October master by Boone Publications

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Three coffee shops square off to see who is less mainstream

Two writers take sides on the topic of Syrian intervention

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Boys and girls keep competition running for their money

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Students seek better life America By GABRIELLA FAKHOURY Changing one’s language, culture and home poses discomfort and difficulty. Moving to another state can be difficult, but one may not be able to picture moving to a completely different country. Adding to the 556,000 people who migrate to the United States each year, five students share their stories about moving from their homeland. Junior Dora Muratovic and Elena Berisha share their stories; fleeing from Kosovo, both Muratovic and Berisha’s family took asylum in the United States. Sophomore Ola Khalaf moved from Saudi Arabia to pursue a better education. Senior Brendan Francis’s parents worked as missionaries for Youth With A Mission and decided seven years ago to come to the United States because they felt it was best for their kids education in an American university. Other times parents obligations to their jobs force their kids to move. Senior Raul Muti is an example of this; he moved from Italy to the United States in 2009. Flip to page 10 to read the student’s stories.

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More students are participating in the ACT and SAT, but scores are low nationally By OLIVIA QUATTRONE Scores on the college preparedness tests, the SAT and ACT, are steadily rising in the state of Florida, but are still low on a national level. Though student scores increased five points on average between 2012 and 2011, scores are low compared to the rest

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of the nation. The average scores for Florida were 492, 476, and 492 for reading, writing and math respectively, whereas the national averages were 496, 488 and 514. “The people who are taking [the SAT] now are not prepared or don’t want to take it. I think a lot of people are forced into it,” senior Liz Alicea said. Likewise, ACT scores, though also improving, are slightly lower than the national average. Only 19 percent of students

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insight Through Lizzy’s Lens Lizzy Gordon, Editor-in-Cheif

It is only an extra chromosome When signing up for volunteer opportunities, the majority of the time I wonder how I will impact and teach those who I am serving. I never stopped to think about what the people I served would teach me in return. Looking in retrospect, this all changed in the summer of 2012 when Key Club asked me to help at “iCan Bike Camp,” formerly called “Lose the Training Wheels.” The camp’s brochure description read: “teach children with disabilities how to ride bikes using specially modified bikes.” The Down Syndrome Foundation of Central Florida sponsored the camp. I was apprehensive about signing up to volunteer because I had not worked with special needs individuals. Prior to volunteering at this camp, I had preconceived notions that people with Down Syndrome were different because they looked and learned differently. After teaching two children and one teen how to ride bikes I realized that the real difference between myself and a child with Down Syndrome was our biology. We all learn at different rates, look different and have our own ways of expressing ourselves; therefore, kids with disabilities aren’t that different. The first child I worked with was Fredrick; he was an 8 year old from Denmark. He not only had Down Syndrome, but also type 2 diabetes. Regardless of his circumstances, Fredrick always smiled and laughed, unless I did not have animal stickers to reward him with, of course. Fredrick taught me to smile through tough times and to appreciate life. In a weeks time, he went from being scared to ride a bike, to being able to ride one independently. Seeing him get up on a two-wheel bike on his own was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Once we finished a few laps we went to see his mom. She had tears streamed down her cheeks and a huge smile stretched across her face. By teaching students how to ride bikes, the DSFF and iCan Shine crew give people with disabilities a chance to learn something they might never had thought of trying. A child named Benjamin, 10, said “I feel like I can do anything now” after he learned how to ride a bike. This independence helps kids with disabilities become more confident and comfortable with their surroundings. I made lifelong friends because I decided to give up a week of my summer vacation to help others. One special friend I made is Elyse. She is 22, is going to the University of Central Florida and has a job at Quality One Wireless. It blows my mind to see what people are capable of doing. I encourage students to go outside of their comfort zone. One could find a new passion, change someone’s life, and ultimately learn valuable life lessons.

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I encourage students to go outside of their comfort zone. One could find a new passion [and] change someone’s life. Lizzy Gordon, Editor-in-Cheif

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Seeing the big picture There are a few hundred McDonald’s employees protesting in New York for a higher minimum wage. In fact, “higher” is a bit of an understatement. The protesters want the federal minimum wage to more than double, from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour. And although there may be a bit of shock at the sticker price, they are within good reason to be protesting for such drastic change. The current Federal minimum wage (which has been the same since 2009) is $7.25 an hour, which if employed full time amounts to $15,080 annually. This amount is skimming just over the poverty line. Because the economy is in a state where minimum wage jobs, designed to be held by teenagers, are held by heads of the household, a family of four will drop far below the poverty line of 23,550. Given this information, the reasonable thing to do would be to raise the minimum wage to a rate in which Americans earning this wage could live without significant financial worry. Not only would raising the minimum wage assist those receiving the salary, but also assist the government in separating itself from the dependency 35% of Americans have on federal financial assistance such as food stamps and welfare. Plus, with more money being earned, more money will be spent on goods and services and that helps stimulate the economy. This

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issue seems pretty straightforward. Yes, raising the minimum wage to $15 would have all of the aforementioned positive affects, but one major part of this nationwide transaction has been overlooked: the source. Where does the extra $7.75 per hour come from? It won’t come from the paychecks of the higher-ups of the business because that would defeat the entire point of their embankment on the businessstarting adventure: to make money. The extra money will come from the new prices of the goods and services the company provides, which will be higher to compensate for the new minimum wage causing the consumer to be less likely to purchase the goods and services that businesses assumed we would be spending more on because of the higher wages, or businesses will cut half of their staff in order to afford the higher wages for their workers, leaving even more people out of work. But there is a bigger picture to this debate that the counterargument does not address: the general welfare of the American people. It is not feasible for someone to live comfortably on $7.25 an hour. To a teenager, $7.25 an hour is feasible, but it is an inconceivable amount to provide for a family. To best benefit the American family, the new minimum wage should be for those who are 18 years of age or older. Given that teenagers aren’t the head of the household this compromise is extremely fair. But at the end of the day if people cannot afford to play for the essentials then something needs to be changed.

