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Women’s athletics are often less respected than their male counterparts Sexism in Sports

It is no secret that male-dominated sports, like football, are more popular than others. This is true for both high school-level athletics and college athletics, however, this gender inequality is more powerful at the collegiate level. In professional college athletics, schools use sporting events to generate revenue. Each year, millions of people attend professional football games, and tickets can be expensive. In fact, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the average school generates over 31 million dollars of annual revenue in football alone, which is typically an all-male sport. Following the revenue created by football is men’s basketball, generating over eight million dollars, and men’s ice hockey, generating over two million dollars. “More people attend men’s sports because they find them to be more interesting, rather than watching girls,” junior Kiom Clark said. Due to the fact that the attendance at men’s sporting events is generally higher than the attendance at women’s sporting events, there is a gender pay gap. Both male and female professional athletes get paid, but their salaries vary based on their status and performance. It is obvious that men’s sports are widely covered on television, as there seems to be more buzz around events such as March Madness, which involves men’s basketball, and the Super Bowl, which involves men’s football. The lower exposure of women’s sports corresponds to their lower salaries. “We hear all about salary figures, that a woman is going to make a certain percentage less than a man, and I think that translates to professional athletes as well,” librarian Margaret Lincoln said. RILEY DAMORE, FEATURE EDITOR by

$31,924,154 M Football

$8,193,344 M Men’s Basketball

$2,861,394 M Men’s ice hockey

The Boys are Back The wrestling team preps for state competition

Tucking socks into sweatpants fashion or function?

“It keeps me warm and helps with cutting weight for wrestling during the day,” senior Armando Callejas said.

“It keeps our sweatpants from rolling up in practice, so it is more of a function for me,” junior Joesph Quispe said.

“It looks weird not to have your socks tucked into your sweatpants. Everyone on the [wrestling] team does it,” junior Mason Foster said.

Starting fresh, the wrestling team lost six starting varsity athletes but are even more motivated to make it to states. Several of the returning wrestlers are ready to fill the spots, including junior Jacob White who currently has a record of 7-0 and junior Mason Foster who has a current record of 5-2. “It is so different from any other sport if you lose, you lose because of yourself; if you win, you win because of yourself,” junior Josef Quispe said. The boys know that to accomplish their goal they have to train in the off season and practice hard during the season. “You have to work out and start dieting before season so it is easier to cut weight,” senior Armando Callejas said. Sophomore Evan Sheeders, senior Armando Callejas and Foster are the only state returners and they know what the high pressure environment of the state tournament feels like. “Wrestling in Michigan is a lot more challenging. Michigan is ranked pretty high in the country and makes it a lot more challenging,” Foster said. On the sidelines, coach Christopher Dunham is there cheering them on and motivating them to push themselves. “He is always willing to stay after practice and help us learn new [wrestling] moves and he will always help you reach your goals,” junior Nic Saumier said. Even though wrestling is primarily an individual sport, their team dynamic has created a family atmosphere. “We are always working together and challenging each other so we can be the best,” Foster said. In the history of Lakeview wrestling they have received three individual state championships and took many wrestlers to place at states. Their success can be attributed to their dedication to a rigorous training schedule. The wrestling team practices two times a week in the morning and finish the rest of the week from 3:30-6 p.m. They also have two meets a week on Wednesdays and Saturday. Coaches like Dunham always have goals for his wrestlers and always strive to help them get better and grow as athletes. “At the end of every conversation it always ends in how can I help because that is the core of what matters… it’s their goals first,” Dunham said.

