The Emery Issue 2 2017

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The Emery

Volume 3 Issue 2 October 2017

The Student Publication of Huron High School

News Briefs

Huron student hit at crosswalk near Huron Julie Heng | Staff Writer

UPDATE: The Huron student hit while crossing Huron Parkway on bike was released from the hospital and is now recovering. The crash occurred before school on Oct 12, and the injuries sustained by the student included a sprained ankle and bruises.

School administrators including Principal Dr. Janet Schwamb continue to stress the importance of safety by both pedestrians and drivers, especially “near and around schools and in areas where there is significant pedestrian traffic.”

There are increased risk factors for accidents, especially in the dark where visibility is limited. Having the right of way does not always guarantee cars will stop.

Principal Marcus Edmondson insists the protocol of going to the crosswalk and pushing the button for flashing lights is paramount.

“Safety is the biggest thing. Kids need to always use the crosswalks and wait for the cars to stop,” Edmondson explains.

Julie Heng | Staff Writer

Several protesters set up graphic anti-abortion signs at Huron High School’s Huron Parkway entrance after school Oct 11.

The protesters cited their cause as wanting to educate high schoolers against abortion and assist unplanned teenage pregnancies with alternative support methods.

Students and parents have expressed concern with the gruesome images next to the high school, which featured bloody mutilated fetuses.

“Obviously the pictures are hard to look at,” one protester said of the signage and handout pamphlets.

“They share the story of the victims.”

A similar protest hosted by the group “Created Equal” which advocates “against ageism” was held outside Ypsilanti High School’s campus Oct 10.

Both events were held on public space right next to the school’s property line, where such gatherings are legally allowed.

Created Equal has been hosting anti-abortion demonstrations throughout the Midwest, which included protests at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University Oct 10 and 11.

Last week people gathered just outside the property of Huron to raise awareness for anti-abortion.

Seniors Sara Soroka and Sophia Gibson talked with the demonstrators. Photo taken by Jacob Heninberg

Domino’s stops delivery to the high school George white | Staff Writer

During the second week of school, the Plymouth Road Domino’s Pizza location stated it would no longer deliver to Huron High School during lunch.

Many pizza-less students speculated on what prompted this new development.

According to the location’s General Manager, Luke Page, the Huron administration had instructed them to stop the services.

“I don’t remember, and that word was just passed to me, I never spoke with [an administrator] directly,” Page said.

The Huron administration has disputed this claim, however it is uncertain why it was introduced.

“The statement from Domino’s is not accurate,” said Huron Principal Dr. Janet Schwamb. “No administrator at Huron High-School has communicated this to Domino’s at any time.”

Page stated that 30-35 percent of lunch deliveries to Huron are returned.

“I don’t want to make that call, but it’s impacting my business pretty heavily,” Page said. “I was barely breaking even if not losing money at times.”

The Domino’s delivery location for Huron at 2601 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, who has stopped delivering to Huron High School. Photo taken by George White.

The Huron Girls’ Varsity volleyball team kneels for the National Anthem in their game against Saline on Oct. 4. Photo taken by Shamim Wambere.

Huron joins in taking the knee Samantha Ruud | Staff Writer

Every movement starts with one person-- this one started with quarterback free agent Colin Kaepernick. When he played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the National Anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement to protest the treatment of people of color in the United States. He first kneeled on Aug. 14, at his first preseason game this season, but he didn’t gain attention until his third game.

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told NFL media in an interview after the game, via NFL.com. “To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”

After that, more players joined in the protests, and Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers. He has still not been picked up by another team, and many people think it is because he kneeled for the Anthem.

But the biggest upswing in the movement happened the weekend of Sept.

22. President Donald Trump tweeted that the NFL should “fire any sons of b****es”* who kneel for the National Anthem. Many players responded by taking a knee, locking arms, and sitting on the bench. Some teams stayed in the locker room to avoid being caught up in the politics. Most teams published statements ad-

Trump’s comments and their team’s dressing opinion felt on the issue. An MLB player

even took a knee for one game this weekend.

Players from Huron, and other high schools around the country, have now started joining the protest. Freshman JV football player Brandon Rawls took a knee at Saturday’s game. He said he did it because he doesn’t agree with what Trump tweeted.

“I think it was unfair,” Rawls said. “Everyone has the right to do what they want and feel how they want about certain subjects.”

He has strong hopes for the movement.

“I think that everybody should see that he is not the ____ for our people.”

Some athletes on the women’s Swim and Dive team also decided to take a knee at some of the swim meets.

“I’ve been thinking about how I can make a difference and show my opinion, and taking a knee seemed like a good way to show what I believe in,” senior swim captain Sophie Flott said.

While there are many sides to this movement, senior Nathan Davis’ father, an Airman First Class veteran stationed in Tyndall AFB, Florida supports the rights of the first amendment.

“It’s their right as Americans to peacefully protest. If people would just listen to what they are saying instead of telling them what to do, we might be able to come to a consensus. It’s not a slight toward America but a call to seriousness of situation of black men

being killed by bad cops. We have to remember that not all cops are bad, however we still must acknowledge there will always be some bad cops,” Davis’ father said.

Athletic Director Dottie Davis said there is certainly no controversy at Ann Arbor Huron High School.

“We allow our athletes the freedom of speech, and it is their constitutional right,” said Davis. “So there is zero controversy, and we are behind our student athletes. It is up to each individual student athlete whether they want to kneel for the National Anthem.” *This word has been censored due to the context of this piece.

Girls Swim and Dive team exercises their First Amendment right of Freedom of Speech by choosing whether or not to kneel for the National Anthem in their meet against Pinckney High School

What role does politics have in the classrooms today?

Julie Heng | Staff Writer To say that the country has become polarized through politics may be a slight understatement.

The United States’ atmosphere has become incredibly divisive since the change of agenda that resulted from the 2016 general election.

In the aftermath, classrooms are expected to remain relatively unaffected, but politics always finds a way into everyday conversation. In some ways, given the assumption that schools prepare us for the future, having politics in the classroom can be a very beneficial opportunity, as it allows students to argumentatively debate the merits and consequences of various actions and beliefs.

However, real life does not work out in the cookie-cutter way that many envision. In Ann Arbor, a city that overwhelmingly voted for the liberal ticket (Washtenaw County tallied 128,025 Clinton-Kaine votes compared to 50,335 Trump-Pence votes), it may be especially easy to align with one side. Students can often be quick to judge and bite, which can lead to even more exclusion for those with a minority opinion.

Naturally, questions arise over where should the line be drawn. Is there room for teachers to lean towards one end of the political spectrum in class? Or should all political debates stay off the table altogether?

One of Huron’s U.S. history teachers, Sarah Roldan-Dodson, sits at her desk at the front of her room, flanked by a bust of Lincoln and a large American flag. She mentions that political discussions in classrooms are not usually incited by teachers themselves, but they are more of a response to questions that the students themselves make, especially in her history classes. There, Roldan-Dodson explains, she makes an effort to emphasize making connections between events that have transpired in the past with what may be unfolding in the news.

She went on to explain how several primary sources concerning Chinese exclusion and Japanese internment and how her students voluntarily draw

parallels with the current status of immigration, such as the travel ban or DACA.

“[I]f we see something that has happened in the past [occur in the present], I think it is relevant to discuss.”

Huron U.S. Government and Global Politics teacher Andrew Face agrees earnestly.

“Current events should play a role because they help keep subject matter relevant to the students, which I think can engage students,” Face said. Of course, this is not to say that prejudice is completely removed on the part of the teacher. Even historical interpretations can vary based on political alignments, and many can argue the benefits or consequences of wars and legislation.

More often than not, teachers incorporate politically-infused commentary, references, or opinions in lectures. Over Roldan-Dodson

are addressed and respected without any potential fistfights brewing between students.

Whatever the method, the key here is to ensure that no one’s integrity or dignity is intentionally attacked. There is no place for students to feel vulnerable or at risk. “[T]he teacher’s role is to act as a facilitator and a mediator and to ensure that students are focusing on the issue and not making it become personal,” Face said. “School is a safe environment for students to engage in civic dialogue in the real world.”

However, “the teacher holds the power in the classroom, and, if they pick a side, those who do not agree can sometimes (if outnumbered) have a harder time expressing their ideas,” senior Soham Naik said.

H e believes the teacher’s ultimate role is to point out as many ideas as possible and sometimes play devil’s advocate to stimulate students in discussion.

“What we sometimes forget is that there are others who don’t follow the same political ideology as we do. Just because our political outlooks do not coincide doesn’t mean any of us is more correct,” Naik added.

This is also the general consensus given by experts in the education field. Schools constantly face a struggle regarding what skills students should be taught and what concepts they should instead personally explore and formulate.

Diana E. Hess is the co-author of The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education and the Dean of the School of Education at the University of

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We’ll be reading a primary source, and a student will connect it to modern day—so [politics is] brought out by the conversation in class

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Anti-abortion protesters gather outside Huron

60 percent of polled students notice occasional political references made by teachers in class.

“[N]early everywhere you look, there is politics, even in classes that have nothing to do with it,” freshman Josh Cullen noted. He firmly believes that the place for politics is only in social studies classes and that teachers have one goal: to make “the conversations proper, not a scream fest.”

However, politics does inevitably find a way into science labs and ELA lectures.

Another solution, proposed by sophomore Dante Bailey. The best method of prevention, he argues, would be to have the teacher not have the class discuss these topics out loud. Rather, they could strictly belong on opinion-based surveys and essays. This way, all viewpoints

Wisconsin-Madison. In an nprEd interview, she explains about several conclusions made about politics in the classroom. In her book, based on a study she conducted from 2005 to 2009, she studied the political leanings and behaviors of 21 teachers in 35 schools. The one important thing for teachers to remember, according to Hess, is to not “give students the impression that there’s a political view that they should be working toward.”

