Inklings May 2012 by CPHS Inklings

INKLINGS May 24, 2012 - Volume 76 Issue 9 - Crown Point High School - 1500 S. Main Street - inklings@cps.k12.in.us

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When communication becomes a complication What are the professional boundaries when communicating using technology?

Foodstock Students performed and attended the concert on May 18 to benefit the Northwest Indiana Food Bank. Page 3

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Summer Bucket List Some must-do summer activities to beat the boredom during summer vacation. Page 7

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DONNELLA CASILLAS

success because few students had Twitter. “The reason I had Twitter is because basically people would follow me, and I would follow none ith the advent of technology as a of them,” Lambersie said. “It is not me tweeting mode of communication and its inte- about Kanye West’s outfit or about that rad party gration into the classroom, new issues I was at or anything like that. It is a professional arise that were not necessarily problems before. Twitter account where all I’m doing is saying Before, there was more effort involved in contact- ‘This is due, don’t forget about this, the AP test ing teachers or administrators for necessary aid. is this day’ where they know they’re just going to Now that such technology allows students and get updates about class and not about my life or teachers to communicate more easily, old issues anything,” Lambersie said. have now been replaced by the question of where Science teacher Brian Elston uses a differthe line is blurred between ent form of technology professionalism and social I encourage my classes to to keep in touch with interaction when commustudents. Elston uses create a class Facebook page nicating with technology. texting because of conve“I think overall in so- where they can talk amongst each nience. ciety, technology has made other as peers on that Facebook “I think (AP biolcommunication easier,” page but I don’t have a part of it ogy) is a class where, at Dean of Students Russ some point or another, because with Facebook you are Marcinek said. “I look (students) are going to back on when I went away ‘friending’ a person you are not need help and I don’t for college; there was no ‘teachering.’ want to be on my email internet and there was no for 24 hours,” Elston texting. So the only way I John Lambersie English teacher said. “It’s the easiest way could communicate with to do it for me. Everyone people back home was through has a phone and I have the ability to text, so it’s a traditional phone call or through sending a let- something everyone has access to.” ter in the mail, so there was no instant commuMany students find this increased accessibilnication.” ity to their teachers helpful. The relatively new, easier mode of technologi“I don’t really write stuff down in my assigncal communication has made its appearance in a ment book, so I can text (Elston) to ask if an variety of forms in the classroom. Many teach- assignment is due and on what day and the speers have started to use technology to allow greater cifics on certain problems,” senior Jon Maginot communication with their students. said. “To send an email, you have to be at home, English teacher John Lambersie uses Gmail whereas you can send a text once it pops into to keep in contact with his students when they’re your head, so it’s just more convenient.” not in class. English teacher Lisa Landgrebe also uses tex“AP students send me their email address at ting to keep in contact with students; however, she the beginning of (the year) and I can then send prefers to keep some anonymity when giving out them info or answer questions that they have via her information. Landgrebe uses Google Voice so that email,” Lambersie said. that she can receive text messages from students Lambersie also tried using Twitter this year to send out reminders to students but found little See Communication on page 2 By Haajar Shaaban / Mary-Katherine Lemon editor-in-chief / news editor

Arts Music Festivals Entertainment for the summer comes in the form of Ravinia, Wavefront, Lollapalooza, and Chicago Blues music festivals. Page 11

Sports Track Track teams succeed in sectionals and prepares for regionals. Page 13

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continued from page 1 regarding homework help through email. “It allows you to be able to text via the computer. You have a phone number independent of your own,” Landgrebe said. Landgrebe has used the Google Voice app for two years. She used to have the messages forwarded to her phone, but stopped. “Some people thought it was a 24/7 help line, and I got tired of it,” Landgrebe said recalling receiving messages at all hours of the night from students who were working on assignments. Now, Langrebe only receives students’ texts to her school e-mail account. Landgrebe also allows some students to “friend” her on Facebook but will not go out of her way to add students. Junior BriAnna Roberts thinks this helps her to think more carefully before posting. “Because (Landgrebe) is on my Facebook, I think ‘I won’t post that,’” Roberts said. On the other hand, Lambersie believes that being Facebook friends with students is not for him. “I encourage my classes to create a class Facebook page where they can talk amongst each other as peers on that Facebook page but I don’t have a part of it because with Facebook, you are ‘friending’ a person; you are not ‘teachering,’” Lambersie said. Although technology has eased communication in a variety of ways between students and teachers, it is also a tool that can be misused. “I would say that if a serious issue or problem arises, it’s a mistake to try to solve that via email because a lot of times, you don’t know the person’s tone when they’re writing that email,” Marcinek said. “There are a lot of assumptions about whether this person is angry or disappointed in me. What is this person trying to say?” Since technology in the classroom is still relatively new, there are questions on how to regulate it or whether it can or should be regulated at all. “I feel like there should be certain things that students and teachers shouldn’t be allowed to say like personal information. Keep it professional, not social kind of talk,” freshman Katie Johnson said. According to principal Eric Ban, regulating technology as a mode of communication is an inescapable part of transitioning into a more connected classroom. “As we move into the (CPHS) 2.0, it really merits some dialogue and conversation among our faculty,” Ban said. “It’s really hard to come up with hard-and-fast and black-and-white rules, but I think we get some guidelines and good criteria when we have dialogue about what is right, how do we use these tools and learning from others.”

Students chosen to visit Germany for exchange

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Science teacher Kenneth Witt, bookstore employee Annalee Weilbaker and business teacher Rich Svihra are retiring this year. Witt, Weilbaker and Svihra have been at CPHS for decades.

Rolling into retirement Long time employees end their tenure with CPHS By RaeAnna Morgan copy editor

For almost three decades, Kenneth Witt, Richard Svihra and Annalee Weilbaker have been educating students with the knowledge of chemistry, business technology and helping in the bookstore, respectively. They all have decided to retire at the end of this year. “I’ve been doing this for a total of 38 years and I just had a feeling it was time to retire,” Svihra said. Svihra has taught at CPHS for 35 years, teaching business classes and coaching varsity basketball for three years. Additionally, he was the assistant athletic director for a period of time. Svihra said his time spent at CPHS was very pleasant. “The positives definitely outweigh the negatives,” Svihra said. Witt, who has been teaching for 33 years, will miss teaching, but likes that he will now have the chance to do the things has not been able to. “I plan to plays lots of golf and go for lots of bike rides on the many bike trails in Indiana and do some travelling. I’ve always wanted to visit Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe,” Witt said. Annalee Weilbaker, who works in the bookstore, has been working at CPHS for 29 years and is excited to continue doing things she is interested in. “(I plan on) enjoying my life by doing more gardening, cooking and enjoying my grandchildren,” Weilbaker said.

• June is National Dairy, Great Outdoors and Turkey Lovers’ month. • The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910. It became a national holiday in 1972.

Retirement also opens many opportunities to improve on hobbies for Svihra as well. “(I will be) definitely playing a lot of golf. I don’t know if it will make me any better, but it’s one of my hobbies,” Svihra said. “I also recently bought a boat, so I will be spending a lot of time learning the ins and outs of working my boat.” Working at CPHS for several years has become a large part of Witt, Weilbaker and Svihra’s lives. They all agree that there are many things they will miss about working here. “I will miss the students and seeing the ‘light come on’ when they finally understand a difficult topic or problem,” Witt said. Svihra said that the daily interactions with the students and his colleagues and friends will be missed. “Throughout the years, my colleagues have become my friends, so I will miss seeing them every day at work,” Svihra said. Weilbaker also echoed the same thing about missing co-workers and students. “(I will miss) the students and the staff because I enjoy seeing the students and visiting the staff,” Weilbaker said. After years spent teaching and helping countless students and succeeding in their profession, Svihra, Witt and Weilbaker have made the decision to retire, and with them they will take away all the memories CPHS has given them. “(My favorite memory is) being here while my children and grandchildren were in school,” Weilbaker said. “It was cool and really fun.” “There are so many (memories) I cannot isolate a single one,” Witt said.

Seventeen students in Indiana were recently chosen to visit Germany through the Honors Foreign Language Program, three of which are from Crown Point High School. Juniors Yezzid Garcia, Mitchell Witham, and Joshua Schuljak will be leaving June 11 and visiting through July 26. The students will spend 5 days of the week taking classes abroad and living with foreign host families.

