September 2015

HI-LIFE Magazine

Volume 97 | Issue 02 | 09.30.15| Lee’s Summit, Missouri | $.50

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News pg.06

Features pg.10

opinion pg.18

sports pg.23

a preview of the fall musical, the pirate queen

popular netflix movies make an exit while disney movies arrive

Staff argues for student privilege to eat outside

Freshman finds passion in being a junior maverick

Movies with a Message

Ring the Bell

  When high-powered sports agent Rob Decker arrives looking for his next major league prospect, he finds more than he bargained for at the Cooke Boys Ranch.

As he works to secure Shawn Hart, the top high school baseball prospect in the country, he encounters a cast of characters who value happiness and common sense over dollars and cents.

Featuring: Ben Zobrist, Rick Sutcliffe, John Kruk, Matthew West, Mark Hall

When: Saturday October 24th @ 7:00 P.M. Where: New Covenant Community Church, 805 SE 3rd St Unit C (behind building) Cost: FREE - Reservations are required space is limited to the first 50 students.

Come join us for pizza, pop, and a great time. Email your reservation to kevin.holman@lsr7.org

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Tiger Act begins preparation for The Pirate Queen

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Blake and Kristen Little enjoy marriage after being high school sweethearts

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Sexual abuse victims can find help and do not have to keep quiet

OPINION pg.19

School dress code restricts freedom of expression

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Presidential candidates are described by issue

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Alexis Williams advocates for sexual abuse victims

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what’s up A Letter From the Editor

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here is one question asked at every family gettogether, holiday, or reunion: So what are you going to do with your life?

This question has really been a pain, even for me, a future-oriented girl. My sophomore year, I thought I had it all planned out and told my grandma I was going to major in music and play viola until I die. My glowing moment was interrupted when my brother darted in, ‘No Annelise Hanshaw, she’s not.’ No one else talked to me for the rest Editor-in-Chief of that Thanksgiving dinner. A second instance happened recently when I told the same grandma my plan now--to major in journalism and work towards an editorial position at a magazine. Once again, I gleamed at the thought of pursuing my passion. Grandma Jenny could not care less. She told me to get a real career. This question of my future has caused more pain at family reunions than if they had asked about my love life.

As I write this, though, I do not care what my grandma had to say about journalism. I love it. Counselors and family members tend to discourage low-paying, creative careers. There are numerous high school students in the same situation, and it is okay to pursue a lesser-paying career as long as there is a love for it.

The question of a student’s future may not always have an answer. Friends of mine have no clue what they are going into and feel pressure to decide.

Since middle school, teachers and counselors have pressured students to choose a career path; it is even part of high school enrollment. The problem with this is that students are still changing in high school. Adults acknowledge this in ever-changing friendships but not in indecisive career plans. It is still okay to not have a plan yet. This also applies to colleges.

For those without the Mizzou mindset and parents willing to splurge, the college search comes with extra pressure. Choosing a college is not just right and wrong. There is not just one magical college that will help my future; there is many to choose from in reality.

Having many choices is a good thing to have, and not having an answer to relatives is not always a bad thing.

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Hi-Life Staff Editor in Chief News Editors

Annelise Hanshaw Cori Matney and Miles Ward

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Elizabeth Marszalek

Sports Editor

Johanna Holmberg

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news Events This Month

sep. Oct. Spirit Week

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Oct. 6 senior yearbook photos occur in A gym. Students are encouraged to dress nice while still meeting school dress regulations. Following the 6, Jostens will be at the school Oct. 7.

oct. oct. Art Show

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Oct. 9-11 art is displayed in downtown Lees Summit featuring work from students grades 7-12. Different styles of art are shown along with the creativity on local teens.

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Parent-student-teacher conferences start on Oct. 11. At 7 am Oct. 9, conferences can be scheduled. No school Oct. 22-23.

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Sexual abuse occurs daily. Page 12 tells more and reveals ways to receive help. photographed by Julia Ngega

Honorary Event| Representing the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Catherin Longworth acknowledges the school with a plaque and a handshake.

Band and Orchestra to Play in London Next Year Both LSHS Orchestra and the Golden Marching band performed in front of The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councilor Christabel Flight on September 16. The Orchestra and Golden Marching band were officially invited to perform in the 31st annual New Year’s Eve parade and festival in London, England 2017. Principal John Faulkenberry received Westminster cuff links from the Lord Mayor as a tribute to his work. The city of Lee’s Summit also received a certificate showing partnership to Westminster. The music program is excited to be a part of this event.

