Kaneland Krier: November 15, 2018 by Kaneland Krier

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Volume 45 • Issue 2 • Kaneland High School • 15 November 2018

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Whether it’s through marches, social media posts or voicing your opinion, the Krier understands that every student has a voice that deserves to be heard. In a time where controversial topics are always trending, having your individual voice be heard can be hard. In this issue, the students featured have come up with ways to shine a light on the topics that matter most to them. They have taken their lives into their own hands and created brands, participated in protests, gone to pride parades and helped others thousands of miles away. The Krier wants to remind you that your voice matters, that you should do what you love, that you can try different things and not be afraid. Turn your fear, anger and any other emotions into actions. Take a chance and let the world hear your voice.

Richies Tiv Editor-in-Chief

Kt Mattern Web Editor-in-Chief

Priscilla Purnell Ashley Edwards Production Manager Webmaster Madeline Hockey Design Executive

Dylan Calabrese Sports Executive

Abril Salinas Ad/Business Manager

TRENDING

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVING SUCCESS

VOICES

WHAT SOCIAL ISSUES DO YOU HOPE TO SEE CHANGE?

OPINION

ARMING TEACHERS: ARE GUNS THE ANSWER?

EDITORIAL EXPRESSING THE UNTHINKABLE

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KHS STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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TRANSFORMING EVERYDAY LOOKS AT KANELAND

CENTERSPREAD THE POWER OF YOUTH

NEWS WHAT’S NEW IN THE LUNCH ROOM?

INVESTIGATIVE WARNING: THE EFFECTS OF VAPING

PHOTO USE YOUR VOICE

SPORTS

LIFE LESSONS THROUGH COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

ACTIVITIES BRIGHT IDEAS FOR A RAINY DAY

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STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS ACHIEVING SUCCESS BY BEN DURBALA, Editor

Spencer Gould

Sophomore Spencer Gould created his first clothing brand, TR3S, over a year ago. The possibility of having his own brand intrigued him, and he never looked back after that thought. “I wanted to express my creativity in my own way while also being able to make money,” Gould said. He enjoys the experience as an entrepreneur and continues to learn a lot about the business world, while also balancing his busy work schedule alongside his friends from the industry Colin Norman and Nate Pederson. “It’s informal. I work a lot. I have to make designs, I have to plan out the amount of clothes I will need, I have to plan how to print them, I have to plan who to advertise them to and I have to do networking. I’m networking 24/7,” Gould said. Since creating the TR3S brand, Gould realized his original design didn’t have much meaning. He has now recently created a new clothing line and named it SCUM. “[TR3S] didn’t really have a message towards anyone besides myself. I wanted to create something that everyone can relate to,” Gould said. SCUM stands for “Society Can’t Understand Me.” Gould hopes this name will help people relate to his brand more and then attract them to buy the clothes. The successful sophomore is optimistic about the future now that he has a clear message behind his clothes.

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aking a name and then some money for yourself offers plenty of enticing rewards. At Kaneland, many young student entrepreneurs are achieving success in both of those ways.

PHOTO BY DEREK VACA Adrian Almaraz’s brand Creative Juice is advertised on a car window.

Adrian Almaraz Another brand taking over Kaneland right now is Creative Juice, made by senior Adrian Almaraz. He made this graphic design brand out of passion and with the intent of inspiring others. “I made this to inspire people that anything is possible when you put your mind to it, preaching endless creativity and a world of possibilities,” Almaraz said. Rather than Creative Juice feeling like a job, it feels like more of a hobby to Almaraz. “I wouldn’t consider it much of a brand but more of a lifestyle. Find your passion and roll with it. Don’t let anything stop you from doing what you want to do,” Almaraz said. With Creative Juice beginning now, Almaraz is excited to see where it takes him. Graphic design is his passion, and it interests him as a career possibility. “It’s something I’m experimenting with right now. I really like the marketing and branding part of it,” Almaraz said.

