Comet - Nov. & Dec. 2020 by Lake Central Comet

COMET

NOV. & DEC. 2020 VOLUME 55, ISSUE 2 LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ST. JOHN, INDIANA

MAGAZINE

Despite social media’s spotlight on mental health discussions and claims, some students face mental health battles alone PAGE 14

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WHAT’S INSIDE FEATURES

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NEWS

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME STUDY APPRECIATED OR APPROPRIATED?

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SCHOOLIN’ THROUGH THE SCREEN PREDICTING THE POLLS

DO YOU SEE ME? Social media has propelled mental health discussions from being stigmatized to glamorized

A NEW PAGE

How misrepresentation and lack of diversity within the classroom affecting students

CINEMATIC STEREOTYPES

Are movies and TV shows accurately portraying high school culture?

COMET STAFF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nitya Shah DESIGN EDITORS Emily Prince Jackson Novak Elizabeth Sulek Alayna Wilkening PHOTO EDITORS Mateusz Gacek Kelly Hayes Jordan Znosko COPY EDITORS Brenna Polovina Tiffanie Richerme Brian Scott

EDITORS Mia Born Mackenzie Guthrie Luke Hamilton Riley Knestrict Hailey Prasopoulos Justyce Reed Lexi Rigg Adriana Rodriguez Brenna Sealy TEAM LEADERS Taylor Anderson Alyssa Klimowski Cori Lollis Icyss Meredith Jona Rivera Molly Tkach

STAFF MEMBERS Kevin Aharrah Sharon Austin Meghan Beilfuss Kylie Biehler Kai Blankenship Isabella Brazzale Emily Brown Ines Caballes Caleb Chen Serenity Diaz Bailey Egan Olivia Figg Brooke Follrad Natalie Genovese Sasha Gerike Parneet Gill Corinne Gillette Maya Gorney

Annika Gorney Charlotte Harmon Cameron Houston Alison Irace Yadira Jimenez Andie Kalemba Joanna Kouros Krista Kulacz Lauren Kutcka Olivia Mapes Rachel Narjes Lilah Nelson Emily Neyens Shelby Noonan Abbey O’Neill Rachel Phillips Madelyn Porter Allison Potpora Emma Rodriguez

Elizabeth Schallmo Eden Schilling Reagan Sideris Isabella Simkus Della Steif Meghan Swacus Trista Thompson Victoria Torres Daisy Monahu Aly Wenglarz

ADVISERS Mrs. Kristina Collard Mrs. Sarah Verpooten Mrs. Carrie WadyckiCruz

BEHIND THE COVER A portrait shot of Joey Heuberger (11). See page 14. Photo by: Brian Scott, Design by: Nitya Shah. 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 Nitya Shah at nityahahs@gmail.com. Businesses interested in advertising should contact 219-365-3886.

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THE NOVEMBER& DECEMBER ISSUE

CULTURE

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SPORTS

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THE MASK REVOLUTION

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SOCIAL PRESENTATION COURT TO QUARANTINE PLAYER PRECAUTIONS

CELEBRITIES, COMPANIES & COLLABS TWITTER TEAMS WHICH SIDE OF TIKTOK DO YOU BELONG ON? #FASTFOOD COLLABS

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EDITOR’S WORDS

evanesce from the minds of newer generations. But, before society was able to normalize psychological disorders and provide help to those in need, another impediment arose. With the boom of the technology and internet, online conversations and jokes have emanated a new barrier; mental illness quickly went from stigmatized to sensationalized. Social media sites, such as Tumblr and Instagram, were flooded with posts that glamorized the hurt that those affected by psychological illnesses WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL comes to terms with the faced. Many works of modern cinema, such as 13 Reasons Why, tried to tackle fact that they may have some form of mental these issues, but instead inaccurately portrayed suicide as an act of revenge. illness, they are stricken with an ugly truth: they In addition to popular media’s inaccurate portrayal of students’ mental health, don’t see the world the way others do. But, for movies and TV shows have also repeatedly depicted high schoolers to be much some, the struggle is just not having the strength older, mature and worldly, but in reality teenagers are always learning and to reach out to the trusted individual that may growing. This standard is far from realistic, but is consistently shown in almost surround them. every movie and TV show that deals with high In the past, one of the main hindrances to doing so was how school culture. society looked at those who have fallen victim to depression, In this issue, we tackle these silent, but harmful, anxiety, OCD or any of the 200 more classified diagnoses. It complications that are making growing up is already difficult to deal with the pain of the illness itself in so much harder for us. From our features addition to the shame that comes with it. And worst of all, about how the internet is romanticizing society has repeatedly ostracized individuals as such by mental struggles to the way cinema creates refraining from recognizing this issue as it is: a health crisis. impractical ideals, I hope we are able to bring As time has passed, activists, health professionals, light to discussions that should – and need – to NITYA SHAH, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF researchers and more have spoken out on this subject, and happen. some of the stigma around mental illness has started to

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A TAKE ON TESTING Mr. Kendal Smith, science, is teaming up with three seniors to test for COVID-19 antibodies. They have already published their first manuscript. Photo by: Jordan Znosko

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME STUDY Mr. Kendal Smith, science, along with three seniors conduct a study on COVID-19 antibodies

APPRECIATED OR APPROPRIATED? The lack of representation for Native Americans during their heritage’s appreciation month

SCHOOLIN’ THROUGH THE SCREEN

Predecided e-learners reflect on their learning choice as the whole school moves online

PREDICTING THE POLLS Students reflect on the accuracy of the presidential election polls before and after election week

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME STUDY

AS THE WORLD was struck ‘Hey, that’s pretty cool. I wonder if we could APPROXIMATELY 1.7% with the COVID-19 pandemic do that at Lake Central,’ and the idea in the spring, chemistry probably popped into my head sometime OF STAFF MEMBERS teacher Mr. Kendal Smith, in March or April,” Smith said. HAVE BEEN AFFECTED science, saw an oportunity To help with the time-consuming study, arise, one that could help Smith recruited senior Lilah Lopez (12), who in BY THE VIRUS AS OF the school community turn recruited Graham Weber (12) and Thao THE TEST DATES understand the true nature Nguyen (12) to be part of the team. These of the virus in a local students had great interests in COVID-19 MED RX IV setting. This study, known and hardcore science research, which was as a seroprevalence study, exactly what Smith was looking for. includes a team of seniors, LC alumni and “I decided to be a part of this study over the summer when well-respected professors from across the Lake Central was still online learning. The point of this is to nation. understand how much the virus has already affected our “When the whole COVID thing started, I was community and use this to assess the risk that still stands. By very interested and I wanted to understand analyzing the seroprevalence of COVID-19 in subgroups like what was going on. There was a professor department or use of PPE, we gain a better understanding out in Stanford that published a study of of how the virus spreads within our community and the seroprevalence in Santa Clara, [California]. best way to prevent it. I wanted to participate because A seroprevalence study is when you try to it gave me an opportunity to experience science outside essentially find evidence that someone has the classroom and possibly give me insight about career had a virus. I read that study and thought choices I might want to make. I also saw this as a great leadership opportunity, something that women in stem fields don’t always get to experience,” Lopez said. The study itself is focused on the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the school corporation staff. Through this study, the team hopes to find

Mr. Kendal Smith, science, along with three seniors conduct a study on COVID-19 antibodies WORDS Taylor Anderson, Ines Caballes, Brooke Follrad, Abbey O’Neill and Tiffanie Richerme DESIGN Elizabeth Sulek

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COVIID-19 CALCULATIONS Mr. Kendal Smith, science, sits at his whiteboard while explaining how a second study could help to gain more information. The team had hopes of gaining more funding so that they could continue their work. Photo by: Jordan Znosko

TALLIEDUP The study conducted by the research team broken down by the numbers For more information on the study, visit https://rb.gy/pv42dx

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STAFF MEMBERS WERE TESTED IN THE SEROPREVALENCE STUDY

PARTICIPANTS TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE ANTIBODIES

98.3% OF PARTICIPANTS WERE FOUND TO NOT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO THE VIRUS

needed to dive into the vast field of science, a field that has many types of analysis, theories, professionals, studies and facts. Starting a study itself was no easy task for the team, and many problems arose as they moved along. “Because of the study, I know “I BELIEVE THIS that I definitely want to be a part of another research in the LESSON WILL future because I can discover GREATLY HELP.” new information or evidence useful information about procedures while learning so much from THAO NGUYEN (12) and their effectiveness in preventing interacting with my team up experts, some who are LC alum, the spread and what needs to be members. Despite how stressful some who are just friends of LC alum. improved. it is, it is the best thing I experienced, and I We ended up picking up a professor of statistics at “[The study] will greatly benefit was lucky to be a part of this amazing team. Harvard, someone working on their PhD at Harvard everyone in the school system. By This study can help other people because in epidemiology, and we’ve got some great advice having this information, we can better it can provide more information about the from world-renowned epidemiologists at Harvard as understand if our protocols and situation, allowing them to plan according well. Those things helped us make it a real professional procedures are helping to limit the and take necessary precautions. Hopefully, piece,” Smith said. spread of COVID-19. This could then by feeling more prepared, it can provide As of early November, the team has concluded the provide peace of mind to staff, students some mental relief,” Nguyen said. first round and has published their first manuscript. and families in the corporations. If we As the study began to gain momentum, However, they aren’t done yet. The team is hopeful for see a lot of positives, then the team began to pick up advice a second round in January if they are granted enough we know that we may need from professionals and experts funding for the project. to improve or change our around the country. Having a “IN SCIENCE, “We’re hopeful we can do another round within the procedures to better protect secondary opinion was crucial next month, and it would probably take a couple THERE AREN’T everyone. Your first solution to the study’s accuracy and months after that to finish the paper. I’d be hopeful will not be the best or even reliability. SPECIFIC that by March the study would be done. If by some correct solution most of the “As we went through we picked crazy chance we can get more funding and then do DIRECTIONS.” time,” Weber said. another round of testing in April, I’d love to do that Due to the nature of the LILAH LOPEZ (12) and see the longitudinal seroprevalence study to see how the virus study, the three students spread throughout the entire year,” Smith said.

