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vote 10.31.2018 VOLUME 67, ISSUE 3 LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL 1201 S. WARSON ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO 63124

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Writers: Hieran Andeberhan, Daniel Chayet, Davina Lettau, Aman Rahman, Autumn Ryan, Hope Shimony and Cindy Wang Photographers: Faith Deddens, Grace Hensley, Nicole Kalishman, Rahul Khanna, Maggie Lochmoeller, Sunny Lu and Jillian Mann

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Editors-in-chief Anya Tullman and Hannah Suffian Regardless of what side of the political spectrum you fall on, we can all agree that American politics have become increasingly polarized in recent years.

Both major parties have a lot riding on the upcoming midterm elections and are working to motivate their party base to go to the polls Nov. 6. Republicans feel energized after appointing Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Democrats call for a blue wave and hope to win back at least the House of Representatives. Although most high schoolers are not of voting age, the Ladue student body will certainly feel the effects of November’s midterms. Read Panorama’s take on the midterm elections on pages 12-13.

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Panorama is a monthly newspaper that strives to inform and entertain students, staff and community members and to uphold professional standards of accuracy and fairness. The publication hopes to engage the student body by eliciting dialogue among our readers. It aims to reflect the diversity of the population it serves and observe the journalistic principle of doing no harm. All surveys are completely anonymous. Panorama welcomes letters to the editors.

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FEATURES

Panorama’s success would not be possible without your support.

Inktober ......................................................... 4 & 5 Students participated in the month-long challenge.

Life lessons to go ................................................. 6 Senior Connie Dong has worked at her parents’ restuarant, China King, since the age of 10.

NEWS Fall play ........................................................ 8 & 9 Ladue Theater produced The Glass Menagerie.

Field update ..................................................... 10 The field will be completed in its entirety March 1.

IN-DEPTH

Midterm elections ....................................... 12 & 13 America will vote Nov. 6 to elect officials to various levels of government, but all eyes are on the United States Congress. Each of the 435 seats in the House of Representantives and 35 of 100 seats in the Senate are being contested.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Enter at your own risk ................................ 14 & 15 Check out haunted houses and costume ideas.

Worth the Price ................................................. 16 Pasta: are you getting your money’s worth?

SPORTS Freshmen frontrunners ....................................... 17 Two freshmen are varsity cross country members.

McNeill muscles up

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Junior participates in body building competitions.

Celebrarting 100 ............................................... 20 Football coach Mike Tarpey gets 100th career win.

OPINIONS

The dos and don’ts of Halloween ....................... 21 Beware of costumes that are offensive and rude.

Staff editorial ..................................................... 22 What you do in high school matters, so be smart.

Covering Kavanaugh ......................................... 23 Two Pano perspectives on the recent confirmation.

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Inktober is a month-long art challenge focused on improving and developing inking skills. During the month of October, artists make one ink piece a day or as many as they can during the month. The Panorama opened submissions to students and ultimately chose to feature three artists and their work.

Stars in Your Eyes

Panorama: Could you explain the name of this piece?

Danielle Zhang: There were a bunch of stars everywhere, and I like the dream-like quality of [the art]. It’s dreamy-ish, so “Stars in Your Eyes.”

P: What was your inspiration for “Stars in Your Eyes”?

DZ: I started out with the idea of something reaching for something. I drew in the first hand and the glass ball, but I thought it looked a bit empty. So I erased the hand, moved it over a bit and added [two more hands]. Everything else just fell into place as I was drawing.

P: What advice would you give to others who are looking to work with ink?

DZ: Don’t overthink it, but at the same time, if you’re trying to go for something more finished, definitely plan it out. But if you’re getting really stressed about it, just go ahead and work with the ink.

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Oh That Sure is a Dragon Panorama: Have you ever participated in Inktober before?

Jiya Singh: No, it felt really demanding, so I thought I’d just do one big piece — it’ll satisfy the needs.

P: Do you consider art a hobby or a career path?

JS: I don’t know. I’m debating it because I really don’t want to become burnt out if it becomes a career, but it also could be really fun.

Stars, Sweets and Moonlight Dreams Panorama: Describe the process you took when making this piece.

Anna Cui: I did a few sketches, and then I didn’t really like it, so I erased it until I drew something I liked. Then, I made it neater, since my sketches are normally really messy.

Afterwards, I went over the pencil with the ink.

P: What is your favorite medium to work with?

AC: I don’t really have a favorite. I like to try different things.

When I have time to go farther than a pencil sketch, I like color pencil, watercolor and gouache.

P: How would you describe your art style?

AC: My drawing style is cute and small.

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Senior Connie Dong learns more than business at the family restaurant AMAN RAHMAN staff writer | @itsamanrahman

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s soon as the last school bell rings, senior Connie Dong rushes to her car. She heads straight to China King, a fast-food restaurant that her parents have owned for 18 years. When she arrives at the busy restaurant, Dong rolls up her sleeves, puts on her apron and gets to work. Since the age of 10, Dong has helped her parents at China King, both behind the register and in the kitchen.