What do you think of the minimum wage being raised to $15?

[This is] bad because prices of goods will increase. Also it is unfair because those who work minimum wage jobs don’t usually have a [college ] degree and those that do [have a degree] are making $15 an hour so that is unfair to those who have earned a degree. Ivan Kaled, senior

They shouldn’t do this because in order to offset the raised salary, more money will need to be printed which will create inﬂation and inﬂation is bad for the economy. Joshua Roberts, freshman

[A higher wage] sounds good on paper but realistically businesses and companies can’t afford for the minimum wage to be that much. Eleanor Clark, senior

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GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS

BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS

Girl’s soccer tryouts are Oct. 7-11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Barber Park. On Oct. 9, they are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In order to tryout, girl’s must turn in a completed OCPS physical form to the front office 48 hours prior to trying out. For more information contact Coach Smith as Kimberly.smith2@ocps.net.

Boy’s soccer tryouts are Oct. 14-18 at Airport Lakes from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Oct. 16 they are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. To try out, boys must provide a completed OCPS physical form to the front office 48 hours prior to trying out. For more information contact Coach Hurring at bhurring@orlandocityyouth.org.

Syria up in smoke Military action in a war of might

History on the verge of repeating itself

By SAM HOLLEMAN According to a Gallop poll, American only one-third of the United action in States believes we should the war intervene in Syria. in Syria is There hasn’t been so few necessary people to believe in something to save since Robert Downey Jr. tried lives and to be a professional singer (Oh, bring you don’t remember his 2005 peace to a album The Futurist? Exactly). nation of There are talks of Syria unrest. handing over all of their chemical weapons, but that won’t have any affect on the over 100,000 people who have been killed by non-chemical weapons along with who knows how many will be killed. The only way for real action to happen, for real lives to be saved and real bad guys to be taken down is for America to intervene in the Syrian civil war. First of all, over 110,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict so far. That is the equivalent of taking out the entire city of Green Bay. We are one of the few countries in the world that actually has the ability to make a difference in the world. It is our duty to assist this war-ridden country and bring the death toll to a halt. Moreover, no American lives would be lost in the process. Following President Obama’s plan, no American boots would touch Syrian soil. Any military action we would do would not involve soldiers being sent overseas to fight the war on the ground. Yes, we may attack from the sea or by air using drones, but no American lives would be put at risk due to our involvement in Syria and implying something such as that is just blatantly inaccurate. Additionally, if we don’t stop the use of chemical weapons on innocent people now, then when do we? We cannot decide when enough people are killed for us to do something about it. Maybe 1,999 people isn’t enough to intervene but 2,000 is enough. That is not moral in any way. The death’s of 1,400 people is 1,400 too many. The problem with possible intervention and the entire ominous situation that is Syria is that we don’t know what will happen if the U.S. does or does not invade Syria. All people can do is speculate what might happen. “We might start a new World War by going into Syria,” “We might lose American soldiers lives if we intervene,” “Syria might be the next Iraq or Afghanistan.” Given the lack of facts surrounding this issue, the power of “might” and “what if” have a lot of say. As more information comes to the world’s attention, opinions will change and countries actions will alter accordingly. The only way to change this from a war of might to a war of the past is by taking action and turning our hopes for the ominous situation into reality.

By VICTOR KOMIVES The atrocities committed Intervening by the Syrian government are in Syria unforgivable. According to would be The Huffington Post, President disastrous Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in for both the Syria have killed over 110,000 U.S. and of their own people since Syria. We conflict erupted in March 2011. should use Should the U.S. intervene, diplomacy these numbers could escalate to cease very quickly. Assad’s regime hostilities. will not hesitate to destroy any opposition that would result from U.S. missiles strikes. The chemical attacks on Aug. 21 was just a sample of what is to come should the U.S. take action. These missiles have a long range, and could easily wipe out entire cities. These missiles are also intercontinental and could be used against the U.S. and its allies. Allies of America in the Middle East would be the prime target of these Syrian chemical weapons. Should the U.S. intervene, the religious conflict between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims would only escalate. Syria’s very diverse population would take advantage of the chaos. Internal conflict would surely ensue. Just like what’s going on now in Baghdad, thousands would be killed to create “pure” neighborhoods; essentially ethnic cleansing. This religious conflict could cause more deaths than desired. Intervening in Syria would only lead to a long, drawn out war, like we experienced in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a time where the U.S. has just pulled out of Iraq, with the economy back on track, the deployment of troops to the country would take time to execute, and would greatly increase our debt. The Syrian government also receives outside aid from countries like Russia, China, North Korea and Iraq. They have a much better equipped army than most other middle eastern countries. Furthermore, the U.S. must take a look at what the future government would look like. The U.S. does not know much about what Syrian rebels want, or even if they’d be U.S. friendly, should they come into power. The U.S. economy has not recovered from the wars with Iraq and Afghanistan. We simply cannot afford another war. The U.S. economy needs time to recover before we intervene in the Middle East again. Right now, the only understandable action to take with Syria is to try to resolve tensions with diplomacy. Instead of charging headfirst into this fight, we should use diplomatic pressure to persuade Assad and his regime. Syria’s problem is very dismal, but it’s nothing peace talks can’t fix. This war is unnecessary, and is not worth risking the lives of soldiers and civilians.