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Cases close to home for Lakeview students are by no means the only instances of accusations having negative consequences on the lives of coaches and teachers. The investigation process immediately puts a negative light on the accused, and sometimes the stress can be too much to bear, as it was in the case of wrongfully accused teacher Ron Mayfield. Even if they are found innocent, public judgement will still linger. “Ron Mayfield Jr. committed suicide two weeks after being wrongly accused of hitting a wheelchair-bound middle school student,” the National Education Association said. According to their report on the incident, Mayfield was extremely depressed over the accusations and fell into a devastating state. And unfortunately, good news came too late for Mayfield. The day that police discovered that Mayfield was innocent, they informed the school that he was completely cleared and that he should be notified immediately; sadly, he never was. Mayfield killed himself later that day, believing that the career he loved and the life he knew was over anyways. Cases as extreme as Mayfield’s, and teacher suicides, are extremely rare. However, false accusations are not. “Whenever there is an allegation, there is a victim, whether it is the accused or the accuser,” said Professor Gregory Lawler, an attorney with the Colorado Education Association, who has written a book, Guilty Until Proven Innocent, on the subject of accusations and their influence on the lives of the accused. The assumed guilt of almost all people who are accused is often abused, according to some experts. “Students these days know all too well the consequences of an abuse complaint, and they know how to game the system,” Lawler said. “They know how to get an unpopular teacher fired by making false allegations, and unfortunately, some of them try to do just that.” There are multiple reasons why a student would falsely accuse a teacher or coach of misconduct. These includes low grades, stress, as a reaction to disciplinary action taken by the accused teacher, or to avoid themselves getting in trouble. Here at Lakeview, the Athletic Department is well aware of the fact that student’s testimonies may not always be the most reliable. “We have to approach each investigation the same way, and gather as much evidence as possible,” Athletic Director Tray Crusciel said. However, the department still values the voice of students above all else. Even if a teacher has a spotless record and a well accredited reputation their image can potentially be instantly tarnished like Mayfield’s. This is dangerous, considering that over their careers, about one in five teachers are falsely accused of some sort of misconduct, according to the National Association of Education. “As an athlete, a coach, an athletic director or any staff member, you are a locally known public figure,” Crusciel said, “so you know that it is vital to conduct yourself appropriately no matter where you go.” Cont. pg 19 until proven innocent Educational professionals are held to higher standards of conduct due to their interactions with students. 1 in 5 teachers are falsely accused. 2 to 20 years in prison for sexual misconduct 23% of 302 school empoyees where coaches applying for license revocation

69.5% of the allegations where said to have accured when a class was being taught

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The administration of the Lakeview High School Athletic Department holds staff to high expectations throughout the entire year, in and out of school; especially coaches. When an incident arises the administration will treat it according to the athletic code of conduct, which all staff members sign and agree to upon employment. “The athletic code of conduct is expected to be followed year round,” Athletic Director Tray Crusciel said, “whether athletes and coaches are in season or out of season, in or out of district, because they represent their school district wherever they go.” “We refer to the athletic handbook for any violation, and we stay consistent with what is in writing,” Crusciel said in regards to what would happen if a coach ever violated the athletic code of conduct.

Hall talk: What does your ideal coach look like? L “Someone who’s nice yet a little harsh at times to help you improve on whatever your trying to work on,” senior Lance Collins said. E “Someone who isn’t afraid to be aggressive with their team but also be close with team,” senior Brendan McGlynn said. I “A coach who is who is nice, strong and dedicated,” freshman Jessica Peterson said. D “I want a coach who is strong and nice but will still push you,” freshman Mikayla Kittell said. a “A coach who is passionate about the sport they coach and a coach wants to see their players succeed,” junior Connor Smith said.

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After being reinstated as the head varsity girls basketball coach, Don Bussler took to Twitter regarding his own professional misconduct allegations. Unfortunately, many times when people are accused of breaking codes of conduct, the evidence primarily consists of the perceptions of those involved. Despite there being many sides to the story concerning Bussler’s coaching position, all of which Crusciel is unable to comment on, Bussler was happy to be back on the court with his team and to move on with the season.

