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A lot has happened since our first installment of The View. Fall sports are coming to a close (page 8) and seniors are already praying for snow days; but there are some big questions yet to be answered. Is our president’s time in office coming to a close? (page 18) Or perhaps more pressing: Is the nightmare before christmas really a halloween movie? (page 20) The newspaper staff and journalism students have worked diligently over the past month to present to you with our latest issue. My co-editors and I have had the privilege to witness a tremendous amount of growth in both writing and design from the staff and I couldn’t be more proud of the final product.
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Unlike other years, this year she was able to do choreography for the musical. “This show is different from anything else I’ve done here– Starring: Sally Green in a really good way. Personally, it was fun to be involved in Nov. 14- 16 all at 7:30 p.m. the choreography and seeing how it contributes to the acting and singing,” Hill said. Tickets are on sale for $10 A behind the scenes aspect of the musical is the Pit Orchestra. Pit is made up of students that are in the orchestra and band. They provide the live music so the actors have Curtains begin to open while the lights illuminate the something to sing over. center stage as South’s different sections of the fine arts Willem VanAsselt, sophomore, originally joined Pit because program come together to produce the school musical “Annie.” he wanted to get more involved in the school. Last year, he was “Annie” tells the story of an orphan girl that goes to stay a freshman looking for things to be a part of. with a billionaire for a couple of weeks. During that time, the “It’s a lot of fun hanging out with the kids in Pit because two of them become very close. you’re in a close circle. It’s a good opportunity where you get Annie, played by Sally Green, sophomore, has been to meet new people and have a lot of fun with people that play involved with musical theater since she was 10 years old. She music,” VanAsselt said. saw a show at a community theater and said it looked fun, so Now that it is closer to showtime, the rehearsals for Pit will she decided to try it out. be every day of the week. VanAsselt plays the upright bass Green has experience with being the lead in a musical. She and hasn’t had a lot of trouble learning the pieces this year. played Elle Woods for the musical “Legally Blonde” when she However, there have been several students that have had to was in middle school. take home music to practice. “It’s a lot different, but it helped me learn “Being a part of Pit, you’re required to “It’s a really good to have responsibility– having to memorize show up a lot and know your parts,” said everything and to be more mature,” Green said. show. ‘Annie’ is such a VanAsselt. Going into the auditions, Green did not classic, it extends past This is the first year for Ben Goodin, think she would be cast as lead. She just wanted junior, to be a part of Pit, but he has been theater people,” to be in the show and was fine with being an playing the violin since first grade. Diane orphan. When she found out she got the part of Markley, orchestra, encouraged Goodin Hill said. Annie, she was very excited. to try out for Pit this year. Goodin said he “I didn’t think I would get Annie at all, so I enjoys playing music and didn’t see Pit as a was very surprised,” Green said. huge time commitment so he decided to audition. Green knows that, as the lead, there is a lot of expectations So far, Goodin has enjoyed being a part of something that and pressure on her to put on a good show. She said it’s has “epic and musically talented” people. He said he knows important to keep her nerves under control, though. it’s important to practice the music and be prepared, but that “Whenever I’m nervous, I try to take a deep breath and just doesn’t stop him from having a good time. do it. It usually gets less scary once you do it,” Green said. “Pit is a lot of hard work. It takes a certain character to be Other than acting and singing, an important part of the in Pit. You have to be tough, resilient, and hard working,” musical is the dancing. Cassidy Hill, junior, has been a dancer Goodin said. for the musical at South for three years. The musical gave her So, as the curtains close, it’s important to remember all the the opportunity to do what she loves: dancing. hard work and people it took to put together this show.
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South’s theather production continues their rehearsals for the Nov. 14-16 performances of the fall musical “Annie”
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Remember the days when you would rush home from the bus stop so you could watch the season premiere of your favorite Disney show? What if there was a way you could reminisce about some of the best times from your childhood by binge watching “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” “Hannah Montana,” “High School Musical,” “The Lion King” and more? Netflix, the popular streaming service, has a new competitor and it’s Disney. Disney Plus is a new network station launching on Nov. 12, at a cost of $6.99/month. Disney is removing all of their TV shows and movies from Netflix and creating their own network. “I think it sucks because the platform was already built and working just fine, but now everyone is just going to get money hungry,” Jon Sobbe, social studies, said. Although Sobbe and his family watch a ton of Netflix, he has already planned to purchase the new and exciting platform. Disney is providing deals and has partnered with Hulu and ESPN Plus to make a profit and attract people to the new networking station. Along with their partnership, Disney plus is offering a triple package deal: $13/month for Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus all in one. So why would someone want to buy a network just to watch Disney? Disney is not only taking their own shows and movies off Netflix, they are also removing any Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Pixar movies. Since there is more to offer than just classic Disney, older age groups could be more interested in this program. Dylan Hufft, junior, loves to spend a lot of his time watching Marvel and Avengers movies. “I don’t really watch Disney movies on Netflix, but I have a
Red Barn Farm
Finding the perfect pumpkin is one of spooky season’s hardest tasks. Red Barn Farm has hundreds of pumpkins already picked for you to choose from. If you don’t like those, you can also take a tractor ride into the field of pumpkins and choose for yourself. Red Barn Farm has many activities for an older age range. They have a corn maze, scenic hayrides and barnyards. Red Barn Farm is a very friendly and laid back place to take your friends or a large group with endless amounts of things to do.
feeling that Disney Plus could take over,” Hufft said. Almost every student and staff member at South watches Netflix constantly. It’s the thing people use to procrastinate homework or just sit down and take a break from their work and enjoy a movie with their family. Jared Byrne, social studies, is among these people, but he has his own opinion on Disney Plus. “I probably wouldn’t purchase this. Netflix is smart on what they add on it creating their own content. All they need is one show for you to watch and it’ll get you hooked,” Bryne said. The arrival of Disney Plus could possibly change a lot of things for Netflix in the future. Some people predict that Netflix can potentially disappear if so many more people start to purchase Disney Plus and cancel their memberships with Netflix. So what will it be: Netflix or Disney?