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August The United Nations accuses Syria of war crimes

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[ from, page 1 lower than the national average. Nineteen percent of Florida students scored “college ready” in 2013, up from 18 percent in 2012. This is compared to a national average of 26 percent of “college ready” students. Despite these figures, senior Pedro Jimenez reports that his experience with the ACT was a positive one. “You had to study, but not too much. The ACT was a lot of common sense based questions,” Jimenez said. Jimenez checked out a study book from the school library to help him prepare for both the SAT and ACT but says he wishes he had studied longer than he had. Alicia, who made a 1575, wishes she had studied longer too and has made changes to the way she studies for when she retakes the SAT on Oct. 5. “I have a study book and there are websites that I use. Now I am taking a prep class with Ms. Liebman,” Alicea said. A computer based, self paced course, taught by Stacy Liebman and Cheryl Race is offered on campus. This course targets a student’s weaknesses and provides him with the resources to target that area.

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recent years, Florida has also stepped up participation on both tests. Seventyfour percent of the class of 2013 took the ACT, making it the preferred test for students. Participation on the SAT is slightly down from 2011, however, it has increased rapidly over the last decade with two out of every three high school students taking the exam. “[I think the reason for increased participation on the ACT and SAT] is because college enrollment is up and [these are] a stepping stone into college. A second reason is because students are allowed to replace a low FCAT score with an equivalent passing score on the SAT,” Liebman said. Liebman believes this increased participation is a positive thing. The next SAT on campus is Oct. 5 and the next ACT on campus is Oct. 26.

“If [students] take the program the way it was intended, it helps them know what questions look like for the test,” Liebman said. Sophomore Sydney Van Hook is taking a prep course every Saturday at the United Methodist Church, which she believes will help improve her scores. “They help me find little tips and tricks, like when to leave an answer blank. I really like it,” Van Hook said. Courses and study tips such as these may be the cause of increased scores and may contribute to higher scores on a national level in the future. Liebman also believes that although students can improve their scores a few points through these courses, students must prepare in additional ways. Collegeboard.org suggests that students first identify their weaknesses and strengths and work to target these. Next, it suggests that a student practices a little each day. One can sign up to receive SAT questions daily through collegeboard.org. ACT questions are available daily on actstudent.com. It is recommended that a student get familiar with the questions through practice questions offered on Collegeboard.org and actstudent.com. Taking these courses as well as following study tips can contribute to the high scores both in Florida and on a national level in the future. In addition to higher scores in

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Florida bans texting while driving

Starting Oct. 1, texting while driving is illegal. The first offense results in a $30 fine plus court costs. The second offense increases to $60. Drivers are allowed to text when stopped in traffic or at a traffic light.

Affordable Care Act begins

As of Oct. 1, families can sign up for health insurance. Beginning in January, uninsured adults will be fined $95; this penalty will increase with time. By 2016, fines will increase to $695 per adult, or 2.5 percent of one’s income, whichever is greater.

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Government shutdown

Congress failed to approve a spending bill by midnight on Sept. 30, therefore, the government is experiencing a temporary shut down. The proposal discussed raising the debt ceiling and later republican house representatives added in the delay of the Affordable Care Act. Senate rejected the proposal of delaying Obama Care with a 54-46 vote.

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On Sept. 21, Tebow rejected an offer from a Russian team to play two football games for $1 million.

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Hridaya Raj is the 100,000 baby to be born at Winnie Palmer. On Sept. 19 at 1:52 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounes, the hospital celebrated delivering the 100,000 baby after opening in May 2006.

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Bullying causes teen to commit suicide

Excessive bullying from more than a dozen students led a 12-year-old girl from Florida to commit suicide on Sept. 12. Investigators say students caught cyber bullying the girl can be charged with a felony of cyber stalking.

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BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Boys basketball try outs will take place Oct. 28-29, in the gym from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone trying out must have their OCPS physical form turned in at least 48 hours prior to trying out. For more information email Coach Shirley at Gregory.shirley@ocps.net.

Girls basketball try outs will take place Oct. 21-22, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. in the gym. Everyone trying out must have her OCPS physical form turned into the front office at least 48 hours prior to trying out. For more information email Coach Williams at Jerry. wiliams@ocps.net.

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featurestories Teninten “Seeing a swarm of radiated ants eating a cannibalized dog.” - Tyler Tucker, senior

[My biggest fear is] Seeing a swarm of radiated ants eating a cannibalized dog. Tyler Tucker, senior

We asked 10 students to answer, “What is your biggest fear?” in 10 words.

“My worst fear is to get booed off the stage.” - Luis Difo, junior

“Not getting a 110 on my calculus test. Just kidding.” - Catherine Niu, senior

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“My biggest fear is seeing everybody in my family die.” - Daniel Mentzer, freshman

“Being in an airplane and falling out of the sky.” - Xena Comas, junior

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“Cramping up so badly that my calf muscle rolls down.” - Jordan McKee, sophomore

“My worst nightmare is being suffocated in a box alone.” - Anjelica Dominguez, freshman

“My worst nightmare is being the last man left alive.” - Romellow Brooks, senior

“My worst fear would have to be an ugly spider.” - Jazbeth Jackson, sophomore

“The fear of falling scares me. I’m afraid of heights.” - Elizabeth Wills, freshman

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hi-lights featurestories HOMECOMING TICKET SALES

ROSE SALES

Tickets can be purchased online, and by cash or check during both lunches Oct. 9-23. To buy tickets one must have cleared obligations and a 2.0 GPA. Homecoming is Nov. 2, from 7:30-11 p.m. in the gym.

Student’s can purchase roses for that special someone or friend Oct. 14-25. Roses are two for $3 and can be purchased during both lunches.

Types of Longboards

How to make a longboard, step-by-step Step 1 Attach two 1 by 4 planks together with wood glue. Step 2 Place it on a rig for balance and to create an arc. Step 3 Using the same glue, get another piece of wood with the same dimensions and glue it together for a day. Step 4 When the planks are stuck together, sketch and cut a shape. Step 5 Customize it with paint and apply a coating of polyurethane about six times. Step 6 Drill four holes at each end of the board and apply grip tape. Step 7 Add trucks and wheels.

