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Volume 44 • Issue 4 • Kaneland High School •18 March 2018

Financial facts for pre-college departure

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Bye talking, hello texting

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Getting it right the second time around

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Index 15 March 2018

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News A glimpse into the future

Investigative Financial facts for pre-college departure

Entertainment Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe me? Just watch

Editorial Bye talking, hello texting

Opinion College, do you get what you pay for?

Feature Personality profiles

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Centerspread The effects of social media

Voices Getting it right the second time around

Lifestyle Studying, preparing & improving

Photo Forget Snapchat stories, check out these photo stories

Activities In through the nose, out goes the stress

Sports Springing into a new season

Letter from the Executives As a technologically advanced generation we have the world at our hands. The way we receive our news is faster than ever, with everyone having access to Twitter or Snapchat news stories, but often we forget to enjoy the world around us. The world is moving so quickly that we forget to take time to be present in everyday life. It is okay to take time away from social media. We do not need to be constantly refreshing our feeds in order to entertain ourselves. Looking at someone else being extraordinary does not make you any more extraordinary. Go out and have your own adventures. We as a Krier staff understand how relevant social media is, but like everything it has its drawbacks and should not be what consumes your time. Bella Vargas Editor-in-Chief

Bridget McCracken Editor-in-Chief

Annika Berger Matt Cushman Production Manager Ad/Business Manager Jessica Tiv Design/Visual Executive

Vanessa Pitts Webmaster

Karina Sanchez Social Media/Public Relations Executive

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News 15 March 2018

A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

BY SHELBY HARPER, Editor

lashing forward to the 2018-2019 school year, many changes are on the horizon. PE 10 will no longer be a course option and Personal Finance will now the take place of economics. Since PE 10 will be eliminated, the incoming sophomores will have the same options as juniors and seniors have had every year. “We added in our other classes [as sophomore options], Walking for Wellness, Applied Fitness and Total Body Fitness, to give students the opportunity to have more time to explore other ways to exercise if they so choose,” PE teacher Jill Carpenter said. In Lifetime and in PE 10, there are some comparisons, such as both classes study the same units. “We have a lot of overlap in curriculum for PE 10 and our Lifetime class so we did this to combine those two courses and help alleviate overcrowding by being able to offer more sections of Lifetime,” Carpenter said. Personal Finance teaches students how to manage their money.

The change in the class was made because the Economics and Financial Literacy Standards were updated, so the Personal Finance course also had to also update. The State of Illinois made the change in standards, Kaneland Learning Community (KLC) implement the standards in the course. Renee Grisch, Joseph Conroy and Douglas McNally will teach the course next year. Grisch gave an inside look as to what will be learned. “In the class, seniors will learn how to do everything, a checking account, how to deal with taxes, credit cards, a budget and how to buy a home. This will help them handle the money after high school,” Grisch said. Personal Finance is a way for seniors to get an experience in order to prepare for what they will have to do after they graduate high school and into college. “Learning the material will help the seniors in the future when they buy a house or when to use a budget if they need one,” Grisch said.

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SAYING GOODBYE TO PERCENTAGES BY ASHLEY MANZO, Reporter SARAH KANTOLA, Reporter

ith standards based grading taking effect this year for English 12 students, members of the Kaneland student body appear to have mixed opinions on whether or not it was the right choice. Standards based grading is different from traditional grading. Students do not get homework grades and their scores don’t show up as percentages, instead, they are given a one, two or a three for an objective. “One is if you don’t understand the standard and two is like you’re progressing and close to getting the standard but you haven’t mastered it yet. Three is that you’ve mastered the standard,” senior Peyton Heiser said. Since the grading is different than what the seniors are used to, they feel as if the teaching has also changed. “[In] regular grading you’re more graded on homework and I feel like standards based grading is more subjective on the

teacher you have,” senior Lindsay Penkala said. Rebecca Prebble, the teacher who suggested Kaneland uses standard based grading for English 12, believes that it was a beneficial decision. “It’s very clear and gives students more flexibility. Standards based grading is a more clear form of communication and where you’re at,” Prebble said. Some students agree that standards based grading is beneficial and can see why it might be used. “You can focus on one specific unit until you get better at it and then move onto whatever you’re struggling with next,” Heiser said. However, other students feel as if the system is becoming counter productive. Since the grading system changed students have also changed how they treat their work. “Most of the kids in my class don’t even do their homework anymore because it

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doesn’t affect their grade and that lowers learning,” Penkala said. Standards based grading does not just affect students learning, it affects teachers as well. “My teaching has to be a lot more focused, and I never hand out busy work anymore. Everything we give them has to do with what they’ll be assessed on,” Prebble said. The purpose of changing the grading in English 12 has been for administration to see how well it works. “I don’t think we should change it to standards based grading at all. I think we should just leave it how it’s been for all grades,” Heiser said. Even though students may not always see how this system is helping them, Prebble can see beneficial changes in her and her colleagues teaching. “We are more worried about learning, and not so focused on how we get there,” Prebble said.