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Faulkner’s ranch
Faulkner’s Ranch is a pumpkin patch in southern Kansas City targeted at younger children. There’s everything from hay rides to corn pits. Compared to other pumpkin patches this one seems to be more family-friendly based on the activities they have there. Faulkner’s Ranch has magic shows, pumpkin carving, inflatable bouncy pads, and hayrides in a kid safe tractor. This would be a great place to go this spooky season with younger siblings or your family.
Allredge Orchard
If you’re looking for a place to take pictures with your pumpkin spice lattes and oversized sweaters, then Alldredge Orchards is the place you want to be. Alldredge is known for their apple picking, but they also advertise that they offer much more than that. They have hayrides, pumpkin patches, animals, and a cafe that sells a variety of homemade fall foods. This is the most authentic pumpkin patch out of the threee I went to.
Best Pumpkin in the Patch By Sophie Hayes
DASHING DEMS
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A look at the top candidates racing to win the Democratic Primary
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Elizabeth Warren is October’s biggest winner, as she has consistently been gaining, on track now with Biden. Another big plus for Warren has been the funding department. While Biden lost an estimated $1.9 million throughout the third quarter (Q3), shocking many, Warren emerged the second largest Q3 winner, up $5.7 million. While she advertises several phrases, perhaps most notably “Dream big, fight hard,” her biggest demise may be one that she herself didn’t make. “Pocohantas” was a nickname Warren received from President Donald Trump in 2018, regarding her exaggeration of having a Native American background while attending Harvard Law School.
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Though Bernie Sanders has had some speed bumps the last month or so, he shouldn’t be counted out. The main culprit of recent poll drops are partially in response to health concerns. The oldest of the remaining candidates, Sanders, 78, underwent surgery on October 1, having two stents inserted after a reported heart attack. Aside from this incident, Sanders’ campaign should be expected to go back up. He stands out from the rest, supporting changes such as a $15 minimum wage and tuition-free college. Sanders was also the biggest winner for Q3 funds, increasing his pool $6.5 million. So even after this rough patch, it’s not yet time to give up on “Bernie 2020.”
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Pete Buttigieg is likely the top of the second tier of candidates. Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, “Mayor Pete” has been looming near the middle of the top 10, and putting up respectable performances in each debate. But as the campaign trail keeps moving, it feels like he’s being left behind. Buttigeg finished Q3 slightly up, with +$710k. His supposed surge from the middle of 2019 seems to be on a decline, and there aren’t many other boosts to find. Likely, he’ll stick around until the end to tag on a few more points to the top two of his choice. Overall, the largest influence that “Boot Edge Edge” may get, riding on a pronunciation guide as a slogan, is the final say in which other candidate wins the nomination.
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Though a good amount of polls still holding Biden in first, by varying amounts, it is clear the long-time frontrunner is trending down. Many attribute his success so far to name recognition, after spending eight years as Vice President under President Barack Obama. Perhaps this, along with more moderate views compared to other candidates, has helped his ratings. 21 percent of Republicans admitted at least a “somewhat favorable” opinion of the candidate. But with current trends, the Biden campaign may not be able to hold the same slogan they promote: “Our best days lie ahead.”
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South lost talented and courageous math teacher Christine Lieb after her long-fought battle of four years with metastasized triple negative breast cancer on July 21, 2019, at age 52. “Mrs. Lieb was such a kind soul and always made sure to ask how your day was, even during her tough days,” said Morgan Homoly, junior. “She really was kind to everyone and was always happy to be with us.” Lieb first found out that she had cancer when she was diagnosed in the summer of 2015, fighting the rest of that school year off and on with her battle. They thought her cancer was gone, but unfortunately it returned in the 2016-2017 school year, yet Lieb still remained positive and hopeful as she even let her students shave her head that year during class. “She always remained so positive.” Caitlin Turpin, math, said. “That was always her mentality. If you didn’t already know she was fighting cancer, you could not guess that.” Lieb was known by the teaching staff and the students of South as an excellent teacher who always went above and beyond to help any student in or outside of her classroom with anything they needed. Her passion for teaching and the love she had for her students created a happy learning environment for the challenging algebra classes she taught. “She was typically one of the first ones here in the morning and the last ones to leave at night.” Turpin said. Unfortunately, the cancer continued to worsen in the 2017-2018 school year, forcing Lieb to leave in the spring to focus on her health. A long term substitute had to take her spot for the rest of the year, but even suffering from her darkest days, Lieb would still come to South to visit her friends, coworkers and students. She was determined to come back to teach for the 2018-2019 school year, but was told no by doctors. Since Lieb’s passing, South students and staff have made sure to continue to honor her and remember her legacy by sharing her stories, keeping her positive attitude within themselves, and by having an annual Dig Pink game against Park Hill in her memory and others who have lost their battle with cancer; South even raised $2,500 dollars in honor of those have lost their battle with cancer. South will always remember the life and legacy of Christine Lieb and all she has done for the school.