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Junior Class Ring Orders Begin Oct. 6 Junior class ring orders can be placed during lunch on Oct. 6. Prices and designs vary, more customized rings will cost more. Class ring orders are handled through Jostens and they will be here on Oct. 6. to provide more information. Jostens will be at lunch Sep. 30 for deposits.

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The school has already seen pajamas, crazy, and dress-up attire. Oct. 1 has the theme of CMA’s or country attire. Oct. 2 is Golden Globes-themed, so students wear black and gold spirit wear.

The homecoming assembly, parade, marching band dinner, cheer tailgate, and football game will all be held Oct. 2. The homecoming dance is Oct. 3 from 8:00-11:00.

The theme is Live At The Red Carpet, and tickets can be purchased in advance for $7 and at the door for $10. Dates not attending Lee’s Summit must be signed up in the cafeteria beforehand.

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a queenly performance

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Pirate Queen rehearsals excite actors

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nthralled in a fight, senior Kirsten Myers swings her sword at senior Jeffrey Burrow. Moments later, they laugh and dance. Rehearsals have began for the fall musical; singing pirates, Irish dancing, and sword fights await in The Pirate Queen.

“I was really excited about putting on this musical because it’s not available to really anyone. I wanted to put it on years ago, but I wasn’t able to get the rights. I was granted special permission to put it on, and I jumped at the chance. It’s not a very well known musical and I was very excited to be able to put it on,” director Micah Hensley said.

The opening of The Pirate Queen, Nov. 13, will be the very first time it has been performed in a high school setting. Many students may find it surprising to know that this exhilarating show is based upon actual happenings.

“The show does have a few embellishments, obviously, but the main story is based upon actual events. It’s about the life of Grace O’Malley (played by senior Kirsten Myers), the Irish pirate queen who leads the battles against Queen Elizabeth (played by junior Elizabeth Bennett) in the fight to keep Ireland safe from the English,” Hensley said.

The Pirate Queen is based in the 16th century during the English conquest of Gaelic Ireland. The O’Malley clan can be followed through its fight to keep its land safe, enduring swordfights, growing romances, and unexpected twists and turns.

“It will be great seeing it all come together in the end. I love that our cast has this amazing opportunity to put this show on and to be able to put out a great product. The music is absolutely beautiful, and it’s just a fun show,” Hensley said.

The Pirate Queen features a stunning original score, an adventurous plot, dramatic characters, and embellished sets.

The cast of The Pirate Queen encourages students to join them Nov.13-­22 to experience all the show has to offer.

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RAD REHEARSAL| Cast members junior Elizabeth Bennett, senior Chase Chancey, senior Riley Findlay, and senior Kirsten Myers rehearse for the fall musical,T he Pirate Queen. The performance features sword fighting and singing, so actors spend rehearsal time on combat and music. “Come, or it’s your head,” Bennett said.

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INTUITIVE INVENTORS| Summit Tech students start thinking about project ideas. Eventually, one of these projects may be patented.

shark tank students Summit Tech program opens doors and minds for student inventors

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odern technology is all about making things more efficient.

Every inventors goal is to take an everyday challenge and find a way to fix it. The Internet of Things is a program available for high school students to be able to do what inventors do every day. They will be given the tools and an experienced mentor to make any idea they have a reality.

“The Internet of Things is open to all twenty schools that send to Summit Tech,” Summit Technology director Elaine Metcalf said.

The Internet of Things is a unique opportunity for students to collaborate to create something important to society.

“This is the first year for it. They’re going to put someone from the industry with every team,” Metcalf said.

The Internet of Things means

connecting everyday objects to the internet to make them more efficient.

“It is going to be a trillion dollar business over the next ten years, so the Internet of Things is that next big thing that is going to change the way we do business and the way we live,” Metcalf said.

A teacher has to sponsor a team and the teacher will decide when the teams meet.

Any teacher can be a sponsor.

“They will work in teams through the month of October and November and design something that is an idea for Internet of Things,” Metcalf said.

Teens contribute valuable things to this program because they can think outside the box. Teens have also grown up with the Internet most of their lives while it is still new for most adults.

