December 2015

December 18, 2015 Volume XLI Issue III

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ISIS: Taking over the family business

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is widely known to be the most prominent and successful terrorist organization in the modern world.

In a matter of years, ISIS has done what the notorious terrorist group Al-Qaeda — which is responsible for the devastating attack on the Twin Towers in 2001 — has set out to do for decades.

Both ISIS and Al-Qaeda have made it their goal to create a caliphate, which is an established territory under an Islamic government, but only ISIS is able to say they have achieved this goal. ISIS has not only achieved it, but they have gone far beyond what they initially intended to do when they formed only three years ago. Today, ISIS controls more land than the United Kingdom, according to Independent.co.uk.

However, ISIS never could have accomplished so much without their current rival Al-Qaeda; in fact, without them, ISIS would be nothing. ISIS, the single most powerful terrorist movement in the modern world, used to be a part of Al-Qaeda.

ISIS, formerly known as AQI (Al-Qaeda in Iraq), is the son in the father-son relationship with Al-Qaeda.

ISIS wasn’t just formed out of Al-Qaeda; it was forced Gavin McHugh ‘17 News Editor

to form out of the old jihadist group. ISIS was created after Al-Qaeda’s leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, booted AQI from Al-Qaeda, according to Time.com.

Al-Zawahiri kicked AQI out of al-Qaeda for a few reasons. To begin with, AQI leader Abu Bakr AlBaghdadi had publicly stated, “I have to choose between the rule of God and the rule of Zawahiri, and I choose the rule of God,” according to TheAtlantic. com. The funny thing was, this comment wasn’t taken badly by Zawahiri at first, initially, he shook it off and allowed Baghdadi to continue controlling AQI, due to its success.

The main reason AQI was kicked from Al-Qaeda was because of how they interpreted the laws of Islam: Baghdadi and his officials bent the meanings of the rules and displayed them to their militants that way, so it would seem “right.” AQI’s members were convinced that it was what Islam wanted for them to go about their reign of terror with so much aggression and violence. AQI’s ways were so horribly brutal that it was viewed as immoral even to Al-Qaeda; the people who destroyed towers full of innocent people with planes full of innocent people, according to Time.com.

Zawahiri refused to put up with the way AQI went about business, and in the fall of 2012, he officially removed Al-Baghdadi and his soldiers from Al-Qaeda. The following statement from Al-Qaeda’s core command was posted on their sites following the announcement of AQI’s removal from Al-Qaeda, saying that AQI “is not a branch of the Al-Qaeda group, [and Al-Qaeda] does not have an organizational relationship with it and is not the group responsible for their actions,” according to Time.com.

After AQI was no longer part of Al-Qaeda, they formed ISIS and began to carry out horrific attacks to prove their capability as their own terrorist group.

Since then, ISIS has grown far more dangerous and far more capable than Al-Qaeda. Al-Baghdadi has eased his way into the spotlight as the mastermind behind ISIS and the most powerful Muslim in the modern world. ISIS reigns over millions upon millions of people, with even more aggression than they did when they were AQI, according to TheAtlantic. com. What ISIS is today is an alarmingly accurate reflection of the formidable Al-Qaeda that existed 15 years ago, which shouldn’t be surprising. As they say, like father, like son.

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What will become of Syrian refugees after Paris attack?

Denver Paver ‘16

November 14 of 2015 will long be remembered as a tragic day.

On the late autumn night, while many people of Paris were enjoying their Friday evening about the town, a group of masked terrorists (later known to be associated with the Islamic State) attacked several buildings. Among the buildings were the famous Bataclan Theatre and Stade de France, where a concert and a soccer game were taking place respectively.

Another attack occurred at a nearby restaurant. By the end of the night, the catastrophe left a sordid image for the world to see, leaving 130 people dead.

Later the following morning, The Islamic State (ISIS) took responsibility for the slaughter, claiming it is “the first of the storm,” as reported by the New York Times. As the people of France lay clearly shaken from the prior events, the rest of the world came to the rescue offering its condolences and sending aid.

This tragedy will ultimately change how the world handles security issues, but how does an event as severe as the attacks on Paris alter the view people have on refugees, more specifically Syrian refugees?

As Paris officials closed the borders to refugees and entered a state of emergency, other countries, including the United States, have been scrutinized for refusing to accept refugees. As of now, CNN reports that several countries have closed their borders to the Photographer

refugees. This action has raised disagreement about how to solve the problem. Many have grown concerned about the domestic safety of the United States; they fear that accepting Syrian refugees will bring potential threats to this country.

However, many also feel that it is the United States’ responsibility to protect and open the borders to the refugees. With the concern growing over this now domestic issue, it is important to know the thoughts and feelings of the community. With the diverse student and staff population, opinions will vary greatly.

Sheila Esshaki, English teacher, offered her ideas about this topic. She said, “Considering the U.S. upheld the Assad program and turned a blind eye to his tyranny, we’re hyper-responsible for helping. I think it’s obvious being a political superpower we should use our influence to welcome these people and give them political asylum.”

According to the BBC, President Bashar al- Assad, the Syrian president, has killed 250,000 political protesters and forced nearly 11 million from their homes.

This is an event that the United States deliberately ignored.

In addition, Mark Mignot, history teacher, said, “These refugees go through an 18-month screening and background check, so I believe after all that time we should warrant these people admittance to the

United States.”

However, many here at LCN fear that taking in Syrian refugees could be problematic.

Stefan Skzipala ‘16 said, “Obviously, no one knows for sure the extent of the possibility of terrorism branching from these people, but I believe that in the current state of the country’s national security being threatened, it is better to be safe than sorry. The fact is if no refugees are taken, then the chance of terrorism from the group is zero.”

It is quite evident that the fateful attacks on Paris will leave a long-lasting impression on the world for years to come. These events will not only alter the way the world looks at its security, but will alter the way we treat each other. The future is uncertain for these immigrants who look for safety from their oppressors. As many of the world’s superpowers close their doors, the opportunities for safety and security slowly begin to dwindle.

However, it is important to remember what lies beneath our very own Statue of Liberty, the national symbol for immigration. Emma Lazarus’s famous “The New Colossus” reads as it is mounted on Liberty Island “Bring me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” That is something the United States, as a whole, must remember as leaders decide the fate of the refugees in the future.

Not even ISIS can stop LCN’s Paris 2017 trip Kevin Rhoney ‘16

If you pay attention to the news, you will know that there was an act of terrorism in France on Friday, November 14, 2015. On a typical Friday night, when thousands of Parisian citizens were enjoying their evening, attackers with guns and bombs strapped to their bodies opened fire on the French capitol, killing 130 citizens. This devastating attack left the nation crippled and the world was in shock.

In 2017, LCN’s French students will be traveling to France, and many people are wondering if they will still go despite what happened.

French teacher Madame Marie Howard said, “Of course we will still be going on the trip to France.”

“We have been assured by the company we take the trip with that we can change the itinerary if we are not comfortable going on the trip,” she added.

Traveling to France, let alone any foreign country, can be nerve-wracking because of heightened security due to all that is happening in the world. This relieves the nerves of the students and parents going.

Madame Howard said, “We always take consideration on where we plan the trip.”

This reassures students going that the school put time and effort into planning a wonderful trip and that will be worth it.

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LCN French student who went to Paris in June 2015 pose for a group selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Some students expressed what they were worried about and what they anticipated for the Paris trip.

Kaleigh Snoddy ’17 said, “Not being able to speak the language well enough.”

French students will get a chance to practice using the language while shopping, dining, and going to many well-known landmarks.

Furthermore, the students will travel beyond Paris.

Autumn DeVooght ’17 said, “Going to the city of Nice, it is just a different atmosphere, and a change in scenery that I’m looking forward, too.”

Students will explore a country that most people have never been to; it gives them a sense of independence.

A student who went on the trip to France last summer, Lauren White ’17 said, “I really liked everything about it. You got to explore on your own. I encourage kids to go if they get the opportunity to.”

White added, “It changed my life goals. I got to do some stuff on my bucket list and it was really exciting.”

The trip to France is an experience that is worthwhile and students should not let the terrorist attacks prevent them from going on the trip.

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The gift of giving: opportunities to volunteer Shyanne Symons ‘17 Sports Editor

It is no doubt that holiday breaks are made for relaxation and indulging in personal time with family and friends, but volunteering time and energy to those less fortunate during the holiday season is the best way to spread the spirit.

Not only does volunteering supply self-pride and a sense of selflessness, those in need of the help greatly appreciate it. During the month of December, there are many opportunities to give your service within the community. Nothing feels better than knowing that a little of your time will spark a smile on someone’s face.

