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Male cheerleader sets new standards for himself Alexis Kahle, reporter register.kahle@gmail.com

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Goofing around with the cheerleaders during a lightning-delayed fotball game, senior Garrett Byrd salutes during a routine. Following that night, he became an official member of the cheer squad.

As he stepped onto the football field cheering on his friends, this time without the cleats and bright red jersey, a smile lit up his face and the crowd went wild. Senior Garrett Byrd was a varsity football star who then decided to change it up his senior year by becoming a cheerleader. “I played football my whole life,” Byrd said. “Any position really, but primarily linebacker.” Having very supportive teammates and coaches didn’t come to an end after his football career. “Garrett being there has been positive all around,” cheerleading coach India Cruse-Griffin said. “He is a very hard worker.” While not being able to play football was a major factor, Byrd also discussed his other inspiration. “I went to a Colt’s game and saw male cheerleaders,” Byrd said. “I thought it was really cool. I’m also

able to support my friends from the sidelines.” Positivity in the air and new stunts are in store for half time entertainment throughout basketball season, Byrd’s first winter season as a cheerleader. “We have stunts set up for basketball season that basically only co-eds can perform,” Cruse-Griffin said. “Garrett really helps sound projection, also.”

advanced stunts possible.” Words of advice were offered from the teammates, from believing in yourself to being independent. “While being a part of the team, I’ve realized not to care about what anyone thinks,” Byrd said. “Being your own person is who you really need to be.” “My advice is to go for it and do what interests them regardless of what anyone may have to say about it,” Roman said. As for being in search of something new to try, Byrd offers a new opportunity. “We’d like to have one more male cheerleader but they must be dedicated.” Presenting himself positively and as cheerleader material has made an impact on his team, as well as the school as a whole. “I feel that Garrett is a very uplifting individual,” Roman said. “He is a really fun guy to be around. He has helped made cheer a better and more memorable experience.”

“While being a part of the team, I’ve realized not to care about what anyone thinks.” - Garrett Byrd, 12 “Garrett helps largely in the stunting aspect of cheer, “ sophomore Olivia Roman said. “It’s a lot different stunting with a male backspot because he is a lot stronger than anyone else. This makes more

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Lights, camera, action: new director for drama club I’m excited to see how we utilize these resources as a group,” senior Cameron DeLucio said. Cornell has performed in a number of plays and in 2015 directed her first show, Babe the Sheep Pig. Cornell was informed of the open position for director at RHS by a fellow Richmond Civic Theatre volunteer. “I met with Rae Woolpy and explained what I thought the drama club could do and where the students would take it if given the opportunity,” Cornell said. Many of the Red Devil Players agree that the group can have great success in this upcoming season and in many more to come. “One of the things I’m looking forward to the most this year is seeing all of the younger students really step up to the plate as a leader for all of the new faces joining us,” DeLucio said. Cornell also has exciting plans for the Red Devil Players. “[For] this year and I hope [in] the years to come I can take the drama club and make it a well known part of RHS as well as our community,” Cornell said. Audition materials for the upcoming play Grease will be available in the RHS library starting November 16th. Auditions will be held on November 23rd and 24th. The results will be posted on the first day of Thanksgiving break on their facebook group RHS Red Devil Players.

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Theatre is an outlet for many students. It opens many doors to become more comfortable with themselves and other people. Directors are crucial to putting on a play and keeping the drama club around. Many of the Red Devil Players were devastated when last year’s director Christina Coffin announced that she would not be continuing into the next season. “I was kind of crushed,” junior Hailey Satterfield said. Some students worried about who would take over the position to help students become comfortable in their skin may be harder than it looks. “She was the reason I even had the courage to try out for Cinderella,” Satterfield said. Senior Teresa Davis expressed her concern of losing their director. “No one else is going to know what is going on or even what to expect,” Davis said. Relief was given when Tammy Cornell, Physical Education teacher at Seton Catholic School and volunteer at Richmond Civic Theatre, was announced to be the new director. Some Red Devil Players have worked with Cornell before. “Our new director has good experience and resources and

In a scene from last year’s winter musical Ryan Shuminoff, Cameron DeLucio, Ian Riley and Jessica Lemar perticipate in the production of The Wizard of Oz.

