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public funds.” The state of Illinois law originally required all students to recite the pledge of allegiance. This appeared to some as violating students’s rights granted to them by the First Amendment. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that this did not violate students’s rights as long as they were not required by their teachers to participate. The idea is that students should have the opportunity to recite the
tHE PlEdgE Of allEgIanCE? YOUR SECOND PERIOD DURING THE PLEDGE The only talking is people saying the pledge
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A TEACHER HAS MADE YOU STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: YES 53 % NO 47 % DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOT STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE? YES 87 % NO 13 %
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pledge of allegiance at school but are not required to; though they may only be in high school, they still have First Amendment rights which grant them the freedom of speech. The Sherman v. Community Consolidated School District 21 of Wheeling Township court case ruled that “A state therefore may not compel any person to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.” The fact that students are not required to stand might be surprising to students whose teachers (from elementary school on) have required them to do so. Thirteen percent of students in The Correspondent survey did not know that the right to not stand during the pledge of allegiance is granted under the First Amendment. Nevertheless, just because students have the right to remain seated doesn’t mean all students feel it’s O.K to. “I feel obligated, but it’s not a chore,” junior Annie Hermanson said. However, students who truly believe in what they are supporting and want to take part in saying the pledge should be given silence as they stand to do so. “I think everyone should be respectful because we should all respect our country and the flag and what it stands for,” freshman Joey Smith said. •Story continues on page 2
Writing Well adjusts to new locations Kayleigh Padar
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The Writing Well locations have changed yet again, but the ideas at the heart of the program have remained the same. The reason that locations have changed is because of increased study hall class sizes that require space in the ARC. These new changes have caused confusion amongst students and staff alike, yet the scheduling demands aren’t going to change. This year, the faculty has been placed at various tables throughout the ARC instead of contained in the Writing Well room, 125F. “It’s more challenging to actually know how much the students are utilizing tutoring when the teachers and peer tutors are not contained in the Writing Well. It’s more of a challenge for students to navigate this year,” writing well coordinator, Laura Reilly said. During sixth hour, the peer tutors aren’t in the room either. They’re located in the flex room which is room number 124F which is the area on the other side of the hallway inside the ARC). After school, peer tutors are dispersed across the ARC, not in the room. The main times
to find someone actually in the Writing Well room is during fourth hour, fifth hour, and before school. With the tutors constantly changing their location students can ask one of the librarians or Reilly for direction. “If students aren’t sure where they can find academic support, they are always welcome to come find me in the Writing Well and I will be happy to direct them to the specific teacher or tutor they need to work with,” Reilly said. Despite all of these new changes, the overall direction of the program has remained the same. “I think having a student tutoring center is important because it’s good to learn from a teacher, but learning from other students who have gone through the classes is also valuable,” peer tutor junior Emily Kyle said. The Writing Well gives students a place to go for academic help with any class at almost any time of the day, which is a resource that many students might overlook. “I want students to know that we have approximately 75 peer tutors who are here to help students across curriculum. It can be test prep, reviewing of tests, studying for quizzes, help with homework, etc.,” Reilly said.
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Election interests young voters
According to the Pew Research Center, only 53 percent of eligible voters voted in the 2012 presidential election. In order to vote in the United States, one must be 18 years old by Election Day (Nov. 8), a U.S. citizen, and registered to vote in the state she lives. This means that some students are eligible to vote, but only 38 percent of young adults ages 18-24 actually voted in the 2012 election, according to census.gov. “I will absolutely be voting in this election. I think voting is important because it’s part of being an American and who we are,” senior Adi Bukin said. Even though overall voters have decreased, some students here believe Election Day shouldn’t be down played. “I will be voting on Election Day because even though some people think it doesn’t matter, it is a celebration of our freedom and our right to vote,” senior Maxine Sullivan said. Although previous voting trends have been slowing down, this upcoming might be an election to prove this trend wrong.
New schedule avoids conflict Kayleigh Padar Over the past few weeks a new schedule was created that will hopefully solve the majority of the student body’s problems with the proposed schedule sent out last year. The calendar that is set to go into effect next year would involve a starting time of 8:15 a.m. and an ending time of 3:15 p.m. Periods would only be two minutes shorter (30 minute lunch hours were previously proposed). Passing periods would also be cut down and only last four minutes. A lot of details still have to be discussed, but that would be the basic plan. “A lot of ideas were floating around and in the interest of scheduling students and providing more opportunity for kids to take a variety of classes, it was determined that this schedule would be the best way,” associate principal Ron Kiolbassa said. Last year, the potential school schedule included shortened lunch periods, restrictions on after school activities, and many other intricate details that had very little to do with start and end times.
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Horoscope discovery frustrates A new zodiac sign, known as Ophiuchus, was discovered by NASA. As a result of the additional sign, people’s signs shifted. Frustration arose from those casually check up on their weekly horoscope. “I have changed to a Virgo, which angers me because I’ve always been a Scorpio,” junior Grace Wojciechowski said. According to “Today Pop Culture”, when ancient Babylonians created zodiacs over 3,000 years ago, they wanted dates on the calendar to correspond with star constellations. However, there were 13 constellations, and they were working with a 12-month calendar. So they ditched Ophiuchus. “The fact that they decided not to disclose the new zodiac isn’t fair, it’s almost like you just forgot to tell me that I’m not what I am, or especially now what I thought I was,” sophomore Carmen Beidleman said. People planning on getting a tattoo of your zodiac sign, need to rethink it after the discovery of Ophiuchus.
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This schedule simply condenses what we already have so that it fits into the new times. “I think the old calendar options were really unfeasible for many students. For example, orchestra would struggle as their playing time would be shortened due to the shorter lunch periods. Also students who have never taken a lunch, like me, would be forced to take a lunch instead of an academic class,” junior Shannon Steines said. Since this schedule doesn’t include any major changes, there won’t be a large meeting to discuss and vote. As of right now, it will be put in place during the 2017-2018 school year. “Overall, I far prefer the second proposed schedule as it makes more sense for students. However, I think the best option is to keep the schedule the way it is,” Steines said. This newly proposed schedule seems to be the most similar to what we currently use, but it will also accommodate the research that says high school students need more rest.
