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VOLUME XII

ISSUE 2

OCT. 23, 2017

Fall Fun

Photo by Edmund Lewellen

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CONTENTS

Features 4 5 6&7 8&9

Student Government organizes the year Conﬂict at home brings Venezuelans to Fishers Pumpkins carves its way to Halloween Conner Prairie adds new fall favorites for families

Entertainment 10 11 12&13 14 15 16&17

YA violence concerns adults, entertains readers Binge watching breeds negative consequences Horror movies brought back thanks to reboots Meet the Musician: Ross Delong Fashonistas ready for fall trends Music tunes across the globe

Sports 18&19 20&21

22&23 24&25

Athletes of the Month Volleyball spikes up in state rankings Players stay in shape outside of sport season Student athletes reminisce on fall season

Opinion 26&27

28&29 30&31

Head to Head: Movie platforms produce debates over expense Threats made against dreamers, Congress needs to take action Fall in love with fall, not the PSL

Editor-in-Chief: Mo Wood Copy Editor: Haley Thomas Web/News Editor: Ethan O’Sullivan Features Editor: Helen Rummel Entertainment Editor: Carolina Puga Mendoza Sports Editor: Claire Rosenthall Graphics Editor: Edmund Lewellen Reporters Seana Jordan, Sawyer Osmun, Hallie Gallinat, Sydney Greenwood, Zoie Soehnegen, Ellie, Albin, John Yun, Ethan Everett, Carson Lilley Photographers Mya Ball, Kaylee Demlow, Josh Hoover, Hannah Nguyen, James Fortozo Videographers Kat Doan, Lauren Higginbotham Jason Urban Kristine Brown

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Happy Halloween Horror Mashup

Get into the Halloween mood with this video mashup of horror classics, including ﬁlms like “The Conjuring” and “Dracula.”

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Worshippers gather for prayer in the FCA

3D Printing Club molds their ideas into reality

Students can play games and eat donuts on Tuesdays when they come to the LGI at 7 A.M. for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting.

The 3D Printing Club, sponsored by Renee Isom, gives anyone who wants to craft their own plastic creations the time and materials to do so, using the Fusion 360 program.

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Oct. 23, 2017 Secretary Libby Cooper cuts out a sign in preparation for homecoming week Sept. 17. Photo by Hannah Nguyen.

Student Government lays down canvas of growth Carson Lilley

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utting paper and hanging streamers in the hallways of the school, Student Government prepares for homecoming week. They make signs and string lights all to embody the spirit of the week and promote a sense of pride and unity among students. Whether it be planning events for Homecoming week or supporting Riley Dance Marathon, Student Government works to make a diﬀerence in the school community. Students lead this needs-based organization with the mission to improve the school, meaning they take on tasks according to the extent that their help is needed. During the beginning of the school year, the group primarily focuses on planning homecoming week and accepting donations for Pasta Bowl donations. Club members help with everything from spirit days to publicizing and planning afterschool events to the nominating of the court. In addition, they take on other events throughout the year. “We usually have a general outline of what we do, but we’re also a needs-based organization so when students propose something they feel like we could contribute to or could help out with, we usually jump on board,” club sponsor and English teacher Bridgit Goss said. “There’s usually spur-ofthe-moment events or fund-raisers that our crew takes on. We’re adaptable and eager to make a diﬀerence.” Student Government works on these activities

until Riley Dance Marathon in the spring. This year, Leaders for Fishers and Student Government combined forces and merged. Both clubs hold their meetings together on the first Friday of each month. This provides students with new opportunities this school year. Although club sponsors are available to offer support, deciding what functions to sponsor comes down to students having agency. This means their ideas are considered in all decision making. “The point of Student Government is that students are putting their own ideas on the table to make a change,” secretary and senior Libby Cooper said. “A lot of our activities come from our own ideas.” Student Government teams up with the Riley Dance Committee, supporting their mission to support Riley Children’s Hospital. They work to help get donations, as well as helping advertise the event and co-planning for the pep-session. As the Riley Dance Maraton approaches, students in multiple clubs help with finances, setup, and getting the Miracle Kids to school. Last spring, the Riley Dance Committee raised $69,060.77. Student Government is constantly accepting new members who are willing to make a difference in the school. If interested in joining, please contact Haley Caré at hcare’@hse.k12. in.us.

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Venezuelan students call for action Helen Rummel

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laring headlines stream across the screen in an orderly fashion. The cries of protesters from Venezuela ring in listeners’ ears. For many these are the cries of strangers, but for several students here, this could be a neighbor, a cousin, even a friend. Sophomore Emiliana Castillo came to the U.S. two years ago with her family. She is studying English as a second language with her classmates sophomore Sarais Rincon and freshman Jésus Garcia. All of whom are immigrants from Venezuela, a country that reached a point of economic and political crisis this year after the prices of oil, their major source of income, crashed significantly from $100 per barrel to $50. While many countries enjoy low gas prices, Venezuela has endured major losses, causing its government funds to be cut to one third according to the Bank of Venezuela. The country is the largest source of crude oil in the world and was once a thriving country in South America. Since 2015, inflation has persisted and is projected to rise overwhelmingly by 2,000 percent by next year. President Nicolas Maduro attempted to calm his people by taking to the streets to reassure citizens that the country was safe; however, his attempts have backfired. Violent protests continue in the country, especially within the university community. “The university students are going out to protest… kids that are our age don’t go out because it’s really dangerous,” Castillo said. “My mom wouldn’t let me go because she’s afraid of something happening to me, but we don’t want a dictatorship. We want a free Venezuela.” Freshman Sebastian Trujilo was born in Venezuela. His extended family currently lives in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, the heart of the political turmoil. Trujilo is very passionate about his country and is in the process of writing a speech in regards to its political climate. Trujulo’s older cousin frequents the anti-Maduro protests and was recently shot in the shoulder while in attendance at one. He is currently recovering, but this danger does not

stop many attendees from speaking out. For residents in Venezuela, the drastic fall from prosperity happened quickly and many residents similar to Castillo, Rincon, Garcia and Trujilo fled. “[Students] should appreciate what they have because you never know what could happen,” Rincon said. “Something could turn in your life and make everything bad.” An assortment of charities helping Venezuelans have risen from the chaos. The Chamos Charity raises money benefitting the youth of Venezuela. Which you can visit at www.chamos.org.uk “Venezuela is in a big state of crisis right now,” Tujilo said. “Anything helps.” Change can also happen on a smaller scale. Mission work has come to aide areas under the most stress. Many have created GoFundMe pages to help with specific needs. “People can make a website for donations and send money, food and medication for people that are fighting,” Castillo said. Another way to help the country is to raise awareness of the loss of their political freedoms. Maduro entered office as a result of being appointed by the previous leader, not through democratic vote. As a result, Venezuela’s national assembly has taken action to impeach him and the opposing party continues to gain power, but the attempts have ended in gridlock. Sanctions against the leader were enacted on Sept. 24, and Venezuela was included in a travel ban passed in the United States preventing citizens to migrate between the countries under current conditions. A major concern is that famine and disease are spreading. This has caused hospitals to overflow. Furthermore, the stability of the economy continues to decline, worsening morale. The International Monetary Fund estimates that the unemployment rate may reach 25 percent this year alone. According to CNN, the amount of food entering Venezuela has decreased by 61 percent and despite government subsidization, many go without food, even children once they leave school. “I have friends who can’t eat in the afternoons,” Garcia said. In the wake of multiple natural disasters and political disputes at home, lives have become frenzied. However, while the citizens of Venezuela might not be recognizable faces, they still hold the pain they have endured and fear of what is to come.