Field trips come to halt in December and May Taylor Brown, reporter register.tbrown@gmail.com

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Service learning projects, college visits and leadership conferences are just a few of the many field trips taken each year. Unknown to many , field trips are halted during the months of December and May. “What we always want to do at the end of each semester is to give teachers and students uninterrupted instructional time as they are preparing for final exams,” principal Rae Woolpy said. “The teachers want uninterrupted instructional time so that all students can be prepared to pass their final exams, their ECA exams, pass their classes and earn all of their credits.” “I think it will improve feasibility of organization for teachers,” English teacher Megan Rayburn said. Many teachers pushed for this “rule” to be put in place, but most still think field trips are highly educational. “[Field trips] are one of the best experiences that a student can have, due to the fact that it extends learning beyond the classroom,” Rayburn said. “Meanwhile, I do not ever want to be a burden to other teachers, so I do understand it.” There are a few exceptions to the “rule” according to Woolpy. “The exception for December would be our chamber choir because they perform in our community as a service to businesses and organizations within the Richmond community,” Woolpy said. “Any other exceptions would have to be approved by me.”

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TV shows bring light to Biomed offers unique experiences to less-known occupations ambitious students Jessica Crane, managing editor register.crane@gmail.com

Bloomington.” To continue her study on archaeology, Miller travels the world. “During the school year I teach courses at IUE and in the summers I work on projects in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala where I excavate artifacts, burials, and tombs from 5002500 years ago,” Miller said. Miller and Orbik have similar thoughts when it comes down to shows and their accuracy. Miller believes that Bones is a great show, but there are some issues that she has seen. “Bones is a lot of fun to watch but Dr. Brennan often says the name of bones incorrectly or uses methods too liberally without the scientific rigor that we would employ,” Miller said. There are many professions that are hidden in the shadows of the more well-known. These TV shows are made to shed light on the ones hidden and that gives a creative look into what we haven’t seen before. Bones and Grey’s Anatomy are just two them. They might not always be the most accurate, but there is hope, that in the future, these kinds of series will be. But for now, we will continue to cherish the drama-filled shows that we know and love.

already shown growth in their Biomedical Innovations. By this ability to master the content. time, because of the seniors’ busy “I would say HBS is my favorite schedules, the class becomes more to teach,” Hisrich said. “It’s my focused on independent research. favorite because the students are in their second year so they know enough that they can learn more independently but they’re still really enthusiastic and not completely PBS students invstigate the crime scene of Anna Garcia. buried in like junior/senior stuff that can distract “The fourth year class is called a lot from the class.” Biomedical Innovations and the After HBS comes MI, or focus of that class is on learning Medical Interventions. After how to do biomedical research and learning about anatomy in HBS, how to interpret existing research,” the topic is then switched back to Hisrich said. “The students do diseases and the subject of DNA, independent research projects on much like in PBS. the topic of their interest and learn “The third year class is called about different research designs Medical Interventions and we and statistical analysis, but they focus on what we do when things also learn about environmental go wrong and how we diagnose health and do water testing. They disease,” Hisrich said. “There’s also learn more about forensics and a huge unit in MI on cancer, so do a forensic autopsy on a fetal that’s a very big topic. We also pig.” The courses are lengthy, but they come with satisfactory benefits as well. “They get to have a lot of fun and they get to learn a lot about their body and how their body works, so I find that students really understand their own bodies a lot better and if they have health problems they understand their own health problems significantly better and those of their family members, and that seems to be really empowering for people,” Hisrich said. “They can also earn college credits.” If one stays in the classes and enjoys them long enough, then these medical/science based HBS student Aubrey Moore dissects a sheep’s brain. courses have the ability to shape future career choices or spark an learn about vaccine production interest in this type of field. and genetic engineering and “I feel like I’m learning a lot,” recombinant DNA.” Altom said. “I would like to do The very last class of the course something in the medical field, that seniors take is called BI, or preferably become a nurse.” Pierian photo by Marissa Wigginton

Orbik answers a phone call to her floor.

