Scout - October 2018 by Lake Central Comet

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volume 53, issue 01 - oct. 2018

8400 wicker ave., st john, ind. ISSUE 1 / ATHLETICS / 13

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scout magazine Volume 53, Issue 1 October 2018

life & news

athletics

in-depth

perspective

Connor Ryan (12) shares his thoughts on the new lanyard policy

Adrian Orciuch (11) discusses playing on a varsity sport

Taylor Marten (12) describes what An anonymous student reflects it's like to express herself through on how Juuling affects the student modeling population

student life & news

athletics

end of a journey

falling into autumn

Fall festivities take place around The Region without people even knowing about it. Step outside and enjoy these upcoming events before the season ends

Settling into a new year with different policies, students are finding how these recent rules and regulations fit into their daily life

new year, new policies

perspective

Many seniors on varsity worked their way up to where they are now by competing with others trying to accomplish the same goal

Student athletes share how their Students share their deepest fears team supports breast cancer and their reasons behind them and how the cause brings them together

in-depth

prepping for perfection

pink power

beyond all fears

charging a new season

Fall sports showcase their team spirit and talent through studentfeatured photography

rogue rituals

Conditioning over the summer allows athletes to perfect their skills as they get ready for the new season

is teen health going up in smoke?

Due to the FDA's classification of teen Juul use as an 'epidemic', peers share their experiences with the electronic cigarette

a house divided

The long standing Hoosier rivalry shop till you drop between Indiana University and A night known for filling the Purdue University is analyzed streets with an abundance of chaotic shoppers

through the lens

Today's youth comes together to break stereotypes and explore modeling opportunities

fright or flight

Haunted houses: an eerie attraction of fear that either drives people away or entices them in

foreign connections

Exchange students from different In order to prepare for an upcom- parts of Europe overcome hardships one step at a time ming game, student athletes practice a specific routine

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staff editor-in-chief Ashley Robinson design editors Joshua Chen Bianca Matchain Jade Mehok Maisie Westerfield editors Camille Bereolos Karisa Candreva Scott Daniels Claire Faberbock Molly Fischer Kevin Holechko Mia Martinez Matthew Mergenthaler Radosav Mihajlovic Danica Mileusnic Yousef Nammari Gabriella Shumylo Sabina Solarczyk Michelle Testa Isabella Watts team leaders Charmagne Abangan Frida Arellano Emily Bell Hannah Kosinski Kiley Szatkowski Morgan Taylor staff members Taylor Anderson Mya Bell Mariana Bendinelli Mia Born Isabella Brazzale Jeanoa Cameron Jared Carroll Audrey DiFilippo Delanie Flynn Abigail Goss Mackenzie Guthrie Luke Hamilton Kelly Hayes Sarah Huszer Andie Kalemba Riley Knestrict Jovana Laporsek Kelsey Lavin Kage Leavitt Kaitlyn Lopez Reyna Mahan Katharine Mahoney Cole Marquez Amber Murray Kaila Ormerod Hailey Prasopoulos Kayla Price Madison Re Justice Reed Grace Renschen Tiffanie Richerme Jacob Rocca Adriana Rodriquez John Sanchez Brian Scott Brenna Sealy Nitya Shah Ava Solis Cindy Torres Mirijana Vukas Julie Wasyliw Madison Zielke Mikayla Zivyak advisers Mrs. Sarah Verpooten Ms. Carrie Wadycki Miss April Weisman

5 in 16,000 Every student in the United States is required to take the PSAT in early October each year. For those who score in the top one percent, a society referred to as National Merit recognizes and awards them. This prestigious institution offers Finalists a variety of scholarships as well as the respected title of a National Merit Scholar. The opportunity to receive the honor is only granted to 16,000 people in the nation. This year, Lake Central had five qualifiers: Michael Biancardi (12), Emily Gaines (12), Katelyn Macknyk (12), Ashley Robinson (12) and William Zollman (12). This number of students out-ranks every other school in the DAC. As of right now, the students are only Semi-Finalists. An application process is required for the scholars to advance their respective titles. The rigorous competition continues throughout the school year. Eventually, the group of participants is cut down to 2,500 Finalists and winners of the National Merit Scholarship and title. Wish our students luck for their difficult journey ahead!

letter from the editor As a student journalist, one of the most important lessons that I have ever learned is this: if you don't use your voice or your platforms to fight for what you believe in, you are wasting your time. Those who have met me know that I am not one to keep quiet. I believe that all students should be encouraged to share their views in every capacity- moralities, political standings, religious views, etc. I have found power through my voice and I want others to experience this as well. Publications has provided me with the perfect platform to practice this among my peers. I joined my sophomore year as a staff member and spent my junior year as a team leader. However, I was never fully content with the messages I sent. This prompted me to run for Scout Editor in Chief (of which I was thankfully awarded). After getting the position, I immediately knew what I wanted to feature in my first issue- addiction.

I have experienced addiction first hand. The unseen disease turned my family's life upside down. Addiction and substance abuse isn't restricted to one specific matter; however, one of the most commonly known is nicotine. The dangerous substance is becoming more and more popular among teens through Juuls. These electronic cigarettes quickly boomed in popularity just last year. I don't believe that my peers are fully aware of the drugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consequences. Before we knew it, our generation was taken over by this FDA classified 'epidemic.' My goal is to inform the student body on the true dangers of Juuls to prevent them, too, from forming an addiction that will forever change their lives.

EDITOR IN-CHIEF

behind the cover

Due to the magazine's feature story on Juuls, we wanted to represent the importance of the topic by using a photo on the cover to represent it. The spread's main purpose is to address the addiction to nicotine among underage users. When brainstorming ideas, the obvious favorite was that of a student using a Juul. The smoke that appears on the cover has then been utilized among the entirety of the Juul section.

Scout 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 Ashley Robinson, Scout Editor-in-Chief at abrie2950@gmail.com. Businesses interested in advertising should contact 219-365-3886.

Photo by: Joshua Chen

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life & news connor ryan (12) “I think the new lanyard policy was very unsuccessful but [it is a] new concept that can be perfected eventually. At first I was skeptical on the idea because I wasn’t sure how they’d regulate the amount students of that don’t attend here. The faculty and administrators show that they have persistency and admiration towards the safety of Lake Central. I admire that Lake Central wants to show the protection of students.” Photo by: Jacob Rocca

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falling into autumn Fall festivities take place around The Region without people even knowing about it. Step outside and enjoy these upcoming events before the season ends Page by: Frida Arellano, Audrey DiFilippo, Abigail Goss, Kelsey Lavin, Bianca Matchain, Kayla Price and Grace Renschen

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county line orchard

fall harvest festival

haunting in hammond

pumpkins in the park

County Line Orchard is the perfect place to create fall memories with friends and family. Located in Hobart and with hours from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, there is more than enough time to enjoy the fall spirit. Open almost all month long, admission is only $1 for the apple orchard and $1 for the pumpkin patch. Payment is then made per pound for the apples and pumpkins.