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Powerful. Courageous. A teacher defined not by her illness, but by her character. A teacher South students and staff will never forget. By Annie Woodson photos by Cameron Gentry, Sadie Hudson and Damon Mitchell
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ONE In EIGHT women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year October: The World Series, Halloween and leaves swapping helped by Jill’s Hope. Eidsness and the rest of the volleyball their green hues for vibrant yellows and oranges are the first team raised a total of $2,400 at the game by selling rally towels things that come to mind. Besides all of these, one forgotten and ribbons during the match. characteristic of fall, just as important as these if not more, The Panther football and soccer teams also had cancerremains. October is breast cancer awareness month. themed games that raised awareness for breast cancer. This one word stigma and deadly sickness is none other Locally, it’s more than likely a high schooler in one of your than cancer. The heart wrenching disease comes with physical classes has been affected by breast cancer through a family and emotional stress on patients and their families. The member. Mia Toigo, junior, has had a first-hand experience of purpose of this month, specifically targeted at breast cancer, a family member being affected by the disease. is to not only increase attention and “The summer right before fifth “You hear people have cancer, grade, my mom was diagnosed with awareness, but push for early detection and treatments of breast cancer in cancer,” Toigo said. but you never think that it’s breast women. She said the treatments were hard going to be an issue for you.” for their family, with Toigo’s mom October was the prime time for the volleyball girls during their competitive undergoing lots of chemotherapy and season. Besides having a huge rivalry game against Park Hill, ultimately beating the disease. on Oct. 7, they hosted the Trojans for a special “pink out” “You hear people have cancer, but you never think that it’s volleyball game. The game was primarily to raise money for going to be an issue for you. I was really, really scared when the Jill’s Hope. we found out she had cancer,” Toigo said. “Jill’s Hope is a foundation that raises money for patients Now, Toigo’s mom crochets hats for current cancer patients. with breast cancer, and they pass out chemo buckets to Throughout every October, one shouldn’t forget that breast patients at local hospitals,” Jillian Eidsness, sophomore, said. cancer is an important ailment that needs to be recognized. Eidsness’ mom is also a breast cancer survivor that was Honoring the lives lost and family and friends affected is a responsibility for all of us.
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Athletes celebrated the end of their final seasons with Senior Nights By Jessie Hagen
Currently the football team is 4 and 5. This is a huge improvement from last year’s 2-8 record. We can safely say the seniors have really stepped up this year to show us how it should be done. Senior night this year was against Blue Springs South. The seniors had an upsetting loss losing 31-40. Starting wide receiver, Nathan Sharp, said, “Senior night is an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. There is nothing like the whole Rage Cage chanting “sharpie” every game.”
Softball
Softball senior night was something special this year with a double header against St. Joe Central. South won both games and had a night they will never forget, celebrating many years dedicating their life to this game. Starting catcher Meggen Keller said, “The season is coming to an end and it is actually really sad. I have been playing with this group of seniors for four years now and I will never play softball with them again. We all have a really good bond that I will never forget about.”
Boys Swim
Boys senior night was against rival Park Hill, and South pulled off the win by a very large margin. Boys State is pushed a week back this year, giving them an extra week to get prepared. With only three seniors, they had to be good role models for the younger swimmers. “I see all the underclassmen and wonder what they will do in their later years and hope they carry on the spirit that I was introduced to when I was their age,” Fletcher Burns, senior, said.
Volleyball
This year the volleyball team only had two seniors. Rachel Francis and Jamison McClaran had an a successful season and fought hard until the very end. Their senior night was against Lee’s Summit and they won 2-1. They were feeling very appreciated by the whole team after getting that win. “My favorite part about this year has been the relationships I have made with the girls and how much we have grown as a team,” McClaran said.
Girls Golf
This year, the girls golf team had three seniors. Senior night is something the girls didn’t even know was going to happen. The seniors were very surprised and very much appreciated. Senior night was against Pembroke, Liberty North and St. Joe. South beat St. Joe, but lost to Liberty and Liberty North. Annie Mcfee shot 47 on her nine hole round during senior night. “It was an amazing season overall and my favorite out of my four years,” Mcfee said.
Tennis
The tennis girls shut Truman out on their senior night, winning 9-0. There were many seniors on every different team. Every senior tennis player received recognition and a PHS Yeti cup. The girls were very proud of the outcome of senior night and how well they played. Senior players on C-team had the opportunity to cheer on their fellow seniors on JV and Varsity.
Soccer
Senior night was against Liberty and the night started off with senior celebrations. At halftime the score was 1-1. At the end of the second half, with eight seconds left in the game, Mudia Reuben, sophomore, scored the game winning goal. “My favorite memory from this past season so far would have to be Reubens last second game winner. I feel like that’s the way it was bound to end for the seniors on senior night,” Evan Oathout, senior, said.
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inter is coming, and it’s time for change. Titans will fall, and legends will be born out of their ashes. Out of the still smoldering fire of fall sports will be born a Phoenix in the form of basketball, wrestling and girls swim. .....A lot is riding on the shoulders of these athletes, with their minds on record times, districts and State championships. For seniors, this might be their last opportunity to show what they can do to the school and the community. .....One of these athletes, Dylan Brougham, senior, is looking forward to his last season of basketball, with high hopes of what the team can accomplish. “Communication is going to be a big deal this year for the varsity team. This group of guys has played together for years, and we have gotten good at playing as a team. Hopefully this and our ball movement will help us to make State this year,” Brougham said. Last year’s varsity basketball team had a successful season, ending with a district championship and a winning record. But without a State title, the players, full of drive and determination, feel as if they have come up short. “I’m really looking forward to showing people what we got this year. I feel like people think we will fall off from last year, but we’re here to let people know we’re only getting better.” Josh Prososki, senior, said. If you love to watch basketball, then winter is an exciting time for you; men’s and women’s basketball share the season, allowing for games almost every night. Girls basketball had an electric season last year, and they’re hoping to repeat it this year. They came home with a district championship last year, and similarly to men’s basketball, they are hoping to make it further this year. “I am looking forward to seeing how my teammates and I can work together as a team. I can’t wait to start playing games and seeing how we can improve from the preseason. As a team, we would love to keep the conference champs title here at South, since we have been the champs the past two years.” Brooke Jones, senior, said. Jumping from the court into the water, girls’ swim is around the corner, and they are ready to bring the heat. Christine Hwang, junior, is looking forward to the new swim season, and is hoping to have
a good time while also improving on her craft. “There will be a lot of new swimmers this season, so I am looking forward to meeting new people and having new experiences. My goal for the season is to get top eight in State, since I got 10th last year. I’m also hoping to improve on my 50 free time,” Hwang said Lola Reuscher, sophomore, is another swimmer who is looking forward to the upcoming season. “I’m really looking forward to State this year, and I’m hoping I make it in four strokes instead of three strokes, which is what I did last year. I’m also excited to be hanging out with my friends every day,” Reuscher said. When boys and girls basketball aren’t running it up on the court, the familiar center circle is replaced by a mat. This is where wrestlers will discover what they’re made of through one on one competition under the spotlight. The team had a solid regular season this past year but experienced injuries late in the year, hindering their high-potential postseason. The team is full of high hopes this year, looking forward to putting it all on the line. Gage Baska, senior, is going to be one of many seniors making a big impact on the team this year. Baska wrestles in the 145 weight group, and is looking forward to what he hopes to be a successful season. “One of my goals for the season is to help incoming freshmen. I want to push them to become better, and lead by example. Last year didn’t end how I wanted it to because of injury, and I’m looking forward to being healthy this year and getting big wins,” Baska said Students at South can now feel the excitement radiating throughout the building. Even the walls are humming, energy coursing through them. But this isn’t an earthquake coming; it’s the echoing thud of warriors walking through the building. To the sound of drums filling the air of the halls, our friends and fellow students make their march to the glory that awaits them. Winter is here. Be ready.
