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PA R K H I L L S O U T H

Issue No. 4

November nineteenth, 2010

When Germs Attack! [bak-teer-ee-uh]

BY TODD FRANK

bacteria- [bak-teer-ee-uh] -noun ubiquitous one-celled organisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped and appearing singly or in chains, comprising the Schizomycota, a phylum of the kingdom Monera (in some classification systems the plant class Schizomycetes), various species of which are involved in fermentation, putrefaction, infectious diseases, or nitrogen fixation. fungi- [fuhng-gahy] -noun Pathology . a spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound.

contagious- [kuhn-tey-juhs] -adjective capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object: contagious diseases. nasopharyngitis- [nay-so-far-en-jiit-is] -noun inflammation of the nose and pharynx. bacteria- [bak-teer-eeuh] -noun ubiquitous one-celled organisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped and appearing singly or in chains, comprising the Schizomycota, a phylum of the kingdom Monera (in some classification systems the plant class Schizomycetes), various species of which are involved in fermentation, putrefaction, infectious diseases, or nitrogen fixation. fungi- [fuhnggahy] -noun Pathology . a spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound. contagious- [kuhn-tey-juhs] -adjective capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object: contagious diseases. nasopharyngitis- [nayso-far-en-jiit-is] -noun inflammation of the nose and pharynx. invader- [in-veyd] to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent. child- [chahyld] a person between birth and full growth; a boy or girl. infection- [in-fek-shuhn] an infecting with germs of disease, as through the medium of infected insects, air, water, or clothing.

nausea- [naw-zee-uh] sickness at the stomach, especially when accompanied by a loathing for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit.

mucus- [myoo-kuhs] a viscous, slimy mixture of mucins, water, electrolytes, epithelial cells, and leukocytes that is secreted by glands lining the nasal, esophageal, and other body cavities and serves primarily to protect and lubricate surfaces. saliva[suh-lahy-vuh] a viscid, watery fluid, secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth, and starts the digestion of starches.

GERMS PLAGUE HALLWAYS AS FLU SEASON COMMENCES

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PHOTO BY AUSTIN COSLER

fungi- [fuhng-gahy] -noun Pathology . a spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound. contagious- [kuhn-tey-juhs] -adjective capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object: contagious diseases. nasopharyngitis- [nay-so-far-en-jiitis] -noun inflammation of the nose and pharynx. invader- [in-veyd] to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent. child- [chahyld] a person between birth and full growth; a boy or girl.

blood- [bluhd] the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended. ailment- [eylmuhnt] a physical disorder or illness, esp. of a minor or chronic nature. sneeze- [sneez] to emit air or breath suddenly, forcibly, and audibly through the nose and mouth by involuntary, spasmodic action.

bacteria- [bak-teer-ee-uh] -noun ubiquitous one-celled organisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped and appearing singly or in chains, comprising the Schizomycota, a phylum of the kingdom Monera (in some classification systems the plant class Schizomycetes).

vandalism hits home DETAILS ABOUT THE GRIM ATTACK ON PARK HILL SOUTH

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Harry potter, going out with a bang MOVIE ASSURES CLOSURE IN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS

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Table of Contents FYI...........................................

FAQ........................................................

MVP .......................................

OMG......................................................

TMI............................ vandalism scandalism +page five.

b ac ks tage p a s s

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whe n ge rm s attack

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hardcore hoopin’

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potter-palooza

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Letter from the editor b y j esse m c ginness

Are you reading this letter because fate demanded it? Or is this just another act of free will (because, you know, who wouldn't want to read The View??)? This has been a part of the eternal battle of science vs. religion, and it seems after such a timeline, neither has proven its worth to the majority.

At some points of my life I have come to believe that nothing but a series of events led me to be at this specific point at this specific time. Although the almighty powers of sandwich making are a force to be reckoned with, I do believe I got the job I currently possess by nothing more than one of these chains of events. Yet, not everything is as simplistically joyful as sandwich making. It seems that we, as a people, like to accredit the more meaningful events to be ones that are mandated by fate. When a little brother or sister is born, it seems to be so beautiful that we can only accredit God Himself with the creation.

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It seems that humans have asked themselves the same questions for generations and no amount of argument has transcribed a solution. Although one may denote the neutral bystanders as lazy, I find that an absence of logic is sometimes the most logical of things. After all, I can nearly convince myself of anything if I really try; perception dominates the living. To someone, somewhere, this newsmagazine is, in fact, not a newsmagazine at all. It can be anything from toilet paper to a sandwich if we will it to be.

Amidst this logical mess, I have found one thing: The events in our lives, no matter the cause, are what truly define us.

Maybe sometimes, man needs to take a step back and witness his own insignificance. I do believe Mr. Warhol said it best: "I'm afraid that if you look at a thing long enough, it loses all of its meaning." After all, paintings do not amount to the cause of the brush stroke, but rather, the full picture. cover design by alec russell

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theTheory Thank-You

Every three or four months, the people of America are all

gathered together on a day and told to feel one of the many emotions that Corporate America demands us to feel. And look a metaphorical mile in the less fourtunate’s shoes. out South, the next one to overshadow the daily-doings of our oh-so-important lives is Thanksgiving. Lands of gravy, gobbling and thankfulness soon await us.

It's easy; we buy cards from our local supermarket saying 'I feel [blank] about you', and sign our names at the bottom.

It's the ways (and woes) of the modern life. But should this holiday be made to be more meaningful than just names tied

Although the knowledge of man is tied to one lifetime, the best anyone can do is imagine.

