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Page 4 ..........Youth need to vote Page 6-7.......MHS gratitude Page 8..........Music & movie reviews Page 11........Fall sports wrap-up
November 9, 2018
Volume 102, Issue 2
MHS Cheerleaders inspirit parents and students at the fall sports rally. Photo courtesy of Nikolas Johnson
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Bomber attacks Trump critics By Aubrie Mozingo LO’T News Editor
Recently, he threatened a number of people on Twitter, including Rochelle Ritchie, a political analysis who frequently appears on television. Although this incidence was reported
On Friday, October 26, 56-year-old Cesar Altieri Sayoc was arrested for allegedly sending out 14 pipe bombs to various critics of Trump who have spoken out or given criticism to the president in the past. Some of the recipients of the packages include former presidents Barack Obama Photo: Mark Lancia/Twitter and Bill Clinton, former vice president Joe Biden, and by Ritchie, no action was CNN. None of the delivered taken against Sayoc. Sayoc bombs resulted in casual- was often active in politities, and most of the pack- cal rallies, where he often ages were intercepted by protested against the idea of police or security teams. All “fake news” corporations. of the packages were simi- His van was covered in prolar in their appearance, and Trump and anti-Democrat most were addressed to the stickers, which was taken full name of their recipients. into possession by the poCesar Altieri Sayoc is a lice on Friday. On the folRepublican from Southern lowing Monday, October Florida who has a criminal 29th, Sayoc appeared before record dating back to 1991. the court and was read his
charges, which include: interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal mailing of explosives, threats against former presidents and other persons, threatening interstate communications and assaulting current and former federal officers. If convicted, he could receive up to 48 years in prison. Many are considering the motives of Sayoc in sending out the bombs, and a few are choosing to point their fingers at President Trump. Some believe that it was he who orchestrated this string of events, citing many recent tweets in which he degraded many Democrats who were meant to receive bombs. Whether or not this is the case, the FBI are still investigating the case and hope to reveal more critical information in the near future.
Picture of Cesar Sayoc Jr. of Aventura, the suspected bomber of trump critics. Photo courtesy of CBS.
“We can do it!”: Student Hunger Drive overview By: Makayla Rangel LO’T News Editor With the holiday season approaching, the Moline School District is working hard to provide for those in need. Through the Student Hunger Drive, our schools are able to give food to those who are less fortunate. Over the years, the district has donated thousands of pounds of food. The amount of food that was donated by Moline as a whole is still unknown. This year the Moline High School Interact club, along with every elementary school in the district, hosts a number of events to fundraise for this cause. Kindergarten through 12th graders
are getting involved. Some of these events include the movie night at Wharton, Powderpuff football, “We Can Wednesdays”, collections through Hyvee, and $1 donations through nodress days in gym class. Every year the district holds the student hunger drive to help those in need, but where do the cans go? The cans that students donate are shipped in a truck to the donation center, where the cans are organized and separated. From there, the cans are distributed to several locations for people to pick up. Student volunteers from all over the Quad cities help to package the different types of cans, along with donated
foods from grocery stores and then give out the packages of food to families. One student, Cecilia Ortega, comments, “It is great that we get to help the community and help eliminate the worry of some families to put food on the table every night.” The Student Hunger Drives shows the impact that students can make in our community no matter how small their contribution or donation is. Regardless of the cause, donating money, time, or even just support is enough to make an impact. No one is too small to help and everyone can make a difference!
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Update on the construction of the new Bartlett Center By: Makayla Rangal construction project was LO’T News Editor Since 1958, Moline High School oversaw many signifcant ceremonies, convocations, homecoming court crownings, theater productions, and much more at the same auditorium. This 2018-2019 school year, Moline students for the first time will experience a brand new theater environment. The newly renovated auditorium, called the Bartlett Performing Arts Center, will be revealed sometime this spring semester. As a result, lots of excitement among students is circulating. As many may know, the
made possible by Moline School District’s agreement with the Robert E. Bartlett Family Foundation. The auditorium’s name pays tribute to Mr. Bartlett, a charitable benefactor of the City of Moline who had a passion for the arts and education.The purpose of the renovation is to welcome outside performers, increase educational opportunities, and completely remodel the auditorium. Although students can only see the constuction ruckus so far, the internal transformations are progressing quite quickly. Some of the
new features are going to include a music room, choir room, scene shop, dressing rooms, practice rooms, and of course, a concession stand area. Mrs. Martinez gives an update on the progress. “It’s all on schedule” she confirms, “Over the winter break we are going to move band and choir into the new rooms and we’re projecting to have the auditorium ready for the musical in march.” Everything is going according to plan. Whether they’re performers, involved in the arts, or audience members, the Moline Maroons can’t wait for the new edition in school.
