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Sept. 27, 2013 Lafayette High School – 17050 Clayton Rd. – Wildwood, MO 63011
there has been recent glamorization of the drug Molly in pop culture. It is promoted as an innocent, fun drug for party-goers. nothing could be further from the truth.
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Facts and figures on Common Core
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REMEMBERANCE Members of the Air Force Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) participate in a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony also included a speech by Principal John Shaughnessy, a trumpet performance of Taps by freshman Melissa Northem and drill team members lowering the stadium American flag to half-mast. — photo by Marie Rogan
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Not worth the hype
After increased popularity of the drug Molly”through pop culture, a former Lafayette student gives his firsthand account of the dangers of drug use and the negative impact Molly had on him. Also, local law enforcement, Rockwood Drug Free Coalition members and addiction experts talk about their concerns and efforts to combat Molly in the St. Louis area.
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“Common Core is a set of standards that outlines what it is we want kids to be able to do, pretty much at each grade level,” Assistant Principal Colleen Fields said, “but definitely for high school we want to make sure that what we’re doing is getting you ready for college, for work, to be a good citizen, whatever it might be that you do once you leave here. Common Core says ‘here are the standards; here are the things that kids have to be able to do and master in order to be successful people outside of high school’. And that’s, in a nutshell, what Common Core is.” A main focus of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is to create a set of standards to be used across state lines. According to Ask.com, states will now share the same set of standards. Students in Arkansas should be learning the same thing students in New York. This will benefit students whose families move continuously. As of now, Rockwood staff members at all levels are meeting on a regular basis in order to decide how they are going to implement these goals of the Common Core into their classrooms and enhance the curriculum in order to meet these new standards. In English Language Arts, more focus will be put on reading and analyzing nonfiction works. An instructional flyer from The Aspen Institute said students will be given more complex texts to study, both nonfiction and fiction. Through these sources, students will learn to create written arguments using evidence from multiple texts. They will learn to gather evidence to defend their opinions. “It’s causing you to evaluate. It makes you think: why am I doing what I’m doing? In problem solving, it helps you recognize why you do what you do. We want to teach you how to develop an argument.” Fields said. The implementation of CCSS may also lead to a decrease in the amount of spending necessary for education. According to Parents for Public Schools, CCSS will cause states to save money on creating and scoring tests. Since all states that adopt CCSS will use the same standards, they can also share on the development of state tests.
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What is Common Core? •A new set of standards for education in English Language Arts and math •Adopted by Missouri on June 16, 2010 •To go into effect in 2014-2015 school year •Adopted by 45 states, the District of Columbia, four U.S. territories and the Dept. of Defense Education Activity •Will replace the previous standards set by the states •Designed by educators and academic experts across the country •Sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association •Modeled after the standards of other high performing nations
One of the main concerns for those who oppose CCSS is the fact that it is mandated by the state. Anne Gassel, founder of the Missouri Coalition Against Common Core, believes the content of the curriculum should be the district’s decision. She and others believe an educational system that is regulated across state lines will be too generalized and take control away from the schools that are funded to provide the actual education. “Our basic goal is to return control to the local school district for what is taught in the school,” Gassel continued, “We want to see dollars and decisions as close together as possible. They are the ones who best know the needs of their student body, so we want the decisions that are being made as close to the dollars that are coming in. When you change what the school and the teachers have to do in order to comply with somebody else’s accountability measures, it really contorts what they’re doing,” she said. Ask.com says many of the new standards issued by the CCSS are too vague. Though the completion of further assessments will help narrow the focus of some of these standards, at this point in time, they are simply too broad to be interpreted confidently. Another problem that could come with the implementation of CCSS is the increase in difficulty that the standards promise. The Aspen Institute flyer states test scores will initially go down until educators in every district are retrained to teach CCSS, which will take time. Gassel also believes the CCSS may be misleading in how the standards are presented to parents in the district due to a lack of explanation in some areas. “The standards are being sold and promoted to do far more than they can do,” Gassel said. “They are saying they will make every student college and career ready and they will absolutely meet the needs of 21st Century global business. The Common Core State Standards Initiative that wrote the standards admitted in a hearing in Massachusetts that ‘college ready’ means two-year college. That’s not what most people think. Most parents think ‘college ready’ means four-year college, maybe four-year selective college. If you’re going to make it a two-year college degree, then promote it as such, but that’s not what they’re doing.”
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College search should be less stressful time for H.S. students staff ed
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When starting the college search, many questions begin to pop into both student’s and parent’s heads. “Is it really worth it? The money, the stress, the time? What if I can’t find a job after I graduate? What if this school is not right for me? What will happen if I transfer or even switch majors?” The list goes on and on, and the worrying almost never stops, but everyone needs to take a step back and see if all of their worrying is really worth it. One of the largest decisions teens make is whether they will be attending a public or private institution, but rarely do people consider the option of a junior or community college. According to businessinsider. com, in 2011, 43 percent of U.S. college students were enrolled in a community college. There are many negative stigmas floating around about community colleges.
Some believe they are where people go if they were not accepted into a university, or that they for middle aged adults looking to further their education. Some of this may be true, but it is in no way all they can offer to students. They are a great way to save money while earning college credits. According to CollegeBoard, students enrolled in a community college can save from $12,000 to $66,000 just for completing two years of their education at a community college. Another big benefit of attending community colleges is the time it gives unsure students to think about what degree they would like to obtain. By attending a community college, you are a given two years of a cheaper education that allows you the needed time to figure out what direction you would like to go in life. High schools are very proud
about the number of students they have from each graduating class attending college. But attending college and graduating college are two completely different things. According to collegecompletion. com, in Missouri alone, the 2010 graduation rate was 54.5 percent. Almost half of all students were either not able to or decided not to graduate within six years Questions are continuously asked about what college is the best and if students should stay away from certain degrees all together. Just because someone begins to attend college does not mean that they will graduate and earn the degree they originally intended. The New York Times reported, “61 percent of students change their majors by the end of their second year.” Many of us are much too young to already have chosen our career paths.
Two Minute Doodle
Granted, some people have known “what they wanted to be when they grow up” since they could talk, but that is a small percentage. It seems as though everything high school students do these days is related to college applications and planning their futures. Students should not be afraid to take two years of class at a community college. They are an easy way to save money, and allow for time to actually figure out what field you would like to go into. The negative stigma surrounding certain decisions people make about their lives after high school needs to stop. There is no right or wrong way. As students, we must begin to realize that our time as teenagers is very limited, and where we are going to be in our lives when we are 40 should not be something we worry about now.
stars & gripes Stars To:
• iOS7 rethinks the way we look at mobile devices. For the seventh time. • The Fox, by Ylvis, became the number one hit in Norway in less than two weeks. Gangnam Style just rolled over in its grave. • Homecoming proposals. Nothing proves adolescent infatuation more than covering a car in Post-It notes. • On Sept. 12, Warner Brothers announced that J.K. Rowling will be doing the screenwriting for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a movie tie-in to the Harry Potter universe. Voldemort may be gone, but that won’t stop Rowling from raking in the cash. • It’s fall. Time for pumpkin spiced everything. Step it up, cafeteria. What’s that? Pumpkin spiced Bosco Sticks?
