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SPORTS
ROYALS|Q&A WINTER COACHES|CLUB SPORTS
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WHAT’S HappBUNN ING?
FEATURES SCHOOL SHOOTINGS|RYAN KELLOGG|MASCOT
The infamous MAN BUN trend takes South by storm
FULL MAN 9-15 BUN PAGES
Tyler Reaves, Senior
SEMI MAN BUN
ENT/OPIN
Jesus Herrera, Senior
OSCAR MOVIES|BLACK FRIDAY GUIDE|MAN BUNS
NEWS
MAN BUN TAPER CUT
PAGES 16-20 PONY BUN Eli Moss, Senior
Sean Macken, junior
DUAL CREDIT VS. AP|INTERNET HACKINGS|FIREFIGHTERS
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BER LETTER
from the
EDITOR
With Thanksgiving coming up, this is a time for us all to reflect on what we’re truly thankful for. Yes, of course almost everyone in the world is thankful for their “friends and family,” we’ve heard it a million times. But what about these special people in your life are you thankful for? South should be thankful for its safety. Hearing about a school shooting in the news is becoming a normality, and as a society we are becoming immune to it. Read about opinions on what can be done to stop the new normal on page 12. Kansas City should be thankful for the newly crowned Royals and everything they did for our city. Read about the world champions on page 4. We should be thankful for our athletic opportunities and celebrate those among us who are taking their careers to the next level. Read about Ryan Kellogg and his future soccer plans (page 8), and where some former students have ended up after graduating from South (page 10). Among a generation of complainers, we are often more focused on the negative and fail to realize how great our lives can be. Take this time to reflect on life and think about the opportunities you’ve been given, that some aren’t so fortunate to have.
Alex Rothers Editor-In-Chief
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HAILEY DEEDS SPENCER DENNEY EMILY DITTO ADAM FRAZIER DANIEL GEARY MORGAN GREER OLIVIA KINSEY JACOB KLINE SYDNEY LOWE IZZY PIEPER RYAN POWERS ANNA PREUSS CHASE PUTNAM BRADY SMITH JAKE SPRINGER JESSE STAMPER HALLIE VANDEVEN BRET VANICE RYAN WELTY BROOKE YAGER MEGAN PALMER
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Record: 25-4 Team Achievements: Conference Champs
Records Broken: Batting Average-
Kasey Sadler .500, Hits- Kasey Sadler 42, Runs- Kasey Sadler 41, RBI’s- Kylie DeClue 42, Homeruns- Kylie DeClue 9, Stolen BasesKate Kobayashi 25, Strikeouts- Olivia Kinsey 236, Wins- Olivia Kinsey 17
Record: 4-4 Team Achievements:
Conference Champs
Records Broken: 1st Conference Champs and District Champs Records Broken: As a team went the furthest into post season
BOYS SOCCER
GIRLS TENNIS
place in two invites
Record: 14-4 Team Achievements:
BOYS SWIM
SOFTBALL
FALLSPORTSREVIEW
Record: 23-3 Team Achievements:
Conference Champs
Records Broken:
BOYS FOOTBALL
Most Shutouts in school history- 17
Record: 2-8 Records Broken:
VOLLEYBALL
Quarterback Zach Suchanick got third place in three records in one game
Record: 29-6 Team Achievements:
Conference Champs
Records Broken: Services Aces
in a Single Season- Bri Bartosh 61
GIRLS GOLF
Record: 4-6 Team Achievements: Records Broken: Miranda Steczak went to State
Record: Two first place finishes,
GUYS
one second place finish, one third place finish, one fourth place finish Team Achievements: Conference Champs, District Champs and Sectional Champs; 9TH AT STATE Records Broken: 19:10.0- Lexi Maddox
Team Achievements:
5th place at Districts and 3rd place at Conference 5 boys to state
CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS
by OLIVIA KINSEY AND BRADY SMITH
ND of aN RA
Did you ever realize that the game has been a part of your life could leave you in a blink of an eye? As fall sports at South come to an end, so do some of the athletic careers for players you have been cheering for from the sideline. There are a ton of factors that play into an athlete wanting to give up their sport as they go to college. One of the most common things that could make someone not want to play would be that they lost the love for the game. That passion that brought them close to the game is just no longer there. Kasey Sadler, senior softball player, said, “I’ve played since kindergarten but now I just stopped caring about the sport itself.” High school to college is a huge transition in the level of play and the way the sport is conducted. A college sport is a full time job with weights, practice and film-- just a few of the requirements a college sport contains. Playing a sport in high school allows bonds to be built with others at a time in your life when you are trying to find yourself. Sadler said, “Since South Softball has always been my favorite team, senior year is where my career ends.” Education. That is the main reason people go off to college in the first place. Playing a sport while attending school is a very difficult task. For Michael Panella, Senior soccer player, education will come first and sports second when he goes to Michigan next year. Students do not want to overload themselves with classes, work and a sport on top of all of that.
South athletes talk about their athletic careers coming to an end
by JACOB KLINE
Panella said, “I’m going into medicine which will be a tough study by itself. I might play club but I want to focus on school. “ College presents many other activities besides sports that allow you enjoy those next couple years. “I want to focus more on my classes and I also plan to be in a sorority so I don’t want to be too stressed and busy,” said Allison Robaska, senior tennis player. Another reason for athletes to let go of their sport is the increase in talent level from high school to college. In college there is only one team to have the opportunity to play for unlike high school are one, two or sometimes even three teams to play on. According to ESPN, out of a little over a million high school football players only 6.5 percent will be able to continue at the NCAA level. That is a very slim window of opportunity. Kelby Krieger, Senior football player, said, “Football ends for me because it takes up so much time and I just want to focus on school and get a job out of college to prepare myself for the future.” Even though there are some logistics behind giving up a sport when heading off to college, it can still take an emotional toll. “It’s hard to think about how any game could be my last and I just really enjoy playing here,” said Panella. Even though some of South’s senior athletes will not be continuing their careers in college, they still look to further their education during college and prepare themselves for the rest of their lives.