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Construction workers continue building the new auditorium. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Sanders
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A field trip for the (history) books
By: Peter Son LO’T News Reporter On November 5th, the Moline High School History Club took a field trip to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and to other attrations that the Arsenal has to offer. This is where our students saw over 1200 firearms, replicas of bridges, houses, sabers, and much more. While the Arsenal museum is usually closed on Mondays, the History Club got a special admittance to get a full tour of, not only their museum, but also the archives room, Memorial Park, and Quarters One room. The students learned a lot about the history of firearms made at the Arsenal and while also learning about the background of the Arsenal itself in respect to
the Quad Cities. Throughout the tour, the students learned many interesting facts. For instance, the students learned the exact dates of certain buildings were built on the Arsenal. They also learned why the Arsenal was built in the middle of the Mississippi river: to harness the full potential of hydropower connected to all of the machinery in the Arsenal. Nineteen of Moline›s students toured the Arsenal alongside two teachers. Kamara Dickerson, a junior, explains how interesting the field trip and tours really were. She explains “It was such a cool experience seeing all of the different artifacts and learning the history of the Arsenal.” Omar Babu, a senior and fellow historian at Moline
High School, can concur with Dickerson on how “the trip was a great experience.” Babu also adds, “It opened my eyes to an aspect of my local community regarding which I was previously unaware. Not only did I realize the Arsenal housed a plethora of antique and modern military equipment, but also did I realize that a valuable resource for research and studies was in such close proximity.” The Rock Island Arsenal is a very historic landmark, and is something that is known nationwide. It is the second biggest active military base in the entire country, only behind West Point. As it is located in the Quad Cities area, it is our duty as QC residents to learn about the history of such a remarkable place.
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Editorial November 9, 2018
Young people need to take action now and vote! By:Oyniso Bakhriddinova LO’T Editor-in-Chief For the past several months, candidates across the country paid special attention to young voters this election season by targeting them with abundant pamphlets and advertisements. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, only 19.9 percent of 18- to 29-years old cast ballots in the 2014 elections; a record low. Additionally, data also suggests that Photo Courtesy of cloudarchitectmusings.com the proportion of millennials who were registered to vote (46.7%) was also the lowest over the past forty years.With these all of these statistics in mind, one cannot help but wonder why it is so difficult for young voters to complete their civic duty. One common assumption is that young voters are simply politically unconcerned and feel detached from their duty to vote. But these accusations simply are not true. Recent findings from The Economist suggests that today’s young people are more inclined to volunteer more than old people; they are much more educated; and they are less likely to drink excessively or use drugs than previous generations of youth. These condition do not seem like a recipe for political indifference. Actually, young people have low turnout rates to vote because many feel they do not have a share in society . Typically, having a family and property gives you a direct interest in how public facilities such as hospitals, schools, parks, and libraries should function. Dissimilar to the traditions of the past, young people are waiting to settle down with a family with children now more than ever. In 1970, the average American woman married by the time she was 21. According to recent findings from The Economist, today, women marry at 26 on average if they decide to get married at all. Now, women want a career as well as children. Thus, younger generations will fall short from settling down and their nomadic lifestyles can also make it difficult to vote. Nevertheless, it is imperative that young people turn this low turnout rate trend around. Other than spending some time to cast your ballot and receive an “I Voted” sticker, why should you care? The odds of one vote’s impact may seem infinitesimal and a waste of time. However, every vote actually does count. Every election is literally determined by the people who decide to show up to cast their ballot. Young people account for half of the voting population making them a powerful political force. Julia Fout, a Moline High School senior, voted this year because she thinks young people need to connect with politics early on. She states “I think it’s necessary for the younger generations to take part in choosing who represents us because ultimately the policies and decisions they make affect ourselves, our friends and families”. Julia is right and more students should take note of her idealistic attitude towards the weight of each vote instead of treating the process as if it is a burden. If you are not convinced yet, look back at a time when you complained about the political state of this nation. Voting will give you a chance to side with an issue and become more informed. The research that go behind each candidate on the ballot will re-
veal important values that matter to you. If the younger generations are tired of the same old faces who follow the same path left by others in the past, then they need to do the one thing that can make a difference: vote. As a large demographic, perhaps we need to elect younger candidates to reflect such candid views and bring new perspectives to the legislatures. In response to the same pattern this nation has followed for centuries, do not let a 65 year old decide what your life will look like in the next four years or even forty years. If you are 18 years or older, it is your right as a citizen to decide for yourself and elect candidates who represent the change you want to see in the world. If you are not aware already, voting is easy. The state of Illinois offers online voter registration or by mail or online. Otherwise, you may register to vote in person. Bottom line: many decades ago, we fought for our right to shape the dynamic of our nation. The best way to protect our democracy is to practice democracy! Even though the 2018 midterms have come to an end, and you may have missed your chance to vote or were unable to, you still have elections in 2020, 2022, 2024, and so on, to initiate the change you want to see in our nation. Ultimately, the choice is yours; will you take a few minutes to cast your ballot? Or will you let your voice wither away in darkness? Evidently, elections belong to the people. It’s your decision: so vote!
