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NEWS 4 As the 2008 presidential election nears, newly-eligible young voters are encouraged to get involved in politics.
OPINIONS 8 Reviewers compare popular books The Notebook and The Kite Runner to their movie counterparts.
FEATURE 10 Students’ rooms are examined for balance and simplicity according to the principles of Feng Shui.
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IN ART I CLASS, juniors Maddie Rudd and Maria Lopez sketch their hands on Sept. 16. Students worked on the roof to enjoy the nice weather.
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STUDENT 12 LIFE KMC students show their school spirit and creativity throughout Homecoming Week.
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SPORTS 16 Differences in training methods, mental aspects and anatomy between male and female athletes are analyzed.
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Eagle scout project spruces up KMC front lawn by DANIELLE VALLIERE staff writer During September, one might have noticed “professionals” landscaping the school grounds in front of the stone sign that bears the name of Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School. With a closer look, one would see that these “professionals” were not professionals at all, but four dedicated KMC students. The group was organized by senior Matt Moore, the driving force behind the project. Over the summer, Moore decided to landscape the front of KMC to fulfill one of the requirements to earn the Eagle Scout rank. “One day this summer I was driving by Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] and I noticed how bare the sign looked,” Moore said. “My dad’s always wanted me to get my Eagle Scout done, so I decided I would get [the area around the KMC sign] landscaped.” Moore and the other KMC students dug, planted and mulched to complete the task, which took about seven hours. “I had the help of my brother [freshman] Stephen, [freshman] Robert Castleberry and [senior] Alex Gilkeson,” Matt Moore said. “Gilkeson was a man amongst boys when it came to planting. It left me speechless.” Matt Moore’s motivation for choosing a service project that would benefit the KMC community was simple: he wants to make the school a better place. “Matt really loves this school and
thought it would be a good thing to give back through this project,” Stephen Moore said. “All of my family members are very supportive of Kapaun [Mt. Carmel] and Matt’s project.” Scenic Landscapes Water Garden Nursery provided the dirt, plants, lighting and irrigation for the project. The company also gave instructions on how to plant and mulch. “The professionals provided us with tools and tips on what to do,” Stephen Moore said. “They also did all the heavy-lifting. Without the professional help, the planting would’ve taken a while longer.” The school colors, blue and white, were incorporated into the design of the landscape. It features flowers of these colors, shrubbery and trees. “I, coming from a science background, believe that any time we can add plants to enhance the beauty of something we should take that opportunity,” Principal David Kehres said. “Nature is appeasing and soothing. I think the landscaping will really catch the eyes of people on Central [Ave.]. I’m very pleased with the final product and I encourage students who have not yet seen it to go and take a look.” In the future, Matt Moore hopes that the landscaping he has organized will become a focal point of the grounds. “Right now, it looks a little bare, but after a year or two the plants will take off,” Matt Moore said. “It’ll look really cool. Just give it some time.”
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BEFORE THE TRANSFORMATION, the KMC sign on the school’s front lawn had little landscaping.
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AFTER THE LANDSCAPING, the front lawn is graced by flowers and bushes donated by local companies.
Technology job brings former student back to KMC by SEAN DOYLE staff writer
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RECENTLY EMPLOYED BY KMC, J.D. Betzen, class of 2008, works in the Information Technology office.
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Working as a teacher’s aide in the Information Technology Department for three years has led to new opportunities for former Kapaun Mt. Carmel student J.D. Betzen. After graduation last year, Betzen was offered the opportunity to work with Technology Coordinator Tim Nance. “This job was more of a continuation rather than just coming back,” Betzen said. “Since I was already ‘established,’ the opportunity to work here was perfect.” Betzen’s father, who works with electronics, had him interested in computers from the age of five. His freshman year, he was given the chance to work with Nance. “Dr. [Cameron] Carlson asked students for help in the IT Department with a few projects,” Betzen said. “It wasn’t until that summer after my freshman year that I started helping with other projects like preparing for the laptop program and installing a new
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server.” According to Nance, Betzen’s experience working with the technology at KMC has been helpful. Because no time in training was necessary, Betzen was able to start immediately. “It gives me a sense of pride, knowing that J.D. is now using things I taught him and is willing to put them to use to help me and the school out,” Nance said. Betzen has some of the same responsibilities he had as a teacher’s aide, including routine network and server maintenance, small repairs and helping teachers with laptops in their classrooms. “There is definitely a different relationship with the faculty and staff now,” Betzen said. “It’s much easier to work with those who don’t give me assignments.” Betzen is currently pursuing a double major in Information Technology and Management Information Services at Newman University. He plans to work in either education or for a local IT consultation company.
