on to increase the capacity of gas in her tank, containing 19 miles per gallon in city and 24 miles per gallon on highway. “I speed up really fast as soon as I start going so I’ll get to a speed limit as quick as possible, which is a bad habit to pick up on,” junior Micah Anderson said. “I also stop at the last second which isn’t good for the

Junior Corinne O’Leary carpools with sophomore Debbie Shera after track practice. Photo by Sawyer Osmun.

breaks.” Hudson drives a 1998 Saturn that holds 23 miles per gallon in city and 33 miles per gallon on highway to travel long distances to and from school, work and home. It takes her on average five to ten minutes to travel to and from school and home. Fuel points are a way that Hudson tries to save money when pumping gas each week. “It’s definitely worth it and it makes me feel better because it might just take a dollar or two off but it quickly adds up over weeks and months,” Hudson said. “If I don’t use the gas card then I pay out of my pocket. It hurts more because of the price difference.”

Since Pruett’s dad works with vehicles, he knows about the typical, safe mechanisms to keep a stable tank. “I would probably try out weird tricks to save gas,” Pruett said. “I’d have to do further research to see what could be approved. Others should try to test them out since gas nowadays is really pricey.” According to Forbes, gas is cheaper now than it has been in years, dropping 15 cents these past few weeks. “If I’m being honest, I think [hypermilers] are a bit crazy, but good for them,” Hudson said. “Anyone who goes to extremes to save gas should keep doing what they’re doing.”

Consuming chocolate melts away health risks Linda Chang lindachangkong@gmail.com

ouples may celebrate their love on Valentine’s Day but others celebrate the chocolate on sale the days after. During National Chocolate Lovers Month in February, chocolate enthusiasts similar to Augustus Gloop, unite to celebrate one of the little joys in life. Sometimes people refer to themselves as “chocoholics” because of their devotion to what the Mayans and Aztecs believed was the food of the gods. According to the Harvard Health Publications, substances found in chocolate, such as phenylethylamine, trigger mood enhancing chemicals that help induce feelings of giddiness and excitement. “Chocolate just tastes good. It’s as simple as that,” senior Hannah Mars said. “It’s rather addicting.” In “The Big Book” written by Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill Wilson, alcoholics who are in the early stages of recovery are recommended to consume

Mouth-Watering Chocolate Facts: Information from the National Confectioners Association

Dark chocolate is the healthiest of all chocolates because it has vast amounts of flavanoids that reduce heart disease. Photo used with permission of Tribune News Service. chocolate because it contains a variety of alkaloids that are linked to alcoholism. By eating chocolate, an alcoholic’s body can receive these same addictive substances without ingesting alcohol. “I love chocolate. It makes desserts better. I wish had more, but I don’t eat it too often,” junior Emily Justice said. Although eating chocolate may not be as harmful as consuming alcohol, it can still increase the risk of obesity because of its high sugar content. Still, according to Mayo Clinic, flavanols in cocoa beans, the main

ingredient in chocolate, reduce cell damage implicated in heart disease. Flavanols also help improve vascular function. Milk chocolate is made with more whole milk and therefore has a greater fat content than dark chocolate. It also has two to four times fewer flavonoids and antioxidants, meaning that it provides fewer health benefits. White chocolate technically is not even considered real chocolate because it contains no cocoa according to the Scientific American. If there is no cocoa, there is no

- Aztec emperor Montezuma drank 50 cups of cacao a day from a golden chalice. - A farmer must wait four to five years for a cacao tree to produce its first beans. - German chocolate cake was named after Sam German and was not from Germany.

flavanols and antioxidants. Therefore white chocolate has little to no health benefits and is the least healthiest “chocolate.” As a general rule, the higher the cocoa percentage, the greater the health benefits. If students are looking for the most nutritional option, they should aim for chocolate that is at least 70 percent cocoa. The Scientific American also states that daily consumption of dark chocolate or cocoa can lower an individual’s blood pressure by an average of two or three points (millimeters of mercury). Therefore, a serving of chocolate a day can actually help keep the doctors away. “I don’t eat chocolate as much because I prefer spicy food. But I don’t dislike it at all. I’ll enjoy it if it was offered to me,” said senior Pari Revankar. Stores like Walgreens, Walmart and Target place their chocolate and fresh flowers on sale starting Feb. 15. If there happens to be any leftover chocolate, it can store it in their freezer for up to six months or until another chocolate emergency.

- It takes two to four days to make a single-serving chocolate bar. - Chocolate was consumed as a liquid, not a solid, for 90 percent of its history. -A recent study indicates that when men crave food, they tend to crave fat and salt. When women crave food, they tend to crave chocolate.

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onjour! Hallo! Hola! These phrases are some of the first words that students learn in a foreign language class. Learning a foreign language may lead students to a multitude of career paths after high school. Immersion programs, foreign exchange and a classic classroom setting are just some ways of learning a language. Better linguistics, cognitive benefits like enhanced memory are some perks of learning a new language. “Learning a new language gives us a new perspective and helps build empathy,” French teacher Alyssa Ginter said. “You aren’t just learning a language but you’re learning a culture too.” Learning a new language can come in many different methods. Full immersion, learning from authentic texts, speaking only the foreign language and being immersed in the culture are popular but rare methods in teaching. Studies from the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition show that totalimmersion learning proved that

students had more proficiency and better fluency in learning a second language. “I would love to do a fullimmersion program here, teaching the authentic language, only speaking it to each other,” Spanish teacher Michelle Hernandez said. “I think it is a great way to teach students a second language.” Learning a new language fluently is possible through exchange programs or full-immersion programs. The International Indiana School (ISI) offers fill immersion programs. Spanish immersion programs are offered at eight schools in Indiana. If exchange programs or immersion schools are not a good option, learning a foreign language at a younger age can be a benefit according to Frontiers Academy, a trilingual immersion school in California. “I have heard that learning a language is better when you are younger. I think it would definitely benefit students if we learned a second language earlier on,” sophomore Laura Danielson said. Studies from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign

The Trip at a Glance

Lilly grant helps Banitts bike across country

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Ending point: Atlantic Beach, NC.

