the olathe east
Vol.19 Issue.02
HawksEye
Homecoming 2010 Meet your candidates for Homecoming King & Queen
ENTERTAINMENT
Cupcake Wars
The best and worst cupcakeries in town PAGE 12
CLUB OF THE MONTH
Japanese Club
An inside look at the newest club at East PAGE 5
SPORTS
Sports Concussions Hidden dangers on the field Page 14
the olathe east
Table of Contents
HawksEye
VOL 19 | ISSUE 02 NEWS 4
Calendar of Events By Maggie Chen & Jazmine Smith
The Life and Times of a Techie By Sarah Milller & Maggie Houston
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Club of the Month: Japanese Club By Jenni Brooks
OPINION 6
East Gone Wild By Cailey Taylor
Awkward By Jamie Ras
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Thoughts on a Hipster By Maggie Houston
FEATURE 8/9
Homecoming 2010 By Zach Hunter, Annie Huff, & Cailey Taylor
ENTERTAINMENT 11
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Oh and about the really fancy dinner in front of you. Yes it most likely will cost a bit of money. Suck it up.
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-Advice from staff writer Annie Huff on becoming the perfect homecoming date
Haunted Reviews By Sarah Miller
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Cupcake Wars By Rachael Kolb, Rachel Kimmich & Brianne Grudek
SPORTS 13
Jonah’s Persona By Jonah Jacobsen & Sean Murray
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Sports Concussions By Marissa Hatfield & Chyann Weber
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In the Mix
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Photostory
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By Sean Murray
By Sarah Miller
Notice of Non-discrimination: The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admissions, access, treatment or employment, in its programs and activities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to ethnicity, gender, the ADA or age discrimination may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 660632000, phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent General Administration, 14160 Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. Interested persons including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the Assistant Superintendent General Administration. (06/10)
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NEWS
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The Life and Times of a Techie Maggie Chen and Sarah Miller// Business Editor & Staff Writer
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he Batman symbol shines on the south wall. All around, the ninjas gather. Together, they build the scenes for the fall play, “-Christmas- Inspecting Carol.” The power saw in the background, hammers in the foreground. Feet running across the stage, Dykman scolding a late arrival. The sounds and smells of “teching” consume the lives of the backstage crew for several weeks, leaving them little room for very much else. Weeks of preparation include set building, costumes, props, lights, sound, and publicity. Mr. Gary Dykman heads the set production, while Mr. Gary Goddard leads the technical aspect. With little time to spare, Dykman’s main goal is to finish the set in time for the actors to rehearse, two weeks prior to the show. Teching involves skills rarely known amongst the student body: time management. Freshman Kelsey Proctor noted that, “being back-
Four techies line up to show their special flashlights used only for backstage purposes during the show. Photo by: Sarah Miller
stage is actually really fun. The only stressful thing is trying to get everything done in time for the first performance.” So many aspects must fall into place at just the right time to make the play seem more or less magical. The biggest challenge of all, according to Dykman, would be the sound. Dykman said, “The sound is the trickiest part because sometimes the actors need time to learn how to use the mics. Sometimes they might push the wrong button or forget to turn it on.” Even though the show would not function without the presence of techies, they are still very humble about their importance in the production. Dykman understands their necessity, but he holds strong in the “no bowing after the show” policy for techies, and even the techies would agree. Senior Hannah Bolton stated, “[working] backstage and [dressing] in all black like ninjas.” In addition, sophomore Max Langston pointed out, “[techies are] not physically seen...[their] handiwork is. It’s more about the experience anyways.” And the experience of teching never ends. Backstage work is tedious and time consuming. Techies must juggle between school, working on the play, and their jobs. As quoted from Bolton, “sometimes before shows, they will give us time to work on our homework and… working on tech… [is] basically just as fun as hanging with friends outside of school.” But no matter how long it takes, and no matter how much time they put in, they still manage to have fun. Whether it’d be Batman symbols on the wall or Jacob Connatser spastically running around, the techies prove themselves to be a hardworking yet eccentric breed of people not soon to be forgotten.
