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Sycamore High School News Magazine Volume 3 | Issue 2 | Sept. 24, 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NEWS

8| Reading bell proves redundant

2| Migratory crisis sweeps Europe 3| Four candidates take lead 4| Kentucky clerk refuses gay marriage licenses

9| Annie Barrows releases new novel 10| Music records resurge

OPINION

ENTERTAINMENT

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FUN & GAMES 17| Where’s Anna, Wordle, Sudoku

COVER STORY

11-14| Halloween haunts fill Cincinnati

5| Staff editorial 6| Ohio opts out of testing 7| Trump grabs attention

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FEATURE

15| Upcoming events 16| Future stress juniors, seniors

SPORTS

18| Girls tennis aces opponents 19| Girls cross country endures tough practices 20| Girls volleyball fights for cause

SPOTLIGHT

21| Sydney Bahr, 10

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CLASHING CHAOS

Migrants flock to borders

Erzsebet Szabo, a member of this group, helped transport 380 refugees across the border in a convoy of about he refugee situation that spiked a 200 cars. few weeks ago keeps expanding.

She said, “It’s very important that As migrants continue to pour we, altogether, give this big sign that into Europe to escape harsh conditions refugees - the people that need our or create better lives, their hosts help and come from the war - have our struggle to keep up with the sudden solidarity and support.” influx of people.

Those in more fortunate countries can Danish Immigration and Integration help out as well. For example, Charity Minister Inger Stojberg said on Navigator is a nonprofit organization Facebook, “We cannot simply keep up that evaluates American charities. with the present flow… there is good Among the most popular are the reason for us to tighten rules and get United States Fund for UNICEF and that effectively communicated.”

Save the Children. Along with these, This statement follows advertising the Charity Navigator website lists

by Denmark’s government to prevent several more. refugees from immigrating. The country Many of those who have made it have has tightened its restrictions and stories to tell about their passages. On reduced social benefits overland routes, many “It’s very important the in order to discourage have had to avoid guns, migrants from relocating that we, altogether, knives, and imprisonment. there. have even paid give this big sign Some However, other smugglers to safely transport countries are working to that refugees - the them without any guarantee diminish the problem. honesty. people that need ofMahmoud Germany is at the Shubat left his forefront of these efforts, our help and come family behind in Syria when and German Chancellor left in an attempt to from the war - have he Angela Merkel’s make a better life for all of encouragement to aid the our solidarity and them. He traveled with the refugees has prompted help of smugglers who took support.”

France and the U.K. to him by car across Turkey accept migrants. and then by boat to Libya.

Soon after Merkel spoke, the French From there, Shubat and 300 other President, Francois Hollande, who people piled onto a boat that would confirmed that France would take part take them to Italy. Luckily, their boat in the relief effort, said, “We will do did not capsize as so many other so because it is the principle to which overloaded vessels have. He finally France is committed.” arrived in Italy.

There are also those committed to He now seeks a job so he can support the refugee cause who oppose the law. himself and send money back home for Austria has imposed an order stating his family to join him. it is illegal to drive migrants into the “If I stayed in Syria… I’d have to take country across the Hungarian border. up arms and kill people,” said Shubat However, this has not deterred one when asked about his reasons for volunteer group in the slightest. fleeing. “But I don’t want that. I only want to take care of my children.”

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340,000 illegal entries into the European Union

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refugees/migrants that have died or gone missing while crossing the Mediterranean since January

300,000+ have made perilous boat journeys across the sea in hopes of reaching Europe

567,785 pending European Union asylum claims

Source: www.cnbc.com Infographic by: Caroline Gao

Donald Trump

Party: Republican Budget: Cut government spending Climate Change: Hoax Gun Control: Limit restrictions on guns, ban assault weapons Immigration: No path to citizenship for undocumented workers, allow more European immigration from those who graduated from US colleges Obamacare: Repeal and replace Social Issues: Abortion should be limited, same sex marriage should be defined from state to state Taxes: End corporate taxes, lower individual rates Iran and Israel: Walk away from nuclear talks, increase sanctions ISIS: Send a limited amount of combat troops on the ground

Hillary Clinton

Party: Democrat Budget: Double taxes on short term capital gains Climate Change: Fight climate change Gun control: More restrictions Immigration: President should waive deportion for immigrants, give undocumented residents a path to legal status Obamacare: Keep, strengthen, and advertise Social Issues: Legalize abortion and gay marriage Taxes: Consider closing loopholes and cutting middle class taxes Iran and Israel: Work toward two state solution ISIS: No boots on ground, use regional troops

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Bernie Sanders

Party: Democrat Climate change: Charge companies for carbon emmissions Gun Control: No federal handgun waiting period, partial protection for manufacturers, ban assault weapons Immigration: Offer path to citizenship, waive deportations now Obamacare: Change to single-payer governmentprovided health care Social Issues: Pro-gay marriage and pro-choice Taxes: Raise taxes on the wealthy and cut taxes for middle class Iran and Israel: Supports current talks with Iran, critical of Israel prime minister ISIS: Opposed to Iraq war, calls for troop withdrawal as soon as possible

Ben Carson Party: Republican Climate Change: Man plays no role Gun Control: Pro-gun rights Immigration: Needs more realistic fact-based discussion Obamacare: Replace with patient-centered reforms Social Issues: Pro-life and anti-gay marriage Taxes: Need a significantly altered system Iran and Israel: Supports Israel and anti-Iran negotiations ISIS: Move to immediately defeat

Source: PBS.org Designed by Kamaria Walton

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Morality or legality?