•Patryk Kot hemistry teacher Eric Wolf helps C sophomore Victoria Tokarz at the science table in the ARC.
“I’ve been to the writing well a bunch of times this year and thought it was easy to get around. The signs show where the teachers are located and the teachers are very helpful,” junior Ana Manrique said. The Writing Well even benefits the tutors, giving these students a chance to review the subjects they’re assisting struggling students with while having the pleasure of helping their peers. “I tutor because I like to help other people out and I feel like it also helps me learn because it makes me have to review things. I just love when concepts finally click with students,” Kyle said. Despite all the changes in the locations, the Writing Well is here to stay. If there is any confusion, students can ask teachers or librarians in the ARC for help in finding a tutor who will suit their needs.
Students express freedom of speech about pledge •Continued from page 1 “I think standing is a sign of respect, but if students don’t want [to stand] because they are voicing their freedom of speech or because they are really upset about something, then that’s understandable,” social science teacher Missy Mabry said. She went on to say that students should not refuse to stand just because “they are lazy and don’t want to stand.” Some students might simply find the process of saying the pledge tedious or strange. “No teacher has ever made me stand for the pledge. I don’t say it because I find it creepy, it gives me a weird communist vibe,” senior Max Lear said.
“My second period class always stands, but I don’t require them to stand,” English teacher Britt Connell said. “Personally, I think it’s a nice reminder of the advantages we have in the United States. I am grateful for these, so it’s a moment for me to remember these advantages,” Connell said. Other people prefer not to stand because of the negative connotations they believe the pledge and flag have. For example, many Americans didn’t feel comfortable standing for the pledge before marriage equality laws were passed. Most recently, Kaepernick has refused, along with other athletes and celebrities, to stand for similar reasons. He believes that remain-
ing seated or kneeling while the pledge and Star Spangled Banner is recited is a way to protest the legal system, more specifically police brutality in African American communities. Kaepernick’s actions have led to protests at other professional sporting events, and even high school games. “Athletes protesting the national anthem are basically showing others that respecting our country doesn’t matter,” Smith said. Sitting during the pledge can be a form of protest or simply because students don’t feel compelled to stand, but no matter what the reason, students have full control over their decisions when it comes to this morning routine.
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•Patryk Kot enjoy eating their lunches in the cafeteria, simply because it is the most convenient option and leaves Students them with plenty of time to enjoy their lunches. Zoe Strozewski Off-campus lunch, a privilege offered to grades 10 through 12, greatly expands the options of students for their midday meal. While sophomores, juniors, and seniors are still able to eat in the school lunch room, many take advantage of this opportunity to forgo the normal cafeteria food. One option available to these students is to go home for lunch. However, unless the homes of students are located less than 10 minutes from school, people have difficulty relaxing and eating their lunches at a normal pace since they have to worry about getting back to school in time for their next class. “By the •Patryk Kot time I get home, I have to go back tudents are free to eat, study and socialize in the to school,” sophomore Cate Gucafetaria during their lunch hour. daitis said. So, many of these students opt to eat at the places surrounding venient location on Rand Road and ability to get school. While there are many restaurants within the vicinity, not all are realistic students their food quickly and cheaply. “Their options since lunch periods are only 50 minutes food is really tasty, and it’s nice that it’s close to long. However, many students have narrowed Hersey,” senior Lydia Spiess said. Chipotle is also a frequent choice among studown the options that suit them best in the time dents. The Mexican fast food chain has two locaallotted to them. Chick Fil A is a common favorite among stu- tions within Hersey’s radar, on Rand Road and in dents. Reasons for its popularity include the con- Randhurst, making it an extremely viable lunch option for students. Randhurst Village is a part of the lunch scene that can’t be discounted--it’s home to many lunch options, including Panera Bread, Steak and Shake, Jersey Mikes, and Chipotle. “Randhurst isn’t too far, so you don’t have to worry about having enough time to finish your food,” senior Anisha Philipose said. Even though three quarters of the student body is permitted to leave the school for lunch, those without transportation may have trouble finding lunch options that they can reach. Students in this situation often choose one of the food options across Thomas St, which include Jimmy John’s, Lola’s Pizza Palace, and Tony’s Fresh Market. “Those places know that students will go there because it’s convenient. You can get there quickly; you can get your food quickly. The food is decent, and the prices are good,” senior Karolina Smaga said. Whether they use it to get sandwiches at Jimmy John’s or salads at Panera, the option of off-campus lunch is a benefit of high school that Hersey •Heidi Freitag students have been embracing. “I like not having unior Madeline Bovino enjoys offto be at school for some time,” Gudaitis said.
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Straight edge lifestyle exhibits courage Jordan Slonke
I commit to a straight edge lifestyle. Now, it may seem ironic that I found out what that term meant by watching wrestling (hey CM Punk, how are you doing?), but at the same time, it helped me distinguish right from wrong. The straight edge lifestyle commits to being drug and alcohol free. High school and college heavily involves the use of drugs and alcohol. I’d be a liar if I said I believed otherwise. It’s the measure of one’s determination and courage to say “no” and walk away from these poor choices. Homecoming is arriving shortly, and it’s almost guaranteed at least one student in the state of Illinois will make a bad choice. These choices could cost them their lives, as seen with the “affluenza teen” Ethan Couch in 2013. Drunk driving still exists today, despite media showing the dangers of it. Regardless of the warnings in health class, some students still continue to drink and smoke, having a rebellious attitude and going “anti-authority”. What they don’t realize, however, are the long term effects of these poor choices.