Graphic by Edmund Lewellen

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Pumpkin patch at Stony Creek Farm Picture by Ethan Everett.

Check out this video on fall activities like pumpkin carving

Pumpkins provide fall traditions across the ages Ethan Everett

evereeth000@hsestudents.org

hether dressing the house in spooky regalia or licking lips in anticipation for a major candy-binge, Halloween brings the time for both tricks and treats. While many different Halloween traditions exist, some of these fall favorites have stood a long test of time. The process of creating jack-o’-lanterns numbers among these as a symbol of the festivities. “My family has been carving pumpkins since I can remember. It’s a tradition,” sophomore Nick Millender said. “We typically draw an outline of an image, and then cut it out to make the jack O’ lantern.” Pumpkin carving originates from Ireland. Irish immigrants originally carved turnips when they brought the tradition over to the United States. Those that still carried the tradition opted to use pumpkins once they discovered them. While digging out the stringy innards of pumpkins may not be appealing, many people find the ordeal worth it. Carving a wicked face and placing a flickering flame in a pumpkin makes you

a part of a festive Halloween tradition. “The pumpkin surface is a very interesting place to work on, and it’s easy to make interesting artwork on it,” 3D art teacher Jasmine Osborne said. Osborne and her class often work on pumpkin carving as a project in the AP 3D art class. Students in this class typically make Halloweenstyle designs, such as faces and witches, on the surface of the pumpkin. “While I have sculpted [pumpkins], I think the irregular surface is fun to paint on,” Osborne said. Many artists try diﬀerent artful techniques than carving to create their work of art. Painting and drawing are just two examples of what artist’s can do with a pumpkin. “It was probably my parents [who started this tradition in my family],” senior Kendra Roth said. “It’s a fun thing to do, and it’s a family bonding experience.” The pumpkin carving tradition is often used by families looking for an activity to do together during the Halloween season.

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How to carve a pumpkin Step 1: Gather your materials: a carving knife, and whatever design tools you need to make your art. Design tools could consist of a marker and/or a pre-drawn/printed image.

Step 2: Carve a circle around the stem of the pumpkin and all the way through the hard layer. Remove the now separated top of the pumpkin.

Step 3: Put on your gloves (or not) and reach into the pumpkin. You will be now be taking out all of the pumpkin innards, including the seeds. By the time you are done, the pumpkin should be empty. Step 4: Place your artwork on the pumpkin. This could include drawing an image on the skin with a marker and cutting out the inside of the image with the knife, or simply slapping an image on. Photos by Edmund Lewellen.

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The Headless Horseman hayride drives through the covered bridge, which has been decorated to ﬁt the fall theme. Photo used with permission from

Conner Prairie.

Conner Prairie creates new fall attractions for families Hallie Gallinat

halliegallinat@gmail.com

urrounded by corn, guests make their way through the long stalks, nothing but muddy dirt beneath their feet. Visitors can experience this at Conner Prairie’s latest feature, the corn maze. Conner Prairie is an interactive museum that explores central Indiana’s history. This park was established in the 1930s by Eli Lily. According to its website, the interactive museum is one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country. Fall also brings the Apple Store. This autumnthemed shop is open through Oct. 31. A variety of apple food items are sold, from candy apples

to apple cider slushies. Other candies and treats are also for sale, like chocolate covered marshmallows. Small Halloween decorations are also available. “Most of the products in the Apple Store are the same,” caterer senior Tommy Endicott said. “I love buying the apple cider slushies.” The Apple Store does not require membership or an entrance fee to the rest of Conner Prairie. This store closes at 5 p.m. For the fall, Conner Prairie changed some of the features in the Headless Horseman, along with adding a corn maze.

Features Corn Maze

For the past two years Conner Prairie has been growing a new attraction behind the Symphony on the Prairie stage: a seven acre corn maze. Built by corn maze building company Precision Mazes, this new addition opened on Sept. 23. Visitors have the option of two paths, a short route which takes 30 minutes, and long route which can take up to an hour. For guests that want a little help with the maze, an app uses GPS to locate the visitors in the maze. Guests can not just visit the maze however and have to pay for the rest of the park as well. This maze replaced the Scarecrow Walk, a path in which scarecrows and other scary monsters

N the Red 9 would pop out and scare guests. The Scarecrow Walk was located at the Native American area, called the Lenape Indian Camp. “I’m really excited for the corn maze, but I am a little bit disappointed that they got rid of the Scarecrow Walk,” Conner Prairie employee and junior Kaylee Demlow said. “As a volunteer I was the scarecrow so it was really fun to scare people.” The corn maze costs $5 for members and visitors. Children under the age of two are free. This attraction closes on Oct. 29. “I think the corn maze is a great addition,” Endicott said. “Since the Headless Horseman is a spooky and fall themed party, a corn maze really ﬁts in and makes sense to be in a fall festival.” Depending on what route visitors take, the maze can take up to an hour to treverse. Photo

by Hallie Gallinat.

Headless Horseman

Inspired by the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Conner Prairie’s 32-year -old Headless Horseman ride is back as a recurring favorite at the park. “We have changed some things with the Headless Horseman,” Conner Prairie youth volunteer freshman Cassidy Robertson said. “Instead of just telling stories as you wait, there’s a party with songs and food.” The Headless Horseman takes guests on a hayride through a forest adorned with Halloween decorations. During the ride, the Headless Horseman chases the cart as the group tries to outrun him. “The party is for when you are waiting in line to go on the hayride and it is available to everyone,”

Robertson said. “We have diﬀerent games that guests can play and interact with on the way through the queue.” While guests wait for their wagon, performances of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” entertain visitors. New games such as sack races and mini golf will be available along with old favorites like puppet shows and fortune telling. Other features of the park, such as the corn maze and the balloon voyage, will be available during the Headless Horseman, which closes on Oct. 29 along with the corn maze. Customers can purchase tickets online and in person for $17 on Thursdays and Sundays and $21 on Fridays and Saturdays. When buying tickets, guests choose a time slot to board the ride. With a sword and no head, the Headless Horseman terriﬁes adults and children alike. Photo used

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Photo by Sydney Greenwood.

YA violence concerns adults, entertains readers Sydney Greenwood

greensyd002@hsestudents.org

iesel Meminger clutches her stolen, smoldering book to her chest. Katniss Everdeen raises her bow and draws the arrow. Harry Potter utters a spell, sparks shooting from his wand. Throughout young adult novels, many different characters are beloved by readers. Being a strong female protagonist caused Katniss, the main character from the “Hunger Games,” to become a role model to readers. However, Katniss’s violent tendencies and the nature of the Hunger Games shocked parents. Many worried that young adult novels (YA), were becoming too violent for children to read, and if their children should choose role models who are violent. Critics believe that violent book may encourage teen violence, according to Catherine Bruton from The Guardian. While many parents fret about the effect of violence on their children, teenagers who read do not seem to share their fears. In fact, violence is not much of a concern, but something that is almost expected. “I think that people who are reading young adult novels are at the age where they can understand what’s going on and why its happening, but not be too intimidated by it,” sophomore Tori Kalman said. Juniors Jared Halamka and Aeriyae Johnson agreed with Kalman. They add that violence helped enhance the book, but the readers must find the best way to handle the effects of violence. “If teenagers act violent, then they are going to act violent regardless of whether violence is in

books or not,” Halamka said. Johnson also noted the violence can keep the novel realistic. A book with no conﬂict or violence would not make sense because it lacks an element that helps make connections to reality, according to Johnson. “I think it’s real, and that scares people,” Johnson said. “[Violence] happens in real life, and people need to know about it.” Librarian Reneé Isom says that readers bring their own experiences to violence in the book and react based on their past. Isom explains that it depends on the experience of the reader to understand the violence. "You picture what’s happening when you read about violence, and if you haven’t experienced that, you can’t picture it the same way it would be pictured in a move,” Isom said. “When somebody does it for a movie, they decide what picture you’re going to see. But in a book, the reader is in control of that.” Some readers struggle to support characters who engage in violence because they do not believe in using violence to solve problems. Isom aﬃrms that readers should be free to choose whoever they wish as a role model. “It’s a personal connection that you bring,” Isom said. “That's the joy of reading. You don’t have anybody else’s interpretation of the book. It’s yours, it’s completely yours. Even though the author put it out there, you get to determine the meaning, the purpose, and where you put it in your life.”

