February 2022 - The Crystal

The CRYSTAL

LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE CREEK

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FASHION TRENDS seem to be cyclical, with today’s style being similar to that of the 1990s. However, there are also some staple wardrobe pieces that will never go out of style.

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BACK ON TRACK COVID-19 impacted the movie and music industries tremendously, but production is now catching up with new media being released.

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RULED BY RULES Cell phone rule enforcement and an increased usage of marijuana, now that it is more readily available, has students and staff concerned.

TABLE OF Contents NEWS

PAGES 4-5: COVID Impact on Schools

FEATURE

PAGES 6-8: Style, Style, Style PAGE 9: Winter Safety

LETTER FROM

the Editors

We’ve got good news for the new year, it’s time for the next edition of The Crystal. It’s February and that means it is time to pick out gifts for Valentine’s Day. We’re going to be looking at a 2021 recap along with some upcoming things to look forward to in the coming months.

Considering it’s a new year means you probably have new resolutions, and another chance to stick with them. Lots of people set fitness goals as resolutions so we will be diving headfirst into some workout challenges that will help you fulfill your goals. As usual, we shall cover the sports that are occurring at this time. Many people like to reinvent themselves or their looks when getting a fresh start in the new year, so we shall be covering some fashion statements that will bolden your lookup if you’re brave enough to try them.

It’s really slippery out there and it’s important to be prepared for the worst, in an article about winter safety you’ll learn all you need to know to keep yourself safe in these treacherous conditions. With the ongoing pandemic still…ongoing, we’re going to be looking at the impact COVID has had on schools from shutdowns and virtual, to safety precautions in place when face-to-face learning is happening.

Last but certainly not least we will be going over certain policies in the building that some students deem to be unreasonable such as the phone policy or the trouble you could get in for bringing illicit materials with you in the morning.

Most importantly we hope that you enjoy our latest issue and find the articles to be interesting and informative. Feel free to follow us on Instagram at LHSCRYSTAL1 to contribute to polls that might be featured in our next issue!

KATE NOSIS & KATE HUTCHINS (AKA K2), CO-EDITORS

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGES 10-11: Media Rewind, Marvel Update

SPORTS

PAGE 12-13: Indoor Track, Ski Club, Bowling Teams PAGE 14: Fitness Challenges

OPINION

PAGE 15: Cell Phones, Weed Policies

ADVERTISEMENTS: PAGES 3, 16 COVER PHOTO: BATHROOM BREAK-ING THE RULES: It is no secret that students often take a pass when they don’t actually need to use the bathroom. However, the activities that do happen in the bathroom may be in violation of not only a school rule, being on a cell phone during class, but also the law, vaping and/or smoking marijuana on school grounds.

CRYSTAL STAFF Jodi Darland Adviser Kate Hutchins Co-Editor Kate Nosis Co-Editor Jenna Brown Reporter Wren Dant Reporter Ulrikke Grauballe Reporter Letizia LeRose Reporter Ashley Mountain Reporter Diogo Pagy Bonilha Reporter

Makayla Poole Reporter Luna Rankl Reporter Lal Sangi Reporter Sydney Ross Reporter & Business Manager Kezia Wright Reporter & Social Media Manager Cindy Green Superintendent Cody Japinga Principal Dayna Lang Assistant Principal Tara Rice Assistant Principal Kyle Kracht Athletic Director

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is new covid variant bringing pandemic to an end couple months ago, a new variant of the Covid-19 virus showed up. The Omicron virus is spreading more easily and many people got infected in a short period of time.

According to the CDC, anyone with omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they

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are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms. The current vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalization and deaths due to infection with the omicron variant.

However, many people that are vaccinated are still likely to get infected. This is different for other

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variants like Delta, for that the vaccine prevented people from severe illness, hospitalization and deaths. ue to that it is more than important to get the booster shot. Adding to that, experts are trying to figure out more treatments for the people that got

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infected with omicron, since some of them still work and others don’t.

Something that everyone knows that helps are masks, even though we are not required to wear them in many locations it is still strongly recommended to wear your mask properly and to get tested as soon as symptoms occur.

