Comet - Nov/Dec 2021 by Lake Central Comet

COMET MAGAZINE VOL 56

DEC

ISSUE 2

LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHN, INDIANA

FUELING AROUND

FOR STUDENTS WITH A NEED FOR SPEED, CARS ARE MORE THAN JUST A VEHICLE. (PAGE 12)

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STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alayna Wilkening

THANK YOU

TO MR. JEREME RAINWATER AND THE LAKE CENTRAL PRINT SHOP FOR TRANSFORMING OUR WORK INTO SOMETHING EVERY STUDENT CAN HOLD

design editors Kevin Aharrah Ines Caballes Joanna Kouros Jackson Novak copy editors Abbey O’Neil Isabella Simkus photo editors Alison Irace Eden Schilling editors Brooke Follrad Cori Lollis Icyss Meredith Brenna Polovina Allison Potporra Jonareene Rivera Alysha Wenglarz team leaders Emily Brown Kai Blankenship Krista Kulacz Olivia Mapes STAFF MEMBERS Jailene Aponte Sharon Austin-Weinstein Meghan Belifus Paige Berry Madison Carter Melyna Carter Claire Chiabai Jessica Clarke Natalie Genovese Parneet Gill Rylie Gleason Josh Hayes Julio Herrera Fariha Khaja Nikola Krajisnik Lauren Kutcka Lauren LaBelle Cami Lollis Humza Mohiuddin Kayla Oberholtzer Jacqueline Perez Avery Ramos Elizabeth Schallmo Bjorn Shaw Gabby Simkus

FROM THE EDITOR: I come from a long line of car enthusiasts. My mom’s family owned a Chevy dealership for almost 90 years, and my grandpa worked every track event he could get his hands on. My dad has been racing in SCCA events for over 10 years, and I jumped at the opportunity to join him when I turned 16. These past two years have been packed with race weekends and seat time, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Some of my favorite memories have been made behind the wheel, and my love of all things fast helped me choose a career path toward automotive photojournalism.

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Needless to say, this feature has been a goal of mine for a long time. Although I do my best to soak up any information I get, I have to admit that I don’t know a lot about cars. Sure, I can change my oil and I know what a turbo sounds like, but if you ask me what kind of engine is in the car that just drove by, I guarantee I’ll just throw out the first thing that comes to mind and hope for the best. My approach to cars is best described as “fake it ‘til you make it.” That’s the beauty of car culture, though. I can occupy the same space, and enjoy the same things as someone that knows cars like the back of their hand. The car community is nothing if not welcoming. In this cover story, I wanted to highlight the people behind the culture at L ake Central. Regardless of your involvement with cars, or lack thereof, I think it’s so cool to see such a tight-knit community in a school that can seem so isolating at times. The car community is known for its diversity in people, backgrounds and builds, and I truly believe there is nothing like it. As for the rest of the issue, I wanted to highlight more of the interesting parts of what make up our school’s population. I feel like there’s always such mystery surrounding teachers’ personal lives, and I wanted to bring into focus the things that make them who they are. I also wanted to use this issue as a platform to highlight athletes that have recently accomplished huge achievements. We often save these topics for the yearbook, but I felt it was appropriate to commemorate these athletes as their season came to a close. We investigate how growing up online has affected our generation, and our fascination with crime as a source of entertainment. The issue closes with a discussion on how activism has disappeared and reappeared on social media throughout the year, and how people can make a difference in issues occuring around the world. This issue celebrates what makes us unique, and I hope you take the time to see some of the things t h a t make us different in these 32 pages. ALAYNA WILKENING, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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IN THIS ISSUE:

CRIME SHOW CRAZE

True crime has become an obsession for some as shows like “Bones” and “Cold Case” draw attention to crime and the mystery surrounding investigation. How has this obsession with crime affected society?

FUELING AROUND

Car culture is a huge part of what makes up our student population. With a state-of-the-art automotive shop, students can get a hands-on learning experience that is unparalleled to many other schools in the area. Students that aren’t involved in the auto shop still stay connected by meeting with friends and going to car meets. In this issue, we take a deep dive into the world of car culture and the students that keep it alive within the school.

GROWING UP ONLINE

Gen Z has grown up with technology in a way no other generation has encountered. With social media at our fingertips, we often found ourselves overwhelmed with information at a much younger age than we probably should have. What affect has growing up online had on our generation?

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CHALLENGING CHOICES

WE’RE OFF TO A GOOD START ABOUT THE COVER: Arlo Caduco (12), Corey Moriarity (12) and Niko Sciarrabba (11) line up their cars in the school parking lot. Student car enthusiasts often park next to each other in the morning to start their day.

Comet is a student publication of Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana. All content is student directed and produced. Opinions are those of the writers and do not imply the position of the school. Questions and comments can be directed to Alayna Wilkening at lalalaney2@gmail. com. Businesses interested in advertising should contact 219-365-3886.

UNDERGROUND OR A POPULAR SOUND?

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CONTINUING THE MOVEMENT

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CHALLENGING CHOICES

With Ap and Dual credit classes, students can save money by fast-trackinig college WORDS: Paige Barry, Lauren Kutcka, Cami Lollis, Olivia Mapes and Abbey O’Neill

DESIGN: Joanna Kouros PHOTO: Kayla Oberholtzer

ost people assume college begins right after high school, yet some students are beginning their college careers as young as at 14 years old. Through Advanced Placement ( AP) and dual credit there are many ways for students to kickstart their college career. “I had to enroll earlier this semester, but since I’m not actively going to a campus, it just feels like regular high school,” Charmie Janowski (12) said. These classes take place in a high school atmosphere and students enjoy the challenge. AP and dual credit classes allow students to challenge themselves while earning college credits. “I enjoy higher level classes because I like to have to think about things. A student Classes that are focuses on too easy get boring working on pretty quickly, an assignwhich makes them ment. Ap really annoying for and Dual me,” Sarah Dowling credit (10) said. classes Taking these generally classes comes with give more some costs. AP and classdual credit classes work. vary in costs, with

