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October 2015

Volume III-Issue I

new building SAME SPIRIT We’d like to tell you about Homecoming.

Really we would.

In fact one of our best reporters tried. She interviewed a variety of people and wrote a nice article. But that couldn’t do it either because what happened during the second week of this school year is so hard to put into words.

Not because there aren’t any words. In fact, there are many. Adjective after adjective can describe the events, the excitement, the people and all the players that had a role in making it happen. But still something was missing.

Sure we had pep rallies, the traditional Black Hawk games, royalty were crowned, over a thousand kids danced at our first school dance in the Main Commons and we even had our first football win on our brand new field.

But Homecoming 2015 was more than Student Leadership’s themed tribute to Detroit sports. It was more than hallway deco-

rations, relay competitions, and singing the fight song. It was so much more.

It was a feeling that can’t be redefined or reimagined. It had to be felt. You had to be there. You had to see what we saw. To experience what we did. You had to come from where we all came.

Because even before the knight and baron were embodied in bronze statues in the back of our building, we bought what they were selling. We believed that the two rivalries could become a family. Maybe not a 100% but even at 1% we all held on to the hope that we could be one united community.

We had to. For some of us lost our home, and others had to share theirs. We were asked to step out of our comfort zones and believe in something no one had ever seen before.

In two separate buildings on two separate campuses we trusted our leaders and held onto hope that there was something better in store. We believed in an intangible concept as Barton Malow made it tangible.

For two years we watched the brick and mortar go up. We questioned if it would be done on time. What will it look like? Some even snuck in for some individual sneak peaks.

And after the doors opened on September seventh, we had a week devoted to define who we are and what it means to be in the building which the Free Press biasly headlined with a grand staircase and a fireplace.

We can’t tell you about Homecoming because it wasn’t just any ordinary week. It was a time when our past hope happened into a current reality.

This week was the beginning of the end of a very, very long journey. It was the end of surveys about furniture and meetings about eateries and more Google surveys about furniture.

We can’t tell you about Homecoming because you had to be there. You had to see it. You had to feel it. Because only then could you believe it.

And we were. We did. All of us. With all of our 1700+ personalities, diversities, and stories.

We wore the purple, black, and silver with pride.

Don’t believe us? Go to youtube see the videos of the band on the staircase, watch Bennie in the poms kickline or notice how the hammer authority lead the student section that Friday night. Watch the awesome video by the

21 1200 1800 people packed the gym for the Black Hawk Games

The amount of points scored by the Black Hawks in their Homecoming Victory over Troy High School

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students attended the first Homecoming Dance at the new building, the largest number the district has ever seen

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The New BHHS: Month in Review A successful first month of classes ushers in the brand new building Hannah Stein Feature Editor

Editorial Policy The Bloomfield Hills Hawkeye is a student publication distributed free of charge to over 1800 students, faculty, community members, and businesses. We strive to inform, entertain, and continue a tradition of journalistic excellence. We take our integrity seriously and strive to report the news as accurately as possible.

As the first month comes to a close the BHHS students, faculty and administration reflect on their new home.

“This first month has been just students and staff acclimating themselves,” said Principal Charlie Hollerith during a Press Conference regarding the new building.

“I think the programming has gotten [better] in terms of the routine. We’re getting to know the building and how the building operates. Remember this was a building nobody, including myself, knew how it was going function. I see every day it gets to be easier and easier.”

David Shulkin, Director of Learning and Performance Technology added that for him on “the first day we saw staff walk in and then all of you [the students] walk in, and you guys just naturally ‘went’ and just moved stuff. I walked in with Brian Goby and we thought ‘Ah yes, this is exactly what we hoped for.’”

When it came down to seeing if all the hard work paid off, he added that the biggest success for him was seeing the students and staff use the spaces. “I think that’s the big thing. All of the work that we’ve done thinking about that- all the

site visits, all the thought about flexible spaces, we saw it all come together and that was the home-run. So from that perspective, it just felt flat out awesome.”

Even though the building was ready on Opening Day, Hollerith said, “we still have obviously some work to do in a number of the existing areas. From tiling stairwells to putting on base molding trim and still placing furniture in some areas. A big one that’s still ongoing is we continue to add technology, which you can see as you look around the building. We currently have what we

call a ‘Punch-list’ going where if we see things that may need touch up- a hole in the wall, or the door doesn’t close, or whatever the case may be- we’re putting together a list and Barton Malow, our general contractors, are then following up on that list to make sure that the things that aren’t working or completed get done. Some of those cases it’s taken care of that same day and some cases it might be that we’re waiting on a part or another piece of equipment in order to complete it and then it may be a week

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5,500 troops left in Afghanistan According to the New York Times, President Obama will be leaving thousands of troops in Afghanistan for an indefinite period of time. President Obama admitted that despite more than a decade of fighting, and years building the Afghan army and the police the Afghan forces are still not fully up to the task of protecting their country. A project that has cost the United States more than $65 billion said the New York Times. By the end of 2017 there will be a total of 5,500 troops in Afghanistan.

The American troops will be training the Afghan soldiers as well as searching for the Al Qaeda fighters

The 2016 Election explained

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Tests conducted by North Korea Information on the candidates’ standing obtained from the New York Times. Photos are courtesy of the Tribune News Service

2016 Election

At the end of October, Donald Trump and Ben Carson are both in the lead with 27 and 22 percent of registered Republicans, said the New York Times. Both Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio trail in third as they both have 8 percent of the support. Carly Fiorina, the former executive of Hewlett-Packard, holds 4 percent in the polls. A significant drop from her 15 percent in September. On the Democratic side, Jim Webb has decided to run as an independent with Lincoln Chafee dropping out. Joe Biden has chosen, too, not to further explore the presidency. This has thinned out the herd as the race continues to be dominated by Sanders and Clinton with Martin O’Malley as the only other candidate.

What do you think?

According to the New York Times, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service now believes that North Korea is preparing for a nuclear weapons test. However, these tests will not be conducted in the near future. Between 2006 and 2013, North Korea has attempted three nuclear tests. This has resulted in various sanctions from the United Nations Security Council. With the fourth nuclear test, the North is trying to complete technology that could build a nuclear warhead that is mountable on intercontinental ballistic missiles.

“No, even though he has been in a high position of business, he has no political background.”

“While Trump is a controversial candidate, he has strong leadership qualities which will make him a strong president.”

-Haley Washington, Junior

Should Donald Trump be President?

-Uzair Bandagi, Junior

The Hawkeye is a Pacemaker finalist The Hawkeye and the Rochester Talon receive the distinction along with schools nationally Mallory Weiner Feature Editor Two Michigan high school newsawards for excellence in the field. paper programs are finalists for “Being a finalist is a validation for all the National Scholastic Press Assoof the hard work that the students put ciation (NSPA) Pacemaker award. into their articles. It says something “I was coming home from a really long extremely positive about the quality of first day of school and when I walked in work that comes from the newspapers in the door, my husband said that we were a Michigan,” said Steele. The biggest difPacemaker finalist. I froze. I didn’t know ference would be that MIPA is a statewhat to do,” said the wide association, so Rochester Talon newswe only see papers “Being a finalist is a vali- from paper advisor, Julia Michigan Satterthwaite. “After dation for all the hard and the NSPA is a few minutes it sunk work that the students a nationwide asin and this giddy hapsociation, meaning put into their articles” piness spread. I texted that they read and my editors who sent judge papers from back a bunch of cryall over the country.

Jeremy Steele ing emojis and cheerIt confirms what ful texts to show Executive Director of MIPA has always their excitement.” MIPA thought, that the According to the student journalMichigan Interists we have in our scholastic Press Association’s execustate inform in a way that is interesttive director Jeremy Steele, this acing and makes readers think deeper.” colade, often called the Pulitzer Prize According to Satterthwaite, the of student journalism, distributes pride and joy from earning a statewide

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or a national award is all the same.

“If you think about your choir or your soccer team being the best in the nation, that is pretty unlikely. That is what it is like to get a Pacemaker award. It means that these finalists are the best in their field, and that is a pretty amazing feeling,” said Satterthwaite. “We work hard to report honestly and to be diverse. It is a rush to know that all of our hard work has paid off.”

According to Steele, The Pacemaker doesn’t just award excellence, but confirms the importance of high school journalism within communities.

“Starting journalism at a young age, in high school, is really about learning how to communicate complex issues to a general audience. It’s about doing research and understanding your community and being involved in your community,” said Steele.

“Students involved in journalism not only get prepared for a future career in journalism, they are prepared to be active citizens for the rest of their lives.”

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“I don’t think that Donald Trump should be president. He’s trying to run the country like he runs a business.”

-John Hart, Senior

Kyrstin Schmidt Staff Writer After tweeting their vocabulary words, English Teacher Jennifer Teal’s third hour class’ original tweet was retweeted by the New York Times.

“I feel very special because they could have chosen any school to retweet, and they chose to retweet a student in my grade,” said freshman Sydney Crawford. “It makes me, and the school too, feel special. Being retweeted by the New York Times is cool because they don’t do it for just anyone.”

Another student in Teal’s third hour class Freshman Rory Burman said, “It’s really cool that we were mentioned in their website and to be retweeted by the Times. This doesn’t happen very often and I am honored that my school has been noticed by this corporation.”

After tweeting their vocabulary exercises and tagging the New York Times, Teal and her students were mentioned by the publication on Twitter as well as the NY Times Learning Blog.

“My students shared an exercise they were doing for my class about learning new vocabulary,” said Teal. “Every day when students come in, we do what’s called word of the day. The NY Times blog publishes the words everyday on their learning network blog, and those are our words. Students have to do five things for that word where they have to write it down, then decode it which either means looking up the history or figuring out the prefix, the root or suffix. Then they have to try and draw it somehow and find a word that means the same thing (the synonym) and then use it in a sentence.”

Teal hashtagged her student’s work #LivingOutLoud which stems from a concept she learned from a motivational speaker.

“The first time I heard the term living out loud was at the 2014 Welcome Back Day for BHS staff when Kevin Honeycutt, a motivational speaker, presented on educational issues and student engagement,” said Teal, “These ideas catch on because they resonate with what people feel is true or right or best practice. For the purposes of education, the #LivingOutLoud is all about learners of all ages sharing what they do with a global audience.

This vocabulary lesson online shows students “living out loud” and proves that students can reach real audiences if they actively share their learning online.”

Looking to the future, Teal said that her class will continue to do their vocabulary exercises, as well as use social media to make connections and share their voices.

“It’s ongoing and we will continue to pile onto our words. We’ll be trucking along with these through the course of the year...”There are actually people out there who you can reach out to and make connections with, even if it seems like a remote possibility...and it was nice to prove that there are these connections out there.”

Student Leadership representative Joe Shoemaker agreed that the app is has helped make BHHS more organized.

“Having the app means everyone can be more organized. It really promotes the [BYOD] policy and the technological environment the school has transiProgram includes features for tioned to,” said Shoemaker. “Anything scheduling and navigation that you might need is in one easyto-access home right on your phone.”

Jack Wroldsen Staff Writer Raskey explains, however, that the road to creating the app Bloomfield Hills High School is now was nothing short of arduous. the proud owner of their own app.

“We definitely had some struggles.

“The Black Hawk app is a one-stop Our biggest issue was that there were a shop for quick information,” said BHHS few more things that we were hoping to Media Design Coordinator and creator see, including ideas that Student Leadof the new BHHS app Rachele Rasership was looking for that we would key. “If you are looking for the odd/ like to hopefully get to in the future, even schedule, the athletic calendar, the like adding push updates for snow days daily announcements, most recent news, or power outages, or or photos of recent links to Moodle and school events, the app “Having the app Student Connection,” would definitely be she said. These addiyour go-to location.” means that everyone The app, launched in can be more organized. tions, Raskey added, will be available in early September, was It really promotes the very near future. originally proposed Among the upby Student Leader- the [BYOD] policy dates would be an ship last school year. and the technological Android version for “At an Oakland environment that the the app, as it is curActivities Association meeting last year school has transitioned rently only available for Apple product everyone was ex- to.” users for free on the plaining how they Joe Shoemaker App Store. Raskey wanted one home for expects to see it be reeverything a student Student Leadership leased within the year. body might need,” Representative If you have ideas said Student Leaderor comments on ship sponsor Krista Laliberte. “Since the app, you can contact Raskey at we, as a district, are becoming very rraskey@bloomfield.org or by tweettech-friendly, we thought this would ing the school at @BHBlackHawks. be an excellent idea for our school.”