Kentucky clerk refuses marriage licenses JENNA BAO associate editor

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ne’s conscience is a powerful thing; it is what keeps people in check and can prevent everything from white lies to murder.

However, the issue has been raised as to whether one’s conscience is enough to ignore the law.

According to a Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, the answer to that would be yes.

Davis, the clerk of Rowan County, was jailed on Sept.

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She was released on Sept. 8.

There was a rally with dozens of her supporters upon her release, including presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

According to CNN, Huckabee said,

“If you have to put someone in jail, I volunteer to go….I’m not willing to spend the next years in tyranny under people who think they can take our freedom and conscience away.”

Davis claims that as an apostolic Christian, gay marriage violates her Christian beliefs and her conscience.

In fact, Kentucky’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act from 2013 prevents the state government from burdening someone’s religious beliefs, including elected officials, unless sufficient reason can be proven.

Sophomore Rishav Dasgupta said, “I don’t believe it’s right to deny someone a service that they deserve just as much as anyone else.

We are all equal, and are, therefore, theoretically entitled to the same rights.

Morals and legalities are two different things though- whether or not it is right, I’m not sure if private businesses

“We are all equal, and are, therefore, theoretically entitled to the same rights.

Morals and legalities are two different things thoughwhether or not it is right, I’m not sure if businesses should be forced to cater towards everyone.”

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should be forced to cater towards everyone.”

Nineteen other states have similar laws, including Indiana, where unrest was spurred last March by a law that opponents said would allow businesses to discriminate against homosexuals based on their religious beliefs.

Davis, having refused to issue marriage licences, was sued by four couples and jailed for contempt when she defied multiple court orders telling her to do her job and issue the licenses.

She chose to stay in jail rather than resign from her position or allow for her name to be on the marriage licenses of gay couples, but she was released on Sept. 8 after her deputies issued the licenses in question.

She will be jailed again if she attempts to prevent her deputies from providing marriage licenses to gay couples. Sept. 14 was Davis’ first day back at work.

Sophomore Ryan Tufts said, “It comes to a point where freedom of religion turns to discrimination. Kim is utterly appalling… People, no matter what sexual relations they have, deserve the right to live their lives how they want.”

Staff Editorial

Leafing through the masses:

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The candy. Any other day of the year, I would not be able to eat that much.

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ghost society in order to enjoy the haunts. You do not even need to enjoy being scared.

There are plenty of alternative options to hauntings such as: decorating pumpkins, drinking hot cider, and going trick-or-treating.

Senior Halloween is also a fun time for all of SHS. Seniors get the opportunity to dress up in silly costumes for the day and underclassmen get a fun day full of laughs.

When it comes down to it, the most important aspect of fall is spending time with family and friends. This can be done by going to Fear Fest or getting lost in a corn maze together.

Take advantage of the opportunities available to you.

Go outside before it snows.

Make memories. High school only happens once.

I love the group of people I hang out with on Halloween.

Being myself and making memories, surrounded by people with whom I’m comfortable, is my favorite part.

Emma Balk, 10

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incinnati seems like a safe city, and our crime rate has, in fact, decreased over the past few years. This says nothing however, about the rate of ghost activity taking place here.

Our city is bursting with unique and terrifying ghost stories.These stories are rooted in Cincinnati history, broadening their appeal.

The most iconic locations are available for visitation.

People enjoy the adrenaline rush they feel when they get scared. It is why this time of year is so loved by fans of the haunts.

Cincinnati has become a hot spot for paranormal activity and has been visited by many paranormal investigators and ghost hunters. It is even home to ten seperate ghost societies.

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I really enjoy the candy and time I get to spend with my family. I go out with my siblings, and we have a really fun time.

Tyler Miller, 12

It would definitely be the costumes. I love seeing people’s creative ideas, especially our seniors here at SHS. Sofia Feist, English teacher

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Students exhausted

tandardized testing leaving

MEGGIE DiGIOVANNA staff writer

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s it any wonder that students are tired of being tested? Between the years of Ohio Achievement Assesment (OAA), Measures of Acadameic Progress (MAP) tests, Common Core, and last year’s protested Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test, the amount of time spent testing builds up.

The want for an increase in testing can be traced back to 1999 when 40 nations took the Third International Math and Science Test and the United States was ranked 28th.

In response to those kinds of statistics, President George W. Bush announced his “No Child Left Behind” program, intended to test students every year to help improve schools, and testing began to increase.

Although its intentions were good, the problem lies with how these tests are implemented, with curriculum being more narrow, teaching to the test, and the amount of time spent preparing.

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President Barack Obama said, “Don’t tell us that the only way to teach a child is to spend too much of a year preparing him to fill out a few bubbles in a standardized test, we know that’s not true…” when running for office in 2007.

However, once Obama took office, he began his own initiative that encouraged states to begin using the Common Core, which resulted in 75 percent of New York Common Core test takers to fail.

