November 2014 by Boone Publications

EAST COAST WINGS

SHOULD PRISONS BE PRIVATIZED?

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Boys show sportsmanship through wins and losses

Two writers argue whether American prisons should be privatized or not

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Fandoms PUT TEENS SPELL under By CIARA MCCOY Waiting for midnight viewings and late night book releases are the signs of hard core fans. Whether it be for Harry Potter, The Hunger Games or Divergent, fans of these series go through extremes to get more of their favorite books. Real fans are not just fans because they feel that these are good quality books. The real fans are the ones who have grown up reading these books and have

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By SAM SCHIFFER Having swept across West Africa at an alarming rate, there are now more than 10,000 cases of Ebola in the region, according to the World Health Organization, who is spearheading the effort. On Sept. 30, Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian native visiting his family in Dallas, was the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with the deadly virus, failing to respond to an

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experimental drug. Duncan was committed to an isolation unit at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas when the staff learned of his symptoms and where he was from. Like Rick Sacra, an American doctor who had contracted Ebola while fighting it in Liberia, Duncan received an experimental drug to treat the virus. Unlike Sacra, who recovered, Duncan became the first person in America to

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hilights With the weather in Florida just beginning to feel like fall, it is ironic that society is already thinking about Christmas. Meghan Cotton, Editor-in-Chief

Among college women, nine in 10 victims of sexual assault admit to knowing their offender.

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Sexual assaults are most likely to occur in September, October or November on Friday or Saturday nights and between the hours of 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Delta Simga Theta Students living in sorority houses are three times as likely to be sexual assaulted. Approximately 6.1 percent of men have reported experiencing completed or attempted sexual assault since entering college.

Women who had experienced binge-drinking in high school had a higher likelihood of being raped while intoxicated.

Pennsylvania State University has the highest reported rates for all colleges or universities in the country.

25 percent of women in college have been raped or almost raped.

source: NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER

Pumpkin spice everything filled the store shelves and restaurants as Halloween approached. Everywhere one looked they saw pumpkins, skeletons, witches and Christmas trees. Before the pumpkin patches can be put away, stores are breaking out the fake trees and winter decorations. Retailers are completely overlooking the Thanksgiving holiday. When the stores jump the gun on Christmas, consumers feel anxious about the upcoming shopping, feeling the holiday season is approaching too quickly. Perhaps stores should hold off on Christmas until Thanksgiving passes so that consumers are not overwhelmed. With the weather in Florida just beginning to feel like fall, it is ironic that society is already thinking about Christmas. The days are perfect for drinking a pumpkin spice latte with a light sweater on; it is not, however, appropriate to be drinking eggnog with gloves and a coat. So with the temperature being a good 70 degrees, stores should stop selling the fake snow, it is not fooling anybody. Perhaps the worst part about rushing through the fall season is there are no Thanksgiving songs. Children would be more excited about eating tons of turkey if they could sing songs about it. While I understand that America is the only country that celebrates this holiday, Thanksgiving is an important part of America’s history and should be given more attention. A holiday devoted to eating food is almost as great as a holiday about giving gifts. So songwriters should break out their guitars and get to work. While Christmas movies are great and fun to watch, Halloween ones are just as pleasing. Elf should not be on after Halloweentown. Movie channels should run through all the Halloween movies before playing the Home Alone marathon. Along with the premature movies, advertising agencies are also jumping the gun. The holiday commercials with jingle bells playing in the background should not be airing the same time Party City advertises their costume models dancing in synchronization to “Thriller”. Each year, this atrocity occurs earlier and earlier and it needs to stop. People should realize that Thanksgiving is not a holiday to overlook. It should be a holiday that is just as celebrated as Christmas is. Besides, everyone knows that dinner must be eaten before dessert.

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Meghan Cotton, letter from the editor

The increase in sexual assaults on college campuses is due to a lack of resources and movements

“Just say no.” These three simple words are engraved in girls’ minds regarding sex. If a girl is not comfortable engaging in sexual activities all she has to do is say so. But it is not that simple. Some men do not take no for an answer. The number of rapists on college campuses have been skyrocketing over the past few years because of a lack of necessary resources and movements from the institutions themselves. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, the percentage of completed or attempted rape victimization among women in college is between 20-25 percent. It is also estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university, there are 35 incidents of rape reported each year. To lower the percentage of women sexually assaulted, colleges and universities need to make changes regarding campus safety. College and university staff and faculty have the duty to help prevent, address and end sexual assault on campuses. They can do that by encouraging educational and prevention programs on campus as well as ensuring there are resources for those who have been sexually assaulted. Colleges should create and mandate all freshmen take a sexual assault class. For example, students would learn what sexual assault is, how to prevent sexual assault, what to do if one is a victim, what the campus policy is on sexual assault and what the disciplinary actions are of violating the policy. Making resources such as counseling centers or help lines available for survivors of sexual assault is equally important. Survivors need to have someone they can confide in and who can give them advice for moving forward. They also need reassurance that it was not their fault and to learn about precautionary measures for the

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future. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill developed a program in which students can receive information, resources and instant help regarding sexual assault. This program, SAFE@ UNC, also gives students the opportunity to attend trainings on interpersonal violence. According to the Hartford Courant, 11 universities and colleges in Connecticut recently started promoting sexual assault education and prevention and offering resources to victims. Of these 11 schools, eight found the programs successful. After educating students, universities found students had a better understanding of what constituted sexual assault and felt more comfortable reporting the misconduct. For example, at the University of Connecticut they had 13 cases reported in 2012, but in 2013, 25 cases were reported. Colleges also need to adhere to the federal Jeanne Clery Act. This act, also known as the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act, requires all colleges that provide financial aid to publicly state statistics about oncampus crimes. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, only about one-third of schools are fully compliant with this act. This is not a fair representation of the school. All attendees should know all the facts when picking a school. Colleges and universities also need to make sure investigations are thorough by bringing in outside sources and not rushing through them. (Editorial note: While we have no preference for either school, we believe one state school handled allegations better than the other.) For example, the 2012 sexual assault accusation involving FSU’s Heisman Trophy winner, Jameis Winston, is a perfect example of how an institution poorly handled a situation.