Seniors Payton Allers and Charles Bowen proudly display their “I Voted” stickers after voting on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Photo Courtesy of Oyniso Bakhriddinova
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By:Makayla Castillo LO’T Editor-in-Chief Just before Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, was about to be confirmed, a bomb dropped. Published in The New York Times, an anonymous woman had accused the Kavanaugh of sexual assault in her letter originally written to Senator Dianne Feinstein, a democratic representative of California. The accuser, later coming out as Professor Christine Blasey Ford, specifically cited that “Brett Kavanaugh physically and sexually assaulted [her] during high school in the early 1980’s.” Despite this shocking revelation, it seems at this point in America we’ve come to normalize that many men in a position of power had used this power to assault women without their consent. Kavanaugh was a drop in the ocean of accusations of assault that seem to keep on coming. So, even though Kavanaugh is now confirmed to be a Supreme Court justice, we can look at the Ford-Kavanaugh case and analyze the way that the nation dealt with and continues to deal with sexual accusations and sexual assault. To clarify, even though Kavanaugh was voted into the Supreme Court, Ford was never deemed not credible with her testimony. We read this sentence with a clear decision, a clear end to the hearing. But why? Why was Kavanaugh appointed to the highest court of our country, trusted with passing laws that could change
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our nation forever, yet be- erful friends, family, and do the opposite for the per- seen by two eye-witnesses ing does not come down fore he even takes office supporters. When a victim petrators. In fact, during the sexually assaulting an un- to whether or not Kavaan analysis of his character decides to report their as- Kavanaugh hearing a term conscious woman. Turner naugh assaulted Dr. Ford. will always be in question? sault, they may feel muted was cited by Cornell pro- was eventually found guilty Throughout the case, Dr. Why was there almost no from the wall of “Oh, he fessor Kate Manne as “him- of three felonies, but what Ford was seen to never be as actual repercussions for the would never do that.” And pathy,” or the societal con- makes this such a con- credible, as taken seriously, accused? especially in his position of struct of the “tendency to troversial subject was his or as believable as KavanaThe first way we can power, Trump should have dismiss the female perspec- prison sentence. Turner, in ugh. The Kavanaugh hearapply this to our society is shown more sensitivity to tive altogether, to empa- total, served three out of ing has shown us how we the way we treat the victim both the issue at hand and thize with the powerful man his six-month sentence. It react when the whole naof sexual assault is not even a tion is affected by a sexual with a certain air debate to say assault case, instead of it of negativity. Rethat the length being contained in a single lating back to the of his sentence community, college camKavanaugh case, was much too pus, or age-group. Moving after the hearing lenient for the forward as a nation, we must was over, our Presextent of his not only acknowledge the ident went to a pep crimes. Ulti- social boundaries we have rally and mocked mately, this upheld, but we also need to Professor Ford and comes down fundamentally change the her allegations. to the way way we deal with them. DiTrump tried to that victims viding into factions warps imitate Ford, sayare once again the whole picture. It is not ing “How did you o v e r p o w e r e d Republicans or Democrats. get home? ‘I don’tBrett Kavanaugh and Christine Ford are sworn in before their testimony by the voice of It is not orthodox or proremember.’ How’dPhoto courtsey of wsj..com the assaulter. gressive. Women are being you get there? ‘I By talking about sexually assaulted, and we don’t remember.’ Where is to the subject of his “joke.” over his less powerful al- his future or his talents as need to take that seriously the place? ‘I don’t remem- When a person is robbed or leged female victim.” Once a reason why the assaulter Women coming forward ber.’ How many years ago when a person is discrimi- again from RAINN.org, out should be let off easy, we with sexual assault have was it? ‘I don’t know”. And nated against, nobody ques- of every 1,000 perpetrators, minimize the effect the in- the right to be taken as seriwhile people in the crowd tions if they are telling the only 7 of them get convic- cident had on the victim. ously as the men being acwere laughing with Trump, truth. It’s ridiculous. Why is tions. And, in cases of con- And by letting him off easy, cused. Changing the way what really should’ve been this different? Overall, deal- viction, many victims do we are saying the victim’s we view these things will going through their heads ing with the hearing and its not get the justice that they future and talents are not as not only empower the vicis “How is this okay?” Ac- aftermath, Vox.com said it deserve. The highly publi- important. tims, but also increase the cording to NSVRC.org, best “Dr. Ford showed how cized case of Brock Turner, The lesson to be learned survivor’s chances of getmore than 63% of sexual as- high the bar was for even a the Stanford swimmer, was from the Kavanaugh hear- ting the justice they deserve saults go unreported. And of chance of being believed.” this 63%, around one-third And even though Ford was of the unreported cases did calm, collected, and clearly so because of fear of retali- did not want to be there, Line O’Type is the official school-sponsored paper of Moline High School. The ation, according to RAINN. many people still doubt Dr. paper is published by the students under the supervision of faculty advisors for the com. Trump demonstrated Ford and her credibility, Moline High School community. The staff will strive to accurately report school, local, why so many victims are which could be the case for state, and national news that affects high school students. Line O’Type Signals is also a afraid to have their cases many victims. It seems that forum open to students, faculty and administration to encourage the airing of opinions reported. When a man in the victim’s credibility is respresenting all sides of an issue. power is accused, it is never put on trial just as much as All submitted material must be signed, due to a code passed by the school board. All just the victim against the the person being accused. responses or questions regarding editorials should be directed to your Editors-in-Chief, assaulter. The victim has America often views the Oyniso Bakhriddinova and Makayla Castillo and faculty advisors, Heidi Norcross and to deal with the victimizer, victims of sexual assault in Jay Bohnsack along with his equally pow- a negative light but seems to
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Focus November 9, 2018
Pottery and soup come together for a good cause By: Emily Biest LO’T Reporter
The Empty Bowls Project is charity event hosted by Moline High School. All donations made during the event are donated to hungry families in the QC through the partnership with Riverbent Food Company. The Empty Bowls Project brings both the craftsmen and the community together to do something positive for the less fortunate. Potters make the bowls out of clay, and the attendees are able to take them home as reminder of all the ‘empty bowls’ across America. Guests sample various soups and bread from local business like Grinders, or bigger
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Random Acts of Kindness spreading positivity By: Ella Goderis LO’T Reporter
mented while working this year’s event that “[it was] so nice to see [River Bend] collaborating with schools and getting it’s message out because I know they’ve helped many people.” Pollock has been working with River Bend for years now to help those in need. Many members of the National Honor Society volunteered to help serve soup and bread at Empty Bowls, and for some, this is their second years helping out. Senior Marty Manning said “The Empty Bowls Project is a Moline tradition that’s been helping local families for years, and I’m honored to be a part of it and suppor our Student Hunger Drive.” Empty Bowls is also a great way to inspire volunteer work within the student body. It teaches the positive effects individuals can have on such a meaningful cause. Not only the importance of helping others but also the importance of being well informed about the struggles people in other areas of the United States and world face. Hunger is a huge issue that is not going away, but with events like this, indivudals are able to help. Being a part of something like this gives students like Manning, the sensational feeling that comes with volunteer work and helping others. Empty Bowls isn’t just about the soup, it’s about gratitude and communities working together to help others.