AP classes typically costing $94 just to take the exam according to the College Board. “Dual credit classes cost $75 for the semester and that’s for three college credits,” Ms. Allison Peda, English, said. Even with the additional costs students ultimately save money compared to the amount of money spent on college tuition. Taking college courses early can have downsides for some students. “I feel like I’m rushing school because these are supposed to be my “easy years” until college actually starts. This year I feel like I have to [work harder],” Janowski said. The coursework for AP is different from dual credit. For AP classes you have to take a final test to earn any credit. Dual credit classes are earned just by keeping your grade above a certain level. “The test is the biggest difference and you get less credits for it. I think dual credit is easier,” Emily McCoy (11) said

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“PEOPLE DON’T REALLY LOOK AT DUAL CREDIT THE SAME WAY [AS AP], BUT THEY PROBABLY SHOULD BECAUSE BOTH ARE GETTING YOU COLLEGE CREDITS IN THE END.”

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL

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TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL The lives of teachers outside of school

WORDS: Lauren LaBelle, Olivia Mapes, Avery Ramos, Bjorn Shaw and Isabella Simkus DESIGN: Ines Caballes PHOTO: Photos submitted by teachers

“PEOPLE DON’T PUT TOGETHER THAT THERE ARE SURFABLE WAVES ON LAKE MICHIGAN.” Mr. Terry richardson, Career technology education

SNAP STATS Mr. Dylan Anderson, Science, discusses his movie collection. He has a total of 333 movies.

77 145 23 21 COMEDY MOVIES

ACTION MOVIES

HORROR MOVIES

WAR BASED MOVIES

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from left to right, top to bottom: Mr. terry richardson, mr. Ryan o’dell, ms. rhonda york, mrs. katelin ellis, and mr. darrell wierzal.

s waves crashed and water splashed in all directions, Mr. Terry Richardson, Career Technology Education, surfed along the lake. As it turns out, teachers do exist outside of school, and do many activities that students would never expect. Some have been doing them since a young age. “Growing up in Northern Indiana, going to L ake Michigan is common, but people don’t put together that there are surfable waves on L ake Michigan. I got into surfing by going to the beach and recognizing that there are good waves on the lake,” Richardson said. Hobbies are activies that can be active since childhood. For Mr. Darrell Wierzal, English, his love for video games is what stuck. Playing video games gives him

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nostalgia that makes him feel like he’s on the set of “Stranger Things.” “I started playing video games back in 1977, when I bought my first Atari 2600, and I still own it. I still play old Atari games as well. I know that most people grow out of video games, but I never did. To this day, I play video games and I love the new video games,” Wierzal said. With today’s technology, video games is a hobby that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. This teacher, however, has a hobby that requires her to step out of the house, and take her across the world. “I usually make a trip to Europe every spring break. I started going in 2010 and I have been seven or eight times since then. The most recent place I have been, in Europe, is Malta. It’s between Italy and the North Coast of Africa. I have also been on a few cruises and I’ve been to the Caribbean. I’ve been to 18 countries altogether,” Miss. Rhonda York, English, said. York travels across the world to courntries all around the world. Back in Indiana, Mrs. Katelin Ellis, Science, attends the animals on her farm. “I think my inspiration for this hobby was the fact that I grew up in a farm community. I am not from “The Region” at all, and in fact I grew up on a 200-acre farm. My husband was a city guy, so he very much wanted to live in the country as well. We’ve only had this farm for four years, so we’re still working on developing the land,” Ellis said. “I have a small 20-acre family farm. After school, my kids and I don’t go inside, we actually immediately take care of things like our chickens and our turkeys. Right now, we just planted corn and we’re currently in the process of cutting that down. We have to use a small tractor to do all of that. We ride our fourwheelers every day through our trails. My son likes to track the chickens and call them his friends. We always hike on the trails as well.” Ellis said. While these teachers all have outside hobbies, Mr. Ryan O’Dell, English, keeps his collectible items right in the school. “I didn’t start this collection until about seven years ago. It started really, really small with the Anger [from Inside Out] plush; that was my very first one, and a student gave it to me my first year at Portage because they knew that I liked Disney. They’re probably thinking what a crazy lunatic to have all of this everywhere, but I like to think that it’s a point for many of my students to start conversation. They gave me that plush and it just slowly started snowballing from there. I didn’t expect, like I didn’t come into teaching having this already, this is something I’ve collected since being a teacher over seven years now,” O’Dell said.

“STUDENTS PROBABLY THINK I’M A CRAZY LUNATIC TO HAVE ALL OF THIS, BUT I LIKE TO THINK THAT IT’S A POINT FOR MY STUDENTS TO START A CONVERSATION.” Mr. Ryan O’Dell, English

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Strong strides

The boys and girls cross country teams wrap up their season at semi-State WORDS: Josh Hayes, Julio Herrera, DESIGN: Joanna Kouros Rylie Gleason, Krista Kulacz, Abbey PHOTO: Julio Herrera O’Neill

he postseason boys and girls cross country teams both ended their season at semi-state. The girls ended the season by placing seventh at semi-state and the boys placing tenth. “From the very beginning I just try to get out, like no matter how fast I’ve got to go, I usually just try to get out. Then I just bring myself back down to my pace,” Addison Roth (10). After starting a meet or competition, a runner can start to lose their pace quickly. Runners have different ways of pacing themselves throughout the race and different pre-meet rituals to ensure their success. “I am extremely superstitious about the way the tongue of my shoe fits, it has to be perfectly flat, and I have to triple knot my shoes. They have to be tight, if my spikes aren’t tight around my feet I feel like they are going to fall off,” Carly Davis (12) said. Some athletes have their superstitions before meets that they believe influence their performance. The girls team spent time together visualizing their upcoming meets at every Friday morning practice. “My goal was to get top 30 at least and be like up there for the team, but that didn’t happen. I kind of got excited and nervous, I visualized and thought positively about what I’m going to do