The Fall Harvest Festival is located in Downtown Valparaiso at the Central Park Plaza. On Friday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., children can go trick-ortreating downtown where retailers and restaurant employees will be dressed up and handing out candy. On Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11a.m.2p.m., families can also get together for some Halloween fun and free hayrides.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, come meet special guest Svengoolie at the Haunting in Hammond. Other Halloween activities included are trunkor-treat, games and festivities for kids, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Don’t forget to put on a costume and particpate in the costume contest. The event will take place in downtown Hammond at 201 Hohman Avenue.

Join Hobart Events for a fun-filled Halloween-themed evening in Festival Park on Oct. 27. Live music and entertainment in the Revelli Bandshell will begin at 4 p.m. There will also be contests and all sorts of family fun until 6 p.m. Invite a few friends to decorate some pumpkins in the park. A movie will be playing so remember to bring popcorn and blankets.

Head down to Hammond and visit the Towle Theatre to see some of Lake Central’s very own students directing and performing in Carrie - The Musical. Based on the novel by Stephen King, performance nights are Oct. 19-21 and 26-28. On Fridays and Saturdays, the show begins at 8 p.m. and on Sundays it will begin at 2 p.m. Admission for the show is $10.

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carrie - the musical

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beyond all fears spider spree “I was helping my dad with some landscaping around our pool and we had to move the rocks out of the way. While I was moving them, this thing ran over my finger. Thank God I had gloves on. It looked like a cricket, but then three seconds later, all of these baby spiders start coming out. There [were] hundreds of them, flowing out like water. I started screaming and freaking out, and I was so freaked out that I started crying, which usually happens. Then I see the thing I thought was a cricket- it was a big old spider. It was bigger than a quarter and was black with a really big butt and legs that looked like cricket legs. That’s how big it was. Oh my God it was so gross. So my dad grabs wasp spray since we didn’t have anything else, he sprays all of them, and the baby spiders are still coming out like water and then I’m standing there and shaking. I’m just watching now because I’m not going back to help, and I see another one of those big old spiders. My dad made sure the first one was really dead. He smashed it with a stick and it was smooshed so there was no way that thing was coming back.”

Molly Tkach (10) Photo by: Frida Arellano Page by: Frida Arellano, Audrey DiFilippo, Abigail Goss, Kelsey Lavin, Kayla Price, Grace Renchen and Maisie Westerfield

creepy crawler “I’m afraid of spiders. When I was at summer camp a couple of years ago, a spider crawled across my face while I was sleeping and I got really scared. My friends try to make me kill spiders all the time when we find them in their basements, and then I cry. I just really hate spiders.”

don’t look down

behind the nose

“I don’t know what started my fear of heights; I just have always been afraid of them. I couldn’t do the skywalk at Jak’s, I couldn’t do that. I was screaming at my friends, and I had to hold on to something and I couldn’t move, I was having a panic attack. I can’t stand the feeling of being unsafe at a high level.”

“Clowns are terrifying. People don’t like clowns because when they have all of their makeup on, it’s hard to see their true emotions so clowns are creepy, right? That and John Wayne Gacy, need I say more?”

Jacqueline Kosina (10)

Amanda Willy (10)

“So in fourth grade there was one day we were hiking in the woods. I had bent over and when I stood back up there was a huge spider on my shirt and every since then I have been terrified of spiders. I never want that to happen again.”

Mikayla Creasbaum (10)

elevated horror

“I’m scared of whales. One time I went whale watching and a whale came too close to the boat. I thought they were going to knock the boat over. A whale could definitely kill me or anyone; they could crush you. I get freaked out and get chills whenever whales are mentioned.”

“When I was younger, I watched a documentary of this person who got trapped in an elevator of a burning building, so I guess that’s what just started my fear of elevators. I’m specifically scared of parking garage elevators. I will take the stairs to avoid elevators, but sometimes I have to force myself to go in them.”

Alyssa Todd (11)

Katelin Cunningham (12)

the biggest scare

common fear

Jacob Stutler (10)

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winged worry

eight legged monster

“I remember my friend and I were waiting in a little alcove to my friend’s front door and two of these birds, who may or may not have been mating, attacked the two of us. I was probably seven or eight so I was pretty young and ever since then I have been terrified of them. I once went to Busch Gardens and they have this bird sanctuary where

you can walk in and feed the birds, and a bird attacked me. It pecked my finger and it bled. My closest bird interaction has been walking past the parrot cages at Alsip. Only my family makes fun of me. They think it’s really funny to feed the seagulls at the beach and try to make them come near me. It would be cool to go to the beach or walk around downtown without being afraid of seagulls or pigeons, but it could be worse.”

Lydia Farmer (11)

“When I was a little kid, I was sleeping over at my grandma’s house and there was this huge spider that came out of the basement and I [have] hated them ever since. I have no rhyme or reason to it, but it’s just something that came about. Other than that one day, there was another incident at my grandma’s house. It was about

a year after the first incident, there was another spider that came up on the couch and started crawling towards me while I was sleeping downstairs. I’ve started being able to deal with smaller spiders and I just kind of let them be, but if I were to see a big spider, I wouldn’t be able to deal wtih it and I would probably leave the room. [People don’t make fun of me for my fear] because it’s a pretty normal fear for people to have.”

Adam White (9)

“I’m afraid of clowns because I’m paranoid of them turning into John Wayne Gacy and they are creepy. I just don’t like clowns,” Jacob Stutler (10) said.

Photo by: Frida Arellano

popular terrors Students answer a poll as to what they are more afraid of and can not stand to see or even be near by. bugs (40%) clowns (22%) small spaces (15%) heights (23%) *poll out of 337 students

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new year, new policies Settling into a new year with different policies, students are finding how these regulations fit into their lives

As students dive into the new school year, students are adapting to the new policies. These changes include students having to wear their lanyards at all times, the school no longer recycling and even alterations in lunch schedules. The main reasons the school stopped recycling are the price of recycling being raised and most materials being too contaminated too recycle. To some people, taking away recycling isn't a significant change, but to others, it hurts what they care about and it hurts the environment that they want to preserve. “The school talks about respect for our peers, but what about the environment?” Gryfon Marquez (12) said. On traditional days, D lunch has been cut so that all the lunches are in one class period. This decision has made the traditional day lunches significantly more crowded, but this change has also made it easier for students to find what lunch they’re supposed to be in. “I like[the school] cutting D lunch on traditional day because it is easier to find out what lunch you have,” Michael Mersereau (10) said. The most controversial change made was the lanyard policy. While there are some students who feel they are negatively affected by the lanyards, others go about their day unbothered. “I don’t really mind them[the new lanyards]. They don’t get in the way of anything because they’re just around your neck so it doesn’t really matter.” Joshua Garza (10) said.

1 1. Loaded Lunches Students stand shoulder to shoulder in a traditional day lunch. D lunch on traditional day has been cut from the schedule, causing the lunch rooms to be more crowded. Photo by Hannah Kosinski 2. Waste "Management" Recyclables spill out of a trash can onto the floor of the freshman center. All recyclables at LC will end up in a trash heap since the school has stopped recycling. Photo by Nitya Shah 3. Wearing Safety A student works on an English assignment while Mr. Bodine, English, checks students lanyards. Photo by Hannah Kosinski

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a helping hand in the community

principal perspective

stacking up the statistics Statistics show where garbage ends up and how much of it is actually produced

These businesses are taking steps to help our planet become more environmentally efficient

only 30% of recycable

prints and packages using 1 wholefoods vegetable based materials, (composts),

materials actually get recycled one lightbulb = 10 percent

uses carpooling and public transportation for team members, has public recycling bins and uses reusable grocery bags.