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cat” -Carolyn W. (Senior)
“God” - Caden Alter (Junior)
“My brothers” - Broc Alter (Junior)
“Scrunchies” - Mady D. (Senior)
“My mom” - Gabe Lareau (Junior)
“Hungry Hobo” - Eric P. (Senior)
Julia Fout(senior) and Emma Williams(semior) Courtesy of Emily Biest
chains like Culvers. While it helps people in need, it also provides everyone a sense of awareness about the hunger in America, but also beyond that, the hunger happening throughout the globe. In the United States specifially, 1 in 8 Americans struggles with food insecurity. Knowing this, participants of the Empty Bowls Project are able to reflect on their fortunes and how to give back. Many people take necessities for granted and Empty Bowls helps people appreciate what they have. Brianna Pollock, a community member, has worked alongside various Meal Sites sponsored by the River Bend Food Bank. She com-
Ali Garcia(Senior) Courtesy of Nik Johnson
“My friends” - Payton Allers (Senior)
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“Rex Orange County” -Makayla C. (Senior)
Attending high school, a pivotal and stressful time in everyone’s lives, can often be overwhelming. There are deadlines, college applications, scholarship essays, AP classes, rocky friendships, bad break ups, money troubles and extracurriculars. In the midst of all this chaos, a simple positive note of encouragement can completely change someone’s day and renew their motivation to keep trying their hardest in whatever endeavors they face. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) is a club at Moline High School that actively tries to spread positivity to people’s lives. Besides just being a smiling face in the hallway, the participators of RAK take part in special events throughout the school year as well as daily acts of kindness. For example, the entire month of November the club members are hanging up motivational posters to encourage students to keep chugging through the first semester, or at least until the upcoming Thanksgiving break. They include messages like, “Throw kindness around like confetti” and “No act of
kindness is ever wasted” in hopes of adding a little optimism to everybody’s school days. Ms.Hays, one of the co-advisors of the club, said the members of the club, including herself, “want our school community to feel like [it is] a friendly place to be.” Not only are they spreading this kindness through Moline High School, they are also spreading kindness throughout the Quad Cities area. They annually participate in the community event called the Festival of Trees. In this event, the organizers decorate and present hundreds of Christmas trees. There are then various sponsors at this event raising money for charity organizations with intentions of helping the less fortunate during busy holiday times. With this event perfectly capturing how the kindness of strangers can help others, club members of Random Acts of Kindness felt it was a perfect place to volunteer their time, passing on kindness to people not just at Moline High School. Student leaders Madison Beauchamp, Sabrina Starkweather, Emma Ledbetter,
Mrs. Henderson, a coadviser of RAK Courtesy of Hailey Schmacht
Tyresea Rodgers, and Mya Sargeant highly encourage all MHS students to give Random Acts of Kindness Club a try. If all the students are more positive, everyone’s academic experiences will be better, especially with the
busy times all students inevitably encounter. Contact co advisers Ms. Hays and Mrs. Henderson for more information about club meetings and how to become a part of this lively group!
The first 4 students to tweet to the Line O’Type @mhs_lineotype the correct answers to page 10 challenge will receive a free shake.
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“Trench” is an incredible addition to the Twenty One Pilots discography
and mental health, which are all topics featured on their written and produced by Tyler Joseph but also co-writBy: Christina Bargren previous albums as well. This album was predominately ten and co-produced by Paul Meany, who is the singer L’OT Reporter and keyboardist of the band Mutemath. “Trench” is the fifth studio album The singles on this album released by the band Twenty One Pilots released just include “Jumpsuit”, “Nico and the Niners”, a few weeks ago on October 5th, 2018, af“Levitate”, and “My Blood”. All these have ter a year of the band being on hiatus. This their music videos surrounding the idea of album contains several genres including alDema and the bishops who rule them, and ternative rock, hip hop, pop rock, and regalthough the album is not a concept album, gae, and is full of catchy choruses, interestthe videos give insight into the world of ing instrumentals, and meaningful lyrics. Dema and gives us references to how Joseph This album has several tracks based had felt while going through the writing around the fictional city of Dema and the nine process of the album with the bishops repbishops the city is ruled by, one of which is led resenting his insecurities and Dema meanby the chief bishop known as Nicolas Bouring “tower of silence” and comes from the baki, which is a pseudonym for the sciendying religion known as Zoroastrianism. tists who created the empty set or “ø” which This album has received much praise has been used with the branding of the band from critics for the creative content and disince Blurryface, or Nico, who was later reversity of the songs. The album has also been vealed by Tyler Joseph to be the character recognized as some of the band’s best work Blurryface from the previous album released. so far. Overall, this was an incredible musiThe entire album itself focuses maincal venture which everyone should listen to! ly on the topics of insecurity, faith, suicide, Twenty One Pilots poses for a promotional photo. Courtesy of Billboard
“Sabrina the Teenage Witch” makes a comeback
By: Briana Castro L’OT Reporter By and large, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is a coming of age story revolving around the high school life of the half-witch, Sabrina Spellman. Sabrina faces the difficult decision of standing by her mortal friends or traveling the path that her family wants her to follow. Sabrina has been raised by her two aunts for her entire life and they are nearly at their wits end trying to deal with their niece and attempting to restore the family name that had been trampled on by her father after he married a mortal.