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APPRECIATED OR APPROPRIATED? WORDS Charlotte Harmon, Yadi Jimenez, Brenna Polovina, Jona Rivera and Victoria Torres

DESIGN Jackson Novak

NATIVE AMERICANS NEARBY Tijana Kljajic (10) looks at a Native American sculpture displayed in our school. Students, such as Kljajic, have kept quiet about their native background.

The lack of representation for Native Americans becomes apparent during their heritage’s appreciation month

IN RECENT YEARS, Native Americans and their heritage have been in the public eye because of differing political opinions on the subject of depiction and appropriation. Many changes, such as the change from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, show people Simone Castaneda (11) said. are beginning to take an Although many think that the “[THE MASCOT] appreciation in Native idea of having a Native American WAS SELECTED American history and their lives mascot is disrespectful, it is more today. FOR HONESTY AND about the lack of representation “Nobody talks about Native that the culture behind the symbol INTEGRITY.” American History at all, and a receives. Makayla Fuentes (10) lot of people don’t know the MR. THOMAS CLARK, believes we have not been informed heritage month since many HISTORY history of this area. A lot of enough about the history of Native people don’t speak up that books are changing as well; American heritage. they are Native so it can help changing names to Native “Using the Indian as a mascot would encourage people to embrace Americans instead of Indians,” not be disrespectful if we took the time to educate their culture,” Kljajic said. Mr. Thomas Clark, Social ourselves about Native American history and culture. While our school decorates for other months, Studies, said. It is not our place to take and use somebody’s such as Black History Month or Hispanic Heritage An example of this conflicting culture as a mascot if we don’t even recognize their Month, our school does not decorate for Native opinion involves our school, history. Lake Central should try to teach more about American Heritage Month. Mr. Sean Begley, especially with the mascot. different Native tribes and cultures before they use Principal, thinks the school can acknowledge Debates about whether or not the mascot,” Fuentes said. the month more in the future. the Native American mascot The mascot has been claimed to be used in a “We certainly could [celebrate it]. It has never should be used is in constant very positive way which is why Mr. Clark argues been brought up to me before. Mr. Volk has turmoil. the mascot should not have to be changed. He done the other two months and could do the “I personally don’t think proposes that it is supposed to represent strength Native American month also,” Mr. Begley said. the mascot is offensive rather than brutality. Not only do schools show inaccurate since our school is not really “[The mascot] was selected for honesty and depictions of Native Americans, but many misinterpreting the image too integrity. They even invited some Native Americans social media sources have as well. Even with much anymore, but I think from Wisconsin to give their blessing to the whole the recent surge of Native Americans voicing the term ‘Indians’ is offensive thing because a lot of schools up in Minnesota and their concerns for certain incorrect depictions since it was coined Wisconsin have an Indian as a mascot of them, appropriation like this still goes on. by Christopher and for positive reasons, that’s why we “It is extremely disrespectful that at football Columbus, who have it,” Mr. Clark said. “IT CAN HELP games we [have had] the Indian mascot that killed many Natives,” Tijana Kljajic (10), a Native American acts like what they think a Native American acts ENCOURAGE student, finds the mascot nondisrespectful like. It is not okay that we use stereotypes for but believes we should have more PEOPLE TO Indigenous people without knowing their real representation. She claims many students culture and heritage,” Fuentes said. EMBRACE are Native American but don’t talk about For Kljajic, she does appreciate what the THEIR their heritage. school is doing to show correct representation. “We should celebrate Native American CULTURE.” Seeing more representation motivates her to learn more about her culture. TIJANA KLJAJIC (10) “I’m not that in touch with the culture. I mean it’s stereotypical, but at the same time since it’s my school I support it since they’re trying to spread all the culture. I think it’s really cool,” Kljajic said.

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COMET why our name change was more than necessary OPINION Justyce Reed

IN MARCH OF 2020, I was assigned to cover the Native American students at our school and their opinions on our Indian mascot and Native American imagery. After hearing what the students had to say, this year’s editors-in-chief were all in agreement that we needed to do something about it. On June 22, 2020, we announced that we would change the publication names back to what they were in the 60s. “Scout,” the magazine was changed to “Comet”, “Quiver,” the yearbook was changed to “Echo”, and “Tribe TV,” was changed to “LCTV.” All of these names reference Native American tools and people. It may be a small change but we felt it was a step in the right direction. With Native Americans “TIMES HAVE CHANGED AND WE NEED TO CHANGE WITH THEM.” already being underrepresented, we wanted to make sure their voices are being heard. The Native American imagery around the school is supposed to represent symbols of pride and bravery, not just for our school but for all the others that use them as well. The Indian even goes beyond schools and is a popular mascot for sports, including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Cleveland Indians. We as students view this as tradition without taking in consideration how the people that are affected feel. Times have changed and we need to change with them. This is a time where cultural insensitivity will not be tolerated and it is more important than ever to listen to our minority students. The decision we made was an important one and certainly long overdue.

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SCHOOLIN’ THROUGH THE SCREEN With the whole school in transition to the online world, predecided e-learners reflect on their learning choice

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THE RUSH After presented with the choice of e-learning or in-person learning, students voice their opinion on the positives and negatives of online school. From network connectivity issues to a lack of motivation, some online students have dealt with a new set of hindrances.

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IN CLASS, MADELINE SHIH (10) was caught off guard when the teacher posed a question that she was ready to shout out the answer to. The microphone lagged and “I DON’T FEEL LIKE changed her once easy task to a daunting inconvenience. This became a reality for all YOU CAN ASK students starting Nov. 18. QUESTIONS AS EASILY, “[Some of my] teachers don’t interaction and discipline, learning really call on e-learner kids, and if SO UNDERSTANDING at home is not easy for some. It’s we want to answer questions we still preferable to the risk of physical SUBJECTS CAN have to unmute ourselves. [They] classrooms for these students, who BE DIFFICULT don’t check the chat a lot, so if were orginally given the option you have questions they most SOMETIMES.” whether or not to attend in-person likely don’t get answered or the school at the beginning of the year. TREVOR POLASKI (10) answers at the times you needed “Some of my teachers do a good “I feel like teachers do pay it,” Shih said. job of checking in on us, but others attention to e-learners, but According to Proceeding National might not even respond to us the not as much as [they would] to Academy of Sciences, interactive entire class period. Some of the problems I have students in the actual classroom. To improve learning can increase exam letter encountered is that some teachers won’t even listen conditions for e-learners, teachers could grades by an average of a halfto the e-learners or ask them questions,” Austin definitely be more involved with them and letter grade. Yet, some forms of Boudi (10) said. just overall pay more attention to the chats. ,” interacting, such as getting called Online students can experience trouble Vesna Romic (12) said. on by a teacher, have shifted from understanding or talking to their teachers via online For Brooke Sajda (10), learning from home being a distressing moment to presentations and can have other issues with their has been an opportunity to battle stress. a part of class that students like Chromebooks while trying to keep up with noteBeing away from school may provide an Madeline Mansueto (10) yearn for. taking, discussions or lectures. These technical issues anxiety-free, calming environment for those “For me personally, when a compound the challenges that students already that normally get nervous before class. teacher puts more time and face from their large amounts of work. “When I have anxiety about a test, I feel energy into the e-learners, it “It’s just frustrating sometimes. Sometimes the much calmer in my home. I get to have makes the class a lot more fun assignments won’t work, there are internet issues, or whatever lunch I like, [I’m] much less nervous and I do better in those classes. things won’t load on time. This happens constantly about getting to class on time, and I don’t It keeps me focused, and I’m not so that’s the issue,” Ben Haavig (10) said. have to worry about having any drama at nervous [now] about unmuting my Some advantages include more time to study and school,” Sajda said. mic and interrupting,” Mansueto be in a safe, familiar environment with little fear of Lack of materials and uniformity to the said. being sick. According to Cora McCoy (12), teachers’ handouts that would be given in class is a Some students feel as if online obligations to record their lessons and to utilize sites consequence of learning from home. Online learning is harder to pay attention like Canvas are another advantage that students learners print out their own worksheets or to, especially when they are not didn’t have before. materials that the teachers would otherwise face-to-face with their teachers “There is an advantage to the lessons now being hand out to in person students. When working and classmates. Without this recorded and uploaded to Canvas. I like to be able online, e-learners miss the benefit of having to review past lessons and jog my the materials in front of them when working. memory about specific topics. The “Teachers hand out materials in class, but biggest advantage is that I’m not as an e-learner you have to go to Canvas, “WHEN I HAVE worried about the possibility of my open five different tabs to access one thing ANXIETY ABOUT A health being compromised,” McCoy and print it, which does take a few minutes,” said. Shih said. TEST I FEEL MUCH The struggle of managing a remote According to Boudi (10), Miss York has been CALMER IN MY learning and in-person class on top of distanced learners’ participation. leaves teachers with extra weight HOME.” The teachers that perform best with these on their shoulders. Handling two students are helpful by designating certain BROOKE SADJA (9) groups of students at once is an assignment questions to online students, understandably added task, but keeping their speakers on and checking the learning can be frustrating on both text chat on Google Meets often. ends of the computer. “It’s really hard to stay motivated and focused when you’re at home because you’re not in the physical environment and super involved in the learning. I think it’s also really difficult for teachers though too. This is definitely new for both teachers and students and I think we’re all struggling, so hopefully teachers are pretty flexible with students, as well as students being flexible with their teachers,” Brooke Breymeyer (12) said.

QUICK QUOTES Whats the deal with e-learning?