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Binge watching distracts; leads to health issues Seana Jordan

jordasea000@hsestudents.org

eason two of “Stranger Things” release date is just around the corner, which means many fans of the show will have their eyes glued to the screen for hours. Possibly, watching multiple episodes in one sitting. This may sound like a great idea but if done repeatedly for long periods of time, that could lead to serious consequences. Some of which deal with long-term medical issues. Financial company Deloitte, conducted a study in 2016 that showed 46 percent of Americans have a subscription to a video streaming service. Deloitte found 70 percent of Americans binge watch. Netflix defines binge watching as “watching two to six episodes in a row.” “Whenever I binge-watch, afterwards, I always feel unfulfilled and like I probably should have done something more productive,” junior Elly Franklin said. “It often keeps me from doing my school stuff because I get so invested in shows like ‘Young and Hungry’ or ‘Riverdale.’” Variety magazine said that scientists found data does not exist to support a cause and effect relationship with depression, but those who bingewatched definitely had lower levels of serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for happiness. Negative effects of binge watching include higher risk of health issues due to sitting for long periods of time, slowed circulation, metabolism, problems with sleeping and addiction in some viewers, according to an article titled, “Netflix studied your binge watching habit; That didn’t take long,” by reporter John Koblin of The New York Times. “I usually [binge watch] when I am bored or need a break,” senior Jeni Lanthier said. “I never get my homework done when I am watching shows.”

Life Hacker, a website that gives people tips and tricks on everyday issues posted ways to stop binge watching, such as, pacing yourself, stopping the show before the climax hits, disabling the auto play feature or making watching an episode a reward for when you do something productive. “I binge watch mostly everyday,” senior Eh Hsoe said. “I mostly watch anime or ‘The Walking Dead.’ I do not let it interfere with my work though. I always make sure all my homework is done first. I think there is such a thing as too much TV.” One reason people tend to watch more than one episode of the shows they watch, is because a lot of those shows will leave the viewer with a cliffhanger. For example, “Riverdale” season one episodes reveal an element that hook viewers in. In one episode they revealed that the character Jugghead’s dad is a member of the infamous gang, “Southside Serpents.” This added a new element to the mystery surrounding the show. “The episodes always kept me on edge so I felt like I needed to continue watching the show,” Franklin said. “After I watched four or five episodes I was really tired and realized that doing that was not a great idea but that feeling did not stop me from doing it again.” While “Stranger Things” has promised that this season will be just as great as viewers perceived the first one, viewers should remember the long lasting effects that binge watching could have. Watching Eleven and the gang fight off a demogorgon in Hawkins, Indiana may seem cool, but the possibility of fighting off health issues is not.

Junior Elly Franklin watches the CW drama “Riverdale” in her study hall period. “Riverdale” season two premiered on Oct. 11. There will be 22 episodes and the date of release on Netﬂix has not been announced. Photo by Seana Jordan.

“Stranger Things” season two will be available to stream on Netﬂix on Oct. 27. Set for nine episodes, the story will continue where they left off in the ﬁrst season. Photo used

with

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Junaid

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Oct. 23, 2017 Tim Curry, who plays Pennywise, stares up at Georgie after his paper boat fell into the sewer during a rainstorm in “IT.” Photo used with permission by Patrick Lauke.

Horror movies reawaken dark stories through remakes Zoie Soehngen

soehnzoi000@hsestudents.org

uspense, jump scares and thrills galorehorror films from the late 1960s have come back as remakes to haunt young and old audiences. Movie remakes usually have a higher quality than the original version, because the newer ones were produced using better tools and technology, according to social studies teacher Matt Bockenfeld. “In older versions, the technology is not there to make the movie feel real,” Bockenfeld said. “I like to watch the ones that feel real, and like you are a part of them. The old ones do not always have that feeling, so they are not always as good.” Horror film remakes improve the original by adding stronger sounds and visual effects. The newer versions have more suspense because directors will make a movie that appeals to the modern viewers, according to senior Darren Boardman. “I think that most movies are remade to give the audiences of today the same feeling of horror that people in the 1970s and 80s had,” Boardman said. “The original and remakes are always close to the same, with a few changes here and there to make it more effective and scarier to the viewers.” Many movies from the late 1900s have been remade to tell the same story in a better way, according to Boardman. This includes “IT,” “Fright Night,” “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “The Hills Have Eyes.” “IT,” the most current remake, arrived in

theaters on Sept. 8. The original version written by Lawrence D. Cohen and Tommy Lee Wallace was released Nov. 18, 1990. “IT” tells the story of seven children who are haunted by Pennywise the dancing clown who feeds on the fear of children every 27 years. The original received a score of 6.9 out of 10 on IMDb, but the new movie has received 7.9 out of 10 on the same website. The most recent version goes deeper into the story than the original does, according to freshman Emily Casey. “I went to see ‘IT’, and I felt that it was better than the original by far,” Casey said. “The story line was the same as the original, but there were more thrills in this. It also had better eﬀects in general.” The original “Fright Night” came to audiences in 1985. This movie tells the story of a teenage boy who believes that his new neighbor is a vampire. It received a score of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb. The remake in 2011, however, only received a score of 6.4 out of 10 on IMDb. “The Hills have Eyes” revolves around a cannibalistic cult in the mountain that attack a family who is on a road trip. The original was released in 1977 and received a 64 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2006 remake received a 49 percent on the same website. “I believe this is because the producers tried too hard to make it the same, but enhance it at the same time,” Casey said. “If they would stick to the plot line, they would not get such bad reviews.”

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Photo used with permission by Junaidro.

Original

Remake

Date Released: Oct. 1, 1968

Date Released: Oct. 19, 1990

Producer: George A. Romero

Producer: Tom Savini

Main Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea

Main Cast: Tony Todd, Patricia Tallmann

Story line: The dead come back to life one night and they feed on the living.

Diﬀerences: Barbara is portrayed as a stronger character. The ending was also changed.

Date Released: Nov. 9, 1984

Date Released: April 30, 2010

Producer: Wes Craven

Producer: Samuel Bayer

Main Cast: Robert Englund, Johnny Depp

Main Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Kellan Lutz

Story line: Teenagers all have the same dream of a disﬁgured man who kills them in reality.

Diﬀerences: In the original, Freddy would get in a victim’s head. In the remake, he would physically attack them.