If you do not have tons

of time on your hands but still want to be a part of the action, donations are widely accepted all over. One of the most accessible opportunities at LCN is run by Diane McDonald, the foods and nutrition teacher.

“McDonald’s Christmas Service Project” is aiming to benefit the Incarcerated Youth Ministries (IYM). You can turn in toiletry items in return for community service hours. McDonald said her ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the organization within the community.

Toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, candy, and Christmas fabric can be donated in exchange for 15 minutes to two hours of community service.

Similarly, Jim Kroll, an English teacher, is the originator of “Seats and Feet”.

By donating new underwear and socks to the Mt. Clemens Homeless Teen Coalition, students can help provide them with some clothing necessities.

Pankow is also providing the students with service opportunities. It has chosen to promote “Toys

“These are great opportunities to participate in,” said Carol Hosler.

for Tots” to help ensure the children in this county will have a great Christmas. Students who are not enrolled in Pankow classes but are still interested in donating can definitely do so.

Carol Hosler, community service coordinator, loves how much support the community receives during the holidays.

“These are great opportunities to participate in,” said Hosler. “Students really get into donating their time during the holiday season.”

If you are interested in taking some time out of your busy schedule to make someone’s holiday season merry and bright, consider these opportunities!

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Brittany McGonnell ‘17, Elisabeth Miller ‘17 and Jenna Maliskey ‘17 collect a No Child Without a Christmas donation from Emily Choranziak ‘19.

How much do parents spend on their kids for Christmas?

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Upholding Christmas traditions Evan Rinaldi ‘16 Online Editor

There are many unique ways people celebrate the Christmas holiday through their traditions.

If the tradition is not a part of that year, Christmas tends to feel incomplete.

For some families, it is tradition to cut down and decorate the Christmas tree on a specific day.

Also, some parents are said to hide the Christmas pickle somewhere in the tree and give an extra present to the child who finds it first. LCN staff and students have some very unique traditions to get them into the holiday

spirit.

Jennifer Duffield, art teacher, said, “We go to my parents’ house Christmas Eve to exchange gifts. My parents always get pajamas for my two children to wear as we open Christmas presents. On Christmas morning, we are back at home and sit around the tree and open presents as well.”

Michael Biundo ’16 said, “My family and I all come together at my Nonna’s (grandmother’s) house. Since we are a large Italian family, we make a lot of food, like arancini, and we also make Christmas cook-

ies.”

Bobbie Agnello, Psychology/AP Psychology teacher, said, “My family all goes to church on Christmas Eve to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. The next morning, my kids all go to their in-law’s houses, so my husband and I have a quiet morning together. However, when they’re at my house we make breakfast casserole and gourmet apples.

Also, during the holidays, I always work at my husband’s jewelry store which is extremely busy with customers buying gifts.”

Genna Paquette ‘16

said, “Every Christmas, my mom puts flour on the bottom of big boots, and she makes footprints going from the fireplace to the tree, pretending to be Santa. My brother and I also still put cookies and milk out and she eats them. The funniest part is that when we were younger, there was a Christmas where we were really ungrateful of our gifts, so my mom said we were going to get coal in our stockings the next year. Every year since then, we get coal in our stockings along with our other presents.

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Michael Biundo ‘16 celebrates the holidays with his large Italian family.

Psychology teacher Bobbie Agnello helps out at her husband’s jewelry store over the holidays because it is so busy.

How to’s: holiday goodies Peppermint Bars

Candy Sleighs Madison Wehby ‘16

Marissa Ficorelli ‘16 Feature Editor

Ingredients Ingredients Makes makes 36 servings Serves: 36 serv•1 package (family-size) ings brownie mix •1fudge package (family-size) •2 1/2 cups confectionfudge brownie mix ers’ •2 1/2sugar cups confection•1/2 cup (1 stick) plus ers’ sugar 7 tablespoons butter, •1/2 cup (1 stick) plus divided 7 tablespoons butter, •1 1/2 tablespoons heavy divided •1cream 1/2 tablespoons heavy •1 teaspoon McCormick cream Peppermint Extract •1Pure teaspoon McCormick •12 ounces semi-sweet Pure Peppermint Extract baking chocolate, •12 ounces semi-sweet coarsely choppedcoarsebaking chocolate, ly•Crushed choppedpeppermint candies •Crushed(optional) peppermint candies (optional) Directions • Preheat oven to 350°F. Directions Prepare oven brownie mix •Preheat to 350°F. as directed on packPrepare brownie mix age.

Spreadoninpackgreased, as directed foil-lined 15 x 10 x 1-inch

baking pan.

• Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

• Meanwhile, beat confectioners’ sugar, 7 tablespoons of the melted butter, cream and peppermint extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well-blended and smooth. Spread evenly over cooled brownie.

Refrigerate 30 minutes.

• Microwave chocolate and remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in large microwave bowl on high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over top of chilled brownie.

Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired. Cut into bars.

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Ingredients • Kit Kat bar (king size) • Two candy canes • Hot glue gun • 10 mini Hershey bars • Ribbon and bow (optional) 1. First, glue a Kit Kat bar to two candy canes to create the base. Use a hot glue gun to run a strip of glue down each candy cane.

2. Next, attach 10 mini Hershey bars on top, with just a drop of glue for each. Stack them in a pyramid, first 4, then 3, then 2, and then 1.

3. Finally, after the glue is hard and secure, glue ribbon around the “packages” and a bow on the top.

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Riley Janssen ‘16 Reporter

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Jack Hammons ‘19 “I got into magic about a year ago.

What actually ended up happening was we had a big snow storm last year, and I got a little bored. I wanted to start a new hobby, and I thought ‘Hey, what if I start magic?’ I like fishing, but that is a summer hobby. I play hockey, but that was hard to do with all the snow.

So what I did was I picked up a deck of cards, I went online looking for different card tricks, and I started performing them for people. One of the things I love about doing magic is the expression people have when they see it. You always have people who get so freaked out, and I just love it.”

Emanuel Dushaj ‘16 “Knowing my high school career is coming to an end makes me scared, knowing I will be entering the real world after this, becoming more of my own person. But yet I am excited because the last four years I have learned a lot. I finally figured out what I wanted to do the rest of my life; that is, being a humanitarian and giving others hope for a better life. Life is tricky; the world spins at 6,000 miles an hour. We float in this black space and receive light from a ball that’s full of fire that’s a lot bigger than earth. And here we are. Life is a beautiful gift, and its purpose is unknown. I have had many peaks and valleys in my life, and will encounter more, but my walks through the valleys have made me enjoy my peaks more.

All I want is for every person to have a chance at life; everyone deserves to love and be loved.”

Autumn Frieze ’17 & Brendin LaPorte ‘17

Vittorio Cracchiolo ‘16

the pageant, where they get to compete among fellow Crusaders. Most of the boys competing are ready to bring smiles to the audience and get as many laughs as possible.

Logan Palm ’16 said, “My goal is to entertain all and bring smiles to faces.”

Other Crusader guys have different reasons for joining the competition.

Blake Kwiecinski ’16 said, “Because my girlfriend made me and I want my senior year to be memorable.”

Many parents try to come out to Mr. Crusader as well. It can be very entertaining for families to watch their sons entertain the audience. In

the competition, there is a bathing suit competition as well as a formal wear portion. The boys also get the chance to bring a female escort who gets to be by their side through the process and makes the competition more formal and appealing to the audience.

Some of the contestants want to do the competition in order to do a service to the community.

Carter Oselett ’17 said, “Being a part of the Mr. Crusader pageant allows me to raise money for a worthy cause. I think the competition will be fun.”

LaPorte: “I tried talking to her for about three months. She didn’t like me for a while, and she kept trying to ‘friend-zone’ me. I think I slid in the DM’s but it failed a couple times.

I think she ended up sending me her number over Snapchat and I tried to screenshot it super-fast. At first, I didn’t think it was going to be anything serious, but it turned into something special.”

Frieze: “We were both at a party and I was playing ‘Just Dance’. He kept asking me where I learned to dance.

I ended up getting his Snapchat, and now here we are!”

“I have a 1984 Trans Am. My grandpa gave it to me and ran it for 25 years. I fixed it up. It breaks down every weekend, but I still love it.”

Mr. Crusader struts to LCN again Floyd Wickman ‘16 Reporter

Coming to L’Anse Creuse North this year is the Mr. Crusader contest. Most people are unaware of what the contest is but the popularity of it is growing.