“It’s harder to learn Catalina math or chemistry Vallejo when you’re at (10) home. It is way harder to concentrate when your education is on a computer screen and you have to stare at it all day. [Teachers] sometimes get confused and make assignments and projects difficult to do when you’re at home, and there is always a technology issue.”

“I did e-learning for a bit, but it’s definitely harder than in class because it seems like the teachers pay more attention to the class than the e-learners, so they have the advantage. The positive to e-learning is that although they show you little attention and put most of it on the class. Canvas and that makes things easier Luke to remember to do.” Willis (10)

“I just think the Brianna teachers don’t Cady (11) understand how much work it is. They assign so much, and when falling behind it’s super hard to catch up. Coming from quarantine back to regular school is just really hard for me. [I] think that it is a lot more convenient than school. If we [had] less work I’d like it a lot more. I think it is a good alternative.”

“Some of the positives are not coming in contact with anyone that has COVID. I feel like my other teachers kind of forget about us and teach the kids that are in class. Another negative is being in a science class and missinng out on labs because doing a lab from home is quite hard. I think that it would be way easier to be Hannah sitting in front of her. “ Ross (12)

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PREDICTING THE POLLS WORDS Taylor Anderson, Ines Caballes, Brooke Follrad, Sasha Gerike, Olivia Mapes and Tiffanie Richerme

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DESIGN Jackson Novak

TEENAGE VOTER John Scanlon (12) holds up a voting sticker. In recent years, there has been a surge in youth voter turnout.

Students give their opinion on the accuracy of the presidential election polls before and after election week

“I THINK THERE IS CORRUPTION with the voting system. I think Trump will win. I just think there’s a silent majority voting for him. Everyone posts their own opinion on the polls, which makes me kind of mad. You should keep them to yourself because they’re changing other’s thoughts on it. If you have your own opinion on who you want to vote for, it should not have to be changed because of what other’s opinions are. I think a lot of TV stations are biased and I don’t trust them. I like Amy Coney Barrett, for example, because she’s a conservative, but I don’t know a lot about her. I think more Democrats won’t vote for her though, because [Barrett] is Republican.”

“I DON’T THINK THAT PREELECTION POLLS are accurate because there’s no way that they’re 100% correct, considering that they’re more of just a prediction. I think that there is a great chance that Biden could win for president considering the amount of young voters who are coming out this year who are in favor of him. However, a lot of people still support Trump. Polls are not always accurate because it just depends on who’s answering those polls and where they live. There are instances where polls have greatly shown what happened, but other times not. They don’t really show what’s going on in the grand scheme of things.”

NICOLE SANFRATELLO (11)

EMMA BOWER (9)

“I DON’T THINK PRE-ELECTION POLLS are accurate because whoever is holding them can just poll people with their views and that would skew it. I believe Trump is going to win because just from what I’ve seen rally-wise, and in the debates he seems to be the people’s favorite. I want Trump to win the election because of the pre-COVID economic progress we had and Biden’s age and health makes him unfit. Polls can be skewed by targeting a certain demographic and polling that party’s side more than the other. I do believe it’s important to look at polls, but also to look at more than one source to get your news and fact-check it.”

“YES, I THINK THAT pre-election polls are accurate. I believe that Joe Biden will win the election because all of the issues he says he plans on fixing are some of our country’s biggest problems, and they are problems that concern more than half of our population. I want Joe Biden to win the election. I believe that not everyone who says that they will vote will actually vote and some who say they will not vote will vote. During the actual election, the count might take days for all of the votes to be processed. I believe it is important to pay attention to the polls, because the polls can help show you how the election will play out.“

RICHARD MANTOAN (12)

HOLLY HOECKELBERG (10)

ELECTORALPREDICTION

BASED ON POLLS (NO TOSS-UPS) SOURCE: FIVETHIRTYEIGHT

BIDEN 348

TRUMP 190 270 needed to win

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RESULTS (AS OF NOV. 19) SOURCE: FIVETHIRTYEIGHT

BIDEN 306

TRUMP 232 270 needed to win

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“PRE-ELECTION POLLS are not accurate because they’re more just estimates than the actual election itself. I think the election took a lot of people by surprise compared to the polls before. Many were expecting President Trump to win, which did not happen. I think I will view pre-election polls the same as I always do. I think the election took many people by surprise, even based off the polls. The election was so close, so many people were unsure of what the outcome was going to be. A lot of these people were expecting Trump to win the election, which did not end up happening. Because of this, [my view of] preelection polls will stay the same.”

“I THINK THIS YEAR’S PREELECTION POLLS were less accurate then the past because I keep seeing stuff like ‘this state miscounted this many, this state found these votes,’ but we have no real way to prove or know what’s going on, so we just have to wait and see. I will be more skeptical of the preelection polls after this year’s [election], because there are a lot of scandals going around, but like I said it’s hard to tell what’s actually going on, so we will see. I wasn’t too shocked by the results of the election; I knew it would go either way and would be close so it wasn’t a big shock to me. I think there were definitely some cases of voter fraud.”

“THIS YEAR’S pre-election polls were accurate, but the race for the presidency was a lot closer than everyone expected. In the future, I think I will stop putting so much trust in the pre-election polls. I was not surprised, because I knew that there were a lot of people who wanted Trump out of office because of the events that have occurred throughout his presidency. I knew that there would be people who would doubt the honesty and accuracy of the election, so I am not surprised that people claimed there was fraud. I believe that the recounts were needed in order to make sure that there were no extreme cases of fraud.”

NICOLE SANFRATELLO (11)

EMMA BOWER (9)

RICHARD MANTOAN (12)

HOLLY HOECKELBERG (10)

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“I DON’T THINK THEY [WERE] accurate because I feel like the majority of [polls] are opinion based. I think they were really inaccurate. I didn’t really pay attention to the election, so I wouldn’t know the relation. I won’t really focus on the pre-election polls in the future because they are usually wrong. I was shocked by the results because I seriously thought Trump would win. I saw all over the media that he was in the lead, but the media was wrong. In all honesty, I agree with the voter fraud claims. Trump was in the lead, and randomly at 4 A.M., Biden was. It didn’t make sense to me. When the election is finalized and Biden wins, I think there will be fights and riots.”

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“Trends and memes that talk about mental illness don’t really have an effect on me, but I can see how it might affect people struggling with mental illnesses by worsening their conditions or making them more upset.”

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amn Daniel, Rick Rolling and VSCO girls are all trends that took the internet by storm. With anyone around the world having access to social media, even the smallest events can create a buzz. Mental health has recently become a common subject on the internet, leaving the question, does social media cripple the progression of mental health awareness? “Social media has actually made me more comfortable talking about mental illness just because I feel like there’s way less judgment than how it used to be. I think social media started to glorify mental illness because some people have started to think of it as a trend. They think it’s cool and quirky and a lot of them don’t even have any mental illnesses; they just want to fit in glorifying a mental illness. I think self diagnosing isn’t the smartest route to take; I believe that it’s better to go to a professional and get diagnosed just so it’s more accurate and you aren’t being misleading,” Muna Hijaz (11) said. With more people speaking out about their mental illness experiences, the topic has gained attention. Unfortunately, some feel this has led to people seeking attention and self diagnosing with disorders they don’t actually have in order to gain popularity. “It isn’t uncommon for mental illnesses to be depicted almost as ‘trendy’ on social media sites. I feel like social media has also led to a blurring of the line between mental illness and the common emotions that are a part of everyday life. For example, people may see a post where somebody discusses their struggle with depression or anxiety, and then be quick to label their sadness or nervousness as a mental illness. It is almost like people are self-diagnosing to fit in with the people that they see online. Mental illnesses, which should be taken very seriously,” Emilee Marten (11) said. Some students, like Sophia Garibay (9), believe that social media is responsible for lightening the subject of mental illness. For example, apps like TikTok are known for being humorous, not serious. “I think social media [glorifies] mental illness [too] much sometimes, they do that in making mental illness more of a trend or joke when it’s definitely very serious and a touchy topic for lots of people. Nowadays, I think mental illness is taken more lightly,” Garibay said. One way trends are born is through hierarchical diffusion, when celebrities Bakker (12) begin to talk about specific topics. Whether that be a name brand product or a mental illness, people who idealize

It’s disrespectful, it’s immature, and it shows a lack of understanding of the actual mindset and severity of having an illness.” Paige

MU N A HIJAZ (11) these celebrities may follow in their footsteps “I don’t necessarily think it’s funny but people have making these subjects different ways of coping and topics more popular. and humor is one of them “I think it’s talked that I see a lot nowadays.” about so much because celebrities that have mental illness tell people and make it public and that helps others with the same issue come out about and talk about it. I think social media makes it more comfortable for people to talk about it. When athletes and celebrities come out about that stuff, it helps normal people talk about it,” Peyton Chadd (10) said. Social media posts are often light-hearted and humorous. Generally speaking, information found on apps like Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok isn’t seen as reliable or accurate.