October 17
MEGARAMP ASA TRIPLES @ SPRINT CENTER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE @ SPRINT CENTER
BMC Pros from the X Games Athletes include: Ryan Nyquist, Pat Casey, TJ Ellis, Zack Warden, Brent Banasiewicz, and Setch Klinger* 2010 RHYTHM & RIBS JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
American Jazz Museum at Downtown Area
October 14-16 SLAUGHTER ON TENTH AVENUE KANSAS CITY BALLET @ LYRIC THEATRE
30% off tickets online valid from September 6th October 13th
Hands-on, interactive basketball that exhibits and houses the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
October 19 STRAIGHT NO CHASER CONCERT @ MIDLAND
Acapella group
October 21 JERRY SEINFELD LIVE
Midland by AMC in Downtown Area
October 16 BLUE VALLEY FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Petting zoo, FREE Belfonte ice cream, carnival games
*athletes are subject to change Straight No Chaser
OCTOBER
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NEWS
Vol 19| Iss 02 Club of the month
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sponsor, Mrs. Looney, said, “The club’s goal is to educate the students on the culture, and show and tell them things they never knew about Japanese.” “I think one way we are unique is that we want to simulate Japan’s culture. There is more to Japan than Anime, technology, and children’s cardgames and I think experiencing Japan’s culture as realistically as possible here at East is what makes our club different,”said Michaela. Michaela visited Tokyo for six weeks this past summer for a mission trip and greatly enjoyed her experiences overseas. “I absolutely love the people and the culture. I held a leadership position while there and so I thought having a role in the club would be a great way to carry over what I learned in Japan.” “I felt it would be a good way to make use of my leadership skills,” commented Joey. The club is busy preparing for future assignments. They are currently discussing possible t-shirt designs and their next project is to throw a fundraiser to raise money for an animal rescue association. Eventually Nihon Gumi plans to spend weekends C l u b together doing fun activities that teenagers in Japan Top: Club president Joey Majchrzak enjoy. helps fellow member Dani Mouton Majchrzak explained enthusiastically that he would with a sign describe the club Nihon Gumi as “Saiko” which means Left: Japanese club works on their “the best” in Japanese. secret homecoming float for the pep Other than speaking and learning about Japanese, assembly he said “The club instills a sense of culture, a sense of Right: Members work together to pride, a sense of the fact that for some reason there create props isn’t a Japanese National Honors Society.” Photo Courtesy: Lexi Panfil The club is hardworking, and always take time to delve into the culture by watching Anime. Anime is a shortened word for animation and refers to distinct Japanese animation. The club meets every Thursday during seminar, and although it is too late to join Nihon Gumi now, look for their homecoming float at the assembly and information on fundraisers to come.
oom 316. Classroom by day, portal to the Japan by night. Ok, so maybe it’s not a portal to the Asian world, and maybe it was only 4:00pm when the room was invaded by avid Japanese linguists, but room 316 is home to East’s newest club, Japanese Club. The President of Nihon Gumi is Joey Majchrzak, and the Vice President is Michaela Naughtin, both are seniors. Michaela Naughtin stated, “As President and Vice President of Nihon Gumi, it is our job to guide the club to come up with events that everyone wants to do as a whole, organize t h o s e events, and lead those events.”
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East Gone Wild
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ast tradition is to go all out for the football games. Whether it white out or orange out, you can find boys shirtless, and bodies painted with letters on their stomach. You see signs of football player’s faces. You will also find girls in sports bras and spankies. Stomachs painted, belly rings visible, and dignity out the window. Exccessive makeouts in the hallway. Seniors not standing for the fight song. This right here, is the type of behavior that can give off the wrong imprssion. East has the greatest student section. We always fill the bleachers, and we are always the loudest. Friday nights are about letting loose and getting crazy. And
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ophomore year. A Thursday at 12:25 to be exact. I walked into the bathroom only to find a poster displaying a man holding a large cat with the caption “Best in Show.” I was shocked, confused, intrigued, and delighted to see a poster that in no way involved a school event or club. Who would post such a thing on the bathroom mirror? I quickly glanced around trying to see if the person was still nearby. However, there was no sign of who created this masterpiece except for a small “BC” in the right corner written in silver Sharpie. This was the day that these wonderfully awkward posters and the mystery of “BC” came into my life. As one can imagine, I was ecstatic to see that these posters would be put up on the walls again this year. I felt like “BC” was a dear friend. Well at least a random acquaintance whose name I didn’t even know. Sort of like those people who you meet once then friend them on Facebook so you can creep whenever you’re bored. However, I wasn’t content with this relationship. What started as a joke became more serious. I needed to find out who the illustrious “BC” was. Technically, it’s against school rules to put up anything on the walls that isn’t approved by administration so I can’t go into detail on how I found BC or who it is that puts posters up. However, I was able to get an exclusive interview. Finally getting to meet BC was a lifelong (okay about four month) dream of mine. Getting to meet the people who continually brighten my day with their posters was thrilling. So next time you walk down the hallway, look a little bit closer, you just might find an awkward picture. If you do, share it with your friends, these posters deserve admiration.
