FEBRUA FEBRUAR TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPORTS
WINTER PROFILES|PHS vs PH BASKETBALL|SPECIAL OLYMPICS
FEATURES
PARENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA|VAPING|COURTWARMING THROWBACKS
ENT/OPIN OSCARS|STAR WARS|MAKING A MURDERER
NEWS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING|CHIPOTLE E. COLI|CLUBS TO CONSIDER
ARY RY LETTER
from the
EDITOR
February is the month of recognition for love, football, movies, presidents and groundhogs. Seem like a random list? This month, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, the Oscars, Groundhogs and Presidents Day, and Black History Month. It’s a packed month, and an even more packed issue of The View. As students look forward to Courtwarming tomorrow, some of our teachers are looking back to their high school dances. Check out some throwback pictures and stories from a few teachers on page 8. Have you ever felt like school, sports, and work just aren’t keeping you busy enough? If you can squeeze in another priority to your list, join a club! There are plenty of clubs to join at South, and we took a look at three clubs to consider this semester on page 6-7. Though seniors haven’t been lucky enough to get any snow days, the weather outside is still frightful. If we happen to get a snow day, how will you spend it? Check out some options of things to do in KC during the cold weather on page 23.
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CARSON WELLS ADAM FRAZIER HANNAH GRAVES JACOB KLINE SYDNEY LOWE JULIA PONKO ASHLEY PASLEY ANNE PRICE CHASE PUTNAM TATE SUMMA BRET VANICE RYAN WELTY
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END IT in the
END ZONE
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hen you think of the Super Bowl, you think of something along the lines of stuffing yourself with buffalo dip until your pants don’t fit, watching the ever-so entertaining commercials involving horses or celebrities, and the most obvious, the football. With these traditions of food and friends, the Super Bowl is something that many people look forward to all season, but there are about 10,000 people who might think a bit differently. There are roughly 10,000 people transported to the Super Bowl and forced to sell themselves for sex. Human trafficking is defined as the illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Human trafficking is essentially modern- day slavery. It is the third largest international crime, with 2.4 million people being trafficked at any given time. Human traffickers go to crowded places, so they can make a lot of money, therefore it is popular at the Super Bowl because there are thousands of people in attendance. Those getting trafficked do not actually attend the game, but are outside the game and in local areas where high amounts of people will be gathered. Human Trafficking is a $32 billion business, with $15.5 billion of those coming from civilized countries and $9.5 million coming from the US alone. “I had no idea that this was even a thing in the United States,” said Sophie Hardin, senior. According to DoSomething.org, there are approximately 20 - 30 million people worldwide who are currently living enslaved. This slavery comes in many forms. The United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime claims that the three most common kinds of trafficking is, sex trafficking, forced labor, and debt bondage, but there are many different types. From organ harvesting to forced marriages, human trafficking covers a vast
The Super Bowl deals with bigger trafficking issues than ones taking place parking lot
by JULIA PONKO
spectrum of exploiting other people. In the U.S. alone there are around 1.5 million slaves, with 300,000- 400,000 of those being children. In Kansas City, about 1600 minors get exploited each year. These 1600 kids are robbed of the innocence they once had. According to the Missouri School Counselor Organization, the city of Kansas City is ranked #2 on the list of cities that are hubs for trafficking minors in the U.S., due to the easy access of our interstate systems. The average age of a minor being exploited is 12. “It freaked me out hearing that this thing happens so close to home,” said Hardin Jayon Burton, Freshman, had a different take on this. “Having a mom, little sister, and female friends, I couldn’t imagine someone using them for sex,” said Burton. “It’s horrible thinking about how everyone is someone’s daughter or friend” Though it is difficult to detect, that doesn’t stop people from trying. The END IT movement is an organization that is making standing up to slavery accessible to everyone. On Feb. 25, celebrities like Carrie Underwood and Kyle Korver will be standing up for slavery by drawing a red “x” on their hands. Over 250 million people have posted about it on social media with the goal of bringing awareness to human trafficking. There are many organizations in the Kansas City area that are devoted to fighting human trafficking. Exodus Cry and Aware KC are two local organizations working to fight the cause by bring awareness to people about human trafficking and offer relief to those involved in it. International organizations like International Justice Mission and Polaris Project are addressing the project on an international scale to one day abolish slavery.
“I HAD NO IDEA THAT THIS WAS EVEN A THING IN THE UNITED STATES.”
S OU TH ’S GUESSES VS. REAL ITY GLOBALLY?
HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU THINK ARE ENSLAVED...
17%
REALITY:
38.5 MIL 22%
21%
1.5 MIL
52%
28% 10%
1-5
6-10
11-15
(in millions)
15+
0-1,000
10%
SOUTH’S GUESS
SOUTH’S GUESS
40%
NATIONALLY?
1,001- 100,001- 1million+ 100,000 1mil
commitment to serving the most delicious ingredients we can find, raised responsibly and prepared using classic cooking techniques.” Though it is surprising that of all places, this happened at the one that is known for using quality ingredients, it is not surprising that after this incident the company is working to win back customers and improve their food safety measures. Chipotle says they are enacting high resolution testing of all fresh produce, end-of-shelf-life testing, and enhancing their internal training of employees. On Feb. 8 they will be closed for a few hours for food safety meetings. Also, beginning in February the company is driving a marketing plan to regain customers’ trust. Chipotle’s Food Safety Update webpage stressed that, “Yes it is safe to eat at Chipotle. Any ingredient that may have been linked to the E.coli incident is no longer in our supply chain.” Many loyal customers, including Mckenzie Huff, sophomore, and Suzanne Brown, junior, would be happy to hear this. Huff explained, “I don’t view them any differently because I love Chipotle and will always love Chipotle.” Many people continued to eat at Chipotle after they heard of the E. coli cases because they felt that the food is just that good. Huff described her love of the restaurant as a problem, but a good problem to have. Brown also said, “It’s not going to stop me from going there. I’ve probably been there 20 times since it happened.” Due to these cases of contaminated ingredients in Chipotle restaurants, the company will likely have some of the most reliable food safety precautions moving forward.