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Spanish teacher Sarah Druelinger instructs her Spanish III class on Feb. 2 . Photo by Carolina Puga Mendoza. Languages, an organization to learning a foreign language becomes harder. The bilingual advantage was greater in the study. It appears processing information was carried out effectively by bilinguals and it helps to offset losses in processes. In most European countries students begin studying their first foreign language as a compulsory school subject between the ages of six and nine, according to a 2012

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iking across the country has been a dream of science teachers Darcy and Lee Banitt. Lilly Endowment Inc. has made this dream possible. Lilly’s Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program started in 1987, supporting educators, and allowing them to pursue passions, dreams and areas of interests. They offer 100 grants up to $12,000. This is the first time the Banitts have applied for the grant. Lee found out about the scholarship through e-mail. “I’ve read some of the things other teachers have done with it, and I thought this might just fit in,” Darcy said. “A lot of the trips the different teachers have done have kind of inspired me. This is probably something that would work because I could tie so many different subjects into what we do.” They plan on starting the trip on May 27, unless the school schedule

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changes. The bike ride is going to start at Pacific Beach, Wash. and end in Atlantic Beach, N.C. “One of our other side goals is to hit all of the national parks,” Darcy said. “We’re going to go

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report from Eurostat. In many American schools, students are not introduced to a foreign language until their first year of high school. Cognitive benefits and language memorization have lessened by this age. Not all benefit of learning a second language is lost if taught at an older age. Retention and memorization of a second language are still active, just slowed down. Up to five years of language are

offered to students in the HSE district. Spanish, German, French and ASL also have monthly club meetings where students can get a taste of the culture and language. Events such as crêpe day, murder mystery and the language soccer tournament give culture. Many of the languages offered also have travel opportunities for students to go to a country of their language and be immersed in the culture. Talk to your language teacher for more information.

right by Mount Rainier national park. So we’re going to take a day and hike through that one, and the route also takes us through Glacier National Park. We’ll be hiking in there as well, [with] other places nothing really that stands out, we just wanted to see the country.” The Banitts are also going to be photographing landscape and wildlife. The $12,000 will go toward funding camping, hotels, food and getting the bikes out to Washington. They plan to stay at hotels three times a week if possible. Science department chair Libby Good wrote a recommendation letter for Darcy’s submission to the Lilly fund. “She and I went to Lake Tahoe for IB training and she’s an avid hiker which I am not, and we were walking around Lake Tahoe trying to find this place we could hike on. She points to this peak and it’s really high up and goes ‘come on you can do it’. I said ‘I don’t see how , there is no way I can keep up with you,” Good said. “So she

started up and I started behind her, and every so often she would stop and she would wait and offer encouragement, when I got to the top I couldn’t believe that I had done it and she was so encouraging and happy for me.” Good says she can rely on Banitt for advice when she is stuck in a hard place. “She provides a way and offers encouragement and she never doubts that you’re going to make it and I think that’s why I wrote the recommendation,” Good said. Biking has always been a passion for the Banitts. Good says that Darcy bikes in weather that Good would not like to go out in. “[When I found out I received the grant] I was like ‘oh my goodness I’m actually going to do this,’ because before, it’s always been a dream ,but now it’s a reality,” Darcy said. The Banitts plan to start up a blog in order to document their trip so that students will be able to follow along. They have not yet created the blog, but plan to when the trip becomes closer.

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Junior Corinne O’Leary carpools with sophomore Debbie Shera after track practice. Photo by Sawyer Osmun.

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Photography allows students to capture extra money Seana Jordan seanajordan30@gmail.com

any people dream of having a career doing what they love, but that can be difficult when in high school. Most of the jobs offered to those in high school revolve around food or retail. However, some students have found that one of their favorite hobbies, photography, can be utilized to make money.

Zack Massey

At 16 years old, junior Zack Massey has made as much as an adult would in a year just by taking pictures. He has done portraits, commercials and what he considers the most challenging: baby portraits. “One of the people I am most inspired by is Samuel Elkins,” Massey said. “He does a lot of

Name: Zack Massey Company: Simplctyy Price: $25 per hour in the session Contact: Instagram @simplctyy

commercials and portraits depicting poor people. I think all of his works really tell a story.” Massey calls his company Simplctyy. He has also been offered a chance to be the brand ambassador and take pictures for a clothing company. It is run by a rock band in Abbotsford, British Columbia and is called Paravel.

at Dairy Queen. Although she does not charge, some of her clients pay her because they think her photos look so good. “Having my own studio has been a lot of fun, and I try to make sure everyone that has a photo shoot comes out with photos that they are proud of, happy with and that they had a fun time working with me ,” Brown said.

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Senior Jordon Brown has had her photography studio, Freak Show Studios, for around two years but has been doing photography as a hobby since she was little. Her main focus is portraits and people, but she has also shot landscapes and animals as well. Brown views photography as a second job since she also works

Name: Jordon Brown Company: Freak Show Studios Price: $10-50 Contact: Instagram @vinylfreakshow

With her love for filming and taking pictures, senior Alissar Alkutbi finally gained the motivation to pursue the art of photography through seeing other photographers around the area. Alkutbi has just recently started her photography business taking senior portraits last semester. “Even though some pictures don’t work out or aren’t the best, it is just a learning experience and with

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(1) Massey captured a andscape of train tracks in Logan Field, Forest Park in Nov. of last year. Photo by

(2) College student Matthew Jackson was photographed in a session at Jordon's studio on Jan. 14 Photo by

(3) Senior Ioni Tcholakova poses for her portraits in Ritchey Wood's on Dec. 6. Photo by Alissar

(4) Massey's younger sister models for him in the winter of last year. Photo by Zack

(5) Mercedes Lynn,19 ,has a session outside of Brown's studio on Oct. 14.

