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Table Of Contents NEWS

3. Rise in the Minimum Wage - - - - Brady Broderick 4-5. Project Passion - - - - Jon Haadsma

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 6-7. Erinn Smith: Fashion Tips - - - - Jon Haadsma 8. Netflix Binge - - - - Bailey Gastian Unique Clubs - - - - Mike Jones

STUDENT VOICE

HEALTH

16. “Keen-Wah” not “Kwin-Oh-Ah” - - - - Haley Kerner

SPORTS 17. Sport Superstitions - - - - Nate Jones Off-Season - - - - Jake Lamb 18. Sports Wrap-Up - - - - Carli Fettig 20. NHL Fans - - - - Minya Huang

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21. Satire Pinterest - - - - Addie Pyatte 22. Racism: It’s Real - - - - Isis Woods A Generation Transformation - - - - Nick Jones 11. Hopes, Dreams, Aspirations - - - - Julia Miller 23. Hallway Conversations - - - - Taryn Snyder 12-13. Sprout Urban Farms - - - - Haley Kerner and Julia Miller Hallway Ettiquette - - - - Carli Fettig 14.Taking CHARGE - - - - Paige Tobin 24. DIY: Winter Crafts - - - - Rachel Silverman, Laurena 15. Nicknames - - - - Meggie Riegle Strohm, Sierra Craig, Samantha Lanko 10. Sibling (No) Probs - - - - Jessica Hughes

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Letter from the Editor

Hopefully last month many of you heeded my Wise Words of Paige Tobin and chose to get out of your comfort-zone and be kind. I fear that the lesson didn’t stick because I received no random donatations to my college fund. I am throughly disappointed.

For this month’s Words of Wisdom, I was inspired by my AP Government class. (Shoutout to Mr. Zimmerman!) We spent a lot of time having deep discussions, so I felt as though I should share some of the knowledge I aquired there.

Wise Word(s) Numero Dos: Don’t Relive Someone Else’s Life

One of the realizations I came to in this class was that just about everything I’ve done in high school has been experienced by thousands of students before me. Someone was the Editor before me, and before her and so on. Someone has already gone to homecoming, to football games, has gotten a bad grade, or even lost a friend. We are all connected in these experiences, and that’s good, but don’t limit your experiences to what you’ve seen someone else do. Don’t be afraid to break the mold and do something that no one has ever done before. Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable because it is this fear of the unknown that makes so many things worth doing. And I’ve felt this first hand- I know what it’s like to be afraid, and I know what it’s like to be free of that.

So this month, work on making your life one that is original. Break the mold. Be Yourself.

Until next time, folks-

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Wage Wars

The changing world of minimum wage

On September 1, 2014, Michigan became one of 11 states to raise their minimum wage in the 2014 legislative season. The Workplace Opportunity Wage Act, signed into law by Gov Rick Snyder, raised the minimum hourly wage from $7.40 to $8.15 for non-tipped workers and $2.65 to $3.10 for those who receive tips, such as waiters and barbers. The law also implements a gradual rise which would peak in 2018 with a minimum wage of $9.25.

The law comes to life in what has been a months-long political tug-of-war between the many approaches towards worker payment. President Barack Obama used executive power to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors last January after stating the importance a raise would have on the over 3 million Americans working minimum wage jobs or lower.

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“It’s going to end up hurting our lower and middle classes. All our fast food places, they pay minimum wage, they’re going to have prices rise,” former business owner and Lakeview High School accounting teacher Mark Gibbs said. “In Michigan, it seems like the jobs that are being created are lower paying ones.”

Lakeview students, if between the ages of 16 and 17, are not given the same rights as other workers in both the federal and state wage laws. Michigan places the minimum wage for these minors at $7.25 an hour and at $4.25 an hour for the first 90 days of employment. Summer jobs could possibly fall under this umbrella and that is leaving many students concerned not necessarily if the wage gets raised, but if it gets enforced at all. Junior Brendan Beecham worked as a concession worker for the Battle Creek Bombers baseball team during the 2014 summer.

“Americans understand that some people will earn more than others, and we don’t resent those who, by virtue of their efforts, achieve incredible success,” Obama said “(The Bombers) didn’t even pay per hour, just $25 per game with tips, which in his State of the Union Address. “But Americans overwhelmingly agree that no was usually only $4 a night,” Beecham said. “Everyone complains that when one who works full time should ever have to raise a family in poverty.” the minimum wage goes up prices go up, but when you’re a teen it doesn’t The president was also addressing concerns over how a minimum wage hike would really affect you.” affect job creation and the economy as a whole. Many politicians believe wage increases would make it harder for businesses to create new jobs and would, in turn, Similar complaints have been heard by students from local employers like Kentucky Fried Chicken and Arby’s and echo the many ways in which a law raise prices for consumers. Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner has as complex as the minimum wage act can be, intentionally or not, harmful to also stated his concerns over the potential decrease of higher paying jobs if a law teenage workers. If a student feels like their place of employment is not in like the one the President proposed were to go into effect nationwide. accordance to the law then a complaint and investigation can be filed to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

“What happens when you take away the first couple of rungs on the economic ladder, you make it harder for the people to climb that ladder so they can live the American dream,” Boehner said.

The law can be especially harmful, some argue, for younger people and the middle class. As the jobs that are being created by the new wages are seen as dead-end and low-paying, a position popularized by the term McJobs.

The Raise Down The Road

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CONSTRUCTING PASSION Lakeview alumnus Jake Derry helps seniors Robyn Bankston and Amy McQuern discuss their drawings with freshman Myles Hoenes at the first Project Passion meeting. More meetings will be held in December for students who are interested in pursuing their passions and learning more about the program. bout a year ago, two Lakeview graduates were concerned. Jake Derry and Federico Conde were worried about what they were going to do in life. As they looked back on their glory days in high school, they soon realized that high school didn’t do anything for them to really guide them in a specific direction.

“I was really focused on getting perfect grades so I could have a good college application and get into a good college,” Derry said. “Part of being so focused on grades and that college application made it so that I didn’t really take the time to do the things that mattered to me as much.”

One thing Derry was very passionate about was writing. He started a novel in high school but stopped writing it because he was too busy doing things that he had no passion for and was doing only to enhance his college applications.