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FINANCIAL FACTS FOR PRE-COLLEGE DEPARTURE The average college student can work about 880 hours a year

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BY ABRIL SALINAS, Editor

HELPFUL RESOURCES Chegg is a website designed to help students rent and buy used book for a cheaper price than normal. Chegg also offers Chegg Study, a “step-by-step solutions for your toughest assignments and access to our Q&A experts.” They have a free four week trial that you can stop at any time. They also have a 21 day, hassle free, return policy if you are dropping or switching a class and don’t need the book anymore.

A great way to earn some is through the RaiseMe app. RaiseMe is an app that gives out micro scholarships for things like volunteer hours, taking an AP or enhanced class, participating in an extracurricular activity or even getting an A in a class. RaiseMe allows students to put in their grades, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience, test scores, honors and awards and college events into a profile then gives them micro scholarships for each category.

CollegeWeekLive.com, Niche.com, Petersons.com and FastWeb.com help manage and look through scholarships that match schools and financial needs. These websites match scholarships with students majors, financial needs and time limits. While most of these websites don’t require an email address or registration, adding these details will help with find more scholarships and a reminder for deadlines of upcoming scholarships. FastWeb.com also offers some tips for internships and career planning. FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid), work study can be part of students financial aid packet. According to studentaid.ed.gov, “It (Federal Work-Study) provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school. It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need. It’s available to full-time or part-time students. It’s administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program.

Counselor Maria Mecic also encourages to take a look at Career Cruising to help manage the overwhelming feeling can come along with looking at scholarships. “It can feel very overwhelming- a lot of them (scholarships) can be asking for a lot of information but you have to go through it methodical. Also it’s very important that once a student narrows down where their going to go and accepts a school it also important for them to check out the college they are going to, so they can see what scholarships that school offers,” Mecic said.

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Entertainment 15 March 2018 BY GABRIELLE FALETTO, Editor

hether it’s briskly walking into school in the morning from my warm car, or running on the treadmill to get my heart rate up for gym or finishing up the cool down after a long practice, Fitbits are there to track every part of my day—including activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. Deciding between six different types of Fitbits, including the Zip, the Flex 2, the Alta HR, the Charge 2, the Blaze and the Ionic, I ended up choosing the Alta HR. I purchased it at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Geneva Commons and I paid $149.99. They are also available at Kohl’s and Best Buy for the same price. When I got it, the first thing I wanted to see was how many steps I could take throughout an eight hour school day and a two hour soccer practice. I learned pretty quickly that the Fitbit can do so much more than just track my steps.

There is a Fitbit app where I can see all of the displays my Fitbit shows in more detail. In order for it to be accurate, I went through a list of settings to set it up to my liking. The app is so easy to use and syncs all the settings onto my watch within seconds. I am able to choose which wrist it will be on or what clock face design I want, with 12 different designs to choose from. The Fitbit gives the option for an alarm to buzz my wrist, which I dread every morning at 6:30. Similarly, I am able to program it to alert me whenever I have incoming calls or text messages. Another creative use of the Fitbit is getting your friends in a fun challenge of who can get the most steps. For example, the “workweek hustle” is a five day challenge that compares steps between two or even 10 other Fitbit owners.

When comparing the Fitbit to an Apple Watch, the Apple Watch is more like a mini iPhone that fits on your wrist, while Fitbits are more for those active people who have a passion for counting their steps and checking their heart rate. Some of the Apple Watch features include voice activation for texting and calling along with a GPS. However, I love all the different features the Alta HR has to offer, especially the battery charge that lasts about a week long and the interchangeable band that allows me to spice it up from plain black to rose gold. Being able to check the time, how many steps I’ve walked and more within seconds is the perfect accessory to have for an active person like me. I would rate the Alta HR Fitbit an eight out of 10 because, despite the high price, it is so worth purchasing one.

DON’T BELIEVE ME?

JUST WATCH BY EMMA GLENNON, Editor pple is always coming out with new products to make our lives more convenient with a touch a of button. Getting an Apple Watch is a step in the right direction for convenience; even if it means that social media and other technology continue to take over more of our lives. When it comes to deciding which series or size to get, the Apple Watch offers many different options to fit anyone’s needs. Even though it costs an additional 10 dollars per month through their phone provider, the cellular version is a better watch and is definitely better than a Fitbit. This device doesn’t just count steps like some Fitbit models. The watch also has a setting that measures the activity for people in a wheelchair. The feature includes showing how much roll exercise

and additional movements are made. This part of the watch is very interesting to me because I am in a wheelchair and have always been curious about how much I roll each day. My watch also has the ability to answer calls and texts using voice activation. Fitbits can’t talk. There are many different types of Fitbit models and each one has different features such as counting steps and tracking sleep. The nice thing about the Apple Watch is that everything people need is in one place. A Fitbit doesn’t have the same high-tech capabilities as an Apple Watch. The watch cost ranges from $329-420 depending on color and whether people hook its data separate from their phones or not. When it comes to charging my Apple Watch, the magnetic charger makes it easy to get that percent back up to a hun-