Date Released: July 22, 1977

Date Released: March 10, 2006

Producer: Wes Craven

Producer: Alexandre Aja

Main Cast: Suze LanierBramlett, Robert Houston

Main Cast: Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan

Story line: A family’s car breaks down in the middle of a restricted area, which happens to have monsters who are ready to attack.

Diﬀerences: Using new technology, the remake shows the scenes quicker, so it goes into more detail on other parts of the movie.

Date Released: Aug. 2, 1985

Date Released: Aug. 19, 2011

Producer: Tom Holland

Producer: Craig Gillespie

Main Cast: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale

Main Cast: Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin

Story line: Charley believes that his new neighbor is a vampire, but no one believes him. Due to this, Charley turns to an old television vampire killer for help with his problem.

Diﬀerences: The remake focuses more on killing the vampire, whereas the original focuses on the romantic life of Charley and Amy being put on pause when Jerry moves in.

Photo used with permission by Junaidro.

Photo used with permission by BoogieWolf.

Photo used with permission by José Vicente Salamero.

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Meet the Musician:

Ross Matthew Ross Matthew Delong plays piano during his performance at The Hoosier Dome on Sept. 16. Photo used with permission of Thomas Lister.

Helen Rummel

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lancing into a sea of bright eyes, he takes a deep breath to prepare for the performance ahead and begins the melody softly in a heartfelt ballad. Junior Ross Delong, who goes by Ross Matthew on stage, has been involved in choir and the performing arts since he was in elementary school. Today, he performs frequently in school talent shows and plans to coordinate a vocal quartet. His first major performance was with other artists at the Hoosier Dome on Sept. 16. He opened the show with a mix of originals, as well as performing with Shiver and the Shakes and Kate Michael. Delong has composed a handful of original songs over the past year. He typically begins a composition with the hook, then moves to the chords on one of his two choice instruments: acoustic guitar or piano. “My parents both tried to put music in my life from a really young age, and I’d say that definitely influenced how much it meant to me going

forward,” Delong said. Major inspirations for Delong are Jon Bellion, Panic! At the Disco, Frank Ocean, DJ Khalid and The Beatles. His goal, currently, is to upload his original pieces to music streaming services. In regards to the future, Delong hopes to stay involved with his music, but not necessarily as a full-time occupation. “My goal isn’t to be famous or anything,” Delong said. “I hope that my music can reach people. If I have one person a day that listens to my music in the future I would consider that a success.” Delong is involved with music as a hobby while he juggles his studies. He promotes the idea that his musical hobby is close to or as important as growing in one’s education. “I’m a big believer that everybody should pursue what they’re passionate about whether that’s music, math or football,” Delong said. “We’re all individuals and if music is what calls to you I deﬁnitely think you should at least try to learn more about it.” Ross Delong sings with fellow classmates junior Quinn Heiking and Thomas Lister on Sept. 16. Photo by Haley Sharpley.

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Autumn arrives with new trends, fashions Carolina Puga Mendoza

Senior Abeda Abedi demonstrates a ﬂoral outﬁt alongside black leather boots at the school library. Photo

Carolina

Puga.

pugacar000@hsestudents.org

ummer left us, days become darker faster, the cold has engulfed us, but students prepare for it with style. Autumn has arrived and new fashion trends have, too.

Girls wear Baggy styles have become popular. According to Seventeen magazine, using one size bigger than your regular size creates a baggy look that is popular world wide. A sweater is the most common piece to wear baggy, with sleeves that hang over the hands and bottoms that reach the waist. Jackets can also be worn baggy. For a personal touch, a scarf can be added. According to ELLE, this fall’s color is red. Vogue states silver and golden schemes were also featured on the runways. Aside from the traditional colors, having a white piece of clothing alongside reds, yellows and even purple or blue can be combined. “Instagram, and people from the school is where I get ideas,” senior Abeda Abedi said. “I just see them and think ‘Oh, yeah that’s cute’ and use the idea.” Although in autumn flowers wither, the floral patterns have become popular in this season’s outfits. Whether the pattern is the top or bottom piece, an army jacket or coat can be added to have a complete outfit according to Seventeen. Short or tall boots with a thick sock that covers the above area of the boot are trending in footwear. The socks commonly used are wool or cotton to give extra warmth to that area of the leg. Boys wear According to Dress Trends, leather has made its way back. As the material for skinny pants, jackets or boots it is a popular accent material. Mixing and matching bright colors, odd designs and textures creates different and original styles. According to GQ, a casual yet stylish outfit includes a polo or a button-down shirt with a coat or jacket. “Sometimes I like to look nice, but not all the time,” freshman Maximus Kohne said. “I pick up whatever I want and try to make a decent outfit.” Denim jeans and cargo pants are a staple in boys’s wardrobes. They match with any style of shirt, and can work in casual events. Denim comes in multiple colors, which increases the versatility of the wardrobe, and because it is fall, tops in shades of brown, orange, yellow maroon are in style, according to Dress Trends.

Freshman Angel Manuel Roque Granados shows off a casual style with denim jeans. Boots are a common shoe wear that works well with most combinations of outﬁts.

Photo by Carolina Puga.

Gender neutral According to GQ magazine, wool sweaters styled with a collar underneath is the most common outfit for fall. Tall or short brown boots make a great combination. For a more casual yet popular look, flannels or plaids are highly recommended according to ELLE. “Flannels are really in for the fall. This year there is just a different mixture of styles like fall colors like maroon, reddish, brown colors,” Mayes said. According to College Fashion, stores that follow trends for limited budgets include H&M, Old Navy, Target or Forever 21. “I get [clothes] at TJ Max because they have a lot of brand names and they are a lot cheaper.” Abedi said.

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Mexico “For me, Latin music is one of those that just listen to the ﬁrst part of the song makes me sing and dance,” senior Pedro Yam Quiñones said. “The rhythm, the beat and the sound makes me have a smile on my face. It changes my mood.”

South Korea “South Korean music has a particular rhythm I can’t describe,” senior Yunsun Lee said. “For some people it may sound fast but it has a regular pace. I like how they would randomly throw an English word somewhere around the song.” Photo used with permission of Republic of Korea.

Ukraine “I listen to music from my country,” freshman Nikolai Hazlett said. “I like it because I understand more of what it says. If I had a choice between American and Russian, I would go for Russian because I won’t forget my language as fast.”

Photo used with permission of Jakob Breivik Grimstveit.

Photos and graphics by Carolina Puga Mendoza

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One rhythm, one planet: Music streams worldwide Carolina Puga Mendoza

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oreign students get accustomed to the music of the new region they reside in, yet the music from their own culture is not forgotten; it represents their home.