In fact, according to CNN, 17 the cops searching my car for illegal percent of high schoolers drink, substances. smoke, and/or use drugs during Part of the problem isn’t the the school day. A whopping 75 per- students themselves. The probcent of 12-to-17 year olds say that lem rests heavily on the parents’ “they’re encouraged to party with shoulders. Studies show that “teens marijuana or who say their alcohol when parents are they see images more laid back of their peers about drug or doing so.” alcohol use are Living a sig nif icant ly straight edge more likelifestyle, howly to smoke ever, takes or drink.” away those (CNN). choices altoA lot of gether. Sticking students are with water over brainwashe d a can of beer by the idea of can benefit in peer pressure. •Patryk Kot Peer pressure the long run. ecent signs hung up The brain certainly exaround Hersey exhibit the won’t be disists when it torted, and stu- ‘straight edge’ lifestyle. comes to handents will be dling these able to think with a clear mind and strong topics, but once again, it’s make the right choices. Being under the measure of one’s courage and the influence can lead to reckless determination to simply say no. behavior: slurring words, swearing, People die on a daily basis due and possibly being over-aggres- to driving under the influence. sive. With a straight edge lifestyle, Don’t believe me? Check out when students would not have to worry S.A.D.D. (Students Against Deabout those misdemeanors. Instead structive Decisions) has that day of going out and partying and mak- where they dress up as if they’re ing an embarrassment of myself, I from “Scream”, and students hear would rather stay at home with a the sound of a car crash through bottle of water and some “Cheez- the announcement speakers. Every Its” next to me and not worry about car crash represents another person
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dead from driving under the influence. Some students feel as if they’re obligated to say yes immediately because if they decline, they wouldn’t be considered “cool”. That might be true, especially with the environment of high school, but being the better person and saying no really shows that one is courageous and can think for him or herself. Not only does this pertain to ordinary students, but students who are athletes as well. Steroids are still prevalent today, despite many athletes being against it. What used to be considered the “norm” for professional athletes now can result in them receiving a suspension or some sort of punishment for violating the policies. Some athletes are blinded with the fact that they need to get “big”, and will use enhancements to do so. Taking enhancements can lead to strokes, elevated blood pressure, a potential heart attack, paranoia, and kidney failure. These performance enhancers are serious, and students should realize what the effects may be. Living a straight edge lifestyle not only allows me to live my life to its fullest potential, but it also allows me to be the better person and just say no.
Success demands individual outlook Zoe Strozewski The school has a rigorous and rewarding environment, both with its academics and extracurriculars. So, it’s not a surprise that many students here find some type of success during their time here. The many achievements of Hersey students are the opposite of a problem. They are proof that our distinguished reputation as an outstanding school is deserved. But, sometimes, from the point of view of a single student, the ubiquitousness of good grades, conference-winning teams, and trips to state competitions can cause feelings of inadequacy. It’s easy to say that people shouldn’t compare themselves to others, but that’s nearly impossible. The fall and spring honors assemblies drag on for hours, listing off dozens of people who’ve gotten above a 30 on the ACT or gone above and beyond to serve the community. Even in class every day, students insist on discussing grades
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in order to see where they stand among their peers. So, students should take a different approach to avoid feeling insufficient. One way to do this is to simply change their way of thinking. First of all, students shouldn’t be jealous of other people’s accomplishments. It can be hard to be happy for someone who’s gotten a higher score on a math test, but it’s important to realize that that person probably worked extremely hard to prepare for the assessment and their effort is reflected in their grade. However, it wouldn’t be fair if I said that the reason people don’t succeed is always a lack of trying. Sometimes people are just naturally more skilled at one subject than another. That’s something that students should be applauded for, and certainly not despised for. Secondly, students should try to turn that disappointment into inspiration. If someone is bothered by the success of others, he or she should take any achievement of others as a challenge, using those feelings constructively by putting forth more effort in their education,
working harder at practice, or exploring different hobbies to find activities that they can excel in. Lastly, they should realize that success doesn’t always come with a trophy. Success can simply be breaking a personal record on the 12-minute run—even if it doesn’t earn that person an A— or going up a point with every ACT a person takes. Any goal that has been met, no matter how small, is a success, even if it isn’t acknowledged in front of the whole school. The most important thing to remember is that just because one person has succeeded in some way, it doesn’t mean that other people are failures. All people will have opportunities to stand out and flourish in their lives, and those moments will come at different times. It wouldn’t be a true high school experience if the students didn’t feel defeat every now and then, but the mark of a truly mentally strong individual is the ability to be happy for the people in their lives and know the world would be a boring place if success came in the same form for everyone.
“How do you feel about students not standing up for the pledge?”
“It’s disrespectful, but if they are doing their work, it’s okay.”
“They should have to stand up. If they don’t like it, they should find other ways to support their beliefs without offending others.”
“It doesn’t affect me at all. They can do what they choose to.”
“It’s their choice. They have a freedom to choose. I don’t mind.”
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Participation in Pledge requires personal choice
Every day during second period, the last five minutes or so of class are spent in a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and general announcements. This daily occurrence may seem like no big deal to students, but every class seems to treat this time a little bit differently. In some rooms, ever ybody stands for the pledge; in others, only some do; and in yet still others, nobody even acknowledges the pledge. While students have the freedom (protected by the First A m e n d ment) to not stand for or participate in the daily Pledge of Allegiance, the students who choose not to participate should be respectful of students who do choose to, and vice versa. In addition, teachers should give students respect no matter whether they choose to stand and recite the pledge or stay seated quietly. In some classrooms, the sound of the Pledge of Allegiance being recited over the loudspeakers is easily drowned out by students loudly talking and simply ignoring it. While it’s perfectly acceptable for students to not stand and recite the Pledge along with their classmates, they need to recognize that this time doesn’t just become their free social hour.