“My favorite part [of working] is definitely all the customers I’m able to meet and communicate with,” Dong said. “I’ve known so many of them since I was a little child, and we are all very close since they have seen me grow up.”

Connie’s parents, Yan and Jiawen Dong, opened China King to maintain a stable income. But for the Dong family, the restaurant became more than just a place of work.

“This business means a lot to me,” Connie said. “I grew up in this restaurant, and it is basically my second home. I would say it’s the center of our family.”

Connie’s parents feel the same way. Their work has led to a much better understanding of the business world and the value of family.

“The restaurant is what our entire life circles around, and it is very integral to all of us,” Yan said. “It made me realize how hard it is to earn money and also made me cherish my time with my family more.”

A typical day at the restaurant starts at 10:30 a.m. When Yan and Jiawen arrive at China King, they immediately begin preparing food for the day, including dishes like crab ran-

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goon. They often have downtime art b waiting for EGR y ET J customers IN to arrive.

Some of the patrons eat in, while others grab takeout.

“It is a very relaxing environment,” Jiawen said. “Most people choose to eat out, but when they do eat in, it is a pretty chill atmosphere.”

For the Dong family, the restaurant and its atmosphere have created and strengthened bonds between family members. In the future, they hope to expand their business by opening more locations of China King throughout the St. Louis area.

Aside from handling cashier and cooking duties at her family’s restaurant, Connie believes she has picked up new life skills from her work.

“I’m a lot better at talking to new people because of the restaurant, and I have also developed more patience,” Connie said.

Her new skills have led to new realizations . Since she started working, Connie has developed a heightened understanding for all that her parents have done to provide for her family.

“The business made me realize how hard my parents are working, and how they are going through all this to give my sisters and [me] a better life.” v Page design by Katie Holland & Bradford Siwak

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Fall play returns to the stage with a twist

“Glass Menagerie” premiered in the black box with a four-person cast SYDNEY CRUMP news editor | @sydneycrump4

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very fall, the Ladue theater produces a play, but it is not often that it consists of only four actors. Oct. 17, 19 and 20, “The Glass Menagerie” premiered starring sophomore Ron Weiss, junior Victoria Campos, junior Lili Sheley and senior David Steiner.

“Every three or four years I like to do a smaller cast show,” play director and theater teacher Michael Pecka said. “It is sometimes unfortunate because there [are] a lot of people [who] audition and a lot of people [who] are turned away.”

“The Glass Menagerie” is a play based in St. Louis during the 1940s. Steiner played Jim O’Connor, a gentleman caller and potential date for Laura Wingfield. However, it centers around Amanda Wingfield, played by Sheley, and her two children, Laura and Tom, played by Campos and Weiss, respectively.

“This is the first dramatic play that I’ve done, and the character I play is by far the hardest character I’ve [been cast as] because of how much it takes to understand him,” Weiss said.

While a play with only four people did come with a few obstacles, one of the benefits of a smaller cast is that actors

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Stage Manager

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Panorama: What is your role for the fall play?

Trey Schwartz: As the stage manager for the fall play, I am in charge of making sure the stage and theater are physically prepared and ready to be performed in, but also making sure all of the props are where they are supposed to be, and making sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing.

P: What were you looking forward to the most for the fall play?

TS: I love performance days and getting ready backstage.

can form a closer bond. Additionally, the actors were able to memorize large amounts of text, whereas in a play with more actors, they would not necessarily have that opportunity.

“Memorization is extremely difficult, since the audience is so focused on these four characters,” Shelley said. “Your character has to be strong so the audience doesn’t get bored or doubtful of your character.”

This year, each actor had an understudy to fill in if one of the actors was missing. With a cast of four, complications can arise when someone is absent because each character played a huge role in the show’s success.

“It’s a small cast, and if someone’s missing from rehearsals, it’s a large chunk of the play,” Steiner said.

Unlike other plays performed in recent years, “The Glass Menagerie” set a much more dramatic tone. In previous years, plays would focus on comedy, yet this year’s play presented the audience with serious characters that were in real-world situations. Becaue of this the actors feel that they were able to gain experience through playing more serious roles.

“The characters are so rich, deep and developed,” Pecka said. “It’s fun for them to sink their teeth into something substantial like [“The Glass Menagerie”].v

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Panorama: What is your role for the fall play?

Abigail Yearout: I am head of sound and [the] board operator.

P: What tasks do you do for the fall play?

AY: [One time,] I held a meeting where [I] taught members of my crew how to do a sound check, change a microphone battery, how to hook up an [auxiliary] and play it through a monitor and through our main system.

[I taught a] couple other basics that are important to know about the sound system we have in the theater.

Panorama: What is your role for the fall play?