Even still, why must we see our place? Well, the American Dream is to advance. Therein lies the ‘go, go, go’ lifestyle.

So in order to advance and grow is to have an accurate perception of our ‘roots’. A wise man once said, “The only true knowledge comes from knowing that you know nothing”. So, by seeing those less fortunate, we realize that our perceptions are limited. And in seeing this, we gain something: the beauty in advancement. Only once we resolve our birth place will we actualize that place’s endless potential. A traveler must look at the scenery

Lands of gravy, gobbling and

to a to-send-list? Thanksgiving, despite the historical discrepancies, is taught to be a holiday encircling the family. It is widely known to be the more 'intangible' of the holiday seasons, yet it seems that instead of gift-wrapped presents, we push for the potatoes. Is there truly a value to this 'thankful' image around the gravy-drizzled day?

In modern society, we are taught go, go, go. Nevertheless, it seems that we, in the process, have forgotten our place.

The United States, in this sense, is closed off to the rest of the world. Although we are shown images of children bearing machine guns in Uganda and homeless families in Haiti, people of the modern day are desensitized to these images. We must not look and acknowledge the image, but rather, attempt to truly see it for its content.

As a reader, try to imagine -- just for a second -- gathering up the empty-stomached strength necessary to carry your little brothers and sisters mile after mile to a safe spot. Although we at the View are not as worldly as we would like to be, we must imagine the pain and sorrow others have. Yes, we are born lucky to be in America, but we cannot feel our place until we walk

How Does it feel to win conference?

thankfulness soon await us.

first + “Itseniorfeelsclassgoodto towinbeboththe conference and districts since 1999, to go out on a good note.”-Lucas Gardner, senior football player

It’s a good feeling, but it’s a + “better feeling to be the elite, and

when I stitch on that white letter, it shows that I am better than you.”

-Audrey Churchman, junior swimmer

+“It was kind of an expectation.”

-Bridget Paulk, senior volleyball player

around before he wisely picks his path.

Here is where this holiday comes into play. As you sit around the table, imagine the millions who do not even have one to sit at. Maybe that turkey will taste extra savory with the warm feeling of a new-found gratefulness.

So, in the end, it is up to all of you to make what you will out of the holidays. Either blow off your arm in July, or thank those who did just that so you could have this holiday. Either grab the presents in front of you, or see the simplistic joy in a child’s smile once you give them something. Either just have turkey, or have a newly-found bond to your place, family and friends. It’s up to you. Make of it what you will.

Majority Rule when it comes to conference champs, 8 out of 9 ain’t bad by jon ho l de n

You may have heard that South sports faired well this fall season. The big news you may not have heard is that South took eight out of the nine conference championships. There is an almost overwhelming difference when it comes to this year’s success compared to last year’s results. Critics might say moving from the Suburban Big 6 to the Mid 6 conference had something to do with it, but Athletic Director John Sedler disagrees.

“All schools have their positives and negatives, especially when it comes to athletics,” Sedler said. “Teams will always be good in some sports, no matter what.

A change in the conference may have benefited South in some way. But how exactly could it better 88 percent of the athletic population? Could it be safe to say that Panther athletics could possibly on the prowl once again?

Senior Michelle Royle went to the state tournament for tennis and took third place overall. The Football team when to the state quarterfinals, essentially making the “elite eight”. The swim team had the largest population to attend state in school history. They ended up taking seventh in state and even had a state championship relay team. Boys soccer went to the District Championship--so did the volleyball team.

The list goes on and on but no matter how well something could be done, negativity will always be there.

“You’re either part of the problem or part of the solution,” Sedler said. “If you don’t want to play sports, that’s fine, but go support. Don’t complain when you are not the one putting in the time, the +page three. effort or the commitment to being successful.”

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One Size Fits All

by eliz abeth williams

student volunteer at district clothing center

The Park Hill School District Clothing Center, (PHSDCC), located on Gerner House, started a few years ago and has been nothing short of a success.

All the Clothes at the Center have been donated, whether gently used or brand new, and have been given to those students in the Park Hill School District who are without.

“It’s the most amazing place you’ve ever seen.” said Julie Elliott, teacher of the transitional living class at South.

Along with giving away clothes to other charities the PHSDCC solely collects clothing for the students in the district.

The Clothing Center is especially good for those who are not able to get involved with other volunteering.

“People need clothes. I think it’s cool because it stays in the district.” said Jennifer Marks, senior FMP. South students, particularly those of the transitional Living Class, are doing a lot with the District Clothing Center. They actually donate to the center weekly. Not only does it help with their working skills, but it also gives them a chance to give back without expecting anything in return. Although the Transitional Living Class is only for juniors and seniors, they are not the only students who are hearing about the Park Hill Clothing Center.

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The FMP program is endorsing the clothing center this year to the freshmen in their tutorials. In order to get the freshmen more involved, especially with the community, each tutorial is selecting a community service project.

“I think it’s really helpful. It’ll do plenty of good and it’ll do the freshmen good,” said Erik Burns-sprung, senior FMP. Some of the other volunteer projects the freshmen can get involved in include Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, Project Warmth and Micah Ministries.

“I think the whole point of the project is to teach the freshmen the rewards of giving back,” said Jenny Orlowski, FMP Coordinator.

The tutorials that selected the Clothing Center for their community project have some promising freshmen, ready to help out and make the donating process a success.

“I have a lot of clothes I don’t use [and] books I need to get rid of,” said freshmen Casey Ayers.