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The case was not thoroughly investigated, Winston received no punishment and the university swept the dirt under the rug. However, FSU is now being required to reopen the case under a Title IX investigation. On the other hand, when the University of Florida freshman quarterback Treon Harris was accused of sexual assault, UF properly handled the investigation. UF not only used their campus police to investigate, but also brought in the Student Honor Council and the Gainesville police department. Coach Will Muschamp also suspended Harris from all team activities including practices and possible upcoming games while the claim was being investigated. Because of the thorough investigation, Harris was acquitted and the case will not need to be reopened. The accuser and accused should have the same opportunity to have others present and both parties should be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceedings. Survivors should receive counseling services and given options for changing academic and living situations. Additionally, administrations of these schools should institute a zero tolerance policy for sexual assault. They need to define all forms of sexual misconduct and state the school’s sanctions for violating the policy. No matter what, if a student reports being raped, her rapist should be held responsible and punished. Athletes, scholars or protégés of the arts should not be treated any differently than a regular student in these cases. If anything, they should be held to a higher standard because they are expected to be the best. If colleges institute sexual assault education, more thorough investigations and a zero tolerance policy, not only will students feel safer, but they will also feel comfortable with reporting cases of sexual assault.

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DO YOU THINK PRISONS SHOULD BE PRIVATE?

College and Career is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. A representative from Florida Institute of Technology will be on campus Nov. 11.

“Prisons should not be privatized because there should be strict regulations to keep prisoners safe,” Markus Fails, sophomore

Public prisons go private

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...persuade judges to give harsh sentences...

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Private prisons operate with better quality at less cost and have better prisonerstaff relations

Private prisons more effective than public

By STEPHANIE LANDIS Some say that money is the “root of all evil” but it can be argued that money is an incentive to provide better services to inmates. Rehabilitation and safety are important and private prisons offer the best at a better price. Private prisons break up the monopoly the government holds on housing incarcerated, imprisoned, Americans and compete by offering better quality at cheaper operating costs. Private prisons are less expensive to operate with better quality. In 2003, a study in New Mexico found that, without unions, the per-prisoner annual cost was reduced by $9,000. If a state transitions 500 public prisons into the private sector, it could potentially save $200,000. In Arizona, the cost of housing a medium security prisoner in state operated prisons is $64.52 versus $58.82 in privately operated prisons. The company’s offer stable employment and decrease the amount of money spent by the government on prisons. The government is then free to use the money where it is needed elsewhere. With privately operated prisons, the employers are able to hire extra employees when needed, they reduce overtime pay and save money that could be used elsewhere. Privately run prisons report a 20 to 30 percent cost-savings. Public prisons are often understaffed and create risks of violence. Private prisons have the ability to limit how many prisoners enter their prison and can build additional facilities when more room is needed to safely house inmates. Communication and relationships are better between the staff and prisoners. Federal facilities had an average ratio of 4.9 inmates to 1 staff member. Guard-prison relations improve when there are fewer prisons to staff members. Because of this, private prison employees have the opportunity to create individual treatment plans for the offenders. One study in Louisiana compared two privately operated prisons to one state run prison and found that there were

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Prisons should not be privatized because they are meant to house criminals, not make money.

For-proﬁt prisons cut corners for proﬁt

By SAM SCHIFFER When the government hands prisons over to the private sector, companies do what companies have to do: make money. Their primary concern is not the rehabilitation, deterrence or punishment of those who have committed crimes, but how many cells they can fill to make as much money as possible. In doing this, private prisons open the door to ethical violations, corruption and a shoddy cost efficiency. So why are prisons are being privatized in the first place? State governments all over the country are trying to find ways to trim their state budgets. When they realized they cannot take anymore money from public education, they decided that prisoners will be the next victims. Prison privatization became big in the 1980’s when Al Pacino was introducing his enemies to his “little friend” down in Miami. Violent crime was soaring and prison populations were rising due to the War on Drugs. That meant more food, beds and guards for the increasing incarceration rate. Lawmakers sought out private corrections companies to ease the burden of the growing prison population. State officials will give the prisons out to private companies on contracts, much like the City of Orlando does with the Davey tree service. Because the city cannot trim everyone’s trees, they pay Davey to do it. In doing this, the prisons are no longer held to the same ethical standards they would be if they were public institutions. For example, officials found that two private prisons in Florida spent only about half as much on health care per inmate as state prisons, a difference of $9 million over two years. Prisoners are not given the same degree of care as they would have at state-run prisons. No matter the crime, they are still human beings. Adding to the fact that private prisons’ primary goal is twice as many critical incidents in a public prison than there were in private. The study also found that more private prison inmates completed basic education and literacy courses. Private prisons were rated better in providing inmates with a safe and secure environment and an average of 28 percent participate in drug treatment programs. This seems like a small percentage until compared to the 14 percent that participate in the public-sector. Recidivism, the tendency to relapse into a previous condition, was at a lower rate for private prisons than public. The Florida Department of Corrections performed a study in 2003 that found 10 percent of inmates released from private prisons were arrested again versus 19 percent from public. In 2003, the Corrections Corporation of America found that prisoners in private prisons were 27 percent less likely to commit an offense after being released. A study in 2007 examined three years of data. While the study found no statistically significant difference between adult and juvenile men, it did find significant difference for adult and juvenile women. The study found that women released from private prisons were 25 percent less likely to re-offend and 34 percent less likely to be imprisoned. Privately operated prisons help solve overcrowding in state run prisons. Criminal justice policy has become stricter over the years and more and more citizens are incarcerated. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1.57 million Americans were behind bars in federal, state and local jails and prisons as of Dec. 31, 2013. However, it is estimated that the total number of incarcerated citizens is closer to 2.4 million. The difference in statistics is due to the estimated 12 million who are in county jail systems for periods of less than a year State, federal, and local prisons and jails can hold only so many. The government is able to contract third parties to build and operate prisons that are more cost effective. Eliminating private prisons will not decrease the number of prisoners or the amount of crime committed. Eliminating them will not help ease overcrowding. Eliminating will not help save the government money. Private prisons exist to aid the prison system and government while offering inmates quality housing and better rehabilitation.