Seniors awarded Spirit of Optimism Award The Optimist Club of Crown Point recently awarded 10 deserving CPHS seniors with the 2012 Spirit of Optimism Award. The winners consisted of Todd Aulwurm, Mark Bell, Madison Carpenter, Cassie Firchau, Kelsey Ingelhart, Tyler Kral, Abigael Small, Elizabeth Stratton, Rob Risteski and Megan Wadkins.

Culinary team competes nationally CPHS Culinary team competed in the National Restaurant Association Food Show in Chicago at McCormick Place May 6. Members Mark Bell, Madi Carpenter, Meghan Hussey, and Cheyenne Donaldson worked together to create a three course meal. Students also met chef Malcolm Mitchell of the show The New Food Network star, and were recorded for the food network. Students also got the chance to meet top chefs Spike Mendlesohn and Favio Viviani. Mentors of this culinary team are Jeanne and Dennis Theile, both are chefs in St. John.

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Foodstock aids hungry, showcases local bands Concert held on Friday raised money for food bank The bands are chosen based on the student volunteers’ referrals. If an unknown band was interested in performing at Foodstock, they could have submitted a recording. Students hungry for music aided those who are This was the case for sophomore Josh Andrews’s band hungry for food when they attended Foodstock on May Newsince. 18. Student musicians were featured at the fourth annual “I liked the energy of the crowd and the kids were event. In order to attend, each person had to either bring supportive,” Andrews said. “(Our performance) went very $5 in addition to two cans of food or pay $7 without the well.” canned items. The proceeds and collections went to the Johnny Cabella’s Lightning Squad started off the night. Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Following the band was Lemon 37, “About $2,000 was raised,” Michael Take the Sky, Spark Fires, I do Foodstock because of English teacher and Foodstock the feeling I get afterward. With Heart, Top Hat Tuesday planner Chris Gloff said. “I’m and Coffeehouse. Additional always struck by the fact that we I feel good that because of me, performances included Gloff with have 2,600 students and we should Coffeehouse and prinicipal Eric Ban someone will get a meal. be able to get at least 500 to 1,000 with his family. students to come out for a fun night. “The music was good and it Ashley Downing junior This year about 400 (attended).” was for a good cause,” sophomore Graduates Jason Ban, Rachel Stevan Savich said. Kolavo and Tom Ladendorf created Foodstock four years In addition to coming for the entertainment, Downing ago. The event is still completely student-run with Gloff also came to Foodstock because she wanted to support the acting as a faculty sponsor. Junior Ashley Downing, along cause. with others, helped keep Foodstock running this year. “I do Foodstock because of the feeling I get afterward. I “I basically helped with all the planning and the just realized this year that I enjoy doing charity,” Downing logistics of it. That night I was running around helping said. “I feel good that because of me someone will get a with things and getting the pizza,” junior Ashley Downing meal.” said.

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Junior John MacNeil performs with his band Coffeehouse. Coffeehouse was the last band of the night. Seniors Pat Jansen and Rob Ebbens also perform in the band.

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Ten seniors make the grade, finish as top ten of class With weighted GPAs nearing the 5.0 mark four, these ten seniors ranked highest in their mance. Inklings asked those who hold the top and more Advanced Placement classes taken class for academics have gotten where they ten spots for their perspective on high school in one year than some students may take in are through class scheduling and high perfor- and their plans for the future.

Josh Obszanski

Katrina Zdanowicz

Craig Eggen

“I’ve stayed where I was through a mixture of natural intelligence, hard work and some luck.” Obszanski plans to attend Indiana University. He has not yet decided on a major, but is interested in biology and chemistry.

“I have always been intrinsically motivated to perform well in school.” Eggen plans to pursue a dual major in integrated science and mathematics at Northwestern University.

“I don’t think class rank or being in the top ten is important. I think that everyone should just focus on challenging themselves and doing the best they can in school.” Krenzke plans to major in biochemistry and molecular biology at Marquette University.

Casey Mihal

“I’ve had my fair share of late nights, but all of the stress was worth it. I don’t know what to do with myself if I’m not busy.” Zdanowicz plans to major in business and environmental science at Rollins College.

“I got in the top ten my sophomore year and have maintained it ever since. Honestly, I was motivated by the privilege to have the Roots and Wings dinner.” Mihal plans to major in chemical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Katelin Krenzke

Hayley Balko

“I have to say I am my toughest critic, so I pushed myself to stay focused and work hard all throughout high school.” Balko plans to major in nursing at Lewis University.

Ethan Waples

Zach Langbartels

Ethan Traina

“I have not always planned on being in the top ten, but I have always planned on getting straight A’s doing the best that I possibly could.” Waples will major in chemical engineering at the University of Minnesota.

“I didn’t plan on being in the top ten. It just happened. I just wanted to be the very best - the best there ever was.” Traina plans to major in biology at Purdue University.

Leah Markowitz

“I wasn’t in the top ten until my first semester of senior year. I can say I have taken many AP classes to compensate for the seven B’s on my transcript.” Langbartels will major in electrical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

“For me, my goal from the first day of freshman year was to walk away from high school with an unweighted GPA of 4.00.” Markowitz plans to major in chemical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Views on news Student reaction to events in our world Area NWI teachers suspended

State Unemployment at lowest

Nation Donna Summers dead

World Decapitated bodies found

Three teachers at Hammond High School were recently suspended with pay for inappropriately handling an essay question that they believed to be racially biased. One teacher assigned the question to 100 sophomores, who were scheduled to take the English ECA, which also has an essay. This is being further investigated.

Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.9 percent. The unemployment rate has not been this low since the end of of 2008. Although Indiana’s unemployment rate is at a record low it is slightly less than the national average of 8.1 percent. With 246,000 people unemployed throughout the state, Indiana has created 36,500 jobs this year.

The “Queen of Disco” Donna Summers has recently passed away at the age of 63. Summers began her rise to fame in the early 1970’s and led into the 1980’s with her ever-changing muscial style. Summers held four number one hits on the Billboard Top 100 Music Charts throughout her muscial career.

Mexican authorities have recently discovered at least 49 decapitated and dismembered bodies along a highway in northern Mexico. The bodies were located near a message written on a wall refering to a the Zetas, Mexican drug cartel. The bodies were found only 80 miles from the United States border.

It’s horrible that our unemployment is that low. I hope jobs appear for the people that need them.

It’s a very tragic thing. We have lost a huge contributor to music through her disco songs.

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The teacher who had proctored the test shouldn’t have sent the question to others in the first place.

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One cannot enter a classroom without being met by the familiar red and white sign stating the dress code. Clearly, the main purpose of the dress code is to prevent students from coming to school in clothing that either is too revealing or “distracting.” Upon closer inspection, however, many of these rules seem to be exclusively geared towards the female student population. It is also highly apparent that the administration has a stricter attitude towards girls when it comes to fashion choices. The rules that receive the most emphasis are refraining from wearing shoulder bearing tops and shorts that do not reach mid-thigh. Although it is possible for both girls and boys to break the dress code, it would appear that girls are scolded more often. Think about it: shoulder bearing fashions are geared towards girls and the majority of female shorts are crafted well above mid-thigh. Therefore, the possibility of violating this area of the dress code is completely nonexistent for boys. While boys are also capable of breaking the dress code, how often does one hear boys called out about sagging pants or wearing hats, the two most common offenses for male students? Even though these are violations committed on a daily basis, boys are rarely pulled aside by a teacher for promoting fashions that are against the rules. As it stands, girls wearing short-shorts are more likely to be punished than a boy sagging his pants. It is completely understandable that the administration wants to prevent students from walking around with their rear ends hanging out of their shorts or their bosoms about to bust out of their shirts. However, they should practice fairness when it comes to the correlation between fashion violation and gender.

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Since communication must exist between teachers and students, it is up to them to use it properly

Technology: handle with care Our society today is ever-changing; as people seem to crave a quicker, more efficient means of receiving information and communicating, innovative technology almost immediately follows. Although this is helpful, it can blur the boundaries of professional relationships between teachers and students if it is not handled carefully. Teachers should be mentors to students, and their job is to, well, teach them. This also means that they must teach students other things besides their respective subject. A teacher must set a professional example for students to follow. That being said, it is often difficult to maintain that professional relationship with a teacher if he/she becomes a friend to a student. It is not wrong for a teacher to be available for contact by a student via phone or email. However, it becomes wrong if that teacher or student fails to respect those boundaries and sees this means of communication as a way to become a friend. That is when it becomes unprofessional. Additionally, social networking sites are exactly that -- a means to display the user’s social life. Therefore, since teachers’ and students’ social lives should not intersect, use of social media to communicate between the two can be a slippery slope. In the business world, it is expected that a boss remains a boss and only would contact his workers if it involved his business. Unless another personal relationship existed (perhaps the boss was the worker’s sibling), this would remain true. As school is a professional setting, the relationship between a teacher and a student is no different. That being said, those modes of communication (such as texting or email) should still be allowed for use between teachers and students, but they should be used within reason. Common sense should be used, and if so, regulations should not need to be set; most students and teachers are capable of remaining solely those respective roles. As more modes of technology become accessible, it is often tricky to distinguish when they are acceptable for use in the professional world and when they are not. Opinions are bound to differ on the matter, but when using technology to communicate between a teacher and student, it is imperative that it be used in a strictly professional way.