“[E]ven though there can be really good ethical reasons for teachers to share [their views], in a very polarized time, that sharing can be misinterpreted….That being said, we have no evidence from the study of teachers who were actively and purposely trying to indoctrinate kids to a particular point of view,” Hess said. In conclusion, “this feeling that the public seems to have that teachers by definition are trying to push their political views on students is just false.”

One needs to recognize that most teachers who add political-leaning references do so unconsciously, not to provoke hostility.

One must realize that teachers, after all, are human and maintain their own grounds when it comes to political beliefs. They may be very vocal about their beliefs, but it’s not to alienate those with other perspectives. Many say they would welcome an intellectual debate as to why a different outlook makes more sense.

Students do generally want to engage in political discussion, especially as it pertains to a developing world stage in which they are growing up.

The role of politics in the classroom is not meant to divide. Politics can be used as a tool in order to better the communication between those with different beliefs and engage lively debates that better us as free-speaking citizens of the United States.

Roldan-Dodson sums it up.

“Sometimes I think politicians could actually learn a lot from the students,” she concluded. “I think [students] bring far more mature answers and discussions to the table… and they support each other.”

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River Rat “dreamers” Cinthya Hernandez | Staff Writer

Huron Band Director Robert Ash works with Symphony Band students comprising half the Rhythm Rat Marching Band just days before their third show on Saturday September, 23. Specifically, Ash is helping students learn their steps in time with the music. Photo taken by Adele Middaugh.

Replacing a legend: Mr. Ash, Huron’s newest band director Jack Harrison | Staff Editor

After 27 years of leading the Huron Band program, former band director Stephen Roberts stepped down last spring. Roberts was deeply admired and respected by his colleagues and students, making it difficult for many to say farewell. After a lengthy and complex interview process, Huron found just the person to replace Roberts: Robert Ash.

Before starting his teaching career, Ash attended Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in music education, and then furthered his studies at Florida State University, earning a master’s in music theory. Although he had aspirations of composing, Ash found his true passion to be in music education. Before coming to Huron this year, Ash led the band program at other high schools.

Although most students in the band program have had the opportunity to learn about Ash, much of the school has not.

This Q & A should provide insight into Ash’s background, passions and his vision for the future of the band program.

Where did Ash grow up? When did he know he wanted to become a music educator? Did Ash consider other fields? If so, what were they?

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Mr. Ash grew up in Pinckney, Michigan, and comes from a long line of teachers. In fact, his father taught at Pickney High School, where Ash attended.

Music and band are of great importance to the Ash family. However, while attending Pinckney High School, Ash did not have the best overall band experience. Many of the students were not dedicated to the program or their practice. In addition, the program experienced several director changes, which were unsettling to some of the students in the program.

During Ash’s senior year in high school, he began to set his sights on a career in music education, specifically band direction.

Although he considered film editing, as well as a career in law, he realized his true passion rested with music. When he arrived at college, Ash began to pursue music, but not music eduction. Rather, he was drawn to composing.

He worked alongside Dr. Ladislav Kubik and Dr. Ellen Zwillich, two highly acclaimed composers. Ash deeply valued his time studying under Kubik and Zwillich as it provided him insight and a life-changing experience.

Ash encourages people to get connected with experts in their field. He stresses that, although experts are highly recognized,

people should not hesitate to reach out to those accomplished in their field. When Ash was in his mid-twenties, he took an interest in conducting again.

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What does Ash think has been most helpful in preparing him to be a band teacher?

Ash has taught IB classes before, along with choir and band at many schools.

His background will allow him to effectively incorporate the IB principles. He studied privately with professors at MSU, which exposed him to experienced and talented teachers. Ash eventually used the experience when teaching his own students, drawing on the training he received. He felt that working alongside professors provided him more than just a degree, but also a hands-on experience.

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Did student teaching at Pioneer influence Ash’s decision to come back to Ann Arbor? Was that his first job out of college?

Ash taught as a student teacher in 2003 at Pioneer High School when Band Director David Leich was in his second year as director. After working alongside Leich, Ash departed from Ann Arbor to pursue a master’s in composition from Florida State University. Ash ventured back to Ann Arbor because of his strong desire to share in the musical talent of Ann Arbor, especially the high school students. Ash was also drawn back to Ann Arbor because of his admiration of the healthy culture and philosophy of Ann Arbor music students. He believes excellence in performance and student’s dedication to practice has been sustained over the years, ever since Ed Downing, the first Huron Director of Bands, began teaching. Ash finds student’s work ethic impressive and refreshing and a joy to be around.

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How is Huron different from other schools Ash has taught at?

Ash has taught at many high schools with students that vary in skill level and background. He’s excited for his time at Huron because of how many different cultures coexist at Huron, and more importantly, how they are celebrated and cherished. At past schools, Ash recalls students with more uniform views and perspectives.

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What goals does Ash have for the program this year? What challenges does he think are ahead for the program this year, if any?

Ash does not recall a program where he has taught where the students were more cooperative and skilled than those at Huron. Given the level of talent and dedication that already exists, he does not intend to make any major changes in the program right now. The machine is up and running, and he wants to make sure he keeps it well oiled and moving in the direction it is already heading.

In the future, however, he wants to take the bands to new venues, particularly international venues. However, the more immediate goal is to take the band out of state because he hopes the band will become involved outside local communities.

FAST FACTS: Has Ash composed anything himself?

He took part in intense composing for two years. Most of the tunes turned out pleasing, however some did not.

En el 2016, Bryan Carmona, alumno de 16 años comenzó el proceso de su aplicación de DACA (Deferred Action for Student Arrivals.) Después de entregar pruebas de haber vivido más de diez años en EE.UU., su aplicación fue aprobada y sus documentos de identificación y seguro social le llegaron.

“Es difícil saber que nos quitaron DACA, solo porque creen que somos delincuentes,” dijo Carmona.

DACA es una política de migración americana, creada por la administración de Barack Obama, que protege a los inmigrantes indocumentados que llegaron a EE.UU antes de cumplir los 18 años. También les da privilegios básicos como estudiar, trabajar, y el poder sacar una licencia de conducir o identificación del estado. Los aplicantes son investigados por el gobierno para averiguar si tienen una pasado de delincuencia o si son una amenaza para la nación Americana.

También deben ser, o haber cumplido la escuela o servicios militares. Si cumplen todos los requisitos y son aprobados para obtener la protección de la ley. Cualquiera orden de deportación sería diferida por dos años.

El presidente Obama declaró esta ley en junio de 2012, y el presidente actual, Donald Trump anunció su diferencia en Septiembre de este año. Eso también incluye a los aplicantes que todavía no han sido aprobados, todas las aplicaciones serán cance-

ladas sin recuperación del dinero gastado.

Al quitar esta ley, cientos de miles de inmigrantes amparados perderán la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño americano y serán separados de la familia y las vidas a las que ya se habían acostumbrado. Lo peor es que hay aplicantes a quienes el fin se les acerca más que a los demás. Según el Presidente Trump, la ley será eliminada en Marzo del 2018, y hay inmigrantes que tienen su DACA ya vencido, o a punto de vencer. *To please

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What does he do in his free time?

Ash used to run often, and he plans to begin again running more consistently soon. Skiing is a favorite pastime, which he began pursuing later in his life. He attempts to stay up to date with current news when he gets a quiet moment. He also enjoys watching movies with his family, and playing tennis with his wife.

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Bryan Carmona, a sophomore at Huron and DACA recipient since 2016, works in the auto shop. His residency status is up in the air due to new legislation under the Trump administration that rescinds the temporary right for illegal minors to work and study. “I just think it’s unfair because Dreamers have nothing to be blamed for,” Carmona said.

Equifax: a lesson for all Ivan Martin | Staff Writer

Equifax is a consumer credit reporting agency: if a person has a good credit score, they will recommend that person as a good risk; low credit score, they won’t recommend the person. They manage over 800 million individual consumers and more than 88 million businesses worldwide. Unfortunately, a large portion of Equifax, has been breached by hackers. May of their 143 million American consumers have a good chance that their personal information such as their birthday, social security number and credit card numbers are no longer private.

One of those 143 million Americans, Helene Muller-Landau from the New York Times, first heard, the news about the issue. Landau had to act quickly she said. “If Equifax had a security breach, then we have to freeze our accounts.” Her credit card, and her family’s credit cards, were exposed due to the breach. Equifax has chosen to provide for free the ability to freeze your account, since they are at fault for exposing your information.

Due to this breach, marketing and money management classes at Huron are now covering the topic.

“It’s horrible and a very unethical thing to do such thing,” money management teacher Melissa Gordon said.

As one of money management teachers at Huron her opinions about the Equifax issue are on point. She was very concerned by the

millions of American credit cards and accounts have been breached by an anonymous person.

“Upset, traumatized and scared, that’s how people are feeling,” Gordon said.

Equifax statements said, “We will do everything to do to fix this problem as soon as possible.” Equifax is now looking for a solution to solve this problem. Equifax CEO Richard Smith is now out for the data breach of Equifax. “At this critical juncture, I believe it is in the best interests of the company to have new leadership to move the company forward,” Smith said. Equifax is one of the three major credit reporting agencies. Hopefully, now that the CEO of Equifax has stepped down, he may have something to say and do to fix this problem.

“They can’t fix this. That personal information is no longer private,” Gordon said.

Most Huron students didn’t know about the story, because most students do not focus on news of this kind. Those in Gordon’s classes do.

“Equifax should be more careful and secure their websites,” senior Meno Vongratsamy said.“They should apologize to those 143 million American people.”

Now, Gordon hopes to help protect those just learning about investing and banking.

“For seniors that are about to be in the real world, do research before you apply for a credit card and don’t always put out your addresses, name, and birthdate out there,” Gordon said. “Keep your information private and hopefully the companies you trusted with your personal information will do the same.”