Chipotle uses farm fresh ingredients and meat from animals raised with no antibiotics or synthetic hormones
“Recent incidents, an E. coli outbreak that sickened 52 people and a Norovirus outbreak that sickened approximately 140 people at a single Chipotle restaurant in Boston, have shown us that we need to do better, much better,” stated Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Founder, Chairman, and Co- CEO in a letter published on the company website regarding the restaurant chain’s food safety programs. The total of Chipotle-related illnesses since July has reached over 500. A Norovirus outbreak, caused by an ill restaurant employee, led to many of these cases. Several reports of E. coli also added to that number. Near the end of December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed Chipotle that they were looking into five cases of E. coli in Kansas, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. Earlier cases had also been reported in Washington, Oregon, Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, California, Minnesota, and New York. “Before I liked Chipotle, but now I’m just afraid of E. coli,” said Marco Herrejon, junior, who has not eaten there since the food safety scares. He is not the only only customer who has been scared away by the E. coli incidents. In fact, the company’s sales and stock prices have both decreased significantly. According to InvestorPlace, Chipotle’s management said that sales in quarter four are expected to fall 8 percent to 11 percent. According to the CDC, E. coli is transmitted through contaminated food or water. No specific ingredient has been able to be identified as the cause of the outbreak because the source was likely out of the supply chain by the time those infected showed any symptoms. The business’s motto has always been, “Food with integrity is our
Chipotle was the first restaurant nationally to acknowledge and then rid their ingredients of all GMOS
E. coli and Norovirus outbreak at Chipotle Mexican Grill hurts the company
by LEXI MADDOX
BEWAREof the burrito
NEWS|5
6|FEATURES
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
As years go by clubs come and go from South, but one very beneficial organization will be here to stay. National Honor Society, or NHS, is joined for many different reasons. However, many people do not know what National Honor Society is or what they do. “National Honor Society is the premier honor organization at Park Hill South and it’s a chance for students to gather who represent our four pillars which include leadership, service, scholarship, and character. NHS is a way to get together and volunteer, but also better ourselves in preparing for the future in terms of career and life,” said Deana Bindel, NHS sponsor. To be eligible to join National Honor Society, you must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, be actively a part of two different clubs from the start of sophomore year until the time you apply, and have completed 20 non-school sponsored service hours. You are also not allowed to have certain disciplinary actions, such as in school or out of school suspension. NHS President Grant Pace, senior, said, “Our main goal is to have students who are by ASHLEY PASLEY academically involved and are also involved with extracurricular activities at the school and perform service to benefit the community around them. I would recommend people join NHS because it gives you a reward for a lot of the hard work people are already doing.” Many high school students join National Honor Society simply for the fact it looks great on resumes and college applications. However, NHS is helpful for more than just making yourself look good. For example, college students still use the skills they learned through the organization. Kaela Juarez, a 2015 graduate said, “NHS, in general, gave me a better understanding of the importance of community service and being Vice President taught me real leadership and organization skills that are still useful to me in college.” Bindel explained that the organization is working on making NHS much more than just a service organization, but a way to build useful skills such as character, leadership, networking skills, interviewing skills, as well as helping students continue in the future with their best foot forward. National Honor Society helps students grow more as individuals and gain useful tools for their future. Applications were due in early January to all eligible Juniors and Seniors and Grant Pace, senior members will be chosen later in February. Sophomores and Juniors should keep an eye NHS PRESIDENT out for applications and work to be able to join in the coming year.
PING PONG
If you take a look around South you will find plenty of different clubs for different types of people such as Spanish Club, FCA, and Fishing Club. This year, Jason Jeong, Junior, and Blaaze Booth, Junior, decided to start something new, Ping Pong club. Jeong said, “Ping pong club was first made so that we can organize a South ping pong team to compete with other schools’ Ping Pong teams, and of course also to hang out with friends, and just enjoy the game of ping pong.” Jeong and Booth had the idea to start the club back in October, but the team was not formed until later in November. With a lot of past experience in Ping Pong, Jeong feels he can help and teach others this game. Jeong started the club to help by ASHLEY PASLEY start something at South that can leave a legacy, as well as bring students together to have fun. “I joined Ping Pong club because it’s a warm and cozy environment with great people and it is a great time,” said JD Nassab. This club meets every Wednesday directly after school during collaboration in the home maintenance room. They set up tables by the grand staircase and start playing. The equipment is provided, however it is recommended you bring your own paddle. Feel free to show up any day, as this club welcomes anyone and everyone. Whether you are a senior or a freshman, boy or girl, even if you do not have any past experience, all are welcome.
SKI CLUB
Picture this: the floor turns to ice, the air gets thinner, and the bitter cold bites and burns nearly every inch of your skin. You’ve been transported to the top of a mountain with only a pair of skis or a snowboard, and your knowledge of skiing. At this point you might be wishing you’d signed up for Ski Club so you’d have some. Ski Club is a South club by HANNAH GRAVES that met on Wednesdays at Snow Creek from 3:45-8:45 p.m. between January 18 and February 3. Marcia Umscheid, the sponsor of Ski Club, highly encourages students to sign up. “If you’ve never skied before this would be a perfect place to learn,” she said. Umscheid loves being a part of the group, and shares her reasoning,“It’s just such an eclectic group of kids,” she said. “I mean, we start out with this group of strangers, and by the time we’re done we have a family,” Besides skiing, snowboarding, and tubing the club has been known to park themselves at the ski lodge and have a hot chocolate, and maybe some cheesy fries. There they talk about life, do homework together, and discuss the best wipe-outs of the day. Freshman Trey Breshears has attended and plans to continue attending ski club meetings. “It’s just a really fun way to bond, and do a sport that’s kind of uncommon,” he said. Both South and Park Hill have a Ski Club, so they found it easier to share the day, the bus, and the slopes. Breshears says he enjoys the time he can spend with his friends, from both South and Parkhill. In fact, Breshears has been trying to talk friend and classmate, Julia Stephens into re-joining the club. “I fell and twisted my ankle last time,” said Stephens. “They had to carry me on a sled down to the lodge. That’s where the emergency room was.” She said even though she got hurt, “it’s the kind of thing where you just want to get right back up and try again.” Besides signing up, Stephen’s only advice for skeptical ski club members would be, “Don’t go straight down the big hill on the first day.” The students are provided transportation, slope pass, and rental equipment for $25. Students have the additional option of group lessons for $7, tubing for $20, or helmet rental for $5. In order to receive the $20 discounted Snow Creek rate, students must ride the bus to and from Snow Creek. All applications MUST be turned in before or at noon on the Tuesdays before the meetings.
