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Swim and dive goes back-to-back Boys swim and dive wins second state title in LT history at New Trier High School

State Team hoists trophy in pool at New Trier High School. (Scott Walker)

by Greta Markey @gretamarkey

As Henry Claesson ‘18 smashed into the wall finishing third in the 400 freestyle relay at the IHSA state finals on Feb. 25, he watched Hinsdale Central’s anchor finish after him. All of the pain and hard work from season suddenly seemed worth it as three words ran through his head: back to back.

“All I can remember is that they were behind me when I first dove in and all I know was that they were behind me when I finished,” Claesson said.

Last year’s state win was Boys Swim and Dive’s first in the history of LT, head coach Scott Walker said. The team lost three seniors after last season, all of whom were influential in their victory last year.

“Everyone knew that losing those seniors was a big blow to any team, but we all worked really hard during the off season,” state team member and captain Ben Johnston ‘17 said. “We all gained the initiative as well as the drive to continue to become

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U of I announces enrollment increase Illinois state school system looks to add to three campuses

Page 2: Get a full look at the recent increases in crimes in Western Springs and La Grange.

Page 3: As flu season continues, read about the norovirus that is shutting down area schools.

Page 4: Brownstock, the NC student music festival, continues in its spring spot.

The quad of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on a typical day. (U of I Admissions)

Choosing the right college can be difficult and it is important to consider many factors including academics, location and cost. In recent years, there has been an increase in enrollment of Illinois high school graduates attending out-of-state colleges and universities.

“It is absolutely true that more students are going out of state,” Musser said. “In about the last decade we have gone from roughly 10,000 students leaving the state to about 30,000 a year.”

In 2002, 29 percent of high school graduates enrolled in out-of-state institutions, but in 2015, out-of-state enrollment rose to 45 percent of graduating high school seniors. This increase may

be attributed to lower tuition options or direct admit programs at out-of-state schools and the financial crisis in Illinois in recent years, Musser said.

“When Illinois started having severe budget problems, students starting thinking that schools may potentially close or that they were not good schools,” Musser said. “In reality, the issues at the universities were tied to a lot of legislative and contractual issues, but this led more students to look out of state.”

Expanding opportunities in the U of I system will help curb a growing migration of students

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From faculty to NPS ranger

Librarian spends summer in Alaska working with National Park Service, educating public, fostering environmental awareness

by Adam Janicki @adam_janicki__

Brian Bardy explores the wilderness of Alaska. (Bardy)

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by Lea Voytovich @leaaa_21

In January of 2017, University of Illinois President Tim Killeen announced that the U of I Sytem will increase enrollment by nearly 15-percent in the next five years across universities in Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Chicago (UIC) and Springfield (UIS). The change will expand opportunities for all Illinois students, specifically underrepresented minorities, by capitalizing on the unique strengths and opportunities of each campus, Killeen said in a press release.

“Big numbers aside, this enrollment initiative is really all about opportunity—giving more students the opportunity for a world-class education that will transform their lives and seizing on opportunity to serve the needs of the state by expanding the pipeline of talent that is so critical to the future,” Killeen said in the press release.

In the fall of 2016, 81,499 students enrolled in all the U of I schools, 79 from LT. With this new expansion plan, the overall enrollment will increase to 93,646 total students.

“The number of LT students that choose to attend U of I has been pretty consistent, so I don’t know if the new plan will have much effect on our students,” College and Career Coordinator Lianne Musser said. “Most either want to attend U of I or they don’t. Often, it comes down to money, but I don’t think a freeze will make as much difference as the initial cost of the colleges to which the student is admitted.”

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Traveling throughout the vast expanses of the last frontier, LT librarian Brian Bardy spent this past summer as a seasonal park ranger. Stationed in Nome, Alaska and Bering Land Bridge National Park, Bardy provides education through interpretation to visitors and community members. In addition, he also partakes in an array of communal projects. He is hoping to retain his position going into the summer of 2017.

“Last year I flew out on May 26 and came back on Aug. 15, so I spent about 80-days in the Arctic,” Bardy said. “I had a tremendous experience working for the park service. I did an array of professional training such as completing a flight mission into the park itself on a single-engine plane.”

The National Park Service hires about 8,000 temporary workers, most of them seasonal park

rangers, Bardy said. The rangers are offered roughly 1,039 hours and work between April and October. Depending on which park they are stationed at, the seasons’ lengths may vary along with the number of hours. He is one of two seasonal park rangers in the Bering Land National Park.

“As an interpretive park ranger that is here seasonally, he is involved in a lot of programs such as the Junior Ranger Program and Tundra Tots Program that both meet weekly,”Bering Land Bridge Lead Park Ranger Katie Cullen said. “People are very curious about the wildlife here such as what types of native birds are passing through.

With a highly sought position in a remote location, Bardy likes to take advantage of the area’s beauty by going on wilderness excursions and bird-watching trips. Photographing Alaska’s unique birds has become a skill and hobby

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Page 5: Take an in-depth look at the dangers of binge drinking culture in college and other countries.

Page 6: Back by popular demand, both Odd News and the Twitter Box. Page 8: Do you keep Snapchat streaks? Sarah Grier ‘18 and Sydney Kaehler ‘18 face off over social media.

Page 10: Read about how Kasey Stuba ‘18 is preparing for a successful water polo season.

Page 11: Get ready for spring LAX with full coverage on both the boys’ and girls’ teams.

Page 12: After winning state last year, Boys Swim and Dive won back to back state titles, in a stellar performance this year.

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Protesters hold signs and await march. (Markey)

Friday, March 3, 2017

Marchers flood down Michigan Avenue after rally. (Markey)

Marchers push up East Jackson Boulevard. (Markey)

Women’s march advocates equality

The Women’s march in Chicago gets students involved, brings potential for change

by Greta Markey @gretamarkey

An estimated 250,000 men and women, both young and old, flooded Columbus Drive at the Women’s March on Chicago on Jan. 21. As the crowd chanted “we are not giving up, we are not going away,” Mac Drummond ‘18 noticed a young boy on his father’s shoulders holding a sign.

“I just thought, ‘Wow, this is the future’,” she said. “This little boy might not even remember being at the march, but that fact that he is being raised with the idea of equality so prevalent is such a big deal.”

Women’s March on Chicago (WMC) organizers expected just over 50,000 “allies” to attend the march, according to their website. After their estimation was exceeded by four times the expected amount, they found that protesters had filled the original march route on Jackson Avenue and canceled the march.

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to out of state colleges, Killeen said. In addition to increasing enrollment, there will also be a tuition freeze between $15,630 and $20,634 depending on the student’s choice of major.

“There has to be a balance in every family’s decision as to how much money they’re willing to spend or can spend and if they think it’s a better value to take money from other schools,” Musser said. “It comes down to individual choices and deciding how much value one places on reputation and value. It’s up to the individual to decide what is worth it.”

Despite the high price, the U of I system has much to offer. The System is a world leader in research and discovery and the largest educational institution in the state.

“U of I has impacted my education in so many positive ways so far,” Gaby Sabatino ‘16 (freshman at UIUC) said. “The programs and classes here are some of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I can only hope that everyone has the opportunity that I’ve had to experience such a phenomenal school and academic program.”

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign plans to target graduate and professional programs, with an emphasis on new online programs, in the enrollment increase since the freshman class already ranks among the largest in the nation. The enrollment is expected to increase by 6,304 which will bring the total enrollment to 53, 255.

However, instead of marching down Jackson, protesters eventually carried out the march by instead progressing down Michigan Avenue.

“One thing I love is that people came here to march for so many different reasons,” WMC ally Emma Thesing ‘18 said. “Today, I march for love, peace, diversity, the environment, education, the arts and more. I march for my Mom and my sisters who have raised me to have compassion for all people no matter gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, or religion. But most importantly I march for myself, my future and my generation. I hope I can live to see the day when true equality is achieved.”

One member at the WMC, Mary Stone Saunders, wielded a multi-colored sign that read “Thanks Obama” and was urging people to write their gratitude to the former President Barack Obama. She was planning on later leaving the sign outside Obama’s Southside Chicago home to create a sort of memorial for his progressive achievements as president.

“Overall you really can’t go wrong at U of I,” Sabatino said. “There are so many learning opportunities and professors who care about your success and people around to support you in your decision to pursue any professional field you’re interested in.”

University of Illinois at Chicago is focusing on undergraduate opportunities by expanding 18 undergraduate programs and creating five new ones, mainly focused on health-care education. More than 90 percent of projected growth at Chicago will come from undergraduates, increasing the enrollment by 4,785 students to 33,905.

“UIC is popular for several reasons,” Musser said. “Not only do they offer a large variety of programs, but also many can still live at home and commute with the train so the convenience and savings of not have to live in a dorm is considerable.”

University of Illinois-Springfield has also recently added five new bachelors degree programs and plans to increase enrollment by 1,058.

Springfield will also be focusing on expanding online offerings as they are national leader in online education.

“Springfield offers a lot of scholarships but not as many are attracted to, first of all a downstate small venue with a limited amount of majors, but students who are interested in political science might be because it’s in the [state] capital,” Musser said.

“I wanted this to be a march not just for women’s rights but for freedom,” Saunders said. “For freedom of religion, freedom of gender, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Instead of being angry and spiteful today, I wanted to express my gratitude and thank Obama for everything he did to improve our democracy. I can only hope it’s preserved in the years to come.”

The march, although named for women’s rights, also advocated for the rights of all minorities, Thesing said.

People of all ages marched for a single word: equality.

Drummond attests that the legacy of the WMC will be instrumental in bringing change.

“This march proved that the issues of basic human rights that we face today are not small,” she said. “People all around the world are affected by these problems and are no longer going to stay quiet about them. They are aware that the actions they now take could actually change the world for the better. This march started a much bigger movement to finally reach true equality.”

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for him, Bardy said.

“He went on an 18-hour birding trip as part of his training,” said Cullen. “Nome is a very active community and a lot of people help out with these trips and enjoy them.”

On Jan. 23 there was a presidential memorandum put into place that froze the ability of the federal government to hire A White-crowned employees, according to the New sparrow. (Bardy) York Times. Many full and parttime federal jobs nationwide, not including public safety and military jobs, were frozen for roughly 90 days, including Bardy’s position.

President Trump saw the “freeze” on various federal jobs as an opportunity to cut back on costs for hiring, Bardy said.

Following further clarifications and discussion, the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Budgeting published a list on Jan. 31 regarding which positions were to be exempt from the memorandum which included most of the seasonal, federal jobs such as park rangers. In order for the National Park Service (NPS) to hire their seasonal park rangers, there needs to be a few extra steps taken.

“It’s [the exemption] a step in a positive direction for seasonal employee’s, but we are not 100-percent there yet in terms of offering certain positions,” Cullen said.

There is no doubt that the NPS shares a profound impact among other federal agencies when it comes to preserving natural landscapes and educating the public. Amongst the environmental disarray under President Donald Trump, there lies much confusion and conflict as to what jobs are safe from being “frozen.”

Bardy looks toward remaining in the seasonal park ranger service despite the future unknown fate of the National Park Service under the current presidential administration.

Area crime continues to increase Recent carjackings, robberies mark local crime uptick

by Sydney Hansen @_sydneyhansen

A Park Junior High School student was robbed on the blocks of Ashland and Maple Avenue in La Grange on Jan. 19 at 4:07 p.m. About half an hour later, an attempted armed robbery against an LT student took place near the main entrance of South Campus in Western Springs. These two incidents reflect a recent rise in crime, Western Springs Chief of Police Brian Budds said.

Although police have yet to identify suspects in the attempted armed robbery at SC, the investigation remains ongoing.

“We continue to work closely with the La Grange Police Department in investigating [the attempted robbery at SC and the robbery on Ashland and Maple] which I firmly believe are related,” Budds said.

Another incident occurred on Feb. 9 at 9:29 p.m. when an aggravated carjacking of a teenager’s car took place outside of a private residence in Western Springs. The investigation is ongoing for that particular matter as well, and police will increase residential patrol in response, according to a Western Springs Police Department press release.

“I’ve always considered La Grange and the sur-

rounding suburbs [to be] very safe neighborhoods and the recent increase in crime definitely changes that,” La Grange resident Olivia Berley ‘18 said. “It puts that element of fear in my mind of, ‘what if it happens to me?’”

Although there has been an increase in crime, it does not necessarily reflect the overall safety of the community, police said.

“I want to emphasize that the Village of Western Springs is a very safe community with a very low crime rate,” Budds said. “We will continue to encourage our residents to stay vigilant, be aware of suspicious persons, vehicles and situations and to contact the police department immediately if you observe suspicious or criminal behavior.”

To stay safe, community members should try to walk in groups and be aware of their surroundings.

Residents should also lock their vehicle doors and homes because property crimes are typically crimes of opportunity, Budds said.

“We’re fortunate that we have two safe campuses so when incidents like these happen, they are surprising because they don’t happen very often in our community,” LT principal Dr. Brian Waterman said.

“It serves as a both an eye opener that we do have to make sure we take steps to stay safe, and also as a great reminder of how safe our community is.”

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Female plays Jesus Christ lead Female student was cast as Jesus in LT production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

by Grant Campbell @grantc_3100

The theatre department produced “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the NC Reber Center from Feb. 16 through 19. During each performance, the Reber Center was filled to maximum capacity with an audience eager to see Alyssa Frey ‘19, a female cast as Jesus.

“When I first saw Alyssa’s name on the cast list, I was taken aback,” Michael McInerney ’17 said. “But Alyssa was able to prove her skills to a countless number of doubters. She transcended the title of ‘girl Jesus’ and was just ‘Jesus’.”