profit, these institutions receive money for every cell they fill. They make more money when more people come to their prison. In ensuring that they spend as little as they can, forprofit prisons usually take in the healthy, low-maintenance prisoners, and leave the sick and mentally ill prisoners for the state institutions that rely on taxpayer dollars. In 2008, dubbed the “kids for cash scandal”, Robert Mericle, a builder of two privately owned juvenile detention centers in Pennsylvania, bribed two judges to sentence over 5,000 children to the two detention centers he ran. The judges received $2.6 million in kickbacks from the private detention centers that had contracts with the Luzerne County court system. Mericle’s kiddie-jails received payments from the court based on an inmate head count. Judge Michael Conahan and Judge Mark Ciavarella Jr. gave sentences that were grossly disproportionate to the crimes that included shoplifting a jar of nutmeg or throwing a piece of steak at an adult. It also has not been proven that private prisons operate at a lower cost that state run prisons. Data suggests that for-profit prisons can cost more to operate than state-run prisons. Research collected from the Arizona Department of Corrections has revealed that private prisons can cost as much as $1,600 more per year than state run prisons, despite the fact that they pick and choose the cheaper inmates to house (those are relatively healthy and less expensive to house). According to the department, only five of eight private prisons accepted inmates with “limited physical capacity and stamina” or severe illness or chronic conditions. Not one of these prisons took inmates with “high need” mental health conditions, which would add to the cost to operate the prison. If inmates in the private prisons became sick, they were “returned to state prisons due to an increase of their medical scores that exceeds contractual exclusions”. Translated: these people are too expensive to keep, so we are going to hand them back to the taxpayer funded prisons. When money is introduced to anything, corruption ensues. Private prisons are not meant to rehabilitate, punish and deter. They are just trying to make a quick buck.

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1.57 Million Number of incarcerated Americans as of Dec. 31, 2013

37 percent; number of prisoners in private facilities increased between 2002 and 2009

128,195 Number of state and federal prisoners housed in private facilities as of December 2010

Number of facilities owned and operated by Corrections Corporation of America

91,000 Number of beds available in CCA facilities across 20 states and D.C source: PROPUBLICA.ORG

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[ from, page 1 Unlike Sacra, who recovered, Duncan became the first person in America to die of Ebola on Oct. 8, eight days after he tested positive for the virus. Ebola was discovered in Africa in 1976 and is thought to have originated in bats and their defecation. Bat hunting is common in some regions of Africa and it is believed that is how humans were first exposed. Although there have been other Ebola outbreaks in Africa, scientists believe the current outbreak started in a village in Guinea, where bat hunting is a normal occurrence. Nine patients of the disease have been treated in the U.S. Despite all cases being contained, hospitals all over the nation are preparing for the worst, including the Orlando Regional Medical Center. Senior Spencer Monast, of the HOSA magnet, has been commuting to the local hospital to learn more about the disease and its protocol. “We learn about the personal protection equipment used in treating patients with the virus. We have to know a lot about [Ebola] in case we see it at the hospital,” Monast said. Because of increased worry among Americans, health officials and lawmakers are scrambling to enact procedures to keep the virus from spreading. Pamela Furman, school nurse, believes that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention should

have acted with more urgency. “The CDC should have been providing hospitals with the special containment policies,” Furman said. The argument of international travel from infected regions has also been raised. New York’s governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey’s governor Chris Christie have put procedures into place that require mandatory quarantine for incoming healthcare workers that have come in contact with the virus in Africa. Amy Parker, science teacher, agrees safeguards should be put in place for flights coming from West Africa. “I think officials should be more careful about letting people into our country with Ebola,” Parker said. However, these mandatory quarantines are being heavily criticized by the medical community. The New England Journal of Medicine describes the procedures as “more destructive than beneficial.” They say “the way we are going to control this epidemic is with source control and that’s going to happen in West Africa, we hope. In order to do that we need people on the ground in West Africa.” Required quarantines for healthcare workers returning from Africa can undermine efforts to contain the outbreak by discouraging potential doctors from traveling to the region. Regardless, Parker wants to reassure students about the disease. “We’re ahead of the ballgame in treatment. Our health officials have it under control,” Parker said.

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hilights The CDC should have been providing hospitals with the special containment policies. Pamela Furman, school nurse

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First Symptoms DAY 7-9 Headache, fatigue, fever, muscle soreness

DAY 10 Sudden high fever, vomiting blood, passive behavior

cases of Ebola that have appeared outside of the infected region of West Africa.

6 United States hospitals that have been designated to receive and care for Ebola-stricken patients.

50 DAY 11 Bruising, brain damage, bleeding from nose, mouth, eyes and anus

DAY 12 Loss of consciousness, seizures, massive internal bleeding, death

percent of people diagnosed with Ebola will die from the disease.

days that suspected patients have to be monitored for Ebola symptoms before they are in the clear.

Final Stages source: U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE AND CONTROL AND PREVENTION, BBC

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hilights thenews BRAVES’ BOUNTY

WHAT SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT DO ABOUT ISIL?

Drop off foods such as canned soup, tuna, chicken, and spaghetti and snacks like cookies and trail mix to the front office to help students who cannot afford it.

“I think the government should go in there with crossbows and ﬂame throwers and possibly Jack Bauer.” Cassandra Ketchum, senior

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Man shoots ex-girlfriend who he mistook as an intruder

T.J. Schaus awoke one morning to find a person in his closet. Thinking it was an intruder, he shot his exgirlfriend Felicia Huffman who broke into the house to get her possessions. Huffman was airlifted to ORMC and is now recovering. Schaus is not yet arrested. Deputies are decided whether he had a legitimate cause to believe she was an intruder.