What’s his favorite band memory from high school?

Going to Disney for “Magic Music Days.” It was the first time his band program ever left the state of Michigan.

What was his favorite part of band camp?

(Every year, the Huron bands go to Interlochen fine arts camp to freshen and develop musical and marching skills.)

Standing on the podium at Kresge, the concert hall at Interlochen, and conducting hundreds of students who have a true love for music was special for Ash to be a part of.

Ash’s family had never been to a band camp when teaching at prior high schools. Ash enjoyed when his son Xander mimicked the motions of the band during the marching demonstration held at the conclusion of camp every year. It was one of many special memories of the week.

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The lasting effects of Charlottesville Cierra Slater | Staff Writer

On Aug. 12, hundreds of protesters, many of them white supremacist and white nationalists, assembled, at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, to protest the possible removal of a statue of Robert. E. Lee, a Confederate general, in a rally called “Unite the Right.” Several of the protesters were chanting phrases like: “You will not replace us,” “Jews will not replace us,” and “White lives matter,” while displaying confederate flags and Swastikas.

Along with the white supremacists, there were also counter protesters that met them at the location and chanted “Black Lives Matter” and “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA.” They have been referred to as the “alt-right.” Violence broke out between both groups shortly after they met in the area. Law enforcement officials declared it and “unlawful assembly.”

Due to the United States’ past with racism, the event caused a great amount of uproar around the country and students at Huron see this too.

“I feel like what happened in Charlottesville was terrible, and the authorities should’ve done more,” junior Kyle Martin said. “ It’s a shame that this country is supposed to stand by equality and justice and this is still happening.”

President Donald Trump did not condemn the Nazis and white supremacist even with the knowledge that white supremacist, James Alex Fields Jr., drove his car through a crowd of counter protesters. Ultimately Field’s actions lead to the death of Heather Heyer, while also injuring 19 others. Given this information Trump did not recognize this as an act of terrorism.

Recent events showed the country’s regression from the progress made through open displays of racism.

“We still face racism, prejudice, and racial tension,” junior Rachel Allen said.

“Our president has done nothing to help the issue, and something has to be done.”

Some people feel as if the media is pushing away certain topics like this to make society seem post-racial.

“I feel like the media is saying we are moving forward from our problematic past, but they’re really just throwing it under the rug and trying to make us forget,” Martin said.

The events in Charlottesville have caused a chain reaction of racially motivated affairs in the U.S. that no one has payed much attention to. Huron High School’s Black Student Union has a specific goal to include all cultures and individuals and to teach other communities to respect the differences of the African-Americans. Huron also has a MultiCulti Performance that allows Huron students to experience other cultures and embrace others differences.

“BSU is most successful when the membership is diverse,” college and career director Ivory Wright said. “When people of all cultures want to join to celebrate our culture and our success and promote BSU.”

Diversity Groups at Huron: •

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Asian Pacific Educational Exchange (APEX) Kenyatta Tucker: tucker@a2schools. org Black Student Union (BSU) Ivory Wright: wrighti@a2schools.org Indian Students Association (ISA) Subha Ramadoss: ramadosss@ a2schools.org Korean Club Kenyatta Tucker: tucker@a2schools. org Muslim Student Union Kristie King-Freyre: kingfreyrek@ a2schools.org

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Ann Arbor City Police Cracking Down Jack Harrison | Staff Editor

Ann Arbor has built

crosswalks at rapid rates to allow pedestrians to cross streets where there are no nearby traffic lights. Crosswalks are intended to provide more safety for pedestrians. However, when cars do not yield to pedestrians, serious consequences can arise, as the AAPS community learned last year. As of August 17, 2017, over 400 tickets have been issued, costing drivers a fine of $140 for each ticket, but it is important to note that a crosswalk ticket does not cost a driver any points on their record.

With drivers struggling to follow this ordinance, possibly because they are unaware of crosswalk locations, the police department has been prompted to crack down on drivers. Over the summer, police set up targeted enforcement of the ordinance at various locations in Ann Arbor to help ensure pedestrian safety and send a message to drivers.

The police work in teams of four: a uniformed officer with an officer in civilian clothing stationed at the crosswalk and the other two uniformed officers stationed further down the road in a patrol car. At the crosswalk, the non-uniformed officer continuously walks back in forth across the street with their partner police officer closely observing, tucked away from a driver’s sight. When the non-uniformed officer is attempting to cross the street and a driver does not yield, this officer messages the two other officers stationed several hundred yards down the street to flag down the vehicle. On occasion, the officers need to use their vehicle to catch the car. The crosswalk target enforcement efforts will continue to take place in many locations across Ann Arbor throughout November. The closest location to Huron is Nixon Road and Traver Boulevard.

Although not close in proximity to Huron, this relatively new crosswalk on Green Road borders neighborhoods within the Huron district. Note how there are no flashing lights installed, whereas other crosswalks such as those surrounding Huron are equipped with flashing lights. Photo taken by Jack Harrison.

Have You Had a Close Call at a Crosswalk?

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It is very common at practice to come across cars that do not yield to us Members of the Women’s Cross Country Team

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The flashing lights added at many crosswalks proves to be very helpful when crossing the street. They allow pedestrians to see in darkness and make crosswalks more visible to cars.

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Just yesterday, I was at a crosswalk and almost got hit by a car

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When Should a Driver Stop?

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Determining when a vehicle should stop for a pedestrian at a specific distance is difficult. To make this rather simple, drivers are instructed to yield to pedestrians as long as it is possible for the driver to safely come to a stop. Drivers are also instructed to stop or remained stopped when a pedestrian is on the ramp of a crosswalk, at a nearby curb or within several feet of the designated crossing lanes. However, due to other drivers not taking caution when approaching a crosswalk, there have been many documented rear-end collisions. Drivers, especially new drivers, should keep a steady distance behind other cars when approaching a crosswalk, and though it is the pedestrian’s right of way, those crossing should be cautious as not all vehicles will stop.

In addition, pedestrians should cross busy roads at the designated areas, even if it means walking further to that location to cross.

The Huron Parkway crosswalk is notably brighter than the Fuller Road crosswalk, as many students know. Last spring, roads at the designated areas, even if it means walking further to that location to cross.

The Huron Parkway crosswalk is notably brighter than the Fuller Road crosswalk, as many students know. Last spring, a grant was received for better lighting at the Fuller Road crosswalk, and the City Council passed a measure enhancing the safety of many crosswalks, which has since been completed.

However, there are areas where only a little crosswalk sign is posted, such as on Huron Parkway. This is not only dangerous because it can be difficult for a driver to realize they

are at a crosswalk but also because when a driver stops, there is a much larger risk of a collision than at a safer crosswalk. The city also lowered speed limits in schools zones.

Please note that the timing of them at Huron has been changed to 7:15-7:45 and 2:35-3:05.

of Michigan. You can major in anything from aerospace engineering to dance. You’re bound to find something you’re interested in.

The University also offers over 1,500 clubs; 31 NCAA Division I intercollegiate, 30 club, and 25 intramural sports; and 17 performing arts departments.

“Seize the opportunities that are in front of you,” University of Michigan college student Steven Klingbiel said.

Sports are a major part of students’ lives. The sports teams, especially the 31 NCAA Division I intercollegiate, have strong communities.

“People really plan their days around that for the most part,” Klingbiel said.

As for the living standards, there’s great variation. If you’re a freshman, you have to live in a dorm your first year. Underclassmen dorms can, depending on the location, cost anywhere from about $7,000 to $15,000, including housing, meals, and other services.

After freshman year, houses and apartments are the way to go due to the larger amount of freedom.

“I live in a house, which is much better than the dorms here,”

Fahlander said. “No campus rules, no supervision.”

However, prices for any non-dorm-housing are much higher than for dorms. So, many people split the payment with roommates.

Since the university is in the heart of the downtown area of Ann Arbor, the students also have many non-school-related things to do. The downtown area is packed with restaurants, all serving many different types of ethnic food including Hispanic, European, and Asian foods.

Also, Ann Arbor has a number of festivals throughout the year, including Top of the Park, The Art Fair, and so on. There are also a lot of parks and recreational activities along the Huron River, including rowing, biking, hiking, and so on. If you want some peace and quiet, there are a number of libraries and facilities scattered throughout.

At the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, you can achieve a balance between peaceful, rural and thriving, urban life.

“I feel very fortunate to be attending this world class school,” Klingbiel said.

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The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is regarded as one of the top colleges in the nation. The student body is broken up into a wide variety of groups, each having a variety of interests and coming from different socioeconomic classes, countries, states, and ethnicities. But they all have one thing in common: they care about their grades.

“My favorite thing about the university is the academic environment; it’s very scholarly,” University of Michigan college student Fatima Rizvi said.

Students that go to the University of Michigan have a high drive to get good grades and have a bright future, and the teachers make sure the students maintain that spark.

“Professors are amazing,” University of Michigan college student Simon Fahlander said.

“10/10. They really try to get the students engaged.”

Most of the professors don’t see students as numbers, but as individuals. They get the students involved in activities and don’t have them sit behind a desks and listen to lectures.

There are also over 275 different majors at the University

Opinion The Emery The Student Publication of Huron High School

Adviser Sara-Beth Badalemente

Editor-in-Chief Kara Kozma

Staff Editors Jack Harrison Samantha Ruud

Staff Writers Adela Buranova Amber Clark Sydney Crispin-Pischea Micah Etchison Yennifer Guerra-Pantaleon Katherine Gurgenian Gena Harris Alexander Hassan Julie Heng Parker Hermanson Cinthya Hernandez Ritvik Jillala Caitlin Kaleta Niyati KellenbergCallewaert Ivan Martin Daniel Middaugh Takayla Pugh-Henderson Jorge Rodriguez Alyssa Salamin Eilyn Sanabria Austin Shepherd Cierra Slater Shannon Stocking Sindy Vasquez Barahona Marshelle Walker Patrick Wang Anna Weigel George White Ian Wilson

The Emery Staff Policy The Emery, a newspaper produced for and by the students of Huron High School, will provide the student body with insight into current events in our area as well as information regarding activities and issues that affect the Huron community.