and how I’m going to do it,” Nicole Vollrath (10) said. The nerves of athletes can be overpowering to some. But seeing a bigger win in the future can push runners and other athletes to the final big win. “In bigger invites like postseason ones, I try to pinpoint certain girls maybe that I know I usually run with from earlier season meets. But I don’t really have a strategy, I just go out and run,” Davis said. Davis explains how she paces herself with her competitors during meets. Another aspect of cross country is the mental preparation that happens before meets. “I should have a better mentality this season. I think I did a good job staying positive and keeping negative things out of my head, that people have said. Next season, I’m just looking forward to getting another chance at state, to better myself,” Roth said. For runners with another season ahead of them, they make notes for what they can prepare for to improve next season. On the other hand, for seniors, it can be emotional to leave their high school running career behind. “It feels bittersweet because I wanted to make it to state my senior year, but it was a good season with my teammates,” Ethan Schassburger (12) said.

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“IT FEELS BITTERSWEET BECAUSE I WANTED TO MAKE IT TO STATE MY SENIOR YEAR BUT IT WAS A GOOD SEASON WITH MY TEAMMATES.”

WE’RE ON THE NEXT LEVEL

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WE’RE ON THE NEXT LEVEL WORDS: Melyna Carter, Krista Kulacz, Joshua Hayes, Elizabeth Schallmo and Isabella Simkus

DESIGN: Joanna Kouros

STATS Indiana All State Team 3rd in the State for Timeout Captain of the cheer team

Athletes made their mark with their accomplishments this fall season

“ I have been cheering competitively since I was eight-years -old. Yes, it [being on the Indiana State Cheer Team] was actually my dream since I was four-years-old; my mom’s best friend‘s kid made it when she was in high school, and I’ve always looked up to her. I’ve always wanted to make it since then. I was actually kind of shocked there was over, I believe, 70 kids that tried out for it and being top three out of 12 is actually really cool. My mom [was my biggest inspiration] she has always wanted me to cheer because I had always so much energy. She always talked about me being a cheerleader for Lake Central so she definitely pushed me to be my best.”

LILY LANE (12) 10. ATHLETICS

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SYDNEY CHURILLA (10)

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

“I am [training outside of cross country] also in the weightlifting class at Lake Central. [Practices] are different depending on the day. Sometimes we do speed work and other times we just go on long runs. Sectionals was our 8th meet, and I had been getting 2nd and 3rd in most of the races so I knew I was going to have to push it to win. I have asthma so breathing is always hard, but I have an inhaler which helps a lot. I felt really good about myself because I knew that all my hard work paid off. It can feel pretty painful during races especially at the end since that’s supposed to be all out. I make sure I drink lots of water and eat healthy.”

STATS Sectional Chapmpion

5th Place Regional 36th Place at Semi-state

VINCENT VANDERVEEN (12)

STATS BOYS CROSS COUNRTY

“We like to mess around and enjoy ourselves, but we also know we have a job to do and get serious when we need to leading up to me getting first at sectionals. I would only think about each race week to week. There’s no need to get hyped up over a race that’s multiple weeks away. That’ll only get you in your head and make you run worse. There were some roadblocks in the season. Last track season, I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and have been struggling with it at different points throughout the season. The experience of getting first was very exciting. It’s been a goal of mine since I was a freshman. And to finally do it was very exciting. “

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LAYLA DORESKI (11)

GIRLS VARSTIY SOCCER

“When I play soccer, it feels super fun. I’ve gotten to a point in my career where so much of it has become muscle memory to where games are so much fun. They are where I get to showcase what I work on, and practices are more of the behind the scenes that I take more seriously. A specific person that keeps me motivated is my dad because he is like my own personal coach. He has coaching licenses, played soccer his whole life and still does today. So he really pushes me and helps coach me. I got interested because of my dad. A difference is the level of play and the seriousness of it. I play in Indianapolis so I drive down there twice a week to practice.”

STATS 15 goals Two assists All District All DAC

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FUELING

AROUND WORDS, DESIGN, AND PHOTOS: Alayna Wilkening

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THOUGH MANY HOBBIES CAN BRING GROUPS TOGETHER, NOTHING UNITES PEOPLE QUITE LIKE CAR CULTURE

Jesse Prather (12) with his RSX, Asia Garcia (12) with her BRZ and Tommy Philpot (12) with his WRX stand in front of the school. For them and many others, their cars are an extension of themselves.

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If you hear the sudden rev of an engine on a Saturday afternoon,