Derek Vaca

One of the newest brands to Kaneland, called Quik Fliks, belongs to junior Derek Vaca. Like his brother Dylan, founder of Seize Every Chance clothing brand, Vaca is creating a new and unique brand on his own. He is just beginning to build off his photography skills and is doing so with lots of support. “I was in study hall one day and Will Marshall inspired me to push my photography career because of how impressed he was with my work,” Vaca said. Vaca mainly began Quik Fliks out of passion for photography but is also looking to make money from it. “I have fun doing this and I make sure people have quality Instagram pictures to post. I’m looking to eventually generate income,” Vaca said. Vaca doesn’t specialize in any specific types of pictures. He enjoys taking portraits most but can take any picture that a customer needs. As his brand is still very young, Vaca is looking to collaborate with other brands. Whether these brands are from Kaneland or not, Quik Fliks is always looking for new opportunities. Vaca does not have any clear career path with Quik Fliks but is open to a future with his brand if it takes off. “I will have to wait and see, just going with the flow right now,” Vaca said. In the future, Vaca is looking to collaborate with other brands with the intent of benefitting both sides.

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WHAT SOCIAL ISSUES DO

Alyssa Stoker

“Bullying in school. A lot of people are affected by it and don’t tell anyone.”

Alex Malawski

“The stigma between those with disabilities and those without disabilities because I have experienced it firsthand.”

Max McElderry

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“Bullying other people, so more people can interact with each other without the feeling of failure.”

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“Fair and equal treatment of races and sexualities in America.”

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Alyssa Brolley

“Feminism because I think women should be treated equally.” Page design by Abril Salinas and Gianna Provenzano

Trevor Carlson

“Bullying people with mental illnesses because they have enough going on in their lives and should not have to deal with other people’s comments.”

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Opinion 15 November 2018

ARMING TEACHERS: ARE GUNS THE ANSWER? BY ASHLEY MANZO, Editor

y days of feeling safe at school are over. Last school year alone, Kaneland had two separate security issues where the Chicago Tribune reported that officers found spent shell casings in the school. On the national scale, the reports are jarring. CNN tallied all of the U.S. school shootings and found that between January and May of 2018 there were 23. That equates to more than one school shooting every week. The rise in school violence must be stopped. The idea supported by the National Rifle Association and President Donald Trump of arming teachers in schools so that they can defend themselves and students against shooters is completely illogical. Arming the teachers in a school is more dangerous than a violent student with one gun. Emotions can drive a person to act irrationally, even going as far as hurting someone. Knowing this, why are we trusting teachers with guns? A survey conducted by the American Federation of Teachers reached out to 5,000 teachers, and 27 percent of educators said they have been threatened, bullied or

harassed at work, versus seven percent of employed adults in the general population. Teachers can experience some of the most unhappy working conditions when compared with a variety of other occupations. Therefore, they have as much reason as students do to lash out. The only difference is that teachers would have easy access to their own personal guns if this idea comes to fruition. Adding another new source for how students can access guns will only add to school gun violence. According to ABC7 Eyewitness News, Dixon High School, just an hour away from Kaneland, had a student burst into the building with a semi-automatic rifle last year. The student, who had taken the weapon from his mother, was heading towards the gymnasium where the senior graduation practice was being held.

With armed teachers, students would have even more guns at

BY CASEY SCHANKS, Editor

aking another person’s life is the most revolting thing anyone can do. The people who go into a school and take innocent lives are by no means a human being. They’ve already abandoned their morals. Teachers, on the other hand, have no concern greater than the safety of their students. Allowing teachers to arm themselves would make schools safer than they are now. Yes, there are crazy teachers out there who should not own a gun, but if a teacher already holds a Concealed Carry Permit they should be allowed to bear arms on campus. Permit holders are statistically proven to be the most law abiding citizens in America, even more than police officers. According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, permit holders in Florida and Texas are charged for misdemeanors and felonies at less than

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a sixth of the rate of Florida and Texas police officers. Although permit laws in Illinois prohibit similar information about Conceal Carry License [CCL] holders from being released, Lt. Matthew Boerwinkle, a spokesperson for the state police, believes there is no need to investigate them. “They’re generally law-abiding citizens, and they’ve gone to great lengths to get to where they’re at to have a CCL. And they’ve taken training to get there. And most of them, they understand what the requirements are to use force to defend themselves,” Boerwin-

their disposal that they could take and use in an already chaotic situation. People hold teachers to a double standard. They are supposed to be the perfect role models. But as humans, they can make mistakes too. The Associated Press reviewed one case where a teacher was demonstrating firearm safety in California when he mistakenly put a round in the ceiling, injuring three students who were hit by falling debris. The logistics of properly training teachers in schools is unrealistic. I don’t see how it would be possible for teachers to be confident enough, after training, to fire their gun at a student opening fire. This is especially true of those who do not like guns or have never handled one before. A teacher cannot protect anyone if they do not completely feel comfortable handling a gun. I would rather worry about only one or two students with a gun, as opposed to the possible crossfire involving multiple armed teachers. There is no situation where adding guns to a gun problem is justified. And let’s not forget the job description of a teacher. They are here to help and educate students. Teachers should not be held responsible for defending me from an armed intruder, all while ensuring that they do not shoot one of my innocent classmates in the crossfire.