OPINION Cailey Taylor//Staff Writer
who would not want to after a long week of school? But some take it too far. For example, the new “real” cheerleaders sporting sport bra and tutus. At a recent game, fans could see them dancing inappropriately and taking pictures you could not show Grandma. Others choose to yell profanity or wear it on their shirt. My own father is reluctant to bring my little brother close to the student section in fear of him seeing more than you should catch at a football game. He asked me one night after a game if the dress code applied to football games. With the parents sitting right by the student section, you would think students would have more respect for others and themselves. It’s by your classroom, and it’s on the back stairwells. Couples are making out, oblivious to the ongoing travelers in the halls. The PDA police only come around for about a day or two, but what about the other 179 days of the school year? I do not need to see people sucking face while I am headed to lunch. We represent Olathe East. People see us and how we act and they judge. That’s just how life works. We have a good image going for Olathe East and it’s gonna be sad seeing just a few people throwing it all away for a little fun. Have respect for your school, your peers, and most of all yourself. Note this, I am not saying this is everyone. A select few need to be concerned with what I say. I simply want the best for the school and for the people who represent it. Put some clothes on; watch the language; save it for the movie theaters. Thats all.
Awkward Art Jamie Ras//Staff Writer HE: What inspired you to put these posters up? BC: The walls needed some decoration so whenever a picture on awkwardfamilyphotos.com stands out to us and inspires a good caption we post it. HE: How many of you put up these posters each week? BC: There are about 5-10 of us. Usually we just enlist someone who has a free hour to post. HE: How do you feel about people’s reactions to these posters? BC: Pleased when they enjoy them. However, most people don’t even notice them. HE: How have you managed to keep your identity a secret? BC: We haven’t really. Generally whenever one person finds out, they tell about 25 others. People just can’t keep their mouths shut. We don’t want people to know it’s us because then all the mystery is gone. It’s like Christmas morning after having already seen what your mom wrapped up. HE: Where and when can we find these posters? BC: Any day during the week. The locations are random. Sometimes they’re put in central locations, but usually we like to put them where maybe just one person will see it a day or two after it’s been posted.
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Thoughts on a Hipster Maggie Houston//Staff Writer
We’ve all seen them roaming through the halls. Maybe they aren’t full-grown yet, but their old bowling shoes will take them there. Perfectly placed cowlicks, thick-edged glasses, and vintage Levis complete their carefully comprised look. We know who they are from their trade-marked beaten leather bag, darkened circles surrounding their eyes (because they’re all insomniacs), and Salvation Army t-shirts. You know who they are and if you’ve got any sense, they bother you as much as they bother me. They’re hipsters and, sadly, that isn’t just a derogatory term used in AVClub’s comment section. I will admit, they can be hard to spot. Is that guy wearing the Hollister logo because he honestly likes the brand or is it a hipster mocking the store? Unfortunately, ironic t-shirts are only the start of it. But, wait, I have a friend with a worn leather satchel. Does that mean she’s a hipster? No, it takes a very unfortunate combination of more than t wo or three attributes to be considered a genuine hipster. Let’s be clear, just because you happened to like Vampire Weekend before the rest of the population caught on last year doesn’t automatically classify you as a hipster. Maybe you just enjoy those poppy beats. Or, hey, simply because you cherish your deep love for sheepherding sweaters, that doesn’t mean you’re a bonafide hipster. Some people just dig the warmth that comes with that oversized bundle of yarn. The real trouble begins if you hear the word, “existentialist,” or if you happen upon someone busting a “moby”. This means a hipster is fast approaching. Luckily, if you’re standing to the right of them, you’re in the clear. (They have a hard time seeing to the side of themselves thanks to those thick glasses.) We should be happy with the fact that high school hipsters are far more bearable and scarce than those whose feelings of superiority have been long harbored. Hopefully you won’t have the displeasure of attending Oberlin College, Brown University or Columbia University - I’ve heard that’s where all the hipsters go to play. Or, excuse me, they would more likely be debating whether David Fincher is capable of creating a thoughtful movie or if he’s doomed to continue on with his indulgent Benjamin Button tendencies.