photos provided by Marcia Umscheid
FEATURES|7
DANCE THROUGH THE PAST
8|FEATURES
Throwback dances explained by teachers
MR. LENHERT
G
MRS.HOLDEN
et ready to boogie, hand jive and swing your way into Courtwarmarming this year. Although teachers may not have had the best styles back in the day, they still knew how to have fun. Given the obvious generation gaps, it may be hard for students to think that their teachers were teenagers too. But they were, and they had high school dances just like we do. When it comes to asking someone to go to a dance, our generation goes over the top compared to kids in the past. For the upcoming Courtwarming, dance proposals have included posters, jelly beans, soccer balls and much more. But in high schools past things were different. “See, we didn’t do the whole, fancy promposals or anything like that back in the day. We just went up to someone and asked them to the dance. That’s how I did it, and how I was asked every single time,” said Somer Stuhlsatz (math). The dances were so low key back in the day that kids didn’t have to take three hours on their hair and make-up. Sometimes they didn’t even need 10 minutes. “Junior Prom was on Saturday night and it was on the weekend of the state track meet. When I pulled into the drive... My date was waiting, we had dinner reservations with a few people,” said Jennifer Holden (debate). While our generation is notorious to spend an entire day to prepare for a dance, Holden was prepared in only five minutes.
MRS.CHAMBERS
“I went into the house, threw on some powder, threw on some spray, threw my hair up in a bun, threw on my dress and went to the dance. I didn’t even shower before my junior Prom,” said Holden. Dances were so low key that even the locations were simple. “My senior prom, that I went to with my now wife, was in a barn. It was interesting to say the least,” said Kyle Lackey (Drama). Some teachers didn’t go to dances at all, as they had alterna proms. “I was very Goth in high school and so, I know that we had an alterna prom. So instead of going to regular prom with all the other kids, all the weirdo artsy kids, we had our own prom at someone’s house. We wore our weird clothes and danced our weird dances... I mean, I was way too cool to go to all of the regular dances,” said Megan Carson (Art). Although there may be plenty of differences between past generation dances and the dances now, there are still some similarities. One major similarity being, they’re fun! Amanda Roth (Math), said, “I just remember WPA (a girls choice dance), was the most fun dance that I’ve ever gone to. I just think that the group of people that I went with was really fun, my date was really fun just in general.” Court warming is on Sat. Feb., 6, so make sure to get a dress you love because these throwback pics will be the best ones yet.
by ANNE PRICE
MRS.WILLIAMS
What’s youR favorite throwback band?
“Queen, because my dad had me listen to it when I was little and I really like that style of music,” -Alex Lindsay, sophomore
“Boston, they just really, like, embody the ‘70s,” -Owen Seymour, sophomore
FEATURES|9
WHY DO SO FEW CHOOSE THE MILITARY AS THEIR CALLING? After this year’s graduation for the class of 2016, many kids are forced out into the real world without a clue as to what they are really going to pursue for employment. Most choose the university route, a few have a job lined up, and then there is the undecided. As graduation nears, a few seniors have made the tough, but proud decision, to join the U.S. military. One student in particular was up in the air about choosing at first, but after a little consideration, he knew what needed to be done. Kyle Hopkins, senior, said, “At first it was a tough decision, but at the end of the day this is what I knew I wanted to do. The day I enlisted was probably my proudest moment so far.” Hopkins is scheduled to get shipped off to Twentynine Palms, California on August 15 for his basic military training program. The program usually lasts anywhere from six months to an entire year. After that he is hoping to be deployed elsewhere, specifically to foreign regions, where he may be put to the actual test, and pushed to his limits. Everyone has their own special reasoning behind enlisting for the armed forces. Senior Dalton Hodges has known he was going into the military for quite some time now. “Ever since my older brother enlisted five years ago, I knew I would follow his footsteps one day. I have been training since I was in seventh grade...I usually run at least five miles every day, I mostly focus on cardio, as opposed to weightlifting,” said Hodges. Hopkins, however, has a different approach to his workouts. “I’ve been lifting weights now for about three years, it is an addiction. I lift pretty much every day, since I am in advanced weights right now with Coach Cramer.
“I have been training since 7th grade. I run at least five miles every day.”
I think it will definitely help me later down the road, especially in the military,” he said. Another undeniable advantage to joining the military is the benefits that are included. While Hopkins is looking forward to getting straight into the action and attend college later, Hodges is taking a more strategic approach. “I plan on going the educational route, free college for four years, and then go to officer candidate school and then hopefully join in as an officer. Becoming an officer has always been my dream,” says Hodges. While these seniors are planning out their futures and looking ahead, a member of the South staff has already done his fair share of time in the military. Miguel Gonzalez, campus supervisor, proudly served eight and a half years in the Army, including a full year in the Vietnam War. Gonzalez describes the type of warfare these days as a very different monster. In today’s combat you need to be on your toes at all times, always be aware of your surroundings, and be brave. “I feel very proud when I hear of someone enlisting, especially knowing that kids here at South are still willing to go out and defend our great country. It takes a special kind of person to enlist, takes a lot of guts,” said Gonzalez. As a student no matter what your future plans entail, be sure to wish them the best of luck in their endeavors. After all, they are the ones who are risking everything for our every day freedoms. One day, hopefully Hopkins and Hodges will get the recognition they deserve, because you can’t put a price on freedom! ‘Merica!
by CARSON WELLS
“I’ve been lifting weights now for three years, it is an addiction.”