We can especially see the struggle that her two Despite all of her reckless decisions and characaunts are going through as Sabrina makes countless choic- ter flaws, one can not deny the loyalty, love, and devotion es in order to protect her friends and family regardless of the young half-witch feels for her friends and family. Many the consequences that could come with it. There are mul- can relate to having to choose between two paths, making tiple times when Sabrina goes to make a choice without it a show that everyone should check out in their free time even registering the fact that things could go wrong, and multiple times both she and her family have to pay for it. In the third episode, we can see Sabrina refuse to sign the Book of the Beast at her Dark Baptism, causing her family to be summoned to the witch court. The trial ends with Sabrina having “dual citizenship,” meaning she can attend high school, but she must also attend the Academy of Unseen Arts. Sabrina continues to face challenges as the Weird Sisters torment her and more family secrets are revealed. Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman. Courtesy of The Arts Fuse
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Fresh cranberry relish “Volleygirls” sets its way to a win on stage By: McKenzie Guyton L’OT Feature Reporter
By: Janey Locander L’OT Feature Reporter Imagine a gym full of girls calling “ mine!” or “got it” as they bump, set, and spike the ball across the net. The crowd goes wild as they score the winning set! But did it ever occur to you that these volleyball players have stories of their own to tell? That was the focus of the this year’s fall play “Volleygirls”, a play by Rob Ackerman. The coach of the St. Agnes volleyball team, played by Zach McCloud, has a problem: most of the girls on his team from last year have quit. The team works its way through many hardships in the beginning with their small team and the start of their season is looking bleak. The girls can’t seem to get it together on or off the court; Katie, portrayed by Emerald Pierson, and Crash, Rosy VanHyfte, have started a feud over a boy, while Jess, Peyton Robertson, is trying to deal with her crush on Xavier. Marisol, Briana Castro, takes matters into her own hands and brings back some team spirit with the help of Liv and Ingrid, portrayed by Zoe Zelnio and Hailey Lane. Characters such as the Russian referee, portrayed by Keith Glass, and student sports announcer Xavier, played by Joshua Stivers, provide comedic relief as the team experiences their first win followed by many losses. The team learns to put aside their differences to work together for one common goal. One thing I found frustrating with the play is
that the various players stories and problems sort of jumped from person to person and their effects on the plot was minimal, if any at all. Although I hadn’t mentioned this previously, this play focuses on some of the girls’ parents as well. I can see why this was done as it gives us insight into the girls’ lives at home, but it honestly takes away from the main characters, which are the girls on the team. But don’t get me wrong, I still thought that the entire cast did an amazing job portraying their characters! The accent spoken by the referee and some of the lines from the other characters, such as Carla and Xavier, managed to get me to laugh and saved the play for me. One of the actors that really impressed me was Joshua Stivers. He is a freshman and this is his first time acting on the MHS stage, but his performance was spectacular. He portrayed the emotions of an eccentric teenage boy very well. The set was very simple, since it was just bleachers and a white background. The costumes were everyday clothes, but they were well picked since they all went along with the personality of each of the characters. If I had to give this play a rating I would give it 6.5 stars out of 10 as while it is certainly not the worst story out there, it had flaws. However it was portrayed very well, and the actors worked their very best with what they were given, and I have to give them props for that and commend them for putting on such an entertaining show. After this production, I myself am hopeful that the next upcoming MHS production will capture my attention.
Via Real Simple. This recipe is a great accompaniment for your turkey on Thanksgiving. You can even use it on leftovers by making a turkey sandwich and putting this relish on top. It’s a delicious treat! Makes: Four (4) cups: Serving Size: ¼ Cup Make up to three (3) days ahead of your special occasion. Ingredients Needed: 1 large orange, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 (10-Ounce) Packages fresh Cranberries How to Make it: 1. Grate orange rind and place in a food processor. 2 Peel and section orange over the bowl of food processor. 3 Add orange sections, sugar, and cranberries to processor; 4. Process until coarsely chopped. 5. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day With only a little bit of work, you now have a tasty treat to enjoy for Thanksgiving!