Q&A
Winter Sports
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by RYAN WELTY
Q: How long have you been coaching? Orlowski: I coached seven years from 1985-1992 (four years as Varsity Coach at PHHS from 1987-1992). Then I got out of coaching to raise my two sons, Jon and Jacob, who are now 25 and 21. I was JV coach here at PHS from 2004-2008 (four years) and then began as Varsity Coach in 2008. This will be my eighth season as Varsity Coach at PHS. So, I guess I have coached a total of 19 years in my 31 years of teaching! Parra: I’ve been coaching for 21 years, assistant for six and head coach for 14. Dunkin: This will be my 16th year as a coach.
Q: What made you decide to coach? Orlowski: I always loved basketball. I didn’t play organized basketball until my sophomore year of high school, but once I started, I was hooked. I always knew I wanted to teach, so coaching seemed like the logical step so that I didn’t have to give up a game that I loved. Plus, I’ve always liked working with high school kids. Coaching gave me the opportunity to work with kids outside the classroom and see kids from a different perspective. Plus, I just love the competition! Parra: I always wanted to be involved with sports and I wanted to be involved with kids and teaching. Dunkin: It really starts as a scared little boy. I was just overly scared. And then because of good parenting and good coaches I developed this confidence to where I went from a scared little kid to where I just wasn’t scared anymore. So I want to give that back.
Q: What are you expecting for upcoming season? Coach Orlowski Girls Basketball
Orlowski: Last season was definitely a rebuilding year for us, and during the off season I had some players who put in a lot of time and effort to improve. I see us as better this season and I think we will be competitive in conference play. We have an outstanding group of freshmen coming in who will help us right from the beginning of the season as well as some seasoned veterans who have worked hard. I think some teams will be surprised with us this season! Parra: Expectations are to get better every practice and game and make sure our team plays up to its potential. And of course win a few games.
Coach Parra BOYS BASKETBALL
Coach Dunkin WRESTLING
Dunkin: We are young again but I like the returning sophomores and I like the freshman class. We are going to be good, but I don’t know if it will be this year. It might be a little early.
Q: What are your hobbies outside of school?
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Kansas City?
Orlowski: My hobbies are reading, of course, playing guitar, riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle, and bass fishing. I love the lake!
Orlowski: I am partial to anything Mexican, so I love Luna Azteca, Rancho, or Abuelos. I’m not picky when it comes to Mexican food!
Parra: Spending time with family.
Parra: KC Joe’s Bar-B-Que is by far my favorite restaurant.
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Athletes do whatever it takes to win
by BRANDON CRABTREE
Superstitions
6|SPORTS LeBron throws chalk up in the air, Dwyane Wade does a pull-up through the hoop, Notre Dame touches their sign, and crazy fans wear the same shirt over a long winning street. Whether it’s a pregame ritual or a superstition, players and fans are always looking for a competitive edge, even if it is just luck. “You win when you do the pregame stuff,” said Logan Card, sophomore. While Card does not have an elaborate ritual, tapping his helmet makes him think the South football team will be able to get the W. Sometimes the whole team partakes in the pre-game shenanigans. The Girls Cross Country team has pasta nights before every meet. Jasmine Crawford, junior, and couple of her teammates listen to a prerecorded calming voice before each meet as well. And all things have a start.
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MOSt SUPERSTITIOUS athletes
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Serena Wiliams Bounces the ball five times before her first serve and twice before her second
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Crawford started to listen to the mentally calming CD because she would always get sick from being nervous. “After I started doing it I didn’t get nervous before races,” said Crawford. And once you find out that it works, there is no reason to stop. Crawford said, “It would definitely feel awkward without it. I feel like I rely on it to win.” But sometimes it is the fans that get crazy with their superstitions. Tehya Eno, senior, closes her eyes every time Eric Hosmer is up to bat. “Every time I watched him bat he sucked, so in the 2014 World Series I closed my eyes and it started to work. It kept working so I just kept doing it. So thanks to me, Hoz always hits well; you’re welcome Kansas City,” she said. No matter what the good luck charm is, and no matter how or why it works, superstitions will always be a part of sports.
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Turk Wendell Brushed his teeth between Jason Terry innings Goes to bed while wearing the shorts of the next day’s opposing team
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Michael Jordan Wore UNC shorts under uniform every Bulls game
source: men’s health
Wade Boggs Ate chicken before each game
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research shows that superstitions can actually be linked with improved performance. they grant players a psychologically important illusion of control over events that often come down to random bounces here and there.” -NEW YORK MAGAZINE
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OYAL REVIEW:
TAKEAWAYS FROM 2015 SEASON
KC FANS LIT
If there is one thing we learned from this season, it is Kansas City fans are crazy, crazy loyal. All season fans packed the K for almost every single game, breaking the single season attendance record, for a final attendance of 2,708,549. Not only do these fans like the team but they love the players, so much that KC managed to make the All-Star Game the All-Royals game. The Royals, or more like the Royals fans, made headlines this July after voting four players to the All-Star starting lineup not including the three other Royals added to the roster later on. There might have been some controversial ballot stuffing, but hey, let’s just think of it as dedication. Then we can’t just forget the fans after the World Series win and at the parade, words can not even express. The Royals brought a city together and no matter the differences between the people of KC, they all have one thing in common, we live in the city of the 2015 World Champs. Morale of the story is when the Royals are good, their fans are even better.