There are numerous courses a student can take throughout their high school years to further their education in topics of their interest. Whether one loves math, english, art, or science, there are usually multiple classes that are based upon these subjects, and can even come with benefits in accompany to the passing of the course. One such offering in the curriculum for anyone who deems to be interested in the medical side of science, is known as the Project Lead The Way, also known as PLTW, biomedical courses. “The first course is principles of biomedical sciences and the focus is on pathophysiology, or the study of diseases,” Biomed teacher Heidi Hisrich said. “We start with a victim, Anna Garcia, and then we have to figure out, what killed Anna? So we end up studying various diseases like diabetes and sickle cell disease and heart disease and infectious disease.” PBS mainly goes into depth about these various diseases, and its students have claimed that though the content can be rough to learn, the class is overall worth it. “It’s probably my favorite class,” PBS student Drew Altom said. “The class is a fun learning environment and I try harder in this class than most.” After students are finished up with PBS, some continue to move on to to their second year. “The second year is called Human Body Systems,” Hisrich said. “HBS is focused more on the way our body works, like the different organs and the body systems, and how they work when we’re healthy and what can go wrong when we have diseases. So there are quite a few dissections like the eyeball and the brain and joints and bones and kidneys.” In second year, the teens who are less committed to the class are weeded out. This makes the HBS class more enjoyable as the harder working students find it fun and there are less distractions. By second year, these students have

Pierian photo by Sydney McWhinney

Orbik retrieves medication for one of her patients.

If you’re not a fan of Bones or Grey’s Anatomy, then you’ve probably never heard of a forensic anthropologist, cardiothoracic surgeon or entomologist. Others binge watch all eleven or so seasons in three days. There are even some people that love these series so much, they dedicate their life to becoming a professional that is highlighted in that show, but how exactly accurate are these occupations portrayed? According to an article written by a reallife surgical intern turned first-year resident, Amanda Kirzner, for thedo.osteopathic.org, shows such as Grey’s Anatomy are nothing like it is in real life, and shows like this give an unrealistic view into the world of medical residencies. Amanda Orbik, an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at Reid Health, thinks that they’re only somewhat accurate. “As far as the medical problems that they have on there, I’ve actually seen some of them and can relate them to real life,” Orbik said. “As for the drama, I don’t think all of that is there, but there’s always some drama wherever you go.” A lot of these shows brought an otherwise unknown profession into the light. Before she saw the TV show Bones, freshman Ciara York didn’t know what a forensic anthropologist was. But now, that’s what she wants to do when she graduates high school. “I want to give people with a missing family member or friend an identity to bring them to peace,” York said. “I also like playing with dead things.” Forensic anthropology doesn’t just exist in major cities like Washington D.C. In fact, we have a somewhat forensic anthropologist of our own. Her name is Katherine Miller. She is a bioarchaeologist and works at Indiana University East. “I am a bioarchaeologist which means that I study human remains from archaeological contexts,” Miller said. “My work focuses on the ancient Maya of Central

America and research usually occurs during the summer break. I realized that archaeology was my career choice when I was about 8 years old and found my passion of studying skeletons my sophomore year of college at IU

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School funding for the future

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they raise and is in their account,” treasurer and bookkeeper Lois Cody said. “They can’t use any more than that.” A large part of the money our school system receives comes from grants uExtra Curricular Account that are chosen for our u Updates and Improvements school. “Some [grants] are from u Each Academic Department u Technology the federal government, some are from the state, u Teacher’s Pay u Supplies for classrooms and some are local,” chief financial officer Karen Scalf said. “We can have grants from the Wayne county “Right now one of the main initiatives [of Governor Mike foundation, a personal foundation, or a family foundation that Pence] is to really push funding private schools and charter schools,” supports our schools every year. We also have grants that are from Terrill said. “He believes that they will educate our students better the federal government.” than public schools do.” Each department in the school system can have different grants Despite what Governor Pence thinks, numbers can back up that set aside for them. public schools do a better educating job for the students. “[Career ed] has a separate account that comes from the Perkins “The really interesting piece of that is that there’s research out Grant,” Smith said. “That’s what we get our equipment and supplies there that indicates that public schools do a better job educating our from. The money that comes from the general fund, most of that is kids than private or charter schools,” Terrill said. “It’s quantifiable.” for staff development and traveling.” Something many people don’t know is that the budget is visible In most cases nowadays, charter schools are being funded a lot to anybody. more than public schools. “Everything we do has to be transparent to our taxpayers because we are a government entity,” Scalf said. “Our budgets are 100% see through is what you have to look at it as.” A majority of the money the school board receives is public money. A lot of it comes from the taxpayers in our community. “We have to do our best to be diligent and careful about how we spend it and make sure that everything we do is absolutely 100% checked, balanced, and what’s right for our kids,” Scalf said.” After the school has been given the grants, the budgets are fully examined and the decision is made on how much each department needs. “I make recommendations that are made to me by the administrators that handle the grants by the principals, the managers over the maintenance areas, [and] the directors of all the departments,” Scalf said. “They all tell me what they need in their budgets and then I compile them and see if it’s feasible based on the tyranny that we have.” Even though 50 million dollars per calendar year seems like a lot, it really isn’t once everything is broken down. “We have a certain amount of money, which seems like a lot, but once you start to break it down and look at how it’s used, we realistically aren’t even keeping up with inflation,” Terrill said. “As the prices of everything else goes up, we get less so the challenge comes of how do you continue to offer everything we have always offered.” Even though many people don’t know where the money and grants come from and go to, it is somewhere publicly available. “Everything is out there,” Terrill said. “Everything is as public as can be.”

