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Jan. 31, 2014

Crown Point, IN 46307

Vol. 78 Issue 5

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PHOTO BY Amy Schuch

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz speaks with area school administrators today in the auditorium on a variety of educational hot topics. Ritz opposes key elements of REPA 3.

What it takes to

Proposed rules aim to lessen requirements for teacher licensing

BY DYLAN TAYLOR

editor-in-chief

All drivers need experience in the before receiving licenses. Nurses need prior training before being able to practice nursing. Even hairstylists require prior training to cut hair. Whether or not it requires classroom experience and training to teach or manage schools, however, has been a topic of discussion in Indiana. The “Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability,” otherwise known as REPA, are up for their third revision—and teacher licensing standards are at the center of the debate. “(REPA 3) would include the adjunct teacher (rule), which really says that anyone with a 3.0 and a bachelor’s degree can become a teacher for five years without prior teaching experience,” State Superintendent Glenda Ritz said. See Teaching on page 3

PHOTO BY Maggie Gelon

Ritz is greeted by principal Chip Pettit. She addressed some members of the Indiana Association of School Principals as well as other administrators.

Severe weather impacts school schedule BY SHANNON ROSTIN

managing editor

It’s a snowy morning as students slide their way down icy roads to get to school on time. The first reaction may be an ugly tweet blaming whoever they deem responsible for not letting students stay home for the day. However, there is a much more indepth process in calling a snow day. “Our central office staff (superintendent, directors of human resources, transportation, and security) stays in touch with law enforcement and local transportation agencies as well as the national weather service, to gather information to make a decision based on student safety,” principal

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Our first and foremost consideration is the safety of our students and staff. - Emergency Weather School Closing Policy

Chip Pettit said. According to the school district’s website, “Our first and foremost consideration is the safety of our students and staff. We take a number of steps to ensure they have a safe trip to and from school.” This is a collaborative effort, taking into account the weather conditions and the way it effects transportation to school. “Director of transportation collabo-

rates with our buildings and grounds department, other local schools, police and fire departments, (and the) county highway department. The transportation director will confer with the superintendent about the information gathered. The superintendent makes the final decision,” Director of Transportation Karin Toth said. While student safety is of concern, the Emergency Weather School Closing Policy,

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Feature Snow Science Learn how to make ice cream from snow

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A whole lot of hoop-lah Boys and girls basketball improve season records pages

which can be found on www.cps.k12.in.us, states that parents have the final say in determining if it is safe for their child to come to school. Factors that are considered in the decision to cancel or delay school, according to the website include monitoring current conditions and forecasts, personnel on the street, ability to clear pathways, monitoring temperature, visibility and the coordination of sources. Safely transporting students, among other factors, is a major concern when monitoring weather conditions. This pertains to both student drivers and students

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Smokin’ good barbeque Smokey’s Basement BBQ opens on the square

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Academic Decathlon team makes the grade BY MAGGIE GELON editor-in-chief

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It may not have been track and field, but after taking exams in art, economics, literature, math, music, science and social science, delivering speeches, writing essays and completing interviews, the Academic Decathlon has reason to be tired. Last Saturday, the Academic Decathlon team traveled to the Gavit Area meet and took home first place and qualified for state. Additionally, junior Ryan Sizemore earned first place in the honor division, and senior Rachael Bokota took first in the scholastic division. “I feel pretty fantastic about the end results of our competition. We all medaled, and our team took first overall for the large school division,” Bokota said. While the team is pleased with their results, they did not come without much preparation as they have been practicing for this meet twice a week since early in the school year. “What’s always challenging about decathlon is that there’s just so much material to cover. The theme this year was World War I, so we had to study the literature, science, history, art, music and economics of the time period, as well as take a general math test and prepare a speech, perform an impromptu speech, write an essay and answer interview questions,” Bokota said. “So with school and other extracurriculars, you can see how it’s kind of hard to become an expert on the early 20th century.” Sizemore admits spending a day taking tests may not sound appealing to most, but he thoroughly enjoys the competitions and being surrounded by students similar to him. “The people on my team are great, and the people in the room taking tests with us are sitting there cracking jokes,” Sizemore said. “They have spell bowl for people who can spell, they have math bowls, science bowls, but in decathlon you do everything.”

PHOTO BY JACK SNEDDEN

Comedian and ambassador of Champions Together Craig Tornquist asks seniors Tobey Schmidt and Michael Gregoline questions about the new program’s initiation. Schmidt and Gregoline are also part of the program Best Buddies together.

Playing together

Athletic Council helps make Champions Together a reality for student and Special Olympic athletes to compete with each other in sporting events BY MAGGIE GELON editor-in-chief

A decade of working with a physical therapist, six years of practice with a speech therapist, four cross country varsity letters and one dedicated athlete later, Andrew Peterson is on his way to compete in the 2014 Special Olympics this June. Peterson recently visited Crown Point High School as a representative of Champions Together, a new partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Special Olympics Indiana. He shared that while one of his goals is to earn a gold medal in the 1500M, Peterson seeks a greater reward for himself and his fellow athletes. “I don’t ever want your pity. Rather, I need your respect, the respect that all people with disabilities deserve,” Peterson said. This goal is reflected in the mission of the new Champions Together program that aims to promote servant leadership among students while unifying student athletes with Special Olympic athletes through activities both can participate in together. “Special Olympics means more than winning, it gives we, the athletes, our chance to improve our fitness, compete with others who have equal ability, feel good about ourselves, gain in extended family and show everyone that each person with an intellectual disability is not a nobody but a somebody,” Peterson said. Leadership and volunteerism are major pillars of Champions Together that have made Crown Point High School one of the pioneers

NHS Mardi Gras Carnival NHS will hold a carnival for elementary school students from 5-8 p.m.

of this movement. “The reason this has taken such hold in Indiana is because it’s been driven by students. They are the ones that have taken the lead on this,” comedian and ambassador for Champi-

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I don’t ever want your pity. Rather, I need your respect, the respect that all people with disabilities deserve.

Andrew Peterson Champions Together representative ons Together Craig Tornquist said. Senior Tobey Schmidt, president of Best Buddies and member of Athletic Council, is one of the student leaders excited to begin the program, as she believes it will lead students one step closer to the ultimate goal of inclusion. “Champions Together will benefit Crown Point High School because it is a way to involve students with special needs and really bring everyone together. Students come up with the events themselves which is neat because it will show how much motivation and passion is in all of our students here at Crown Point,” Schmidt said. The Athletic Council has been in the early

8 ISSMA Competition will be held at CPHS for wind, percussion and strings solo and ensemble. ISSMA begins at 8 a.m.

stages of making this partnership a reality. “We are trying to get the girls soccer team and the boys soccer team together at the Crown Point dome behind Dairy Queen and get everybody together, get some cone drills set up, have a scrimmage and get as many people as we can out,” sophomore Jenna McCarroll. “It’s all about including them and making them feel like they are not different; we are all one.” While student leadership and awareness of how to get involved and participate in the program are goals of Champions Together, the program also hopes to eliminate the use of the “R” word. “When I was growing up I didn’t think that was a bad word, in fact I almost thought that was a description of a medical condition, but I’ve learned though since I’ve gotten involved with this partnership that that is the one word that will stop a Special Olympics Athlete dead in their tracks,” Tornquist said. “We are challenging students all across Indiana to quit using it. Most students didn’t know how hurtful it was, but now that you do we are going to challenge you to stop using that word in your own vocabulary.” Choosing to think before using hurtful words is an immediate way students can contribute to this movement, but if interested in becoming more involved in Champions Together students and athletes alike should speak with members of the Athletic Council for more details. “Always remember the lasting impression you can make on me and my fellow athletes,” Peterson said.

12 Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation Night The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the CPHS auditorium.