DAYTON MOORE IS A GENIUS
In case you don’t know a lot about the Royals, I am going to introduce you to the man I feel has been the most crucial to the Royals success. At first you may have a certain player in mind, maybe Gordo, Hosmer or Cain, but you are way off. Dayton Moore, general manager, is the man that you should be shaking his hand. Since 2006 Dayton Moore has been building up this World Series caliber team we have seen the past two seasons. I could write a book over all the things he has done to help this team, but I will focus on this season alone. In free agency after losing Shields the Royals were criticized for their free agent pickups, a bunch of nobodies. Turns out some of those nobodies helped us make the WS… First up, Alex Rios was a average pick up that has struggled this season, but really proved himself in the postseason and what he can attribute. He was probably the worst free agent pickup, and that says something. Pitchers Kris Medlen, Chris Young and Edinson Volquez all came up big as starting pitchers. The best free agent was Kendrys Morales, an absolute freight train who made us all forget who Billy Butler even was when he took over the DH position. Moore also made two HUGE trades, for ace
Johnny Cueto and all around player Ben Zobrist. Zobrist has been electric, taking over at second for Infante. Then there is ace Johnny Cueto, other than his first home game he struggled and got rocked game after game. But game 5 of the ALDS Cueto pitched an absolute gem and won them the series. The trade was all worth it for that single game. Some may question some of Dayton Moore’s moves at first, but soon enough they see the results and keep their mouth shut. This is the house that Dayton built.
DON’T GIVE UP ON THE COMEBACK KIDS If there is one thing we as fans have learned
from the last two postseasons, it is to never EVER give up on the Royals, aka the comeback kids. We first learned this last year in what ESPN ranked the greatest Wild Card game of all time. Some called last year a fluke, a one and done team, but all I have to say to the critics now is: BACK TO BACK. Please continue to tell me how the Royals are “all luck” when they have made back to back World Series, it only fuels them more. Even when they were down in the ALDS to the Astros in game four and almost every single person gave up on them, they found a way to claw back one magical hit after another. Down four runs, Royals had a miracle rally in the 8th and ended up holding on to win the game and eventually the series. That game gave them the spark they needed to start playing like the Royals we remember from last year and then inch their way past those darn Canadians into their second straight WS appearance. The rest was history. In a World Series that kept us on the edge of our seat as well as kept us up all night, we as a city have never seen something so great. Seven. The amount of postseason games that the Royals rallied back from multiple runs down. Royals also set the record for the most runs scored in 7th inning or later (51), to put it in perspective the second most was the 2002 Angels with 36. Just in the World Series they somehow managed to win three games when trailing in the 8th inning, there is a good chance we will not ever see something like this again in our life... or ever. The Royals did the one thing they were destined to do: become Royal. This is not a fluke, this is not luck, this win is because of the heart, dedication, and ability to make things happen no matter what. THESE ARE THE COMEBACK KIDS, THESE ARE YOUR 2015 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS, the Kansas City Royals. Crown Town, USA.
by NICK CLAASSEN
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n Oct. 10 in Sporting Park, Sporting KC held their yearly club award ceremony. Benny Feilhaber won the Most Valuable Player award and Dom Dwyer won the offensive player of the year award. Likewise, South senior Ryan Kellogg won the Bob Gansler Academy Player of the Year award. This award is given to one player in Sporting’s Academy program every year. It was presented to Kellogg in front of Sporting players, club owners, and fellow teammates. This was no easy task, according to Kellogg. “It was a long time in the making,” said Kellogg, “I have been a leader in training every day for six years.” Kellogg plays right back for the Sporting KC u18 academy team, and he believes his decision making on the ball sets him apart from other players. According to a fellow Sporting Academy player, there are several other traits that make Kellogg special. “Ryan is very tactically aware,” said Jake Gusler, sophomore. “He is very comfortable on the ball and he understands the game well.” His recent success with Sporting KC has allowed Kellogg to commit to the University of West Virginia for soccer. “I committed to West Virginia because it is a Big 12 school,” said Kellogg. “They have great facilities and they also have my major of business and finance.” It was not just soccer that took Kellogg to WVU; he also had to get good grades. “It has been tough,” said Kellogg.
“I put myself through the daily regimen of school, soccer and homework.” Since Kellogg made the decision to play for the Sporting KC academy, he could not play for the South soccer team. Players in the Sporting Academy system cannot play high school sports at their respective high schools. “In high school soccer you play teams around Kansas City, but with Sporting you get more exposure to college coaches around the nation,” said Kellogg. Kellogg is still satisfied with his decision. “It was tough not playing any high school sports, but it got me where I want to be,” said Kellogg. There have been negatives to Kellogg’s decision to play for Sporting. He cannot participate in South’s signing day since he did not play a sport at South. “I better myself as an athlete at South,” said Kellogg, “Unfortunately I can not sign at South.” After he finishes college at WVU, Kellogg is still undecided about his future. “If a homegrown contract presented itself I would accept, but otherwise I am going to enter the workforce with my degree,” said Kellogg. A homegrown player contract is presented by a club to players from that specific club’s academy program. If a player does not sign one of these contracts then they are put into the MLS superdraft, where any MLS team can draft any player. Whatever Kellogg decides to do, he is already written into Sporting KC history with the Bob Gansler Academy POTY award and he hopes to continue his success at WVU.
“I put myself through the daily regimen of school, soccer and homework.”