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Boys swim State Competition was moved a week later this Roach, junior. year, causing a collision between the boys and girls teams, Despite the potential problem that has arisen, both the who must find a way to share the lanes of Park Hill Aquatic boys and girls are on board with the temporary change. Center’s pool. Because the boys and girls are in such different spots regarding Tim Busenhart, swim and dive coach, expects to run almost their training (boys at the end of their season and girls just 50 swimmers during practice with the teams combined. Forced beginning), the coaches will run different sets at practice. to come up with a new plan, Busenhart must find a way to They boys will be tapering as they need for rest for State. cram all those swimmers into just three On the other hand, the girls have hard, “I think it is a good opportunity fast endurance sets to prepare them for the lanes. “We all have to divide into groups due to make us come together and season to come. to lack of space. Only one lane will be “The boys will be doing their own thing. used for about six or seven girls down in possibly create a little unity.” I don’t think this will take away from our shallow end. The rest will have to switch off in one hour our training. The girls team does a good job on focusing on intervals with dryland in between,” Busenhart said. what we need to do. We know what we need to get done in Busenhart is preparing for the second year of the boys and practice,” said Amelia Lee, junior. girls mashup, making it a little less stressful. South’s swimmers As the boys prepare to leave for State on Nov. 14, the girls are using this situation to their advantage trying to maintain a have a long season ahead of them before their State meet in positive outlook on the whole idea. February. The girls are diving into their season with high goals, “I feel like it will be fun because we usually practice and the boys are wrapping up a successful season by preparing separately. I think it is a good opportunity to make us come for State... all together. together and possibly create a little unity,” said Ethan
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PHSOUTHNEWS.COM Sports 11 A deeper look into the life of twin athletes at South By Claire Hoy and Cameron Gillespie
Partners in life and on the courts, twins Taryn and Taylor Brown, seniors, play two sports together. In the early fall, they play tennis, and then in the winter, they play basketball. “I like playing sports with Taryn because it makes everything easier. I always have someone to practice with,” Taylor said. Along with the benefits of being on the same team, there are some downsides as well. “It becomes hard because I feel like I have to be really competitive and one up each other,” Taylor said. No matter how much friendly competition they have had over the years, the Browns have enjoyed being on the same team. “We have been playing sports together when we were really young. We both stuck with the sports and it has become a bonding experience throughout the years,” Taryn said. Through their mutual interest in tennis and basketball Taryn and Taylor have grown closer, resulting in a stronger relationship on and off the courts.
This dynamic duo plays soccer together for the girls South soccer team. As they navigated the soccer field, they used their twin-telepathy to their advantage. “Whenever we play together we have an understanding of where the other is,” Arley Anderson, junior, said. The two of them have been playing together for a grand total of nine years, leaving them accustomed to having each other when performing on the field. “When someone fills her spot, I have to be more aware of them and there has to be more vocal communication. It is tough to build the same chemistry that twins have,” Arley said. Although they work as a team, there is an inevitable sense of rivalry between the twins, leading to an ongoing friendly competition. “We always try to beat each other. Especially during tryouts or if something is timed we will try to beat each other, but we cheer each other on the whole time,” Adah Anderson, junior, said. Even if they act as competitors to each other, they will always have each others’ back, on and off the field.
SUUUUUUKKKEEEEE! Any attendees of a South football game have likely heard this named screamed out, loud and proud from the Rage Cage. This is because the Suchanicks are both starters, and captains, on the Varsity football team. Seniors Matt (Quarterback) and Mike Suchanick (Linebacker) have played football together since elementary school and have both been starters at South for the last two years. It wasn’t until they got to high school, however, that they started playing on different sides of the ball. “It would be cool to see Matt on defense to maul people but it is fun to see him lead the offense and sling that rock,” said Mike. Having a twin is a big part of what has developed the Suchanicks’ work ethic and play style. “In the weight room, we would always try to outlift each other,” said Matt. “As kids we always tried to see who could hit each other harder,” said Mike. After 12 years of playing football together, this could be the last season that the Suchanicks play on the same field with each other, as teammates at least. They are doing their best to enjoy it while they can.
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COSTUMES GONE D N A D A E D
For most high schoolers, Halloween isn’t about the amount of candy you’re going to get when trick or treating. It’s all about where the move is and what you’re wearing. Some students took their costumes very seriously--take a look at a couple of the best dressed Southsiders from this past Halloween.