FMP’s also have an optimistic attitude about the clothing drive, and are looking forward to helping out.

“I think there are definitely some excited about it. I know not everyone will get into it, but for the ones that do, I think they’ll learn a lot,” said Burns-Sprung.

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Break ing news

by danny jones

Vandals wreck South campus, Outdoor Classroom and stadiums hurt worst As a general rule of thumb, news is always big when principal Dr. Dale Longenecker has to deliver it over the PA system. Such was the case on

Sunday, Oct. 24, just hours after the vandals Longenecker, Van Batavia and others fled the scene. involved in the crime are keen to move “My first thought was, ‘Who could have on, but hope that in the transition of done this?’” Dunker said. reassembly the lesson of respect does not The vandalism was extensive, covering fall upon deaf ears.

Oct. 25, when Longenecker made known a large amount of area the vandalism that occurred just two that included the Outdoor nights before on the east side of South's Classroom and several campus. In addition to breaking the news, athletic facilities on campus.

Longenecker and the rest of the South staff announced a $100 reward would be given to The football, softball, baseball and soccer fields anyone with information about the crime, were all in some way which took place on Saturday, Oct. 23. affected, but a case can be made that the Outdoor Classroom suffered more crippling damage than any other edifice.

“They [destroyed] bird feeders, houses, baths, park benches, you name it,” said Brian Van Batavia, science.

“It looked like a tornado ripped through it.”

The final damage count in the Outdoor Classroom Bent goalposts were just one aspect of a campus full of “We’ve never had a vandal go uncaught,” totaled about $2,500, according damage. photo by View staff Longenecker reported, with the hope being that the enforcement trend would continue. to Van Batavia. Although it is only approximately one-tenth of the As of yet, no information has been released total estimated $30,000 in damage, the “[It] really brings to light [that vandalism] about arrests or apprehensions. wreckage in the Outdoor Classroom is much can be a community problem,” said Van One of the first witnesses to the chaos more valuable than its monetary worth.

Batavia. was Tim Dunker, sophomore, who stopped “They really only damaged the parts we Indeed, the growing threat of high school by the soccer field on the morning of cared about,” said Van Batavia. vandalism can be troublesome for students, In addition to the Outdoor Classroom, the vandals carved a path of destruction that affected a significant portion of the new construction completed at South just four years ago. Broken windows, crooked goalposts teachers and administrators everywhere. and shattered signboards are On Nov. 2, Parkview High School in all the responsibility of the Springfield, Mo., became another victim of perpetrators, who are being high school vandalism after a 17-year old tracked by not only Park Hill girl and 36-year old man drove an SUV into South administrators but the the school’s main entrance in the middle of Riverside Police Department. the night. Damages were estimated to be “The police are being very around $14,000, making it a felony crime. aggressive about the situation,” Ultimately, though, the burden of said Longenecker. rebuilding is the next step in fixing the While this is not the first time problem.

South’s grounds have been “The goal [with the Outdoor Classroom] attacked, the overall damage is not to respond with a knee-jerk reaction is enough to make the crime [to the vandalism],” said Van Batavia. “Our a felony, which, according to job is to provide something that our school Longenecker, makes it the worst can be proud of in the long-term.” act of vandalism ever committed Even if that means for a second time. on campus. >>stay updated on the story at “[This instance] was probably Where the gateway for the Outdoor Classroom once stood, phsview.com the biggest to date,” he said. a void now remains. photo by View staff

The final damage count was around $30,000, with $2,500 coming from the Outdoor Classroom.

“Who could have done this?” said Dunker.

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FIDDLER

photo by amanda danneau-rever

Ka ely n Wh itt a s Go lde

When junior Kaelyn Whitt took a look at the cast list for Fiddler on the Roof, she did not jump for joy or storm away angry. She cried.

This year, Whitt took on the lead role of Golde, the wife of Tevye.

“It means so much to me to come this far,” said Whitt. “It was just so ri ff it h exciting and overwhelming.” b y st ep h an ie g With this larger role, Whitt said she did not feel an increase of pressure. According to her, it was going to get done one way or the other. Getting things done though Since his freshmen year, senior meant putting in a lot of time during Erik Burns-Sprung has been involved and after school. with the South theater department.

But this year, he took on a little “Anytime I have the chance, I pull more than just a supporting role. out my script,” said Whitt.

For Fiddler on the Roof, BurnsAfte r school, rehearsals could last at leas the t until 5 p.m. and Sprung played the lead of Tevye as ope ning drew closer, the rehearsals got later. milkman.

The time commitment, Whitt felt, was very exte “Tevye is a very poor hardworking nsive.

“From the minute the cast list goes man who’s worked all his life to up to closing night, you sBurn said rs,” ghte dau live, five breathe, and eat the show,” said Whi his raise tt. is h whic ish, Jew Sprung. “Also, he’s But for Whitt, who wants to go into acting as a career, ut.” abo is play re enti the t wha the hard work and long nights were all part of preparing ber, Burns-Sprung When the cast list went up in Septem ng his name next her for the future. She said that this char seei at acter was one that ent tem remembers feeling the exci definitely helped her grow as an actr e pressure. cam gh, thou ess. ent, tem exci the With to Tevye.

“She’s so different from the way I am, character,” said ” said Whitt. “It’s “The entire play surrounds around this really helped me a lot to play a char and the most lines t mos the has “He . rung acter like this.”