Michigan reports 5,380 new cases of Covid-19 over a 3-day period

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With that there were also 60 newly reported deaths

LUNA RANKL, REPORTER

How to stay safe:

- Get Vaccinated - Get the Booster Shot When Available - Wear a Mask - Avoid Crowded Places - Get tested as soon as symptoms occur - Do Contact-Tracing

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covid's impact on schools

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ue to that it is more than important to get the booster shot. Adding to that, experts are trying to figure out more treatments for the people that got infected with omicron, since some of them still work and others don’t. Something that everyone knows that helps are masks, even though we are not required to wear them in many locations it is still strongly recommended to wear your mask properly and to get tested as soon as symptoms occur. he pandemic has been going on for almost two years now and everyone wants to know when all of this will come to an end. Hanging out with friends, not wearing masks and not being worried about us or others getting sick are things that we all wish for in the future. ith omicron we might be closer to this than we thought we would be.

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Experts say that by march alone 60% in Europe will have been infected and with that and the vaccines we might be getting a break from covid, because of a global immunity. ven though Covid-19 might come back towards the end of the year, the pandemic is not necessarily coming back. Also in the US things are looking good, the covid cases are going down rather sharply and the whole country might experience this turn.

The pandemic is slowly shifting to an endemic and is going to be a more manageable illness like the seasonal flu for example. owever, the cases might be going down right now but in our area cases are higher than they’ve been in the past months.

For a long time we went to school each day with a ton of students missing, until we then switched to online learning again.

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ight now Lakeview still requires us to wear masks and it is also hardly recommended to wear those at any place where you can find a lot of people. dding to that it is also always helpful to keep your distance in public places and to wash your hands on a regular basis.

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nother way to prevent spreading covid and infecting others you should get tested if you have symptoms or if you were in close contact with someone that tested positive. For a lot of us it is really difficult to go back to online learning but it is more important that everyone stays safe.

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Tattoos in the past have been put in a bad light and not wanted when hiring new employees for jobs.

In recent years, tattoos have mostly not been a problem when getting hired at jobs. Some people still dont think tattoos should be allowed for some forms of work, or because of who they interact with. ¨Do I want a pilot with wild neck tattoos? A president with inked hands? It makes you think. I’d say it depends on the job and on the tattoo. Tattoos can be as elegant an accessory

as a watch or a ring…

Generally speaking, I am a big believer that you pick the best person for the job.¨ Teacher Colby Cuppernull said.

Tattoos have an incredible range of different meanings and forms and are great ways to express yourself stylistically, and personally. ¨There is absolutely a stylistic element to them.

You don’t just get anything.

You’re choosing an image that you think is cool. Even if you’re getting a tattoo

for very meaningful reasons, you’re still designing it and placing it based on how it looks and whether or not you like that’ ‘My tattoos are partly reminders of things that are important to me and partly things that I find visually striking¨ Teacher Colby Cuppernull said.

Makeup

Concealer and lip products. I get a lot of inspiration from alternative fashion and Sophie Baverstock on Instagram’ -Sophomore Sophia Crail @SophieBaverstock on Instagram

Tattoos

‘I’ve been doing makeup since early middle school. I remember getting my first big eyeshadow palette and I was so happy.

Some of my favorite products are the Becca Cosmetics Ultimate Coverage Foundation, the Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer, and Juvias Place

STYLING YOUR PERSONALITY Dying hair is a great way to express yourself, but when talking about dyed hair questions about professionalism come into play. In recent years the rise of dyed hair has entered the workspace. Some workplaces still consider these modifications unprofessional.

Dyed hair is a more recent trend among people, so the outlook on it varies from it not mattering, to being a distraction. But dyed hair, like tattoos, are a way to express yourself and have fun. ¨I like dying my hair because it’s a

form of self-expression… But I did it because I like it. It’s the same reason one might wear makeup or a certain shirt.

It’s fun, and I like the way it looks.¨ Courtesy of Bella Silva, a junior.

MAKAYLA POOLE, REPORTER

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‘I have a septum piercing that I got in 2016 when I was only 14 years old! I love it because was the first step to showing my parents that I was able to make choices and don’t regret them! And in the same year, I got 4 gauges and I still have all of them, they mean a lot to me, I feel like they are part of me, part of my story with myself, and I don’t feel confident without them’ -Senior Isabela Liebana

Jewelry

Dyed Hair

‘I have 7 piercings, 3 lobe piercings on both sides, and a helix piercing on my left. My favorite place to shop for jewelry is Kendra Scott and Lulus Piercing Shop’ -Senior Camryn Truex KEZIA WRIGHT, REPORTER

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Shoes

Lakeview’s Athletic Director Kyle Kracht has been into shoes for 17 years; ever since he got his job. He owns over 150 pairs of athletic shoes. He takes his shoes very seriously and chooses what shoes to wear specifically designated to the season or situation.