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chances are you’ve stumbled into a car meet. The Region is known for its large number of car enthusiasts, and for some students, car culture has become more than a casual interest. Asia Garcia (12) found her love of cars after going to a car show with her brother. Buying a 2016 BRZ was the next step in fueling her passion. “I have a 2016 hyper blue BRZ. I was looking into all sorts of cars but I wanted something that you don’t see a lot. At the time you would never see BRZs,” Garcia said. Car culture has become an irreplaceable part of Garcia’s life. Joining the car community helped her meet new people and find a large group of friends with similar interests. “I’ve made a whole bunch of friends. People I would’ve never imagined meeting, but they’ve been a big part of my life. I ended up getting friends from all over NWI. People from Gary or Cedar Lake and all those places. It’s brought me closer to other people,” Garcia said. For Luke D’Angelo (12), there’s nothing better than feeling a rush of wind as he rides his motorcycle to school. D’Angelo learned how to ride from his dad, and has been enjoying the commute ever since. “He wanted me to have it because he wanted to have someone else to ride with. I thought it was so much fun. Because of e-learning, I would come in for AP Chem, and I would ride my bike to school in the morning and then ride it home,” D’Angelo said. The motorcycle is only D’Angelo’s summer vehicle, though. On colder days, D’Angelo drives a 2010 Dodge Challenger. His dream vehicle fell into his lap when his dad traded one of their cars for the Challenger. “My dad bought the car for a worker of his back in 2010 when it was new, and she had been using it ever since. Back in November of last year, we traded one of our cars for it. That car wasn’t really being used and a Challenger was my dream car, so the Challenger just kind of became mine,” D’Angelo said. Perfect timing and a cash offer landed Jesse Prather (12) the car of his dreams. After selling his 1984 Corvette, Prather found a heavily modified RSX for sale. It was a deal he couldn’t pass up. “I originally had a Corvette that I sold, and then I found a guy who was selling this car. I told him I could be there with cash today and I bought it,” Prather said. Buying a vehicle from another enthusiast has countless benefits, and often surprises. Prather was faced with a pleasant surprise when he discovered a modded exhaust on his RSX. “I haven’t done anything to customize it because I bought it extremely customized. The car has an imported motor from Japan and an imported transmission. It’s meant to be a race car; it’s not a regular street car. My favorite part about it is, definitely the Skunk2 exhaust line. It was always the sound that came out of a Honda that I’ve always liked, and when I bought the car I didn’t know it had one,” Prather said. The popularity of car culture on platforms like YouTube and TikTok have made working on cars more accessible than ever for the casual enthusiast. People like Prather and Garcia have become “at-home mechanics” thanks to resources like social media and family members with experience. “Not a lot of people can be like ‘oh, I change my own oil,’ or ‘I can change my own brakes,’ or ‘I can do this for myself,’ and I like feeling that way,” Garcia said. Prather gained most of his knowledge from “YouTube and a wild guess.” While the process of working on a car can be frustrating, most enthusiasts feel the rewards of doing it themselves heavily outweigh the struggles along the way. Tommy Philpot (12) feels the satisfaction is unmatched. “The thrill of when you first start it up after installing something or going for the first drive after is unbelievable,” Philpot said. Some students, like Philpot, have decided to take a more hands-on approach to car enthusiasm. Philpot is a part of the automotive technology class, which teaches students basic mechanic skills with state-of-the-art equipment. Students that take the class are often hooked after their first year in the program. “I wasn’t initially going to stick with the class as long as I have, but [Mr. Fisher] made me want to stick with it. It’s affected me a lot. I kind of want to go into a career with it,” Corey Moriarity (12) said. The shop’s setup allows the class to function as a working service shop, giving students a unique head start to a future career. The real-world experience gained

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FAST FACTS SUSPENSION KIT A kit that allows drivers to modify the suspension in their vehicle People can choose to either raise or lower their vehicle. Modifying suspension changes the responsiveness and grip of a vehicle. 11

DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION A transmission that has two clutches, allowing the transmission to switch gears much faster than in a regular transmission. Drivers can choose to drive in the automatic or manual mode, which allows drivers to switch gears without a clutch using paddle shifters.

SKUNK2 EXHAUST An aftermarket exhaust made by the Skunk2 company Modifying the exhaust allows the engine to produce more power because exhaust gas is able to flow more efficiently.

STICK SHIFT A common term used to describe a manual transmission. In contrast to an automatic, a manual transmission requires the driver to manually shift gears.

RIGHT: Luke D’Angelo (12) displays his vehicles in his driveway. D’Angelo’s interest in vehicles has had a positive impact on his relationship with his dad.

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during class is incredibly beneficial to people looking to pursue a career in the automotive industry. “It’s set up a lot like an actual shop environment. The way we go over things and the way we do things in the shop are a lot more simulated towards an actual shop. If we were to graduate and go to a full-time job, we’d know what to do when we get to that point. We order our own parts, we write service sheets; It’s very close to an actual shop experience, which does help prepare us for the future,” Niko Sciarrabba (11) said. Students in auto gain most of their experience by working on cars brought in from the community. They often bring in their own cars to make modifications and fix issues. For Arlo Caduco (12), this is the best part. “I think [the most fun car I’ve gotten to work on] has to be my car, or Asia’s BRZ and Tommy Philpot’s WRX. Auto taught me everything. It motivates me to do more and do whatever I want and have fun with it,” Caduco said. The auto shop has formed its own subgroup of car culture within the school. Due to the amount of time spent in the shop, students become extremely close and form friendships that can last a lifetime. “It’s definitely a tight-knit community but if someone new comes into class they’re accepted with open arms. I’ve learned so much since I’ve been in auto. It’ll definitely help me for the rest of my life,” Philpot said. Outside of school, student car enthusiasts often find ways to connect with

other enthusiasts in the area. One of the easiest ways for people to connect is through the NWI Car Enthusiasts group on Facebook. “The page itself is really helpful because if you have a question on your car, or you need extra parts or [don’t know] where to go to get your car maintenanced, then you can text and post on the page. They’re really helpful,” Garcia said. The group is also useful for alerting members of meets around the region. These meets are a common ground for members of all ages to gather and connect through their hobby. “It helps being able to see if there’s a meet somewhere and go meet with people that you really don’t know. You just make great bonds from there,” Philpot said. Students looking to use their cars for more performance-based activities can find a home at an autocross event, track day or drag strip, like the one on U.S. Route 41. For students more interested in relaxed events, car shows and meets are the place to be. “I try to go to almost all the meets I can. Last weekend I went to one at Shops on Main in Highland. Before that there was one in Drivers’ Gallery. I try to take [my car] as much as possible,” Garcia said. As technology continues to improve, the automobile world has made way for a future full of electric vehicles. With these technological advances, the manual transmission has become a rarity. According to driversed.com, less than 18 percent of Americans know how to drive a stick shift.