The event is January 15, at 7 p.m. at the John Armstrong Performing Arts Center, and the cost is $5 to get in.

The time is narrowing down and the boys’ campaigning is resulting in a lot of money being raised. So some might ask, what does it take to be Mr. Crusader?

Mr. Crusader is a talent contest that junior and senior boys compete in to see who is the most entertaining and fun. The way the contestants are chosen is by who can raise the most money.

Most contestants sold candy to help their cause, and have many supporters helping them sell as well. The top 12 boys to raise the most money get into

Photo by Savannah Baurhenn’ 16

“My goal is to entertain all and bring smiles to faces.”

-Logan Palm ‘16

Contestants Denver Paver ‘16, Logan Palm ‘16 and Logan Banning ‘16.

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LCN choir sleighs the stage Savannah Baurhenn ‘16 Photographer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we near the holidays, the excitement grows more with each passing day. LCN choir students shared their love for the holidays with their annual Holiday Concert, held on December 15.

The Holiday Concert, put on by choir teacher Mitchell Osadchuk, was organized differently than most high school’s concerts. Osadchuk’s choirs performed the Holiday Concert inthe-round. A concert being performed in-the-round provides an experience of non-stop music. The different choirs move throughout the auditorium in stations, moving between the stage and the wings, to create a carousel of constant music “Doing the concert in-the-round gives a really cool effect. It’s a change from the traditional choir concert. Sitting as an audience member, you will have

music constantly happening all around you. It’s unexpected and it’s a cool atmosphere,” said Osadchuk.

Another thing about having a concert of non-stop music is that it provides tons of opportunities for soloists. This concert featured 11 soloists, ranging from ninth grade through twelfth grade. Soloists included Zach Craig ’17, Alec Diem ’19, Lauren Lewallen ’16, Logan Palm ’16, Libby Hunter ’16, Marisa Nahas ’16, Sterling Catron ’16, Chloe Marquardt ’19, Savannah Baurhenn ‘16, along with duets by Lydia Vennard ’18 and Eli Vennard ‘17, and McKenna Mason ’19 and Brayden Hunter ’19.

All worked hard on their songs and it showed in their performances.

“I loved all of the solos because there were a variety of songs sung, and all the performers did a great job,” said Tori Kuzmanovski ’18.

One of the best parts of the concert was at the end when the entirety of

the choir program sang “Dona Nobis Pachem,” which means “let there be peace.” In keeping with the theme, this song was sung in a round. It started with soloist Anna Hadfield ’19 singing “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Then Sam Asoklis ‘18 started to sing “Dona Nobis Pachem” as a single voice. Then one choir joined. Half way through, another choir joined, and then the last choir chimed in. The way, this song was entertaining because the choirs were surrounding the audience, and the audience had a wall of sound around them.

“By the time we have all the people singing, it’s a great way of saying that we all want peace in the world,” said Osadchuk.

Nothing is better than spreading holiday cheer to others, and the choir definitely did that with this concert.

Their next concert will be held in the spring.

holiday movie. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (played by Macauley Culkin) becomes the man of the house after being left behind for a family vacation. He starts decorating the house for the holidays, but not with tinsel and holly. He sets up booby traps to stop two burglars attempting to break in.

8. In “Miracle on 34th Street,” an old man by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle is such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and his authenticity.

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LCN Show Choir student Josh Roberts ‘16 performs at the 2014 winter concert.

Top 10 holiday movies Sam Buffa ‘16 Copy Editor

1. “Elf” is the number one holiday movie. On Christmas Eve, a baby boy crawls into Santa’s bag of toys and is raised as an elf. When he grows into an adult, Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, realizes he will never fit in at the North Pole, so he goes to New York and discovers it is his mission to save Christmas for the world.

2. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is an animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Christmas lights shine red and green, but Charlie Brown has the Yuletide blues. To get in the Christmas spirit, he directs a Christmas play, but what is a Christmas play without a Christmas tree? Everyone makes fun of the short, bare evergreen Charlie brings back.

3. Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” is a celebration of holiday spirit that no home should be without!

No one knows why the Grinch is such a grouch, until Cindy Lou Who takes the town’s matters into her own hands and turns the Grinch’s world upside down.

4. “Home Alone” is the fourth best

5. The animated classic “The Polar Express” is about a young boy that takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole. His journey shows him that the wonder of Christmas never fades for those who believe.

6. “Frosty the Snowman” is an animated movie about a discarded magic hat that brings a snowman to life. With a professor on their heels, the kids must race to the North Pole before Frosty melts.

7. In “The Santa Clause,” divorced dad Scott Calvin has custody of his son on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills Santa, they are transported to the North Pole. There an elf explains that Scott must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott (Tim Allen) thinks he’s dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows a white beard, then eventually becomes the new Santa Claus.

9. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same old routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, he gets a new lease on life.

He plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over his role.

10. In “Scrooge,” Ebenezer Scrooge thinks Christmas is all “humbug,” scolding his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their views on the holiday.

Later, Scrooge encounters ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present and future in hopes of transforming his attitude.

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“Mockingjay Part 2” will be a chart-topper Miya Leykauf ‘16

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“I volunteer! I volunteer! I volunteer as tribute!” This famous quote from the 2012 hit, “The Hunger Games,” perfectly described the theme for the next four movies to come. Most were shocked after the cliff-hanger ending of “Mockingjay Part 1,” and Part 2 jumps right into the intense plot.

With war on the minds of citizens all across Panem, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) plans on not only being the face of the campaign, but also taking part in the actual combat. The love triangle between Everdeen, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) becomes more of a subtle issue compared to the prevailing hostility among the Districts. President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) teams Everdeen up with a crew of well-known people to keep her safe, and to help portray the rebels in a compelling way.

Amidst the chaos, Everdeen and Mellark continue to struggle to re-create their strong relationship. Mellark’s memory was mutated by the Capitol, so he believes Everdeen is the enemy. He even attempts to murder her multiple times, which can be pretty toxic to a relationship. Pods, an obstacle that is designed to release a weapon that can range from a bomb to a group of mutts, are located throughout the path that the rebels take.

These cause the deaths of many beloved people in Everdeen’s troop, and are the source of my uneasi-

ness during the entire film. This causes an emotional strain on Everdeen when she needs to be completely focused.

President Snow (Donald Sutherland) has been Everdeen’s primary target since day one. She makes it clear that it is her number one is goal to make him suffer.

Everdeen not only encounters physical troubles, but also mental. The movie really portrayed her as a strong woman who was willing to fight for what she believed in.

Since I had read the books, I had high expectations for this movie.

There were minor differences throughout the movie, but there was nothing that would leave people upset. I experienced a wide range of emotions during the entire movie: from being frightened, anxious, warm-hearted, and finally content.

Every time a character dies, it is almost as if you can feel Katniss’ emotions. Lawrence does an amazing job of expressing her mental state;

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson

Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth

Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson

Haymitch Abernathy

Donald Sutherland

President Snow

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Plutarch Heavensbee

Julianne Moore

President Alma Coin

Willow Shields

Primrose Everdeen

Sam Claflin

Finnick Odair

Elizabeth Banks

Effie Trinket

This photo shows one of the many intense scenes in “Mockingjay Part 2,” featuring Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) & Gale (Liam Hemsworth).

for example, when she cries while mourning the death of a beloved family member, she makes a connection with the audience that helps her portray this heartbreak.

This movie puts viewers on a roller coaster of events that leaves you feeling as if you lived through the events with Katniss and Peeta. Each movie has a series of events that leads up to the last movie; therefore, I advise seeing all of the previous movies before just jumping right in and

seeing this one.

I highly recommend seeing this bittersweet movie; it’s one you will never forget!

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” exceeds all expectations Kevin Rhoney ‘16 Reporter

Every year, a new “Call of Duty” game gets released around November, and this year that game is “Call of Duty Black Ops 3.” This game may become the most popular in the entire series.

In the first 72 hours, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” made an enormous $550 million, and it is projected to make $1 billion by the end of the year, according to IGN. com. This would make it the number one selling “Call of Duty” game ever.

This game takes on a futuristic look and maintains the common sci-fi trend that has video game lovers wanting more. “Black Ops 3” is piled with monumental graphics and endless multi-player options, such as the creative camo customization. The first “Black Ops” brought a distinct flavor to the firstperson shooter scene.

Things like spy thrillers and a darker side of storytelling were featured.

The second “Black Ops” mixed that aspect with a sci-fi techno-thriller, intense action, and

blended past and nearfuture storylines; it also added bots and drones to the mix. “Black Ops 3” completely focuses its aspect on sci-fi and brings in super-soldiers.