The Washington Post said, “[This year] the percentage of students scoring proficient in english language arts rose less than one point, to 31.3 percent… and math proficiency rose less than two points, to 38.1 percent.”

In addition, according to the Washington Post, at the rate proficiency is increasing, it will take about 70 years for all New York students to meet their state’s Common Core proficiency cut scores.

HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver reported that an eighth grade Florida student, who had a near perfect score in her advanced English class, was asked to drop the class

due to inexplicably low scores on her standardized test, the FCAT. Not only do these tests fail to reflect students’ academic ability, but in many cases, their teachers suffer as well. In Ohio, a teacher’s pay is determined by student performance; essentially, if the students improve, the teacher receives a higher rating.

In theory, this sounds reasonable; however, the recent outcomes and scores from these flawed tests count negatively towards teachers’ evaluations.

With all these issues and what seems to be few benefits, students are fed up.

In fact, last year over 200,000 students opted out of tests, according to The Washington Post.

According to a local news station in Seattle, juniors at Nathan Hale High School boycotted the Common Core test that was taking place at their school that week.

Luckily, Ohio has opted out of taking PARCC testing this year. However, Common Core is still in place and other states such as New York will continue with PARCC, along with other tests, with no end in sight.

Trump:

SARAH ABRAHAM staff writer

Donald Trump. What comes to your mind when you hear that name? My first thought is the show “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where Trump handed out money to up-and-coming business men and women.

Trump, 69, is running for the 2016 presidential election as a Republican. His plan is to put up a wall to keep immigrants from Mexico from coming in.

He plans to name it “The Trump Wall;” and intends to make Mexico pay for it.

Senior Hannah Schwegmann said, “I do not think Donald Trump has the experience or social skills to run a country. He is cutting people off from a chance at a better life, he is not doing the right thing, and this is not the way this country is supposed to be; everybody deserves a chance at a better life.”

Trump believes that Mexico is making money off of the US, and the border will stop them. He will witness retaliation with this wall.

People associate America with freedom. Immigrants come from other impoverished countries to find a better life in America. This will not be people's outlook on America if we let him put up that wall.

Sophomore James Dobrozsi said, “I think he is willing to make radical changes that he does not have plans for, and he is unaware of the multiple outcomes.”

Trump knows nothing regarding politics. He is a businessman. Trump knows little to nothing about how to run a country. He just has knowledge of how to make money and how to give it away.

According to the Cable News Network (CNN), the wall has an estimated cost of tens of billions of dollars, needing more than 21,000 guards. The wall is to keep people out; there should not be that many guards having to patrol it.

Trump is not looking at both sides of the story.

He is looking at a short term solution to the bigger problem. He believes putting up a wall will keep people out. It certainly will not stop anyone now.

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making America great again?

EMILY CHIEN leaflet designer

Let us be honest, presidential candidate Donald Trump has done everything imaginable, except become president of the United States. This, for him, is an issue.

Famous for being rich, leading the TV show “The Celebrity Apprentice,” and being rich, Trump announced in June that he would be running for president in the 2016 election.

His speech consisted of shots against just about anyone: President Barack Obama, Republicans, Democrats, and multiple other countries.

By emphasizing everyones’ faults and boasting about his own success, he seems to complain about anything there is room to complain about.

Trump said, “Sadly, the American dream is dead. But if I get elected president, I will bring it back, bigger and better than ever.”

The ongoing controversy excites supporters, and they believe that he will be a proactive leader. Why? Because his views are not limited to America’s standards of politically correct ideas, even though they may not be best for the country.

Americans have these standards for a reason. Known for making rude, sexist and racist remarks, Trump blurs every politically correct standard, having come so far in the race towards presidency. Yet, without established boundaries, American government would be in chaos.

Additionally, Trump fails to tell us just how he plans to ‘‘make America great again” with his bare hands. He has no substance.

We have all heard Trump’s hilariously offensive quotes, however, we have not yet truly heard his politics, proving him to be all bark and no bite.

In the end, it all comes down to one question: how can Americans expect to tackle unemployment when their president’s catchphrase is ‘you are fired!’

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RIGHT TO FIGHT ADHITI CHUNDUR beats editor

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Students struggle with reading period

STEPHANIE KIDD staff writer

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n previous years, ACE was only held once a month but it has now changed to a permanent class in the daily schedule. This 30-minute block is divided up into three parts: five minutes for homework, 10 minutes for announcements and 15 minutes for silent reading.

Freshmen and sophomore students compare ACE to SJHS’s Aviator Bell, developed two years ago. In a survey of 25 lowerclassmen, 100 percent said that they preferred the Aviator Bell.

Why is this? Aviator Bell is a study hall for working on homework, meeting with teachers for help, or collaborating with other students to work on projects.

The true benefit comes from the fact that it is not restricted to a timetable like ACE. Students fully utilized Aviator Bell’s daily 20 minute period for working on school-related things. Unfortunately, ACE does not have that luxury.

The brief five minutes dedicated to homework gives little room to get anything done. In the time it takes to get out the assignment, students have to put it away again.

Regarding the 15 minutes of reading, students are allowed to read anything that they want within reason, as long as it is not on an electronic device. SHS seems to hold pride in its technological advancements such as BYOD and Google Docs. It is all about moving to

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the digital world, but we cannot read an e-book.