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Inklings is a student publication created by the newspaper and advanced journalism students and distributed monthly to students, faculty and staff of Crown Point High School. Opinions expressed in Inklings do not necessarily reflect those of CPHS faculty, staff or administration. Advertising is subject to applicable rates, available from Inklings advertising department. Inklings welcomes letters-tothe-editor, provided they are signed and submitted to E109 or via email one week prior to date of publication. Letters must not contain personal attacks. Inklings reserves the right to edit for space and clarity as well as to make decisions on which letters will be printed. Inklings has been recognized as an Indiana High School Press Association Hoosier Star, an National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker, Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown and a Quill and Scroll George H. Gallup publication. Contact Inklings by emailing inklings@cps.k12.in.us or by phoning 219-663-4885.

Haajar Shaaban editor-in-chief Alyssa Blahunka creative director Garret Hogan senior editor Kelsey Lennon managing editor Abby Elston RaeAnna Morgan copy editors Mary-Katherine Lemon news editor Olivia Graham entertainment editor Dylan Taylor opinion editor Samuel Beishuizen Alex McLean sports editors Kara Biernat Alexa Grady sports assistants Samantha Wright advertising editor Yazzmyne Lopez advertising assistant Donnella Casillas chief photographer Abigail Eineman Trisha Semplinski photographers Rachael Bokota Ellie Burrell Hannah Colby Maggie Gelon Molly Grace Aleks Kajmakoski Danielle McCuan Mona Nour Brittany Pedersen Shannon Rostin Katie Sherman staff Julie Elston adviser

speakup Do you think dress code enforcement poses a double standard?

Kevin Karamacoski freshman

“I don’t think that guys are affected by a double standard of the dress code that much, but girls definitely are.”

Max Zaleski sophomore

“Yes, I do because I feel like guys get away with more clothing than girls do.”

Brandi Collins junior

“Yes. They seem to care more about shoulders than they do about shorts.”

Jaclyn Gaydula senior

“Yes, because they target taller people because they have longer arms. Shorter girls can get away with a lot more.”

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Summer jobs, camps refresh sleepy mind By Maggie Gelon staff reporter

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ssue: Should Facebook show donor status? Facebook recently gave the option of users being able to show if they are organ donors. Some speculate that this promotes organ donation while others believe it peer pressures users.

By allowing users to show their organ donor status, Facebook is bringing light to huge issue

Facebook is using peer pressure to promote organ donation, overstepping its boundaries

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By Rachael Bokota staff reporter

As Facebook continues to coast through overwhelming popularity, the social network has decided to have an option to show that a user is an organ donor. Ever since the social networking site has allowed this selection to appear on a user profile, over 100,000 users have chosen to show they are donors. Approximately 22,000 Facebook users signed up to be an organ donor by the end of the second day since it was released. A person has the option of becoming an organ donor through a link that is given through Facebook, it’s not forced upon. It’s just to show that the user is a willing organ donor. If a Facebook user would like to be a donor, Facebook makes the choice of becoming one much easier by being able to register through the users’ respective state registry. Although users may not be opposed to being an organ donor, some users have concerns that complete strangers can search profiles of organ donors in order to find replacements of their organs through social networking. This could be a possible danger if the Facebook user were to leave their profile public, but privacy settings can be set on the option so that the general public doesn’t have to see it if the user wishes to keep the information private. The sole purpose of having the organ donor option shown on a Facebook profile is only to help contribute vital organs that a medical patient might need in order to survive by having users sign up as organ donors through social networking. It’s definitely not another way for peer pressure to come through Facebook.

The decision to donate organs can be made without the “help” of Facebook, thank you very much. Facebook has become a great presence in the lives of many Americans. The fact that we are linked to our friends on a daily basis may feed our social lives; however, it can also have negative effects, like how it can give off the same effect of peer pressure. If everyone is donating organs, then some may feel that they have to donate their organs in order to be accepted among their peer group. Facebook has overstepped its bounds in asking for people to declare whether they are organ donors or not. The job of Facebook is to act as a social medium, not a hospital or organ registry. Some may not want to be accosted with pressure to give their organs while innocently checking what their friends have left on their wall. The decision to donate one’s organs is a very personal one, and should be made carefully. Some may decide to become organ donors impulsively without being properly informed because of what they see on Facebook. Though declaring that one is an organ donor on Facebook does not make it legally official that one is an organ donor, the spur-of-the-moment decision to declare oneself an organ donor can lead to an awkward situation later, if one decides not to be an organ donor. Facebook should stop pressuring people to donate their organs. People should be able to decide whether or not to donate their organs without the help of a social media site.

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John Karakozis junior

Lindsey Hattendorf health teacher

“It’s beneficial because it helps people in need and save lives with more donors at hand. ”

“I don’t agree because there needs to be a line drawn of what we put on Facebook.”

Summer flies by, and I occasionally wake from a two-week summer sleep coma and think… nuts. Students work all school year and deserve a short trance in oblivion, but once I wake up, that irritating lack of satisfaction creeps up. Summer should leave one with more to reminisce on than memories of hibernation. I want to accomplish things, be productive and have fun. If you are looking for the same kind of summer fulfillment consider the following. Now don’t scoff at the job endorsement just yet. I know sweat and tears come to mind when one pictures a laborious summer job, but if one puts thought into a job hunt and stumbles upon something that suits his/her personality, that typical “summer job” perception will change. Finding an enjoyable job will not only satisfy, but earns one real money. Not groveling at parents’ feet is such a refreshing, independent feeling worth working in itself. Still, jobs tend to be kind of heavy on the dedication side. If one only has a few week days open, volunteering may be a more flexible route, and just because payment is not in the volunteering cards does not mean it is void of rewards. Gaining experiences, service hours and the gratification of helping out are just as worthwhile. A third productive option is summer camps. Camps vary from a vacation-like getaway to a small summer skills camp offered at the high school. Some of the more “classic camps” where one sleeps in a cabin, swims in a lake and makes campfires can be more expensive. However, local mini camps are abundant. These are often centered on sharpening skills or delving further into interests. There are thousands of things that can keep you busy, but try to look for activities that both are stimulating and interesting. After all it is summer.

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Dan Hadary English teacher “I agree because it can help people who need organs find a donor faster.”

Jesse Tores sophomore “I don’t like it because it’s already on your driver’s license. You don’t need it on your Facebook too.”

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From high school to basic training As Memorial Day approaches, Inklings highlights military with links to CPHS distant memory, people who have served in combat or stayed at home, people who have passed away or people still living. This As Memorial Day approaches, Americans begin taking time to remembrance takes place at CPHS as well. A display case in the remember the people in their lives who have served in military: school’s main entrance highlights alumni who have served. Four people who are currently serving, people whose service is a current and past students share their stories. By Olivia Graham / Mary-Katherine Lemon / Maddie Adducci entertainment editor / news editor / guest writer

David Zimmerman Class of 2012

Keith Iddings Class of 1981

Jamie Lemon Class of 2002

Nick Edwards Class of 2012

David Zimmerman has been dreaming of being in the military for nearly a decade Now he is a private preparing for the title of transportation manager in the Army. “I was writing papers about joining the military in the third grade,” Zimmerman said. “For me, it was more about bouncing between the Marines, Air Force and Army than wondering if I would join.” In July, Zimmerman will fly to Fort Benning in Georgia for basic combat training. After he completes training, his next stop will be Fort Lee, Virginia, where the military provides even more specific training for jobs. “I’m anxious about my training this summer, but at the same time I’m very excited,” Zimmerman said. “Physically, my training will teach me how to be pushed to my limits, and it’ll force mental toughness,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman also looks forward to the other skills he’ll gain. “I’m looking forward to being taught leadership roles,” he said. When he was growing up, veterans were always inspiring to Zimmerman. Zimmerman said that from a young age, he has always admired military personnel because of the way they carry themselves in many situations. “One day, I want to deploy because I’ve always looked at veterans... I long for that honor and prestige,” Zimmerman said. “I want to fight for our country because I believe in democracy and the freedom it provides.” After training, Zimmerman hopes to attend Georgia College and State University.