The entire cast and crew on the set of Volleygirls posing for a group photo. Via Rebecca Darland Pierson.
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Feature November 9, 2018
El Dia De Los Muertos is NOT Mexican Halloween By: Lupe Cueller L’OT Feature Reporter
ings to their lost loved ones. Families make colorful altars, known as ofrendas, in honor of their loved ones and
decorate them with flowers, candles, their loved one’s favorite food, and pan de muerto (a slightly sweet bread El Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the made specifically for this event). The Dead is not the Mexican version of Halloween. ofrendas are set up in homes and in cemPeople often mistake El Dia De Los Muertos as etaries to guide the dead back to Earth. a scary holiday since it is a time for Mexico to In addition, the families conreflect on its fear of the dead by mocking and tinue the festivities in the cemetery, living alongside them. Despite the common miswhere families bring picnics, play muconception, Dia de Los Muertos isn’t meant to be sic, recollect on the moments they once scary, but rather a time when family members can shared with their loved ones, and somecelebrate their love and respect for the deceased. times even spend the night as a way to The annual celebration lasts for three celebrate the life of those who are no days, from October 31st to November 2nd. El Dia longer with us. The cemetaries are decoDe Los Muertos originated in central and southern rated with candles and marigold flowers Mexico and dates back 3,000 years to the era of that are known as the flower of the dead. the Aztecs. Those who celebrate it believe that on Common traditions include the midnight on October 31st, the souls of deceased molding and decrorating of Calaveras de children come down from heaven and reunite with Azucar or sugar skulls, as well as, cretheir families on November 1st, and the souls of ating cardboard skeletons, and decoratdeceased adults come to visit on November 2nd. ing with flowers made of tissue paper. Throughout Mexico, people wear The purpose of the Day of unique costumes and makeup, hold parades the Dead is not only to honor the dead, and parties, sing and dance, and make offer- Taditional Dia De Los Muertos artwork. Via Central Washington University. but to keep their memories alive..
Sports November 9, 2018
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By: Beyonce Gonzalez LO’T Sports Reporter
Girls diving celebrate their big win conferenceagainst Moline’s biggest rival: UT. From left: Taylor Puglisi and Zoe Zelnio.. Photo by Hilary Puglisi.
Coach Morrissey honored all of the athletes that won confernce during the fall sports rally at Wharton. Photo taken by Nikalous Johnson.
Powderpuff tackles a good cause By: Taylor Gilmore LO’T Sports Reporter
On the cold night of October 15th, a group of strong-willed girls participated in the Powderpuff football games at Browning Field. Powderpuff is an opportunity for females who are interested in the sport to play football for the night. The Freshmen faced the Sophomores while the Juniors took on the Seniors. Both new and returning participants found the games quite exciting, as Marwa Karoumia, a sophomore, mentions how the participants “had good intentions and were happy to be a part of this event that embodied lots of school spirit.” Considering this, the final
score of the Freshmen vs. Sophomore game resulted to a Freshman win of 20-0! Adding to this, the Seniors took a close victory over the Juniors with a score of 13-12 in an improvised overtime battle. At the end of the Junior vs. Senior game, the score was 12-12, and the Seniors were able to find a pass to a player in the endzone just to be called offsides, the first offside call of the night. The referees consulted and came up with a best 2-out-of-3 to break the tie. The teams would flip a coin to determine who would be on offense first, Then they would take turns attacking the endzone from the 15 yard line with one down. The Juniors attacked first and quickly found the
For the first time ever in Western Big Six history, a school has won six fall Conference titles! Six! Those long, hard practices have paid off, evidently showcasing all of the talent at Moline! And with so many victories, it is only possible to wonder what comes next for Moline High School and its sports teams. Dick Knar, MHS’ athletic director, insists how prideful this feat is for Moline. He explains that because we broke this record, there is a “huge sense of pride filling the halls of our school and it is a great way to start the year for sports.” And it is important to
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note, that because of all the success, many multisport athletes are gaining confience and are beyond excited to start their second season in hopes of keeping the momentun going and winning future titles Senior Megan Pittington, who played volleyball this past season, expresses how “winning the volleyball conference in a clean sweep was such an accomplishemnt [and] will only push me to try to accomplish the same in basketball.” Mr. Knar ends on giving some insight on why the teams have been so succesful this year. He claims that it was the dedication and passion of both students and coaches, despite other activites, that really
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impacted the outcome, and MHS beating their previous record of five titles. Knar also mentions that he cannot wait to see what the winter sports bring next! Congratulations to the following sports: Football, Girls and Boys Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Swimming, and Girls Volleyball on dominating the fields and courts. All Moline athletes should be proud of overcoming the many adversities that each faced. Whether it was the weather or balancing out other activities; our perservence pulled through! We beat the tough competition! So let us hope to see the winter sports carry this great momentum and have an outstanding season!