During the 2018-2019 school year, the Lake Central High School Discipline Committee made the recommendation, which was accepted and enacted into the student code of conduct, to mandate the wearing of student IDs on the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; person during the academic day. The decision to start this practice comes from current trends and risks that threaten our schools today. Threats towards our schools today can be reduced and reacted to quicker when students can be quickly identified. Having each student with an ID visibly worn enables this. In addition, students that may have a medical condition or are hurt and are not able to speak for himself/herself can been identified and provided the appropriate medical attention quicker. Safety at Lake Central High School is a team effort. It is something we all must keep at the forefront of our minds and something that every person must contribute to.

jimmy johns uses ingredients from local 2 farms and packages using recycled items is working on reducing pollution 3 lowes caused by their trucks by switching to an alternative fueled vehicle, in addition, there also recycling batteries.

4 target has teamed up with chemical

companies to create HFOs that don't affect the Ozone layer.

has been using organic products 5 aldi and have stopped using pesticides in their material.

depot is using boxes instead 6 ofproduce plastic bags, and are selling vegetarian products.

h&m has worked to cut their use of elec7 tricity in their stores by 20 percent. starbucks has made plans to ban single8 use, plastic straws at their locations by 2020.

9 dunkin donuts has plans to ditch foam cups and switch to double-walled paper cups by 2020.

lush uses little to no packaging, biodegradable materials and makes sure a majority of their output is recycled, composted or reused.

56 tons of waste produced each year by each person one garbage truck = 14 ton

7 of 8 schools in our DAC recycle one waterbottle = one school

28 million pounds of food

thrown away each year one table = 4 million

Sean Begely, Principal

Page by: Mackenzie Gurtheie, Andie Kalemba, Riley Knestrict, Hannah Kosinski, Cole Marquez, Tiffanie Richerme

students' ideas on ID's

Seniors and Freshman give their opinion on topics concerning the new lanyard rule. They shared their thoughts about whether or not they liked the lanyards, and if they wear their grade's color or not.

do you like your lanyards? freshmen

Poll of 130 freshmen and 130 seniors

no 69.23%

yes 30.77% seniors

no 78.46%

yes 21.54% do you wear your lanyard colors? freshmen

no 60%

yes 40% seniors

no 26.15%

yes 73.85%

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athletics adrian orciuch (11)

“Being on varsity, you are definitely held to a higher standard than JV. You have to work a lot harder to keep your spot, and you want to do everything you can to win at games. In the offseason I [lift] weights, I make sure I eat right and hydrate properly. I play club outside of high school, so that certainly helps with maintaining my skills. Being an upperclassman, it’s pretty different playing with [younger kids rather] than a couple years ago playing with kids older than you. You want to show the underclassmen how to be a leader and how to play the way they’re supposed to so that when they’re the upperclassmen, they can keep the tradition going for the underclassmen. At this point in the season, as a team, we want to do very well in Sectionals and make it onto Regionals. State is the ultimate goal; if we can achieve that then it’s perfect. As a senior [next year], our goals will be the same. We want to win the DAC, make it far in the state run and to help the underclassmen find their place. I’d say it’s true that [the soccer team has a significantly strong bond]. The team has to be close, almost like a family. If you don’t have the chemistry, then you won’t play well.” Photo by: Joshua Chen

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end of a journey Many seniors on varsity competed alongside with other teammates in attempt to accomplish a mutual goal It is the beginning of the end for the graduating class of 2019 and many different emotions are felt as sports seasons are coming to a close. Student athletes now start to reflect on their past memories and lessons they’ve learned. “Knowing that it’s my last year playing [football] in high school makes me cherish every moment like it’s my last. I’m trying to accomplish giving back to my younger teammates, giving them guidance and make a positive impact on every underclassman on the team. I’m just enjoying the ride with everyone, and I will remember these times for the rest of my life,” Alexander DelToro (12) said. By working hard, players gain the satisfaction of having memorable moments and remarkable results. The players may not be able to continue fulfilling their legacy in college, but some choose to pass down advice to new athletes. “This will sadly be my last season cheering. Although I would love to have the experience of cheering after high school, I want to focus more on my school work and what I plan on doing in the future. Some advice I would give to new athletes would be to always continue to work to better yourself, but remember that it is a team sport. Other advice I would give would be that your actions not only affect you, but affect your team members,” Madeline Mills (12) said.

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collegiate commitments Varsity athletes discuss their choice to commit to a college amanda robards (12)

jake dykstra (12)

University of Missouri St. Louis “I’m most excited to start a new chapter in my life in Missouri [for college], to make new friends and play at the college level for volleyball. I’m nervous for the workload since I want to go into business law and then law school to become a criminal lawyer. It’s always been a struggle to balance school with volleyball.”

Indiana University South Bend “I am very excited to compete at an even higher level and play the game I love. When life throws me a curveball, I’m going to be ready to hit it out of the park.”

gabriella carra (12) University of WisconsinMadison “I’m excited to challenge myself as a student athlete. I hope I’m able to make an impact as a freshman and improve every year.”

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pink power Student athletes share how their team supports breast cancer and how doing so brings them together

Almost every person has a relative or knows someone who has been greatly affected by breast cancer. Athletics show support every October for this disease in order to spread awareness. “[The girls basketball team] wears pink long-sleeve shirts and pink shoelaces. Everyone is affected by some type of cancer, so it helps us relate on a personal level,” Sara Zabrecky (11) said. Along with their decked-out attire, the girls basketball team also has an event to recognize and promote awareness of this disease. “We have a breast cancer awareness night which is usually a game where we raise money [for the cause],” Daphne Pistello (10) said. One of the most recognized teams that spreads breast cancer awareness is the football team. For some of the players, this cause is very close to their hearts. “My nana had breast cancer, so [wearing pink] definitely hits home,” Samuel Long (10) said. Most teams believe it is important to raise awareness for such a great cause because it gives them something to play for. “You have a way to support good people [by] helping for a good cause. [It gives you something to be happy about].” Long said.

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4 1. Connected Through Color Football players stand together to cheer on their team. Throughout the month of October, football supports breast cancer through their uniforms. Photo by: Nicole Reitz 2. Student Support The crowd cheers on the varsity football team as they compete at home on Oct. 6, 2017. Both students and the team came together to support breast cancer awareness. Photo by: Samantha Szewczyk 3. Pink Out The varsity football team runs out on the field before the game. The boys went out of their way to support an important cause. Photo by: Samantha Szewczyk 4. Shooting for Breast CancerThe JV and varsity girls basketball teams practice before the start of the game. Shirts with pink were worn during warmups for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo by: Gabriella Shumylo

Raising breast cancer awareness can also improve the team’s dynamic. Doing so can bring teammates closer together while spreading the word. “I think [supporting a cause] creates an edge, like a chip on our shoulders, where we’re playing for something more than just our team and we’re trying to support breast cancer awareness,” Evan Caposey (10) said. Page by: Taylor Anderson, Delanie Flynn, Bianca Matchain, Morgan Taylor, Julie Wasyliw

Mrs. Erin Novak, Assistant Principal and breast cancer survivor

do you think it's important for sports to support breast cancer?

how has the support here at Lake Central affected you?