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United States According to U.S. News, the U.S’s music market is more than triple the size of any other country which allows it to be the most influential in music. Singers such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Beyonce create songs that have become hits in other countries. “I like the songs that are catchy, that can rhyme, since English is my first language I have more variety,” freshman Desmond Nguyen from U.S. said. Latin America Salsa, bachata, tango and reggaeton are widely known genres that originated from Latin American culture. Popular Hispanic singers such as Shakira or Thalia include English language into their songs. “Listening to Latin music makes me feel like I can do anything, it makes me feel alive,” senior Pedro Yam Quiñones from Mexico said. “Despacito” which means “slowly” in English, grew to global popularity when Justin Bieber remixed Puerto Rican singers Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s song according to Forbes. “Despacito” is the first Spanish song to hit number one in the top 100 worldwide since “La Macarena” in 1996. Other widely known songs are “Felices Los 4” (Happy us four) by Maluma and “Hey DJ” by CNCO featuring Yandel. Spain Spanish singers are also growing in popularity in Latin America and the U.S. Singers such as

Enrique Iglesias with his famous song “Subeme la Radio” which means “Bring me up the radio” is a hit in Spanish speaking countries. “I like the diﬀerences in music, in Spain we listen more to reggaeton from Latin America music or pop music from America,” senior Maria Llaca from Spain said. South Korea According to the Grammys, South Korean music has become popular worldwide. One of its most famous performers is PSY, who raised to the top thanks to his hit “Gangnam Style.” PSY’s most recent album, “4x2=8,” made its debut on May 2017. BTS is a boy band of seven members that have taken over the American charts. Their most recent album is “Love Yourself: Her” released on Sept. 18. The album quickly rose to number seven on the Billboard top 200 chart. “I think Korean music is better because I can understand what emotions the songs are giving me,” senior Yunsun Lee from South Korea said. Egyptian As the Egyptian population grows, so does its music. Egypt has a fast growing community of singers such as Amr Abd, a best-selling pop singer in the Middle East. Abd’s style is based on Mediterranean Music with his most recent album “Meaddy El Nas.” “I listen to [my] music the most because I can understand every single word in the song. I feel like I can feel [my] music more than the American music.” sophomore Demiana Hanna from Egypt said.

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One rhythm, one planet: Music streams worldwide Carolina Puga Mendoza

pugacar000@hsestudents.org

oreign students get accustomed to the music of the new region they reside in, yet the music from their own culture is not forgotten; it represents their home.

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Photo used with permission of Jakob Breivik Grimstveit.

Photos and graphics by Carolina Puga Mendoza

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Kennedy Brooker swings to victory

fter the team placed first at sectionals and regionals and sixth at state in girls golf, senior Kennedy Brooker was not only able to be a part of the success but repeat her medalist performance at sectionals. Golf has always been the sport for Brooker. “I just grew up playing golf,” Brooker said. “Both my brother and dad played it so it was just kind of in the family, it was all something that we were all able to do together and it just stuck with me. As a varsity player, Brooker and her fellow seniors - Grace Brooks, Anna DelPrince, Morgan Lewis and Brooke Wilson - have competed all four years together. From winning sectionals, regionals and Mudsocks for the first time with one another, the team sees each other as a family. The girls’ abilities to help each other has helped them with the success the team has had over the past four years. “My teammates and coaches mean the world to me,” Brooker said. “I see them as one big family who I can always count on for being there for me and helping me out when I need them to.” Golf also gives the senior a chance to be a leader to her teammates. Brooker goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels included, whether that means inviting them to the range with her or picking them up when having a bad day on the course. “Being a leader is important because golf is more of an individual sport so you need someone to step up and make it more of a team sport and a group aspect,” Brooker said. Brooker’s teammates see her as very positive and the person to go to when they need help. “Kennedy has played golf for so long, and has worked so hard throughout high school to be where she is now,” sophomore golfer Caitlyn Kim said. “She practices everyday and plays every weekend in and off season.” Coaches also see the hard work and effort that Brooker has put in her time on the golf team. “She is always working on her game,” assistant coach Jenny Brooks said. “She loves golf and it is very evident in her work ethic.” Brooker was the third highest scorer of the team at state with a total score of 165.

On Aug. 30, senior Kennedy Brooker gets ready to swing the ball against Zionsville.Tigers lost. Photo by Kaylee Demlow.

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Diana Rollag carries team in defense

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Junior Diana Rollag ﬁghts for the ball against an HSE opponent on September 6. Tigers lost 3-1. Photo by Hannah Nguyen.

uarding the offense and passing the ball to teammates are daily tasks for junior defensive soccer player Diana Rollag’s success on the field. Off the field, Rollag makes sure she can be the best role model for underclassmen. “Rollag has been a model of consistency in our defense, allowing her to focus on the development of some younger and inexperienced players,” head girls soccer coach Ben Beasley said. “She spends time educating these players and helping them build confidence.” During Rollag’s time as an underclassmen, her role models helped shape her as a player, and she hopes to do the same with her fellow teammates. Rollag encourages her teammates to play their hardest. If they see her giving it all, she hopes they will do the same in order to be in her spot one day. “It’s important to be a leader, because when I was a freshman, I needed someone to look up to and follow,” Rollag said. “Having that person to look up to makes others want to be better.” Going to practice, competing in games and continuing to know how to keep playing the game contribute to the reasons why Rollag plays soccer. An even bigger part of her soccer career includes her teammates and coaches whom she works with everyday during the season. “My teammates and coach are what drive me to do that last sprint each time,” Rollag said. “Hearing my teammates encourage me during the game increases my want to do better.” One of Rollag’s personal accomplishments this season has been gaining the trust of her teammates, knowing that the underclassmen look up to her and that her encouragement has made an impact on them. Rollag’s fellow upperclassman see the impact she has had on the team throughout the season. “Diana has such a positive attitude and outlook on the game and the sport itself,” senior soccer player Allison McGlynn said. “Anyone can tell that she genuinely loves soccer.” The defensive athlete says by improving her footwork or fitness everyday can help make herself better for the whole team. “I want my teammates to know that I am able to pass to them or do this or that,” Rollag said. “Also, I want to be able to run my fullest each game, and not have to worry about being tired quickly.” The coaching staff finds that Rollag’s ability to always be concise in guarding her opponents and getting the ball back on offense is a key element to the team and her individual success. “Diana stands out by not standing out,” Beasley said. “She does her job effectively and is reliable.” Rollag hopes to continue to grow as a senior and continue to lead her team in example with her defensive skills and helpful words of encouragement.

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Lady Tigers bump up state ranking Sawyer Osmun

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n all of varsity volleyball coach Steven Peek’s career of coaching the Lady Tigers, the 2017 season has been the team’s biggest moment. The team improved from being ranked 47 in the state last season to a rank of seven in the state this year, the highest rank in team history. The girls volleyball team was undefeated in the beginning of their season, until the Zionsville game on Aug. 24. The team waited for nine years to win the Mudsock trophy against HSE 2-0, and the dream finally came true. “Each player has had a big moment this season, and I’m really happy for each one of them, but I’m most proud of the character and toughness our team showed at Hamilton Southeastern,” Peek said. “We were down 2-0 in the match and stormed back to win Mudsock. It took a lot to make that happen, and it was a collective success we can all use going forward.” With championship competition season coming up, Peek is preparing the girls for sectionals, said to be the toughest in 4A. On Monday Oct. 2, the team drew to play HSE in the sectionals game, in which the varsity tigers were expected to win. “I’d really like to see the team win our sectional game because we haven’t before, so that’s my big goal towards the end of the season,” senior Ayslinn Roberts said. The Lady Tigers kicked off the sectionals tournament game by taking on the Royals on Thursday Oct. 12. Carmel and Noblesville went head-to-head Thursday evening as well in which the winner of the FHS vs. HSE game will play the winner of either of those winning schools. Anderson and Westfield will compete in their game, determining the overall winner of both games of the sectionals title for whoever moves onto the regional playoffs. Last season, the varsity girls fell 3-1 to Noblesville in their first sectionals match on Oct. 20, 2016. For regionals, the team expects to play Zionsville, ranked fourth in the state. In the team’s game against Zionsville on Aug. 24, the girls took their first lost, 3-1. The girls took their second loss to Yorktown, ranked first in the state, on Sept. 11. “For regionals, the team is going to learn from what we messed up on when we played one of the best teams in the state

Junior Haley Soper sets the ball while teammates senior Elizabeth Weeks and freshman Camryn Haworth run up to Soper’s aid. The Tigers took the lead against game against Noblesville, 3-0. Photo by James Fortozo. [Zionsville] the first time during inseason games,” junior Audrey Haworth said. The coach has strategized throughout the season to create a more unified team, observe team strengths, address the weaknesses and improve upon them and generate confidence in what needs to be done to advance into the playoff season.