This “Call of Duty” could not have come any faster because of the previous “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” being an utter failure.

This fast-paced, intense, and successful new game is bound to win over the hearts of many. It brings a new movement system, which has been improved since “Call of Duty: Advanced

Warfare.” The new movements include wallrunning, thrust jumping, and ledge-grabbing maneuvers, which give the game a creative edge that appears in no other “Call of Duty.”

This game has the entire package that gamers are looking for, and it is a must-buy for “Call of Duty” fanatics. You can find this game at almost any store for $60.

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Troye Sivan’s new heartfelt album impresses

Shayna Schroeder ‘17 Opinions Editor

The Australian artist Troye Sivan’s new album “Blue Neighbourhood” pleases both new and old fans. The album is about love, loss, and accepting yourself.

Sivan first came out with his EP, “Wild,” only to surprise his fans by turning “Wild” into an entire album. Sivan is an openly gay artist; he sings about the struggles of same-sex relationships and expressing sexuality freely.

His song “HEAVEN,” featuring Betty Who, is the lengthiest of the album at four minutes and 21 seconds. It is an emotionally moving song sure to cause at least one tear. Sivan expresses beautifully that he will

not change himself for anyone by saying, “So if I’m losing a piece of me, maybe I don’t want heaven.”

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as Both songs follow the same theme of love, but “YOUTH” is about the ‘what if?’s in the relationship, while “WILD” is about loving someone no matter how crazy they can make you.

My personal favorites from the album include “HEAVEN (feat. Betty Who),” “SUBURBIA,” and “BLUE (feat. Alex Hope).” All of the songs have so much emotion behind them and a smooth beat.

Who’s and Hope’s voices mingle with Sivan’s to create an almost ethereal affect.

The only song that I have a problem with is

“for him (feat. Allday).”

When looking at the names of songs on the track, it’s obvious that “for him” is the only song not capitalized. I thought that this particular song would blow me away, only to find that wasn’t the case at all. Allday did a quick rap in the middle of the song and I was not impressed. Sivan’s type of music, for me at least, does not mix well with rap. I was hoping “for him” would be filled to the brim with emotions that I would have to cry it out to be able to function properly again.

Overall, Sivan’s new album was heartfelt and amazing. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Say “Hello” to Adele’s new album, “25” Dennis Keena ‘16

her guy wants to let her down, to do it gently.

This is my favorite song on the album because it doesn’t follow the stereotypical top 40 song style, but it has its own unique qualities that only Adele

Cover Editor

After releasing her record-breaking, platinum album “21,” Adele hid in the shadows for four years. After undergoing throat surgery to save her vocal cords, she recently released her newest album, “25.”

“Hello” is just one of the many songs on the new album. It gives listeners the chills once it hits the chorus. Adele explains how lonely she is after a breakup and how she mourns the loss of her past happiness.

The rest of the songs on the album are slow with a classic, soulful theme to them. Most of the songs give the listener a hint of the events that happened in the relationship.

“When We Were Young” is slow with a nice background beat to it. “Send My Love” is a faster,

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more upbeat song where her background singers definitely help add to the song. She talks about how she is giving her blessings to her ex’s new partner.

“I Miss You” shows how low Adele’s voice can go. She sings about how she cannot stop thinking about and missing her past lover.

“Water Under the Bridge” has a faster tempo. Adele sings of how her love with her guy is not just water under a bridge (hence the name of the song) and how if

displays.

The rest of the songs follow the main theme of “25”, slow and remorseful about her past relationship. This album is a definite buy for just $10.99 on iTunes store.

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January: “Blank Space” - Taylor Swift “Take Me to Church” - Hozier “Uptown Funk!”- Mark Ronson ft.

Bruno Mars “Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran February: “Shake It Off” - Taylor Swift “Sugar” - Maroon 5 “I’m Not the Only One” - Sam Smith “FourFiveSeconds” - Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney March: “Love Me Like You Do” - Ellie Goulding “Earned It” - The Weeknd “Style” - Taylor Swift “Time Of Our Lives” - Pitbull and Ne-Yo April: “See You Again”- Wiz Khalifa ft.

Charlie Puth “Shut Up And Dance”- Walk The Moon “Trap Queen” - Fetty Wap “G.D.F.R.”- Flo Rida ft. Sage The Gemini and Lookas May: “Want to Want Me” - Jason Derulo “Nasty Freestyle” - T-Wayne “Post To Be” - Omarion ft. Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko “Talking Body” - Tove Lo June: “Bad Blood” - Taylor Swift “Hey Mama” - David Guetta ft.

Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack

“Honey, I’m Good” - Andy Grammer “Watch Me” - Silento July: “Cheerleader” - OMI “Worth It” - Fifth Harmony ft. Kid Ink “Can’t Feel My Face” - The Weeknd “Good For You” - Selena Gomez August: “Where Are U Now” - Skrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber “Fight Song” - Rachel Platten “The Hills” - The Weeknd “My Way” - Fetty Wap ft. Monty September: “Lean On” - Major Lazer and DJ Snake ft. M0 “Drag Me Down” - One Direction “679” - Fetty Wap ft. Remy Boyz “What Do You Mean” - Justin Bieber October: “Hotline Bling” - Drake “Locked Away”- R. City ft. Adam Levine “Wildest Dreams” - Taylor Swift “Stitches” - Shawn Mendes November: “Perfect” - One Direction “Hello” - Adele “Sorry” - Justin Bieber “Ex’s & Oh’s” - Elle King December “Love Yourself” - Justin Bieber “Here” - Alessia Cara “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” Meghan Trainor ft. John Legend “Can’t Keep My Hands to Myself” Selena Gomez

Memories from 2015 will last Luke Zito ‘16 Reporter

Over this past year, students and staff have had a blast in 2015. Crusader Nation has many great stories to tell.

Through school, sports, and summer, students and staff have made some awesome memories.

Christian Roy, a senior at LCN, talked about the first tailgate at the pink out football game against Dakota. Roy got asked to use the subs in his car to play music in the tennis court parking lot.

Roy said, “I had a great time hanging out with all my friends, eating food and then watching football.”

He also thought that it was funny to see his friend Nathan Mansour in a hotdog costume.

Roy said, “That was one of the funniest memories I had this year by far!”

Timmy Murphy is a junior at LCN. He and his family recently took in a Colombian exchange student named Diego.

Murphy said, “It has been a wonderful experience having Diego living with me. . .it is like having a brother.” Murphy added, “It is cool hearing about life in Columbia compared to life here.

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I also have picked up on a lot of Spanish since he has been around. Diego is living with Murphy until the end of the school year. Murphy then hopes he will get to go to Columbia with Diego in the future.

Freshman Justin Teller’s favorite memory from 2015 is his first day of high school.

Teller said, “It was really cool going into a new building, meeting my teachers and making new friends.”

Teller is really excited to keep moving forward in his high school career!

Shea Pawl is a junior on LCN’s golf team. This was her first season playing and she loved it.

Pawl said, “My favorite part about being on the team was to see all my friends and play golf every day after school.”

Pawl also enjoyed playing on all the different courses last season. She has improved her golf skills a lot and can-

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“Taken 3” was released.

New England beat Seattle to win the Super Bowl.

January

Twelve were killed in terrorist attack at the office of a French magazine, Charlie Hebdo.

February

McDonald’s held romantic evenings with candlelit dinners on Valentine’s Day.

The “Divergent” series released “Insurgent.”

Hillary Clinton announced a second bid for president.

March

The Justice Department released a report on the Ferguson police.

April

Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of “The Bachelorette” aired.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage.

May

June

The NFL found NE Patriots QB Tom Brady guilty in “Deflategate.”

Caitlyn Jenner made the cover of Vanity Fair Magazine...

Ronda Rousey beat Bethe Correia in UFC fight.

July A gunman opened fire in a Louisiana movie theater.

Perseid meteor shower occurred in the night sky.

August

Republicans held the first 2016 Presidential Debate.

Drake and Future released a mixtape called “What a Time to be Alive.”

September

A State of emergency is declared in Ferguson.

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wait until next fall. ott Boice, social studies teacher, to Gettysburg on his D.C. trip February. said, “It was my first time going ettysburg, and it was really cool to be standing where the battle took place.”

Boice went to Little Tound Top, one of the many attractions of the city.

Boice said, “I took home a painting of Joshua Chamberlin, who was a teacher who joined the army. The painting shows Chamberlin leading a bayonet charge driving the confederates back.”