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Groups at KMC, throughout the nation encourage more young people to use their constitutional rights by voting, becoming politically active by EMILY ADAMSON news editor An estimated forty-four million Americans aged 18-29 will be eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election, according to http://www.rockthevote.com. If every eligible citizen in the nation voted, the age group would account for one fifth of all votes. This scenario, however, is unlikely if the trends of young voter participation continue. In the 2004 presidential election, only 47.7 percent of people ages 18-24 voted, according to http://www.statemaster.com. That number was even lower among the young Kansas voters, with only 40 percent voting. Dr. Ken Ciboski, Wichita State University political science professor, said that while a surge in young voter population for the 2008 presidential election is possible, he does not believe it will happen. “Most of the time, young people don’t vote,” Ciboski said. “Historically, people up to the age of about 30 don’t turn out very large numbers [at the polls] in proportion to the numbers they have.” Efforts have been made at Kapaun Mt. Carmel to get students involved in politics. Students in the Mayor’s Youth Council have arranged a system that for voter registration at KMC. Government teacher Danny Adelhardt said he is trying to incorporate politics into
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his classes. there are many reasons why young people Students watch videos on CNN or will still decide not to go to the polls on Nov. http://www.youtube.com each class, and 4. have been planning to take a field trip to get Sophomore Seamus Bann said he involved with the campaigning processes thought a reason young people do not make of Senator Pat Roberts and Representative it to the polls is because they are not willing Todd Tiahart. to devote the time it takes to register and Ciboski said that because fewer vote. young people vote, it affects not only According to Ciboski, a major factor is the representation economic apathy among of that age group in young people.“A lot of government affairs, young people are not but also the amount of “Most of the time, young people into [politics],” Ciboski effort candidates spend don’t vote. Historically, people up said. campaigning to them. “They may have to the age of about 30 don’t turn Senior Sarah a job but it still hasn’t Siedhoff said she out very large numbers [at the quite registered — it still believes that the polls] in proportion to the numdoesn’t hit home with current candidates have them… so, yes, they pay paid more attention to bers they have.” some taxes and see the young voters on the professor KEN CIBOSKI money going out from campaign trail than in the check but on the past elections. whole, it’s just because “I think [Barack they haven’t particularly Obama and John acquired a significant McCain] realize what impact the youth economic interest in anything at the time.” can have on the outcome of the election,” Despite the fact that some of his age Siedhoff said. group may not vote in the upcoming election, “Obama’s really going for it and I think senior Blake Engels said he still intends to he’s really banking on the youth coming out vote. to vote, because I think that’s how he knows “I think it’s important because, as a he’ll win.” nation, the people get to decide how it’s run,” Despite efforts of candidates and Engels said. “If we’re given that opportunity, political groups to appeal to younger voters, I think we should take it.”
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The 26th Amendment passes, allowing young people between the ages of 18 and 21 to vote for the first time.
An organization called “Rock the Vote” begins to work with various artists in order to get young people involved in politics.
Bill Clinton uses a question and answer session on MTV to reach the young voter population.
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Voting not just a citizen’s duty, but an opportunity Obama. McCain. Obama. McCain. able to vote, along with millions of other McBama. Obcain. Americans and countless seniors at Because the names of the Democrat Kapaun Mt. Carmel, decide which issues and Republican nominees for presidency are most important to me and select the are in the news more often than most candidate who supports those beliefs. celebrities these days, it seems I will not reveal who I will be voting appropriate that Barack Obama and for, but rather why I will be voting. The John McCain would join the ranks of greatest thing about our democracy is other abbreviated super couples, such the right to vote. In an election it does not as Beniffer and Branjelina. matter if a voter is rich or poor, what his Of course, that is not to say that political party status is or what zip code the candidates are on the same level he lives in. Once he steps into a voting as these pop icons. On the contrary, booth, he is equal. His vote always counts Obama and McCain are currently engaged as one — one vote along with millions to in what I would call one of the most critical change the world. presidential elections in the by RACHEL KING I will be a first time voter history of the United States. this year and admit that I have co-editor in chief a few fears. I want to make sure No issue is safe from scrutiny; oil dependency, the that I choose the right candidate war in Iraq, foreign policy and the economy — not the right candidate for my parents, not are all on the table. Come Nov. 4, I will be the right candidate for my teachers, but the
right candidate for me. Come Election Day, I will not be voting for the candidate who ran the most ads, had the most endorsements or raised the most money. I will be voting for the candidate who I believe in, because a vote is not about political loyalties; it is a sign of trust between the American public and a politician, and certainly not an act to be taken lightly. Now, more than ever, it is important to vote, especially for young people. The decisions that the next president makes will eventually affect us all. So, on the first Tuesday in November. vote and prove that what the American public wants matters. Prove with one vote, along with millions, that change is possible and hope for the United States is not lost. Put faith in a candidate and prove to the world that either Obama or McCain can do so much more than any celebrity ever could.
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A youth voting organization called “Declare Yourself” launches in Washington DC with an appearance by Drew Barrymore.
ABC News begins working with Facebook to put campaignrelated news and political forums on Facebook.
Barack Obama reaches approximately 630,000 friends on www.myspace.com. John McCain reaches approximately 130,000.
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NEWS briefs Quill & Scroll elects members
Quill and Scroll, an international journalism honor society, voted in new members on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Current members chose the inductees. New members include seniors Gabi Clear y, Emily Erb, Megan Gaudreau, Bridget Jorgensen, Ali Kr yzer, Kelsey Lahey, Elaine O’Neill, Andrew Patton, Soli Salgado, Sarah Williams and Kaitlin Wittler. To be eligible, the students had to be a junior or senior in the top third of their class, and had to have made notable contributions to the Journalism Department.
Homecoming highlights spirit
On Oct. 13-17, KMC Student Council will organize a pop tab drive. All students are asked to contribute. After tabs are collected, they will be exchanged for money, which will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Clubhouse. The class with the most participation will receive the highest number of COTY points.
There will be a canned food drive at the Kapaun Mt. Carmel vs. Bishop Carroll football game on Friday, Oct. 10. All the collected cans will go to Catholic Charities, due to a shortage.