Our staff wants to hear the voices at Huron. We encourage you to write us letters about what matters to you.

All letters must be deemed publishable by our staff.

They should be 200 words or less, and they may be edited for content or length. All letters to our staff must be signed. Students may deliver letters to room 4203 the publications room.

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Maximizing productivity in a world addicted to screentime Julie Heng | Staff Writer Oh look, it happened again.

I know I said I’d be dutifully studying, plugging away at my calculus homework before moving on to physics, but once again, the urge to check my phone arose, which led to some gratuitous internet surfing and maybe some popcorn… and so here I am, finally opening my textbook, only a few hours later than I had originally intended.

So goes the tale of multitasking and distractions for many of us: switching from screen to screen to screen to screen, refreshing feeds every so often, focus flitting from the task at hand to ever-more-tantalizing prospects, like rage-quittable phone games, endlessly streaming cat videos on YouTube, et cetera. Yes, it happens to the best of us, but on a daily basis?

Together, distractions and multitasking can be a deadly combination. The hurdles these two issues present are overwhelming, especially to teenagers, and they just happen to go hand in hand.

In this age of overwhelming technology, even having a phone face up on your workspace could cause many problems. Common Sense Media reports that over 50 percent of teens feel addicted to their devices.

What’s worse is that technology can actually change the way we think, and it’s not necessarily for the better. Using devices has trained us to look up every other paragraph, making 10 pages of reading for the night into a drudging chore. An everyday news briefing becomes a full-length novel. The bombardment of technology simply puts too much on our brains to process. We resort to short summaries on Sparknotes to fuel our education; we frown when a math problem poses steps a through e.

It’s no coincidence that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has experienced a surge in recent years, parallel to the growth of technology use by children.

A study in the journal Pediatrics notes that children and young adults glued to TV and video games are twice as likely to develop ADHD. According to Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle, ADHD is 10 times more common than it was 20 years ago. Well, this only makes sense considering the increase of distracting screentime we all incorporate into our daily schedules. Research shows that the average students can spend nearly seven and a half hours using screens per day. That amounts to nearly half your waking consciousness!

Let’s think about this… you wake up to the sound of your phone, and impulsively check it. You automatically find it in your hand anytime you’re traveling somewhere or have an unplanned moment. A typical afternoon involves aimless surfing on your laptop or tablet. And the last thing you see before bed? You guessed it.

This is a serious epidemic that we need to address—clearly, spending time with nature is not just some meditative tree-hugger advice. It takes effort to filter out a constant stream of notifications and information. Our brains need to slow down so that they can adequately absorb what they need to learn and grow.

As for multitasking, it cannot be stressed enough how limited productivity becomes when one multitasks. Everyone thinks they’ve secretly mastered the method to

multitask (me included), but studies from the BBC show that, when multitasking, your brain decreases in functionality by over 40 percent. Juggling several checklists at once clouds mental clarity and, in fact, prompts us to go slowly from one job to the next. It takes an average of 10 minutes to fully “submerge” yourself into whatever task you are working on, and the minute you click or look away, that concentration is broken. So theoretically, it takes another 10 minutes for you to re-enter that focused zone that you inadvertently veered away from.

Sometimes, even listening to music while you study can impede your maximized efficiency. According to USA Today, music with lyrics is especially dangerous because the presence of words and language automatically pulls away your focus into subconsciously decoding and understanding the lyrical message. Experts say that the best bet, if music is a must, would be classical music. The simple modulations and expected harmonies of Mozart or Vivaldi can propel you along with work. If classical music is not your style, try to find lyricless music from electronic artists or contemporary orchestral movie soundtracks.

Of course, another issue arises considering the use of music. Some students argue that listening to music improves their homework focus. If this is true, then I argue that so is the opposite: without music, concentration decreases. While taking an exam or standardized test, where music is obviously prohibited, will a student accustomed to a certain beat fall out of rhythm? To this point, you must consider their ability to adapt in different situations.

I had a friend who once claimed her best study playlist included was composed of her favorite earworms. Her rationale was that she was so used to hearing the familiar tunes that it better grounded her to her work. The truth was probably that she ended up singing along, and the multitasking fundamentally dragged her productivity down.

In the end, it comes down to maximizing efficiency. For most people, that would be turning off the monitors and shutting down the phone screen and making sure there is enough quiet time to allow their brains to relax, one step at a time.

Additionally, perhaps it’s time to rethink your relationship with your phone.

After all, how often do you think about pulling out your phone, even if you don’t have a specific purpose in mind to warrant doing so? Does having that comfortable weight in your hand give you a sense a security or promote an unfortunate dependence? It may be necessary to set a few personal restrictions depending on what distractions affect your productivity.

I’m not saying to delete Snapchat or anything, but consider having designated times to send your streaks instead of being hyper-aware of each new notification. Don’t flip from problem to problem across subjects. Try to knock out your homework assignments one by one and intersperse them with breaks if necessary. It’s fine to take a breather as long as you are aware of what to ultimately concentrate on.

I’m guilty of everything I write, by the way. I, too, am working on my productivity. (I have this terrible habit of scrolling through gifsets for hours while procrastinating for major tests.) Together, we can all strive to improve ourselves and make the most of our time.

What do sanctuary cities mean for the US? Conservative Corner

individual’s taxes are going towards illegal immigrants in the city.

is that Americans and legal immigrants on the path to citizenship are not put first by their community leaders. When the money of hardworking American taxpayers goes towards shelter and assistance for illegal immigrants, it is simply not fair. Taxpayer dollars should go towards projects and programs that benefit the legal residents of a city, the people who keep the city up and running. Money should be allocated to entitlement programs, road repairs and public schools. Forbes notes that funding for sanctuary cities accounted for 27 billion dollars of the federal budget last year. This money could have been used in many other ways to benefit Americans. Many Democrats have discussed providing some of the illegal immigrants with healthcare, even though Congress cannot work together to provide comprehensive healthcare for American citizens and legal residents.

As many of you know, almost all sanctuary cities are controlled by liberal politicians. You have to wonder why this is. Perhaps, city officials believe that if they provide illegal immigrants with refuge, those immigrants will reelect them.

Remember, very little has been done to address voting reform, and Democrats often avoid this topic. Perhaps this is why.

It is important to note that there are always two sides to an issue. Many illegal immigrants have clean records and come to the U.S. seeking better lives for themselves and their families. As Americans, we have to ask ourselves if we should be denying people a chance at a life here when they want to contribute to our economy and are willing to work less desired jobs.

It is also important to examine

the logistics of the issue. Is it really possible to deport all illegal immigrants? No, it is not. More importantly, the cost of deportation would not be a smart use of national funds.

Government officials on both sides of the issue are quick to criticize each other, and it never seems to stop. If both sides could come together and make compromises, a comprehensive solution could be reached. Although I am not an elected official, if given an opportunity, I would propose the solution below.

“I think that they should be able to do it without receiving such harsh comments about it.”

“They are just exercising a right, and they should be more active with their beliefs instead of just exercising a right.”

“I support it because there is a lot of police brutality that isn’t being addressed. Protests are not as effective as they are intended to be, so this brought more attention to it.”

“I think it’s fantastic!”

Mishal Charania, freshman

Carolyn Sackett, sophomore

Imani Peterkin, junior

Maranda Watts, senior

“I think it’s anyone’s opinion on what they should do.”

“I don’t care if other people do it, but I wouldn’t do it.”

“I don’t care, it doesn’t have an impact on my life.”

“I think it’s a good thing that it got so much attention. As long as the issue is addressed, people can protest how they see fit.”

Brayden MacBride, freshman

Eliot Chi, sophomore

Oliver Mayman, junior

Kaleb Brabbs, senior

Jack Harrison | Staff Editor

Sanctuary cities. They break the law. But is the issue really that simple?

Almost 500 cities in America claim that they are designated sanctuary cities, and many more are on track to declare themselves so. The term “sanctuary city” refers to a city that limits its cooperation with the immigration agenda of the state and national governments. This, in most cases, violates the law. However, we must ask ourselves two questions: Are city officials aware their actions are illegal? And, do the citizens in these cities accept this?

These cities violate the law and undermine the American people in several ways. First, they violate the Supremacy Clause, which states that national law is the supreme law of the land and thus overrides contradictory state and city laws. Even as the current administration threatens to strip funding from these cities, many mayors are vocal about their plans not to cooperate. Though the administration’s threats may be empty, actions of these officials remain illegal.

These cities also refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and law enforcement to deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes. This is not only disgraceful for the administration but also dangerous for city residents.

Some of these criminal immigrants return to these cities and face no consequences.

They are then free to commit more crimes, and other individuals have lost their lives because of this.

A major problem in these cities

My plan for solving this issue is as follows: 1. Within every sanctuary city, deport any illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. Mandate that city officials and police departments cooperate with ICE and federal law enforcement. If city officials refuse, they will go on trial and face removal.

2. Cut all federal funding going towards cities providing illegal immigrants safety.

Instead, allow each state legislature or city council to decide budget logistics. Perhaps, allow legal voters in every city to vote on whether or not they agree with their city classifying itself as a sanctuary city.

3. Any city that wishes to declare itself as a new sanctuary city must be decided by a specific date, such as Jan. 1, 2018. A permit system will be created, and every sanctuary city must request a renewal, which will be granted if they show a record that only illegal immigrants who have not committed crimes are residing there. In addition, they must provide a record that only 7.5% of an

4. All illegal immigrants who have not committed crimes can remain in that city, but they cannot make up more than 10% of the city’s population. These illegal immigrants can apply for a pathway to citizenship, though it will be selective.