Jamie Korenblat: My job mostly [involves] managing ticket sales and making sure the ushers — or people in the the box office — are doing their jobs correctly.

P: What has been the biggest challenge for the fall play?

JK: Overall, [the biggest challenge was] just getting everything done by deadlines and since it is a smaller show, [another challenge was] getting enough people to buy tickets and come to the show.

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MOM AND DAUGHTER (Top) Junior Lili Sheley (Amanda Wingfield) scolds junior Tori Campos (Laura Wingfield) for not having the courage to open the door. “The purpose of this show, in my opinion, is to highlight the realities of family,” Sheley said.

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TRAIN OF THOUGHT (Left) After a conversation with Sheley, Ron Weiss thinks about his sister, Campos, and how he would need to help her. “My favorite part is probably the end when I deliver the final monologue because I really feel [like] I can connect with the audience,” Weiss said.

HOT OFF THE PRESS (Middle) Weiss hands a newspaper to Steiner to keep him occupied while they wait for Sheley and Campos. “It’s such a tightly-knit cast,” Steiner said. I know all of the other actors pretty well.”

GETTING READY (Right) Sheley ties a bow on Campos’s dress. “[The play is] mainly dialogue-heavy,” Campos said. “The set is one house the whole time, so the scenes change, but they don’t change in terms of set.” (Photos by Connie Chen)

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Panorama: What is is your role forfor the Panorama: What your role the fallfall play? play?

Courvaun Hill: I work with the cast Courvaun Hill: I work with the cast onon their characters, I block [or[or plan their characters, I block plan the actor’s movements for] the show the actor’s movements for] the show and I work with allall the crews toto make and I work with the crews make sure the show is is in in tip-top shape from sure the show tip-top shape from start toto finish. start finish.

P:P: What has been the biggest chalWhat has been the biggest challenge forfor the fallfall play? lenge the play?

CH: The biggest challenge soso farfar is is CH: The biggest challenge nailing every detail, from every single nailing every detail, from every single line that has toto bebe memorized toto line that has memorized every small prop that has toto bebe in in the every small prop that has the right place atat the right time. right place the right time.

Panorama: What is your role for the fall play?

Nikol Nikolova: I design our show shirts, and I’m in charge of ordering them and giving them out to people.

I also put together the programs for the show, design and hang up posters and decorate the display cases outside of the theater.

P: What are you looking forward to the most for the fall play?

NN: I’m excited for our shirts to come in. For this show, I got to be more creative with the shirt design, which is exciting.

Panorama: What is your role for the fall play?

Lou Ritter: I am in charge of designing how all the lights look for each scene, using my crew to help me hang and adjust the lights, program the light board for the show and run the lights during rehearsal and on the nights we open to the public.

P: What has been the biggest challenge for the fall play?

LR: My biggest challenge so far has been figuring out how to program a light board that is several years older than I am.

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Ladue High School rebuilds track and field

The remaking of the track and field will finish in March next year CONNIE CHEN news editor | @iamconniechen

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freshman Julia Gourtzelis said. “[I only heard that] there will be new lights and it’s supposed to be nicer, so I am pretty excited for it.”

The old football field was sporadically used prior to the renovation, so the school administration chose to revamp the facilities to complement the already completed main building. Sophomore Orion Kornfeld feels that one of the main benefits of the new renovations is that they can now easily attend home games instead of having to travel to Kirkwood High School.

“I think [the new football field] will make life a lot easier because our home games will actually be at our school,” Kornfeld said. “It saves us a lot of time.” v

n May of this year, the reconstruction of the track and field commenced. While construction of the football field has already finished, renovations on the new track are not scheduled to wrap up until March 2019.

The track is tentatively scheduled to finish Nov. 1, but the facility won’t be used in its entirety until all of the renovations are finished. “[The football field] will be used on a daily basis for practice only until the project is done,” Director of Activities Nick Gianino said. “Essentially what is happening is that we worked it out with the general contractor for us to have a safe way on and off the field, [so we are] able to utilize it for practice until the project is completed.”

The facility will host events this spring with girls soccer, girls lacrosse and track and field. Next fall, football, boys soccer, girls field hockey and cross-country will have the chance to use it as well. The updated field will include renovated grandstands with new press boxes and viewing platforms. Ladue will add lights for the field for the first time in school history. Despite the new additions, many students have not heard about all of the features of the track and field.

RAM PRIDE The Ladue football team practices on the new field Oct. 15. “I am looking forward to “I haven’t really seen or heard much the completion of [the facility],” Director of Activities Nick Gianino said. “It’s going to be incredible about [the new football field] yet,” when it is done.” (Photo by Zach Weller)

Special Olympics opens events to every grade level AUTUMN RYAN staff writer | @autumn_elise6

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ven in its 29th year at Ladue, Special Olympics is still dedicated to continuing its mission of providing sporting events for students with and without disabilities.