“If there is an event such as cancer night or something like that, I try my

best to wear shoes that will represent the event” athletic director Kyle Kracht said.

To buy shoes, the main places he shops are Adidas, Nike, Eastbay, Finish Line, Dicks and Amazon. Kyle looks for certain things when deciding what shoes to buy.

First, it depends what fad he is going through. A fad he is in right now is waterproof shoes. He also tries to look for

Alexis Burrows was inspired to get into shoes after seeing people on social media wear sweet shoes. One person’s shoes that stood out to her

Hair styles, shoes and accessories are just some of the ways teens express their individuality through fashion choices Kemen Esquival has been interested in shoes for a long time, but started getting into shoes seriously around 2019. His interest sparked by the increase of popularity among streetwear sneakers.

shoes that are aligned with what brand our school is.

“When we were an Adidas school I would only buy Adidas, now since we are a Nike school I will mainly look for Nike shoes” he said.

Kyle doesn’t have a favorite pair of shoes, but the students at Lakeview really enjoy his purple and white Jordan 1’s.

was Emy Moore. “@emymooree on Instagram gave me a lot of inspo. Seeing her unique outfits and topping it with sweet shoes inspired me to dress like that and make my outfits better by adding Jordan 1’s, 4’s or dunks” junior Alexis Burrows said.

She’s always been into shoes. After she worked the whole summer, she was able to make a lot of money to help feed into her interest

“What got me into shoes seriously was the Jordan 11 Retro Low Navy Snakeskins” junior Kemen said.

They were the first pair he bought with his own money. To buy his shoes, he shops on the app Stockx. Stockx is an online marketplace and clothing reseller, mostly of sneak-

Accessories Looking across teenagers outfits, there is of course a large variety based on each student and their personal style choices.

Several students feel like accessories can help improve their confidence and can even be helpful even if what they are wearing is just subtle piece of clothing.

“My favorite accessories to wear are either glasses or hats and they are normally items that I thrifted. I like to wear them especially in pictures because I think it helps make me feel sort of classy and different. I think there’s a big difference in having a few little accessories when it comes to outfits and they are

in shoes. Her first pair of shoes were Jordan 1 shadow 2.0, which only made her want to buy more shoes.

She buys her shoes from 2 places, Stockx and Goat. Alexis mostly buys from Goat but still likes to look on Stockx.

“Personally I like the GOAT app better. It’s more reliable to me and my shoes come quicker; normally in less than a week”

ers. From there, he looks for nice calm colorways because they match a lot of different clothes and go with a lot.

Kemen’s favorite pair of shoes he owns are the Jordan 1 High Midnight navy. He likes them because they are a CO.jp collab and they are a high quality material.

SYDNEY ROSS, REPORTER

truly what make others stand out,’ junior Tatiana Smith said.

Kayla Galasgow states that it can be helpful in her case. “For me, I enjoy using mini bags or purses a lot of the time. They’re cute, simple, and easy to carry around. It’s better than just carrying all of my things in my hands or pockets. I think it even adds to the outfit depending on what you’re going for. I also tend to use shoelaces as a belt for my jeans. It’s helpful and can have almost, if not, the same amount of support. It’s trendy and a quick way to tie everything together, literally.”

ASHLEY MOUNTAIN, REPORTER

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Trendy vs. T meless Fashion trends come and go, but certain pieces are simply timeless, such as a simple black dress, some nice denim jeans, or a nice white shirt.

These are all items that are versatile and have

never gone out of style. Whether something is trendy or timeless is a large debate in terms of forecasting in the fashion industry. Knowing which is which can help build your dream wardrobe.

hair clips

flannel shirt/shacket

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plaid pants

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platform shoes 73%

timeless

flare leggings

white button-up 54%

converse all stars 59%

black leather jacket 60%

Vogue’s List of Must-Have Items

Vogue is one of the largest voices for fashion in society today.