Where does it go?

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Each week, millions of students are attending school somewhere. They walk into the same doors every Monday through Friday to get their education. Many of these students have no idea where their school actually gets the money to be a school. Schools receive a certain amount of money a year to provide the necessary things for students and staff members. According to Interactives.indystar.com, Richmond Community Schools (RCS) received a total of $10,206,955.82 in 2014. Part of it came from property tax and from other local establishments. RCS is given a set amount of money each year that lasts them until their next “pay day”. “The total amount of taxing dollar budget is just over 50 million dollars for the whole calendar year,” superintendent Todd Terrill said. The money RCS receives is based on the amount of students attending on the specific day that they do the student count. “The students that are enrolled on that date for your school, that’s how they give you the money [for] the funding,” Career Ed secretary Tammy Smith said. Although the money comes in large quantities, it’s spent with tight rules. “For the extra curricular activity accounts, it’s whatever

$ RCS School Funding $ Tuition support: $36,170,220.00

Federal: $7,191,312.39

Infographic by Jarrett Focht

Property tax: $7,633,321.11

State: $882,719.67

Other local: $2,573,634.71

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Student allies support LGBT community Jessie Vargas, reporter register.jvargas@gmail.com “[An ally is] anyone that supports the LGBT+ community,” senior Marcos Mendoza said. “[There are] no requirements besides that.” Being an ally can be considered hard since there are many different ways to support somebody. Some people can say that they just want an ally to listen to them, others can ask an ally to cheer them on. For somebody who wants to be an ally to the LGBT community, sophomore Trey Mitchell explains what they should do. “I just want [allies] to be happy for me and support me all the way,” Mitchell said. “[To support me, just let me] be myself without getting judged on a daily basis...at least make jokes about it, not too harsh though.” Mendoza further explains what an ally should be letting the LGBT+ members do. “[An ally is] letting [the LGBT+ community] do the same things as straight people,” Mendoza said. “[Such as] kissing,

holding hands, getting married [and] having rights.” Still, there are people who don’t know how to be supportive towards the LGBT community. Mitchell has some advice for those who still aren’t sure. “Be positive and always stand up for them when you see someone else being negative towards the LGBT community,” Mitchell said. According to the Post ABC poll on supporting same-sex marriage, 35 percent of Americans opposed to the thought it. “It’s greatly frowned upon,” Mendoza said. “It does upset us very much because after all, we’re just asking to be treated like human beings.” “We try to be the bigger person and be serene about the whole situation,” Mendoza said. “It is also important that we as the LGBT+ community remember not to fight back.” S o m e

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members say the opposite about not fighting back when disrespected. “I’m not afraid to stand up for myself,” Mitchell said. “ If [someone] disrespects me, they’re disrespecting the whole LGBT community.” The percentage of Americans who support same sex marriage has risen greatly since 1996. It went from 27 percent of Americans to 60 percent in 2015. Sixty-five percent of Americans know a member of the LGBT community. If you support someone you know in the community, you are an ally.

Who am I?