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kle said. It’s without a doubt that in a lethal situation, a teacher would be frightened, and there is definitely a chance that the teacher would miss their shot at the shooter. But if everything in that moment comes down to chance, I’d rather my life depend on my teacher hitting the shooter than the shooter missing me. Adjustments to the protocols we have in place need to be made, because what we have is not working. According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, 98 percent of all mass shootings happen in gun free zones. It’s time to put aside the anecdote of more guns corresponding to more shootings because the only way around that is for no one to have any guns. To me, that would be amazing, but it’s just not possible. Legislators have been trying for years to put more restrictions on gun rights and essentially want to take them away, but the kids are still dying. Allowing teachers to carry a firearm on campus is a surefire way to protect students.

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Sexual assault cases are piling up at the Supreme Court.

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rave survivors have recently come forward to discuss the alleged sexual assault they suffered at the hands of their famous attackers. To confront the pain in everyday life is commendable, but to stand up and use their voice is the kind of courage today’s youth must carry through life. It doesn’t matter whether the assault happened fifteen hours or fifteen years ago, victims should never have their trauma dismissed. Survivors that have recently come forward include Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Andrea Constand, Terry Crews and Rose McGowan. Each individual had to overcome the stigma that silences many victims. By being public with their experiences, these leaders can raise awareness and empower others to also speak out. Bill Cosby, who is a household name as a sitcom and comedy legend, is now also infamous for being a convicted sex offender. In 2004, Cosby drugged and assaulted Andrea Constand. A year later, Constand came forward about the abuse she suffered and was dismissed at the time. Instead of letting her voice be silenced, Constand sued Cosby and was soon joined on the case with a dozen other women who had faced similar atrocities from Cosby. While the deposition was later settled, it wasn’t until 2015 that Cosby’s case was reopened for criminal examination, and he was eventually convicted to serve 3-10 years. While Constand had to wait almost 15 years, her bravery in her pursuit for justice charged her forward to eventually convict the man who had not only abused her, but many other women. A man who had once been known as “America’s dad” is now one of America’s convicted assaulters. Thirty-six years after the accused attack, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford heroically came forward to try to prevent the nation from having Brett Kavanaugh, a potential offender, on the

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Supreme Court. If Blasey Ford had not had the courage to come forward with her story, many others might not have been inspired to do the same. Even though her case was dismissed, her courage struck a chord among Americans and has caused more awareness of how often sexual assault happens and will continue to happen if we don’t take steps to prevent it. While it doesn’t happen as frequently, men are also targets of sexual assault. Attackers don’t always prey on someone they view as physically weaker than them, but someone who is powerless to fight back. Terry Crews, best known as a former NFL player and actor, was also a victim. Adam Venit, a successful Hollywood agent, groped Crews at a party in late 2016. At the time, Crews walked away as our laws urge us to, but was later encouraged by the #MeToo movement to come forward. A year and over 19 million tweets later, #MeToo has outlasted the usual phase of hashtags to become a movement that individuals ranging from popular actresses to small-town waitresses are a part of. These men and women have not joined as victims, but survivors that work to have their story heard and justice served. A common reply to news that a survivor has accused someone of sexual assault is something along the lines of, “Why did they wait so long?” When someone goes through a traumatic experience, the human mind takes over and seals any thoughts or emotions surrounding that experience so that the victim can survive and move forward. By confronting these thoughts and emotions, survivors not only defy their oppressor, but their own body and mind. It doesn’t matter whether assaulters commit their actions in high school, college or later on in life. The time has come for survivors to tell their stories and get the justice that they deserve.