Senior Jeff Clark went to a baseball tournament in Myrtle Beach over the summer.

Clark said, “The best part was being able to play baseball and then cool off in the ocean with my friends.” rk’s team, the Macomb Sting, second place in the Cal Ripken nament. rk said, “It was also really fun ang out around the city and play golf or go out to eat with my m.”

Netflix is an internet streaming media were you can watch you favorite shows and movies anytime. Netflix has popular shows, such as “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead.”

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Green juice is an organic juice that is healthy and is a refreshing treat! Add your favorite fruits and vegetables in this drink and enjoy!

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The man bun is a trending hair style for men. A lot of famous people like Harry Styles, Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt have been rocking the man bun.

Imagine: New York City, 10 seconds until midnight. The ball starts lowering as everyone counts down. Before anyone is notices, the sound of cheers, fireworks, and popping champagne corks fills the room. The ball drop in NYC is one of the world’s biggest New Year’s Eve traditions. Across the world, other countries have their own way of ringing in the new year.

Australia has an extravagant fireworks display over the famous Sydney Harbor, meanwhile Brazil fires them off in Rio de Janeiro.

As soon as the clock strikes 12 in Spain, they eat 12 grapes, one for every month of the year. Every grape equals a month of good luck. If one enjoys throwing glasses and plates around, travel to Finland where they destroy china to banish bad spirits for the upcoming year. They also pour tin into ice water, and the shape tells the future.

South Africans are also into breaking things: all old furniture, beds, and technology are thrown out the window as part of an old tradition, according to Travelandleisure.com.

Celebrating the New Year isn’t just reserved for December 31-January 1. The date of the Chinese New Year changes with the moon, but their traditions don’t. The Chinese people encourage all to participate in their celebrations over the course of 16 days, which includes: hanging religious decorations, indulging in feasts, setting off fireworks, and performing in elaborate parades. Likewise, the Eastern Orthodox Church’s New Year is celebrated on January 14, but publicly on January 1. Feasts, parties, and fireworks are included during the public celebrations, while large meals and traditional songs are sung on January 14.

Here are just a few photos of worldwide celebrations:

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by Silento. This dance has become really popular on YouTube and at dance parties.

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A dragon structure in China appears during the New Year celebration.

“American Horror Story: Hotel” aired.

dates atd Donald mp in a d Repubdebate.

The U.S. sends troops to fight ISIS in Syria.

October Obama announced a reversal on U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Holly Holm beat Ronda Rousey in a UFC fight.

November Terrorists attacked in Paris at a music venue and other locations.

14 were killed and 21 wounded at a shooting in San Bernardino, CA.

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Photo from a New Year’s celebration in London, England.

December “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opened in theaters.

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Fireworks explode above Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro.

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The Finnish pour tin into ice water; the resulting shape tells the future.

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LCN hockey glides to a great start Riley Janssen ‘16 Reporter

The LCN Varsity Hockey Team is excited to start the 2015-2016 season. After losing last year in the first round of playoffs to Anchor Bay, they look to improve on and off the ice.

This year’s team is working extra hard to prepare for the tough season ahead.

Coach Jon Nader said, “The team last year did a pretty good job defensively. One of our main goals is to be more of a threat offensively.”

Captain and defenseman Brad Koziara ’16 said, “As a team, we want to beat the team record for number of wins.”

The boys also hope to win the MAC and also win the region.

Assistant captains include seniors Kyle Andrzejewski, Erik Rausch,

Jake Hendee, and Justin proud of how everyone every day: “In order: left Mazzetti. played. We’re looking shin guard, left sock, On any team, each forward to celebrate the right shin guard, right player has a personal win and moving forward sock, pants, left skate, goal. Goalie Jake Vanas a team. We have to right skate, shoulder DenBurg ’18 finished fifth continue to build as a pads, left elbow pad, for the best save percent- unit.” right elbow pad, and age in the state last year.

Hendee and senior finally the jersey.”

VanDenBurg The boys correlate said, “My goal this “Personally, I want to some of their success year is to get in the beat the record for most to their personal ritutop three.” goals, which is 28,” said als. Team members Forward Rausch have superstitions of Erik Rausch ‘16. said, “Personally, their own.

I want to beat the Vandenburg said, record for most “No one can drink goals, which is 28.” out of my water bottle.

Brenden Koziara both Since L’Anse Creuse One time Evan Hoggard scored hat tricks, while High School does not drank out of my water Mazzetti and Brian have a hockey team this bottle. It was kind of Vandelinder ’18 scored year due to a lack of play- one goal a piece, resultfunny and we still won ers, the teams will not be the game, but everyone ing in an 8-3 win for the playing the Creuse Cup now knows not to touch Crusaders. game. my water bottle.”

There’s always certain On December 4, the Rausch and Christian things a player tends to Rawling ’17 do the same team played Anchor Bay. do before each game. handshake before every According to an article Forward Jake Hendee game. Also, Coach Nader from DiscountHockey. ’16 said, “It feels great to likes to get a bite to eat com, former pro Wayne go out and beat a good before the game with the team. It was entirely a Gretzky used to put his team effort and I’m really gear on in the same order coaching staff to discuss

the game ahead.

Superstitions and rituals can only help so much.

Nader said, “We do some pre-game speeches and I think every kid has a different motivator, but as a team we all want to win. We have a

really good team but it all comes down to how they want to come together and perform.”

The team’s next home game is December 18 against the Lakers of West Bloomfield.

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The hockey team travelled on a coach bus for their annual father-son trip to Gaylord, MI on November 20 and 21.

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Should college athletes be paid?

Chloe Acker ‘17 Focus Editor

College athletes spend a lot of their time training for games, spending hours practicing to get better. A recent question has arisen about whether or not college athletes should be paid. They are the future professionals and they are putting in all of this work, so how come they aren’t getting paid?

College athletes can spend an average of 40 hours per week training, and when they aren’t spending time practicing, they are cramming in their homework. Most college athletes don’t have much of a social life, and are told by their

coaches that they aren’t allowed to go out and socialize with their friends.

Since they are making this commitment to their school to play a sport, they are losing out on the true “college experience.”

Tyler Conklin, LCN alumnus, now plays football at Central Michigan University.

He said, “I love playing football for my school. I put so much of my time and effort into it. It is such a great experience; however, sometimes I wish I could just go home after a long week of classes and go out and have fun with my friends, but most of my free time I am trying to get homework done that I missed.

I just wish I could have the normal college experience and do what I love.”

Colleges are making players work so hard that they don’t get the college experience they have dreamed of. Colleges are taking an experience away from students because they want them to play on their team.

Shouldn’t they get paid for this inconvenience?

Ellie Laporte ’18 said, “If I am going to put in all of my time to practice and train for a team that wants me to play for them, then I think I should get paid, especially if I am losing my social life and college experience over it.”

However, some people believe that college athletes shouldn’t get paid.

Olivia Hoggard ’17 said, “Colleges are allowing you to continue playing the sport you love. You are getting pushed to get better. Overall, they are giving you an opportunity to go pro which is more than you can ask for.”

Colleges are helping athletes make the transition from the high school level to possibly professional. They are allowing these athletes to have a shot at making their dreams come true.

College athletes aren’t getting paid; however, a majority of them are attending school on a

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Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook celebrates the Spartans’ win in the Big Ten Championship.

scholarship. Tuition is usually covered, and maybe room and board.

Doesn’t that make up for not getting paid?

Jake Mitrak ’16, Northern Michigan University football commit, said, “My goal is to get paid to play, but I know that probably will not hap-

pen, so the scholarship is plenty for me.”

There are downsides to being a college athlete, but there is also a great opportunity presented.

Do the disadvantages outweigh the benefits so much that they should get paid, or is what’s given to them enough?

Girls’ and boys’ basketball kick off the season Jake Mitchell ‘16 Reporter

The boys and girls basketball teams kicked off the season here in early December.

The boys’ Varsity Basketball Team had their first game on December 9 at Port Huron Northern. This season started off with an away game, but on December 12, the team stayed home to face their arch enemy, L’Anse Creuse, for the annual Dave Jackson Tipoff Classic. The team

fell to L’Anse Creuse last year in a nail-biter by one point. This year, they hope to seek a key victory against the Lancers.

The team is coached by Jay Seletsky and Steve Conger. The Crusaders have seven returning team members (Jimmy Tocco, Tyrone Miller, Jake Mitchell, Adam Porter, Gerald Lathan, Daniel Longo, and Jeremy Scott), so they hope to have great leadership on and off the court to help have a successful

season.