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• Bruno Mars has been booked to play the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVIII. We’re sure that thousands of diehard football fans are dying to hear some Bruno Mars songs in the middle of the big game. • Backlash about Miss America. She’s Indian and American. Get over it. • Twitter becoming a publicly traded company. Because that worked out so well for Facebook. • Miley’s Wrecking Ball music video. A moment of silence for that poor wrecking ball. Maybe it can find a seat in group therapy next to the foam finger and Robin Thicke. • St. Louis weather not making up its mind. You’re hot then you’re cold. You’re yes then you’re no. • Grand Theft Auto V making $800 million on day one of sales. Good to know that all that money is being put to good use, letting gamers across the nation stay indoors pretending to break the law. • The Rams starting off the new season with what they do best. Losing. -Daniel Martinez
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Hard-working students deserve more respect from community members “Nine dollars? For two ice cream cones? That’s ridiculous.” It’s a Tuesday night and I am working the register at my after school job at Oberweis Dairy. I haven’t been home since I left that morning at 7:30 a.m. for school, I still reek of sweat from golf practice and am not in the mood for what is about to occur. A man has come in with his son after a baseball game and they proceeded to order two scoops of ice cream on waffle cones each. After ringing up the order and giving the man his total, he begins to complain about the price of the order. What I want to say is, “I know we’re really expensive, but the sign says the prices, so you shouldn’t be so shocked.” But, for the sake of not getting fired, I simply reply, “well there’s an extra charge for getting the waffle cones because we make them ourselves.” He quickly fires back with, “$1.50 for a waffle cone?” I felt like showing him the sizeable burn I had received the night before from making said waffle cones, but decided to stare at him until he made up his mind. He started to feel uncomfortable, “I will just have whatever the cheapest cone is then.” “Okay, that will either be the sugar cone or cake cone.” “Okay that’s fine.” “So the sugar or the cake?” “Whatever the normal one is.” I choose the easiest cone to scoop ice cream onto, in hopes of protecting my own sanity. The guy tosses his credit card on the counter, apparently too distressed to hand it to me himself.
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While working the drive thru one day a similar scenario occurred. A woman had ordered a shake and two half gallon bottles of milk, after reading her the total, she gives me a look of disgust followed up with, “why is it so expensive?” I explain to her that we charge an extra $1.50 for the bottle returns, which can be earned back if she brings back the empty bottles to the store. She continues to complain about the price, and actually asks if there was any way I could lower the price. First off, how would I ever have control over the price of products in a in a multi-million dollar company. And second, if I were to change the price for her, I would easily lose my job. I never know if I should be flattered or insulted that some people think I am either powerful enough to control these prices, or I am naïve enough to do so. It’s as if they think that because they are an adult and I am a teenager, I should take what they say as truth and give in to their request. The fact of the matter is, I am at the bottom of the food chain at my job, and these people think that they can take advantage of this.
The only “ pull” I have is how thick or thin a shake will be and how my attitude can be to a customer. Although I may have been in a negative mood that day, I put on my happy work face and provided everyone with the proper customer service my boss expects of me. Although we may not be an integral part of the community in the exact sense of the term, us working students still deserve to be treated just as much as the next person. I sometimes think to myself and wonder if the customers ever think about the sacrifices we are making as working high school students. Yes, at the most it may only be 28 hours a week, but that can be a lot when trying to balance homework and other after school activities. We sacrifice weekend nights and social events to work our “bottom of the totem pole” jobs in the West County area. We take jobs no one else will. We may not have graduated from high school or received a degree, but almost all of us are working toward those goals. If it weren’t for working students, who would help you find those jeans you want and who would make you that fast food dinner on your way to your child’s soccer practice? These businesses may tend to only indulge a community’s “wants”, but they are still important community members. We may get paid less than most, have our dad do our taxes or not even be allowed to vote, but we took the initiative to take a job at the only places that would hire us.
Around the country, across the web and all over the school we find things that intrigue us. Here are a few things that are on our radar this month:
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- Great places for a pre-Homecoming dinner date: • The Cheesecake Factory • P.F. Changs • Mimi’s Café • Table Three • Wild Horse Grill
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- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Show your support for survivors, patients and their families by wearing pink.
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- A student petition to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning of the week received over 500 signatures and been approved by the administration. Good to know democracy is alive and well at LHS.
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- After leaning that his house had been broken into, former NFL player Brian Holloway has now started a website called www.helpmesave300.com, as a way of identifying the kids who caused the damage and enlisting them to help clean it up.
Common Core has its heart in right place, but ideas are a bit off I understand that students think differently today than they did in the past. I understand that the world is a different place. I understand why some people might think that we need a reform to cater to these changes. But this is not the way to do it. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) has a mission: to reform and revamp the education system to create a uniform minimum for schools across the country that will cater to a newer generation of learners. While this may seem like an attractive concept, there are problems with this new set of standards, mostly because they are either too vague or too demanding. Supposedly one of the big “shifts” the CCSS is wanting to push is to make sure that kids understand how numbers work at an early age in able to build on that foundation as the types of math they will start to do such as working with fractions, then algebra, then geometry and
trig and so on. Correct me if I’m wrong, but is this not what the curriculum should already be trying to do? It seems as though a fundamental understanding of the numerical system has been necessary since the very institution of the school district, so why is CCSS now trying to sell us this idea as some kind of wonderful new approach at building foundations for learning? If you ask me, this sort of makes it seem as though a lot of these new standards are nothing more than rewordings of what the status quo already is. For another example in the English Language Arts department, students will learn to create written arguments using evidence from multiple texts and defend their opinions. I really don’t see any difference between that and what we are doing now. So why do we even need the change? Even though some of these standards are just pointless, those that will inflict
actual change will do so too radically. CCSS wants to increase the difficulty of some subjects, but almost to the point that some kids will fall behind right from the get-go. Concepts like adding and subtracting are being introduced as early as kindergarten, well before the students’ minds are able to effectively interpret and understand these concepts fully. The entire idea of setting minimal standards alone is one that naturally will come with conflicts. Who should decide what these standards are, and what happens to the students that simply are unable to reach them? Education should be left to the educators. There is no way for the government to know the needs and abilities of the students in separate districts within the state. Ultimately, CCSS is just trying to solve a problem that can never be solved. It would be nice to think that we could live in a country where the curriculums are uniform across state lines and every
student can have as much potential as the next, but that is simply not the case. There will always be the high flyers and there will always be those that will never meet the standards, no matter what they are. What it should come down to is the district. If Rockwood wants to educate its student body with a set of standards different from those of other public school districts, it should be allowed to do that. It would only make sense that the schools be allowed to decide what will be taught and what will not be. It is impossible for the state to be able to provide a system that will work across multiple districts. The advocates for CCSS may have a clear vision in sight, but when it all comes down to it, the goal is futile and those behind the wheel do not really know what they are doing. It’s creating too much stipulation and too much controversy for the eventual payoff it hopes to achieve. The edu-
I’m Just Sayin’ alexlamar
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Your Turn Apple recently released the new iOS 7 software for the iPhone. What is your opinion about this change?
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Christian Oliver, 9
Katie Phipps, 10
Tori Roe, 11
Chase Shelton, 12
Brian Reed, Spanish Teacher
“I like that when you press the home button it shows all of your apps and where they are at the same time so that way you can go to each app individually.”
“It’s really cool. I liked a lot of it. I don’t really have any issues with it at all. The only thing is the space it takes up. I had to delete some music.”
“I like the extra window that you can pull up because it is convenient and has a lot of new options that you can access easily.”
“It looks like an Android. They did away with a lot of the effects of an iPhone and made it more like an Android.”
“I don’t have an iPhone because I’m not interested. I don’t feel the need to support the Apple company with my money.”