Motivated by the challenge to ‘Be all you can be,’ math teacher Keith Iddings decided to join the Marine Corps in 1981 when he was a senior at CPHS. “I was attracted to the patriotism and tradition of that idea,” Iddings said. “I thought the Marines gave the impression of being the most challenging.” Iddings signed up in May of his senior year and went to boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Iddings chose to be a radio technician for his military occupational specialty (MOS), or job. “I was interested in electronics training. It appeared to be a growing field,” he said. He stayed in the Marines for eight years. At one point, Iddings’ job was to ‘teach’ certain skills to Marine reservists. Iddings enjoyed the experience and it contributed to his civilian career choice. Being a veteran helped him afford college. While in the Marines, Iddings received some financial aid through the Veterans Education Assistance Program. Iddings later joined the Illinois Army National Guard, which paid for the rest of his degree. Iddings believes that choosing an MOS translatable to a job in the civilian world is important. Iddings’ MOS provided him with skills that are usable in daily life. “I fixed the light on my stove the other day because of stuff I learned back then,” Iddings said. Iddings makes his service known to his students, causing some to ask him for advice about joining up. “It’s humbling when people ask you for advice about how they’re going to spend the rest of their life,” he said.

Jamie Lemon did not always see herself in the military. During her senior year, she made the decision to join Army ROTC in college and eventually become an officer in the army. “My dad had been in the military prior to me being born, and it was one of those things where I felt like there was going to be no one from my generation of my family to be in the military,” Lemon said. “I felt like I wanted to continue that tradition in my family.” Lemon actually got involved with ROTC almost by accident. While a freshman at Indiana University, Lemon dropped a class in the second semester. She needed an elective and the Introduction to ROTC course seemed to be the perfect fit. Lemon has served in Kuwait, Haiti and Iraq. At one time, Lemon and her father were deployed at the same time. It was tough on the both of them, as well as the rest of her family. “My dad and I have both been deployed at the same time in two different countries. … We were fighting two separate wars, and I think from my parents’ perspective that was hard for them,” Lemon said. “There are so many unique stories of people in the military.” Lemon is currently a captain in the Army and is stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas. She is a company commander of a distribution company in the 4th Heavy Brigade Combat Team in the 1st Armored Division. Lemon has two Bronze Star Medals, one for her service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the other for her service in Operation New Dawn.

Nick Edwards isn’t going to boot camp until July, but he already sports a crew cut and frequently wears Marines t-shirts and camouflage. “I want to be part of the largest brotherhood in our nation,” the senior said. Edwards developed an interest in the military when he was in eighth grade. “Back then, I just thought it was cool,” Edwards said. “As I grew up, I looked more into it and it seemed like a better idea.” Edwards expects a tough road ahead, but the difficulty is what attracted him to the Corps. “(The Marine Corps) is the hardest, the toughest,” he said. “They break civilians down and make Marines.” Edwards will start boot camp at the San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot as a Private First Class. He became a PFC due to the Marines’ referral program. New recruits who refer others to a recruiter and get two people to enlist are able to advance. Edwards has gotten two of his friends to enlist. Edwards chose aviation mechanics as his MOS. His choice was dictated by his ASVAB score. The ASVAB is a test used to determine potential recruits’ eligibility for entrance into the military. Edwards said aviation mechanics “really stood out” to him. “I’ll learn a skill that I could use after the Marines, if I get out,” he said. Making the Marines a lifelong career or only staying in for his initial required amount of time is a decision that Edwards is still unsure of. Whatever path he takes, Edwards is enthusiastic about his future. “It’s the greatest job in the world, I think,” he said.

fastfacts Facts obtained by the Inklings staff

0.75 percent of America’s working population is comprised of military personnel.

Over two million people have been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since August of 2011.

A study by Veterans of America shows that four to five veterans commit suicide a day.

20 percent of veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or depression.

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Summer Bucket List Productive, boredom-battling activities for the months before the tan fades By Katie Sherman / Aleks Kajmakoski staff reporters

Water Wars Waterparks are an iconic element of summer; being huge complexes full of slides and wave pools with all sorts of delicious fast food around every corner. However, waterparks have some downsides, like expensive admission tickets and long lines. Instead, get a group of friends together, split them into two teams and create a “water war.” Water wars are an inexpensive way to cool off in the boiling summer heat. In order to start this whole water war, ammunition is needed. Gather about two hundred water balloons and fill them with water. If water balloons are not readily available, birthday balloons work just as well, if not better; they can get to extremely large sizes. After all the balloons are filled, place them in two separate buckets, one for each team. The next set of weaponry includes the guns-- water guns of course! There is no set amount of water guns needed, but one per person should be enough; however, keeping a couple of extra water guns on the team wouldn’t hurt. The most important piece of advice with regards to the water guns is that they should be able to hold water, and lots of it. Using those cheap water guns will be a hassle because they need to be refilled every couple of minutes. Instead, use them as back-ups and stash them away in secret places. There really is no winner to these wars; their purpose is to cool one down without having to pay $25 to do the same thing at a waterpark. Now, let the games begin!

College Tours The summer is regarded as a time of relaxing; there are three months to do whatever one desires. However, those three months off of school can be used for productivity too. To add this productivity, go on some college tours. Granted, school is probably the last thing one wants to think about over summer break, but college tours can actually be quite fun. Most people have a number of colleges they are thinking about attending, but it may be very difficult to narrow the list down to only a couple of colleges when they all look the same on paper. Through college visits, students develop a particular feel for each college. This attitude towards each college is a huge determining factor on where to apply; a college thought to be perfect for someone may prove otherwise when experienced in person. Summer

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break is the perfect time to go on such tours because students do not have demanding classes, sports and extracurriculars all at the same time to worry about. For those that still find the idea of visiting colleges over summer break extremely boring, invite some friends to come along and make sure to visit their favorite colleges as well. Once at the colleges, be sure to get an official tour by a campus tour guide. Ask plenty of questions, and do not be afraid to ask current students about the college; this way, a feel for what the college is like is established. Not only will the colleges be visited on this road trip but the neighboring towns near the college can be visited also. This will give the overall impression of the college and its surrounding areas.

Popsicles Who would not enjoy a popsicle on a hot, sweltering day? Making popsicles from juice, lemonade or soda is a quick and yummy way to refresh one’s self from the hazy days of summer and save money. First, gather popsicle molds, which are available at Target or Wal-Mart. Ice cube trays can also be used to make smaller pops. Pour fruit juice or soda into the mold and insert sticks when partially frozen. Allow them to freeze until hardened. One can also use whole fruit to make fruit pops by pureeing fruit, yogurt and sugar into the blender. Once the fruit is pureed, just pour the blend into a desired mold and wait for it to harden.

Movie Marathon Even though one might want to enjoy the outdoors this summer, the living room couch might just be the best alternative to outdoor summertime fun. On those rainy days, or even when the temperature outside is unbearable, grab a group of friends and watch a favorite movie or TV series. Be creative with snacks; make some stovetop popcorn or slushies with crushed ice in any preferred flavoring. Another snack is to make ice cream sundaes. Have everyone bring a favorite topping so there will be a variety. The more creative, the more fun you and your friends will have!