Transgender student living in the wrong body Guinn Freiberger, copy editor register.freiberger@gmail.com

ome people have find themselves staring into a mirror at their physical appearance, wondering who they really are with the conflicting thoughts inside their head. Maybe some have struggled simply with the feeling of being distinctively different or not being able to express what we can’t see just by looking at them. Instances like these can control lives, and appear to be extremely dictating for people who struggle with gender identity. Meet John Smith (not his real name). At first glance, you may not be able to tell that his outside is the product of a long period of self-doubt and confusion. Smith is transgender. This means that he identifies as a gender opposite of the sex he was born. In this case, Smith was born female. Approximately 99% of the population is cisgendered, which means they identify with their biological sex, or they just aren’t transgender. This leaves only 1% of the population identified as transgender. There is a difference between sex and gender. Sex is biological- what you were born as- while gender refers to being masculine or feminine. It’s more of a feeling. Being transgender typically comes at an early age. “Growing up, there was just always something I knew was off and I just didn’t feel comfortable with who I was,” Smith said. “When I was in third grade, I remember thinking I’d give anything to be a guy.” Identifying as a different gender is a whole new world. Most transgender people are diagnosed with something called gender dysphoria. This is when someone has transgender feelings, and they’re diagnosed after six months of the feelings. Symptoms can be very harmful to minds of people with the condition; these people often experience depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders along with the gender dysphoria. “In fifth grade I went to a private school and I got really depressed there because I had to hide who I was,” Smith said. Gender dysphoria will result in therapy aiming towards dismissing the other issues that can occur. Puberty can be a very painful time for children who are transgender. One symptom of gender dysphoria is wanting the opposite genitals. “Bottom surgery” comes much later for transgender youth, but many take different types of hormones as young adults. Hormones are produced in the body by a system of glands that release them into the bloodstream. Children approaching puberty can sometimes take hypothalamic (hormone) blockers, which will delay or stunt development of the sexual organs altogether. These can be taken by transgender males or females to initiate the development of what are known as secondary sex characteristics. For transgender males,

hormones result in facial/body hair, a deeper voice, and more muscle, excluding other sex-related things. “I don’t take testosterone yet but I’m planning to in the near future,” Smith said. Testosterone for transgender males is administered by injection every two to three weeks. There are also gels, patches and pills. As later step transgender people aim towards is sex reassignment surgery. Between 100 and 500 surgeries happen each year in the US, according to cnn.com. The surgery can cost over $100,000 out-of-pocket. For females transitioning to male, they can get Chest Reconstruction Surgery to eliminate their breasts. They can later get sexual organs removed (hysterectomy or oophorectomy surgeries) and then “bottom surgery” (metoidioplasty or phalloplasty) to have the genitals of their desired sex. “There’s this surgery, it’s called top surgery, and I was planning on getting that before I go to college,” Smith said. “I haven’t looked into bottom surgery. I’m not really concerned about that right now.” People like Smith usually struggle with surgeries because of the expenses. Though Obamacare has prohibited insurance companies from discriminating against transgender people, most refuse to cover sexual reassignment surgeries, sometimes because they classify it as cosmetic. “I think they should look more into their situation and see that it’s not cosmetic, it’s more for their mental health and well being,” Smith said. Surgery can sound complicated for transgender people. “I think a lot of people want it but they’re afraid,” Smith said. “I heard female-to-male, when you get the surgery, there’s a 50% chance you’ll never feel your private parts. It’s a lot of pain also because they take skin grafts from your legs to build [the penis.] I think a lot of people do want it, it’s just expensive and they’re trying their hardest to get it.” There has been a big increase in the number of transgender people. For example, the number of children referred to the UK’s National Health Service for transgender feelings has quadrupled in five years (aged 10 and under), according to The Telegraph. The overall rise, along with a suspected social-media influence, has led many to believe that it’s becoming more of a phase. Smith, along with others, however, doesn’t believe that it’s all just a fad. “When someone comes out as transgender it gives someone else the courage to come out too, and that’s why there’s so much coming out at once,” Smith said. “There’s also people that come out as transgender but are still finding themselves.” Smith feels that most people are coming to accept his gender identity, but many transgender people, specifically teens, experience bullying. “I’ve experienced bullying, and just the other day I posted this picture and someone who commented said I looked better as a girl,” Smith said. The media in recent years has portrayed the stories of transgender teenagers who have been bullied at school. Missouri teen Lila Perry, male-to-female, was the cause of a whole protest aiming at prohibiting her use of the girl’s locker room at her high school. “If they say they’re a girl, they should be able to go into the girl’s restroom,” Smith said. This bullying can lead to suicide if it reaches a certain extent.