“I spent EIGHT and a half years in the army as a military policeman and ONE year in serving in Vietnam in basic training.”
10|FEATURES
cyber parenting
by SYDNEY LOWE
An inside look at parents who use social media and how students feel about it You get a notification: “One New Follower”. You open it only to see your worst nightmare becoming a reality... Your parent just made a Twitter. No matter what social media platform, students often worry about their parents snooping on their accounts. Some students are bothered more than others by their parents’ presence online, but for some there is no avoiding it. So the question stands, do parents belong on social media? Brooke Montgomery, junior, said, “I can understand why some parents have Twitters, like to look at news accounts, but I wouldn’t want my mom reading all my tweets.” There are a few moms well known around South for their use of social media. Anna Riekhof, senior, said, “It’s kind of creepy at times since she can see everything I post, but I’ve learned to deal with it.” Riekhof’s mom is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Paige Riekhof, sophomore, said, “The only thing that bothers me is when she comments on my friends’ pictures, or posts bad pictures of me.” Students tend to have varying opinions on the topic, depending on their relationship with their mom or dad or their parent’s reasoning for joining.
Jill @JillLHickey
Would you let your parents follow you on social media?
60% 40% YES
NO
Allie Hickey, junior, said, “My mom being on social media doesn’t really bug me. She was on it far before I was for work, and she actually knows more than I do.” Hickey’s mom, Jill Hickey, has become very popular on social media through her radio network, NotSoSoccerMom, and currently has 32,000 followers. She began this blog in 2009 with four other mom bloggers across the US and covered topics of fashion, beauty, reality, pop culture and inspiration. Jill said, “I feel it is appropriate and fun to crossconnect with my kids’ friends on social media. As long as it is used in a productive and supportive space. I do not feel it is appropriate for parents to direct message teenagers or publicly shame them in any way.” Some parents may create an account to feel more technologically advanced or for work purposes, while others’ reasoning is solely to keep track of their children’s posts. This may be a lesson to watch what you put online because even if your parent doesn’t have an account they could still find a way to see your posts. Many students here at South have fallen victim to parental “stalking,” getting into trouble after their own parent or another parent saw something they posted. It seems that the overall lesson learned is to be careful what you post on social media, because if you don’t want your parent to see it, it probably doesn’t need to be online for the whole world to see.
Different Country,
FEATURES|11 There may be 196 countries in the world, but one game brings them all together. One student here at South is in the top one percent of 100 million players. by TATE SUMMA
SAME GAME
One in a million is pretty rare, but what about being in the top 25,000 in 100 million? Dj Gray, senior, has been playing a “professional sport,” League of Legends for three years. Putting in at minimum six hours a week, Gray has climbed from the 100 million players to the top 25,000 in the world. So what is League of Legends? Often referred to as League, it’s created by RIOT GAMES and has 23 million people log in every day. It’s a 5v5 team battle game where the player gets to choose from 125+ champions (characters in the game). Each champion has specialized abilities only for that champion. Each team’s objective is to get more resources through killing enemy champions and monsters, in preparation to destroy the other team’s Nexus (base), which is protected by minions, turrets, inhibitors, and other champions. Below, the playing field and key is shown to each defense. Each game you play gives you experience points (XP), to level up your Summoner or personal account. It takes around 175 games lasting anywhere from 20-60 minutes to maximize your summoner. When your account maxes out, you can play Ranked Games which put you in a league depending on your skill level with the other 100 million players across the world! The league’s shown at the top of the picture are, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, and Challenger. Each league has a different division of 1-5, 1 being the best. Gray is in Diamond 1, which is the top 25,000 of the world. Gray said, “My favorite champion is Leona because she is a supporter type player. She protects other players
in the game and makes it easier to win the game. I feel like she also reflects my personality because I like to defend other people and I just keep everything on the lockdown.” Like Dj, other kids from South play League. Mike Kraemer, German exchange student, plays League as much as 10 hours a week and has spent over $1,000 on the game in the years he has played. Kraemer said, “I am not as good as Dj but I still enjoy the team based fighting.” Gray said he has spent less than $100 on the game, and believes in getting champions through XP rather than buying them. There is a World Championship for League, and it is watched by millions every year. It has premade teams to compete over a course of five weeks, for millions of dollars. In 2015, 50,000 people watched the tournament live in Seoul, South Korea and another 32 million watched the tournament online. Although professional players play for money, some lucky 40 kids can receive a full ride scholarship from the University of Pikeville in Kentucky or Chicago’s Robert Morris University. Gray said, “If they hand out scholarships in college, I would gladly play, but I haven’t thought about it too much. It is cool that I’m in the top 25,000 in the world, I mean it’s like getting a 35 or higher on the ACT.” Whether you acknowledge League of Legends as an important role around the world, it is the most popular played and watched event, besides Soccer of course.
BATTLE OF THE CONSOLES
Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PS4 have been a high controversy in the gaming world over the last two years since the consoles have been released. Whether you prefer PS4 or Xbox One, I think we can all agree that they are both great consoles, but here is what some South students had to say.
CONSOLES
XBOX ONE = 1.5 MILLION
SOLD IN 2015 PS4 = 2.75 MILLION
“Once a month PS4 has a free game you can download. I don’t necessarily hate the Xbox one, but I prefer the PS4,” said Scott Bennett, junior.
“I like Xbox One and PS4 both, but I play Xbox One more than PS4 because all of my friends play Xbox One. The controllers of both are different and take time to get used to, but I like the Xbox controller more. Also, PS4 has been hacked two times this year alone, and was shut down for days and Xbox hasn’t been hacked at all,” said Zack Nay, sophomore. “From personal experience of playing both, I decided to get the Xbox One. The connection servers are better and don’t lag like PS4. Also, a lot more of my friends play Xbox One rather than PS4,” said Tristram Christensen, senior.