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EXECUTIVE STAFF

Kt Mattern Editor-in-Chief of Web

Abril Salinas Executive Ad & Business Manager

Priscilla Purnell Webmaster Madeline Hockey Design Executive

Dylan Calabrese Sports Executive

EDITORIAL STAFF Cover Ashley Manzo

Table of Contents Madeline Hockey

Trending Madeline Hockey

Voices Gianna Provenzano

Editorial Jacob Booten

Opinion Jacob Booten

Centerspread Ashley Manzo

School/Community News Casey Schanks

Investigative Casey Schanks

Activities Ben Durbala

Sports Ben Durbala

Photo Page Bailey Prichard Feature Sami Callaghan

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Ayshe Ali, Anna Blankenhagen, Dylan Brazeal, Conor Brennan, Sasha Clinnin, Corinne Condos, Rachel Cormier, Kailey Davison, Isabella Haulk, Ashlyn Klecka, Jenna Lin, Abby Lycan, Amanda Malawski, Sophia Mullins, Regan O’Brien, Nina Piazza, Emma Schaefer, Katelyn Schultz, Giancarlo Valle, Madalyn Webb and Mychelle Williams

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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: Jacob Booten, Dylan Calabrese, Sami Callaghan, Ben Durbala, Ashley Edwards, Madeline Hockey, Ashley Manzo, Kt Mattern, Bailey Prichard, Gianna Provenzano, Priscilla Purnell, Abril Salinas, Casey Schanks, and Richies Tiv. 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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igh school offers the opportunity to make a name for yourself, as students strive for accomplishments that will be remembered, whether it is becoming a professional golfer like senior Will Marshall, a star on Broadway like senior Leo Espinosa or a producer like junior Ryan Baker. When someone reaches for a goal, there is a lot of time and dedication that has to be put into getting there. Marshall put a lot of work into his golf game over the summer, and it was clearly evident by his accomplishments this season. “I shot -9 after a summer full of travel and preparation and going to many colleges, playing nationally ranked tournaments,” Marshall said. Achieving a goal does not happen overnight, so having people to rely on for help during the process is beneficial. “My friends and family are always support-

ive and are helping me get to my goal of becoming a professional golfer,” Marshall said. A goal can range from something big like traveling to the moon, or something small like getting on the honor roll throughout high school. Baker could not be happier with how his experience producing music videos for former Kaneland student Dalvell Triplett, better known now as Kid Flare, has turned out. “I’m so proud of how all this has come together. We started it up last year in the spring but didn’t start to work on it until towards the end of the summer. We’ve been dedicated since then and just are really happy with how

things are taking off,” Baker said. A commitment to accomplishing a goal can lead to amazing opportunities and experiences that allow something once unimaginable to happen. Espinosa’s upcoming trip to Hawaii happened very naturally for him, and he will now be able to explore the island while getting to entertain people with a group of elite singers. “When I started vocal lessons and started to fall in love with musical theater, I went to a vocal festival at Millikin University, where they had a vocal competition. I ended up being a finalist out of 200 people, which I never thought would happen, and they ended up offering this scholarship to the top five, and I was one of them,” Espinosa said. It’s always important to branch out and explore new activities to one day develop a goal and feel that sense of accomplishment everyone seeks.

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ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABBEY KING

TRANSFORMING EVERYDAY LOOKS AT KANELAND BY ABRIL SALINAS, Executive Editor BEN DURBALA, Editor

ptical illusions, creepy dolls, clowns, cuts, bruises and mutilated necks are all creations from senior Abbey King through the use of special effects makeup. King has spent almost five years creating these pieces, but before she got into latex and fake blood, she messed around with old eye shadows and other everyday makeup. Regardless of the type of makeup, the looks she creates with her materials are inspired by her surroundings. “I like using the music I’m into, like Pink Floyd. I made a pig in graphics and then I went on to sculpt a pig face sort of thing. I started paying attention to makeup in films and T.V. and just was beyond amused and amazed,” King said. While everyday makeup application can take a person under an hour, King has spent as long as months working on a single piece. “So you start with covering your face with plaster strips, which are like stone covered burlap patches, and you get a layout of your