SUCCESS Senior wins a prestigious award given only to the best players in the Sporting Academy
by ADAM FRAZIER
club
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JOIN THE
Students at South join club teams as an alternative to school sponsored sports As exciting as high school sports are, some kids just want more. Year-round sporting is provided by clubs, such as soccer, baseball, volleyball, and even things as uncommon as fencing. There are a lot of high school students that take advantage of the opportunity to stay in shape and just have fun. Whether you are competitive or not, there is sure to be a spot for you. One of the more popular club sports is soccer. Some teams are called KC Milan, KC Blaze, Futura Academy, and FCKC. This is important to children and teens because of how much downtime players would get if they did not play with a club, which could cause them to lesser in skill and even suffer being out of shape. The high school season is in the fall, and club seasons are winter (indoor), spring, and summer. About 70 percent of kids who play with their high school team, play on a club team. Danny Gunderson (junior) said, “I play because although high school soccer is fun, club puts you on the path to playing in college and really getting noticed by college coaches. We train four times a week and play numerous games on weekends. It helps me stay in shape a lot better than high school soccer does. You really need to work out on your own to keep up with the other players.” Another hit club sport is volleyball. With teams that range from amateur to expert skill levels, every girl or boy can find a match for themselves. Some teams are Dynasty, MAVS, Power and Invasion. Volleyball is also a fall sport, making the club season last year-round, except for fall. These athletes enjoy club volleyball, because some teams are more for fun, letting their skill be upheld, but they don’t have to work too hard. While other teams really embrace the grind to keep playing the best
they can, so high school will be no match for them. Andi Elley (junior) said, “I play club because I like the competitiveness, and I get really good coaching. The season lasts 9 months if you make it to nationals.” Elley was asked if the season kept her in shape and helped her keep her head in the game. Her response was, “I wouldn’t say it keeps me in shape, I take weights and other precautions outside of club for that. But it definitely helps me acquire new and smarter skills because of how much time I spend playing and coaches help focus me on the fundamental part of the game.” Last but certainly not least, baseball. Club baseball is up there next to club soccer on the importance scale. Some team names are known as Prodigy Baseball Academy, Building Champions Academy, and Mac-n-Seitz Baseball. Club baseball is held yearround, and there are numerous tournaments. There are many people that participate weekend after weekend to stay committed to their body and the team. Baseball Brett Palmer (junior) said, “I play club baseball because there are a lot of scouts at each tournament, and all the different places we travel. My team also benefits from the indoor facility we play in, and it really gives me a chance to keep up on my fitness and accuracy. We are always conditioning in the offseason through workouts provided by our coaches. We are constantly doing batting lessons and working on our skills to really eliminate the errors we make.” Whether you want to stay in shape and acquire skill or just lay back and have fun, club sports could be a fit for you.
“Club puts you on the path to playing in college.”
by RYAN POWERS
photo by ERIN MCDANIEL
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South grads head to opposite coasts after graduation to pursue their dreams by CHASE PUTNAM
THEY
NOW? IVO BALTIC
other notable graduates
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Class of 2009 Played basketball at the University of Ohio and then traveled to Croatia to play for KK Cedevita Zagreb and currently is a basketball coach at Oak Park
TOMMYClass HOTTOVY of 2000 Played baseball at Wichita State University, drafted to the MLB in 2004 to the Boston Red Sox, currently a free agent
ANNA COURTNEY Class of 2015 Plays soccer currently at University of Kansas
ETES D1 ATHL
fter graduating, everyone its ability to bring people together. from South has a choice of Lenz said, “Whether it is rap, what they are going to do for pop, blues, rock, it’s a universal the next step in their life. Some language to bring even the most go to college to continue their unlikely people together. And I education and to pursue their have always wanted to be a part dreams, while others go straight of something inspiring like that.” to the workforce. Lenz chose this specific college Two graduates from South for two reasons, the first one chose unique and different paths being that the Los Angeles College after high school. One took her of Music is one of the only colleges singing talents to the west coast. to have a contemporary music The second plays program, instead “Both Graduates football at the of classical. The United States second one is represent South in so military academy that it is “just and one day many positive ways and L.A.,” making hopes to serve the decision to our country. we wish them the best go there more Taylor Lenz, appealing. of luck with their class of 2015, Zach Scott, attends the Los class of 2014, future goals.” Angeles College took his next of Music in Pasadena, Calif., step opposite of Taylor, to the which is only 10 minutes away east coast. He is attending The from downtown Los Angeles United States Military Academy in and 30 minute from Hollywood West Point, N.Y.. Scott is currently Boulevard. She is majoring in leaning towards mechanical vocal performance. engineering, but as of now is “I’ve wanted to be a singer for undecided on his major. as long as I can remember. It has What influenced his decision always been a passion of mine. to go on to a military college was When I was six months old I was his brother Craig Scott, who is a speaking and singing,” said Lenz. senior at the Naval Academy What inspired her singing and plays on the division one career was her love for music and football team. Scott plays football as well, on the sprint team as a defensive back at West Point and had the option to play on the D1 this year but prioritized his academics instead. As for his future events and goals Scott said, “I will be playing on the big squad next year though! And after that I plan on pursuing my engineering HIGH SCHOOL career and hopefully starting an engineering firm down the road.” ATHLETES
COURTNEY CLAASSEN Class of 2013 Currently plays soccer at the University of Nebraska
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MA(SCOTT) Ever wondered who was inside the Panther suit? Well the secret is out.
With the Rage Cage getting bigger than ever, this was the next best thing to rally the crowd: our very own Panther mascot. With encouragement from peers and one step to making it happen, one individual’s dream came true. “I was a really big part of the Rage Cage last year. Someone had mentioned to me I’d make a good mascot. So I thought, why not!” said Scott Brewster, sophomore. After years of no mascot it all came down to who the mascot would become. “We had a few people interested in becoming the mascot this year. We had planned to trade off games, but the others had conflicting schedules,” said Lindsey Diepenbrock, Cheerleading Coach. “So Scott became it! It encourages school spirit and he literally is the symbol of the school. He is the unity that brings together all students and staff.” It was only a matter of time before the secret got out. “At first I tried to keep it a secret.
by MORGAN GREER
But since I got Mr. Spirit it kind of gave it away,” said Brewster. Brewster is all for winging his routines. His known dance moves are the coffee grinder, and a battement known as a leg kick. He has claimed he would do a handstand but he wouldn’t want his ‘head’ to fall off revealing his identity. “He is a very talented dancer, he makes me want to go down there and join him every time I see him at an event!” said Darius Dedmon, senior. Some find their passions later in life but most individuals are lucky to find what they love to do now. “I get to do what I love to do, but most importantly I get to hang out with cheerleaders,” said Brewster. While Brewster is definitely quite the ladies’ man, you can’t help but love the fact that he’s bringing school spirit to all the student body at South. When it comes to any main school event, you better believe that Brewster will be there pumping up the fans and raising the roof.