(6) Sun shines on junior Sandra Rodriguez in downtown Fishers on Feb. 3. Photo by Alissar

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photography practice definitely makes perfect,” Alkutbi said. Alkutbi is working on an upcoming project that centers around promoting diversity with some of her friends helping out. “Due to all the events going on right now, I feel like I should do something positive,” Alkutbi said.

Each photographer has issues that they run into, which range from lighting, money, finding the right clients and time management. “I think the biggest problem for me personally, is finding people to have photo shoots with,” Brown said. “I have families that come in and I want to do more creative stuff but sometimes they are against it because they are more conservative.” Another concern with photography shoots is the surrounding area, especially if they

are set up outside. “I feel like our weather is really unpredictable and often times I want to do a shoot but the weather could ruin it all, so then I have to choose another day,” Alkutbi said. Massey, Alkutbi and Brown all try to shoot at least once a week or if they have enough time,the proper equipment and enough models, twice a week. “You’re going to have your months when you are slow and you’re going to have people that will judge you for your art, but you should not give up because eventually the business is going to grow,” Brown said. “Just try to keep with it. Even though it will be hard when it starts out, that doesn’t mean it is not going to work out in the end.” The photographers are always looking for more models. Students can contact them for more details at their Instagram's below.

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n August 1917, an idea emerged to construct a hospital in the hopes of gaining recognition and memorializing Indiana children’s poet James Whitcomb Riley, who had passed away the previous year. According to Riley Children’s Health, Riley Children’s Hospital was founded on “ideals of world-class healthcare.” It promised children the best pediatricians, services and comfort. “At the beginning of the year we showed videos at our committee meetings of Riley Children’s Hospital and all of the miracles they’ve created,” Riley Committee president junior Robin Brown said. Before these miracles could take place, the hospital had to be built. Construction began July 1922, and was finished in 1924 when the hospital was dedicated to James Whitcomb Riley on Oct. 7, his birthday. One of the founding principles of Riley Children’s Hospital was the concept of “cheering the children” started by Mary Emma Thiebaud Porter and 11 other women. This is the first appearance of the modern saying “For the kids.” Many more of the ideals of Riley Hospital involve creating a positive atmosphere for the families as well. “It has been such a support for my family. It’s really hard, I think, for my parents to have had such a sick kid and remain such a strong couple. I think Riley had a lot to do with that,” art teacher and former Riley kid Danielle Ontiveros said. The very first patient, 11-year-old Mark Noble was admitted November 1924 with polio. Soon after, the hospital began gaining popularity and recognition all over the state. Expansions were added for years to come, all being dedicated to the Hoosier poet. After years of constructional expansions, the medical and scientific advancements at Riley caused them to start gaining recognition on a national level. They became the first to utilize echo cardiography to diagnose heart patients, the first to open a pediatric burn unit, and the first to have a neonatal intensive care unit. In 1994, they opened Indiana’s first pediatric cancer center which included the state’s only stem cell transfer unit. In 2002, Riley was selected to perform Phase 1 cancer research protocol which includes the testing of drugs to determine dosages and how often the drugs can be given. All of this intensive medical research is not cheap. Riley Hospital is a non-profit organization, which means that all of the surplus funds are used to further the purpose of the hospital rather than for individual gain. For years now schools and organizations have been coming together to raise money for Riley hospital through a series of fundraisers. Last year, over $27 million was given to the hospital to allow for more research and better care for the patients through individual donations, schools and organizations, etc. Of all the fundraisers that are done to help Riley, the most wellknown is the Riley Dance Marathon. Thousands of dollars are raised through these events, and they help to create and extend the nurturing atmosphere that Riley is built on. “The dance marathons came to be because of an AIDS patient named Ryan White. He was an Indiana University (IU) student who died and they started it in honor of him,” Riley Committee member Ty Grace said. On Friday, March 3, the school will hold their annual Riley pep session, all leading up to the next evening where hundreds of students, those who have donated, helped fundraise, raised awareness and many more will stand and dance to show their support for those who cannot. “Fishers Riley Dance Marathon is a night full of miracles that change not only your life but can save the lives of others,” Brown said. “The feeling you get, no matter your involvement through the year, the feeling is indescribable.”

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Have the breezes of time blown their blossomy faces Forever adrift down the years that are flown? Am I never to see them romp back to their places, Where over the meadow, In sunshine and shadow, The meadow-larks trill, and the bumblebees drone?

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*Branch of medicine focused on the correction of deformities of bones or muscles Conditions treated: Blout’s Disease, Clubfoot, Spina Bifida, Leg Length Discrepancy

Pink pastures of clover, And mocked the quail’s whir and the bumblebee’s drone?

James Whitcomb Riley wrote children’s poetry after the death of his father in 1894. After his passing, Riley began to regret his decision not to become a father so he became a more generous uncle. Photo Courtesy of Wiki Commons

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James Whitcomb Riley Where are they? - the friends of my childhood enchanted The clear, laughing eyes looking back in my own, And the warm, chubby fingers my palms have so wanted, As when we raced over

Historians preserve Riley’s home as a historical museum in Greenfield, IN. Photo Courtesy of Wiki Commons

The Children’s Hospital was dedicated to Riley on his birthday, Oct. 7 after his death. Photo Courtesy of Wiki Commons

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Where are they? Ah! dim in the dust lies the clover; The whippoorwill’s call has a sorrowful tone, And the dove’s - I have wept at it over and over; I want the glad luster Of youth, and the cluster Of faces asleep where the bumblebees drone!

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Danielle Ontiveros: What Riley is really like Describe your experience at Riley Hospital.

What set Riley apart from other hospitals?

“My experience at Riley started with my little brother. He was born with a heart problem where he has had about eight heart surgeries and so we were always there as a family. Then in high school I woke up one morning paralyzed and we found out, through Riley, that I had reactive arthritis. As life progressed at IU I found myself doing Riley Dance Marathon and when I became a teacher here I was so passionate about it so I got involved myself.”