On the other hand, students who feel strongly about standing and reciting the Pledge shouldn’t be concerned about others’ decisions. If students feel compelled to stand and recite the pledge, then they should do that and not try to get everyone else in the class to stand as well. If somebody doesn’t want to stand for the Pledge, then forcing them to do so won’t mean anything. If students say the Pledge as a way to respect our nation, then they should respect the decision of others to not say it, in •Joshua Irvine the same way that everyone respects their decision to participate in it. The decision to stand for and say the Pledge is one for each individual student to make, and that decision is often a personal one that doesn’t need to be defended. Students should accept everyone’s decision with what to do during the Pledge and be respectful enough to allow everyone who wants to say it to do so and to allow everyone who doesn’t want to do so also. It all comes down to having respect for each other and for allowing all student to pay their respects to this country in any way if and how they wish to.
College search must balance passions with safe career choice Nate Horne
College has become an institution that educates a student not upon his interests and passions, but upon the major that the student believes will produce them wealth, and it saddens me because I too have fallen victim to this standard. Students shy away from pursuing their passions and dreams because of concerns that these dreams are unsafe options, especially when compared to studying a subject that’s proven to “get graduates hired within a month.” Even more bothersome is when the influence of parents is great enough to override students’ dreams and force them to enter a path unwanted, potentially leading to long journey full of wonderment as to what could have happened if the fear of following true dreams was eliminated. People must change their way of thinking and find excitement in the unknown possibilities that await them as well as the good or bad experiences that are to come if they take a risk. High school students, especially, have to maintain this outlook on life. The college search is such a crucial part of students’ life, as it is potentially the first step towards achieving what that student aspires to do in life. If the search is blurred by false motives and fear of taking risks, the opportunity of prosperity and happiness is pushed further away. The rare few who follow their passions completely without worry of their future occupation
are the exception, and a limited one at that. I’m a senior, so the idea of college is always on my mind and is a constant internal conflict within me. As my college search continues, I’m burdened with the pressure of deciding between a college and a major that will help me find a decent career with a great 401K or follow my dreams and use college as a tool to improve my understanding and craft of what I love to do. Now I’m not saying that college will only benefit me if I choose the route where I follow my passion in life. College will undoubtedly offer experiences and memories that will positively affect every student–but students would get so much more out of college if they study what they’re actually interested in. College is a time to get more lost than ever before: indulgence in new subject matter and a desire to experience all that life has to offer. It can be so much more than just a costly path towards finding a career. In fact, college would be so much better if students went in without any idea of what they wanted to pursue in life, so that way they could explore different areas without the restriction of it not corresponding to students’ intended majors. I recently entered a stage where I try to balance the risky route as well as the safe route; I want to find a major that will lead me to finding a great job that incorporates my passions while still offering a chance for success. And although I think this is the best option at this point of my life, I don’t believe I’ll be as happy as I could be by just following my passions in college. Don’t be afraid to dream.
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Students crowd stairs during lunch hours Michael Smith
The stairs are meant for walking, not sitting and eating. Why must students barricade the lunch room with their bodies on the stairs leading down to the commons? Find a table, sit down, eat lunch there. People trying to leave the lunch room are having to climb over bodies and lunches while walking up the stairs, causing much anger and annoyance. These students who can’t seem to eat lunch anywhere else but the stairs should save themselves the glares and comments from other students by leaving the stairs to their regular function. There are plenty of spots available at the tables in the lunch room and by the vending machines. There is absolutely no reason that a student should need to occupy this space while eating lunch.
Upperclassmen should eliminate negativity Max Svienty
Everyday people fall to malice. Our world as a whole is taking a negative turn. Students can do their part to change that. All the time I hear bitterness around students. Freshmen take the worst of it. Juniors and seniors make fun of freshman frequently, only for reasoning that they are younger. When freshmen come here, they have no clue what they are doing; they don’t know how to act or where to go. Rather than making fun of freshmen, it would be much better to take action and help them out. Freshmen look up to upperclassman, but it seems they are lousy role models. The freshmen look up to juniors and seniors, and all the juniors and seniors do is put them down. It turns into a vicious cycle where those freshmen become like the older kids who made fun of them. We can’t control the hatred of the world, but everyone here can make a choice to be positive and humane, rather than adverse and brutal. Each time students make valuable decisions, this school will become a bit more favorable place.
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Netflix proves reliable source for fall
Netflix is the ultimate entertainment, leaving little possibility of boredom as long as this instant streaming site is around. Netflix exists all year round but arguably one of the best times to binge watch the latest hit movie or television show is fall. The changing colors of the trees combined with the first chill of the season begs people to to stay in bed and do nothing but waste time online. "Fall is my favorite time to watch Netflix because I watch Halloween movies, but I also watch [Netflix] during the summer," junior Maddy Wachowski said. For others it's more about embracing the fall weather than spending time inside. "My favorite part about fall is that the leaves change colors, and it's super pretty and fun to look at, and then it's the perfect temperature because you don't need a coat, and you can drink hot chocolate," junior Joe Nudo said. "But I love to watch Netflix in the winter because you can get like a blanket and hot chocolate and there is snow on the ground, and it's really happy,"' Nudo said. Netflix offers an extremely large selection of TV shows t o
watch. "I can't wait to binge watch Stranger Things this fall," Wachowski said. "My favorite show to watch on Netflix is The Walking Dead, though." Netflix is filled with various TV shows, so there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to watch. "I have been watching Portlandia, and it's super good, and I'm really addicted," said Nudo. Even with all the shows it can be hard to find something up-todate. "I don't like that they don't have a lot of new shows, and the good ones run out fast," Wachowski said. Even worse is when the show gets taken off before anyone's finished watching it, " I don't like how movies and shows get taken off of the site after a few months," junior Jess Cassidy said. "I don't prefer anything over Netflix," Cassidy said. Despite its flaws, Netflix will be there, no matter the season. "My ultimate favorite part about Netflix is that it's always there when you need it. Reliability is key," Nudo said.