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come to the realization that some people are really in need. It’s kind of refreshing to see that their are other places struggling and that we can help them. It’s really encouraged me and made me feel as if I take life for granted,” Thaker said. Some who joined this club didn’t even know what it was for, but only for the friends and a spot on their resume. Kids like Alex Laderoute, junior, learned after joining the group about how beneficial it really is for the community. “Originally I joined Key Club not knowing what to expect, and I just needed something to add to my resume. But once I started going to the meetings and actually doing community activities, I realized that the friendships and experiences I had were really worth it. It is also a truly amazing feeling to help someone in need and that is in a tough situation,” Laderoute said. Every single day someone around the world in need of help dies, but helping people in need can only lower the chances of this even happening. People like Laderoute, Steele and Thaker are truly The KEY to Success. photos courtesy of Meredith Williams
Every single day in places all around the globe, volunteers and workers help people in need by providing food, shelter and a happy environment. But at South, kids from the ages of 14-18 are changing lives just by serving local people in need. Key Club is a group of people who volunteer under their own will to do a certain job around five times a month to go and help out others who are in need. Luci Steele, senior, is the leader of the club, working hard every single week to make sure that the people in need are found, and taken care of. “Key Club is really beneficial to the entire community and also us as people. Being here and doing this has really helped me learn that a lot of people are in need, and it has also made me feel as if I can help more than I think,” Steele said. Some people in this world get greedy, and never realize what the world is really like. But Raj Thaker, senior, has come to the realization that the world is only getting harder, and students need to help. “Sometimes we forget how many resources we have at South, and never
PHSOUTHNEWS.COM 15 Features It is no secret that South offers a plethora of classes to suit the interests of students, as well as help prepare them for the future. Many students have heard of or participate in dual credit or AP classes, but some programs are more obscure in nature. Professional Studies is one such opportunity not to miss out on. Professional Studies provides students the opportunity to seek out potential careers they may be interested in after college. From shadowing a job to attending classes at NCAPS or NCC, there are plenty of options to choose from. “Like most high schoolers, the jobs I’ve worked at previously were all [in] the service industry and getting used to a corporate environment is a great experience,” said Max Peek, senior. He is currently pursuing an internship in cybersecurity at Cerner. However, Peek isn’t the only one involved that thinks this is a good opportunity for the future. “I feel like the program I’m in has definitely given me a leg up for my future. I feel like it especially sets me apart from other applicants when it comes to applying to college,” said senior Sophia Wilde. Wilde is enrolled in classes at NCC for nursing, something she feels passionate about pursuing after high school. Professional Studies can prove to be especially useful for degrees that require additional schooling like medicine or law. Whether you’re planning for college or you’re still figuring it out, there are plenty of resources to help you make an informed decision. For more information, visit the counseling office.
Preparing Professionals By Sam Pfeiffer
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Making of a Psycho “The Joker” is a film worth the watch Most know the Joker as the villain in the Batman DC comics and movies. But none of us know how The Joker came to be the psychotic villain he is. On Oct. 4 “Joker” was released in theatres nationwide. Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, is a party clown who aspires to be a standup comedian. He lives with his mother, Penny Fleck, in a small beat up apartment in Gotham City. Arthur suffers from a condition of uncontrollable laughter. Other than his condition, he’s a tall, skinny and mentally ill man and seems like an easy target to mess with. Throughout his childhood Arthur suffers mental and physical abuse. Leading to his adulthood, Arthur suffers with people making fun of him, getting beat up by gangs, and constantly being rejected for is comedic acts, causing him to become crazy. Arthur starts imagining an alternative reality and murdering people who betray him that later contributes to him becoming the Joker. Phoenix should earn the Oscar for The Best Male Performance of the Year.
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He does an impeccable job developing into the psychopath we all know as the Joker. Phoenix makes you feel the pain behind the Joker’s cruelty, almost making you feel sorry for him. It’s a brutal, terrifying, disgusting, and an unforgettable movie. Todd Phillips, the director, took risks by exploiting many of society’s problems, but the Joker is a messed-up man and Phillips showed us exactly why. I found it hard to take my eyes off the screen. “Joker” will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. “Joker” digs deep into mental illness and a whole lot of disgusting violence. If you’re not someone who prefers these subjects, then this movie is not for you. But if you like a jawdropping, seat-gripping movie, that keeps you on edge the whole time, “Joker” is for you. You’ll develop a stronger connection towards the Joker, and it will be a movie you won’t forget.
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The rush of the game does seem to be burning out as time goes on but for some, the grind continues every day as they continue to beat levels as they come out. The game consists of different “tours” in different locations. The tracks are very similar to the old game and the graphics are clear and detailed. You have to get stars by scoring a certain amount on the track to unlock prizes and the next levels. This keeps people wanting to do better and better, awaiting the next challenge. “My only dislike about the game is that you will have to pay for the multiplayer feature later on down the road,” said Ronin Gasper, senior. Many fans are annoyed that Nintendo is taking a long time to Walking down the halls of South the week that release the date that multiplayer will become available. You will Nintendo released “Mario Kart Tour” for IOS and also have to buy a subscription to the app for $4.99 if you want to Android, all I saw were waves of people with their eyes play online. I know that when this comes out, things will get very glued to their phones, tilting them side to side. competitive. Mario Kart Tour took over on Sept. 25, bringing “I would say I’m a pro. If being level 17 doesn’t say so, then race with it a piece of our childhoods. me,” said Anderson. Super Mario Kart was the original edition of Mario Kart is overall a very fun game that recreated the version the game released in 1992 on the Super Nintendo I remember from my childhood very well. I would definitely Entertainment System. Most of us remember playing recommend checking the game out but be careful, because you may on the Nintendo Wii or the DS. I had the wheel that get captivated and spend every second of your free time racing. you could put the controller in, which made it very fun and realistic. The main difference that I saw in the game is that it was much easier to fall off the track in the old version than it is in Mario Kart Tour. Scan here to “I love the game because it’s a very kid-friendly purchase Mario Kart game that involves some strategy and gives me lots of in the app store nostalgia,” said Garrett Anderson, senior.