Slalom Slalom boards are used for competitive skating because they Specialize in speed and precision. Cruise Cruisers are the most popular kind of longboard because it is not focused on speed. Its weight is evenly distributed for a greater balance.

Boardwalking Boardwalking boards are for mainly freestyle purposes. They have a concave center and vary from 40 to 60 inches in length.

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Sophomore follows in father’s footsteps By NATALIE DISLA Instead of solely riding longboards, sophomore Jason Hock also spends his time making them. It all began when Jason’s father, Joe Hock, brought home an engineering magazine from Washington, D.C., containing an article about making skateboards. That aroused his curiosity. “Nobody taught me. I just kind of read the article and went off what it said,” Jason said. Hock started making longboards at the age of 11 in the summer of 2010. “It was slow going learning the process. [He] made a few mistakes and learned the words to all the Green Day songs,” Mr. Hock said.

The average longboard takes one to two months long to create. Supplies cost $120 per board. In total, Jason has 10 longboards. He personalizes them by shaping and painting them differently. His favorite is one he created in one month to appear as a shark, with the front of the longboard looking realistic and the back looking like the skeleton of a shark. “[It’s] just a pastime. Just to have fun making them,” Jason said. Once Jason has the materials: two one by four foot planks, wood glue, paint, a polyurethane coating, grip tape, and four wheels, there are eight steps to making a longboard. “[After I finish making a longboard I feel] satisfied. I feel like all my hard work paid off,” Jason said. Mr. Hock helps Jason glue the boards together and cut them. He is the director at a technology company

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and also hopes to become a longboard designer in the future. He specially designed and created a longboard for himself to ride with Jason. “[I can longboard] a little. Jason is much better. I can go straight and sometimes turn without jumping off,” Mr. Hock said. His favorite longboard is one Jason made that is shaped like a Tootsie Roll. If Jason ever decided to sell one of his longboards he would ask for approximately $140. A year prior to creating longboards, Jason learned how to ride one. At first, he had difficulties and fell off a few times before getting the hang of it. “[When I ride I feel] open, like I can ride forever,” Hock said.

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GNARLY. Sophomore Jason Hock rides one of his custom made longboards. “[Riding one for the first time was] fun but kind of scary,” Hock said.

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hi-lights featurestories THEATRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FALL PLAY

READING LAB

On Oct. 17-19, the theatre department is presenting their show, The Little Princess, Sarah’s Heart. General admission is $7; preferred seating is $10 and $5 student rush with school ID. The show will take place in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Students who are interested in receiving extra credit in Reading and English classes should come to the reading lab during A or B lunch. Students will be given help, and can complete session of Reading Plus for extra credit in specified classes. For more information see Ms. Mauldin in Room 120.

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SOARING. Junior Andrew Alvarez stands beside the plane, a 1967 Cessna 150, at Showalter Flying Center. “Since Andy has always loved ﬂying, I was not surprised when he indicated he wanted to be a pilot,” father Adrian Alvarez said. Alvarez alternates between this plane and a Cessna 172, but mainly uses the Cessna 150.

Aspiring pilot embarks on ﬂying solo Junior Andrew Alvarez purses student pilot license By KALEY GILBERT There are many high school students who eagerly await their drivers license, but junior Andrew Alvarez has higher aspirations. Alvarez is on the path to earning his pilot’s license. “Since I was young I had a passion for planes and flying. My dad works for an airline so I grew up with it,” Alvarez said. There were several steps that led to Alvarez initially getting behind the controls of a plane. To begin flying with an instructor Alvarez had to obtain a third-class medical certificate. To get the medical certificate Alvarez had to take a class and undergo a physical by an FAA authorized medical examiner. The medical examiner approved that he was physically able to fly. Alvarez also had to be 16 years or older and be able to read, write and speak English. Having met all the requirements he could then start taking lessons with a flight instructor. “[The first time I flew] I was a little apprehensive, but once I was up there I was like, ‘I can do this’,” Alvarez said. Now that Alvarez has started flying he is in the process of obtaining his student pilot certificate which allows him to fly solo. To receive his license Alvarez must demonstrate various

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piloting skills and knowledge. He must demonstrate airspace rules I hope that and procedures Andy is able for the airport to achieve he will be using, proper flight his goals and procedures continue to for taking off, enjoy ﬂying maneuvering, a s c e n d i n g , as much as descending and he does now. landing, proper Adrian Alvarez communication father techniques with air traffic control, emergency procedures and a knowledge of his plane’s operational limits and characteristics. Along with these requirements Alvarez must log a minimum 40 hours of flight time with an instructor. Out of all the tasks, Alvarez finds communicating with air traffic control the most challenging. “ It’s overwhelming at first; they talk really fast and you have to know the flight terms and lingo. They give you very specific instructions to follow,” Alvarez said. The easiest thing to learn for Alvarez was maintaining altitude. The main skills he utilized were concentration and situational awareness. Another factor in learning to fly

was the cost and time commitment. Cost for lessons and classes is anywhere from $7,000 to $8,500 dollar. Currently Alvarez has logged 11 hours of flight time; he averages about one and a half hours a week. Despite all the commitment and challenges, Alvarez still thinks it is all worth it to be in the air. “The feel of flying, being up there, the view and perspective [are my favorite things],” Alvarez said. Help and advice on flying has never been far from his reach. With his father being a flight attendant, Alvarez could always turn to him for encouragement. “He always gives me advice and is there for me. He encourages me to be better and try harder,” Alvarez said. Alvarez and his father also share a passion for discussing and learning about flight and planes. “Andy and I share a passion for flying so it has always been a very easy conversation between us. We discuss all aspects of flying. We have made trips to the Boeing plant in Seattle to tour where the big jets are manufactured,” father Adrian Alvarez said. Like his father, Alvarez plans on pursuing a career in the airline industry. He wants to become a commercial pilot. “If it’s something you really want to do- pursue it. It’s worth it. But it takes a lot of commitment; you have to really want it,” Alvarez said.