Since students are confined to paper reading, this would be a great time for those who have textbook or required class reading to get ahead, but we cannot.

“It’s reading, not writing time,” freshman Nicholas Kerry observed a teacher say to a student who was trying to take notes while reading.

Speaking of teachers and adults, our seniors are going to be or already are 18 years old. What does it mean to be a legal adult? You can vote, sign up for the military, and be forced to read in school for 15 minutes?

This comes down to a final question.

Why do we come to school? To learn.

As students, how are we learning? By staring at a wall for fifteen minutes?

Because that’s what we have been doing in ACE. Trying to make students read will only cause them to not want to read more.

Studies say that ACE’s reading block will help our development, but really, the student body hardly reads. Faculty should change the bell to be more productive with a study hall that allows us to work on actual school work.

The Aviator Bell gave students freedom to be responsible and use their time wisely to assist in their learning growth. ACE is filled with rules and restrictions. Moving from SJHS’s Aviator Bell to ACE is restricting student development in handling their own learning. We have taken a step back.

In June the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the country. Supporters celebrated on that historic day.

However, many couples in KY are still fighting for that basic right. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is defying the Supreme Court ruling, refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Davis presents her stance as an act of religious freedom.

In a statement, Davis said, “To issue a marriage license which conflicts with God’s definition of marriage, with my name affixed to the certificate, would violate my conscience.”

Davis’ actions are clear: faith trumps her job’s responsibilities. She is prepared to stay there “as long as it takes,” according to CNN. Many Republican Presidential candidates, including Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. Ted Cruz, and candidate Mike Huckabee have voiced support.

Davis was released on Sept. 8 after her five-day lockup, on the condition that she not interfere with her deputies, who are now issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

There is a difference between public officials and private individuals or businesses. Public officials are under oath to uphold the duties of their office, regardless of personal belief.

If Davis feels so strongly about her beliefs, she should resign and fight for her beliefs through the political system, not at the expense of the taxpayers.

The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the Constitution. Each citizen is expected to follow the law as interpreted by the Supreme Court.

However, in our democratic society, every individual is well within their right to fight for their beliefs through the political process to bring about a change they believe in.

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‘The Truth According to Us’ Author comes out with new novel MADDIE MARSH feature chief

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inding out that a beloved writer has a new book to be released is usually welcomed news to avid readers. Annie Barrows, co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, has written another adult novel, to go with her many juvenile Ivy and Bean books. The Truth According to Us is the latest novel from Barrows.

The Truth According to Us is set in America during the Great Depression.

Miss Layla Beck, a high society debutante, is cut off when she refuses to marry whom her parents wish. So, left on her own, her uncle gets her a job with the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal program. She is assigned to write the history of the small mill town of Macedonia, West Virginia.

Layla Beck is drawn into the small-town drama when she boards with the quirky established Romeyn family. Macedonia’s boring history does not seem quite so boring anymore. Twelve-year-old Willa Romeyn is tired of being “too young to understand” and sets out to find out about the truth behind her family history and Macedonia.

The beginning is rather slow going, but the main characters mature and develop beautifully throughout the novel. The setting is almost another character in and of itself, featuring a small sweltering mill town dealing with the Great Depression of the 1930’s.

For those who enjoy history, this novel does not contain much

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information on the New Deal, Communism, or the coming of World War II. It focuses on history only as it affects the central characters in the novel.The denouement seems rather sudden, but the threads had been coming together throughout the novel and all pertinent information has been presented.

The ending is not wrapped up and tied with a bow, no, when the truth according to the Romeyns is revealed, facts are discovered that cannot be easily forgotten. Lives are shifted and things cannot go on as they had before.

People reach a point in their lives where they are confronted with a fact.

They cannot unknow the information, so the choice that is left to them is whether they shall ignore it or digest it, take it in stride, and act upon the new-found knowledge. Learning how to take such knowledge is a hard-won virtue, and readers learn along with the characters how to deal with the information.

Forgiveness, family ties, and love are all examined and questioned.

Such universal issues should speak to everyone, regardless of whether they are a depression era twelve-year-old or a modern high school student.

For those expecting another The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, brace yourself, because this book has a character all its own. However, it has the sweetness and charm of Guernsey, and for that, readers of Barrows can be pleased with her new novel.

column: Avicii returns from hiatus with bang TAYLOR CLOSE staff writer Who can forget the popular song “Wake Me Up?” It was practically the song of the summer in 2013, rivaling music by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, and Lorde.

However after that song blew up and carried his album to great heights, the creator, Avicii, was silent for a while. He would release songs and perform occasionally, but none of them did quite as well as his first.

Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, also had to cancel many shows in 2014 because of health issues but then came back swinging by performing at Australia’s Future Music Festival in March 2015.

Since then, it has been confirmed that the DJ is releasing a new album on Oct. 2, called “Stories.” The album, Avicii told Rolling Stones, “will be more song-oriented” than the electronic dance music we are used to.

The album will also include more collaborations with singers and other producers, such as Chris Martin from Coldplay.

One of the collaborations was on the first single of the album, “Waiting for Love,” in which fellow producer Martin Garrix helped Avicii with the track, while lead singer of Cherry Ghost, Simon Aldred, is uncredited with the vocals.