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WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 DREAM CARS? - Lexus LFA - 2013 Dodge Daytona - Mk4 Supra

OWEN SANDEFUR (11)

- Ferrari F90 - 90s BMW e30 - Koenigsegg Jesko

MATT GACEK (12)

- Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye - BMW M5 CS - Ford Mustang GT350

ADAM WHITE (12) “New transmissions are getting faster. It means faster cars but you’re not as in-tune with your car. It sucks, but it’s the way technology goes. [Manual transmissions] are already becoming obsolete with dual clutch transmissions. They’re just too fast to really keep with it,” Moriarity said. Despite the general push for faster automatic cars, car enthusiasts seem to have a soft spot for manual transmissions. Although they come with their fair share of disadvantages, most enthusiasts agree that driving is more fun when the car is a manual. “I like manuals better than automatics. It sucks during traffic, but I would rather be having to do something with my foot than just leaving it on the rest pedal. I wish they wouldn’t go out of style,” Garcia said. With the increased availability of electric vehicles, there have been debates on whether or not the new technology will take over the car community as well. With companies coming out with suspension kits and other modifications to electric vehicles, it’s becoming clear that electric vehicles are the future both to regular consumers and within the car community. “As much as I would love for gas engines to stay, [electric vehicles] are going to be the future. They’re more powerful. They’re quicker because they have instant torque. I mean, Ford came out with the Lightning and it can power your house for like three days and it’s faster than the Ford Raptor. Electric is definitely the future,” Moriarity said. A major downside to electric vehicles for car enthusiasts is the fact that the classic sound and smell of gas vehicles is lost. For some, however, the positives of electrics outweigh the negatives. “I just wrote a paper for Composition about how they can be just as fun. I love the noise and the sound [of gas vehicles] just as much as anyone, but I feel like that’s where we’re going. There’s LEFT: NIko Sciarrabba (11), a lot of upsides. Electric cars can be in a manual Corey Moriarity (12) and transmission, they’re better for the environment, and Arlo Caduco (12) gather with their cars. The they have instant torque,” Philpot said. group feels auto helps Though the technology and trends within the car connect them to the car community may come and go, the heart of the community. community lies in the people that keep it alive. No BELOW: Tinted taillights matter who they are, car enthusiasts always seem to and a wrapped spoiler come together and find common ground among the bring a personal touch roar of a modified V6. to Arlo Caduco’s (12) 2013 Camero. cosmetic “I feel like it’s a very diverse group of people. It’s a customisations like these bunch of different people that do a bunch of different are a relatively inexpensive things with their life that all have one similar thing that way to add a personal touch to a vehicle. they find interesting,” Sciarrabba said.

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t’s a Friday night, and Adrian Campos (11) has decided to spend the night inside. Cozying up with his favorite blanket and a bowl of popcorn, Campos scrolls through genres and finds True Crime Documentaries. ”I watch ‘Criminal Minds’ and ‘Money Heist.’ I’m interested in them because I like forensics and the plots are really well written. I think this generation is obsessed with these kinds of shows because crime shows are reassuring because they often portray a pretty simple, straightforward world in which the victim always gets their justice, and good guys always prevail,” Campos said. Campos can’t tear his eyes away from the screen as he hears the screams, watches the blood spatter and follows the investigation. It’s easy for him to finish the whole series in one night, absolutely entranced by the horrifying true stories. Our generation has become the latest victim to the true crime obsession. “I find crime interesting because of the psychology behind the violent behavior. [This generation] could also be of my same reasoning wondering what caused a person to commit these terrible atrocities,” Ryan Watson (9) said. An interest in mystery and the solutions to unknown events provide for a spike in topics related to crime. Watson connects the interest in true crime to the wonder of being able to know what another person is thinking. “I think that this generation is obsessed with crime because they have an intense craving for mystery and, once there is a mystery, this generation won’t stop until they get an answer. It could also be because of my same reasoning wondering what caused a person to commit these terrible atrocities. The final reason could be because they want to stop the crime that they see going on and wish to make a change so they watch others commit heroic acts and piece together the mystery,” Watson said. A multitude of true crime enthusiasts take interest in the role psychology plays in the crimes committed. These crime stories can trend on social media through Youtube, Instagram and TikTok.

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“I think that there is a spike of interest in psychology and mental health because we’ve been talking about it and I think social media is something that exasperates that and so people are talking about it a lot more, and so people are getting interested. I think that could have something to do with that, the whole crime and psychology thing go hand and hand,” Mrs. Sarah Ashcroft, Sadie Bielski (11) School Psychologist, said. Watson isn’t alone in his love for the mystery that true crime adds into his life. Sadie Bielski (11) also loves trying to solve the case before the on-screen detectives do. “I like the mystery of it and trying to figure out everything while watching. That’s why I like the show ‘Bones’ the best out of those shows because it’s the most interesting to me,” Bielski said. The Zodiac Killer and Jack the Ripper are two recognizable examples of these appealing names given to serial killers and their crimes. Some fear that this idolization could justify the actions of past criminals, or motivate future ones as a result of getting the public’s attention. “I feel like they should not give them those names only because it satisfies them to do more to get their name out there, some serial killers, once they hear that the press has given them a name, they can continue to do what they do so that their name continues to be put out there. Some 19.