Productions where Jesus is cast as a girl are very rare, Director Eugene O’Reilly said.

Although there were multiple talented actors auditioning for the role of Jesus, including McInerney [Judas], the goal was to pick the best actor. From the start, there was an announcement that the production would consist of open gender casting, meaning that gender is not a consideration during auditions.

“When people saw her perform, they noticed that it was the best Jesus audition we had,” O’Reilly said. “We took the best actor, not the best boy.”

McInerney played an equally large role as Judas.

Both roles of Jesus and Judas are roles with upper registry singing, which both actors considered a struggle.

“As Judas, I was incredibly happy to be given the chance to play the complex character,” McInerney said.

Alyssa Frey ‘19 showered in flowers. (Rosetti/LION)

“But I was really nervous about memorizing and hitting the high notes.”

On top of the high notes, Frey was presented the challenge of attempting to mimic a masculine personality, while also playing the complex role of Jesus.

“Considering the voice part is written for a man, I had to learn to sing notes I never thought I would have to sing,” Frey said.

Although there were many obstacles in her way, Frey and the cast practiced everyday after school until 5:30 starting over winter break. She also had to manage the struggle to manipulate her voice and movements.

Throughout the practicing process, O’Reilly was the cast’s main mentor, Frey said.

“He always supported me and made sure I felt confident about what I was doing,” Frey said.

The confidence that O’Reilly instilled in Frey allowed her to perform to the best of her abilities.

The cast always believed in Frey, however she was criticized by people at school and through social media by people having a problem with a girl playing Jesus, Frey said.

Instead of giving up, she turned this negative energy into positive determination.

“For the first week, I was very overwhelmed, but my

The cast gathers around Frey. (Rosetti/LION)

determination to prove people wrong pushed away the nerves,” she said. “I felt powerful singing these song and communicating the message of the show.”

On stage, the chemistry between McInerney and Frey was evident from the start. Both actors participated in the production of “Legally Blonde,” however they were not the leads.

“We both had small parts in Legally Blonde,” McInerney said. “To see her on stage capturing the essence of Jesus Christ really blew me away.”

Not only did the leads display chemistry, but the whole cast was clearly in sync and worked well together.

During practice every day, they gained opportunities to create new friendships.

“My favorite parts of the play are definitely the friendships I made and getting to play such a complex character,” Frey said.

In addition to becoming more comfortable, the cast bonded over comical parts of the play. As the rehearsals progressed, people found one of McInerney’s lines progressively more funny. By the end, the actors would laugh backstage during the scene, McInerney said.

The LT theater department dedicated the performances to Choreographer Terry Wethington, in honor of his final production. Wethington will retire at the end of the year.

“He played one of the biggest roles imaginable in preparing everyone,” McInerney said. “I’m an extremely lackluster dancer. He not only taught me how to dance, but got me excited about the choreography.”

The sell-out crowds reacted positively to the performances with resounding applause for the entire cast.

“We [cast] put everything we had into this show,” Frey said. “It all paid off seeing how much the crowd loved it.”

Michael McInerney ‘17 sings solo. (Rosetti/LION)

Clubs bring multi-cultural spice to SC through Taste of LT Soul Event promotes diversity, equality through cultural food

by Brandt Siegfried @brandto13

Every July, the Taste of Chicago attracts over 1 million foodies to Grant Park to try the best cuisine the city has to offer. Inspired by the event, LT hosted the second annual Taste of LT Soul at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 23 in SC D-103. Instead of featuring local flavors or featuring food prepared by students, the event focused on creating an opportunity to try all different types of ethnic foods.

“The food reflects the richness of our culture,” Black/Multi Cultural Club Sponsor Elizabeth Watkins said.

While the Black/Multi Cultural Club spearheaded the idea, the Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and PRISM clubs also participated. Each contributed food items that reflect the culture of their

French Club serves croissants. (Brandt Siegfried/LION)

respective club. Funds for the event were provided by the Parent Teacher Organization, Watkins said. “[The taste] was a resounding success,” Black/Multi Cultural Club President Kendall Collins ‘17 said. “I [saw] many people turning out to taste the diversity and culture of LT’s clubs.”

In addition to the food provided by the various clubs, the taste

ordered meat from Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs. Additional items were provided by Mariano’s catering service. For example, the Black/Multi Cultural Club provided collard greens, mac and cheese, and barbecue chicken wings.

“There are kids all over LT who would never socialize with each other that are talking now because of the taste,” French Club Sponsor Anna Kostecki said. “It’s a perfect metaphor for America.”

In addition to the wide variety of food available, the Black/Multi Cultural Club also sold chocolate bars for the Special Ed. Scholarship Fund, Black/Multi Cultural Club Vice President Oriana Oyesanya ‘18 said. The money from the sales makes it easier for families to send students to college.

The PRISM club also gave away multi-colored cupcakes, leader Mackenzie Thomas ‘19 said. While they are not an ethnic club, members believe that all diversity should be welcomed and celebrated, leader Mackenzie Thomas ‘19 said.

“What a fantastic way to showcase different cultures,” faculty member John Cronfel said.

District administrators overhaul search engine Increased traffic from both campuses triggers flags, glitches; unnresponsive megacorporation forces tough decision for technology department

by Charlie Stelnicki @c_stelnicki

With the addition of 2,000 desktops and laptops to North and South campuses in the past two school years, a pre-existing confrontation between Google and the district escalated and caused many inconveniences for students and staff browsing the web during the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year.

“People associate ‘searching’ with Google. But Google started flagging practically every search a user made and either prompted them with a Captcha or a failure message because of the large number of searches coming from our IP addresses,” Ed Tennant, Director of Technology for the district since 2005, said. “They detected a statistical anomaly in our number of searches and that triggered Captchas as a safeguard against bots.”

Despite the technology department’s best efforts to contact Google about resolving this issue over the past two years, when the issue was less widespread than it had been recently, they were given the cold shoulder.

“Our system administrators attempted to work with

Google to clarify that we have a lot of users and that this is not unusual, but they were not cooperative,” Tennant said.

The department was left with the choice to either continue to inconvenience the thousands of users that rely on LT’s services daily or to change the default to an engine other than Google for the first time ever, systems administrator Michael Vasich said.

“Switching our default to Bing does two things. First, it creates more diverse paths for searches but still allows students and staff with a preference for Google to type it into the URL,” Vasich said.

“And the traffic for people who have a preference for Google is no longer impeded by Captchas and crashes every search.”

Taking the servers below Google’s flag threshold has in-

creased efficiency of searches districtwide. Bing was not contacted before the change was made and in the first weeks of the semester there have been no reports of crashes like those seen earlier in the school year, indicating Bing’s acceptance of District 204’s immense traffic.

“I wish Google was more collaborative, but at the end of the day, who loses out? Google does, because Bing now gets the bulk of our traffic. But of course, students are not precluded from choosing an alternative search engine,” Tennant said.

This “operational experiment” is expected to last the remainder of the school year and for the foreseeable future, unless Google becomes more collaborative with the system administrators, Vasich said.

Since the change, no reports of excessive Captcha requests or Google crashes have been reported, indicating success for the technology department. Despite the lack of crashes, there is some dissatisfaction from both students and the system administrators themselves about having what they feel is an inferior search engine.

“Bing doesn’t give great results,” Kyle Sievers ‘17 said. “I type Google into the URL and use that for most searches, but I wish it was still the default.”

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Brownstock returns

LT to replace turf

All-day festival to feature student, staff performances

With turf at Bennett Field aging, replacement is needed

by Sarah Grier @smgrier0

by Luke Lusson @LukeLusson

Education, and the Athletic Department for some time, Principal Dr. Brian Waterman said. Waterman believes the replacement will bring benefits to the school and its students.

“Students and groups get to use fields with artificial turf continuously because of the decrease in maintenance time that needs to be invested when compared to natural grass fields,” Waterman said.

In terms of appearance, LT plans on the addition of a lion head logo at the middle of the field along with different colored end zones, Grundke said. Although there has been no decision made on the type of turf being put in, the artificial grass will stand taller than it currently does.

Nate Rusk ‘18, a wide receiver and kicker on the varsity football team, thinks that the turf will make Bennett Field a better environment for LT athletes and fans.

“I was very excited to hear that we would be getting new turf,” Rusk said. “I think it will help the atmosphere at home games and give the stadium more of an LT feel to it.”

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This summer, LT plans to replace the 13-year-old turf at Bennett Field. If the bidding process goes as planned, the Athletic Department hopes to have the new turf installed the week after the Relay for Life event on June 10, Athletic Director John Grundke said.

“The current turf field is already past its life expectancy,” Grundke said. “We’ve done a pretty good job keeping track of it, but there’s starting to be some divots that are getting bigger and bigger. We want to make sure it’s as safe as possible.”

Along with restoring the turf, other projects planned to occur this summer include installing new goal posts, refinishing the gymnasium floors at South Campus, repairs to a leaking steam line in the North Campus Fieldhouse and a leaking internal storm water downspout in the Vaughan Building. In total, all of these projects are expected to cost the school $743,017, Director of Business Services Brian Stachacz said.

The plan of replacing the current turf field has been something discussed by Superintendent Dr. Timothy Kilrea, the Board of

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The 18th annual Brownstock perfordid a solo act. mance is scheduled to take place on Friday “This was really the opportunity for March 24 in the Reber Center. Brownstock someone interested in being a modern muis an all-day music festival consisting of sician at the school,” Silvosky said. “There student and staff acts who perform for the wasn’t anything that fit my passion of guitar, entire LT community. but with this I get to connect to my school “Brownstock is designed to through music.” be an opportunity for music acts Slivosky spent first semester this year to perform for their peers, and touring with Dalfor those peers to see them in a ton Rapattoni and different light,” staff coordinator hopes to hone those Eugene O’Reilly said. “It transtrong skills in her scends school social structure and performance this year at the norms and it makes LT unique.”

Brownstock.

Two years ago organizers were “I definitely plan on particnot able to hold Brownstock ipating at Brownstock this during the day due to renovayear,” Silvosky said. “It tions being made to the Rewas a really great feelber Center; however, this ing to surprise so many year they plan to continpeople at school that ue the well-received LT didn’t know I played tradition per usual. guitar and of course “The plan reI’ll take any chance to mains solid— perform I can.” each act gets Organizers will an allotted begin planning this time slot, year’s lineup in the two teachers sign meetings held in early up, the [asMarch, date to be detersistant prinmined. In order to perform cipals] orgait is mandatory to attend nize and issue both meetings where infortickets, people mation regarding the show rock, and lives will be shared. are improved,” “If Mr. [Frank] Alletto, O’Reilly said.

Ben Keely ‘17 at Brownstock. (Kristen Romer ‘16) or Mr. [Bill] Allan can Leah Silvouch for their skill, or vosky ’17 played guitar at Brownstock last they have been in another LT event, like the year. She played with the teacher band, V-Show, they are in,” O’Reilly said. “If none Identity Crisis (a student band) and also of that applies, we ask for a recording.”

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College alcohol abuse leads to fatal incidents Recent Miami University alcohol-related death sparks directed attention towards collegiate alcohol use

By Spiro Kass @spiro_kass

After a night at the bars in uptown Oxford, According to the National Institute of Al- are bottles of water at every fraternity during Ohio, first-year Miami University student cohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1,825 college tailgate season,” she said. “Also, each fraterniErica Buschick returned back to her dorm students between the ages of 18 and 24 die ty needs to register every party and the Social room with the assistance of her roommate from binge drinking and alcohol-related un- Responsibility Committee, or SRC, comes to and a taxi driver. The next morning on Friday, intentional injuries, including motor-vehicle make sure all necessary rules are being folJan. 20, 911 received a call from Buschick’s crashes, each year. That being said, 20 per- lowed at each party.” roommate who hysterically announced her cent of college students meet the criteria of Like Michigan, Miami University is also friend’s death, “Alcohol Use Dis- taking many precautionary measures to enlater determined or AUD. sure that another fatal alcohol-related inci“Freshman year it is easy for order”, to be caused by It is not only the dent does not occur, Doyle said. high-risk alcohol “As far as I know, you must take an alcothings to get out of hand for students of Miami consumption. Her University who hol awareness class after the first time you are a lot of people because it is experience heavy caught drinking under age,” she said. blood alcohol content was later reon camIn addition, Miami University has a “Good such a learning curve with all drinking ported to be .347. pus. University of Samaritan” policy, which allows intoxicated “It has been M i c h i g a n — A n n students to bring their extremely intoxicated of the new freedom.” kind of a tough Arbor student friends to necessary medical help without get-Ceili Doyle ‘16 (Freshman at Miami) week,” Miami Sammi Cohen ‘15 ting in trouble by the school, Doyle said.

University stualso explains how Although there are several precautionary dent and writer of Buschick’s obituary Cei- many other universities share this culture. measures to help protect students from alcoli Doyle ‘16 said. “I had to talk to all of her “I would absolutely describe Michigan as hol abuse, Doyle thinks that there could be friends for part of the article. Her death is a work hard play hard atmosphere,” Cohen more to ensure the safety of the student body. definitely reflective of the binge drinking said. “Although we do not drink as often as “It is not hard to get your hands on alcohol culture here, which is kind of out of hand.” many others do at other universities, we go and that part is out of the university’s hands,” Although the death was tragic news, al- crazy when we do have time to drink.” she said. “I do think our school can do more to cohol consumption and binge drinking is a There has not been any recent fatal in- promote how these alcohol related situations widespread and common activity at Miami cidents involvcan get out of University, Doyle said. ing alcohol at hand.”