"Any kind of awareness that can be made, not just for breast cancer but any kind of cancer, is important. If people are watching sporting events [and] that’s one way to get through to people, then I think it’s a great avenue for people to be proactive and aware of their health and symptoms. Last year, we had the students wear pink [and] that was a great way to bring awareness. The girls softball team had Mrs. [Jill] Zilz [Mathematics] and myself throw out the first pitch for a breast cancer awareness game between Lake Central and [Valparaiso], and it was awesome to be there [and] be a presence. We both had our kids with us, and it was great to bring awareness to that. I think the more we can make awareness a common thing, the better we’ll be in the long run.”

"[Lake Central has] had quite a few staff members [with cancer]. Mrs. Zilz and myself might be some of the more vocal staff members on sharing the journey that we’ve been on through treatments and surgeries, but there are a lot more staff members who maybe aren’t as vocal. [They might] have gone through just as much as [Mrs. Zilz and I] have, and it’s important for those people to feel supported [as well]. It’s important for anyone that’s gone through a major health or personal illness problem [to feel supported], whatever the case may be. [In my opinion], Lake Central does a great job of coming together and acting as a supportive community.”

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1. Playing as One Football players get ready to fight against Munster on Friday Aug. 17. With encouragement from the cheering crowd, the boys pulled a win. Photo by: Joshua Chen 2. Time to Strike Lauren Middleton (10) anticipates a serve from the Merrillville Pirates. The JV girls volleyball team won against the Pirates. Photo by: Nitya Shah 3. Screaming with Pride Leucas Forney (11) cheers on his fellow team members. The football team kicked off their season with a win against Munster with a score of 10-3. Photo by: Joshua Chen 4. Kicking it Off Stephanie Dijak (12) gets ready to kick the ball and pass it to one of her teammates. The girls varsity soccer team beat Munster with a score of 3-1. Photo by: Maisie Westerfield 5. Serving and Scoring Luis Martinez (10) moves to the other side of the court to return a ball. The Indians beat Highland with a score of 4-1. Photo by: Jade Mehok 6. Pressure's On Coach Jereme Rainwater, Career Technology, informs the team about what they need to improve on. The boys won a hard-earned game, beating Michigan City 2-0. Photo by: Kelly Hayes 7. Hole in One Sarah Sanders (11) is seconds away from striking the golf ball. The girls beat Chesterton with a score of 223-190. Photo by: Delanie Flynn

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“I like to be isolated, get in the rhythm and get in the mood for [the game]. We always bring a big speaker in [the locker room] and listen to music [to] get hyped up. It gets all the nerves out because [it’s common to be nervous] before a football game. [The team is] in there getting ready listening to music, [so we become closer] with each other.”

“[As a team] we’ll run out and get in a huddle. Then the leading senior will give a speech to motivate [us] on our final runout. [Then] we’ll huddle around [Coach Jeffrey] Rhody [Science] and he’ll give us a speech. It’s motivational because he says inspirational things.” Benjamin Knoll (12)

“We always have a team meal the day before the game. Then we’ll go to one of our lineman’s houses and watch ‘Pro-FootballReference.’ [PFR is] this TV show where they rank everybody in the region’s next game. When we do these rituals, it’s like hanging out with your siblings. In football, our big thing is family. That’s our mentality going in and everything we do is together. Everything we do is for each other. ”

Luke Neidy (9)

“On the bus rides to games, we listen to music as a team [which] hypes us up. [Then] we’ll all get in a circle and we’ll talk to each other [and say], ‘We got this, we can do all of our stunts and all our tumbling.’” Elyse Bosnak (9)

rogue rituals

Members of the football team pose for a picture during a game. Photo by: Emily Bell

Student athletes share how their team builds up the hype and tightens the group bond before the game

“During the tournaments, I like to read the Bible before the match. Everyone gets a kick out of it [and] we all enjoy it. Reading the Bible started last year at a tournament. We were at a hotel overnight and I found a Bible in the nightstand. One of my friends was in the bathroom, [so] I just stood outside the door waiting for him, ready to read the [first] verse of the Bible. [I] looked him dead in the eye and read it. Ever since then, we’ve done it.” Jack Scanlon (12)

Sir Garcia (11)

“I usually pray after we do our final strides and builds before each meet. Before they tell us the lineup, I pray that my teammates [and I] will have a good race. Sometimes they’ll join, [but] sometimes they’ll do their own thing. Usually one person will give a speech before our race and then we’ll run out to our coach and he’ll give us a speech. I feel we’ve grown closer because I’ve been around them so long and they’re like a family to me.” Zachary Seljan (10)

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athletes’ top hype songs Images courtesy of Genius

Katarina Nikolovski (11)

Jacob Chen (10)

Keysean Wigley (11)

SONG

Unstoppable

ALBUM

Unstoppable

I Mean It

ALBUM

These things Happen

G-Easy

Ryan McDaniel (10)

Anthony Avecillas (10)

SONG

ALBUM

Bobby Tarantino

ARTIST

Nonstop ARTIST

Logic

Drake

Dreams and Nightmares

Meek Mill

The Score

Flexicution

ALBUM

ARTIST

Dreams

ALBUM

Scorpion

Luke Neidy (9) SONG

Lucky You

ALBUM

Kamikaze

ARTIST

Eminem

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taylor marten (12) “Modeling has changed me by not only humbling me as a person, but also helping me find a [new] level of confidence in myself. The people who support me have been so amazing in helping me overcome insecurities and feel comfortable [as] the person I am. It’s a really great opportunity [to] step out of your comfort zone [and] to meet and connect with creative and talented people. It’s truly [an] indescribable experience.” Photo by: Charmagne Abangan

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prepping for perfection Conditioning over the summer allows athletes to perfect their skills as they get ready for the new season

to 6 p.m. everyday [for] two weeks straight. We [get] the weekends and the week before school starts off,” Castin York, Marching Band, (10) said. All that work allows teammates to get to know each other and form close relationships. Their sport helps build tight bonds, which is vital among successful teams. “It brings us closer because you tend to share a bond with people you go through hard stuff with. It’s like a brotherhood,” Andrew Smith (12), Football, said. Even though marching band isn’t considered a sport to some and may be overlooked at Friday night ootball games, the group takes their summer practices very seriously. Students in all grade levels spend a majority of their summer preparing themselves and their music for competitions. “[Marching band] has a sport-like atmosphere. We sweat a lot, so in that way it’s kind of like a sport, but it’s [more of] a performing art. It’s not playing a game, it’s putting on a show for an audience,” York said.