They were also getting the same we-don’t-know-what-we-are-goingto-do vibe from other graduates, too. There is a problem when this is a concern for virtually every college student. Derry and Conde noticed this epidemic and wanted to do something to give younger students a vision so when they got to college, they would know what they would need to do. As they continued conversing, an idea was forming that was going to change the dynamics of Lakeview High School.

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“We felt like students just kind of trooped through school with no direction,” Derry said.

“We wanted to have something that we wish we would have had in high school to help students now.”

They believed each and every student has the potential to find their purpose in life; the key was to find how to do that. This is when they started their passion, to create Project Passion. The goal was to cultivate their curiosity and creativity, while also instilling skill and values that will encourage high school students to express their ideas and collaborate with others.

Once Derry and Conde, with the help of another Lakeview graduate Wyatt Ludman, got the structure of the project together, they pitched it to social studies teacher Carrie Hindenach and she didn’t hesitate to say yes.

So many liked the idea that teachers started to take the concept into their own classrooms.

Jake Zimmerman’s Student Leadership for Change class will have a big emphasis on student’s passions projects. It is a unique idea because a student can make it anything they want and virtually every student will be working on a different project. It is one thing to say I want to be an artist and actually putting your work out and that is what passion project is here for, to get you to that end result.

“We kind of wanted to model it off of DECA where we could have this club be a passion project about creativity where people would eventually compete and present their ideas,” Hindenach said.

Implementing this model will take time and expansion, but their goal is for every school to offer students a way to express their passion.

“We would definitely like to see it become a national program. We would have to adapt it a bit to make it more feasible but that is like the ultimate goal and to have every student working on a passion project. Just think of all the good that we could do in the world,” Derry said.

School isn’t doing a good enough job anymore of putting students on a path to succeed. This is what project passion wants to help with, starting individual’s passions now instead of later. So instead of sitting on your goals, waiting until your ‘old enough’ or ‘qualified enough’ to start them, you can become active now and start them to see where your passion takes you.

“We would definitely like to see it become a national program. We would have to adapt it a bit to make it more feasible but that is like the ultimate goal and to have every student working on a passion project.

Just think of all the good that we could do in the world.”

-Jake Derry, Project Passion Co-Founder

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The Other Here’s How Find a Passion For some, this is a no-brainer. But, for many others, finding that passion is a struggle. Luckily, the Project Passion team will never leave your side. Once you have committed yourself, they will help you find your passion through events of inspiration and self-exploration to help you find your passion. They might also have you work on your skills to help you discover that hidden passion in you. Everyone has the ability to join this club because everyone has a passion.

Get Guidance Start Now Do not just say ‘some day I really want to be an artist.’ Don’t start someday, start painting now.

The instructors will help you get started and make your passion a reality. The student just needs to commit some time and you will see your passion grow.

See your passion grow The hard work you put into your project is rewarded at the end of the year presentation. Each student will present what they have accomplished throughout the year at the conference. Project Passion will not only sharpen your communication skills and make your passion a reality but there will also be grants given to the best projects. You can use this grant to take your passion to the next level or you are able to use it on college.

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Part of what Project Passion is about is to help students bridge the gap between start and finish.

Students, a lot of times, feel like there are too many obstacles to overcome to accomplish what they want so they don’t do anything. The Project Passion team knows you’re going to run into some issues, become aggravated and at times you’re going to want to quit, but with the club’s structure, support and incentives your project might not seem as daunting anymore.

There will be set times each week where you can work on your project after school. The instructors will help get you in touch with a mentor to help you get past those bumps in the road. Each week you will be creating blog posts so your mentors and instructors can keep up on your project and help you as much as they can.

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Smooth Smith Style

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E rinn Smith, senior, is addicted to clothes.

She is constantly looking for the most fashionable outfits with the cheapest price tag. It has always been a passion for Smith and she has never been afraid to embrace it. She makes videos of herself modeling some of her outfits, and redesigns old clothes into something new and lively. Probably the most unique thing about Smith is her blog. She has had a blog for the past year and a half where she expresses her love for fashion.

“I just thought it would be cool if I showcased my fashion.

Just to have a record of how far I’ve come,” Smith said.

“During the summers I go shopping a lot so that is when I will say, ‘Hey, I bought something new, I’m going to show it to you. During school if I like what I have on I’ll just take some pictures of it and post those.”

Smith has her sister take pictures for her; she even did her senior pictures, including this photo. On her blog, she leaves the reader with a quick breakdown of the outfit and other details like where she got the clothing as well as how much it cost. Smith has a bright future ahead of her, before we let her become famous, The Crystal thought we had to get some tips from her.

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Still have your dresses out from summer? You can quickly create a fall look by adding tights, boots, and a sweater to go over the top! I bought this dress from Kohl’s in sixth grade probably for less than $10.

This dress was originally the ugliest thing I have ever seen. I thought that I could make it work for me, but that failed. It was quite unflattering on me. This dress was originally a sleeveless turtleneck dress, and the bottom half was elongated past my hips, which created an awkward shape. After having it collect dust in my closet for four years, I had the idea of altering the dress. The process of creating a cute little black dress was rather easy, and now I love this it!

I’m absolutely in love with this cut out sweater! The color and the cool cut out design really make it different and unique. I purchased this from my favorite clothing website, www.romwe.com, for about $27. This store is not that popular, but it has thousands of unique clothing items. I highly recommend this website. If you’re looking for interesting and anti-basic things to wear, this is the store for you.

An obvious key essential for fall is boots.

Boots will emphasize that it’s fall in any outfit. Also, legwarmers are coming back! Add some cute legwarmers to add to whatever fall look. I bought these boots from Kohl’s for about $36!

Sweater dresses are a vital piece to fall fashion. If you’re feeling rather fabulous and don’t want to just go out in basic jeans and a sweater, throw on a sweater dress! Sweater dresses show that you’re not afraid to look fabulous even though the temperature begins to drop. I purchased this sweater dress from Rue 21 for $8 (#BARGAIN #YAS)!

Tips from Erinn

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Club Corner Lakeview High School has many different clubs, some which aren’t the ‘typical’ club. SLARP Club uses imagination to create a world where anything is possible.

Pokemon Club is a place to play Pokemon and meet others who also play. Players battle at Magic Club and help each other get better by learning new strategies.

SLARP Club

SLARP (Survival Live Action Role Playing) is the act of role playing survival. You fight monsters, go on quests, and have fun.