“You kind of feel like you are in “Miami’s culture is a bit over the top,” she Michigan, but At Miami said. “Freshman year it is easy for things to many students and universities a bubble and nothing bad can get out of hand for a lot of people because it are hospitalized all around the is such a learning curve with all of the new after drinking country, any really happen. You can end up freedom. It’s not just parties at night, but too much, Costudent is capaoverdoing it and not knowing there is a lot of day drinking on the week- hen said. Major ble of making ends and it’s just really heavy.” contributors to mistakes that until it’s too late.”

The 18 year-old bar entrance age and the the drinking can lead them high percentage of students in Greek Life culture at the to alcohol poi-Ceili Doyle ‘16 (Freshman at Miami) are two large factors that contribute to the University of soning or death, high alcohol consumption that takes place Michigan are Doyle said. at Miami University, Doyle said. Addition- the prevalent Greek Life community and “It’s the same for all colleges,” she said. ally, there are several holidays celebrated popular football tailgates, where some stu- “You kind of feel like you are in a bubble and at the university that encourages under dents drink from seven in the morning until nothing bad can really happen. You have all aged drinking, including “Green Beer Day” after the game has ended. of this freedom that you never had before and around St. Patrick’s Day, where drinking is As far as precautionary measures go, there one night can go badly, whether it’s with difan all-day affair. are many regulations put on students to help ferent types of alcohol or certain substances Outside of Miami University, many col- control drinking parties, Cohen said. that you were never exposed to before. You lege students around the country partake in “One precaution that [the Panhellenic for can end up overdoing it and not knowing unalcohol consumption and binge drinking. Greek Life] has made is to ensure that there til it’s too late.”

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Below is a summary of the variation in the average alcohol content in common drinks.

Alcohol Statistics at LTHS LION gathered information from 279 upperclassmen on their alcohol exposure and these are some of the results.

67%

of NC students have been exposed to alcohol in the last 30 days.

52%

of NC students believe their alcohol consumption will increase significantly in college.

5% due to less parental guidance

7% due to social

pressure of tailgates and fraternity parties

12% due to greater exposure

7% due to older age 56% due all of the above

68%

of NC students do not believe drinking is a problem at LT.

Beer

Wine

Liquor

about 4% alcohol content One can = about 12 oz

about 11.5-13.3% alcohol content One glass = about 5 oz

about 40% alcohol content One shot = about 1.5 oz

LION spoke to two exchange students and one LT student about the different drinking cultures in their native or study abroad country and the U.S.

Name: Shifa Primardhika ‘18 Native country: Indonesia Country’s drinking age: 21

Name: Nina Wimmer ‘18 Native country: Germany Country’s drinking age: 16

“Drinking underage [in Indonesia] is really illegal, and if someone [drank underage], it [would] be considered as inappropriate or taboo. In the U.S., I think drinking is just a joke.

Even [if] you’re not allowed to drink, people just do it anyway and [nobody] cares or [they] consider it as cool. It’s a bad thing if you drink underage and rule is strict [in Indonesia].”

“Drinking is viewed very different[ly] in Germany. Since the drinking age is low, people start drinking in Germany pretty early. Overall it’s not that big [of a] thing [that] everyone is talking about like it is in the U.S. because in Germany it’s legal and no one has to be afraid that they get caught by their parents when they are drinking.”

Wimmer (left) and a friend celebrate Karneval in Germany.

Name: Ayse Kelemet ‘18 Native country: U.S., studying abroad in Argentina Country’s drinking age: 18 in Argentina “[The drinking age] is much more relaxed [in Argentina]. No one is surprised or concerned when kids drink underage. People almost never ask for ID when buying alcohol and those who don’t drink underage are few and far between. It’s viewed much more harshly in the U.S., whereas [in Argentina] it’s not unheard of to drink with your family on the weekends.”

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Scandalous Scripture

Friday, March 3, 2017

In Tallahassee, a pastor was caught running out of a house naked after the woman’s husband came home to find him having intercourse with his wife. The husband collected the pastor’s clothes, wallet and car keys, however later returned them following negotiations with police.

There is only one question that remains: can a pastor perform reconciliation upon himself?

Meandering Moose Recently in Idaho, a moose fell through an unlatched widow and intruded into a family’s basement. Contrary to popular belief, moose are not peaceful animals and the animal charged numerous times at the police. It took a tranquilizer dart to take the moose down, and ensure the family’s security. Turns out this is THE MOST interesting thing to ever happen in Idaho.

Cheesy Crime A teen nicknamed “Cheese” was recently involved in the robbery of two pizzas and $25. Cheese knocked on the delivery driver’s window while his partner in crime pointed a gun at the delivery man and demanded the pizza and money. Cheese was later caught, and was given a $75,000 bail. Let’s just hope that the $25 was used to help post his bail.

Sneaky Sugar

Fox-sicle

Turns out there’s more to Kansas than barbeque and the Jayhawks. Apparently, high schools in Kansas give their students ample locker space and one student decided to make a few bucks off of it. Blake Hawkins installed a soft drink vending machine in his school locker. Turning a healthy profit, Blake has found a loop-hole in the Healthy Drink Initiative in public Schools. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

In Berlin, a hunter had one of his greatest catches ever. A wild fox was found frozen solid in the Danube river after drowning.

The hunter is calling this a great opportunity to reflect on the danger that the icy river provides. One final thought to reflect on: what does the fox say?

Terminal Taser

Impounded Idiot In our home state, a teenager was exploring the famous abandoned Joliet prison. On her adventure, she managed to entrap herself in one of the cells. Although she was trapped in a cell for 45 minutes before the fire department created a hole in a wall to get her out, everyone realized the only thing she was trapped in was her own stupidity.

What is your dying wish? Alyssa Elkins has only four months to live, and the top of her list was to shoot a stun gun at someone. Eight brave employees of the Newark Police Department donated their bodies to this beautiful mission. Most people would pick Disneyland or a puppy, but Alyssa’s pick was a little more shocking than anticipated.

Compiled by Grant Campbell Sources: YahooNews, HuffingtonPost, UPI, Foxnews, Illustrations by Sydney Kaehler

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3 Ciara McCormack ‘17 @ciraamack assassin would really be much more interesting if a cannon went off every time someone died like in the hunger games

Fred Moody ‘17 @Fred_moods 25 0 my dad once almost microwaved my dead hamster because it was in the freezer and he thought it was a breakfast burrito.

0 47 Avery Herdon ‘17 @avery_herdon How does one write an essay for a math scholarship without sounding sexually attracted to math

Maddie Hilling ‘17 @Maddiehilling 43

Kayla Kocimski ‘17 @kayla_kocimski 0

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idk what’s worse: having my passenger seat light go on bc my backpack is heavy enough or me actually buckling my backpack to make it stop...

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I’m gonna go outside and tan tomorrow then sled on saturday

28 Michael Ahrens ‘18 @moahrens 28 refers to all school assembly as “this one rave I went to”

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Philosophy

Welcome to the Page Seven Grid, which some of you know as the only page in the paper. This is where we can watch people (try to) be funny. Your classmates are asked a series of questions, which they try to respond with the most humorous answers! Enjoy! Have a funny question and want to see it in the Grid? Drop it off in NC Room 220, and maybe see it next issue!

What’s the last lie you told?

If you could teach any class, what would it be?

Whose mans is this?

Make your own Lucky Charm.

Northwestern will make the tourney @Bryce Mitchell ‘17

AP Econ, because shifts happen #TINSTAAFL

Raymond Bauer, tbt to McClure Spanish

Larry II the goldfish

That I hate wearing denim vests

AP Personal Hygiene, because the hallways smell a little musty sometimes

Danny Devito

Whoopi Goldberg’s dreadlocks

Aww, love you too mom!

How to make weird noises with your body

Ogi Madzarevic ‘18

Mr. Scales because that man is a charm

That I will be a normal height by junior year

A Driver’s Ed teacher, to follow in Coach Danner’s footsteps

Danny Doheny ‘20

The cow emoji

That I succeed in life

How to succeed in life

Mine, Alex from Target

The face of Sydney Kaehler ‘18

JP Remijas ‘17

Avery Herndon ‘17

Louis Banda ‘18

Jesse Lussier ‘19

Maggie Abbs ‘20 compiled by Sydney Kaehler

ShortTakes Read short exerpts from some of our most compelling online exclusives, including reflections on modern conservatism, President Donald Trump’s travel ban and complaints about the ACT and SAT. To read the full versions, please go to lionnewspaper.com.

Counterculture conservatism

by Henry Groya Conservatism [is] becoming the new counterculture... Although the more conservative candidate won the election, so many Donald Trump supporters or conservatives have been depicted by the mainstream media or culture as racist, sexist and xenophobic bigots. In today’s society, conservatives are becoming alienated by the perception mainstream media outlets feed to the public.

These mainstream media outlets include Snapchat, Buzzfeed and The Huffington Post. The media sources portray Trump, his cabinet and his supporters as regressive bigots. This is the reason conservatism is the new counterculture. The media demonizes conservative beliefs or values, like it did in the ‘60s and ‘70s toward liberalism.

Actors and celebrities especially go after the modern day conservative belief system.

Hollywood actors such as Meryl Streep, Ashton Kutcher or Madonna actively attack President Trump and conservatism.

Again, this is valid. These actors do have their right to the First Amendment. However, mainstream culture never seemed to demonize or attack former President Barack Obama and liberalism like it has done to President Trump and conservatism.

It seems apparent that there is an imbalance within modern culture between these different political ideologies...

SAT, ACT? Don’t complain

by Lindsey Hauch Now, [this isn’t] to say that these under privileged students do not aspire for greatness. According to the Huffington Post, 84 percent of low income students indicated that they wanted to receive a four year college education. However, those dreams are rarely made reality, with only 36 percent of those students enrolling in a four year college after high school...

Besides a lack of family income, these students are at an extreme disadvantage simply due to the high school they attend.

Illinois spends 16.7 percent less on funding poorer school districts compared to the more affluent ones. This cycle of spending is hard to break due to the fact that the state relies on local property taxes to fund education. Poorer communities have lower taxes, resulting in less money contributed to schools and to their students.

This problem is out of our control, so what can we do to help? I call you to embrace the charge, the work, the gruel hours of preparation. It’s those hours of work that will fully allow you to take advantage of the opportunity you are given by attending LT. So go on, complain about your ACT prep, complain about the long, what seems like everlasting, tests, because I doubt you’ll be complaining when you’re accepted to the college of your dreams...

Un-American ban

by Danny Kilrea It can be easy to understand why one would support the ban: there are bad people in this world. Yes, a lot of terrorist attacks have been done by radical Muslims. Yes, many people died as a result of the terrorist attack on 9/11. Yes, the Middle East seems to be falling apart.

However, this is no reason to put in place the immigration ban. There have been zero fatal terror attacks on U.S. soil since 1975 from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. That leads me to wonder why this order is necessary. [Donald] Trump claims that these are the countries the Obama administration identified as sources of terror but that doesn’t matter because he is no longer president. This act seems to be implemented out of fear rather than logic...

Furthermore, as a Christian, I have trouble having faith in this system. Some conservatives have called this executive order an act from God. There is no way I can see this notion ringing true... One verse that particularly struck me was from Leviticus: “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:33-34)...

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An ode to JV

Baseball in 2012. Girls Gymnastics in 2014. Boys Water Polo in 2012 and 2015. Lahari Yelamanchili ‘19 just a couple Phil Smith of months ago for the individual tennis title.

Stephanie Lin’s three badminton titles in a row, and, of course, Boys Swimming and Diving in 2016 and in 2017. In my four years at LT, we have all witnessed varsity athletes do some amazing things, and win many state titles.

This column isn’t about any of them.

Instead, we should take a moment to focus on the unsung heroes of LT athletics. These are the team leaders who don’t get a moment in the spotlight. The ones without a walk-on song, the ones who take breaks to enjoy the practice, the ones who reward a hard practice one day with an easy one the next, followed by Kirschbaums or Oberweis. I’m talking about JV, of course.

This isn’t to knock down the varsity players. They get their well-deserved coverage (just turn to pages 10-12 for all that jazz). But we need to take a moment to appreciate the remarkable things JV has done in our four years too. So here’s their personal time to shine in our pages.

JV Girls Lax went undefeated last year, outscoring their opponents 176-38 in the entire season.

JV Boys Water Polo did the same in 2014, foreshadowing their dark horse state championship sweep.

JV Girls Basketball made an amazing undefeated run this season. JV Boys Swimming didn’t lose a meet this past season.

But what also makes JV amazing is the mentality. JV sports keep it light—they play for the game, not for scholarships, and this lets a... more enjoyable mentality foster.

For the perfect example of this, hit up @jv_swimming on Twitter for the official voice of JV Boys Swimming since 1888.

But in all seriousness, JV athletes are the real role models of the school. They are the foundation that all successful varsity teams need. If varsity teams didn’t have them, success would be much more difficult.

Look at Boys Water Polo, which turned its strongest JV group ever into its strongest varsity squad and a state title the following year.

Look at Patrick Schneider ‘16, the varsity Boys Swim captain, who also plays on the Special Olympics Basketball team. I can speak for everyone when I say that he helped hold together the state-title-winning team. And he didn’t swim a single varsity race in his four years of swimming.

Or look at any other different JV team. Almost all of them are special, but with a similar Junior Varsity mentality.

For many athletes, JV Tennis is the perfect cap to their year. It’s not going to kill any of them, but it’s still an experience that’s special to all of them.