Burns-Sp songs. Its a lot to memorize.” e. The best way But Burns-Sprung took on the challeng lines with run ly simp to was he found to learn his lines s, Burns-Sprung friends. In addition to his lines and song set everyday the ding buil of e also took on the challeng craft. Nonetheless, during his fourth block class, stage ing committing so mitt com et Burns-Sprung did not regr much time to this musical. call,” said Burns“Every time I take that final curtain off.” pays k wor the “all Sprung,

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or some, swimming is an activity for the sole purpose of cooling off in the summer heat. For others, it’s a sport, a sport that takes dedication and determination. A sport that takes plenty of practice.

Those ‘others’ would be South’s own Swim and Dive team. This year there are 34 swimmers, along with five to six

swimming to victory

by cydney c onner

divers. Many students from last year will be returning, along with new freshman.

Tim Busenhart, science, is one Girls’ swim coach. He enjoys coaching swimming because he likes to make sure the kids are having fun.

The girls started practice on Monday, Nov. 15.

Practice is from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. every day after school, and some morning practices are on Saturdays.

This will get them ready for competing during the year. Most of the girls swim on club teams, which replaced the conditioning. “[Last year] we won conference, and sent 10 swimmers and two divers to state,”

girls home meets

Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. (Dive) Jan. 4 at 3:45 p.m.

Jan. 8 at 1:45 p.m. (Swim)

said Busenhart.

The girls have 14 meets in between now and the middle of February, which is the end of their season.

The girls’ first meet will be Dec. 7 against Park Hill at 4 p.m. Also, this year the girls swim and dive is taking a trip to St. Louis in the middle of December.

This will be their first out of town trip in six years.

“We are taking 25 girls for a dual meet Friday and invite on Saturday,” said senior Lyndsay Ryan. “It’s a big deal and we are pretty excited.”

Last year alone, the girls broke seven records. This year, they plan to do the same.

“Usually my goals are [first] to send as many to state and conference. Second to swim as fast as you can. And third, have fun,” said Busenhart.

photo by amanda danneau-rever

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when germs

Coughing Cacophony

hacking and whooping brand fear onto the souls of Americans With glistening snow and lukewarm hot chocolate comes the coughs and sniffles of winter colds. However, the ‘common cold’ is not so average anymore. According to Medicine-net.com, there are more than 200 strains of the common cold.

With so many illnesses that show symptoms similar to the common cold, it oftentimes becomes hard to distinguish the differences between them. Illnesses such as influenza, pneumonia, acute bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma all have similar characteristics. Because of this, it it is easy to label coughing, high fevers and runny noses as a cold, when in fact it may be something life threatening, such as the whooping cough, also known as pertussis.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease caused by a bacteria that leads to severe upper respiratory infections. The bacteria is spread in tiny droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Initial symptoms are very similar to a cold, but a week or two later, a violent cough develops.

“This is a preventable disease,” Michael Sicilia, a spokesman for the California Department of Public Health said to healthnet.com, because there is a vaccine for whooping cough.”

Although whooping cough is preventable, many parents are electing not to vaccinate their children against the illness.

The Lackek family, Pennsylvania, chose not to vaccinate their three children. They thought nothing of it until their, three year old, son Mathew started showing strange symptoms. He was diagnosed with a strain of influenza similar to pertussis. The Lackeks decided to skip vaccines altogether, because of the

number of shots required and the concerns over a now-largely discredited link between vaccines and autism. Their child suffered no long term side affects from his illness. The Lackek family shared their story with CNN and urged other parents to vaccinate their sons and daughters against all winter illnesses.

Since the beginning of the year, nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of the disease have been reported in California alone. According to CNN, this outbreak of the whooping cough is the worst reported case in the last 60 years. Ten children in the state of California have fallen victim to pertussis this year alone. Nine of the children were under eight months old, which means that they had yet to be vaccinated for whooping cough.

“Some students, either because of medical or religious reasons, choose not to be vaccinated,” said South nurse Kathy Cole.

Aside from the lack of vaccinations, there is also a lack of knowledge about pertussis.

Jamie Reynolds, freshman, said, “I have no idea what whooping cough even is.”

Medical professionals are urging for booster shots and an awareness of winter illnesses.

South nurse Kathy Cole said that the chance of a South students contracting whooping cough was slim to none.

“South is up to date on our vaccinations, including the T-DAP vaccination,” said Cole. The T-DAP protects against pertussis.

Besides those students who are unproteced from this, and other illnesses, most South students can rest easy knowing that it is very unlikely they will come into contact with the whooping cough, but just in case, Osmosis Jones, a.k.a Mr. White Blood Cell, is on the prowl.

“THIS IS A PREVENTABLE DISEASE”

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ysophobia - A term used to describe a pathological fear of contact with dirt, to avoid contamination and germs. Also known as germaphobic, people with the problem go to great lengths to keep their things and surroundings extremely clean.

Whether it’s staying in a hotel or traveling on public transit, germaphobes have gone through every single way to take the road less traveled.

“I’m a germaphobe when it comes to the nasty bathrooms at school,” said Shannon Keith, senior. “I actually wash my hands before I go into the stall. I lock the door with a square of toilet paper, and line everything else in the stall with toilet paper, too.

It grosses me out to think of all the other people that have used the same stall I’m in.”

Nearly eight percent of all adults in the United States experience some form of phobias including Mysophobia.

Common traits for germaphobia include constant hand washing, unwillingness to eat or drink anything prepared or touched by another person, and the inability to touch common objects such as doorknobs and handrails.

“My mother and I have it when we go to hotels,” said Paul Silvio, senior. “There are not really steps or procedures we take.