“If they were in the person they’re bullying’s shoes, they wouldn’t want to be outcasted like that or called out for something, it’s just who they are,” Smith said. School can be a destructing environment for transgender teens, but home life may be hard as well. Parents don’t always accept who their children are, and it’s not uncommon to hear of transgender teens being disowned or kicked out of the house. “[It was hardest to come out to] my mom,” Smith said. “She’s always been supportive, she just wasn’t understanding at first.” It can be a relief to have teachers and a student body that is generally accepting of you. Smith’s teachers have been supportive and use the correct pronouns, which are male for Smith. “I believe my role as a teacher is to maintain respect and have students be completely aware of personal choices,” one teacher said. The current face of the transgender community is Caitlyn Jenner. Formerly star athlete and television personality Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn came out as a transgender woman in April 2015 and has received a load of media coverage after coming out. Jenner was the subject of a documentary series and her fame has shed light on the transgender community, through her experience is deemed not relatable by some. “I just think what she’s doing is helping a lot of trans women out,” Smith said. Despite Smith being transgender, he still maintains the life of any other guy. “Being who I am doesn’t make me any less of a person,” Smith said. “I can still do everyday activities. I haven’t exactly decided what I want to go to college for. I have a girlfriend. It’s a straight relationship, like a boy and a girl.” People who have transgender friends also see the relationship as completely normal. “Their gender shouldn’t change how you look at the friendship at all,” one student said. There is some advocacy out there for transgender people living in Indiana. There’s the Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) and the Indiana Transgender Wellness Alliance (ITWA), along with the annual Indy Pride event. The high school itself has the Gay-Straight Alliance Club, which has recently focused on inspiring people to be allies for members of the LGBT community. Smith uses his experience as motivation for others to be confident as who they are. “There’s gonna be times where you doubt yourself and who you are, but you’re gonna be judged for being someone you’re unhappy with so you might as well be judged being yourself,” Smith said.

“Growing up, there was just always something I knew was off and I just didn’t feel comfortable with who I was.”

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academic focus. It’s best to apply for as many colleges as possible so that you have the option to pick and choose. Take all these things into

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College is really nerve racking, scary, and exciting all at the same time. There are many colleges out there and making the decision of where to go can be difficult. One main thing most people look at is whether to attend a private college, a community or state college. Some might think that there really isn’t a difference between them but there is. Public colleges and universities are mostly funded by tax dollars and subsidies from the state. If you are a resident of the state in which you are attending college, tuition is usually lower. Private colleges are independent schools and are privately funded which is why tuition is usually

much higher for most. Private universities usually have a smaller campus and less people attending. According to Wikipedia, in 2014, 21,000 students were enrolled at Harvard University and 64,868 students were enrolled at Ohio State University. Private colleges have smaller classes which means easy access to professors. Public universities could have up to 200 students enrolled in one class. “I liked going to a smaller campus,” University of Indianapolis graduate Cindy Wasson said. “I was scared to go to a big college. My college [ended up being] a lot smaller than my high school was.” Public universities offer a wide range of majors and programs, while private colleges offer a smaller range of majors but have a particular

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Even after plenty of research has been conducted, for some choosing the perfect place to travel can present a challenge. According to students, some of the best places to travel to don’t have to be far away. Sophomore Jazmyn Noaks and other students share their dream places to travel. China could be an amazing place to travel to in Noaks’ opinion. “I would like to visit China,” sophomore Jazmyn Noaks said. “I’ve always liked the thought of going there because China holds so much spirit, beauty and history. I would love to go there one day.” New York could be a good option for people who love cities in