“JV Tennis is the highlight of my spring,” JV tennis player Henry Tio ‘17 said. “We’re the cheering section for varsity and the best entertainment at matches.”

This past Sunday, seeing my swim team repeat was the perfect end to four years on the team. And I’d like to believe it would not have happened without JV. So, to all the JV athletes, to the ones who still practice without their time in the limelight, thank you. Personally, I’d hate to imagine a team without JV. And hopefully that will never happen.

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opinions

Are Snapchat streaks relevant?

LION interviewed 175 students about their opinion of Snapchat streaks and their relevance.

5% 10%

PawsUp

n To the LT Swim and Dive champions—getting us bragging rights against Central and getting me out of my Psych test yesterday. n To leftover Christmas cookies—your icing may stale, but your spirit never will be. n To "whose mans is this”—we may not know what it means, but we know how fun it is to say. n To Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer— temporarily masking the scent of that one kid in class who hasn’t showered all week. n To Rico from Hannah Montana—the original scammer. n To the warm February weather—the white of snow has been suitably replaced by the white of pasty thighs. n To Netflix allowing you to download shows— never have I used so little data during my lunch study hall. n To Long John Silvers— don’t knock Lobster Tots ‘til you try them. n To George W. Bush— you’ve never looked so good.

PawsDown

n To plain Cheerios—I never missed the “Honey Nut” so much. n To this warm February weather—it feels great to wear shorts until you think about polar bears. n To nutrition tracking apps—yes I know what I am eating, and no I don’t want to document it. n To the bipolar weather of Chicago—short shorts and parkas don’t go particularly well together. n To peer pressure— totally not cool. Unless my friends say it’s cool, then it’s pretty cool I guess. n To people who insist that we need to open the window right next to me—I think I know what the temperature is over here. n To the school not giving students Wi-Fi— now I can blame you for killing my spirit and my data plan. n To sweaters—nice when it’s cold in the morning, but deadly when you have to put them on after heart rate days. n To the layout of the Physics classrooms— making college feel just a little bit too close. n To the Oscar’s mishap—Steve Harvey’s never looked so good.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Law&Order:DJT

The recentlyelected President Donald Trump I don’t have I don’t have has often called Snapchat streaks for a return of law 14% and order to the No 21% country. Although 12% Thomas Atseff 101-200 these calls involve Less than How many Do you 50 fiery rhetoric that seems dangerous for days is your specific minority groups in America, keep Snap 14% the president is right, perhaps longest streaks?

22% 50-100 unintentionally, that America currently streak?

201-365 81% lacks a sense of law and order.

Yes 21% For about six months now, the fight 365 or more over the Dakota Access Pipeline has been waging without rest at Standing Rock in North Dakota. There have 8% been protesters, calling themselves I don’t keep the “water protectors,” at the scene 10% them all day and night, attempting to halt Because the construction of the poisonous oil I think it pipeline and protect the lake that the determines 21% Sioux Nation tribe relies on as its primary friendship I don’t keep water source. These protectors have 39% streaks for Do you continued to remain peaceful even in the Just for the long Why do send a face of fierce brutality from the country 50% number you keep Yes to which they belong—they have been “Streaks” 42% streaks? beaten, shot with rubber bullets, sprayed Snapchat No 30% with pepper spray and mace and in everyday?

Because I like some cases shot with explosives. This the conversation grotesque and inhumane behavior by the American government is shocking, but unfortunately not out of character, and illuminates the lack of law and order that President Trump refers to.

On one cold day at Standing Rock, someone approached the water protectors with a semi-automatic Snapchat has completely dictated comparative depths of my friendships as a measure of weapon, at a protest where any kind of my life for the past five years. The time and closeness. weapon was previously a foreign object. instant communication of photos allows Besides elongating the period of a normal conversa- This man stood in the water and began the potential documentation of every tion, Snapchat streaks also offered a catalyst to constant pointing his loaded machine gun at the new experience, making it impossible communication. I discovered that in a 24-hour time peaceful, innocent protesters. While to miss out. While this privilege is often period, I spent an absurd 3.1 hours on Snapchat alone. many of the protectors ran or hid in fear, While some may find this cause to see a therapist, I ask one man walked through the freezing Sarah Grier abused by mundane daily dog filter stories, it offers the opportunity for users you to reserve judgment until you analyze your own water toward the gunman. This man, to share their lives in a meaningful way. app use. This led me to question: why did I spend so Brendan Nastacio, convinced the Frankly, it’s also just a fun way to communicate. The much time messaging through this medium? man to put away the gun and leave the old man filter becomes a way to spice up your typical The answer probably lies in the mandatory lack of protest, likely saving multiple innocent Monday morning selfie to complain about the start of “read receipts.” In order to ensure that I receive a reply, lives. a new school week. As Snapchat continued to evolve, I turn to my favorite app which gives me a time-stamp The gunman was initially taken Snapchat streaks soon became a prevalent part of the of when the message was opened. This will hopeinto custody by authorities, but despite app. The amount of days symbolized by the flame emoji fully cause the recipient to reply, out of basic human endangering dozens of innocent lives symbolizes more than a number: a friendship. decency, thereby satisfying my craving for the instant with an automatic weapon, he served no As this change came into everyday usage, I noted reply. That initial back and forth not only just started jail time. On the other hand, the water that Snapchat was a two-person channel. I suddenly Day 1 of our streak, but also the start of a beautiful protector that stopped him, the hero that found myself dictated by the primal fear of losing a friendship. If someone rudely neglects to respond to saved dozens of lives, was placed on the streak. I could not bear to see a double-digit number a snap within a 24-hour period, the streak is broken county’s most wanted list, and charged disappear if I forgot to reply to a snap on any given (along with my heart). All the back and forth, hours on with a felony for terrorism, along with day. This gave me a newfound purpose to continue end, of pictures of me lying down in bed with a quintwo other protesters, Michael Fasig and to Snapchat my friends and acquaintances. Snapchat tuple chin ultimately prove to appear pointless. Sure, Israel Hernandez. This felony charge provided me with a “chill” way to keep updated with a mass snap in the morning that says “streak” may be will likely ruin these innocent heroes’ friends. Even if the main reason we continue our annoying, but what the recipient chooses to reply is lives and make it exponentially harder correspondence is an arbitrary flame, it still is a nice where the value occurs. Inventive responses and emo- for them to find jobs and lead normal and forced way to stay a part of each other’s lives. By tional connections allow for deeper communication. lives. “I kept telling [the man] I would lengthening the period of talking, it is impossible to feel I have a final message to those leaning towards the make sure nothing happened to him if removed from someone’s life when your name pops up counterparty: your attitude towards my 200-day streak he gave me his gun,” Nastacio said. “I in their notifications next to Ghostface Chilla at least is honestly depressing. Why can’t you allow others to was trying to protect him and everyone once every day. Snapchat offers the unique ability to enjoy the accomplishment of celebrating friendship in camp. Right now with all this police quantify my relationships. A look at my best friends with the flame emoji? If you’re unhappy with your violence in the media I knew that cops list figuratively illustrates a beautiful portrait of the streaks, than by all means break them. could aim to kill. I didn’t want him to get shot. I just wanted the gun.”

Not only was Nastacio trying to protect his fellow protesters, he was even concerned for the man aiming a lethal There are multiple things that cause Somehow it has evolved into this: if you have a streak, weapon at them. Once again, we see anxiety to a teenager: school, relationyou have a friend…or a relationship! Modern dating at complete injustice not only supported ships, sports and the timer emoji that its finest. by, but facilitated by the American pops up when you’re about to lose a Why is that the norm? Snapchat was originally government, further illustrating their Snapchat streak. Stress levels rise if created just to talk with friends through disappearing complete corruption and lack of law the streak is over 100 days. Palms get pictures, no number attached. It was genuine. Now, and order. sweaty. Knees get weak. There’s throw you wake up in the morning with a ton of Snapchats One of the purposes of prosecution Sydney Kaehler up on your sweater already, you know and half of them are mass snaps from people you barely is to deter someone from repeating the the drill. know, that were sent to dozens of other people and just crime they committed. Yet late last The streak, although it seems like such a small say “STREAK!” That isn’t the point! year, the CEO of Wells Fargo, who thing, has become an obsession. Many people, (even My mentality is that if I have a streak with somespent a decade scamming millions of his myself at times) have felt my phone get hot while one, it’s because I enjoy talking to them. It shouldn’t be company’s customers and fired thousands spending hours on Snapchat. We’ve all opened multiso fake. As much as I stand with this argument, there of employees who were forced to do so, ple snaps from our “friends,” A.K.A. people who you is still the dreaded fear of missing out (or FOMO) that simply got off with a fine. see in the hallways once a day and never see outside everyone has. Having a streak with someone means Likewise, the criminal behavior and of school. Streaks have become such a significant part that you two talk. When you talk with someone daily, violence being committed by the police of our lives. When friends go on vacation, they enlist you are kept in the loop and therefore invited to hang and National Guard at Standing Rock and a streak caretaker, because if the streak is lost, then so out. What if we tried talking in person? Friendship and elsewhere is unpunished and undeterred. is the friendship. It’s wild, but it’s true. When friends other relationships should be built on, I don’t know, Yet, the saving of dozens of people has reach let’s say a 300-day streak, for some reason it has actually liking one another? If anyone thinks that been met with a felony charge, and to be tweeted. It’s exhausting, and honestly no one is if they have a streak with someone who always has maybe that behavior, or the behavior really interested. people over just to get the invite, that is twisted. It does of the people being brutalized for The Snapchat streak came out along with the Best hurt when we see our friends post a story together, expressing their first amendment rights, Friend Emoji update, along with the other faces that or Snapchat us when we weren’t invited. We start to will be deterred, and next time, dozens show next to our friends. This was in response to the blame ourselves. “Why didn’t I reach out more?” of innocent people could die instead. outcry when we lost the beloved ability to see other Get to know your friends in person. Have real life Although I doubt President Trump was people’s Best Friends. Also, everyone knows our subtle conversations. If you find yourself “dictated by the referring to these abhorrent injustices actions on Snapchat don’t go unnoticed. If a streak is primal fear of losing a streak,” reevaluate your prioriwhen he spoke of the lack of law and lost, you don’t care. If you open and don’t reply, that ties. A number does not and should not mean you guys order in America, these are shocking means you want nothing to do with that person. It’s are friends, unless your conversations are actually of instances that must be rectified and a virtual hit at relationships. If you want to end your substance. I can assure you, if streaks are too much to cannot be allowed to occur in this streaks and take a break, people will take offense. handle, you can end them and everything will be okay. nation’s important future.

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We are all familiar with the rights of political articles daily and lived off the partiliving in a democracy. We know that, as san fighting in their comments. Tweets about American citizens, we are born with the candidates for office or about public policies right to say what we want, worship how we are swamped in bickering and name-calling. want, and have equal protection under the There is a time and place for debates, but for law, just to name a few. But the attitude that these conversations to be broadly aborted some young people take to the fundamental and sunk immediately by those who overhear responsibility of living in a democracy (civic them is naive and counterproductive. engagement and understanding of what’s We are the rising generation that will going on around us), is both disheartening soon be paying taxes and contributing to and downright degrading our American experiment.

Our position: Engagement to the integrity of our Almost every current stuin politics in high school is great nation. dent at LT will be 18 and a positive that is too often Whether someone able to vote in the 2018 frowned upon by peers, but chooses to read the news midterms and 2020 presishould be celebrated and and be engaged or not is dential election. It is time encouraged without being completely up to them. The forced or confrontational. to stop shaming friends sky won’t fall just because and peers for having strong one citizen doesn’t choose to form opinions views and to start celebrating it by not jumpon the news of the day. What is truly coning on the spite bandwagon. sequential here is the social phenomenon We can have our beliefs and not act morplaying out in high schools and internet ally superior by shoving them in each others’ newsfeeds all across America that shame faces. We can get away from the echo chamthose who are politically active and engaged bers that are our Facebook and Instagram in what’s happening on the world stage. feeds and have honest disagreements. We can This has become particularly apparent learn to have honest conversations on policy. over the last school year due to the intensity In these ways, popular participation is the and divisive nature of the 2016 presidential essence of our democracy. campaign. Strong views vocalized by students So the next time you see a friend of yours on the both sides of the political spectrum retweet something from a politician they supwere generally dismissed who political port, don’t think or say less of them for being discussions in school were frowned upon. involved. Be productive and go find who in Everyone has that one relative that posted Washington stands for what you believe.

Part One?”

-Tim Madigan ‘17

“Wow, what an interesting night.”

“Hmm...don’t care.”

-Fred Moody and Matthew Narbutis ‘17

“Oh no...I never told anyone to feed Squilliam...”

-Livvie Gresge ‘18

“There’s only one woman on the list? That’s racist.”

-Bella Lestina ‘18

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Staff Vote: 20-8

Federal food fight flies foul

When Rep. Michele Bachmann said that so many opportunities to defy the regula“we choose liberty, or we choose tyranny,” tions, they are sorely ineffective. she was referring to environmental policy.