For many groups, conditioning over the summer is a great way to prepare for the upcoming season. Teams dedicate hours to getting into shape and working hard to perfect their best plays. “Becoming a group in the summer is very important [so] you’re ready to go during the season,” Emilio Zambrano (10), Soccer, said. Whether it’s stretching, running or memorizing dot charts, conditioning provides teams with a better sense of confidence before their respective seasons begin. “[Conditioning] starts three weeks before school starts. [The band practiced] Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

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2 1. Daena Schuh (12) tries to steal the ball away from her opponent. Photo by: Maisie Westerfield 2.Jaxson Cope (9) spins his flag during a marching band performance. Photo by: Karisa Candreva

marching band vs. sports

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prep for success Students from both marching band and sports answer the question, “Do you think summer conditioning is necessary?”

students on a team games

competitions

“I feel like they overwork us a little, [in marching band] but every aspect of summer is a building block for the season. Practices are not as rough as they were. [Mr. David] Nelson, Music, was laid back [and] we didn’t have as many [practices] and they weren’t as long. I feel like Mr. [Elliot] Smith, Music, is following in that direction.”tion.” Ricardo Paz (11), Marching Band

“[Practice] was perfectly fine. It got us to work together, [and] it didn’t bother any of us. It didn’t take away time because it was in the morning, so we were still able to hang out in the afternoon. It’s necessary because normally when kids want to slack off, they lose all their energy and all their mentality for the sport.” Joanna Lomeli (9), Soccer

“[Football conditioning] doesn’t take away from summer that much because it’s in the morning. It is kind of tiring when it’s hot outside but I think it’s necessary because you [need to] get in shape [because] as soon as school starts, that’s when the season starts.” Hillard Stansil (11, Football

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our house divided 58.5% say IU is

Being only a couple hour drive to Purdue and Indiana University gives students the chance to find out what path fits their lifestyles and preferences. The rivalry between IU (Indiana University) and Purdue has been monumental throughout the years. Purdue is highly ranked for engineering, and IU is known for the Kelley School of Business. Everyone has their own opinion on each school, but a little more than half have chosen IU as their path. Page by: Emily Bell Joshua Chen, Jovana Laporsek, Reyna Mahan

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“[I plan on majoring in] sports marketing. Purdue does offer a sports marketing diploma, so I thinks it’s a good choice. I looked at Purdue and IU, but I think Purdue is the way I am going to go.” Michael Toporis (11)

Is IU or Purdue the preferred school?

“My brother used to go to IU. My family does [influence me to attend IU] because I have always wanted to, but they would be totally fine if I wanted to go somewhere else.” Logan Niewiadomski (10)

“[My family are] strong supporters of Purdue because my grandpa and his kids went to Purdue. Two of my uncles went to Purdue. I wasn’t really raised to like Purdue, but I guess it’s just in the family.” Izabella Ramirez (9)

Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Computer & Information Sciences

Public Administration

locations of campuses

Business Administration & Management

Mechanical Engineering

student body size (2017) 2

1 1

3 2

64.9

IU Northwest

IU South Bend

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

IU Kokomo

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

IU Bloomington

New Albany IU Southeast

“[I chose] Purdue because they have overall better academic achievements. I think their campus is one of the prettiest campuses. I have been a Purdue person my whole life. I think it is one of the best colleges in the state.” Kimberly Wojciehowski (12)

Poll of 347 students

“My dad went there for school to major in business. He went there because he liked the campus. Both my mom and dad influenced me [to like IU]. I was raised up to like them and everything about it makes me want to go there.” Alexander James (11)

Business

better

“I like the size of the campus and I like how the buildings are situated. [My family] influences me to go there because my two older siblings are there right now.” Amanda Aardema (9)

Information courtesy of Purdue University and Indiana University

four most popular majors (2017)

41.5% say Purdue is

thousand

Purdue University Northwest 2 Purdue University Fort Wayne 3 Purdue University West Lafayette

41.5 thousand

Mathematics & Statistics

Computer Science

3.85 3.74

average gpa of admitted students (2017)

41 percent of IU and 39 percent of Purdue full-time undergraduate students receive some kind of need-based financial aid

1 7

cost of in-state tuition

$24.7k $22.9k The student to teacher ratio is 17:1 at IU and 12:1 at Purdue

*Bolded names are main campuses

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through the lens Today's youth comes together to break stereotypes and explore modeling opportunities

Modeling is one of the many ways that students use to express themselves. Whether it be to escape stress or to get away from homework, modeling provides a way out of the normal way of life. “I’d like to continue [in my modeling career] because it’s an outlet from school and sports. [Plus] being with all of those girls is a lot of fun,” Taylor Marten (12) said. Whether these students are looking for a modeling job somewhere in the future or doing it as a hobby, it offers a variety of different opportunities for them. “For now, we just do the Chicago market every year but, at the end of August, they have the Atlanta market. For the Jovani It Girl competition, they fly you down to Atlanta for seven days and have you [partake in] runway shows,” Marten said. There is a wide selection of growing businesses similar to Navii Salon and White Iris that are in search for a vast amount of models. Many businesses are expanding beyond modeling just for clothes, therefore a demand for models to step out of their comfort zones appear. “Since I’m a part of the Teen Club at Navii, our main focus is hair,” Madeline Hupp (12) said. Aside from just growing with more models, businesses and photographers are using the market of advertising to help expand their horizons. Most models help with publicizing their business and photographer. “I definitely want to push [Diana Lynn Photography] out and make sure people know who she is, and get

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"I feel that the stereotype needs to be torn down,"

a ton more business than she has now, which is already a lot. I feel like she deserves to be known more,” Abigail McDaniel (12) said. Some companies are reaching out to others through social media networks. Not only are they including female students, but many male stu- Abigail McDaniel dents as well. (12) said. “[Ornaked Surf Company] messaged me through Instagram then commented on one of my pictures and I started [direct messaging] them about details,” Dimitri Nassenstein (11) said. Many of these businesses are breaking modeling stereotypes. These businessnesses are looking to grow their clientele and develop more publicity by representing people of all shapes and sizes.

“It turns people down when you have the stereotype of the typical size model girl, and I feel [like] that needs to be torn down. I’m not the usual size [for the basic model] and some girls might think they're too short, too tall, etc. I feel as if that’s the best [advice to give], just go for it, do what you love,” McDaniel said. Models use the confidence they have gained in order to radiate their self love beyond the camera. “I think the one piece of advice [is] just to be yourself and have fun because it really shows through the camera when you’re not having fun,” Marten said. Page by: Charmagne Abangan, Joshua Chen, Luke Hamilton, Sarah Huszar, Brenna Sealy, Madison Zielke and Mikaila Zvyak

3 1. Striking Opportunities Toni Cimino (9) glances towards the camera at Centennial Park. Cimino saw herself participating in modeling, so when the opportunity at White Iris came she was very excited. Photo by: Charmagne Abangan 2. Colorful Soul Madeline Hupp (12) runs her fingers through her hair. Hupp realized she loves to model hair with the Teen Club at Navii Salon and will continue with it as time goes on. Photo by: Joshua Chen 3. Free Time Fun Dimitri Nassenstein (11) sports a warm-toned button up. Nassenstein gained modeling experience through his work for Ornaked Surf Company and wishes to continue to model during his free time in the future. Photo by: Joshua Chen

steps to prepare for a shoot all necessities. “[The night be1 gather fore], I get all the stuff laid out that I need to take with me,” Toni Cimino (9) said.

hair and makeup done. “You get 2 togetchoose if you want your hair straightened or curled [and] you do it yourself," Cimino said.

to the photographer about pic3 talk tures. “We go over where the pictures are

going to go and how they’re going to look,” Cimino said.