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“I’ll always hear people on the internet saying stuff like ‘I’m so depressed’ and then throw up a peace sign and joke around and laugh. I see it a lot on social media like Snapchat and especially TikTok. On TikTok, it’s easy to talk about it because all they have to do is make a 15 second video with a song in the background. A lot of people will talk about anything that’s wrong with them or how depressed they are. You’ll “It can feel like the people look in the comments and who are participating in these trends are belittling the illness all of them say that they or discrediting the reality of relate to it or they’ll all start struggles that accompany joking about it, so it’s pretty mental illness.” prevalent on the app,” Hijaz said. EM I L E E MA RT E N (11)

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These kinds of videos can blow up overnight and gain attention from many, even if not all fully realize the true meaning behind them. Some students, such as Skylar Noonan (12), think that the glorification is unintentional and is in part because the severity of the situation is not understood. “I don’t think people know that they are glorifying mental illness *poll out of 469 students since everyone does it. It is a way our generation copes and deals with their issues and problems. Most people think it is a joke and something funny but it affects peoples lives. It is not just for the clout, likes or laughs,” Noonan said. Content about mental illness can make the topic seem less important. For those with mental illness, it can be offensive. “Trends and memes that talk about mental illness don’t really have an effect on me, but I can see how it might affect people struggling with mental illnesses by worsening their conditions or making them more upset,” Joseph Heuberger (11) said. These trends and memes have worked their way into our everyday language. Making comments that connect to mental illness can be confusing. “It is sometimes difficult to understand the context. For example, when people say ‘I’m going to kill myself,’ you almost have to stop and wonder if they really mean it and are trying to reach out for help, or if they are just saying it to be funny. It can feel like the people who are participating in these trends are belittling the illness or discrediting the reality of struggles that accompany mental illness,” Marten said. Along with Marten, Paige Bakker (12) also finds these jokes to be misleading and dangerous for those who suffer from mental health problems. “I understand the joke, but at the same time, it can set people off as a trigger. It’s disrespectful, it’s immature, and it shows a lack of understanding of the actual mindset and severity of having an illness,” Bakker said. Some students feel as though the shift in the way mental illness is being talked about is not helpful. They feel uncomfortable talking about mental illness on social media. “Social media makes me less comfortable to talk about mental illness because of the things people comment. I think that mental illness has shifted from a taboo subject to its glorified position today by all the social media posts about it. I definitely notice how people are scared to reach out on social media for help,” Heuberger said. However, others find that social media helps them cope with their mental illnesses. It can allow people to share experiences and discuss their experiences all through their phone.

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PA I GE B A K K E R (12) “I understand the joke, but at the same time, it can set people off as a trigger.”

“Social media makes me more comfortable because I’ve learned that I’m not alone in this fight. It’s just a lot more apparent to see how many other kids and teenagers are going through exactly what I’m going through and we can share coping mechanisms and be there for eachother like a family,” Alex Johnson (10) said. Some students are even more comfortable sharing their emotions and feelings with strangers on the internet. It gives other, more diverse ways of communication. “Social media has given me a platform to connect with others and share how I feel with them. It allows me to open up and be honest with people I may or may not know. I don’t mind others talking about mental illness as long as they don’t try to bring me or other people down,” Matthew Levin (11) said. Social media is a faster and easier way of communication than ever before. Endless amounts of information is available on the internet, and it is helping social media awareness become more widespread. “I think it’s great that people are realizing that people deal with mental illness on the daily and are becoming more accepting of mental health problems,” Levin said. According to HelpGuide.org, social media’s presence has had a lasting impact on the public’s idea of mental illness. Regardless of any negativity it has the possibility to create, it has informed many about once unspoken diseases. “The internet has made me way more educated on what mental illness really is and a lot more accepting than I might have been. I absolutely think people need to be self-aware about glorifying mental illness because of the effect it has on other people, especially on social media. I would like to Johnson (10) see more people raising awareness, rather than making mental illness seem so light-hearted,” Claire Alexander (9) said.

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How do you think social media has romanticized mental illness?

“There are a lot of people that will go on social media and over exagerate their sadness and self diagnose themselves.” Cameron Freitag (12)

“I feel like it really impacted the way people think and view things. Everyone thinks social media is the key, but it really isn’t.” Dylan Grzych (11)

“People get jealous of other peoples’ lives on social media when they see how much fun they are having, so they get depressed.” Anthony Morin (9)

“I believe social media plays a big part in mental illness. Especially how you view your body and view yourself as a whole.” Brianna Cook (11)

“I feel like that they should just go talk to someone that will help them instead of posting it online for millions to see.” Brandon Escobedo (10)

“I see a lot of kids posting depressing content. I’m assuming it’s because of COVID and struggling with school right now.” William Churchill (11)

“A few years ago, it wasn’t as big of a deal as it is now. We are actually seeking out the issue and reaching out to other people for it.” Abby Sanders (12)

“I don’t know, it can really go either way. Some people use it positively, some use it negatively, but I think for the most part it’s positive.” Justin Caposey (10)

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psychological perspective Mr. Ralph Holden, Social Studies, discusses mental health

How has the perception of mental illnesses changed in recent years?

How do you think social media has contributed to that popularity?

How do you think the pressures of social media have changed mental illness?

“Stigma [around mental illnesses] has been known to adversely affect one’s self-esteem, family relationships, social skills, employment and obtaining housing. The Surgeon General in 1999 stated: ‘Stigma in some ways intensified over the past 40 years even though understanding of disorders have improved.’ Even though people that suffer from mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence than perpetrators of it, violence is the leading cause of this stigma in the US.”

“There have been many celebrities, athletes, etc. that have shared their stories of mental health issues on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to spread information about mental disorders. Unfortunately, in the 2016 study by McGinty et al, (where they compared news stories from 19952004 to stories from 2005-2014) found that recent media reports ‘were more likely to mention mass shootings by people with mental illness.’”

“In 2009, the US launched a public service announcement to help lessen stigmas by using celebrities (Film star Glenn Close and her sister, Jessie, who has severe bipolar disorder). So far, there is no evidence that these have worked. In 2012, Steven Steadman’s (former president of the American Psychiatric Association) stated that the negative attitudes towards people with severe disorders probably will not decline, as long as there are many untreated homeless people living on our streets.”

IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WE ASK YOU TO REACH OUT TO A TRUSTED ADULT OR A HOTLINE

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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EW GE Students and teachers discuss the importance of representation and diversity in the classroom – and what is being done to get there WORDS Bailey Egan, Lauren Kutcka, Cori Lollis, Daisy Monahu, Tiffanie Richerme, Isabella Simkus and Meghan Swacus DESIGN Nitya Shah

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their teachers. in order to improve, the school needs “I don’t think it’s right that they lack to continue pushing for equality and such diversity. They need to give more diversity every day rather than letting opportunities to those of color. I don’t feel the issues go unheard and unsettled. as open since there really only [are] white “I think that a lot of teachers are teachers at the school. I need someone to biased and don’t support the Black relate to and be able to come to who isn’t of Lives Matter Movement. It would be color. With Lake Central being literally an allreally nice to see that teachers support white school, it’s hard getting someone in the things like that because it would help same class as you that is also diverse. I don’t support the small percentage of know anyone in the class,” Shatat said. minority here feel comfortable, and Students like Shatat feel that a more diverse I’ve been in situations where teachers staff would be beneficial to them. However, would purposely select somebody other students, like Kimberly Hestermann from the way their name is spelled or (11), feel that race does not impact their because they can tell they’re foreign or they JANILA HENDLEY-CRAYTON (11) sits in her relationship with their teachers. For her, the can tell that they’re a minority. I know we English class, glancing every now and then at learning experience depends more upon definitely did try to do that little Black Lives the students around her. How is she supposed passion and teacher-student interaction. Matter protest, but what the school didn’t to connect with the books they are reading “I think there could be more diversity within understand is that they only cared at that when she can’t see herself being represented? the staff/teachers at Lake Central to reflect one point in time, and then after all that For students like Hendley-Crayton, this the diverse group of students attending the stuff died down they stopped caring. So it question has become an issue that plagues school. But, race doesn’t change the way I definitely made a lot of the minorities think them every day. view my teachers and the immense impact that you guys are only [doing] this to look “I read A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine they have left on me. Personally, almost good,” Gonzalez said. Hansberry and I really liked the book. I read every teacher I’ve had at the high school According to Mrs. Amie Day, English, the the book with my English class freshman has been passionate classroom is a year and when we discussed the book it was about what they do, place to share fine; however, I did not like the fact that the gone out of their way the experiences teacher allowed the students to say ‘negro,’ to help me and any of everybody and which to my understanding has been allowed “HAVING LIMITED of the other students not just a limited for students to say for far too long,” HendleyVIEWPOINTS IN THE when we need it and viewpoint. Day Crayton said. CLASSROOM IS TRULY UNgenuinely care about also believes AMERICAN IN MY OPINION.” Diversify Our Narrative is an initiative to us,” Hestermann said. that high schools MRS. AMIE DAY, ENGLISH get schools to include more texts by people Although should highlight of color in their curriculum. A Lake Central Hestermann feels this all Americans. chapter has sparked conversations among way, Moriah Crawford “The students and staff about the material taught (9) points out that the representation in English classes. lack of representation of minorities in “While going through textbook adoption sometimes goes the classroom this year, one of the things that we discussed unnoticed by teachers, leading her and is incredibly important because all cultural significantly in making our decision was similar students to detach themselves from viewpoints should be honored and studied,” the diversity of the pieces included in the the lesson. Even seemingly insignificant Day said. “An American high school should textbook,” Mrs. Kelsey Becich, English, said. remarks can leave a significant impact work hard to reflect all American people, “We agree that on every level we wanted to according to Crawford. certainly not just some. Having limited include as many voices, perspectives and “The teacher doesn’t mean to make it seem viewpoints in the classroom is truly uncultures as we could, while not losing rigor, like race, but you can feel it off of them, and American in my opinion. As role models, value and relevance. Slowly introducing being singled out is a really big thing that teachers have the moral and ethical new, diverse pieces and gauging both the happens. Sometimes it will be comments responsibility to do more than just teach conversation and value they brought to that are lowkey, and they try not to make it their content area. Their classrooms should our classrooms provided our department obvious, but if you’re a minority or if you’re be a safe space that encourages discussion, with the motivation to continue promoting Black, you’re going to feel it. You could free thinking and support of all student diversity in the literature we put in the hands definitely tell there aren’t a lot of colored perspectives.” of our students. This was well received by the teachers. In my life I’ve never had one colored With 97.1% of the staff and only 70.3% student administration, and we met no opposition, but teacher ever,” Crawford said. body being white, Eric Burns (12) believes that were instead supported and encouraged.” Hendley-Crayton relates to Crawford in their viewpoints are limited. Burns believes Mr. Sean Begley, Principal, explains the sense of feeling uncomfortable in class. diverse subjects would be better taught by a that in addition to diversifying classroom Hendley-Crayton believes that students have diverse teacher. material, before hiring a teacher, he and grown numb to the issue of misrepresentation “I feel if we had a more diverse staff we’d the administration consider how well the because they have learned about it for so probably be taught a lot differently. For candidate will represent the students. long. instance, it seems like the white teachers are “We are always looking for the best teaching “I always find myself feeling uncomfortable, uncomfortable going into Black subjects like candidates that are subject matter experts in and if that’s the case for me, then I know it’s February and everything that we barely talk their disciplines and the case for other kids. [The lack of teacher about that month. that represent the diversity is] very disheartening to be honest. It’s only for one class school-community,” You have teachers who talk/teach the kids period. I think they’re Begley said. “I ALWAYS FIND about racism and systematic oppression, scared of just saying Although the MYSELF FEELING but what are we really learning besides the ‘Black people,’” Burns school is taking UNCOMFORTABLE.” same thing that everyone has been learning said. steps to diversify JANILA HENDLEYsince first grade? That slavery was bad and Lacking a diverse classroom material, CRAYTON (11) there was segregation and that was also staff is troubling for Akasha Gonzalez bad? The teachers are far removed from the Marwa Shatat (11). (11) feels there is still topic because I’m sure the majority of them Students of color like much to be done. have never experienced it before,” HendleyShatat feel that it is She explains that Crayton said. hard to connect with 22. FEATURES