We will just take the comforters off the bed because hotels don’t wash them and god knows what goes on in hotel rooms. We also don’t walk on the hotel room floor in bare feet because they don’t ever steam clean them.”

In more mild cases like Silvio's, treatment is not necessary. If the case is extremely serious, medical attention would be the first step. This condition can effect your life and the ones around you.

Healing mysophobia is troublesome, just like any psychological treatment, because the brain is an extremely intricate part of the body. A beginning step is to identify medication that can help the person affected from the condition. This by iteslf is by no means a cure, but it gives them some relief while a doctor, counselor or psychologist takes additional steps with the patient to help cope with their condition. Eventually, the person will be able to stop taking the medication and live a life where they are not constantly afraid of dirt. >>check even more germy places around South at phsview.com

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A Diamond inGirlsthe Rough basketball moves forward with promise by jon holden

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he Lady Panthers are coming into this season positive, composed, and with a chip on the shoulder of competition. After what some would call a long season, the Lady Panthers have positive ideas as to what is to become of this season.

“We have nowhere to go but up, to tell you the truth,” said Coach Jenny Orlowski.

After a rough end to a rocky 2009-2010 season, the Panthers are back ready to claw their way back to a successful program.

“We did not play well as a team last year,” Stephanie Griffith senior. “We got too down on ourselves mentally, and we can’t afford to do that this year.”

In 2010, the Lady Panthers are back with a new attitude and swagger.

“I really like the offense,” said Kinsy Kuhn senior.

“We’re a basic all guard team and this offense helps us get to the basket.”

Coach Jenny Orlowski has a new way of doing her day-to-day business in regard to being on the court.

Instead of just running drills to run drills, she plans on tying everything back to the system that new offense she has created. If Orlowski can pull things together on the court, then she said the girls will do just fine off of it.

“Even though we had a tough season,” Orlowski

said, “we came together as a team, and we’re coming back more determined then ever.”

Rebuilding a successful program won’t be a cake walk. But the Panthers have a lot more determination than the common eye would notice.

“The seniors have a lot more dedication,” said Haley Shelton, junior. “We would like to win conference and beating Park Hill on my birthday would be nice as well.”

“We have all played together in previous years, so we know each other’s abilities well. We can gel together well,” Kuhn said.

The Lady Panthers want success, respect and something to be proud of.

How exactly does Orlowski accomplish such things? She maintains positive thinking.

“Well, I do know we will be better than last year,” she said. “Everything else is just a bonus.”

Their first home game is Dec. 9 and they are looking to prove that they are indeed, for real.

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outside: When Fantasy Becomes Reality

Fa nta sy sp orts a re ta king over the wor ld. Jump o n the ba ndwag o n

There is an Internet revolution sweeping the web b y d a n n y j o nes browsers of sports fans all over the country. A revolution that only affects the most passionate, competitive, psychotic followers of American sports that walk this earth.

If you’re a follower, you know what I’m talking about.

I’m talking, of course, about fantasy sports, which might be the only thing more competitive than actually playing sports -- a hobby (or lifestyle, depending on your perspective) that makes professional sports a numbers game, which has created the most time-consuming, smack-talking, idolworshipping obsession since the advent of the Rubik’s Cube.

Except fantasy sports are about a million times better than a Rubik’s Cube.

Invented in the ‘60s by a bigwig in the Oakland Raiders

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organization, the first fantasy football league consisted of commissioners from real football teams around the American Football League (AFL) who drafted and traded to glory back before even facemasks were worn on the gridiron.

According to howstuffworks.com, the first league was known as the GOPPPL: the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League.

It’s taken about 50 years, but fantasy’s glory days have finally arrived. Who would have thought a half century ago that the GOPPPL would make millions of people “Pigskin Prognosticators”? Nowadays, anybody who’s anybody plays fantasy football.

It’s like a Game Boy -- if you’ve never had one, then you’re out. Good luck with your social life.

What’s ironic is that fantasy football is about the most socially destructive tool in the universe. Things that would normally be circled on the typical high schooler’s calendar are brushed aside by the power of fantasy sports.

Courtwarming? Pshaw. A quick conversation with fellow newspaper colleague Harrison White, junior, helped put dances in their place.

“My girlfriend asked me to Courtwarming my sophomore year,” White recalled, “but I told her I didn’t want to go.”

Why, you ask?

Said White, “Later in the week, she found out I didn’t want to go because I had a fantasy baseball draft that night.”

Now, let me ask: would a Rubik’s Cube ever make anyone do that? And we’re not even talking about fantasy football.

White ditched for a fantasy baseball draft, which is like fantasy football’s second cousin.

Needless to say, the influence of fantasy sports is comprehensive.

The fantasy football bug targets XY chromosomes like Bill Gates targets Apple. Guys everywhere are succumbing to the pressure of competing in a fantasy league. And as the male attraction to fantasy sports increases, the female attraction to males nose-dives. As you might have guessed, White’s relationship tanked soon after his prioritizing escapade. Any regrets, Harrison?

“Not at all. Miguel Cabrera in the first round.”

Spoken like a true fantasy freak.

midwest madness

by danny ker w in

Local teams atop the polls forecast a good basketball season for Kansas City fans

If you’re a fan of college basketball, you’re in luck.

The three local area college basketball teams, Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri, are all ranked in the top 15 in the preseason AP Poll, and all have a chance to make it to the Final Four in Houston in March.