endzone with a toss to the righthand side. The Seniors answered with a touchdown of their own. In the last attempt, the Juniors would fall short of the endzone resulting in the Seniors winning 13-12, ending the cold night. Lauren Brahm, a player on the winning Senior team, expressed how happy the Seniors were to win the match after a long, cold night. She also believesd the offsides call were “unnecessary and a bad calls.” Hopefully this Moling High School tradition continues and more girls show interest in this fun oppurtunity. As the support is great and everyone has a fun time practicing Sohpomore girls pose for a picture during the Freshman vs. Sophomore game on Octoand showcasing their foot- ber 15th. ball skills in thrilling plays! Photo courtesy of Taylor Gilmore.
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Girls tennis takes the WB6 title Upcoming varsity events and times
By: Sarah Gustafson LO’T Sports Reporter The Moline Girls’ tennis team won the WB6 Conference for the first time in four years! The participants for the Conference meet were freshmen Sarah Gustafson and Camille Keys, sophomores Monika Birski and Lauren Myers, and seniors Olivia Sander and Makayla Castillo. With two singles players and two doubles teams coming into the meet, they all did amazing! The senior doubles team, Makayla and Olivia beat Alleman’s doubles team in a long battle. Castillo recalls the moment being unbelievable and
somethng that she never thought would happen, adding that all she could tell herself was “don’t loose.” After winning this match, Castillo and Sander faced their teammates Birski and Myers. The sophomore pair did not have a reaction to facing their senior teammates; rather, they were happier that they won the semi-final game to get the points the team needed. Birski believes that “their [semi-final] match was so crucial to winning Conference as a team.” Singles players, Keys and Gustafson, also earned crucial points by winning matches, aiding to
the team’s ultimate victory. Keys had an outstanding victory of 6-1 and 6-0 against Galesburg but sadly lost her second match against Quincy’s top player. Gustafson, the other singles player, placed fourth, losing in an intense duel against United Township’s top player in a tiebreaker third set. All of the girls’ points helped the Lady Maroons gain an edge over Alleman who was very close behind them for winning Conference. Overall, the girls did great and contributed lots of crucial points to the team by winning their individual matches!
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Cross country races to victory at WB6
By: Sarah Gustafson LO’T Sports Reporter
The Moline cross country team also did a very good job and won Conference! The girls cross country almost tied with United Township with a score of 55 but fell a little short. Moline scored 53 while UT scored 55. Three girls from the Moline team placed in the top ten starting with Lylia Gomez, a sophomore, who placed first with an outstanding time of 18:54! The next runner in the top ten was Emily Lopez, a junior, who placed fourth with an impressive time of 19:41. The last Maroon runner on the top ten list was Grace Vinzant, a sophomore, who got ninth place with a splendid time of 20:27. In addition to the girls’ oustand-
The Maroons taking a celebratory picutre after the race. Photo courtesy of Emily Lopez
ing performance, the boys cross country team crushed all the competition, winning 1st place by almost 40 points! Like the girls team, there were three boys who placed top ten for Moline, starting with Jackson McClellen, a sophomore, who got second place with a great time of 15:49. Following him was Tim Wolf, a junior, who placed fifth with a close time of 16:24. Lastly, Nikola Stojanovic, a senior, finished
sixth with a quick time of 16:51. Following them were two Moline boys Jon Hutton, a sophomore, and Michael Aumuller, a senior, whom placed eleventh and twelfth, respectively, with the same time of 17:05. They competed at Empire Park in Hampton, IL. The course as Emily Lopez says was “very muddy and cold.” Overall, both boys and girls ended their seasons with strong wins and a conference title.
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