Their magazines consist of the latest trends, fashion advice, the top fragrances and shoes. Many top celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Beyonce, and

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- A go-to pair of denim jeans - A white button up - A nice pair of black leggings - A classic striped tee - Tailored trousers - A leather jacket - Plain white tee - Minimalist hoop earrings

their incredible fashion looks have graced the cover of Vogue. Vouge is the hotspot for fashion, and they released their must-have items for 2022. The list consisted of 40 staple wardrobe items, and here JENNA BROWN, REPORTER are 20 that were made the list.

- A black turtleneck - A classic black flat - A structured blazer - A midi skirt - A black belt - An all year-round boot - A ribbed tank top - An adaptable sweater

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Return of the Winter Wonderland It is important to not only drive safely but dress appropriately While accidents occur all year round most drivers, especially young teenage drivers are affected in a more negative way than anyone else. This only gets worse when the first snow flies. Drivers are not yet acclimated to this environment and it certainly starts to show, especially when statistics start to come to the surface. Use the following tips and tricks, to make sure that YOU stay safe this winter season.

Winter safety kit

safe driving tips

-Blanket

-Avoid cruise control at all costs

-Extra coat

-Break early to avoid sliding

-Ice scraper -Jumper cables -Phone charger/Portable charger -Flashlight -Snack/water bottle -Hand warmers -Tylenol -First-aid kit (bandaids, adhe-

scary statistics

17%

of teenagers get into winter-related accidents

-Drive slow if the roads are bad (5-10 mph under if necessary)

75%

-Keep your gas at least 1/2 filled

13%

-Don’t drive distracted

of passengers die in winter related accidents

of winter driving deaths involve young drivers

sive tape, antiseptic wipes, gauze

-Warm-up your car -Make sure the car is cleaned off -Accelerate slowly

pads, antiseptic cream, medical

-Don’t power up hills

wrap, etc.)

-Keep your tires filled up

shorts and snow just don't go Particular individuals choose to wear shorts during the winter months While winter driving tips are an important part of winter safety, dressing appropriately is equally as important. When the weather starts to become icy and cold, you should always want to be nice and toasty. However, a couple of individuals from our school think otherwise.

Coming fresh into high school, not everyone necessarily cares about the way they dress, for freshman Logan Halstedt that is definitely the case.

“I enjoy being comfortable,” Halstedt said.

For a lot of people we dress in clothing items that we are comfortable in, and for this particular individual, he finds comfort in shorts, even when it is rather cold outside. But, just because it is cold outside, doesn’t mean it will be inside at school, which is where we are most of the day.

“I pick these mostly for school because of all the sitting we do, it’s better to sit comfortably than not,” Halstedt said.

It is pretty certain that Halstedt cares more about comfort than anything,

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however, he isn’t technically the only person that thinks that. Roaming among our teaching staff is somebody that thinks something quite similar.

Dressing for the environment he is going to be in is something that teacher Nicholas Eckstein thinks about when picking out his outfits.

“I am indoors while teaching for 8 hours. I am only outside for the time it takes me to get to my car and then get inside. It makes more sense to dress for the majority of the time. However, if I’m going to be outside, I will dress for that environment,” Eckstein said.

Dressing for the comfort of the environment you are going to be in most of the day, definitely seems more important to these individuals than dressing for the cold that the winter season brings. While there may be a time when these individuals have to wear pants. you will almost always see them in shorts.

KATE NOSIS, CO-EDITOR

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2021 REWIND media

MUSIC

We always expect our favorite artists to deliver new albums and songs throughout the year. And last year did not fail to deliver. 2021 was a year full of new Hip Hop, Indie, Rock, - the list keeps on going. We from the Crystal want to take our readers back to 2021, through a Music Rewind, that hopefully makes you all remember the biggest radio hits, personal favorites and songs you wished stayed in 2021. Let’s dive in!