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Anything is possible if you just believe Placebo effect makes its way into American consumerism “Drink this and you will be relieved of your stress!” “Wear this magnetic ring and increase weight loss!” Advertisements left and right are claiming that their products work because of the positive results that occur after drinking twice the recommended amount of vitamin C, wearing a ring that balances one’s chi or using a candle to reduce stress. When patients or consumers experience positive results solely because they believe the product is working, it is considered to be the placebo effect. “A placebo is a non-proven or inactive ‘sugar pill ‘treatment,’” said school psychologist Kathryn Huls. “The placebo effect occurs when the person experiences a health benefit from the placebo. Some people think that the placebos work because they create a psychological sense of well-being.” For several years, clinical trials conducted to test new products would administer a placebo to volunteers. Lately, many companies have been implementing the placebo effect to convince consumers of their product’s positive results. Although the use of the placebo effect was initially a clinical technique, American consumerism has imple-

mented it nationwide in order to convince consumers that products actually work. Because of the placebo effect, consumers believe that the product is the reason for positive results. Many products are believed to have the placebo effect as one of their marketing strategies. One example of a product believed to implement the placebo effect is the

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Power Balance Bracelet that promises a better sense of balance in order to enhance athletic ability. “I think the Power Balance Bracelet does work because I’ve tried it and did all of the tests,” sophomore Byron Previs said. “It’s like a trick. It doesn’t work for everybody. It’ll only work for people that think it’ll work for them.” Some consumers are skeptical enough to disbelieve the

product’s results entirely. “I don’t think the Power Balance Bracelet works because it seems like it’s one of those things that are too good to be true,” senior Megan Dean said. Another product that may use the placebo effect as a way to satisfy consumers’ healthy side is Vitamin Water. The drink claims that its special blend of vitamins will strengthen immunity and make you more alert. “I think Vitamin Water works for me personally. (Other products like) Smart Water are just over-priced,” Previs said. Other products believed to work with the placebo effect are Bath&Body Works aromatherapy, Neuro drinks, Full bars and many others. Although the placebo effect works psychologically, it does not prohibit physically positive results. “About 30 percent of the time, the placebo effect results in positive medical changes,” said Huls. The placebo effect can physically help consumers in some way, which is why consumers still continue to buy products that work through the mind rather than the body. “I think the placebo effect could be very positive as long as it helps the person, whether it’s positively affecting the consumer’s mentality or physically helping them,” Dean said.

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If they knew then what they know now Seniors look back, share advice on their years at CPHS

They are the leaders of the school, the big dogs-- the seniors. The 2012 graduating class is moving out of high school and on to the rest of their lives. Many seniors find themselves looking back at their high school career wishing they knew then what they now know. Luckily, seniors are willing to share their knowledge that they have aquired and pass it on to the underclassmen.

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Make the most out of your senior year because it goes by really fast. ALINA cAPPADORA

Don’t be worried about changing or keeping up with a certain group of friends because by senior year, you will not recognize your freshman self. sarah Mallard

By senior year, no one cares about what clothes you wear or what you look like; they care about the kind of person you are. Deborah Maxwell

I think everyone should join more clubs, even if it is senior year. JACQUE NIKITARAS

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Members of the Intermediate Mixed Choir sing “Lion King Medley” while performing a choreographed dance at the annual Spring Sing concert on Tuesday, May 15. By Molly Grace staff reporter

Senior Andy Freeman performs his senior solo, “You’re Gonna Miss This,” at Spring Sing on Tuesday, May 15.

The end-of-the-year celebrations began with the performance of the Spring Sing concerts on May 15 and 16 and the band concert on the 21. The orchestra students will also be performing two concerts tonight as well to add to the festivities. Various pieces were featured at Spring Sing. All choir classes sang songs with accompanying dances along with the three extracurricular choirs: QYP, Bella

Voce and Show Choir. Show Choir and QYP sang a number from “Grease” along with some middle school show choir members in addition to their own respective numbers. All of the dances were choreographed by choir students. To finish the concert, all of the senior choir members got onstage for the annual singing of the song “Blessing,” which serves as a sentimental end to the their high school choir careers. “(Singing ‘Blessing’) was

both sad and uplifting. While it was the end of an experience that brought many together, it also signified looking forward to new opportunities,” senior Jacob Barber said. The theme of the band concert was songs from movies. They played songs from movies such as “The Incredibles” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” among others. At one point during the concert, the seniors were able to go give a flower to their parents in the audience. “The band had only a few

weeks to work on this music, and I think we performed very well,” senior Erin Lohrman said. Tonight, the orchestra spring concerts will be held in the auditorium. One will be at 6:30 and one will be at 8:15; tickets are $2. The advanced orchestra will be featured in both. “You can expect an exciting, fun program. This is our fun concert—I plan the program with the audience in mind. There’s going to be something for everybody,” orchestra director James Deal said.

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A budding problem with ear phones

Ear buds have shown to be a cause of increased hearing loss By RaeAnna Morgan / Meghan Morasan copy editor / guest writer

Walking down the hall to first hour at 7:15 in the morning can be a tough thing to do. Students have just rolled out of bed to get to school barely on time. The last thing one might want to hear is unwelcome, loud music. The kid with the headphones jammed in his ears may not realize that what he might think is his own personal entertainment can actually be heard by those around him. When this happens, as it often does in a high school setting, it is a sign that the volume needs to be turned down before any real damage is done. “It is well documented that listening to excessively loud music can cause a noise-induced hearing loss over time,” transition coordinator Cheryl Jurzcak said. A new poll by the American Hearing Association shows the amount of U.S. high school students who suffer from some form of a hearing problem surpasses that of the previous generation. According to Medical News Today, an estimated 32.5 million people in the U.S. have some type of hearing loss and it has increased by 2.5 million from only a few years ago. Some may wonder how loud is too loud. Music is measured in decibels. A whisper is around 15 decibels, and a normal conversation is around 60 decibels. Specialists agree that continuous exposure to more than 85 decibels, which is equal to a lawnmower, can be dangerous and cause permanent damage. Even everyday items, such as something as common as an ambulance siren, can damage hearing if one is exposed for long periods of time. “People always tell me I’m going to go deaf because my music is too loud,” freshman Christy Kelly said. “But

I don’t notice a difference in my hearing.” Studies have shown that ear buds, like the ones that come with the iPod, actually add six to nine more decibels to the loudness of the music. These extra decibels are the difference between a vacuum cleaner and a motorcycle engine. For people who like to crank their music, this can mean bad news. Audiologists believe that over-the-ear headphones cause less damage than the ear buds that come with popular music devices. Dean Garstecki, a professor at Northwestern University, recommends noise-cancelling headphones. He believes that since they eliminate background noise, listeners don’t feel the need to blast their music, which will ultimately be healthier for the listener’s ears. A popular alternative to the classic iPod ear buds are the Studio Beats by Dr. Dre. Not only are the Studio Beats over-the-ear headphones, they are also isolation headphones, meaning they eliminate background noise. “I love them,” senior Brandon Hawn said. “I don’t have to blast my music anymore.” Some students are making the switch from their old iPod ear buds to the popular Beats brand for reasons of health and sound quality. The tiny hairs in-

side of ears that sense the vibrations of sound can be easily damaged so that ringing noise one may experience after exposure to loud noise is a sign that the ear has taken in too much noise at one time. “I use the ear buds because they came with my iPod, but I’m getting a pair of Beats soon. I’ve heard they have a nice sound,” Kelly said. Unless attending a concert, listening to extremely loud music for extended periods of time may not be a good idea. Whether listening with the iPod ear buds or the Studio Beats by Dr. Dre, most experts agree it’s best to keep music quiet.

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Exploring Chicago’s summer music festivals Summer kicks off various performances featuring every type of music

3 stars Carly Rae Jepsen’s

new hit single is extremely polarizing. Whether it’s willingly or unwillingly stuck in your head, it is. Its catchy tune is profusely overplayed on every other station. For the time being, there is no escaping it. While some may think the song is boring and annoying, one has to give Jepsen props for attaining the amount of attention she has lately. Love her or hate her, it is the new summer single - at least for now.

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By Abby Eineman staff reporter

Bass drops on the beach, gourmet fast food and Beethoven share a common theme: one can find them all in Chicago’s summer music festivals. Whether the lighter summer schedule allows one free day in the city or three with some overnights, on any given day fun and live music await. Four of Chicago’s dozens of annual festivals provide a varied sample of artists and experiences, and these four are notably friendly to regulars and newcomers alike.

Lollapalooza

Possibly the most famous of Chicago’s festivals, Lollapalooza will kick off three days of music and gourmet food on Aug. 3 in Grant Park. “Lolla” boasts over 50 acts from huge headliners to unsigned locals and is sure to appeal to any person’s musical tastes. This year’s lineup includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, fun., The Black Keys and dozens more. Perry’s, a football field-sized dance tent, hosts house music and famous DJs while Kidzapalooza provides a safe place for younger children to enjoy supervised activities.

Wavefront package

The best artists of Chicago’s house music scene come together on Montrose Beach for the twoday dance party of Wavefront Music Festival. Starting June 30,

24 hours of dance and club music will be provided for festival-goers alongside surf and sand. The festival is the epitome of summer for young people, with dance all night and beachside fun all day.