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Walking down the halls, students may feel like they are seeing double. Rest assured, everyone’s vision is fine. There just so happens to be 42 sets of multiples at school. There are 11 sets of twins in the Freshman Class, 12 sets in the Sophomore Class, six sets in the Junior Class and 10 sets in the Senior Class. School wide, there are three sets of triplets. jordan mcdonnell –reporter-
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Flex Resource teacher Janey Whiteaker was stuffing envelopes for her summer job in the Welcome Center when she recognized an unusual amount of twins and triplets. Out of curiousity, Whiteaker counted all sets of twins, knowing that perhaps there could be even more multiples. Multiple births occur when more than one fetus is carried to term in a pregnancy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports twin births have increased by 75 percent since 1980, and the rate of triplets and other high order multiples also continue to grow. The growing use of fertility treatments, like in-vitro fertilization, is a contributor to the rising multiple birth stats as these treatments carry a higher chance of having multiples. A lot of phenomena is associated with twins and triplets. The Institute of General Linguistics said about 40 percent of twins invent their own languages. This is referred to as idioglossia and occurs due to close proximity of the twins and their use of one another as models to learn vocabulary. In an effort to learn what life is really like as a multiple, two sets of twins and one group of triplets were interviewed.
Darby, Delaney & Shane Eyermann
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hree is definitely not a crowd for the Eyermann triplets, juniors Darby, Delaney and Shane Eyermann. Shane said people imeaditally recognize they are related because of their blonde hair. “Everyone used to get Delaney and I mixed up when we were younger. People think Delaney looks older and Shane looks younger,” Darby said. Delaney enjoys being a triplet and considers Darby not only her sister, but her best friend. “It’s nice having a twin the same gender because we get to share clothes and tell each other everything,” Delaney said. “My parents love having triplets because they couldn’t have kids for a long time, so it was an awesome surprise,” Darby said. Still, there are some downfalls that come along with being in their trio. While Shane recognizes fighting as the worst part of being a triplet, Delaney has a different opinion. “My least favorite part is sharing everything: birthdays, friends, graduation. I grew up being a triplet, so when people ask if it’s fun it’s just like what I’m used to,” she said. “Delaney and I have the same friends. We share a car, which isn’t too bad,” Darby said. Oddly enough, these sibilings have shared much more than birthdays, friends and belongings. “We all had the same nightmare once. It was really weird,” Delaney said. Shane enjoys sports and being active, while Darby and Delaney are more into fashion and style. Despite their differences in interests and occasional disputes, Shane recognizes being a triplet has many perks. “You have sisters to help you with your homework,” he said.
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rom clothes to friends to tennis opponents, sophomores Erica and Rachel Lang share just about everything. Despite their shared last name and somewhat similar features, some don’t even realize the Langs are fraternal twins. “She’s more bubbly than I am,” Rachel said. Apart from that, their personalities are alike. They play junior varsity tennis together and are partners. Because of their similar interests and constant time together, the fraternal twins also hang out in the same group of friends. “We don’t really get mixed up, but people can sometimes tell we are related,” Rachel said. Even throughout their childhood, the twins have always loved sharing clothes. Erica and Rachel used to wear the same dresses; Erica in purple and Rachel in pink. Rachel’s favorite part of being a twin is having a partner in everything she does. “She is in most of my classes so she helps me with my homework,” Erica said. Both the twins can relate to a simplified version of twin telepathy. On occasion, they’ll both say the same thing at the same time. However, despite their common interests, the fraternal twins have their fights just like other siblings. “She takes all my clothes and wears them without my permission,” Erica said. To Rachel, the negative side of having a twin is the constant fighting. “People expect twins to be the best of friends and that’s not always the case,” Erica said. Erica does, however, acknowledge that always having someone there is a plus. The twin’s mother, Marianna Moskoff, is grateful for having daughters that get along so well. She hopes their friendship continues on through college and the rest of their lives.
eniors Andrew and Matt Underwood are identical twins. Though they have many similar interests, like sports, friends and music, some differences do exist between them. “We are different personality-wise. I’m more outgoing and energetic, and he is more laid back and reserved,” Matt said. Andrew agreed with his brother’s statement and acknowledged that being a twin has its perks. One of them is having someone all the time. The boys both spoke about how people confuse them for the other and jumble up their names. To each other, they look nothing alike, but everyone else thinks differently. “People get us mixed up all the time, even my family does sometimes,” Matt said. Living with someone for 18 years made Matt realize the vast differences between him and his twin. Matt considers having to do everything together and sharing birthdays a drawback. “I don’t like sharing a birthday because it’s my special day. I’m used to it now,” Matt said. A perk for Matt is tricking people. “We switched classes on April Fool’s Day before for the whole day. I dressed like him and he dressed like me, and none of the teachers figured it out,” Andrew said. When it comes to twin telepathy, Matt blieves there may be a bond between him and his brother. “We will say stuff at the exact same time or have the same ideas,” Matt said. Andrew acknowledged despite their differences, he still gets along with Matt. “I have two younger brothers; I’m probably closer with Andrew though, just because he’s my twin,” he said.
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Attendant’s job more than meets the eye Who is that person in the parking lot with a golf cart? What exactly does she do? Her name is Barbara Mullen and she is the parking lot attendant. She may be best known among drivers primarily for giving out parking violations, but she does much more than that. Each morning, Mullen starts by checking in all busses to ensure they have arrived on time. Throughout the day she also helps to keep the traffic flowing correctly, put cones in different lanes in the parking lot, put up chains in the beginning of parking lot aisles, and open both gates near the football field so drivers can get through to different areas of the parking lot. For just about the entirety of each school day, Mullen is outside. “I am outside almost all day. I go in for lunch and a couple of breaks, ” Mullen said. While her work seems tedious, Mullen faces a different struggle each day. “The weather is a challenge, and is my biggest challenge. Most everybody is usually polite, and the kids always say hi, but the weather is challenging.” In terms of issuing parking violations, Mullen said that the most common violation is not having a parking permit dis-
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With 970 total spaces, the parking lot can get a little hectic. From the traffic that consumes the lot prior to the 8:16 a.m. bell to the mad rush for the exit at 3:05 p.m., the parking lot can seem overwhelming and sometimes dangerous. But what else happens out there? jackrogan
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ROTC’s need for practice space sets up parking lot turf war PATROLLING THE LOT Barbara Mullen, parking attendant, sits in her golf cart during the day to ensure the parking lot remains under control. — photo by Jack Rogan
played. “Mondays are always the worst, because during the weekend [students] take their parking permits down, and there could be as many as twelve violations on a Monday, but otherwise it averages between three and five per day,” Mullen said. In short, Mullen has a lot on her plate. While students are sitting inside the air conditioned or heated building, she deals with whatever weather is present each day.
Starting this past August, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) Drill Team began regular practices to prepare for upcoming competitions, such as one in Lake Worth, FL on Dec. 7. The Drill Team, led by Sgt. Dave Cugier, practices every day after school in the Front West parking lot near the intersection of Highway 109 and Clayton Road, where many students park. For both student drivers and the drill team, it is a hassle. In late August, students with assigned spaces in the front west area of the lot received notices requesting they move their cars right after school. This proved to be difficult, especially for student athletes who must get ready for practice after school. Junior tennis player Erica Mange was frustrated because she couldn’t move her car due to practice. Because of this conflict Mange was required to move parking spots. “I didn’t have enough time to move my car after school,” she said, “and because of this I got my parking spot moved.” Similarly, senior Paige Puricelli’s parking spot was also relocated. “I think it’s ridiculous that I paid $90 for a spot and I can’t even use it after school,” she said.