There are varying opinons on the safety of a new trend hitting South: vaping. York Times, one can also experience withdrawal symptoms after only one time smoking. “I think teens and people in general are using e-cigarettes because they think it is a safer alternative,” said Officer Matt Westrich. Whether or not e-cigs are better than cigarettes is actually unknown . However, Rawlinson claims a friend of his stopped smoking cigarettes because of e-cigs. “When my friend converted from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, I noticed a change in him and he told me how much better he felt,” Rawlinson said. Which begs the question; are there any long term effects to smoking e-cigs? Studies show that Formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen found in cigarette smoke, also dwells in the vaporized liquid of e-cigs which in long term can cause nasal cancer. The legal age to obtain an e- cigarette has always been 18, however on Nov. 19, the legal age to obtain an e-cig in Kansas City was raised to 21. Minors are still finding ways to purchase e-cigs by obtaining them through online vendors. “I wouldn’t say that to enforce the law that states that it is illegal to smoke e-cigs under the age of 18 because we only really enforce it when we come across it. If I stopped a vehicle for speeding and happen to come across an ecig in the car and they were not of the correct age; it would be enforced at that time. The discipline for that would fall under the same as a minor caught with a cigarette,” said Westrich. The legal and health concerns that come along with e-cigs, put the new trend in a grey area. On one hand, they are easy to obtain. Students claim that some stores that sell e cigs and vape juice do not ask teens to verify their age.. On the other hand, since there is no proof that e-cigs are better than cigarettes, the real answer all comes down to one’s opinion.
getting
Although electronic cigarettes don’t emit real smoke they have ignited a firestorm of controversy on whether or not they are a safer alternative to cigarettes. These devices are popular for many reasons. One, an e-cig provides a nicotine buzz without the harms that tobacco cause. Two, one can buy different flavors for the vapor to provide a good taste. Three, e-cigs have been used to stop cigarette smoking entirely. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), e-cigarette use among teens has tripled in the past year. Since 2011, it’s gone up 800 percent. “America is obsessed with mainstream culture. Once you see someone else doing it, it becomes cool and normal.” Josh Rawlinson, senior, said. The e-cigarette consists of three main elements: a cartridge, vaporizer, and a battery. An e cig can cost from $70-200 depending on the quality of the e-cig. The juice alone costs $15 or more depending on the amount of nicotine added to it. E-cigs are made to simulate the act of smoking using a flavored aerosol, which is less toxic than cigarettes. However, although e-cigs do not contain tobacco, they contain many chemicals that we do not yet know the effect of. In addition to this, the e-cig still contains a highly concentrated amount of nicotine which can prime the brain to become addicted to other substances. In a study done through Yale University, teens have admitted to also putting pot and other substances into the e-cigs. “Nicotine is really addictive and I can see how that can prime an overall dependency to the brain. It does make me want to cut down on smoking e-cigs but I don’t think I will completely stop,” said Rawlinson. Nicotine negatively affects adolescent brain development, attention and memory just as cigarettes and alcohol do. According to the New
by ANNA PREUSS
by JACOB KLINE
Q & A: WINTER SPORTS
14|SPORTS Q: Where is your dream college? A: University of Missouri
Q: Favorite food? A: Pizza
Q: Favorite athlete to watch? A: Cam Newton
Q: Favorite movie? A: Ride Along
Q: Favorite singer/artist? A: Travis Scott Q: What do you want to be when you grow up? A: Police officer
Darius Dedmon, senior
Q: In a movie of your life, you would be played by? A: Denzel Washington
Q: Where is your dream college? A: University of West Florida
Q: Favorite food? A: Ice cream
Q: Favorite athlete to watch? A: Missy Franklin
Q: Favorite movie? A: Sound of Music
Q: Favorite singer/artist? A: Bryson Tiller Q: Who do you look up to most in your life? A: My mom Q: In a movie of your life, you would be played by?
Allison Garret, Junior
A: Blake Lively
Q: Where is your dream college? A: Florida Gulf Coast University
Q: Favorite food? A: Orange chicken
Q: Favorite athlete to watch? A: Ray Lewis
Q: Favorite movie? A: The Wolf of Wall Street
Q: Favorite singer/artist? A: I like to mix it up Q: Who do you look up to most in your life? A: My coaches
Zak Horton, senior
Q: In a movie of your life, you would be played by? A: Leonardo DiCaprio
Q: Where is your dream college? A: UCLA
Q: Favorite food? A: Pasta
Q: Favorite athlete to watch? A: Stephen Curry
Q: Favorite movie? A: Forrest Gump
Q: Favorite singer/artist? A: Justin Bieber Q: What do you want to be when you grow up? A: Nurse Q: In a movie of your life, you would be played by? A: Kendall Jenner
Raquel Reid, sophomore
Every year Park Hill and South play each other in every sport the school offers: football, soccer, baseball, tennis, swim, cross country, track and field, basketball and many more. Out of the bunch, the Park Hill vs. South basketball games draws one of the biggest crowds. South and Park Hill play each other on the basketball court, more than they play each other in any other sport. Last year, they faced each other three times: one at South, one at Park Hill, and one in St. Joe. They could play this year as many as four times: once at Liberty North, where South came out on top, 78-76, once at South, 61-66, and of course the upcoming matchup at Park Hill on Feb. 12. That is not counting the possible postseason game that may occur. With all these games, South students have a lot of good memories from attending or playing in this heated rivalry. The rivalry has had a history of close games, including the Dec. 12 matchup which ended with a gamewinning shot by freshman Lamel Robinson. Jake Springer, junior, said, “My favorite memory was probably the Liberty North Tournament. There were like 12 of us and they had like five times as many people as us. It went into overtime, and it was just fun being rowdy with the little amount of people we had, and when we came out on top, it was just a great moment.” A big part of the games is the student section. Both crowds get into the game, chanting, screaming, and cheering, doing anything they can to help get their team a win. Dawson Owen, freshman, is playing in his first Park Hill games this year, but remembers last year from the stands. “Everybody is there, the gym is always packed, and when it’s a close game there’s nothing better than somebody hitting a shot and everybody going crazy,” said Owen. Momentum is a big part of high school basketball, and the home crowd can play a big part in determining the outcome of the game. The better the play is, the louder the crowd gets, the larger the lead grows. Ja’Shar Turner, junior, can be known for his play
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during the game, blocking shots, rebounding, and just being an athlete. Turner, is an exceptional jumper, being able to perform acrobatic dunks while standing five feet ten inches tall, according to phsouthpanthers.com. “I think next time I’m planning on trying to get a 180 dunk, and go off the wall again,” said Turner. The players and coaches know that the most important thing is getting the win, despite the halftime excitement. Turner says, “[I look forward to] hopefully staying undefeated against them. Last year, we beat them, played them once this year, beat ‘em, hopefully we can keep the streak going.” A few players from both sides often know each other from playing together, or going to middle school with them at Plaza. MJ Walker, sophomore says, “I’m looking forward to getting to play, hopefully winning, beating some old friends.” No matter who comes out on top it will be a special night for the players, and a lot of people in the gym, a day that they may remember for a very long time.