Furthermore, the HHFKA has stagnated However, her logic applies in the school cafe- school fundraising. Because of regulations, teria just as much. The Healthy, Hunger-Free once traditional donut or caramel apple sales Kids Act (HHFKA), passed in 2010, is a fedare banned. The French Club no longer sells eral law that sets guidelines for school food Bon Bons in school, and all food items sold nutrition. Initially conceived to fight childmust be approved prior to ensure they meet hood obesity, this law has erred greatly from the USDA standards. Food like fruit snacks its noble intentions to become a stranglehold are the pitiful new go-to for clubs because on school fundraising. unfortunately, the demand for a celery fundThe HHFKA in effect required the U.S. raiser is nonexistent. LT clubs have had to Department of Agriculture to set new, resort mostly to selling gold and blue cards healthier guidelines for all food provided in for revenue when other food items would school cafeterias, vending machines or sold in have much higher yields. any manner. If a food item is sold outside of The selection of food products that meet school and is not consumed on school propthe standards is also highly restrictive. The erty, it is exempt from the requirements. This variety is low, and the flexibility schools is how groups at LT are able to sell cookie need to raise critical funds for extracurricdough. Transactions and consumption occurs ular groups is nonexistent. This has led LT off of school property. While “unhealthy” organizations to pass more of the cost burden products are demonized in school, they are to their members and their families. Simply completely taken advan- Our position: The HHFKA put, you must comply with tage of outside. This these health standards or must be repealed to free the absurd inconsistency is suffer financially. cafeteria of federal regulawhy this health law must tions and allow us to raise “It has totally inhibited change immediately. our ability to sell food as a money without hindrance.

According to the fundraiser,” Student RepreUnited States Department of Agriculture, sentative to the Board JP Remijas said. “As foods designated as snacks must contain 200 you can imagine, Krispy Kreme Donuts are or fewer calories, 200 mg or less sodium and significantly easier to sell than almost anya maximum of 35-percent fat or sugar. Foods thing that is considered “healthy” by this law. designated as entrées follow the same guideThere are a few products that have proven lines, but may contain up to 350 calories and successful, like fruit snacks, but with such 480 mg. few marketable options it basically leaves one There are plenty of notorious examples of club to fundraise at a time, since not everyflagrant unhealthiness qualifying as a “smart one can sell the same product at once. We’re snack” under these standards but the most all almost adults, we should be able to make prominent is the Strawberry Pop-Tart. It our own decisions on what we do and do not meets all of the new “healthy” requirements, sell and buy for fundraisers.” but contains approximately 32-percent of the At the core of this issue is liberty. We do World Health Organization’s recommended not want to be told by politicians what we daily intake of sugar per serving. One serving can buy at our school cafeteria because quite is one pastry, and so you actually consume frankly, they don’t know what we want to 64-percent of your daily sugar if you eat both eat. We are mature individuals, and legisPop-Tarts in a package. Among other looplating our meals is a statement of mistrust. holes, students can simply sidestep calorie We should be responsible for the foods we limits by purchasing multiple items. consume, and babying us with superficial Students can also bring whatever food rules is utterly insulting. The HHFKA must from home they desire without limitation, be repealed to free the cafeteria of federal and so the assertion that the HHFKA actually regulations and allow us to raise money improves student health is an utter lie. With without hindrance.

Staff Vote: 16-12 With higher acidity, some experts believe diet sodas are worse for your health than regular soda.

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Magic or Madness

Kaysie Stuba ‘18 to train with Hungarian National Team over summer, striving towards gaining national recognition, playing competitive collegiate water polo

by Sydney Hansen @_sydneyhansen

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fter a 20-second ejection in the first tacker] takes because the pass is just as import2015 IHSA state water polo game for ant as the drive itself,” Stuba said.

LT girls water polo, Kaysie Stuba ‘18 This summer, Stuba will travel to Hungary re-entered the pool with newfound determito train with the Hungarian National Team nation. Stuba would go on to score the first for six weeks. The team will train from 8 a.m. goal of the game, a moment that has stayed to 5 p.m. five days a week, with an intense with her for years. practice regimen that will incorporate swim“Kaysie is great at initiating plays and ming, dryland exercises like running, and wamovement on ofter polo scrimmagfense,” varsity es. The opportunity teammate Hanna to train in Hungary Good ‘18 said. came from a coach “[She’s] almost alshe worked with ways the top scorover the summer, er and no one’s Stuba said. surprised [because] “It’s a slightshe works for it.” ly more aggressive As a varsity playing style [in starter since her Hungary] that will freshman searequire a higher levson, Stuba has a el of conditioning,” high-level of varStuba said.

Kaysie Stuba ‘18 passes the ball in a game against an sity experience, In order to imopponent. (Charlie Brown/Varsity Views) highlighted by her prove her game, recognition as an all-state player as a sophoStuba takes time in the morning to come to more. This experience and knowledge of the optional practices to focus on specific skills, game allows her to be a go-to player and leadsuch as shooting under pressure and lobs er to her teammates, head girls varsity water or pop shots, Burel said. She also plays club polo coach Lauren Burel said. water polo at Lyons Water Polo Club when “Kaysie is such a great teammate,” Good not in high school season and does CrossFit, said. “She’s always determined in games and a high-intensity workout that incorporates in practices, [and] she’s very supportive. several different types of exercises, with her When you do something [well], she’ll compliteam. In addition, Stuba is also a varsity swimment you and tell you nice job, and when you mer for the LT girls swim team. mess up, she’ll tell you it’s okay and how not “She is a fast swimmer that helps with to do it again.” quick breaks on offense,” Burel said. “[Stuba] As an attacker, Stuba’s job is to drive in tohas quick reactions [that] allow her to gain the wards the goal and take shots that are close advantage on either offense or defense.” to the net. Speed, sharp thinking and team In the future, she is interested in playing cooperation are important components to this collegiate water polo, and has just begun to position, Stuba said. look at schools and get information from col“I like the team cooperation [being an atlege coaches, Stuba said.

Stuba strikes the ball on goal. (Charlie Brown/ Varsity Views)

“Kaysie will make it places because of her commitment to the game and her qualities of a great teammate,” former varsity teammate Megan Kotil ‘17 said. “She is determined, dedicated and passionate. [Kaysie] is able to play any role on the team and always gives her best effort.”

After successful season, sophomore carries girls gymnastics to state

by Lindsey Hauch @lhauch20

Carrying the weight of her team, Olivia Kalata ‘19 stood on the to their respect for one another, Karubas said. Their gymnastics floor, anxious, overwhelmed and overall excited to be bonds were strengthened, leading to better relationperforming in the girls gymnastics state meet on Feb. 17 at Palatine ships which shined through during meets.

High School. Those nerves paid off, as she finished her floor routine “We all have become like family over the course of with the best result among her three events, pleasing her teamthis season,” four year varsity mates who were supporting her on the sidelines. gymnast McDowell said. “Ev“It was definitely a challenge going through the events eryone has their own strengths by myself,” Kalata said. “But during each event, an eerie that they bring to the team dysense of calm fills me, along with confidence. There are namic, so we all really became depenalways a bit of nerves and adrenaline present as well, so dent of each other. We hung out outside of at the end of the events I felt relieved.” the gym as well, which made our in gym dynamic Finishing 15th in beam, 14th in floor and 23rd alleven closer. Knowing we had each other’s backs really around, Kalata represented LT’s team well. Her perhelped to motivate all of us during the stressful seaformance at state also effortlessly reflected the team’s son.” success this season. Although Kalata was the only The meets and long practices allow for a strong state qualifier, all girls on the team contributed to the relationship between the team, while also providing strong season. the opportunity to meet and learn from gymnasts from “We’ve met all of our goals this season,” varsity other schools.

Head Coach Kari Karubas said. “Each meet revealed “My favorite part about being on the team is the people I get to improvement and room for growth. The gymnasts perpractice with everyday, as well as the new people I get to meet formed well under pressure and competed hard.” when we travel to different schools to compete,” Kalata said. “I These performances did not come at an easy cost. love interacting with other gymnasts and learning new things With a total of 11 meets throughout the three month about them, but I couldn’t imagine practicing with better girls season, as well as practices every day after school for than our own.” three hours, the gymnasts put in a lot of effort to make While routines and practices remained steady, a few the most of their season. changes to the team affected the varsity level and gym“The intensity increases slightly during state series, nastics program in general. Along with three new varsity but we really try to train for state the entire season, teammates, the program also welcomed a new assistant Brinn McDowell ‘17. “You can’t have a relaxed junior varsity coach, Mike Morrison. pre-season and expect to make it far into the regional “This year we had three new people join our team,” and state series.”

Kalata said. “It was awesome to see some old faces Varsity With only eight girls on the varsity team this but exciting to see some new ones, I loved the way gymnast Cara year, every gymnast was given the opportunity to we’ve bonded over the season and how each one of Rasmussen become a leader. us have gotten closer.”

‘17 performs her “This team was cohesive and hardworking,” In the midst of a few changes, the team’s sucfloor routine.

Karubas said. “They were eager to learn and cess was nothing new.

(Mac Weber/TAB) excited to be apart of their team. It was their “This team was a group of hard-working talent and leadership that carried us through.” and committed gymnasts that I had the honAs well as a strong work ethic, the team’s or of working with, I’ll cherish them forever,” accomplishments were ultimately credited Karubas said.

March is finally here. For some that means the onset of spring, and for others that means the continuation of our dark Lucy Schaefer and dreary Chicago weather. But there’s something else in March that never fails to lift our spirits. Only for a few days, though, because soon after our spirits are crushed again while we desperately try to piece together the shambles that remain of our once perfect brackets. Yes, you know what I’m talking about: March Madness.

The NCAA basketball tournament, for most, is much more than just a tournament. I know this because my mother and twin brother spend months studying, speculating and analyzing every team in an attempt to form a perfect bracket. They’re not alone either: the American Gaming Association estimated 70 million brackets were completed in 2016 alone. There is something so compelling about creating a perfect bracket, and one could spend days, weeks, even months creating it. Yet the odds of ever being successful are 9 quintillion to one. Because of this, no man or computer has ever accomplished this feat. So, here is my advice for 2017.

Forget what you know about rankings. Think of them more as a guideline. But relying on them for your decisions is cardinal mistake number one. These rankings are based on season games. And yes, sometimes this can shed some light on the talent and consistency a team might possess. But there is no scale to measure heart, hustle, discipline and even something as thinly defined as luck. March Madness is where magic happens, and I’m sure if you ask anyone who chose Middle Tennessee State, a No. 15 seed, over Michigan State, a No. 2 seed, they’ll agree. After all, this was the matchup that shattered the hopes of millions in just the first round of the 2016 tournament.

Avoid sending all one seeds to the final four. First of all, that’s just boring, and second of all, it’s foolish. Out of the four one seeds in every tournament, one is guaranteed to crack under the pressure. (I hesitate to say guarantee because, well, there simply are no guarantees in the month of March.) Still, in the last 30 years, only once has every one seed made it to the final four. There’s a reason for this. March Madness is a time for underdogs. This month of madness has enough power to lift even the lowest of rankings to the top, and that has been proven time and time again with the final four consisting of No. 11 seed George Mason in 2006, or No. 11 seed VCU in 2011, or No. 9 seed Wichita State in 2013. There is absolutely no telling what March will bring come tourney time.

Lastly, don’t waste your time studying. March Madness fanatic Andy Dieckhoff devoted over a decade of his life towards a basketball ranking system that never once proved successful. My own brother dedicated months of late nights studying basketball only to have me, one with very limited knowledge on current team statuses, beat him in the family pool. Kiely Kruse ‘17 won her dad’s entire work pool on the basis of which team had cuter school colors.

So, there really is no algorithm. There is no right or wrong. There’s only gut feelings and intuition, and in a lot of cases just pure luck. So next time you’re stuck between a No. 8 seed and a No. 9 seed, choose the one whose mascot is more likely to win in a fight. This strategy could just win you the entire pool.

Selection Sunday will take place on March 12 this year and games will begin on March 14. In this time I encourage you to rest up, hydrate and prepare for magic to happen. Or, if we’re being honest, the madness.

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Despite struggling throughout regular season, varsity boys bowling soared beyond expectations in post-season

by Adam Janicki @adam_janicki_

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ollowing an almost complete roster change from last year and with little varsity experience, the LT varsity bowling team knew that competing for state was going to be no easy feat. Despite various setbacks and challenges, the team placed second in regionals, first in sectionals and 12th in the state (their highest in school history) on Jan. 28, in O’Fallon, Ill. “I was very satisfied with our performance because we were the only team in LT history who made it to the second day of state, let alone 12th overall,” Matthew Lang ‘17 said.

Keeping up with the more experienced teams at state proved difficult, Lang said. The team struggled to score consistently and stay focused. At each meet there are five bowlers who compete in six games.

When performing poorly, coaches can choose to substitute players.

“Last year, the team stayed balanced throughout the season, placing at about fifth place in every invitational meet,” varsity captain Nick Wojcicki ‘17 said. “This year we started off terribly. We were placing at the bottom of many meets, but something clicked later on

in the season. We must have been the most improved bowling team in LT history.”

For the 10 years that bowling has been a part of LT, the coaching has been beyond expectations, Lang said.

“The team trained a lot this year and we were given great advice by varsity Head Coach Gary Morrill and assistant varsity coach Paul Godinho,” Wojcicki said. “A lot of schools and students do it just for fun but all of us went there to improve upon our skills and become a very competitive team that could challenge a bunch of the best in the state.”

Going into state, coach Morrill provided an eight man roster, led by five determined scorers: Otto Meccia ’18, Marco Garcia ’18, Ian Delleman ’17, Dylan Jones ’17 and Lang. Lang bowled two 300s (perfect games) this year and averaged 208 points over the course of 24 games. He gave the team a valuable boost in confidence and on the scoreboard, Morrill said.

“Matt is a very tough competitor,” Morrill said. “In the beginning, many of the players were not taking things seriously enough and they were not realizing their potential. After having a meeting one day, a few guys turned it around and Lang led the way. He became a receptive learner and really put in the work.”