The Fall Concert for Band, Concert Choir, Madrigals and Women’s Ensemble will be Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium.
King and queen crowned
At halftime during the football game on Friday, Sept. 19, seniors Brandon Esposito and Soli Salgado were crowned 2008 Homecoming King and Queen.
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KMC students competed in the Goddard Debate Invitational on Sept. 26-27. They placed first out of 17 schools in the sweepstakes. Novice teammates junior Michael Washburn and sophomore Kelsey Nolting placed first with a 5-0 record and novice sophomores Jacob Ewers and Katie Marney placed third with a record of 4-1. The Debate team competed in the Derby Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 27. They placed second out of 18 schools in the sweepstakes. Seniors Jake Lazzo and Gabe Montemayor placed fourth with a record of 5-0. Junior Kelly Connelly and sophomore John Truong also placed fourth with a record of 4-1. Overall, KMC received four trophies.
The first pep rally of the year was in the gym on Friday, Sept. 19. Homecoming king and queen candidates entertained the school with a dance and athletes competed against their coaches in a relay race. The Homecoming Dance was in the KMC commons on Saturday, Sept. 20. The theme was “Let the Good Times Roll.”
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Conferences held Oct. 30-31
Parent-teacher conferences will be in the commons on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. news briefs by bridget jorgensen
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Duty to support one’s school longer than four-year commitment Walking through the Kapaun Mt. Carmel campus after school, several sights are likely to be seen. Of course, the usual events will be taking place – sports practices, freshman waiting for rides in the round or students meeting with teachers – but, after a closer look, more can be found. Perhaps senior Matt Moore is on the front lawn landscaping the KMC sign, or maybe J.D. Betzen, class of 2008, is helping install a new server in the computer lab. Examples of students giving back to the KMC community are all around us. KMC is an institution that gives us more than just an education, which is why students should do more than just attend school. At some point, we must realize and thank the KMC staff, administration and community for everything they have done for us. There is no better way to say thanks than by giving up some of our time, talent and treasure. Giving back to the KMC community in some way not only benefits the school, but also ourselves and classmates. For example, the reason students are required to complete service hours before graduation is not
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because certain activities need to get done, but rather that we experience the act of giving to a meaningful cause. KMC wants to instill in us now the practice of stewardship to use when we are adults. Students are sometimes dishonest about the completion of their service hours because of busy schedules or a lack of motivation, and, in this case,
they fail to understand the point of giving back to their community. Making up service hours is taking the easy way out of a simple obligation we have as students here at KMC. The falsification may be enough to fulfill graduation requirements, but in the end, nothing is morally or spiritually gained. If there is still confusion about how one should give back,
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are chronic underachievers, and this makes it easier for them to do just that. In regard to the students who From the September 2008 issue: “Q&A are actually struggling, telling them with Mr. Kehres,” where the principal discussed the grading scale change of that the standard is being changed solely for their benefit is probably a 64.5% now being a D-. not the best motivation technique. I am convinced that the new senior KATE SEIWERT grading system is a bad idea. The new system is supposed to “bring Editors’ Note: The Paladin staff continues to encourage readers along academic success.” With all to write in and tell us about any due respect, lowering the standard questions, comments or criticisms is not my definition of success. How that you may have. Write a letter in can Kapaun Mt. Carmel remain 200 words or less and please sign a competitive school when our your name. Try to avoid any libelous statements due to legal obligations. standards are lower than schools we When you are finished please drop are typically compared to? your letter off in Room 215 or mail it While the policy is “receptive to to the address on the right. students who struggle,” it is possible Rachel King & Max Martin that the students who have difficulties co-editors in chief october
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watch others. Opportunities for service are everywhere. If one sees the Ecology Club collecting recycling boxes after school, join in and help out. If a classmate gives $5 to the student annual fund, do the same. If one has a knack for math, sign up to be a tutor. We can never fully pay back everything that KMC has given to us, but now is a good time to start trying.
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The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks has all the components of a classic love story, and it will draw in people who do not normally enjoy romance novels. It is easy to sympathize with the characters because Sparks gives the readers insight into their thoughts. The reader is transported to New Bern, N.C., Noah’s house, on the water and everywhere else in between. I almost always prefer books to their movies adaptations, and this is no exception. The book is full of observations, thoughts and abrupt changes in point of view, which could present a problem to movie directors. In the film adaptation, however, the directors did an excellent job of staying true to the novel. They changed minor details, as well as the ending, but the movie still captures viewers’ hearts. Bring tissues, because The Noteboook is a classic example of a tearjeaker. “There is a way to be good again.” This line from The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini helps enforce the central theme of the novel – friendship. Breaking the social norms of Afghani customs, a wealthy young boy befriends his slave, and the two form a seemingly unbreakable bond. It is not difficult for the reader to become attached to the boys and one anticipates a happy ending for both of the characters. Luckily for fans, the movie is true to the novel. Though the movie does not put much emphasis on the boys’ friendship as they grow up in Afghanistan, it addresses other issues. Scenes of children starving and women being beaten shows audiences the struggle that they go through. I suggest this movie for anyone who wants to see a movie with an intense drama, but a happy outcome despite the obstacles.