ARE YOU A HIPSTER? • • •
Do you shop at Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 or American Apparel? Do you wear Ray-Ban sunglasses for non-ironic purposes? Have you ever heard a Jason Mraz song and thought, “Man, could this guy be anymore talented?”
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, congratulations! You’re NOT a hipster!
Feel like mentioning a movie that came out in nationwide release? Don’t. Hipsters don’t want to hear it. They’re only interested in the genius of Wes Anderson or gushing over Chloe Sevigny. Want to discuss Chelsea’s Facebook status from the night before? Don’t waste your breath. Hipsters rarely use the internet unless they’re starting a granola company. The only friends they require are too kitsch and deck to care about how many “likes” you received the day before. Despite their walking hypocrisy, they continue to inhabit the earth. As mainstream musical groups like Death Cab for Cutie and The Jonas Brothers attempt the hipster look, this trend continues to gain steam. Why? Herein lies the fundamental duplicity of the hipster lifestyle. They can create perfectly logical reasoning behind any belief or opinion on absolutely any subject that simultaneously makes no sense. No one can actually explain why a Bill Cosby sweater is appealing, but those hipsters will always find a way. Of course, there are different levels of this breed. Check out the ever helpful “Hipster Handbook” by Robert Lanham, real-life Brooklynite, for a great description of the varying types. From the tolerable “rude boys” to the insufferable “literati,” Josh Aiello, another New Yorker, shows us the ways of 35 different species in his book, “A Field Guide to the Urban Hipster.” On the ride home from a concert this past Saturday, my brother’s true character was revealed. After constant claims from his friend, myself, and my friend that he was a full-blown hipster, he lost it. Exasperatingly, he asked, “So, basically, if you understand music that makes you a hipster?” Immediately following that inquiry, we all were required to laugh at such a question and my brother agreed with our diagnosis as he finally heard his last question. “God, i’m such a hipster.”
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Have you seen HBO’s “The Wire” more than t wo times through? Did you feel the movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” did not capture the book’s spirit? Do you only listen to music with less than 10,000 views on YouTube? Would you describe your music tastes as grotesque or speculative?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m sorry. You’re a hipster.
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Homecoming Feature
Meet Your Candidates Cailey Taylor//Staff Writer
Introducing Your Homecoming King and Queen!...Okay so the winners won’t be announced until the Homecoming game at half-time, but while we’re at it, why don’t we meet your candidates. First, we’ll start with the boys. Joel “DrinkaDrPepper” Wagner will be eating a fat steak and drinking a Dr. Pepper on Homecoming night. He’s involved in lacross at East and is looking forward to graduation. In five years, Joel hopes to be at grad school and his favorite quote is “Don’t worry about it.” You can catch Timmy San Pablo on the baseball field of East. Timmy doesn’t know yet where he will be eating before Homecoming. He can’t wait for baseball season and wants to be living the dream in five years. His most memorable quote is “Taylor gang or die!” Next up, QB for East. None other than Trent Kuhl. Homecoming night Trent will be feasting at Bucca de Beppo. Other than football, Trent is involved in National Honors Society, Hawk Mentoring, Cycling Club, Ping Pong Club, Project Earth, and Latin Club. Five years from now he hopes to be in school getting his Master’s degree. The quote Trent lives by is “Being
Feature
An Exclusive Interview with the 2010 Homecoming Court
perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didn’t let them down because you told the truth, and that the truth is you did everything you could.” Brooks Smith can’t wait for senior prom, but is very excited to be dining at Bucca de Beppo before the dance. At East, Brooks plays football and lacrosse. Brooks plans on being a stay-at-home dad in five years and his quote is “Dolla, Dolla, bills yall” Now for the dazzling divas. Bridget Lyons is planning on eating somewhere yummy Homecoming night. She is involved in Soccer, STUCO, and Leadership at Olathe East. Five years from now, she sees herself being graduated from college and getting her doctorate in physical therapy. Her favorite quote is “Ging Count!” Although Grace Kimpel doesn’t know where she is eating on Homecoming night, she is sure it will be delicious. You can either find her in choir, theatre, dance, Hawk Leaders, Yearbook, and NHS at Olathe East. Grace cannot wait for graduation in May. Grace wants to be just graduating from college and en-