AT ATTENTION After school, ROTC drill team members practice on the west end of the school parking lot located near the intersection of Highway 109 and Clayton Road. — photo by Hannah Martin. Both Mange and Puricelli believe students should have been told about ROTC’s practices prior to purchasing their passes. “It wouldn’t have been a big deal if they would have said when I bought the spot that ROTC would be practicing there,” Pu-
ricelli said, “but they didn’t say anything and now I’m facing the consequence.” Mange agreed. “They need to tell us about ROTC before we buy our passes because we chose and paid for those spots for a reason,” Mange
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said. Due to students’ complaints, Cugier has agreed with the Junior Office, which oversees the parking lot, to inform students about the team’s drill practices when they are purchasing parking passes next school year. “Dr. [Kirti] Mehrotra has generously given us a hand with notifying kids to get their cars moved. Next year, they’re going to try to limit passes to that area so it is clear for us. That’s never happened before,” Cugier said. Not only are students affected by the team’s practicing, but the team struggles as well. The Drill Team is required to use the parking lot because there is not a designated practice area for ROTC, so the team must deal with any obstacles in their way. “Many schools have designated practice areas for Junior ROTC drill teams, but because of the volume of extracurricular activities at Lafayette, we just don’t have that and that’s okay,” Cugier said. However, Cugier said the drill team members do whatever necessary to practice and do not let parked vehicles get in the way of their training. “The bottom line is come rain, snow, shine, the kids get out there and they practice to perform whether there are 15 cars in their way or it is completely open. They work around those obstacles every day,” Cugier said.
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GROUNDWORK Blueprints for the completed stretch of 109 between Route 100 and Clayton Road. — photo courtesy of www.modot.org
Roadway undergoes construction with major structural changes, including addition of lanes, roundabouts monicapiccinni –reporter–
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the City of Wildwood entered a partnership in a cost-share project to tweak Route 109 from Clayton Road to Route 100. The road will be widened to four lanes (two lanes in each direction) and roundabouts will be sited to the Pond-Grover Loop Road and at the westbound Route 100 intersection. Features weaved into the blueprints of the project include a pedestrian tunnel, pedestrian bridge and an extension of Pond-Grover Loop Road leading to the west of Route 109. Renovations are intended to improve the safety and flow of traffic on this stretch of road. Historically, this portion of roadway hosts the most crashes each year in Wildwood, about twice that of other roads in Missouri, mostly due to either congestion or drivers attempting to turn left out of subdivisions through cross traffic. The installation of roundabouts is used to ensure that traffic is able to flow smoothly and safely between Route 100 and Pond-Grover Loop Road. It will cause traffic to move slowly in the same direction without the need for a complete stop at a traffic signal.
A vehicle will therefore make the transition more smoothly while also minimizing the possibility of one vehicle striking another from the side. A typical intersection has anywhere from 20 to 30 potential points for collision, while a roundabout has only eight. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, found a roundabout reduces all types of collisions by 39 percent, injury collisions by 76 percent and fatal or incapacitating collisions by 89 percent. MoDOT says the roundabouts will improve access on Pond-Grover Road and improve the flow of traffic, and it will no longer be possible for to turn left into cross traffic from several subdivision entrances onto 109. “I don’t know if its going to be better or worse,” School Resource Officer Ollie Helbig said. “There’s a lot of big trucks and people towing trailers on 109. The roundabouts may pose a problem for them.” On the other hand, Helbig said “roundabouts are great DWI catchers due to the island in the middle.” The $5.3 million project began with construction in August, and is expected to last late into 2014. Currently, paving work is held with one lane closed between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. only, weather permitting, between I-44 and Route 100. Ramp closures and detours are expected after pavement as construction progresses.
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1. Loosely curl the bottom of the hair angling some curls towards the face 2. Part hair to one side and pull all hair to that side, smooth and secure with bobby pins at the nape of the neck 3. Sweep the other side away from the face allowing curls to form 4. To add other curls roll them around your finger and use hairspray and bobby pins to keep in place
1. Tease at the roots to give hair volume 2. Gather hair behind ears and secure at the back of head 3. Using the small curling iron, curl the bottom tightly 4. Attach a small accessory at the back of head
Loose Curls
Waterfall Braid
1. Tease hair gently near the roots to add subtle volume 2. Using the large curling iron, wrap hair loosely around the barrel from root to tip 3. Add variation in curls by alternating wrapping and actually curling pieces to provide effortless curls 4. Use finishing spray to keep curls in place
1. Start on the opposite side from the part, begin French braiding the bangs 2. With each braid drop the bottom strand that you are holding and pick up another close to your hand 3. Work your way around the head then finish with a braid to the end 4. Secure the end of the braid and tuck it under 5. Tightly curl the dropped sections with the small iron
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1. Use the large iron to curl the base of the hair so there is a bend at the ends, causing the hair to flip outward 2. Using the large tooth comb, tease your hair close to the scalp 3. With the same comb pull the hair together and twist from the bottom 4. Tuck the twisted hair into a roll and smooth it over 5. Holding the roll in place, bobby pin at a downward angle and smooth with finishing spray and hairpins
1. Using the large tooth comb, tease hair gently near the roots 2. Collect all hair in one hand and twist loosely from the bottom 3. Secure the twist at the top and pin with bobby pins 4. Start at nape of neck and pin to crown, leave ends of hair to stick out at top 5. Using a large iron, curl ends in small sections 6. Secure curls individually with bobby pins to top of head
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1. Use the large curling iron horizontally at the base of the hair, clamp it for only a few seconds so it flips outward 2. With the wide tooth comb, tease the top section towards the roots 3. Lightly tame the hair with your comb and settle it into a deep part to the side for a more dramatic look
1. Using the wide tooth comb, divide your hair into an even middle part. 2. Tease at the roots, flip head over and spray to get more volume 3. Using the large iron, curl the ends loosely 4. Apply finishing spray to smooth over
Materials: Wide tooth comb, large (3 inch) curling iron, small (1.5 inch) curling iron, hairspray
The Real World: “Molly”wood
Glamorization of Molly masks real dangers of “pure” Ecstasy Heroin not only drug concern in area
Pop culture references highlight Molly problem delaneyeyermann –social media director–
Because of its recent infamy, the drug Molly has become a hot topic and has gained much attention via celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Madonna. The recent string of deaths on the East Coast are believed to be a result of the drug Molly, causing the party drug Molly to become a serious danger as its use becomes more widespread. Molly, standing for molecule, is supposedly the purest form of ecstasy and is commonly known to be used at concerts and raves. Often, young people are drawn to the drug because of its reputation of a “pure” drug, giving them the impression it is safer in some way than other drugs. However, Sergeant Mark Whitson, Supervisor for the Bureau of Drug Enforcement, said this is a big misconception. “The thing you’ve got to understand about Molly is that it’s ecstasy except that it’s notorious for not even being ecstasy,” he said. Molly is a synthetic drug that is made in batches, meaning that narcotics such as methylone and heroin
are likely to be mixed with the Molly or there may not even be any Molly in it. Studies from ecstasydata.org show drugs claiming to be Molly are anything but. Some were tested and proven to be substances such as methylone and cocaine. Renee Heney, coordinator of the Rockwood Drug Free Coalition, said, “No drug is safe for use, but especially synthetic drugs as they are manufactured in batches, and each batch can contain different levels of various chemicals.” With all the publicity surrounding Molly, it is often viewed as a fun party drug that celebrities take. However, Molly poses the same risks as any other drug, and this has been brought to light by the deaths in New York and Washington D.C. So, the question remains as to what has been causing people to overdose and die. Is it Molly or one of the other various narcotics claiming to be Molly? Whitson said, “You can overdose on anything, but it just depends on what you’ve got.” According to Whitson many people who have died from overdosing had been doing more than just one drug at the time.
It’s very common to see a combination of Molly along with other drugs in their systems, potentially causing them to overdose. Suneal Menzies is the Program Director of Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) in the Midwest. The St. Louis-based ARCA is a family-run mental health organization that specializes in treatment programs for helping patients conquer drug and alcohol addiction problems. He said, “What we are seeing is a lot of younger people who are using heroin and those types of things or benzos like Xanax, and they are beginning to turn to Molly because of the balancing effect. You can kind of race with the Molly and slow down with the heroine and the benzos,” It’s not always Molly, alone, that is causing such detrimental effects, so much as taking Molly along with something else. Heney said, “There is no way to know toxicity, or how a certain body will react to it, until it’s too late.” While Molly seems to be more of a modern-day drug, it dates back to the early 1900s. Molly, containing MDMA-the main ingredient in ecstasy- was first synthesized in Germany by Anton Kollisch in 1912.