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New season brings back sweet tooth Kelly McCarthy As fall arrives, so do the amounts of fall-themed food and drinks. Out of all the seasons, autumn seems to have the most season-specific flavored food and drink items. This onslaught of pumpkin and apple flavored items comes quickly but nevertheless forcefully, usually in wake of the beginning of the apple-picking and pumpkin-picking seasons. For coffee lovers, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (known simply as the PSL to its true fans) sends Starbucksgoers into a bit of a frenzy every year when fall rolls around. "I love [pumpkin spice lattes] so much. They just taste like fall. I usually get one every one or two weeks, but I get two less pumps of the sweetener and no whipped cream," senior Abby Brush said. Other popular food and drink items include taffy apples, pumpkin bread, apple cider, and let's not forget those infamous taffy apple
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mood," junior Alexis Beidleman said. Although students share common feelings about candles, they seem to purchase them all over. "I usually get my pumpkin spice and apple orchard candles from Walgreens," freshman Amanda Szmigiel said. While others depend on other stores to help them get their candles. "I get my candles at White Barn because they have a ton of different scents," junior Hayley Martin said. Candles serve as a symbol that accommodates the fall season. Candle lover or not, it's hard to deny that candles serve as a way to celebrate the weather change.
lollipops that seem to plague the hallways every October. "Out of all of the fall foods, I really like pumpkin bread because it tastes good and reminds me of fall. My friend's mom makes really good pumpkin bread that s h e only makes during this time of year, so I'm excited to have it again," junior Krista Thuer said. Despite being known to many as quite possibly the prettiest season, autumn is also widely anticipated for its vibrant flavors that make up some of students' favorite foods and drinks.
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f Carre cope e c db Libra a This month will be busy for you. With a new season upon us, you will be given several opportunities to have fun and get involved. You will be surrounded by many extracurricular activities and social events. Spend time with your friends and socialize with new people. Entering new activities will strengthen your social skills and your ability to let loose. Be careful to balance your academics and extra curriculars to relieve any stress this month may bring. Be open to new opportunities, reflect on your past, and don't turn your back to the future.
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ENTERTAINMENT
October 7, 2016
So you think you can rap?
Social media creates avenue for expression Nate Horne
so effectively, is in the palm of people’s hands. With popular sites such as soundcloud.com, the In this world, everyone can be an artist-- lit- entire world is allowed the potential to listen to erally anyone. The ability to create, record, pro- a person’s music as well as freely and safely share duce, and market their own music, and do so and view music in a welcoming environment. A college degree is unnecessary; creativity and a passion for music, or more specifically, rap music, is what it takes to gain popularity among millions of other aspiring artists. “First we get in the zone, and the words just come. After you start working on the flow for a while, it all comes naturally,” junior Caleb Augustyn said. With the rap movement growing larger every day, students have quickly joined the culture by creating independent musicno label, no team, just a group of friends with a passion for what they do. Augustyn, known as “Lil’ Augie”, is among this group of rappers. Striving for success and fame, these young rappers have begun their chase to stardom •Courtesy of Caleb Augustyn by posting their music he rapper ‘Lil augie’ created his own display, represent- to soundcloud. “I have to give my ing his up and coming rap carreer. fans something to feed
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on--I’m rich, so I want to get richer,” junior Jake Sterns said. But success isn’t always strived for; the music itself offers an indescribable sensation. “There is no feeling like listening to your bro drop the track,” junior Jake Stearns said. “When you step up to the mic, all outside distractions depart, and it’s just you and the mic. There’s no better feeling than that,” Augustyn said. “Our inspiration comes from the lord, Jerry Worsham, and other local Chicago rappers,” Augustyn said. Inspiration is derived from unique places, but it can’t be pushed away. Once inspiration hits, an artist must act upon it instantly and freely create. “I throw some rhymes at my friends to see what they think about them and the rich-white-kid-stuff I do,” Stearns said. “I use my white privileged life to show people how the real rich live.” And within the act of turning that inspiration into a song, the meticulous process varies; the only synonymous trait among all artists is determination and a hard work ethic to produce great results. “Putting together all the pieces essential to the processes, like the beat, vocals, and mastering, for fans across the globe to hear is difficult, but I absolutely love it,” Augustyn said. The famed “Flow II,” dropped by Augustyn in the recent past has put his music on the map, especially among other students, so new music is soon to come. “Lil Augie [Augustyn] has a mixtape titled ‘Mars’, scheduled to release this winter. King Bink and A$AP Van have a few songs on deck, and Tron Calvin is working on producing it,” Augustyn said. “Flow III” is also said to be released sometime in 2017. As for Stearns, his method of music creation and release is slightly different. “I got to let the fans stay hungry, so until [my music] is in demand, I won’t drop again,” Stearns said.