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Winter Weather continued from page 1 that take buses. “When we’re talking about weather, in most cases we’re talking about snowfall and road conditions. Transportation safety (buses and student drivers) is paramount. We also have to consider outdoor air temperature, specifically wind chill. As we think about wind chill, we know that we have students waiting out at bus stops,” Pettit said. According to Toth, the factors taken into consideration when determining whether to call a cancellation or delay include wind chill, snow, clearance and temperature, as well as if these will improve throughout the day or continue. The effects of having many snow days were felt particularly in the first week back to school in January, during which three days of school were cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. “When we missed the three days in early January, the entire school was shut down on Monday and Tuesday. We had trouble getting into the parking lots. By Wednesday morning, we still were unable to open the school, but the weather started to change as we moved into early afternoon, and we were able to get the snow

plowed out of the lots. This allowed us to have some evening activities on Wednesday,” Pettit said. In addition to missing school, extra-curricular activities were impacted by the treacherous conditions. “All totaled we were probably nine hours of rehearsal behind give or take an hour before we even got back in January. It’s been tough, and as a result I think it’s been tough getting into it,” theater director Kit Degenhart said. The athletic department also had to make adjustments, specifically considering opponent teams’ ability to safely get to the event or game. “The only time we were really out of here was when we had the three days off school. That was a difficult time because we didn’t let the teams come in and practice just because the snow was so significant out here, and it took a while to get the roads clear for other teams to come in. We had some events that we had to postpone,” athletic director Bill Dorulla said. Other than a few inconveniences, the athletic department has been able to work around the conditions. “Some school corporations have a rule that if you don’t have

Teaching continued from page 1 The potential consequences of such a decision, ultimately made by the State Board of Education, have proved controversial among many lawmakers. State Representative for Crown Point Shelli VanDenburgh (D-19) is particularly disturbed by the proposed licensing changes. “I believe that REPA 3 will lower educational standards, and lower standards for teachers will affect the level of education that children receive,” VanDenburgh said. “(REPA 3) allows school boards to appoint people without educational credentials. By bringing in someone without knowledge of educating (students), how they learn, how their behaviors are, how they interact, you’re devaluating teachers and administrators’ degrees.” Legislators and educational officials are not the only individuals that feel affected by changes to teacher licensing. Senior Connor McClory sees classroom experience as essential for young teachers. “I think that (teachers) should have classroom experience, because if they have a problem with a student or a group of students that they need to address, it helps to

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Authorities could not reach 11 stuck drivers during storm conditions, and the city hired a company who plowed the road and tow. Don Honeycutt’s car was allegedly not stuck nor touched by the tow trucks, yet he was charged $100 or else his car would have been towed. Crown Point plans to repay the 11 drivers.

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Brian Harrison senior

PHOTO BY Amy Schuch

Students enter the school after a two hour delay on Friday, Jan.24. They did not return to school until Wednesday, Jan. 29, due to two cancellations because of severe sub-zero temperatures. Students have not had a full five day school week during the month of January. More storms are predicted this week.

school we can’t have practice or games. We don’t have that rule here ,however, a lot of times we don’t let the teams come in if we feel it’s unsafe,” Dorulla said. Weather cancellations and delays impact the school calendar and schedule. Teachers and students have to adjust class periods and factors such as testing. “I think anytime we miss a scheduled day, it has an impact. It’s difficult to measure that impact. I do think it’s easier at the high school level (as opposed to middle/elementary schools) because of the flexibility we have

have a background in the classroom,” McClory said. According to senior Steven Potoski, however, as long as one has sufficient knowledge of the subject, educational experience is often unnecessary. “If a person wants to be a teacher, they should have good knowledge in that given field,” Potoski said. “I can see why a math or English teacher might want to have teaching degrees, but if it’s a foods class, for example, I don’t think that you should have to go to college (to teach).” English teacher Daniel Hadary recalls learning skills during his college education classes that were indispensable to his career. “Education courses teach you how to handle the most ridiculous of scenarios and situations that kids go through, but they also teach you how to empathize in situations in which you otherwise would not know how to. Not to mention you learn various practice methods, how to read students, how to understand behavior,” Hadary said. Still, Hadary sees ultimately good intentions behind REPA 3, despite being unconvinced of its outcome. “I think that it’s part of an overall push

with our class periods,” Pettit said. One such impact is the pressure of having to academically catch up for the lost days, such as senior Corey Kuhlman. “It’s really caused me to not be able to get the help that I need in certain classes. (For example) in calculus I took a test the day that we came back, and I felt very unprepared because of those days that we missed,” Kuhlman said. Other students did not feel the direct impacts of having days off as detrimental. “It hasn’t really (had an academic effect) because I’m still get-

to get more teachers. Some publicity shows that teaching can have sort of a negative association, and the pay isn’t always as great as other fields, so it’s probably an attempt to get more people into the field,” Hadary said. “Still, I don’t know what it’s actually doing for the field.” VanDenburgh, a member of the House Education Committee, is more skeptical about the intent behind the rules. “Unfortunately, the governor appoints the State Board (of Education), and the Board carries the governor’s water. A lot of the things that the Board supports are ideas that (Governor Mike Pence) supports,” VanDenburgh said. Whatever the goals of REPA 3’s supporters may be, Ritz, despite opposing allowing individuals to teach without teaching credentials, remains optimistic about the potential additions to the rules that she favors. “There are several items in REPA 3 proposed that I would not recommend, like the pre-service, pre-education licensing process for teachers,” Ritz said. “There are some other items that I’d like to see added. I’d like to see the 10-year license preserved; I’d like to see that (teachers that receive) the National Board certification, that very es-

ting all of my assignments turned in and we didn’t miss any finals, so I still have the same amount of time to study and do everything I need to do,” sophomore Holly Michaels said. With having many snow days, there is the potential of having to make up days of instruction. “When the school corporation builds the school district calendar for the year, we build in five additional days to account for cancellations. By state law we have to make up a day if we miss a full day of instruction,” Pettit said.

teemed certification, be rewarded with a 10year license; I’d like to have a little bit more in (REPA 3) about work permits for visiting teachers, teaching languages from other countries, here in Indiana. We’re going to have a good dialogue about it I think.” Despite disagreeing with proposed teacher licensing changes, Ritz sees vibrant public input to education policy as a promising step in promoting good educational policy. “I think that a conversation has begun regarding education, and perhaps more in earnest since my election, about really looking deeply into what we’re doing as a system, and what are some good ways and policy decisions to make sure that we have quality instruction going on,” Ritz said. “I think that people are speaking up all over the state of Indiana, and they’re contacting their legislators, and they’re contacting me, and they’re talking amongst themselves. It’s not just in the education community; it’s outside of the education community, so I’m very excited about that.” According to Ritz, the State Board of Education will begin discussing changes to REPA on Feb. 5, and that it may be up for approval and finalization by March or April.

Student reaction to events in our world

Area CP drivers criticize actions of towing company

If they don’t pay them back that is very unreasonable and not fair to those 11 drivers.

State Purdue student surrenders Nation 33 same-sex Marriages World Aitizaz Hasan dies conafter shooting another took place at Grammys fronting suicide bomber On Jan 21, Cody Cousins entered Purdue University’s Electrical Engineering building armed with a pistol and knife and allegedly shot and stabbed 21-year-old Andrew Boldt. Cousins then went outside and waited for the police to arrive. Cousins had no intention of a shootout and is currently in police custody.

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Herman Genus junior

It sad to hear about this and this incident alone has caused so much grief and sadness and heartbreak.

On Jan. 26, 33 same-sex couples were married during Macklemore’s performance at the Grammys. Each couple was wed by Queen Latifah while Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Madonna and Mary Lambert all performed the proclaimed same-sex marriage anthem, “Same Love.”

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Casey Kolberg freshman

I think it’s really cool that everyone is becoming more aware about the whole same-sex marriage thing.

A Pakistani boy named Aitizaz Hasan was accompanied by his cousin, Mudassar, when Hasan spotted a man with a bomb suit strapped to his chest. Hasan then tackled him before the bomber’s explosives detonated, killing them both. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has since praised Hasan’s actions.

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Tiffany Dewes sophomore

I think it was really amazing of him to give up his own life to save his entire school. He gave up his life so that others didn’t have to.

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speakup

Indiana in constitutional conundrum

What political issue in the news concerns you the most?