Ravinia

Ravinia offers a more relaxed, cultured sample of Chicago music. Rather than a short festival packed with headliners, Ravinia lasts over three months, and one or two artists perform per day. Also, the genre of the festival is largely classical with a few pop acts like Demi Lovato and Train. Beginning June 7 and extending throughout the summer until Sept. 9, Ravinia offers single-day passes and package deals, making it a perfect go-to escape anytime. Classical music enthusiasts and parents especially might find a niche in Ravinia.

Ravinia Price: $10-50 June 7- September 9 Headlining: Demi Lovato

Wavefront Price: $89 for two-day pass June 30- July 1 Headlining: Boys Noize

Lollapalooza Price: Varies August 3-5 Headlining: fun.

Chicago Blues Price: Free June 8-10 Headlining: Mavis Staples

Chicago Blues

The Chicago Blues Festival stands out among its peers in the category of price; admission is free. The kings and queens of blues and jazz will headline June 8-10 in Grant Park for anyone with free time to visit. Artists like Joe Louis Walker and Mavis Staples will perform, and jam sessions are scheduled between sets to provide unique music on the spot. “Bluesfest” is a great option for a day spent in the city alongside the attractions in the nearby downtown area.

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izable radio where the listener selects a genre or an artist, and the website, which is also available as an app, builds a radio station like no other. Pandora uses the Music Genome Project to identify what people like in a song. It then plays similar songs, and gives the option to share a song on Twitter or Facebook as well as a direct link to buy the song via iTunes, Amazon, MP3 or on CD. Pandora displays the song lyrics and a biography about the musician. Pandora provides a variety of music options for even the most unique of music fans.

Local ice cream shops worth visiting for chilly treats By Kelsey Lennon managing editor

Move aside Dairy Queen, the non-corporate ice cream stops in town are taking over. If the Blizzard of the month or chocolate-dipped cones are no longer pleasing to your appetite, take a trip to one of these small businesses which are delicious choices for a refreshing summer treat.

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Located in Cedar Lake, the Tastee Top Grill features not only ice cream but also food, “freezes” and a multitude of other delicious sweets. There’s a variety of cone choices from sugar to chocolate dipped to accompany the wide selection of ice cream flavors. Their food selection is not lacking either; the menu contains everything from hamburgers to pizza puffs. Make a quick stop and use the drive thru or sit inside at the counter or outside on the cozy picnic tables. The Tastee Top Grill is definitely worth the drive to Cedar Lake!

On the square by Centier bank, What’s the Scoop? is a vintage-inspired eatery cafe and staple of Crown Point. They have a multitude of creamy ice cream flavors and a decent menu consisting of sandwiches and soups. The most attractive part of this restaurant is the decoration. Take a stroll through the history of Crown Point High School with the pictures and memorabilia that adorn the walls or check out the adorable blue kitchen set near the main entrance. After ice cream, take a walk around the square while enjoying the delicious treat.

Also on the square, Papa’s Deli sits on the corner near the library and is a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the square. The quiet and relaxing atmosphere allows customers to enjoy their ice cream and food in a peacful, old environment. Sit near the window in the ice cream nook area or in the dining area and watch television. The deli also offers, well, a deli full of meats and cheeses for creating a personalized sandwich or ordering something off the menu. Be sure to tell Papa hello if you stop in!

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A different breed of summer read Unique books for lengthy summer months

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Spiritualized’s space-age jams age well By Dylan Taylor opinion editor

Summer usually brings about a massive increase in free-time and boredom, and people often find themselves reading pulp or nothing at all. Here are a few unique reads that will occupy any avid bookworm. By Dylan Taylor opinion editor “Gravity’s Rainbow” by Thomas Pynchon Afraid you’ll forget your history lessons over summer? “Gravity’s Rainbow” delves into every aspect of World War II. Science? It alludes to engineering, biochemistry and physics. Yeah, this book is pretty much defines “impressive.” Managing to be funny, nihilistic, reflective, horrifying, surreal, gross and paranoid all at the same time, plots and subplots tangle and knot together. Its 760 pages deal with Nazis, allegorical V-2 rockets, banana breakfasts, refu-

gees, Wagnerian opera, psychological trauma, obsessions with love and death, the postmodern condition, harmonicas, explosions, Freudian psychology and an infinite number of other insanely interconnected ideas, plus countless characters with names like Slothrop and Pirate. Yes, if one thinks too hard about it, it can be the most impossible book ever. But with some ambition, diligence and maybe caffeine, “Gravity’s Rainbow” is the ultimate summer read.

“Dubliners” by James Joyce James Joyce, one of the most famous and talented writers of the last 100 years, was infamous for his extremely long, difficult novels like “Ulysses” and “Finnegans Wake” (the latter was written in “dream-language”). However, his first major work “Dubliners” is an easily enjoyable and even poolside-friendly read. A collection of 15 short stories, the book follows the lives of common Irish folk. Each story paints a realistic

picture of the subtle oddities of everyday working class life. Plots include marriage drama, a poor college student trying to fit in with the rich kids, attempts convert a drunk to Catholicism and many more. The book ends with “The Dead,” a long, touching tale about a man’s life realization that ranks among the best short stories ever written. For an easy but moving summer classic, “Dubliners” is a perfect choice.

“A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers “A Heartbreaking Work…” is everything it claims to be. Introduced with instructions on how to read the book, a list of sections that the reader can skip and a hilarious discussion about writers’ salaries, it’s apparent even before delving into the plot that “A Heartbreaking Work…” is a very different read. It is the memoir of the author Dave Eggers’ tough life; his mom and dad both die of cancer, and the book becomes the wild story of him trying to raise his

little brother Toph by himself while he stuggles to have a normal adolescence. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, and Eggers’ instability rings throughout the whole book. Thankfully, the heavy subject matter is offset by an undeniable sense of humor and extremely manic-depressive, frantic writing style. Before settling for reading just any other biography over the summer, take a look out for Dave Eggers’ insane, hilarious, touching work of, well, staggering genius.

“What to Expect” much more than expected With subplots, twists and great comedy, summer’s first big rom-com more than anticipated By Abby Elston copy editor

What to expect when watching this movie: comedy, heart-warming stories and some unexpected twists. “What to Expect” focuses on five couples and their journeys to having a child. It is kind of similar to “New Year’s Eve” or “Valentine’s Day” with regards to the couples’ interactions with each other; their storylines collide sparingly so that it is easier to focus on each couple’s story, and each one is different. One woman experiences all the woes of pregnancy, one does not whatsoever and under

exaggerates the whole process in a funny way, one adopts, one tries to compete with her partner over every decision along the way and the other woman, let’s just say, experiences quite a tough journey. Ironically, this movie does go in any generally expected direction; throughout the movie, many subplots exist, and some of their storylines unfold in surprising ways. The best part of the movie was by far the Dudes Club. The club consists of four dads who walk around with their children and do not judge each other (rule number one). Since it is necessary that they do not judge each

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other, clearly crazy stuff happens while they are together. It usually revolves around one kid named Jordan; at one point, he walks out of the forest carrying a dead animal. They provide advice to the soon-to-be dad who is adopting. Whether the actual storyline is enjoyed or not, most every audience member will enjoy a laugh because of the Dudes Club. All in all, “What to Expect” is a cute, feel-good movie that has a rom-com feel without being too predictable and actually being funny. If looking for something serious, mind-blowing, steer clear, but “What to Expect” makes for an extremely fun laugh.

Jason Pierce is alternative rock’s greatest space-traveler, and has been since the ‘80s. His first band, Spacemen 3, was infamous for their substance-referencing nihilism and droning psych-rock. Since their breakup in 1991, Pierce has spent time fleshing out the minimalist Spacemen sound under the moniker Spiritualized. Previous albums like 1997’s acclaimed “Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” featured gospel-inspired songwriting blasted into space, with Pierce’s simple songs wrapped tight in walls of psychedelic noise and complex arrangements. On “Sweet Heart Sweet Light,” Pierce further refines his space-age gospel-rock. Written in a pharmaceutical stupor (Pierce was under intensive medical care for much of the recording) and featuring “Huh?” in stark text on the cover, the album is ironically one of Pierce’s least disorienting. Popfriendly songwriting and arrangements have finally breached the psychedelic squall, and Pierce’s unique, damaged voice is at the very forefront. The classic Spacemen minimalism is still heard on tracks like “Heading for the Top,” but songs like “Little Girl” and “Freedom” are some of the poppiest and clearest of his career. Beyond Spacemen 3’s strungout image, their lyrics displayed the desperation of trying to find an escape from the pressures of the world. Now, a middle-aged Pierce is dealing with the very real physical fallout of years of self-destructive tendencies, and the songs deal consistently with death and mortality. This is exemplified on the album’s 8-minute single “Hey Jane”; Pierce describes Jane’s hard living, and over a droning, intense groove, repeats the mantra of “hey Jane, when ya gonna die?” The album ends with its best song. “So Long You Pretty Thing” is a duet with Pierce’s daughter and a perfect closer of the album. It comes to terms with his impending doom, pleads to Jesus for forgiveness, and, over an rollicking, uplifting arrangement, offers his daughter a bit of advice: “so long you pretty thing, save your little soul.” We can only hope that Pierce has saved his.