SLARP was Sam Lanko / Crystal Staff thought of by juniors Bailey Swallows and Cassidy Crim. They had the idea for SLARP in eighth grade and it became a club in the fall of 2013. “It’s a place to let out your inner weirdness,” Swallows said. For more information about SLARP, contact advisor Ms. Allbee.

Pokemon Club Pokemon Club is a place to train, battle and meet new people. “I like Pokemon Club because it allows us to come together, hangout and Sam Lanko / Crystal Staff communicate through the game,” Pokemon Club president sophomore Will Johnson said. For information about meeting times and dates contact Mrs. McGlynn.

Magic Club Magic the Gathering is a turn-based card game with many different twists added depending on how the cards are played. The players choose the stage and playstyle, then Mike Jones / Crystal Staff play the cards and battle!

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BINGE

It’s a cold snowy night, the entire town is stuck home sick and there is nothing but horrible Lifetime Movie Network made for TV movies on (the seventh level of hell). There seems to be no savior from this mind numbing night, but alas! There is a perfect solution that can save anyone who finds themself stuck in this depressing situation… Netflix. More specifically, a Netflix binge.

Binges are the perfect way to waste away a night and these few tricks can turn even the most rookie netflixer into Binge Royalty.

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A to do list Creating a list of seasons or setting a number of episodes can make it feel like something has been accomplished when the binge is done. Everyone feels a little less guilty about that season of American Horror Story that was finished in a night. Sounds like a win, win situation.

Coffee or another form of caffeine.

Netflix binges are meant to last until the early hours of the morning. Most people need caffeine to accomplish this, so caffeinated drinks are a good idea.

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Comfy clothing No one wants to be uncomfortable during their binge, so whip on some sweats and a crew neck and all will be right in the world.

Access to the nearest bathroom This one is pretty self-explanatory.

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A comfor table hiding spot.

Binges are personal things.

Think of it as a game of hide and seek.

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Snuggle Buddy Cat, significant other, friend, parents or a sibling will do.

Humans make great heaters and when used correctly, make excellent pillows.

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Darkness Because movies can’t be watched in the sunlight, duh.

BLANKETS, BLANKETS AND MORE BLANKETS. Blankets are pretty much the best things ever. They can be used to build forts (the suggested use), as cushions for the floor, or a fabric space heater and as a way to hide from the world.

Enough junk food to make it look like a Gilmore movie night.

Lorelai and Rory are on to something, pizza, cookies, red vines, and other candies are a must. The more miserable the stomach ache, the better the binge.

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Time to waste in the infinite wasteland otherwise known as Netflix.

Netflix is a realm of content that the human brain can’t even comprehend. It is a whirlpool that will suck the viewer’s soul in and trap them forever. Tread carefully and watch on.

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Sibling no-probs

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them. Annoying? Perhaps at times. But the cool thing about siblings- you can’t get rid of them.

Siblings are one of the greatest gifts to mankind, ever. While the stereotypical teenage pair of genetically similar humans might constantly fight, most of them love their families and each other. Most would agree the best part about being siblings is, how rude big brother is towards little sister it cannot change the fact you two are siblings and are all but forced to love one another.

As we say in my house, “You’re going to be family for a long time- be friends while you’re at it.”

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31percent of the students at Lakeview High School have a sibling who attends LHS with

Meet the Rizo Relatives

Meet the Stark Siblings

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Senior Viktor and sophomore Tetyana “Tonya” Stark have a different perspective on being siblings. When Viktor was 6 and Tonya was 3 or 4 years old, they were adopted along with their older brother Sasha from the Ukraine. The brothersister duo have what Viktor thinks is a playful, joking relationship. “I like to embarrass her,” Viktor said.

While they don’t have too much time on their hands right now, one thing they enjoyed doing when they were much younger is competition. “Racing, wrestling, you name it, we did it,” Viktor said.

“He and Sasha used to beat me in wrestling,” Tonya said.

But Tonya was may be glad for it, because it made her stronger.

“My favorite thing about her is that she stands up for herself. She doesn’t back down,” Viktor said.

BROTHERLY AND SISTERLY “LOVE” Senior Viktor Stark puts his sister, sophomore Tonya Stark, in a headlock while messing around. Viktor and Tonya were adopted at a young age from the Ukraine. “Hey, Viktoria,” Tonya said when Viktor walked out of his classroom.

WELL ISN’T THAT SWEET Noe and Gabe talk about what they admire about each other. Noe and Gabe are not only brothers but also good friends and enjoy one another’s company. “I can always look up to him,” freshman Gabe Rizo said.

13% reported that they didn’t have a sibling

54% reported they did have a sibling, and they didn’t go to LHS

31% reported that they had a sibling that did attend Lakeview

Meet the Farrell Family

Senior Emma and sophomore Maggie Farrell don’t argue as much as people think. They don’t share a room, but they do share clothes. That’s about the only thing they get upset over.

Running cross-country together was never an issue because they did it for different reasons. “She ran because she’s good at it, and she’s competitive. I ran because I liked the people and I had already invested a lot into it,” Emma said. “We both cheer each other on.”

The girls enjoy one another and see each other as friends, and confirmed they have a strong relationship with one another. “We can talk about a lot of stuff with each other,” Emma said.

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Senior Noe and freshman Gabe Rizo, two brothers who attend Lakeview High School, consider themselves good friends. “We have a pretty good relationship compared to other siblings, I think,” Gabe said.

You can find them playing video games (Battlefield III) together in their free time. Imagine that, two siblings who actually like spending extra time with one another. Not only do they play together, but with each other- on the same team. “Until he [Gabe] disappears and then accidentally kills me. Then we’re done,” Noe said.

Outside of the home, the Rizo boys don’t necessarily need to be coerced into enjoying each other’s company. “We did Hapkido with each other for a while. It was like doing a sport with one of your best friends,” Noe said.

To those of you who think it’s not possible to be friends and siblings, take your cues from these guys. Not only friends, but role models and comic relief. “He can always make me laugh,” Noe said.

*out of 130 Lakeview students Siblings do love each other. A lot. It might be difficult at times, when they steal your clothes or take you down in a headlock, but in the end you enjoy each other’s company.

As Tonya Stark put it, “If it came down to it, we would be there for each other.”

Give your sibling a hug today.

I think I’ll go hug Maggie right now.

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SISTERBACK RIDE Sophomore Maggie Farrell gives senior Emma Farrell a piggyback ride. The sisters can be found running or shopping together. “I get really mad when she takes my clothes from my closet without asking. But what can I do?” senior Emma Farrell said.