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face with that. Then you peel off your face and let it sit and then you have a facemask for you to work on. Then you put clay on there and sculpt. Cover that in a plaster mold, fill the mold with silicone or latex and then paint it. It really just depends on the prosthetic. [It could] take anywhere from one month to like a year or longer. But some of the smaller ones take like four minutes,” King said. Besides the looks she does for herself, King also helps with the school’s musicals and fall plays. King plans to pursue this as a future career. “I want to get an associate in arts and then pursue makeup at a program in California. Either [in] makeup design or cinema makeup. I want to be on the scene,” King said. King’s work was a vital part of the Kaneland theater department last year, and it impressed several of the actors and actresses. “Last year in the Addams Family musical, when Abbey looked and saw what a character should look like, she transformed the student

into that role. Half the work for the character is done because her makeup is so authentic and genuine. The character comes out of me before I can really think about what I have to do on stage,” senior Andrew Guidry said. King’s sister, Hannah, has seen her potential in art from a very young age. “Ever since we were kids, she’s always been very artistic. I can remember us getting coloring books for Christmas and instead of her just coloring in solid colors, she would actually make designs in each area. She’s always been very artistic, and it hasn’t been until the last couple years that she’s really embraced it and expanded her skills and creativity,” Hannah King said. She enjoys seeing her sister succeed in makeup and loves watching her work. “She’s very free-spirited. I know she has ideas and a plan in mind, but when you watch her work it’s like seeing the gears turning. She thinks of ideas while she works,” Hannah King said.

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BY SAMANTHA CALLAGHAN, Editor ABRIL SALINAS, Executive Editor

eneration Z has set out to change the world around them by participating in walkouts and protests, sharing hashtags and making shirts featuring QR codes, all of which have the power to connect and inspire. Women’s marches, the rise of unique personal brands and activists speaking out about a wide range of issues are just a few things that have continued and even strengthened with the current generation compared to the Baby Boomers or Millennials. Generation Z has a knack for identifying perceived injustices, but those things will never change without also finding actual solutions, English teacher Rachel Giles said. “I want to see [complaining] turn into action because even my generation, which is the one above you guys, we kind of had to step up and put our money where our mouth is too. So I want to see it more in action, but I think you guys are far more engaged then I ever was when I was 16 or 17 years old. I just hope you find your passion, and when you call things out I hope you act and take some action to actually change those things.” Open Twitter and you are likely to see some controversial topics trending. Recently, a lot of concern has been raised about what the earth will look like in years to come. Some people of this generation have taken the responsibility to help the environment and the direction it is going. Students all across America have started Brighter Futures clubs with the goal of making their school more environmentally friendly. Kaneland joined the cause, and the club meets every other Thursday to brainstorm ideas regarding how Kaneland can be more environmentally conscious.

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A common perception that the current generation has is being on our phones too often or getting too wrapped up in social media to make a difference. Cell phones and other technology platforms offer a world of opportunity that previous generations did not have, and a lot of students have taken that outlet and run with it. Senior Ryan Lambert uses his YouTube channel, Laugh Out Lamdaddy, to make Crash Course-like videos for students. He reworks lyrics of popular songs with information about topics learned in classes. He has used songs such as “Buddy Holly” by Weezer and “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio to inspire his unique versions of those songs that come with a literary twist. “I hope to remind others that you don’t need much to get your ideas and passions out there, whatever they may be,” Lambert said. Although phones and the technology used by Generation Z are often perceived as negative, this generation is trying to use those resources to benefit their future and make a name for themselves. Lambert’s YouTube Channel helps students laugh while simultaneously educating them. Junior Eric Delgado is another example of a student who has used his unique voice for a positive cause. After seeing the effects Hurricane Maria had on his family and others in Puerto Rico, Delgado started a fundraiser at the school to raise money to help those affected. “All of them were without water and electricity for months. We were sending them packages. We were going to the store spending over 25 thousand dollars to send them

supplies. So I was like, ‘There has to be something I can do.’ I know people were trying to help but it wasn’t enough. People were, are, dying out there because of this,” Delgado said. In 2016, Chicago hosted a women’s march, which junior Mara Edgar saw as an opportunity to let the world hear her voice. “The main reason I wanted to be in the march was to be able to voice my opinions while also being surrounded by others who felt the same way. I have never felt ashamed to share my beliefs, and being given the opportunity to do so was an amazing experience,” Edgar said. Most of the generation now is too young to vote, so marches help the youth voice their opinions. Organized marches are a way for people to support what they believe in. “Participating in marches is a great way to be given your voice, and soon we will be able to take action on it. Seeing people participating in these kinds of protests has made a big impact across the world. What people see today is only a fraction of what is to come,” Edgar said. The world is continuously changing, and so is the youth. The future is filled with possibilities for Generation Z to take off and change the world. “There are countless kids trying to make a difference. It is a prodigious amount of power that an entire generation is meant to be in charge of, with everybody having a different viewpoint on how it should be implemented. The goal is not intended to blame older generations, but rather try and get their blessing on the way they believe the future should be run,” Lambert said.