“What made Riley feel different than any other hospital was that they made it fun. You’re there sick, but there’s stuffed animals everywhere, they have the Riley wagons that they pull the kids around in and just the atmosphere. The building itself has a lot of artwork and they are constantly revamping it and changing the way that it looks and it’s just super welcoming. I didn’t feel scared that I was there and I never dreaded having to go back for a checkup.”

What do you think students should know, leading up to the Dance Marathon?

How has your experience affected you as a person?

“As we go into the Riley week I just want people to know that maybe from the outside people don’t look like they’re sick or like they have a problem, but a lot of students here at the school as well as teachers have been affected by an illness where Riley is required. I want to just bring and raise awareness for the support that they give us and also cancer research is really what our funds are going towards and so just helping making a difference in something that is bigger than ourselves.”

“Just watching how the doctors and the nurses take such good care of not only the patients but the families who are there and just seeing my brother in such agony; there would be times where we would have to rush him to the hospital because his heart stopped and we would get there and they know how severe it is but they just make you feel so hopeful. Also just being a part of it here at school just makes me super excited to see that younger kids are starting to get more and more involved even if they haven’t been touched by it.”

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Danielle Ontiveros and her little brother Alex both previously attended Riley, and Danielle is involved with the Fishers Riley Dance Marathon. Photo courtesy of Danielle Ontiveros

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Nintendo’s new console switches up gameplay Hallie Gallinat halliegallinat@gmail.com

ince 1985 Nintendo has been releasing home and handheld consoles. In Oct. 2016, Nintendo announced their newest console, known as the Switch, coming out on March 3. The Switch, originally called the Nintendo NX, will be Nintendo’s seventh home console, following the Wii U. “I’m kind of sad that they discontinued the Wii U, but it seems like the new console is going to have a lot of capability to it,” sophomore Eric Mokube, member of the Video Game Club, said. The controllers for the Switch, called JoyCons, look similar to the Wii U’s controls. They can be connected to create a standard controller when the Switch is being played on the TV. One of the new features for the Switch is its ability to be both a handheld and home console. Gamers can put the gamepad into the Switch dock and play the game on their TV. They can also remove the gamepad from the dock and play the Switch on the go. The

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controllers can be plugged into the gamepad when the Switch is in use as a handheld. “I think the Switch will be good for people when they’re on the move to play their games and not have to be on one TV,” sophomore Aries Williams, member of the Video Game Club, said. Similar to Nintendo’s handheld consoles like the Nintendo 3DS, the Switch will use cartridges instead of discs. These are around the same size as the 3DS’s cartridges. Amiibo support will also be available on the Switch. Tapping the amiibo on the controller provides bonuses or a partner, depending on what game the amiibo is used for. Currently the Switch costs around $300. Pre orders are available for the Switch at stores such as GameStop, Best Buy and Target. Many additions to popular Nintendo series have new releases planned. “Super Mario Odyssey” and “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” are upcoming titles for these well known franchises. “‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ is my favorite game for the Switch, but a close second

ostalgic and delicate high notes pierce the silence imitating, the warm tones one might have heard from their childhood, which makes sense considering it is titled “Music Box.” The rush of piano chords carry the bright melody into a layered piece of music. Sophomore Gabe Glover began playing piano at the age of 5 after being encouraged by his parents. From middle school talent shows to piano recitals, Glover continued his piano career and began composing when he was 12. Now he has released his own album, titled “Into the Unknown,” consisting of 11 original songs on piano. The album is available on most music mediums such as Spotify or iTunes. Along with piano, Glover also plays percussion: marimba in concert band and snare drum in drum line. He also performed with the All-State Jazz Ensemble in January. “I enjoy drum set the most because I get to play jazz with other people and it’s a fun genre to play,” Glover said. For aspiring composers, Glover recommends listening to artists that they enjoy and want to emulate. For people that are not as familiar with traditional composing he suggests simply using music that comes naturally.

“Put yourself exactly where you would want your listeners to be. I put my headphones on and I think about what I would want them to hear. Record it so you don’t forget, there’s no shame in that,” Glover said. Music is not just a hobby for Glover. He finds it to be an outlet for creativity and emotion. “Comedically, the days I feel the most beat down are the days that the best music comes. That’s when I’m feeling. It is also simply something I like doing because it blesses other people.”

At Aire Born Studio sophomore Gabe Glover records his album on July 2016. Photo used with permission of Gabe Glover.

would have to be ‘Xenoblade 2’. ‘‘Xenoblade 2’ looks amazing because I played the original and I loved that,” sophomore Keifer Sparks, member of the Video Game Club, said. The new Zelda installment follows the protagonist Link on his journey to defeat the evil Ganon. Nintendo has also said that the game will have amiibo support. Using an amiibo from the “Legend of Zelda” series will summon a partner to help Link. This game will be released on March 3. “Super Mario Odyssey”, announced on Jan. 12, is a 3D Super Mario game that is coming out during the 2017 holiday season. In the game, Mario has to rescue Princess Peach from a forced marriage to Bowser. Mario is also able to use his hat as a boomerang and a platform for him to jump across long distances. “My favorite game that’s been announced is ‘Super Mario Odyssey.’ That game looks really cool and the trailer got me curious about the game,” Mokube said. The Switch offers new ways to play video games and new ways to play on both a console and a handheld.