gaged or married in five years. She gets by with thinking “Every wall is a door”. Sara Constance isn’t the planner for homecoming so she is unsure of where she will be dining Homecoming night. You can find her on the sidelines of any game cheering for Olathe East. She loves going t the football and soccer games. In five years, Sara wants to be out of college and teaching FACS. She lives by “never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. Sanayika Shields dominates the court. She is a three-year member of the OE basketball team. On homecoming night you can catch her hitting up Applebee’s. She can’t wait for basketball season and all the fun activities senior get to participate in. Five years from now, you can find Sanayika working as a physical therapist. Her most memorable quote. “Do Work!” From Back left: Kat Karstens, Grace Kimpel, Bridget Lyons, Sanayika Shields, Sara Constance, Brooks Smith, Joel Wagner, Brooklyn Ellis, Darion McCorkell. From Front Left: Brady Myers, Trent Kuhl, Michael “Jr” Williams, and Grant Johns. Photo Courtesy: Cailey Taylor
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Homecoming Feature
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lright fellas, Homecoming is just around the corner and you’re still dateless. But how can you choose which lady to pick? You want a classy gal who’s not afraid to get funky with it on the dance floor. Someone who you can have an actual conversation with at dinner, and will at least try to be subtle about the fact that she’s been texting her friends under the table about what a crummy date you are. You know... a real belle. But before you can decide who you want to take to the big dance, you have to decide who you don’t want. So what do guys at East like the least? Homecoming veteran and senior Hale Weirick said, “I hate it when you take a girl out to nice expensive restaurant and she only eats two bites of the whole meal you’ve just bought her.” Fellow senior Brian Weideman shared Weirick’s sentiments adding, “It’s like they’re trying to hide the fact that they eat from you,
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ith homecoming in just a few days everyone is excited for the big dance. With hair, nails, and dresses to take care of girls are running around like crazy. The last thing a girl needs on her mind is how her date will act at homecoming. So I got your back guys, fallow my advice and you are guaranteed a perfect date! Let’s start with dancing. From the words of senior Erin Sullivan,”It is really awkward when the guy just doesn’t dance.” Senior Nicole Lynch was in complete agreement. Try to channel your inner Michael Jackson being, and ignore the David Hasselhoff in your head. Dont go all Miley Cyrus out on the dance floor, because a higher power will be watching: Tom Cruise. Oh, and the really fancy dinner in front of you, yes, most likely it will cost tons of money, but suck it up. No girl wants to hear how much the bill will cost you; it will just make her uncomfortable and she won’t want to eat anything. If she offers to pay don’t let her! Tell her that it was your treat, because most likely she really doesn’t want to pay and she was just testing you. Men, yes, she is your date, but that doesn’t mean there is a leash on you. Sometime it’s okay to give the girl some breathing room. There is no leash around your neck. Feel free to talk to
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which is almost creepier than them not eating at all.” So ladies, if you’re reading, EAT THE FOOD! I assure you its not poison. Unless you’re going with me in which case no promises. What else do dudes find rude? “What’s really annoying is when girls run off with their friends and spend forever hiding-out in the bathroom. Its awkward enough having to be solo on the dance floor for two seconds let alone half the night.” said Weideman. “Seriously what are you doing in there that takes 20 minutes?” Weirick interjected. “Its a public restroom not a portal to Narnia. Time does not just stop for the people outside.” In the end though, it really does not matter if your date does nothing but pick at her salad, or goes MIA in the stall, so long as you end up with a girl who makes you happy.
She Said your friends and when she goes to the bathroom don’t follow her into the stall. Speaking of talking, it’s kind of an important part to the date. If it means that you need to research some interesting topics such as Lady Gaga’s meat dress, or the alignment of the planets... well you probably shouldn’t be going on a date anyways. Don’t try too hard. The girl said yes because she likes you. This means that you obviously should not change who you are the night of the dance because that it not who she signed up to go with. Even if you end up going with her friends and not yours, try and make friends with the other guys. A girl hates it when you sit there and complain about her friends. Why? Well, uhm, because they are HER friends. Last, but not least, make sure that you tell your date that she looks beautiful. She got all did up for you sir and the last thing she wants is to go all night without hearing that she looks good. Be yourself, be safe, be smart, and just go out and have a great time with your date.