The Crusaders put in a new offensive strategy this season to help them score more efficiently.

The team prides itself on great defense and will be relentless as always this season.

The boys feel really confident about the team.

Lathan said, “The team is looking really good right now, and I think we have a lot of chemistry this year. We plan to come out and show people that we can play

Boys’ Varsity Schedule 12.18 @ West Bloomfield 1.08 @ Dakota 1.12 HOME vs Cousino 1.15 @Romeo 1.19 @ Eisenhower 1.21 @ HOME vs. Warren Mott 1.29 HOME vs. Chippewa Valley 2.02 HOME vs. Dakota

2.04 @ Cousino 2.09 HOME vs. Romeo 2.11 HOME vs. Eisenhower 2.16 @ Warren Mott 2.23 @ Chippewa Valley 2.25 @ L’Anse Creuse 3.01 @ Ford

ball.”

Longo said, “We have all been working really hard in the pre-season and hope to get a rocking student section for our games to help support us.“ The girls’ Varsity Basketball Team had their first game on Tuesday, December 1, against Fitzgerald and lost in a heartbreaker by one point. It was only the first game, and they expect to bounce back from the loss. Mya Oleksiak ‘17 led

the team in scoring with 16 points.

The head coach is Bob Johnston. The Lady Crusaders are a very young team with only two seniors (Michala Manfredo and Riley Janssen). Even though they are young, the ladies are a tough, hard-working group.

The girls’ varsity team will also be playing in the Dave Jackson Tipoff Classic. The next regular season game is Tuesday, January 5, against Anchor Bay.

The girls are planning on winning many games in the winter season.

Oleksiak said, “We are a young team and will bounce back from our first game, and will go out and win a lot of games this season.“ Piper Roth ’18 said, “We work extremely hard at practice and plan to be very successful this season. We hope to advance far in the playoffs.”

Girls’ Varsity Schedule 12.15 @ Lutheran High North 12.17 HOME vs. Warren Woods 1.5 @ Anchor Bay 1.8 HOME vs. Stevenson 1.12 @ Utica 1.14 HOME vs. Port Huron 1.19 HOME vs. Eisenhower 1.22 @ Sterling Heights 1.26 HOME vs. Ford

1.29 HOME vs. Chippewa Valley 2.2 @ Stevenson 2.5 HOME vs. Utica 2.9 @ Port Huron 2.11 @ Eisenhower 2.16 HOME vs. Sterling Heights 2.19 @ Marine City 2.23 @ Chippewa Valley 2.25 @ L’Anse Creuse

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Wrestling pins down the competition Riley Janssen ‘16 Reporter

The Varsity Wrestling Team has been preparing for months for their season. It kicked off on December 10, as they took on L’Anse Creuse High School.

The wrestling team has put in a lot of conditioning and effort into starting the season on a strong note. Wrestling is a sport which takes a lot of dedication and determination. It takes dedication to maintain the proper weight to remain in a certain weight class, and it takes determination to stay in shape.

Wrestling takes energy, and it takes an extreme amount of focus. Athletes

“My personal goal is to win 20 matches, but as a team, I hope to see them must master their moves improve and have them and think of many scestart to be more confinarios on the spot when dent.” the opponent puts a The wrestling team move “As a team, I hope to faces on adversity them. see them improve and throughMany have them start to be out the wresmore confident.” season tlers --Matt Moskal ‘16 because have of how goals for themselves to the young the team work for; having goals is. The team contains makes a person strive mostly freshmen who to be a better athlete in are learning the sport. general.

The MAC Blue division Grason Dixon ’17 said, will give them a run for “My goals for the seatheir money this year as son are to perfect my the competition grows moves and help the new stronger. guys get the hang of the Connor Barlow ’16 said sport.” their strongest competiMatt Moskal ’16 added,

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tion will be Anchor Bay. All the wrestlers believe they will have a fun season full of memories, especially the graduating seniors as they wrestle for the last time.

Dixon said, “I’m most excited for the tournaments we get to go to.”

The LCN Wrestling Team has potential for a great season this year, despite difficult competition. They plan on achieving their goals, bettering themselves, and looking forward to a great future.

The LCN Wrestling Team’s next meet will be on Friday, December 18 at 4 p.m. as they take on Roseville High School.

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Connor Barlow ‘16 pins his Warren Mott opponent to win the match.

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Nick Smith ‘19 takes on a wrestler from Warren Mott.

LCN athletes are college bound

Jimmy Tocco ‘16 Business Manager

According to the NCAA, roughly eight million high school students compete in high school athletics. Of these eight million, only about five percent go on to compete in college athletics. For many young athletes, playing college sports is a dream. For two fortunate LCN students this dream is coming true, and they will be a part of that five percent.

One of the athletes receiving the most news and accolades is Jake Mitrak ‘16, who plays wide receiver for the Varsity Football Team. Mitrak has been recruited by a handful of schools, including the University of Findlay (Ohio), Saginaw Valley State University, Northern Michigan University, and Siena Heights University.

Mitrak has decided to

give Northern Michigan University a verbal commitment and accept a scholarship to become a member of their football team next season.

Although verbal commitments do not guarantee anything, Mitrak said his commitment is firm.

“To me, a commitment means everything. I feel that it’s pretty certain.

Although things can change in a hurry, I feel like I have found a home at Northern Michigan,” said Mitrak.

He is one of the first football commits from the Macomb area, which also means a lot to him.

He said, “I am one of the first to commit from schools around here, so that is cool. I really enjoyed the process of being recruited, but I am glad it is pretty much over with. Nothing is completely for sure, but right now, I am happy

with what has happened.”

Another Crusader receiving praise from colleges is Kara Hart ‘16.

Hart plays second base on the Varsity Softball Team. Much like Mitrak, Hart has had a number of colleges contact her.

Hart has been recruited by many NCAA-Division II schools, including Wayne State University, Ferris State University, and Saginaw Valley State.

Although many NCAA schools have shown interest, Hart found herself feeling at home with the University of MichiganDearborn softball program, which competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) - Division II. Hart chose MichiganDearborn because of the many opportunities it presents, as well as her bond with the girls on the team.

Hart said, “I decided to commit to U of M-Dearborn because I know a lot of the girls on the team and I get along with them all really well. I have played with them before, and the coaches have been recruiting me for quite some time. I also want to go to Michigan’s grad school, and being at U of M-Dearborn will help me get in.”

Competing in high school sports is great, but for some, it is the end of their careers. Senior year marks the last time that many athletes step on to their respective playing fields, competing in the game that they love. With lots of hard work and dedication, two Crusaders have been able to commit to playing at the next level. Just as their high school journeys are coming to an end, they have begun another.

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Kara Hart ‘16 is looking forward to a great season as a U of M-Dearborn Wolverine.

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Jake Mitrak ‘16 will be playing wide receiver for Northern Michigan University.

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Jimmy Tocco ‘16

Floyd Wickman ‘16

On December 5, 2015, two members of The North Star staff, Floyd Wickman ‘16 and Jimmy Tocco ‘16, were offered a behind-thescenes tour of University of Detroit Mercy Basketball media. The tour was an all-day event and they were given opportunities to conduct interviews and talk to a variety of people. This was their recap of the day:

tremely large and it took three people to operate the board properly!

1 p.m.: After seeing the video board, we were taken into a meeting room and were given a chance to meet with a variety of people. First, we were introduced to Joel Machota, the director of basketball operations at University of Detroit Mercy. We were then given time to have an open question and answer period. Next, we were given the same opportunity with a former NBA player and University of Detroit alumni, Jermaine Jackson, who is now an assistant coach for the team. We were then given a chance to talk with Titan senior guard Carlton Brundidge. He is a former player at the University of Michigan.

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11:30 a.m.: Arrived on campus at Calihan Hall.

12 p.m.: The women’s game tipped off, featuring the Detroit Titans vs. Salem International Tigers. We were able to watch the first half of the game, which was very entertaining and high-scoring.

12:40 p.m.: At halftime of the women’s game, we were taken upstairs to see how the new video scoreboard is operated.

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period was concluded by talking to the president of the University of Detroit Mercy, Antoine M, Garibaldi. This took roughly an hour.

2 p.m.: After a short bathroom break, we were taken back into the meeting room to talk with “the voice of the Titans,” Dan Leach. Leach is a wellknown sports broadcaster and reporter in the Detroit area, working for CBS Radio covering the Lions, Pistons, and Titans.

2:20 p.m.: At the conclusion of the women’s game, we were taken to the media room and took part in a live press conference featuring two players, Lola Ristovski and Nicole Urbanick, along with Head Coach Bernard Scott. The press conference lasted roughly 20 minutes, so we were given a short break after.