Fans take ‘Chance’ on Magnificent Coloring Day Ellen Bakal Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Chance the Rapper decided to host “Magnificent Coloring Day” at U.S Cellular field on Sept. 24. Chance, also known as Chancelor Bennett, has had a successful year. As an independent artist, Chance only makes “mix-tapes” and refuses to sell his music: it is always free and available to all. Chance, although not signed to a label, has massive connections in the music industry. Kanye West claims that Chance is his “prodigy”. Magnificent Coloring Day was set out to be a day of love and music. The lineup included Francis and the Lights, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Tyler the Creator, John Legend, Collegrove (Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz), Alicia Keys, Chance the Rapper, and Skrillex. “I liked the variation of music. With the variation, we were able to stand for the main acts but sit and relax during some of the slower artists,” senior Olivia Basis said. Chance incorporated many big names into the day. His good friend, Kanye West surprised the audience to contribute to the lineup. “My favorite part was when Kanye came out, singing
‘Father Stretch my Hands’. I ran towards the stage and got as close as I could,” senior Matt Snyder said. Many had predicted his appearance, but because he had a show in Nashville, it seemed unlikely that he would come. Kanye arrived around 4:00 (early in the lineup) and left in time to perform in Nashville that night. “I rushed the stage when Kanye came out,” senior Chris O’Toole said. Kanye’s arrival had many people breaking into the floor seating area. People went to extremes to watch the moment up close. Fans were jumping down from the seating level to view Kanye. Security could not keep up with the number of people that were sprinting illegally into the pit area. They actually started threatening to kick anyone out of the arena if they were not in their assigned seats. Aside from West showing up, Chance hosted a full show. The day began at 1:00pm and ended at 11:30pm. “Some of the music was crazy, like Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz, but then some was more like soul music, which was amazing. I loved the variation, and I loved John Legend and Alicia Keys,” junior Haley Skiko said. The day appealed to many different people, which
led to the breaking of U.S. Cellular field’s attendance record. Over 48,000 people attended MCD. Chance often refers to his free music in his songs. Not only is his music free to download, but he also made sure that his tickets were affordable. When ticket vendors tried reselling his tickets at high prices, he bought them back and resold them for $35. “I didn’t like that it was on the south side. It was very complicated to leave once the •Ellen Bakal concert was over, and I was pretty scared,” Baagnificent Coloring Day world sis said. The parking lot tour wowed thousands at U.S. offered a specific spot cellular field in Chicago, and sold for “Ubers” to pick thousands of tickets. people up, but the high demand in “Ubers” thing for Chicago. I thought MCD caused the price to sky rocket. The was like a mini Lollapalooza, but it high prices led people to take pub- may have been better with different lic transportation. seating like open seating,” O’Toole Magnificent Coloring Day re- said. ceived praise and a lot of media The day was a hit, and many attention. “I think MCD will be a hope for another round. tradition because no matter how big Chance gets, he will have some-
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October 7, 2016
Midnight Circus captivates crowd, advocates for city parks Claire Durand When people hear about circuses, they typically associate them with clowns, elephants, and popcorn. Although that may be true of most circuses, only the popcorn part holds true with the Midnight Circus in the Parks. Starting in 2007, the Midnight Circus in the Parks company performed to fund for playgrounds and parks in the Chicago area, but soon grew, partnering with the Welles Park Advisory Council and performing all over Chicago funding for different parks. Now, they’re back, and are still performing on Oct. 8,9,14,15, and 16. The circus performs at various parks in Chicago, not just focusing on the few main ones. So what’s so special about this circus? Besides the genuine cause, the circus is like no other. The circus takes place in a relatively small tent, allowing spectators to see all the stunts and tricks right there in front of their faces. The acts I saw were like nothing I’ve seen be•midnightcircus.net fore. There were hoola hoops, tightropes, Chiidnight Circus performer Alex Roynese yo-yos, flips, and so much more. er does multiple acts, including balWith each act came intensity, and each left me on the edge of my seat, hoping that with ance beam acts and a suspended hoola each jump and flip, the acrobats would land hoop act. on their feet. What really impressed me was With each act, serious or not, I could tell that the amount of inspiration and intrigue each each acrobat loved what they were doing and act sparked within the crowd. All eyes had to be on the act because many had a good time doing it. Not only did they amazing things would happen in only an in- seem to love their performing in the circus, but stant. The music also played a major role in the it also seemed like they wanted to reach out to all of the spectators, young and old, and truly circus’ liveliness and hype. Each song wasn’t the usually overplayed ge- make us happy. The circus didn’t just throughly impress and neric pop song, but a different sound that went perfectly with each individual act. It wasn’t just entertain me but left me awe-inspired. I will never forget the Midnight Circus in the the music, but it was the acrobatics themselves Parks, and if I had the chance to see it again, I that created powerful and intriguing stories. The circus also contained a humorous side would definitely take it. that lightened up the mood and made me smile, creating a sort of relationship with the acrobats.
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Cheaper books cause bigger buys Half Price Books has always been my favorite store. Walking into the store, I can’t help but smile as I see rows and rows of DVDs, books, CDs, and video games. Half Price Books prides itself on offering quality items at half price. The store has a large variety of video games, books, and DVDs at a price significantly lower than at other mainstream stores. The clearance section is always re-stocked and only Half Price Books would have Call of Duty: Ghosts for $2. Not even GameStop can match that price! Half Price Books also buys products that shoppers want to give them, and in return, the shoppers can get cash back or store credit. Half Price Books is especially near and dear to my heart because it is one of few stores to have a big selection of video games for old consoles like the Nintendo GameCube or the PlayStation 2. When I first started shopping there, the only store I knew of was in Palatine. Now, the amount of Half Price Books stores have increased, allowing for more products to be sold at incredible prices. Half Price Books? Definitely dope.
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Fake ‘instas’ cause real problems
Recently, an increasing number of Instagram users have been creating a fake Instagram or a “finsta” for all of their impulse posts. Each user utilizes her own “finsta” for different reasons.The idea of a “finsta” attracts users due to the fact that they can post inappropriate or funny things and not have the things they say be linked to their names or actual accounts. With all eyes on social media nowadays, students fear that their prospective employers or colleges will deny them a position or acceptance based on something posted online. The reason for “finstas” is kind of pointless. Going back to our elementary school days, we were told that everything you put online is open for everyone to see. The “finsta” is used so that you do not have to think before you post, and that defeats the purpose of realizing the consequences of our actions. As more and more users gravitate more of their posts towards their “finsta” accounts, soon that will become the norm. Sharing positive things on “real” Instagram accounts will become less common. The creation and continued popular use of “finstas” should cease.