“We are needing young people to think of things that can make life easier

for everybody the cool thing is is that somebody’s idea could become a reality,” Metcalf said.

This program could open lots of doors from the connection the Internet of Things makes.

“One idea from the Showcase will probably be picked up by an entrepreneur and get patented and could be the next big thing,” Metcalf said.

Summit Technology Academy has other opportunities for students to pursue.

There are a multitude of ways to make connections that open doors in the future through Summit Tech and the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things is just one of the ways to make some students dream a reality.

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Made in America, schooled in England Junior Jared Newell returns to the United States after living in England

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e just finished middle school, and is ready to make the big transition.

His transition was slightly different from the regular high school experience.

The summer before freshman year, Jared Newell moved to Europe.

“The summer that I left I was sad because I did not want to leave behind all of my friends,” junior Jared Newell said.

Newell thought that the whole experience was scary and daunting. After the move he felt that things only went down hill more.

“After moving things were not looking up because we had no furniture,” Newell said.

Newell also did not know anyone his age, so he spent the rest of the

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summer alone in the new home.

“Schooling was a lot harder in the United Kingdom. The classes are based more on tests, and there are more classes,” Newell said.

Newell also finished their version of high school, and would now be in university.

“I had block scheduling, and more classes than I do in the United States,” said

“The schooling was a lot harder in the United Kingdom.”

Newell.

Newell believes that in the US the classes are not as difficult.

“The worst part is that the school lunches are not as good in the US,” said Newell.

He does however believe that the United States has better restaurants.

“After two years my dads job was over, and we could move back to Lee’s Summit,” Newell said.

Newell was happy to come home, but upset to leave his new friends behind.

“I plan on going back to visit my friends I made, and my sister who is still in university over there,” Newell said.

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differences in education USGraduate after 12 grades Students take fewer classes per year School year starts in August Classes are easier and less rigorous UKGraduate after 10 grades Students take more classes a year School year starts in September Classes are harder and more test-based

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NOt-so-LITTLE LOVE

Counselor and history teacher continue 17+ year relationship

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ristin Little was three months-old when she was carried into a baby shower for a baby boy. Little did she know, she would grow up and get married to the man he would become one day.

Years later, Kristin Little and Blake Little started a relationship and have kept it for almost 18 years.

“The best thing you can do in a relationship is to just be good to each other,” history teacher Blake Little said.

Being a counselor, Kristen Little doesn’t talk about the students she speaks to, but her and Blake Little definitely talk about their day. They talk about big topics going around school or if something bothered them.

“Her job is a counselor,” Blake Little said. “But if she’s had a bad day, I kind of counsel her and try to make her feel better.”

Although they don’t see each other much during the day, working only a few feet away brings comfort.

“In case family stuff comes up or something is after school with our kids, he’s right there,” guidance counselor Kristin Little said.

They have never been too far apart. They went to the same high school, college, and student-taught together.

“The longest we were ever apart was about three weeks. We had a couple break­ups in college, but we have never been too far apart.” Kristin Little said.

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“What made it easy for us dating in high school was the fact that we were older,” Blake Little said. “It was our senior year.”

Although they started dating second semester senior year, they were a popular couple.

“We were voted, I think, 3rd cutest couple in a Hi­-Life issue,” Blake Little said. “But there were some couples that they thought were cuter.”

Their relationship was cute enough to even draw teachers to their wedding.

“There were several staff members there,” Mr. Little said. “[There were] old teachers, new teachers, and friends.”

For couples looking to know their secret to success, Little provides advice.

“Not many relationships last in high school,” Mrs. Little said. “But what kept us together was the fact we never lost our individuality.”

Blake and Kristin Little never stopped being independent, and they did not change where they were going to college or their career because of their relationship. That has secured their bond for nearly 18 years.

“We never lost our individuality.”

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​ etflix subscribers only have a limited number of days before the following N five movies are deleted. Viewers who wish to watch these movies after they are gone can locate them on Hulu. They will disappear from Netflix at the start of October.

If I Stay

Rated PG-13: Mia Hall grew up loving music & dreamed of playing at Juilliard. She meets the love of her life, Adam, who helps her let go. Mia’s life is going just as planned when suddenly everything comes to a sudden halt. A car wreck changes the future for Mia as she chooses between life & death.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Rated R: Ron Burgundy returns as a news anchor and is offered a job on a 24 hour news network. Ron and his team compete against another popular news cast to see which team will get the highest rating and end up on top.