I’ll start off with Kansas State, who is ranked third in the poll, their highest ranking in school history. The Wildcats return three starters including preseason All-American Jacob Pullen. State went 29-8 last season and reached the Elite Eight before being upset by eventual runner-up Butler. It looks as if the Wildcats will be back and even better this year. Look for Jacob Pullen to lead the team along with a breakout season by sophomore Wally Judge. This could become the year where Kansas State, Missouri and Baylor will challenge Kansas in the Big 12 for the first time in seven seasons.

Next on the list is the Kansas Jayhawks.

Boys Basketball ready to run the floor again

The Boys are Back

by jon holden

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Kansas, ranked seventh, will be playing without Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins for the first time in three years. Both players have moved on to the NBA from the team that was upset in the second round of the NCAA tournament by Cinderella Northern Iowa, but Kansas, as usual, has reloaded.

The Jayhawks signed number one-ranked player Josh Selby, according to Rivals.com, to team up with returning players Marcus Morris and Tyshawn Taylor to try to win a seventh consecutive Big 12 regular season championship.

And to everyone’s surprise, the Missouri Tigers are highly ranked this preseason, at number 15 in the poll. Mizzou returns all but three players from last year’s squad, and added the top junior college player in the nation, Ricardo Ratliffe. The Tigers are 65-34 under Mike Anderson since he took the job in 2006 and look to win their second Big 12 championship this coming season.

Look for Ratliffe, along with Michael Dixon,

guard, and Laurence Bowers, forward, to lead the Tigers to a big year.

Local fans will have a lot of reasons to tune in this basketball season--unless for some reason you’re an Iowa State or Nebraska fan, in which case you might as well just get ready for football season.

But there are more than just local teams that look to have good seasons. Duke, Michigan State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Villanova, North Carolina, Florida and Syracuse are all hoping to tear down the nets come April 4 in Houston.

If I had to make a choice before the season’s games have ever begun, I’d say the Final Four will be a host to Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Kansas State and Florida this year, with the Spartans taking the national championship home for Michigan State.

Whatever your opinions may be, basketball is back. So let’s enjoy the regular season and get ready for some real madness.

1. Duke 4. Ohio St. 7. Kansas 10. Syracuse 2. Michigan St. 5. Pittsburgh 8. North Carolina 11. Kentucky 3. Kansas St. 6. Villanova 9. Florida 12. Gonzaga

t the beginning of last season, the boys’ basketball team was having a tough time with filling the Ivo Baltic void and, sometimes, even getting students to go to a game. But everything changed when the Panthers ran the March marathon known as the 5A State playoffs, eventually walking away from Mizzou Arena as the fourth best team in the state of Missouri.

Following this success, the boys head into this year's winter season with more excitement and support than they had this time last year.

“It's an opportunity to build on what we have accomplished the past two seasons, looking for complete season, and maybe post-season success,” Coach Anthony Perry said.

Perry is preparing for a new season with new obstacles.

The Panthers have overcome adversity before, but this year it feels a little bit different and the goals are higher with their recent success. The dream is a lot easier said then done with new conferences consisting of Raytown and Raytown South’s talent. But the Panthers have had tough games before and have been consistent with their winning philosophy. “[Our strength is] transition. We’re a fast team. We can get the ball up the floor quickly,” said senior captain Christian Hildebrandt.

The Panthers plan to use their speed to wear down teams and look to score buckets in the second half of game.

One additional component to possible success is that the Panthers will have their fair share of seasoned veterans returning, relying on seniors Adam Schemenauer and Hildebrandt to take over the leadership roles. Both players have two or more years of varsity playing time.

Even with the pressure of returning to the playoffs, players still have things to feel comfortable about.

“We have a lot of depth,” Schemenauer said. “[There's]

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lots of good young players to back up the veterans.”

Teams always have great players, but the Panthers feel like they have something that sets them apart from other teams: unselfishness.

“This year’s group is a close-knit group of kids. No one cares who gets the credit,” said Perry. “They trust one another; it’s a cohesion, a team.”

The Panthers have their first home game Nov. 30, taking on North Kansas City.

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The evolution of a

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From freshman to senior year, girls’ fashion goes from cute to casual and comfy.

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Harry Potter hype continues to spread as the premier of ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ arrives.

With the seventh installment of the Harry Potter saga arriving in theaters today, Potterheads are eagerly anticipating another masterpiece.

The beloved Harry Potter series is coming to a close, with part one of the two part finale based on the final book of the series, “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows” premiering in theatres on Nov. 19, and part two premiering on July 15, 2011.

In this installment, Harry must finish his quest to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes.

Fans of the series have been known to take their fandom to extremes, with lines to the premiere stretching on for hours.

It is expected that this movie will be just as phenomenal as the ones preceding it, so one could assume that the Potter followers’ notorious fanatic behavior won’t disappoint.

Andrea Courtney, senior, will be a part of the mania at the premiere on Nov. 19, saying, “I’ll probably be there a few hours early.”

Courtney plans to attend the premier dressed as the clairvoyant Professor Trelawney.

Fellow fan Maxx Beshears, sophomore, is also preparing for the long-awaited premiere.

“I’m really excited,” said Beshears. “I’m pre-ordering the tickets online.”

The Harry Potter enthusiast owns countless Potter gear, from robes and wands to ties from each of the four houses.

Beshears even owns a Golden Snitch from the popular

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by m ar i e ha hn wizarding game of Quidditch.

So why Harry Potter? From where does this hysteria stem?

Even Potterheads themselves must question the reasons behind the extreme fandom, and why it’s so appealing to so many people.

“Its hard to explain why Harry Potter is so popular,” said Courtney. “It has a lot of drama, comedy, action, romance and adventure; something for everyone.”