18 opinion PHSOUTHNEWS.COM Two View editors face off on the Impeachment Inquiry of President Donald Trump
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The question of Trump’s potential impeachment is at the forefront of political rhetoric. In what they think is their best shot at the presidency in 2020, Democrats have insisted upon Trump’s condemnation. Questions remain, however; has Trump committed an impeachable offense? And, regardless of the answer to the former, is impeachment the best course of action? Democrats are quick to say Trump committed an impeachable offense, but few cite what it, specifically, is. Article 1, Section 9: The foreign emoluments clause. “No Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.” This clause prevents the president from receiving a thing of value from a foreign state, unless otherwise approved by Congress. Should Trump have received opposition research from Ukrainian president Zelensky, it would be grounds for impeachment. What may have been worse is Trump withholding foreign aid to Ukraine in exchange for information on Joe Biden and his son. The acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney conceded the Quid Pro Quo, telling the public to “get over it.” Receiving opposition research isn’t the only part of the foreign emoluments clause Trump violated, and Ukraine plays another part. In the midst of American politics, the public easily forgets about Trump properties. The same cannot be said for Zelensky, though. According to The Washington Post, Zelensky and his associates have stayed and hosted events at Trump hotels in what appears to be an easy way of getting in Trump’s good graces. At this point in his term, even the GOP begins to turn against the man who was once a beacon of redemption for them. The Hill reported that when asked about the impeachment inquiry, a Republican senator said “Does he need to be so unhinged? He says the dumbest things.” As the Republicans become frustrated with Trump, the Democrats
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use this as a way to secure the 2020 election. Some fear that this “radical” move by the house will only embolden Trump, but as we watch the GOP implode, this feels untrue. The only argument from the GOP is that impeachment isn’t reasonable because this happens all the time. What they are unable to defend, however, is Trump’s inability to keep a strong stance. “What’s missing here I think is that coordinated effort to put somebody in charge of developing a message and delivering it,” said GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, as reported by The Hill. The offense is clear enough, and it can be reasonably concluded that Trump has committed an impeachable crime. What’s lesser known is what to do with this information. As easy as it is to pretend these crimes are specific only to Trump, presidents and politicians past have operated under similar shady standards. While it may seem unfair to single out Trump for a crime that almost feels common, it’s a necessary move. It can surely be conceded that “quid pro quo” has been an essential (and vastly bipartisan) political strategy. Still, it feels that for the first time, political corruption is being condemned mainstream. If Trump is added to the list of politicians who disregard the constitution, the problem will never truly be addressed. For far too long, corruption and “favors” have run the political system. Trump’s impeachment would set a precedent for future politicians, and empower the anti-corruption movement that is already on the rise. A crime was committed, and surely, it is a crime that is committed far too frequently. But we must remember there’s a reason these laws were written in the first place, and it’s not for them to be broken. Let us stop permitting crimes that damage our democracy to be committed because “that’s just how politics works.” These actions can’t be begrudgingly overlooked. They harm us. Accepting the status quo will never lead to change. Trump’s impeachment sends a message of great volume: Americans will no longer stand for political corruption.
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PHSOUTHNEWS.COM opinion 19 By Johnny Sterrett The year is 2016, the country is in shock with the two candidates they have been presented with. Party lines begin to blur as American voters are faced with the choice between the lesser of two evils. In the eyes of many Americans, we all lost that election. With every disorganized diatribe and Twitter tirade, the American people have lost more and more faith in the president. Despite unprecedented low approval ratings, Americans should be afraid of the implications of impeachment. People seem to have quickly forgotten how Donald Trump won the 2016 election in the first place: the premise that, “all press is good press.” Since the impeachment inquiry began, Trump has regained dominance in the media, with journalists dissecting every minutia of his behavior and yet again deviating from talks of policy. The media parades around the call transcript like a smoking gun; but the actual contents of the call are fairly underwhelming. The transcript released after the inquiry began was far less incriminating than the whistleblower’s statements. Had the evidence been presented without the commentary, the majority of Americans likely wouldn’t take much offense to the actual request. A position that Biden shouldn’t be investigated just because Trump is the one to initiate it is perhaps more inexcusable than someone advocating no fault on behalf of Trump. Ultimately, impeachment supporters are suggesting Trump is corrupt for leveraging an investigation of corruption. If the election comes down to Trump and Biden, the current Democratic frontrunner, what will voters remember? Being able to bash Trump on talk shows won’t make Biden look any cleaner. Is the man intwined with the scandal from the beginning really going to unite the Democrats and let them regain control of the executive? Trump’s chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, essentially admitted to the accusations of withholding funds from Ukraine. “We do that all the time”, he said, and told the press to “get over it.” Though he tried to retract his statements, the damage was done. What the media isn’t saying about this incident is that it all but confirms what many suspected from the beginning: that this is the
unfortunate reality of politics. Mulvaney’s comments weren’t just a slip up--they were the truth. You would be hard pressed to find any instance of foreign relations that didn’t revolve around some element of give and take. Like it or not, ‘quid pro quo’ is essentially the foundation of politics. There is no such thing as free money. Regardless of method, don’t be fooled by the idea that any nation is purely philanthropic in intent. Illegal to the letter of the law or not, Americans shouldn’t be offended by the idea that Trump wanted to investigate the election or the Bidens’s potential shady Ukrainian business dealings. Running for president is not enough to constitute immunity from investigation. The Benghazi and Clinton Foundation investigations should be proof of that.. If something had come from these inquiries, would the public not have cared? All Trump asked for was the support of Ukraine in a legitimate investigation already being conducted by the DoJ, not to solicit “foreign interference”. An investigation is a far cry from election tampering. Regardless of impacts on the 2020 election, we can be sure there is little but conflict to be gained from the impeachment proceedings. Trump has been unpopular since the beginning, so naturally many Trump haters jump at the prospect of finally ridding themselves of the man they feel degrades the presidency. Ultimately, impeachment is an exercise in futility that will only continue to divide the country. Though the House will almost certainly reach a simple majority (51 percent) in favor of impeachment, that is only a formality before the trial moves to the Senate, which currently has a Republican majority and is therefore extremely unlikely to support removing Trump from office. Impeachment can only hurt America as we continue to look weak and revert to the polarized political climate of 2016. If you really don’t want Trump in office, the way to go about it isn’t impeachment: it’s the polls. The majority of South seniors will be eligible to vote this coming election cycle. Until then, I suggest we look for a more productive way to spend Trump’s remaining time in office than trying criminalize an everyday occurrence repeated by nearly every administration in history.