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‘Masterminds’ this film lacks “Masterminds” is a film that normally would be derided for its ridiculously stupid plot - the tale of a group of lowlife Southern hicks who pull off the largest cash heist in American history - if not for the fact that the film is based on the somehow real-life tale of a group of lowlife Southern hicks who pulled off the largest cash heist in American history. Thankfully for all the high school film critics of the world, director Jared Hess and his crew can instead be derided for wasting such a ridiculously brilliant story on such a ridiculously awful film. Schlub extraordinaire Zach Galifianakis is David Ghant, a moronic armored car driver with a mop haircut and a Southern twang so offensive I suspect anyone watching this movie south of the Mason-Dixon line felt the sudden urge to wring the neck of the nearest bearded burnout. Trapped in a loveless engagement with a nutcase brideto-be (Kate McKinnon), Ghant is wheedled into a plan to rob his employers by aloof femme fatale Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), herself simply a tool in the mechanisms of Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson), the only character who arguably comes close to the film’s titular mastermind. Ghant miraculously gets away with the cash, but not before attracting the attention of the law (Leslie Jones) and a psychotic hitman (Jason Sudeikis), hired by the doublecrossing Steve. For a film crammed with SNL alums and other comedy greats, “Masterminds” is almost remarkably devoid of humor. Galafianakis is a typical butt monkey, jumping through an increasingly uninspired routine of gut-punches, goofy costumes, and the highest echelon of low brow humor: diarrhea jokes. Wiig is less gross, though forced to play a painfully straight secondary role as Ghant’s love interest. The only two that consistently merit laughs are Jones and McKinnon, as opposite sides of the crazy spectrum. Sure, Jones essentially plays a more muted badge-toting version of her “Weekend Update” persona, while McKinnon just goes full whack-job in some scene-stealing monologues, but at least they’re not emptying their bowels in hotel pools. The remainder of the cast are outright forgettable (though I maintain Sudeikis’ numbskull assassin would have been hilarious if played by Ty Burrell of “Modern Family”; half the reason I saw the movie is because I mistook Sudeikis for Burrell on the poster). Both director Hess’ screenplay and filmography are equally forgettable, a sad fact when considering that this is the same individual who brought us “Napoleon Dynamite” out of a nonexistent budget and story. Then again, “Masterminds” is defined mostly by how to waste things; how to waste a story idea, waste a cast, and waste a few million dollars. And I’m not talking about the stolen cash. I will say this in favor of “Masterminds,” however; if viewers get the chance, check out the bloopers. A few played in the end credits, and they alone almost made up for the 90 minutes I wasted in that theater. Almost.
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SPORTS
October 7, 2016
Boys golf moves forward to sectional as team Katie Lindgren
dual meet except for Prospect which they lost to by seven strokes at regionals. Along with this third place finish, senior Josh Glassman won a regional medal with a score of 77. Glassman tied for fourth at regionals and scored a personal best this season. Regionals was filled with personal bests from everyone. The boys were motivated after their lack of appearance at the conference meet and worked hard the past couple weeks to edge out the competition for a third place finish at regionals.
Although the weather is getting colder, the boys golf team is heating up. The boys post season is here, and the team has produced improving results. With their performance at regionals, they qualified as a team for sectionals. This hasn’t happened for the boys team in a long time, and all the boys are excited for sectionals. “Sectionals will definitely be a lot better competition, and we know what the other teams can do, and we want to beat them to get to state as a team,” junior Joey Carlson said. The third place finish at regionals was a crucial point for the boys team. This boosted the team’s morale for an under-par performance during the regular season this year. The boys made a turn-around for regionals this past Tuesday. The team placed third in regionals, making the players realize they could perform at a higher level. Coach Dan Capo•Tommy Lumsden russo could not be more pleased with the perforhe boys golf team with their results from mance of these boys. their regional meet on Tuesday. Coach Dan “Best performance of Caporusso, junior Joey Carlson, seniors Josh the season,” Caporusso Glassman, Jason Deans, Mark Van den Avont, said. The boys beat evEric Thuer, and junior Michael Thomas. ery team they lost to in a
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“It was our best 9 hole and 18 hole scores of the season,” Caporusso said. With the season the golf team has had, this regional finish is exactly what Caporusso needed. The season began without one critical team member, junior Tommy Lumsden, who was out with a shoulder injury. With this loss, the team had worked all season to find someone to fill the spot. Filling the fourth spot was hard for the team, but they showed their perseverance in their performance at regionals and showed everyone that they can work through adversity. With a rough performance at the conference meet on Sept. 27, the boys knew they needed to step it up for regionals. “Conference wasn’t the greatest turn out for us; we definitely under-performed, and it was a big let down,” Carlson said. Senior Jason Deans and Carlson agree that they were off that day and that they didn’t perform up to par. “We seemed to all have an off day,” Deans said. The boys record this season doesn’t show in their performance at regionals. They think they underachieved this season, but with this success at regionals they are looking for some more personal bests and possibly a chance at state as a team.
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Kelly McCarthy Every two years, the golf world is energized with the one of the most intense and competitive golf matches played, the Ryder Cup. The United States’ best golfers take on Europe’s best golfers in a three day “fight to the death.” “It is a four day slugfest with the best golfers going head to head,” senior Jason Deans said. The crowds are always a big part of the tournament, and with the Ryder Cup on home soil, it seemed to spark the American excitement. “Watching the hecklers mess with the European players and the American players pumping up the crowd seemed to be a huge deciding factor,” senior Jason Deans said. “The Ryder Cup may not appear to be as big as the Super Bowl or the NBA Finals or the World Cup, but there sure are a lot of people that show up and watch,” junior Krista Thuer said. And she isn’t wrong. The Ryder Cup in 2014 at Gleneagles in Scottland ranks fourteenth for the most attended sports event ever.
Tommy’s Take
Arguably my favorite weekend in sports, the Ryder Cup draws me in from start to finish. The energy the players play with is a level we never see in a regular tournament. The friendly but vicious looks and screams that get the crowd riled up make me want to be there myself. With over 50,000 people showing up to the Ryder Cup, gives it the Super Bowl feel. Trash talking and pure determination to win is shown throughout the crazy battle to win the points that each team needs to win. Some of the craziest matches I have seen occurred in the 2016 Ryder Cup. Patrick Reed became known as an “animal” during this tournament, playing lights out. Phil Mickelson appeared in his record-setting eleventh Ryder Cup and had one of the most incredible one v. one matches against Europe’s Sergio Garcia. The US ended up winning for the first time in eight years. This home win makes it more exciting. There’s no doubt the Ryder Cup lived up to the hype this year.