“This season has been pretty interesting for me because I do not have someone like a freshman my age on the varisty team,” freshman Camryn Haworth said. “Starting varsity as a freshman is deﬁnitely something that does not happen often. I feel that my teammates are starting to trust me a lot more now and I am just so happy that I have the teammates that I do.”

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Sisters compete on varsity volleyball squad together The Roberts sisters Senior Ayslinn Roberts Q: How do you and your sister motivate each other when it comes to volleyball? A: “Normally, we just encourage each other at home, since we see each other everyday. We talk about volleyball a lot and we help each other out and give advice on what to do at practices and how to talk to coaches.”

Sophomore Bryn Roberts Q: What has it been like being on the same team as your older sister for two years now? A: “We always have so much fun. We are so close and I can always count on her on and oﬀ the court. I have loved being on the team with her these past two years and this has been one of the best seasons of my life and she is one of the reasons why it’s been such a great season.”

The Haworth sisters Junior Audrey Haworth Q: What is it like competing with your younger sister on the same team? A: “It’s really interesting because I can always count on her. I’ve taught her and been an example for her of how to work hard, but she’s always holding me accountable and I’m always holding her accountable. It’s fun to show her around the ropes, though.” Freshman Camryn Haworth Q: How has being on the same team as your older sister impacted you? A: “Since I am the only freshman on the varsity team, everyone has their little groups except me. My sister has been really great because she has let me become friends with her friends, and they have accepted me really well.”

Photos used with permission of LifeTouch.

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that are the most important for high school athletes ----------------------------------------------------Based on information from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation

PROTEIN

VITAMINS & MINERALS The vitamins and minerals that you feed your body donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give you more energy, but they are necessary. Vitamins and minerals open the energy in your body that you need to use as fuel during exercise. The most important vitamins and minerals that your body needs are calcium, magnesium, fluoride and vitamin D.

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Protein rebuilds your muscle tissue after physical activity and assures that the right amino acids are available for your muscles. Protein produces red and white blood cells that provide oxygen to your body for your muscles to work properly. Healthy forms of protein are leaner foods such as turkey, tofu or fish.

CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates are considered the most important food group by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation because they are the most efficient fuel for producing enough energy to get through a game, race, or contest. Carbs fuel your central nervous system and stores glycogen in your body, which is used to maintain physical endurance.

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Training like varsity athletes Ellie Albin

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ating healthy, exercising and staying motivated are all components of a varsity athlete in high school. Vying for a varsity spot makes for a competitive environment, but top athletes know how to maintain a healthy status and the drive it takes to become a varsity competitor. Senior Kamya Lapsley runs varsity cross country and track. She focuses on the importance of eating healthy more than anything else. For Lapsley, potato chips and ice cream are her weakness, so she tends to avoid them. “It’s important to eat healthy because food is fuel,” Lapsley said. “If you don’t properly fuel your body, then you won’t perform at your best level.” When it comes to fueling your body, Healthy Eating states that it is wrong to consume too many calories before a workout, but you also cannot run on empty. They state that a balance between too many calories and too little needs to be found by consuming somewhere between 500 and 1,000 calories before you compete. Thirty percent of your daily calorie intake should include fats, which reduce muscle inﬂammation and help with muscle recovery. Along with eating right, exercising outside of practice proves to be a necessity according to Lapsley. “I do exercises that strengthen my hips because I’ve had problems with them in the past,” Lapsley said. “It is important for runners to have strong hips.” Runners Connect reports that weak hips lead to injuries such as patella tendonitis, also known as runner’s knee. Girls’ cross country coach and Spanish teacher Elizabeth Jahns consistently reminds her athletes of how important training outside of practice and eating healthy are. According to Jahns, these rules apply to all her runners in order for them to be the best they can be. “We regularly discuss with them the importance of getting enough protein and iron in their diet, as well as hydrating properly,” Jahns said. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, athletes who exercise regularly need to have .5 to .8 grams of protein for every pound of weight in their body. Eating the right amount of protein builds strong muscles, along with the weekend training Jahns has her athletes do. “They are expected to do long runs on their own or in groups on Sundays in order to recover from Saturday races,” Jahns said. “These practices are expected not just during the season, but year round.” Varsity volleyball sophomore Brooke Benson has learned a lot about maintaining a healthy lifestyle through sports medicine class.

“You have to eat according to when your games are,” Benson said. “The main goal is to stay away from sugary treats and soda. Eating healthy contributes to how you play.” Along with avoiding her love of Dr. Pepper, Benson focuses on training her body to be prepared for volleyball matches through a speciﬁc form of exercise. “I don’t usually work on my volleyball skills,” Benson said. “I work on my strength and conditioning. I go to weights every day.” Weights coach Randy Wheeler asserts the importance of weight training to high school athletes. He states that using weights as a form of exercise burns calories, increases lean muscle in the body and helps to avoid gaining weight. As athletes get older, strengthening muscles becomes more important to avoid weak muscles and weight gain. “As athletes age outside of the develop mental stage of life, there will come a point where they begin to lose strength,” Wheeler said. “For the elite athlete in his or her thirties, the way they train may look diﬀerent than when he or she was in the teen years.” Weight training the right amount per week is important for athletes as well. Finding the correct balance of working out and taking breaks is a necessity for athletes to perform well. According to Wheeler, this balance comes with a thorough workout. “If performing a well-structured, total body strength workout that is properly progressed a minimum of twice a week, one can see results,” Wheeler said. Benson credits a large part of her success in varsity sports to eating healthy and exercising properly, but a huge focus of an athlete’s training is mental, Benson says. “I put in work outside of practice because I have always been taught to outwork your competition,” Benson said. “You never know how much your competitor is working, so you just have to do your best and work hard.” Senior Kamya Lapsley runs amongst teammates at the Hamilton County Championships at White River Elementary School on Aug. 29. FHS placed fourth with 89 points. Photo by Mya

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Fall sports season comes to end John Yun

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thletes near the end of the fall sports season. Boys tennis and girls golf had more wins and new accomplishments than boys soccer and girls soccer. Boys tennis won sectionals for the first time, and they won the Mudsock game. Girls golf won regionals for the first time and placed sixth at state. Boys soccer finished as 45th in the state, girls soccer as 28th, boys tennis as eighth, and girls golf as sixth. As of printing, boys cross country, football, girls cross country and girls volleyball had not finished their seasons. Senior Connor Gray prepares to hit the ball during a home game against Boys Tennis HSE on Aug. 29. Boys defeated HSE 3-2 . Photo by Josh Hoover. During the regular season, boys tennis won six games and lost five games. They placed first in the Warsaw Invitational and Noblesville Invitational. Also, they won sectionals for the first time by defeating Noblesville 5-0. Boys varsity tennis beat HSE in the Mudsock game for the first time in a decade. “It was a really amazing feeling that in my final year, the team was able to win the Mudsock game,” senior David Rao said. Rao believes that the team has improved a lot since the beginning of the year because the players were able to become more comfortable with each other and improve their skills as a team. “I think it was definitely a much better season than, for example, last season because players that competed last year have made a lot of improvement and are now playing in our top varsity spots this year, which is probably the biggest leap forward so far,” Rao said. The team is ranked eighth place in the state, and they lost in the first round of regionals against North Central 5-0.