“At first I tried to keep it a secret. But since I got Mr. Spirit it kind of gave it away.”
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ec. 14, 2012. Most people don’t recognize the date but they know the events that occurred that day. 26 people were murdered at Sandy Hook elementary causing the nation to grieve together and question the security of our schools. There has been a school shooting every week since Dec. 14, 2012. This adds up to be 158 school shootings since Sandy Hook. This alarming number hasn’t been in the press much and not too many people know about it. What do we do as a nation now? There has been a lot of controversy over what to do to help prevent school shootings. Gun control is an idea that leaves America in a split divide on what to do. People for gun control have a simple concept, you take away the guns, you take away the violence. “I respect that people have a constitutional right to bear arms but I think that there needs to be more regulations,” says Grant Pace, senior. “This is about so much more than owning a gun. We need to start weighing the cost and benefits. Are we going to put the lives of thousands of high schoolers below the freedom to go hunting on the weekends?” However, the opposing side, those against gun control, will argue that it is a constitutional right. Also, that it isn’t the law abiding citizens that we need to worry about. Many people compare the war on gun control to the war on drugs. If a person is determined to get drugs they are going to get it. Anti-gun control people believe it is the same way with guns. A law won’t stop them from obtaining a gun. “Banning guns just makes it harder for lawabiding citizens to arm themselves. Gun control is not what is going to stop school shootings. If someone wants to break the law, they will find a way to do so and get a gun.” said Madeleine Mauler, sophomore. However, 56 out of 71 mass shootings are guns that were bought legally. If it is the legal guns that are being fired, how can America fix it? People from both sides believe that preventing school shootings through education is the key. The more people learn about mental health
As society is gradually becoming immune to school shooting tragedies, what can be done to stop the new normal?
issues and how to handle them, the less school shootings will occur. “I think that mental health being under-addressed can be a root cause of school shootings,” said Pace. Maueler adds, “I think most cases of school shootings are due to mental health on the part of the shooter. Mental health help and education would help reduce numbers.” Natural Helpers focus of this year is suicide prevention. They are doing this in a way of informing parents about mental health so if it arises, they will know how to deal with it. The more school shootings that go on, the more it affects America. Schools that go through a school shooting test scores drop drastically. Also, most people suffer from PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. School shootings also make students and teachers across the country fear about their safety at school. Pace said, “I do feel safe at school. But, I don’t mean to sound insensitive, I’m sure that the people at Columbine felt safe before the shooting happened.” South has taken all of this into account and has started a new active shooter training this last year. This consists of the teachers being put in scenarios where there is an active shooter in the building and they had to get out/protect themselves. “The active shooter training is a great first step. Eventually we would like to incorporate the students into the active shooter training. We want them to be prepared and have expectations of how we will respond,” said Officer Matt Westrich, student resource officer. Missouri has made it a state law that all high school faculty must go through the training. “I know that the active shooter training has made some teachers nervous. I would contend that if teachers are feeling that way about it, they are doing something right. If you are having training on school shootings, and you are nonchalant about it, it probably isn’t enough,” said Pace. South is taking the right steps to making our school a better place. There is no harm in preparation and education. Both sides will argue that something needs to be done about the safety of our schools that needs to make an impact on the number of school shootings. The argument isn’t that we need to, it is HOW America does it. Most people that have a huge opinion on the issue, aren’t open to a compromise. If people for and against gun control work together, the numbers won’t only drop drastically, but the people of America will feel safe and that they can protect themselves.
by BRADY SMITH
JUST 15 OF THE 158 SCHOOL SHOOTING SINCE DECEMBER 14, 2012 DECEMBER 14, 2012 - Sandy Hook Elementary 28 deaths and 2 injuries JANUARY 15, 2013 - Hazard Community and Technical College 3 deaths APRIL 18, 2013 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 deaths and1 injury
1 OF EVERY 3 AMERICANS PERSONALLY OWN A GUN
JUNE 7, 2013 - Santa Monica, California 6 deaths and 4 injuries OCTOBER 21, 2013 - Sparks MIddle School 2 deaths 2 injured
LOCATIONS OF ALL SCHOOL SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 2013
DECEMBER 13, 2013 - Arapahoe High School 2 deaths MAY 23, 2014 - University of California, Santa barbara 7 deaths 13 injured October 24, 2014 - Marysville Pilchuck High School 5 deaths 1 injured NOVEMBER 20, 2014 - Florida State University 1 dead 3 injured OCTOBER 1, 2015 - Umpqua Community College 10 deaths 9 injured OCTOBER 22, 2015 - Tennessee State University 1 dead 3 injured
IN SUPPORT OF BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL GUN SALES 92% of Americans
86% of Rebublicans NOVEMBER 1, 2015 - Winston-Salem State University 1 dead 1 injured
92% of Democrats
NOVEMBER 5, 2015 - Vereen School Gun fired no one injured
THERE HAVE BEEN 158 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 2013, AVERAGING TO ABOUT 1 PER WEEK. Since starting this story in mid-October, the number of school shootings in the United States increased from 152 to 158.