ISIL:

the Middle-eastern religious genocide

By NATALIE DISLA In 2013 the Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant, or ISIL, began with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as their leader; however, the conflict between Sunni and Shia religions is a recurring dilemma. These two sects of Islamic religions have been feuding since ancient times. Currently, about 85 percent of Muslims are Sunnis, and the remainder are Shiites. The group involved in ISIL are the remaining 15 percent of Muslims who are forcing their religious sector onto the population of Iraq and Syria through terrorist actions, such as beheadings and car bombings. The ISIL group members are attempting to make Shia Islam the nationwide religion and also gain territory by forcing Sunnis and Christians to convert without mercy.

Syria and Iraq under ISIL’s control

Killer stabs roommate, gets haircut

On Oct. 28, Bryan Santana stabbed his roommate to death, had sex with her body and attacked another roommate with a knife and pepper spray. Then, he went to get a haircut, claiming he had to look good for a bigdate. Before he could go to Walmart to buy a fake gun, Orlando police arrested him. Santana said he wanted the fake gun to pull on police so they would shoot him. He was charged with first degree murder and attempted murder.

13,376 total casualties from 2013-2014 source: THE GUARDIAN

ISIL makes about $2 million per day from oil

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FAMU band member convicted in hazing death of Champion

Caleb Johnson, a former member of Florida A&M University’s Marching band was found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal hazing of drum major Robert Champion. Martin faces up to 22 years in prison. His photo/RED HUBER/ORLANDO SENTINEL/MCT punishment will be determined after an official hearing on Jan. 9.

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The text on the upper half of the ISIL flag translates to “There is no God, but God.” In a white circle on the flag, it says “God’s Messenger Mohammed.” There is also a copy of the Seal of Mohammed as an attempt to add legitimacy. Using God on the flag is sacrilegious and insulting to the Sunni religion.

10,000 operations by ISIL photo/ STEPHEN M. FALK/PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/MCT

Manhunt ends with killer in cuffs

After a seven week man hunt, authorities captured Eric Frein on Oct. 30 in Pennsylvania. Frein is accused of ambushing police barracks and killing an officer. Frein was hauled away in the handcuffs of the officer he is accused of killing. He is being held without bail. He faces first-degree murder among other charges. Authorities will be seeking the death penalty. Residents are relieved that the town is safe once again and the kids were able to have a safe Halloween.

Girl shot in Washington school dies

On Oct. 24, freshman Jaylen Fryberg opened fire in his school cafeteria at the table where three close friends and two of his cousins were gathered. Two of the gunman’s friends died instantly, two other were injured. Fryberg then turned the gun on himself. Shaylee Chuckulnaskit, 14, died in the hospital after suffering severe head injuries. The shooter’s motives are unknown.

4,465 car bombs in 2013

$8 million earned in revenue

Jan. 2014 ISIL advances in West Iraq and moves towards the North and East.

Timeline 2013

June 10 ISIL seizes Mosul, some of the Nineveh June 17 provinces, and June 15 After militants parts of the Kirkuk Kurdish forces attack Baquba, 18 and Salahuddin regulate Rabia and bodies are found provinces. Syria’s borders. dead.

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2013 ISIL forms, the U.S. withdraws its troops from Iraq.

June 11 ISIL seizes Tikrit and attacks Mosul’s Turkish Consulate.

June 16 Obama sends 275 troops to protect the embassy in Baghdad.

in Iraq since 2013

source: NATIONAL POST

Aug. 24 ISIL attacks northeast Syria and 500 people are killed.

Oct. 3 Prime minister Stephen Harper wants Canada to participate in Iraq.

Sept. 15 Aug. 28 World powers June 30 ISIL militants kill ISIL establishes a 250 Syrian soldiers support military measures to caliphate and claims in the province of overpower ISIL in Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Raqqa. Iraq. is their leader. source: HINDUSTAN TIMES

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featurestories Teninten “Tenderheart Bear because I am sensitive and cry a lot.” - Hannah Paymayesh, senior

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I am all of them. I’m the original Care Bear. Valeria Bonilla, junior

We asked 10 students to answer, “Which Care Bear do you feel represents you the most?” in 10 words.

“I’m a combination of Shine Bright Bear and Daydream Bear.” - Karmyn Tatum, freshman

“Work of Heart Bear because I am passionate and honorable.” - Jacob Rodriguez, sophomore

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“I am all of them. I’m the original Care Bear.” - Valeria Bonilla, junior

“I am totally the Pink Power Bear. Deal with it.” - Anthony Nelson, senior

Content and photos by ROBERTO GUEVARA

“I am the Laugh-a-lot Bear because I’m funny.” - Brittany Taylor, sophomore

“I’m choosing the Superstar Bear because I am a superstar.” - Christian Assal, junior

“I’m Daydream Bear because I am always in my head.” - Hannah Yeldell, junior

“I’m Oopsy Bear because that is how I was born.” - Ander Coggeshall, freshman

“I’m Pink Power Bear because magic and friendship is everything.” - Austin Mauricette, senior

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WHY DID YOU JOIN THE EMPOWERMENT CLUB?