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Betsy Stubbs Guest Writer For the Academic Resource Program (ARP), on-campus jobs are just another part of student growth.

“Our students do jobs in order to become more independent and to prepare them for their lives after high school,” said Megan Gornick, an ARP teacher, who explained that the ARP provides a different learning environment for students with various disabilities in an effort to help them become more self-sufficient. “Our role is to help our students become more independent in the community, in our school, and with each other.”

Working with Gornick, ARP transition coordinator Lisa Brown helps these students develop work skills allowing them to be successful in employment and has facilitated all the new changes in student jobs.

“Our program has definitely expanded this year with the new high school. Last year, students pretty much just did recycling and they used to make copies for teachers,” she said. “However, this year with the teachers in more collaboration spaces we were able to create more jobs for our students.”

Brown said, “One of these is something called teachers trays at all the work stations. Our students fill up the trays as needed.”

In addition to offering supplies for teachers, Brown they are still getting acclimated to it. I think oversaid that the ARP students will also be washing the P.E. all, the students are really excited about it. We are jerseys and art smocks in the new washers and dryers, really excited about them getting a uniform so working in some of the eateries, picking up cafeteria they can be recognized as being a service and valubaskets, erasing white-boards, stacking the chairs afable members within the high school community.” ter lunches and helping any of Along with these new rethe custodial staff with cleaning. “Our students do jobs in sponsibilities comes a Senior ARP student Ben new name and uniforms. order to become more Beisecker said, “The first couple “We are calling them the Bloomdays were hard but once I learned independent and to prefield Service Crew, and they will where I was going, it got easi- pare them for their lives be identifiable, walking around in er.” Along with completing jobs the purple vests. My goal is that after high school.” at BHHS, Beisecker also works at the end of the year, the staff will at Fox Hills preschool. When say, ‘what would we do without asked about his favorite jobs, Megan Gomick those kids?’” said Brown. “In the Beisecker said, “The one at Fox outside, realistically these are not ARP Teacher Hills, what I like most is that I kids who are going to be able to get to do a wide variety of jobs. fill out an application, interview From time to time, it hasn’t happened yet, we will and get a job independently. Those are all things we switch between different jobs. I also like helptake for granted that my kids really struggle with. ing to reload and unload papers here [at BHHS].”

The more opportunities they have at working, I think Seeing Beisecker’s excitement, Gornick said “In the more successful they will be in employment.” the new school, there’s a lot more responsibility and

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The Future According to Principal Hollerith

a week or two. The General Contractor Barton Malow has been just really good to work with them in terms of their follow up and communication and letting us know where we are in the projects.”

Working with Hollerith, Goby said that, “we meet once a week to discuss the project and address issues. We’ve been working together for a few years and we’ve become a unified group.”

Though there is still work that needs to be completed and challenges met each day, Hollerith said the feedback has been positive. “I have heard nothing but positive comments about the facility. The faculty was here a week before students were and they have been tremendously patient with some of the areas and the items that aren’t completed. Our staff has just been very professional and very patient with the changes. I’m glad to see a lot of the walls being open with sliding doors, and students using the spaces both informally and formally. I thought maybe students might be intimidated by the

from around the nation “will come to spaces and I’ve been pleasantly surprised see what we’ve tried to with Barton Malow.” do… We’re one of the “I’ve been with “...People will come to very few in the state, Barton Malow for if not the nation, to twenty-two years, see what we’ve tried to design and build a fifteen in schools, do because we’re one comprehensive high and I have to say of the very few in the school around the each project is unique,” Construc- state, if not the nation, to learning community design [from] both tion Manager Juan design and build a comfrom a furniture and Vazquez said. “But prehensive high school design standpoint this will probably be, and a learning standuntil the day I retire, around the learning point and bring it at the top of one of community design.” all together in a high the most interesting school. You don’t see and evident honors that very often, you to work on. It’s a very Dr. Robert Glass see some glimpses unique project and I Superintendent of it, you see some don’t know if i’ll ever variations of it, but see another like this we tried and took a in my career. It is risk and we’re living in that experiment just very satisfying to have been on this right now. It’s not a crazy experiment, project and to just deliver this for you.” it’s a very well thought out one, and Looking toward the future, Superintenit’s going to be a living experience.” dent Rob Glass said he believes people

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Shibi Sanjeev Guest Writer With BYOD being piloted at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year all BHHS students are expected to bring their own electronic devices to class and according to Media Specialist Stephanie Bevier BHHS is offering a rental program to all students.

“We did a survey in advisory last year and 86% of student population said they had a phone, tablet, or computer.

Most people said they had something to bring,” she said. Because the numbers of students already having devices was so high, Bevier explained that the rental program was originally intended for the free and reduced lunch kids.

However, the number of students who signed up for the program was lower than expected so Bevier’s committee decided to open up the rental program.

“We don’t want kids who really need something to not get what they need,” she said. “So if there is any sort of demonstrated need or financial hardship for a family, because we never know a family’s circumstances, they can have a chromebook even if they have not qualified for free and reduced lunch. Students need to work through their counselor, and either the counselor or administration can approve and say, ‘yes, this family has demonstrated need or financial hardship’, and they too can qualify for this program. ” German teacher David Trottier believes that opening up the rental program will be extremely beneficial for the student body.

“I know students who have phones that are just regular cell phones, with no smart phone capability. They can’t have the same connectivity,” he said. “Therefore, it’s unfair for me to say to them, ‘well, you’re out of luck, I guess you can’t learn.”

In agreement with Trottier, junior Michael-Armen Kadian said, “I like that the school is letting more students use the rental program. There will be a larger number of kids who will have the devices they will need. There won’t be any kids that are singled out because they don’t have computers.

For any student concerned about the types of equipment available, Bevier said that “computers in the rental program look and act like everyone else’s” and that “there is no discernible difference from the computer they get and the computers at school.”

To take part in the rental program, students must purchase the insurance policy and turn in a form to their counselor, Bevier explained. It costs $35 and the computer will be insured for most kinds of damage.

“We want everyone to feel that they can be successful in school. we want everyone to feel like they are not being pointed out because they don’t have something.

I don’t want anyone to feel less than, we want to everyone to maintain a level of dignity and not feel embarrassment,” said Bevier. “We are hoping between having a device yourself, being able to borrow a chromebook, and the rental policy that everyone can be successful in school and not feel embarrassed by anything.”

For more information about the rental program at the school, please contact Stephanie Bevier at sbevier@bloomfield.org.

HOMECOMING continued from page 1 the Student Leadership Technology Crew. But just know that those images are only the surface.

We can’t tell you about Homecoming because Homecoming was more than spirit days and spirit packages. It was the time when the seeds of what it means to be a Blackhawk were planted and left in our hands to nurture as they grows.

It was time when we stepped into this place and made it truly our space.

Homecoming 2015 is when we finally realized that we had all finally come home.

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4 New security measures implemented BHHS becomes first school in state to institutes new security system Grace Beltowski Guest Writer BHHS is the first high school in Michigan to install the BluePoint Alert system.

“It will allow me to feel more protected,” D.H.H. freshman Dajon Moton said. “It will allow me to feel that my school environment is safer when situations happen.”

According to school security officer Cory Donberger, the BluePoint system, which includes pull stations located around the school that any person can activate, was chosen specifically to service Moton and the rest of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

“We were thinking ‘How are we going to reach the deaf and hard of hearing community (D.H.H)?’ For all of Oakland County, Bloomfield Hills Schools services the deaf and hard of hearing program. Whenever we would do a lockdown drill, we would always miss that group of people because they couldn’t hear the P.A.,” said Donberger. “We wanted to come up with a system that would benefit them as well as other students and the blue strobes do that.”

“If someone came into the building who shouldn’t be here, knowing that I would have the ability and opportunity to pull an alarm and that anybody would be able to set off a warning would be beneficial,” said Moton.

“Knowing visually I could see that something was going on, and even if I didn’t know what the situation was, know that there was a situation, makes me feel a lot safer.”

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tendent Dr. Rob Glass said that, in addition to alerting D.H.H. students, the system was also selected to improve the safety of the school at large.

“Safety is our number one priority,” said Glass. “Designing a new school building was a wonderful opportunity to explore new safety systems and we are pleased to be able to use the BluePoint system in our district.”

Donberger added that the system “mirrors a fire alarm system,” though with a few differences.

“The big difference is they’re blue and they say ‘POLICE.’ That’s so the pull stations don’t look the same as the fire alarm,” said Donberger. “Once that pull station is pulled, it alerts the police department.”

In an August article on the The Oakland County 115 News website, the BluePoint system was introduced to the community, however, since then Director of Physical Plant Services Brian Goby said that the system is undergoing a few setbacks and is not fully installed as of yet.

“We are in the middle of some issues with the contractor and it’s not functional, so we did take the pull stations down temporarily so we could work that all out and get it up and running again,” Goby said. “I hope to have it operational very, very soon, but we certainly don’t want to have a false sense of security by having those pull stations on the walls and having the students trained and then have it not functional.”

Despite this, Goby expressed his optimism for the system’s success, and explained how the product, which is based out of Illinois, has several customers in other states.

“It’s a great product and it’s a good idea.

The company already has a few schools in Illinois and a few schools in Colorado,” said Goby.

Even though the system isn’t operational yet, Donberger is excited to offer students the opportunity to be responsible for their own safety.

“Anybody can pull it, and I think especially at the high school level you’re old enough to make that decision,” said Donberger. “If you see a situation within the building that has the potential loss of life, you will be responsible enough and have the maturity level to say ‘A staff member may not see this, but I see it. I want to protect my fellow students and put the building into lockdown.’”

Student has the chance to sit back and relax by the fireplace located behind the perfomance staircase.

Fireplace popular amongst students and faculty Located in the main commons, fireplace allows for collaboration among students, staff and visitors Emelia Irmscher Guest Writer Amidst the building’s 372,000 square foot- place? But I really like it. It adds an air of warmth. age sits a seemingly small fireplace which It’s very inviting, makes people feel comfortable, has provoked some questions especially af- and allows for the library to be a little more homey.” ter a bias headline by the Detroit Free Press.

Glass explained that having fireplaces in buildings “Some of those comments at the end of the arti- isn’t something new. “It goes back a lot of years. I was cle were really hurtful,” superintendent Dr. Robert the principal of a school nearby that was built in the Glass during a press conference ‘20s. It was a beautiful gothregarding the building. “ I think “We’re trying to make ic style and has a fireplace. what people struggle with and In one of the second story BHHS feel like a comsome of the comments that were classrooms there is a beaureferenced in the Free Press arti- fortable warm space...” tiful tile wooden fireplace.” cle is that there is this competing When the District cominterest. You know, to do a qualibined Andover and Lahser, Stephanie Bevier ty job and make thoughtful smart one of the main concerns investment decisions and build Media Specialist was how to make a big high something that is for intended deschool feel more personal. sign use. Strike a balance, between The solution was to find creating a warm inviting space that could cre- innovative ways to create intimate and welcomate a culture and set the tone to be a gathering ing environments; however, it was soon apparent place that can make the larger building feel small.” that there would be some questions about includLike many who commented on the September Detroit ing a small fireplace in the front of the building.

Free Press article by Lori Higgins, BHHS media spe“While some people may say, why do you need cialist Stephanie Bevier whose library shares the fire- a fireplace? We believe it speaks to making a large place with the front of the building said that originally building feel personable. BHHS is not just about she “was skeptical. Like everybody else, when I saw the huge spaces. It’s about spaces where students and plans two years ago, I thought, really I’m getting a fire- adults can come together and feel like it’s a personal-

ized environment,” principal Charlie Hollerith states.

“We’re trying to make BHHS feel like a comfortable warm space and the fireplace literally brings that in,” said Bevier. “ It seems to be the favorite place for kids to sit because it tends to be a little quieter, comfier, homey, and is always filled on either side. Its nice because its double sided. It’s the first place they sit, kids really like it.”

Junior Maya Gibson is one of those students who believes the addition of the fireplace was a good choice. “It’s very relaxing. I have virtual learning 4th hour so I come here because it’s quiet in the library and the fireplace is usually on so it keeps me warm. I appreciate that the fireplace is here.”