The women’s team won 81-50.

3 p.m.: The men’s game tipped off. The Titans took on the Northeastern Huskies, who had previously received votes to be ranked twenty-fifth in the nation. We watched the entire first half and it was a great game! The Titans pulled out to an early lead, which was closed by the Huskies right before halftime.

3:45 p.m.: During the third quarter, we were taken down to the press tables and were able to sit next to Leach during his live radio broadcast on 97.1 The Ticket. It was incredible to see how many things were going on at once!

4:45 p.m.: The Titans held an 11-point lead going into the final minutes of play; however, Northeastern made a 13-2 run to close the gap to two.

Detroit would be able to hang on to the lead, finishing the game on 7-0 run.

5 p.m.: Following a great Titans victory, we were a part of another press conference with the players and coaches. We were able to ask ques-

tions to Head Coach Ray McCallum and freshman forward Gerald Blackshear. We were dismissed at the conclusion of the press conference.

Q&A with the U of D basketball coaches What is the adjustment you made to stop Northeastern’s star player David Walker at halftime?

“Well, we really started pressing him and cutting down the distances between our defenders and him, we also started double teaming him when he got the ball and I think that’s one of the big reasons we came out with the win.”-Coach Ray McCallum What is the difference between coaching high school basketball and coaching college basketball?

“There isn’t a change at all. Coaching is coaching and I’ve been a coach since the day I started playing. I played point guard and was always coaching while I was playing

and while I wasn’t with my son, so to me there isn’t a difference at all.”-Coach Jermaine Jackson

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Photo by Floyd Wickman ‘16

The University of Detroit Mercy Titans men’s basketball team goes head to head with Northeastern. UDM won the game.

The UDM Titans women’s basketball team warms up before the game versus the Salem International Tigers.

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CANDID CRUSADER Dear Candid Crusader, My boyfriend doesn’t like any of my friends. He doesn’t agree with their choices and lectures me when we hang out. He also tends to make comments about them when we’re together. How should I handle it without losing him or all of my friends?

Ah, an age old question: How do I keep my boyfriend, while attempting to change him?

Dump him.

The answer is simple. . .you can’t. The one thing in this world that people can change is how they act upon things, not how people act or what they do.

You shouldn’t even be stressed about it. He’s your boyfriend, you’re in ‘love’ (at least you think), you can’t imagine a world without him! It’s a high school relationship, for crying out loud! Statistically, less than two percent of high school couples get married, and I’m not hearing any wedding bells in the future.

Either way, if you choose to stay with him or not, you’re going to have to talk to him, a good old face-to-face conversation. Ask him why he doesn’t like your friends, why he thinks

they’re bad, and why he feels that way. If you want to keep the relationship going, you’re going to have to push for the actual answers.

No “I don’t know’s” or “I just don’t like them’s”. If he refuses to say anything but this, throw in the towel, because he obviously does not care about your relationship.

Your boyfriend may even shock you by saying it’s not about you, but he just hates your friends.

It could be the way they treat him, or something they’ve said, but they deserve a conversation as well.

I’ll play the devil’s advocate for a second: It is possible that he is doing this out of ~love~. In his eyes, he sees people that are toxic to you, and believes that removing them from your life will be better for you. He could be acting in such a stupid way because

Dear Candid Crusader, I have been arguing with my parents lately, and it is because I am going off to college next year. They do not understand that I am getting older and need independence. How do I leave home without losing my relationship with my parents altogether? he cares-which is why you need to talk to him.

Sometimes--actually most of the time--when someone in the relationship messes up, it’s because they thought they were helping.

Whatever you choose, you have to face the harsh reality that your relationship could be over. Maybe you don’t agree with him, or that he won’t stop, or that he refuses to change. You know what they say: you can’t save the damsel if she likes the distress.

Regardless of any cheesy metaphors I throw in here, a break up is not the end of the world. You could wallow in self pity, then a month later fall head over heels for a hot hockey player. You’re young, don’t let anyone hold you back.

Sincerely, Candid Crusader

Beginning college is one of the most nervewracking experiences for both the student and their parents. The student gets this newfound freedom that they have only gotten a taste of a select number of times. The parents struggle with letting their child, whom they taught to walk, to talk and watched grow for 18 years, go off and live outside of their own home. I have been noticing this much more recently, even in my own home.

At home, I find myself arguing with my mom much more than we used to. Many of my friends have also been experiencing this except our situations are not exactly alike, for I have figured out why this is happening so frequently. I am the second child of two daughters which means that when

I go off to college in the fall, my mom will have an “empty nest.” If your parents are anything like my mom, they are most likely struggling with the idea of letting you “fly” away from home. However, it is our job to show them that we have been raised well enough to be independent when the time comes. You may want to try sitting down with your parents and assuring them that you will be alright. Also, let them know that you understand why they become upset when you assert your independence, that it is just your way of transitioning into college and adulthood. A very important thing that you always need to remember is that no matter how old you are, your parents will always look at you as their baby and they will always worry and care for you.

You might be wonder-

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ing, “How are my parents going to get over me leaving?” You can ask any student currently in college who has struggled with their parents when they left home, and I can guarantee that you will get the same response.

It gets easier with time and your parents will slowly get used to seeing you and your belongings absent from their home. They will most likely cry as they leave you in your dorm on move-in day and try to call you numerous times in the following weeks; however, these are the trials and tribulations of growing up and leaving the “nest.”

Sincerely, Candid Crusader

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Bashing with Baguzis

Legalizing marijuana: Let’s be blunt

The do’s and don’t’s of caring

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Ellie Baguzis ‘16 Opinions Editor

There is a problem with today’s society. On the emotional spectrum, we have some people who care too little and people who care too much.

People will often say they don’t care about anything. How can that be possible, though, when there are so many things in life to love and appreciate?

Do care about your education.

Believe it or not, it does matter, and it does impact your future.

Yeah, sure, we may learn a bunch of useless nonsense in school, but it’s what your future depends on.

How can one barely show up to class and never learn anything? Do you want to work at McDonald’s your whole life? You’ve come this far, just do it!

Do care about how you treat others. So many kids in our generation lack respect for adults and their peers. Did your parents teach you respect? Or do you literally not care how disrespectful you are to others?

Do care about your family and friends. At times, your family may seem like the most annoying group of people to socialize with, but they are the ones who you can always fall back on.

Do care about your future. It is so sad watching people with so much potential throw away their lives because of carelessness. Everyone has the chance to utilize the

life they were given and make the most out of it. Don’t you want that for yourself?

Don’t care so much about being perfect because you will mess up.

Don’t let it discourage you. You aren’t entitled to a life of pleasing everyone. There is no possible way to live up to everyone’s expectations. You get one life, so make the most of it.

Don’t care so much about what others think about you. Everyone is so concerned about how people are going to view them. Are they really so self-absorbed that they think the whole world cares about what they are doing? Is it because they don’t want to be judged by a bunch of people who don’t actually matter in their lives? Or do they really care that much about self-image?

In all honesty, people tend to focus on their own life and have better things to do than care about what others around them are doing.

Maybe in the moment, it might feel like an eternity of judgment, but they will soon go back to living their life while you continue to live a life of misery. Be who you are and let others be. Be so busy living your own life that you don’t have time to worry about what others are saying.

Care about yourself and those you love; the rest really doesn’t matter. Be a little bit careless, and just the right amount of careful.

Above all else, just be you.

“We have some people who care too little and people who care

too much.”

Erin Antosiek ‘16

The legalization of marijuana is a very relevant and controversial issue in society today. Although many claims have been made about cannabis in recent history, the truths are slowly starting to surface. Unfortunately, these truths are under heavy criticism due to the stereotypical view of what people view as the typical “pot smoker.”

This twisted perception of a lazy, forgetful, and unmotivated American is the result of over 70 years of misrepresentation spread by private interests who deem cannabis illegal for their own personal gains.

I strongly believe that marijuana should be legalized for all uses.

Marijuana has been tested and proven to provide a positive impact on society for many reasons.

Legalizing marijuana would benefit America’s economy, health, and even crime. The legalization of marijuana would help America thrive in the future.

No one expects America to ever recover economically by becoming a “pot nation,” but it will benefit to bring America out of the recession. Regulations on marijuana sales will bring money into the state and ultimately into the nation. According to The Cannabist, Colorado pulled in $76 million in marijuana taxes and business fees for 2014.