source: everytownresearch.org
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104 pages of script, 18 scenes, two acts, and one two hour musical took place on Nov. 12, 13, and 14 as South’s musical, “the King and I”, took the stage. Kyle Lackey, Director, Elizabeth Brockhoff, Choral Director, and Diane Markley, Pit Instructor, chose the musical specifically for how well it fit the students. “We have a ginormous cast size that we knew we could cast a lot of people and get people involved in a lot different ways,” Lackey said. In September, auditions for the musical were held to match students with leads and other important roles. “When we put the cast together it’s like putting together a puzzle and all the people auditioning are puzzle pieces. Depending on how we put those pieces together the whole picture will shift,” Brockhoff said. Students chose one song to memorize from a list of 3-4 songs and performed in front of Lackey and Brockhoff. This is how Brockhoff figured out student’s vocal range. After, there were callbacks for the students who were being considered for main roles. Then the hard part came: waiting patiently for the cast list. This year, South’s musical cast welcomed in younger cast members, a new student and a dance corp. Anna Preuss, junior, moved into the district this year and was casted as the lead role of Anna Leonowens. Being new had its struggles, but Preuss learned to grow from them and bonded with her cast and crew. “At first I sat by myself, but as time went by I think you just grow closer with people. It’s nice to come to a new school, especially a new theatre program where everyone is so close,” Preuss said. Julia Ponko, senior, enjoyed the challenge of experiencing a new side of theatre, dance corp. At first she was sceptical, but later learned she loved it. Dance corp rehearsed three times a week from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. cleaning up their routines for opening night. “I want the audience to know how much time we put in this, even though I’m on stage for 15 minutes for a two hour show, that 15 minutes took many hours to learn and perfect,” Ponko said. The cast had worked fiercely to perfect
scenes, songs, and dance numbers for their shows. But who are the people behind the stage delicately going through details of costumes, props, sound, sets, and lights? The last puzzle piece: the crew members. by “What you see on stage isn’t the only thing that’s going on. There’s so many people backstage working hard that don’t always get to shine like they deserve. They are the basis and backbone of our show,” said senior Kyle Sims, who played The King. Often, stage crew worked after rehearsal making sure everything was in its proper place. Elizabeth Ethetton, junior, knows backstage better than anyone. Ethetton was the musical’s Stage Manager. She was in charge of costumes, tech, stage head, props, sound, and anything that needed to be done. “I enjoy each little detail that I get to do and make sure everything’s running smoothly in different spots of the show. Especially backstage, I get to make sure everything is in its place,” Ethetton said. No matter what way the cast and crew got involved they all had one thing in common: they took great pride in their work. The cast and crew are closer than they’ve ever been and welcome all new and old faces with open arms. “With musicals you can use every single talent you have. You shouldn’t be scared to do what you love, because in theatre you do everything you love,” Ethetton said. The cast and crew now wait patiently for the Spring Play and can’t wait to see the talent that South’s drama department holds.
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by BROOKE YAGER
In the 2014-2015 school year at south, there were 27 substance related cases, according to officer Westrich there.
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Students claim that Adderall helps them focus and get better grades, so what could be the downside? According to Healthline.com, Adderall is a central nervous stimulant that alters the quantities of naturally occurring chemicals in the brain. It enhances the effects of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine. It is designed to improve hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and attention span. Aubree Wilkerson, senior, has both ADD and ADHD. “ADHD is when you’re hyperactive and ADD is when you can’t concentrate,” said Wilkerson. The students who are prescribed aren’t doing anything illegal, unless they are selling it to those who are not prescribed. Selling Adderall to those who don’t need it is considered a Class B felony. The dealer could get up to 60 days in jail and up to 24 months of probation. For those caught using it without a prescription, it is a class C felony and called a Possession Charge. You could receive 30 days of Jail time and up to 18 months of probation according to Collegebingedrinking.net. Students who aren’t prescribed use it to get ahead in school. Wilkerson said, “Adderall makes me a normal person and it sends normal people over the top.” Students start taking it while studying or before a test, but sooner or later they become reliant on it to get any work done. Students begin to overuse it, and when they stop they can experience fatigue or even depression. Those are just two of the many side effects taking Adderall causes. Other side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, and change in mood. It is different for every person. The main two side effects are trouble sleeping and loss of appetite according to everydayhealth.com. Abby Waller, sophomore, said “It makes me not hungry, and stay awake. If I forget to take it one day I get really sleepy.” She has no choice as without taking it she feels fidgety and has bad anxiety. Grant Hudson, Junior, has ADHD. He said, “[Without Adderall] I can’t pay attention in class or sit still for more than 10 minutes, everyone looks at me and wonders why I am so jumpy.” Adderall, although some may not know is highly addictive, it is a growing problem among many high school and colleges and is becoming easier and easier to get.
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Make or Break Upcoming movies of 2015 Through 2016
It’s easy to say that 2015 was a good year for cinema, including movies like “Jurassic World”, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “The Martian”, and many more. With some terrific movies that have come out this past year, the end of 2015 and the start of 2016 is looking promising, and may just be the pot of gold moviegoers have been looking for. Here are two of the most anticipated upcoming movies, and what expectations come with their release. Christmas won’t be the only thing to look forward to this December, with the seventh installment in the “Star Wars” series set to release on Dec. 18. It’s mostly safe to say that “Star Wars” probably has the biggest and most diverse fan base out there, and the hype level is at an all-time high for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, but can it live up to that hype? With most directors out there I would remain skeptical at whether or not it will live up to the original trilogy, but I have full faith in what J.J. Abrams can do. He has proven himself in the past with the most recent “Star Trek” movies, which were both very successful, so I think he can be trusted to take over the long awaited sequel to the “Star Wars” trilogy (let’s just not mention the prequels). When tickets went on sale for pre order on Monday, Oct. 19, fans jumped at the opportunity to buy tickets early, setting a record high amount of pre order sales for a movie since “The Hunger Games” in 2012, nearly crashing every site that had them available for purchase. With the jaw dropping new trailer that arrived on the same day. I think “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is going to be one to remember. In 2012, fans of the highly acclaimed book series “The Hunger Games”, were finally able to see protagonist Katniss Everdeen, compete in the annual hunger games on the big screen. It earned a total of $408 million in the box office, with its two sequels “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”, and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” not far off. Will the fourth film adaption in the Hunger Games series, “Mockingjay Part 2”, be as successful as the others? When I went to see “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” in theaters, I was a little skeptical of the fact that they had even split it up into two movies considering it was only a 390 page book. I may have been right to be suspicious of simply a way for the studio to grab the extra cash for
splitting it into parts. The movie did a good job at picking up from where we left off with all the different characters and plot points, but it felt like it dragged too much. I often found myself bored when scenes of two or more characters talking back and forth seemed to go on forever. From the look of the trailers, though, it seems that the second part may go out with a bang, saving all the action for the end. We’ll see how things wrap up, and I think at this point in the plot, it’s impossible to not feel the suspense and heart rushing moments that Katniss, Peeta and the rest of the characters go through. There’s nothing left to do now but wait for Nov. 20, to roll around so we can finally see where the suspenseful plot takes us. Expectations are high for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2”, but they aren’t the only highly anticipated movies coming out in 2015 and 2016, so keep your eyes out for more exciting movies that are sure to make us all beg for more.