Concurring with Gibson, Junior Piper Pantalone said, “The building is often cold throughout the day, so the fireplace will provide a place to make a quick stop and warm up before heading to my next class. I am very excited to be able to sit down, relax and do some work by the fire during the winter.”

Hall Monitor Sylvana Jouni says “when guests come into the building they often first see the fireplace and ask about it with great interest, I will also proceed to tell them to relax and sit by the fireplace while they wait to meet with someone.” The fireplace is a space for all: students, staff, and visitors alike.

Serveries allow for more flexibility among students in learning communities Four serveries provide students with the opportunity to get a healthy snack or soft drink throughout the school day Christine MacKenzie Guest Writer Available for most of the school day are four small serveries located amidst the learning communities.

“At home it’s nice to be able to go to the kitchen and get a drink of water, or go get a healthy snack, and then go back to my work.

Why can’t it be that way at school? Well, at Bloomfield Hills High School, it can be,” said Superintendent Rob Glass during his ‘Welcome Back Day’ address. “ Whether it’s lunch or it’s a snack, students can get what they need, when they need it, in a responsible way that enables them to do their best thinking, to have their minds fresh, and their bodies able to do their best work.”

Junior Samara Maniere-Terry said that because she comes to school so early in the morning, she is unable to eat much, so she likes to grab a Poptart from one of the four

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serveries embedded within the learning areas.

Concurring with both Maniere-Terry and Glass, English teacher Vanessa Thompson said that she appreciates not only the serveries existence, but also their locations.

“It’s a really good idea to have the serveries near the classrooms. My students have been really excited about the idea that they can go get something to eat during class and come back. It has not been an interruption so far, which I think is awesome. It helps to fuel their minds and help them do their best when they are trying to learn.”

Food Director Mandy Sosnowski said that Fresh Fusion, The Bird Feeder, and Food For Thought are accessible in the morning during A lunch, from 8am to 10am. The Snack Bar and Java City are open from 7am.

“If students are running late, especially in the morning, they have the opportunity to

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hurry up and grab something; however, with all of the learning communities being next to the eateries we are not able to run them during other times. Especially during other lunch periods, because it would disrupt the learning process,” Sosnowski explained.

“We are working on trying to make each eatery special. For instance, Java City has coffee and iced coffee. The Bird Feeder has V8 Smoothies now” said Sosnowski. “The other two we are still working on and soliciting feedback to see what we can offer there and nowhere else. Food For Thought just had their deli bar open so they also now have their specialty.”

STEAM teacher David Zulkiewski said that although having the serveries are “really positive, trying to instill a sense of responsibility to get kids to clean up seems to be the bigger issue,” but, he added, “it has been going really well.”

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Java City, one of the four serveries located in the learning communities, specializes in selling freshly brewed coffee.

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A New School

HVAC being addressed

A look at the opening of our building

Barton Malow working to fix inconsistencies in air temperature

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Brandon Kowalski Staff Writer During an October press conference, Barton Malow Senior Project Superintendent Juan Vasquez III said that his company is working finishing the project they started two years ago.

“There is no doubt that we wrapped things up very quickly at the end right before school started. The project was on a very compressed schedule and, in that sense, there may be a few more punch list items that we didn’t have time to complete. If we had a longer timeline or if we extended construction, the list might be different,” said Vasquez. “Some projects you just can’t punch out until you have occupants in the building. For example, the mechanical systems. Until we put 161700 kids in at 98.7 degrees, you don’t know how it affects each system. It’s not something that can be tweaked prior having students in the building.”

One of the issues Barton Malow is working on is the inconsistencies with the heating and cooling.

“You can walk three steps and the air can change from being in the tundra to being in the rainforest,” said Spanish Teacher Dayana Schemel-Gord. “People just have to be patient and let the bugs work themselves out.”

Agreeing with Schemel-Gord, senior Maria Rousseva said that “it’s a really different temperature in a lot of places in the building. The whole school isn’t necessarily hot or cold at one time, everything feels completely different based on the wing.”

With the inconsistencies perceived by those like Rousseva in mind, Barton Malow has begun to investigate the HVAC system that regulates the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning throughout the building.

“It really depends on what the issue could be,” said Barton Malow engineer Joe Narowski who feels that the problem could be one of two different issues. One being as simple as adjusting the thermostats in each room while the other a miscommunication between air conditioning units throughout the school. “With the new units and with the existing [units] [we’re] working on any issues that may have been causing units [to] shut down or fire, bringing in too much outside air. I know that is something that we have been aware of and working out issues since day one.”

This, he said, could be due to one wing of the building that uses both pre-existing along with new units which might not work as well with the other sections of the school using only new units.

Sophomore Laila Schiemann remains a skeptic to the project’s progression and said “ I don’t think Barton Malow will have it done by the end of the year because there I feel there is other, more important projects that need to be completed first.”

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Credits to Bloomfield.org 1: The courtyard is illuminated at night before the opening on September 8. 2: The courtyard and learning community area features the “bump-out rooms.” In these students can work in small groups on various projects. 3: The metal statue of the hawk is situated at the front of the building. It is one of three statues with two other statues, one of the Andover Baron and one of the Lasher knight, placed in the courtyard.

4: The pool is built during the month of October. The pool, according to Juan Vasquez, will be finished by mid-winter.

The Facts

Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.6 or newer opperating systems are necessary

What devices should I bring to school?

iPads & Android tablets will work, but may not work on complex assignments.

Bring Your Own Device Policy is instituted Bring Your Own Device policy (BYOD) creates a more flexible learning environment

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is finally a reality.

“When people have their own devices that they’ve customised to the way that they like to work, to the way they like to see things, whether it’s layout, resolution, or color scheme and they have all the apps and extensions that they want their lives are easier,” said Stephanie Bevier of the reason why the BYOD initiative, where students bring their personally owned devices to school, was introduced. “ Kids like things organized a certain way or may need help with comprehension or visibility or anything like that, they can set up their own computer to always look like that and not constantly try to use a strange machine. It’s easier for people to work and they can continue that work easier going from home to school or school to home. ” According to STEM teacher David Zulkiewski, BYOD will increase the flexibility of students and help them learn more effectively.

“I think it’s going to provide some flexibility for students and staff,” said Zulkiewski. “Students will be able to find the right technology to fit the right need or approach for whatever classes the students are in.”

Many teachers share a similar attitude toward the new policy.

“I think it was a little surprising just because people are used to things being a certain way. Such as computer labs and not being responsible for their own devices but once you think about it, a lot of kids have their own media devices so it’s not a huge deal I don’t think.” said math teacher Brian Bigham, “As far as my class, my students brought their devices into class and it all seems to be okay.”

Students have also adjusted to the BYOD policy and are enjoying it so far.

John Ballouz Guest Writer “So far I am really liking the new BYOD policy. It is very convenient to have all my work on my own device and be able to work on it anytime I want.” said junior Omar Effendi, “It also isn’t really a problem bringing technology as I already had a laptop at home that I could use.”

Junior Sam Borman added that “It has helped improve my efficiency at school. I am able to bring in my own customized device that I was already bringing in anyways and it is nice to have all my work in one place and not have to worry about computer labs.”

Bevier said the results from surveys held last year to see how many kids had devices they could use and the results were similar to Effendi and Borman’s experience.

“Eighty-nine percent of the population had a smartphone, sixty-eight said that they had a laptop, and forty said they had a tablet or equivalent to bring in. With that significant amount of the population having a device, it made BYOD a viable option,” Bevier said.

Another advantage to switching to BYOD was to save money. “It is very expensive to house computer labs and to keep them updated, replace the software, and the hardware. In the long term, we had to replace computers every so often to try and keep them up to date and working.

The number of computers that we will have to try to turnover in years to come will be less, and so there will be savings at that point,” Bevier said.

In addition to cost savings and flexibility, with the BYOD policy, Bevier said that the school is able to introduce new aspects to education such as cloud-based learning.

“Cloud-based resources create more flexibility because you are not tied to district machines. Before, if district machines weren’t

working or if you were having trouble logging on, you could have a problem,” she said. “Now, there are none of those issues.

Students can access their stuff no matter where they are, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world as long as there is wi-fi.” . So for your teacher, if the best way for you guys to learn is to spread out in the learning commons, you can do that. In a computer lab you’re kind of locked down with what you can do but if you have small group work that needs to happen you guys can work in the knowledge market and they have four media scapes in there, you guys could break into four groups and someone could plug their laptop in and suddenly you’re all working with a big screen and all looking at the same thing.

The possibilities are endless of how you guys could break up and work and be flexible no matter where you are. Whereas in the old, traditional learning structure that simply wasn’t even possible.”

Agreeing with Bevier, Bigham believes that the BYOD policy is changing the way students are learning as well as preparing them for the future.

“Students are all going to have to do this in college,” he said. “A lot of colleges do have computer labs but for the most part you guys are going to to have to use your own devices for notes and everything. I think our BYOD policy will definitely be beneficial to the kids past their high school experience.” keep them updated, replace the software, and the hardware. In the long term, we had to replace computers every so often to try and keep them up to date and working. The number of computers that we will have to try to turnover in years to come will be less, and so there will be savings at that point.” Bevier said.

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FEATURE

8 Eastover is a blue-ribbon school Education department confers the distinction to Eastover and 13 other Michigan schools Amanda Howard Staff Writer

Marching band students perform during the halftime show at the final Black Hawk’s football game of the season.

Marching band receives perfect sheets The marching band was awarded the highest honor at the MSBOA festival Morgan Montgomery Guest Writer On Wednesday, October 7th, the Bloomfield Hills Blackhawks Marching Band attended the 4th District Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival and received “perfect sheets”.

“I had that feeling of elation when we were actually performing. Whenever I am playing or listening back to [the performance], that’s when I get that feeling of accomplishment. Numbers don’t matter as much to me compared to what we actually accomplish,” expressed junior Sam Greenberg, drumline section leader. “I could feel it in my bones at those moments where everyone stopped and drumline kept

playing. I still don’t feel like it’s over.”

Senior head drum major Zoe Gerndt added, “It was a little bittersweet knowing that this was my last year, my last festival. But it was still amazing because our band came out on top and did amazing just as I knew we would.

It was a great way to end our season.”

According to band director Alan Posner, the band received “perfect sheets,” which means they received all 1’s and all A’s from each judge. “Each caption has subcategories,” said Posner. “There is tone, intonation, rhythm, precision, and different subcategories. In those subcategories, the directors give letter grades and in those subcate-

gories, every judge gave us an A. Which I think is really special.”

Although marching band festival is not a competition, continued Posner, it is a way of reaffirming the band’s effort throughout the season. “What means a lot when we’re talking about ratings is the pursuit of a first division rating or pursuit of a perfect sheet because that’s where the hard work comes in. It’s about the journey rather than the destination.”

“I had goosebumps,” said former band director Robert Ambrose. “I thought they played with a really good tone and good sound. There was really good musicianship. It was the best sounding band I heard that night.”

Q&A: Mr. Posner

Q: As an Andover graduate, what is it like to be the band director of students who share a little bit of the same past as you?

A: “It makes it a little easier and it’s really special for me to be back. The first rehearsal I was back I was looking over at the new school and seeing some of the old school. It was a very surreal experience.”

Q: Although you have a past with the Berkley High School Marching band, what were your thoughts coming into the new season with a new band?

A: “I wanted to make it a special season ... [I’m] just trying to make the best experience for my students as I possibly could.”

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Student travels to Philadelphia to see the Pope Nuha Raziuddin Guest Writer of meeting with the senator, and he surreal it all felt. We were truly blessed to helped take care of the poor. So it really have had this once in a lifetime experience.” inspired me to become a better person.”

Sylvia explained what she took away Sylvia’s mom, Ban from this journey.

Kinaia, described “I just want to go “...The Pope is a really the trip’s imporon more religious tance to the family. important person to me. trips and retreats.

“We’re very de- Getting that close to him It’s a really nice way vout Catholics and to connect with inspired me to do betwe have seen the your faith and get pope before when we ter...” away from the bubwent to Rome but ble we’re put in. It we weren’t as close provided me with a Sylvia Kashat to him. So, when we new view and helped heard about this trip Senior me realize the main at church we thought purpose of life. I it was the perfect way to see him up close.” took so much away from my experience Kinaia elaborated on what it even though to some it’s such a small was like witnessing Sylvia’s first thing. I would recommend people to reaction to seeing the Pope. go out and become a part of their com“She started bawling her eyes out, and munity, because one small thing we may that made me start to cry because of how do, can bring a huge effect on others.”