BY DYLAN TAYLOR

editor-in-chief

Bob Dylan wasn’t referring to the Indiana legislature when he famously declared that “he that gets hurt shall be he who has stalled,” but his warning may certainly apply to its ongoing love affair with backwards, even bigoted policies. For those unaware, some Republican Indiana lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to “defend the institution of marriage” by proposing a state constitutional amendment, HJR-3, that would define marriage as exclusively between “one man and one woman,” and, in its original form, ban civil unions and domestic partnerships. The Indiana House of Representatives passed HJR-3 by a narrow margin of 5740. The bill as passed, however, experienced a major change—the clause banning civil unions and partnerships was removed. Opponents see this change as a victory, especially considering that, even if the amendment passes in the Senate, it will not be on November’s statewide ballot. For dyed-in-the-wool conservatives in support of the original bill, this development is certainly a defeat. But same-sex rights advocates have little reason to rejoice; these changes are, at this juncture, only a setback to a bill that could very potentially pass. In whatever form, HJR-3 could codify homophobic policies into the very political fabric of Indiana, making them much harder to eventually strike down. It is a nervous attempt by conservative lawmakers to trumping the democratic process itself to preserve exclusively traditional marriage. This sort of dirty political trick was in turn fueled by others: previously destined for the House Judiciary Committee, House Speaker Brian Bosma redirected the bill for the House, a constituency much more likely to vote for it. So much for a legitimate democratic process. Beyond the pure politics of it, if HJR-3 is added to the constitution, trends across the country show that it will probably be sprayed with lawsuits, and perhaps even be shot down judicially as unconstitutional (as happened in Utah, for example). Tying up courts and legislative time, potentially costing taxpayers a lot of money, all for a bill likely to be removed legally--this is not a wise political plan on conservatives’ part. In terms of legislative morality, the lawmakers of Indiana have stalled, and until prejudiced policies are abandoned, the whole state will be “he that gets hurt.”

Cartoon By ellie burrell

Skylar Delgado freshman

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“I don’t think that abortion should be allowed because it ends lives unnecessarily.”

REPA 3 licensing changes could negatively impact educational quality

The best teachers take on many different roles inside and outside of the classroom. During any one day on the job, a teacher or administrator may take on the concurrent roles of instructor, leader, storyteller, motivator and depending on the situation, even therapist. Good teachers know their given subjects well and, perhaps more importantly, can effectively convey them to their pupils. In general, educational authorities should be trusting presences, and be able to identify with students as much as they can identify with their own academic background. All of these things are skills that usually only come with classroom experience and a strong background in educational psychology. This is why educational degrees are so pivotal for potential educators—knowing subject material well is one thing, whereas being able to teach it well, and being a confident, helpful figure in a classroom, is another. This is why the area of REPA 3 (the third revision of “Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability” from the State Board of Education) concerned with allowing individuals to teach for 5 years without prior educational experience is so potentially harmful. No matter one’s academic credentials, it is hard to support the notion that one will be able to effectively carry out the duties of teaching living, breathing students without proper education classes. Furthermore, REPA 3’s proposed changes to licensing discredits the existing degrees of teachers. Many current teachers have spent years developing their skills in classrooms and classes alike, and many have entire courses concerned with the interacting of students and educational psychology. It is integral to keep the standards of education high for all Indiana students, and making sure that teachers are well prepared for the job is pivotal for the development of healthy schools and pupils. There is simply too much hinging on teacher credentials for education “reformers” to experiment with them.

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“I don’t think we should have gun control because people who have earned it and shown that they don’t do bad things should be allowed to hunt.”

Liam Reilly junior “There is a current legislature in Russia that is currently allowing systematic and lifeendangering oppression of members in the society.”

Marissa Darnell junior “I agree with gay rights because I think people should accept others for who they are.”

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opinion january 31, 2014

Should school start later in the morning?

Twitter users not as “fresh” as they claim

BY KATIE SHERMAN

editor-at-large

Cartoon By ELLIE BURRELL

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Starting school later is good for student health, will promote learning

Starting school later will complicate student life outside of class

BY NADIA GIEDEMANN

BY PAIGE BUELOW

reporter

Many high school students enjoy sleeping in every chance they get. Why not make school days start later? Starting school later can help with school work, athletics and a student’s health. If school was to start later, students would have more time to sleep. More sleep would benefit the student by making them feel more energized and awake. If the student is more awake, they may be able to more easily keep focus on their school work. Students need to be able to focus in order to maintain the grade point averages they need to be accepted into college. When a student has a big test the next day, they sometimes stay up very late to get last minute studying in. If a student is up until 2 a.m. and has to get up early for school, they may not be physically and mentally prepared for the day ahead, and may do poorly on the test. If a student was to get more sleep, they would also have more energy for activities outside of school, such as athletics. Athletics are an important part of many students’ lives. Athletics give students the opportunity to get moving and stay active. If school was to start later, a student would have more time to rest in between practices. The more rest a student has, then the better one’s performance may be. Students may need athletics for scholarships, and if one is physically exhausted, one cannot perform to one’s best ability. More sleep also benefits the student’s health. Teenagers typically need more sleep in order for their bodies to function properly. Not having enough sleep can really take a toll on some students. Sleep deprivation can cause anyone to feel weak. A student may not be able to get through a full day without falling asleep in class if they do not get enough rest from the night before. Having school later would allow students to revitalize their systems, and get them prepared for the day ahead. Based on different aspects of a student’s life, sleep is important to any high school student. School days should start later, so we can all get some much needed morning rest.

Despite the glitz and glamour that surrounds the idea of starting school later, the reality is that it would hurt students more than it helps. Talk of starting the school day later has already been circulating throughout the main offices. As of now, the intention is to begin classes twenty minutes later than usual. While any delay is normally welcomed, this possible change would also result in getting out of school later. For a student who has nothing better to do than wake up, go to school and then go home, the change poses no real threat; for everyone else, it complicates student life at its core. With CPHS constantly promoting participation in extracurricular activities, their intentions begin to become foggy when they start pushing to give students less time to actually participate. The time that school ends will not proportionally alter the length of the practices. If a coach determines that the team needs to practice for three hours in order to win the next game, they are not going to adjust it to allow students to get out at the same time they normally would if the change had not been made. The same thing applies to students’ jobs. A boss will not care how late teens are in school because they still need someone to cover the five-hour after school shift. Simply put, time commitments don’t change. Students will still have to go to work and practice. They will still have just as much homework to do, and they will still stay up just as late watching cat videos. The only difference is that they will get out of school later and have less time after school to get everything done with barely enough time to catch any shuteye. Those twenty minutes will not magically make up the sleep-deprivation that the majority of students suffer and they likely will just stay up later. Without even mentioning having a social life, students already struggle to balance their out-of-school activities; the school corporation should not be trying to add to the stress by dismissing school later than it already does.

15 Inklings staffers agree

14 Inklings staffers agree

Clayton Handley

Amy Berchem

senior

“I like starting early and getting out when we do because there would be more time in the afternoon for getting things done.”

“It would be a good idea because you would come to school with more rest and be more prepared to learn.”

Jacob Adams

French teacher

English teacher

“Many studies have proven that students function better later in the day, and some of the most progressive schools in the nation have adopted a schedule that starts later.”

Karissa Maroules

Thousands of Will Smith and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” fans were duped or angered by a tweet sent from an unverified twitter account that claimed NBC had agreed to make an episode of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” in honor of James Avery who played the character Uncle Phil in the show. The Twitter user, @FreshPrinceWill, posted a manufactured screenshot of a direct message with NBC in which NBC agreed that they would make another episode of “Fresh Prince” if the Twitter account, “… can somehow show that 300,000+ people would watch…” This led to the one thing that Twitter users do best— retweets. Despite what was a probably poor attempt to create a Twitter buzz, the account earned over 236,786 retweets and over 27,000 favorites before being shut down. Some users were not as impressed. “Just when I think twitter can’t get any dumber…” @ NOTSCWill responded in obvious disdain. If this tweet proves anything, it’s that Twitter users are quick to show their ignorance. Over 200,000 people were tricked into believing this fake tweet. Could the world really be that gullible? Would they not expect Will Smith himself, or NBC to tweet something reputable? The holes in the content of this tweet are massive, but it does not seem like the thousands of Twitter users cared. The greatest aspect of Twitter is also its tragic flaw—the reactions are instant. A “Fresh Prince” fan can see the tweet and remember how much they loved “Fresh Prince” and just click “Retweet.” As easy as that, the tweet is retweeted and sent on to the next gullible tweeter to see. There are always going to be fake and ridiculous tweets and tweeters trying to gain popularity. The only thing I’d hope is that when the fakeness becomes so obvious—so blatantly manufactured—that less than 200,000 people fall for the trick, showing gullibility and making Twitter users look even dumber than many are already perceived to be.