RECENT DOMINATION wins LAST TWO YEARS
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ven though we are not in March yet, the one word to describe this 20152016 NCAA basketball season is definitely madness. The number one ranked teams this year have already lost five times. Upsets are everywhere and happening every week like it is not anything special. In just one week from January 11-17, 16 of the top 25 ranked teams in the country lost. A team close to home that has experienced several already this year is the Kansas Jayhawks, with losses from Michigan State and West Virginia. When they were the number one ranked team they faced the number two Oklahoma Sooners and won in triple overtime 109-106. It was their biggest win so far and is really good for their tournament resume. On track to win their 12th Big 12 conference title in a row and 14 in the last 15 years. They faced tough competition with Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Iowa State for the Big 12 title. Junior Zach Bischler said, “The best player is Perry Ellis but there’s not really a standout player, it is a very well balanced team with great depth. They will play Kentucky on January 30 at
RECORD: 16-4 against BEST WIN: 109-106 #2 Oklahoma
Allen Fieldhouse and it will be a blow out.” The final score of that game was 90-84/OT. As for our home state team The University of Missouri Tigers are having a somewhat better of a year than the last, but are still not a consistent well rounded team. With their current record they have almost surpassed their total wins for last season with just having nine. The Tigers are very streaky with their wins so far, having multiple two to three game winning streaks but then ending it and going on a three game losing streak several times. Losses to Arizona and Villanova, two very good teams, early on were the first competition they faced before conference play. A positive for Mizzou this year and the future is the 6’7” freshmen Kevin Puryear, the former Blue Springs South star who sadly beat us in the state final last year. He leads the team with 12.2 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, and in free throw percentage with 81 percent. If he continues to play like this he could be the face of Mizzou basketball in years to come. Red hot and not appearing to cool down anytime soon are
RECORD: 8-12 against BEST WIN: 76-61 AUBURN
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the Oklahoma sooners, led by senior guard Buddy Hield who is averaging 26.1 points per game, second in the nation. The Sooners are now expected to be a national title contender with the way they are playing. At the beginning of the season they were ranked high but were not the talk of college basketball. Junior Alec Ommen said, “Buddy Hield came around and really changed the expectations for Oklahoma’s season. Everyone thought they were overrated at first but now are proving themselves, and are now the number one team in the nation.” Due to Mizzou violating NCAA rules in the 2013-2014 season, they have been banned from postseason play this year. The Tigers will use this as a rebuilding year and gain experience for their very young team. For Kansas and Oklahoma they look to have a better second half of the season than the first and push towards a Big 12 title and see what kind of madness they can cause in March.
RECORD: BEST WIN:
against against WORST UPSET: WORST LOSS: 67-86 WORST LOSS: 61-94 Ok STATE ARKANSAS
19-2 70-68 AGAINST #11 W. VIRGINIA 7 7-82 against IOWA STATE
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special Special programs that enhance students’ learning experience at South.
Photos provided by Amy Schneider
People. You most likely pass by over 200 at school every being of the students. The class even breaks into groups day. Amongst these people, if you realize it or not, are with Teacher Aids so that they can better connect with apart of the special needs program here at South. Each each individual. Adaptive P.E. hasn’t been around forever. of the kids in the special needs program has something It was something that sparked in her mind. spectacular about them that is often looked over. You as a “I had a wonderful professor in college who taught viewer have to be willing to see it. me the potential of students can sometimes be masked by Three girls: Emma Finell, Elaina Toliver, and Abby circumstances due to a disability, but are still able to learn Augsburg, are one of these individuals. They participate in skills at their own pace and develop a liking for physical Special Olympics for basketball each year. activity,” said Schneider. “This class provides a creative The Special Olympics was founded in 1968 and allows atmosphere for the students to be involved in activities they them to enjoy sports like anyone else would but with the enjoy and offers opportunities to try new things.” right percussions. Special Olympics is the world’s largest One of the cool and unique things about the Adaptive sports organization with nearly 4 million athletes. PE is their relationship with Pets for Life and Rachel “I just love being with people and doing a sport that Cooper. Pets for Life brings in a group of dogs once a I have been doing for years and love, basketball,” said month to work with the kids. These dogs aren’t just your Finnell. ordinary dogs, however, they are are specially trained The girls couldn’t do it all by therapy dogs. “This class provides a themselves though, they have Trey The dogs help them do activities Toliver, sophomore. Toliver works creative atmosphere for the that they would normally be too afraid students to be involved in to do. They help them will simple tasks with the girls and other special needs activities they enjoy and like reading out loud and following kids at our school on basketball. He offers opportunities to try directions. is a unified partner through Special new things.” Olympics and gets to play with the “The kids think they’re playing but team. really they’re learning at the same time,” said Schneider. Toliver’s goal each game is to make sure that each Rachel Cooper is a former South graduate who majored player get a basket. They go to different tournaments in Music Therapy are the University of Kansas. Music throughout the year and depending on how they do at therapy challenges their coordination and thinking skills in those, they get to go to Special Olympics State. a neat and fun way. “My favorite part about working with Special Ed is “She brings an entirely new aspect of coordination, seeing the smile on everyone’s faces and seeing how much rhythm, and beat to the class. It’s neat to see how music joy they get out of it,” said Toliver. can focus the kids on a specific task and how much they He originally got into Special Olympics due to his sister like regular rhythm,” said Schneider. Elaina. He wanted to grow closer with her and learn more Through things like Adaptive PE and Special Olympics, about special needs as a whole. you can tell how much South cares about our special needs Special Olympics isn’t the only thing that has made program. Next time you pass them in the hallway, have South’s special needs program sparkle. Coach Amy a conversation and get to know them. They are changing Schneider created Adaptive P.E., a unique physical lives all around you, and who knows, maybe they will education class designed for special needs kids. change yours too. Adaptive P.E. aims to improve the movement and well