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“I plan to pole vault at Grand Valley State University and then continue my start up company, Legitimate Solutions and turn it into a massive empire.” ~Michael Martin, senior

“To not g et cause I’m any worse bea ~Justin W lready the best.” right, jun ior

“To heal my back so I can pursue my basketball dreams.” ~ Cameron Bailey, junior

Especially right after college applications are due, today’s teenagers are faced with a multitude of questions regarding their future plans. Those hopes, dreams and aspirations vary based on each person’s career dreams, but many go beyond that. This is truly a generation of thrill-seekers and opportunists who have no boundaries.

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“I will be the best man in Albert Sum and Anne Sangliana’s wedding, as well as own a soy bean drink production out of Jaden Sebring’s soy plantation.” ~Htay Thet, senior “I want to live on every continent and be a flight attendant.” ~Taylor Morgan, junior

“To play lots of dodgeball.” ~Michael Estey, junior

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“I plan to do DECA in college and study entrepreneurship and athletic training.

I’d like to start a business that helps people start their own businesses or do something with athletic training.” ~Toni Foster, senior

“I hope to travel and attend music festivals around the world.” ~Josh Vitelli, senior

“Become a sports commentator.” ~Anthony Evans, sophomore

“I want to have my own line of chapsticks because I want to change the world for the better and this is the only way I see fit.” ~Ryan Hoffman, junior

“When I was in high school, my goal was to get into college and become a middle-class adult, living better than I did as a kid. My advice to students is find things you enjoy every day and make that into your career. Don’t be quick to quit when things get tough.” ~Cody Japinga, social studies teacher

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“Get rich or die trying.” ~Tyreace Frederick, senior

“I want to become a nurse.” ~Hannah Wolverton, sophomore

“I had a misguided goal when I was a teenager to get a boyfriend and to be a lawyer. Looking back on it, I rocked it, except for the boyfriend part. My advice is to ignore boys and get your Ph.D., ladies.” ~Carrie Hindenach, social studies teacher

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GROWING GREENER SEA Club and the Environmental Action Science class CONNECT with Sprout Urban Farms for a “true farm to table” initiative.

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Last school year, SEA Club came to visit Sprout Urban Farms to see what they could do for the environment. They strategized and discussed the ways that our school could better the environment.

The Spanish and Environmental Action Science teacher Juli Tripicchio reached out to Sprout with the idea to form a class based around community action.

This was the start of a science class called Environmental Action which became available for students to take this year. The purpose of the class is to not only educate students about our impact on the environment, but to also use that knowledge to create a more environment-friendly world.

Tripicchio has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a masters in Environmental Geography, reflecting her passion for learning about the impact we have on the environment.

“If everyone consumed things like we do in the U.S., we would need four planets to sustain our living style. There are over a billion people in this world without access to clean water and as the population continues to rise we have less. We are running out of space to grow food,” Tripicchio said.

The class has already done many projects including clean water, composting and gardening.

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DIGGING IN Environmental Action students dig a plot of land behind the school where they put the hoop house. The students planted kale and spinach for the school’s cafeteria. “It was pretty cool. It made me want to help more in the community and get more involved with environmental protection,” senior Jacob Miller said.

“In addition to wanting to provide students with skills necessary to apply what they’ve learned in a real way, I wanted to introduce them to a field that has been steadily gaining popularity. In fact, Sustainable Business is predicted to be one of the top 10 fields to get a job in by 2016,” Tripicchio said.

GETTING CONNECTED

GETTING INVOLVED • Sign up for Environmental Action next year • Join SEA Club, new members are always welcome in meetings on Mondays in room A-104 after school • Check out Sprout Urban Farm’s website, sprouturbanfarms.org, to find volunteer opportunities and be apart of upcoming projects November 2014

Sprout Urban Farms and the Environmental Action class have recently teamed up to help students learn more about growing their own food. One of the projects they accomplished is building a hoop house, which is a 50-foot by 7-foot garden that acts as a mini greenhouse.

The hoop house replicates what a large greenhouse does in a smaller, more affordable fashion and is similar to the much bigger hoop house at Sprout Urban Farms. Food can grow all year long, enabling vegetables to grow in cold months. Inside of the hoop house is about 20 to 30 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. Lakeview’s hoop house is located behind the school, near the cafeteria, and inside of it there is spinach and kale growing. The vegetables grown in the hoop house are being used in cafeteria lunches.

“Vegetables that are grown locally will taste better fresh since they are not picked before they are ripe to sit in a truck to ripen,” Tripicchio said.

Also, locally grown fruits and vegetables will decrease CO2 emissions because they won’t have to be transported far away. They plan to use the cafeteria’s compost as soil to cut costs buying soil and use rain barrels to collect water for the garden.

“It becomes a self-sustaining endeavor,” Tripicchio said.

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THE POWER OF THE PEDAL

The next project that Sprout Urban Farms and the Environmental Action class are doing involves bicycles and electricity. Since Sprout Urban Farm’s main farm grows its own food, and collects its own water from the rain, they wanted to try to find ways to pump the water automatically to the watering system, so that it would cut electricity costs. Jeremy Andrews from Sprout and Chad Curtis, the owner of Getaway Sports, a bike shop in Kalamazoo, have teamed up to try to turn human power into electrical power.

“We wanted to try and find a way to cut electricity out of it completely so that one person can produce their own food, collect their own rainwater, but then also get the water to the gardens, so the bicycle powered pump was the first idea,” Curtis said. “Then we wanted to maybe modify that and make a bicycle powered smoothie maker so we could consume some of the vegetables we grow.”

The idea is to have a person riding on a stationary bike with a motor attached that will spin with one of the tires. This motor is hooked up to a battery, which will store the energy created by the bike as electricity that could power just about anything.

“Pedal power” is a new concept for Curtis.

“It has become a little more interesting to people in the last couple years because we’re now really trying to find ways to reduce our impact on the environment.

This is kind of a big part of it because a lot of people ride bikes, it’s good for you, much lower cost, and much better for the environment than a car,” he said.

While Sprout Urban Farms plans to use pedal power to pump water to their gardens, it could potentially be very useful for the average person as well. A person could exercise while also charging a battery that could power things, like if there is a storm and the power goes out. Curtis works in the bike industry and knows the health benefits of riding one.