Note: Since getting a correct count of the number of illegal immigrants would be difficult, a federal program would be created for that purpose. Anyone who has not committed a crime should not be fearful.

Now keeping all of this in mind, do you think citizens living in sanctuary cities approve of sanctuary cities? What would you think if you were living in one?

Oh wait, you might just be soon.

In the past year, there has been much discussion about whether or not Ann Arbor will declare itself an official sanctuary city. Often, sanctuary cities tend to be very large, with more than a hundred thousand residents. Although Ann Arbor is home to many immigrants, illegal immigrants do not necessarily reside here. There is always the risk that crime could increase as studies have shown that there are higher crime rates in sanctuary cities, as noted by World Net Daily, News Now, American Renaissance and other sources. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future.

If you have any comments on this issue or article, please contact me at jack48105harrison@gmail.com.

Students react to Take the Knee movement

Caitlin Kaleta | Staff Writer

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Rising up by kneeling down Gena Harris | Staff Writer

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” - Colin Kaepernick Back on A. 26, 2016, during San Francisco’s 49er preseason game, Eric Reid and Kaepernick sat down during the National Anthem. Their cause? Police brutality against unarmed black people. They were acting to give a voice to those who are denied. After a visit from Nate Boyer, a former Green Beret and former NFL player, the three decided that they were going to take a knee.

According to The New York Times, “We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag at half-mast to mark a tragedy,” Eric Reid said.

And this has now unleashed a movement and triggered a chain of events that led the President “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL ers, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired. He’s fired,’” Trump said. “You know, some owner is going to do that. He’s going to say, ‘That guy that disrespects our flag, he’s fired.’ And that owner, they don’t know it [but] they’ll be the most popular person in this country,” according to CNN.* Colin Kaepernick’s daring act aligns with those of other brave athletes and civil right pioneers in the past. For instance, after Rosa Parks decided not to give up her seat on the bus on Nov. 1, 1956, the US Supreme Court declared that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional, and the boycott was brought to an end. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a very significant event in the civil rights movement which spanned the ‘50s and ‘60s. Muhammad Ali changed his name from Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr (a slave name) to Muhammad Ali (an Islamic name). Then, he refused to war, which is why people hatefully called him “unpatriotic.” Around the same time, Jackie Robinson used his achievements to advance civil rights causes, which caused him to be hated also. Months after the assassination of Dr. King and Robert Kennedy, two African-American US Olympic runners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, raised their fists in a black power salute during a medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City as the anthem was playing.

It should be noted that Kaepernick isn’t a trailblazer in this regard, in his method of protest or character. Jackie Robinson, who helped to desegregate baseball, didn’t stand for the anthem, either. Robinson, a veteran, was court-martialed when he refused to sit at the back of a bus while off duty. Robinson won his case and became well-known when he became a Brooklyn Dodger. After years of community service as a civil rights advocate, Robinson decided that he could no longer stand for the national anthem or salute the flag because of his personal battle with racism as well as the racism that African Americans faced for centuries.

Social change is often unpopular. Nearly every protest movement has been met with great opposition. Only years later are those who led the protest considered heroic figures. When someone takes a knee, nothing bad happens. No property is damaged, no one else has their rights violated, no violence is (directly) encouraged, no laws are broken, nothing. Notice that it does not actually violate anything within Flag Code 171 “when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag.” The keyword here is “should” not “must” or “required,” and there are a hell of a lot of other things we as a country do that are explicitly called out as disrespectful to the flag itself. Those present should stand, but it’s not required. So, legally, nothing is wrong here. I’d much rather have this as a form of protest than rioting.

Kaepernick’s protest has been widely covered by the media.

On Sept. 22, 2017, at a rally in Alabama, President Donald Trump ranted, unprovoked, calling football players who took a knee during the National Anthem an “embarrassment” and “son of bitches.” Later on, Trump tweeted, “If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL, or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect the flag or the anthem.” Yet, after the Charlottesville Virginia incident, he called neo-Nazis “very fine people.”

Now ESPN and FOX will no longer show the National Anthem live during the weekend and Monday night’s games. It’s unclear whether CBS and NBC plan to air the anthem live. To viewers, and me, it looks like FOX and ESPN are taking the voices away from the NFL players and silencing them to put an end to the movement. Personally, I feel like the National Anthem should not be sung at entertainment events because it’s silly to treat it like a holy sacred ceremony in which one must avoid blasphemy, If the national anthem is so important, it should not be allowed in sports at all, and instead be reserved for official government correspondence such as memorials and elections.

This America is a complete joke. This nation is a laughing-stock to the rest of the world, and we show our true stupidity on a daily basis. But some will say that ESPN and FOX are tired of the controversy and that their job is to broadcast the football game, not get involved with politics or social issues. Some may feel as if ESPN and FOX are just trying to put an end to the situation at hand but I am more than sure by their actions that no longer showing the anthem will only cause this movement to get stronger. It should be noted that those who take the knee are not protesting the anthem. They are not protesting the flag. They are not protesting the military. They have stated, repeatedly, what they are protesting: inequality, police brutality, and racial injustice. Trump is disregarding the true facts at hand. Republicans are using diverse subjects such as gay marriage and abortions as “wedge issues” to increase party loyalty. To Trump, everything is a “wedge issue.” It feels as if he will not give up until there isn’t a single piece of American life that isn’t used for divisiveness. The goal of Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon and his late colleague Andrew Breitbart, is best described by: “Politics is downstream from culture. I want to change the cultural narrative,” as said by Bannon during the Propaganda Documentaries before he took over the Trump campaign. This point of view of politics, with no room for compromise or shared values, became the emotional rocket fuel that powered Trumpism. It honestly brought out the negative light of this country and I think it’s something that this country needed. I say this because it’s time for a social change within society. What Trump says is outrageous, ignorant, and embarrassing, but it’s what has been felt within the people of America. And this is anoth- er movement that needs to happen for this country so we can truly put aside our differences and learn to respect them.

All of this negative energy is derived from Trumpism about kneeling. Little do people know that there is racism throughout the text of the National Anthem itself. We only sing the first verse but there is also this verse. “ And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more?

Their blood has wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution.

No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

According to Undefeated, “by 1810, more than 15 percent of the U.S. population was enslaved. The British forces recruited escaped slaves to fight on their side promising that they would grant the their freedom for doing so.

Most took this offer. They made the inference that the slaves were more than likely given little to no training to prepare for this war. To Great Britain, slaves were just bodies to help them win. Francis Scott Key, the Anthem’s author, benefited from the slave system. So when Key penned “No refuge could save the hireling and slave / From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave,” he was taking great satisfaction in the death of slaves who’d freed themselves. His perspective may have been affected by the fact he owned several slaves himself. “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a “ diss” to black people who had the audacity to fight for their freedom.

Not all Americans necessarily feel like Americans. African Americans were first brought to American Colonies as slaves in 1619. That was 398 years ago. So at what point were black people considered true Americans? I’m going to say 1957, when the National Guard protected and escorted black students at the first desegregated school in the U.S. Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. That’s the first instance in which the U.S. put its foot down and accepted the fact that it would take more than legislation and good faith for equality to apply to all Americans. So that’s 338 years in which the American dream was withheld from African Americans. That means that 84.9 percent of the time in which blacks have been on US soil, they haven’t had access to the American dream. Do the math yourself. I’m only stating the facts. No emotion, no hyperbole.

Now, in 2017, the black community observes instance after instance of law enforcement still being unjustly heavy-handed on African Americans. Taking a knee is a social movement by the black community and young activists. Its purpose is to raise awareness that black lives are being intentionally targeted. As a result, black people are deprived of basic human rights and dignity. Minorities challenge traditional norms with social movements. Our movement is decentralized and creative. We innovate with new media, modernize civil disobedience, maintain pressure in the streets and the policy table simultaneously. We will continue to fight. According to Daily Mail, 1,200 people lost their lives to the police in the year of 2015. Young black men are nine times more likely to be killed by law enforcement than young white men. The lives of people of color are still inordinately vulnerable.

Here is a partial list of African Americans that were killed by police and will never have a chance to “take a knee;” 1. Keith Childress, an unarmed 23, was shot on Dec. 31, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nev. 2. Bettie Jones, an unarmed 55, was shot on Dec. 26, 2015, in Chicago, Ill. 3. Michael Brown was shot to death by a white police officer in Ferguson, MO. 4. Dontre Hamilton, 31, was fatally shot 14 times by a police officer in Milwaukee park.

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5. Eric Garner, 43, was killed after he was put in an illegal chokehold for 15 seconds by a white police officer.

6. John Crawford, 22, was shot and killed by a police officer at Walmart in Beavercreek.

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7. Dante Parker, 36, died in police custody after being repeatedly stunned by a Taser in San Bernardino County.

8. Tanisha Anderson, 37, died after officers in Cleveland allegedly slammed her head on the pavement while taking her into custody.

9. Walter Scott, 50, was shot by a police officer while running away from a traffic stop for a broken taillight.

10. Trayvon Martin, 17, was fatally shot in Sandford, FL. 11. Sandra Bland, 28, was found hanged in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas.

12. Tamir Rice, 12, was shot in Cleveland, Ohio.

These are only 12 of the 1200 people that will never have a chance to make a change for their country.

*For the content of the story we choose not to censor the usage of profanity.

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Rise and Shine Shannon Stocking | Staff Writer

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Feature 7 Red Cross focuses on Hurricane relief this year ritvik Jilala | Staff Writer

Teacher Hala Boles began her journey with the Red Cross in 2012.

“I sponsor this club because I support the mission of the American Red Cross,” Boles said.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers. It will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, as stated in the official Red Cross website. It is a large club at Huron High School, and is headed by president Sujai Jaipalli, junior Anisha Sharma, and senior David Lee.