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When I was little, dressing Party City costumes emphasized up for Halloween was a chance the pressure to dress as desirable to be creative. It was a time vixens. for planned costume parties, For high school students, where we could display our Halloween has become a outfits to parents, teachers night for showcasing and friends. My favorite one’s body, not one’s costume was when my creativity. The night friend and I dressed morphs into an R-rated up as Sonny and Cher. movie (luckily, I am I, unfortunately, was 17) where Tinkerbell shorter, so was stuck becomes Naughty with the mustache. Tinkerbell and witches At classroom trade broomsticks and parties, I remember long capes for fishnet categorizing each costume. stockings and lingerie. There were the scary get If one has ups (infamous Scream to explain his ALI KRYZER masks,) the homemade costume, it is not a opinions editor masterpieces (for kids good costume. For with seamstresses example, firefighters as mothers) and the packaged would have a hard time putting costumes (straight out of the out a fire in a “flammable” redParty City catalog). No matter hot miniskirt. Personally, I would the category, Halloween prefer the fireproof body suit. costumes from my childhood In addition, following our were innocent, fun and, most of mothers’ words may help, “Keep all, clever. your candy wrapped until you By middle school, costume get home.” It is alarming to me parades were gone and a new that smuttiness may become the phase in dressing up took their norm for all age groups. Instead, place. Classifying the outfits I think our generation should see as scary, homemade or store- this holiday as a call to action; bought became nearly impossible by turning away from vulgarity, because they all seemed to fall the true meaning of dressing up into one group — revealing. for Halloween can be salvaged. Dressing up in innocent I, one day, want to go back to costumes became overpowered be being scared by ghosts and by the pressure to dress sleazy. goblins — not by the decency Sadly, the seamstress mothers which is being unwrapped. were now out of business and Right Up Your Ali is a monthly column
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Longtime ‘Final Friday’ fan appreciates new changes Many say that art isn’t their “thing;” offbeat and interesting art. however, with the recent changes to “Final Friday” has options for “Final Friday,” people will have a better musicians and music lovers. With the opportunity to experience local art. opening of The Avenue, owner Jared Now called the “Final Friday Art Parson provides a venue for local Crawl,” the event is hosted on the last bands to entertain those who visit Friday of every month by Wichita the Commerce Street Galleries. CityArts and has recently become For those who do not feel more popular. Once a small show up to walking, the City of Wichita comprised of different galleries provides a trolley to various galleries showcasing a few local artists, “Final throughout the evening. Friday has grown to include almost all As a long time fan of “Final of Old Town and the downtown area. Friday,” I have come to love the new Over 40 galleries and local atmosphere. Before, “Final Friday” businesses take part in the evening was just a few shops displaying art. event. For a relaxing experience, Now, the last Friday of every SEAN DOYLE Gallery XII on Douglas Avenue month has transformed into a staff writer community coming together to is a good place to view some of the city’s local art. With an appreciate its local artists. atmosphere filled with loud music and Whether one is an artist, musician smoke, Tangent Lab at the corner of 1st or fun loving Wichitan, “Final Friday” can and Mosley, above Torre’s Pizza, hosts offer something for everyone.
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Stalker-esque conversation starters create awkward situations for staffer “Your shoes are brown, right? I only “I found your purse in my last block,” know that because one time when I was I would say to an unsuspecting classmate. in the stall next to you in the junior girl’s “How did you know it was mine?” they bathroom, someone called your name and would ask, eyes wide. “Oh… I just, know,” I heard you answer.” I would reply. This is just a sample of my A welcome practice would be many stalker-esque conversation for me to think before speaking. For starters. They range from completely some, that may sound like common inappropriate to plain awkward. sense, and it is. My problem is After such an incident, the victim that I do not think what I am (or person I have been addressing) saying is embarrassing until I see will normally laugh uncomfortably the result. Wide eyes, furrowed and start backing away, probably brows, questioning looks -- all are while wondering, “Why does that characteristics of someone I have girl have a mouth?” been talking with. Following the encounter, I Even though I embarrass proceed to replay the scene over and myself almost daily, I like to think over in my head until I could write my inability to censor myself is what a movie of the stupidest makes me memorable. MEREDITH OSBORNE things I have ever said. Would many of the In my fantasy, I am a asst. student life editor victims I target, er, talk charming social butterfly. to, tell their friends about I float through the halls of the most boring person Kapaun Mt. Carmel with grace and ease. they talked to that day? No, they will say, The reality, however, is something much “Have you talked to Meredith? She is way different. weird.” For example, towards the end of last “Thanks for reading my column. You year, I could recognize every girl in my know how I know you read it? Because grade by their purse. That is something last block, in history, I saw you flip to potentially useful; if they all wore bags the Opinions page. Once I saw you over their heads, I would definitely be able start reading it, I watched you, and you to tell them apart. Important information? didn’t laugh once. After you were done, No. Information that should be kept to you turned to your best friend, pointed myself? Yes. Every once and a while, at my picture and said, ‘I’m the girl however, I would find myself slipping with with the brown shoes in the junior girls this issue. bathroom’.”