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dred and keeps the charge for about two days. In my opinion, the watch charger is more user friendly because it magnetic instead of the traditional plug. Some disadvantages of owning an Apple Watch are that you need to own an iPhone to have cellular data, whether it’s on your watch or phone. Also, the voice activation does not pick up certain words. Apple released a statement that said they are aware of the cellular glitches and are currently working to fix them, either in a software update or a future update. For now, it would probably be best if people just kept their phone on them. Also, the wheelchair settings are not as accurate as they could be because it says I only roll one mile when I probably roll about two to three a day. I would give the watch a nine out of 10 because it is still a useful device for staying connected while on the go. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for the newest thing in technology. PHOTO BY JESSICA TIV

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BYE TALKING, HELLO TEXTING

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Kaneland High School 47W326 Keslinger Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 (630) 365-5100 ext. 71236 www.kanelandkrier.com Member of IJEA, Quill & Scroll, NSPA, NISPA IHSA State Finalists 2013-2017 IWPA Silver Pen 2017 NISPA Golden Eagle 2017 IJEA First Place for Krier Online 2017 IJEA Second Place for Krier Print 2017 Subscription rates: Five issues, three supplements School-delivered, $15; Home-delivered, $25 EXECUTIVE STAFF Bella Vargas Editor-in-Chief of Print

In today’s society, we get so caught up in our streaks, tweets and likes, that we’re forgetting how to talk to each other in person.

s millennials, we just get everything, don’t we? We’re all spoiled and have it way better than the previous generation who walked a mile to school all year in the snow. Oh, and that treacherous voyage was uphill both ways. Everything that’s undeservedly handed to us (because we don’t work hard for anything) is amazing and makes life a breeze. Well, when it comes to social media, that’s not always the case. Social media makes life very complicated and, in many cases, harder for teenagers growing up with this new technology. There are some sunshine and rainbows when it comes to our favorite social media. But, there’s always a negative to weigh down these positives that are found. When looking at American society, the negatives prevail. In the early days of technology, having conversations in person wasn’t possible all the time, so people started having conversations on the phone. Okay, that makes sense. Then, people got too lazy for actual talking so they turned to texting. Texting is avoiding human contact, which is bad, but at least there are actual, in-depth conversations that exist in that medium. Now, there’s a trend of Snapchat conversations that are way worse. Teenagers aren’t even pretending to have conversations anymore. They, insist on having short, choppy half-thoughts which in the end add up to a stream of unrelated close-ended questions and declarative statements. The option to have such conversations is making teens less social

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while giving illusion to the opposite. This illusion is supported by the brain, which, according to the UCLA Brain Mapping Center, has an award system when receiving likes, comments and messages on social media. Sure, we’re talking to more people more often, but are we actually having more contact? It needs to be known that these fake conversations and likes on our phones are not real interactions even though the brain might perceive them as such. There are other ways that teens can harm themselves on social media. According to the law resource LexisNexis, half of 1000 Americans surveyed have shared too much personal information online. This is information that can be used against us when it comes to important future events such as major job interviews. That doesn’t even include the ways that people intentionally use social media as a negative influence. According to anti-bullying organization Ditch the Label, 17 percent of teens have reported being cyberbullied. This is way too much. The opportunity for bullying is being made greater by people hiding behind their screens. Human contact and experiences create understanding and sympathy which can reduce this chance for bullying. On social media, bullying is easier and more inconsequential than ever. So, social media is not as important as it’s made out to be. If our streak dies, we won’t. If we’re not friends on Facebook, that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends in real life. And geez, everyone needs to stop “following” each other. It’s creepy and stalkerish.

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Bridget McCracken Editor-in-Chief of Web Karina Sanchez PR/Social Media Executive