Coming off a hot streak from its top-placement at sectionals and regionals, the team felt as if it was in a prime position to compete for one of the top 10 positions in the state, Lang said. Though confidence was high, the team’s goal was not fully met.

“At the start of the second day at state I felt as if our team’s focus was off,” Morrill said. “We dug ourselves into a hole that we weren’t able to get out of which was partially due to our inconsistency.”

In the past few years, LT bowling has been consistently breaking records. Whether the success stems from the amount of games perfectly bowled or practices attended, the program shall be aiming their sights high in the future.

Above: Matt Lang ‘17 prepares to whirl the ball down the aisle against Hinsdale Central.

Below: Dylan Jones ‘17 awaits a strike. (Olivia Raphael/TAB)

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Varsity lacrosse hopes for successful season Following injury-filled season, boys, girls varsity lacrosse teams seek to bounce back, return stronger than ever

by Sprio Kass @spiro_kass

by Lucy Schaefer @lucy_schaefer3

espite dealing with several injuries leadership,” he said. “Last year we had that weakened the team’s season three junior captains. I think everyone is last year, returning varsity lacrosse pissed off about last season and now has motivation to come back out and prove players Charlie Kidder ‘17 and Jack Walourselves this year. We’ll stick through ton ‘17 aspire to reconstruct this year’s it even if we lose guys to injury again.” unique team in order to ensure a more For next year, both Walton and Kidsuccessful season. der have specific plans for playing sports “We had a really hot start,” Kidder said. in college, the players said. Walton has “Around mid-season, we lost a couple of signed to play Division III lacrosse and players due to injury and our performance football at Tufts University, while Kiddropped the second half of the season. We der, who is currently undecided between also lost several close games.”

Big Ten universities, plans to play club In order to start off on a strong foot, level lacrosse. the upcoming team is doing much in Although last season had its rough preparation to get ready for the season, patches, there is more confidence that Walton said. The majority of the squad the team will meets every be victorious Wednesday this season, to partake starting from in lacrosse the very intramufirst game rals for two on March 15 hours at LT against Lake South CamForest Acadpus. Also, emy at Benthe players nett Field, meet occaWalton said. sionally for “I expect extra conthat we will ditioning be confertraining at ence chamimpromptu pions,” he locations. said. “I think As far as right now their teamwe probably mates, Walhave the best ton believes Charlie Kidder ‘17 cradles the ball. (Olivia Raphael/TAB) players in the that the inconference and a couple kids are looking coming roster is destined to bring forward at schools for lacrosse so we should have some major success in this upcoming seaa good shot.” son, he said. Since tryouts began on Feb. Not only conference, but Kidder 27, the team has not been completely esshares aspirations to make it far down tablished, but there are several indications the line in the state series. of who will be a part of the team this year.

“Assuming that we’re healthy and ev“We are bringing back many players eryone is in the right spot, we can defifrom last year’s team and many undernitely win a few playoff games,” Kidder classmen that are pretty good,” he said. “I said. “We have a lot of returning varsity think we have a pretty solid upside to this talent, and a couple of seniors that are year’s season.” determined to make a run in the playAdditionally, Kidder sees this year’s offs. We have a lot of good younger playgroup having an older and much stronger ers too who we plan on having as strong leadership to direct the team to victory. assets to the team.”

“This year we have a ton of senior

fter a successful season last year, each other play and we’re all comfortable girl’s lacrosse anticipates improve- with each other.” ment as the team will consist of alLT’s greatest competition this year will most entirely returning athletes. The team be Hinsdale Central and York, two schools graduated no starters last year except for- that have been consistently strong commer goalie, Veronica Bernard ‘16; this will petitors for years, Greving said. The team prove very valuable in terms of team cohe- will have to focus on performing strongly siveness. throughout the entire season in order to “Last year there were some girls that ensure a high seed come playoffs. After a were new to the team and they weren’t as loss in super sectionals last year, the team is cohesive a unit as they could have been,” set to work hard and make it as far as they varsity Head Coach Jim Moy said. “So with can in their run to state. them playing one year together already and “If we can execute on the games where returning as a unit, they’ll be much more we have harder opponents, I think it will cohesive.” really boost our confidence and reassure our Although the field players have prior place in the standings,” Greving said. experience Ragains, the playing together, top scorer last the goalie is new year, believes to the team. that in order Because of this, to be successthe team will ful against these be focusing on opponents, they readjusting their must shift from defensive stratan individual to egy to accoma team mentality. modate for the “I think we loss of a returnneed to work on ing goalie. The opening up the focus will shift [lacrosse] field,” to trying to limit Ragains said. fouls in order to “Some people keep possession have a mentaland continue ity that they just moving on the want to score, but offensive, var- Girls warmup during intramural lacrosse on Bennett we need to work sity midfielder Field. (Lucy Schaefer/LION) on realizing that an Hannah Greving ‘19 said. assist or simply being a part of the play is “Without a returning goalie, more pres- equally as important.” sure will be on the field players, but most LT has never beat Hinsdale, but last importantly the defenders who need to year they were winning at halftime 5-4. keep communicating and having each oth- This leaves hope for this year, considering er’s backs when needed,” Greving said.

Central graduated a much larger portion of The coaches hope to finish in the top five their varsity team than LT. The experience at state this year compared to their eighth advantage clearly belongs to LT in a game place finish last year, Moy said. This goal environment. The team will face off Hinsseems very achievable based on how the dale as the last season game of the year at team has been performing during intramu- home. rals prior to season, varsity midfielder Jane “I know that this year is the year we Ragains ‘17 said. are going to beat Hinsdale,” Greving said.

“I think this season will be the best one “Because it’s the last home game before playI’ve seen of an LT team since I’ve been on offs we are all super excited and pumped to the team,” Ragains said. “We all know how hopefully get the W.”

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Continued from page 1 better for the team, not just ourselves. Sophomore Michael Walsh ‘19 the 200 Medley Relay, a fifth place finish by Claesson in the 200 Freereally stepped up into a leadership role and I think our teamwork says a style and a fourth place finish by Ryan Hammond ‘17 in the 50 Freelot about us as a group.” style, LT was ranked second place to Hinsdale Central by 12 points.

LT finished the meet with 156.5 points, beating out Hinsdale Central The next event was diving. which placed second with 142 points. The LT team had a swimmer or Heading into the diving finals on Saturday, state diver and captain diver who placed top six in every event except for the 200 Individual Seamus Scotty ‘17 was ranked 10th, he said. He finished the meet placMedley and 100 Butterfly. ing fourth in state and earning 11 points for Preliminary events, held on Friday, Feb. 24, the team. to qualify the team for finals on Feb. 25 estab“On Friday I was kind of cautious,” Scotty “As I got out of the water lished LT as a force to be reckoned with, state said. “On my last dive I didn’t have the right after my final dive I looked team member and captain Matt Linden ‘17 said. approach and I came short, not earning the “Hinsdale came into the meet cheering like scores I needed. On Saturday I came back and directly at the team and crazy and expecting to win,” he said. “Then when just left it all out there. As I got out of the thought, ‘alright, let’s finish water after my final dive I looked directly at our medley came in on Friday and broke a state record, their fan section got quiet. And when the team and thought ‘alright, let’s finish this this thing off.’”

[Claesson] brought home the fastest time in the thing off.’”

-Dive Captain Seamus Scotty ‘17 state in his 200 free on Friday, they got even more By the end of Scotty’s dives, LT was ranked quiet. We knew they were toast from there; it second place to Hinsdale by one point, but was awesome.” the second half of the meet was full of strong The team worked hard all season and the way they trained never swimmers, and LT was excited, Linden said. changed, Walker said.

“After Seamus finished, everyone was super pumped up,” John“We’ve been training the exact same way that we have since I became a son said. “My only goal was to keep them so optimistic. Seamus gave coach here,” he said. “I purposefully don’t want to change anything about us some much needed momentum, and I wanted to keep the team their training because the guys start to know the system and the routine. moving. We know that our team has a really good second half of the They know what to expect and what is expected of them.” meet, we just needed to focus on that and remember that.”

After the first four events on SatThe second half of the meet included a third place finish by Claesurday, including a third son in the 100 Butterfly, a fourth place finish by Spencer Walker ‘18 place finish in in the 500 Freestyle, a second place finish in the 200 Freestyle Relay, a first place finish in the 100 Backstroke by Walker and a sixth place finish by Walsh in the 100 Breaststroke. The final event was the 400 Freestyle Relay in which the team finished third.

“We have all been swimming together for years,” Spencer Walker said. “We had been preparing for this meet since we were really young and winning with some of your best friends made the meet even more special. The memories from last weekend will stay with us for a very long time.

It’s surreal: back to back.”

Henry Claesson ‘18 swims butterfly at practice.

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Sectional teammate Sam Dillon ‘18 completes a dive. (Greta Markey/LION)

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yrese Shines ‘19 has been playing basketball for as long as he can remember, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Not many players that come through the ultra-competitive LT basketball program can say they played all four years at the varsity level, but Shines is doing just that.

“Nobody is ready to come in as a freshman and play varsity basketball,” varsity head coach Tom Sloan said. “He has looked to the older players to be an example for him from last year’s, as well as this year’s team, which led him to adjust quickly.”

In the 26 games played during the 2015-2016 season, Shines had a season average of just under 40 percent for both field goal shooting and three point shooting.

“Ty has become a great basketball player over the years,” seven-year teammate Elijah Bright ‘17 said. “He has a natural talent for the game. [He] has been an important player at the varsity level and he will only have a bigger role when his senior year comes around.”

Throughout the course of the 2016-2017 season, Shines has improved on his already impressive stats. He has been the difference maker in numerous games this season, scoring 16 points off the bench in a commanding 72-56 victory over Proviso West on Feb. 10. During the blockbuster Blackout game vs. Glenbard West on Jan. 20, Shines led the team with 22 points and six steals in their 58-46 victory, Shines said.

“For a player his age and his size, he is a very good ball handler and a very good shooter,” Sloan said. “When a freshman or sophomore comes in and can make those players around him better at the varsity level, that’s not very common.”

Over the past two seasons, he has added to his talented offensive game by improving his defensive play, Bright says.

His “lock down” style has lead to increased steals and an overall growth on the defensive front.

“He has improved at playing team defense these past two years,” Sloan said. “Coming in as a freshman he did not have (Ryan Brown/Varsity Views)

much experience having to guard somebody besides your own, but has managed to learn and adjust to that.”

During practice and the day-to-day on the team, Shines manages to stay focused and keep his teammates that way too, Bright said. He motivates himself, as well as others to work hard and push themselves.

Shines credits his success to his concentration and attitude, saying, “I have the mindset that no one can stop me.”

The next two seasons Sloan expects Shines to become a leader on the team and teach those who are coming into the same situation that he came into. “[I want] to get better each and every day and absorb as many new things about the game of basketball as I can,” Shines said. “My main focus for the next two seasons is growing into a greater leadership role.”

Although Shines may have two years left of high school ball, he has already started to think about playing in college, he said.

“I want basketball to take me as far as it can,” he said. “Playing Division I in college is the goal.”

But for now, the current focus is the playoff run which began Feb. 27 with a road win against No. 18 seed Glenbard North at Downers Grove North. The team went into the playoffs with a 13-13 record (3-9 conference) earning them a No. 16 seed.

The ultimate goal is to win state, Sloan said. He compared it to a ladder, saying they must first win regionals and then sectionals, but cannot get overconfident and aim for the state finals right away.

“We have to take it game by game, quarter by quarter, and really possession by possession,” Sloan said. “Our goals really need to be to get a good shot every time we have the ball and stop the other team from having a good shot when they have the ball. If we keep it simple like that we can stack those things together and hopefully play for three more weeks.”

Turn to pages 16-17 for full coverage

Reaction

Action

After hours of protest, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s ban and those being held from the airports were released. His ban was blocked, again, by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals claiming that there was no evidence that the banned nations committed terrorism in U.S.

White House Senior Advisor Kellyanne Conway told the public to buy Ivanka Trump’s products in a Fox News interview and may have violated a rule stating that federal officials cannot use public office to sell products.

Nordstrom dropped Ivanka Trump’s fashion line due to poor performance over the past year.

Nordstrom

Feb. 3, 2017

Day 15

Citizens are fearful that they may be losing their healthcare. Former Trump supporters are torn between their president and their health.

Trump signed an executive order that halts immigration from “terror-prone” countries for 90 days and suspends the U.S. Refugee Admission Program for 120 days. While many are calling it a Muslim Ban, Trump insists otherwise.

Travel Ban

Jan. 27, 2017

Day 8

Reaction

Donald J. Trump’s Inauguration

Action

Executive order that aims at rolling back Obamacare/ find a way to repeal it to relieve the “economic burden” of some of its users.

Protesters line up outside a D.C. school where DeVos was supposed to make her first visit to a school as Secretary of Education; the protesters blocked all entrances and DeVos was unable to enter.

LGBTQ National Pride March

June 11, 2017:

People’s Climate March

Compiled by Maddy Cohen and Grace Palmer

Diplomacy: a summary of the state of an issue, the reasons for a decision agreed on (has less legal power than an executive order).

Memorandum: Law. a writing, usually informal, containing the terms of a transaction.

Trump

April 29, 2017:

March for Science

April 22, 2017:

Tax Day March (pressures Trump to release his tax returns)

April 15, 2017:

International Day Against Police Brutality

March 15, 2017:

A Day Without Women march

March 8, 2017:

Government Glossary

Translation: “I repeat what I said personally, Mr. Trump: Mexico would never pay for a wall.”