by COLIN BROCKERT
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Dec. 18, 2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2 - Nov. 20, 2015 Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Mar. 25, 2016 Ride Along 2 - Jan. 15, 2016 Captain America: Civil War - May 6, 2016 X-Men Apocalypse - May 27, 2016 Deadpool - Feb. 12, 2016 Suicide Squad - Aug. 5, 2016
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Netflix’s latest original series tells the true story of Colombia’s most violent and powerful drug lord
NARCOS ****
There is nothing more fascinating than a show that follows the life of a terrifying and murderous, but somehow mesmerizing, main character. The antihero: a character who works for the evil side, but has underlying attributes of goodness that gets an audience addicted. Netflix’s latest original series, “Narcos”, premiered on Aug. 28. Based on true events, “Narcos” tells the story of cocaine drug lord, Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel in 1980s Colombia. Alongside Escobar’s story, viewers follow determined DEA agents, Steve Murphy and Javier Pena trying to put an end to Escobar and his cocaine empire. This show has just about everything. Yes, it’s about cocaine, but the show is more focused on unstable Colombian politics, police corruption, and how two DEA agents will stop at nothing to take down the most notorious drug kingpin of all time. Escobar is one of the most intimidating characters I’ve ever seen. He doesn’t say much, but every word makes an impact. No one ever questions this man; no one even thinks about it. With the amount of money Escobar has, he is able to bribe just about anyone-especially police and government officials. Everyone has a price. One unique thing about the show, is when a significant event occurs, real TV footage of Pablo Escobar and old news coverage of that event is shown.
by ALEX ROTHERS
This reminds viewers that Pablo Escobar was a real person and most of the terrible things shown in the show, actually happened. I like this a lot, because the series is a drama, but this aspect makes it seem like you’re watching a documentary. Another important aspect of “Narcos” is the voice-over narration by Steve Murphy. This puts the audience in Murphy’s mind. Murphy’s narration puts us against the narcos and Escobar, despite the fact that Escobar is somewhat glorified in the show. Some of my favorite movies and shows follow the lives of anti-hero characters. “Narcos”’ Pablo Escobar is very similar to “Breaking Bad”’s Walter White, “Black Mass”’s Whitey Bulgar, and “American Psycho”’s Patrick Bateman. Much like Walter White, “Narcos” follows Pablo Escobar’s drug and crime filled life, eventually leading to his demise. The anti-hero trend is very popular in TV shows and movies, and “Narcos” delivers one of the best accounts of a real-life dark character.
10 episodes 1 season
WHAT’S HappBUNN ING?
The infamous MAN BUN trend takes South by storm
FULL MAN BUN
Tyler Reaves, Senior
SEMI MAN BUN
MAN BUN TAPER CUT
Sean Macken, junior
by JESSE STAMPER
Jesus Herrera, Senior
PONY BUN Eli Moss, Senior
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BRAVING THE by SYDNEY LOWE and HALLIE VANDEVEN
Everything you need to know to make it through the busiest shopping day of the year
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ONLINE CLASSES Allow the students at South to not only be on campus for one block less every day, but also open up the window of virtual learning, made possible thanks to Dr. Jeanette Cowherd.
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South is fortunate enough to have an amazing faculty, including outstanding janitors. As students, teachers, and staff members, we have the custodial staff to thank for our school being kept neat and clean.
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Everyone knows Thanksgiving is a day typically filled with family and food. Lots and lots of food. Depending on your family, you usually have certain types of meat, veggies, and desserts to fill you up. Most families prefer the traditional turkey, potatoes, greens, and some pumpkin pie to top off the meal. Others families, however, choose to have their own twist to their family feast. “My family usually goes with tacos and Mexican food for thanksgiving, it’s a nice change, and I’m a big fan of tacos,” said sophomore, Jacob Gusler. While tacos are sure delicious, they may not be the healthiest option available. South campus supervisor, Jon Sobbe, likes to keeps a healthy balance in his Thanksgiving chow.