The events are intended to be a fun experience for every participant. For the past few years at Ladue, freshmen could sign up as leaders or buddies to help the athletes during their events.

“I was a game management leader,” junior Amira Robinson said. “[I] set up games, helped athletes and buddies prepare for their games and arranged the buddies’ schedules.”

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This year, Special Olympics will be slightly different because it will have three separate events throughout the entirety of the school year. Each event has plans to incorporate different sports and new athletes.

“For freshmen, we have a bowling tournament in late October and midNovember,” Special Olympics sponsor Wendy Guhr said. “For sophomores, we have the volleyball tournament Nov. 5. For juniors and seniors, we have track and field April 3.”

This year, participants will utilize the school’s new track and field for their sporting events. This change was made to better accommodate the athletes’ specific needs.

“We have new space, and it’s much better for our athletes who have a number of different needs,” Guhr said.

“They’ll be able to move around much better than in the past.”

Junior Lauren Cedergreen, a former Special Olympics leader, feels that the buddies and athletes are able to form genuine friendships through their shared experience. She believesw that the events tend to be memorable for all who are involved.

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ronically, the Silent Generation — and further political animosity. If electcommonly known as senior citizens ed, VanOstran said he would attempt to — is often the most vocal during reach across the aisle and work with his election season. Though teenagers often Republican counterparts to enact legisseem very outspoken about their polation that would benefit Missourians. litical views, they continue to have the “I think people are tired of divisivelowest voter turnout of any age group. ness,” VanOstran said. “I think people Only 19.9 percent of 18 to 29-year-olds want decency and stability. I think voted in the 2014 midterm elections, people are just tired of all the fighting, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. all the ‘us versus them,’ and I think that With the midterm elecpeople are ready for [representations in full swing in an tives] who want to work toincreasingly polargether [and] find solutions.” ized nation, Nov. In the Senate, 35 of the 6 will determine 100 seats are in contenwhether or tion, as well as all 435 I think it’s really critical that not young seats in the House. voters show In Missouri’s second teenagers are engaging in up to the district, where much of the political process and polls. For Ladue’s student body that they have a voice at teens, voting lives, voters will choose the table. is one of the between candidate only opporVanOstran and his -Cort VanOstran tunities to Republican opponent, directly impact incumbent Ann Wagner. the political proWagner, who did not cess. Whether or not respond to requests to be young adults will vote to interviewed for this article, has see changes in education, gun control, served as representative in the second healthcare and other policies, the candi- district for three terms. She is a strong dates elected will craft legislation that advocate for the President’s agenda, as could impact the country for generaher priorities include strengthening the tions to come. military, lowering government spending Cort VanOstran, the Democratic and securing the Mexican border. candidate for the U.S. House of RepreOn the other hand, VanOstran’s policy sentatives in Missouri’s second district, platform includes protecting pre-exsaid there has been a generational isting condition coverage, advocating tradition among younger voters to push for common sense gun regulations and for social and political change. However, strengthening environmental laws. in today’s political climate, VanOstran VanOstran initially launched his cambelieves that communities across the paign in 2017 because he views governnation have felt heightened tensions ment as a tool to reach the community.

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“I think [politics is] a way to try to help people [by means of] government,” VanOstran said. “Our political process is a way to try to help people solve their problems, remove barriers for people [and] give everybody a path to success.”

The race in the Senate is between Republican and current Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley and Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill. In the House, there are currently 235 Republicans, 193 Democrats and seven vacant seats due to the resignation or death of representatives. This means that Democrats need a net gain of 23 seats to take a House majority. In the Senate, 51 seats are Republican and 47 are Democrat.

Republicans need to defend two seats to keep a Senate majority.

In order to vote for someone who accurately represents one’s beliefs, senior and Young Republicans President Tripp Lochmoeller believes it is crucial to stay informed on the different issues candidates support. Although many students interested in the midterm elections are legally ineligible to vote, Lochmoeller says they can still find ways to participate in politics.

“Working for a campaign, whether that be volunteering or finding a paid role on the staff, is some of the best advice I can give,” Lochmoeller said. “It’s a lot of fun. I look forward to it every four years when the big elections come.

You can influence so many people just by getting out there, knocking on doors and making phone calls.” v

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Out of 57 students who said they are of voting age: 73.8% plan to vote 17.5% do not plan to vote 8.7% did not indicate

pressing issues 324 students chose the following as of relevance to them:

Immigration (55.7%) Healthcare (48.9%) Gun control (69.8%) Environment (56%) Education (55.4%) Civil cights (53.2%)

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What to expect: Propositions Prop B would...

increase the state minimum wage to $8.60 per hour from the current $7.85, with an 85 cent per hour increase each year until 2023.

Prop C would... remove state prohibitions on growth, production, sale, personal use and possession of medical marijuana in Missouri.

Prop D would... fund Missouri law enforcement by increasing the motor fuel tax by 2.5 cents per gallon.