“[Eastover] is very innovative when it comes to technology. They have a very strong community feel, they really pull together. When you walk into that school you feel a really strong sense of community....I think they were able to reflect that in their application.”

Dr. Rob Glass Superintedent

Senior shares experience of her witnessing the pope

Traveling 785 miles, preparing for six months straight, with a whole itinerary planned, she finally had the chance to see him again.

“It just felt surreal coming that close to him. The first time he drove past, he was going fast and the other time he was going really slow,” said senior Sylvia Kashat who on September 26th, traveled to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia to see Pope Francis. “We actually got to see his face- It felt like a dream.”

After planning for six months, Sylvia said that she heard about Pope Francis’ visit from a church group, but decided to take the trip with her parents.

“I’m really religious,” she said. “So the Pope is a really important person to me.

Getting that close to him inspired me to do better, because he is truly a great person. He did a lot when he was therehe ate dinner with the homeless instead

Eastover Elementary School is one of the thirteen schools in Michigan awarded by the US Department of Education a Blue Ribbon Award.

“The national Blue Ribbon is awarded by the federal government to schools that increasing test scores and just excelling in all areas, as well as closing the gaps in test groups. They look at test scores in every single state across the country,” explained Eastover Principal Carey Crocker. “And in each state they pick the top thirteen schools in every state that are excelling regardless of [outside circumstances].

And then once you’re nominated, you have a choice of whether you want to move forward with the application process, which is a huge undertaking, and if you decide not to [apply] then, they move onto the next school on the list.”

According to Principal Crocker, the road to becoming a Blue Ribbon school began with a lengthy application process.

“You have to explain your curriculum, what makes your school special, your English Language Learner programs, what are your interventions and supports, what enrichments you offer, what programs you offer,” described Crocker. “How involved you PTO is, how your PTO events affect the school-and all of it is laid out in an essay like [format]. You really have to condense everything you do into this nice essay.”

According to Superintendent Robert Glass, applications must be exemplary to even be considered for the award.

“There must have been something in the test data that [The US Board of Education] liked and then they just wrote a great application. They worked so hard on it. The substance of it really showed because they do some really innovative things, they have a sustainability program they’ve been working on, a partnership with Lawrence Tech,” said Glass.

“They are very innovative when it comes to technology. They have a very strong community feel, they really pull together. When you walk into that school you feel a really strong sense of community.

The parents are really supportive. So, I think it’s all those things with the substance behind it, and I think they were able to reflect that in their application. ” According to PTO parent Shannon Curcuru, it’s clear that the aspect of family plays a great role in why Eastover is so successful.

“From a parental perspective, there’s a lot of things that come into place and a lot of emotional decisions and they go well beyond numbers and academia. One of the things, I think, that makes Eastover stand apart from a lot of the options that we have in this area, is that it offers diversity,” said Cucuru. “They work hard here to make sure that every child’s needs are met individually, there’s very much a family concept. It’s nice to be recognized for all of the efforts we’ve been making; the staff, the students, the parents. That’s

Fast Facts The Pope is the 266th Pope in history He is the first “Francis,” taking his name from St. Francis of Assisi Pope Francis is the first pope from Latin America

Sources: CBS news, The Guardian

not the reason why we’ve ever done it [to be recognized], I think it’s just [been] about enhancing and enriching the learning experience, but it feels really great to recognize what a family it is here.”

It seems others concur with Curcuru’s thoughts. According to Glass, the Blue Ribbon award represents the essence of community that is ever present throughout not only Eastover, but also the entire district.

Reflecting on the award, Glass said, “It [The Blue Ribbon Award] reflects wonderfully on the school and the district as a whole. I know it sounds cliche’, but it’s true. You have to have everybody committed; liking each other, working together, having a common vision, and supporting each other. I think this is a foundation, that goes back to a lot of people who work together and love what they do.”

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Problem Solved:

Rubik’s Cube Club launches Sophomore talks about his love of cubing and how it inspired the birth of this new club.

Raya Nashef Guest Writer

A quiet Tuesday afternoon turns into a nail bite worthy competition right before Carson Davis and his friend’s eyes. When the clock strikes 2:40pm, Davis and his friends take on the colors of red, blue, yellow, white, orange and green.

“To me cubing is almost a form of meditation.

You have to be calm and relaxed,” said Davis.

To Davis, the club’s founder, the Rubik’s cube is more than just a meaningless toy, it was a mystery waiting to be solved. “It [the cube] was something uncommon. People have always wanted to know how to do it, they always seemed so fascinated by it, and always thought there was more to it than there was, but there is no math or equations involved in it.”

After discovering a love for it, creating a club dedicated entirely to the Rubik’s cube seemed like the most logical next step. Davis describes how he wanted to find others that could understand his fascination with the game, “You can get 40 seconds

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by barely putting any time in practicing, maybe just a couple hours. I thought this is so uncommon, I wanted to meet people that I could relate to.”

The club soon amassed to not only Carson, but Junior Hunter Kasravi, and a couple of their friends as well. “From there I thought, I already taught two other friends, why not teach a couple more?

That’s when I started putting the club together, we taught a few more people and that’s how it all took off,” says Carson. With more than enough people to start off, Carson decided a sponsor was necessary to finally make the Rubik’s club official.

The club found their sponsor in 9th grade Advisory teacher Caroline Fines, who describes herself as having little knowledge of the game before hand, but now sees the true enjoyment that comes from playing it. “I always thought that it was just a cruel joke that some toy industry made to play on people, but no it’s really interesting to just watch them go and they compete in com-

petitions all over it’s very fascinating. We don’t have a lot of clubs like [the Rubik’s Cube Club].

It’s interesting and it’s completely different.”

With a sponsor to now support it, the first and only Michigan High School Rubik’s club was born, according to Carson.

With a great first year, the club’s now setting their aims higher. “We’ve been trying to get money for transportation, so we can start organizing competitions at different schools,” explains Carson. The club members hope to compete in events sponsored by the World Cube Association. “We plan on hopefully setting up a team, if we can grow to 25 members or so that we bring to competitions”, Davis asserts.

“We want to try to teach people how to solve.”

The club meets every Tuesday at KM 102 from 2:40-3:40, they hope to see you there.

Meet the members...

Carson Davis Junior “I started the club to find and pull people together who already had similar interests.”

Marca Mucha Senior “I joined [the Rubik’s Cube Club] because I love to cube and I’m excited to learn more.”

Colt Powers Freshman “I wanted to learn how to solve the mystery behind the cube.”

Hunter Kasravi Junior “I joined so it would stand out for colleges.”

OP/ED

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Embrace the chaos (of BHHS) Editor explains why we should be more accepting of change

Appreciation: why we should be grateful for our new school

Jack Silberman Design Editor Change is inevitable. No matter who you are, we all encounter it.

For many of us Black Hawks, the change we’ve encountered over the past few years is pretty obvious.

Three schools in three years. The first two stops were difficult for many, but we need to realize how worth it these pit stops were. Our new home is incredible, and we should embrace it rather than go out of our way to find things to complain about.

Let’s keep this transition in perspective. Freshman year, my grade went from a middle school to a former elementary school. We were pretty much stranded on “Freshman Island,” while all the other grades went to the Lahser campus.

That qualifies as complaining material. A slightly un-painted staircase (that is completely functional) in a brand new school does not.

“The new building will make all of this worth it”, said Freshman me to myself as I struggled to fit into the classroom-turned-cafeteria at the Ninth Grade Campus. Two years later, I have come to the conclusion that I was right. This building has made me forget all about those other experiences. The problem is, a lot of people here don’t have the same opinion that I do.

Get your minds out of the gutter, people. Sophomore year at Lahser, an animal died (in a spot that has yet to be determined) somewhere “For many of us Black Hawks, the change we’ve encountered over the past few years is pretty obvious.” in our newspaper room. And who could forget the infamous senior prank when dead fish were put in the air vents? The entire school smelled like the Penguinarium at the zoo for weeks. Stop complaining that the Wi-Fi here is too slow.

We should be thankful for this new school. An incredible amount of hard work and planning went into making this the best possible environment for us to learn in and teachers to teach in. We shouldn’t complain that some parts are unfinished. We should be grateful that they pushed to open the building after only two years of construction rather than making us wait another year at Lahser.

It’s still a little surreal that we are actually going to school in this building. It’s incredible, especially compared to all the makeshift schools we’ve attended the past few years. We all need to take a step back and realize what an amazing opportunity we’ve been given.

This school is gargantuan. 372,000 square feet is almost unheard of for a high school. There are no more crowded hallways. No more having to split up because we cannot fit under one roof. Everything is on-site and is state-of-the-art. I think the right thing to do is to show a little more appreciation.

Changes may be a bit inconvenient, but we should embrace them rather than complain. What is an inconvenience today will be a better opportunity for you tomorrow. Keep in mind that the chaos over the past few years only existed so we could have a peaceful future. So embrace the pandemonium. It’s not everyday that a district builds an entire school in two years just for you. We only have a few years here. Let’s make the most of it.

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“But, it looks like a prison and there aren’t Take Lapeer High School just an hour north of us. enough clocks and the staircases aren’t paintFormerly known as Lapeer West and Lapeer East, the ed and there are construction workers here two schools came together into one building just a and it still isn’t finished, and… and... etc., etc. year after we did. The only difference is they are stayDo you hear yourselves?

Do you acing in that building for good with roughly 500 more tually hear these words?

Really? students than we have enrolled at BHHS with no conWe are not going to apologize versations of construction or renif we sound like a strict mother ovation plans. Can you imagine? scolding her poorly behaved And some of us here are child because frankly, it’s time we complaining about clocks? stopped acting like toddlers. It Look around at this incredsounds like we need a time out to ible 372,000 square-foot statethink about some of our behavof-the-art structure. Look at iors. It’s time to take a step back what we have. This is not just and see what is right in front of us. a school. This is our home. It Now, this may simply be a case was built with us in mind and of the squeaky wheel getting the for our minds. We have more grease, and we are well aware that freedom to learn and collabonot everyone wearing black, silver 23 out of 24 staff members rate with one another in an inand purple is complaining. Many agree that we need to show credible environment built meof us are appreciative of our new ticulously with the diligent and nest. But many simply are not. more appreciation for our caring hands of Barton Malow.

Before you start picking at new school This building was made for us. the details we ask you to reWe’re not trying to lecture, beflect. Remember the halllittle or berate anyone. We’re ways where tiles fell out of the telling you all of this because floor and the bathrooms with lines out the door it is the simple truth. We are making history here and the ceilings were sketchy-looking substances and by complaining about paint in the stairwells oozed through the cracks. It wasn’t that long ago. you’re missing the bigger picture. Look around It’s time to break the bubble and see the countless hours you and appreciate the gift you’ve been given. that our parents, our teachers, our administrators, the So, Blackhawks, soak it in. Be proud, district employees, the construction workers, and all of be thankful, and stop whining. the taxpayers have spent for us. They, fought together

What “The Hawkeye” Thinks:

What the Student Body thinks

“I think students can fully appreciate the building going outside their comfort zone and taking advantage of different spaces in the learning communities.”

Tamer El-Gamel Junior

Rachel Kalusniak Senior

Hawkeye 2015-16 Staff

Advisor Christina Hammitt Editor-in-Chief Aidan Menchaca Managing Editors Merrick Weingarten Foster Stubbs Ally Jaksen Design Editor Jack Silberman

Photo Editor Andie McKendrick Multimedia Editor Greg Margosian Advertising Julia Eisenshtadt Public Relations CJ Drogosch

Editor examines the stigma of Bloomfield Hills culture Foster Stubbs Managing Editor

Betsy Stubbs

“We need to understand that not only the student but the teachers in the building are also getting used to the new school and are in a learning process.”

Recognizing privilege

“I think the collaborative spaces are a great addition because it allows people to work in a more group-oriented environment.”

What place can you find Cadillacs, Jeeps, BMWs, and sometimes even Ferraris by the dozen? No, I’m not talking about the auto show, I’m talking about our parking lot.

Whenever I tell someone I’m from Bloomfield, they ask me “How big is your mansion?” Without question, out of the 1700 here in our student body, many of us are born with a silver spoon in their mouth, shielded from the dangers of the outside world by the “Bloomfield bubble.” Look around, we have every advantage imaginable.