TOP 3 ALBUMS

Certified Lover Boy Drake

SOUR Olivia Rodrigo

Donda Kanye West

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FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

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SONG SONG Cardi B, Up Olivia Rodrigo, Drivers License ALBUM ALBUM Beach Bunny, Blame Game Foo Fighters, Medicine At Midnight SONG Polo G, Rap Star ALBUM

SONG Olivia Rodrigo, good 4 you ALBUM Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR

JUL

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SONG Billie Eillish, Happier Than Ever ALBUM Billie Eillish, Happier Than Ever

SONG Kanye West, Hurricane ALBUM Kanye West, Donda

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SONG Taylor Swift, Red ALBUM Don Toliver, Life Of A Don

Donda, Kanye West Descansando, Fuerza Regida TAKE ME HOME, Vince Staples t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l, Willow Smith Knife Talk, Drake Waiting On A War, Foo Fighters I Hate U, SZA

SONG Doja cat,need to know ALBUM Doja Cat, Planet Her

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SONG Drake, way 2 sexy ALBUM Drake, Certified Lover Boy

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SONG Juice WRLD, Fighting DemonsALBUM Khalid, Scenic Drive

TOP 9 SONGS

LHS RECOMMENDS

Ain’t Sh*t, Doja Cat p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l, J. Cole MONTERO, Lil Nas X Wild side, Normani 865, Morgan Wallen deja vu, Olivia Rodrigo Toxic, Summer Walker

SONG Silk Sonic, Leave the door open ALBUM Adele, 30

SONG Justin Bieber, Lonely ALBUM Justin Bieber, Justice

Easy On Me Adele

Way 2 Sexy Drake

Better Days NEIKED

Leave The Door Open Silk Sonic

Peaches Justin Bieber

All Too Well Taylor Swift

Good Days SZA

Kiss Me More Doja Cat

2022 EXPECTATIONS

We are already two months into the year of 2022. Artists like The Weeknd and Gunna has already dropped new albums. Gunna having his sensastional hit “pushin p” from his album “DS4EVER,” that dropped January 7th. We are also close to hitting Olivia Rodrigos one yar anniversary of her debut album “SOUR” - We are all hungry for more! Huge artists like Trvais Scott, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Rihanna haven’t dropped albums in a long time, which hopefully means we’ll se new music from them in 2022. Hopefully this new year will help us discover new artists and expand our library even more.

ULRIKKE GRAUBALLE & DIOGO PAGY BONILHA , REPORTERS

Happier Than Ever Billie Eillish

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Three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda Maximoff and Vision are living a suburban life in a town named Westview, located in New Jersey as they try to conceal their true identities. As their surroundings begin to move through different decades in time, they encounter various television sitcom tropes. The couple being to suspect that things are really not as they seem.

Six months after being handed the mantle of Captain America at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson teams up with Bucky Barnes in a world wide adventure that tests their abilities and their patience.

After stealing the Tesseract during the events of Avengers: Endgame, an alternate version of Loki is brought to the mysterious Time Variance Authority (TVA), a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline. They give Loki the choice of being either erased from existence due to being a time variant or help fix the timeline and stop an even greater threat. Loki ends up trapped in his own crime thriller.

Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arise.

JAN SHOW

SHOW

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

JUL

AUG SHOW

Black Widow

What If...?

OCT

NOV

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

MOVIE Eternals

MOVIE

Eddie Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kassady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution.

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WandaVision

MOVIE

Shang-Chi, Shaun, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.

Following the creation of the Multiverse, What If…? Explores various alternate timelines of the Multiverse in which major moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films occur differently than as observed by the Watcher.

JUN SHOW Loki

SEP MOVIE

Shang-Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings

SHOW Hawkeye

DEC MOVIE

Spider-Man: No Way Home

The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal heroes who lived on Earth and shaped the history and civilizations throughout time.

MARVEL UNIVERSE

The Marvel Universe is a collection of different movies and now shows that tell a singular narritave related to Marvel characters, settings and stories. The MCU is a product of Disney and Marvel that brings us heroes we know and love such as Black Panther and Doctor Strange to Spider-Man and Iron Man.

One year after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Clint Barton must partner with Kate Bishop to confront enemies from his past as the Ronin in order to get back to his family in time for Christmas.

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed as Peter Parker and desperate for a solution, Peter Parker asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds begin to appear, forcing Peter to discover the true meaning to be Spider-Man.

2021 REWIND marvel

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Spartans run, ski ff bowl

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success

After a successful cross coutry season, Coach Becky Pryor is once again coaching in the indoor track team. The Lakeview team is not considered an official sports team but is a club sport that prepares track athletes for the spring and fall season during the winter.