Prop Z would... impose a countywide sales tax of one-eighth percent for the purpose of providing funds for the Saint Louis Zoological Park.

Abortion (56.3%)

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Claire McCaskill U.S. Senate

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for student loan accessibility clairemccaskill.com

for combatting climate change mccaskill.senate.gov

for securing the border Fox News

for pro-life legislation joshhawley.com

Cort VanOstran U.S. House of Representatives

for gun control legislation cortforcongress.com

for campaign finance reform cortforcongress.com

against right-towork laws cortforcongress.com

Ann Wagner U.S. House of Representatives

against Medicare for All St. Louis Public Radio

for strengthening state powers The Clayton Times

against sex trafficking The Clayton Times

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eNTER AT yOUR OWN rISK A look into the most well-known haunted houses in St. Louis KATIE HOLLAND features editor | @katiieholland

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The Darkness: not as dark as you think When at “The Darkness,” one thing is for sure — this haunted house is not for the faint of heart.

Although other activities such as laser tag and the outdoor scream zone are available, the haunted house is without a doubt the main attraction. Tickets for the haunted house are $25 per person, but more expensive “scare packages” are offered for those seeking an even bigger thrill.

The haunted house immediately evoked uneasy feelings within me as soon as I walked in. The only way to get through the attraction successfully was by keeping in mind that

the actors cannot touch you. When confronted by an actor dressed as a demented clown, it is impossible not to scream. Every turn in the house had something different, and in most cases something scarier was waiting right around the corner.

Purchasing tickets and entering “The Darkness” comes with ease, making it perfect for anyone seeking a fright-filled night. The haunted house itself meets my expectations, terrifying me as I entered the house.

Although the attraction is located in downtown St. Louis, it is certainly worth it for those looking for some Halloween fun.

Creepyworld: completely terrifying “Creepyworld” prides itself on being the largest haunted house in the St. Louis area, and some may claim it is also the scariest. “Creepyworld” offers 13 haunted attractions. At the same comfortable price of $25, “Creepyworld” is ideal for adrenaline junkies looking for a good scare this Halloween season.

Between “Creepyworld” and “The Darkness,” “Creepyworld” is the more overwhelming of the two. The attractions are larger, resulting in massive crowds of people eagerly waiting to get in. However, once inside the attraction, it’s very similar to “The Darkness.” Actors dressed as

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everything from clowns to zombies patiently wait for someone to jump out at and scare. Both “The Darkness” and “Creepyworld” contain poor lighting, intense audio, fog, strobe lights, special effects and sudden movements, adding to the fear effect.

Similar to “The Darkness,” purchasing a ticket and getting into the attraction is easy as can be.

“Creepyworld” is located in Fenton, Missouri, roughly a 30-minute drive from Ladue. Although it’s a longer drive, “Creepyworld” is definitely the attraction to visit for brave thrill-seekers.

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#SquadGhouls Which last-minute group Halloween costume would fit you best?

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How much of your candy are you willing to share?

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“Winnie the Pooh” characters

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Who would you go trick-or-treating with?

A) A parent B) Neighbors or family friends C) Your best friend D) Younger sibling(s) E) A group of friends

A) 10 p.m. or earlier B) 11 p.m.

C) Midnight D) 1 a.m.

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His fang club.

Why don’t skeletons like parties?

They have no body to dance with.

Why wasn’t there any food left after the monster party?

Everyone was a goblin.

What kind of streets do zombies like the best?

Dead ends.

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Ice Scream.

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Panorama went to three different pasta restaurants at varying price points in order to compare the pastas’ quality and determine whether each dish was worth the price.

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he standout pasta at the affordable Noodles & Company is the Penne Rosa, which is served in a creamy tomato sauce. The texture of the pasta is not awe-inspiring, though each noodle is reasonably bouncy and consistent throughout. The coral-colored tomato sauce adds the ideal layer of spice while still maintaining its smooth, light consistency. Mushrooms, diced tomatoes and spinach are also added to create a perfect balance of earthiness and acidity. The dish can be tailored to the customer’s liking; popular options include topping the pasta with salty, shredded parmesan cheese or light crumbles of feta. Just shy of $6, an order contains enough pasta for a full meal and is a bargain for the enjoyment found within a bowl of the Penne Rosa.

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t Pastaria, the noteworthy meal is the toasted spaghetti with clams and shrimp tossed in a chili-lemon sauce. Each strand of pasta holds firm during the initial bite but gives out to a delicate texture after each chew, while toasting the spaghetti adds an extra dimension of smoky umami. The clam and shrimp bring a briny aquatic essence, but sadly, the chef chooses to serve the clam out of its shell — the meat would be far more flavorful and aesthetically pleasing if the clam was served in its shell. In a dish that desperately lacks spice of any kind, the addition of a more fiery chili would perfect the course. Despite its imperfections, the portion size of the pasta is more than sufficient for a customer to be full and is certainly worth the $19.95 price.