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tough transition

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“I came here the 6th of August, but I was in New York for four days since we were with the students [who were also] going to study the whole year [in the U.S.]. On the 9th of August, I came to Chicago and my host family picked me up. Out of all the host families they chose me [and] they are so nice. They are not strict. If I need help, they help me, but I usually do homework on my own. They [have been hosting] for three years, so they have hosted other [foreign exchange] kids before. They have had [kids] from Germany and Northern Europe. [The transition] was hard because my friends and family are [in Spain], but I am getting used to it. I have a brother in Spain; he is 14. I FaceTime with my family once in a while, but I text them more often.”

“I grew up in France [and] I came to [the United States] to work. Back home, I already fell in love with the [American] culture, then I came because I wanted to see if I liked it. I wasn’t disappointed at all. It was exactly what I’d imagined and I still love the country and the language. I really fell in love with everything when I came to work here, and I decided to stay. I managed to get my Visa renewed. The only English that I had was from high school and college, and it was harder because I didn’t have the [proper] vocabulary. Depending on the context of the conversation, you know what people are talking about. If you’re talking about school, you can concentrate on those words. I just immersed myself. I knew that it was the only way for me to learn [English] and to really discover the culture. At that time, I didn’t want to be French anymore, I just really wanted to experience what it was to be American [and] I’m glad I did it because I learned a lot.”

Claudia Alonso Duran (11)

in this together “I have been [to] the U.S. for vacation with my family. I have been to New York, San Francisco, Hawaii, Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. My family always travels and my sister studies in Australia and New York. I FaceTime with my family, but it’s difficult because when I go home after school I have to text them because it’s [11 p.m.] back in France. To be with a host family from the U.S. is really different than [my] family from France because we don’t have the same things, and we don’t do the same things. My family doesn’t really have rules, but my host family has a lot of rules, so that’s difficult to adapt myself. My parents are divorced and my host family [is] too. I live with my host mom and her daughter, so it’s almost the same.”

Vanina Nguyen Van Nhut (10)

full house “I have been an exchange student before. I [was] in Virginia for [about] three weeks to try out how life [was] as an exchange student in the U.S. I’ve been to the U.S. three times before, and I’ve always liked it. I wanted to make progress with my English and learn more about the culture. I [have] five [host] brothers and one [host] sister, so it’s always [a] full house. There’s always something to do with them, so that’s pretty cool. I once FaceTimed [my family] and showed them all around. My English is the most important thing [I want to improve on]. [It] is still not the best, but I am making progress. When I came here, my English was already so good that I was able to have a conversation with someone. I am learning it in everyday life, and it is not as hard as most people would expect.”

Mrs. Blandine Baldwin, Foreign Languages

Maximilian Von Boxberg (11)

popular destinations Top ten states that attract the most foreign exchange students to study abroad at for a year 1. California

6. Pennsylvania

2. New York

7. Florida

3. Texas

8. Ohio

4. Massachusetts

9. Michigan

5. Illinois

10. Indiana

*according to U.S. News

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foreign connections Exchange students from different parts of Europe overcome hardships one step at a time Adapting to a new country can bring many hardships. This year’s foreign exchange students encountered many obstacles, such as learning a new language, but they were able to overcome it together. “[The transition] is hard because my friends and family are [in Spain], but I am getting used to it. I took my time learning English [and] the lifestyle is different,” Claudia Alonso Duran (11) said. Since coming from another country, they have immersed themselves in new environments. Throughout this process, they learned to be more aware of the world around them. “It’s an experience and we have [the opportunity] to see more cultures. It opens your mind, you have to try new things and you will be more mature,” Vanina Nguyen Van Nhut (10) said. Approaching the United States and its different lifestyles can be difficult for most, but with the help of their families, peers and school, the transtion can become less stressful. “When I want to talk to someone, I’ll usually talk to my friends or [my host family]. I [have] five [host] brothers and one [host] sister, so it’s always [a] full house,” Maximilian Von Boxberg (11) said. Page by: Charmagne Abangan, Sarah Huszar, Amber Murray, Brian Scott, Mirjana Vukas and Maisie Westerfield

Claudia Alonso Duran (11), Maximilian Von Boxberg (11) and Vanina Nguyen Van Nhut (10) display their countrys’ respective flags. The three have travelled to America to expand their fluency in English. Photo by: Charmagne Abangan

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perspective anonymous “Yes, [I Juul]. Most of my friends did, and every now and then I would say, ‘Let me get a hit of that.’ It’s very addictive. I’m trying to stop because I know it’s bad for you, but I also know it’s better than smoking cigarettes. I think that’s why a lot of kids think it’s ok. I definitely don’t like doing it. It’s sad [seeing people who are addicted] because they know what they’re putting into their bodies, but they can’t stop. [High schoolers Juul] because they think it looks cool. They see their friends doing it and posting pictures about it, but they don’t realize how addicted they’re going to get.” Photo by: Jacob Rocca

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is teen health going up in smoke? According to the most recent FDA studies:

2 11.7 81

million middle and high school students are current users of e-cigarettes percent of highschool students use e-cigarettes

percent of current youth e-cigarette users cited the availability of appealing flavors as the primary reason for use

With that in mind, are the flavors worth a widespread epidemic that may lead to an addicted generation?

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beyond the buzz “The word addiction scares me. I do not like being not in control of my own mind and body. But if I want to be honest with myself, I am addicted. There is no other way to describe it- it’s not habitual, it’s not a phase, it’s just an addiction. I’m not proud of it. I don’t try to flaunt it. It’s just become a need. When I was a freshman I started vaping. It was just a trend at the time. It was everywhere and still spreading. I started with the bigger devices called a mod, but after a while I built up [a] tolerance to the low nicotine juice that I used. Slowly I increased the amount of nicotine and then [a year later] I started to Juul. Other people switched over, so I thought it was okay to use it too. No research found that [vaping] is bad, so why not do it? Classes at school drag and the teachers drone

Dr. Olusegun Apata, MD Pulmonologist, at Methodist Hospitals gives insight into how Juuling affects the body

on, so the vape is a release. It helps me stay focused on my tasks and gives me a little break [from] the constant, monotone speeches. Now I can’t go a day without feeling the need to use a Juul. I do it when it’s convenient: usually before bed, after a nap, when I wake up and during school. It is my source of destressing. I try to tell myself if I didn’t use this to unwind, I might use something worse. The first time I ever used one was like a head rush but to an extreme. If I excessively used it, it would make me feel dizzy and nauseous. When I don’t use it, it gives me a stomach ache and a pounding headache. It makes me feel relaxed and feels good when using a Juul. It is just like someone who can’t go a day without coffee, pop or their phone. We all need an outlet to keep us sane.