World War Z

Rated PG-13: Gerry Lane and his family journeyed onto the streets one day during heavy traffic.

Gerry gets a wary feeling about the unusual traffic.

Suddenly, the city erupts into chaos. A virus has infected every healthy human on the earth. Gerry must find a way to stop the virus before it’s too late.

Star Trek Into the Darkness

Rated PG-13: The Starship Enterprise returns home only to find major destruction. The Earth has gone into a crisis and Captain James T. Kirk must lead his crew on a mission to save the planet. The mission is to capture the weapon that caused the mass destruction. Captain James and his crew enter a life or death situation.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Rated PG-13: Katniss Everdeen has returned home from surviving the 74th annual Hunger Games. Unexpected news comes that she and Peeta Mellark must return to a Victors’ Tour. As Katniss tours the districts, she senses the rebellion she has started. President Snow then challenges Katniss and her supporters when he changes the rules to the 75th annual Hunger Games leaving everyone shocked.

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Disney movies have brought out the kid in people. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Inside Out, Disney has found ways to keep its viewers interested. In early fall, Disney announced a lineup of new movies for the next two years.

The Good Dinosaur

An Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely friend while traveling through a harsh and dangerous environment. His journey teaches him the power of confronting his fears, and he learns what he is truly capable of.

The Jungle Book

The classic tale of a boy lost in the jungle comes to life in this new twist on the beloved Disney movie. Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther. Mowgli learns to live like animals in the jungle, but not everyone is okay with this change.

Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass

When Alice wakes up in Wonderland, she must travel to a new world to retrieve a magical scepter that can stop the evil Lord of Time. She must do this before he turns the clocks forward and makes Wonderland a barren, lifeless old world.

Beauty and the Beast This is an adaption of the Classic fairytale fable about a monstrous beast prince and a young woman who fall in love.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle. They are determined to kill every pirate at sea...including Jack. Captain Jack’s only hope is to seek out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows total control over the seas upon its possessor.

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Concerts bring friends and family together to celebrate and enjoy their favorite music.

Artists varying from Taylor Swift to Janet Jackson and even Aerosmith all stop in Kansas City.

This list provides more to potentially see.

Of Monsters and Men Of Monsters and Men stop in Kansas City on tour for their second studio album, Beneath the Skin, available on iTunes and Google Play. The album debuted at number three and received critical acclaim. The band performs at Arvest Bank Theater October 2.

Hollywood Undead The band plays October 20 at the Granada Theater. The band’s fourth studio album, Day of the Dead, is available on iTunes. The album received critical and commercial success, much like the band’s three previous albums.

Mayday Parade Rock band Mayday Parade is currently on tour promoting their fifth album, Black Lines. Black Lines is available for pre-order on iTunes and will be released on October 9. Mayday Parade plays the Granada Theater in Lawrence, Kansas October 31.

Stevie Wonder Jazz musician Stevie Wonder is currently on his North American tour, Songs in the Key of Life. Wonder has won 25 Grammy awards and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

Wonder performs at the Sprint Center October 23.

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sexual Abuse victims do not have to stay silent

exual abuse is a prevalent problem in today’s society, even among teenagers. According to The Rape Abuse and Insest National Networt (RAINN), 44 percent of sexual abuse victims are under the age of 18. Eighty out of 100 of sexual abuse victims personally know the person who attacked them.

Sexual assault or abuse is any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to.

While more females are victimized by sexual abuse, it is also a problem among men, although, men are 79 percent less likely to report it.

Getting help after being sexually abused or assaulted can be difficult for people. There are serious concerns involving who to tell, how to tell, and what to tell them.

According to Office on Women’s Health (OWH), most sexual abuse victims do not report the incident right away. It can take anywhere from three months to three years before they are comfortable and trusting enough to reach out and ask for help. This may be because their abuser is still present in their life, because they were threatened by their abuser, or because the emotional turmoil was too much for them to face at the time.

There are, in fact, ways to get help. Resources such as helplines, support groups and intensive therapy may be beneficial to a victim.

Individual therapy could help the victim work out some of the negative feelings or emotions that

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may have been caused by the assault one on one with a professional.