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he waiter-recommended pasta at Tony’s is the fettuccine with shredded duck confit, mushrooms, spinach and shaved parmigiano reggiano. The pasta itself is mediocre; it is slightly overcooked and lacks a consistent chew. However, beneath the pasta, there is a lake of ridiculously salty duck broth that overpowers any other components of the dish with the oversaturation of seasoning. There is no pungent mushroom aroma; the spinach is essentially nonexistent; the cheese only adds more sodium — it lacks any flavors normally found in parmigiano reggiano. For $34, no customer should have to worry about having clogged arteries or an increased risk of heart attack. I would recommend steering clear of Tony’s for the forseeable future.

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HUDDLE UP Coach Mike Tarpey discusses the team’s strategy right before the game. Throughout the years, he has made it his mission to strengthen the players and his team. “Our program is meant to develop our players,” Tarpey said. (Photo by Zach Weller)

Football coach scores 100th win

Mike Tarpey reaches career milestone after 12 years as Rams head coach

DANIEL CHAYET staff writer | @chayet_daniel

his freshman year, said that Tarpey’s you put in the work, you’re going to passionate attitude has had a signifisee dividends and you’re going to see cant impact on his life. those young men change and be in a “[Coach Tarpey has] changed my better place in four years.” he referee’s whistle blows, perspective on not only how I see the When he reminisces on his own signaling the end of the fourth football field, but also some things in playing career, Tarpey remembers the quarter. In the annual football life,” Chesson said. many times when his coaches were game against Clayton, Ladue had won Twelve years ago, when Tarpey there for him and his teammates.

63-7, and had shut out the Greyhounds became head When his career ended, until the last minute. After almost two he knew he wanted to decades coaching the Ladue Rams — 12 coach, the The individual relationvarsity team give back to the game of them as head coach — Mike Tarpey won only two that had given him so had clinched his 100th win with the ships that have been built games in its much.

After a few years Rams and cemented his place in Ladue through the years outseason. Since working in finance, football history. weigh any numbers for then, he has Tarpey began to teach For more than half of his life, Tarpey and coach the football me. has been involved in football. He played continued to turn the team at Francis Howell tight end for Pattonville High School team around, Central High School. and Eastern Illinois University as a by leading them them to numerous After two years at FHC, he came to Division I athlete, and earned All-ConLadue, and the rest was history. ference spots in high school and college. district championships, and even the state final last season.

Although many celebrate the nuFor Tarpey, football is about more than Tarpey credits much of the immerical milestone, Tarpey has continjust developing athletic abilities, as he ued to stay humble. As someone who believes the sport teaches players valu- provement to the hard work of the players. Looking back on his time as describes himself as not a big “stats able life lessons. head coach, Tarpey said he is very guy,” Tarpey is more thankful for the “When you talk about the goal of proud of how Ladue’s program fothe individual bonds he’s formed with developing the overall person, I think the players. football is a sport that really allows that cuses on developing the students as “The individual relationships that to happen,” Tarpey said. “I think it simu- people, not just athletes.

“I think [our program is] more have been built through the years lates what life is like in the real world.” about wanting [players] to get better outweigh any numbers for me,” Senior wide receiver Dale Chesson, Tarpey said. v who has been on the varsity team since to benefit the team,” Tarpey said. “If

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McNeill muscles up

Junior Zane McNeill commits himself to bodybuilding

These workouts, such as McNeill’s, can consist of two to three sessions a day, which adds up to an hour and a half of training. fter months of dieting and building muscle, junior “Workouts start with a compound movement like bench Zane McNeill stands with a group of bodybuilders, deadlift or squats depending on what day it is,” McNeill ready to walk onto a stage where they will pose said. “I make sure I use the proper rest time, rep range in front of a group of judges. McNeill has devoted the past and intensity per set to achieve hypertrophy.” year to competitions and off-season workouts after realizA common beginner muscle-building workout, ing his bodybuilding potential. or program, consists of three sets of 10 reps “Bodybuilding is so literal in its definition,” McNeill said. per exercise. However, McNeill has surpassed “[If] I look in the mirror one day and I want to add some this and is an intermediate lifter. His specifmass to my chest, then I can do that by intentionally workic workouts, according to Edward, are not ing those muscles in certain ways.” allowed to be shared due to upcoming Bodybuilding is not just about being a “gym rat,” accordcompetitions and strategy. ing to McNeill. Athletes are given the opportunity to focus “[McNeill’s] program is different,” Edon a specific area. For example, while ward said. “We can’t say McNeill uses his time to work on muswhat he does. We can’t cle building, junior Ethan Naughton has give away my strateI bodybuild because it chosen to focus on strength training, gies — just know he but both work together to improve allows me to do it on my puts in work.” upon their chosen areas.