Correction: junior

“I would not change the time because nobody wants to get out of school later.”

In the Dec. 20 edition quotes in the girls swimming story were attributed to coach Bryan Trippeer rather than coach Brian Angerman. Inklings regrets the error.

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i on life experiencing a different perspective

Plowing Ahead

PHOTO BY MAGGIE GELON

Crown Point city snow plows plow out a street by the square. These snowy conditions have made driving a hazard for high school drivers as well as more experienced drivers.

Students handle driving in recent winter weather situations BY KATIE SHERMAN TINA WINFREY

editor-at-large associate editor

How to jump a car

Getting one’s driver’s license is a milestone most high school students eagerly look forward to. Still, it can be difficult to master perfect parallel parking or flawlessly change lanes as a new driver on the road and even more difficult when that road is covered in inches of snow. With the subzero temperatures and many inches of snow that the region has been experiencing lately, driving safely has never been more paramount. Senior Erik Gardin works for his local family business, G&G Landscape and Lawn Care. In the winter, his job is to plow contracted houses and lots. Gardin finds his job difficult, especially when people take the risk of driving in the extreme weather conditions. “When it snows, please stay home because cars just get in the way,” Gardin said. “If cars are out on the roads, then they close all the roads down because people are sliding into ditches. If people would stay home, they would stay out of our (plowers’) way, and it wouldn’t be as bad.” While drivers can make the decision to stay home, once out on the road many weather-related variables are out of even the most experienced driver’s control. Icy conditions can lead to drivers underestimating the extent of how much the weather can impact motor vehicles. “I can’t tell you how many people I have seen at a stop light that can’t stop at a red light because of the snow,” Gardin said. As the weather warrants road conditions that high school drivers may not be accustomed to, changes in normal driving behaviors and instincts should be made accordingly. Drivers are encouraged to slow their speed and keep a generous distance between vehicles to avoid

accidents and other weather related incidents. Senior Conor Hughes recently had a winter weather related accident. “I just drove into a snowbank the other week,” Hughes said. “I had to have a cop take me to school.” Certified Driving School instructor Russ Marcinek Sr. warns people against hitting the brakes immediately when caught in a slide. “If one gets caught in a slide, you don’t want to brake right away. You go with the slide because if you put on the brakes, you are going to slide more,” Marcinek said. “Also, don’t turn the wheel too fast (go with the flow).” Even after roads have been salted and plowed, drivers should remain alert to possible hazards. Ice and snow cause damage to roads leaving deep and damaging potholes. Those potholes can lead to unwanted results. “I actually think my car is messed up right now because it’s making a weird sound everytime I hit a bump,” junior Jacquelyn Rettig said. “I told my mom about it. She asked if I’ve hit any potholes, and I realized I’ve hit countless amounts.” Marcinek advises drivers to carefully avoid potholes and be extra aware of their presence on the road. “Try to avoid the pothole if seen by swaying a bit or straddling it. Obviously, if there is a lot of traffic, you might have to go real slow or stop,” Marcinek said. “You have to be alert, because they pop right up. Some of them are really deep, and what it will do is bend your rim if you are going fast enough. Potholes can be dangerous, they can ruin your car and sometimes when you try to avoid it and are not paying attention you can go into another car.” Rettig believes winter driving has been a whole new experience. for her “I’ve loved driving, and I’ve loved winter until I had to start driving in the winter and now I hate them both,” Rettig said.

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Take out jumper cables and place both vehicles in neutral.

Connect positive terminals to the car batteries.

Attach negative terminal to battery attempt to start car.

Jumper cables can be bought at most stores including Walmart and Target. Before attatching the cables, it is important to put both cars in either neutral or park and also engage the parking break.

The positive cable may be marked with a + or be red. Attach a positive end of the the cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery and the other end to the working battery.

Connect one end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Clip the other end to a piece on the other car not by the battery. Attempt to start car.

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Students avoid frigid temperatures outside, battle against boredom inside BY BRITTANY PEDERSEN

reporter

A long stretch of bleak, frigid winter comes after the excitement of the holidays and before the leisure of spring break. It is during this period of time that boredom and restlessness sets in and an epidemic of cabin fever begins to spread. However, somehow, even in the throes of winter some students are able to keep their sanity intact. “I go crazy. I can’t be in the house for too long. I try to find something to do outside or go somewhere if I can,” junior Chris Kuiper said. Kuiper takes advantage of what some people would call poor weather conditions by turning it into a flow of cash. “I try to make money by plowing people’s driveways,” Kuiper said. Senior Denise Sandoval enjoys a heavy snowfall as well. “I was okay with (having snow days) because you can play in the snow and it’s just fun to be outside.” While Sandoval enjoys spending time outside, on arctic days she finds ways to occupy herself indoors. “I draw, play with my dog and go on the Internet. I love to go online shopping,” Sandoval said. However, usually around the time the eyes glaze over from staring at the screen too long and the thumbs cramp up from using the controller, one just runs out of things to do. Freshman Isabella Guerrero offers advice to students as to what to do in this situation. “They could practice a sport that they want to get better at, like if they like gymnastics they can work on those skills or they could study to get better at school,” Guerrero said. If students are not quite that motivated, they could spend their time by tapping into their inner creative genius. “I make crafts out of paper. I go online and get inspired. Sometimes I see

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really cool things like where they spray paint their old pair of shoes and make them like new,” Guerrero said. “I also like to make lunch in my free time.” Guerrero is among others who like to use the time to make food. “You could bake cookies. That takes a lot of time. I like baking because the finished product is really good,” sophomore Maddie Meyers said. When suffering from cabin fever, one may hate staring at the same four walls and the space begins to seem more confining. One can be mentally transported elsewhere by reading a novel. “I read a book. I like reading because you can picture it in your head and it’s not like just watching a movie. You can learn some really cool stuff from books,” Meyers said. When someone is truly “snowed in” the thought of being stuck inside can be a source of much stress and uneasiness. At these times, senior Hannah Williams chooses to fix this by relaxing and decompressing. “I feel like the snow is engulfing us and eating us alive and we can’t escape,” Williams said. “I usually sleep a whole lot and listen to music. I just do, I’ve always done it. It relaxes me and distracts me from reality.” Another strategy to beat cabin fever is social interaction. “Hang out with friends. Go see a movie or do a movie marathon. Play ping pong,” sophomore Callista Christ said. The list of activities one can do with friends exceeds the list of solitary activities. “My friends and I play board games. It’s a good way to kill time and you have fun doing it. We go sledding in my backyard,” sophomore Adam Golding said. While some students get bored out of their minds when they are stuck inside for hours, others feel no need to search for cures for cabin fever at all. “I sit inside and watch TV all day,” junior Jasmine Shelton said. “I literally sit and eat all day. When it is snowing outside it’s an excuse to do all that.

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Weathering the Weather Negative temperatures could have some students feeling low, but everything can change with a few inches of snow. These common winter woes can be cured

a small hole in the cap of the bottle will allow for a more accurate drawing utensil. The activity of blowing bubbles, most commonly

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them easy to catch and enjoy.

Snow paint can be made with a mixture of water and a few drops of food coloring. When shaken well in a closed water bottle, this combination can be used to paint in

When boiled water is thrown into the air in below zero temperatures, the water instantly turns to solid snow. Make sure to take the direction of wind in account, because the homemade snow can blow back in the wind. For now, forget about relaxing with a cup of cocoa,

the snow.

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Junior Justin Vandergriff blows bubbles outside and watches them as they become less flexible. If the weather is cold enough, the bubbles will appear to have a shattering effect. Photo by Evi Lovin

Performing the boiling water trick, freshman Will Stratton watches as the water turns to snow.