Protests continue as Tweet from Mexican President Enrique environmental wor- Peña Nieto. ries remain. The main concerns are the effect it has on the environment and taking away land from Native American tribes.

Trump ordered the construction of a 55foot wall that will cover the 3,200 kilometer U.S. Mexico border.

Trump wants Mexico to pay for it.

The Wall

Jan. 25, 2017

Day 6

Executive order: an order having the force of law issued by the president of the U.S. to the Army, Navy, or other part of the executive branch of the government. Executive orders can be stopped because they go under judicial review. If a court finds that an executive order violates the Constitution, the court can prohibit its enforcement or strike it down altogether.

Executive order that clears the way for the pipelines and curbs regulations that slow down the process.

Protests to come in Washington D.C.

Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, attacks Trump on Twitter

Trump announced his Secretary of Education pick to be Betsy DeVos. Democrats and Republicans alike were worried about her inability to answer questions regarding the education system. In the confirmation hearing, the Senate split 50-50. Vice President Mike Pence had to break the tie and secured DeVos the spot.

Betsy DeVos

Feb. 7, 2017

Day 19

Trump tweeted this the day after the march.

The day after Trump’s inauguration, millions of women world-wide marched for various women’s rights issues.

Executive order issued that bars federal money from going to foreign nonprofits which promote or perform abortions.

Keystone Pipeline

Women’s March Mexico City Policy

Repeal Obamacare

Jan. 24, 2017

Jan. 23, 2017

Jan. 21, 2017

Jan. 20, 2017

Day 5

Day 4

Day 2

Day 1

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2017 as the 45th president of the United States and has become one of the most controversial presidents to this day. His many executive orders and memorandums dealing with hot topic issues such as immigration and the Dakota Access Pipeline have been met with praise from one side of the political spectrum and outrage from the other. Follow LION as we take a deeper look into Trump’s first 43 days as president.

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Profiles

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Student plays unexpected sport

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Junior excels in SMITE video gaming, completes goal of winning World Championships

by Danny Kilrea @dannykilrea

It may not be common knowledge, but there is a world cham- end up resulting in a valuable skill in the workforce later on in life.

“Simon has an outstanding work ethic,” Glunt said. “Being on a pion walking around the halls of LT. Simon Lux ‘18 and his teammates Derik Wurst, Sadiq Humecki, Joshua Gratton, Caleb professional team requires the minimum of 10 to 12 hours of team Sullivan and Tristin Glunt won the SMITE Console World practice per week. This doesn’t include the hours Simon spends improving himself individually. That may not sounds like a lot at Championships on Jan. 8 in Atlanta, Ga. “There was a lot of work that went into this, just about a year,” first, but doing it every week for the entire year requires you to be he said. “We practiced five nights a week from 7-10 p.m. My persistent.”

The game started out as a leisure time activity but teammates are really good friends of mine so it makes it a transitioned into a career for Lux, he said. Calling it a lot of fun, even though I did not know them two years career may even be too harsh due to his appreciation ago.” of the game. Rather, he equates it to regular sports To get to this point, it took a lot of perseverance, because there are sponsors and teams. Regardless, he said. The year before at the World Championhis optimistic outlook on the game has helped him ships in 2016, their team, Team Eager, lost in the better himself. semifinals. However, this loss did not make them “After the World Championships in 2016, we lose any hope. Rather, it drove the team to maintain got knocked out of semi-finals which was very a competitive mindset and come back the next year disappointing,” Lux said. “We set a goal to win the better than anyone else. next year and after a lot of work, that’s what we “Simon’s a very passionate guy,” Wurst said. “Howdid.” ever, he only gets mad at himself and often acts as While some people choose gaming as a both the voice of reason and mediator for the career, Lux does not see this as a viable team. I have never played at a competitive path, he said. He plans on pursuing event without Simon on my team and a traditional four-year education every win I have had has been with him and putting down his controller on my team.” after his senior year. Despite this It can be difficult for Lux to manage the expectations are still high for his schoolwork with his gaming, he his high school gaming career. said. However, gaming has helped him “Despite being the youngest to better his time management. Another Simon Lux competes in championship. (Hirez Studios) member of the team he has proven benefit he sees is networking, considering his teammates are from places as far as Michigan, New to all of us and the community that he is mature enough to take on Mexico and Tennessee. He also has to negotiate and work with the responsibility of being a part of professional teams and repremany members of the gaming community, which he thinks will senting sponsors,” Glunt said.

Local teen travels abroad to improve lives of others Junior follows dream by traveling to Argentina, hopes to enhance literacy in Nepal

by Christina Rossetti @crossetti_6

After many months of applications and interviews, last Back home, Kelemet lives with her parents and her younger March Ayse Kelemet ‘18 received her Argentina acceptance sister, Deniz Kelemet ‘19, while her older sister, Yaman Keleletter, notifying her that she would be studying abroad for her ment, attend an elite dance school in North Carolina. entire junior year.

“My perspective on this is that both [Yaman and Ayse] are “I decided to go abroad because I wanted to learn Spanish,” fulfilling their dreams,” Kelemet’s mother Linda Durack said. she said. “That was one of my huge motives, but also to experi“Knowing that they are out there finding their place in the world, ence a new culture, and to expand my horizons.” as sad as I am about them being gone, I just have a bigger sense of Kelemet, who has been speaking Spanish since first grade at fulfillment for them that they are out there, living the lives they Cossitt Elementary School, got this idea her sophomore year, want, exposing themselves to different things.” and quickly applied.

After returning home in July, “It makes me feel like I have Ayse plans on going abroad again, a superpower,” Kelemet said. this time to Nepal, where she plans “Sixth grade was really the to assist in establishing literacy in time where I knew I wanted to the women. become fluent and that I loved it “The tutoring that I did at the more than anything. Every time I Leadershop was the light of my learned something new it felt week, so a volunteer program that enchanting. I would walk behind lets me travel, I didn’t know how people in the streets, and I would to say no to that,” Kelemet said. “I try to understand what they were also loved the opportunity to create saying.” my own program. I could pick someThe students in her exchange thing that I am really passionate program, run by the company about, like learning, which I think is AFS, short for American Field very important.”

Service, have been in Argentina Because Kelemet does not speak for six months, with five months Nepali, she hopes to create the literleft in their abroad program. acy programs and help get them off Ayse Kelemet poses on a visit to San Juan. (Alba Estevez) “It is really interesting to comthe ground, she said. pare different cultures with other “A huge problem in Nepal is the kids because literally everything low level of literacy, especially in changes,” she said. “There is not women,” Kelemet said. “It’s a basic one thing that stayed the same life function we take advantage of other than the sun and the moon. and I want to be able to give them When they say culture shock, it that power.” does not prepare you for everyThis year in Argentina has thing changing. The language, changed the perspective of Ayse in people, friends, food and the her household. schedule.”

“I personally think that this Going through the process experience has changed her forhad a few difficulties, which ultiever,” Durack said. “Her world has mately led Kelemet to switch famgotten so much bigger, and I think ilies, while remaining in San Juan, she sees that her life doesn’t have to she said. be limited to the U.S., that there will Students in the American Field Service. (Josefina Zarracan) “With my first family, the ecobe a place for her in the world and she nomic situation wasn’t the best to host a third person in the will make it happen. I truly see her as a woman of the world.” house, as well as issues between me and my sister,” she said. “It Although life in Argentina is exciting for Ayse, there have been made it a little difficult for me to maintain a positive relationa few setbacks, one being her difficulty separating herself from her ship in the family.” family in the United States, and giving up things she loved, like her Kelemet now resides with a second host family. Her parjob and her choir, she said. ents, Veronica and Rodolfo, have four daughters; Veronica, “This is something I’m so passionate about and this was the only Emi, Luli and Toti. way I could accomplish my dreams,” Kelemet said. “I have very “I absolutely love my host family,” Kelemet said. “The close relationships with my friends, teachers, my co-workers, and whole family is very warm and loving and there is always my family. I kept telling myself that it isn’t selfish to do this, but music in the house.” this is what I have to do to fully enjoy this experience.”

Are you ready to try to tackle the challenging and mainly chaotic word jumble? Well, you have turned to the right page! It will take all your brain power and concentration to take down this puzzle. Use your intelligence to unscramble these St. Patrick’s Daythemed words for bragging rights that you can earn by cracking this chaos. Find the hidden word by unscrambling the highlighted letters below.

Stumped or want to review your answers? Go check out lionnewspaper.com to see this issue’s scramble solution.

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The annual parade concluded and the Irish dancers feasted on of ___________ .

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Puzzle created by Caroline Konstant

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Gambling

Friday, March 3, 2017

Addictiveness of gambling

by Phil Smith @phil_ip_smith

With the exception of Hawaii and Utah, every state allows at least some significant form of gambling, and betting is only as far away as your phone, due to a rapid increase in online gambling. But what can the constant allure of casinos and betting do to the brain?

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) lists problem gambling in the same section as alcoholism, and since 2010 has classified it as an official addiction. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans are addicted to gambling, but over 80-percent of them never seek treatment. What causes this addiction, and why is it so hard to fight?

Gambling releases the same chemical—dopamine—as most other addictive drugs, giving a wave of satisfaction and pleasure. While dopamine alone can’t hurt you—eating chocolate also releases small amounts of the chemical—the large amounts released by addictive behaviors cause people to form habits around these actions. What most pathological gamblers don’t realize, however, is that these short boosts of dopamine can damage your brain in the long term.

The University of Amsterdam and Yale University both conducted studies that found pathological gamblers have much less electrical activity in the prefrontal region of their brain, which assesses risks and suppresses instincts.

A German study also found that gamblers develop tolerances to their “highs,” and can develop significant withdrawal symptoms if they stop gambling for even a short period. And MIT discovered something that can make gambling even more financially hazardous: gamblers will get more of a high from a near miss, like two of the three cherries on a slot machine than they will actually get from winning. They can get high on losing money.

Yet many do not see gambling as dangerous. The APA only classified it as a full-fledged addiction recently, and XX-percent of LT students don’t see it as a serious psychological issue. This can lead to problems when people seek help, especially when they are fighting a serious addiction.

Fortunately, people are beginning to recognize problem gambling as a more serious issue, and there are many different resources available for help.

Programs such as Gamblers Anonymous (309-678-9268) focus on a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, and public opinion is turning in support of regulations to help addicted gamblers. Hopefully, these can eventually make a difference in an addict’s life.

Volume 107, Issue 5

Gambling is one of the largest American industries today given the fact that on average the industry pulls in billions of dollars a year. Gambling, however cannot only be found in stereotypical places such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, but perhaps in your neighbor’s basement or the school hallway. Read on to discover LION’s take on gambling and the underground culture that accompanies it.

There is a 1 in 9.2 quintillion chance (9,223,372,036,854,775,808) in filling out a perfect bracket for the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament.

Casinos are intentionally set up like mazes so it is harder to find your way out to leave.

There is roughly the same chance of getting struck by lighting in your lifetime (.00033) than it is just to get a royal flush in any given hand in Poker (.000154)

In Blackjack there is 0.5 percent chance you get a 21 on any given hand.

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There is a 0.000154 percent chance of getting a royal flush in Poker.

15 percent of Americans gamble at least once a week. That is 48 million Americans.

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by Phil Sm Compiled

Illinois gambling has fluid history Gambling has taken many different forms in Illinois history. As the newest trend, video gambling, continues to grow in popularity, it is compelling to take a step back and grasp the full timeline of gaming in Illinois.

1974 Illinois Lottery comes into picture

1990 Riverboat gambling returns (legislation passed in 1999)

1999 Fantasy Football explodes

2009 Video Gaming Act passed

To read more about Illinois gambling history, go to lionnewspaper.com and view reporter Spencer Levinson’s full article. sources: dillardsenategop.org, chicagotribune.com

Compiled by Henry Groya Sources: Addictions.com, Addictions.lovetoknow.com, Businessinsider.com

luck

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Friday, March 3, 2017

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, LION wanted to explore the opinions on luck and the wacky superstitions that came along with it.

Which superstition do you believe in the most?

Do you have a superstition?

50% 50%

What does your superstition have to do with?

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50% Yes

17% Walking under a ladder

50% No

24% Black cat

6% Colors 36% Pre-competition rituals

40% Finding a penny face

22% Other

19% Broken mirrors

6% Animals

We polled 190 students on their opinions about luck.

6% Dates 24% Numbers

Luck gives us the flexibility to explain the unexplainable. Whether it’s the so called “lucky” socks that you refuse to wash or the luck of the draw, there are some instances that call for luck. Otherwise why would the word exist?

Caroline Konstant Luck can be very easily confused and misused when someone is too modest to brag that they were qualified to receive that award or prepared enough to earn that A on a test. It’s an instance when chance just is or isn’t in your favor leading to failure or success rather than the previous work put in by oneself.

Some things just happen.

When I was a sophomore in high school, I decided to take the plunge and try out for LION, and out of 32 applicants I was one of 16 to be chosen for staff. Now, the odds may have been 50/50, but the real part about LION that confirms luck for me has to do with the relationships I made. LT is a school of 4,000 students with 2,000 at each

campus, making it almost impossible to really get to know everyone in your grade.

As junior year progressed and I began to get more comfortable in room 220 with all my fellow jerds (journalism nerds), I created new friendships and grew closer to one person in particular. This person grew to be my best friend, and eventually my significant other, whom I would have never met if not for this club. I had no other classes with him junior year, which would have caused us to never have crossed paths—leading to a missed chance. Now, love is not the only lucky thing that can happen and it seems to be the most obvious and omnipresent in our society obsessed with fate and destiny, but I see truth in it.