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The athletes had eight first place wins within their total matches. This is their first year winning the Mudsock, and they placed first at IHSAA Sectionals and IHSAA Regionals this year. They also placed sixth at state. The girls started the season by placing second in their first tournament at an HSE invitational on Aug. 1. The girls won regionals for the first time, led by Morgan Lewis who shot a 5-under par 66 which is a school record. Girls golf has continuously been in the top ten in the state during this season and currently ranks eighth place in Indiana. According to senior Grace Brooks, the losses that they faced before post season helped motivate the team to do better in sectionals and regionals. “I think that we stayed pretty consistently strong throughout the whole season except, right before post season. We had a couple of tournaments where we didn’t compete to the best of our abilities,” Brooks said. During a home game against Lawrence North on Sept. 12, sophomore Kaitlyn Brunnemer hits the golf ball with a swing. Girls golf beat Lawrence North 157-191. Photo by Mya Ball.

Sports Senior Zach Lilly, at a game at New Palestine High School on Sept. 21, runs to get the ball before another player does. Boys varsity soccer won against New Palestine 4-0. Photo by Hannah Nguyen.

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Soccer players had six wins, ten losses and two ties overall. Boys soccer started with a few losses in August against Center Grove High School, Harrison High School and Zionsville High School. However, after that, they won two games against Noblesville and Marion High School. Boys soccer, currently 45th in the state, won their opening sectional game by defeating Pendleton Heights 2-0. Senior defender Quinn Luckie scored the opening goal, and senior captain Drew Gavit scored the second goal. “I would consider this season a good one because we have played and worked very hard,” junior Mark Gan said. “I think the coach is proud of how much work we put into some games and even through our losses, we have learn a lot in how to adapt and change. The season ended for the boys on Oct. 4 with a sectional loss against the HSE boys, who are second in the state, 3-1.

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The team had six wins, five losses and four ties. Girls soccer is currently 28th in the state. They fell in the Mudsock games 3-1. Girls soccer started the season with two wins against McCutcheon High School and Westfield High School. In the game against McCutcheon, senior Gretchen Mills, sophomore Ellen Stump, sophomore Taryn McFarland and junior Lindsey Elick each scored a goal. In the game against Westfield, senior Shannon Lemke and freshman Erin Brown each scored. “Our season was pretty good,” sophomore Ellen Stump said. “I think a lot of girls on the team put in a lot of effort. We didn’t get a lot of the outcomes that we wanted to regarding wins, but overall I think this season was a lot of fun.” They ended their season when they fell to HSE during the first round of sectionals 4-2. During a game at HSE on Sept. 6, senior Gretchen Mills struggles with an HSE player to obtain control of the ball. Girls varsity soccer fell to HSE 3-1. Photo by Hannah Nguyen.

Regular season recap

Graphic by Claire Rosenthall.

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Movie theaters still relevant to society

Claire Rosenthall

clairerosenthall@gmail.com

oing into the theater, buying your tickets and popcorn, watching the previews for upcoming movies and then the actual show. None of this can replicated with streaming movies online. The quality of the show appears like no other when you go to the theater. With screens that range anywhere from 1,100 to 5,000 square feet, you are guaranteed a better picture than your television screen in your living room. Even home projector screens or big TVs cannot replicate what the theater provides. Surround sound is another aspect of the movie theater that cannot be replaced with online movie streaming. With new technology like Dolby Atmos, theaters can now project sound from both the top and bottom of the theater rather than just the sides. The new sound gives watchers a sensation that makes them feel like they are present in the film. Like when watching a war movie, the sound allows viewers to feel the bomb dropping or the troops moving. D-Box movies seats are a new addition in movie theaters, the motorized seats create and effect of movement with vibration and shaking. Movie theaters have invested in more comfortable seating to give movie watchers that feel of sitting in their big comfy chair they always find themselves in while at home. Theaters do not have to be just the Hamilton 16 either, drive in movies like Tibbs in Indianapolis are still screening feature films. According to Peachtree Financial, a financial solution website, the average movie theater ticket in the United States cost $8.12. While streaming websites like Netflix or Hulu have a monthly charge of $7.99. Movie theaters provide the newest movies while streaming oftentimes does not. If an individual completely boycotts movie theaters, they are losing out on the unique theater experience. By the time a recent movie becomes available to online streaming, all the buzz and excitement seems to be long gone. Even then, one chances that a website like Netflix or Hulu does not get the license to the movie that you want. Movies “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “American Sniper” still cannot be found on these websites. With websites like Amazon, movies can be viewed if one has a prime membership but the movies they have do not match up to those playing in theater. One of America’s pastimes has always been going to the movies, and for technology to take over another tradition does not seem right, especially with all the benefits of actually going to a movie theater and seeing a new movie.

“Going to the movies gives you something to do with your friends and it’s a fun environment to be in,” senior Brad Hughes said. Photos by Claire Rosenthall and Ethan O’Sullivan

“When you see a movie there is better sound and quality, and the experience is different than at home,” junior Dylan Coles said.

“At the movies you get to watch on a bigger screen with surround sound and you are more into the movie,” freshman Shelby Settles said.

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sensible competitor

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he Friday night pastime that once lived and breathed in the halls of Hamilton 16 is on the decline. A couple visiting a theater today spends $16-20 when it would have spent $2 in the 60s, according to the National Association of Theater Owners. The theater experience may be unparalleled, but consistently spending that much money on two hours of entertainment is economically suicidal. On the other hand, paying a monthly subscription to a streaming service costs the same as one adult ticket. Pair that with snacks that do not have a ridiculous movie theater price attached to them, and you can still accomplish the intended goal and speak as obnoxiously as you want to. With the exceptions of marketing successes like this year’s “Dunkirk” or the “It” remake, and installments to a beloved franchise like “Star Wars,” no sense of anticipation draws people into watching a specific movie. At this point, waiting until a streaming service starts carrying it seems like a small sacrifice. We trade in an impulsive market with a short attention span. Popular Disney movies like “Moana” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” appeared on Netflix within a year after their release. Most other movies are available on demand within two to four months after their theatrical release, sometimes while they still play in theaters, sparing a family the mountain of costs they would have faced if they had not simply waited. Movies exclusive to streaming services represent more than simple gimmicks. Streaming services expand their library using those exclusives to gain an edge on their competition. The original “Beasts of No Nation” is one of my favorite movies, particularly because its new platform allowed it to take creative risks that movie theater audiences often reject. Those risks also hurt it. A few of the originals are critically acclaimed movies that initially failed in theaters. “Beasts of No Nation” for example had a budget of $6 million but made about $91,000 in the box office. So when Netflix happened to buy it out, it saved the movie from being buried by its own ambition and gave it a chance it never would have found in a theater. We may mistake the practical nature of our society for laziness. For example, we use text messaging because it leaves us with the time and energy to fulfill other priorities - not because we fear genuine experiences. I make the same case for streaming services. We would do not prefer to confine ourselves indoors, they are simply a more efficient use of time and money.

“I don’t often go to the movies because of how much money it costs. Why watch a movie [in a theater] when you can catch it later on?” sophomore Nani Ho said. Photos by Helen Rummel and Ethan O’Sullivan.