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Bottle in hand, junior Mitchell Hendrickson paints words, designs and pictures of his friends in the snow.

When life gives you snow, make ice cream

Step 1: Gather 10 cups Step 2: Mix in 1/2 cup clean, fluffy snow sugar

Step 3: Add 1 cup milk

Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon vanillla extract

Step 5: Stir until ingredients are well mixed

Step 6: Enjoy a bowl of homemade ice cream

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Relationships stretch miles

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Bittersweet Valentine’s Day for long distance couples BY MADDIE ADDUCCI

copy editor

The typical dinner dates and flower exchanges of Valentine’s Day are not necessarily familiar to all couples. Those involved in long distance relationships have to find ways to overcome the miles between them and make the most out of the special day. “Cody (her boyfriend) won’t be home for Valentine’s Day, but we are going to send each other gifts and Skype while we open them together,” sophomore Hannah Nottingham said. The challenges of being apart from a loved one are not foreign to Nottingham. Her boyfriend is currently attending high school in Nevada. “His parents called us at my brother’s engagement party and told us he was going

to have to transfer. I was a freshman and he was a sophomore,” Nottingham said. “It was really hard when I first found out he was leaving. We were both balling together, but we worked through it.” As time has gone by, Nottingham and Hendrickson have developed ways of coping with their distance and staying in touch. They have become determined to not let the miles ruin their day, especially on holidays devoted to love. “I hated coming to school or anywhere at first, but I got over it. The reminders here and seeing couples do what we used to do was hard,” Nottingham said. “If he could be here for Valentine’s Day we would probably be going out to eat and have a nice night together, but it will still be nice to see him.” Technology has played a large role in

helping the lovebirds make the hundreds of miles seem smaller. “We Facetime and Skype every day, well we try to every day,” Nottingham said. “We also text non-stop. It used to be really hard when I would see other couples in the hallway, but I have gotten used to it.” Junior Jordan Smith can relate to Nottingham’s reliance on technology to keep in touch with her boyfriend. “It is so hard when Josh is away because he is my best friend, and I don’t know what to do when he is away,” Smith said. “The way I have learned to deal with it is that I get to talk to him on the phone sometimes, not for long, but knowing he is okay is good enough for me.” Smith’s boyfriend is a member of the United States Army and leaves frequently for training. Their time apart varies from a

Sophomore Hannah Nottingham and Cody Hendrickson enjoy time together in Chicago visiting family.

week to months; however, there are benefits to the distance. “I do enjoy the distance sometimes. It is just nice to have a little break, and I become able to hang out with my friends,” Smith said. “I still miss him like crazy, though.” With experience and time, both girls have leaned on friends and family as well as a positive attitude to help them through the rough days. “I have so many close friends and family that always help me stay busy and have fun,” Nottingham said. “I love staying in touch with Cody, too, but keeping my mind off of it helps me get through his time away. Valentine’s Day might not be as special without him, but it will still be fun to send him his gift.”

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While Northwest Indiana may not be hosting the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, plenty of residents are making the most of the winter weather. Junior Kayla Miller began snowboarding in eighth grade. She goes snowboarding at many locations such as Four Lakes in Lisle, Illinois and Alpine Valley in Elkhorn, Wisconsin about three to four times a year. Miller was inspired by Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark and Hannah Teter, three competitive snowboarders that all qualified for the finals of the woman’s half pipe in 2010. “I think the progression of women in a male dominated sport is important,” Miller said. Senior Ryan De St. Jean is another snowboarder who started when he was a little kid at Bittersweet Hills in Otsego, Michigan. He was inspired by his parents to try the slopes. “My parents just one day randomly took me to Bittersweet, and I loved it,” De St. Jean said De St. Jean goes snowboarding once or twice every year at Bittersweet. He still remembers the growing pains of it, especially for beginners. “I ate a lot of snow on my

in multiple activities first time,” De St. Jean said. “It’s like fighting the mountain with your face.” Sisters sophomore Natalie Brigham and senior Renee Brigham remember what it was like to be beginners as well. Learning how to slow down, for example, is a matter of turning each ski inward, creating a “pizza shape” which helps the skier to slow themselves. “We all went to ski school. There was an instructor, and basically you start off on skis and learn to pizza wedge, snake down the hill and make smaller cuts; it’s a process,” Natalie said. Once trained, it is important to have the proper equipment for the skiing. “What Renee and I both have are ski pants and a ski coat, which is no different than a winter coat, but we also wear gators.” Natalie said. “(Gators) are like scarves but tighter and they won’t get caught in stuff. We also wear helmets, hats underneath, and goggles.” The sisters had the experience of skiing at local slopes like Bittersweet and further away slopes in the mountains of Colorado. “(Bittersweet) is a lot different than Colorado because their hills are five minutes long compared to twenty minutes. It’s really fun,” Natalie said.

Along with the steep slopes, Colorado has high peak views to offer. “I like the scenery in Colorado. The top of the run is at 12,000 feet elevation, and you can see just everywhere. It’s like being on top of the world. It’s amazing,” Renee said. While both girls enjoy their time on the slopes, they recognize it comes with downsides. “It’s kind of hard to go all the time because to get to a decent place you have to drive five or six hours which can be kind of a pain, so you can’t go whenever you want,” Renee said. Those that enjoy winter weather activites but do not wish to travel can go to the Lake County Fairgrounds. Caleb Scibbe likes to sled but considers it nothing more than just a winter hobby. “Sledding is just something fun I do with friends,” Scibbe said. “Wiping (out) is the best and the worst part of it.” While wiping out with a coat full of snow is not always avoidable, taking the chance is worth the experience to most winter athletes. “I feel like I’m flying. When you’re going that fast down a hill it’s the coolest thing in the world, and you kind of feel invincible,” Natalie said. PHOTO BY JACK SNEDDEN

Junior Kayla Miller snowboards down a hill at Summertree Golf Course during the winter months. She enjoys snowboarding and does it in her free time when the weather allows.

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LaPorte is physical. We need to make sure we’re playing aggressive basketball tonight. - Senior Bret Barclay

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Freshman Hannah Kukurugya and Kelsi Artim take a quick break at swim practice. Kukurugya and Artim have been swimming together since the age of six and have been friends since their early days of being in it. “With them swimming together for so long and being on the same team this year, it makes for a smooth transition,” coach Bryan Trippeer said.

We’re in this together Freshmen swimmers Hannah Kukurugya and Kelsi Artim turn shared passion for swimming into long-term friendship BY KARA BIERNAT

sports editor

A team is only as strong as the athletes constructing it. Beyond the athletic bond, there are friendships within the team that have escalated through swimming. Making their high school debut this season, freshmen Hannah Kukurugya and Kelsi Artim have overcome the simple label of “teammates” by taking the term to a whole new level. “I’ve just always grown up with Hannah through swimming. We’ve always been there to push each other and have shared so many memories. We’ve got to experience so many great opportunities together too,” Artim said. Being best friends since they started swimming together at the age of six, the current freshmen have not only mastered their skills in the pool, but have built an unbreakable friendship. “We started swimming together when we were both in the CP swim club when we were 6 years old. It was the first day of the season and having never swam

before, I was put in a lane with Hannah,” Atrim said. “Not going to the same school, we ended up meeting while swimming next to each other in the lane. We ended up talking a lot and have been best friends ever since.” Seeing each other on a daily basis gives the girls the opportunity to put some fun into practices. As swim practices have a tendency to seem repetitive, the girls do their best to make the most of it. “Being at practice together every day is nice. Swimming is a sport that requires a lot of dedication by swimming a lot of hours a week, which can get repetitive. When it gets boring, it’s nice to have Kelsi there to have fun with and lighten up the mood. It makes it way more entertaining,” Kukurugya said. Their natural skills together in the pool can easily be blamed on their chemistry outside of swimming. “They both have been swimming together in our age group program for seven or eight years,

or ever since they’ve been little,” coach Bryan Trippeer said. “With them swimming together for so long and being on the same team this year, it makes for a smooth transition.”