So, the question that remains is why is Molly just now becoming so well-known. Many argue pop culture plays a role in Molly’s recent popularity, partly because artists such as Miley Cyrus and Kanye West have endorsed the drug in their songs. Whitson said that people think, “Well Miley Cyrus takes it so it’s okay.” This logic is becoming increasingly common among teens due to the many celebrities who seem to glorify drug use via music. Menzies said, “I think you see that just the drug culture is becoming much more accepted.” Indeed the drug culture is becoming more common, especially out in the suburbs and counties. Drugs are moving away from its origins in cities and its association with gangs. Menzies said, “I’ve definitely seen the drugs and the drug scene move away from St. Louis and out to the county.” St. Louis ranks number three as the third city in the country with the biggest heroin problem. So, while Molly may not be as problematic its presence still poses a threat. It is common knowledge that her-
oin and cocaine pose serious threats, as they are both highly addictive, so many don’t classify Molly as deadly or highly addictive. Many assume Molly is okay because they believe ecstasy isn’t physically addictive. “There is an addictive nature to it,” Whitson said, “Some may not be physically addictive, but you get psychologically addicted to it.” While alcohol and drugs, like marijuana, are commonly associated with teens, the use of these could lead to the use of more dangerous drugs like heroin, cocaine or Molly. “Synthetic drugs, such as Molly and K12, heroin, cocaine and other drugs are certainly a concern to us,” Heney said. She added, “But if we can reduce underage drinking and help prevent marijuana and Rx drug use, we will, at the same time, reduce the likelihood of these other drugs becoming a problem.” Still, all of the experts agree that despite all their efforts, while it is possible to limit drug use among teens, it is impossible to stop them from doing drugs, altogether. “I think it’s always going to be an experimental type of thing,” Menzies said.
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Expectations are the strongest forms of deception. For example, Hollywood is perceived as a place to become rich and famous while soaking up the sun and surfing. However, the chances of “making it big” in Hollywood are slim to none. As great as a “glamorous” lifestyle may seem, in time the rush wears off and the lure of a high from drugs and alcohol kicks in. Even in West County, the desire for a feeling of euphoria is strong. So, people begin to experiment in search of fulfilling their expectations for a fun and carefree lifestyle. They are encouraged from the movie and music scene. Even though celebrities do not usually specifically endorse the use of drugs, they often glorify them through their works. Most recently there has been a spike in the “glorification” of the drug Molly. Musicians like Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Trinidad James, Juicy J, Wiz Kahlifa, Mac Miller, French Montana, Rihanna, Rick Ross, T.I., Tyga and Kanye West are among these people who do so. James’ breakout single All Gold Everything, has been used as the primary motto due to the lyric “pop a Molly, I’m sweatin’,” which has also been used in many Vines including one of Squidward from SpongeBob dancing to the song. Unfortunately, this glorifying of the drug makes its use seem harmless, even playful. Many people only know about this drug due to the references and very few are aware of the serious negative effects that comes with its use. Nineteen-year-old Matt Carrera, a former Lafayette student, is one of those who only knew of the expectation of drug use, not the reality. Carrera began drinking at age 14 and then quit at 15. The sober life only lasted for half a year before he submerged himself into everything. Drinking, Vyvanse (ADHD medication),
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smoking and anything in between. Every morning before Carrera went to school, he would drink, smoke and take Vyvanse. “At first drinking was more about fitting in. In middle school, I’ve always been the emo-ish kid and I was popular. So I thought ‘Oh, to keep my reputation, I’ll just do what they’re doing.’ And then at Lafayette, I was highly looked down upon for who I was. I just got into the mindset of, I don’t [care] what people think of me. And then it became more of an addiction. Not just trying to fit in but for the love of getting messed up. I had to get messed up in order to survive,” Carrera said. Carrera was 16 when he first tried Molly. “I snorted it. It was kind of weird. It was this huge rush through your head. You get this weird feeling in your nose and in your sinus, like someone is punching you in your face,” Carrera said. “I laid on the floor for about two hours touching the carpet believing it was some kind of dragon or something. It was something fluffy and fuzzy.” Molly is the pure powder or crystal form of MDMA, unlike Ecstasy which is laced with other ingredients. With Ecstasy, Carrera claims “you get more of a happyhyper feel; more up and go like cocaine,” and then with Molly “you’re more relaxed but on the inside you’re all hyper.” Not only is Molly known for commonly being found at clubs and music festivals, but it is also popular for being a sex drug. “A lot of people take the drug and then have sex to make it that much better. However, it ruins your sex life because you can never match up to the feeling you had while on Molly. Sex and life in general just aren’t enjoyable anymore,” Carrera said. Carrera was introduced to Molly when his ex-girlfriend and her friends convinced him to do it. Social influences are the main problem and the primary instigator of drug use. Molly, however, is not the only drug Carrera has used. He has taken hallucinogens, prescription, depressants and stimulants like Acid, Cocaine, DMT (Dimethyltryptamine), Ecstasy, Hydrocodone, Hydro-liquid, Molly, Oxycodone, Percocet, hallucinogenic mush-
rooms, Vyvanse and Xanax. “Your world changes. Before I did drugs, well at least pills, my life was innocent. But it wasn’t until after I started doing drugs that I realized how innocent. I’ve met people who put my life at risk and could have easily taken it not only through violence, but also the drugs they were doing,” Carrera said. It wasn’t just the people he met through drugs that were putting him in danger, but it was the drugs themselves. Carrera has been to the hospital five or six times and there were times where he would take his medications and purposefully overdose to get high.
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“They somehow created an escape from my problems, but they did contribute because of the highly addictive nature of drugs,” he said. Carrera was living in the expectations of drugs to divert his feelings into euphoria or sexual desires; he didn’t really know the dangers of the drugs, especially with Molly. The thought of death from drug use crossed Carrera’s mind constantly. He either brushed it off like no big deal or would harp on the impending doom of his decisions. “Sad enough, now that I look back on it, it should’ve stopped me, but my suicide attempts or fear of death didn’t push me into reform. It wasn’t until I was in my first year of ILC (Independent Learning Center) I took 200 mg of Vyvanse and overdosed. I blacked out and an ambulance had to come and get me. Somehow that woke me up. It was my senior year. I was almost 18 and that’s when I knew I had to quit.” Possibly the most difficult thing to do after finding the drive to quit is the act itself. “Once you’re off it, you’re depressed; ten times worse than before. But then I used that as strength to steer me away from drugs, telling myself ‘I can’t go through this again.’ It was stupid. As you go through those horrible times, it taught me to be who I am. Don’t be who others want you to be,” he said. A lot of people realize too late they need to quit. Not only was this life saving and life changing but it gave Carrera a new perspective of life. “It’s best not to get into any drugs at all. But I’m also the type of person who believes you have to fall before you can see the value of life. Before I was just a kid who didn’t care. I thought ‘mommy and daddy can get me out of it.’ Once I cleaned up, it opened my mind to more things. There’s so much more out there to accomplish than partying,” he said. Carrera knows what it is like to be in high school, experiment and try to escape his life and stress through drugs. He also has advice for his former school: “Do not mess with [any form of drugs, specifically cocaine]. You can never put your trust in drugs or what’s in them. Don’t succumb to peer pressure. Don’t do it for others. Don’t touch needles or put things in your nose. I know it has made me who I am today, that is why I don’t regret it. But I do wonder about all the possibilities and opportunities lost; who would I be today if I didn’t do drugs?” Carrera said.