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serial killers do not like it but some do. I do not think they should do it because it is satisfying them,” Stephens said. Movies and shows are not the only form of entertainment through which our generation can enjoy crime. The Everyday Magazine states that about 1.6 million copies of crime novels/magazines were sold in 2018, and this topic is still enjoying popularity. Watson isn’t alone in his love for the mystery that true crime adds into his life. Sadie Bielski (11) also loves trying to solve the case before the on-screen detectives do. “I like the mystery of it and trying to figure out everything

while watching. That’s why I like the show ‘Bones’ the best out of those shows because it’s the most interesting to me,” said Bielski. The Zodiac Killer and Jack the Ripper are two recognizable examples of these appealing names given to serial killers and their crimes. Some fear that this idolization could justify the actions of past criminals, or motivate future ones as a result of getting the public’s attention. “I feel like they should not give them those names only because it satisfies them to do more to get their name out there, some serial killers, once they hear that the press has given them a name, they can continue to do what they do so that their name continues to be put out there. Some serial killers do not like it but some do. I do not think they should do it because it is satisfying them,” Stephens said. Movies and shows are not the only form of entertainment through which our generation can enjoy crime. The Everyday Magazine states that about 1.6 million copies of crime novels/magazines were sold in 2018, and this topic is still enjoying popularity. “The rise in popularity of true crime series has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Not only a form of escapism, these shows give us a window into the past, a window into the stories either us, our parents or our grandparents, remember. The growing popularity of true crime series is seen not only in television but also novels (more than 1.6 million print copies of true-crime books were sold in 2018, compared to 976,000 copies in 2016) and podcasts (there are now over 2800 true crime podcasts to choose from),” The Everyday Magazine said. window into the past, a window into the stories either us, our parents or our grandparents, remember. The growing popularity of true crime series is seen not only in television but also novels (more than 1.6 million print copies of truecrime books were sold in 2018, compared to 976,000 copies in 2016) and podcasts (there are now over 2800 true crime podcasts to choose from),” The Everyday Magazine said. Popular social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, can help spread the word about criminals

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MESMERIZING MYSTERY

This show available on Netflix shows the behind the scenes of how members of the FBI work together to solve crimes.

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Students share their favorite shows about crime, mystery and solving cases

This television series shows how Dr. Temperance Brennan and her ability to gather clues from people’s bones help to solve the case at hand.

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between followers of specific groups. It’s possible that the idolization of serial killers could evolve into an attraction, or even obsession, with wrongdoers regardless of their crimes. A problem also arises with popular celebrities playing the role of these killers in television shows and movies -- for example, Zac Efron playing Ted Bundy in the 2019 film “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile”. This may also create the risk of glamorizing criminals in an unhealthy way. “There is a noticeable attraction, I think people are saying ‘oh he’s hot’ and will not even pay attention to the crime they are committing. It can affect victims mentally and people are not really considering their feelings, only how the killer looks. I do not think it’s disrespectful to become obsessed but I do not think it is respectful,” Stephens said. “I [do not understand] why they do this because people will not look at the actual serial killer and will not ever look them up because they think this is how he looks, they will think ‘oh they’re hot they shouldn’t have this [much time in prison]”. People are telling the Menendez brothers how people are saying that they should get another trial,” Stephens said. These true crimes shows vary on the content they cover, from the court cases of the killers, to simply their arrest and a description of their crimes. These shows depend on what shows are being watched, and the monetization of the channel or platform you’re watching it on. “I would recommend “Bones” and ‘NCIS’ because they are the best out of the ones I’ve seen so far. I’d say if you are more interested in the processes behind crime, then choose “Bones”, but if you are more interested in the arresting or out in the scene type thing then watch ‘NCIS’,” Bielski said. The natural curiosity over what happens in a show is another

reason why people may be obsessed with crime TV. Shows make a point of portraying certain events accurately; people want to know what led up to the crime, what happened behind the scenes and the conclusion including arrest and punishment. At the same time, they can serve as a reassuring vision of a just and law-based world. “I do and do not think it is dangerous to idealize famous criminals. I think it is dangerous because to some they might find them as an inspiration and become the next ‘Jack the Ripper’. The normalization of the brutal cases changes how I see things by showing me that people have just gotten used to death, crime and all sorts of evils. It truly makes me sad as a person and a catholic that so many people are just used to it by now,” Watson said.

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Cold Case is a show that covers criminal cases that have been undiscovered. Detective Lilly Rush makes it her goal to bring justice to those whose cases have been dismissed.

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This show is available on popular streaming services like Hulu and Paramount. The series shows a group of detectives from the Naval Crime Investigative Service. They look into crimes with ties of the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Social media has affected multiple aspects of students’ lives regarding how they learn, their perspective and their self views words: Sharon Austin, Claire Chiabai, Fariha Khaja, Abbey O’Neill and Jacqueline Perez design: Jackson Novak

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ince its rise in 2010, Instagram has surprised 1.3 billion users with the ability to become an influencer from their own home. Social media has since sparked mixed reactions to how it has affected societies’ growing minds. “I want to say I was probably 10 [when I got social media]. I got Instagram because all of my friends had Instagram and I felt left out. [I was] probably 10 or 11-- my friends had it and I thought it was cool so I wanted one,” Ellen Forjan (12) said. Not everyone’s parents allowed their kids to download social media when it started blowing up. Many students still found ways to access it through some of the less mainstream apps, but are appreciative of their parents’ decisions. “My mom didn’t let me have Instagram or Snapchat, but I’m glad that she didn’t let me because who knows what I could’ve posted. Honestly, I have been on Pinterest ever since day one. That’s where I got my drawings, I love Pinterest so much,” Sabrina Lodise (10) said. More students have grown cautious with how much information they get from social media, acknowledging that misinformation is everywhere. Many students express how they feel and others tend to stay quiet about things they find on social media. “I feel like social media probably affects how everyone views bullying and stuff like that because nobody used to talk about it and now people are talking about it all the time. It affects the way everyone views politics just because there is so much misinformation,” Emilia Harvey (12) said. Though students are weary of the misinformation spread over

social media, many claim to have learned a lot from the various platforms. Gaining knowledge from different social media apps helps people develop a sense of individualism. “Social media has also made people more gullible in a way-- it teaches them to believe in almost everything they hear. It does affect the way I view things a lot. This is mostly because I can be influenced by certain people I view as an idol or that I follow because I take a liking to them,” Veronica Filbin (10) stated. Spending multiple hours on these apps can cause negative side effects for many people. Mental health has been highly affected by the emergence of trends. “Probably like self-image problems, when you go on TikTok or Instagram you see all these pretty girls and they’re skinny and beautiful. Those TikTok trends, every week they have a new trend where it’s like, for example, look how small and cute I am,” Lodise (10) said. There’s more to social media than negative trends and false information to our society. It has also made huge impacts in the beauty and fashion industry, making those trends appear all over our browsers and apps. “[I’ve picked up] good hairstyles and things like that. You learn so much from social media and you can look up anything-- makeup, hair, clothes,” Forjan (12) said. Many students remember social media playing a role in their life from a very young age. Many say it is because of the bright colors and easy access to contacting your friends. There can be many