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LITERARY LEGENDS Five books written by people of color were added to the curriculum in each grade level this year Just Mercy

Bryan Stevenson This is a true story about a call to fix Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broken system of justice. Taught in English 9

The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros A 12-year-old Esperanza who moved to Chicago with her family. Taught in English 10

Between the World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates

A series of letters written about the realities of being black in the United States. Taught in English 11

Persepolis 2 Marjane Satrapi The story of a fourteenyear-old who has escaped the Iran-Iraq War. Taught in World Lit

Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree

Adaobi Ricia Nwauba, Viviana Mazza Tells the story of young women survivors who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. Taught in World Lit

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FROM “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” TO and mortal enemies rule the school These types of movies portray high “MEAN GIRLS,” every high schooler in TV shows and movies, this is not school as a place where people mainly has an image built up of what high exactly seen in real life. Advanced hang out with those who are in their school should be like or who should run Placement classes, final cliques. Marija Devrnja (10) describes the school. From a young age, study guides and long how that is not necessarily true. many students watched nights dedicated to “High school culture in movies have movies and TV shows homework might not more stereotypes, there’s the nerds, that portrayed have their scene in the jocks [and] cheerleader, the ‘it’ girl, high school very cinema, but they make basically the most popular [and]the differently from an appearance in band geeks. In my own experience what we all know. real life for students. I wouldn’t say it’s that accurate. E “I feel like growing “I guess “High School Everyone’s friends with everyone and W , E N T S O “FORY DON’T JU .” up with “High School Musical” is the biggest very inclusive. The way they portray ITEL T IN SONG N I Musical” and “Gossip example here. We the people and how they might F E D OU (11) Girl,” I definitely thought don’t [break] out in act is not accurate,” Devrnja said. E BREAK N R HEA high school was going to dance even though According to IMDb, the TV series JILLIAN be a lot different. For one, I feel like it would be “Glee” glosses over the harsh realities we definitely don’t just so much fun. The movies of high school and focuses on the break out in song. As years positives. Movies focus on the also don’t show the negatives of went on, shows and movies became easier, more stereotypical aspects high school. Sure there are positives in more realistic on what happens in of high school, such as: football school, except this year, but the movies high school but is still glossed over. My games, dances and first romances. never show the stress we go through. Life high school experience has been a lot “For me, high school has been a lot isn’t always rainbows and happiness like of what I’ve seen on social media or more homework and stress than they the movies portray,” Mary Carey (12) said. from what I heard. Some of these portrayed on TV, but it still has its high When Disney Channel released most things include meeting new friends, school movie movements like dances of its pre-teen and teenager films in the having fall-outs and drifting from or parties,” Jillian Hearne (11) said. early 2000’s, including “Lemonade Mouth,” people, the excessive amount of While musical numbers flood the halls it set up expectations for the real world.

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stereotypes in the cinematic lunchroom

THE JOCKS

Spend hours working out and playing sports Archie Andrews “Riverdale” Chad Danforth “High School Musical” Noah Flynn “The Kissing Booth”

THE EMOS

Dark clothing, eyeliner and emotional

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Jughead Jones “Riverdale” Jade West “Victorious” Janis Ian “Mean Girls”

Girls who use their popularity to put others down Regina George “Mean Girls” Quinn Fabray “Glee” Gen “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”

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homework we are given and the courses high school is portrayed in movies high school, and maybe I just don’t we take getting harder and harder and shows is the complete opposite go to those kind[s] of parties, but it over the years,” Tyler Graciano (9) said. of what it really is,” Anderson said. seems crazy. I don’t think people are As a freshman entering high school, Teenage television shows and doing hard drugs and not caring surroundings and what students movies tend to overexaggerate about school all the time,” Massa said. are used to completely changes. situations and cliques. According However, as the years go on, many Graciano describes high school as to Nathaniel Sorrentino (12), high movies and TV shows have made the a place where individuals decide school is less dramatic in real life. switch regarding their main conflict. who they are going to be and “High school is portrayed as far more As explained by Eliazar Lopez (11), where friend groups are formed. interesting and dramatic than it is in instead of bullies and the need to “Many people show high school reality. For example, high school drama fit in, many coming-of-age films as the time you figure [out] what in a movie or TV show is portrayed have focused on finding yourself you want to be, and you want [to] as a big deal to a lot of people. In and adapting to new challenges. surround yourself with many people reality, no one really cares a n d “High school is portrayed as this scary [who] find this part in our teenage people move on quickly,” experience where everyone has years as a time of struggle for all of Nathaniel Sorrentino said. their own group and you us, which I feel it is,” Graciano said. Unrealistic portrayals stick to only that group. The expectations built up of of what happens in In real life, you get what high school will be like school vary from each to be part of many quickly becomes a different reality. extreme. Noelle Massa groups. High school According to Rebeka Anderson (12), (12) describes how the can be scary, but “I THINK high school is different from the show “Euphoria” over the scary part isn’t NOT TH CLIQUES A movies because of our lack of cliques. exaggerated drug use the people and the AT RE OUR SCCOMMON IN “I think cliques are not that in a show based in a place, it’s the fact HOOL.” REBEKA common in our school. We have high school setting. that we have to find ANDERS ON (12) groups, but no one is mean to other “I think shows like who we are and the people if they don’t talk to you “Euphoria” really new experiences we on a day-to-day basis. The way exaggerate what goes on in might face,” Lopez said.

THE NERDS

Cares more about the test third period than hanging out

THE GAMERS

Fletcher “A.N.T. Farm” Stuart Minkus “Boy Meets World” Hermione Granger “Harry Potter”

Spend hours in front of their computer screen Wade Owen Watts “Ready Player One” Spencer Gilpin “Jumanji” Conor “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything”

THE THEATER KIDS

Eccentric, energetic and musical Abby Suso ”Love Simon” Rachel Berry “Glee” Sharpay Evans “High School Musical”

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BLOCKING THE BALL The girls Varsity basketball team plays Lakeland on Nov. 7. Jennifer Tomasic (12) attempted to block a shot by a rival player. Photo by: Brian Scott

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SOCIAL PRESENTATION Social media’s role in athletics has increased leading athletes to censor their online accounts

COURT TO QUARANTINE Lily Robinson (12) shares her senior season experience, from quarantining to moving to Wisconsin

PLAYER PRECAUTIONS Take a look at how the school’s athletic teams follow the CDC-issued guidelines for sports this season

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SOCIAL PRESENTATION Social media’s role in athletics has increased leading athletes to censor their online accounts WORDS Natalie Genovese, Shelby Noonan, Brenna Polovina, Elizabeth Schallmo, Reagan Sideris, Molly Tkach DESIGN Jackson Novak

THIS GENERATION has “I spend a lot of my school day when I grown up in an age have down time reaching out to schools of technology making and coaches via Twitter and email. Most “MOST OF THE PROCESS communication quick and of the recruiting process happens through HAPPENS THROUGH easy. It can be a way for Twitter so if a scout reaches out it’s usually athletes and colleges to be TWITTER.” through social media. All of my recruiting in contact with each other, happens through social media especially DEREK BALDIN (12) but with athletes’ social during COVID,” Derek Baldin (12) said. media visible to college Because recruiters tend to look at recruiters, many athletes athletes’ social accounts, some athletes have become cautious of their posts. choose to censor their pages. This censorship may include “I post about my sport on social media. I refraining from posting political or religious beliefs, any censor my Snapchat and Instagram the most. indicators of economic status and controversial topics. I email my coaches and use an app called “Because Twitter is such a big tool in terms of getting NCSA to reach out to college coaches,” recruited by college coaches, I would say that is the one Taytum Damron (12) said. where I try to be as professional as possible. It is true that As student athletes spend time to prepare posting the wrong things can hurt your chances of a for their future, they can use social media to college coach reaching out to you. If you post a picture keep college coaches up to date with their of yourself doing something you shouldn’t be doing, you’re progress. Not only do recruiting coaches putting yourself in a bad situation. I try my best to show off show up to games and practices to scout my best version of myself online, but I don’t feel I go out of athletes, they also use social media to help my way to censor my own beliefs or sense of humor,” Sam find future players. Long (12) said. Some athletes feel it is important to keep their pages clean to look desirable to colleges and recruiting coaches. They fear posting something unprofessional would hurt their chances of being selected for scholarships