Sophomore Tattiana Nevil’s opinion. “I would love to go to New York”, Nevil said. “I want to go to the school of arts accademy there. I also love cities, I think the lights are beautiful at night. I would love to see the beauty of the tall and small building and to just capture the essence of it all.” There are some other places to travel to out of the US as well. Koh Phangan, Thailand is one. Koh Phangan has it’s crystal-clear waters and really cheap cost of visiting. The island is home to the infamous full moon party, a night (and morning) of dancing on the beach that draws young people from all over the world. Paris is another very known place people travel to. Year after year, the magnetic city of lights draws travelers looking to cross the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame off their bucket lists. But what visitors really fall in love with are Paris’ quaint capes, vibrant

markets, trendy shopping districts and unmistakeable charm there. Many people also travel to London. The eclectic neighborhoods - which house a blend of historical landmarks and modern-day attractions can help occupied for days. Visit the tower of London and the British Museum or explore Portobello Road and Borough Market. Lastly a popular place is Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town has live music venues, chic cafes, great shopping, world-renowned hiking, wine tasting, a local university that’s an attraction in itself. They also have the fun but laid-back nightlife with its friendly locals and affordable prices across the board. The list goes on and on when you think about all that might draw young adults to Cape Town.

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The lights flicker on and she sits in front of the camera she will soon greet with a smile. She will be sharing a new makeup tutorial with a video sharing website, Youtube. This girl is a beauty guru or makeup vlogger, and she influences multiple audiences. These beauty vloggers are showing people how to create new makeup looks, hairstyles, how to take care of their skin and more. They have given the online makeup community a personable approach. “I watch [beauty videos] almost everyday, mainly hair videos because I want to learn new ways to do my hair,” sophomore Destinee Garcia said. The beauty section of Youtube is big, it’s videos having currently racked up 14.9 billion views, according to Pixability. They bring in over 700 million views per month. One of the most familiar faces of the Youtube makeup community is Michelle Phan. Her success with beauty videos made her a millionaire before the age of 27, and she currently has 8,000,000 subscribers. Another renowned beauty vlogger is Wayne Goss, otherwise known as Gossmakeupartist. He has more than 2,250,000 subscribers and makes a wide range of makeup videos, where he includes makeup application tips and helpful demonstrations. These beauty videos can also cater to different ethnicities and skin types. Beauty vlogger bubzbeauty is Chinese and Northern Irish, and she makes videos about hair, skincare and makeup

looks often geared toward Asian pop culture. Marketing and makeup brands are also a part of the beauty vlogger world. Although only 3% of total beauty video views are represented by big makeup brands according to Pixability, these brands, such as L’Oréal Paris, are looking for popular beauty bloggers to advertise their products. What’s more significant than that, however, is the people watching the videos and being influenced. The NY Times stated that a study by Dove revealed women are now two times more likely to look at “women in the public domain” and social media for beauty. “Makeup tutorials have literally taught me everything I know about makeup,” sophomore Hannah Sluis said. “I think beauty gurus just influence everyone who is learning how to do makeup.” Sophomore Hannah Smith agrees. “With the access to these tutorials, we’re more aware of brands and techniques related to makeup.” The effect on society can be observed in current makeup trends as well: contouring, sharp, defined eyebrows and bold lips, to name a few. “I think winged eyeliner has become a trend,” Sluis said. Whatever your stance is on the modern Youtube beauty community, it is having a large impact on people everywhere.

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“Makeup tutorials have literally taught me everything I know about makeup,” -Hannah Sluis, 10

Reporters Alexis Bradburn Autumn Bolt Krista Nicholson Alexis Kahle Julia Allen Taylor Brown Tiani Christian Jarrett Focht Yuridia Lopez Amaryse Martinez Jessica Mohler

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November 19, 2015

Avoiding the “bulge” during the holiday season Controling portions key to avoid packing on the pounds