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what was your first experience on “My first experience with social media was a little bit troubling. People were on my back about stupid stuff about things that I do and things that I wear. I learned to not care about what people think. It’s gotten easy for me, so I guess I could say that it was hard at first, but it got easier at the end. [My first app] was Instagram and TikTok. I got Instagram because I wanted to be like others at first, but then I just got it to share my talent with the world. I was a drawer, so I shared my drawing techniques with everybody. I got TikTok mainly because I just like to dance and I wanted to show that too.” Marlina McDuffie (9)

“My first experience online was watching youtube videos with my family that they thought were funny. I was probably around eight to 10 when I first got on the internet. I got it because my friends would all show me youtube videos and I wanted to watch them and find other things to watch to not be bored as a little kid. It was introduced to me mostly from my friends and my sister showing me funny videos and music on youtube. I still use this app every once in a while, not nearly as much as I did when I was little.” Ryan Cirks (12)

negatives to this, as you never know who can be on the other side of that screen, and what they may send you. “Snapchat is probably the first social media I got. I was in fifth grade. I remember being so excited about it because all of my friends already had it. Within the first few days of having it, I already started receiving inappropriate pictures from other people. Social media is what shaped me as a person today. Without the connections I’ve made through social media, I don’t know who I would be today,” Elizabeth Vanator (9) said. Social media doesn’t just affect students’ personal lives. Many have experienced increased levels of distraction while doing school work with their phone in front of them. Many aren’t just distracted by social media, but even a few of the apps that come with their phones. “Social media is a very accessible tool that easily distracts you. I find myself staying on TikTok or Instagram for hours instead of doing my homework right in front of me. I try to silence and turn my phone around when I’m doing homework or in school. I am usually on FaceTime with friends instead of being on social media, so talking with friends is sometimes distracting,” Madison Naranjo (11) said. Our generation is already viewed as having a short attention span, and social media has only made it worse for many. Being distracted is a problem many students deal with day-to-day, so sometimes a break from technology is necessary. “It is so much easier to spend time on your phone instead of doing your homework. To lower my screen time, I usually read and listen to music. Social media can become too much for me sometimes, so I

“[My first social media was] Snapchat. I got it in 2017 because all my friends had it. [I wanted it] to talk with my friends. When we wanted to hang out without asking our parents we could just do it ourselves. It was fun,” Mia Sparavalo (9)

turn off my phone and open a book,” Vanator (9) said. Social media has given a voice to many different people over the years, giving the opportunity to talk and debate about multiple topics. Many people have taken that too far, some even driven to narcissism. “There’s people who constantly check their likes, and feed to see other people’s approval. People say things they wouldn’t say in person all the time on social media. I think my worst habit is responding to things people say. I let it get to me sometimes,” Leilani Czerniawski (9) said. Over time, many have let social media control their opinions and mentalities. The influence that social media has gained with many of us can directly affect how people think and react to worldwide events as they happen. “Social media has affected who I am today by making me more aware of issues in today’s society. It has also given me the freedom to educate myself on various topics. I think social media affects society by making it easier for information to spread and keep people in better contact faster and easier,” Filbin (10) said. The world has been shaped by social media since it’s introduction to our society. It’s increasing level of popularity shows no signs of slowing down. “Social media is the center of our lives, a new trend starts, we all jump onto it, when someone does something wrong, we cancel them. Without social media news wouldn’t be able to be spread,” Vanator said.

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assing her earbuds to her friends, Mallory Hardesty (10) shows her friends this new artist she’s listening to. “Have you heard this new band? I found them on TikTok!” she says opening her playlist to show other songs by this artist. “The form of social media I am influenced by most is definitely TikTok. I swear I wouldn’t have a music taste without TikTok. My Spotify playlist went from two hours worth of music, to 24+ hours due to downloading TikTok,” Mallory Hardesty (10) said. Popular forms of social media, like TikTok, have transformed the way people discover new music and artists. Since posting a video with new music has a chance to be seen by millions of people, more people become aware of the song’s existence. “I think it’s a great way to have artists, especially underground artists, to get their music out there,” Braden Barrett (10) said. Students turn to music platforms to A HAND hear the rest of the HOLDS A song that they only get PHONE WITH a small glimpse of. Tik A STREAMTok can also provide ING SERthe opportunity for VICE APP. people to be able to STUDENTS rediscover songs they OFTEN FIND had forgotten about. NEW MUSIC “I go to Spotify and THROUGH listen to my radios or I SOCIAL refresh my suggested music until I find one MEDIA LIKE I like. My music taste TIKTOK.

hasn’t changed much since TikTok,” Victoria Torres (11) said. Some use TikTok to discover new music, while some use it to rediscover music. Since the songs used in the videos are only a few seconds long, people are left with only a taste of what these artists offer. “My taste in music has changed so much because of TikTok. I’ve explored many different genres by looking at the 15 second videos which is crazy to me,” Hardesty (10) said. Through TikTok, students have had significant changes to the music that they listen to and the platform has influenced their tastes in music and introduced them to new music. “The hard thing was I didn’t listen to music before TikTok, but when I did I listened to indie music and lo-fi beats since I wouldn’t really listen to the music playing,” Marissa Decker (10) said. For a lot of people, music isn’t only something to be listened to in the background and can form a connection to the artist and really feel the deeper meaning to the words in the songs. “I also like listening to some songs and just really feeling what they may have felt through the lyrics or being able to relate them to myself,” Ava Moreno (11) said. Music is very important to some people and they have used the music they listen to in order to bond. “My dad also shares a lot of his music with me that I end up enjoying and I like that I’m able to bond with him over it,” Abby Burton (12) said.