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“I wanted to educate myself and educate others on the importance of equality and feminism.” Hanna Wilson, junior

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New club empowers students By ROBERTO GUEVARA Aware of the world in which she lived in, senior Huong Dang decided to make a change. With a passionate drive to establish equality for both genders Dang formed the Empowerment Club with seniors, now officers, Madeleine Scott and Katherine Rohe by her side. “We’re discussing issues that empower both men and women. After all, women cannot be empowered if men are not,” Jill Mollenhauer, club sponsor, said. The club hopes to tackle topics which are not being discussed, create awareness about feminist issues and to build conversations. Feminism and its education and promotion are at the core of the club’s identity. “Feminism is the broad term for the equality between the genders. [Instead] they’re viewed as man-hating, bra-burning, no shaving[people]. These

stereotypes are utilized to delegitimize the movement and further oppress men and women,” Dang said. Mollenhauer reiterated this notion. “People have a limited understanding of the term. Most people think it’s antimale but it’s not,” Mollenhauer said. Mollenhauer feels her students have respected the ideals and philosophies that feminism embodies. “For the most part students are open to ideals that embrace equality and justice. Occasionally a defensive student will personalize and feel like it’s some sort of put-down against the dominant group,” Mollenhauer said. Like the feminist movement, the Empowerment Club has faced criticism. Conflicts arose when Dang, club president, decided to exclude males from originally joining the club for the first portion of the year. “I wanted to have a conversation

1850s1920s Feminism stemmed from the abolitionist movements with equal voting rights for women as its main goal.

60s From voting to everyday life, the focus of the movement shifted to equality ranging from the home to the work place.

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CATCH THEM IF YOU CAN. To represent how difficult balancing life can be Ethar Emad Al Rushdawi juggles two balloons. The exercise shows how a supportive partner can ease stress by sharing the juggling work load. about femininity and girl-competition and men shouldn’t be a part of something they’re not,” Dang said. Since then the club has moved forward. Yetzenia Negron, Harbor House Community Service Coordinator, has hosted workshops about the causes and warning signs of teen relationship abuse. In conjunction with the Harbor House, the Empowerment Club plans to participate in a Body Positive Campaign and Project Courage for the prevention

of domestic abuse. As for the club’s place within the school, Mollenhauer has a vision moving forward. “I would like to see it encourage social activism to redefine stifling gender roles for both sexes. I think it will take time for it to impact the school and it will depend on if the underclassman can run the club as passionately as its founding members,” Mollenhauer said. The club meets every Monday after school in Room 315. All are welcome.

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specialfeature Katniss captivates readers Fans make The Hunger Games’ popularity elevate By SAM EMSLEY Fans of The Hunger Games have helped propel the story into a cultural phenomenon through their love for the story, genuine interest in the characters and appreciation for the book and movie. “[The Hunger Games is] different. It’s filled with action. [The tributes] kill a lot of people and every [Hunger Games] people have to die. It’s cool,” said sophomore Ian Jones. The fans love the story because it is so unexpected. Panem is presented as a bleak and unforgiving world where only the strong survive. Yet, against all odds, Katniss, a girl from the poorest district in a world where money means strength, wins The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is the classic underdog story presented in a new and refreshing but brutal way. The characters found in the pages are also interesting to fans. People from all walks of life and social and economic classes are represented in the story. These characters interact as the plot unfolds and gives readers a glimpse into the dystopian world. The concept of children killing other children as TV entertainment for the wealthy citizens of the Capitol enthralls readers. Because they can relate to the struggles and situations the protagonists experience, fans take genuine interest in the ‘lives’ of the characters that take place in the world of the 12 districts and Capitol of Panem. Fans argue about the love triangle the main characters are involved in that rivals the intensity and fan involvement of Twilight. Arguments over who Katniss should date rage across the Internet. Some think she should be with Gale, the poor hunter she has known all her life. Other

think Peeta the kind-hearted baker she faked a relationship with in the arena to survive, is the person for her. Defenses for either side of the triangle range from which is hotter to who will be able to move furniture in their new home together more efficiently. Each argument is analyzed and dissected so all the characters will have the happiest ending possible. Although the books came first, readers of the books also have an immense appreciation for the awardwinning movies. “I love the movies because they follow the book so well. Peeta’s leg also didn’t get chopped off, which is better,” said freshman Sage Kim. Devotees of the series often prefer the book but still enjoy the movie, which can be seen because the movies have grossed over $160 million. Fans praise attention to detail from the book to the movie. Lines are often lifted word for word from the books and scenes are portrayed as exact as possible in the movies. Award-winning performances by Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss), Woody Harrelson (Haymitch), Liam Hemsworth(Gale), and Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) help make the movies so enjoyable from a fan’s point of view. The action sequences in the movie were well portrayed without being overly violent or gory, which allowed fans to enjoy them without being sickened. The Hunger Games has earned fans, and few people are surprised. The well written story has gripped readers and made them take a deep personal interest in the lives of the characters on the pages or on the screen. With the third installment of the movie franchise releasing on Nov. 21, fans are getting more excited about its opening. “I’m excited. The first two [The Hunger Games movies] were so good I’m excited to see what they do with the third one,” said senior Devin Medeiros.

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Harry Potter has created a generation of dreamers. Because of these books, people everywhere have learned the power of love and a little bit of magic. Katherine O’Meara, senior

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grown with the characters. The 11 year olds who are expecting their Hogwarts letters and little girls who want to learn how to shoot a bow, are the fans that help the series’ thrive. Although all of these series have books beloved by their fans, the movie renditions are either a hit or miss for the ones with high expectations. Read more here about what students think about the movies.

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hilights specialfeature YEARBOOK SALES

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FANDOM?

Yearbooks will be on sale for $70 outside the Trading Post on Thursday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14. Books can also be purchased at www.schoolpay.com. Price increases to $75 on Dec. 1.