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REVIEW
Haunted Reviews The Spook Scale Poe Mac Atmosphere
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Scream Factor
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Accessibility
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Layout
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Theme
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The Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe and The Macabre Cinema are put to the spook scale Sarah Miller//Staff Writer
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riving north and east on I-425: KC, doubtedly grow larger after exiting through MO, here we come. Chris Rice, Zach the back door. Hunter, and I, Sarah Miller, on our ad- After a quick refreshments break at a rough venture to Sketch City to investigate two of Full gas station, we three terrorees were ready for Moon Productions newest haunted attractions. our next adventure. The Macabre Cinema, alThe Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe and The though holding a more interesting theme for Macabre Cinema loom ahead, creating hor- a teenager, lacked the scare-factor needed to ror movie scenarios through the full 30-minute really crawl under the skin hours after the ardrive. rival back in Olathe. The Cinema The Chambers came first included legendary horror mov“The scariest with everything a haunted ies such as The Shining, Saw, and house should include: an part of the night The Exorcist, which should have excess of scarers, tight corriturned our tummies upside down, was going to dors, and little to no lighting. but something was missing. UnImmediately upon entering, like The Chambers of Edgar Allan KC, MO.” a Poe impersonator chuckPoe, The Cinema’s rooms rarely -Chris Rice instilled fear in the heart due to led and threw creepy rhymes all while keeping an uncomwide-open spaces, a lack of good fortably close distance. The scarers, and the illusion being scarers never broke character, skillfully deflect- broken one too many times. ing any off-putting or sarcastic remarks from While The Cinema was little to nothing in certain listless observers with clever rhymes comparison to The Chambers, the experience or ear-piecing screams. Props, visual effects, was still one that could be appreciated no and even a drunken corridor that leaves you matter the age, (but preferably over the age unable to walk straight all add to the terror, of 10.) Seeing classic horror movies turned which will undoubtedly keep you shaking. into a single haunted house experience really Some rooms of the house included “The was very entertaining, but maybe not worth Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Black Cat,” and “The $15.00. Raven.” While many of the rooms had no ma- Overall, that Saturday night spent being foljor theme, overall the house never forgot to lowed by zombies and cornered by towering include Poe’s creative and dark, artistic yarns. ghosts, and occasionally meeting a scarer willBenefits of this haunted humble abode include ing to converse freely, was a night worth expeexperiencing true claustrophobia and a shat- riencing again, perhaps closer to Halloween tered personal-space bubble, which will un- night.
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The new dessert of choice: cupcakes. More and more “cupcakeries” are opening up their doors in Overland Park and Olathe with beautifully decorated delicacies in their display windows. Smallcakes, with two locations (off of 119th and off of Metcalf), makes 700 to 1000 cupcakes a day and sells them for $3.00 each. Seniors Laura Benz and Megan Wills both work at Smallcakes. “My favorite cupcake is the choc-o-holic, but I love anything chocolate,” said Laura, after graciously greeting a new customer who walked into the store. “I like the Hostess cupcake the most,” said Megan. After all of the hype about Smallcakes from many sources, It was exciting to finally try one of their fancy treats. The Oreo cupcake sitting in the display window caught my eye. Oreo was only on the top of the icing making the rest of the cupcake taste more like a simple “bring treats to school” cupcake than “treat yourself” dessert. Overall, Smallcakes has awsome service and a cute atmosphere but they could use a little more pizzazz with the actual cupcakes.
Cupcake
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If you happen to be shopping around 149th and Metcalf in Overland Park, then stop by 3 Women and an Oven Even though the store sold delicious desserts, the location was way too far away from my house for my taste. The shop is located in a strip mall, and is difficult to get to from the outside street. This quaint bakery sells cupcakes, but also crumb cakes, brownies, cookies, baby cupcakes, and mini cakes. Everything tasted and looked delicious- but seemed only like a few bites. The price of a cupcake is $3.75; the quality is definitely worth it, even though the quantity isn’t worth the price. The most popular cupcakes include pink champagne, carrot cake, red velvet, and chocolate. The claim to fame of 3 Women and an Oven is their fresh ingredients. You can definitely taste the delicious difference. The store is open 8 to 5 Monday through Thursday, 8 to 6 on Fridays, 9 to 2 on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. If 3 Women and an Oven sounds right to satisfy your sweet tooth yet empty your wallet, then hurry over to their only location!