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Ancient Chinese method of interior design creates harmony in living spaces; promotes well-being through simplicity, balance of colors, lighting, furniture by Megan Gaudreau feature editor Feng Shui is: A) a type of mushroom, B) a hip hop group from Brooklyn, or C) the ancient Chinese method of balancing energies in rooms and buildings. Those who said “C” are one step closer to attaining health, good fortune and balance in one’s life. “Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese style
that incorporates harmony and balance and energy into design with an emphasis on color and simplicity,” Gerri Thomas, owner of Gerri Thomas Interior Design, said. Although it is practiced in the United States, Feng Shui is not nearly as common here as in China, where it has existed for over 3,000 years. The technique teaches that the land is alive and filled with energy, and the correct design of a living space can channel that energy into the people inhabiting it to restore their
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health. “It is based on energy sources such as wood, fire, earth, metal and water,” Thomas said. “Each has its own quality and signifies positive and negative energy.” First introduced to the United States by Chinese immigrants in the mid-1800s, Feng Shui was initially misunderstood and unaccepted by the general population. Today, however, a modern version called Western Feng Shui has found a following in America, particularly among Californians. “Today, Feng Shui has been adapted for modern living,” Kwai Lan, Feng Shui master and decorator, said. “When a house receives good, healthy energy, the occupants will be alert, vitalized, live longer and will enjoy many other good fortunes and happiness.” The common application of Feng Shui is in modifying existing living spaces and in decorating. In America, the principles are most frequently applied in office spaces and homes, especially bedrooms. According to Feng Shui teachings, the purpose of a bedroom should be to create a sense of love, healing and relaxation. It should improve health, wealth and personal relationships. To accomplish that, the layout and décor should promote a positive flow of nourishing energy. “It is used when a person wants to simplify their lives,” Thomas said. “It is a cleansing process of sorts.” With the aid of Feng Shui, rooms can become more than blank walls. Living spaces can be transformed into areas that promote positive energy and well-being. “In ancient time, obtaining good health was the most difficult thing to achieve,” Lan said. “This is something we take for granted in the twentieth century. Once we can steer away from the bad energy, we can then have good health, prosperity, relationships and happiness.” Source: http://www.fengshui.about.com/od/ love/qt/perfectbedroom.htm, www.spiritofangels. com/fengshuitips.html, www.imperialfengshui. com/kwailanchan.htm
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paladin by KATIE MOORE asst. feature editor In sophomore Margo Weninger’s bedroom, her eccentric personality is on display. Elvis, Muhammad Ali and Pink Floyd posters cover the walls and bracelets, necklaces and nail polish adorn the shelves and desks. Although it shows creativity, Weninger’s room fails to align with the principles of Feng Shui. The windows are closed, which does not make for easy breathing, and there is a miniature trampoline in the middle of the floor which does not promote sleep. The cluttered collection of accessories, although impressive, does not meet the criteria of Feng Shui because it does not allow for a person’s thoughts to flow easily. “I feel overwhelmed when it is messy, which is most of the time,” Weninger said. “It reminds me of all the things I have to do.” Source:fengshui.about.com/od/love/qt/perfectbedroom.htm
by KATIE MOORE asst. feature editor A massive painting of a University of Kansas Jayhawk greets visitors to junior Tim Wescott’s room. Looking around, one notices artwork hung up all over the calming blue walls. A breeze comes from the nearby window. In Wescott’s room, all important factors for Feng Shui are present. His bed is not in direct line of the door, which gives him control over his space, making sure he is not easily startled. There is no television, allowing for a more peaceful environment. “My room makes me feel relaxed,” Wescott said. “It’s a place I can just lie on my bed and relax.” The room is well-lit, which is important because light is one of the strongest sources of energy for a person. Perfect Feng Shui balance could be acquired by adding a second bedside table. Source: spiritofangels.com/fengshuitips.html
by ALYSSA BAMBICK asst. opinions editor A jungle theme decorates Sophomore Alyssa Wellemeyer’s room, which includes animals and trees painted on the walls and tiger print sheets. The busy sheets go against the Feng Shui belief that solid colors are relaxing. Wellemeyer’s large room allows air to flow which is important in Feng Shui. She leaves her bedroom door open, letting positive energy come through. She has two bedside tables with lamps. According to Feng Shui, light is the number one nutrient. The tree on the wall, painted by Wellemeyer’s aunt, brings inspirational and happy energy since she admires the creator. “My room is relaxing because it is further away from the rest of the house,” Wellemeyer said, “It gives me time to read and do homework.” Source:fengshui.about.com/od/love/qtperfectbedroom.htm
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Hurtig shows passion and dedication to theatre as a Stage Union member fall show, The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket. Hurtig was inducted into Stage Union after Nunsense last year. According to drama teacher Michael In 30 hours, the average student can Parker, Stage Union is KMC’s chapter of accomplish a lot. He or she can watch 15 the International Thespian Society. Once a movies, go through the McDonald’s drive- student is inducted into Stage Union, they thru about 600 times or log on to Facebook are recognized internationally in KMC and check for new posts approximately Troupe #695. 1800 times. Dedicating Senior Kathleen 30 hours a week to a Harvey, a member of the school activity, however, “I love [theatre] because I feel at Drama Department, was demonstrates a certain home when I am there. It gives set crew chief for City of amount of passion. Angels while Hurtig was As a member of Stage you a chance to really shape your in the crew. Union, junior Heidi personality and to apply what you “When I first saw Hurtig spends at least Heidi, I thought of a learn to the real world.” that amount of time per younger version of week working for the junior HEIDI HURTIG myself,” Harvey said. drama department. “I helped her learn the “I am in my element ins and outs of the shop when I am acting,” Hurtig said. “I am never and soon she became a very industrious afraid to be myself.” worker.” Hurtig began participating in theatre Parker said that new members at Kapaun Mt. Carmel her freshman year, are invited to join when they get 15 building, painting and moving scenery as a thespian points, earned over three crew member for Dearly Departed. shows. 