I like Divergent because it has a cute story line. Kaylee Burgos, sophomore

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Fans diverge in movie opinions

Author teaches millennials lessons of love and acceptance By STEPHANIE LANDIS Fans wait outside the theatre for hours, many rereading their well worn and well read Harry Potter books. The movie starts; his name appears on the screen. Applause drowns out Hedwig’s Theme. “Watching a Potter film in a movie theatre is amazing. You feel like you’re in his world, like the action and adventure is unfolding around you,” senior Katherine O’Meara said. Eleven publishers turned down the story of the boy wizard, stating it was too long and slow for children. Finally, in October 1996, Bloomsbury Publishing accepted J.K. Rowling’s story. The initial printing was only 500 copies; Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold more than 107 million copies and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold 11 million copies on the release day. Children and adults gathered in bookstores to be immersed in the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. “I kinda grew up with [Harry Potter]. The last [book] came out when I was 19,” English teacher Brittany Forbes said. The series was written to entertain with a magical environment where the grass seemed greener. But Rowling’s magical world proved to have just as many problems as reality. For instance, racial slurs such ‘Mudblood’ are used and Slytherins are labelled as evil based on the house’s reputation. Harry and his friends faced violence and fought intolerance, inequality and prejudice throughout the books. Lessons relate to the readers’ everyday lives and they begin to find solutions to their problems through Harry’s experiences with love, growing up and finding his courage when facing opposition. “I was bullied when I was little. Harry Potter has taught me not to listen to [the bullies], it’s all about your thoughts. You don’t have to change to fit into society,” freshman Kobe Grenier said. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes in Rowling’s stories. Harry faces not only Voldemort and his Death Eaters, but rival classmates and difficult teachers, such as Draco Malfoy and Severus Snape. Fans often debate over Snape’s actions in the book, but there is one character that every fan has the same opinion of: Professor Umbridge, who is often the most hated

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Enthusiasts disagree on movie and book similarity By JESSIE JALCA Between the suspense, action, drama and Tobias “Four” Eaton, Divergent has drawn fans from all ages. The book takes place in a dystopian Chicago, now an isolated society split into five factions: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Erudite and Dauntless. It follows Beatrice “Tris” Prior as she finds out who she really is and fights for what she believes in, much like The Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen. Now that the first two movies are a done deal under the franchise’s name, the adaptations are under the intense scrutinization of millions of fanatics of the book series. Whether people have only seen the movie or because they are fans of the book series, they want it to succeed. Both hope the movies are as true to the book as possible. Thoughts on the first installment are mixed, and while there are fans who find it to be satisfyingly close to the plot, others think it did not do the books justice. “It was a good movie if you didn’t read the book, but it was nothing like the book and it made me really mad. I enjoyed the movie in the fact that it was a great movie [by itself] and Theo James was in it, but other than that, it was bad,” junior Ciara Brown, Divergent enthusiast, said. While it is true that movies can never be exactly like the book, Brown is right about the Divergent movie having differences that could have been fixed. Some differences are small, the kind that only the biggest fans would notice, but others stand out to anyone who remembers the basics of what they read in the book. One of the smallest differences includes Tori, the Dauntless woman who administered Tris’s aptitude test. In the movie, she has green streaks in her hair, but in the book, the streaks are grey. Another is Jeanine’s lack of glasses in the movie. Also, a significant scene from the book where Peter stabs another initiate’s eye was completely taken out of the movie. Uriah, one of Tris’s closest Dauntless friends and one of Brown’s favorite characters, was a noticeably missing piece. Although he did not seem to have much of a role in the first book, Uriah proves to be important in the next two. To rectify this, Keiynan Lonsdale was cast as Uriah in the upcoming Insurgent. Still, not all fans agree with the idea of continuing the series on screen. Similar to the fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, they think the

ßdivergentfactions Candor Honest, trustworthy, sound leaders and able to read body language to detect lies.

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Abnegation Not manipulative, but not forthright. Respectful, selﬂess and generous. current movie series should be cancelled and producers should start over. “I don’t like the second book and they’ll just mess it up so I think they should just stop,” Brown said. To Brown’s dismay, the movie crew has no plans to stop. Insurgent is scheduled to release March 20, 2015, with much of the Divergent cast reprising their roles, along with newcomers like Lonsdale and actress Rosa Salazar as Lynn. However, another Divergent fan, substitute teacher Kim Slason, is looking forward to it. “[They should make another movie] because we want to find out what happens and we need closure. [The first movie] was pretty true to the book, and it was as good as the book. I was not disappointed after reading the book,” Slason said. Despite these differences, Brown and Slason both loved the book itself, and the characters. According to Brown and Slason, every good book should have a comic relief character and suspense, and they agree that Divergent has both. Each concede that it is engaging, and encourage others to read the book or see the movie.

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TO THE PROMISED LAND. In a game against University, senior running back Darnell Burton runs the ball towards the end zone. “[When running], I just hope no one tackles me. I am focused on running as fast as I can,” Burton said. Burton has a total of 495 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season.

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PUMPED UP. The team breaks through the banner Sept. 26, as a part of pre-game tradition before playing Winter Park. “[My favorite part about football is] the feeling you get when the whole school is cheering for you and you get the feeling of success,” senior offensive lineman Kevin Mendoza said. They beat Winter Park 16-13. photo/MEGHAN COTTON

Braves battle Eagles for barrel Boys prepare to win classic rivalry against Edgewater By MEGHAN COTTON Throughout a season of epic wins and tough losses, the football team has been preparing for the biggest game of the season: the battle of the barrel. Losing to the toughest opponent in the district, Dr. Phillips, 21-34, the team put up a strong fight. With each loss they have suffered, the boys only learn from their mistakes. “Mistakes can get you beat. Turning the ball over and assignment mistakes on defense are the main reason you lose,” head coach, Andrew Johnson said. Each week, the team watches film of past games before they play that team and learn what weaknesses they can use against them. They also study what their opponent’s strengths are and how to overcome them. “Watching old films and going over old plays prepares us to know what [the opponent] is going to do and what we have to do to stop them,” sophomore wide receiver Tyree Jones said. With a 6-4 record and a secured spot in the playoffs, the team is focusing on winning the right to keep the barrel for the third year in a row. “We already know what is at stake for that game, we will watch film and study [Edgewater’s] plays so we can see their strengths and weaknesses. We are going into it like any other game, although we know the game means a little bit more so we can keep the barrel on the Reservation,” senior quarterback, Logan Smith said. In interviewing three players on the team, all of them said the team’s weakness is the lack of communication on the field. With a 57 percent pass completion rate, the team needs to