A helpline provides confidential support from a professional to talk the victim through what has happened. Then, it will give information about how to get further help and take legal action if desired.

Support groups will connect victims that have similar situations to one another to talk about what they have been through. This can help them not feel so alone during the healing process. It can also be used to share coping skills and get advice from other victims about dealing with what happened.

Reaching out to get help is one of the first steps to overcoming sexual abuse. If someone is being or has been sexually abused, they can contact a school guidance counselor or call the national sexual assault telephone hotline at (800)656-HOPE [4673] for help.

44% of sexual abuse victims are under the age of 18.

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MOCSA is one way to help.

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The Metropolitan Organization

to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) is a local organization that helps victims/survivors of sexual abuse. They are a vital resource to people all across the Kansas City metro area.

“Our mission is very straightforward. MOCSA exists to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and sexual assault and prevent sexual violence in our community. Why we work toward this mission daily is equally straightforward.

“Sexual violence is not something that happens in other places — it takes place right here, in Kansas City, every single day. And the impact is devastating, touching not only the victims, but every member of the family, friends, the workplace.

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MOCSA has served the greater Kansas City area for over 40 years.

They are involved in three different police academies, provide education in over 33 school districts, and have a Memorandum of Understanding with all the area hospitals that provide forensic medical exams. They are also able to put victims in touch with pro-bono or sliding scale attorneys if they cannot afford one.

MOCSA does not engage in investigations, however they are active in ensuring the victim’s safety.

“The first thing we always do is ensure the victim is currently in a safe place or plan with them about obtaining safety. We then work towards addressing the concerns that brought them into contact with MOCSA,” MOCSA volunteer

“It takes place here, in Kansas City, every single day.”

“Without support and help, the damage can last a lifetime. So our singular mission is to do everything we can to prevent these crimes from happening and to be there to offer support and hope when they do occur. We help victims become survivors,” MOCSA.org illustrates.

coordinator Misty Campbell said.

MOCSA believes survivors are the best at making their own choices in life. As a result, their goal is to increase awareness and prevention

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efforts. MOCSA consistently evaluates their programs. Per their grants, ninety percent of people who receive educational presentations will report an increase in knowledge, therapy clients will report less triggers and better coping skills, and advocacy clients will report the service being helpful a vast majority of the time.

“The number one thing every victim needs to hear is that it is not their fault, we believe them, and that we will respect the choices they choose to make. I encourage people to say, ‘Thank you for trusting me with your story. How can I help?’ While there are risk factors for sexual violence, we know that everyone is a potential victim/survivor. As such, we focus less on risk reduction and more on prevention of sexual offenses,” Campbell said.

Every victim/survivor makes the choice that is right for them.

There is a way to get help--even if the person is not ready to report to police or tell family/friends. That vital way is to call MOCSA’s 24/7 crisis line anonymously at (816)5310233.

816.531.0233

Continue the conversation online. Writer Alexis Williams reveals deeper details in an editorial about victims. Scan the code on the left to join in.

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50% of rapes occur within a mile of the home.

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1 in 4 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18

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CLASSY CASUAL| This outfit features contrasting light jeans and black shirt. It is finished off with redaccented tennis shoes to add flair.

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GETTING RIPPED| Joggers, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes seem like a basic outfit in theory. The detail of some rips on the shoulder elevate this to be trendy street wear.

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ashion is expressed in many different ways, but street wear is becoming one of the most diverse and looked upon. Street wear is a fashion style of distressed clothing pieces and relaxed draped clothing. People that push this form of fashion vary from bigname designers like Kanye West to lesser-known designers like Daniel Patrick and John Elliot. Along with different designers, different regions have their own cultures that define their style. New York and other east coast areas wear clothing like Bape, Supreme, and Jordans.   On the other hand, California and the west coast wear Vans and less layering. Streetwear fashion is an expanding culture that ranges from Jordan sneakers to a nice, clean Chelsea boot. Street wear is blending raw relaxed clothing with a slim and elegant jean and sneaker. Since it is the fall and winter season, companies are pushing pieces to layer with like coats bomber jackets and crewnecks. Layering is a key to the fashion world. It can create a basic look and elevate it to a more exciting to look at image.   Street wear is taking over the image that we think is fashion and creating something different and creative. It is giving opportunities to designers to express their fashion freely. A common saying is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the same can be said about the current fashion world.