10 hours of work equals one “Working on set for the first time was point. Students are encouraged to everything I could have hoped for,” Hurtig said. “The fact that everyone was having fun working made me want to work harder and see the show go up in style.” Hurtig worked backstage for The Miracle Worker and City of Angels. In Angels, she made her debut on stage as a member of the chorus. “I usually do not get gain experience on and off stage, nervous when I am on stage, but that night or through a tech-route, which I was cold and shaky,” Hurtig said. “But as means working solely on a crew. soon as I saw the hopeful faces in the crowd, Stage Union inducts new I knew this was where I belonged.” members during the closing She ran the spotlight for Nunsense and ceremonies after the spring worked backstage for Seussical. Hurtig musical. Members help with was also cast as one of the Wickersham fundraising by running the dunk-tank characters in Seussical. She will continue to at Fall Fest, selling T-shirts and flowers work as a crew member and perform in the during shows and organizing a dinner
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theatre and dessert auction during the spring musical. To remain in Stage Union, members are required to complete 15 hours of work per show. “We spend so much time together that we become like a family,” Hurtig said. “When we see each other in the halls, we smile and talk about our jokes in theatre.” During Hurtig’s freshman and sophomore years, she had to balance theatre with volleyball. When Hurtig worked the spotlight for Nunsense, volleyball practice conflicted with theatre rehearsal; subsequently, she was only able to start helping with drama a week prior to opening night. This year Hurtig decided not to play volleyball in order to dedicate more time to drama. “I was unable to help build set or do anything else involving drama until volleyball season was over,” Hurtig said. Hurtig hopes to continue participating in drama in college. She plans on auditioning for shows at KMC and outside of school as well. “I would love to be involved in larger community theatres when I become an adult and hope to help younger people love theatre as much as I do,” Hurtig said. “I love it because I feel at home when I am there. It gives you a chance to really shape your personality and to apply what you learn to the real world.” photo illustration by perry tretbar; infographic by laura schlapp; information obtained by philip pham
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SCALPELS AT WORK, junior Jeff Knott and senior Ashley Warren perform a dissection lab in Anatomy and Physiology Sept. 11.
AFTER AN INJURY, senior Asa Toombs wraps senior Patrick McEnulty’s ankle at the Southeast game Sept. 26.
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MID-PERFORMANCE, sophomores Jack Cantele and Seamus Bann act out the play Our Town in Honors English II Sept. 25.
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IN PREPARATION FOR SPIRIT WEEK, senior Simone Fisher decorates senior hallway Sept. 14. lauren medina
REPRESENTING THE SENIOR CLASS, members of the Homecoming Court perform a dance at the pep rally Sept.19. Homecoming king and queen were announced during half-time at the football game against East that evening.
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INSIDE THE LINES
LAURA OXLER
ACTIVITY: Senior Laura Oxler eyes her putt as she competes in a City League match at Sim Park on Sept. 23. Oxler shot a 38 to win medalist honors.
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Golf has been one of senior Laura Oxler’s passions for many years. “I’ve always been around [golf] because everyone in my family plays it,” Oxler said. “I started in fifth grade. My brother and sister both played, and my parents put me in junior golf.” Oxler’s years of golf have had good results. According to her teammates and coach, she is a dedicated player and supportive of her teammates. “She helps us if we’ve had a bad day at school,” sophomore Kayla Rathert said. “She’ll put you in a better mood and make you want to go out and play your best game.” Coach Dan Phillips said that Oxler is a valuable player and offers a lot to the team. “She’s been part of the senior core that has been a great example for the younger kids,” Phillips said. “She’s led by example because her scores have been very consistent at games.” Phillips said there are some improvements the team could make despite their high rankings. “Trying to fix the mental mistakes that happen for everybody [is important],” Phillips said. “We want to minimize those as best we can to shoot our best score.” Despite her accomplishments as a member of the Kapaun Mt. Carmel golf team, Oxler is unsure of what she will do with her talent in the future. “I haven’t decided if I want to play in college, but I’ll definitely keep playing with my friends and family,” Oxler said. story by laura elson
SPORTS briefs Cross country runs at Rim Rock
Despite numerous hills and hot temperatures, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel cross country team successfully competed at the Rim Rock Classic in Lawrence, Kan. on Sept. 27. The girls’ team placed fifth out of 29 teams in the Crimson Division. Top finishers included freshman Mackenzie Maki, sixth place at 16:25, senior Briana Gomez, 23rd place at 17:01 and freshman Portia Morton, 64th place at 17:55. Also in the Crimson Division, the boys’ team placed 12th. Top finishers included senior Kyle Glasgow, 12th place at 17:26, senior Austin Cooksey, 39th place at 18:11 and senior Max Martin, 71st place at 18:45. In order for continued success, junior Caroline Kastor said she feels that the team will need to improve on their group running. “We need to work on following each other and staying together in races so more people will place,” Kastor said. The team’s next meet is the El Dorado Invitational on Oct. 11, the last meet before the post-season races start.
Volleyball wins against East
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s girls volleyball competed against East and Heights on Sept. 30. Against East, varsity won, 2-0. “We played very well against East,” junior Chelsea Helena said. “Our team had really good morale and, throughout the game, we became very confident.” In their second match against Heights, the team lost 0-2. In past weeks the team had been preparing for that game. Above all, Helena feels they need to work together more efficiently. “On the court, I think we could have connected a bit better; we had a lot of unforced errors and simple mistakes that kept adding up,” Helena said. The next match is Oct. 11 at 8 a.m. at the McPherson Invitational.