Every year, America spends around $68 billion dollars on inmates in prison, where onesixth of the population are incarcerated due to nonviolent drug crimes related to marijuana.

That means America

could save 11.5 billion dollars a year on prison funded by tax dollars, according to an article

by Madeline Wolff. According to Drug Policy Alliance, nearly 800,000 users are arrested each year. In the last 30 years, over 10 million Americans have been arrested on marijuana charges. In some cases, people are serving up to 30 years for possession.

In many cases, experts say that marijuana has been shown to assist cancer patients and others who suffer with chronic illnesses. That is why so many medical marijuana dispensaries have opened up around the area.

It is time to end the Federal Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The government can regulate the drug in the states by taxing marijuana and distributing it for consumption.

Cannabis, if legalized, would become a product for anyone to purchase following the guidelines that the government or state sets and regulates.

There are very clear points that prove legalizing marijuana would only

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help the United States of America. I say that with complete confidence because of the medical capabilities, economic relief, crime reduction, and the fact that it has been decriminalized in a few states. All of these points are related to one another and directly impact the United States in a positive way.

Pro-marijuana legalization is backed with many facts that make it the better option while the “naysayers” are driven by a false assumption that marijuana is a terrible drug that only causes problems. People need to open their eyes about the fact that marijuana being legal would help the United States in dire need of help. Too many people still look down on the drug simply due to its poor reputation. Most of the people against it have never once looked into the benefits it holds and may never will.

No one is telling antilegalization people to use marijuana as well, but the choice should be free for anyone to choose.

It’s unconstitutional to prohibit marijuana.

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Don’t just say it, do it!

Khanan Bodley ‘16 spots Cole McGibbon ‘17 as they work out in the weight room. Many people cite working out more often as a New Year’s resolution.

Photo by Brooke Piekutowski ‘16

Shelby Stanton ‘17 Sports Editor

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he new year brings about the inevitable New Year’s resolutions that many people think they need to have in order to better their lives. However, we all know everyone goes back to normal after the first month of being the “better” version of themselves.

Among the most popular resolutions is eating healthy. We all know that many people wish to be healthy, but don’t have the mindset or motivation to go through with it. Do not worry because magically with the new year, the motivation you have been lacking all year long will finally appear and give you the extra push to finally clean up your diet.

Oh, and with a new year comes more time to work out since you have probably been putting it off due to being too busy. Of course, I am kidding about all of this, because it’s laughable to think that everything will be better just because it is a different year. Not to say that you can’t improve yourself,

but people think things will just come to them without having to work for it.

New Year’s resolutions bring about unrealistic goals for people.

Whether it is a family pact or a work commitment, people find themselves being forced into changing with the new year. If you are happy with the way you are, then why change? What is the difference between December 31, 2015, and January 1, 2016? Nothing at all. They are both days of a year. If you are truly passionate about making a change in your life, you can do it at any time on any day.

On the other hand, some people may find success in their New Year’s resolutions. This may be a way for someone to be pushed into making a change, whereas before they were counting down the days in which they were procrastinating to do so. I think it is a great thing for people to have goals, and even better when they finally achieve them. If a new year truly means a new you, then that’s great.

The biggest problem with New Year’s

resolutions is the hype it brings about with the minimal success that follows.

Many people like to brag about the changes they are planning to make but if you can’t go through with it, why brag? It is only allowing others into your personal business, so every time they see you, they can say, “How’s that diet coming?” or the inevitable body check to see if you have lost weight or not.

Of course, there are other goals people can make for the upcoming new year besides working out more or eating healthier: being nicer, spending more time with family, enjoying life. Personally, I know I would like to improve in these areas, but as much as one can try, things get in the way in life and eventually my true colors come out.

It is never a bad thing to want to improve your life, but New Year’s resolutions seem temporary for many people.

It’s an excuse to brag about all of the things you are going to do, instead of just doing them.

S^4: Group chat greatness

Perfect group chat pro-tips Shyanne Symons ‘17 Sports Editor

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group chat, aka G.C., is the greatest way to communicate with your homies in the year 2015.

However, finding the right group of people to fulfill our group chat needs can be quite difficult. First, let’s go over the qualities of an awesome group chat that’s always LIT. A great way to find the perfect group chat members is to create a checklist in your mind.

Everyone’s checklist should be different. Look for qualities you admire in a person and be sure all members fit your description. Be sure to have

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a wide range of personalities in the G.C. to keep the conversation flowing; there’s nothing worse than a crew of inactive and boring texters.

Secondly, always keep an open mind and be on the lookout for new additions to the chat. A great way to find new members and have some fun in the process is to look through the comments of celebrities’ Instagram accounts. Phone numbers are always floating around the internet; just be careful not to reel in a catfish.

Once you’ve found the perfect mix of members, it’s time to strike up

some great conversation.

Controversy is always key when it comes to discussion in your group chat.

Share political views and opinions on social issues.

Also, sharing music taste and song recommendations is another great G.C. activity. However, some may consider chain text messages “outdated” and “so 2000 and late.”

They do provide comic relief and are perfect for bonding the chat members to create lifelong friendships. Sending old pictures of yourself and your friends is the best way to get to know your friends on a deeper level. Although it can be

embarrassing, letting your friends know you’ve reached that glo-up can boost your confidence and spark up some fabulous conversation.

Although chatting with your friends over instant message can be fun, be sure to get off of your phones and plan a social gathering with all group chat members. Call up your friends for a dinner at El Charro’s or even just a movie night at your friend’s house.

So remember, an awesome group chat is important but never forget you can hang with your pals I.R.L (in real life).

Ttyl, S^4.

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Editorial:

The year of you

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ongratulations, my friend! You have just won a one-way ticket on the twisting, turning, toppling roller coaster that is life. The problem is, the majority of people are failing to enjoy the experience. Instead, they are planning for tomorrow and counting down the days until their next vacation. You were not born to work and die. You were born to learn, love, and live. Use the opportunity of this new year to create a new direction for yourself.

It is idiotic to let life pass you by. It is time to throw your hands in the air and scream “this life is mine.” Life is not a sentence, but a novel in progress. Take down the barbed wire and get out your pen, because it is time you create the life you want to live.

Live this year. Do not compose a list of extravagant places and dream experiences. Instead, say “yes” to new opportunities. Never turn down the chance to meet someone new. Go night swimming and take day-long roadtrips. Above all else, make yourself happy.

2016 is the year of you. Let this be a year of self-discovery and adventure. Be a little selfish. Don’t be so afraid to do what you want; live a life of no regrets.

Say it how it is, do it how you like, and never look back (unless you hear the ice-cream truck’s tune).

Surround yourself with those who

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bring sunshine to your life. If someone refuses to see the best in you, let them see the back of you. Don’t give an undeserving person something as precious as your time. Choose the people you spend this year with wisely.

Please remember, you do not have an infinite amount of days. Do not waste a second with worry, doubt, or regret.

Utilize every single minute. Wake up

with excitement and fall asleep with satisfaction.

Follow your passions. Collect something more valuable than any coin: memories. Don’t look to others for happiness, look within yourself. Smile for no reason, dance in the rain, bask in the sun, play in the snow!

Embrace every moment because this moment is your life.

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LCN’s New Year’s Resolutions “To bre ath air.” - B e re Previdi tt ‘16

“I want to giv e my cat the be st life it can ha ve.”

- Lauren De Vos ‘18

stop “I want to h muc eating as t fast and cut ou food.” itale ‘16 Neelee V

“I want to become a better person.”

- Shaila Dixon ‘18

“I want to eat healthier. ” - Sarah G ibson ‘17

“I want to get into a good college.”

- Lauren Schanta ‘16

to do t n a w I hool.” c s n i better ika on - Wer ‘18 Centa “I want to put more ef fort into school a nd percent.” give 100 - Autum n DeVoo ght ‘17

t to be“I wan ap r come a artist.” w re - And ‘18 e Oehmk “I wan tt move to o Kentuc ky - Rach .” el Doss ‘16

“I want to not procrastinate as much.”

- Storm Collier ‘17

to be a “I want rson in better pe society.” s - Dariou 6 ‘1 y r Hen

“I want to grow out my hair.”

- Sarina Trombley ‘16

I wan t MA to win C - Jer Red” em Scott ey ‘17

“I want to be nicer to people.”

- Angel Kellark ‘18 “I want to go vegetarian” - Anna Nardelli ‘17

“I want to cut fast food out of my diet.”

- Noelle Collins ‘17

“To keep my room clean for more than a week.”

- Michaela Kerr ‘16

“I want to good gra get de - Alyssa s.”

Vaughn ‘16