Red Cross members help save lives through the many activities the members are involved in. Huron members have participated in Blood Drives, Classroom Safety Presentations, Holiday Mail for Heroes, Disaster Relief Collections, Fires Safety Campaigns, and a Swim-A-Cross.

Junior Sujai Jaipalli is one of the leaders of Red Cross.

“ I became a member during my freshman year of high school,” Jaipalli said.

“The reason why I am a member and why I joined is that this club was actually founded by my brother. I remember when I was a kid, around 10 or 11 years old, I would be working on this little Red Cross poster where I would color in the letters with red paint. I used to come to school for my brother because we had to pick him up, and I really got acquainted with the club.”

The board members were chosen through the shadow program. This is a program prepares underclassmen to take over the club from upperclassmen.

“I was one of the shadows in the club, and what I did was work really hard. When the upperclassmen left Huron last year, I applied for the presidency and I was voted in,” Jaipalli said.

Red Cross is very strict with their organizations. In fact, Huron Red Cross is not even allowed to design their own t-shirts. Besides limitations from the national organization, our Red Cross is facing a few of their own struggles.

“It is difficult to motivate 80 people because everyone is busy,” Jaipalli said.

“Everybody has APs, SATs, and stresses in their life, making it hard to get them involved.

You have to craft activities that work with our size and also work with the involvement.”

Public image is an issue for any organization, including Red Cross.

“We are trying to move away from the image of ‘this is a club for blood drives. You can come here and log your hours,’” Jaipalli said. “We are trying to expand and do more things. A big problem we had last year was with what people associated Red Cross with, most commonly ‘Oh Red Cross, that’s blood. I don’t like giving blood.’ I believe that Red Cross is so much more than just blood drives.”

New activities are on the rise for our Red Cross. One of them is a RAID Cross. The RAID Cross is an activity which focuses on humanitarian aid. It has stations, and will probably be held outside the Huron High School chapter. These stations will teach kids on what it is like to be a humanitarian aid worker in a war-torn country.

“In addition to this, we want to connect with the other volunteering clubs so that there is no sense of animosity,” Jaipalli said. “We are all trying to have an impact on

Members of the Red Cross Club pose for a photo at one of their recent meetings. Photo taken by Ritvik Jillala.

the community.”

He is planning to host a fundraiser for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, and the money raised would go partially to Rotary and partially to Red Cross.

“There is a lot more to fundraising than what you may think. It shouldn’t be like ‘Here’s a cup, here’s a jar,’” Jaipalli said.

The impact on the individual

members is significant as well. Valuable life lessons have also been learned.

“I have learned that the little things go a long way,” junior Virgil Watkins said. “Doing small things have a large impact. For example, just donating some blood can help save a life.”

The hard figures that Red Cross creates also helps them see the aid they are

giving.

“They see you raised 56 pints of blood,” Jaipalli said. “They know what that is used for. Having tangible numbers, like $4000 from the Swim-A-Cross, really causes people to consider our club to be more than a club.”

“We are saving lives out there,” senior Zoey Rostami said.

Hoco 2017!..................................................................... Career prep Students get into the Homecoming spirit with a week of fun and games begins now

Takayla Pugh-Henderson | Staff Writer

When you first arrive at high school, the first thing you think about is not college, or if you are going to get into the college of your dreams. Many of you are thinking about making new friends. Freshman year is important for a strong start, as it is critical to build a good GPA. Most of you know the feeling of starting off strong, and then you get involved with activities either inside or outside of school. Many of you have to balance many activities, and it can be challenging. College is the next step after high school for many people, and it can be difficult for people to find what colleges will accept them and best fit them.

Huron offers help at the college and career center, offering insight about what colleges look for in students, what you need to be prepared, and how to be successful in high school.

Mr. Wright is a college advisor at Huron High school. He has provided insight about commonly asked questions below.

Q: How long have you worked at Huron High School?

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A: I have worked at Huron High School for 9 years.

Q: What does your job entail? How do you help students?

A: I have spent several years immersed in an amazing, diverse and academic environment while I have served as the College and Career Counselor at Huron High School. I have enjoyed having the freedom to create programs to help students perform in their academic setting. I work with college students to assist high school students after school. I have created an after school ACT prep class that has helped students prepare well for the assessment and helped test takers improve upon previous test scores.

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Q: What grades do you assist?

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A: Throughout my experience at Huron, I have formed relationships with an abundance of colleges and universities. Each year I bring over 100 institutions to the school for the purpose of educating and informing the students about the choices that are available. Juniors and seniors often engage in these college visits, but it does not stop there. Often there are on-site admission opportunities, master classes, college lectures, parent information and financial aid nights offered.

Q: What programs do you offer?

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1. Senior Gillian Tibbetts throws cheetos at senior Jackie Underwood’s whip cream covered face. The point of the game was to see how many cheese puffs her partner could get to stay on her face. “It was kind of gross but funny when the whipped cream started sliding off of my face and all over the floor,” Underwood said. 2. Students from all grade levels participated in the limbo game, put on by the Junior Executive Board. 3. Friends since the beginning of grade school, freshman Jake Watkins, Michael Hill-Carruthers, Jack Den Houter, Matthew Kozma and Ben Den Houter gather at Dixboro Park before the Homecoming dance. 4. Junior Aniya Johnson was nominated by her class to be on the Homecoming Court. As part of the pep rally games, she participated in the lip sync battle. 5. One of the most memorable moments of the night was the decorations in the middle of the dance floor. There was a table with a foot tall vase with glitter and flowers in it. There was a barrier of velvet ropes around it. “Slowly but surely the barrier got smaller and smaller,” senior Trevor Dial said. “I was dancing and somebody knocked me into the table and I stared at the vase going back and forth. It fell down and then I ran the other way.” 6. Huron’s River Rat mascot made his first appearance at a pep rally with senior Shamim Warambe. 7. Although juniors Callie Hastie, Sylvia Giger, Rena McRoy, Claire Bott and Karley Misek chose not to attend the dance that evening, they had their own fun. “We took pics at the arb, had dinner at Mediterranos, then went and did mini golf and go-karting,” McRoy said.

Photos by Adele Middaugh and courtesy

A: Beyond traditional programming, I have used film and social media to connect, promote, and market our programs to a diverse student body and parent population. Huron High School has given me the platform to create programs to serve parents and students. Here are a few college Podcast shows: College Rush, The College Experience Tour, The Celebrity Showcase, and the Huron High Yearbook. I am responsible for scheduling over 100 college visits yearly, ACT testing including staff training, student scheduling, scholarships, and creating financial aid workshops.

Mr. Wright is also Michigan Merit examination administrator and 11th Grade Student advisor and is available to answer any further questions. The College and Career Center is the next step in the future for most of you, so make the most of it.

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Tracy Stevenson and her husband, Kevin Stevenson on their wedding day, Nov. 20, 2016.

Caitlin Kaleta | Staff Writer

Category four Hurricane Harvey has demolished over 100,000 homes, leaving both people and pets stranded. Harlie, a female chocolate lab, chihuahua, and dachshund mix along with her many siblings were rescued from Hurricane Harvey and caught the eye of sophomore at Saint Catherine of Siena Academy in Wixom, Michigan, Claire Szwabowski. TLS Animal Sanctuary reached out to Mari Flynn, Szwabowski’s aunt, to try and free up space in their shelter. Flynn has fostered dogs in the past volunteered to take them on. She has now found forever homes for 11 dogs rescued from Houston. Flynn brought Harlie and her siblings to Claire’s grandmother’s house, and instantly there was a connection between Harlie and Claire.

“My mom is allergic to dogs,” Szwabowski said. “But when my aunt brought Harlie and her siblings to my grandmother’s house, we decided to get a dog anyway.”

Szwabowski had seven different dogs to choose from, but Harlie caught her eye.

“I chose Harlie because she was the smallest and most calm,” Szwabowski said. “She just melts my heart.”

From the time Szwabowski met Harlie to the time Harlie moved into the house, it had been two long weeks.

“We had to sign papers to insure that we would take care of her, and our house had to be approved to be a acceptable environment for Harlie,” Szwabowski said.

When preparing a home for Harlie, Szwabowski had to buy a cage and a baby gate, as well as keep

hazards such as wires in areas off-limit to Harlie.

“Since Harley is just a puppy, everything on the floor or near the floor is a potential chew toy for her,” Szwabowski said. “She is also not fully potty trained, so the baby gate prevents her from peeing in certain areas, and keeps her safe.”

A new dog comes with new responsibilities. For a young dog like Harlie, it is important to keep her healthy and protected from harmful parasites in order to allow her tiny body to absorb all the nutrients she can get.

“Harlie has to take worm medication that gives her bad diarrhea,” Szwabowski said. “But I know it is only to keep her healthy.”

Although Harlie is a rescue puppy, she was too young to have been affected by the trauma of the hurricane. However, she still needs to be potty trained. Szwabowski describes potty training as one of the most challenging tasks of taking care of a dog.

“You have to keep an eye on Harlie all the time,” Szwabowski said. “She needs to be frequently walked so she doesn’t feel tempted to pee in the house, and, when the family is out of the house, we have to keep her in an area where it is easy to clean up if she pees.”

Harlie is now 11 weeks old. She is a lot of work to take care of and comes with a ton of responsibilities, but she has been a great addition to the Szwabowski family. What Szwabowski found is she does not need to donate a drastic amount of money to help victims of HurricaHarvey, by helping her four legged friend she can make a difference in their lives.

Tracy Stevenson, her husband, two daughters, and grandson on her wedding day. Sonia Lemon, Kevin Stevenson, Tracy Stevenson, Renee Thompson, and Keion Holman.

This is not her job, it’s her calling. After her four year career at Northville High School as a school counselor.