Nintendo has had many console releases, some selling millions of units. Graphic by Hallie Gallinat

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History will not obliterate Hamilton’s Legacy Mo Wood woodbmo@gmail.com

lexander Hamilton, the forgotten founding father, is finally remembered. The first secretary of the treasury who was obsessed with his legacy finally receives recognition, and after waiting for 212 years his legacy is not only the creation of the national bank, but opening doors for thespian people of color. Lin Manuel-Miranda arrived on Broadway in 2015, toting an original new musical, the story of Alexander Hamilton and the other founding fathers told through hip-hop. Seven hundred and six miles away from the theater in Fishers, the effects of “Hamilton,” are still felt. In times where immigrants are calling for recognition from the government, “Hamilton” represents the truth of America’s creation, a melting pot where all people are welcome. “Hamilton” is an inspiration to theater lovers and people of color in theaters across the world. In times where immigrants are calling for recognition from the government, “Hamilton” represents the truth of America’s creation, a melting pot where all people are welcome. Recently, there have been threats to this American ideal, with President Trump’s recent travel ban, which thankfully, was revoked. The ban wanted to allow the U.S. to deny people traveling from seven different Muslim dominated countries, this is an outrage to all the ideals our nation has supported since its founding. Vice President Mike Pence watched “Hamilton” during a visit to New York and after the show, he was beseeched by Brandon Victor Dixon (Aaron Burr) to remember the values of the diversity Pence had seen in the theater that evening. Dixon was referencing the fact that the “Hamilton” cast is almost completely non-white. In the years before “Hamilton” 30 percent of employed actors were people of color, where America’s population is represented with 40 percent of people being people of color according to the Asian-American Performers Action Coalition.

“Hamilton” recognized talented actors and actresses of African American and Latino descent and brought them fame, like Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton) Renee Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler) and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds) who performed “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LI. Miranda is Puerto Rican, making him one of the only playwrights in the country who is a person of color. Miranda’s heritage is a source of pride and he channels his family’s history in his musical saying , “America, a land where even orphan immigrants can leave their fingerprints and rise up.” Throwing racial barriers to the wind was a bold statement by Miranda and director Thomas Kail. While slaves joined the revolutionary army and aided the Colonies’ victory, these men were forgotten. The Revolution and the formation of this country is dominated by white forefathers. Kail and Miranda’s decision to disregard race is a game changer. It shows people of color everywhere that they have just as much talent and ability to be on the stage as the white majority. This portrayal of American heroes as any race also shows that people of color can be just as revolutionary and important to history. “Hamilton” has received much acclaim from other hip-hop artists, many of whom came together to work on “The Hamilton Mixtape.” The Mixtape features many famous artists like Usher, The Roots, Sia, John Legend, Wiz Khalifa and Watsky. Bringing these artists into “Hamilton,” increases the musical’s popularity amongst hip-hop fans whose favorite artists were featured. “Hamilton” made me look around and see “how lucky I am to be alive right now.” It reinvigorated my interest in U.S. history and in hip-hop. I encourage you to visit Chicago to watch the show. Tickets are available online for shows performing through Sept. 17. America has been diverse since its creation and it has faced challenges as of late, but “Hamilton” has aided many advocating for their rights nationwide. Those calling for their equal rights as immigrants or children of immigrants are supported through Alexander Hamilton and his legacy. Graphic by Miranda Lewellen.

Former President Barack Obama hosts a celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 26, 2015. Photo

Photo used with permission of Tiffany Halliburton.

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African and American history are intertwined Tiffany Halliburton Guest columnist

he saying, although short, goes: representation matters. When a child with a prosthetic leg sees an actor with a fake arm playing a major role, that matters. When a young girl sees her mother run an entire law firm, that matters. When a young black child sees a black man serve eight years as president, that is the kind of representation that matters - representation that encourages our nation’s youth to do bigger things than they thought they could. That encourages our youth not to make the same mistakes as our ancestors once did, but to aim higherrepresentation that sets an example not only for our black children, but for our white children, our Hispanic children, our Asian children and everyone in between. There has been recent controversy over whether Black History Month should still be celebrated. According to an article written by The Atlantic, Carter G. Woodson, an African American who graduated from Harvard in 1912, called for the second week of February to be Negro History Week. He stated that, “… if race has no history, no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and stands in danger of being exterminated.” Black History Month, now four weeks long instead of one, expanded in the seventies when blacks were becoming prouder of themselves and their culture. But is black history important to study, or divisive and lengthy? According to the NAACP, Woodson hoped that there would eventually come

a day when Negro History Week would no longer be needed, for America would encourage the study of blacks as an integral part in history. But in 2014, a program called Teaching Tolerance “graded” all 50 states and D.C. on their knowledge of black history, primarily the civil rights era. According to them, 22 states failed. Five states did not even have black history in its curriculum. This, to me, is unacceptable. People tend to stray from learning about black history because they feel it segregates. But I want you to ask yourself these questions: Do you know who the Tuskegee Airmen are? Do you know how many African American men fought in the first World War? Do you know when blacks were allowed to vote? Do you know what SNCC did? Do you know the works of the artists during the Harlem Renaissance? If you do not know the answers to these questions, then you do not know American history. Our great nation of the United States of America, land of the free and brave, was not always this way. It was built on the backs of slaves who were not even viewed as people until centuries later. It was built off of segregation, Jim Crow laws and racism. It was also built by fighters. By men and women who sought change and went and did something about it. By Americans. When Black History Month is celebrated, it is not to diminish the acts of those bearing a different skin color. It is to emphasize that America has come a long way in regards to race relations, and that is still has a long way to go. Black History Month inspires young black children to follow in black leaders’ footprints, but it should inspire that same feeling in all the children in our nation. Black History is not racially divisive; it is American history.

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Head 2 Head: Students debate the beneﬁts of pep rallies Reily Sanderson reilysanderson@gmail.com