Becca Pheanis, managing editor register.pheanis@gmail.com Thanksgiving and Christmas are two very busy holidays and with busy schedules come hungry people. Consumption of food impacts the lives of all Americans everyday, and weight problems are a major issue. So, how can eating and staying healthy happen with ease this time of year? Proportioning is a good way of understanding how much to eat, which goes along with staying healthy and fit. For high schoolers, it may seem a little more difficult to proportion food because ultimately, students have a lot of stress. With stress comes indulging in food among other things. Temptations are high around this time of year. “It’s more tempting because it’s “hibernating” season, others seasons you don’t eat as much,” sophomore Kailee Guess said. According to healthyeating.sfgate.com, there are many different methods that can be taken into consideration to help consumption. For example, the plate method: “Divide a 9-inch plate into four sections and fill one section with protein, one with non starchy vegetables, one with fruit or another non starchy vegetable and one with grains or starchy vegetables,” Jessica Bruso said on the web site. “Add an 8-ounce glass of milk or another serving of dairy for a complete meal.” What is the most food-gourging holiday? It’s Thanksgiving. There’s turkey, stuffing and other delectable treats. Using the plate method is a great way of reassuring that one will not over-eat. But what about dessert? It is still possible to eat a delicous dessert, but instead of using three pounds of chocolate and four cups of sugar, go with a more natural and healthy dessert. Such as fruit and yogurt. So when hunger strikes, or it is time for dinner, always remember the best way to stay fit and healthy is watching what you eat, and measuring it. Proportioning is not dieting, it is just watching what is consumed.

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Outside look on heroin use in Indiana

Jessica Mohler, reporter register.mohler@gmail.com

Heroin cases have increased substantially all around Indiana, including Richmond. According to drugabuse.gov, heroin related cases in Indiana have risen from 354 cases in 2008 to 1,396 cases in 2013. In 2012, it was identified as the second largest cause in drug related deaths according to in.gov. Heroin is an opioid drug made from a substance within the seed of the Asian opium poppy plant. It can be injected, inhaled by snorting, or smoked. All three ways deliver the drug to the brain very rapidly, which contributes to its health risks and to its high risk for addiction. Although, many people don't start with heroin. “90% of our people started their opiate abuse through legally prescribed painkillers,” Executive Director of the Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center, Luke Mohr said. “What happens with the cycle of addiction is the brain reacts the same way as it does whether it’s heroin or Vicodin. Either way it will become addicted.” Signs or symptoms of heroin use include: dry mouth, flushed

skin, constant itching or scratching, nausea, and sweating. The drug will reduce the ability to feel pain, the original purpose of the drug, but without constant use, it can leave a person in severe pain because of withdrawal. Withdrawal from heroin can cause extreme stomach pains, due to previous constipation, trembling, and vomiting. It’s often hard, but people do reach out to get clean. “The treatment center here offers intensive outpatient treatment, and M.A.T.s services- which is Medication Assisted Treatment,” Mohr said. “That can be anything from Vivitrol to methadone. There’s also non-medication services [along] with outpatient [services], including a 12-step abstinence based programming.” The M.A.T.s service offers a safer, controlled amount of the drug alternative. The most common drug alternative for heroin is methadone. Methadone reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin without causing the "high" associated with the drug addiction. The abstinence based programming lets the patient quit cold turkey in a safe environment. Mohr brought up the treatment center’s impressive success rate of 55%. Although, success is determined by more than never using the drug again.

“We look for repaired relationships with family, if they are opiate free now, and if they’re back to work,” Mohr said. “ We‘re right around the 55% mark on our success rate. Typically only abstinence based programs that don’t receive intensive treatment have low rates between 2 and 5%.” With heroin related arrests, deaths, and births on the rise, the community has began to take action. There are groups and organizations such as Reid Health’s Heroin is Here, that are bringing notice to the issue of heroin use. The group mostly brings awareness to the increasing number of infants born with heroin addiction due to mothers using while pregnant. Groups aren’t the only way the community can help. “Community action is [one] of the largest things that a center like this needs,” Mohr said. “Education in schools and funding more prescriber education for doctors that are prescribing painkillers would be helpful. This treatment center here is the number one thing for treatment; it’s what works. Unfortunately, the stigma that gets attached to this place keeps patients away. The more education we can help get out about things that actually work, the more we can see a change.”

Heroin on the inside

Short Term: Central: Euphoria Alternately alert and drowsy

Mouth: Dryness

Skin:

Warm flushing

Respiratory: Slowed breathing

Infographic by: Julia Allen

Muscular: Weakness

Long Term: Central: Addiction Tolerance Dependence

Respiratory: Pneumonia

Heart: Infection

Circulatory: Collapsed veins

Liver:

Decreased function (Abscesses in system)