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The man behind the mask
In honor of his 20th anniversary, Image looks back to the birth of Louie the Lancer, explores what it takes to be the school mascot averycantor
–features editor– For two decades, Louie the Lancer has played a dominant role in school pride by making appearances in various sporting events, pep assemblies and more. However, Louie wasn’t always a part of Lafayette. Language arts teacher Jean Peters, Class of ‘76, said his presence at school was a fairly late edition, with his first appearance beginning in the mid-80s. “Although the character was developed previously, the actual cult of Louie the Lancer, in which someone dresses up as the mascot with the big head, came about after we moved to the new Lafayette in the early 90s,” Peters said. Louie the Lancer was formally introduced to Lafayette in 1993 after students decided there was a need for more school spirit. Karin Tinucci and Christy Polster, Class of ‘93, were responsible for designing the original Louie costume, which is very similar to the current Louie costume. However, not long after his introduction, students seemed to lose interest, and Louie’s role declined.
Activities Director Steve Berry said, “When I first came to Lafayette five years ago, Louie the Lancer wasn’t very prominent and wasn’t coming to a lot of games. A couple of teachers asked where he went and I didn’t have the answer because I was brand new.” Approximately two years later, as Berry became more familiar with the concept, Louie the Lancer returned and started attending games and performing interesting stunts such as jumping off a trampoline and slam-dunking a basketball during halftime. “It’s good to have something for students to relate to. It’s just something different that the student body can get excited and come together about,” Berry said. An important part of the Louie the Lancer history is hiding the identity of who is in the costume. This year, two students have taken on the persona of Louie. To protect the identities of these students, they will be referred to as “Louie 1” and “Louie 2.” Louie 1 first became interested in becoming the mascot when he went to football games during his freshman year. The idea of a mascot appealed to him and always made him wonder who was in the suit. “Being in the suit looked like a lot of fun. I decided to ask who does it and they
gave me the opportunity to be Louie. It’s a lot of fun and you get to interact on a different level at the football games,” Louie 1 said. Other benefits of being Louie the Lancer are having a great view of the game, as you’re closer to the field than anyone else, and interacting with the crowd. “When you’re dressed up as Louie the Lancer, everyone is looking at you. It’s like you’re the head of the Lafayette team. It’s so much fun to cheer on everyone,” Louie 2 said. However, much like heavy football equipment, the Louie the Lancer costume is heavy and easily heats up throughout the game. “It’s really hot, and then of course it doesn’t help that you’re doing push-ups and running up and down the track. You get really sweaty,” Louie 2 said. Of course, with this sweat one can only imagine what it smells like inside the suit. Louie 1 said, “The suit smells so terrible; I have to Febreze it all the time.” Overall, both students agree the best part of being Louie is the ability to show school spirit and cheer on the team. Louie 1 said, “It’s good when we win the games. Everyone is pumped and there is so much energy, and you can go home happy.”
START OF SOMETHING NEW Laura Besterfeld, Class of ‘94, introduced Louie the Lancer at the 1993 Homecoming Pep Assembly — photo courtesy of 1993 Legend.
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The Lancers’ Athletic Trainer (AT) is not an average staff member. In fact, she isn’t even technically employed by Lafayette or the Rockwood School District. Her “classroom” is a golf cart yet she sees more students than just about everybody. Heather Carroll is an invaluable member of the LHS staff and to the hundreds of athletes she treats and keeps safe. Carroll provides education and experience in any situation an athlete might face involving injury. “My degree is in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. This is my fourth high school, and now this is my sixth year here,” Carroll said. Carroll is employed by PRORehab, p.c., and when she is not working with Lafayette-based sports she works at one of their physical therapy offices three mornings a week, specializing in hand therapy. Carroll’s training room is located across from the Multi-Purpose room. She spends her time here before after-school sports practices begin. “I get to Lafayette around 1:30-2 p.m. every day, and sometimes there are kids in here doing their rehab for injuries or coming in early for evaluations, so I run them through some exercises to help them through their injuries,” Carroll said. Carroll said she sees on average around 50 students every day before their activities. “I just get kids ready for practices and games,” Carroll said. During the afternoons, Carroll and her assistants have their own golf cart which they drive from field to field, assisting as needed. Carroll attends all home sporting events and travels with the varsity football team. “I do some of the junior high events like track meets, volleyball, swim meets and then some of the Jr. Lancer football,” Carroll said. Beyond Lafayette’s daily activities, Carroll is also able specialized to work with individual students rehabilitating more serious injuries. Senior football player Ryan Mueller is one of those students she helped get back. “In mid-September of my junior year I tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial meniscus playing basketball at Lifetime Fitness,” Mueller said.
Athletic Trainer Carroll provides knowledge, experience, injury counsel to student-athletes BOUNCING BACK Carroll applies ice to senior Jalen Dansby’s shoulder before a varsity football practice. Dansby, who suffered a sprained shoulder early in the season, receives stimulation treatment before and after every practice as part of his rehabilitation process. — photo by Hannah Martin “Heather worked with me to get my initial swelling down so they could operate by using the stimulation machine, doing some stretches and icing,” he added. “With Ryan, we did what’s called ‘pre-hab.’ When you have a big injury like that you do some rehab exercises before surgery to strengthen everything up before, because when you go in to surgery it’s going to make you a lot weaker,” Carroll said. Activities Director Steve Berry has high praise for Carroll, noting that she has “experience and knowledge beyond what many other AT’s possess.” Furthermore, Berry said Carroll was instrumental in implementing the ImPACT concussion testing the school uses on athletes today. “She worked in cooperation with Dr. [Mark] Halstead, who is the Lafayette team doctor with our varsity football and other sports, and, also one of the leading experts in the area on concussions,” Berry said. “She brought back to us that we should become a part of this ImPACT testing,” he added. The testing program was implemented in 2009, which was Carroll’s second year as Athletic Trainer. “It’s a neurocognitive computerized test that tests your reaction time, different aspects of memory and things like that. We do a baseline for everybody initially at the beginning of the season, and then if they get a concussion we use that once they’re almost feeling back to normal as a guideline of comparing how their brain is functioning then to how it was pre-injury,” Carroll said. The test itself includes a student’s medical history, what kind of student they are, counting backwards and memory tests like remembering words, designs and where things are. Despite the job’s rigors, Carroll has enjoyed her experience at Lafayette immensely, and her legacy is already growing. “I find it as a personal highlight that they painted me on the wall out here, I mean that’s pretty cool, not too many people can say that,” Carroll said. Fortunately, Carroll did not have many stories about serious injuries she’s encountered while on the job here. “I love working with athletes and helping them, and I hate when they get injured, but I love when I can help them,” she said.