Carolina Puga Mendoza carox29@gmail.com

here is no doubt that our student body works extremely hard to put together pep rallies, but some students skip, thinking that pep rallies are a waste of time. I have heard students coming up with elaborate schemes just to leave the pep rally early, or they simply get called out. Guidance counselors, teachers and administrators have to guard each entrance to prevent students from skipping the pep sessions. If pep rallies are meant to increase our school spirit why do students willingly attend sports games but skip pep sessions? The Operation Football award has been given to the spirit section four times, the most recent being this year. Lack of school spirit is not the issue, neither is the amount of donations made to Riley. It is a lack of unity between some of the students. When done successfully, pep rallies can help student bonding, but when some students feel left out pep rallies become a chore. With 3300 students, very few students can participate in the pep rallies, and those that do are usually more popular and involved students. Varsity Spirit, a company that hosts cheer competitions, says many students skip out on pep rallies because they do not feel included. The feeling of exclusion can reduce a person’s self esteem, sense of control and sense of a meaningful existence. Although many students skip out on pep sessions, the stands often become crowded making students uncomfortable. This causes every space available to have to be filled up. Chairs are placed on the ground to fit students in, making it hard for some students to know what is going on during the skits or other performances. The overcrowding can also be a fire hazard. It could also be hard to escape if an intruder was ever to enter the school. We have never had any safety drills during situations like these, and that is concerning. The amount of noise at pep rallies can also be irritating and dangerous Dangerous Decibel, a health campaign made to reduce the Noise Induced Hearing Loss, states that if a sound reaches 85 dB (decibels) or stronger, it can cause permanent damage to hearing. Blenders are ranked at 85 dB, and usually pep rallies are louder than that. Pep rallies are meant to promote school spirit and a welcoming environment but they just end up being a hassle that is overcrowded and make some students feel unwelcome.

alking down the hallway, sounds of excitement roared through the halls. In the gym, I witnessed something I had never seen before - thousands of students and teachers in one place celebrating a tradition. Pep rally is about supporting our team players to encourage them, to donate and support Riley Children’s Hospital and to gather to enjoy entertainment as well show the pride we have for our school. My first year in high school was only my second year in the United States, and back then I was still getting used to their customs and celebrations. My friend Ainhoa was an exchange student from Spain and we both watched in awe because it was our first time at a pep rally. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, students who show support for their school tend to do better academically and are more socially and civically involved than students with no spirit celebration. Four out of five high school principals believe that school spirit is a key measure of an effective school administration according to Varsity Brands White Paper, a study about school spirit. Students take for granted the effort of the people who participated in the rally. They prepared and practice, using their time to keep everyone entertained. But their accomplishments are usually forgotten. Every year I take as many pictures and videos as possible because every time I go to Mexico to visit, I show all my family and friends the event. They tell me how awesome it is, pointing out every detail of the video. My little cousins tell me how lucky we are to have these celebrations unique to America. Each country celebrates their school differently, cultures have been doing the equivalent of ‘pep rallies’ for years where people chant and cheer as a way of building togetherness and motivation, but nothing is the same as our school. Arganda a part of Madrid, Spain have an event called “School Olympics,” where schools prepare for a whole year to compete against each other to see who shows the most spirit and best sport record in different categories according to XX Olimpiada Escolar. FHS has its unique way of showing who they are compared to HSE and all of the other high schools in the country. We have our mascot, our colors and our students. We encourage the students to cheer alongside everyone else. Enjoy pep rallies before leaving for graduation. Scream and cheer in the company of your friends. Our school’s pride is also our pride; once a tiger, always a tiger.

Paws for Thoughts Is a pep rally worth the time? Photos by Carolina Puga Mendoza.

“I didn’t like them because of my anxiety for crowds, but now I am part of the pep rally as a cheerleader,” senior Elizabeth Redmon said.

“No one really does anything and I feel it’s just a waste of school time, especially because a lot of people are just trying to skip school,” sophomore Jenny Tarbutton said.

“I don’t like pep rallies because some students just waste time and we could be learning and doing other stuﬀ than sitting and watching people makes fools of themselves,” senior Riley Foster said.

“I like pep rallies because they are a fun way to show school spirit and it’s a great way to show positivity towards the school,” sophomore Connor Crimm said.

“I feel like it brings the entire school together and allows everyone to focus and have fun on what the school spirit is all about,” freshman Connor Stidham said.

“They [pep rallies] are chaotic and are nonfunctional to go through with. It’s just a bunch of crowds,” senior Yanni Thomas said.

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Journalism should not be censored

veryone has a right to speak without persecution. Free speech for student publications has been a debated issue for years. From famous Supreme Court cases to altercations in small towns with no press coverage, student censorship requires more of our attention. Student journalists often want to write stories that gain readers’ attention and get them interested in reading the story. They want to diversify their coverage so that they do not write the same story about prom each year, but they run into barriers when administrators deem the stories too “provocative” or “controversial.” This limits students’ freedom of speech and does not allow self-expression. The First Amendment guarantees people the right to speak freely, and allowing individual school systems to inhibit their students’ rights is a travesty. We live in a district where publications are not censored by administrators, but many are not so fortunate. The Supreme Court case Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier confirmed the right of public high school administrators to specifically censor stories about teen pregnancy and the effects of divorce on children. Though the ruling was made specifically for newspapers, it was such a dramatic contrast to recent policy that surrounding schools took it as a sign that censorship protocol was changing. Sometimes censorship goes so far as to say students cannot even mention controversial issues like drugs, even if it is to warn about their effects. According to the Washington Post, this incident occurred at Fauquier High School in Warrenton,

Graphic by Madi Calvert.

Virginia. The principal pulled the article because he deemed it too “mature” for impressionable high school students, but instead of letting censorship affect her goal, the author ran it on the school’s online-only news outlet. There are organizations that aim to help in paving the way for free speech. The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) works with schools, providing them with legal advice and assistance. They are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that contributes their services free of charge in order to truly make a difference. The SPLC has over 150 lawyers across the country to help with the 2,500 students and teachers that contact them each year. From getting in touch with state legislators and representatives to volunteering for organizations like the SPLC,

there are countless ways to get involved in students’ freedom of speech. According to the SPLC, only 12 states have safeguards protecting against censorship, and Indiana is not one of them. The New Voices legislation, House Bill 1130, aims to change that. The bill was introduced by Representatives Ed Clere of New Albany and Ed Delaney of Indianapolis. This is the second time legislation of this kind has been introduced in Indiana, but proponents of the bill hope that, with enough support, it will pass this time. This kind of legislation is necessary for every state to guarantee students their basic rights, and it can only be obtained through the support of everyone. We need to allow students to write the articles that truly matter to them. The stories they tell could potentially change their communities, and that is the goal of journalism. We are not as prestigious as institutions like CNN and CBS, but we report the news that matters most to our specific communities, which is something that larger organizations cannot provide. We aim to entertain, yes, but above all else we must inform, and that is not possible under the weight of censorship.