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FLIGHT PREP. Junior Andrew Alvarez drags the plane from the hangar (top). Alvarez sits in the cockpit prepping the plane for ﬂight. “What I like best about the plane is the small size; it’s easy to work with it,” Alvarez said. The Cessna 150 is considered a classic plane in the aviation world.

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By MACKENZIE MOCK Normally your president is born and raised in America; but not Brendan Francis. He lived a completely different life before moving to the U.S. Francis was born and raised in Singapore until he was 10 years old. He was a minority with most of the population being Chinese, Malaysian or Indians; but, that didn’t stop him from feeling a part of the culture. Linda Francis, mother, and Robert Francis, father, did missionary work for Youth With a Mission. “As Christian missionaries we feel that everyone should have a chance to hear about Jesus and put their faith in Him if they want to. We moved to Singapore because it was centrally located in Asia, easy to communicate with people and therefore form supportive friendships, and because it was a safe and ideal place to raise our family,” L. Francis said. The Francis family mostly trained Singaporeans to go to other countries to share the Christian faith. This involved teaching them the language, culture and life skills that would help them be successful in their host country. After the Francis family finished training the Singaporeans, they placed them in the country and visited them. The Francis family also ran a three month school called the School of Frontier Missions and a two year internship for the children in their mission group. It helps young people with their relationship with God and prepares them to share their faith with others. The family moved to America when Francis was 10 years old. R. Francis was born and raised in the U.S. and he and his wife decided it would be best to move to the states because their children were reaching college age and needed to decide which university to go to. So to best acclimate their children, they brought the family to America in hopes of making a successful transition for the five children, Jeremy, Amanda,

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hi-lights specialfeature SAT REMINDER

FOOTBALL GAME

Students remember to bring a calculator, ID, pencils and admission ticket. Keep in mind there is a footrace that morning. Leave early to avoid arriving late.

Boone takes on the Dr. Phillips Panthers today, Oct. 4, at 7:30 o’clock at home. The Braves are 0-5 so far and the Panthers are 4-0. Go online at hilights.org to read a wrap up of the game.

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By STEPHANIE LANDIS Fleeing with young children across the world to escape from war and ethnic cleansing to an unknown country is a life changing experience. Junior Dora Muratovic and her family were forced out by Serbians during ethnic cleansing in Kosovo on April 2, 1999. Before coming to the United States, her family became refugees in the neighboring country of Macedonia for two months. Muratovic was almost 3 years old when she left, her now freshman brother, Noli Muratovic, was 9 months old. “[The experience of having] to leave the country as a refugee was something that I never thought would happen to me. It was hard losing everything, traveling with two little kids who had no idea what was going on and being afraid for our lives. I wouldn’t want anyone in the world to go through that,” Muratovic’s mother, Irfet Nimani, said. Sophomore Elena Berisha permanently moved to the U.S. when she was 5 years old after her grandfather won the Customs lottery. Berisha’s family moved to Detroit, Michigan, and six months later they moved to Orlando. “ I remember telling my Berisha a n la E : o h dad that W ia vana, Alban Where: Tir I had to Age: 2 go to an Albanian school but they didn’t tell me that there were none [around Conway]. They had wanted to put me in the ESOL program to [help me] learn English, but two months after school started, my kindergarten teacher at Conway Elementary said she’d teach me, and I just had to learn on my own,” Berisha said. Muratovic’s grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins still live in Kosovo.

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Italian becomes social butterfly By TOMMY MCDONALD High school is a new and often overwhelming experience. For senior Raul Muti, it is just another piece of moving to a new country. Muti left Italy the summer of 2009 before his freshman year to come to the United States on a work visa with his parents because of his father’s work. His father went from working on TV production including the Olympics to helping Orlando Kart Center with technology. After a year which included a few rough months of adjusting to a new culture and language, Muti was able to speak English. “When I got here, I didn’t have a lot of friends [and I spoke] bad English. I felt so different [because] the two places [are] totally different. I had to

adapt to the way people were acting,” Muti said. Barely speaking English, Muti was placed into the public education system after moving from Italy to America. Muti was placed in five regular classes not knowing much English and two ESOL classes. After his freshman year, he decided to take all regular classes. “[I was not concerned with Raul speaking English because] he is a really smart kid, and I knew he was going to learn English quick,” Raul Muti, father, said. By watching television and listening to others speak, Muti was able to learn quickly and now speaks fluently. “Freshman year he was introverted,” senior Delaney Seacord said. “He kept to himself and he didn’t have a lot of friends.

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BURSTING BANNER. Pumped for the game against Apopka, the team rips through the banner. “I was excited [before the game against Apopka] because it was my first time going against the State Champions,” Nakeo Allen, defensive lineman, said. The team lost 14-44, but held the Blue Darters to the least amount of points they scored so far this season.