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PROTECT THE PIGSKIN. On Aug. 30, senior runningback Javon Richards escapes a West Orange player. “It is the best feeling when you score a touchdown. You hear your name being called and everyone is cheering you on,” Richards said. They lost to West Orange 24-27. work together. To be more successful on the offense the team needs to keep possession of the ball. With a total of six fumbles, five interceptions and an average of only 226 passing yards per game, they were not successful in holding possession at the beginning of the season. But by learning to communicate better, the team can play through a game without throwing interceptions or fumbling the ball. “There seems to be a lot of ‘I’s’ rather than ‘team’ out there. I feel like if we play more as a team we can’t be stopped,” senior wide receiver, Adam Anderson said. After defeating Freedom in the homecoming game, 30-7, and beating

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Cypress Creek, 62-0, the plays are flowing better than in the beginning of the fall season now that the team is learning to communicate better. “We have very strong athletes and great coaching to go on top of it. If you put those two things together, you will have a successful season,” Smith said. Coach Johnson is confident that his team will play well against Edgewater. “[Edgewater] has a lot of speed and experienced players from last year. They will be excited to play us. It’ll be a tough game,” Johnson said. With a 16-44-2 record, the team hopes that fans will travel to their crosstown rival’s field to cheer them on in hopes of keeping the barrel.

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WHAT SPORT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?

Jamie Bortner is offering biology tutoring every Monday from 2:30-3 p.m. in Room 580. AP Biology students can help tutor other students and receive volunteer hours.

“Cross country is my passion because it’s a lot of fun and it’s really competitive. You need to prove you are the fastest one out of everyone you are racing.” Anthony Turner, junior

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Slicing- when the horse turns around the barrel too soon, the horse either hits the barrel or makes a wrong turn Direct rein- or “plow reining” is using the right hand rein to make a right turn, pulling the horse’s head to the right Indirect rein- using the left-hand reign to make a left turn, pulling the horses head to the left Jackpot- Competition that gathers prize money from entry fees Average- Prizes go to the person with the best “average” or lowest total time; the winner of the average is the overall winner of the competition

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RIDE ON. On her racehorse Liberty, sophomore Hunter Mason makes a practice run at Westgate River Ranch. “Liberty and I have an extremely strong relationship to the point where if I get off of him he will follow me through the woods,” Mason said. With a 1,200 seat arena, Westgate River Ranch hosts a rodeo every Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Sophomore continues family tradition Student barrel races competitively By MONIQUE MAHABIR Wind flows through sophomore Hunter Mason’s brown hair as she quickly gallops along on her racehorse Liberty. As she guides Liberty around the course, she nudges him to make a sharp turn around each barrel. Liberty obeys his master, briskly encircling the barrels with forceful strides. Quickness is the key to gaining an average. “Barrel racing keeps my life interesting; it separates me from the city to a place where I can be out doing something I love; it’s something unique in my life,” Mason said. Barrel racing is a sport that runs through Mason’s veins. Her grandmother pursued it, her aunt Randa Kellogg continues to pursue it, and now Mason is the next in line for continuing the long-held family tradition. “I was inspired to begin racing because of my love of horses and seeing my aunt competing,” Mason said. Mason began competing in barrel racing at 8 years old, but she began riding horses when she was three. Barrel racing is a timed rodeo event that requires competitors and their horses to circle three barrels in a clover-leaf pattern. Mason’s aunt, Randa Kellogg , competes at the professional level and has participated in barrel racing events internationally. Kellogg helped Mason endeavor the sport and taught Mason the set skills needed to be successful. “What I enjoy most about teaching Hunter is being able to

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see her reach her goals,” Kellogg said. Since the time Mason started competing, she has since won titles and prizes as a member of the National Barrel Horse Association. Barrel racing “When I enter the rodeo, I feel keeps my life extremely nervous, like there’s interesting; butterflies in my stomach; at the same it separates time it makes me really pumped up for my race,” Mason said. me from Mason’s most prevalent the city to a accomplishment was winning $365 at place where I a Texas jackpot when she was 12. can be doing Mason won the money by placing second out of her 200 competitors, what I love Hunter Mason consisting of both children and adults. sophomore “The benefits of barrel racing being an individual sport is that fact that you can make money and not have to share it,” Mason said. Gaining the media’s attention, Mason has been featured on Sports Center after competing at a rodeo event. “I felt honored because they noticed me out of thousands of kids who compete,” Mason said. Success comes with dedication, passion and a specific mindset, all of which help the racer reach her goals. “A barrel racer must learn how to be a gracious winner and a gracious loser; you have to work hard, focus and be

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positive,” Kellogg said. An important thing for the racer to remember is that the horse is still an animal; it will not always do what the racer may want it to. Conditions are also a factor in barrel racing. “The most difficult thing for me is gaining a consistent run; not every arena has the same ground material, this can make the horses slip sometimes,” Mason said. However, the key to a successful run is the relationship developed between the racer and her horse based off of mutual love and respect for one another. “I put my horses’ [well-being] over the money or even the competition because I view their needs over mine,” Mason said. Showing this dedication and love towards them, Mason spends quality time with her two current horses, Liberty and Gato. This quality time consists of no training, just her bonding and developing a deep relationship with the two. Kellogg also shares this deep appreciation for horses. “Horses are such majestic creatures, it is amazing how we are able to control such a large animal to do what we want it to,” Kellogg said. Aside from barrel racing is not the only thing that makes up Mason’s after school activities. She also plays volleyball and soccer, and enjoys photography as a hobby. “I love photography because it’s my way to express myself; I love seeing the beauty of what I love through photos,” Mason said. She hopes to be a professional photographer in her future.

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hilights artsentertainment MATH LAB

WHAT EVENT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?

The math lab is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Morales room 230. Come in to receive help in areas that you are struggling.

“Thanksgiving because we don’t have to come to school.” Karl Schaefer, sophomore, said.

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Orlando Solar Bears versus Greenville Road Warriors at Amway Center, 1 p.m.

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Ne-Yo’s Non-Fiction album releases.