“You have to put the price tag on it. Typically most streaming services will have the movie they watched within a few weeks,” senior Will Fleming said.

“Movie theaters charge way too much for the services they provide. It feels a bit like robbery,” sophomore Ana Gaston said.

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Congress must

Haley Thomas

Students and community members gather to protest in front of the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis after President Donald Trump announced his plans to rescind DACA on Sept. 5, 2017. Photo courtesy

of Tribune News Service.

thomahal000@hsestudents.org

reamers are Americans. They attend American schools, work American jobs, pay taxes to the U.S. government and serve in our military. They are our friends and neighbors, and we must allow their legal status to reflect their important place in American society. Since 2012, Dreamers- undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. with their parents as children- have been protected from deportation and allowed work permits by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In order to qualify for DACA, Dreamers must have entered the U.S. before they turned 16, be enrolled in high school or have a high school degree or equivalent, and not have a serious criminal conviction. However, on Sept. 5, President Trump announced that his administration will end DACA in March, as they considered Obama’s 2012 executive order an overreach of presidential power. If Congress does not act to replace the program before then, it would put the almost 800,000 DACA recipients at risk of being deported and losing their work permits, according to the public policy research organization CATO Institute. Congress cannot let this happen. To risk the livelihood of so many young Americans who have not committed a crime would constitute a moral catastrophe, and would be extremely costly for American taxpayers and businesses. Removing all DACA recipients would cost taxpayers billions. According to The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit policy research organization, the average cost to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport an undocumented individual is $12,500. Deporting all Dreamers would cost the government nearly $10 billion- ICE’s budget is only $5 billion per year. For every educated, innocent Dreamer that ICE deports, the government loses the funds to remove violent criminals. However, if Congress does not replace DACA, local governments that strictly enforce immigration policies may still attempt to divert funds towards punishing these innocent Americans. The financial burden of this decision would not be limited to taxpayers- if Dreamers lose their employment authorization documents, it would cost billions to American employers. About 93 percent of the 800,000 DACA recipients are employed, and it would cost employers $6.3 billion to fire and replace each of them, according to analysis by CATO Institute. This does not include recipients who own businesses, whose employees depend on them. Most importantly, ending DACA would punish innocent people for their parents’ actions. Most Dreamers have spent the majority of their lives in the U.S., and many of them cannot remember their home countries. They have friends, family members, spouses and even children who are American citizens. To threaten the safety of these upstanding members of society would display not just a lack of compassion, but also blatant xenophobia. It would undermine the values of diversity and equal opportunity that so many Americans hold dear. Instead, the law should allow Dreamers’ legal status to reflect their American identity and their contributions to American society. No matter where they were born, DACA recipients deserve the opportunity to become citizens of the country they grew up in. The ball is in Congress’s court. Our legislature must act to provide our fellow Americans a path to economic security and citizenship, and they must do so before DACA protections end. Representatives from both parties have introduced four bills that would provide some protections to Dreamers, three of which provide a path to citizenship. Congress must prioritize these bills before our Dreamers lose security once again. In doing so, our legislature will uphold fundamental American values of diversity and acceptance.

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Fall ﬂavors accent fun activities, not just pumpkin spice

G Graphic by Mo Wood and Edmund Lewellen.

entle breezes pick up the leaves and scatter them across the ground, giant pumpkins sit in front of people’s homes next to large leaf piles, and little kids run around in sweaters planning the perfect Halloween route. Fall is the perfect time to spend the day outside, visit a farm or have a bonfire with friends, not just to wait in line for a pumpkin spice latte. While a warm drink is comforting, just the thing for an especially chilly autumn afternoon, it does not completely capture the spirit of fall. Yet, pumpkin spice surrounds us - candy, cereal, candles - any product that can be pumpkin spice will be. Nielsen reported a sales increase of 80 percent in all pumpkin flavored or scented foods and household goods in supermarkets between 2011 and 2015. Pumpkin spice is an American staple during fall, an overused flavoring that companies use to sell a cup of coffee that consumers lap up because society has deemed it the marker of autumn. The industry for pumpkin spice was estimated to be $500 million in 2015 by Forbes magazine. Companies have found a million-dollar industry to market a season once again. Winter became all about Christmas, while it is a Christian holiday the Bible says nothing about Santa Claus or decorating evergreen trees. Just like winter, fall is on its way to being centered solely on one indicator. Pumpkins are a quintessential fall flavor. Roasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pie line the shelves in the seasonal aisle at grocery stores. It’s easy to just throw these items into the cart, but what about the fun of going to the pumpkin patch, getting a hayride to the field and choosing the perfect gourd. Even grocery stores carry pumpkins. Krogers is selling pumpkins for $3.99. Pick up a large pumpkin to carve and save the guts for pie. Rather than spending an evening at home, visit Conner Prairie to see the Headless Horseman, buy a caramel apple from the Apple Store and forge through the corn maze with a cup of hot cider and a friend. School begins to wind up at this time, seniors are working on college applications and underclassmen scheduling their SAT’s and ACT’s, a night out to relax with friends and family is a much needed break. Although fall is typically chilly, it has been rather warm this year, which creates a perfect opportunity for a nice night outside gathered around a leaf fire, roasting marshmallows and looking at the stars. Catch a break from the world and visit Ritchey Woods for a hike. Take walk in the lovely scenery, the leaves turning and the small animals foraging makes fall an especially beautiful sight. Take a camera along and get some shots of the animals or some selfies by the creek. Channel Martha Stewart and do some fall crafts. There are thousands of ideas on Pintrest from skull wreaths to painted acorns. Get together with friends get a pumpkin spice latte to enjoy while creating these festive crafts. Foods and flavors define different times of the year. Peppermint is a winter staple and summer without a thick slab of watermelon seems like sacrilege, but we also remember all the fun things there are to do during these seasons. Pumpkin is a defining symbol of fall, jack O’ lanterns litter the yard of every house on the street, and a pumpkin pie shows up without fail on every Thanksgiving table, but we cannot just remember fall for an orange gourd. It can be so much more than pumpkin flavored syrup. The season represents letting go. Like the trees drop their leaves it is time for Americans to drop the pumpkin spice trend and fall into the spirit of the season.

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Opinion

Comic by Edmund Lewellen.

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ISSUE REVIEW

Across

1. What has been one of Diana Rollag’s personal accomplishment’s this year in regard to her teammates? 4. On average, how much does a subscription to a streaming service cost? 6. What club did student government merge with this year? 8. What is the name of the immigration program that the Trump Administration will seek to end by March? 10. Which team did the boys soccer team have to conquer in order to win sectionals? 11. According to Deloitte, how many Americans subscribe to a streaming service? 12. Name of the ﬁrst Latin American song to hit number 1 since 1996. 13. What does GQ Magazine claim is the most common piece of fall attire? 14. What is a debated aspect of young adult literature?

Down

1. On which social media can you send us pictures of your completed crossword for a chance at a prize? 2. Besides guitar, what other instrument does Ross Delong play? 3. How many year has senior Kennedy Brooker played on the varsity golf team? 5. What caped ebony spirit prowls the ﬁelds of Conner Prairie each October? 7. Why does ‘Healthy Eating’ recommend eating 500-1000 calories before a workout? 9. What is Venezuela’s primary source of income? The answer key will be uploaded to ﬁshersnthered.com on Oct. 30. Puzzle made by Ethan O’Sullivan, using crosswordlabs.com.

Oct. 23, 2017