“It is very good for you to ride a bike around town as opposed to driving a car. Some people can’t exercise a lot because of the risk of injury or of physical limitations, but riding a bike or a stationary bike is pretty easy for a lot of people. It is a good way to try to be a little bit healthier,” Curtis said.

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POWER OF THE PEDAL Owner of Getaway Sports Chad Curtis shows Environmental Action students how to put together the bike that powers a battery. Students watched as Curtis and Sprout Urban Farms Executive Director Jeremy Andrews took them through the process of creating renewable energy.

DIGGING DEEP WITH SPROUT

In 2009, a resident of the area approached a man named Jeremy Andrews and suggested the idea of starting a community garden. This sparked an idea that turned into a nonprofit organization called Sprout Urban Farms, with Andrews as the Executive Director. The organization had humble beginnings. For the next two years, Sprout Urban Farms was run completely by volunteers and had to work with little funding.

Then in 2011, funding was received from a nonprofit called the Fair Food Network and also from the Battle Creek Community Foundation. This helped Sprout Urban Farms have a greater impact in the community. They started many different programs, including a community garden network of 28 gardens that span across local areas. Another project is called Compost Happens, which is a large scale community compost project. A youth internship called the GreenFist project employs 16-23 year olds to help with various projects. Sprout Urban Farms has helped to create a healthier Battle Creek by making fruits and vegetables more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Sprout has a compost pile, where they receive daily scraps from the hospital and other places to make their own non-toxic fertilizer. They teach students in local schools the difference in the growth of two plants, one with their fertilizer and the other with one containing pesticides. They installed an underground, 500-gallon rain collecting system to use for watering plants on the farm.

They also hope to power a stage at Leilapalooza next summer from the bike system. Attendees will have the opportunity to ride the bikes and see how their pedaling is powering the stage. Sprout intends to hook up separate bikes to blenders. People can experience how pedaling can produce energy to blend a smoothie.

“Connecting all these different resources within a community and learning along the way and showing real world application to helping the environment is a mission of ours,” Jeremy Andrews said.

For more information or to donate visit sprouturbanfarms.org

TIPS ON GOING GREEN • Buy reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones. 90% of plastic bottles are not recycled.

• Wrap gifts creatively for the upcoming holidays by reusing gift bags and bows. Newspaper also works well as wrapping paper.

• Printing on both sides of the paper can reduce waste by half.

• Don’t pre-heat your oven.

• Turning off computers at night can save energy and up to $14 per year.

“Environmental Action has shown me how much of an impact I do make on the environment and what I can do to change it,” junior Molli Gault said.

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Junior Whitney Hudson has decided to start

Taking CHARGE

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I’m hoping to start a fundraiser to help raise awareness and support for those who have CHARGE Syndrome, and send my sister and her family to the CHARGE convention next summer, which will help to teach her how to deal with the lifelong effects of CHARGE and how to help Ethan with it as well,” junior Whitney Hudson said.

As of last year, Hudson’s nephew, Ethan, was diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome. This syndrome occurs in nine out of every 10,000 people and affects many aspects of development.

“CHARGE stands for coloboma of the eye, heart defects, atresia of the choanae, retardation of growth, genital / urinary abnormalities, ear abnormalities and deafness,” Hudson said. “Ethan was unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with every single aspect of this disease. He is almost 18 months, and is only wearing six to nine month clothing, and isn’t even 17 pounds. There is only a slim chance that he will survive to be 5.”

Charge is a genetic disorder, but little is still known about it. Hudson plans to work with DECA, Key Club and many other people to make a difference in the lives of others affected by CHARGE and improve the quality of life of her nephew.

“I’ve helped my sister and her family cope with this disease, but I can only do so much. I’m only 16,” Hudson said. “It’s pretty scary to see my nephew hooked up to all of his tubes. I didn’t even pick him up until a few months ago because I was so afraid I was going to hurt him.”

To get involved with this cause, contact Whitney Hudson at whudson303@gmail. com or find out more fundraising information through the Key Club.

Paige Tobin

Editor-In-Chief

LIVING WITH CHARGE Whitney Hudson cradels her young nephew with CHARGE. Hudson spends a lot of time with her sister’s family, helping out. “I was holding Ethan after his mom did her physical therapy. Nevada, [Hudson’s niece] was getting jealous because she wasn’t getting attention,” Hudson said.

CHARGE Quick Facts Whitney Hudson / Courtesy Photo

CHARGE is a genetic disorder.

CHARGE Occurs in nine out of 10,000 people.

CHARGE is an acronym for the major features of the syndrome.

Life expectancy of patients with CHARGE is about 5 years.

There is no cure for CHARGE. Most patients and their families must learn to live with the affects of CHARGE. November 2014

Student Life

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Did You Know?

Find out how well you know your peers by matching the nicknames with the quotes.

Meggie Riegle

“I’m called it so often my mom’s side of the family didn’t know my real name,” junior Na’kia Channey said.

Reporter

“When I really want to, I can move fast,” sophomore Krystiana Gettier said.

Nicknames

They just said it one day and it stuck,” sophomore Alec Rogers said.

calling me a mole in the pool, my nickname stuck ever since,” senior Anna Moore said.

“My cross country team made it up one day,” sophomore Rose Bridges said.

“I started it,” senior Brandon Rose said.

“It’s because of jellybeans and Emma Farrell,” senior Gillian Colquhoun said.

Answers: A.5 B.6 C.2 D.8. E. 3 F.1 G.4 H. 7

“I wanted something to rhyme with my name,” junior Brett Hermsen said.

“My coach started

1. Herme Werme 2. Alicio 3. Golden Gate 4. Pyrec the tank 5. Tink 6. Spiderman 7. Beans 8. Animal

Senior Picture Deadline December 10, 2014

Senior Picture Deadline December 10, 2014

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Health

“Keen-Wah” Not “Kwin-Oh-Ah” Haley Kerner

Reporter

What is quinoa?

Quinoa was originally cultivated in the Andes by the ancient Incans, and it was known as the “mother of all grains”. Although it is referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed. There are three types of quinoa, white, red, and black. A substance called saponin coats the seeds and gives it a bitter taste, so make sure to rinse it away or buy pre-washed quinoa (most brands are). It is prepared like rice, but does not take as long, usually 15 to 20 minutes.

Once the quinoa is cooked it is chewy, and has a slightly nutty flavor. It is also very versatile. Quinoa can be used in salads, desserts, as an alternative to oatmeal or rice, and even burger patties.