Soccer stays alive for CL title
Extending into double overtime, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel boys soccer team tied with Southeast by a score of 2-2 on Sept. 30. “Our defense did well,” senior Andrew Patton said. “Southeast has two good offense players and we were able to keep their scoring down.” Junior Logan Benning and sophomore Tyler Flores scored for KMC, and Patton had six saves in the game.
The Crusaders were also forced to overcome injuries to key players, including junior Alex Lievens and sophomore Luke Campbell According to Patton, the team needs to be more aggressive, physical and make better decisions. “We just need to keep on working together as a team and we should be on a roll for state,” Marshall said. The team will play in the North Cup at North Soccer Complex Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Tennis readies for state
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Girls varsity tennis played matches against Northwest at KMC and South at South on Sept. 30. KMC defeated Northwest, 9-0. The team also won against South, 8-1. “I think the reason we were so victorious is because we have great teamwork,” freshman Abby Stevens said. With regional and state competitions coming up, the team has made goals to improve overall performance. “We will try to work on getting pumped up before the matches more,” sophomore Maddie Schulte said. “It will help each of us play our hardest and make us closer.” The next match will be the state competition Oct. 17 at 12 p.m briefs written by sean doyle, anna le, katie moore and philip pham
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Fundamental differences between male, female athletes determine training programs by NELLIE SCHAFER sports editor
“Mental toughness hopefully will keep a player in the game when he goes through adversity,” coach David Roberts said. “Every The women’s 100-meter dash world team goes through adversity and when record from 10 years ago still stands today things are falling apart the athlete needs to at 10.49 seconds set by Florence Griffith stay focused.” Training falls under both physiological Joyner of the United States. The male record, however, has been broken 11 times in the and psychological. For many athletes at past year; the latest being 9.69 seconds set by Kapaun Mt. Carmel, training is a year-long commitment. Usain Bolt for Jamaica “There is no such in the 2008 Summer thing as an offseason,” Olympics. “Whether we like to admit it sophomore Will Hutton Diets, workouts and said. “You are always in the genetic make up of or not, generally, there are season. You’re always an athlete all contribute differences in male and female training to do better. I to reasons the why have a diet full of a lot of males and females athletes. Most of the differences protein and good carbs. seem to be on different are physiological, but some are I also take supplements athletic levels. like protein shakes.” “Perhaps one of psychological.” There are three the most difficult issues trainer PRESTON PETERSEN basic training areas: to address in sports is cardio respiratory, gender differences,” resistance and Preston Petersen, director of athletic development for Genesis flexibility/balance; however, female and Health Clubs, said. “Whether we like to admit male athletes do not benefit from the same it or not, generally, there are differences workout styles. Females work on conditioning, in male and female athletes. Most of the differences are physiological, but some are abdominal areas, leg strength and speed while males focus mainly on weights, body psychological.” The physiological side of an athlete strength, power and agility. Even though the involves the body composition of that person, workouts are not the same, both genders can including muscular build, percentage of fat benefit from stretching as a warm up. “Studies show static stretching and the amount of fast and slow twitch fibers. The psychological side deals with mental decreases power, speed and endurance,” aspects such as self-confidence, visualization, Petersen said. “An athlete should, however, engage in a proper warm-up consisting attitude and commitment.
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of jogging or skipping, lunges, jumps and sprints.” Senior Meredith Tatum goes to Petersen for training. Outside of volleyball practice, she tries to train two or three times a week, and twice with Petersen. When Tatum is out of season, she works out five times a week and sees Petersen three out of those five times. “Preston is always there when I train,” Tatum said. “The workouts are completely structured and are there to help me in volleyball. In the workout, we do strength training and speed and agility. We work on quick leg movements and shoulder strengths.” Male and female athletes may appear the same, but their anatomy is quite different. Females have more body fat than males while males have more lean muscle than females. That fact sometimes makes females appear to be the weaker gender. “Females can be more dominant in certain situations, but generally that analysis comes from males having higher levels of testosterone, more lean tissue and larger percentage of type two muscle fibers [fast twitch] than do female athletes,” Petersen said. Both genders have strengths and weaknesses, but with proper training athletes are able to perform equally at a competitive level. “At recreational levels, [males and females] may already be [equal],” Petersen said. “At the elite levels the gap doesn’t seem to be closing.”