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PLANNED POSTS Derek Baldin (12) stands on the football field holding his phone, which displays Twitter. Due to the increased role of social media in the college recruitment process, Baldin has censored his media accounts. Photo by: Jordan Znosko

TALLIEDUP Do you censor your social media? *poll out of 243 athletes

YES

42%

58%

“I like to keep my thoughts and opinions off of social media because that isn’t “ANYTHING THAT I where they belong. Making yourself as professional as POST CAN BE SEEN possible is a big must,” Baldin BY EVERYONE.” said. PEYTON PEPKOWSKI (12) “I do [think it’s unfair that athletes are and commitment opportunities. Censorship isn’t just about judged based on their social media] “A university is not going to recruit staying off social media because we have to have a good someone who is disrespectful or does platforms. For example, platform out there because we are things that they are not supposed to. atheltes like Long use supposed to be role models and it’s a privilege to be an They want to recruit a responsible and social media to showcase their skills and athlete. We can’t be getting into trouble and posting reliable person, and social media can commitments to their sport as well as controversial things because we can get that privilege easily damage that reputation with contact recrutiment coaches. taken away. A lot of colleges will pay you to go to their one post. Some people post things “It is very easy to direct message a coach school and they want the best candidate that they’re on social media to make themselves from a school you may be interested in, send going to give the scholarship to. If you’re like doing look cool or to fit in, but some of these them film or stats and receive a response troubled things online then they’ll pick someone else things could influence how from them soon after. I have instead of you,” Bree Mitchell (11) said. coaches view a player, both had numerous coaches from Despite consequences many have faced, it is positively and negatively,” colleges contact me through “I HAVE TO ultimately up to students to take responsibility for their Peyton Pepkowski (12) said. Twitter,” Long said. MAKE SURE personal social media. Though some feel colleges Keeping opinion off of Though social media has sped shouldn’t have interest in their online presence, others social media is important up athlete recruitment, athletes EVERYTHING fear posting irresponsibly could make or break them. i to some athletes, as their are judged on their social I POST IS “In general, I try to post responsibly on my social posts can cause unwanted, presence without choice. APPROPRIATE.” media. One to many times you see students lose negative attention. The scholarships or be disciplined based on their posts and I don’t want negative attention may be a BREE MITCHELL (11) that to happen to me,” Luka Cucuz (10) said. deciding factor for a college to give out the scholarship.

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COURT TO QUARANTINE Varsity volleyball player Lily Robinson (12) shares her senior season experience, from quarantining to moving to Wisconsin WORDS Taylor Anderson, Sasha Gerike, Lilah Nelson and Brian Scott DESIGN Elizabeth Sulek

ON THE NETS Lily Robinson (12) poses outside of her house. She recently moved to Wisconsin after ending her volleyball season in quarantine. Photo submitted by: Lily Robinson

FOR THE RECORD

DUE TO THE volleyball season happening amidst a pandemic, there was the possibility that a player could contract COVID-19. However, team members like Lily Robinson (12) did not foresee everyone being Robinson became an quarantined right before e-learner along with the Sectionals as a result. While majority of the volleyball the entire Varsity volleyball team. However, this “WE HAD SOME team experienced this became a permanent UPS AND DOWNS situation, Robinson faced transition for her when THIS SEASON.” multiple circumstances she learned that her that affected her senior family was moving. season. “My family is also the same time. I still “We had some ups and moving. We moved to Chippewa Falls, wanted to graduate from Lake downs and our season Wisconsin around the second week Central,” Robinson said. kind of ended in two of November. We moved because Recently, she has committed to different ways. For most of my mom got a new job up there. I’m the University of St. Francis Illinois the Varsity team, it ended definitely going to miss my friends and to play volleyball. Robinson started in being quarantined, and family around here, but I’m excited for playing in 7th grade with hopes for everyone else, it ended the change,” Robinson said. of one day being scouted to play in a loss to Merrillville. It Throughout high school, Robinson during her college career. definitely wasn’t the made strong bonds that she was not “My plans for the future are to end ending I was hoping for, ready to part with just yet. She made senior year as best as possible, and and I was and am still very the decision to graduate early to then continue playing volleyball sad it all happened, but I ease the transition and to walk the and study nursing at University am so grateful that some graduation stage with her friends here of St. Francis in the fall of next girls did get to go out and in May of 2021. year. I’m still going to play club play for us and did their “I’m currently planning to be a [volleyball] and enroll at USF in the best,” Robinson said. January grad, so the end of high school fall,” Robinson said. As a result is coming at me full speed In the meantime, Robinson will of being and I just want to end it the focus on completing her high quarantined, best I can. I’m missing the school credits and looking toward “I’M MISSING social aspects of school, but the future. She has high hopes for I thought it would be best the future of the volleyball team SOCIAL to be done and not have here, and will miss them when she ASPECTS OF to worry about school and ultimately leaves. SCHOOL.” moving into a new area at “I hope the team can do even better than we did. I really hope, as seniors, we set a good example of how the team should work to be the most successful, and I wish them the best in future seasons,” Robinson said.

Robinson’s senior season was full of change

All of the volleyball teams’ seasons were delayed due to COVID-19. The conditioning that they had planned on started in June, a month after they were supposed to.

June

October

The University of St. Francis in Illinois contacted Robinson about signing with them to continue her volleyball career in college. She accepted and plans to attend in fall 2021.

Due to a player contracting COVID-19, the entire Varsity team along with some members of the JV and Freshman teams had to quarantine. This was when Robinson switched to e-learning.

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Robinson moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She moved because her mom got a new job but decided to remain an e-learner to ease the transition.

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PLAYER PRECAUTIONS

Take a look at how the school’s athletic teams follow the CDC-issued guidelines for sports this season

WORDS Taylor Anderson, Olivia Mapes, Rachel Phillips, Brian Scott and Trista Thompson DESIGN Elizabeth Sulek

BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT LC: The basketball teams have been told to bring their own warm-up equipment, including basketballs.

CDC: The CDC advises all sports to supply their own equipment, to avoid more possible contact.

STAY HOME IF SYMPTOMATIC LC: Players are contact traced and quarantined if anyone is suspected to have COVID-19.

CDC: Players should stay home and let a coach know if they are sick so precautions can be taken.

WEAR MASKS WHEN POSSIBLE LC: Teams are told to wear masks at practice, on the bus and benches and coming to and from games.

CDC: When less than six feet apart, wear a mask, not a face shield, in lower-intensity sports.

MAINTAIN SMALLER TEAM SIZES LC: The Varsity football team could only bring 60 out of 85 players on the buses to create a lower risk.

CDC: Limit team members to core players and avoid adding any players throughout the season.

SPACE OUT SPECTATORS LC: Seating is restricted to areas outside of the 4-foot by 6-foot sections marked off by tape.

CDC: The CDC reccommends nonessential spectators should be limited altogether and spread out.

Sources include: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Playing Sports

QUICK QUOTES Athletes share their thoughts on how LC is following the guidelines

“They told the Aaron football players at the beginning of the Mikolajczyk season they would (11) buy us splash shields, and then the cases started to lower and the splash shields never came in for our helmets. Everyone tries to social distance, but there is no real regulations for masks or anything. We’ve been going strong, but I still believe that the school has not taken enough precautions.”

“I feel like LC is doing the best they can possibly do. For cross country, we had to wear masks any time we weren’t running, and the same thing goes for social distancing. It’s very difficult during these times to figure out what is right, but I think they should allow athletes to switch to e-learning with no trouble so they don’t have the Jordan chance of their season Duggan getting canceled.” (12)

“Personally, I have Paige gone to softball Reitz (11) practices and we handle it pretty well there, but I have seen other practices and pictures/videos where they’re not following them. At softball, we were allowed to pull masks down when we were actually doing stuff, but other than that they had to be on and we had to social distance. I’ve seen pictures of other sports where there’s not a mask in sight

“In my opinion, I think we are doing as much as possible to be able to still play, wearing masks every day, having symptom checks, staying six feet apart as much as possible. For football we only take 60 guys to away games, and the precautions are good for it so that we can play, I think [LC is following Luke guidelines well].” Neidy (11)

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MASK FASHION Olivia Jabczynski (10) poses with the two masks she wears the most. Masks were used to keep people safe, but teens have made them into a fashion statement. Photo by: Kelly Hayes

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INSIDE CULTURE THE MASK REVOLUTION Masks are making an impact; not just because of their protection from the spread of infection, but also for fashion trends

CELEBRITIES, COMPANIES & COLLABS Stars collaborate with fast food companies to increase business and their audiences

TWITTER TEAMS In the past decade, a sub group of Twitter, known as “stan Twitter,” has overtaken the app as a whole

WHICH SIDE OF TIKTOK DO YOU BELONG ON? Take this quiz to find out!

#FASTFOODCOLLABS

Students respond to an Instagram story to share what their own fast food collab what consist of

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THE MASK REVOLUTION WORDS Kylie Biehler, Andie Kalemba, Tiffanie Richerme, Jona Rivera and Emma Rodriguez DESIGN Jackson Novak

From health care providers to everyone across the globe, masks are making an impact; not just because of their protection from the spread of infection, but also for fashion trends

MASKS WITH MEANING Erin Pistello (10) wears her Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg mask. She liked wearing a mask that represents a bigger message or shows off someone she respects.