On Aug. 28, Avicii released the last two singles from the album before it actually came out, “For a Better Day/ Pure Grinding.”After hearing these, along with the first single, I have no doubt this album will surpass the first one.

With his incredible ways of getting the crowd and listeners to dance when the bass drops, Avicii will not have any problem selling his new album.

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Record stores rally popularity

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Books:

At Everybody’s Records, there are a variety of books about rock n’ roll music.

They are all used books and the variety is not as big as that of Shake it Records, but it gives people the opportunity to find more obscure books.

CDs:

At record stores there are a variety of new and used CDs. The used CDs have a range of prices depending on their popularity and quality. They are organized by genre and artist, making it easier to look through all the information.

Shake it Records has a shelf in the

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ecords became obsolete because of CDs and MP3s, but now they are becoming a popular way for people to listen to their music again.

For people who care about the sound quality of their music, or are audiophiles, records have a higher quality of sound than CDs or MP3s.

Since they are higher quality, the sound is more crisp and clear.

Another reason why they are becoming very popular again is that they are seen as retro and hipster.

In order to play the records that people are buying, they must have turntables. These can be bought at a variety of places, such as Shake It Records, Everybody’s Records, and Urban Outfitters.

At Shake It Records and Everybody’s Records, people have the opportunity to buy new and used records. Since they are more expensive, the option of used ones makes them more affordable.

“... the thing that makes Woody special, is he’ll never give up on you... ever. He’ll be there for you, no matter what.”

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front of the store where they put the new used CDs they purchased that week.

T-Shirts:

Record stores are some of the best places to get rock n’ roll t-shirts that are hard to find at a normal store. They are displayed around the stores and can help stores pay tribute to their favorite bands.

Local stores:

Everybody’s Records: 6106 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45213 Shake it Records: 4156 Hamilton Ave #1 Cincinnati, OH 45223

“Nothing is more important than our friendship.”

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“Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great.”

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Cincinnati emerges as a paranormal hotspot as history reveals checkered past in many famous locations

Urban Legends BROOKE LANDRUM co editor-in-chief

ALLYSON BONHAUS staff writer

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wentieth Century Theatre is supposed to be haunted by the ghost of a projectionist who suffered a heart attack while on the job.

He was found dead when the reel of the movie being projected was not switched.

Now, patrons report many different types of paranormal activity coming from the theatre, especially the projection and VIP rooms.

Phantom footsteps can be heard throughout the building and a strange smell seems to emanate from the room where the man died.

It is said that dogs were once brought into the theatre and began to go wild.

The animals jumped around and barked until they ran from the building and would not re-enter.

Dogs and other animals are said to be able to sense the presence of spirits far better than humans.

The Indiana Kentucky Ohio Paranormal Society was given access to the building to hunt for signs of paranormal activity. They captured images of a man and recorded six sets of voices during their investigation.

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ent School House is one of Cincinnati’s most popular haunted attractions and transforms into a terrifying haunted house.

It is claimed that the building is actually haunted by the ghosts of children who were killed in the basement.

Legend says that several children disappeared between 1942 and 1952 and that an odd smell came from the basement. The janitor of the school, Charlie McFree, claimed the pipes were backed up.

After seven more children disappeared and the smell intensified, a group of parents broke into the basement, finding the rotten corpses of the missing children.

Suspicions are that the children who were killed taunted McFree until he could no longer handle it, pushing him off the deep end.

It is said that McFree was never found, and the children roam the hallways looking for their killer.

It is highly doubted whether this story is true. It is possible the ghosts are tulpas, Tibetan spirits that come to life when people believe in them.

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atan’s Hollow is located behind a new apartment complex in Blue Ash. There is a closed off section of drainage tunnel that is claimed to be used by Satanists for worship and mass.

It is rumored that Satan’s Hollow was filled with cement once construction of the apartments began, but that was proven to be untrue, as teens still venture down into the tunnel.

What is said to be found in the tunnel is a portal to Hell which is surrounded by graffiti. The graffiti is said to symbolize the devil and warnings of the portal.

The portal is protected by a demon summoned by the Satanists during a sacrifice.

People have heard screams from the tunnels and seen apparitions and demons within them.

Teens and preteens living in the area have been known to venture down into the tunnels and get stuck or caught by police looking to control trespassing.

The tunnels are on private property and students have been attacked and mugged while exploring the tunnels.

*The staff of The Leaf does not recommend visiting any of these locations alone. Many are dangerous without the aid of the paranormal, posing safety risks.

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is located in Wilder, Kentucky and is one of the most haunted locations in the area and also has one of the craziest stories.

Bobby Mackey’s story of haunts dates back to the 1840s and continues until 1914. The stories span from satanic activity to gang related murders to failed abortions ending in murder.

The satanic activity is especially notable due to the purported ‘portal to Hell’ left standing in the basement of the building.

The builiding was originally used as a slaughter house for the surrounding area. A well built in the basementwas used to store carcasses of the slaughtered animals but has since found other uses.

The conversion of the well into a ‘portal’ is courtesy of Satanists who once used the basement for worship. The remains left from the slaughter house made the old well a perfect altar.

Later came the mystery of ‘Headless Pearl Bryan’. Bryan came to the area to receive an experimental abortion.

Sources: Travel Channel and Creepycincinnati.com

She died during the operation and was decapitated and left in a field. The body was still able to be identified, as her feet were left intact.