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Anatomy of a Male Athlete 4,206,549 males participated in athletics in 2008 n ACL injuries affect 1 in 5 male high school athletes each year n Tim Andersenench holds the men’s bench press world record with a lift of 644 lbs. n Michael Phelps broke the world record for men’s 400 Individual Medley in 2004 with a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds n Mens pole vaulting has been an Olympic sport since 1898 n
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Anatomy of a Female Athlete 2,953,355 females participated in athletics in 2008 n Females are 2 to 8 times more likely to have ACL injuries than males n Most common ACL injuries in females occur during gymnastics, soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball n Shannon Pole-Summers holds the women’s bench press world record with a lift of 531 lbs. n Womens pole vaulting has been an Olympic sport since 2000 n
photo illustration by emily baudouin; infographic by rachel king; information from preston petersen, http://www.womensportsfoundation.org
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‘Cheesehead’ laments loss of Green Bay quarterback Let me tell you about my Sunday had been traded to the New York Jets. I afternoons. I change out of my typical wore his jersey to bed that night. Such blue and white attire and proudly put emotion may seem strange, but for me, on green and gold, a normally as for many fans, Favre is in my life and unacceptable color combination. I am in his. I help prepare a lunch of When Favre’s father Irv passed traditional Wisconsin-style away I felt the pain with him, but chili. I take my homework to took pride in seeing my guy out the living room. Finally, I adjust on the field the very next night my cheesehead so it is not blocking to honor his dad. When Deanna, anyone’s view of the television. Favre’s wife, was diagnosed with This is all for the love of my breast cancer, I witnessed a loving Green Bay Packers. husband shave his head for her. When I was born in November When Deanna’s brother died in a 1990, the Packers welcomed me four-wheeler accident, the Packer into the world with a win against nation came together to offer their the Phoenix Cardinals. I was a condolences. “Cheesehead.” Around by NELLIE SCHAFER Favre’s dedication the time I entered my has inspired me to put sports editor “terrible twos,” the greatest everything into sports I quarterback of all time took participate in. This year over my team. when I injured my shoulder in golf, I Some changes have come with the thought back to 2005 when Favre played 2008-2009 season, but, for me, none with a broken thumb for the whole are more notable than Aaron Rodgers season. I push myself because of the taking the quarterback spot, a spot example he sets on and off the field. previously occupied by one man for 17 Even though Favre no longer wears years, Brett Favre. green and gold, I will continue to follow Favre never missed a game. I was his career and cheer for him. I will in Lambeau field to see his 200th career also be watching when he is inevitably start. He is the only Packer quarterback inducted into the National Football I have ever known, and when he came Hall of Fame as a Green Bay Packer. I out of retirement and wanted to return, do not view him as a traitor. An athlete I could not understand why the Packers with Favre’s passion cannot easily give would not welcome him back. up something he loves. He said he is He was their leader; unpredictable, not ready to hang up his cleats, so I unpretentious and, now, seemingly understand the move was necessary for unwanted. him. It took many conversations with my I know the Packers existed long parents to try and help me understand before Favre and they will exist long why the Packers would not give him after him. But it does not make the loss his spot back. I cried when I saw Favre hurt any less.
CRUSADER scores
boys FOOTBALL
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VARSITY Heights 9/13 East 9/19 Southeast 9/26 JV Heights 9/15 East 9/22 Southeast 9/29 SOPH. Derby 9/25 FR. Heights 9/15 East 9/22 South 10/1
girls VOLLEYBALL VARSITY JV FR.
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Washburn Rural 9/15 West 9/16 South 9/18 North 9/23 Bishop Carroll 9/25 Southeast 9/30 Washburn Rural 9/15 West 9/16 South 9/18 North 9/23 Bishop Carroll 9/25 Southeast 9/30 Derby 9/17 South 9/17 Northwest 9/22 North 9/24
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KMC First 8 Fourth 9 6 First Second 9 8
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VARSITY City League Match 9/16 Second City League Match 9/23 First Arkansas City Inv. 9/25 Second Winfield Inv. 9/29 First City League Match 9/30 First
team CROSS COUNTRY WITH A SHOW OF PACKER PRIDE, senior Nellie, Amy, Meggie and Ryan Schafer prepare to cheer on their team during Superbowl XXXI on Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996.
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VARSITY Andover Central Inv. 9/16 Southeast 9/17 1 Arkansas City Inv. 9/25 North 9/23 0 Bishop Carroll 9/24 3 Salina South Inv. 9/25 Wichita Collegiate Tournament 9/27 Northwest 9/30 0 South 9/30 1
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Valley Center Inv. 9/13 Seventh South 9/16 0 2 West 9/16 0 2 Northwest 9/23 2 1 Southeast 9/23 0 2 Heights 9/30 2 0 East 9/30 0 2 South 9/16 0 2 West 9/16 0 2 Goddard JV Tournament 9/20 Fourth Northwest 9/23 0 2 Southeast 9/23 0 2 Heights 9/30 2 0 East 9/30 0 2 Rose Hill 9/15 0 2 Newton 9/15 0 2 South 9/16 0 2 West 9/16 0 2 Heights Freshman Inv. 9/30 Second Southeast 9/23 0 2 East 9/30 0 2
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22 7 34 24 29 21 22 0 8 20 6 34 14 38 8 16 0 23 0 22
VARSITY Hesston Inv. 9/11 Southeast 9/20 Arkansas City Inv. 9/25 Rim Rock Inv. 9/27
Boys Second Fourth 12th
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Football falls to 0-4 on season by ANNA LE asst. sports editor Coming into the game with an 0-3 record, the Kapaun Mt. Carmel football team lost to Southeast 2129 on Sept. 29. During the first half, KMC scored on a nine-yard touchdown pass from senior Ben VinZant to junior Chris Hayes. At halftime, the score was 7-7, but the second half brought a different story. After KMC scored on its opening drive, Southeast made three second-half touchdowns to seal the game. “We need to work on staying focused in the second half,” junior Dyllon Knox said. Knox finished the game with 66 yards rushing, while VinZant passed for 149 yards. According to coach Dan Adelhardt, the team needs to work on tackling and execution plays. “We just need to elimate their big plays,” Adelhardt said. KMC’s next game is Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. against Bishop Carroll at Cessna Stadium. KMC have not defeated BC since 1999. In order for the streak to end, Knox said they will need to play better than they are now. “We need to prove that we’re better than what our record says,” Knox said.
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