Our school has been dubbed the “school of the future” due to its advanced technology, we are offered a wide variety of classes including AP and IB courses, at least 90% of us will go to college, and the list goes on and on. Heck, there’s a Starbucks right across from the parking lot. But sometimes it seems as though we forget that others don’t have these luxuries.

Outside of “the Hills.” while we can survive off of the almighty power known as “mom’s credit card,” many Americans are not as fortunate. Last year, according to the U.S. Census, about 46.7 million people in America lived below the poverty line. Consider the income disparity between Bloomfield Hills and neighboring Pontiac. In 2013, the average median household income in Pontiac was $27,376. In contrast, the median Bloomfield Hills household income in 2013 “we have to represent ourselves with class and dignity” was $151, 596. Nothing is served up on a silver platter in the real world. At my job, many of my coworkers, some of the hardestworking people I know, work as many as two other jobs just to make ends meet. It’s not really their fault either, they just weren’t dealt the best cards in their life. Inside the “bubble,” we hold a royal flush.

But haven’t we heard this all before? Is it my fault my parents have money? It’s no one’s fault but what I’m saying is that with great fortune comes great responsibility. As students from Bloomfield, we have to represent ourselves with class and dignity, this is applicable to social media. It’s very disheartening to see the condescending and cruel things that BHHS students have posted about other schools and communities (just look at the tweets from BHHS on the SmackHigh MI Twitter account). This ignorance further perpetuates the Bloomfield stereotype of being “spoiled” and “arrogant.” I don’t like being classified as a “rich jerk,” (because this is a school newspaper, I have substituted “jerk” in for a more unsavory term) and I’m sure no one from Bloomfield does either.

Just because we have nice things doesn’t mean we have to flaunt them. Recognize that you are not above anyone else, regardless of your dad’s 7-figure salary. So while you are cruising down Telegraph in your G-Wagon, take time to appreciate what you have because someday that “Bloomfield bubble” that has been protecting you will pop.

Joe Shoemaker Sophomore

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Jack Wroldsen Shibi Sanjeev Cartoonist Betsy Stubbs Illustrator Kevin Zheng Guest Writers Christine Mackenzie Emelia Irmscher Greg Margosian

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OPINION

11 Life lies in knowledge Editor contemplates what constitutes a good education and way of life Aidan Menchaca Editor-In-Chief As I begin my last year of high school, I’ve consistently been asked the question: “What do you want to study?” To that my answer is always the same; the philosophy and the humanities. At this point, I get the same reply: “What money is in that?”

Now, I get mad.

I am not upset with the question. How could I be? Rather, I am unhappy with what represents: our willingness to sell our education for what would be deemed “more profitable” thinking that we’ve gotten a better bargain.

Because we haven’t. For the love of pure knowledge and virtue is a life in itself. It is this life that I want to live.

It is the life you should live too.

It may be so easy to be trapped by the specious glow of wealth that a more external life may grant. But reveling in pure knowledge does not provide--it illuminates. When I look upon Renaissance art in all of it’s grandeur, I can only be reminded of humanity’s greatness. When I read Shakespeare’s plays, I am be moved by the power of their diction. There is no money in these interests but their insight makes life more reasoned and beautiful.

Yet this is not the only benefit of the intellectual life.

It is the thought inherent in a well-informed life that lifts us up. When I think, contemplate, and write, a strange feeling comes upon me; I feel free and rapturous. It provides the plot to my life and the mirror for my reflections. Perhaps, I would posit, reasoning can make man perfect, it is that we do so little of it.

It seems all of my life I have been preparing to work, drive, sleep, and go to meetings. But what if I want none of these things? What if I want that feeling of reasoning instead?

In truth, I find that so few of us want this. We’re afraid of what it will bring.

But let us do this.

We must take back our lives from the clutches of a material life and liberate our educations.

Perhaps we’ll really change the world.

Thirty Minutes to Change Writing a column teaches a valuable lesson Jack Wroldsen Staff Writer When you have to write your first column in thirty minutes, you’re always told to “think of what makes you mad.”

Well, what makes me mad is trying new things. Like writing a column. Like changing.

I’m not the best at getting outside of my comfort zone. Why would I? Why expose myself to fear? Why change?

After all, Corbin Bleu did tell us back in 2006 that if we want to be cool, we should follow one simple rule: stick to the stuff we know.

I think all of us, by high school, have realized Corbin didn’t have the best idea.

Change is inevitable. For every last day is a first day of something new.

Last day of middle school; first day of high school. Last day of high school; first day of college. Last day of college; first day of work. The cycle never ends, and it never should.

It’s time to embrace change. We’re only soaring and flying if we break free from the usual. After all, if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll never get anything more.

Thirty minutes down and I’ve gone from changing my status as never writing a column to a columnist. What changes will you make?

PRO

Smart School, Smart Idea Smart school proves to be an advantage to students in the classroom Sadhna Ramanathan Op/Ed Editor

ing, but self control is something my generation Oh Google Drive, you make me so smart! is learning to implement in our day-to-day life. In Ever since technology has made a prevalent niche fact, the 2012 Pew survey done in conjunction for itself in my classes and classrooms, life has become with the College Board and the National Writsimpler and made me a smarter student. Gone are ing Project agrees with me. After surveying 2,462 the days of losing papers and searching frantically for teachers, 75% said that the Internet and search enthat rubric I know you put in my binder but I just gines made students more self-sufficient researchers. can’t seem to find it. Now, everything is in one place Furthermore, thanks to BHHS being a (B.Y.O.D.) - assignments, rubrics, syllabi, and so many other school, I’m learning the importance of restraint and documents are almost all online. Thank you Goodiscipline in terms of technology and its temptations. gle. Thank you B.Y.O.D (Bring Your Own Device.)

Susan Ravizza, an assistant professor teacher at MSU, While some may believe that the all of this techsays curbing technology in class is close to impossinology is a distraction, it’s an asble.

Ravizza suggests that the onus falls set to my education. I can study on students when it comes to manag“After surveying 2,462 any subject, any time I want. ing their time and online distractions.

Forgot my textbook? Sim- teachers, 75% said that Looking at BHHS’ cornerstones, ple. There are notes and the Internet and search we are to be accountable and responPowerPoints on Moodle. engines made students sible even amidst and distractions.

In Need extra help? I can ask my more self-sufficient rea study done by Ron Yaros, assistant teacher for help anytime by professor of new media and mobile searchers.” emailing on any of my devices. journalism at the University of MaryBackpack too heavy? No problem land’s Philip Merrill College of Jourfor me as B.Y.O.D. lets me carry around classwork nalism at the University of Central Florida, 82% and homework without the added weight of textbooks of students use their technological devices for acand notebooks. With my B.Y.O.D. I can easily work ademic purposes in class as opposed to outside dison A.P. Literature and Composition homework or tractions.

BHHS is preparing me for what I’ll face Physics homework without having to lug around five in college as well as the distractions in life. As a notebooks, pens, 12 other textbooks, a small goat, eye B.Y.O.D School I’m being given the opportunity to of newt, the map to the fountain of youth, and a wabe more responsible and accountable for my time. ter bottle. Okay, I’m still carrying the water bottle.

So, being a smart school with smart Some may say technology can be seen as distracttechnology is really the smart decision.

Pro/Con: Smart Schools CON

Smart Schools aren’t so smart Technology inadvertantly distracts students in the classroom Mallory Weiner Feature Editor

We have it all: smart-phones, smart boards, smart form itself to a smart school, right? That won’t conTVs. In spite of all the “smart” that has been instilled tribute to mental deterioration at all, right? Wrong. into life at BHHS, smart schools are not so smart.

Another problem in Smart technology is that nothing Nick McDaniels from the Marquette Educator exprivate. Now, that’s not smart. The smallest slip up is plained that teenagers aren’t really teenagers anymore. suddenly the biggest topic of conversation solely because They are teenage text machines. And he is right. we have our phones and news travels a whole lot faster I sit in class with my phone face up on the desk so when 1,600 students are all staring at a screen waiting to I can immediately answer any text the instant I receive text their friends about something someone did during it. When I’m on my computer, I have the Messages app A lunch. I get five text messages and twelve Twitter noup so I can have easy access to talking to my friends and tifications when someone I don’t even know gets a ticket family. I pretend to take notes when I’m for parking in the lot without a pass. really just venting to my friend about And please do not get me started the amount of homework I have and “..there is a fine line between on the 47 different sources I have to how I am feeling “really stressed out”. enought technology and too find the coursework for my class. I Attending a smart school allows have Google Classroom, Google much.” me to have the world at the tip of my Drive, Gmail, iCloud, Moodle, fingers. I’m assuming the thought Wix, Weebly, pigeon, and telegram. behind this was so I could do reAs a smart school, wouldn’t it be search for class at the press of a button or easily take smart to put all of our online classwork in one place? notes on a class lecture without having to handwrite, Don’t get me wrong. I love my laptop and my phone. I because we all know typing is much faster, or to relidon’t think I could live without them. I just think there are giously check Moodle or Google Classroom or one of times when I should be asked to put my smartphone away. the twelve other online sources we have for our classes.

I miss when ten minute passing time was a joy because it That assumption is wrong. Having the world at the meant I could check my phone. Now those ten minutes tip of my fingers means I am going to check the online are just another ten minutes spent doing what I was doing sale at Free People. It means I am going to read Buzzfor the previous 90 minutes. Is this really that smart? feed news articles instead of following along with the I don’t think technology should completely be disclass PowerPoint. This isn’t my fault either. Dr. Stephmissed, but there is a fine line between enough techanie Newman from Psychology Today explored the idea nology and too much. As a school, we have crossed that living in a smart world is causing the deterioration that line. We need to take a step back and realize of mental health in teenagers. So it makes sense that that phones and computers don’t have a place in eva building with 1,600 teenage students would transery situation. It makes our smart school not so smart.

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We need to reexamine the purpose of advisory Merrick Weingarten Managing Editor If it’s good enough for Google isn’t is good enough for us?

From Google Docs to Google Classroom, education has learned a lot from Google. So, why not take a learning strategy from one of the top companies in America and apply it to advisory.

According to Lia Forman’s article on thehawkeyenews.com, the ninety-minutes for advisory is for collaboration and community building.

Our 8th hour does meet this criteria.

Do we have time to meet with other students?

Yes. Do we have time to build a tight-knit community?

Yes. But, do we have an opportunity to innovate a system that will be serve the time and needs of our student body?

No. So, the purpose of the column isn’t to bash the system or blame anyone; it’s to express that advisory needs some re-googling.

From having flexible furniture to having our own Knowledge Market, our building is created with collaboration in mind.

But instead of grounding everyone for the actions of a few why not look at our four cornerstones to build better solutions?

For instance, with the kids who are abusing collaboration time, administrators need to sit down face-to-face with these few, and urge them to take more accountability for their actions. Perhaps create a more structured plan for those who cannot properly use this freedom. Perhaps ask them how to best use their time. Isn’t that what being architects of our own learning means?

We need advisory. And we not only need this time, but we also need the opportunity to have and use the time that we need.

Following our very own cornerstones we need time to establish relationships with our teachers and our peers. We need the time to allow us to use these spaces in this very beautiful building.

Advisory time is vital because it allows students to have fours years to create a one-onone relationship with professional educators

“We need advisory. And we not only need this time, but we also need to have and use the time that we need.” who get to know us as pupils and people. It is a time when the District’s guiding principles are the fabric of helping freshmen adjust to high school. It provides time to collaborate with our peers on project base learning assessments, gives juniors time to prepare for ACT/SAT testing, and creates the necessary time with post-high school prep like planning for college and the work force. With the system the way it is right now, it is impossible for us to accept this because advisory feels too forced.

The solution to fixing this flawed system definitely isn’t easy. But, it’s possible and we should look to where it all started. Google.

At Google, staff are provided 80/20. They are given time to innovate and create, time to reflect and recall, time to work collaboratively or independently. Advisory needs to be 80/20. We need to create a seminar hour where students are granted the majority of the 90 minute period to collaborate with both their advisor and teachers. Advisory lessons can be implemented every other day or the 20% of the time, and the system would work fine. Just like at Google.

What about those who don’t follow the rules? Then we sit, circle up and have a conversation. If they still don’t work then other consequences apply. Perhaps not as strict as Trump calling “firing” them but maybe a little more structure.