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15 November 2018 Feature Generation Z only has an 8-second attention span, so YouTubers need to get creative to keep viewers interested, according to The Drum.

Thirty-five percent of Gen Zers have dated people of a different race, according to Business Insider.

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According to Forbes, 72% of high school students say they want to start their own buisness some day.

Business Insider reports that 77% of Generation Z expect to work harder than previous generations.

The March for Our Lives student-led protest was one of the largest marches in U.S. history, with 1 million participants, according to the HuďŹ&#x192;ngton Post.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE LUNCH ROOM?

BY RICHIES TIV, Editor in Chief

or most students, changes in the lunchroom from year to year usually just include an increase in the price of food. However, this year, new personalized lunch options are expected to be available in addition to the new point of sales system currently in place. The point of sales system is a program on the cash registers that is able to track the exact amount of food that is sold. It was created by Kaneland graduate Nick Borg. The old system was updated every day at midnight, so students who had their parents deposit money online had to wait a day for it to be registered. “Now there’s no problems with money going on the account because it goes on immediately,” cook and cashier Debbie Rowe said. The new system also allows cashiers to cancel transactions on the spot, whereas before, they would have to leave their station and cancel it in the lunch office. “It’s faster and I get my food quicker,” soph-

omore Miguel Bahena said. Parents are also now able to see the food purchased by their child on any given day. “The parents can now see what [students] are eating every day, so some of the choices that students are making have been a little bit healthier than they have been in the past,” Foods Service Manager Gigi Gochee-Statler said. In addition to the new system, the lunch department has ideas for more lunch options.

“I would love to be able to offer more buildyour-own [meals] like the pasta bar and potato bar,” Gochee-Statler said. Currently, Gochee-Statler has plans to offer a gyros bar and, by Christmas time, a macaroni and cheese bar. “You’d have all sorts of toppings like bacon, diced tomatoes, onions, and it would be kind of like the pasta bar where you have the option for a white cheese sauce and a yellow cheese sauce,” Gochee-Statler said.

Kim Goodenough prepares food for the upcoming lunch hour.

Tony Ubrig carries pans while setting up the line for lunch.

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ductively voice [their] opinion is an awesome idea,” English teacher Matt Czerak said. The top opinion pieces will be posted on the Krier website for the public to see as a way to showcase student opinions. “I’m always looking for authentic ways for students to either write or communicate, so if that’s something they’re passionate about, they’re already going to be interested in it

anyways,” English teacher Rachel Giles said. The prompts will be passed out on November 15, and all submissions should be sent to krier@kaneland.org. “What’s important is for students to realize what an opportunity they have and how easy it will be for them to get their opinions heard on a platform that’s very strong,” English teacher Kimberly Reese said.

Deborah Girard operates the monitor while stationed as a cashier.

USE YOUR VOICE: THE KRIER WANTS TO HEAR IT BY RICHIES TIV, Editor in Chief

tudent opinions echo through the hallways. All this talk, but aside from a group of friends, no one really hears what someone has to say. To close this gap, the Krier plans to accept opinion pieces from students that answer suggested prompts ranging from the controversial to the quirky. “I think giving students a platform to pro-

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BY JACOB BOOTEN, Editor Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been taking measures to stop vape products from being sold to teens. The FDA has put up anti-vaping ads, trying to reduce the number of teens using nicotine. The effects of smoking cigarettes are already known to harm people after long use, but there aren’t enough studies available on JUUL and similar manufacturers for their effect on teen bodies because it’s the newest trend. But that doesn’t change the fact that teens now have access to another form of smoking that’s new and has flavors. Companies can take advantage of the lack of study on vaping to sell their product just like cigarette companies once did. Dean of Students Joshua West said that in school, the number of students who get caught vaping are fewer than most tend to think. It’s easier to spread misinformation today through technology, and that’s how West believes that vaping has gained popularity. “It’s the same as before when I was growing up. There’s that feeling of peer pressure and wanting to fit in, and the difference between now and when I was in school is the stress. I think a lot of that is created with social media that [students] have to deal with,” West said. Senior Jay Fox, for example, has been personally affected by vape products. “I have struggled with smoking and vaping, and I went to [school psychologist] Mr. Markovich and talked about it with him, but I’ve struggled with depression a good part of my high school career. It’s taken a toll on me, especially since home life isn’t good for me,” Fox said. Markovich helps students with personal issues and keeps them confidential, even to parents, unless he knows what they’re doing is going to seriously risk their life. “Even though we know something’s bad for our health, sometimes we still do things like drink Diet Coke. I’m sure a doctor would tell me