The 1950’s brought an era of romantic tragedy as the building was opened as a club called The Latin Quarter. The daughter of the owner, Johanna, fell in love with a man named Robert Randall Mackey. Johanna’s father did not approve of the union and killed Mackey.

Johanna soon committed suicide in the basement of the building after poisoning her father. It is said that Johanna is seen throughout the building, accompanied by the scent of her rose perfume.

Some say that it is no coincidence that Johanna’s lover, who was killed, holds the same name as the current owner of the bar.

Bobby Mackey’s opened in the 70’s as the country bar still open today. Patrons and staff have often given reports of being pushed or touched while in the bar. These occurrences are often violent, and customers have had aggressive Imanges by Brooke Landrum

phrases whispered to them while in the bar.

A common attack reported in the establishment is three scratches being left on people’s backs. The number three holds satanic significance if seen in repetition.

The bar has been visited by many paranormal investigators, including the ‘Ghost Adventures’ team who has visited the establishment twice.

All teams who have visited the bar have had experiences and have been able to document their findings either on camera or through audio recordings.

Local ghost tour companies such as Haunted Cincinnati Tours have stopped featuring the establishment on their tours. They say that the location has become too dangerous.

Their patrons have claimed to carry spirits home with them once finishing the tour. The leaders of the tours have decided that Mackey’s is the reason for the possessions.

The owner of the club is a firm nonbeliever in the paranormal and says that his bar is not haunted.

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Fervent festivities October 10th Fest ivals

Harvest Moon Festival Swaim Park, Montgomery, OH

Cincinnati Zoo

3rd-4th, 10-11th, 17-18th, 2425th Kings Island Fear Fest

weekends until the 31st

in three simple steps

1. Cut the top off at an angle and scoop out seeds

HallZOOween

Kings Island, Mason, Ohio

How to carve a pumpkin

2. Draw design in pencil on pumpkin

Sunflower Festival

Gorman Heritage Farm, Cincinnati, OH

3rd & 4th

Design: Taylor Close Source: www.cincinnati.com/guides

DIY No Carve Pumpkin Instructions

1. Paint a foam pumpkin entirely black but leave a large peanut shaped section in the middle blank. Then print the templete from http://wyldhare.typepad.com.

2. After the black paint dries, go back to the blank section and paint it white.

3. Next, cut felt pieces based upon what template.

4. Glue matching pieces of felt together but leave one side with no glue.

5. From the open side of the felt, insert the stuffing then glue the top shut.

6. Once all the felt pieces are stuffed, glue the feet, nose, and arms at the appropriate locations on the pumpkin.

3. Cut out design and place candle inside

MONEY $330

Design: Sydney Evans

AND HALLOWEEN

million spent on pet costumes

people will buy costumes

$2.08 billion spent on candy each year

66%

billion spent on decorations each year

$1.96

7. Glue googly eyes above the felt nose on the pumpkin.

8. Wait for the glue to dry.

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Design: Rujula Kapoor

Design: Ben Ruskin

Source: http://forbes.com

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Serious stress:

Future plans unnerve students HANNAH MAY sports chief

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ooks, three-inches thick, sit ominously on a desk cluttered with pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, and pretty much anything that can be found in the back-to-school section at Target.

As for the proprietor of the desk, he or she can be seen bent over a book at all hours of the day.

This scene is far too familiar for students. They spend the best years of their lives studying so that they can succeed in high school, in order to flourish as a college scholar and prosper in the working world.

The pressure of a student’s academic life, coupled with time-consuming after school activities can be enough to push anyone over the edge. However, juniors and seniors are forced to deal with the additional stress of the looming future.

Junior year manifests as the most challenging year in a student’s high school career. Colleges and universities around the country analyze junior year performance, more than other years, to determine admission.

In addition to struggling to maintain their grade point averages, juniors have to focus on taking the dreaded

standardized tests. SAT and ACT test scores play a vital factor in being accepted into a student’s dream school.

Athletes are consumed with communicating to prospective coaches and concentrating on training so that they can have a good season for the coaches to examine.

Meanwhile, seniors, who are attempting to enjoy their last year of high school, are also undergoing a great deal of pressure. While senior year is universally characterized as a relaxed year and as irrelevant to future success, it can actually matter a lot.

Schools look at senior year schedules and will take note of whether or not a student is challenging themselves.

Moreover, students have to wait patiently for that anticipated, infamous letter to arrive in their mailbox. This one letter represents a student’s entire future. This one letter contains information that may transform a student’s life forever.

Regardless of a student’s postsecondary plan, the future is always frightening. However, there are methods of reducing stress that can be used to help a student survive their last two years of high school.

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Exercise When exercising, endorphins are produced which naturally make you feel great.

Journaling Writing allows you to express your emotions and clear your head. It can be a great tool to reduce stress.

Source: www.realsimple.com

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Where is Anna?

Tell us where in the building Anna is hiding and the first three people will receive an out to lunch pass. Stop by room 115 to give us the answer.

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Acing opponents NATHAN ZHANG opinion chief

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he SHS girls’ gold tennis team have a busy schedule ahead of them. Anticipating the GMC (Greater Miami Conference) tennis tournament and the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) state team tournament; coach Michael Teets and his athletes look to have much success.