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istening for the music to begin, performers wait in their positions, getting ready to perform the routine they have been working on for the past couple of months. As the music starts the dance team springs into their routine. The Fishers Fusion dance team has been preparing for competitions like JAMfest and nationals since the beginning of August. The team took first place in Jazz and second in Pom last year at JAMfest, and placed in the top ten at Nationals and hopes to the same this year. A pom routine includes pom poms while jazz only involves dance. “When we start to prepare for events like JAMfest or nationals it is really important that we look at what mistakes we made last

year and put that into perspective when preparing for this year,” junior Abby Baker said. “We then know it is something the judges look at so we want to make sure that we have perfected it as much as we could.” To get to nationals competition, the team will pay a fee to have a spot at the competition. The team can reduce the cost of their entry into nationals by placing highly at earlier competitions. They will receive money for their achievements at that competition. The team usually competes in eight to 10 competitions throughout the season. “It is very stressful at this time of the year; we usually start to add practices or we extend the time of them just to make sure we are prepared, but at the same time we are all super excited because it is coming up so

soon,” senior Jasmine Myers said. Since the team is made up of both girls from FHS and HSE it adds more events to their schedule which prepares them even more head coach Olivia McGarvey says. The girls recognize that dance is not a one-person sport, and when one person is off the whole routine can turn into chaos. “Everyone has to have really good and positive energy in dance or else we won’t do well,” junior Christina Ling said. “We also need to call things out, which means calling each other out while we dance and in the end it helps a lot.” Over the course of the year the dance team produces different routines. Some are made solely for football games and others are for competitions. The team will also show their competition routines when they dance at basketball

games since it is closer to their performances at JAMfest and nationals. Fusion will usually appear at about four to five basketball and football games that are split between the two schools. “I’ve met some of my best friends on this team and I never would’ve been able to do that if it were just one of our schools,” Myers said. “I couldn’t imagine not having everyone who is on the team today not together. We have no difference toward each other on the team. We never even bring it up because it doesn’t seem like we come from different schools at all.” The Fishers Fusion junior varsity and varsity dance teams will be heading to the JAMfest Dance Nationals from Feb. 18-19 in Covington, Kentucky. The varsity team will then be heading to Orlando, Florida from March 3-5 for nationals. (1) Senior Jasmine Myers kicks at football against Cathedral on Sept. 9. Tigers won 2717. Photo by Hannah Nguyen. (2) Fishers Fusion varsity dance team performs at the basketball game on Feb. 2 against HSE. Tigers lost 86-80. Photo by Grace Brooks. (3) Fusion dance team performs at football game against Westfield on Oct. 10. Tigers lost 31-24. Photo by Haley Burris.

Hockey team skates to Hoosier league tournament Alaina Gabbard alainagabbard@gmail.com

alking through the doors, a wave of cold air hits bare skin, giving a tingling numb feeling. This is similar to the feeling junior Trevor Hayes experiences after playing hockey for the last 11 or 12 years. “As soon as I could walk my dad got me a pair of skates and I have loved the sport since. Other players on the team just like me have been playing this long as well,” Hayes said. On game days the team has a standard that everyone must show up an hour and fifteen minutes before a game. They start with a pre-game warm-up stretch. After that, they put on gear and the team gathers and has their pre-game talk before the show. The team of twenty players started their season off with a streak of 22 wins, 15 losses and three ties. Hayes attributes their success, in part, to their teamwork. “We are demonstrating great teamwork not only on the ice but also by doing a lot team functions outside of practice and coming together as one and trying to just form a family atmosphere,” Hayes said. According to the team, communication and working above and beyond their own expectations are some aspects of the team they are trying to improve this year. They said that they are becoming better with making shots consistently during their

practices and games. Every Thursday night the team has a pasta dinner together so the teammates have a chance to bond more outside of practice. This helps them when they are on and off the ice. The A team will also join up with the B team to participate in a men touring program. A senior and junior pair up with a freshman or sophomore hockey player. They go out and do things together and give the younger players a mentor that they can look up to. Changes have occurred for the older teammates with a new coach. This being the second year with their relatively new coach, the team was happy with how far they have come in such a short amount of time. As the season is wrapping up, the team said how they were proud of some major improvements they have made. “Hockey is important for these guys because it gives them an out from the normal world. It also teaches them a lot of good life lessons like teamwork and communication and just helps them become a more well-rounded person,” hockey coach Adrian Render said. As student athletes they often try to remember to use the club standards of being able to build up positive character. Another trait the team wants the players to have is being able to work on their leadership skills on and off the ice and to

carry those skills with them for the rest of their lives. “I think we will be ready when we go to compete in the Hoosier league tournament because of the good season,” senior Evan Isaacs said. “I still think we could all work harder to improve because we are not working hard enough to go above our own personal expectations and I feel we can go beyond our expectations.” The last game of the regular season was on Feb. 11 against Bloomington. The Hoosier league tournament takes place the weekend of March 3 at the Fuel Tank at Fishers. The state championship game is March 11 in South Bend. Team members say that preparation is going well for Hoosier league and state tournaments. The team is getting ready for these competitions by practicing for an hour three times a week Tuesday through Thursday. “The team is ready for the league tournament. They had a few set backs but want to go out to make a statement in the Hoosier league and state tournaments,” Render said. The team wants to show everyone in the community that they have the heart and passion to be at the top of their league and the state. “I am very proud of the team this season because they are doing extremely well this year compared to past years. I can tell they

are giving it their all every game and practice they have. I think this will benefit us in the Hoosier league and state tournaments,” Render said.

Senior Connor Girot does warm-ups during practice on Jan. 31. Photo by Alaina Gabbard.