it’s bad for my health, but sometimes we still do it,” Markovich said. People break rules all the time. Some do illegal drugs, and others just look for dangerous thrills. “My one friend was smoking cigarettes for awhile and she said, ‘I’m going to switch to vaping because it’s better.’ Then she kept on vaping and she said, ‘I want to get higher nicotine levels and get more of a buzz.’ Then it spiraled into something much worse than it was originally,” senior Stevie Kumar said. Originally vaping was meant as an alternative to smoking cigarettes. However, according to Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS), people who vape are 3.6 times more likely to start smoking cigarettes than if they had not vaped before. Even though Kaneland does have resources to help teenagers, the initial step students must take can sometimes be daunting. “There are 100 percent enough resources at Kaneland. My issue was my pride, and I struggled heavily with asking for help because I thought I could get through it on my own. If I continued that way of thinking, I’ll be totally honest, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Fox said. Right now it’s a lot easier for people to hide something like a JUUL because it smells good and is as small as a USB drive. This makes it easier to conceal, and without many corresponding studies about it yet, JUUL sounds and looks harmless. Now teens all over the world are hopping on the trend of vaping. “I’m scared to even think about the number of kids that have it or try it. My problem is I think it’s not just finding the smokers who are trying to quit, but now there can be no nicotine in it and now everybody’s just vaping to vape, whether it has nicotine or not, and it’s just another habit or addiction that people get for no particular reason. Kids that were staying away from smoking are now doing it because everyone else is,” Officer Sarah Conley said.

WARNING: THE EFFECTS OF VAPING

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Sports 15 November 2018

LIFE LESSONS THROUGH COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS BY DYLAN CALABRESE, Executive Editor

astern Illinois University track and cross country runner Eric Baron has taken his talents to teach and coach here at Kaneland. Baron majored in Technology Education and now uses his major to teach applications of technology and construction. Before Baron’s college years, he ran both track and cross country for six years and then continued his running for all four years in college. “In track I did anywhere from 800 meters up to 10,000 meters, and in cross country most of the races are 5-mile races or 8k or 10k,” Baron said. In Baron’s sophomore year of college, he battled some challenges with a stress fracture on the top of his foot. This injury ended his sophomore year of running, but he battled back and finished his collegiate career in the next two years. The amount of time someone in high school spends on a sport barely compares to the college level. “In high school I would say I was dedicating 2-3 hours a day, and in college I was dedicating 5-6 hours a day,” Baron said. These two sports helped Baron because there were a lot of successes, such as when he medalled at the Drake Relays, but there were also failures that have helped Baron cope with real life experiences.

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n top of majoring in Psychology, guidance counselor Erin Shore swam all four years at Western Illinois University. Shore swam for about ten years prior to attending college, where she competed in distance freestyle and backstroke. “In my experience it is totally apples to oranges different experiences. In high school, you represent your school for three months and do the best that you can, but when you sign up to play a college sport you sign up for them for twelve months, all four years. It is not just a three-month gig,” Shore said. In swimming there is a lot of wear and tear on a person’s shoulders, which can cause many minor injuries. “It affected [my shoulder] a great deal. There were definitely battles to overcome, a lot of plateauing where I didn’t feel like I was gaining any progress or dropping in times,” Shore said. To treat her injuries, Shore would strategically have cortisone shots to help ease her pain when bigger meets approached. Shore represented collegiate athletics by going to committees with the Vice President of Western Illinois, the Athletic Director and other athletes. These opportunities really meant a lot to Shore because they had lasting effects. “I have an opinion that sports in general really mold and shape who you are. This specific sport impacted me greatly with who I associated with and what my values were, and it sucked up all my time and that was for better or worse. It kept me out of trouble. It kept me narrow, focused and goal-oriented,” Shore said.