MASKS ARE USED as medical covers for the face to protect from disease. Nowadays, not only are they used for protection, but they have also grown into a major statement in fashion. “I feel like masks do reflect personality, because if you have one that matches your clothes it makes finding masks that represent their you look more put together. I personality in a better way. Besides “MASKS ARE think my masks show that I am wearing masks to complete their fun, organized and unique,” BECOMING MORE day-to-day look, students may also Jackson Lopez (12) said. use masks to support movements, OF A FASHION While masks are being emphasize a message, or support a STATEMENT.” commonly worn, people are person. increasingly starting to match “Masks are becoming more of a CYNDI HURLEY, BUSINESS their mask with their outfits as fashion statement each day. People Cassandra Morgan (12) said. a fashion statement. Students at first wore them because it was While some people go out to like Ingrid Owczarzak (11) use required, but now seem to want to buy masks, some have resorted to masks to accessorize their make a statement with their mask,” making their own masks. Students outfits. Mrs. Cyndi Hurley, Business, said. like Lopez use their own preferences to make “I try to match my masks to In addition, designers all over social media have masks that match their own style. my clothes, although the ones contributed to causes by designing merchandise “I buy my masks from Target, and I sew my own I tend to wear are fairly simple. such as masks. This has existed before the pandemic, when I have left over fabric. I look for uniqueness I like to match them to my but now it is amplified. and mostly solid color in fabrics because you need outfit because it makes me “I have seen some designers on Instagram like a mask that can match many outfits,” Lopez said. feel better if it doesn’t clash. Christian Siriano making some masks that go with Students like Karah Sikora (12) view masks I feel like masks can reflect his designs. They are definitely more elaborate than as another form of expression. Masks are now my personality just as much what I would wear on a daily basis. He had a huge commonly viewed as an accessory as well as a as the rest of my outfit would. campaign in the spring where he turned his studio safety precaution. Considering masks won’t go into making thousands of masks for the New York “I don’t have many masks and they’re pretty away overnight, it is cool to City hospitals,” Ms. Michelle Deming, Math, said. plain, but I chose colors that go with my wardrobe think of them as a part of Buying masks at a store may be difficult for some, because, since I can’t wear makeup much, the fashion now,” Owczarcak said. since some people are restricted from going out to mask is almost a replacement for that,” Sikora said. People attempt to coordinate buy their basic necessities. Because of this, students Though masks are a big part of today, people like their masks with found that buying masks from small Mrs. Hurley believe that they won’t linger around for their outfits, online businesses is beneficial. Buying too long. For now, many people will still continue to and all the their hand-made masks supports wear masks until further notice. “I THINK MY MASKS while, they are them financially, but also in their art “Depending on the situation and crowd, I would SHOW THAT I AM and work. now wear a mask at airports, sporting events, etc., FUN, ORGANIZED “I buy my masks from so many places. even if it was not required,” Hurley said. I prefer to buy masks from small Essentially, masks have moved from the medical AND UNIQUE.” businesses or Etsy shops. The reason world to the world as a whole as a result of the JACKSON LOPEZ (12) I do this is because I love supporting pandemic. And although some people are using small stores and businesses,” this new requirement in attire as an addition to their fashion style, some still see masks as just a protective covering that will simply help stop the spread of the virus. “Masks are definitely a part of fashion, but I don’t see them as being too huge. Wearing a disposable mask is just as good as wearing a cloth mask,” Deming said. 36. CULTURE

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MASKINGUP Different types of masks and their effectiveness

SURGICAL MASKS CAN FILTER OUT ABOUT 60% OF SMALLER, INHALED PARTICLES. SURGICAL MASKS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED MORE THAN ONCE

BANDANA MASKS PROTECT FROM PARTICLES GOING INTO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, BUT ONLY PROVIDES SOME PROTECTION AGAINST DROPLETS AND/OR SNEEZERELATED “SPRAYS”

FILTERED MASKS HELP TRAP SMALL PARTICLES. ADDING A FILTER TO A MASK CAN INCREASE FILTRATION EFFICIENCY FROM 35% TO NEARLY 70%

N95 MASKS OFFER THE MOST PROTECTION. THEY FILTER OUT 95% OF THE PARTICLES FROM THE AIR BREATHED IN. THEY ARE CURRENTLY IN SHORT SUPPLY AND SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

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CELEBRITIES, COMPANIES & COLLABS Stars collaborate with fast food companies to increase business and their audiences

WORDS Emily Brown, Parneet Gill, Corinne Gillette, Cameron Houston, Icyss Meredith and Tiffanie Richermie DESIGN Alayna Wilkening

CELEBRITIES COLLABORATE with global companies in order to surprise both audiences of the fast food and social media world for influence and publicity. TikTok star Charli D’Amelio attracted coffee lovers and Dunkin’ Donuts businesses to broaden their audience. fanatics after they collaborated “Social media definitely encourages people to buy on a custom drink. Rappers Travis [products]. If an ad looks cool or something catches Scott and J. Balvin partnered with your eye, you would want to get it. Things people post McDonald’s and gained attraction can change how we act and think about quickly from their fanbases. certain things,” Lauren Kennedy (9) said. “When celebrities endorse [the Many students check social media daily “I WAS SEEING go to Dunkin’, and people companies] or they have their and incorporate what they see in their daily from Dunkin’ may search [for] name on the item, for example like IT ALL OVER lives. Regardless of what the collaboration Charli,” Nevaeh Garrett (9) a Travis Scott meal at McDonald’s, accounts for, the posts have piqued the SNAPCHAT. ” said. I feel like a lot of people who saw interest of online users. Curious of what AIDAN DREELAN (9) Scott’s McDonald’s meal that wanted to try it because it everyone was chattering about on social sparked interest in the hip had Travis Scott’s name,” Kelsey media, Ella Dobrovits (10) tried the Charli hop community. McDonald’s, Lavin (12) said. drink. the world’s largest fast food company Social Media can boost product “I saw people on TikTok getting it and I wanted to try and Scott, the popular rapper, have sales. Fans of celebrities like it for myself. I’m not a huge fan of Charli D’Amelio but I large platforms and influence to D’Amelio, Scott, and Balvin often like her well enough, so I wanted to see what the drink promote their collaboration. The post about these partnerships was,” Dobrovits said. collaboration between the two drew on social media. With fans either Much like how Dunkin’ Donuts partnered with in hip hop and fast food fans alike promoting it or rating it, the D’Amelio, McDonalds partnered with Travis Scott regardless of if they were supporters of company benefits to encourage the singer’s fans to buy either McDonald’s or Travis. from all the eyes McDonalds. The use of partnerships is an “The Travis Scott meal created a lot watching. It is a huge “I SAW PEOPLE ON advantage for both the company and of hype because of his platform in the platform that leaves celebrity, as the company and celebrity TIKTOK GETTING music industry. He has many fans and a blank canvas for draw their fan bases to one another. IT AND I WANTED listeners from all over the place. He had “I feel a little confused about how the TO TRY IT FOR [a] very good advertisement for his Charli and Dunkin’ collaboration started, meal that even caused more people MYSELF.” but it seems like an equal way to promote to go and buy it,” Colton Deinema (10) each of their brands—people from TikTok ELLA DOBRIVITIS (10) said. Social media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok and Twitter are where most students found out about the partnerships. The meals went viral because of the value the celebrities’ names hold

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when seen on television or the internet. “I was seeing it all over Snapchat and was hearing it from everyone. I’m not a fan of Travis Scott. I bought it just to of celebrities endorsing unhealthy meals, so for example with see what all the hype around it was,” Charli, a lot of her fanbase is younger kids who have never really Aidan Dreelan (9) said. tried coffee, and her drink is really strong, and so for these kids For some of the younger generation to go out and try the drink that she’s endorsing, it can be really who are growing up knowing these unhealthy for them. They can really experience some adverse celebrities, they easily understand the side effects,” Lavin said. benefit of these partnerships. Lavin Social media stars and celebrities not only have an impact states that there could be a negative on the lives of young people across the country and their result of celebrities endorsing certain supporters, but also on the businesses and brands that they items. The intense advertising could choose to buy from. Businesses may be able to encourage the be seen as pressure on younger generation to choose their products over some, especially the other brands. “SOCIAL MEDIA stars’ younger audience. “I think this will help businesses because it will “I saw a lot of target kids with people they watch and know of, DEFINITELY advertising for the which leads them to wanting to get that product,” ENCOURAGES drink. It was kind of Emma Bennett (10) said. PEOPLE TO BUY overwhelming because THINGS,” I felt almost pressured to try it. I do think there LAUREN KENNEDY (9) are negative effects

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SELLING BUSINESS Dunkin’ and Charli Damelio fannatic, Kelsey Lavin (12) drinks the Charli drink collaboration. She was supporting both the coffee chain and the famous TikTok star.

TALLIED UP

Did you try “The Charli” from Dunkin’ Donuts? *poll out of 330 students

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TEN YEARS OF TWITTER

The rise of stan Twitter over the past decade

2011 2010 Stan Twitter starts after One Direction forms, and their popularity spreads to Twitter

Justin Beiber released his album “Never Say Never” as well as a Christmas song, “Mistletoe”

2012

WORDS Annika Gorney, Maya Gorney, Rachel Narjes, Brenna Polovina and Jona Rivera DESIGN Alayna Wilkening PHOTOS used with permission from Tribune News Services

One Directon’s follower count skyrockets after the band began using the app to broacast behind-the-scenes moments in each other’s lives

2015 2014 A selfie of Ellen DeGeneres and several others at the Oscars circulated around twitter and gained a whopping 3 million retweets

The 2012 election was in full swing, and stan Twitter took action and tweeted about both candidates as well as political issues happening

TWITTER TEAMS In the past decade, a sub group of Twitter, known as “stan Twitter,” has overtaken the app as a whole. Different fandoms have used the platform to create their own digital communities

2013

Taylor Swift has made the trending charts many times with releases of her hit albums, including Red, 1989, and Reputation. Her fandom calls themselves the “Swifties.”