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Kelsi Artim freshman Letting their passion in the pool prep their nine year friendship has made them the swimmers they are today. Sharing their love for swimming has also contributed to their success. Kukurugya set a school record in the 200 and 500 free with times of 1:50 and 4:58, while Artim holds the school record in the 100 breast stroke swimming a time of 1:04. “We push each other when

things get hard or we’re not doing our best. We tell each other to stay positive and stay with it,” Artim said. The girls not only impact the team with their talent, but their uplifting and positive attitude keeps the team on task. “We’re definitely confident with these two coming in,” Trippeer said. “They’re two of the best freshmen in the state, and will definitely benefit the team at the state meet.” Now entering their first postseason of their high school career, the girls are working hard in hopes of meeting any expectations they picked up all season. “With these two, the sky is the limit, and we know what we’re going to get from them. This is their first sectional and state meet, so we’ll have to see how they handle the pressure,” Trippeer said. Breaking the school records together as freshmen has put a target on their back when facing other teams in postseason. “My goal is to go to state after sectionals by taking first in my

event or making the state cut,” Artim said. With their eyes on the state rings, the girls are looking forward to heading down to Indianapolis to compete to the best of their ability. “I’m excited to be going to the state meet with Kelsi by my side. We’re hoping to stay focused and see if we can get a state ring,” Kukurugya said. The girls will each be racing in a relay and an individual race this postseason, impacting the outcome of four events total. The thought of being able to share an experience together such as at the state meet has only made it easier for Artim and Kukurugya. Growing up together through swimming and shaping their friendship around it has taught them very much. “Swimming with my best friend taught me that it’s not the times I swim in the pool that I’ll remember, but it’s the times spent and memories made with Kelsi that I will remember the most,” Kukurugya said.

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Looking to capitalize on a fast-break, junior Josh Berquist looks to assist on a score against the Trojans. The Bulldogs won the game 72-58, recording their third-straight victory.

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Bulldogs record third-straight victory BY ALAA ABDELDAIEM NADIA GIEDEMANN

sports editor reporter

It was the most dominant performance head coach Clint Swan said he has seen from his team since the Bulldogs won seven straight games before losing back-to-back games against Chesterton in 2012. The Bulldogs (7-3, 2-1) recorded their third-straight victory last Saturday with a 7258 win against Chesterton (9-4, 2-1) with four of the team’s players scoring in double digits. “We had guys coming off the bench to make big plays,” Swan said. “We needed consecutive stops, and we got them. We did a really good job of following up misses with easy shots, getting the rebound, or getting fouled and getting to the free-throw line. Chesterton is a really good team, so we had to have everybody play well tonight, and that’s what happened.” The team shot at 51 percent overall with senior guard Bret Barclay and sophomore guard Grant Gelon finishing with 15 points each. Sophomore point guard Blake Bonin and ju-

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nior forward Nick Jeffirs also scored in the double digits with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Even freshman Sasha Stefonavic contributed to the win, sinking a pair of threes just before halftime. “(Stefonavic) had two huge shots for us tonight,” Swan said. “This was the first time this year that Sasha did not play JV, and after today, I think he’s played the last JV game of his life. He’s a great player, and he’s going to have a great career for us here.” Aware of Chesterton’s 25-7 third quarter run against Andrean last Wednesday, the Bulldogs started the second half with a run of their own, outscoring the Trojans 12-1 in the third quarter. The boys held junior guard Chris Palombizio, who finished the first half with 13 points, to only one field goal in the second half. “With (Chesterton) being the type of team they are, we realized that they would come out strong and physical in the second half because they were trailing,” Jeffirs said. “We were able to weather the storm coming out in the second half by being the aggressor and executing how we knew we could. This led to us going on a run and ultimately coming out on top.” According to Barclay, the Bulldogs have been able to spread the wealth on offense due to the trust team-

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mates have for one another, something that was not there for the team last season. “It doesn’t matter who shoots for us,” Barclay said. “Whoever is hitting and whoever is playing well, that’s who gets it. I trust them and they trust me to shoot it and make a play for the team. There’s a lot of trust within the team that wasn’t there last year, and that’s really helped us put together the season we’re having right now.” The team travels to LaPorte (9-4, 0-2) tonight for their first match-up of the year against the Slicers, who defeated the Bulldogs 63-48 in their final meeting last year. To defeat the Slicers, the Bulldogs will need to have a strong defensive performance to contain senior point guard Josh Fleming, who leads the DAC in scoring and averages 20.3 of the Slicers’ 58.1 points per game. “Laporte is having a great season thus far, and it’s going to be a great test for us playing them on the road,” Jeffirs said. “We’re going to need to execute what we want to run on offense and stay extremely disciplined on defense. It’s going to be an exciting game, and we are all looking forward to heading into it with some momentum.”

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According to senior Nick Morin, there’s one thing a team must have heading into the postseason: focus. “When you head into postseason competition, your whole mindset changes,” Morin said. “The playing field is tougher, and one mistake could really cost you. That’s why you need to be completely focused.”

Despite having three years of postseason experience under his belt, Morin enters this year’s playoffs as a first-time team captain. Morin acknowledges the importance of his role heading into postseason play. “Being a captain requires a lot of responsibility. They look up to you for support and guidance,” Morin said. “I have to be a good role model for them and practice hard.” The Dogs have improved

throughout the season with younger swimmers stepping up to help out with the team’s 6-1 DAC record. “I think the team has improved so much since the start of the season,” senior Andrew Kvachkoff said. “We have younger guys stepping up and swimming faster times which has helped us win some very important DAC meets.” The Bulldogs this year have an overall record of 8-1, only fall-

ing short to the defending state champs, the Chesterton Trojans. “Chesterton has top three swimmers in every event and what we have to do to compete with them is mix up our line and split their top three up and have one of our guys get in front of at least one of them, if not two,” head coach Doug Norris said. Although the weather conditions have been bad, the Dogs have used this as an advantage to prepare for the postseason.

“We will prepare for the postseason by practicing as much as we can and using these delays as a prime opportunity to get more yardage in before school,” Kvachkoff said. The Dogs head into the DAC championship with wins in their last two meets, defeating Lake Central 95-80 and Michigan City 128-57. At press time the Bulldogs will be competing at the DAC meet in Chesterton on Feb. 1.

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ALAA’s ANGLE

Preparing for a better shot

Lady Dogs improve chances at postseason run

BY ALAA ABDELDAIEM

sports editor

Athletes are entitled to their own opinions Athletes are entitled to their own opinions, and if they aren’t causing harm to others, there shouldn’t be consequences for voicing them. The Minnesota Vikings don’t think so, according to ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe. Earlier this month, Kluwe published an article on Deadspin detailing his departure from football. The article titled “I Was an NFL Player Until I Was Fired by Two Cowards and a Bigot” claims that Kluwe was released due to his pro-gay marriage views. In America, we’re taught that each individual has the freedom of speech and expression under the First Amendment. We’re told that no one can punish us for believing a certain way so far as our opinions do not infringe on the rights of others. That’s what we’re told—not necessarily what happens. Athletes are often told not to express political opinions of any form. Baylor women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey told players not to publicly address sexuality to protect their program’s image. Kluwe was told by former Vikings head coach Leslie Frasier that he needed to stop speaking out. Yet Baylor’s Brittney Griner’s acknowledgement that she was gay had no effect on her or her team’s undefeated season and 2012 NCAA title victory, and Kluwe’s opinion didn’t harm anyone. It didn’t humiliate any one person. It didn’t affect his performance on the field, and it didn’t cost his team the season. Why should athletes face the risk of losing their jobs by voicing their beliefs? Forget the fact that they’re public figures. Forget that their faces dominate your TV screens and their jerseys fill your closets. Athletes are people too. They know what their job is. They know what responsibilities they have towards their teams. As long as they fulfill those responsibilities, athletes should not be limited to what they can discuss. As long as what they believe in does not harm anyone, athletes too are entitled to their own opinion.