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Varsity Tennis captures the first MHSAA State Championship in BHHS history

Game, Set,

HISTORY Black Hawks take Division One State Championship The Mens’ Varsity Tennis Team discusses the experience of winning the school’s first MHSAA title Shibi Sanjeev Staff Writer

Foster Stubbs Managing Editor

For the first time in school history, there will be a championship banner hanging from the rafters in the gym.

“It feels amazing to be a state champ,” said senior Adam Kobeissi, who was a member of the first MHSAA state championship team for BHHS. “I knew right from the beginning of the season that we had it in us, but to see it actually come true is a really special feeling that is hard to put into words.”

On the weekend of October 17th, the mens’ Varsity Tennis Team won twenty-six matches en route to a title at the Division One State Finals at the Midland Tennis Center.

“Not only was this the first championship for BHHS, it was the first tennis championship in the Bloomfield Hills School District since 2005,” Kobeissi . “It’s really given us a new name at the new school and has given the tennis program a good start. I think the team has great potential in the future and it sets the bar high for future players.”

Senior Gilbert Chen and Sophomore Chaz Blamo came into the tournament as the fifth

seed in the four doubles draw, but they finished as semifinalists.

“I first started to believe that I could do really well after my first match against Livonia Churchill,” said Chen. “Our opponents had pushed us to our limits and my partner and I were on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. That final point to finish the set was a 23-shot rally ending with my partner smashing an overhead winner. The feeling of joy after we closed that set helped me in the rest of my matches.”

Junior Brad Silverman, Freshman Andrew Zhang, and Junior Josh Mukherjee finished as finalists in their respective singles flights.

“I felt nervous, I played the first seed some time ago, I beat him. But he did beat me in my first match of high school tennis,” said Zhang.

“But I was confident that I could do well in the tournament.”

Sophomore Constantin Hemmrich finished as the flight champ in the number three singles flight.

“When I got to the second day and all of

our singles were still in, I felt confident which helped me play well,” said Hemmrich. “I liked playing as the favorite and knew that I could grind through the challenges and win.”

At the end of the weekend tournament, the Black Hawks finished with 26 points, tying with the reigning champion Wildcats of Novi High School. “[From the beginning of the season] I knew that our team was going to be really good,” said Mukherjee. “[We have many] seasoned players, so I knew right from the first match that we would have the talent to win states.”

Echoing Mukherjee’s sentiments, Head Coach Greg Burks said, “going into Saturday morning, we were tied for first place with Novi with 21 points. They had seven flights going into the semifinals, we had five. So I figured that if we did well enough going into our finals, we would be in contention. And that’s pretty much exactly what happened. We won four out of the five going into the finals. And they lost number one, two, and three doubles.

So that put us neck and neck.”

Due to the tie for the title of State Champions, the MHSAA called for a coin flip to decide which school would get to keep the trophy, as only one had been made, explained Burks.

“The kids apparently told me to say tails, and I didn’t hear them because everybody was screaming around me,” said Burks. “They flipped it and I said ‘heads’. It landed tails.”

Burks went on to explain that it was decided that another trophy could be made, and that Novi let the Black Hawks borrow the trophy for pictures.

Junior Alex Ross, who played number one doubles for the team, hopes that this achievement helps the team gain more notoriety in the school community.

“It’s a big victory,” said Ross. “Normally tennis doesn’t get a lot of hype, but hopefully we get a little bit more recognition from the school. Hopefully there are more state championships to come.”

SPORTS

14 BHHS goes national Looking in on BHS sports alumni

Erika Lacasse performs her diving routine on September 17th, against West Bloomfield High School at Lahser. Photo credits: Mark Lacasse

Diver crushes records of both genders Black Hawk diver, Erika Lacasse, discusses her success in competitive diving Brandon Kowalski Staff Writer At the West Bloomfield meet, senior diver Erika Lacasse broke the 1-meter diving record.

“During the meet itself, I wasn’t keeping track of my score, so I didn’t even realize how well I was performing. But at the end when I saw that 285 on the board, I felt truly proud of myself,” she said.

Lacasse has broken the Bloomfield Hills swimming and diving team’s 1-meter diving record numerous times with her most recent record-breaking performance receiving a 285.25, over 25 points higher than her previous record.

“I didn’t even know that I also broke [the boys’] record but it feels pretty amazing,” said Erika “To be honest, it’s more of a happy surprise and I’m pretty shocked.”

According to the meet results, Erika placed third in Oakland County Swim and Dive Championship. For Erika, her 10 year background in gymnastics not only has provided her with a base for her current success, but also helped her four years ago when she joined the varsity team her freshman year. She qualified for regionals at the very first dual meet and then qualified for states.

“As the daily practice time was half that of gymnastics, it just seemed like a good fit to keep in shape and continue to be challenged athletically,” said Mark Lacasse who supported her daughter’s decision of quitting gymnastics. “When she showed up for her first practice freshman year at Lahser, it was already mid season so she did not expect to do much that year other than learn the basics. I guess Coach Mchugh saw something in her because he encouraged her to compete in her second week.”

Photo Credit: Susan Adams Photography

Maddie Ford ‘14, was awarded Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week by the Missouri Valley Conference. Maddie is a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago and this is her third time being selected for the team.

us more to cheer about and get excited about.”

Head diving coach Scott Mchugh recalled Erika’s ”Without Erika on the team, the collective morale beginning. “With zero diving experience in about a would be a little bit lower. She always cheers us on week or so she learned enough dives to compete at and give us advice on dives we’re scared about ata duel meet. From there, she has trained hard more tempting,” said Junior Natalie Ford. . “She’ll reassure or less year round,” explained Scott. “She has taken us that they are nothing to be afraid of and we trust some time off but she has tried to make training in her experience considering she has done just about the off season a priority, and in result, she has steadievery dive. She proved to us that ly improved. She hasn’t actually you can’t let fear stop you by per“...I didn’t even realize reached her peak. As she continforming her reverse twister, which ues diving through the end of this how well I was performnobody does. She always leaves year and beyond, she’ll become ing.

But at the end when us with a positive attitude and even better than she currently is.” shows us how it’s possible to do I saw that 285 on the The progression that Coach a sport and keep your grades up.”

Mchugh speaks of is not only vi- board, I felt truly proud Erika’s diving talents are besually evident, but, according to of myself.” ing recognized by universities past meet results, also is reflectall over country. Recently, Erika ed in Erika’s movement up the announced that she has commitrankings. Her second year on the Eric Lacasse ted to dive and attend Cornell high school’s dive team ended Diver University in the fall of 2016. with her placing 20th at the state Cornell guarantees her a full meet, much higher than the preentry into the Ivy League in revious season. Her off season conturn for Erika’s diving abilities. As an iOy League sists of various workouts and exercises to keep her school, there is no scholarships available that in shape for the next time she needs to compete. would reduce her tuition, but just to have the opBlackhawks swimming and diving head coach portunity to attend the school has Erika excited.

David Zulkiewski said that Erika’s presence and “What can any dad say other than I am proud four year success has helped the swimming and divof her for always giving it her best effort and aling program by creating “ a well rounded, talented ways seeking to do her best regardless of where team. It gives us a leg up on a lot of programs that that gets her,” said her dad. For Erika, it has aldon’t have an established diving program. She locks ways been more about the journey than the prize.” in some well needed points for the team and gives

Construction of the pool and auditorium is on schedule Pool construction and auditorium on schedule to finish by January, 2016.

Gillian Isaacson Guest Writer When BHHS opened its doors, there were a few portions that were not available to students.

“It is kind of sad that we can’t use the new pool.

I don’t mind swimming in the old pool that much, because it is like we are isolated in our own little building and no one is bothering us,” said senior Swim Team Captain Lindsey Mutz of the reborn natoritorum which is being built on the athletic wing of the school and isn’t slated to open until January 2016. “But I will be excited to see the outcome.”

Varsity Girl’s Swim Coach David Zulkiewski, whose girls varsity team has practiced and held meets in the old pool at the Lahser building, explains how the travelling from campus to campus has affected the team.

“We knew two years ago that the pool wouldn’t be ready, so we started to prepare. We certainly would rather be here in the main building because it would be easier for everybody, but we understand the timeline and what the district needed to do,” he said. “It’s easier to move 60 swimmers than to move a whole school. We are fine with it. We have our own little hang out. We have the whole building to ourselves, so we are pretty happy over there [at Lahser].”

Although comprehending what the district needed to do in accommodating his team’s season, Zulkiewski said that there have been a few problems one being in hosting home competitions.

“Our one and only home meet so far, I had quite a few parents from the other team that came up and said they didn’t know where they were going,” said Zulkiewski, “A few peo-

ple have come [to BHHS] instead [of Lahser].”

Since the first meet Zulkiewski and the administration have been communicating the current location of all the swim meets to the other teams.

“The girls have adjusted real well, practice starts a lit-

“It’ll be exciting because this new theater will have fly systems and a lot of technology that we have never had before. This is more like a true stage than what we had before. There is going to be a costume shop, prop room, dressing room, a scene shop so it’ll be very cool.”

Tina Greenle Theater teacher tle bit later because we have to take a shuttle over there [Lahser]. So, the first week of school trying to figure out when the shuttle leaves and make sure it has everybody, and who has a ride, so once we got through that

we have been good.” Said Zulkiewski, “We are back on track, like I said just a few minutes later everyday.”

As head construction worker, Juan Vasquez and team work on both the pool and auditorium during the day and at night, the swim team will continue to drive to the old building; however, for Tina Greenlee’s theater program the solution of working around the construction wasn’t as simple.

“Acting classes are in more of a traditional classroom, where as before it was in a theater, so it’s different,” she said. “We had to change a little, so it has been stressful sometimes, but it’ll be okay. I just think it’s an adjustment for everybody” Even though the new auditorium won’t opens it’s doors until January 1st, Greenlee shares her excitement and has already begun work on the musical “West Side Story” opening February 11th.

“It’ll be exciting because this new theater will have fly systems and a lot of technology that we have never had before. This is more like a true stage than what we had before,” said Greenlee.

“There is going to be a costume shop, prop room, dressing room, a scene shop so it’ll be very cool.”

Another aspect of having two different performance spaces Greenlee said is that the theater students are being provided with a real sense of what professional performances are like.

“In real theater world when they do shows, they practice in a rehearsal space and they only have a week to move into the actual theater,” said Greenlee. “I think within a month we can pretty much figure it out.”

Micha Paulateer ‘15 won the 2015 Gold Medal for Photography from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the picture of her brother above. Micha is a freshman at the University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, California.

On October 23, 2015, Lahser alumnus, Paul Ellis was inducted into the Kalamazoo College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Paul also encountered some other BHHS alumni. Sara Parker and Dave Eichenhor recently BHHS hosted a swim meet between Groves, Troy and BHHS on September 26-27.

Vanessa Thompson, BHHS teacher and district alumnus, was inducted into Albion College’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Bloomfield Hills alumni interns with Detroit Lions Max Elder spent his summer learning the ins and outs of athletic training.

Jason Moonka News Editor

Max Elder (left) assisting players

Football Team embraces new skywalk entrance New football field’s most popular feature was created by accident CJ Drogosch News Editor As hundreds of anxious students and parents piled in the stands, he stood proudly at the top of the new entryway, sweat dripping down his face. Together, he and the other players banded arms as brothers. This was going to be their night. They were ready to go. It was game time.

“It was really something I’ll never forget,” said senior Nick Lucci, tight end on the football team, as he began to run out on the new walkway to play the Black Hawks first football game.

“I got chills when I went down the

stairs that night. We were looking for our first win of the season and it was the first game on the new field with the entryway leading out, not to mention it being the Homecoming game.”

According to the Director of Physical Plant Services Brian Goby, the design of the entryway from the locker rooms onto the field was not originally part of the the $101,000 site.

“The new field and the entryway to the field was the result of the layout of the building and the entry drive which we needed to come off

of Franklin Road,” he said. “I loved the design of the entryway. This is a tight site with not a lot of flexibility of space. In the end I feel like we ended up with a nice finished product.”

According to Physical Education teacher Rocky Gust the new entryway to the field will benefit not only teams, like the football team and other athletic programs, but also his PE classes as well.