Harry Styles hits the record of most retweeted tweet of all time with close to three-fourth of a million retweets. “All the love as always. H”

With over 30 million Twitter followers, the K-pop group, BTS is the most popular fandom on the app. Their followers refer to themselves as the “BTSARMY”

“EACH

PERSON involved in their own stans. IT’S THE LATE 2000’S AND an “I tend to find myself on Chris Evans and Tom alert pops up from the Twitter GETS TO Holland threads, and I am not disappointed. I app. As the trending tab opens, VOICE THEIR interact by retweeting, liking or commenting. It it doesn’t contain its usual OPINION.” definitely causes people to become obsessed topics such as sports, politics and the more you interact with those types of and real world events. This SHAHED posts, the more the algorithm shows them,” time, #OneDirection is sitting in TAHARWAH (10) Karina Rivera (11) said. the top spot. While this may be As stan Twitter has evolved, the opinions of the first time a topic like this is people have as well. Some communities and trending, it will not be the last. stans are considered to be positive, whereas some are This trending topic started a new side of known to be toxic and harmful. Twitter, otherwise known as “stan Twitter.” “There are different sides of Twitter, [like] the funny, toxic “I think stan twitter is a place for people to K-Pop Twitter. Each person gets to voice their opinion meet others that they have a lot in common which gets exciting at one point but then others have a with that they otherwise wouldn’t have the total opposite opinion which then clashes and starts a ability to meet,” Eliza Hoeckelberg (12) said. very toxic conversation which is ongoing, so before you This platform of many fandoms started get the app, expect trouble,” Shahed Taharwah (10) said. out small and focused mainly on music The most popular topic covered on stan Twitter is K-Pop. artists, but as the idea of virtual fandoms K-Pop has many different globally recognized groups grew in popularity the topics it included such as BTS, Blackpink and EXO. became more diverse. Many people use According to Twitter statistics, #K-PopTwitter is the most this part of Twitter in their own way and are popular hashtag of all time, with 6.1 million tweets, as of December 2019. BTS has the tenth most retweeted tweet of all time as well, which contains a video of Jungkook, a member of BTS, dancing to Billie Eilish’s song “Bad Guy.”

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2016 Stan Twitter took over tweeting about the show “Game of Thrones” as it grew in popularity

As the 2016 election approached, people took to Twitter to get involved in politics once again. With such controversial candidates from both sides, Twitter became a hotspot for people of all political beliefs to share their thoughts

2019

2017 Movements like #Blacklivesmatter, #MeToo and #Takeaknee topped the trending list as social media became a mainstream form of activism BTS takes the title of most tweeted about celebrity and musician globally

2018 Trump becomes increasingly controversial, and the #MeToo movement grows with many celebrities having allegations against them, almost all taken to court and proven to be true

A tweet of an egg circulates on Twitter and Instagram with a goal to set the world record of most liked/ retweeted photo on both platforms. The goal was achieved with 5.3 million retweets

2020 Fandoms such as BTS, Blackpink and Barbz fill the threads of politicians’ Twitter accounts as the presidential election nears

Ariana Grande leads another common fandom. Her popularity grew after she released two hit albums within 6 months. This fandom calls themselves “Arianators.”

controversial topics. Artists and celebrities may have culture. Also if you have opposing views to some “The amount of racism, homophobia, and other been the leading topic of stan Twitter, of the users, you can get into arguments with terrible things is inexcusable and can make stan but every four years, when there is an them, which is not fun,” Rivera said. Twitter become a burden for some,” Silvers said. election, there is an increase in the However, despite the positive effects of Fandoms can find themselves divided when it involvement of politics in the media. the app, there are still negative aspects. For comes to comparisons within the group, or with For example, there have been many Taharwah, the fast-paced influx of news and other groups. Stans can spread the negativity movements and arguments that have topics can be overwhelming. and result in the destruction of the fandom in arisen because of the political and “Effects would probably be how it gets so itself. societal issues across the globe. involved with your real life and it’s like you’re “Sometimes fandoms get competitive with other “It’s super easy to get news on current obligated to move so quickly in life and get fandoms about which one is the best, which often events from any part of the world. With yourself situated as soon as possible when you leads to stan accounts unnecessarily attacking people from all over, you can learn should be taking your time and taking it slowly,” each other. This creates a negative environment a lot about different cultures, too,” Taharwah said. and can ruin their fandom’s reputation or the Gianna Silvers (11) said. Not only does the platform affect people person their stanning’s reputation,” said Moreno. As stan Twitter has changed and personally, but it affects the community as well. Overall, stan Twitter is referred to as a place grown, it has gained a variety of People within the fandoms can have differing of both support and toxicity. Some Twitter users views, both negative and positive. The views and cause conflict. can’t decide whether they are with or against various posts on the app can affect “The only time stan Twitter becomes a problem this controversial platform of fandoms, but whether the overall community of each is when certain Twitter groups start attacking rather hope the contributing people learn to get fandom is more lighthearted or serious. each other just because they have opposing along and respect the opinions of others. “The positivity or negativity of stan beliefs,” Moreno said. “I don’t know if I want to say I’m fully for or Twitter depends In accordance with against the stan community because there’s if you are viewing modern society’s issues, the so many different sub groups that of course positive things, opposing beliefs mixed into “SOMETIMES FANDOMS GET there’s going to be toxicity there; but I think like let’s say movie stan Twitter can lead to there are also a lot of good places that people releases, but it can COMPETITIVE WITH OTHER can find friends. I think we should just overall try to have a also be negative FANDOMS.” more positive impact online and not gatekeep things or bully like with cancel CLARISSA MORENO (11) others for disagreeing on some topics,” Hoeckelberg said.

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WHICH SIDE OF TIKTOK DO YOU BELONG ON? Take this quiz to find out! WORDS Alison Irace, Krista Kulacz, Cori Lollis, Brenna Polovina and Eden Schilling DESIGN Jackson Novak

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE MORE FUN OR SERIOUS? FUN

SERIOUS

DO YOU ENJOY SEEING CONENT FROM BIG CREATORS?

YES

ARE YOU MORE INTERESTED IN INFORMATIVE OR LIFESTYLE VIDEOS?

INFORMATIVE

LIFESTYLE

WOULD YOU RATHER KEEP UP WITH THE CURRENT NEWS OR FOOD TRENDS?

NEWS

FOOD

DO YOU FIND YOURSELF WATCHING REALITY TV OR TIKTOKS? TIKTOKS

ARE YOU ALWAYS DREAMING OR GROUNDED IN REALITY?

REALITY TV

DREAMING

REALITY

Dance

Celebrity

Political

Cooking

Astrology

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“My ‘For You’ page just shows a lot of popular TikTok dances and people, who are usually girls, dancing to them. The dances are always made by the super popular creators and then everyone follows along and learns them. Dance TikTok is full of popular creators like Charli D’amelio and Addison Rae, as well as the boys from the hype house doing popular dance trends.”

“If you’re on celebrity TikTok, you will probably see your favorite celebrities and fan pages of them also. Jason Derulo is pretty famous on Tik Tok for his comedy videos. Other celebrities like Billie Eilish, who just created her own account, make very candid and funny videos. I know that some of the Kardashians have TikTok as well.”

“Political TikTok is full of memes and videos making fun of each presidential candidate and sometimes other politicians. During the election, I saw lots of content defending either Trump or Biden. Since I engage with TikToks about politics, I get a lot of content related to politicians and current movements on my ‘For You’ page.”

“I see food on my ‘For You’ page all the time. At night when I’m on TikTok before I go to bed I fall into a hole of food TikTok, and I end up seeing it on my ‘For You’ page after that for hours and hours. If you’re on food TikTok then you probably see a lot of recipes and chefs giving you tips on how to make food.”

“I’m really into astrology and I’m on astrology TikTok. I can never tell if I should believe what it says, but everything I see about my sign is relatively accurate. To be on astrology TikTok means that you see videos about what each zodiac sign is like or what they would do in certain situations.”

Emilia Harvey (11)

Sophie Textor (11)

“My ‘For You’ page focuses a lot on smaller businesses and art pages, along with videos about certain clothing styles. I also see a lot of skating videos and videos about the skater style in general. I really like being on this side of TikTok because it’s very creative and artsy and shows lots of new fashion ideas. This is all considered to be on the “alt” side of TikTok.”

Ella Dobrovits (10)

Abigail Barrett (11)

Aubrey Biggerstaff (9)

Jacob Chen (12)

42. CULTURE

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FAST FOOD COLLABS

Students respond to an Instagram story to share what their own fast food collab what consist of

Mario Orueta (9) @mario.orueta

Paige Reitz (11)

My perfect meal would be a 10 piece chicken nugget with the Chick-fil-A sauce and a Sprite.

A plain cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and ranch from Red Robin

@paigereitzz

Adriana Flores (10)

Tyler Goncher (12)

Chicken nuggets, fries, and a vanilla shake from McDonald’s

Nuggs with fries and a frosted lemonade from Chick-fil-A

Jacob Reed (12)

Allison Griffin (9)

Cashew chicken salad sandwich from Wendy’s

Chicken sandwich and fries from Chick-fil-A

@tylergoncher

@adrianaflores_41

@jpr0328

@allieegriffinn

Victoria Olabintan (10)

Shane Adams (9)

@victoriaolabintan

@shane4adams

Buffalo chicken tender basket with a Heath and Caramel Concrete Mixer from Culver’s

A McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with fries and a Sprite – it’s fire.

Avery Parks (12)

Daniel McGrath (12)

@_avery.nicole_

@danny_j_mcgrath

Spicy nuggets and fries from Wendy’s with a side of ranch

STAYCONNECTED

You put a McChicken inside of a burger from McDonald’s. It’s immaculate.

INSTAGRAM @LAKECENTRALNEWS

TWITTER @LCHSNEWS

FACEBOOK @LAKECENTRALNEWS

SNAPCHAT @LCNEWS 43.

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

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SHUFFLING THE STAFF Mrs. Jamie Rodgers, Guidance, substitutes for Mrs. Amy Rokita, English, while she teaches virtually. Guidance counselors, custodians, administrators, secretaries, lunchroom workers and many others were forced to take on new, temporary roles with staff shortages. Photo by: Jordan Znosko

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