Annika Berger Production Manager Amanda Malawski Executive Editorial Editor

Jessica Tiv Design/Visual Executive Matt Cushman Executive Ad & Business Manager

Vanessa Pitts Webmaster

EDITORIAL STAFF Feature Madeline Hockey

Opinion Abril Salinas

Table of Contents Jessica Tiv

School/Community News Emma Glennon

Interactive Alex Malawski

Photo Page Dylan Calabrese

Pulse Evangelos Lekkas Feature Gabrielle Faletto Editorial Amanda Malawski

Sports Ashley Edwards

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Centerspread Richies Tiv

Voices Shelby Harper

Cover Richies Tiv

Lifestyle Priscilla Purnell

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EDITORIAL POLICY

Editorials represent a majority opinion of the Editorial Board and are not necessarily the opinion of Kaneland administration, staff, students or parents. The Krier Editorial Board consists of designated Advanced Journalism students: Annika Berger, Dylan Calabrese, Matt Cushman, Ashley Edwards, Gabrielle Faletto, Emma Glennon, Shelby Harper, Madeline Hockey, Emily Janecek, Evangelos Lekkas, Amanda Malawski, Alex Malawski, KT Mattern, Bridget McCracken, Vanessa Pitts, Priscilla Purnell, Abril Salinas, Karina Sanchez, Jessica Tiv, Richies Tiv, and Bella Vargas. Students make all publication decisions. Letters can be sent to the address above or e-mailed to krier@kaneland.org. Letters must be signed (names may be withheld under extraordinary circumstances as deemed by the editorial staff), and must be under 300 words. The editorial board has the right to work with writers to edit for clarity and length. Any material that is potentially libelous, obscene or disruptive will not be published, at the discretion of the editorial board. All decisions to publish or not publish letters are made by executive editors. The Krier has been an open forum since 1974. As an open forum, we restrict editing to staff members only; prior review and editing are prohibited by people outside the staff.

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COLLEGE, DO YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR?

IVY LEAGUE OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, IS ONE BETTER? BY RICHIES TIV, Editor

welve years of hard work. Countless hours of late-night studying. All of this effort and the time has finally come to show just how hard you’ve worked: college applications. Will I get into that dream Ivy League? Or will I be forced to be one of a mil-

lion students that go to community colleges? But the real question: does it really matter where I go? Like all important decisions in life, it depends. If you want to pursue an academically challenging curriculum, develop relations with past, influential alumni or be immersed with other geniuses, the Ivies may be the way to go. But if you’re like most students who might not be able to get in, don’t worry: there are plenty of other selective schools that can give you an equally, if not more, challenging curriculum and that eventually lead to the same salaries as your Ivy peers. The college that you go to should reflect your work ethic and how well you have been doing at Kaneland. Immerse yourself with people who will continue challenging you to the next academic level. But keep in mind, Kaneland isn’t that competitive in itself. According to Niche.com, Kane-

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land is ranked 154 of the 620 for best college prep public high school in Illinois. A study done by economists Alan Krueger and Stacy Berg Dale compared the wages of students graduated from selective schools and those that got accepted into those selective schools but chose a moderately selective school instead. Twenty years after graduation and the results were compared: both group’s income differed little if at all. If students will end up earning the same wage and attain the same rigor when going to cheaper, more convenient colleges (moderately selective schools), why are there still people that still go to the extremely selective colleges? Those students may realize that go-

ing to competitive schools offers more than the tangibles that money brings. It opens up relations and connections with some of the most intelligent individuals. Competitive schools are hubs of genuineness all soaked into one spot. The connections a student develops at a competitive school can help find high-paying jobs and possible peers to start a business with. In fact, on CNN’s top 100 startup list, 34 of the CEOs graduated from Harvard. Besides, who wouldn’t want a chance to reshape the way they think, remold every synapse and open up a new window of ideas and perspectives? These elite colleges tend to have a lot more donations from past alumni, providing you with more money for fi-

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nancial aid. More financial aid means a cheaper college. According to College Board, in 2012-2013, undergraduates that went to private nonprofit four-year colleges full-time claimed on average $15,680 from grants and tax benefits while those that went to public four-year colleges received only $5,750. In contrast, whether you choose to go to a community college or a four-year college does make a difference. True, it may be cheaper to go to community colleges, but you get what you pay for (not including elite colleges that offer more financial aid).

Community colleges have a limited academic curriculum, lighter workload and ultimately less passionate students because of the limited amounts of clubs or college events. Besides, after going to community college you may or may not even get enough credit to jump in as a junior at your next college. According to the New York Times, “Nationally, about 60 percent of students entering community colleges need remedial courses, and only about 15 percent of them earn an associates degree or certificate within three years.” Our colleges should reflect our own values and what we want to get out of college. It should be a place to further challenge us in whatever profession we aspire to be in. CARTOON BY NEHEMIAH LEE

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BY PRISCILLA PURNELL, Editor

drop my backpack, the weight of school barely leaving my shoulders. Overwhelmed by school, I lay in my bed collapsing as tears stream down my face, desperately tired and longing for sleep. However, I have to keep moving because sleeping away the stress won't get me closer to a decent

grade on my English essay. I then try to relieve my stress by turning to my phone and answering all my texts until I’m exhausted. The next day, I wake up, but before I know it I’ve hit snooze so many times that I’m about to get a hero pass. At some point society is go-

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ing to have to confront and realize losing sleep is more of a health issue that is becoming a major factor in teens everyday life. Teenagers do not get enough sleep from a number of contributing factors; for instance work, extracurricular activities, sports, stress and medical conditions. Research has shown multiple times teens need an average of eight hours of sleep, as they tend to naturally go to bed later. The consequences are sleep deprivation, inability to concentrate, and poor grades. According to Rafael Pelayo, MD, with the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic. “Social and cultural factors, as well as the advent of technology, all have collided with the biology of the adolescent to prevent teens from getting enough rest. Since the early 1990s, it’s been established that teens have a biologic tendency to go to sleep later — as much as two hours later — than their younger counterparts.” If younger children in our school district switched school times with us it would give us a chance to sleep an extra hour or more. More often parents have to drop of their kids at a daycare, unlimitedly they would get to save money

if younger children were at school instead. The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2014 issued a strong policy statement encouraging middle and high school districts across the country to start school no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to help preserve the health of the nation’s youth. On the contrary, we would have to go to school a bit longer but Teens are up more at night anyway. Skipping sleep can be harmful particularly if you are behind the wheel. Imagine setting the alarm for 6 o'clock, beginning your morning routine with eyes half closed, starting your car just as you rushed to grab your backpack and still forgetting breakfast. While on the drive to school all you’re thinking about is first period chemistry test. Finally, you arrive at school but physically you can look drained, you feel moody, and you perform poorly. When I'm