Why is quinoa good for you?

Quinoa is labeled a super food, with many reasons why. For one, it is a complete protein, meaning it has all nine of the essential amino acids. One cup of cooked quinoa contains about eight grams of protein. That is the same amount of protein that is in a cup of milk. Quinoa is also has high amounts of potassium, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and B vitamins. For people dealing with celiac disease, quinoa is gluten free. Overall, quinoa is one of the most nutritious foods.

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Rachel Silve

Try this!

Butternut Squash Quinoa with Kale, Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese Ingredients: 1 small/medium butternut squash, diced 1 large leaf of kale, stem removed 1/2 cup cranberries 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1-cup quinoa 2-cup chicken stock Olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation: 1. Prepare quinoa according to package direction.

Use chicken stock instead of water to add flavor. Cool completely.

2. While quinoa is cooking, add a few drizzles of olive oil to a saute pan and place over medium heat. Add diced butternut squash and saute until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.

3. In the same saute pan add a little more olive oil and the kale. Wilt slightly, 1-2 minutes; you want the kale to still be slightly crunchy. Remove from pan and roughly chop. Set aside to also cool.

4. Again, in the same pan add walnuts, no olive oil is necessary. Toast for a few minutes on low heat; careful not to burn! Remove from pan and let cool.

5. Add all of the cooled ingredients along with the cranberries, goat cheese, a little salt and a little pepper, and gently mix.

Recipe from by stuckonsweet.com November 2014

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Sports

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Very superstitious, writings on the wall, Very superstitious, ladders bout’ to fall

Stevie Wonder is the expert when it comes to superstition. The 1972 gold record released a craze about this topic. Athletes of all types have different traditions; wearing the same pair of socks for every game, tying the left shoe first, or having a lucky mascot. These are all examples of rituals athletes partake in before competitions. In the minds of athletes, superstitions are their type of ritual to help them become mentally prepared. Not only professional athletes are known for having superstitions, but many athletes and even coaches within Lakeview HIgh School have a ritual of their own. Nate Jones Reporter

BEST BUDS Justin Burke graduated Lakeview High School in 2005 and was a good wrestler. “I like to have Burke there when we have individual states,” varsity wrestling head coach Chris Dunham said. “I don’t worry about what is going to happen.” Dunham and Burke have become very close friends.

Rachel Silverman / Crystal Staff Sierra Craig / Crystal Staff

Chris Dunham / Courtesy Photo

SUPERSTITION OVERLOAD Superstitions are the norm when it comes to the girls swim team. The girls have numerous rituals that they partake in.

“We kiss our nini doll,” freshman swimmer Abbie Crane said, “We kiss our fingers, and then kiss its nose, and we can’t look at it in its eyes.” Some of the other traditions that the girls have include not shaving their legs the whole season, or wearing tights during taper.

TURNING THE WHEEL Senior cross country runner Adam Rifenburgh has a unique routine before races. “I like to throw out a couple cartwheels,” Rifenburgh said. “If I don’t, I don’t have the good juju.”

OFF-SEASON TRAINING 2014 Tyler Horan plays varsity baseball and tennis for Lakeview. After his hard workouts he will sometimes drink raw eggs. Horan also enjoys participating in collegiate baseball camps and showcases in his off-season.

FOR THE GOAL In a game against Detroit AC Milan, sophomore Ava Cook attempts to get the ball from another player. Cook’s work in the off-season benefits her in the regular season. “The running and conditioning helps me get in shape,” Cook said.

Tyler Horan, Senior

Brandon VanOosten is a full time runner, competing in both varsity track and varsity cross country. To stay in shape during his off-season VanOosten gets together with the team and runs on the indoor track at the high school. They will play tag and dodge ball for fun, too.

Brandon VanOosten, Junior

Logann Haluszka runs varsity cross country and varsity track and in her off-season she likes to swim at the YMCA. If she is not running or swimming, Haluszka can most likely be found playing a round of golf at the Riverside Golf Club.

In between varsity soccer in the spring and basketball in the winter, Ava Cook plays for the TKO Crew Juniors travel soccer team. To get stronger on the field, Cook goes to the weightroom at Lakeview and eats a lot of protein bars and shakes.

Logann Haluszka, freshman

Ava Cook, Sophomore

Ava Cook/ Courtesy Photo Photo Edited By / Laurena Strohm

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Reporter

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The girls varsity golf team lost a couple of key players this season with one of them now playing D1 golf and only four returning players. The team knew they were going to be fighting an uphill battle, but swung their way to a 384 lowest team round.

“I think we did better than we were expected to. Obviously having two good players graduate makes for a tough year, but people really stepped up,” senior captain Julia Ryan said. “Everyone saw their scores come down from last year, which is always one of the goals for the season.”

“After not making it to states last year, we were really disappointed. We vowed that we would make it our senior year and we did. All the guys are good guys and bring something new to the table.

It was like a brotherhood really. The brotherhood of LTOD,” senior captain Brij Banerji said.

The boys varsity tennis team made it to the state tournament but all except Tyler Horan failed to advance past the first round. The boys will be losing eight seniors. The team hopes for another state tournament spot next year.

Michael Nasset, Log Staff / Courtesy Photo

UPCOMING WINTER SPORTS Jenny Reimer / Courtesy Photo

“The coaches told us that this team is a pretty special one, one of the best they’ve ever coached for our ability to do what we need to do and our energy at the meets,” senior captain Jenny Reimer said.

The girls swimming and diving team took second at conference, coming behind Portage Central, sending three to individual states and five others for relays.

The diving team sent eight to state. This years’ team is passing the torch off to the next generation in hopes they keep up the Spartan’s winning tradition.

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS AND GIRLS BOWLING

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE COMPETITIVE DANCE SIDELINE CHEER Carli Fettig

fall sports recap Shanice Pinson, Log Staff / Courtesy Photo

“We always try to communicate and play better every time we step on the court,” senior varsity volleyball playerMei Kimoto said.

The volleyball team is known for having some of the hypest student sections. Last year the varsity team made it to the reigonal finals defeating mason, grand ledge, and mattawan in the process. This year’s regular season record didn’t reflect their quality of players or work effort. But the girls did defeat their always strong rivals Gull Lake in pre-districts.

The football team led by Coach Matt Miller finished the regular season with a 7-1 record, with the only loss the first game of the season against Portage Northern.