“It was definitely worth the cost,” he said. “ It will be a little bit of an intimidation factor for the other team and it’s very close to the locker room, so it’s eas-

ier for the team at halftime. It’s also good for the physical education classes because they can go right out to the field.”

Reflecting on the new entryway, Principal Charlie Hollerith said that watching the football team enter the field and seeing the spirit of the week come to end “was very gratifying to all of us. We’ve spent so much time on the site. To see the type of crowd there and the environment, it was awesome. It’s been a great journey. It’s true what they say that if you build it, they will come.”

Girls’ Swim and Dive achieves undefeated season The BHHS Girls Swim and Dive team was undefeated in the OAA White Division Aidan Menchaca Editor-in-Chief Reflecting on the season, she is unapologetically proud.

“Each year it gets more difficult because we lose more and more swimmers who have been with the program longer. This year we’ve been doing extremely well, said captain Emily Henderson. “We haven’t lost any dual meets yet in our league. We’ve had some hard meets against other teams in other divisions but we really have had great season. I’m really proud of us this year.”

Beginning in August, the girls swim team has maintained an undefeated record this season.

“We’re in the OAA white division which is the second division out of three,” said coach David Zulkiewski. We’re currently undefeated in that division (7-21). We’ve had some really good success against those teams and some really good races. We have a lot of strong races when it comes to breaststroke and butterfly.

Our medley relay is placing [first] and [second] against teams that are doing some good stuff. Our diving has just been outstanding all the year around.”

Zulkiewski said that this is largely

due training and hard work put in by the team around the entire year.

“I think it starts with the fact that a lot of our kids train year round. There are several great resources available for our kids to train all the time. We have a very strong middle school program which helps and then, when it comes to our season, we sit down from day one.

We set goals for ourselves. We try to reach high and do stuff that we’ve never done before. We try to push our limits and you know the ladies, when their in practice, they take care of stuff. They govern themselves and they [create] an environment that’s positive and upbeat and gives our kids a chance to grow.”

Senior Emily Machiando said that some of the success also resulted from the move from the OAA Red Division to the White division. This, she said has allowed the team to be more competitive.

“It’s been a lot more fun because last year we were in the red division so we didn’t do as well. We’re just a lot more excited about the meets now we’re winning them.

[Winning] is motivating. It’s hard to lose all of the time and when you win you

want to be better and it makes you better.

We train really hard but we also support each other at meets and make sure everyone is doing her best all of the time.”

Looking to the postseason, Zulkiewski said that teams do not automatically qualify for the state competition but that many swimmers have qualified for the competition.

“Every kid gets to swim at the league meet. Unlike a lot of the big team sports with swimming and diving you have to qualify to go to the state meet,” Zulkiewski. “Right now our medley relays qualified and I think we have three divers that are qualified for regionals.”

Overall, Henderson said that the undefeated record ended her career well.

“It really ends my season on a good note because we’re put in tonnes of hard work.

Its great to see my team coming though and working hard. I know it’s pretty typical to say but this year we really have worked really hard. Moving between the schools, doing drylands early in the morning, I think everyone has been putting in the effort that the team needs.”

[Winning] is motivating. It’s hard to lose

all of the time and when you win you want to be better and it makes you better.

We train really hard but we also support each other at meets and make sure everyone is doing her best all of the time.”

Looking to the postseason, Zulkiewski said that teams do not automatically qualify for the state competition but that many swimmers have qualified for the competition.

“Every kid gets to swim at the league meet. Unlike a lot of the big team sports with swimming and diving you have to qualify to go to the state meet,” Zulkiewski. “Right now our medley relays qualified and I think we have three divers that are qualified for regionals.”

Overall, Henderson said that the undefeated record ended her career well.

“It really ends my season on a good note because we’re put in tonnes of hard work.

Its great to see my team coming though and working hard. I know it’s pretty typical to say but this year we really have worked really hard. Moving between the schools, doing drylands early in the morning, I think everyone has been putting in the effort that the team needs.”

Throughout the summer before his senior year at Hope College, BHSD graduate Max Elder interned with the Detroit Lions.

“On the first day, I was a little nervous. It’s quite an experience getting to work with extremely talented and famous athletes,” said Max who interned with the Lions for 9 weeks. “While it was a little nerve-racking being there, I was thrilled to get to work with the team.”

As an athletic training major, Max said he works with a variety of sports teams; however, when working with the Lions head Athletic Trainer Kevin Bastin, he “was responsible for a lot of pre-practice preparation, which included taping, stretching, applying different modalities that we use to help rehabilitate injuries, along with also setting up the field, providing medical coverage and treatment, rehabilitation for injuries, and injury prevention.”

First hearing of the opportunity for his program advisor, Max, an offensive lineman and long snapper for Hope’s football team, was required to go through a rigorous application process.

“The biggest thing for me was having some connections. My advisor here used to work for the New England Patriots,” said Max. “He happened to know the guy who is now the head Athletic Trainer with the Lion’s. So I applied and my advisor called on my behalf and put in a good word for me.

That really helped, but in the end there was an application process and I was selected out of a large pool of applicants.”

Upon hearing that her eldest son was going to intern for the National Football League’s Detroit Lions, Max’s mother Sue Ann Elder said she “ was thrilled because I knew it would be a great experience for Max. He has always been an enormous fan of football in general, but growing up in this area, he is a huge Lions fan.”

According to Max, once he started the internship, he had long days, often ranging 12 to 13 hours.

“Generally, I arrived at the training camp at about 6:30 in the morning. The training room would open and I would do treatments on some of the athletes before their meetings in the morning.

We would generally have a walk through practice in the morning followed by meetings and lunch,” said Max. “Then there’s a little bit of time off in the afternoon before second practice on most days. We then get out of that practice and have dinner and then attend more meetings in the evening. I was typically there for about twelve or thirteen hours each day.”

According to Max’s sister, BHHS sophomore Brynn Elder, “it was hard work but he enjoyed it a lot. He often came home very late. When he was interning during the preseason he came home every day but once camp started we didn’t see him as much.”

Eventually, despite being surrounded by dozens of football stars, Max got used to his work.

“It took a little bit of time to get used to working with famous athletes, but after working with them for a few weeks I became more comfortable,” said Max. “I realized that they are regular guys too.

It’s like working with anybody else.”

While the internship went through August, Max had to leave early for his own football training camp at Hope College.

“It was an extraordinary experience. I learned a lot from a number of very experienced professionals. I certainly made some connections with people who I think can help me with networking and hopefully getting a job in the future.”

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Fall Sports in Review a look back at this season’s varsity teams

Drumline: Not for Amateurs Black Hawk Drumline

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Jordan Newland Guest Writer

Besides watching Kevin Hart’s stand-up comedy videos, “Bro, anyone can do drumline,” is one of the funniest phrases I’ve heard. What people fail to realize is that drumline means more than grabbing a pair of sticks and beating a drum. It’s about precision, dedication, determination, discipline, passion, and energy.

When I’m up there on those main

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hoped for, the team continued to work hard and progress was shown. Over the course of this season, the team became closer and a strong bond was made. Most of that tight knit group will our egos and just get to work when we have to. It’s been awesome to see the underclassmen step up on such a young team,” said Ross.

performing, I’m channeling six years worth of hard work. I’m not just beating a drum, I’m putting my heart and soul into what I’m doing. Sure my back aches from the sheer weight of the equipment but in the heat of the moment, when I see the gaping mouths and wide eyes of the nameless faces, or when I hear the “oohs” and “ahhs” of the crowd, I forget the pain. My heart is thumping and adrenaline is coursing through my veins. I live for the moments when we, the drumline, create energy and amplify it to the crowd with our resounding beats. It’s the energy created within the line. It’s the endless hours of practice, the chemistry I have with the people in the line, the specialty of being in the family, it’s the Black Hawk drumline.

“But anybody can do it.” Really?

So anyone can play a dotted quar-

“I’m not just beating a drum, I’m putting my heart and soul into what I’m doing.”

and three girls placed in the top 15 earning them all-league honors. Also, the Girls Junior Varsity team proceeded to win Districts against Birmingham Seaholm at home with a score of 1-0, advancing them to regionals.

they were 1st in the league.

proved by over 50 points.

ter note roll tied to another quarter note followed by an sixteenth note rest and a para diddle-diddle ing? Sounds like nothing but gibberish to anyone but a drummer.

For us, it’s clockwork- another daily routine like brushing my teeth. Holding still while having an itchy nose is clockwork. Carrying twenty plus pounds with an aching back while keeping good posture for hours is clockwork. It’s the discipline and skill required in drumline that taught me to hold still while I have that itch. It’s the passion that allows me to power through the pain of holding the $1,00 dollar equipment. It took years of hard work and determination to build up that endurance and stamina to play like I do which is so much harder than you think.

So tell me. Do you still think drumline is that simple?

is made up of freshmen Mikaela Schulz and Lizzie Pierce, sophomore Amanda Bearden, and juniors Katherine Prina and Abbey Pierce.

Newland (far right) performs with his fellow band members during a Black Hawk Football game.

Led by Varsity coach Rachel Matz and JV coach Angel Esshaki, the BHHS has performed at both soccer and football games throughout the duration of the season led by the varsity captains: seniors Sara Appel, Jenna Jacobson, Meridith Pensler, Michelle Phillips, and Kyla Soloman.

performing at football games and leading our students in school spirit. cheerleaders will continue into the competitive cheer season which will begin in November.

OPINION THE HAWKEYE reviews FOOD

TECHNOLOGY

It leaves a latte problems

There’s an app for that

Working at Tim Hortons has given me a little bit of knowledge when

to the negative reviews of Yahoo’s writers, there are a number of mixed est fall drink since the infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte was introduced four years ago.

I had to see what all the hype was about.

Looking forward to all the wonders of autumn in a cup--the leaves changing colors, the brisk wind on my face, the smells of cinnamon and graham crackers swimming through the thick autumn air--I had high expectations.

Did it live up to my hopes?

Not so much. taste.

As soon as I removed the lid of the overpriced drink, I was intrigued sip. along with my high expectations, leaving me with the sad taste of steamed milk and disappointment. sprinkling of cinnamon graham crumbles.”

Well let me tell you, there wasn’t any form of crumble, other than my hopes for the drink.

Without the complexity of the crumble, the latte turns into a sugary letdown.

All in all, the drink is not worth it.

Would I buy this drink again? other autumnal drinks that won’t let your dreams fall.

MOVIES

Don’t visit The Visit

Jack Wroldsen

Morgan Montgomery

Amanda Howard

Sorry, Beyoncé, but in this day and age, it is not girls (or guys, for that matter) that run the world. It’s not money, either. Or power.

It’s technology.

In the 21st century, technology has become an everyday necessity,

designed for our school and available for free on the App Store.

But has BHHS taken a step in the right direction? Does their app actually help the student body? Can your technologically-challenged grandmother use it? Is there more they could have done?

Coordinator and creator of the app Rachele Raskey describes it, has everything from recent news, to the athletic calendar, to a student of the school right on your phone. Forgotten how long A-Lunch is schedule is just a tap away.

Not only does the app have basic utilities that Black Hawks need daily, it is functional and easy to use, as well.

Aesthetically, it can be described in just one word: slick. With a main page that has current news and announcements, and a side menu which houses the remaining necessities such as the calendars, schedules, and a school directory, the app is perfect for the everyday life of a Blackhawk.

What more could we ask for?

Unfortunately, a lot.

While the app does include basic tools that a student might need on a day-to-day basis, that’s about all it has. In the century of immediately knowing what is going on in Mongolia or Sudan just from your phone, doesn’t it make sense to have the app act as the middle-man between administration announcements and the student body? Push updates for snow days and electrical outages, or reminders for sporting events: these are basic ideas that allow the app to be communicative and informative, instead of the just the latter. And with the district embracing technology usage in the classroom, wouldn’t links to Moodle, MiStar, and other education outlets be a perfect way to continue this philosophy? And of course, the app only being available on the App

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bould, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day), ence become increasingly aware of the deadly characters the elderly couple become once the clock strikes nine-thirty.

Sounds great, right?

Was there a dramatic plot twist?

Check.

Did someone have a history of some psychotic mental illness?

Obviously.

Cabin in the middle of the woods with no cell service?

Duh. But was I truly impressed with this horror movie?

Not in the slightest.