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By Grant Mulligan
If there’s one thing I know about Halloween movies, it’s that they normally don’t have Christmas in the name. A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas... all refer to Dec. 25. Every 2000s kid knows the story of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Yes, the movie is about the skeleton king who lives in Halloween Town, but that is just what is visible on the surface. There is way more to uncover once we dive into what the movie is really about: Christmas. Point 1: This one might be the most obvious, but the movie is centered around Christmas, not Halloween. After a refresher viewing, it confirmed my initial thought that the movie has nothing to do with Halloween. The only thing that’s Halloween-related is the setting. Jack Skellington goes to Christmas Town to look into what Christmas is, and past that part of the movie, the rest is entirely devoted to Christmas. And all that happens in just the first 15 minutes of the movie. Point 2: Pop Culture. What gets everyone in the Christmas spirit? Snuggling next to your special someone, or a bag of chips, and binge watching Christmas movies while being trapped inside all day of course! The second that Thanksgiving dinner is over, everything in the world becomes Christmas related. Point 3: Movie pacing. The Nightmare Before Christmas is also known for its musical score. There are only two significant songs from the movie that everyone still remembers. “This is Halloween” and “What’s This.” Every other small song is revolving around something Christmas related or Jack Skellington’s emotional state. The mood of the movie is Christmas; it isn’t a holly jolly Christmas, but Christmas is still Christmas. This is a Christmas movie. There are just way too many reasons why it should be considered one rather than a Halloween movie. The vibe it brings to people of all ages is Christmas, and like I said earlier, most Halloween movies don’t have Christmas in the name. When I want something to be Halloween, I want it to scare me, not make me sing along on the couch.
October. It’s the time of year to dress up and be anyone you want to be. A time for spooks and frights, ghosts and goblins, Halloween movies and horror flicks. It’s the time to pull out an all-time favorite: “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” A movie directed by Henry Selick, based on a dark poem written by Tim Burton, explores the theme of Christmas within a town of Halloween. Due to the clashing of the holidays, it is hotly contested which one the film belongs to. The main character’s arc, along with horror-based thematic elements, creates a program that 100 percent belongs to Halloween. Jack Skellington, the “Pumpkin King” of Halloween Town, is growing tired of his day-to-day life. When he stumbles upon a door leading to Christmas Town, his eyes are opened to something new and exciting. Inspired by this discovery, Skellington attempts to become the new “Sandy Claws” and take Christmas for himself and the citizens of Halloween Town. However, he realizes that he was causing more harm than good with the horrendous gifts he delivers to children and comes to the understanding that pursuing Christmas is not his purpose in life (or should I say death?). Skellington’s arc ends with him shaking off his despair and disappointment and rediscovering his love for Halloween and his job as the Pumpkin King. His reversion back to his former self proves that Halloween is the permanent fixture of this movie. While watching the film, one cannot help but notice a running theme of darkness. The town, its people, the music - all aspects of the town point to Halloween as its inspiration. On top of the drab and dreary atmosphere, Halloween Town is inhabited by popular spooky creatures such as ghosts, vampires, witches and werewolves, many of whom play very important roles in the film. Songs like “Kidnap the Sandy Claws” in which the main villain’s henchmen plan how to kidnap Santa and torture him combined with actions like subjecting him and Sally to the terrors of Oogie Boogie make it abundantly clear that the citizens of Halloween Town are incapable of understanding the jolliness that comes with Christmas. Other songs, like “This is Halloween,” with its variety of spooky voices and lyrics like “It’s our town, everybody scream, in this town of Halloween,” prove that Halloween is the focal point of the film. The sinister soundtrack highlights the holiday to which the movie belongs. It is extremely clear as to why “The Nightmare Before Christmas” should be considered a Halloween movie. The presentation of the film, its characters and its music all prove that this is the perfect movie to pull out and enjoy in the month of October.
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POWER For the first 16 years of my life, I thought that people were either insecure or conceited. I thought that being humble meant ignoring my strengths and picking out all my weaknesses. I thought that if I believed in myself that would make me pretentious. This is partially due to the fact that our society romanticizes the idea of belittling yourself. Kids learn by example that you should think lowly of yourself until someone comes along and tells you differently. Only then can you understand your self worth, because you have found it in the words and actions of someone else. But the hamartia to this whole cycle is that even when you think someone is treating you how you deserve, chances are they aren’t. Chances are they are treating you only a little bit better than you were treating yourself, which is still fallacious. You never thought you were worth more than the dirt under their feet, so why would they treat you like much more than that? The only solution to this messy predicament that our society has created, is to realize how much you are worth
before letting someone else define that for you. You deserve all the love in the world, but you’ll never find that if you’re willing to settle for people that don’t treat you with love. You deserve to be appreciated, but you’ll never find that if you settle for people that barely know the things there are to appreciate about you. You deserve respect, but you’ll never find that if you settle for people that walk all over you like the dirt under their feet. When you are confident in what you deserve and don’t let people treat you like less, you will find the people that knew your worth to begin with. Now, there is a fine line to be addressed. That is the difference between confidence and cockiness. If you are truly confident, there’s no need to flaunt it. Frankly, truly confident people don’t have anything to prove at all. They know their worth, whether others realize it or not. When you speak with self respect in your words and you walk with confidence in your steps, people will understand what is there to be appreciated. And if they don’t, they will be missing out on more than you ever will be.