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we have the ability to compete for a sectional championship.” The Lady Dogs have improved since their 5-15 record of last season. They currently hold an 11-6 record after starting off the season with a 7-0 start. “After last season, it is safe to say that our girls were hungry for a win,” head coach Anne Equihua said. “We can’t come out of this and be satisfied with coming close.” After losing close games to LaPorte (16-1, 6-0) and Merrillville (9-4, 4-2) earlier in the season, the girls look to change the outcome for when sectionals roll around. “I feel like if we play hard for

BY ELI UDCHITZ reporter

A strong performance against DAC opponent Chesterton is what sophomore point guard Hannah Albrecht said the team needed before heading into the postseason. A strong performance is what they gave. The Lady Dogs shot 48 percent from the field and accounted for 11 steals in their 60-44 win over the Trojans (8-9, 2-5). “That was exactly what we needed to get us prepared for sectionals,” Albrecht said. “A win like that boosts our confidence on the floor and proves to everyone that

all four quarters then we can be successful,” said Tarailo. “Since we have already played them, we now are able to review the mistakes we made before and make the right adjustments for if and when we play them again.” Although the team has had many successful spurts of offense so far this year, they have relied on the defensive aggressiveness to change the pace of the game. “Our defense has been our strength this season,” Equihua said. “They allow us to generate our offense and put points up on the board.” The team has two scheduled games left after their game against

Lowell on Jan. 30 was cancelled. The Lady Dogs will take on two non-conference opponents in Morton and Hobart to finish off their regular season campaign. Preparing for the schedule ahead, Equihua stresses the importance of not losing focus heading into the postseason. “Coming out of these last couple of games, we cannot lose sight of the big picture being that sectionals are right around the corner,” Equihua said. “I wish that our girls would believe how close they actually are because I really believe that this team has the potential to win a sectional championship.”

Wrestling looks to continue past sectional success BY ALEXIS BERDINE JACKIE VAN DER WEY reporters

The Bulldogs proved why they were ranked No. 2 Northwest Indiana Times by bringing home a 48-14 victory in their match against Valparaiso. The team is preparing for the postseason with shorter, more focused practices. This year’s sectional play will be the first for several freshman including Jonathan Miran. “I want to do my best for

the team. We have a lot of talent and we haven’t even reached our full potential yet. Coach Vlink knows what he’s doing and he has tons of experience. I know he has the same expectations for me as he does for the upperclassmen. I feel good about sectionals and my goal is to eventually be standing on that podium down at state,” Miran said. Not only does Miran look to coach Vlink for guidance, he also relies on his captains. “Josh Fuqua is my role mod-

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inreview The Bachelor The Bachelor is back for its eighteenth season with Juan Pablo looking for the love of his life while trying to find the perfect step-mother for his fiveyear-old daughter, Camila. His sweetness and romantic side will surely win any woman over. But watch out, the usual drama and jealousy amongst the bachelorettes is very apparent this season.

Lone Survivor Lone Survivor captivated audiences from day one. Moviegoers describe this film as an unforgettable cinematic experience and it topped box offices bringing in $80+ million. Starring Mark Wahlberg, this movie is about a failed SEAL Team 10 mission dubbed “Operation Red Wings.” The film is suspenseful and heartbreaking, but will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Instagram Direct Taking what seems to be a nod from Snapchat, Instagram recently added a feature that allows users to send a photo to a specific person or group rather than post on his or her general feed. While the tool is useful, “Direct” does not allow users to set time limits on viewings nor does it indicate if photos have been screen shot.

“Love Don’t Die” by The Fray The Fray’s latest single off their upcoming album “Helios” is definitely one of their best. “Love Don’t Die” does not fail to impress with providing a strong beat that makes it impossible to not tap your toe along. The song is original with great lyrics that die-hard fans will love and newbies will enjoy.

Series offers “Divergent” read Veronica Roth’s new bestselling novel, “Divergent” hits theaters March, one of three in the series BY EMILY BEST

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Written by Veronica Roth, the book, “Divergent,” has taken the teenage world by storm. Being the first book in the “Divergent” series, it is both captivating and beautifully written. Readers are hooked from the first page and immediately fall in love with the characters. “Divergent” takes place in Chicago in the near future. The world has become a dystopian society; a society which is separated into five factions: Abnegation for the selflessness, Amity for the peaceful, Candor for the honest, Dauntless for the brave and Erudite for the knowledgeable. On one day each year all the 16-year-olds take a test. This test will determine which faction they will transfer into. For the majority of people, the

test reveals only one faction that fits their personality. Very rarely will there be a person who matches more than one faction, but it does occur. These people are known to be divergent. The story follows 16-year-old Beatrice Prior. When she takes her test, her personality matches three factions. She is divergent and this puts her in grave danger. If others find out that she is divergent, she will be killed. “Divergent” is a brilliant book, grabbing the attention of the teenage generation. The book has a little something for everyone. There is plenty of action mixed with some romance. The book is truly perfection. “Divergent” was such a success that the movie version is being released next month. The movie will star Shailene Woodley as Beatrice Prior and Theo James as Four (Beatrice’s love interest). The movie is expected to be a huge hit.

MOVIE MADNESS “DIVERGENT” Release Date: March 21, 2014 Rating: PG-13 Starring: Shailene Woodley and Theo James Director: Neil Burger Genre: Drama

“Dark Horse” by Katy Perry Katy Perry has done it again with her new catchy hit, “Dark Horse.” Sitting at number one on iTunes charts, the single stuck to Perry’s usual upbeat pop sound, and the beat of the song makes one just want to get up and dance.

Smokey’s Basement BBQ open for business BY NADIA GIEDEMANN

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Located on the square where Faustino’s used to be is a new barbeque restaurant called Smokey’s Basement BBQ. The atmosphere at Smokey’s is warm and welcoming. For being in the basement, it is decorated very well. Smokey’s room temperature is comfortable. It isn’t freezing, but it isn’t too hot to make someone sweat. The building smells like grilled and smoked food and barbeque sauce. The wait time for a seat at the new restaurant is not long at all. Once seated, a guest has the chance to look at the food choices available to them. There

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overpowering. The food itself was very well prepared, and tasted delicious. Other than the wonderful food and atmosphere, the service is great. It seems as if everyone is always happy. It does not take long for the food to come out. Each staff member is kind and makes sure that anyone’s experience at Smokey’s is successful. It seems like every guest at the restaurant is a priority to the staff. Smokey’s inviting atmosphere, good food and great service is very impressing. The restaurant has a new kind of food that is just what the city of Crown Point needs. Smokey’s is highly recommended.

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As the holiday break ends, new seasons of America’s beloved shows premiere to eager anticipation from fans. Originals - Season 2

Modern Family - Season 5

“Originals” is a story of the Mikaelsons, the first vampires, that revolves around Klaus and his siblings, Rebekah and Elijah. The season begins with Klaus who wants to conquer what used to be his, New Orleans, from his young protege Marcel. After discovering that, Klaus soon uncovers that his one night stand, a werewolf, is pregnant with his hybrid baby. Together the siblings realize that they must overcome their selfish thirst for power to unite as one family and save what belongs to them. Eventually Klaus retains his empire from Marcel. However, once Klaus gains power, issues with his siblings intensify, and Klaus must learn to earn respect by giving respect.

“Modern Family” uses comedy to depict what a 21st century family is like. With the use of humor and family lessons, “Modern Family” can bring tears of joy and sadness to the audience. The first half of season five opens with gay marriage finally being legalized in California, allowing Cam and Mitch, a gay couple in the show, to make plans for finally closing the knot. The season is about the family members going through the ups and downs of starting a new school year and Claire and Cam, siblings, getting a new job. The comical and dysfunctional families entertain the audience with their amusing way of handling the adventures of the school year.

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A reality TV show that focuses on a Louisiana family, the Robertsons, who invented a revolutionary duck call and made it into a multi-million dollar company, Duck Commander Inc. An epidemic of “duckmania” spread throughout the country as it became the most watched show on A&E. Willie Robertson, whose parents are Phil and Kay Robertson, heads the company with the help of his brothers, Jase and Jeb, and zany Uncle Si. The show gives a glimpse into the family’s ordinary activities finding humor in their daily lives. Throughout season four, the family prepares for Phil and Kay’s wedding anniversary, and the men squirm with the unfamiliarity of wedding ordeals.