After off-season own. I don’t need a team, “[McNeill] has definitely given training, the athletes it’s all about how far I can register themselves me tips on how to properly isolate a push myself. muscle group to focus on tearing those into competitions specific fibers,” Naughton said. “I think depending on their -Zane McNeill I’ve been able to help him with the weight and the strength side of things, which involves a specific pose they lot of technique and practice.” prefer. Before an McNeill’s trainer, Cecil Edward, said that her job is not to event, competitors apply tanning oil specifically tell McNeill what to do, but rather to motivate to enhance the appearance of their musand hold McNeill accountable for reaching — or failing to cles and then practice their show without an reach — his goals. audience, which is formally known as prejudging.

“McNeill is a very determined and focused young man,” “After prejudging, we go on stage and hit certain Edward said. “We all fall short sometimes and need a great poses that depend on the division you decide to comsupport system in our corner to keep fighting — I got his pete in,” McNeill said. “Then you have a solo routine, back.” which is a time where you alone are on stage posing.”

Bodybuilding is a year-round commitment. Athletes are Edward recognizes that bodybuilding is a challenging expected to be building muscle and dieting during the sport. According to her, McNeill’s success is because of off-season so that when it’s time to compete, they are prehis drive and ability to work efficiently, whether that’s pared for poses that show off a specific part of their body. working hard every day in the gym or commiting to “During the off-season, we bulk up,” McNeill said. “[We practice at home. eat] excess calories to put on mass, and as the season “He understands that hard work is the best way draws closer, we cut down on body fat with a caloric deficit to achieve goals, and he most definitely goes hard while [still trying to] retain the muscle, which helps us show every second, not just in the gym but also with more definition.” his nutrition and sleep,” Edward said. “He knows it In addition to maintaining a rigorous diet, athletes are takes more than just exercise, which is why he’s continuously training year round to help build muscle. going to be great in this sport and in life.” v DAVINA LETTAU staff writer | @laduepanorama

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of the month: sophomore golfer

Lindsey Byer What was it like qualifying to state as a sophomore?

It was really cool. There aren’t many underclassmen who qualify, so it was a really cool experience.

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in the state How much work did it take to reach state?

I did a lot over the summer and the whole season, just playing in a lot of matches and tournaments, and it was all leading to the postseason.

What was it like placing so high in the state?

When I went to state, I didn’t really have any expectations because my goal was just to get there, so I didn’t really know how I was gonna do. Maybe top 10 next year.

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Ladue freshman record Places:

21st in the conference 2nd overall freshman

I decided to join crosscountry because I realized that I had potential. Ever since around sixth grade I’ve been the fastest kid in our grade, and I think that it helped me realize I should be running.”

Freshmen frontrunners:

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5th overall freshman

I decided to join cross-country because I’ve been running ever since I was little with my dad. [He] inspires me to run harder because he’s always pushing me to do my best and run as fast as I can.”

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OPEN FIELD Senior CJ Taylor dribbles up the field at the Fifth Grade Center in a rivalry game against the Clayton Grayhounds Sept. 19. The Rams ended up losing 2-1. Their only goal coming from senior captain Simo Valentino. (Photo by Zach Weller)

GONE In a game against Parkway North Sept. 20,

JUST KEEP SWIMMING Sophomore Xander Ye swims back stroke at the COMO invitational. The Ladue swim team traveled to Mizzou Oct. 6 for a meet where they placed eighth overall out of 16 schools.

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senior Madyson Espinosa rounds third after hitting a home run. Espinosa led the team in batting average, home runs and R.B.I.s, hitting .644 with six home runs and 19 R.B.I.s. (Photo by Zach Weller)

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what you wear When dressing up for Halloween, these are the dos and don’ts to keep in mind

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ress as a “gypsy”. The word gypsy is a slur against Romani people and historically nomadic groups in Eastern Europe. Dressing as one is turning their actual culture and dress style into a costume simply to attract attention.

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PANO PERSPECTIVE Mind your actions even if you are young – being a teen is no excuse

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very day, you can hear commentary on the polarization of American politics. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have blown up social media. The controversy between Justice Kavanaugh or Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, his accuser, has fired up both the Democratic and Republican bases. These discussions have completely engulfed the political landscape. Yet for many of us in high school, these issues can seem minimal when compared to the importance of surviving through math class. However, one aspect of the Kavanaugh allegations in particular that is more applicable to high school students is that the sexual assault in question occurred in high school. As teens, we frequently forget that our actions — or lack thereof — in high school have far-reaching effects later in life.

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start recognizing that our actions have everything a person does can be consequences, especially in the era of recorded and exhibited for the world to see. Your phone tracks your location social media.