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College Recruits Only two percent of all high school athletes are granted scholarships to compete in college sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The amount of money, time and hard work spent by young competitors worldwide are all in preparation for an anticipative collegiate scholarship. Coaches from a wide range of sports travel to different countries in the hopes of recruiting the best possible players, making the probability of a young American athlete to even be discovered slim to none. Scouting prospects is crucial in any sport. In order for an organization to have a successful future, scouting players is a necessary and critical component. A whole team’s future may come down to the ability of the scouts to judge prospects. Recruiting players to play both college and professional sports is a demanding task. Scouts have to grasp a reading both on the player’s physical gifts and attitude off the field. If the scout sees the prospect has any issues with attitude or off-the field problems, it will typically overshadow the prospects overall game. For example, junior Taylor Schneider has committed to Illinois State University (ISU) for soccer. The recruiting process began when she was in Orlando with her club team, rather than Lafayette. In fact, scouting for most sports typically occurs with the club teams, not high school affiliations. That’s when she was originally “discovered”- through her club team, “Lou Fusz-Wipke.” ISU garnered her attention when one of their scouts approached her, offering her a scholarship and an opportunity to play on the team. “ISU was kind of like a hidden gem. It’s not the biggest school around but it had just as much to offer me: soccer wise and academically.” Schneider added, “I loved the coaches and all of the girls were welcom-
ing when I visited the campus. Plus it’s the perfect distance away from home.” All of these details eventually allowed her to finalize her decision about committing to the university. Schneider was then asked where she thought she would stand her freshman season, playing wise. She said her coach told her if she applies herself and puts in the work, she shouldn’t have any problem being a major factor and starter for the Redbirds in future years. The recruiting process seems to begin younger and younger. Competition for girls’ soccer is through the roof, with many camps specifically for scouting players being held. Also, scouts traveling the world, seeing the array of talent, usually increases the competition of the athletes. While committing now seems rather early for many athletes, the majority of soccer players typically commit their sophomore and junior year because competition is so high. If Schneider had any regrets about initially committing to ISU, she certainly doesn’t anymore. “I have no regrets. I love everything about the school, plus soccer players usually commit earlier than most collegiate athletes.” Senior Cole DuPont has committed to compete at Kansas State University. Although he is a starter on varsity football, DuPont chose to focus on his number one passion in college, baseball. The 6 foot 180 pound outfielder made his verbal commitment last summer to the Wildcats. “Once they started recruiting me, I was in contact with them almost every day. They watched me play around 10 times,” DuPont said. As a junior, DuPont batted .379 with seven RBIs, five doubles, two triples and one home run. Although Central Arkansas, Austin Peay and Arkansas State
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SWINGING FOR THE FENCES Cole DuPont takes a cut against Fox last spring. Over the summer, DuPont committed to play baseball at Kansas State University. — photo courtesy of 2013 Legend showed interest, DuPont felt Kansas State was the best fit. “They won the Big 12 Conference last year and were one win away from the College World Series. I went on my visit and knew I wanted to go to school and play baseball at Kansas State,” DuPont said. Wildcats Head Coach Brad Hill, and his coaching staff first discovered DuPont in a tournament with
his summer team, the Rawlings Prospects. They traveled around the country to compete, and compiled a record of 30-7 at the end of their summer season. “I’m looking forward to the work we put in, playing baseball in the Big 12 and at the Division 1 level, and a chance to get to play in the College World Series in Omaha,” DuPont said.
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These students choose to manage rather than play. Senior Caroline Garske and junior Mackenzie Sigman have the passion it takes to balance the responsibilities that come with the job.
Caroline Garske- Boys Basketball
When most people think of a sports team the first thing that comes to mind is the athletes that carry the team to victory. But what most people don't realize are the managers behind each and every team. kellypanzitta
–sports reporter– Matt Landwehr, business teacher, knows better than anyone the responsibilities and importance of being a team manager. Landwehr loved the game of basketball more than anything and was thrilled to try out for the team his freshman year at Lafayette. Unfortunately, after injuring his right knee at tryouts that year, he was distraught about not being able to wear the Lancer jersey. The next year he injured his left knee. At the time, Coach Dave Porter knew the passion he had for the sport and offered him a position as the team’s manager. “Porter knew I had the passion and took me under his wing,” Landwehr said. Working his way up he started with keeping game statistics. He later started to do scouting, game plans and running practices. Landwehr said he soon became a “student assistant coach” as they like to call it. With college looming ahead, he had his heart set on University of Missouri (Mizzou). Porter convinced him to continue student coaching at Mizzou and Landwehr was soon being “recruited” by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). A hobby suddenly turned into what felt like a full
time job. During his freshman through senior year Landwehr put in about 50-60 hours a week. Hours that most college kids find impossible to work in addition to maintaining a full class schedule, but Landwehr had the determination to achieve it. Living at Mizzou full time, he started to work camps along with running workouts all summer. Running weight room training in the fall and spring was part of his responsibility as well. He said most people don’t realize everything that managers do behind the scenes. Without managers that put in time a dedication most programs can’t become successful. Luckily for Mizzou they had a manager that was behind the team every step of the way. As Mizzou’s basketball team went to the Elite 8 that year, Landwehr did as well. “We soon became a team within a team,” Landwehr said. Despite the fact that he missed out of activities that many high school and college kids get to take part in, he doesn’t regret any choices he made. “I learned traits at a young age that have gotten me where I am today and I’m grateful for that,” he said. Going above and beyond of what most managers are expected to do, he absorbed every second of it. Landwehr said, “If students wanted to do that I’d be more than willing to help, It’s a great opportunity.”
Q: How much time do you put into managing the basketball team? A: We’re required to go to every home and away game and also tournaments. Sometimes we attend practice but during the season we’re with the team 3-5 times a week. Q: What are your responsibilities? A: Ellie Dieter and Brent Huffines also manage with me. We are in charge of taping games and keeping stats on the iPad. Q: What is your most memorable moment of managing? A: Going through the excitement of the team is always fun. When the boys get excited we are too!
Mackenzie Sigman- Girls Tennis
MIZZOU MANAGERS TAKE ON THE ELITE 8- Matt Landwehr and fellow managers enjoy the Elite 8 Tournament courtside March 14-16, 2002. — photo courtesy of Matt Landwehr
Q: What does the tennis coach rely on you to do for the team? A: I typically take attendance as the girls come to practice. I also record game stats including wins and losses, which makes the end of year banquet easier. Also, in the beginning of the season I’m in charge of collecting paperwork and that each player is eligible to play. Q: Does managing a team help you learn skills that you’ll use outside of Lafayette? A: Yes! I think it helps with my leadership skills. Not to mention the organization skills it takes to help run a team of 95 girls. Q: How did you find out about being a team manager? A: I decided not to play, but I still wanted to be apart of something. Coach Donna Stauffer mentioned she needed a manager and I gladly volunteered.
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Album: We Need Medicine
After three years of hiatus following a split in 2009 and a reformation in 2012, Scottish indie rock band The Fratellis are back with their third studio album, We Need Medicine, which releases on Oct. 7. Throughout late 2012 and early 2013, the band started touring again, debuting new songs such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Will Break Your Heart and She’s Not Gone Yet (But She’s Leaving) that are highly speculated to be featured in the new album. On Sept. 29 the first official single from We Need Medicine, called Seven Nights Seven Days was released. It may be too early to say, but it is already looking like We Need Medicine will be a perfect follow up to the band’s previous albums. Though the new songs that have been debuted do not exactly have the same complex lyricism found in songs like My Friend John and Look Out, Sunshine! from Here We Stand, their latest album, they definitely still reflect The Fratellis’ signature style. The lyrics are still extremely nonsensical, even if they don’t seem to have a deeper meaning this time around. Of course, nothing they could ever do would rise to the standard of anthems like Chelsea Dagger from Costello Music. Only time will tell if We Need Medicine will surpass Here We Stand and Costello Music in its entirety, but it is definitely off to a good start. —Alex LaMar
The Image staffers give their entertainment picks for the month of September.