Though the reasons for Harry Potter’s success seems elusive, Courtney knows why she herself is so drawn to all of the movies.

“It has a great message. It’s about friendship and keeping close, and debating doing what’s right and doing what’s easy,” said Courtney.

Fans are aware of the saga nearing a close, and many find it difficult to picture a future without the world famous wizard, Harry Potter.

“It was sad reading the last book of the series knowing I’ll never have another Harry Potter book to look forward to,” said Jennifer Obermeier, senior.

According to newly released reports, tickets to the new movie are already selling rapidly. Fandango.com has already reported 500 show times across the US completely sold out as of press time.

With the immense success of the Harry Potter series across the world, one can assume that the franchise will maintain its popularity among the lives of children and adults alike for many years past its final hours in theaters. >>read a review of harry potter and the deathly hallows at phsview.com

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You may look at a newspaper as something to soon be recycled or a string of words with little significance, whereas I believe that these trailing black marks upon white paper hold the greatest significance. Maybe one day, these words will leap off of this very page in an array of vibrant colors and paint a painting worthy of awe.

The same division exists in the world of music. Some see a song as something to move their hips to or something to pass time while working on a monotonous history paper, and others turn on their iPod and breath a sigh of relief that their lives, just like their symphonies, haven’t been paused. The importance of music seems to be long forgotten to some and to others a melody holds the weight of the Eiffel tower.

Music can touch so many different emotions in just a three minute time period.

Emotions ranging from utter happiness to the deepest depths of depression. For instance, whenever I hear the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” I look past the numerous drug references of LSD and remember fond memories of my somewhat distant childhood sitting in the front seat of my dad’s old Ford F-150, belting out Beatles and Van Morrison lyrics alike.

Numerous studies have

been conducted that say memories are not truly formed until a child reaches the age of three, so why is it that I still remember the harmonic sound of my dad’s and uncle’s voices sitting side by side singing “Pretty Woman” to me at the tender age of two? It is not a memory I would call upon if someone were to ask me the first song I ever heard, but rather a song that comes to my mind when I see a picture of my uncle with a guitar resting on his knee.

The popular search engine Google returned over half a million sites when I typed in ‘song meanings’. Everyone seems to be on a quest to discover the shadowed meanings of their favorite songs. When looking at a painting, people always want to discover the tears behind Mona Lisa’s Smile or the shadowy bridge in Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, but what if there was no secret ‘DaVinci Code’ hidden behind a set of eyes? What if a song really had no meaning behind it?

Sure, emotions are easily channeled into lyrics or the stroke of a brush, but maybe we should leave it up to the artist and simply listen to their message, no matter what it may be. In the end, we might just discover our very own voice in the form of writing.

o some, having four wives sounds like a pretty good deal, having a different sleeping schedule every night and enjoying the company all the time. But once you think about taking care of the 15 kids that come along with it, plus the living expenses, it could be a whole different story.

“I would never marry a man with three different wives. If he wants to marry others then [don’t] marry me. Sharing is weird,” said Elizabeth Brown, junior.

TLC’s “Sister Wives” features the Brown family of Kody, Meri (first wife), Janelle (second wife), Christina (third wife) and Robyn (fourth wife) and has just finished up its first season. According to theweek.com, many Americans are confused and fascinated with how this family functions. Some have even gone as far to say “Mr. Brown treats his wives more like business associates than romantic partners, chastely kissing them on the forehead and busying them with housework.”

“When I first heard about the show, I was really curious how this family would work and everything,” said Brown.

The house that the family lives in consists of three different apartments all put into one house.

Each wife and her kids TLC live in a different section of the house, which is sectioned off like an apartment. Kody Brown (husband) doesn’t have his own living space -- he goes from room to room according to his sleeping schedule. Each section contains its own kitchen, TV room, bedrooms and bathrooms.

The wives all consider themselves “sisters,” which is where they got the idea for the show’s name. The women say there is no jealousy going through the house because they are all family, and they feel like sisters because they live in the same house and are with each other all the time.

“I would get jealous of Just this season, Brown added the other wives if they his fourth wife. The other wives were all married to the had trouble accepting that he was falling in love once again, same man I was,” said but they got through it and now Chasity Rois, junior. have so much love for her. Unlike the adults, people.com said some of the kids are not very happy about adding another wife, such as Madison, Janelle’s 14-year-old daughter, who loves her family but says in her opinion, one guy is enough.

“There is enough fish in the pond for everyone to have one, but not four,” she said.

After the first episode played, the Brown Family was quickly investigated by Utah officials. When authorities completed the investigation they turned the case over to the County Attorney, >Escape (Carolyn Jessop) >Big Love (HBO) who will ultimately decide whether or not to prosecute the family >Under the Banner of >The 19th Wife (Lifetime) for bigamy.

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very girl knows the pain of having to search endlessly for an accessory that matches whatever color top she's rocking that day. Oftentimes finding the right color can be a challenge... but have no fear ladies, Charming Charlie is now here.

The boutique was founded in 2004 in Texas, and has since expanded across the country and opened in Zona Rosa. The shop has “everything,” according to Bailey Thompson, freshman: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, scarves, handbags, belts, shoes and some shirts.

But the best part may be that the photo by austin cosler entire store is color coordinated.

Shalia Erivez, junior, works at Yogurtini, which is right across the street from Charming Charlie. She said most days when she works, she stops by Charming Charlie just to look around.

“I go two or three times a week, even when I’m broke,” said Erivez.

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Amy Nelson, senior, said, “When you go, make sure you’ve got a lot of time time to look around.”