7 Battle of the Barrel football game at Edgewater, 7:30 p.m.

Women’s soccer versus Apopka at home, 7:30 p.m.

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City of Orlando’s Veteran’s Day parade starting on South Orange Avenue at Robinson Street, 11 a.m.

14 Orlando Magic versus Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center, 7 p.m.

28th annual Festival of Trees begins at the Orlando Museum of Art. SAT

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19 Women’s weightlifting meet at Boone against Cypress Creek, 5 p.m.

Mockingjay Part 1 featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson releases, PG-13 rated.

James Taylor and his All-Star band perform at Amway Center, 8 p.m.

Eminem’s Shady XV album releases.

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French Honor Society is offering academic help and support for all French I and II students. Tutoring sessions are three times a week: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3 p.m. in Safia Mami classroom, 10-205.

“Hot because I consume a lot of food with hot sauce.” Ricardo Lopez, junior

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EAT UP. Every Thursday customers can order any number of boneless wings (minimum of 5 required) for $0.65 each. This is one of many “Daily Deals” promotion that East Coast Wings offers. On Wednesdays, where kids 12 and under eat free. On Tuesdays one can build their own custom burger from a list of ingredients for $5.

By CONOR KVATEK As a traditional American grill restaurant goes, East Coast Wings does not reinvent the formula, instead choosing to focus on the little things to make their restaurant shine and, for the most part, succeeds with flying colors. ECW has a plain atmosphere that will not impress at first glance. But when one looks deeper, one will find a great experience with fantastic service that is always friendly when greeting. ECW has a excellent, albeit pricey, selection of wings. One can order boneless or traditional and in orders of a six piece ($7.59), 10 piece ($9.69), 15 piece ($14.29), 25 piece ($23.49) and a 50 piece ($44.99). One can also choose from 75 flavors ($0.99 each) that can be mixed and matched to form any combination wanted. The wings themselves do not disappoint with a satisfying crunchy, yet tender texture in every bite. Flavors like honey barbecue are tangy and full of flavor whereas others like mango habanero combine the unexpected power of sweet and heat to give the taste buds a spin. For those who do not necessarily

want wings or might prefer something else, ECW excels in offering a menu with variety that has both familiar and unique offerings as well. ECW offers burgers such as the Cowboy burger which is a juicy and succulent chargrilled angus burger topped with thick slices of applewood smoked bacon, sweet barbecue sauce and comes with a choice of a side such as fries or chips ($8.79). For those who want something greener, ECW has salads like the Deconstructed Caesar Salad which includes grilled baby romaine lettuce halves, chargrilled chicken breasts and caesar dressing ($8.99). Those who are adventurous and are willing to try something different will want to check out the “Chester’s Selection” corner of the menu where they will find unique dishes such as the Chicken ‘n Waffle Napoleon which is crispy, crunchy chicken breasts between two toasted, malted waffles topped with homemade onion rings ($9.99). Finally ECW offers deserts such as Carnival Fries ($5.99), mini pieces of fried dough, covered in powdered sugar. ECW is a excellent example of friendly service, great wings and a fantastic menu variety that serves as a example to other restaurants.

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DO YOU THINK YOUR SIGNATURE ACCURATELY ANALYZES YOU? “Yes, because I don’t care what people think of me,” sophomore Destini Culbreth said, who had a legible signature.

BLOOD DRIVE The next senior blood drive will be Nov. 10. Students can register with Annette Montgomery in Room 13-205.

What handwriting says about you By NATALIE DISLA As one completes an assignment in class, one may not realize that each letter provides insight into one’s personality. The size, the shape, the slant and even the way one writes their name can determine whether one is extroverted or

introverted, or confident or self-critical. Graphology is the study of handwriting and allows one to infer characteristics of others by analyzing the way they write. While this can make false assumptions about the personality of others, it can also make accurate analyses.

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You are confident, extroverted and outspoken.

You are versatile and can easily modify yourself.

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You are typically reasonable. You are aware of your emotions and know how to control them.

You usually prefer being alone and enjoy working behind the scenes.

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A closed circle above an “I” shows that you are organized and assertive in all you do.

1. Slant To straighten handwriting, adjust the angle of the paper. Compare your writing paper to a clock. If you are right handed, the bottom right corner of the page should be at 4 o’clock and the top left corner should be at 10 o’clock. However, if you are left-handed, the bottom left corner should fall at 8 while the top right is at 2. For righties:

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You are open-minded and friendly. You enjoy meeting new people and trying new things.

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Pointed letters demonstrate a fierce attitude and a bright mind.

correct: space

3. Line quality

Rounded letters are more imaginative and innovative.

If your hands get sore from writing hardly, try gripping the pencil between your middle finger and thumb with your index finger lying on top. Contrarily, if your writing is too light, constantly remind yourself to press harder until it becomes effortless.

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Kathryn Dingman, junior A legible signature says you are confident and proud of who you are.

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“I think I am friendly and I am proud of who I am.”

A non-legible signature says you are mysterious and individualistic. Not many people understand you.

“I’m actually very outgoing and friendly. I can talk to anyone.”

Do you think graphology accurately analyzes your personality?

Yes, because I do not like to share things about myself. Hunter Dye, freshman

Yes, because I do not normally talk to people first. Jason Preston, sophomore

Yes, I do, because I am who I am and I don’t let anyone inﬂuence me. Samantha Fischer, junior

Yes, because nobody understands me more than I do. Kristen Melendez, senior

Friday, November 7, 2014 hilights.org

BATTLE OF THE BARREL Today, Boone will fight to keep the barrel for the third year in a row. Boone is 16-44-2 against Edgewater in 63-year-old rivalry. The game begins at 7:30 p.m at Edgewater. Tickets are $6.

artsentertainment hilights WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE BOONE-EDGEWATER GAME? “Boone, because we’re doing better than last year, and we beat Edgewater last year.” Spenser Blake, sophomore

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By TOMMY MCDONALD Here are pictures of students involving our favorite rival, Edgewater.

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