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Exercise impacts depression levels Zoie Soehngen zoiecoltspack@gmail.com

unning, dancing, wrestling, cheerleading - all of these are physical activities that can help teens feel less depressed. When people exercise more, they have less of a risk of developing depressive symptoms when they are older, according to a study done by Time. The children who were involved in more physical activity with a moderate to vigorous intensity level when they were 8 years old showed fewer depressive symptoms when they were 10 years old. The results of this study hold true for high schoolers as well. Symptoms aﬀected by physical activity include blood pressure and heart rate. Physical activity improves a child’s blood pressure and reduces their negativity. Exercise not only aﬀects the depressive symptoms in children, but exercising on a daily basis and having good nutrition makes the body feel better, according to Time. The more that a person exercises, endorphins are released to their brain. Endorphins are neurotransmitters,

chemicals that pass along signals from one neuron to the next. They are released from the brain during long periods of strenuous exercise and relieve pain and stress. According to guidance counselor Kelly Applegate, the more often that a person works out, the better their mood is. When a person works out, they tend to feel better about themselves because they are participating in an activity rather than just sitting around. “On the days that I workout, I feel more important because I have something to do, and it makes me happier,” freshman Lily Hobbs said. The more that somebody exercises, the better their self-esteem and mindset are, according to gym teacher and varsity football head coach Rick Wimmer. Exercising allows teens to feel more positively about themselves and their body. Mindset is the effort that they put towards a certain activity. A positive mindset is saying to the brain that 110 percent will be given in a game or performance. Mindset can affect one’s self-esteem positively or negatively. “I am a firm believer that exercise

helps attitude and how you feel about yourself,” Wimmer said. “Once you become accustomed to exercise, I think it has a positive effect on how you feel about yourself and what your mindset is.” According to Hobbs, when she is dealing with stress, cheerleading helps her brain think of something else other than what is causing her to stress out. “Once you start working out, it helps your mind get off of whatever stress you have. If you are happier, your influence will make them happier,” Hobbs said. Exercise allows people to get outside more. If a person gets out more, they will be able to make more friends as oppose to just sitting inside and laying on the couch. “You’re moving more, and you are getting out of your house,” Applegate said. “You are interacting with other people, and as you feel better, you have more energy and you have more of a motivation to do things.” Whether it is cheerleading seven days a week, or walking a mile around the neighborhood everyday, exercise will have an impact on a person’s mood and the mood of those around them.

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Athletes’ Angle: Students participate outside of school

Why is your sport different from others? “Gymnastics requires a lot more time, skill and mental preparation. This sport has four apparatuses in which you compete alone and must do a series of skills in no longer than 1:30.” How do you train for your sport? “I train for my sport by going to the gym six days a week and training for Freshman gymnast Amira Bledsoe four and a half hours on all of those competes on balance beam . Photo used days. On Sundays, however, I train at with permission of Amira Bledsoe. home with my own equipment.” Why do you prefer this over school sports? “I can manage my time a lot better and I get more opportunities. For example due to gymnastics I am a brand ambassador and model for Motionwear, one of the best gymnastics, cheer and dance apparel companies in the whole country.” Why would you recommend this sport to others? “I actually would recommend this sport to others because it teaches you life lessons and the best way to cope with pressure.”

Junior horse back rider Tony Leppert rides his horse. Photo used with permission of Tony Leppert.

Photo used with permission of Mason Knotts.

Why do you prefer this over school sports? “I played rugby for six years, I decided to make a change and since I already had a background in martial arts I decided that was a good path to try. Since Sparta recently got rid of Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and boxing seemed like a good choice.” What are your competitions like? “Tae kwon do competitions are very exciting. You would spend maybe three to four hours waiting for your sparring partner. Building up all those nerves and then got to ‘release ‘ and just go out on center stage and fight.” Why would you recommend this sport to others? “I was drawn back and recommend because in my opinion one-on-one sports such as wrestling/boxing/judo/TKD really are the most exhilarating.”

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Why is your sport different from others? “A lot of sports you see the ‘player’ being very active, running, kicking, lifting, jumping, etc. In horseback riding it’s not like others. The art of the sport is to move with your horse, staying completely still in your saddle.” How do you train for your sport? “Training is just practice, running the same jumps until it’s perfect, adjusting little things each time. It’s also a lot of stretching.”

Why do you prefer this over school sports? “It’s not something I would say I prefer over school sports. I also like basketball and swimming. Horseback riding is just where my passion is, I can’t tell you why, I just love it. Why would you recommend this sport to others? “To anyone who feels like it would be fun and something you could enjoy, it’s something you should do. I wouldn’t tell someone who isn’t interested to do it but it is a really fun experience and is also addictive.”

Emily Harper Junior competitive ice skater

Mason Knotts Junior martial artist

Why is your sport different from others? “I’d say combat sports like tae kwon do, boxing and judo are a lot different than other sports are because you are utilizing fighting and self-defense as a form of entertainment and sport.” How do you train for your sport? “To train for these sports I do a lot of different things, I do a mix of upper/ lower body standard workouts as well as a major focus on endurance training.”

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Tony Leppert Junior horseback rider

Amira Bledsoe Freshman level nine gymnast

Junior tae kwon do and rugby player Mason Knotts celebrates after scoring.

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Junior competitive ice skater Emily Harper skates at competition. Photo used with permission of Emily Harper.

Why is your sport different from others? “Ice skating is different than other sports because it requires a lot of athleticism and grace. Ice skating is also different because during a spin or jump, shifting your weight or balance just a little bit can mess everything up; it requires precision.” How do you train for your sport? “I skate around twice a week for a hour or two each time and get lessons from my coach. I lift weights and run on my own to cross train.”

Why do you prefer this over school sports? “I prefer this over other school sports because it’s unique and a way to meet girls from other schools. I also enjoy the flexibility of figure skating compared to other sports.” What are your competitions like? “I have competed three times. There are several different types of competitions for skating, but I’ve only competed in freestyle competitions. Competitions are organized by skill level so you only compete against girls in your level.” Why would you recommend this sport to others? “I would definitely recommend figure skating to others, especially someone who is looking for a fun, challenging and individual sport where there are always new things to learn.”