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exhausted I forget important information like names, for a test and homework. It's not because I didn’t study for the test, but that my brain is halfway awake and the only thing I want to do is sleep. This all leads to disappointing scores on school exams, and for some on the court, field or both. With academic demands and extracurricular activities, teenagers keep going nonstop until they fall asleep, exhausted at night. According to Stanford Sleep Clinic “There is not an emphasis on the importance of sleep, as there is with nutrition and exercise, They say they are tired, but they don’t realize they are actually sleep-deprived. And if you ask kids to remove an activity, they would rather not. They would rather give up sleep than an activity.” Teenagers are pushed to their core and by the time they realize they're exhausted. After school, teenagers then have to drive home. Have to take a shower, eat, chores and then start homework, barely can keeping their eyes open adding another load of stress. Sports often have tourna-

ments early Saturday mornings or that last until late at night. During a game a student must focus on what they’re doing but in the back of their mind all they are thinking about there Algebra 2 test tomorrow. Today's teenager are also working after school late into the night to pay for college, small necessities of life including gas, paying own their phone bills, and spending money to hang with friends. Students also work because their parents, make them or they have an interest as getting a job is apart of growing up and becoming an adult. Teens work to keep their family from hungriness, yet we get hero passes because we're late from having to stay up all night working and then staying up later to do homework. It's one thing to skip every day but it's another to be late because you have to work to take care of your family and half hour of sleep is the only way you can make it through the day. All these factors push homework and studying too late in the night, having 16 things to do but not know where to start. Its natural for teenagers to go to bed late sometimes but not go to bed stressed, full of anxiety; laying in bed for hours reflecting over the day, preparing to start all over tomorrow. CARTOON BY NINA PIAZZA

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SOPHOMORE ON FIRE

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or softball varsity pitcher, Emilee Erickson, softball is much more than just an activity to pass the time after school. Without softball, Erickson would not have met her best friends or be the positive leader she is today. Erickson is a sophomore and has has been playing softball for the past 8 years on three different travel teams. She practices around 9 hours a week and travels all weekend for tournaments and games. Erickson started playing softball when she was 7 years old and never thought it would be such a big part of her life today. “Softball seemed like a lot of fun and all my friends played it so my parents signed me up for the park district team,” Erickson said. One of Erikson’s biggest accomplishments was making the varsity softball team her freshman year. “Making the varsity softball team my freshman year was so exciting. It was a little nerve-racking because everyone was older than me and many had more experience, but I knew I just had to trust my skills,” Erickson said Now a sophomore, Erickson has already gotten an offer to play softball in college. “I got my first offer to play softball from Winona State University about two months ago and I accepted it about one month ago,” Erickson said. Erickson has had many positive benefits from playing softball. “Softball has taught me so much about the person I am, it has taught me responsibility, teamwork, leadership and overall made me a better person,” Erickson said. ...Continued online.

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BY SAMANTHA CALLAGHAN, Reporter ost of us try our best to help those in need. A dedicated, and passionate senior, Taylor Parrott helps in an orphanage 1,806 miles away in Haiti. Since the summer of 2015 Parrott has been on four mission trips. “A mission trip is where you’re going, and volunteering in an international aspect,” Parrott said. ‘Open Door Haiti’ is the organization she travels with. With options from Brazil, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Czech Republic and Greece. “The next trip I plan to go on is to Czech or Brazil this summer,” Parrot said. Each trip takes lots of time and determination. Parrott’s hard work doesn’t go unnoticed by friends and family. “She never does anything half-hearted. Everything she does is because of her passion for whatever that may be and her love for the people involved with it. From traveling across the world to help people, to spending countless hours nannying, she’s passionate about it all,” Parrott’s best friend, Sam Albright said. Having a passionate mindset drives Parrott to continue on mission trips, following her passions. “Taylor’s passion and dedication for everything she does is inspiring to me. Her faith is so radiating and all of the positive things she does because of it really make a big impact on anyone who is around her. She takes so much out of her personal time to be helping people who rely on people like her, I don’t know how that couldn’t be inspiring,” Albright said. During Parrotts trips she takes part in bettering a community....Continued online.