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DANGEROUSLY DARK| An outfit of black is not lacking because of elements like rips and a white tunic. Layering shirts adds a different element to outfits that set them apart from others.

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Why would you like to eat lunch outside?

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“It should be a privilege to eat outside like [it is] at North,” senior Sarah Paulsrud said.

Administrators should allow lunch to be eaten outside

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n obnoxious roar of noise and unused energy fills the lunch room every day starting at 11:19am and continues until 12:36pm. While some students enjoy the hectic and upbeat environment, other students would rather have a blissful, quiet lunchtime to relax and socialize without the anxiety of being in the overpopulated, stuffy cafeteria.

Students are made highly aware of rules and stipulations regarding lunch, such as staying on campus and remaining in the cafeteria during your assigned lunch period.

Students feel they should have the opportunity to eat lunch outside, just as our sister schools, LSW and LSN, do.

Students would benefit from eating outside in more ways than one. It would give them the opportunity to get some fresh air and relax. Multiple students feel that having a bit of time outside each day would help relieve them of the stresses school can put on

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them. At North, eating outside is a privilege. In order to do so, you must have certain grades. Eating outside could encourage students to strive for higher academic achievement.

It has been stated that the LSHS campus does not have room for an outside eating area, but there is a potential area. The concrete circle outside of the cafeteria could function well as an outdoor eating area, and it would be easy to supervise because it is close to the building. Not to mention it would be completely cost free because nothing has to be added or modified to it. Students would only need the concrete ledge to sit, nothing more.

There is not an apparent issue with eating lunch outside. If anything, it would be good for students to have something to work towards and a have a nice, quiet break in their school day to get away from their hectic and energy filled lives.

senior Sarah Paulsrud

“I would like to eat outside, enjoy the weather and not be stuck inside all day,” junior Kyle Heeney said.

junior Kyle Heeney

“It would be cool to eat outside and get fresh air during the school day,” freshman Remi Cobb said.

freshman Remi Cobb Written by MADELINE ANTEY Photographed by BJ GAUNT and annelise hanshaw Designed by VICTORIA MORROW

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he student does not think twice about her outfit before leaving for school that morning. With so many other things to think about, including seven different classes and enough social interaction to drive one off the rails, she figures she will throw on her favorite outfit. Later in the day, the student finds herself on the journey to Student Administration for that very outfit.

Assistant principal Michelle Edwards oversees the majority of dress code STAD referrals and hopes to clear up the misconceptions and outrage over this subject.

“The most important reasons to maintain a dress code at school are to protect the educational environment and eliminate distractions,” Edwards said.

While most professional and school environments have some sort of dress code to accomplish these goals, it becomes obvious the more referrals one sees that there is a definite gender bias in dress code enforcement. Boys have walked around this school wearing sagging pants and t­shirts emblazoned with sexual innuendo without once crossing the threshold of STAD, while most every student at this school at least indirectly knows a girl who has been ‘dress­coded’ for shorts that do not reach her fingertips.

“Because of the culture, there are more inappropriate clothing options for women as opposed to men,” Edwards said, noting that the vast majority of dress code infractions involve teachers referring students directly to STAD. If one considers the sexualization of women’s bodies as opposed to men’s in Western society, that statement makes a lot of sense. Many people never question why little boys can run around with their shirts off yet little girls wear shirts from infancy. Indeed, since the societal idea of

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what is ‘dirty’ on a woman versus a man includes much more. However, many people are still wondering what is ‘dirty’ about a spaghetti strap top. After all, the main criterion for a dress code infraction is whether the article of clothing is causing a substantial distraction. Some would argue that if a teenage boy gets distracted by a bare shoulder, he should work on his own issues instead of blaming the girl.

Regardless of the various positions on this issue, high school goes by much faster for those who pay attention to the rules and obey them, although they may not agree with the principles behind them.

Without such a gender bias in dress code enforcement, there is nothing inherently wrong with the simple idea of a dress code.

“Professional dress increases confidence and causes students to be attentive to positive priorities,” Edwards said, “whereas, relaxed dress could potentially indicate a relaxed attitude.”