New coach, new game Johnson and a young team overcome their obstacles and ﬁnd the will to win By MACKENZIE MOCK With a tough schedule, rough start, different offense and new quarterback the football team has a challenging season ahead of them. For their pre-season game the team played Olympia and tied 34-34. They went on to play and lost to West Orange, 14-52, and Timber Creek, 43-65. Their game against University was declared a no-contest. Since the officials stopped play at halftime due to weather issues. The score was 7-14 both schools decided it was not in the athletes’ best interest to declare a winner. The team lost to reigning state champions Apopka, 14-44, and Winter Park, 28-36. The team still faces Dr. Phillips, Freedom, Cypress Creek, Colonial and Edgewater high schools. “Considering the schedule, it will be rough at the beginning, but we will pull through in the end,” junior Austin Kneeland, linebacker, said. Not only will the team have to face tough opponents, but they will have to overcome the fact that their quarterback has never played the position before and that their starting line

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consists of four seniors, one sophomore and the rest juniors. “I wish we had more seniors to step up, but we are counting on the younger guys now to show leadership and help the team,” senior quarterback Calvin Smith said. The juniors have been adjusting to playing on varsity and starting. Most of them have played on the freshman and JV teams, except for spring football, and none of them have played for Coach Andy before. “It is not hard [to have a team of mostly juniors], but good for us because it is our first year on varsity. We are getting a lot of playing time,” junior Adam Anderson, wide receiver, said. There are players who have played on varsity, or were pulled up their freshman or sophomore year, who are used to the competitive edge and can help their fellow teammates adjust, such as Kneeland and Anderson. Smith has been going through one of the biggest transitions on the team. Last season, he was the backup quarterback but his main position was cornerback. In spring football Johnson asked him to step up and fill the quarterback position. “I am starting to learn the schemes about defense and am understanding where to go with the ball before the play starts,” Smith said. One of the biggest challenges the team has accepted is

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switching from an I-formation to a spread offense. “[The players are] slowly adapting to the offense. It is a 180 degree difference from the past. There are lots of mistakes but it shows potential,” Coach Johnson said. The new offense is used for opening up the field so the quarterback can make a pass to either his wide receiver or running back. Smith is adapting and likes the new offense because he can run with the ball for a couple of yards or pass to the running back or wide receivers. However, it is a completely different position from cornerback, and he has had to adjust to the position. “I have to be in better shape because I run the ball just as much as I pass. I have to learn everyone’s jobs on the field. I need more speed because everything is fast,” Smith said. There are mixed feelings on this being a rebuilding year. The seniors are sad that they are not expected, by the school, to go very far. It is hard for the juniors to learn the new offense, but it will benefit them and their future. “[We are] learning the types of formations and preparing more for next year. We will be really good after this year of getting to know the offense and the coaches,” Anderson said. The team and Johnson are ready for the challenges ahead. Their next game is at home tonight against the Dr. Phillips Panthers at 7.

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Pump up music: I don’t listen to music. I like silence, but it does not really work because Coach Johnson makes the whole team go into the wrestling room before the game and some players are really loud.

Cleats: Nike tempos with kangaroo leather because they fit to my foot well.

Stadium: Tropicana Field. That is where the Under Armor American game is played every year, but I didn’t play in it. I just went to a kicking camp there by myself.

Player to watch: Caleb Sturgis from the Miami Dolphins because I looked up to him a lot throughout my high school career. Also, Johnny Townsend and AJ Turman because I played with them, and it is cool to see them on TV now.

Football movie: Facing the Giants -Alex Kendrick

Team: The Giants even though they are not doing too well this year, and UCF.

Tradition: The pre-game meal because it gets your mind right, and you are full enough to play in the game after.

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LADY BRAVES GOLF

Two College Fairs will be in the Orlando Area this month: the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will be held at the University of Central Florida on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The Valencia College Night will be Thursday, Oct. 17th at the East Campus 6-8 p.m.

The Metro Conference East Girls Golf Tournament is cancelled for today due to undesirable weather conditions. The tournament is rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 1:00 p.m.

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TAKE A BREATH. On Sept. 11, senior Joshua Rosenfeld competes against Colonial High School at Wadeview Pool. “I felt like we were a lot faster than them [Colonial High School],” Rosenfeld said. Rosenfeld finished first in all of his events helping the team win 134-32.

Swimmers ‘anchor’ competition Boys and girls check-in with strong start to season By GARRETT GASTFIELD Quickly starting the year with a win against University High School, with the boys winning 98-72 and the girls winning 108-66, boys and girls swimming are continuing to put up competitive numbers. Seniors Joshua Rosenfeld and Israel Miller, sophomores Reed Bryan, Alexander Glenn and freshman Ryan Bogden lead the boys. On Sept. 25, against Lake Nona High School, Glenn posted a personal best of 56.9 seconds in the 100 freestyle. “It felt amazing. I did not know I had it in me,” Glenn said. Also against Lake Nona, sophomore

Sam Gentry-Mickelson swam a personal best of 26.1 seconds in the 50 freestyle. Seniors Eleanor Clark, Julia Hester, Amelia Cheatham, Kristen Harding, and freshmen Victoria Pratt, Grace Easterling and Cardinal Hastings lead the girls. Pratt, a sprinter who has been swimming for 10 years and whose favorite event to swim is the 50 freestyle, has big goals for the season. “The goals I want to accomplish are being a great freshman, make states and make as many friends as possible,” Pratt said. Head coach Rosalie Creighton has large expectations and goals as well. “[The teams’ goals this season are] to be in the top three at metros and districts,” Creighton said “[My expectations for this season are to

see] 100 percent improvement of each swimmer.” Being a freshman on a varsity team can entail a lot of pressure. Pratt felt it at first, but it soon faded away. “There was a little pressure that no one would like me because I’m a freshman, but it was the opposite of my idea. The kids on my team took me in like a lost puppy,” Pratt said. Creighton is always looking for improvement of her swimmers and pushes them hard in practice. “[The hardest part of swimming is] definitely practice. Coach goes hard core and makes us swim thousands of yards,” Glenn said. “[The meet I’m looking forward to the most is] regionals. It’s a huge meet against all of the schools,” Glenn said. Bryan has family ties with the team.

His older brother, Cayman Bryan, formerly swam on the team. “[I have an advantage over other swimmers because] he gave me guidance in my strokes and introduced me to other swimmers on the team,” Bryan said. Both the boys and the girls faced some of their toughest opponents and rivals of the season early in the year. They have already faced Lake Nona, Winter Park and Dr. Phillips high schools, loosing each of them. “Winter Park, Lake Nona and Dr. Phillips all have competitive swimmers,” Creighton said. On Oct. 9, Timber Creek High School will come to Wadeview Pool at 6 p.m. to face both teams for their next home dual meet.