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Rachel Kimmich, Rachael Kolb & Brianne Grudek// Staff Writers
Sneek Peek: Sugar Rush Entering into Cupcake A La Mode customers are overwhelmed with all the different kinds of cupcakes, from Chocolate Obession to Raspberry Lemonade. Located near Town Center Plaza in Leawood, Cupcake A La Mode also sells cupcake accessories like plates and coffee cups. The pink, white, and black walls in the bakery bring out the fun atmosphere. The main wall has a mural with sayings and pictures of cupcakes. On any given week the bakery will bake and sell between 2,000 and 3,000 cupcakes. Some flavors they sell include Marshmallow Fondue, Love Doctor, After Dinner Mint, Let it Snow, Hawaiian Honeymoon, and Chocolate Obession! The Hawk’s Eye sampled a chocolate cupcake topped with a layer of smooth semi-sweet chocolate, a peanut butter buttercream swirl and a peanut butter Hershey kiss on top called Peanut Butter Kiss. This cupcake was marvelous. The Cupcake of the Month for September was Banana Split. This summer they introduced the Key Lime Pie which was a big hit so they decided to have that all summer long. Each cupcake costs around $3.00, and the sizes vary from normal, cake slice, and kiddie. Cupcake A La Mode caters weddings and any kind of parties. The next time you get that craving for a cupcake, stop in and pick one out. Don’t worry about the calories-it is all good.
Nicole Lynch, a senior at East, has started her own cupcake business with her friends and family called Sugar Rush. Sugar Rush will be selling cupcakes of varying sizes individually and by the dozen. The new business is still finalizing a location so as of now, just order cupcakes straight from Nicole. “It sounded like something fun our family and friends could do together,” said Nicole. “We have a large variety of flavors. My favorite and our most popular is our Oreo cupcake.” Of the four cupcake shops the Hawk’s Eye staffers tried, Sugar Rush swept the board. With their homemade batters and original look, there is no question that Nicole has outdone the other three. In comparing the Oreo from Smallcakes and Sugar Rush cupcake, Sweet Treats contained more actual Oreo. The cookie was not just sprinkled on the top of white icing; chunks hid inside the icing and inside the cupcake itself. If you ever find yourself in need of cupcakes, Sugar Rush is the place to turn.
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Jonah’s Jonah Jacobsen//Sports Editor
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ominant. Hard working. Enthusiastic. Intense. Gravity defying. Determined. If you don’t know that I am talking about the Olathe East football team, then you obviously haven’t attended a game yet. The football players electrify crowds with their dominating style and astounding swagger on the field. Who can contain themselves when senior running back Brandon Willingham jukes out all eleven defenders? Or when senior tailback Austin Fulson plows through the defensive line, making defenders look like fools? The Hawks have been successful so far this season, with a record of 4-1. One of the highlights of the season so far has been knocking off top-ranked Olathe North in a shutout win. Head Varsity Coach Jeff Meyers explained, “It’s a confidence builder. It was a great win for our program and team to shut out a team that’s only been shut out twice since 1981.” If beating the 2009 state champions 25-0 does not get you pumped, then nothing does. Fans weren’t the only ones excited about beating Olathe North: senior quarterback Trent Kuhl said, “The highlight of my season so far has definitely been beating North.” But, big victories like these don’t happen without putting in the hard work. Players began workouts before students even stepped into Olathe East for the first day of school. Coach Meyers described why these workouts are so important, “It is always crucial. That is when you try to build that mental toughness
and that physical toughness through conditioning. I think it’s paid off great dividends with this team in both those areas,” he said. Talk circulating through the press and students say that this is Olathe East’s year to hold up the state championship trophy. The football team hasn’t had much success in past years in winning state, yet this year they are more driven than ever. But, they must take it one game at a time, and Coach Meyers has made sure that the players know this, “Well the season’s early, and we’ve got to make a lot of improvement in all three phases of the game: offense, defense and special teams before we start looking ahead thinking about state playoffs. But if we keep making improvement and strides forward then this group is going to have the capabilities of having a great playoff season,” Meyers stated. One thing for certain is when Olathe East makes in to the playoff post-season, fans will be right there to support the athletes. The fans have been extraordinary at games so far. And these crazy students don’t go unnoticed by players. Kuhl stated, “Crazy fans are a huge deal. Having an awesome crowd is that extra tip of the scale that makes a player’s intensity go overboard. It’s like putting napalm in a camp fire.” So if you haven’t attended a game this year, get your act together, find some blue and orange, then go out to support your Hawks. Or else Alex Michaud might need to have a serious conversation with you.