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22 entertainment PHSOUTHNEWS.COM Today’s the day! Rushing to check Spotify, Apple Music or whatever streaming service of choice, thousands, no millions of eager fans refresh the page lying in wait. Click. Refresh. Click. Refresh. Click. Refresh. There! It’s finally up! Those millions of eager fans rejoice as they can finally listen to their favorite artist’s newest album and soak in the cathartic release. It seems nowadays that artists are on a constant grind of putting out music for their fans, and we get to reap the benefits of that persistence. It’s an exciting time to be involved in music and to love an artist’s sound, and with the anticipation of some very promising new albums, it’s easy to see how hype can build. Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” is hot with anticipation for fans across the globe and in the wake of his solo album “Ye” and his collaborative project with Kid Cudi “KIDS SEE GHOSTS,” Kanye fans are thirsty for more. The upcoming record abbreviated to “JIK” was originally set to release on Friday, Sept. 27, was initially delayed to that Sunday, Sept. 29, and once again, in typical Yeezy fashion, it was delayed once more to Oct. 25. Kanye fans were submitted to this treatment a year prior with the nowscrapped album “YHANDI,” an album which was indefinitely delayed until its eventual termination this year with the initial announcement of JIK. Upon the release of the new album, though, there was a lot of disparity in the rap community. Many consider JIK to be Kanye’s worst effort, while others
see it as a fulfilling progression to the equally controversial project “The Life of Pablo” which itself had some very gospel elements. I, for one, ador this album, and while it’s certainly not his best material, it’s a different and fresh direction that I’ve thouroughly enjoyed. Former protege of Ye himself, Travis Scott, is also in the conversation of an upcoming new album, but unlike Kanye, he manages to not starve his fans of new material in the meantime. Scott has once again been on every hip-hop head’s mind after his public statement while on tour for his 2018 album “ASTROWORLD” explicitly stating that he has new music on the way; paired with his subsequent teaser track “Highest in the Room,” this implies a new project in the works for Scott. After the success of “ASTROWORLD,” expectations are high for the Texas-born rapper, but if this single is any indication of the quality of the upcoming music, then fans are likely in for a treat. One wonders whether Scott will continue on with his unique take on the autotuned emo-rap wave of the 2010s or if he will decide to switch it up for the new album. Whatever the direction, though, I have full faith in the creative mind of Scott and I can’t wait to hear what he has in store. Another artist recently on the rise is indie bedroom-pop artist Rex Orange County. After a pair of acclaimed albums and a series of singles with
overwhelming success, Rex Orange County has sights set on a new album dubbed “Pony”. Following the 2017 LP “Apricot Princess,” Rex moved on to collaborative efforts with the likes of Tyler, The Creator’s “Flower Boy” of the same year, as well as Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caesar and more under the Peter CottonTale song “Forever Always” of 2018. Intermixed with these group endeavors, Rex has also put out a slew of stand-alone singles including hits like “Loving Is Easy,” “Best Friend” and “Sunflower,” though, in anticipation of the release of “Pony,” he has also released a couple teaser tracks in “10/10” and “Pluto Projector.” Upon initial release of the full album, though, I honestly felt fairly underwhelmed because although there were some stand-out tracks like “Face to Face,” all in all the teaser tracks were a bit misleading to the overall quality of the rest of the project. With new music on the horizon, it’s a great time to be a fan of any of these artists and more and an even better time to have a Spotify account. Unless of course, you’re a fan of Kanye, in which case, you’re probably just setting yourself up to be clicking refresh forever waiting for his albums to stop being delayed.
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PHSOUTHNEWS.COM entertainment 23 ingredients; - Green Grapes - Toothpicks - Caramel Bits; 1 cup - Heavy Cream; 2 tbl spoons - Crushed Peanuts; 1 cup
directions; 1. Poke toothpicks into grapes 2. Over medium heat, combine caramel bits & cream; stir until melted 3. Dip grapes into caramel sauce and then into the crushed nuts 4. Place on plate to dry; Repeat until all grapes are used 5. Now enjoy!
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ingredients; Rice Crispy Pumpkins
- Rice Krispies; 6 cups - Liquid food coloring; red and yellow - Cooking oil; 1/4 cup - Butter; 1/4 cup - M&M’s Green - Marshmellows - Mini rolos
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directions; 1. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. 2. Add the marshmallows and stir until combined 3. Remove from the heat and add both food dyes slowly until you have orange. 4. Add the Rice Krispies, stir. 5. Coat both sides of your hands with a generous amount of cooking oil, and roll the Rice Krispie mixture into small balls. Set on parchment paper. Add oil to your hands after each ball. 6. While the balls are still warm, gently press a Mini Rolo into the top of each pumpkin for the stem and add a green M&M beside it as the leaf. 7. Allow to cool until ďŹ rm.
M O C . S W the E N H IRON T U O S DISTRICT H P SPIRKELBACK KC Hinnersmann, a 15-year-old from Spirkelback, Germany, made the decision last year to come to America as a foreign exchange student.
CERAMICS CLUB FOOTBALL senior senior night
The last home game; a very emotional night for everyone as it was the last time the seniors in the band and on the dance, cheer, and football teams performed at Preston Field.