While more and more students get pulled out of class for breaking the dress code, a debate rages in Western society that goes beyond the halls of the American high school. People question whether dress code is a ‘feminist issue,’ or an ‘issue’ to begin with, when there is so much else going on in the world. Others believe that society’s ideals about the differences in girls’ and boys’ modesty are uneven and reflect much larger problems. One thing is certain: dress code rules are a fact of life and always will be, or at least until someone can explain exactly what is obscene about a teenage girl’s camisole strap.

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eep. Beep. Beep. “Can I have ________ to student administration?” student administrator Judy Sprouse said. This is an everyday occurrence.

With tens of thousands of secondary schools in the United States, schools are giving out more disciplinary punishments than ever. Many schools give punishment for bad behavior, while LSHS gives punishments as well, the administrators say that the disciplinary actions serve a different purpose.

“We are not here to get [students] in trouble, we are here to help,” principal John Faulkenberry said.

Students think that having detentions, ISS, or even OSS, is not what they find as helpful; it really is.

Although students get the most detentions for tardiness, students can receive further punishment. Many students may not even know what can happen to them for what they got in trouble for.

“If the students go to the student handbook on the school website at lsr7. net, they can see what the punishments consequences

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are,” Faulkenberry said.

All of the consequences are in the handbook; students can read it.

Many people are familiar with the punishments if students fight.

The first time, the student gets a five-day suspension. The second time, they get a 10-day suspension. Once it comes to a third time, the student gets suspended with a referral to the superintendent.

“The farthest we can go with punishing a student is a 10-day suspension. Once that happens, the student and what they did gets referred to the superintendent and then they decide whether or not that student needs to have more punishment or not,” Faulkenberry said.

Although students think administrators are there to punish, they are there to show what students cannot do and help students realize punishments are to help students not do it again.

A call from Judy Sprouse is not the worst thing that could happen because a visit to the office can bring help with punishment.

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sports COASTER CRAZE| Senior Josh Hill leads the student section in a rollercoaster cheer to amp up the crowd. The Tigers went on to win the football game against Truman 33-0.

Loud Crowd Makes Changes After complaints in years past, the Loud Crowd alters the system.

Student Senate president Alexis Reed made the controversial decision to allow juniors in the selective group. The second decision made was to not blindly select members like last school year. Another change is in a list of chants made by the Loud Crowd collectively. It describes every cheer that may occur in a game. Senior Josh Hill takes pride in leading this group and often wears elaborate outfits to encourage an outgoing crowd. Members lose their voices and bring spirit and tiger pride to the games.

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Volleyball has struggled in the past but is not rebuilding their program.

Coach Carver thinks it looks like a hopeful season.

“I think we have played very well this year. Four of our seven losses are to ranked teams. We need to finish better and win more of the close games. I think that comes from confidence and staying aggressive to the end,” varsity volleyball coach Julie Carver said.

The girls have a game Oct. 06 for students to cheer them on as they reclaim success.

Former Tiger, Drew Lock plays for Mizzou football as a freshman. People from all over have recognized his talent, and Twitter is full of people wanting ‘Lock over Mauk.’

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The softball team plays Blue Springs Oct. 1.

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Football is playing the Park Hill South Trojans for the homecoming football game.

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The volleyball team takes on the Blue Springs Wildcats.

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The boys play Raymore-Peculiar Oct. 12.

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The boys swim team competes in a meet Oct. 13 against various schools. It will take place at the Lee’s Summit Aquatics Center. The team already has state-qualifying times with goals to receive more.

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The Tigers play the Blue Springs Jaguars Oct. 16. The Jaguars have proven themselves to be challenging for the Tigers in years past.

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Sophomore Lindsey Allin learns life lesson through sports

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ivision 1 scholarships were in her sights, all to be held to a complete hault.

“I was in bars doing my dismount, which was a double tuck off the night bar(two backflips in a row off the high bar). When I was coming down, my hand slipped. When you dismount, you’re supposed to wait for your toes to get high before you release, I was pretty low,” sophomore Lindsey Allin said.

Allin figured she could flip fast enough and still make it around safely, but that was not the case. Her hand slipped when she had a lot of momentum, and she landed right on her head from about 12 feet in the air.

“I fractured my c3 vertebrae and my c2 jutted out, and I tore all five ligaments in my neck,” Allin said.