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Lions Become the Prey

Every year we have high expectations for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, and every year we are disappointed. We aren’t disappointed because they lose. We are disappointed because they lose the important games year in and year out. The Detroit Lions haven’t been able to perform as well as the coaching staff and fans had hoped. They’re 70-90 over the last 10 years, including a winless season in 2008. This year, they were 6-10. Three of the five teams they have beat are better than them. The New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins finished one and two in the AFC East. The Chicago Bears finished first in the NFC North. The other two teams the Lions have beat are not as good. The Green Bay Packers finished third in the NFC North, and the Arizona Cardinals finished last in the NFC West. Even though they won the division game in 1991, they ended up losing in the Conference Championship game. The Lions have yet to play in, or win, a Super Bowl, however they have won four NFL Championships, with the most recent championship in 1957. Since then, the Lions have gone 1-12 in playoff games, including three losses in wildcard games since 2010. There has been some debate as to whether or not offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter should be fired, and after the 2017- 18 season his contract was not renewed. However, there are a couple of factors that should be considered. The Lions just hired head coach Matt Patricia last February. Not all coaching changes get a team winning games in only a year. The Lions will probably not be in contention for a championship for a few more years. The other factor is the defense. Any team in any sport can only do so much on offense. The Lions defense has struggled this season. There have been several times in every game they’ve played this season where a defender has missed a tackle that should have been made. The problem for the Lions isn’t just one thing; it is the coaching, it is the offense and it is the defense.

Give Me a Break There are several differences between spring break and winter break that make people prefer one or the other

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Whether it’s one week or two weeks, seven days extra influences which break students prefer. There are many reasons students would rather have spring break over winter break, or vice versa. Winter break is longer, it’s centered around the holidays, it’s full of peppermint mochas, etc. There are many things that could be listed off as to why it’s better. On the other hand, spring break is warmer, it’s a better time for the roads to be able to go further places, it’s closer to the end of the year, etc. There are also more things that can be listed that makes spring break better. It all comes down to the pros and cons and which one you’d rather spend your lazy days without

responsibilities. Although winter break is longer, I would have to say spring break is the much better option for me because it’s warmer, and there’s just a little over two months left of school. Spring break consists of more adventures, pictures, and spending more time with friends that makes it better of a break than winter. Many benefits come out of each break no matter where you go and what you do. Next time you’re wondering what’s there to do or where to take your next raodtrip, be creative and do something that’s out of the norm for you. Who knows, maybe one day you can call it a new hobby.

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Out of 100 students, 73 percent of them prefer winter break while the other 27percent prefer spring break. The 27 that chose spring break said it’s because it’s warmer weather and closer to the end of the year, while the other 73 percent said it’s because it’s longer and Christmas and New Year’s happen in the same break. STUDENT

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• Boyne Mountain Resort • Little River Railroad, Coldwater • Great Wolf Lodge • Muskegon Winter Sports Complex • South Haven • St. Joseph Silver Beach • Sleeping Bear Dunes • Frederick Meijer Garden

AS TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO ADVANCE, PEOPLE NEED TO use it for all it is worth

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In the past 20 years the Internet has evolved to be a part of humans’ everyday lives. From cellphones, tablets, smart TV’s, to laptops the Internet is used by over 50 percent of the world daily. The Internet benefits the lives of humans. Social media is one of the most popular ways the Internet is used. Platforms such as Facebook keep families and friends connected. This benefits families and friends that do not live close to one another. “One-third of online adults say that the Internet has improved their connections with friends ‘a lot,’ and nearly one-quarter say that it has greatly improved their connections with members of their family,” according to Pew Research Center. Being able to share your opinion is easy with the Internet. You are able to share your thoughts about anything imaginable. There are more things to share than thoughts or ideas. Artist are able to share their artwork, electricians are able to market their business and doctors can publish medical research. Jobs at home were made possible by the Internet, resulting in a more flexible schedule. This means more time parents can spend with their children. One out of six teens use the Internet to find out information about sexual health or depression because of fear of asking an adult about a these specific topics. This could help prevent things like suicide or diseases caused from sex. Education has also evolved with Internet. Teenagers can get their high school diploma on the Internet. This helps teenagers who have a health condition that is preventing them from going to school a chance to learn. Adults now have the ability to get their degree online. Many adults may have a fear of going back to school or don’t have the time to. The flexibility and comfort of learning online allows adults to further their education. Over the next 20 years there will be even more benefits derived from the Internet. As the Internet continues evolve, so will mankind.