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Alexia Muzik, senior

ski.

A: During the indoor track season I am running as a sprinter, which means that I don’t run long distances and I can put all my energies in a shorter section. We practice Monday to Thurdsay. Monday and Wednesday’s practices include weight training lifting.

Sprinters’ workouts usually last one hour.

A: When I run I usually try not to think too much. I see running as a time when I only have to focus on pushing myself as much as I can.

A: When I am running I think about the fact that my body is strong and able of doing amazing things.

A: The reason I decided to join indoor track is mainly to get in shape for the outdoor track season in the spring. It is also a way to keep myself busy and physically active. Running track gave me the opportunty to make new friends and have fun while doing something good for my body.

Maura Piras, senior

Becky Pryor, coach

A: I have been coaching indoor track for about 20 years. We use indoor track to get ready for outdoor, so cross country and outdoor track. It also gives us a place to get the speed training in during the winter months.

A: Mostly we just have a female team, some of the guys do run for some clubs team. We hope to get a few people to qualify for the indoor state meet, which will be the last weekend in February.

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A: My favorite part about indoor track is the relationships that develop during practices.

I have learned a lot about people by practicing in a sport that doesn’t compete for school and I have made friends that had the same interests as me by practicing.

A: If I think about who made me join this sport I would have to say Coach Pryor, Jaqueline Quintano, Taylor Wilsey and Ellen Zentera. I would listen to them talking about it during Cross Country my freshman year, and how it is an amazing experience and it gets you ready for the spring season. So I joined and now I love it.

A: Indoor track has taught me a lot about self motivation. I have learned that not everything is going to happen right way and that I may not always do things the correct way, but I need to keep myself focused and determined to make improvements.

A: Training has helped me stay motivated when it comes to working on doing better in school, taking care of things in my personal life and to work towards the things I want.

A: When I am running I think about this phrase: “The body is only as strong as the mind.” I think about this whenever I start to feel tired and I use it to push myself.”

Ski Club is not a place to compete, other than with yourself. It is a fun place to ski or snowboard with friends. On Thursdays Ski Club travels to Bittersweet to hit the slopes.

Heather Sawyer, supervisor

A: We coordinate with Lakeview Middle School and go on Thursdays. The students meet the teacher supervisors out there and we have an evening of fun.

A: I love it when we get to go into the woods and make our own paths, rather than just going on the paths that were created for us.

A: The ski club has been running for over 25 years and we really enjoy our time on the

slopes. Mrs. [Kathy] McGlynn helps with the high school group. Ms.[Kara} Barone and Mrs. [Jaqui] Ratliff coordinate the middle school.

A: We also have a few other chaperones that rotate each week. We usually take a trip to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain at the end of February/early March, but COVID 19 has put that event on hold. We’re hoping that next year we can get back to our regular routine.”

LAL SANGI, REPORTER

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Both the girls and boys bowling teams spend their winters on the lanes, trying rack up the highest scores they can.

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Febrjary Fihness

Many people make resolutions when coming into a new year, and lots of the time those resolutions involve a more healthy lifestyle such as eating better or working out more frequently. We have researched the most effective workout challenges to stick with that will not only fulfill your resolutions but also be doable regardless of skill level or athletic ability.

KATE HUTCHINS, CO-EDITOR

3 CHALLENGES

3 challenges to keep you in shape

CHALLENGE 1 LEGS

ARMS

Make sure you never miss leg day again.

You will want to start with 45 seconds of alternating reverse lunges (with or without weights) Then you’ll want to do 45 seconds of single-leg glute bridges Next, you’ll want to do 45 seconds of squats Lastly, you’ll do 10 pistol squats

CHALLENGE 3

CHALLENGE 2

This upper body workout is designed to make all your dreams come true.

You’ll want to start by putting your arms out to the sides Next, you’ll want to move your arms in little circles Continue until it burns really badly and then keep going You can move your arms to above your head or out in front of you or switch circle direction anytime you want (overhead claps in between make for an extra hard challenge)

CORE

Of course, no one can forget about working out that core. Lie faceup on a bench or the floor.

Reach your arms behind your head.

Grab a bench, column, or pole to help you brace yourself.

Activate your entire torso as you lift your hips and shift your weight to your shoulders.