The amount of nicotine our generation [through] vaping is honestly disappointing. We were supposed to be the generation to end smoking, so we started smoking something new. I envy the people who have never picked up a vape, but I did this to myself, and now I am battling inner demons. I want to stop, but once I try and really commit my school work starts going in late, I cannot focus and my temper is at an all time high. One time I got into a fight with my mom [because] I had no Juul pods. I was angry, not at her, but at me having no nicotine. My temper [rose] and I lashed out unnecessarily. I would ask my friends who had Juuls to hang out so I could rip it just so I could calm down and relax. Looking back, I realize how pathetic I was being. I used my friends just so I [could] get

Are there any effects that Juuls or vaping has on the lungs?

How would you compare Juuls to cigarettes?

“What I know is that [when] you Juul, [it can cause] hypersensitivity pneumonitis. What happens is the lungs inflame [and] blood leaks [from the capillaries] into the air sacs. The lungs are supposed to be dry because [they are] what allow oxygen to get into our system. Some people will develop scarring in their lungs from the pneumonitis. When you Juul, the same thing that happens in the lungs can happen in the upper airway. People have been placed on life support [when the condition] gets bad enough. It can kill [you]. Nicotine is one of the most addictive [substances] known to man. In fact, some research found [that] nicotine is more addictive than cocaine.”

“The [deceitful nature] of the Juul is the problem. Juuling damages your lungs just like smoking does. I don’t think it’s better; I actually think it is worse because of the [misleading] aspect of Juuling. Your brain is still growing, and the growing brain is more susceptible to damage, and more susceptible to addiction. If you have an addiction to one [drug], then [it’s easy] to get addicted to other [drugs] too. In other words, if you are addicted to nicotine, that increases your risk of addiction to marijuana, cocaine [and] heroin because they are all subserved by the same pathway in the brain.”

my fix. I do not like what I have done just to get buzzed, but it’s an urge that’s hard to suppress. The thought [that] our generation, the future of the world, is addicted to anything scares me. People won’t be able to focus for hours at a time at their jobs and life without needing a high concentration of nicotine in their system. Honestly that scares the hell out of me. Why did people even start anyway? I guess peer pressure had a lot to do with it and it resembled being cool. But once you pick it up, it’s one hard substance to put down. God knows I would have loved to never of picked one up, and I wished they were never invented, but I subdued to the pressure and now I am just apart of another statistic that will be looked down upon.”

anonymous senior boy

"There [was] a 900% increase in teen vaping from 2011 to 2015. That is not a regular epidemic; 900% is out of this world," Dr. Olusegun Apata, MD, said.

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the silent epidemic what we think: staff editorial You are sitting in your first hour classroom, one of 30 other students. You would never think that statistically, at least three of the 30 have succumbed to a now FDA classified addiction: Juuling. But that does not even include the six other kids in the classroom who may not be addicted yet but also own a Juul. And what about the kids who claim to have tried them “only once” at a party over the weekend? This sleek and small device is now significantly affecting students in every grade. We need to collectively as a school and a community recognize that this seemingly silent epidemic has gotten out of control. We are sweeping the topic under the rug and treating it as though it is just a fad or part of the modern teenage style. Kids can’t stop. It is not that they don’t want to; they can’t. Electronic cigarettes were originally created in order to help wean people off cigarettes, but it seems to be creating more addictions than it is reducing. We need to go out of our way in order to stop this dependency on such a damaging chemical that is affecting our generation daily. We need to make a point to educate our demographic on the true perils of nicotine, and it starts with us.

According to the Lake Central handbook, “Use or possession of [an] ‘electronic cigarette’ is not allowed on school property and will result in a suspension and confiscation of item if student under age 18.”

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steps to address an addiction unable to stop smoking. You’ve 1 you’re tried multiple times to stop, but keep continu-

steps to get help that you have an addic1 admitting tion. The situation cannot be resolved if

you let your addiction control you. 2 Attempting to avoid your addiction causes

detoxification. Quitting can be tough, but 2 detoxing is an important step to overcom-

make excuses to go out for a 3 you smoke. You try to get out of certain situa-

withdrawal symptoms. 3 managing Wanting to smoke again is something that

ing.

you to act moody and ruin your whole day.

tions when you have an itch to smoke.

acknowledgement of one’s own problem isn’t realized. It will help to try to talk about it.

ing an addiction even though it might cause emotional distress.

you’ll probably want to do but it’s important to just take things one step at a time.

If you are in need of help, contact Indiana Addiction Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP. It is available 24/7 for individuals seeking addiction treatment services in Indiana.

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shop till you drop A night known for filling the streets with an abundance of chaotic shoppers

Lilah Nelson (10) strikes a pose with her various shopping bags from stores of her liking. Photo by: Emily Bell

1869

"Black Friday" was first used by Wall Street financers after the gold market crashed, sending the 1869 stock market into bankrupcy.

1950

The annual Navy-Army football game is held in the city of Philadelphia. As people arrive, police start using "Black Friday" to represent the filling of the streets.

Black Friday is known as the day after Thanksgiving, but is not an official holiday. The traditional Christmas shopping season generally begins on Black Friday. The first use of the term “Black Friday” was used on September 24, 1869, after the crash of the United States gold market. Since the market crash, “Black Friday” was then used by Philadelphia Police to describe the city filled with shoppers and tourists arriving. Black Friday is referred to as the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States. Statistically, Americans plan to spend more than $59.57 billion this year on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Retailers have slowly crept towards earlier opening times, bringing the term “Black Friday” to a new extreme. During the late 2000s, retailers began to open on Thanksgiving evening, contributing to this extreme. Recently, sales have began to leak in late October. People also have the opportunity to shop online for Black Friday, which might have been popularized by the countless reports of violent shoppers. Even though Black Friday may be a lure into spending, every year, more and more people stil go out at night and early in the morning.

1961

"Black Friday" caught on in Philadelphia, to where the city’s merchants tried unsuccessfully to change it to “Big Friday” remove the negative connotations.

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f ight for the chain

“I was getting a new FitBit, and I was reaching to get it in this little corner aisle. This lady got there after me and I said, 'I was here first,' and she said, 'No you're not,' and she grabbed the FitBit I was going to get. She grabbed it, pulled back and she elbowed me in the eye. I had a black eye for about a week and a half and it hurt badly,"

“I like Black Friday, but the problem is [that] it’s too crowded, so I tend to get very anxious. I’ve never experienced anything crazy, but I’ve heard about someone stealing something out of Old Navy. I think the stereotype about Black Friday is [that it's] just really crazy. I’ve never really bought anything I regretted, but I did buy a pair of boots just because they were on sale.,"

Darcy Barkauskas (10)

Colleen Dyra (11) worth the hype

frozen in fright "A police officer came up trying to help [an elder who had fallen], when he noticed a man who was being very violent with another man the old woman was with. The officer started yelling at them to stop, but one of the men stepped back and almost hit the officer so the officer ended up tasing [the agressor] before he could try anything else,"

Eric Sada (12)

“I like [black friday] even though it’s really hectic and most [of] the stores I go to have really long lines. There are some good prices on TVs and I think it’s worth it. One line wrapped around the store twice, which is crazy. [Last Black Friday] I couldn’t buy what I wanted to buy,”

top most bought items 1 Apple AirPods 2 Sony Playstation VR 3 PJ Masks 4 L.O.L. Surprise toys 5 Hatchimals 6 Colleggtibles 7 Pokémon Sun and Moon 8 Nintendo Switch 9 Xbox One X

Perry Pappas (10)

is it worth the wait

reality check

Waiting for Black Friday or shopping with or without a wishlist can bring on pressure causing to make regretful purchases.