The Kardashians are probably the most well-known family in the nation. America has been with them through it all: the fights, the love and the marriages that last seven months. The reality TV show returns with season nine. Last season was like any other season full of drama. Drama bleeds from the sisters exfoliated pores. Last season was about Khloe trying to get pregnant as she felt jealous that her sisters had a growing family. Also, Kendall and Kylie, the youngest sisters, are more involved in the show. There is trouble in paradise with Bruce and Kris living separately and Khloe and Lamar having a strained relationship.

Fifth installment of “Paranormal Activity” fails to scare BY OLIVIA ELSTON

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The first “Paranormal Activity” put audiences on the edge of their seats with fear and suspense. “Paranormal Activity 2” still packed a punch with the scare factor and sure, the third installment gave shivers up the spine, but enough is enough. The fifth installment, “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” is just one more that should not have been made in this movie series. “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” follows an 18-year-old as he becomes possessed by an evil spirit. Sound familiar? Probably because it is the same plot as other Para-

normal Activity movies. Director Christopher Landon keeps the movie true to the previous films by the camera effect as if someone is self-recording which gives viewers headaches from the swinging and rapid movements of the camera. The actors do a mediocre job as most of their emotions consist of a shocked face and some profane words. Not the best way to show fear. Along with the actors having trouble portraying fear, the movie in-itself had its hardships with the scare factor. Sure, people popping out at unexpected moments make the heart skip a couple beats, but it does not make the audience pee their pants in fear. Funnily enough, the majority of the film

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is more comical than scary which is probably not the point of the movie, oops. But do not think this whole movie is a complete waste of $10.50 (sigh). The last 15 minutes can actually be defined as scary. Do not get too excited. It is the cheap scary; the fear is only from scary images and again, figures popping out. Congrats, Landon. If Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones is still on a to-see list, then by all means go for it. But please, wait to rent it for its true value, not $10.50 at the theaters. Let’s get back to the real scary movies that consume the audience’s mind and soul with fear, not this silly film about spirits.

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The cold conditions shouldn’t silence the school spirit. Lately attendance has been lacking at home games such as boys’ basketball games on Fridays. Our school has talented and improving teams, and they should feel the support of their peers. Can they really destroy competition without the student body chanting for them? Actually, these teams would probably still be fine, but it would be nice to show our teams some respect and support by attending games. In the name of having fun and spirit, let’s start representing.

As MSNBC television anchor Andrea Mitchell and former congresswoman Jane Harman discussed the constitutionality of the National Security Association tapping and recording the phone records of the citizens of America last Thursday, Mitchell cut Harman off as breaking news was being fed into her earpiece. Justin Bieber had been arrested. The last time I checked, youth making mistakes was not international breaking news. It happens on the daily, but we live and we learn and we forget we ever thought Silly Bandz were a good idea. But Bieber is under rather different circumstances than his peers. While most of us are bartering for precious curfew minutes, the Biebs is living in his very own $6.5 million mansion. Safe to say a curfew was not in the contract. While teens are trying to sneak out past these said curfews, Bieber is blocking residential roads to drag race in under the influence. While many are being busted for breaking these curfews, arguing with parents why curfews are bogus in the first place, and being sentenced to exile in our rooms, Bieber is being arrested for DUI (among other things), hurling expletives at Miami police, and being sentenced to a $2500 bail. We get detained, Bieber gets a deportation petition with over 100,000 signatures thrown his way. Same teen angst, different income brackets. That’s what many would argue it comes down to. Bieber is a multimillion-dollar star and there are few bails he won’t be able to make. There are few sticky situations his wallet won’t be able to wiggle its way out of. But there are likely few people who will even tell him when he is making mistakes, and likewise even fewer who will forget them. We may not have the luxury of waving our checkbooks at authority, but we do have the luxury of our mistakes not being fed into Andrea Mitchell’s earpiece. So let’s all take a moment to appreciate that most of us have a curfew. Moment over. We can revert to wishing we were pop stars now.

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Freshman Samuel Grzych challenges a teammate to a chess match. Grzych is a member of the new CPHS Chess Club. “Thinking of how to win the game is fun. The satisfaction of outsmarting (your opponent), the feeling a little smarter than them feeling, is great too,” Grzych said.

Freshman Samuel Grzych conquers the board BY DYLAN TAYLOR

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Despite his semester-long tenure in high school, one chessloving student has been cultivating his passion, and a legacy, since his elementary school years--and his success has, for the most part, remained unchecked. Freshman Samuel Grzych, a member of the new CPHS Chess Club and former member of a club at St. Mary’s Catholic Community School, has been playing chess since first grade, entering his first Indiana State Chess Association (ISCA) tournament by second grade. “I started playing tournaments in second grade, and I went to state competition every time (I competed),” Grzych said. Grzych’s decision to enter the tournaments was influenced by other chess-playing friends, but his interest in the game grew as he continued to play. “My friend was going to compete in the tournament, so I went (to the tournament) with him; I didn’t really know how well I was going to do, but I did well at it so I kept doing it,” Grysch said.

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Grzych’s persistence with the game brought him success at multiple ISCA tournaments. “In third grade I went 5-0, in fourth grade I went 5-0, and then this year I went 5-0 at regionals,” Grzych said. With his years of experience, Grzych has established various go-to strategies whenever he approaches the chessboard. “There are a lot of ways that you can start off a chess match. There are openings and gambits (openings in which a player sacrifices a piece for the sake of a compensating advantage); if someone has practiced a good set-up it’s really hard to break it,” Grzych said. “I definitely have specific moves that I use on most openings.” Chess, a strategic board game notable for its iconic checkered chessboard and stylized “army” of game pieces, has been played in various forms since the 6th century. According to Grzych, it often challenges the logical skill of its players, and that makes winning all the more satisfying. “(Chess) is definitely a logical thing. You have to think about where you should take a piece or

push a pawn almost mathematically,” Grzych said. “Thinking of how to win the game is fun. The satisfaction of outsmarting (your opponent), the feeling a little smarter than them feeling, is great too.” The game can also come with its fair share of frustrations. “(The most challenging thing about chess) is either notating (the game), or being in a position (in the game) where you’re practically stuck, where you really have to think about how to push through it,” Grzych said. Due to its difficulty, Grzych dislikes notating his games, a practice widely adopted by serious chess players. Notation, used to remeber moves and usually recorded via an algebraic code of numbers and letters, is typically is taken on a move-by move basis. “I just don’t (notate), where you write your moves down as soon as you take them. Most people do it, but I really don’t like doing it.” Notation preferences aside, Grzych’s personal chess style was largely self-taught, whether playing with his friends or at chess

“Yes. I enjoy it “No. Days off of “No. I hate it. It’s because it’s fun school are fun, but hard to get to I don’t want to go school and it’s to be outside with my friends ice to school in the freezing and my skating.” summer.” eyes water.”

club meetings. “I never took a lesson. We had a chess master guy, a guy with high (ISCA) ratings, come in last year (to the Saint Mary’s Chess Club), but that was it,” Grzych said. Grzych’s mother Karen sponsored the St. Mary’s club and is now taking the reins of the newly organized Crown Point High School club. “My mom, Karen Grzych, runs the meetings. This is actually the first year that CPHS has competed in a chess tournament,” Grzych said. Grzych enjoys his chess club meetings, and wishes that more people would join and play. “At our meetings we just play chess, and sometimes we have food and drinks, so we just eat some food and have a good time and such,” Grzych said. “Oh, and we’re looking for more people.” Grzych considers his passion for chess to be primarily a pastime activity, but remains confident in his skills at the game. “Chess is basically just a hobby that I’m good at,” Grzych said.

Growing up, I always loved Disney movies. Going off of that, I love to vacation to Disneyworld because I like to see all of my favorite Disney characters.

Let it Snow I had nothing better to do on the snow days, so I went to swim practice, came home, played Grand Theft Auto and slept.

Keep Swimming I love swimming because of the people and also I love the competiveness of the sport. You aren’t only against others; you are against yourself as well.

Flapping Time Away My favorite game is “Flappy Bird.” The only bad thing is that I am really bad and my highest score so far is seven.

Inspirational If I had to pick someone that I look up to, it would be junior AJ Huls. He never misses a swim practice.

“No. I am very “Yes. I like the cold all the time days off from school and I can in general so this go outside and extra cold is extra play in the snow.” uncomfortable.”

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