“The hardest obstacle I encountered mentally was having to give up the total love of my gymnastics life. I tried like 30 hours a week and have been doing it since I was four. I work so hard, and I love it so much. It’s like having it taken away from me without me having any control on it,” Allin said.

It was really hard for Allin to believe her gymnastics career was over, and she had a hard time dealing with it.

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“When I was coming down, my hand slipped.”

“Some things that were physically hard was walking because it took bone out of my hip so my hip was really sore for days and eating was also pretty hard,” Allin said.

Allin is very competitive and loves working out and eating healthy and to keep in shape. She needed something like a sport to keep her busy. She wanted to find something that she loved and that she could become good at like gymnastics.

“The doctor said I could only do sports like tennis, swimming, golf, and running events, like cross country and track,” Allin said.

Her family is into tennis, so she decided to join tennis and it’s only one that sounded fun to me.

If I was still a gymnast now I would for sure be level 10, which is the highest level.

“I may have been elite, which is above that, and that is what people who travels the world are,” Allin said.

Allin had no guarantee she would be

an elite level gymnast and Allin knew it was hard but that was her goal. Right now if she was still a gymnast, she would be looking at colleges for scholarships.

Allin’s mindset has changed in many ways, One being in the beginning when she wasn’t very good and as every time she messed up she would think why can’t I be good at something then later I think where I am but I’m not allowed to do it.

In gymnastics, Allin never got mad at herself like that.

“I was so relaxed and let things go, and in gymnastics I also had the mindset of being able to compete at college of my choice. With tennis now, I have to work really really hard if I want even a little scholarship from a small school,” Allin said.

“Also, I have shifted my thoughts. Now I use all the life lessons that go along with sports that I’ve learned from gymnastics to help me with tennis. I also tell myself that I want to be good at tennis for gymnasts who can no longer participate in any sports anymore,” Allin said.

Even though gymnastics scholarships are no longer in her sights, Allin feels she has gained so much more.

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the puck stops here Freshman shows passion for hockey

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he contact between the puck and the stick sent a feel of pleasure throughout his whole body. He watched intensely until the puck slammed into the net of the goal.

“I started in the 5th grade, but you can start anytime really. I played roller hockey for two years and moved up to ice hockey, which I’ve been playing for four years,” freshman Chris Teeter said.

There is a hockey program at the Independence Events Center where anyone can take classes to learn how to ice skate.

“I mainly started ice hockey because my stepmom told me I should play a sport

where I can hit people with sticks,” Teeter said.

Ice hockey is an involved sport that is said to be a great way to release anger and an entertaining way to play with friends.

“When you first start hockey, there are classes for levels one, two, and three. When you finish those they start marketing leagues to you,” Teeter said.

At the Events Center, they have ice skating classes, beginner hockey classes, and hockey leagues, including the Jr. Mavs.

“I first started on offense. I kept playing all over the place so they put me on defense, and that is when I shot five goals in a game and that

was my most memorable moment,” Teeter said.

“Another great thing about hockey is the people because you spend so much time traveling together and you all become a big family,” Teeter said.

When anyone makes tryouts for a select hockey team, he or she will travel out of state.

The Jr. Mavs always stay in a Hampton Inn together.

On defense, players do not usually score goals, so being able to feel the pleasure of watching the perfect shot become an unforgettable goal is something Teeter will remember.

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Freshman Chris Teeter prepares for his first season playing in the highschool hockey league. “I’m really excited to see how this season goes”, Teeter said.

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30 orchestra members travel to Woodfest for a musical experience with Eugene Friesen

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2 1| Orchestra members listen to cellist Eugene Friesen and the Flint Hills Symphony during a sunset concert. 2| Orchestra director Carrie Turner slept in the cabin in the picture. Students were one of the last to stay in the old, run-down cabins, for they are scheduled for demolition. 3| Senior Riley Martin goes with her family on a horse ride through the hills as part of the workshop. 4| Activities during free time varied from musical improvisation classes to painting with balloons and archery. 5| The setting of Camp Wood provided scenery orchestra members enjoyed and commented on throughout the trip.

6| Sophomore Connor Purcell tunes the Prairie Fire Orchestra before rehearsal. photographed by Annelise Hanshaw

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  A video clip of the concert featured in the first photo is online. Use the code on the right to experience Grammy award-winning musician Eugene Friesen and American music.

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