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Track team faces regionals tonight Individuals compete looking to advance to state competition By Alex McLean sports editor

For many, a long tube of aluminum is absolutely meaningless. For some on the boys track team, the baton is invaluable. Among those is senior Roderick Shannon, who anchored the 400 meter relay team that recently broke the school record with a time of 42.65 seconds in the sectional meet. “Setting the record was great. We’ve been working hard all year; it feels awesome to have our hard work pay off,” Shannon said. Also on the team are freshman Wess Honnaker and seniors Logan McRae and Matt Netluch. The team is currently seeded first in regionals. Shannon also qualified for the regionals in both the 100 and 200 meter dash. “(Shannon) is an incredible leader and athlete. Every day you can tell he is not only trying to make himself that much better, but he’s also trying to improve his teammates. He really is doing all he can do to be the best he can,” Iddings said. Junior Tommy Cierniak also brought in points for the Bulldogs, bringing in first in both the 1600 and 3200 meter run, as well as helping the 1600 and 3200 relay teams qualify for regionals. “It’s great to see (Cierniak) get the recognition he deserves. He has put in an incredible amount of effort through all of high school. He is a hard worker and it’s great to see him come out on top” Iddings said. Tonight the boys will travel to Valparaiso for the regional meet. The girls found just as much success in their post-season play. Lake Central had won the last four

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DAC meets, and the Indians came out on top again this year with 145 points. The Lady ‘Dogs came out in third with 88.25 points, with Merrillville coming out in second with 143 points. “We knew Lake Central was going be good, they always perform well. I’m happy with how the team did,” head coach Lindsay Hattendorf said. The Bulldogs then travelled to Lowell to compete in the sectional meet. Merrillville and Lake Central fought back and forth for the lead, and the girls clung on to third place most of the meet. Seven girls qualified for the regional meet as well as the 400, 1600 and 3200 meter relays. “We did really well with the talent we have. We knew Merrillville and Lake Central were going to be tough to beat. I’m proud of how the team did,” said Hattendorf. The 3200 relay team of sophomores Kayla McGurk and Jenna Arnold and seniors Meghan Gulvas and Lauren McCaroll took first with a time of 9:48.34, 10 seconds ahead of second place Lake Central. “We came out and ran well. We added two sprinters (Gulvas and McGurk) which definitely helped our time,” McCarroll said. McCarroll also got first in the two mile race. The girls travelled to Chesterton for regionals Tuesday, but results were not available at press time. However, Hattendorf was satisfied with the preparation going into the meet. “We’ve been spending a lot of time getting the girls mentally prepared to run their best races,” Hattendorf said. “I’m expecting a lot of great times and personal bests.” Photo By Donnella Casillas

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Baseball approaches home stretch By Kara Biernat staff reporter

The weather is not the only thing heating up in Crown Point. After the ongoing battle of the rain, the boys are finally getting in games and ready to continue their recent winning streak. The baseball team is approaching post-season with high hopes of making it out of sectionals to ready themselves and advance onto regionals. They faced Michigan City on Wednesday, who they beat earlier in the season with a dominating score of 15-9. The score from the recent game was not available at time of press. All sectional games will be held at Merrillville high school. With a winning record of 26-4, the boys are staying focused and preparing for their second game of sectionals. Junior Bobby Morgan is mentally and physically preparing for the possible tough games that lay ahead of them. “The games are getting more intense now. This is what really counts,” Morgan said. As a starting catcher and batter in the lineup, Morgan has to stay on top of his game and prepare as the games become more tough. “Our fundamentals have to stay strong, and we can’t have any more free-bees. It’s crunch time now.” As the ‘Dogs continue to

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Bazin named new soccer coach Assistant coach, Michael Bazin, was recently named the head boys soccer coach for the team’s next season. Bazin will be replacing former coach J.R. Rosenbaum, who recently resigned to take on another job. The boys soccer team was crowned as State Champions last season and look to repeat again next fall. Bazin and the team are looking to maintain their state champion name and show success on the field, even with the new coaching change.

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Senior Joe Hopman swings in an at bat during a recent game. Hopman’s offense will be needed if the ‘Dogs want to get through sectionals.

take each game one at a time, post-season preparation is an important aspect. Head coach Steve Strayer said his team is preparing for the post-season after having such a satisfying regular season and they are coping with the injuries they’ve suffered throughout the season. “We had a very good season and are very blessed, especially after losing five starters to injuries. The whole season was preparation for the post-season now,” Strayer said. After playing their first game, Strayer is staying consis-

tent with preparation for what’s next. “We’re continuing to do the same as the whole season and stay with the same format. There’s more nervousness now which means we have to stay controlled,” Strayer said. The ‘Dogs are happy to end their regular season on such a positive note, and hope it will continue on and get them far through the post-season. Senior and starting short stop Brett Bayer is glad to end his high school career with such success. “The whole seasons on the

line now. We need to show what we can do now under more pressure, and keep winning like we have,” Bayer said. Being one of the seven seniors on the team has impacted Bayer a lot as they approach the end of their baseball season career. “I’m glad to end my baseball career with a great team of guys, and would like to see us go far in the post-season.” If the ‘Dogs continue their winning streak, they play their next game at Merrillville high school against the next winning team to be announced.

Hoosier Barbell Club wins State Title The Hoosier Barbell Club (HBC) hosted the Werksan Indiana State Championships this past weekend to 25 competitors, 10 of which were members of the Hoosier Barbell Club. Junior Derrick Kula, qualified for the Senior National Championships next year in the 56kg wieghtclass with a 154kg total. In their first ever competition, sophomore Oscar Ban, was named the Indiana State Champion for the 77kg class, as well as sophomore John Ellison, being named state runnerup for the 62kg weightclass. The Hoosier Barbell Club pulled out the Indiana State Championship as a team. The team will be sending ten members to compete at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Championships in Dearborn, MI, June 2324. The team was coached by personal fitness teacher Mark Garrett, senior Alyssa Blahunka, and Jerrid McDonald.

Tennis wins sectional, falls to Munster in regional By Sam Beishuizen sports editor

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Senior Kelsey Inghart returns a ball during a recent practice.

The last time girls tennis lost a sectional championship a young Chip Pettit was just coming out of high school. Eighteen years later, the girls team still has not lost and Chip Pettit is in line to be the latest principal. A clean sweep of the three singles matches secured the sectional championship title for the ‘Dogs. Junior Amber Haworth and sophomore Abby Kvachkoff both handled their opponents easily, winning 6-0, 6-0. The team’s head coach Brian Elston thinks that the eighteen year winning streak was in the minds of his players. “Nobody wants to be the first team to lose that sectional title,” Brian Elston said. “It puts a little more pressure on them to win.”

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“It felt good winning and continuing the legacy,” junior Amber Haworth said. “Everyone is looking at you to win.” Both doubles teams failed to win and move on as individual teams, but both teams were still going to be needed if the lady ‘Dogs wanted to get past regional competition. At regionals, the ‘Dogs drew area best Munster in the first round of play. The Mustangs entered the match with only one loss on the entire year. Earlier in the season, Munster was able to beat the ‘Dogs tennis team 5-0. History repeated itself in regionals with the ‘Dogs being swept again by the Mustangs in all five matches. The closest the ‘Dogs came to winning was in the match-up at first doubles where they forced an extra game in the first match, but that could not prevent them from losing

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7-5, 6-3 Although on paper, the sweep looked bad, Elston believes that his team played well. “(Losing all five matches) looks bad, but I thought that (the girls) played as good as they were going to be able to play,” Elston said. “Munster is a good team, they have improved a lot over the year. They played as good as they were going to play.” Haworth thinks they could have won. “The loss wasn’t that dissapointing because we know we could have had it,” Haworth said. “We let it slip away.” The team will suffer from losing four players over the next season, but the Haworth thinks that they will still be a hard team to beat next season. “I’m confident that our JV players will step up and we could have an amazing year,” she said.