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Best Picture: The Revenant
A revenant: someone who returns from the dead. Based on this definition alone, it is safe to assume that this movie is going to be a pretty intense nail biter. However, a “pretty intense nail biter” would be an insult to this movie. This movie is a masterpiece. It doesn’t get everything right, it gets everything perfect. The acting, cinematography, music, and shockingly real special effects combine to form this absolutely amazing work of art. The Revenant is about a group of hunters and fur traders exploring America in 1832. Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), the leader of the group, is brutally attacked by a bear and comes as close to death as physically possible. Glass is abandoned by his entire crew, and basically left to die by the man who was supposed to keep him alive, John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). With almost every bone in his body broken, Glass treks through the wintery terrain to find and get proper revenge against Fitzgerald. Though unbelievable, this movie is actually inspired by true events that took place on the Missouri River. I am a huge Leonardo DiCaprio fan, and this is by far his best performance I have ever seen. He completely transformed himself into Hugh Glass. Even though the most gorey scenes were by the work of amazing special effects, DiCaprio had me
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convinced that he was actually getting mauled by a bear and that every single bone in his body was broken. There is no doubt in my mind that DiCaprio will win his first Oscar with this performance. Movies with intense storylines and skilled actors are great, but what makes them exceptional, especially with the technology filmmakers have access to nowadays, are visual effects. The cinematography in this film is stunning. The way the camera moves in long fluid shots is completely mesmerizingmeaning, you literally cannot look away. You may flinch (you will definitely flinch) but somehow you cannot take your eyes off of DiCaprio’s skull getting crushed by a 600 pound Grizzly bear. The bear attack scene is shown in one shot, with no cuts. Because there are no cuts in the scene, your eyes become the camera. It is hard to explain how real this scene feels- you really must see it for yourself. Alejandro González Iñárritu, director, and Emmanuel Lubezki, cinematography, are the geniuses behind this film. The pair worked together on Birdman, which won Best Picture last year at the Oscars. Lubeski won Best Cinematography for both Birdman in 2015 and Gravity in 2014. I believe Lubeski has a great chance of winning for a third year in a row.
And The Oscar Goes To... by ALEX ROTHERS
The biggest awards show of the year is coming up on Feb 28. It is a night to recognize actors and filmmakers, whose names will go down in histor y if chosen to take home the little golden man. Here are a few of my picks of who I believe deserve to win.
BEST ACTRESS:
BEST ACTOR: BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Spotlight
Leonardo DiCaprio Revenant BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Tom Hardy Revenant
Eye-opening, inspiring, terrifying, and real are some words that I would use to describe this movie. Spotlight is about a team of journalists for the Boston Globe who are assigned to investigate a priest accused of sexually abusing over 80 kids. As the team interviews victims and studies previous cases they begin to uncover a much larger storythe corruption of the Catholic Church and how it was able to cover up sexual abuse cases from over 90 priests.
Brie Larson Room BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Rooney Mara Carol
It’s the number one movie of all time. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is the latest hit of the new STAR WARS trilogy. Some STAR WARS fanatics bought their tickets in advance, so they could see it on opening night. Others decided it was better to wait and go days to weeks after its release. According to Forbes, by the end of opening weekend, STAR WARS: (7) was at the top of the charts with a total of $248 million in the United States, and $529 million worldwide. A huge pat on the back for Lucasfilm ltd. and Disney. Some STAR WARS fanatics at South decided it was worth seeing. Whether it was in IMAX, RealD 3D, DOLBY CINEMA AT AMC PRIME, or just in old fashioned 2D. Senior, Tyler Espinosa, works at AMC. “It was crazy and ridiculous!” explained Espinosa, referring to the lines of people who saw the movie on opening week. Espinosa was one of the many fans who saw the movie. “It was good,” he said. “I think it will rejuvenate a new franchise.” he stated. “I’m excited for (8) and the next several, but can’t make them the same.” Senior, Cy Booth, saw the movie a week after the movie was released. “It was good overall,” said Booth. “The characters were really inviting. I love STAR WARS.” Senior, Bryan Labranch, knew he wanted to see the movie when he started watching the trailers. “I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of of a #7, but I was excited!” exclaimed Labranch. Labranch saw
the movie on Jan. 4, the day before South students came back from winter break. “It was very well made,” he said. “I’d see it again; a few more times.” When asked about the next few movies, Bryan answered: “Somehow, I think they’ll have to tie in the stories to the original trilogy.” Senior, Kody Austin, saw the movie on Christmas Day in AMC Prime, a day when movie tickets were cheaper than what they cost a non holidays. “I didn’t watch any of the trailers,” said Austin. “I didn’t want there to be any spoilers.” Spoilers dominated social media well before the movie was released. “The movie was spectacular,” he stated. “I’d see it again, but I’d wait a while.” For those that haven’t seen any of the STAR WARS movies, Austin suggests that he or she should see all of them. Junior, Colton Richards, saw it the Sunday after its release. “I was super stoked for 7,” Richards announced. “STAR WARS was bound to pass Avatar, and I’m super excited for the next movies.” Senior, Caleb Seymour, is also one of many fans. “Loved it,” Seymour said with enthusiasm. “I’d raise my kids around STAR WARS just like I was.” For those that haven’t seen the movie yet and still want to, there is still time. Those unsure about seeing it need to. It’s a great film worth watching. Only piece of advice, “May the force be with you.” when anyone sees this fantastic, heart pumping, great film.