Drive your legs up, similar to the movement you’d use to do a reverse crunch, until they’re almost vertical.

Keep your core tight and body

straight, and try not to bend at your hips.

Slowly lower your legs to create a straight line from shoulders to hips and toes.

Balance your body weight on your shoulders as you hold the position.

Release.

Repeat.

Any time an exercise starts to feel too easy, add weights for additional resistance and an extra challenge for your workout.

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The RTR room is in place for dicipline and will be used.

Today, we live in a society where breaking the rules is something that is considered cool by peers. It supplies an adrenaline rush and you are viewed as top dog. Wheher it’s vaping in the bathroom stalls, sneaking on your phone in the back of class during a lecture, or even skipping class to hangout with friends all day.

But the question is, what’s the point? Why do students feel the need to break rules when they are set in place to ensure the best safety for students possible. When time comes to enforce dicipline for the student who is in trouble, it takes time out of not only the teachers day, but the students day, too.

Drugs should never be brought on school property.

Phones should be left in students’ lockers.

The tSo Popular No

Opinion...

Lakeview High School has undergone many changes since the building was first built back in 2006. Obviously, as the years pass by, and as technology gets more and more important to our society with advncements, students have started to abuse the power they once had to be able to openly have their phones during the school day.

The school’s phone policy has been changed numerous times. The policy that is set in place now is, ‘Students may not be in possession of, or use, cell phones or cell phone-sized electronic devices (including MP3 players) during class time, including when in the hall on a pass during class time. During class time these devices are to be kept in the student’s locker. Students may use their cell phones or electronic devices in the hallways during passing time 9 or in the lunchroom during their lunch time’ according to the school handbook.

The Reflective Thinking Room, also known as RTR, was added to the building’s mix in hopes to get students to learn from their mistakes when caught on their devices when they are not supposed to be. If they are, they will receive punishments such as losing their phone for the rest of day, after-school or in-lunch detention, or even call home to the student’s parents.

Students are allowed to openly be on their phones during passing

time between class periods, at lunchtime, before the school bell rings in the mornings, and after the school bell rings at the end of the day.

Places students are not allowed on their phones is during class time, in the classroom room, or even when they get a pass to be out in the hallways for whatever reason. At the end of the day after getting your phone taken for being caught on it, students can go pick it up from the RTR room once school is over.

‘While cell phones certainly offer students increased communication abilities, providing students with a tool for added safety and parent contact, many public school leaders assert that cell phones are a severe distraction in the educational process. Whether students are talking in the halls, on the phone in the restroom facilities, or texting during class, phones are proving to be a significant distraction for many students’ According to the Public school review.

Strengthening the school phone policy has been seen as beneficial for students by teachers in many ways. ‘Research says that students who are in class and focused on class always do better than those who are absent or distracted (phones or otherwise). Students are not able to maximize their learning opportunities if they’re not fully present to the instruction being presented.’ Mrs. Haley said.

KEZIA WRIGHT, REPORTER

Weed use not LEGAL at SCHOOL

Weed stores have had a big boom around Battle Creek and the surrounding areas. Many adults can now go and buy their own weed for themselves, but what if a student gets their hands on it and brings it to school? ¨It is not acceptable for students or staff to be in possession of marijuana or products that contain THC (edibles, vape pens, etc.)...Students also face discipline but there are different tiers of consequences for them. Students will face suspension from school in any circumstance that involves marijuana related products on

school grounds,¨ Principal Copy Japinga said. ¨The other challenge that we have is the smell of marijuana on clothing or other items students bring to school. While we believe that it does give us reasonable suspicion to search a student and their belongings, we also want to be aware that marijuana may be used in the home,¨ Japinga said.

The problem of students using weed also brings up the question of mental health, and why the student feels they need to use a mind-altering drug such as weed.

¨I am frustrated when students make the choice to bring to or use marijuana related products on school grounds. It also makes me concerned for the mental health of students as well… That is why we also try to tie in mental health support when we are dealing with issues related to marijuana at school,¨ Japinga said.

We hope that educating the students of Lakeview on the consequences that will be faced if a student has any or has used any weed, helps to eliminate the usage of it and improves our school space we share as Spartans.

MAKAYLA POOLE, REPORTER

FEBRUARY 2022

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