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LIVING THE BEST LIFE

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ERIC IN THE MORNING BY JACOB BOOTEN, Reporter

s a student, you dream of getting that dream job or becoming rich and famous. As life goes on it seems less of a reality and harder to choose a career that fits you. Eric Ferguson, however, knew he wanted to be in the news and entertainment business and never stopped chasing it. Ferguson is a former kaneland graduate who hosts one of the top radio shows (101.9 the mix) in Chicago. He has made a successful life from his career and says that Kaneland has shaped and formed his personality into the successful radio personality he is today. Kaneland had him doing everything from clubs to sports, he was basically in them all. Not to mention, he was the managing editor of the Kaneland Krier in the 1983-1984 year. Because he had a graduating class of 100, most students participated in more than one sport. Ferguson always knew he was meant for the radio. He worked himself day and night to achieve his dream. He knew he couldn’t wait later in life, so he dropped going to law school to chase his dream of becoming a radio personality. “I’m a big believer that people need to chase their dreams because the last thing in life you want is to look back and wish you would’ve [chased your dream],” Ferguson said. “That’s the time to roll the dice and take chances and mistakes, because when it turns around on you and you’re 33 and maybe you’re married with kids, you can’t take those chances,” Ferguson said. To kickstart his journey as a radio personality, Ferguson put time and dedication into his work....Continued online.

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FINDING HER FAMILY

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fter traveling since she was a toddler and being exposed to many different lifestyles, as well as becoming interested in food and health, junior Lindsey Norman finds herself passionate and driven to share her thoughts and experiences with others. Norman saw an opportunity to impact other people’s lives and quickly became excited to share when she created her Instagram blog. Norman lives at home with her mother, Bev and stepfather, Greg while her older brother, Austin and sister, Kayla have already moved out. She is an employee at Home Goods and currently a member of Kaneland’s Med club, Ski and Snowboard club and the Living Mi Dream program. Norman’s blog has been a helpful tool in finding herself and showing her importance in the world. Instagram provides her with a platform to share her thoughts and experiences with many people. She has both an extremely healthy physical and mental lifestyle that her readers follow through her posts. “Before I cared so much about what people thought, people don’t have that much of an impact on you unless you let them. I’m more myself,” Norman said. Provided with opportunities and experiences impossible to pass up, Norman builds a strong understanding of her true self. Norman shows how she is an independent, social, adventurous, responsible young women in multiple scenarios. She is social with many people on VSCO, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter, and has been to seventeen states as well as traveled out of the country to the Caribbean. When traveling, her academic responsibilities come first....Continued online.

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any ponder about what life would be like if they were adopted. Sophomore Vanessa Theobald who was adopted at birth can tell them all about it. Vanessa Theobald lives in a family of four; including her parents, Annette and Richard Theobald and her older sister Hannah Theobald. Hannah Theobald was also adopted and is a senior at KHS. Annette and Richard Theobald weren’t able to have biological children so they looked into adoption with their strong faith and God by their side. Vanessa Theobald’s birth mother wasn’t able to take care of her which led her into Richard and Annette Theobald’s arms. Unlike Annette and Richard Theobald, many couples have to wait months or even years before adopting. “We didn’t even finish our classes when we got the call that Hannah was born. We had to hurry up and finish our paperwork and then we could bring Hannah home. When Hannah was about 2 years old we told the adoption agency that we were ready for another child, we had to update our paperwork and then we waited. It didn’t really seem like waiting to us as we were in the process of opening Paisano’s, so we were busy with that. Then after a few months, we got a call that Vanessa was born,” Richard Theobald said. Vanessa Theobald has been playing soccer since she was 3 and is currently playing for the Chicago Rush Soccer Club (CRSC) and the Kaneland Varsity Girls Soccer team. She also enjoys art and embroiders her own shirts with tips and techniques from her mother....Continued online.

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s of the late 90’s, social media has consumed the population, barging in every open thought and dominating free time for the people of generations X to Z. Instead of talking face to face, most decide to start a conversation electronically, cutting time and effort. Many teens start their online presence as early as fifth grade. Even though most social media platforms have restrictions like their users being at least 13 years old, many tweens sign up anyway. Having the freedom to sign up for these kinds of sites may feel liberating for growing adolescents, but this can come at a high price. While teenagers can apply certain settings, nothing can fully protect them from graphic or unwanted content. “The anonymous sites are the worst. People are a lot more straightforward behind a screen than they would be face to face,” school psychologist John Markovich said. Social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook and oth-

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ers give students the opportunity to either spread positivity or bash others. According to Pew Research, 89 percent of teens use social media. With this large amount, even more teens are vulnerable to experiencing bullying. While a lot of people view bullying as joking around, it isn’t always as funny as it may seem. “Sometimes I see snapchat stories of [people] making fun of other people,” freshman Zander Webster said. After seeing teens post negative activity online, it not only hurts their representation online, but in real life. “It’s a different view on that person,” junior Shelby Hannula said. According to National Crime Prevention Council, 43 percent of teens, ages 13 to 17, report being a victim of being cyberbullied. This percentage only includes the teens that have disclosed their issue to an adult. It can also feed into mental issues such as anxiety or even depression. While it might not be the root cause of these disorders, it doesn’t help. “When students are walking down the hall after posting something, they might