Book: The Prophecy of the Gems The Prophecy of the Gems is the best book to read for a nice change to textbooks and novels of English literature. It was written in 2002, when the author was 14. In the novel, the imaginations of a teenager dying in a hospital in France give way to the world of Fairytale where three girls named after precious stones meet to save the land from an oppressive government hoping to kill off fairy tales and imaginations. The three girls must discover the meaning of the prophecy to save Fairytale.—Jennifer Butler
Game: Grand Theft Auto V The fifth installment in one of the biggest video game franchises ever, Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV), was released Sept. 17. Set in a satirical recreation of Southern California, GTAV adds many features while sticking with the standards, like the wanted system, big heists and as the title suggests, the ability to steal cars. Developer Rockstar North has added planes, the ability to own apartments/garages in which you can store your stolen goods and the ability to switch between three playable protagonists, each with his own strengths, weaknesses and backgrounds, which will play a major part in the story.—Garrett McBay
Movie: Prisoners
The star-studded cast of Prisoners brings to life the haunting story of how far two fathers will go to save the ones they love. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this R-rated thriller stars Hugh Jackman and Terrence Howard as fathers whose daughters disappear on Thanksgiving and chronicles their attempts to get them back, both within and outside the confines of the law. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the conflicted detective assigned to the case and other notable cast members include Viola Davis, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano as the insatiable prime suspect. The film premiered on Sept. 20. —Lucas Meyrer
TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 9 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is well under way and so far has lived up to the high standards that previous seasons have set before it. It’s Always Sunny is about Frank, Dennis, Dee, Mac and Charlie, five social miscreants who run Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia. They spend their days plotting against each other in order to raise their status in the group as well as the rest of society. The show is known for its blatantly offensive humor and ad lib dialogue. Season 9 premiered on Sept. 4, and new episodes air on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Fox’s new channel FXX. —Alex LaMar
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Baby Got Bash
BBQ lovers will flock to Wildwood Town Center this weekend meganrigabar –reporter–
The annual Wildwood Barbecue Bash will be cooking up a weekend of fun, family, friends and food on Sept. 28-29 in the Wildwood Town Center. The Bash was started in 2004 by St. Louis Home Fires, a local store that sells fireplaces, mantels, grills and smokers. The Bash originally had seven teams for the different cooking competitions and about 100 people attending. Now, the Bash has expanded to include a firework show, four live bands, about 180 booths, eating contests and cooking competitions with eight different categories for the teams. Frank Schmer, event coordinator, said this year’s bash will be the biggest one yet. “Last year we had about 60,000 people over two days. So you can see in the last nine years how it has exploded as far as attendance goes,” Schmer said. The barbecue will be supplied by a variety of local barbecue restaurants including BBQ ASAP, Charlotte’s Rib BBQ, Mi Hungry BBQ, PM BBQ and Sugar Fire Smoke House. Justin Ruck, senior, works at PM BBQ, a restaurant co-owned by his father, and will be working at the Bash. “We set up early when we get there. Then, we compete and also sell food. We cook a bunch of meat for the 5,000 people that show up and it’s just a blast with all of the music and competitions that go on,” Ruck said.
The cooking competitions are open to anyone who wants to showcase their culinary creations. The eight competition categories include ribs, brisket, shoulder, pork/steak, chicken, chef’s choice, chili and dessert. Four categories are judged Saturday night, and the other four on Sunday morning. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to winners. In addition to serving food at the Bash, PM BBQ will also be entering pork, brisket, ribs, and chicken into the competition. For Ruck, the Bash is not just about the competition. “I just like being there; being around my family and friends is always fun. Being able to hang out with everyone for a weekend ends up being a blast,” Ruck said. Although it is a competition, the wide variety of categories creates a comfortable atmosphere for people of all ages to participate. “The Bash has eight categories and we’ve found that’s a great way to get Grandma Pearl or your mom involved rather than just a bunch of men. We have dessert recipes that are showcased that have been around for 50 years. We have chili recipes from Grandpa and then we have the kids helping with one of the categories,” Schmer said. Besides barbecue, the Bash also offers an eclectic array of family friendly activities from ice cream and chicken wing eating contests to a “super sleuth” scavenger hunt. There will be a Clydesdale horse for kids to get their
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picture with and fireworls on Saturday night. So what makes this Bash different from last year’s? In addition to improved parking and shuttle buses, one exciting new attraction to the Bash is singer Charles Glenn, who will open the Bash with the national anthem. “For the national anthem for the opening ceremonies, we added Charles Glenn. He’s the man who sings the national anthem for the St. Louis Blues before the games, so we’re honored to have him coming out,” Schmer said. Besides the great food and fun activities, the Bash has a great atmosphere that draws many kids from Lafayette and beyond. “I love how [students] from Lafayette were there and people I hadn’t seen in forever from Eureka were there. It was just great that a lot of people from the community where all in one place on one day with food!” junior Erin Nischwitz said. Senior Kelsey Pavlack’s mom has a friend that works at the BBQ ASAP booth, a booth that sells barbecue made by the local BBQ ASAP restaurant. Pavlack has attended in the past and plans to go back this year. “I liked just getting to try everything from different places and just seeing who comes out to the barbecue,” Pavlack said. Chris Foley, sophomore, also enjoyed being able to see and try all of the different local restaurants, but his favorite part was simple. “Free food!” Foley said.
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Rockumentary of Ages
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With recent films about artists including Justin Bieber and One Direction, here’s a look at some previous rock documentaries on bands from years past 1965 Don’t Look Back (1967) Bob Dylan’s U.K. tour in 1965 documentary includes a backstory of Dylan’s childhood Gimme Shelter (1970) and introduction to the music industry and performances from behind the stage and at his Royal Albert Hall concert. His relationship with Joan Baez leading up to their breakup is also featured. It is preserved in the National Film Registry as a historically and culturally substantial documentary.
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Collections of interviews and live performances dating back to 1964 to 1978 give fans a chance to see The Who in their own world, from their formation as a band up to their hit Who Are You. Other songs featured are Magic Bus, Won’t Get Fooled Again, My Generation, and Happy Jack. It also includes excerpts from Tommy, a rock-opera. Some say that it is a tribute to deceased drummer Keith Moon as it includes his last performance before his death on Sept. 7, 1978.
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VH1’s Behind the Music (1997) Featuring various artists in the music industry as well as others, Behind the Music allows bands and musical artists to expose themselves like they would in a documentary without having a documentary. Starting in 1997, its revolutionary because it lets fans view favorite artists even if they don’t have a documentary.
IMDBs Most Watched Rock Documentaries 1. Katy Perry-Part of Me 2. Woodstock 3. The Last Waltz 4. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster 5. Madonna: Truth or Dare 6. Shine A Light 7. Pearl Jam Twenty 8. Stop Making Sense 9. Let It Be 10. The Song Remains The Same
The Rolling Stones’ documentary is originally meant to be about their 1969 American tour, but turns into one documenting the days leading up to the infamous Altamont Free Concert that ended in four deaths and four births that were recorded. The movie features the Hells Angels that were hired as security, as well as the violence that took place during their performance. The Rolling Stones went on to make two more documentaries, one in 1972 and the last in 2008.
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This Is Us (2013) The newest member of band films, One Direction’s This Is Us shows fans what it’s like to be on the road for the boys and the backstory of where they came from. It features the moments of boyish tomfoolery backstage and family moments when member Zayn Malik buys a house for his parents. There is even a new extended fan cut that allows viewers to see at least 20 minutes more than the original film.
This documentary features the multigenre artist Sting, when he makes his first solo album. Before his solo career, he was previously the bassist of the new wave band the Police. It features Sting’s work in the studio, inside information to the live of the band members, and even Sting’s child being born. Sting’s first solo concert in Paris is also recorded. The film won a Grammy award for the best long form of a music video.
Part of Me (2012) In Katy Perry’s documentary, she talks about her religious childhood and the struggle to find her voice. Along with this, the viewers see behind the costumes and performances to her personal life and even see her strength to continue on with the show despite the stresses it puts on her relationship.
Rolling Stone's Top Rock Documentaries of All Time 10. It Might Get Loud 9. Beyond The Lighted Stage 8. The Beatles Anthology 7. No Direction Home: Bob Dylan 6. Pearl Jam Twenty 5. The Kids Are Alright 4. Gimme Shelter 3. This Is Spinal Tap 2. Woodstock 1. The Last Waltz