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IN THE WAKE OF THE 2020 ACTIVIST MOVEMENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA HAS BECOME A PLATFORM FOR ALL FORMS OF ACTIVISM WORDS: Jailene Aponte, Meghan Beilfuss, Emily Brown, Niko Krajisnik, Humza Mohiuddin, Kayla Oberholtzer, Gabriella Simkus and Della Steif

“I DID BLACKOUT TUESDAY BECAUSE EVERYBODY WAS DOING IT AT THE TIME, BUT THEN I EDUCATED MYSELF ON THE ACTUAL SEVERITY OF THE TOPIC.” Aniela Gorski (10)

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his past month, we witnessed the Kyle Rittenhouse trial addressing the killing of Anthony Huber, 26, and Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, during a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, WI on Aug. 25, 2020. As quickly the media moves on with events, we notice the drop off of student awareness through the lack of support in social media posts “People would make a trend out of Black Lives Matter. People would post about it once, and then never say anything again. It made me feel upset. Black people are still suffering from the hands of injustice. That doesn’t just stop, therefore those who see it as a trend or have made it seem like one are shameful,” Jada Jones (11) said. Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. On the flip side of the coin, performative activism is referring to activism done to increase one’s social capital rather than because of one’s devotion to a cause. “I did Blackout Tuesday because everybody was doing it at the time, but then I educated myself on the actual severity of the topic. [I understood] the situation that was actually going on,” Aniela Gorski (10) said. Fundraisers, organizations and groups like Black Lives Matter use Instagram to post pictures and updates about their organization. Others will take their own pictures and use hashtags, which to students like Zaynah Khajo (9), isn’t enough. “I see some people that go just to take pictures and be like ‘Oh look, I’m going to a protest!’ and not actually helping at all Even if you can’t go to a protest, you can still raise awareness about it to create more of an impact,” Khaja said. Awareness and taking action are the goals of these movements when sharing on social media. With these new aspects, some feel as if a standard has been created on what

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they should post. “I mean sometimes [it’s okay to spread awareness online] but not as much as going out and going to protests. Yeah, it makes people aware of it, but it’s not really doing anything,” Hamzeh Hindi (11) said. Events like the Australian Wildfires and Palestine’s conflict were talked about heavily by the media for a period of time and then dropped off later on even though the events were still currently happening. to ask themselves if just how far they have to go to call themselves an activist. “There is certain topics that are happening in Muslim countries, so then as a Muslim myself, I feel the pressure to raise awareness about it. If I don’t, I’m not helping my people, so then there’s that type of pressure,” Khaja said. Along with the pressure to spread awareness on social media, students like Tyler Gagliardi (10) feel they need to post or say things that apply to the subject at hand. They feel like they could be criticized by their peers or feel like outcasts if they do not. “I do not want to be canceled. If I do something not supposedly ‘good’ then I lose everything, everyone would just hate me,” Gagliardi said. The Blackout Tuesday square took Instagram by storm in June in an effort to help raise awareness for racial injustice after the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and others. This was a way of showing support through social media that anyone with an Instagram profile could participate in. “In order to spread awareness, I posted a square and information regarding why we did students it and ways to help as well. I posted raise information about protests that their were around my area and about fists to African Americans who were support wrongly accused and faced police blm. a brutality. I did it because I felt raised like just posting a black square fist has wasn’t enough. People need to be become informed on why, and the events a symbol that led to this as well. Also, by of power posting about the protests going and hope on brought out more people and in the prepared those who were going” movement. Jones said.

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Blackout tuesday A BLACK SQUARE POSTED ON INSTAGRAM ON TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2020 TO PROTEST RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY To help support the BLM movement, you can: - Go to a protest - Donate to organizations like BLM that work to end violence against Black people. - Donate to GoFundMe fundraisers to directly support families of victims

Australian WildFires PEOPLE POSTING ABOUT THE WILDFIRES IN AUSTRALIA WITHOUT TRULY UNDERSTANDING THE SITUATION To help support the people affected: - Donate to Australian firefighters - Donate to the American Red Cross - Take action to spread awareness about the effects of climate change

Muslim Genocide in China PEOPLE POSTED GRAPHICS ON THEIR INSTAGRAM STORIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SUBJECT To help support the people affected: - Write to the Chinese Embassy to protest the treatment of Muslims within the country - Visit saveuighur.org to donate, organize fundraisers or find more ways to spread awareness

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WHERE DO YOU GO TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS? Students Respond to An Instagram story With ThEIr Favorite Places to See Christmas Lights

“I go around my neighborhood in Schererville with my brothers. Our neighbors always go all out.”

“I usually go to look at the Christmas trees on 93rd St. Prairie West Park. I’ll go walk around with my friends.”

Kori Kosteba (12) “I’m going to go look at Christmas lights in St. John with my boyfriend over the holiday break.”

“I usually go down to the state fairgrounds by Indianapolis.”

Maggie Grudzien (12)

Jeffrey Lucas (10) “I enjoy going to the light at the zoo in Tinley Park. They have awesome lights with festive attractions.”

“I usually go to Chicago with my family and my boyfriend. It’s a fun activity that always gets us in the Christmas spirit.”

Dominic Rizzo (10)

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during the game against penn high school, joey heuberger (12) steals the puck from his opponent. The hockey team finished the game with a tie. photo by: joanna kouros

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