Tracy Stevenson, has integrated herself into Huron High School as the first dean of students for the ninth grade class====.

Stevenson graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and received her master’s degree in education from Madonna University.

She also received a master’s degree in school counseling from Siena Heights University.

“My parents wanted me to go into business, but, once I had the courage to tell them what my dream was, I never looked back. I think it’s very important for students to know that they should follow their own dreams, not anyone else’s,” she said.

She was previously the secretary for the Novi School Board. She has held the position for five years.

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Harlie is living happily in her new home in Michigan after being a victim of Hurricane Harvey. Her family decided they could help overcome the weather disaster by taking in a new tenant.

Stevenson and her two sons, Stephen Cadwell and Harold Cadwell III. This was on Tracy’s graduation day from Madonna University, she graduated with a masters degree in education and leadership.

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“I wanted to be a voice for students and their families, minority families especially,” she said. “There are very few minorities on the board, especially women in education.”

At Huron, she is working a new project called the Focused Freshmen Mentoring Program, in which staff members take on and mentor ninth grade students throughout the year, giving them advice and support to help them graduate.

Stevenson also participates in PAASN (Parents of African-American Students in Novi). This program helps people of color with basic the needs of kids and adults.

Over the summer, they had a big block party affiliated with NPAAS (Northville Parents of African-American Students). They passed out backpacks and school supplies, give haircuts for the young boys, and do manicures for the girls.

She is a mother of two boys and loves to spend time with her family. They do family movie nights or movie nights out.

During the holidays, it is a tradition in their home to do Meals on Wheels before they begin their holiday celebration. She is actively involved with her church and its educational and ministry program. She tutors students every Wednesday, and she even takes her seniors to college fairs every year. Every year, they have a Back-to-School Rally in which they give away over 300 backpacks and school supplies.

They also had mobile dentists to do free dental cleaning for everyone.

Stevenson loves serving, she will get down in the mud and dirt for her students. While teaching in a charter school in Southwest Detroit for 15 years, she had a first generation high school graduate thank her for his success and for helping him get into the University of Michigan- Dearborn. She is passionate about helping students become successful and making their transition from mid to high school as smooth as she can. She loves her students as if they were her own kids.

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Niyati Kellenberg Callawaert | Staff Writer

To listen to The Stuff in my Head look up Kaye Hoff on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and Google Play.

You can also purchase her CD for $10 on https://kayehoff.bandcamp.com/.

You can keep up with her music on both her Instagram and facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/ kayehoffmusic/ and http://instagram.com/kayehoffmusic.

Photo taken by Mitchell Hoffmeyer.

Kaye Hoffmeyer is much more than an eleventh grader at Huron High School. Besides winning the 2017 Youth Factor Talent Show, she has published an album of her own original music through the recording company Youth Owned Records which is a record label run by all teens. She started to write her own music in seventh grade after a man approached her at an open mic session.

He encouraged her to write because she has a beautiful voice.

Hoffmeyer worked with the Neutral Zone to record her album The Stuff in my Head in the beginning of Jan. 2017, and she had her album release party in late May. Her album consists of nine songs that she wrote herself from seventh grade to now. Each of her songs each has its own personality and message.

“My favorite song on my album is Outerworld because I was going through a writer’s block and the songs expresses the feeling of not being able to explain your feelings through writing or speaking,” Hoffmeyer said. “The outerworld is the extroverts and

the innerworld is the introverts.”

Hoffmeyer’s musical inspiration is Sara Bareilles because she always makes the most out of her music.

“She is a very successful musician who never studied music in college,” Hoffmeyer said. “She even wrote the music for the show Waitress.”

Currently, Hoffmeyer isn’t looking into a career in music and is more focused on high school and graduating.

“I love writing and producing music more as a hobby and not feeling pressured,” Hoffmeyer explains.

“Maybe in the future, when I am older, I might publish another album.” Advice she has for other people interested in music and making their own album is to find what chords and themes appeal to them and get lots of performance time.

“It is a great feeling to spread your art and music to other people and hearing their responses and reactions,” Hoffmeyer said.

Streaming movies is her super-power Super-Hero fanatic shares how to pick the next flick you should watch

Anna Weigel | Staff Writer Ant-Man is set soon after Avengers: Age of Ultron. Scott Lang is a criminal who has just been released from jail. He has trouble finding a job which he must find to pay child support. When he is turned down for every job, he turns back to crime, teaming up with three other men to rob a rich, retired man. When they open his safe, all they find is a motorcycle suit, which turns out to be the Ant-Man suit.

Scott tries it on and discovers it’s not what it seems. Hank Pym, who was the original wearer of the suit, instructs Scott on how to use the suit. He helps Scott escape from jail when he is arrested for breaking back into the house to return the suit.

Jessica Jones is about a private detective who has been mind-controlled by a man named Kilgrave. She manages to escape, and she tries to help find another victim of his, named Hope Sholttman. She doesn’t find her until it is too late, and, when Jessica helps her reconnect with her parents, Hope kills them. In order to clear her name, Jessica must prove that Kilgrave exists. During the time it takes Jessica to track down and eventually kill her enemy,

she meets Luke Cage, a man with super strength and unbreakable skin. We also see her best friend, Trish Walker, a talk-show host, help her track down Kilgrave. Claire, the nurse from Daredevil, makes an appearance, helping heal Luke after he is shot in the head.

Captain America: Civil War was one of the most anticipated movies in recent years. It had every Marvel superhero from the previous movies, except for Thor and the Hulk. The Avengers who stayed at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron are in Lagos, trying to stop the theft of a biological weapon. One of the newer shows in the Marvel Universe is Luke Cage, which showcases a character introduced in Jessica Jones. Luke Cage makes you feel bad for a gangster, Cottonmouth, who had potential as a pianist early in life until it was taken away from him by his tragic past. In honor of the man who gave him both a job and inspiration to turn his life around, Pop, Luke protects all the good people of Harlem from the dangerous gangs that threaten to ruin their lifestyles. He must deal with the events of his past, such as the experiment that gave him his powers, as well as his

criminal history.

Iron Fist, the last Marvel show to be released before The Defenders, is viewed by many to be the worst Marvel series on Netflix.

When I was watching it, I had a tough time remembering that it was a Marvel production. It was very different from the other shows; the tone was very different, and the plot was focused less on other people and more on Danny Rand, the Iron Fist who trained in a mystic land called Khun-Lun, since his parents died in a plane crash planned by The Hand. The series revolves around Danny’s plan to retake his company, with the help of Colleen, his girlfriend who used to be a part of The Hand, and Claire, the nurse from all the other Marvel shows. They fight to find out what other influences The Hand has over the world, because Danny says his life’s purpose is to destroy The Hand.

The second Guardians of the Galaxy movie had the same fun and carefree feeling as the first one. This time, the Guardians are tasked with protecting priceless batteries. They are given the captive Nebula as a reward as well as money.

Afterwards, however, Rocket steals the batteries to sell for a high price. The people he stole them from, the Sovereign, chase them through a meteor field where their ship takes lots of damage. After they get away, a bounty is placed on their heads.

Spiderman: Homecoming was also released last summer. It centers around Peter Parker after he has fought with The Avengers in Germany. He is in high school, and is trying to practice his skills so he can become a better hero and help the people of New York. Adrian Toomes, also known as the Vulture, has become a danger to New York. He started making and selling weapons made from alien technology after his business was shut down by the government. He plans to take down a plane full of technology being moved from the old Avenger’s tower so he can sell it and make enough money and continue to provide for his family.

The latest Marvel project was The Defenders, where all the previous Netflix heroes come together to fight The Hand.

They all started on different paths, but eventually they realize they need to work

together to accomplish their goals. The Hand is trying to get more of the substance they have used for thousands of years to keep themselves alive, but in order to get to it they have to use Danny’s Iron Fist to open a door, which will cause New York to crumble. One of the biggest foes the heroes must face is The Black Sky, Elektra Natchios.

With Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War all coming out in the next year, Marvel fans will have a lot to look forward to. However, there is still plenty of time in between these films to re-watch all the past movies and shows. It is worthwhile, as it will make both the new movies more fun because you will remember all the old details, and you will find new Easter eggs and references that come from not viewing a film for a while. With the great special effects, amazing scores and cinematography, and compelling action sequences, it’s no wonder so many people enjoy these movies time and time again.

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Managers: On and off the football field

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Sami Ruud | Staff Writer Angie Orozco and Ana Isiordia at the Huron football game at Chelsea on Oct. 13 in a loss of 44-14

For most girls, being a part of a though. Isiordia and some of her co-managone of the managers for the Huron football high school football team is close to imposers, other girls with the manager position team. sible. But Huron sophomore Ana Isiordia as well, work with the equipment, mostly

“I decided to become a manager found a way to follow her passion, even if involving helmets and pads. If anything because I really like football, and this is the she isn’t on the field. Isiordia has always breaks, it is their responsibility to fix it. closest I can get to the sport and be a part wanted to be on a football team, but given During games, they stay on the sidelines of the team,” Isiordia said. her gender and her small size, she would and help the players with anything they

There are many responsibilities never actually play. Instead, she has become need or help with the 50-50 raffle tickets to that come with the position of manager,

raise money for the team.

“It is very time consuming, though,” Isiordia said. “We have to be at every practice, and we have to go to all the games, even the away games. One of the biggest challenge of the season so far has been trying to keep everything in line … and ready for the guys for their game days.”

Although being manager can be a hard role, all the girls who are a part of it love it.

“I love being a manager because it gives me more knowledge about the things I want to learn about football,” Isiordia said.

“It is also helping to show me responsibility.”

Angie Orozco, another student at Huron and a co-manager with Isiordia, has a few different roles as a manager.