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think that he saw or she saw it, when they probably didn’t,” Markovich said. In years past, students who’d been bullied could simply go home after a long day and decompress, leaving the pressure at school. Since then, networking has evolved, letting bullies continue their abuse behind a screen at home. “Bullies can follow you home,” Markovich said. Along with the issue of cyberbullying, students can feel a sense of negative competition between themselves and classmates. Who has the most likes, followers, friends, etc. can make a student second guess their worth. Instead of seeing their real life friends, all they can see are the numbers on the profile. “Before it was about local popularity, and now it has become more global,” family and child specialist Dr. Adrienne Duke said. With all the positivity social media can bring into students’ lives, it can also be a stressor on students’ health. One major issue with social media is the addiction it incites. While the hours tick by, students may not even notice how late it’s getting until they decide to finally shut off their phone.

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f SOCIAL MEDIA While the effects of social media mostly seem negative there are some positive aspects of it. Many students use social media to communicate with friends or even post health related pages to encourage themselves and others. As the generations grow older, social media helps keep people connected. Whether its parents looking at their high school friends’ Facebook page about their kids or high schoolers looking through childhood friends’ Snapchat stories, social media links people together. “You can keep in touch with people you haven’t seen in years,” Markovich said. In a time of constant movement, teenagers find the need to be able to keep up with everything going on around them. For instance, if a teen is stuck at home on a Friday night they can still find a form of hanging out with friends online. “It’s a way people can see what others are doing while at home,” Webster said. The balance between the good and bad of social media can make anyone hesitate what next to post or if they should even sign up. “There is good, but there are a lot of dangers that come with it,” Markovich said.

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PIZZA MANAGER TO TEACHING “I hated it! There was nothing rewarding from a job that everyone complained to you and helped people stay unhealthy. While I was working there, I begged for a job teaching math at a private after school academy. I fell in love with teaching there. I continued teaching there and tutored from time to time until I got my degree and eventually began teaching English in South Korea and then back to teaching French in the States.”

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RESTAURANT SERVER TO TEACHING “I wanted a career that was more fulfilling. I was looking for a job where I could go home at the end of the day and feel like I was making a difference. Working holidays and weekends was also rough because it took away from family time and my social life.” Kenneth Paoli: Chemistry.

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STUDYING, PREPARING IMPROVING BY MADELINE HOCKEY, Editor

s the school year comes to an end, many students prepare to take Advanced Placement (AP) tests, while all juniors prepare to take the SAT. Both of these tests are very important, AP tests could earn you college credit and the SAT can earn you scholarships. These tests should be studied for and taken seriously. Study sessions with classmates are effective since they could answer most questions that you may have. Gather a group of classmates and meet at the library, cafe or anywhere else that is quiet and doesn’t have many distractions. Flashcards are another good way to study. While making flashcards, information begins to become more familiar, and you can continue memorizing the information while flipping through the cards.

AP testing takes place at the beginning of May and cost about $90 each. The SAT is a test that is a little harder to study for. You can do practice tests, classes and review books, the questions will be similar, but will never be the same. “I recommend that students pay attention, try hard and be serious in class, do practice activities that I give out and get online test preparation books,” AP Spanish language and culture teacher Michelle Jurcenko said. Try quizzing a classmate or have them quiz you to see how good you recall the information. Quizlet and Kahoots are easy to make and both fun to play. Old quizzes are a great way to realize your mistakes and see what you can do next time to fix it. Go back to the questions you got wrong and write the correct answer next to it.

“I recommend that students choose any study method that suits them, do practice tests and practice content, they can study in a class on Khan Academy, they can buy study materials on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble, and even pay for a personal tutor which almost always guarantees a score increase but is expensive,” guidance counselor Anne Kuntz said.

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IN THROUGH THE NOSE, OUT GOES THE STRESS BY ASHLEY EDWARDS, Editor

ake a minute to breathe, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Feeling stressed and not knowing how to cope is one of the worst feelings. Taking a bath, working out or even munching on certain foods are great ways to start feeling better. At the start of any day, the first thing a lot of people think about is food. Some simple foods that can help with stress are bananas, blueberries, avocados, whole wheat grains and green tea. All of these help to replenish the energy that was lost due to stress. Baking is also a great remedy to feel calm. The extra sugar in treats like cookies and cupcakes can enhance the way you feel, therefore improving self-esteem. PHOTO BY KARINA SANCHEZ Standing in a tree pose, yoga instructor Jenni Rohacik relaxes the mind and body. With right foot across her left thigh and her hands together over her chest, she concentrates on balance.

Yoga is a practice that combines physical activity and mental health that almost anyone can do. According to MayoClinic.org, “Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate.” Yoga classes range from $20 to $45 per class, but YouTube offers lots of at home workouts for free.