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HOMECOMING DRESS-UP DAYS

HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS

The dress-up days for homecoming week are as follows: Monday Oct. 28: America, Tuesday Oct. 29: Pop culture, Wednesday Oct. 30: Favorite Food, Thursday Oct. 31: Walking Dead, Friday Nov. 1: Crazy Orange and White.

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Tuesday Oct. 29: Powder Puff football game, Thursday Oct. 31: Braves Brawl and Bonfire, Friday Nov. 1: Homecoming parade and football game, Saturday Nov. 2: Homecoming dance

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Personal Records: 25:04.40 Pre-race tunes: “Hall of Fame” by The Script. Favorite pre-race meal: Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.

Teams meet coach’s expectations Cross country runners bond over bus rides, practices By LIZZY GORDON Whether they are running at practice or singing along to the Back Street Boys on the ride home from a meet, the cross country team is always bonding. “We bond most when practice is cancelled because the seniors still choose to run and we encourage the younger guys to come,” senior Tyler Chapman said. Each meet is about two hours away. Combine the time spent on bus rides to and from races, team meetings on Wednesdays and daily practices and one can see why such a team is closely-knit. “The general atmosphere of the bus rides is more laid back [than years past,]” Chapman said. Starting the season strong, the boys placed

second and girls placed fifth at the Ted Benz Invitational on Aug. 23. “The team is meeting my expectations. We had a great summer and they are keeping up the momentum,” girls coach Darcy Jeffers said. On Sept. 14, the boys proceeded to place 17 out of 61 teams at the Mountain Dew Invitational. The top runners for boys include seniors Burkhardt Helfrich and Chapman, and juniors Ryan Harding and Jared Hines. “As I inch towards the finish line my body wants to slow down, but my mind reminds myself to keep pushing on. I tell myself that once I pass the line I am allowed to fall,” junior Jared Hines said. Helfrich placed first, 17:18, at the Embry Riddle Cross Country Classic on Sept. 21. Chapman followed in eighth place, 17:52.55. The leaders of the girls team include senior Alexandria Meneses, and juniors Cassidy

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quoteme As I inch towards the finish line my body wants to slow down, but my mind reminds myself to keep pushing on. Once I pass the line I can fall.

Jared Hines, junior

Malott, Claire Collins and Mary Burkett. “I am very determined and competitive. I perform better in races than I do at practices,” Malott said. “I started off with the same pace I started with last year. [But] I have cut my time by a minute and a half.” The boys are currently enduring a sixweek training block. Their goal is to compete

in districts and place among the top five teams so that they can continue into regionals. “Running is a metaphor for life. In distance running there is no short cut to success. We work as a team to meet a common goal,” boys coach John Hines said. The girl’s hit a bump in the road at the Holloway Invite on Aug. 30. They arrived late because the bus driver got lost. Consequently, the varsity team had to run in the JV race. The girls earned a perfect score of 15, placing first. “I felt bad running in the JV race because we had an unfair advantage,” Malott said. On Sept. 7, the girls placed 21st at Katie Capals Invitational. The boys place 16 out of 38 on Sept. 28, at the FL Runners Invitational. Both teams will compete at the Mt. Dora Bible Invitational on Oct. 5, in Mount Dora at 8:05 a.m. Then, on Oct. 19, Metros take place in Christmas, Florida at 8 a.m.

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423 kills this season. Junior Oakley Attaway, senior Kaley Knapp, senior Jenna Layton and junior Gretchen Chevalier are the leaders in kills.

Although a new team, the girls learn to win By TOMMY MCDONALD With only one returning starter, the girls volleyball team quickly reorganized this predicament and matured after an influx of new starters. Since the team has so many new players, they are all working extra hard in practice to improve, according to junior Oakley Attaway. With Attaway being the returning starter, the team has a completely new feel. “The whole team is new. We went from a lot of experienced players to players still learning how to play on the varsity level,” senior Jenna Layton said. “[We have] a really good dynamic and energy [because] we play together, and that really helps us during the game.” The team sticks together well and shares a bond, but they have trouble blocking and keeping their spirits up when they are down, according to Attaway. Another challenge for the team is choking when within range of match point. Freshman Nicole Lakman is one of the new players on the team. Although a freshman, she felt comfortable coming into the season because she knew most of the team. Her sister, Brianna Lakman, was on the team last year. “We are adjusting well and doing better than I had expected. When we are on the court and down a few points, we assemble and motivate each other to work harder,” Lakman said. On Sept. 10, the team defeated Dr. Phillips who eliminated them in last season’s regional semifinal. For the team, this early, unexpected win showed how they could beat teams that stopped last year’s team on the road to states. Winter Park remains on the schedule as the next big competition. “[Winter Park has] always been a rival. They don’t expect much from us, but I think we will give them a run for their money,” Layton said. The girls already have high expectations for a rebuilding season. According to Attaway, the girls want to get all the way to states. “We all share the same goals. If we work hard it’s possible to win states. If you work hard at practice that

121 aces served this season.

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total blocks. Junior Gretchen Chevalier, senior Jenna Layton, sophomore Sarah Chapman and senior Kaley Knapp are leaders in total blocks.

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digs by the team this season. Senior Taylor Kasper, junior Oakley Attaway, junior Neysha Gonzalez, sophomore Morgan Smith and freshman Nicole Lakman lead dig totals.

11-7 season record. Beating Dr. Phillips 3-1 was an early season upset. FOCUS. In a match against Dr. Phillips, junior Oakley Attaway serves in the third set. “Dr. Phillips kicked us out of regionals [last year], and we wanted revenge,” junior Oakley Attaway said. Attaway has 190 kills this season.