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MAKING A by COLIN BROCKERT
MURDERER
Imagine that you are accused of a crime you did not commit and spent the next 18 years in prison, only to be released and after a couple of years of freedom, you are back in jail again for a different crime. That is the life of “Making a Murderer”’s main character, Steven Avery. In an exciting story of the true crime, directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos combine 10 years of footage into a 10 hour documentary series, and while it might not have the draw-in and massive production like other Netflix shows, it manages to keep you glued to the screen, wondering how this Steven’s fate seems to be in jail, one way or another. Supported by footage, newscasts, recorded phone calls and interviews, the documentary does not need a narrator to guide the story, instead all of these conversations carry the story, having a creepy, smalltown feel. In the opening scene, we meet Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man that was wrongfully convicted for the sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Bernsteen, going back home to his family after DNA evidence proved he was innocent 18 years later. A year after his release, Steven files a $36 million lawsuit against the Manitowoc County Police Department and officers that were involved in his case. Just when it seems like everything is going the way it’s supposed to be, things take an unexpected turn when there is a missing woman by the name of Teresa Halbach that was last seen at Steven Avery’s property. How could a man that has been fighting for his innocence for so long and is so close to getting justice, murder a woman in his own home? In order to understand Steven, we learn about the Averys, their business in the town and how the family has always been thought of as outcasts and were unwanted in the community. They lived in a land of over 30 acres in which the entire family kept to themselves. In the series, we discover Steven wasn’t the brightest student and had some charges for minor crimes, but never a violent history related to the crimes he was convicted for. “Making a Murderer”, will make you feel for Steven’s family as they struggle after all these years to deal with both of Steven’s convictions and battle to show people that he is innocent and restore the family’s name in the community. It will make you feel for Steven’s attorneys, Jerry Buting and Dean Strang, who work hard to find a way to prove to the jury that the lack of evidence in Steven’s case should at least be considered as a doubt. You will begin to wonder if the Manitowoc Police
Department really did frame Steven of the murder of Teresa Halbach, why the police didn’t go after any other suspects, and so much more. “Making a Murderer” will make you bang your head against the wall after seeing an innocent man spend his life in prison. It will make you want to go and sign all petitions online that might get Steven a new trial. If you are like most of the people who looked up every single article related to Steven Avery online, and talked to friends endlessly about the show, then you should know that it does miss out on some evidence that they weren’t able to show. “Making a Murderer”, does help make a case for Steven Avery to have a retrial, while shedding light on the fact that the criminal justice system isn’t always right, making us wonder how we would react if we were put in the same situation.
Finished “Making A Murderer”? These Netflix shows will keep you busy If you need something funny... Parks and Recreation It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia If you’re hooked on crime... The Killing The Following Breaking Bad If you need a Super Hero to save you... Marvel’s Jessica Jones Gotham If you’re feeling dramatic... The Walking Dead Sons of Anarchy
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When the Weather Outside is
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Three indoor activities in KC for you to try out while it is cold outside
ROKC
SOCCERLOT
rokc climbing walls (www.thisiskc.com)
indoor soccer field (thesoccerlot.com)
Trampoline park and basketball (skyzone kc)
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Skyzone is an indoor trampoline park located in Shawnee, Kansas. At Skyzone, you can play trampoline dodgeball, practice dunking a basketball with the help of a trampoline, or simply just jump around. Brooke Yager, senior, recently visited Skyzone with some friends. “Skyzone is a great exercise and is also very inexpensive,” said Yager, “You will definitely have more fun if you know how to do flips.” Skyzone is $13 for one hour of jumping, but on Saturday nights they have a special in which two hours only costs $15. Head on down to Skyzone for nonstop fun and a good cardiovascular workout.
ROKC is an indoor rock climbing gym in Kansas City, Mo. ROKC offers a variety of classes to help you become a better climber. If you are just there to have a good time, ROKC also offers daily climbing passes. These daily passes cost $15, but keep in mind that this does not include the price of climbing equipment. Rock Climbing is a very beneficial activity, according to transcendyourlimits.com. It helps you get stronger arms, shoulders, and better grip strength. ROKC is currently still in development, but it is set to open in February 2016. Grant Hudson, Junior, is an avid rock climber, he is very excited for ROKC to open. “I like rock climbing because of the adrenaline and because I love challenging myself,” said Hudson. “I’m super pumped for it to open because right now I have to drive 40 minutes to go climbing.”
Howell St., Kansas City, Mo. SKYZONE 1501 11 mins away from South (blue)
ROKC
6495 Quivira Rd. Shawnee, KS 66216 23 mins away from South (yellow)
SOCCERLOT
2525 Jefferson St. Kansas City, Mo. 18 mins from South (red) South- (black)
Soccerlot is a indoor soccer facility in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Inside of Soccerlot there are two medium sized fields that can be rented by the hour. If just playing pickup is more of your thing, three nights a week (currently Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday), pick up 5 vs. 5 soccer is played at Soccerlot for just a $5 entry fee. “At Soccerlot, you don’t have to be great at soccer to play,” said Tyler Pisoni, junior. “It is a great workout because it is non-stop running while you are on the field.” Bring a team or go alone and join a team, either way Soccerlot is great way to have fun and get a workout at the same time.
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stats: 6/7”” HEIGHT, 27”” fun fact: NAMED 1 of 5
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ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE name: RYAN WELTY
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the Paper Panther from the sheet and then cut out marked areas that tell you to “cut out” 2. Fold along edges that say “fold” 3. Use tape to secure your Paper Panther 4. Use Paper Panther to cheer on your South athletes