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were on a roll. Sophomore Ally Rock hit a RBI single that brought the Bulldogs back into the game. Shortly folIt was almost the end of the sea- lowing her, sophomore Bailey Mores son for the girls softball team as they hit a two-run single to put the ladies trailed behind Chesterton 3-0 in the ahead. top of the fifth inning. However, the The team’s pinch runner, junior girls were not ready to give up. Scor- Mariah Torres, is out due to a concusing all of their runs on eight hits, the sion, so now the girls have to be stronDogs walked away with a win over La- ger than ever to be successful. Porte, with an 8-3 blowout. Tonight “Having Mariah out is tough. they face Portage where the girls will She’s usually out there with us chantfight for another ing and cheering win. The Dogs her team on,” Kenhave to step it up dall said. It was getting if they want to beat Despite the late in the game, the Indians who loss of a teammate, defeated Michigan the girls have no and we had to City 10-0. choice then to come back. No Falling behind come together and the Trojans, the work as a team. repeats of girls attitudes were “No matter slowly deteriorating what, we are all previous years. until the bottom of teammates. We the fifth inning. will be there for Kendall Mores junior They weren’t about each other through to give up. It soon our high points, as kicked in that this could be the end. well as our low points,” Page said. “It was getting late in the game, Dominating the DAC, the girls and we had no choice then to come end the regular season with a 24-7 reback. No repeats of previous years,” cord. However they aren’t done playjunior Kendall Mores said. ing until they accomplish their goals. It wasn’t long till the girls knew Regionals is next on thier checklist if that it was their time to show their they win tonight against Portage who bulldog strength. previously beat the Dogs’. “It was an intense game until “We definitely have a chance at the bottom of the fifth inning when beating them. Eventhough we lost to we rallied 8 runs with 2 outs,” junior them before, we want pay back,” seDanielle Page said. nior RaeAnna Jenks said. Sophomore Rachael Suits started The ladies are ready to give it Photo by Amy Schuch off the game right after drilling a hit their all tonight. Head coach Ginger Junior Siena Gyure rockets a pitch to home in a game earlier this down the first base line, which ended Britton has faith in her team to bring year. Gyure has been the lady Bulldogs softball program’s ace up being a double. After that, the girls home the victory. pitcher throughout the season. By Alexa Grady asst. sports editor

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The month of May brings in one of the world’s greatest sporting events to its home in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis 500 mile race. This year, the race brings with it new cars, new engines, and a new era as the IZOD Indycar series looks to return to its once prolific stature. Since the infamous 1996 IRL-Cart split, the 500 mile race has lost some of its former flair. Fan support has dipped, sponsorship has bailed, and the “red cars” owned by Roger Penske and Chip Gannassi have seemingly taken over the sport. CEO Randy Bernard has been putting new life in the series by trying to rewind the clock and make the sport more about differences in cars than a field of 33 identical teams. Indycar’s changes have been great start, but much more needs to be done if Indycar expects to return to the spotlight it once held. They need to be what NASCAR refuses to be. They need to continue to incorporate fan friendly drivers like the late Dan Wheldon, but to do that they need to take advantage of young American talent like Josef Newgarden in order to draw in the attention of the casual race fans. Add that on top of foreign fan favorites like Helio Castronevez, and the sport can begin to recover. This year’s Indianapolis 500 will begin a new era in Indycar racing. New cars and new leadership under Bernard are a solid start to trying to recover, but if Indycar truly wants to compete with NASCAR and the other big sports in the United States, they need to do one thing. Start listening to the fans. Because without the fans, its just a bunch of cars going in circles.

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Boys golf prepares for post season action By Alex McLean sports editor

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While many students and athletes are preparing themselves to relax this summer, the boys golf team is prepping themselves for the start of their post-season play. The boys recently travelled to Beechwood for the Uebele Invite. Juniors Patt Mudd and Luke Lambert both shot 81, the team low. Of the 25 teams present, the Bulldogs finished ninth with an overall score of 333. Freshman Mike Lee shot an 82, a score he topped by five at the JV DAC invite in the next match. “It’s good to see a freshman do so well. He has a lot of talent and he’s only going to get better through out high school,” junior Pat Mudd said. From there the Dogs made the trip to Palmira for the Lake Central Invite. The boys shot a collective 331 which was good enough for a sixth place finish. Mudd led the ‘Dogs, shooting an 81. Valparaiso won the event, with a team score of 296. “We all came out and shot well that meet,” Mudd said. “Valparaiso was definitely on their game. It’s hard to beat a team that shoots that low.”

The ‘Dogs are prepping to defend their DAC crown from last year at The Brassie Country Club. “I think we stand a good chance of repeating as DAC champs. We’ve shown we can succeed all year. It’s just a matter of bringing it together,” junior Casey Kitchen said. One thing the Bulldogs need improvement on is consistency. “We definitely need to become more consistent all through out our roster. If we can get that down, we will be fine,” junior Matt Mudd said. From there the boys will head to the sectionals. The competition is tough, but Mudd is confident that team will succeed. “We’ve beaten almost every team in the sectional at some point this year. We’ll be playing at the Lake of the Four seasons course, which is like a home course to us” Mudd said. The Bulldogs dropped the last three meets of the regular season, but the team is still hopeful going forward. “I still think we can do well in the postseason,” Kitchen said. “Either way, next year we’re going to come back better than ever and take the region by storm.”

inside Steroids Whenever the topic of baseball comes up, steroid use does not seem to be that far behind. Some of the game’s biggest stars like David Ortiz, Barry Bonds, and Alex Rodriguez have all had their names and reputations crippled by a series of lies and allegations. The latest scandal that has arisen involves Roger Clemens and his supposed use of the performance enhancing drugs given to him by Brian McNamee. Without

the steroid allegations, Clemens would go down in history as one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game, but with them he only gets portrayed as a cheater. Because of the seemingly endless steroid allegations, some sports fans have questioned the true integrity of the game. Many are asking whether or not we can even include the “steroid era” in history. We polled students to see how they felt about the impact of HGH.

Sam says “You can not blame the players for using HGH. It was being used by nearly everyone. Is it right? No. But we can not pretend the last 20 years did not happen. It is just a dark part of history.” Alexa says “It’s a shame that kids have to look up to someone who played their career unfairly, but there is no way of getting away from it.”

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Sophomore lands appearance on Nickelodeon show ‘iCarly’ By Shannon Rostin staff reporter

Being on TV is something many students only dream about. For sophomore Kylie Stevens, this became a reality when she got the experience of being on the Nickelodeon show “iCarly.”

“The overall experience was a very good one. I got to go through hair and wardrobe, meet the cast and be a featured extra on the show,” Stevens said. Once she arrived on set, Stevens went through hair and wardrobe, got directions on what to do from the director and then spent the rest of the day filming her scene along with the cast and other extras. Stevens will appear as a featured extra. She can be seen purchasing a shirt in the background of a scene. The episode will premiere in the fall; however, at this time she is not allowed to reveal any details about the episode so that no plots are given away. Steven’s family is also familiar with the entertainment industry. Her parents have been extras and have connections in the entertainment industry. They appeared as extras in a scene in the movie “Knight and Day.” “The director called my parents and asked if I wanted to be on the show, and they set it up for me,” Stevens said. Not only was this a unique opportunity for Stevens, but it also gave her a new perspective of acting and the filming process. “(Taping a show) is a lot harder than it looks. It was a lot more time consuming, and now I know why it takes so long for shows and movies to come out,” Stevens said. Stevens got to personally experience how long it actually takes to tape a show. There is a lot more involved in the process than what the audience sees. She was on set taping for about nine hours. “It was a long day of taping. It would take hours to tape one short scene. It was so cool, but at the same time it took a very long time to tape,” Stevens said. While on set, she had to attend at least three hours of school. It is mandatory for mi-

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nors on the set of a show to attend a certain required amount of school. During the taping, Stevens also got the opportunity to meet and spend time with the cast of “iCarly,” including Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy and Noah Munk. “In person, they are exactly how they are on the show. They are loud and really funny, and they were also really nice,” Stevens said. Stevens plans on pursuing a career in acting professionally. This has been a long time goal of hers.

“Acting has always been appealing to me. I have always found it interesting, and I think it would be really cool to be able to see myself on television,” Stevens said. Appearing as an extra provided Stevens with more than just a chance to see herself on TV. It was also a learning experience that helped to put her future of acting into perspective. “Being on ‘iCarly’ and being on the set of a show helped me realize what I need to do to get up there in acting,” Stevens said.

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