Checking social media has become vital to most people’s daily routine. Teens, especially, check it when they wake up, before classes, after classes and before they go to bed. Social media has played key roles in some people’s smaller decisions, like what they should wear and what they should eat; it even plays a role into bigger decisions, like what college to go to and whether or not someone likes a person. But with all the time teens spend surfing their social medias, they come faced with a lot of negatives. Social media causes body image issues, cyberbullying and depression. According to Dosomething.org, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Social media depicts this image of what “the perfect body” should look like even though there is no such thing. It gives both girls and boys an unhealthy image of what they should strive to look like. If they don’t fit the depiction, they are bullied by others on the Internet. Social media also decreases face to face interaction skills. In an article by psychologist Marilyn Price she said, “Computer reliance could hurt a person’s ability to have a face to face conversation by making it awkward and unusual to hear something and respond with a thoughtful message through the spoken word because of one’s dependence on a keyboard to convey a message.” These both can result in cyberbullying, though they aren’t the only reasons. People often bully others for being “anti-social,” for their body, their looks and other endless reasons. “81 percent of teens believe that bullying is easier to get away with when it is online,” Gaggle.com said. Social media even affects the mental health of teens. Those who spend five or more hours online were 71 percent more likely to have at least one suicide risk factor than those who spent less than an hour online a day. Ways to aid with mental health problems cause by social media are to just get off your phone and enjoy the world. There is more to life than the amount of likes that are on a photo or the number of retweets you get. This new age of technology is filled with endless opportunities, and social media is not going to leave but it can evolve.

HALL TALK: Pro In erne

Taylor Wilsey, junior - “I get to talk to my friend who lives in England.” Zachary Underlie, sophomore - “It helps be keep in contact with other people.” Joseph Williams, senior - “You get to talk to all your friends.” Eliana Bravo, junior - “A lot of people are doing the video calling on Facebook. When my sister at GVSU wants to talk to my mom face to face, she uses the Facebook video calling.”

HALL TALK: Con In erne

Amber Harri, junior - “The Internet causes tons of jealousy from other people.” Karli Lenneman, sophomore - “There is a lot of drama and gossip that comes from the Internet.” Andrea Ramos, sophomore - “People have problems with body image because of those Instagram models.”

Fakeview

We are yet to find the best drama free school there is to offer and Lakeview is no exception High schoolers are known for spreading rumors and stereotypes about each other. A stereotype is oversimplified idea of a type of person or thing. Stereotypes are strong and powerful and can affect people decisions. Stereotypes also can alter what people think about products, places, companies, etc. Many teachers at Lakeview have seen stereotypes change as they’ve grown up around Battle Creek.

“ “ I hear that it is a ‘white school’ and they are really mean. I feel like those stereotypes come from generations of intolerance and no communication between schools in the area to see changes and settle differences. Battle Creek Central Student: I’ve heard that there's a ton of Asian people but I don’t understand that one at all. People have said Lakeview is full of super bratty girls but those girls probably just hung out with the wrong girls. Everyone's different and pushing everyone into one group and that doesn't make sense. “ “ Harper Creek Student: Global study by Time Magazine finds kids by age 10 believe in stereotypes. Nick Eckstein Kyle Kracht Dawn Goodman “I went to McKinley Elementary, W.K.K. Junior High School (these are Battle Creek Public Schools, both are now closed) and Pennfield High School. The stereotypes that I heard growing up were that the students at Lakeview were preps (this is the idea that they thought they were better than others because they were rich, white and privileged). I think the stereotypes have changed but not gone away. It is very hard to change cultural stereotypes in a matter of years.” “The stereotype when I went to school at Lakeview is that we were all rich snobby kids who got anything that we wanted. When I started teaching here the stereotype was similar to when I was a student, but we had become a more diverse community which is a wonderful thing. There was a ton of Spartan Pride and I believe people were jealous of that.” “When I first started here in 1986, Lakeview was known as the “preppy” or “rich” school. I think people thought that about Lakeview because we were a suburb that was known to have the most expensive housing in the area. And back in the day, the school you attended depended on where you lived. I think this stereotype has changed as we have become more diverse in our population.“

I heard that there are fake people. They are all preppy and don’t care about anyone but themselves. I think that stereotypes exist because people don’t know how others are and they don’t know the actual story. There are always two parts to a story. Pennfield Student: “

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St. Philip Student: “ I’ve heard that the girls like to get around with boys and boys don’t treat girls with respect. I believe that those stereotypes exist because there people at lakeview know people from other schools and they have a bad experience and then it spreads and grows. It might not be true but that is what happens when people gossip. “

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