Shopping on this night is a common activity among many people, but what you think happens on Black Friday maybe different from actuality.

what sale items do you regret buying the most?

"I would say, in America, about 40 million people go Black Friday shopping,"

tech (30.23%)

"Probably 60 percent of people who go Black Friday shopping use Cyber Monday. [Shopping online] is more convenient, there's a bigger selection and inventory, when they shop online. Out of the people who do go Black Friday shopping, I would say 18 percent of people get injured," Carter Fox (11) said.

househeld & others (23.99%) clothes & shoes & makeup (32.7%) food & drinks (6.54%) literature & music (6.54%)

In 2017, an estimated 101.7 million people went Black Friday shopping.

how long would you hold off buying things before Black Friday?

After Black Friday, around 48 percent of shoppers will go Cyber Monday shopping the next day. Unlike Black Friday, Cyber Monday can be done in your home and could end with buying the same things. Indiana is ranked 15 for high crime during Black Friday, with 20 incidents in the 2017 shopping year.

7-12 months (9.6%) 1-2 months (13.8%) dont wait (52.2%)

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3-6 months (9.8%) a few weeks (14.7%) USA Today

1985

The term “Black Friday” didn’t spread to the rest of the country until much later than 1961; however, as recently as 1985, it wasn’t in common use nationwide.

1989

Retailers found a way to reinvent Black Friday and turn it into something that reflected positively on them and their customers.

2018

An estimated 135.8 million Americans plan to shop over the Thanksgiving weekend, even though more said they might take advantage of the online deals. Source: HISTORY

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5 haunted house must-haves horrifying decorations: Decorate the space with horror 1 decore, but be sure to use and fill up all the space. Make 2 3 4 5

sure to use spider webs, skeletons and other festive decorations for a better outcome. path: The house's path is a necessity because it lets one control on what the guest will see and do, but most importantly this makes the visitors feel safe and not lost. scare-ers: Recruit friends, neighbors, relatives and even kids to scare the guests as they meander through a haunting world. Working with someone close to one can make the job more enjoyable. clowns: Some people scream, cry and run away from these characters because of how realistic they look, so use clowns for a benefit. music: To top off the eerie mood, make sure to have creepy music. Instrumentals used can really scare an individual, but intrigue them. *CBS Sacramento Picture of St. Michaels Cemetary. Photo by: Jacob Rocca

region haunted houses Some of the most breathtaking haunted houses are located right here in The Region. Grab some friends and take a stroll through one of these ghost houses. tour of terror: 563 W 600 N, Hobart, IN 46342 Friday: 7–11 p.m. Saturday: 7–11 p.m. This tour goes back in history by dragging the volunteers into a decommissioned nuclear missile base. It was used during the Cold War, a time in which the tensions were high and people’s fears reached new altitudes. Whoever goes on this tour is sure to feel the ominous, spooky presence of the Cold War haunting them.

*according to tourofterrorhaunt.com

lake station haunted hospital: 4700 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405 Friday: 7–11 p.m. Saturday: 7–11 p.m. Sunday: 7–10 p.m. This run-down psychiatric ward is a terror to even drive past. The patients that attended there were too violent for the common facility. The ones that went in, never came back out. While in the hospital, they endured torturous treatment in the hopes they would get better. All it did was anger them severely, so they revolted. They took over the hospital and the grounds surrounding it. The trip is very dangerous; some make it out, but the people who don’t become patients! *according tohauntdhillshospital.com

amhurst asylum: 228 S 500 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Friday: 7-11 p.m. Saturday: 7-11 p.m. Sunday: 7-10 p.m. This asylum housed the craziest of the crazy! One doctor, Dr. Amhurst, is said to still be testing gruesome experiments on his patients. Come take the tour through this nightmare, but try not to become his next experiment! Only the bravest can survive the well-known Amhurst Asylum.

lake station haunted house reapers realm

amhurst asylum tour of terror

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reapers realm: 626 177th St, Hammond, IN 46324 14th, 21st, 28th through 31st: 7-10 p.m. 12th and 13th, 19th and 20th, 26th and 27th: 7-11 p.m. Take a trip to the 1920’s stone mansion, where death lurks around every corner. This three-story residence is inhabited with demons and ghosts. They lurk in the shadows ready to torment each new guest. They cannot escape because their souls are trapped there, and whoever does not make it out will join them! Be prepared to spend eternity with the terrifying spectres that control this house. *according to reapersrealm.com

*according to indianahauntedhouses.com

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fright or flight Haunted houses: an eerie attraction of fear that either drives people away or entices them in Fall is an anticipated season among teens. There are flannels, pumpkin spice lattes, apple orchards, Halloween and perhaps the scariest of them all, haunted houses. “I like haunted houses because they get me into the Halloween spirit. I think it’s kind of weird how I enjoy being scared and feeling the adrenaline rush,” Stephanie Angus (11) said. Others who dread haunted houses usually do because of the fear that comes along with it. Despite the dread, some may be bribed to look past the terror. “I don’t like haunted houses because I don't like scary things, especially the things that pop out in my face. Every time I think of haunted houses, I think of the terrible memories I've had. A Ciao Bella gift card would be the only thing that could make me go into a haunted house,” David Griffin (12) said. While the people who love haunted houses have open minds about each one they enter, others may not. “I’m an adrenaline junky, so being scared is a rush. People who don’t like haunted houses just haven’t been to the right ones. You have to have an open mind when it comes to spooky season,” Madeline Hupp (12) said. Page by: Mia Born, Kage Leavitt, Jade Mehok, Justyce Reed, Jacob Rocca and Kiley Szatkowski

Wearing masks are a big part of haunted houses. Photo by: Jacob Rocca

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BRAND NEW DAIRY QUEEN OPEN IN SCHERERVILLE!

235 US-30 Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 227-9728 Daily Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The family owners have proudly served Northwest Indiana for the past 60 years.

ONLY DQ IN TRI-TOWN AREA PARTICIPATING IN REWARD POINTS

OTHER PROMOTIONS Buy a 10” cake and get a free box of Dilly Bars! Half off shakes on Mondays!

The new Dairy Queen app allows participating stores to give their fans points that can be redeemed for various products. The Schererville location is the ONLY participating store in the Tri-Town area! Stop by to check it out.

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*Offer only valid at the Schererville Dairy Queen. Must present coupon at register at time of purchase to redeem. Exp: 12.1.2018

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