“We won GMC last year and beat Mason in most of the finals that we played them in which was awesome!” senior Alexandra Abele said.

GMCs will take place on Sept. 24 and 26 this year, with 10 total varsity teams participating. SHS will go into the tournament ranked number two in the conference.

“We have a few big goals for this season and one of them is to defend our GMC title. On Thursday and Saturday we are competing to accomplish this and all the hard work we have put in thus far makes it very realistic for us,” senior Margaret Skwara said.

The girls’ team will also have to beat Mason in order to make the state team tournament, along with Ursuline as well.

“Another one of our big goals is making it to the state final four. The girls’ team has not done this for a number of years, and we want to continue the boys’ excellence through our season! Last year we were a hair away and this year were even closer,” Skwara said.

The tennis team will have their next state team match against Mason on Sept. 30.

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LAUREN KURTZER associate editor

Tom Brady cheated and should pay; not in game-time, but in cash.

Brady broke rules and deserves a form of punishment, but what disgusts me is that the commissioner of the National Football League, Roger Goodell, handed down the same four game suspension to Greg Hardy, who was arrested, tried, and found guilty of sexual assault.

Hardy was tried and found guilty by a jury in North Carolina. The account of the victim was gruesome, but he appealed the ruling and the victim was a no-show.

So, why does taking the air out of footballs equate to sexually assaulting an innocent woman?

The answer is simple: it does not.

Goodell wanted to flaunt his power, and in doing so, he damaged the integrity of the league.

It is absolutely horrific that Goodell, under the new domestic violence rules, gave an equivelent ruling to Brady.

Now, I am an admitted Patriot hater, and believe they have been serial cheaters since Spygate of 2007. Two constants in these two stories are Brady and Bill “Belli-cheat”. I would love to see them suffer four games without their star quarterback.

But does his crime fit the punishment? Definitely not. He deserved a one or two game suspension, possibly a fine of $500,000, for his actions.

What this boils down to is that Brady and the Patriots cheated and will always do so. Goodell’s stupidity over this case and every one in years past puts him on the hotseat.

column: DAVID WERTHEIM business manager

Tom Brady. The name that used to be associated with winning Super Bowls is now associated with cheating and manipulating football games. Unlike the majority, I find this to be unfair.

Brady’s one mistake is playing for the wrong organization. He did his job, becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League coming out of Michigan in 2000. Since 2000, Brady has won four Super Bowls and been to two others, losing one on a fluke catch

by David Tyree.

His coach, Bill Belichick, has been caught cheating so many times that when I hear that he got caught again, I am not shocked. From two separate Spygate incidents in 2002 and 2007, to using illegal formations against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the 2015 playoffs, Belichick has been known as a cheater.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has always been wrong: from him stating that he “never saw” the Ray Rice video to the Adrian Peterson fiasco, the NFL has really taken a turn for the worse under his leadership.

I do not think anyone knows who physically deflated the footballs that day, but I would be willing to bet money that it was not Brady. He is victimized by the reputation of his boss, and therefore is automatically assumed of wrongdoing when it was not truly his fault.

All in all, this comes back to the inept leadership of Goodell. There was a four month lockout, a spree of domestic violence by his players, and multiple other game-related incidents that Goodell simply is unable to fix.

The real issue is not Brady, it is his surroundings. The Patriots may get caught again but I would be willing to argue again in favor of Brady.

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Fighting hard: Football program bounces back after tough losses WILLIAM COLEMAN staff writer

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arsity- As of press time, entering week four, the Varsity squad has a record of one win and two losses. Their two defeats have come at the hands of Mount Healthy (36-35) and Trotwood-Madison (27-21).

After playing Fairfield, their fourth consecutive home game, the Aves will play two more games at SJHS. Through the three games, every point scored has come from a rushing touchdown for SHS. As of press time, just one rushing yard separates senior running back Clarence Dawson (385 yards) and junior running back Ra’Von Bonner (384 yards). The two running backs sit at second and third in rushing yards in the GMC.

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unior Varsity- As of press time, having played one less game than the Freshman and Varsity teams, the JV squad has two losses. Week one was a close game against Mount Healthy, a 32-28 loss that left the players heartbroken. Week two, they lost to Trotwood-Madison and were held to zero points.

As the JV team enters Greater Miami Conference play, they will hope to be on the winning end of close games against rivals. Lead by sophomore quarterback Trevor Size, they are determined to bounce back from two quick losses.

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reshman- The freshman team has struggled the most this season. After three games, they have only scored 14 points and have allowed 84 points at press time. Head Coach Mark Porter, however, believes that they have what it takes to win.

Porter said,“This freshman class has talent, but they just need to embrace the commitment and hardwork that it takes to succeed. We’ve been able to put great drives together and just haven’t been able to finish in the redzone,”

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his summer, Elizabeth Lothrop, the daughter of a beloved member of our Sycamore community, Mr. Randy Lothrop, received some terrible news. Doctors found a tumor in her brain, and she was diagnosed with stage IV glioblastoma multiforme.

Luckily, they were able to remove the majority of it, and Liz is on her way to recovery, with the help of many members of the SHS community, namely, our girls volleyball team.