Each of us has our own little quirks and superstitions that only make sense to do if luck is on the table. When you knock on wood, it’s not just for fun, but because you believe that it will bring you good fortune or prevent the negative statement that you just mentioned. From an outsider’s look, luck seems a bit crazy, but in that craziness

you can find people who are committed to believing in the balance of chance, and more importantly, in the power of the unexpected, for it is the unexpected fortunes that bring the biggest happiness. When one is so caught up in the chances of landing a spot on the basketball team or winning the upcoming game, it becomes exhausting trying to figure out your odds. Because some things in life aren’t meant to be equated and pondered over for hours; they are meant to have your full faith put into them. Some things happen because of random connections you have made that cannot be deduced to reason or probability; life comes will unexpected and unexplainable events.

Without luck, there would not be explanations for the extraordinary things that happen to all of us. Being lucky makes the unexpected successes more enjoyable to experience when they otherwise could be deduced to odds or some long drawn out mathematical explanation. Not everything in life is numbers or has to have an explanation, and there’s a beauty behind that.

Luck is supposedly everywhere: in gambling, in science, in business and even in sports and academics. The point is that luck does not exist. It is reasonable to say that an individual can be fortunate with some events or outcomes throughout their lifetime. HowHenry Groya ever, that is not because of luck. Everything happens for a reason.

You may hear the phrase “he or she just got lucky.” That is simply untrue. An individual does not just “get lucky.”

There is always a reason something happens. The same principle applies to professional athletes. Michael Jordan wasn’t just lucky when he ended up being arguably the best basketball player of all time. He did not even make his high school basketball team, but instead of giving up, he worked everyday to become the athlete he turned out to be.

Tom Brady is similar in this sense. At the University of

Michigan he was considered to be a mediocre quarterback and went as a sixth round draft pick. Brady has won five Super Bowls and multiple Super Bowl and NFL MVPs. Both Jordan and Brady worked day in and day out to improve their abilities and both ended up being one of the best at their respected sports.

Besides that, doctors and lawyers do not get through four years of college and four to six years of medical or law school because of luck. Those individuals work hard to get to the positions they have in life. Often socialist or communist thinkers argue that capitalism is evil because “some people just get lucky, and end up making a lot of money.”

This perspective is seen in Russia, where the political culture advocates for the idea of egalitarianism, or economic equality. President Vladimir Putin has thrown people in prison before because they “took advantage” of the capitalistic system. Again this is just false; those individuals

who made a large profit were intelligent and knew how to capitalize. They did not “just get lucky.”

Luck is defined as success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s own actions. Although events can take a fortunate turn, no event or action is entirely relied on by the principle of luck or chance. Again, it is very important to note that everything happens for a particular reason. Whether it be skill, intelligence, or even just knowing the right people, these factors do not correlate with luck. Luck being the dominating principle in any event occurring is never true.

Chance is a part of life, any statistician or stock broker will say, but chance is not the most significant or dominating factor in life. Individuals freely make their own choices during their lifetime and although chance can play a small role in one’s choices or actions, one’s skills, intelligence and choices are the real and dominating factor in one’s success.

Dying from a captive reptile attack

Death from asteroid strike

Dying from chronic constipation

1 in 200,000,000

1 in 74,817,414

1 in 2,215,900

Ever wondered what is more likely to happen than winning big on the lottery?

Becoming a Roman Catholic Saint

1 in 20,000,000 Going to the E.R. with a pogo stick-related injury

1 in 115,300

Getting killed on a trip to the Grand Canyon

1 in 8,156,000

Odds of finding a four leaf clover

Losing an appendage in a chainsaw accident

1 in 4,464

1 in 10,000 Compiled by Sydney Kaehler (reviewjournal.com, sheknows. com, WTFfunfacts.com, TIME.com)

Dailey Method: “Cycle and barre classes provide a unique experience the gym

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“I really like going to hot yoga sculpt classes because you can get in a really good workout that includes cardio, weights, and most importantly yoga. It really has improved my flexibility and strength overall. All the instructors are super motivational as well.” -Catherine Everett ‘17 Price: $175 for one month unlimited classes Location: 4700 Gilbert Ave., #16, Western Springs

“I enjoy Elite because it’s literally a 10-minute walk and it’s right above where I work. There’s a nice mix of endorphin enthusiasts and laid back elliptical users. I never feel out of place and it’s a comfortable place to try something new.” -Kate Miklosz ‘17 Price: $399 per year Location: 800 Hillgrove Ave., #201, Western Springs

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Corepower Yoga: “I love going to Corepower because all of the classes focus on stress relief and relaxation so it shies away from the idea that working out has to be a very aggressive thing. All the instructors are great, too, and it makes yoga possible for someone as inflexible as me!” -Kate Beumer ‘18 Price: $89 for first month Location: 1 E. Burlington Ave., 2nd Floor, La Grange

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The Hit Locker: “I like the hit locker because you get an intense workout within only an hour. The workers there are super friendly and push you to your best effort without straining you too much.” -Michelle Dinh ‘17 Price: $120 for 10 sessions (student price) Location: 71 South La Grange Rd. B, La Grange

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does not, because of the instructor and student interaction. These high intensity workouts focus on burning and fatiguing the muscles to tone the body. When the workout is over you feel like you are floating on air and gain a great sense of accomplishment and positivity.”

-Colleen Kirby ‘18 Price: $85 for 10 classes (student package). Other packages available at www.daileymethod.com Location: 118 Calendar Ct., La Grange

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generous, which includes all of their classes and there are so many options. The environment is my favorite part because it’s an all-woman’s gym and the atmosphere is extremely friendly, so I always feel comfortable trying new workouts there.” -Siobhan Callahan ‘17 Price: $26 per month (with student discount) Location: 355 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange Park

Active Souls: “I really love Active Souls because the student discount is very

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free meats, sustainable seafood, organic produce and eggs, according to its website. The menu is described as “Contemporary American,” offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.

Location: 93 South La Grange Rd., La Grange

Prasino: Prasino is a local restaurant that aims to serve hormone and anti-biotic

Owl and Lark recently opened in La Grange and describes itself as a place “where people can gather and enjoy our juices, smoothies, coffee and more,” according to its website. Known for various juices, Owl and Lark aims to use as much organic and locally sourced produce as possible.

Location: 41 South La Grange Rd., La Grange

Owl and Lark:

Whole Foods, similar to Standard Market, offers options for shoppers to pick up meals while completing their grocery shopping. Whole Foods is fully equipped with a hot bar, sushi bar and salad bar. The store has strict standards that take into account such things as artificial food preservatives, sustainable seafood, animal welfare, antibiotics in meat and pesticides in vegetables, according to its website.

Location: 500 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale

Whole Foods:

“I like Lifetime because of the facilities it offers. Unlike other gyms in the area, it features a pool, two basketball courts, a fully stocked weight room and countless rows of treadmills, bikes and ellipticals. The staff is helpful, willing to offer any assistance you may need and are always there when you need them.” -Quinn Madarang ‘17 Price: $99 a month Location: 601 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge

Lifetime:

and classes they offer. They really encourage their members to participate and try new things giving it a sense of community.” -Colleen McCabe ‘17 Price: $99 a month Location: 6901 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge

Five Seasons: “What I really like about Five Seasons are the variety of activities

ly. All the equipment is simple to use and the workers there are super nice. Overall it’s a great place.” -Kayle Lindberg ‘17 Price: $10 a month Location: 9825 W. 55th St., Countryside

Charter Fitness: “I like Charter Fitness because it’s a good price: $10 month-

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Coffee shop is more than just looks Shop offers great variety, service, quality that differs from regular cafe

by Greta Markey @gretamarkey

In the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s Loop it’s oftentimes hard to find a place to relax and take a breath. This is exactly how I felt turning the corner into the alleyway of 22 E. Jackson Blvd. that houses Pickwick Coffee Roasting Co. I immediately understood why this coffee spot had become extremely popular on social media. Adorned with crisscrossing string lights, this small, clean alley opened up to the even smaller cafe with “Coffee” spelled out in lights above the entrance. I was immediately transported out of the city and into an unexpectedly laid back atmosphere.

In addition to adding to the aesthetic of the shop, the exposed brick facade and interior is also rich with history. This 19 foot by 19 foot coffee shop is one of the oldest buildings in the Loop, after surviving the 1871 Chicago fire.

Upon entering the cafe, the first thing I noticed was how small it was. The interior offered no space for seating and it became clear that if I wanted to sit down and enjoy my coffee, it would have to be outside. Being winter, I was not sure how enjoyable dining outside in the Windy City would be; however, I found it quite comfortable, with my coat on, as Pickwick is tucked between two larger buildings, which create a natural wind barrier.

For relying mainly direct trade coffee from organic, sustainable farmers, I found Pickwick’s prices extremely reasonable.

The coffee items took a little bit longer to prepare, which was a stark difference for me from the nearly instant delivery of drinks at places like Starbucks, but the longer preparation paid off in the quality

of the drinks.

First, I tried one of their specialty coffees, the Vanilla Bourbon Latte ($4.75), and was not disappointed. Presented without a top, the heart design on the top of the drink was yet another small touch that added to the aesthetic of the cafe. The vanilla flavoring added a sweet, but not overpowering, taste to the latte and blended perfectly with the slight bitterness of the coffee. If you are a fan of sweeter drinks, I would definitely recommend this.

Complementing this drink perfectly, I tried their breakfast scone ($3.25). Filled with cranberries, oats and a slight cinnamon flavor, this dense scone was great to snack on as I drank my coffee.

As someone who doesn’t like overly bitter coffees, I was surprisingly delighted by Pickwick’s Espresso ($2.50). This was the only drink served in a small mug and not a to-go cup, and as espressos are usually served in smaller doses, I was finished with this strong, bitter but still delicious drink in three or four gulps.

The final coffee I tried was their Drip Coffee ($2.75). This classic drink still managed to stand above other coffee places with its rich, roasted taste and is a coffee that I would not hesitate to purchase daily, if the location were more accessible.

Bottom line: Pickwick Coffee Roasting Co. is unique in its warm, inviting and personal atmosphere. The staff was very personable and their coffee and food blew my expectations out of the water. Pickwick has earned its space as my new go to coffee place in the city and their dedication to creating the best coffee drinking experience sets it above the rest.

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Sunrise burger with pecanwood bacon and fried egg accompanied with steak nachos with a side of guacamole and salsa. (Caroline Konstant/LION)

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Topgolf offers exciting alternative for outings New-style golf combines delicious eats, comfortable lounge

by Caroline Konstant @carolinekon

When first approaching Topgolf Naperville (3211 Odyssey Ct., Naperville), one may think it’s just a typical golf range, but it’s far from that. The bright colors and large dome-like structure contrasted the hilly plains that surrounded the complex, and the grand staircase outside led into an immense welcoming area with helpful staff eager to assist incoming customers inside the clean cut building. With technological advances that push the brink of modern understanding, the game of golf becomes less intimidating for beginners and an interesting change for the Sunday tee-time regular.

Pulling into the parking lot packed with cars, I instantly thought that I would have to wait an hour for my chance to try the new-age golf experience. To my surprise, there were openings and I just had to go through a short five-minute membership registration ($5, one-time only fee) where I was issued a card that I could use to track my score during each visit. Before I knew it, I was on my way to a bay on the top third floor, which gave a complete view of the hitting area which features multiple targets of various sizes and distances. Each bay, which is similar to an alley for bowling, has either high top tables or a couch lounge for seating and is heated with lamps, which allows you to ditch your coat for mobility on cold winter days. Pricing for the bay is hourly, ranging from $25 to $45 per hour, which can be quite expensive just for a party of two, so the key with Topgolf is to wrangle all your friends into joining the new type of golf experience.

While playing, I forgot how impressive the technology of the game was. With one swipe over a sensor, a ball that is chipped with your information rolls out onto your map and then is tracked into the large playing area. It’s almost like magic. There are nine games available to play and I was

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able to try two of their signature games. The first game was Topgolf, where the more accurate your shot is in the target, the more points you receive. The other, Topscore, rewards you with the further you hit the ball onto the targets, the more points you get. The outing was not without glitches: our membership cards failed to work and we needed to get help, but it came quickly. Maintenance was nice enough to give us 30 minutes of extra time to play our fill of Topgolf. It may have been due to our newly claimed memberships that were not in the system yet, causing our games to crash multiple times.

A huge highlight of Topgolf is the food; it’s a one stop shop for fun and dining, perfect for a lovely but pricey date night. I put the order in right as we arrived to assure that there was ample time to munch. When considering dining at Topgolf, make sure to keep the amount of time remaining in your bay in mind. I chose the signature nachos with steak ($11), buffalo chicken flatbread ($10) and the sunrise burger ($12.50). The burger was by far the highlight of the night: the thick cut pecanwood bacon complimented the fried egg that oozed all over the juicy burger for perfection. With a side of tater tots, how could this dish get any better? The nachos, which were a fiesta in my mouth, paired perfectly with the steak and mimicked small quesadillas rather than nachos, which was a win in my book. The flatbread was not anything special because it was overall dry and lacked flavor. The sliced carrots and celery detracted from the flatbread and caused it to taste more like a salad than buffalo chicken, but overall the food was impressive.

Bottom line: Topgolf can come with technical difficulties that can be fixed, but overall delivers a new and exciting spin on the game of golf and offers mouth watering eats to accompany the experience.

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