With 19 seniors graduating and 23 returning juniors we’ll see if our Spartans can keep up their playoff streak next year.

“So far, so good. We haven't lost a game since August. We’re in the playoffs and we hope to make it to states. We get a pretty good sized student section for each game,” senior captain Malik Schrad said.

Michael Nasset, Log Staff / Courtesy Photo

Reporter

The boys and girls cross country teams had much stronger teams this season with the girls team sending Maggie Farrell to states finishing 92nd with a time of 19:28. Both teams have a lot of potential in their underclassmen who will now have experience and the leadership of the upperclassmen.

Lila Elliott, Log Staff / Courtesy Photo

“We showed a lot of potential for next year and we always tried really hard, especially towards the end of the games,” junior Spencer Lamore said.

The boys varsity soccer team had another strong showing this year with ten seniors led by Coach Ciaran Byrne.

The boys suffered a tough loss to Okemos in districts. The boys will be losing ten seniors this year but will have twelve returning players. Next year the boys team hopes to have another strong showing attacking as eleven and defending as eleven.

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“I think [the season] went really well.

We all improved a lot over the time being and we had a lot better of a team this year. We had a stronger leadership presence which made us all wanting to run for each other,” sophomore Maggie Farrell said.

Maggie Farrell/ Courtesy Photo

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NHL Minya Huang

Reporter

FanS Some suggestions for fans

I know there are a lot of people who are NHL fans, of course. I gradually came to understand the NHL. I also began to love this sport. I found that NHL fans are very enthusiastic, and it is this passion, that gives the players a lot of encouragement.

According to a survey of 90 students, NHL fans are divided into two categories. The first one is the front of the TV or in the game scene. These fans will watch every game hockey game in front of the TV or go to the game site. The players’ every goal or mistakes always affects them, they use their own unique way to support their favorite team. Sitting in front of the TV watching the fans are tension waiting for victory moment, but some fans in the scene they will use their cheers, their enthusiastic to support of their favorite team and players.

Another type of fans will participate in some hockey teams, learning and experience how to playing hockey skills, and know more detailed about the rules of the hockey game. Also they will support their favorite team, they will analyze what only team to win more likely, which team will win the season championship and so on. In hockey fans, most of them are boys. Girls account for only a small part. Fans also includes

some crazy super fans, super fans is hockey in their life everywhere.

The goalie is more popular in most fans, so fans for goalies have much higher “requirements.” Goalies can protect themselves, but also to find ways to block the puck. For other position players, fans even more hope that they will be able to make puck into the opponents’ goal.

Different team’s fans use different way supporting their favorite team, of course, enthusiastic fans also gave the players a lot of encouragement. In the game’s site, fans wearing hockey jerseys they support, holding the hands of some fans cheer slogans written on cardboard. Whenever they support hockey team goals, or the goalkeeper to hold the puck, they will crazy shout.

Passionate fans have been encouraged by the players. But sometimes, fans will also be unpleasant, when they support the team’s players and other team members have some dispute on the competition, also occurs altercation between fans, because they want to protect their own way they support the team members.

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(1) When watch the game, do not have altercation between fans.

(2) Efforts to disseminate their favorite team, but do not attack the other team, offensive fans will ultimately hurt their favorite team.

(3) Published Online comments about competition, the real sense of presence is presented your beautifully side, rather than curse.

(4) Cries cheer for them, let them feel their pay is worth the sweat.

(5) When you respect your favorite player, you also need to respect other players.

(6) No matter the game team what happened in the game site, fans all need keep calm down.

(7) The behavior of the fans will affect your favorite team or favorite player, don’t let your bad behavior make your favorite team or player get into trouble.

(8) Hope fans can participate in different hockey team, to know more about what is real hockey, to experience more interesting of hockey.

Fails and Nails Fail: Brownie in a Mug “It ended up as rockhard disgustingness.”

Opinion

Whether you are an avid pinner, a casual pinner, or a Pinterest novice, you can benefit from pinners who have come before you, especially those who have failed at executing a Pin and those who have nailed it.

Fail: Scratch-off Valentine’s Card “It didn’t work.”

Nailed It!: White Chicken Chili “It was the best cooking dish I’ve made, and I cook a lot.”

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Fail: Nothing “I haven’t really had any projects fail.”

Nailed It!: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta “It didn’t sound good but it was delicious.”

Nailed It!: Still Portrait Project “It got me [an interview to study abroad].”

Lakeview High School Pinterest Board by // Adelyn Pyatte

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White Converse.

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Shutting the sink water off in the bathroom so students have to wash their hands in the drinking fountain.

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The showcases in Arbor Trail.

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When people don’t follow “the system” when waiting to get out of the parking lot.

Having half-days on Fridays.

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How students park in the morning before school.

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The best chocolate chip cookies to ever grace this earth.

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When Lakeview doesn’t have a snow day.

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Opinion

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A Generation Transformation

Racism: It’s Real Junior Isis Woods recounts her personal run-ins with racism and the effects prejudice has had on her behavior.

My friend invited me to a womens soccer game at Michigan State. After the game, we eagerly awaited the players outside the gate to the field for autographs and selfies. All were completely innocent and mundane actions. As the crowd emptied from the bleachers, we (my friend, her sister, cousin, dad and I) observed a man roughly pulling his small, probably 4-year-old daughter along. He stood out, as he was headed against the rest of the crowd, toward the bleachers. He gives his daughter a yank, along with the words, “Watch out for the black people!”

My friends and I looked at each other in shock. We couldn’t believe what we had heard. But all heard it, so we knew it to be true Walking into a crowded store. It’s full of people not of your ethnicity, making you stand out. You browse the clothing section, but hesitate to venture to the back. You don’t want to be followed or silently accused of theft again. You don’t find anything to your liking, so you start to leave empty handed. Not wanting to give the employee who’s been assigned to follow you a reason for confrontation, you purchase something you don’t really need, to show that you do indeed have money to spend in the first place. You leave the store with your hands out of your pockets, at your sides and breathe a sigh of relief that you’ve escaped.

Some people say that racism doesn’t exist in our country or society anymore. Well it doesn’t; for you.

But for some of us, it’s just something we have learned to live with. Every time something unfair or seemingly unjust happens to us we ask ourselves, “Is it because I’m Black?”