I do have to give credit to cinematographer, Maryse Alberti, as I movements added to the overall sense of realism leaving me with an eerie feeling that this horror could easily happen to any of us as well. this ninety-four minute mess. but the script seemed rushed, character development lacking and the Signs. forced to climb into the oven should’ve been built upon and could’ve been decently terrifying, but was brushed to the side to make way for scenes such as when Tyler’s face was shoved (Yes, really. It was awful. movie itself had left unclear. Like what was the whole spiel with the well? And no internet?

I wanted to be this close to falling off the edge of my seat. I wanted to grip my friend’s arm and leave the theater knowing I was going to have nightmares that night. Instead, this visit left me yawning a total of three times, checking my phone a total of four and rolling my eyes a

In short, the app will soon be a staple in BHHS life. It’s informative,

Honestly, watching The Visit left me wishing I had cut the ‘trip’ short.

is presently just for district information and news, and has yet to live up to its potential. Luckily, Raskey and the administration recognize soon to come.

MUSIC Beauty Behind the Madness Shahada Altaii Guest Writer Sadhna Ramanathan Op/Ed Editor After hearing

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Abel Tesfaye or,

Beauty Behind the Madness, I learned why the word “eargasm” was ever used.

Released by XO and Republic Records in 2013, this album took ning to produce music of his own rather than simply covering tracks.

Now, on his sophomore album, ing voice like a glove. In comparison vocals in Beauty Behind the Madness.

Since hearing the single Earned It (4:38), which was featured in the premiere of the popular book-turnedmovie 50 Shades of Grey, I couldn’t wait to hear the rest of the album.

I was not disappointed.

Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, Beauty Behind the Madness was a full 62 minutes and 26 seconds of exhilaration. It’s no wonder Tesfaye raked in 326,000 dollars in

pure album sales, making it the second biggest debut of 2015 next to Drake’s (3:43) and I was immediately mesmerized by the addicting sound of the in and begged me to listen to more.

I quickly found favorites in Shameless

“In comparison to Kiss Land, The Weeknd undoubtedly tured vocals in Beauty Behind the Madness.”

Shahada Altaii, Senior

which feature a very risqué vibe. While Shameless takes a slow, lustful tone, had me hypnotized me within seconds, and without a doubt have become my go-to songs for jumping around in my bedroom in a robe while belting

into a hairbrush-turned-microphone.

Nearing the end of the album, Tesfaye brings on a slow and melodic sound with Dark Times (4:21), Prisoner (4:35), and Angel (6:17). Maty Noyes, the featured vocalist in Angel, truly is the angel referred to in the song. Her smooth and euphoric voice transforms the song from one that would simply blend in with the album to an insanely unique track. song, I had to go back and replay it over outstanding sound is what makes the together all of the impressive sounds It’s no surprise this album gained so much positive attention from teenagers and media. When I listened to it, as much as I love actual weekends.

Without a doubt, I would recommend the album to anyone and everyone.

Beauty Behind the Madness can be purchased from iTunes for $12.99, and in stores for $11.88 from Walmart and Amazon.

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h my gosh this is huge!

These were our first thoughts as we walked into the new Emagine Palladium. Fancy chandeliers adorned the ceiling in the lobby. There was an elevator from the lobby directly up to the actual theater area.

Stepping out of the elevator, we were stunned by how much had changed. With a bar in front of us, a grill to our right, and the snack bar and theaters to our left, it was totally different. As we got the formal tour, we were stunned. So many new features adorned the halls of the dining area with a balcony view of Birmingham.

It was beautiful, like a suite in Paris. By the bar, there were endless streams of sports channels catching our attention as we walked by. The delicious aromas from The Ironwood Grille had us entranced. The snack bar was loaded with candy, chocolate and popcorn galore with a freestyle soda machine! With 5 screens and 540 seats in total it’s much smaller than it’s predecessor, The Palladium, but the seats are reclining. Let’s say that again: the seats are reclining. It was basically heaven on Earth! We were stunned by just how much change they brought about to the theater. It definitely seemed to be for the better.

That was until we learned of the prices and conditions.

“You have to be 18 or older!”

Um. What?

“It’s 17 dollars to see a movie!”

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We understand it’s in Birmingham which is a city of affluence, and we get that it’s a new theater but isn’t that the epitome of expensive? What happened to our regular movie joint where we could actually afford to see a movie with popcorn and Sour Patch Kids? We felt swindled- where was the theater we called home?

Then, there was the whole ‘platinum membership’ idea.

“Emagine will sell a limited number of Platinum Memberships for a fee of $350 annually! You should totally get it. When you get the membership you can come alone even if you’re not 18 or older with some of your friends.”

Our tour guide listed off more perks, but the price had stunned us out of our senses so we weren’t really listening. But we were definitely thinking.

It was a huge disappointment to what began as a promising tour of a beautiful theater. Yes, it was gorgeous. Yes, it was huge. Yes, it was brandnew. But the prices, those pesky prices, it was the equivalent of handing over our purses and saying “take what you will.”

So all in all, even though the theater was beautiful, we’d much rather stay at home and pick from Netflix’s limited choices. So you can keep your Ironwood Grille and bird’s-eye view of Birmingham and we will keep our money in our wallets, thank you very much.

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Fifth season saves Shonda The tropics are in Bloomfield

Brandon Kowalski Staff Writer

Shibi Sanjeev Staff Writer

Shahada Altaii Guest Writer

In a city dominated by Chipotle and Qdoba, long lines lead to delicious Mexican food. Few people, however, are aware of Woodward Avenue’s third option. That’s right, I’m talking about Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Directly across the street from the renowned Royal Oak Chipotle, I enjoyed Moe’s various entrees and famous burritos. Moe’s is located in states along the east coast of the US and has recently started expanding to the west. In my multiple experiences with Moe’s, I have never encountered a line. The instantaneous satisfaction of receiving my food as I walk in is unlike any other diner.

Being a burrito enthusiast, I decided to compare the price of Moe’s Steak Homewrecker burrito to the price of a steak burrito at Chipotle. Chipotle’s Steak Burrito costs $7.50 plus their popular guacamole adding another $1.95 to the total. Moe’s offers their burrito for $8.50, but came with the handmade guacamole for free.

Qdoba’s Steak Burrito comes it at 10 cents cheaper than Moe’s while also including free guacamole, but lacks the free chips and salsa that comes with each entree at Moe’s.

I found the Homewrecker burrito to be just as filling and tasty as it’s competitors, but was slightly easier to eat due to it’s smaller diameter. Chips accompany every meal and you can take your pick of salsa from the bar located next to the Coke Freestyle machine. Ranging from their mild Tomatillo salsa to their hotter El Guapo salsa, customers can find their desired salsa heat level. A regular sized drink costs the same $1.80 at all three mexican restaurants. These freestyle machines let the customer choose from a variety of different drinks ranging from a regular coke all the way to a diet grape soda with everything in between.

I truly love Chipotle and Qdoba, I really do. My first time cheating on the dynamic duo didn’t quite feel right. But, their nonexistent lines and delicious food makes Moe’s the unquestionable alternative.

Go visit Moe’s at 32867 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak. You won’t regret it.

You need something handled? Call Pope and Associates; however, after four seasons some believe they aren’t doing the job. I disagree.

Shonda Rhimes’ 2010 Scandal is a drama dedicated to the love affair and career of Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), the “crisis manager” of Washington D.C. Pope, a woman married to her career falls for a married man who happens to be the President of the United States (Tony Goldwyn).

For the first season, the show focused on the developments in their relationship as well as the various catastrophes in Olivia’s personal and professional life. Since then, critics say the plot line has been beginning to undergo a slow and painful death because Rhimes’ has switched the focus from Pope and the President. But I believe otherwise. Within seasons two and three, Rhimes’ direction has never bored me. While the show does give an unrealistic depiction of government with its easily passed legislation and random governmental actions, it makes up for it with a dramatic sense that is seen in few shows on TV nowadays. The scary plot twists and strong character development has created a show that has left me wide eyed and open mouthed.

At the beginning of season five which started in September, the show has regained the shocking plot that first attracted the large audience that it has today. This season has come full circle by revolving primarily around Fitz and Olivia.

Personally, I love this show as if it was my own child. Whatever happens good or bad, I still watch it. I can’t stop. And although the show is in its fifth season the past four seasons can be seen on Netflix. You better start binge watching.

If you love drive-thrus and smoothies that make you feel healthy and motivated as much as I do, Tropical Smoothie Café is definitely where it’s at.

When I first decided to pull into the parking lot of the contemporary building, I expected to have to stand in line surrounded by other people That’s not really my thing so I was happy to see a convenient drive-thru, especially since I was still in my pajamas.

Coming in two sizes, regular (24 oz) or kiddie (12 oz), I am always served pure fruity goodness. The first time I pulled up to the colorful drive-thru, my eyes feasted on an array of smoothie options with cute, creative names. The moment I tried the Get up and Goji smoothie, I was hooked. The perfectly smooth consistency and refreshing amount of sweetness made for an amazing experience. Sitting comfortably in my passenger seat, my little brother ordered the Peaches ‘N Silk smoothie, which he loved just as much as I did mine. Both of our 24 oz smoothies, one $3.99 for a classic drink, and mine $4.99 super smoothie, came out to a grand total of $9.52, a fair price.

With prices ranging from $3.99-$5.99, the drinks are sold at a bargain considering the admirable size they’re sold in, leaving me with a happy tummy, and a happy wallet.

Not to mention the amazing nutritional facts on the drinks, nearly every refreshing smoothie is kept under 400 calories. If I can have my Get Up and Goji at 239 calories and 0 grams of fat, there’s no way I could be unhappy. The smoothies at the Tropical Café have the power to turn a horrible day into the best day ever.

Located on Square Lake and Telegraph as well as Telegraph and 12 mile, the Café is nearby a wide range of spots I’m likely to be around. Close, healthy, and well-priced, I would recommend the Tropical Café to anyone with a sweet tooth.

DOCUMENTARY Documentary doesn’t leave viewer Fed Up.

Jack Wroldsen Staff Writer

Filled with steroids, her body eating her from the inside out, and almost 100 pounds overweight, Maggie Valentine is out of hope, and out of tears. But Maggie’s situation, while horrific, isn’t the worst of it. She is only twelve years old.

Such is the message of the 2014 documentary Fed Up. Narrated by the Today Show anchor Katie Couric, directed by Stephanie Soechtig, and featuring guests like former President Bill Clinton, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and countless doctors, Fed Up examines the obesity epidemic plaguing America and unveils the food industry’s role in aggravating it.

When I first watched Fed Up, I expected it to be like every other health documentary. I’m sure all of us have watched Food Inc., where we saw how our food is produced, or Super Size Me, which revealed what fast food can do to our bodies.

That was what I was anticipated; numerous

medical professionals telling me what is wrong with our society, and not reaching out to the audience on a personal level, or connecting with the audience. I was very, very wrong.

Fed Up, available on Netflix, is not your ordinary documentary. It denounces the conventional ideas of why we gain weight and how to lose the excess, and explains the real causes and solutions. It exposes a dirty, malevolent secret of America’s food industry, one of deceit, bribery, and selfishness. But most of all, it connects with the viewership through anecdotes by people that everyone can relate to: kids.

Twelve-year-old Maggie Valentine complains that she has been obese since eight, and has tried everything to lose weight with no success. Joe is a fourteen-year-old Hispanic teenager whose weight is hovering around 400 pounds. Doctors have told him he probably won’t live to adulthood, and he is undergoes a dangerous sur-

gery that does little to combat his obesity.

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CHOCOLATE

MANKIND’S GREATEST INVENTION After centuries of tinkering with this bitter bean, it is now a globally beloved treat and a symbol for happiness, peace, and even love.

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THE WORLD’S TOP CHOCOLATIERS Lindt Toblerone Switzerland Switzerland

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THE CHOCOLATE RIVER IN CHARLIE THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY WAS MADE OF CHOCOLATE, WATER, AND CREAM!

Ghirardelli Italy

THE US CHOCOLATE INDUSTRY USES

Patchi Lebanon

THE SWISS EAT 25lb OF CHOCOLATE PER CAPITA WHILE AMERICA ONLY EATS 12lb CHOCOLATE PER CAPITA

GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK EVERY YEAR

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Chocolate stimulates more brain receptors than a passionate kiss

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In 2013, the world ate 70,000 metric tons more cocoa than it produced In 2020, it is expected to increase fourteenfold