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Try to take a stroll down the street. The chemicals that are released from the body during physical activity are natural remedies to cure stress. Going for a run or walk boosts endorphins which is like getting a ‘runner’s high’. Endorphins increase how you feel and make adrenaline kick in. Adrenaline is a hormone that prepares muscles for exertion. It is also a hormone that is secreted from the body and helps make fight or flight responses. A good way to help motivate people to get out and exercise is buying new workout gear, going with a friend or putting on your favorite jams.

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8 oz baking soda 4 oz of epsom salt 4 oz of cornstarch 4 oz of citric acid 2.5 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 tablespoon of water 2 tablespoons of essentials oils (for scent) 4-6 drops of food coloring

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PHOTO BY ASHLEY EDWARDS According to MayoClinic.org, the brain chemicals set off by exercise leaves the person feeling happier and more relaxed. Taking a bath filled with bubbles or bath salts are proven to lower breathing and improve heart health. According to Lifehack.org “When the water is warmer and your heart is beating faster, your oxygen intake can be improved and the steam created can clear your sinuses and chest.” The warmth surrounds the body and creates a barrier from the stress that has been suffocating your mind. The aromatherapy line from Bath and Body Works offers many types of bath salts and bath bombs. The bath salts range from eucalyptus spearmint which helps with stress and lavender and cedarwood which help with sleep. Each bottle retails for $16.50, but if you are looking for a cheaper alternative Walgreens or Walmart sells epsom salt for just $5. Epsom salt is proven to help loosen tight muscles and relax joints. Not only does a bath improve mental health, but it also practices good hygiene. Feeling clean is a perfect way to gain confidence.

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1. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl 2. Use whisk to remove any clumps 3. Mix up wet ingredients including food coloring 4. Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry 5. Whisk as you go and if it looks fizzy, slow down 6. As soon as possible add the mixture to the molds 7. Press the mixture down firmly within the molds 8. Let the molds dry for about a day 9. Pop in the bath tub for amazing art

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SPRINGING INTO A NEW SEASON SENIOR STAR STORIES BY DYLAN CALABRESE, Editor

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oming into 2018, the girls soccer team had a record of 10-7-2 with a conference record of 3-4-2 last season. “This season we want to win conference, and I think we have a strong enough team to win regionals this year,” varsity mid-fielder and forward Abbie Lomahan said. PHOTO

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fter finishing a 18-4 season and a .500 record in conference the team is hoping to play better together this season. “I want to play well as an individual, even though baseball is not an individual sport, when individuals play well together the team clicks,” varsity catcher Zach Farris said.

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oming off of a 2A state 3rd place finish, the boys track team has been bumped up to the 3A division. “I want to reach 14 feet 6 inches in pole vault, and make it to state,” Jack O’Sullivan said. O’Sullivan hopes to make it back for a second straight year. “I think that we have the potential of winning our conference this year,” Noah Butzman said.

ogether last year, the girls made it to the Sweet 16, picking up a conference and regional championship along the way. “I want to see the team play to the best of our ability and win conference since we have a pretty tough conference,” sophomore Emilee Erickson said. Softball had four players make the All-State team, graduates Morgan Weber and Ally Jesionowski including two returning players senior Lexi Abruzzo and sophomore Donatela Sommesi.

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aving a 5-8 record in their last season as a club the newly admitted lacrosse team will have more games and a conference to play in. “There are certain roles that you take on where you have to take on different roles where there are points in the game where everyone is feeling down you have to feed positive energy to the team like I always do,” Chaz Shaw said. Shaw is a junior and has played with the club and now team for all three years of existence.

enior Lexi Abruzzo is returning for her third year on the Kaneland varsity softball team. Abruzzo has had the honor to be recognized on one of the Illinois All-State teams. “I want to do better batting this year and I definitely want to go all-state again,” Abruzzo said. The softball team was 17-12 last season making it all the way to the sweet 16 state playoff round. Abruzzo was a big part of the team and their run through the state playoffs. Abruzzo is hoping that she can become more consistent in this next season and have a better start to the year. In the offseason, she has improved mentally after feeling stressed out about trying to repeat being all-state. “Coming off of last year I am expecting us to do really well, we have a lot of really good players and for a high school team, we have a lot of girls that play travel too,” Abruzzo said. Abruzzo plays for Bulls/Sox academy during the summer as well as the fall and hopes to improve her game and help with her exposure. “[Bulls/Sox academy] have helped me with everything, they have helped me get my training look pretty much as perfect as they can be mechanics wise,” Abruzzo said. Abruzzo has been preparing for the next season and has intensified her training to ready for college as she will continue playing softball at Wayne State University. “We definitely picked it up a notch this season because in college you have to get bigger and stronger, and I have been preparing every week and every day,” Abruzzo said. Abruzzo says that softball has helped her get through school so far, and believes it will help in college. She would like to pursue a career in the field of sports management after graduating. “Hopefully I can get in the front office for a team and help them figure things out,” Abruzzo said. P H O T OB Y D

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