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FIRE FIGHTERS:
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Firefighters risk their lives each and every day for the citizens of Kansas City and all around the world by JACK BEUERLEIN Every single day people around the Kansas City area take that extra step to keep the civilians protected. Firefighters around the community put their lives in danger just so we can go unharmed. Recently two KC firefighters were killed in an apartment fire. The two firefighters risked their lives to keep everyone safe. Larry J. Leggio and John V. Mesh were the firefighters that died after part of a building collapsed. Students around South know what it is like to have someone you care about do such a dangerous job. “It’s the fact that you don’t know what will happen when he is out on the job, it is a scary thought not knowing what is going on,” says Jackson Carrizzo, son of a Fire Chief. According to the U.S. Fire Administration 70 firefighter fatalities have been reported so far in 2015. Two of the firefighters from the 70 that have died were Kansas City firefighters. Harrison Jackson, Junior, attended the firefighter’s funeral. He says, “The funeral was just as heart wrenching as the memorial itself. Firefighters and families from all
over KC lined up to see the firefighters one last time.” Teams and companies from around the metro area are giving back to these brave men that risked their lives. The Kansas City Royals will be selling special KCFD hats. These limited edition hats will cost $25 each and the money raised will go to the families of Larry J. Leggio and John V. Mesh, the firefighters that were killed. South students are proud of their family members as they protect the citizens of the area. “It really shows how brave and how much my dad cares to protect people before himself,” says Madi Guerra, junior, who’s dad has been a firefighter for 15 years. The funeral that was held for John Mesh was held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. “John Mesh was remembered by pictures of him hunting. Fellow firefighters were telling stories about the great times they cherished with him and previous calls they got at the station that they assisted in with John,” said Jackson. Although the tragedy of two brave men happened, KC will still remember all the brave and courageous acts that firefighters endure each and every day to keep people safe all around the world.
THERE ARE 1,129,250 FIREFIGHTERS IN AMERICA DEATHS OF FIREFIGHTERS EACH YEAR
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2015
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CHOOSE Wisely Making the decision between the AP Exam vs. Dual Credit You are sitting at your kitchen table with the signup sheet of all your class options for your next year at south. You have selected all your classes except for one, and you cannot decide between AP United State History or choosing to take your class through Dual Credit. When it comes to thinking about colleges, a lot of high school students at South have been stressing out about building their resumes to appeal to their college of choice. And for those students who know what college they plan to go to, the choice between taking AP or Dual Credit classes is easy. But for the majority of students who are not quite sure, it makes it harder due to the fact that they do not know which class will help them in the long run. “Dual credit is when you receive high school credit along with college credit through the community college, and those credits transfer to most Midwest colleges but not all,” said Glynis Chambers, counselor. So with that being said, there is a dilemma students who do not know whether or not they want to stay in Missouri, and at colleges close by, or if they would like to leave the state to attend other schools, face. “When taking an AP class, if you take the AP exam at the end of the year and depending on what you get on the test tells you whether or not you get college credit,” said Traci Dorrell, counselor. The difference between the two programs is that through Dual credit if students pass the class with a C or higher you get the credit hours. With AP classes students have to take a test at the end of the year that scores testers on a scale of one through five. “If you choose to go to MU they want you to have a four on an AP language class, so if you receive a three you do not get college credit.” said Dorrell. Some people may think that both AP and Dual Credit class both can count for college credits that they would be on the same level of difficultness. However, it all just depends on the class and what you are learning. “AP classes are just supposed to be more rigorous, more independent and the workload is increased” said Andy Dale, AP Literature teacher. That can be viewed as a con but also as a pro because it challenges the student. Just like being able to get more credits but them only being able to transfer to colleges in this region. “If a student is going to go to college in this region of the country, and their Dual Credit transfers then you get a lot more credit from the dual credit Spanish classes than if you were to get credit for an AP score” said
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Nancy Park, Spanish teacher. Students preferences vary based on their needs. “I prefer Dual Credit to AP, just because it is based off you working hard all year instead of just having to do well on one test at the end of the year,” said Brooke Montgomery, junior. Overall students and counselors both say AP and Dual Credit classes look great on any application because it shows that the students enjoy the challenge these classes provide and that the students can handle a college level class. Even if the credits they earned do not count for the college. So when it comes down to choosing which course you take, just know it depends on where or how you plan on spending your years after high school.
Pros cons - Dual Credit is based off your overall GPA from the semester, in the class
-AP is based off a single test
- AP tests are at the very end of the school year, - AP classes are which is a major accepted all disadvantage across the country if you took the class first -It’s cheaper semester to take college classes through -Dual Credit high school only transfers to colleges around this region
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Online Attacks DDos attacks flood South’s computer networks slowing internet access
“We just don't do disturbances. Period. Our main focus at South is education, and if anything disrupts the learning environment; it is stopped,” said Principal Dr. Dale Longenecker. Recently South was subjected to Distributed Denialof-Service (DDos) attacks, which severely slowed the school’s internet. In a generation dependent on technology, this hindered student and staff activity. A DDos is a type of DOS (disruption of service) attack where multiple compromised systems are used to target a single system, causing a denial of service. In other words, these attacks bring networks to their knees by flooding it with useless traffic. “From a technical perspective a DDos attack is caused when the attacker uses uses numerous systems to simultaneously flood a targeted organization’s network with “too much’ information. Essentially, a DDos attack interrupts or limits the experience for users who have a legitimate need to access an organization’s resources,” said Derrick Unruh, PHS Director of Technology. There is a forbidden part of the internet called “The Dark Web” or “The Deep Web” where users can hide who they are; hackers or drug dealers usually reside here. On these hidden sites users can purchase drugs, or in PHS’ case, someone may even be able to hire someone to attack or hack a server or network.
Though this issue may not seem serious, as it was only a few days that the internet was slowed, conducting a DDos attack is a federal offense. DDoS attacks may be subject to civil and criminal liability, including fine and imprisonment, under state and federal law. For example, a denial-of-service attack may equal a federal criminal offense under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. “Attackers can call upon millions of computers to send information from IP addresses from all around the world. In the instance at PHS the individuals instigating the attack did not sell the IP address, but rather targeted out network when initiation the attack,” said Unruh. This attack left PHS without internet for up to two days. This may not seem like a significant amount of time, but from an educational perspective, Longenecker believes any hinderance in education is defective. “Typically this does not happen in schools. This attack was pretty disruptive, think about the hours lost; for teachers and students. When it comes down to a student who disrupts our educational environment, we know exactly what to do, and we do it effectively. If you disrupt school, there will be significant consequences,” said Longenecker.
“WE JUST DON’T DO DISTURBANCES.”
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1:46
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