The tennis team is currently in the middle of their MSL Conference tournament, which concludes tomorrow (on its third day) at Rolling Meadows. The girls are looking forward to a competitive and exciting postseason. “We have a really good mindset this year. We have a really strong team and continue to win our matches. Our confidence is definitely high. As a team, we are also really close, which helps us on and off the court,” senior Diana Matache said. The girls are setting their eyes ahead to focus on this week’s conference tournament and the upcoming sectional tournament. “My personal goals for conference include finishing in the top three for second singles,” Magnuson said. “For now, though, the entire team is just focused on placing the best that they can in conference and getting the chance to redeem themselves against players they have lost to.” Magnuson is playing second singles in conference, but will play first doubles in sectionals, alongside the Huskies’ first singles player, senior Ana Karapetiani. Sectionals will take place here on Oct. 21 and 22. The Huskies are hopeful that they will do well in these major upcom-
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ing meets. “We adapt well to playing different levels of competition. We also have a strong ability to still have fun on the court but remained focused at the same time,” Matache said. One way the team is preparing for this postseason is through mental preparation and goal-setting. “At the beginning of each week, we have a meeting to discuss our goals for that week and what we need to do in order to make sure we are mentally and physically prepared. Writing these goals down has had a positive impact on the team and has made us stronger players,” Magnuson said. The team hopes that this goal-
Captains take on new realm of competition Joshua Irvine In the midst of an impressive season for girls swim and dive, senior captains Samantha Jankusky and Melissa Pollina have taken their skills to a different level. The pair decided to do a triathlon in support of a fellow athletics captain. Jankusky and Pollina took part in the North Shore Triathlon on Sept. 18 alongside employees of Rainbow Hospice, of which Pollina’s mother is a member. The event consisted of a 500 meter swim in Lake Michigan followed by a 20 kilometer bike ride and a 5 kilometer run. The duo completed the swimming portion of the event, while the hospice em-
Junior Emma Strozewski Volleyball
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•Patryk Kot reshman Sydney Hemenway as she goes to hit a backhand at practice in preparation for the conference meet.
setting and mental preparation will give them the extra edge over teams that play at a higher level, such as Barrington and Stevenson. “One area that we as a team need to work on as a whole is our consistency and how we adapt to these teams’ different styles of play,” Magnuson said. This past Tuesday, the Huskies faced Buffalo Grove, and after a tough loss to the Bison, took second place in the MSL East. “Buffalo Grove and Hersey have always been neck-and-neck over the last couple of years, since it’s either them or us who win the East,” junior Claire Magnuson said. However, earlier this season the girls beat Prospect, another one of their biggest rivals. “[BG and Prospect] are definitely the more challenging and consistent teams we play. Winning against Prospect was a major up for us,” Matache said. Another one of the team’s favorite memories from this season was when they “bageled” Hoffman Estates (meaning the Huskies won every single match to sweep the meet), something that the team hasn’t done in two years. After a strong finish to the regular season, the girls are looking forward to putting on their best game faces and performing at their highest possible level in the important meets to come.
ployees finished the remainder of the race. Pollina placed second and Jankusky fourth with a team finish of fifth. The triathlon was done in support of Glenbrook South alumni Patrick Stein, a patient at Rainbow Hospice. Stein, 23, was the captain of both the swim and water polo teams in his senior year when he suffered a stroke in his brain stem four days after his senior homecoming dance. The stroke did not kill him, but left him with Locked In Syndrome, a condition that causes a loss of all purposeful movement other than one’s eyes and eyelids. Pollina and Jankusky met with Stein, who appeared at the event
Fast Facts
Our program as a whole (from freshman to varsity) is really connected.
A lot of younger players are on the varsity and junior varsity teams.
We all have little sisters in the program, and we try to watch their games when we can.
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to cheer on his supporters. “Patrick was actually at the event and he was cheering along everybody, and it was really cool,” Pollina said. “We got to talk to his parents and talk about how his life changed and how they’re really striving to find a cure for this sickness.” Despite his condition, Stein continues to take college courses, communicating through a special system that allows him to blink the letters of the alphabet and with the aid of a Golden Retriever service dog named Cash. More information on Patrick Stein and his condition can be found at allinmyhead.com, and the documentary “All in my Head” is available online.
Senior Karis Augustyn Swimming
We are like a big family. Everyone from varsity through frosh knows each other.
We don’t shave our legs until conference so that we are really fast for the last meet. Sometimes we call our coach ‘dad’ just because we love him so much.
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What is your favorite four year memory?
Soccer Soccer soccer soccer soccer Senior Jack Rasumussen “My junior year on a bus ride home from Rockford. We got bored and played Rock, Paper, Scissors in the back of the bus and the loser got slapped.”
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bove: Senior Mary Clare O’Shea, A junior Amy Morgan, and senior Sammi Steger high-five each other after winning the point.
bove: Senior Sam Svienty pushes A through to the finish line in the race against Prospect on Sept. 22.
Senior Hailey Bowes “Going to Peoria with the team and getting to bond with the team and get to know each other better.”
eft: Junior Joe L Theisen, junior Sean Paton, and
senior Andrew Hyndman run in a pack around the corner on the home course.
Football Football Football Football Football Senior Zach Blevins “This year after a big win against Elk Grove, watching Coach Dunbar dance to Caleb’s [Augustyn] music video.”
GOLF GOLF GOLF GOLF GOLF Senior Maggie Anderson “Our team sleepover my junior year. We did a scavenger hunt, and it was really good team bonding. We just had a lot of fun.”
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bove: Junior Amy Morgan prepares to pass the ball to her teammates.
ight: Senior SamR mi Steger hits the ball over the net for
a point on Sept. 27 against Elk Grove. The girls tied for the MSL East title by beating Wheeling on Sept. 29.
•All photos taken by Sneh Pandya