ßquestionanswer Taylor Kasper, senior Why do you wear a different color from the rest of the team? [Because] I’m libero. What does being libero mean? It’s a special type of defensive specialist. Basically, I go back row for both middles. It’s supposed to be [played by] the best passer on the team. It’s nice to be playing the position I want to play. How is being Libero on varsity? I personally like being Libero. It makes me feel like I have a really important job on the team so I work harder. How do you feel about being 6-1 in the regular season? I definitely didn’t expect it. It’s a confidence booster that we’re doing so well. Is there anything different about the team that you were not expecting? I didn’t think we were going to do well because we lost so many seniors. All the hitters have stepped up and worked really hard.

momentum will transfer into games on court,” Lakman said. The team will start its journey to states on Oct. 22, in the District semifinals. Coach Mike Ladewski feels the team will have an easy time winning districts because of the weak opponents in it. They are currently 2-0 in their distrcit. After districts, team will compete in regionals where their season ended last year. Until then they will be practicing and improving plays and consistency. “[The time and practice] will give us an opportunity to improve between now and the end of the season. We play simple, but it doesn’t mean we can’t play at a high level,” Ladewski said. The team plays Lake Highland tonight at their gym at 7 p.m.

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Students who need help can bring their lunch and eat in Ms.Hilley’s room during either lunch shift. Assistance will be provided with the writing process idea generations, and revisions as well. They also have bilingual students available to help with writing.

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ßhipsterdefined

HARDLY HIPSTER Someone who has hipster-like qualities, but lacks some of the hipster characteristics. MAINSTREAM Someone who is lacking all hipster qualities. This person finds himself caught up in pop culture and can be associated as a “wanna-be hipster.”

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100%hipster I figured I would get hipster because based on my personality and interests, not on what I wear.

When:

Stardust Listening to a local band playing and enjoying the different varieties of foods while competing in board games, is a common occurrence at Stardust. One can rent movies, buy books, play board games and take photos with friends in the photo booth. Not only is there plenty of entertainment, there is a variety of food including vegan options. Stardust also sells coffee both hot and iced, as well as homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a brunch with different items each week. Although it is quality food, Stardust prices are high compared to Austin’s and Drunken Monkey. On Monday evenings from 6-10 they turn their parking lot into the Audubon Park Community Market. The market sells community produce and has a live band. Wednesday nights Stardust has Show and Tell, where people share funny and interesting personal stories. Go to stardustvideoandcoffee. wordpress.com to find a calendar and one can sign up to receive alerts and updates of new posts by e-mail.

Austin’s Coffee

Drunken Monkey

Just by opening the front door, one already has a taste of what Austin’s Coffee shop is all about. One hears loud alternative music that resounds in a relaxed atmosphere. There are multiple couches and seats scattered around the establishment. Austin’s provides a hip place for customers. Friday nights, Austin’s offers a different event, like acoustic night, live bands, live comedy, poetry nights and independent films. Go to austinscoffee. com to see their weekly listing of events. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Austin’s only buys organic fair trade coffee beans. They roast their beans on site for freshness. Austin’s has a wide variety of coffees. They have the brew of the day $1.85 for a small, $2 for a medium and $2.15 for a large. They also offer cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and tea all ranging from $1.75-$4.35. Aside from coffee, Austin’s sells sandwiches and desserts like apple pie and cheesecake at an affordable price.

Students looking for a place to do homework and drink coffee will find that Drunken Monkey provides a quiet atmosphere to work and hang out with a group of friends. Drunken Monkey has multiple couches to lounge on and books to read, as well as games to play. Although it is a place to focus on homework, on Friday nights they have stand up comedy from 8:30-10:30. People of all ages can come and laugh with friends or family. They sell coffees, desserts and food such as brownies and almond milk cappuccino coffee. Their coffee is fair trade and organic coffee beans are imported from all around the world. They roast their own coffee to make it fresh for their customers like Austin’s. For those who just want a cupa-joe, they offer a drive-thru service. They also sell smoothies, and vegan or gluten free desserts, such as chocolate chip cookies. Their menu, similar to Stardust and Austin’s, offers a variety of similar homemade options.

Do you consider yourself a hipster? Take this quiz to find out how “hipster” you really are.

Kayla Morris, senior

hardlyhipster I think I would have scored better because I hang out with people I consider hipster.

Have you been to any of the coffee shops listed above?

Do you have a Tumblr?

Yes

Do you like listening to/ writing poetry?

toomainstream I didn’t think I was hipster. I knew I didn’t have hipsterlike qualities.

Donald Hill, junior

Do you prefer to ride your bike over riding in a car?

Yes

Extras: vegan options, photobooth.

Online: stardustvideoandcoffee. wordpress.com

Austin’s: 929 W. Fairbanks Ave.

When: 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Extras: vegan options

Online: austinscoffee. com

Drunken Monkey: 444 N. Bumby Ave. Mon.- Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.10 p.m.

Extras: drive

thru, Friday night stand up comedy

Yes

Online: Yes

Kelsey McVicker, sophomore

Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m.-12 a.m. Sat. and Sun 8 a.m.-12 a.m.

When: No

Example: Typically a Hipster can be identified by vintage or thriftstore purchased clothing, a taste for obscure or underground music, a penchant for irony and an elitist attitude.

Stardust: 1842 Winter Park Rd.

Yes

According to Urban Dictionary: A hipster is someone who is smart enough to talk about philosophy, music, politics, art, etc. with you all day long, but not smart enough to see how pretentious s/he is. The only sure fire way to tell if someone you’re talking to is, in fact, a hipster is to ask him “are you a hipster?” If the person responds no, and turn the cassette player back on, you can be sure you’re dealing with a hipster.

Do you listen to alternative music that is not on the radio?

No Do you buy your clothes at thrift store?

Do you attend multiple concerts a year? No Yes

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