Another good thing about the boutique is the prices.

“When I first walked in, I was amazed and ready to spend my mom's money,” said Thompson.

Liz Chacon, junior, said the store is cheaper than other stores and people get more for their money.

Chacon said, “I got all my Homecoming jewelry there. I love it!”

Students who haven’t yet shopped at this onestop accessory store might want to put it on their todo lists.

“You have to go,” Erivez said. “There’s just so much to look at!”

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National Honor Their sport? Their activities? Their job? Sometimes, students are Society, and he said that it keeps his schedule forced to make decisions and figure out exactly how to spend packed. their time to tackle all of these responsibilities.

“It’s all stuff I enjoy doing and I’m good at,” said Crist.

Despite the fact that everyone attends the same school, Like Reardon, Crist chooses to utilize all time given to him.

South students spend their time very differently.

Homework opportunities appear between his clubs and classes Senior Emery Hermanson spends her time in school and at and sometimes during musical rehearsal. her work at Smoke House Barbecue in Zona Rosa. Hermanson “When I’m not on stage, I’ll whip out my Calc book,” said she works six days a week. While working everyday after said Crist. school, she also balances upper level classes like AP Calculus The fact is that in order to be active in school activities, good and Comp. and Reading. Sometimes, she finds it too hard to grades need to be maintained. Many clubs and sports require balance both. certain GPAs to be maintained by participants, and those that “If [homework] doesn’t get done in school, I don’t do it,” said take on the task must figure out ways to balance the two.

Hermanson.

“It comes with being an athlete,” said Reardon. “You are, Other students like senior Kevan Reardon have found a strict after all, a student athlete.” schedule helps to balance school and football.

Reardon says that his mom will give him the extra push “I make sure to utilize all my class time,” said Reardon. in school to do well. She sets out certain grades that he must After school, Reardon said he typically had practice until 6 make, or she will not allow him to play in a game. p.m., and then went home and went straight to homework.

But even without the help of parents, Reardon -- and all During football season, Reardon balanced Biology II, AP other multi-activity students -- make their own choices. Taking Calculus, AP Psychology and Government and Economics. on responsibilities to a team or to a job means they take on the “When I get home, I start on my homework right away. responsibility to prioritize. And not everything can always fit. So I don’t have time to watch a TV show or something,” said that means they may have to ask themselves: what’s the most Reardon. “It’s homework then to bed.” important? AP Calc homework, a shift at Smoke House, football But it is not always sports that consume students’ time. practice or musical rehearsal?

Senior Parker Crist is involved with theater, Debate, choir and

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Big Hits, Big Changes The NFL is taking a stand on â&#x20AC;&#x153;violentâ&#x20AC;? hits. Players will now be heavily fined

and possibly suspended for violent hits on another playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head or neck. This includes hits led with the helmet, hitting a defenseless player and â&#x20AC;&#x153;launchingâ&#x20AC;? yourself to deliver a hit.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell notified all teams of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stricter enforcement of the rules after week six, a particularly violent week that resulted in fines for three different players which totaled $175,000.

Marcia Umscheid, Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trainer, is a fan of the new policy. As an athletic trainer and a biology teacher Umscheid knows about the effects of head and neck injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need stricter rules,â&#x20AC;? said Umscheid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[That kind of injury] can change a playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.â&#x20AC;? New neurology studies show that the effect of concussions increase exponentially, meaning the more concussions a player gets, the worse the affects. This means just one big hit can have a lasting effect on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental health. Umscheid hopes that the rules will â&#x20AC;&#x153;trickle downâ&#x20AC;? to the high school level where helmet-to-helmet hits are still legal.Â

Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take on the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new policy by har r ison white

The NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ruling came a week after Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck down after making a head-first tackle.

LeGrand is not the only player to have a devastating result from a concussion.

Nathan Stiles, a high school football player from Spring Hill High School in Kansas, died on the sideline after getting hit. Stiles had been recently cleared to play after suffering a concussion just weeks earlier. Despite all that has happened, Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football players have their own take on the subject.

Andrew Davis, senior and South linebacker, thinks that the rule is too extreme, and that it will change how the game is played. Players will now be afraid of hitting hard, and may not be able to break up a pass or stop a player short. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong because it changes playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mindset,'' said Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be in the back of our heads.â&#x20AC;? Austin McCormick, sophomore, suffered a concussion during a freshman football game last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who my parents were or even my own name,â&#x20AC;?% Âľ said McCormick.

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However, even after experiencing a concussion, McCormick thinks Goodell is still being too harsh with its ruling. He believes that $75,000 is too much just for a hard hit.

Despite these thoughts, the league plans to continue with its strict enforcement of the rules.

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The Park Hill South High School newsmagazine, The View, is a part of the educational curriculum of the Park Hill School District. Although The View is a product of the newspaper class, material may be submitted for consideration from students who are not enrolled in the course. Student submissions should meet guidelines set forth in the board policy and regulation IGDB, copies of which are available in all Park Hill School District buildings.

In addition, readers are encouraged to voice their feedback and/or commentary on a timely issue by submitting a Letter to the Editor. Letters should be 250 words or less and must be submitted with the name(s) of the responsible individual(s). Bring letters to room C200 or e-mail Editor in Chief Jesse McGinnesss at jesse.mcginness@gmail.com.

Any submissions that exceed the maximum length and/or have issues with grammar, spelling or unprotected speech will be returned to the writer for revision and resubmission.

The View is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and Missouri Interscholastic Press Association.

The View is printed by Osage Graphics in Olathe, Kan.