“I have to make sure the players are doing what they are supposed to be doing and manage them. I work directly with the coaches in this,” Orozco said. “It has been a challenge to get them to work together so far.”

“Bringing in these managers who can do things like organize the locker rooms and equipment helps so the coaches don’t have to stay after practice for hours.

It is a huge help to the coaching staff and the players,” Coach Milne said. “If they are doing all of the extra stuff, it really eases the burden on us.

“I would advise other girls to be managers as well in the future, especially if they are really into football, and if they have time and can be responsible enough for it,” Isiordia said. “I think it would be a great thing to continue.”

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Becca Darnell Grade 11 Diving “Before every meet we listen to a certain song, and I can’t go to a meet without Cheez-its, or it’s going to be a bad meet.”

Minna Tremonti Grade 11 Field Hockey “Last year, during field hockey season, I wore the same green ribbon in my hair at all games. Every year I play field hockey, I pick a hairstyle at the beginning of the year and wear it to every game that season.”

In a tough loss against Pioneer, JV boys soccer finishes their season in a close 2-1 game.

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Austin Aldrich Grade 10 Hockey and Golf “I always put my left skate on first in hockey. For golf I always drink a Dr. Pepper before I play. When I get up to the tee, I always take two practice swings and then blast the ball.”

Girls Varsity Golf finished in fifth place at SEC Championships on Sept. 25, led by Karli Messer and Joann Cho. Unfortunately, they did not place at Regionals on Oct. 12.

On Oct. 17, varsity volleyball dominated cross-city rival Pioneer in a 3-0 win, making their record 39-9-1 so far this season.

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Vivian Barrett Grade 10 Cheerleading “I have a four leaf clover charm that my best friend gave me in third grade. I keep that in my cheer bag on game days for good luck.”

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Martin Marcus Grade 12 Cross Country and Track “On the day of every race, I eat the exact same lunch: two peanut butter and honey sandwiches (always does the trick).”

Maysa Redissi Grade 10 Volleyball “I always wear a scrunchy hair tie when I play at tournaments or games.”

Coaches abusing their powers across the country Alyssa Salamin | Staff Writer time, dedication, and patience,” varsity cheerleading coach Niyah Battles said. “We have our girls set goals for themselves, we can tell them if that goal will be beneficial for them and help them reach that goal.”

There was a similar story reported in 2014 involving a football team.

About three years ago, at Donaldsonville High School in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, a coach for the Donaldsonville football team named Coach Curtin gave one of his student athletes “protein and amino acid pills” to enhance his physical abilities.

Later, it was found that the coach actually Luke Milne, Football Coach gave the sixteenyear-old student athlete methandienone steroids. After an investigation began, police found additional steroids in his home and he was arrested.

The student athlete was unaware the whole time what his coach was actually giving him.

“As a coach I only give dietary advice, it’s not my job to give any type of medical advice anything like that,” coach Milne said, “It is never my place to tell anybody what type of medicine they need, what type of medical treatment they need and we have people for that to do it.”

The student athlete’s mom was the one who discovered that the “protein pills” were actually steroids. She discovered this because she noticed changes in her son’s behavior and mood, which was a good catch because who could know what the repercussions would have been if the student athlete

continued to unwarily take those steroids.

There can be many opportunities for a coach to take the power they have over a student and use it; in good ways and in bad ways. Thought here at Huron the student teacher/coaches bonds seem to be a positive influence. In fact some student athletes truly like the way their coaches teach.

“I love our coaches because they treat us like family,” added junior Richarra Roach, a member of the Huron Varsity

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When we do our conditioning in the summer we have our athletic trainers there with us to make sure we’re not pushing our athletes too hard, especially in the hot weather.

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Recently, on the news, there was a controversial video released in Denver (CBS4) featuring young girls screaming and crying in pain. The video shows four to five different people, including the coach of East High School’s cheerleading team, forcing girls into the split position. In each picture and video, coach Ozell Williams is pushing each girl into the split. With the assistance of three to four other people, he continues to hold them into the split past their comfort point. Doing this is essentially called “breaking.”

“Please stop, please stop, please stop, please stop,”Ally Wakefield repetitively said in the video while crying in pain.

Thirteen year old Wakefield, a freshman at East High School, was a cheerleader on Williams team and is the face of this investigation. The video shows Wakefield in immense pain, and as she says things like “no” and “I don’t want to do this,” coach Williams doesn’t back down until after Wake begs for him to “please stop” nine times.

“Students athletes need to work their way up to get to a certain point and if you want them to be at that certain point you have to give them the skills to work up gradually,” junior varsity football coach and Huron High School teacher, Luke Milne said.

Most people would agree that this act was immoral, like coach Milne.

“Absolutely(an abuse of power), and they should be fired,” coach Milne said.

Though some people would still disagree. When asked why Williams did what he did, he explained to the reporter that he did those things to those young girls because “breaking” was the way he was taught to get his split. Williams shows no remorse in his actions and believes that the videos were taken out of context. Though some coaches would believe Williams tactics were in teaching his student athletes how to perform the splits, was not the correct way.

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Coaches make strong bonds with their students; This can be a good thing, coaches can choose to be teachers, leaders, or even a friend.

“Creating relationships with our girls is so so important to us, we try and provide leadership and guidance on multiple different levels,” Battles said.

Things like this builds trust between a coach and their student, trust is good especially when it comes to sports but it can also be taken advantage of. Here at Huron High School, we don’t seem to have any problem of this type. There have been no reports of any abusive or crude behavior between a coach and a student athlete here at Huron. This was especially expressed in an interview with one of Huron’s football coaches:

“None of that happens to Huron, we are very well prepared, our athletic department does a lot to make sure that we are prepared like pay for classes for us to go to,” coach Milne said.

All coaches at Huron are required to take classes through MHSAA. Part of the courses are specifically on first aid and training.

“The instructor for the first aid training is from Sparrow Hospital in Lansing,” JV soccer coach Sara-Beth Badalamente said. “In his presentation he specifically talks about not overusing or over-training muscles.”

Coach Curtin has payed for his crimes exploiting one of his student athletes. Coach Williams has not. What is for sure is that students should always be aware if they are overworking muscles and let their coaches and trainers know. Here at Huron we take the extra steps to ensure athlete safety.

“When we do our conditioning in the summer we have athletic trainers there with us making sure we’re not pushing our athletes too hard, especially in the hot weather,” Milne said.

Here at Huron, the coaches are well prepared with training and coaching information. From our knowledge our coaches take care of our students to the best of their ability. However, that may not be the case at every school or in every sport.

It’s important to be cautious in situations like these because the outcome could be something potentially dangerous. For example with Wakefield; the outcome could have had a much more serious effect and injured her physical and mental state furthermore.

Advice to all students and student athletes: it’s important to know that there are boundaries between a coach pushing you to better yourself and harming you. If you feel as though something isn’t right or if your coach is doing something they shouldn’t, make sure to talk to an adult, peer, or family member about it. Make sure you’re staying safe to fullest of your ability.

Boys varsity tennis team placed third at States on Oct. 20-21.

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The Captains' Lives Clayton Skinner

Marcus Martin

Q: How long have you been playing baseball?

Q: How long have you been running competitively?

A: Ever since I was 4 or 5.

A: I have been running competitively since 5th grade

Q: What is your favorite part about baseball?

A: I just love being with the team. The bonds you make with your team last a lifetime.

Q: What is your favorite part about being a part of the team?

A: The most enjoyable part about being on the team is timing the JV splits because it’s always fun to see the guys run their fastest times.

Q: What’s the hardest part about baseball?

Q: What’s the hardest part about running?

A: It’s a game of failure, so dealing with failure.

Q: What positions do you play?

A: The hardest part about being a runner is showing up to practice everyday and avoiding injury.

A: I’m a pitcher, third baseman and first baseman.

Q: What events do you run?

Q: Who is your idol?

A: I have always looked up to Derek Jeter and Justin Verlander Q: What is your pregame jam/routine?

A: I usually don’t listen to any music, just put my game-face on and get focused, try to keep my team and I focused on the goal of the game.

Q: Do you plan on playing in college?

A: In track I like the mile, but during cross country everyone runs the 5k Q: Who is your idol?

A: Mo Farah because he’s been the best at what he does since he started.

Q: What is your pregame jam/routine?

A: Before every race we do a team warm up and try to get everyone focused on running well.

Q: Do you plan on running in college?

A: I do not.

Jacqueline Underwood

Q: How long have you been playing soccer?

A: I’ve been playing soccer since second grade, so 11 years.

Q: What is your favorite part about soccer?

A: Getting to play with people from all different kinds of backgrounds and with people that hold a variety of skills.

Q: What’s the hardest part about soccer?

A: The hardest part about soccer is understanding that everyone might not follow the same plan as you.

Q: What position do you play?

A: I play center back.

Q: Who is your idol?

A: My idol is Arjen Robben of the Netherlands national team Q: What is your pregame jam/routine?

A: Before every game, I think of one thing I want to accomplish by the end of the game. I always make sure that I laugh a little with my teammates because you don’t have to be serious 100% of the time.

Q: Do you plan on playing in college?

A: At first, I did want to play in college, but I think I’ll have more fun playing on a club team or intramural team.

A: I haven’t decided if I want to run in college yet.

Q: How long have you been playing soccer?

Elliot Hughes

A: 10 years. I used to play for a rec team called the Sharks.

Q: What is your favorite part about soccer?

A: I guess it gives me something to strive for and looking at the results of my hard work.

Q: What’s the hardest part about soccer?

A: The game is a constant flow and you have to constantly react to 21 other players.

Q: What position do you play?

A: Forward Q: Who is your idol?

A: His name is Robert Lewandowski.

Q: What is your pregame jam/routine?

A: I have a pregame playlist, I always listen to seven nation army before the game.

Q: Do you plan on playing in college?

A: Yes, hopefully a d1 program.