ennifer Sayasane is best known as a book lover and English teacher here at Kaneland, but while she was busy studying in college she also played broomball, which is a popular intramural sport at the University of Illinois. Broomball most closely resembles hockey, although shoes replace ice skates and a ball replaces a puck. Instead of hockey sticks, players come with their own brooms. Sayasane had not heard of the sport before college, but that didn’t stop her from playing for two years. “I had some nasty bruises across the shins. I gave more than I got though,” Sayasane said. Fortunately, Sayasane did not sustain any serious injuries in this aggressive sport. Sayasane and her friends decided to make a team and compete with other students. At a college like Illinois, such sports like broomball involve plenty of former high school athletes, making the game highly competitive. In college you have a lot more opportunities to play intramural sports for fun, where in high school your freedom can be limited in that regard. “This was a time when I tried something completely new that I had never done before, so it gave me the confidence to try new things because they can be really fun,” Sayasane said.

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15 November 2018 Activities

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR A RAINY DAY BY ASHLEY EDWARDS, Executive Editor

iFLY

any kids grow up dreaming about flying, and with the help of technology this dream has now become a reality. At iFly Indoor Skydiving in Naperville, for about two hours you can feel what it’s like to soar through the air. All packages include pre-flight training, rental gear, a one-on-one flight instructor and a personalized flight certificate. This indoor skydiving experience imitates a 12,000-foot free fall from an airplane. The flight is possible due to the vertical wind tunnel that blows air down and circulates up through the chamber. The wind comes down and simulates what it would be like to go skydiving. iFly will lift you off of your feet, literally.

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY EDWARDS The gravity-defying iFly Indoor Skydving facility in Naperville is a popular suburban destination.

iPANIC ESCAPE ROOM Have you ever lost your keys in the couch and spent forever trying to find them? In St. Charles, people pay for the thrill of trying to find a key in order to escape. For 60 minutes, a group of 12 works together to bust their way out of a room. Trying to beat the clock, solve puzzles, find clues and escape is all included in the experience of iPanic Escape Room. Anyone 14 and older can enter without an adult. This hour of fun costs 30 dollars and brings excitement to a variety of participants.

COLOR ME MINE

In the nearby Geneva Commons, Color Me Mine is a great place for those who love painting. The 400 unfinished ceramic pieces are ready for anyone to grab and bring them to life with color. Once the ceramic objects are painted, an employee glazes and fires them in order for a glossy shine. Each piece ranges from one dollar to 70 dollars, but the average price is around 20 dollars. There is also a charge of seven dollars for kids and 10 dollars for adults. These dishwasher safe personal creations are a great way to share memories with loved ones.

MAKING KANELAND’S FUTURE A BRIGHTER PLACE BY PRISCILLA PURNELL, Executive Editor

his year, Brighter Future Club was in need of a new sponsor. A couple of students went to history teacher Steve Auchstetter to see if he had any interest. After consideration, Auchstetter agreed. “I’m still learning as well, but from what I’ve heard in the past they worked on a recycling program and were just looking to help the community in any way possible, investigating different avenues. It’s whatever the kids decide. It’s their club and I’m just there to help to observe it,” Auchstetter said. Members of the club meet every other Thursday after school in Auchsetter’s room, C133. During the meetings they brainstorm and come up with ideas of what they would like to do. The club hopes to start a fundraiser to bring more attention and earn more money. “This year we are working together to form solutions within our school on environmental issues to help teach our generation to be mindful about and love our planet. Some

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things we are planning are getting new recycling cans in the cafeteria, picking up trash after football games, and my hope is to have a community garden at school one day,” junior Bethany Duffey said. According to Recycle Across America, recycling is the most important action society can take to help the environment, the economy and manufacturing, along with preventing waste from going into oceans.

PHOTO BY PRISCILLA PURNELL Brighter Future Club members attend an after-school meeting.

Schools across America are working together to become more energy efficient and reduce the amount of waste entering oceans and ingested by wildlife. To join Brighter Future Club, students can email Auchstetter or stop into his classroom during the school day. He hopes to continue as long as students are interested. “Anybody and everybody can join,” Auchstetter said. Right now the club includes 17 students, consisting mostly of juniors and seniors, but they are hoping for more freshmen and sophomores to get involved. The club helps students become more aware of our planet’s future with the intent of positively impacting their lifestyles. “I think the club influences my life because it helps to remind me to be conscious about the environment, and I’m hoping we will impact others students to understand that everyone has an influence on our planet,” Duffey said.

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