Earlier this month, the volleyball teams, lead by senior Lydia Deppert, conducted a cookie sale in which they raised about $240.

This money went towards the purchasing of materials needed for the donation-based car wash for Lothrop, which took place on Sept. 5. The car wash proved to be even more successful in fundraising and bringing our community together.

Sophomore Alexis Grannen said, “The car wash was a great way to bond with our teammates while fundraising. We made about $1300 in only three hours

and it felt good to know it was for such a great cause.”

This car wash money will be put towards an additional fundraising volleyball game for the Lothrop family called “Lady Aves for Liz.” It will be a home volleyball game against Colerain on Thursday, Oct. 8.

During the game, there will be raffle baskets, games, and guest speakers. All ticket sales and other profits made during this game will be sent to the Duke Energy Cancer Research Center where Lothrop is receiving her treatment.

Deppert has been instrumental in organizing all of these events for the Lothrop family.

Deppert said, “Mr. Lothrop was my math teacher last year, and he became one of the major role models in my life.

“When I found out that Liz had cancer again, I knew it was going to be rough for them, and I knew that they would need support in every way possible.

“I wanted to increase awareness for Liz and show them how appreciated they are in our community and every little thing counts.”

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Raising her own ‘Bahr’ Sophomore thinks ahead to future LAUREN SHASSERE spotlight chief

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olunteering is a wonderful thing, acts of selflessness where one gives their time and efforts in order to help others. Sophomore Sydney Bahr has found yet another benefit to volunteering. Bahr has found an opportunity to get ahead in her anticipated career field while helping others.

Bahr has participated in a 10 week volunteer program over the course of the summer. During these 10 weeks she volunteered at University Hospital, in Clifton, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am. to 4pm.

“Tuesday mornings I helped out in the sleep lab, where I helped clean equipment and organize many types of masks. I learned a lot about sleep disorders and how to treat them. I also learned differences between types of machines and masks.” said Bahr.

A typical Tuesday for Bahr begins with work in the sleep lab, then moves on

to same day surgery where patients who are having minimalistic surgeries are sent.

“I got to check in and discharge patients and help make them comfortable. I also got to help out the doctors by communicating with the patients and letting them know when their patient arrived and all kinds of information about them.” said Bahr.

Wednesday mornings were spent in the medical intensive care unit (MICU), where Bahr stocked supplies, checked on patients, helped out the nurses and anything else she could do to aid both doctors and patients.

Bahr said,“Wednesday afternoon I was on 5 Northwest, which is trauma and orthopedic surgery. On that floor I did everything I could. I rounded on patients, answered phones, answered call lights, and anything the nurses or doctors asked me to.”

Helping out where trauma surgeons work was just one more affirmation pointing toward trauma surgery as Bahr’s calling.

“Most people think that I am crazy for wanting to be in trauma surgery but I think it is one of the best ways to help the most people as fast as I can.” said Bahr.

Turning her childhood dream into a reality, one experience while volunteering stood out as a defining moment. She saw a life saved in front of her like nothing she had seen before.

While working in the MICU one day, a rapid patient came in. This means a patient was crashing on a different floor, needing to be put on a ventilator.

Bahr knew exactly what was about to happen.

“It was amazing. A doctor came to me and asked if I would like to come with him to see it first hand. Of course I said yes.” said Bahr.

At this point Bahr was nervous, wondering if she could handle what they were about to do. She was nervous that the thing she had dreamt about for so long would not be something she could handle.

“I got to stand right next to the patient’s bed as they drilled an IO into her shoulder as she was awake because they couldn’t find a good vein for a regular IV. After that they put her to sleep and intubated her.

“I was in shock that they let me see that. The doctor that invited me in told me every step that they were taking during this process so I would understand.” said Bahr.

After watching and having the procedure explained, the sophomore was amazed and all nerves had disappeared.

Bahr said, “That experience proved to me that if I can see, understand, and not become grossed out by watching that at age 14, I will be able to make it as a trauma surgeon.”

With the support of her family and friends she is encouraged to take challenging classes, stay focused and maintain an exemplary grade point average.

“My family always tells me to find something I love. Because of them I have. They encouraged me to get into the volunteer program, because it will show people what I can do and it will help me get more experience.” said Bahr.

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Classics

Banned books week is Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. While celebrating academic freedom and open access to information, it also highlights the harms of censorship.

The Great Gatsby

Why? - profanity - sexual references

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Source: American Library Association

The Grapes of Wrath

By: John Steinbeck

The Color Purple

By: JD Salinger

Why?

- profanity - violence - obscenity - “anti-white” sentiment

Why?

Designed by: Adhiti Chundur, Elijah Zawatsky

By: George Orwell

By: Harper Lee

Ulysses

Why?

- profanity - violence - obscenity - “anti-white” sentiment

Why? - profanity - racial slurs - unsuited for age group

Why? - explicit content

By: James Joyce

Why? - obscenity - unsuitable for minors

By: Toni Morrison

1984

To Kill a Mockingbird

- language - “explicitness”

By: Alice Walker

Beloved

The Catcher in the Rye

Lord of the Flies

Why? - profanity - violence - demoralizing

By: William Golding

Why? - profanity - violence - obscenity - “anti-white” sentiment

Of Mice and Men By: John Steinbeck

Why? - profanity - “blasphemous language”

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