SPORTS
The East Beast Varsity VB
Girls Varsity Tennis
Sat. Oct 9th Manhattan, KS 9:00AM
Sat. Oct 9th Location TBA 9:00AM
Thurs. Oct 14th Washburn Rural 5:00PM
Fri.-Sat. Oct 15-16 Location TBA 12:00PM
Sat. Oct 16th Olathe East 9:00AM
Girls Varsity Golf
Varsity Gymnastics Thurs. Oct 21th Free State 5:30PM
Tues. Oct 12th Location TBA Time TBA
Tues. Oct 26th SME 6:00PM
Mon. Oct 18th Manhattan CC Time TBA
Sat. Nov 6th Location TBA 12:00PM
Varsity XC
Guys Varsity Soccer
Sat. Oct 9th Haskell University 10:00AM
Tues. Oct 12th CBAC 7:00PM
Sat. Oct 16th Rim Rock Farm 9:00AM
Thurs. Oct 14th SMSC 7:00PM
Sat. Oct 23rd Location TBA Time TBA
Tues. Oct 19th SMN 7:30PM
Sat. Oct 23th Rim Rock Farm 9:00AM
Thurs. Oct 21th CBAC 7:00PM
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SPORTS CONCUSSIONS
Hidden dangers on the field Marrissa Hatfield & Chyann Weber//Staff Writers
door recreational soccer team. Richard’s team was down by four points with 50 seconds left in the game. Richard ran for the ball, and just when she was about to score a player from the opposing team ran up behind her then threw her into a wall. She was knocked unconscious and fell oncussions are commonly found in high to the ground. school sports, but many of the horrify Richard was at home for four days with ing facts remain unknown to the public. painful migraines before she decided to go to Not everyone who gets a concussion is the hospital, where she got an MRI. knocked unconscious. In fact, many people who get a concussion Luckily, she didn’t have any broken blood do not know that they have one, since they vessels, a common effect of concussions. never black out. This makes concussions dur- Richard had a hairline fracture on her brow bone, along ing sports even more dangerous, with bruising on her because most of the time, the Have the best equip- brain. She stayed player will get back in the game, in the hospital for ment possible. Always potentially causing more harm. a week before she Some common symptoms of a use proper teaching was able to return concussion are confusion, headhome. techniques. aches or migraines, nausea, This biology vomiting, seeing flashing lights, and a -Coach Jeff Meyers teacher is now back sense of having lost time. at school teaching The only prevention to concussions is to be aware of safety issues and wear the her students, but she is still experiencing symptoms from her concussion. appropriate athletic gear. However, a recent study, completed in Aus- Richard said, “I am having multiple mitralia, shows that helmets may not actually be graines every day, and visualizing things hurts my brain.” helpful in preventing concussions. In fact, in some instances, they can increase She added, “I was scared that I would forthe chance of whiplash and neck or spinal in- get my new students’ names.” juries, and concussions are commonly associ- Eric Krause, another teacher at Olathe East, also has a history of sport-induced concusated with these injuries. Head Olathe East football coach Jeff Mey- sions. ers has gone to training classes concerning He said, “Every time you get a concusconcussions and has taken multiple online sion, you become more prone to them.” The worst concussion that Krause has enclasses on the subject. Meyers said he has only seen one serious dured was when he was a quarterback in concussion in his 30 years of coaching. In this college. He got hit by a linebacker from Midcase, the player was knocked unconscious America Nazarene. Krause said, “I realized that this was an and had long term memory loss. High school sports follow many regulations NFL caliber hit.” for concussions. The players are watched Concussions effect a considerable number closely by coaches and trainers. If the referees of athletes every year. Concussions during see symptoms of a concussion on the field, the sports are very dangerous, especially when the player is not taken out of the game. player can be removed from the game. To help avoid concussions, Meyers said, To avoid getting a concussion, play by the “Have the best equipment possible. Always rules and use protective sports gear. If you do use proper teaching techniques. And avoid get a concussion, get out of the game and stay out until your doctor clears you to play. uneccessary contact.” Tiffany Richard, a biology teacher at Olathe
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ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Annie Huff SENIOR STAFF WRITERS Maggie Houston Sarah Miller Cailey Taylor STAFF WRITERS Marissa Hatfield Rachel Kimmich Aly Lagerquist Grant Owens Jamie Ras Jenni Brooks Brianne Grudek Sean Murray Travis Meyer Jazmine Smith Chyann Weber
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Top Left: Junior Sarah Watts as Minnie Mouse Top Right: Sisters (Senior) Haley and (Sophomore) Courtney Claxton all dressed up Left: Sophomore Allie Hicks as a little pumpkin Right: Senior Jacob Gilmore in his pirate costume Bottom Left: Junior Chris Lansford and his younger Freshman brother Ben Bottom Right: Juniors Jared Johnstone and Irene Nelson in their elementary school years Photo Courtesy: Grant Owens