Dr. Ford alleged that when she constantly. Social media companies, was 15 at a high school mobile phone house party, Kavanaugh carriers and Inattempted to rape her. ternet providers From selfies with red Solo No hard evidence proving have access to cups full of alcohol on everything you or disproving this claim have ever done Snapchat to text screen- existsed because the technology to record the online or on shots exposing people your phone. Just alleged event did not exist on Twitter, everything a at that time. However, if in understanding 30 years the same allegathat knowledge person does can be reof our private corded and exhibited for tions were brought up in court, there would almost moments is out the world to see. surely be some sort of there sometechnological method of where in the verifying the event. hands of strangers is horrifying for It is likely that in the future, your most people. But for teenagers who have grown desensitized to this knowl- digital footprint will show who you edge, we forget that what we do, who were, what you did and where you went in high school. We must not only we hang out with and the decisions be aware of our social media posts, but we make now follow us far into the also of the choices we make. v future. As young people, we need to

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COVERING KAVANAUGH Two student takes on the recent Kavanaugh hearing and confirmation

It is time to change our societal views CASSIE BEISHEIM opinions editor | @cassiebeisheim

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ecently, during the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Kavanaugh was accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Throughout the hearing, her memory was tested beyond human capability, and her credibility was questioned because of her inability to recall each and every detail of her assault. It is important to recognize that when facing trauma, one will remember the most important details, not the minuscule ones. Focusing on recollection when we know that human memory is inherently flawed, especially during traumatic events, is emblematic of a much bigger issue – our societal norms that discourage women to come forward about sexual assault in the first place.

One of the central issues in our culture is that we teach women that if they don’t

come forward immediately or soon after an assault, they are lying. Much of the controversy surrounding Ford’s case is due to the fact that the incident occurred more than 30 years ago. However, timeliness should not change the event’s legitimacy or its impact on a victim. Our society needs to learn that victims are not always ready or aware of how to come forward.

Much of the nation was quick to decide that Ford was exposing this man for her own personal benefit. In reality, she did not receive fame or money, only harassment and a tarnished reputation. Sure, Kavanaugh was attacked as well at times, but that does not take away from Ford’s pain.

Kavanaugh was the one who walked away an appointed justice. Ford, however, was heavily criticized, and her efforts weren’t enough to sway the decision.

Over the past year, sexual harassment has mutated into a partisan issue. This idea demeans the fact that coming forward about sexual assault is not, and should

never be, a chess piece in the political “game.” Culture surrounding sexual harassment has consistently emphasized not to come forward, forcing Ford to find the courage to detail her pain only when she saw no other option. She passed a polygraph test and swore under oath, but she still faced intense backlash all because of political ideologies. This only discourages women from coming forward even more.

We must realize that 1. Human memory is not perfect. 2. The passing of time does not diminish the impact of a traumatic event. 3. Sexual assault is not partisan.

Otherwise, we as a society can never fully confront the issue of sexual assault. Even though Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, Ford’s case must change how our society deals with sexual assault.

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rett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing was not a criminal trial. It was to make sense of the context and circumstances of a sexual assault allegation.

Although Kavanaugh has already been confirmed to the Supreme Court, the lives of both him and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford will be irreversibly altered. In fact, it can be assumed that Kavanaugh will continue to face public scrutiny, as he was not the one lauded as a hero. Others will continue to gaze at him with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. So to come to a conclusion about the allegations, one must ignore the emotions and practiced political sound bites.

First, people must understand that testimonies are just testimonies. Yes, there were several statements in Ford’s hearing that accounted various instances of Kavanaugh’s heavy drinking and aggressive

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behavior towards women. On the other hand, Kavanaugh challenged those claims with testimonies of his own, including Leland Keyser, Ford’s high school friend, who refuted any aggressive interaction between Kavanaugh and Ford. Conclusion? Testimonials are too unstable to support a vote against a Supreme Court nominee. While Ford should not be blamed for waiting to come forward, it is worth remembering that an accusation’s validity decreases over time. Besides Ford and Kavanaugh, witnesses and relatives also forgot or assumed information, especially since the witnesses do not have a significant reason to remember such incidents. The competing testimonies and memories from Kavanaugh and Ford effectively canceled each other out.

As for the general hearing, the Senate conducted the questioning very differently for Ford and Kavanaugh. While Rachel Mitchell, the prosecutor for both hearings, persistently asked Ford questions to test

Ford’s credibility, Kavanaugh faced constant questioning about his resistance to an FBI investigation. Indeed, the absence of a mandatory inspection that should have started right after Ford’s allegation became public remains a mystery. But, when multiple Democrats questioned Kavanaugh only about this issue, and he had shown he would never give a straight answer, they simply wasted time that could have been used to tackle every possible angle of Kavanaugh’s involvement in the actual incident.

With a close 50 to 48 Senate vote in favor of confirmation, a lifetime career on the highest court in the United States awaits Kavanaugh. The allegations, the FBI investigation and the sloppy questioning by the Democrats ultimately did not provide enough evidence to prevent Kavanaugh’s confirmation. The entire process was a mess, and it should be impossible for anyone basing their conclusions on the hearing alone to make an informed decision. v

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