Other people, who claim to be strongly against racism claim, “I don’t see you as ‘black’, I see all people the same.” While that may seem like it should satisfy the need for equality, would you ever consider saying this to a ‘white’ person? Why wouldn’t you want to see us in color? Being ‘black’ isn’t a bad thing. Why not say you would rather see everyone the same? Yes, I am black. I have no desire to change this. People just have to change there personal meaning of ‘black’. Black is not an insult, therefore there is no reason to hide from it.

Now I bet some people will read this and think something along the lines of, “So that’s how ‘black’ people think.” We are not all one person. We have different experiences and opinions. These are just some of mine.

Times have changed since our parents were in our shoes, standing at the front of their high school and having to face the world. Parents would explain to us teenagers that back then everyone built strength from one another. With encouragement and optimism, the previous generation had a puzzle piece for each and every single individual to fill. The glass always seemed half full.

However, today’s society shows a very different story. What was once encouragement has now turned into a game of power. It has become a fight to be at the top of the food chain. Instead of looking at the positive aspect of things, it has become a contest to see who can prowl on the weak individuals by looking for his/her flaws. According to www.bullyingstatistics.org, 77 percent of kids have been bullied in some type of way.

As our generation has developed, communication has caused many teens to be more self-indulgent. The advancements in technology have taken away the emotions and compassion towards our peers. The New York Times states that young Americans spend over seven and a half Significant Smiles Juniors Isis Woods and Niti Nitisahakul exchange smiles as they cross paths in the hallway. Simply smiling at someone while walking in the hallway might significantly affect someone else’s day. After all, smiling is one of the only worldwide signs of compassion for another. Might as well pass it on.

Laurena Strohm/ Crystal Staff

hours per day on an electronic device, which does not include the amount of time spent texting.

We have become so wrapped up in what is happening in the social media that we are blind to the fact that the person next to us may be begging for a chance to be heard.

Each person has something incredible to share and some type of story to tell, which cannot be told in 140 characters or less. It seems that we have lost the ability to stop and listen. There is a precise difference between listening to someone and hearing someone. We might hear someone but the lack of ability to listen has caused this generation to hide the true potential that an individual contains. The person next to us may be the next move maker or the next world changer, but we will never know if we do not listen.

There are people we do not know in our communities. It is likely that we do not even know all 338 of our friends on Facebook. The world may never know what a person could be like if we are not willing to step out of our comfort zone and reach out to someone we do not know. Who knows, maybe reaching out to unknown individuals could result in inviting them into our lives. The fear of the unknown is what separates those who actually make a difference and those who hope to make a difference. A simple “hello” just might open a door for someone to be heard. Let’s get back to the old days and start building relationships rather than simply trying to to build ourselves up.

Nick Jones

Sports Editor

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Isis Woods / Guest Staff Writer

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My Way or the Hallway Like a group of squids migrate throughout the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, students wander through the halls of Lakeview I have High School in their respective squads. The squads have their own unique way of getting from point A to point B. Having seen observed many squads over my high school career these are tips to make your squad more effective. some pretty Make out with your boyfriend/girlfriend the entire duration of passing time. If you can manage to keep your lips crazy things locked while hurdling over the library lockers and checking out a book, you will receive one free slushie in the that have hapschool store… Oh wait, you have to do it eight more times for a free one. pened in the hallways Why walk on the right side when you can walk on the left or in the middle, or even better in a straight line of our school, but what from side to side to show your dominance. If you’re lucky, you might completely change the flow of is even crazier are the hallway traffic, like we’re migrating fish. conversations you hear. No If you ever find yourself entangled in a herd of white girls during passing time you can do one matter how quiet you think you of two things steal one sequin off of an ugg boot, then they will be weakened and the herd will are, it is hardly ever quiet enough. tend to the ailing creature. Or if the herd becomes aggressive you can toss a grenade of Next time you share your deepest and caramel apple suckers and make a run for it.

Remember the mall water fountain scene in mean girls? If you do you know how darkest secret or talk about the cute boy primal we can be. So don’t forget that the more you push people because they in your math class, just remember that there accidentally bumped into you or if you sprint through the hallways, more fear is always somebody listening. will be struck in the student body.

With a majority of the conversations I have Only spray your axe as long as it takes to say “axxxxxxxxxxxheard, I can’t tell whether it is between two students eeeeeeeeeee” and don’t forget boys’ axe smells 100 times better when or two sailors. High school students need to take advice it’s embedded in your aeropostale graphic tee. from their instagrams and use a filter.

Every one mile per hour slower you walk you gain one swag There’s always that one really attractive person that you point. If you walk slow enough to the point someone has to are just dying to tell your friends about when you see them again. brush against you and pass you, groaning, you gain 9 When you tell them about how they asked to borrow a pencil and how swag points. they touched your hand when you handed it to them, it is not cute. It is Stand in the largest possible cluster like you’re stalker-ish. Word gets around quickly and soon you will become that weird about to have a dance off or rap battle. As long as your joggers and bucket hat are on fleek. stalker that they are afraid to go near.

Carli Fettig

Reporter

It is not exactly a conversation, but there is a lot coming out of their mouths, mostly spit and gross noises. It never fails to make me vomit in my mouth when I see a couple sucking each others faces off. Swapping spit and stuff like that. Like I said, it is not really a conversation, but it sure does say a lot.

Let’s not forget about the conversations that I like the call “the cute couple convos”. I understand that you’re 15 years old and madly in love, but some of the things you say to each other are even more cringe-worthy than arguing over the phone about who should hang up first.

Many of you are too blinded by love to realize that the rest of the school is annoyed by you.

I think we all know people who fall into each of these categories. We might even realize that we fall into these categories ourselves. To help better our school and rid the hallways of these absolutely obnoxious conversations, let’s just agree to not be these people. Taryn Snyder News Editor

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D o I t Yo u r s e l f

Winter Crafts Glitter-Dipped Mason Jars

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Get a mason jar, spray paint, mod podge, and glitter

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Spray the mason jar with the spraypaint and leave it for 1 hour to dry.

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Use mod podge and paint the area you want glitter, pour the glitter over the mod podge, and tada!

Co l o r e d I ce G l o b e s

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Get water balloons, food coloring. Fill the water balloon with a mixture of food coloring and water (the amount used is up to you).

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Place the balloons into a freezer or outside in the snow. Wait till it freezes.

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Peel the balloon off and display your art creation in the front yard or Instagram it to make your followers jealous.

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