The Panther Prowl: Issue 1, Volume 27

ROSEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL’S

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Issue 1, volume 27

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New athletic director meets Animated Homecoming exciting challenge just weeks away 2015 people and underforward to making The stand the demands an impact on the 2015of the job. His goals athletic department,” 2016 school year has for the year is to re- Borse said. started, which means a fresh start and a new beginning.

The same thing applies to RHS’s new athletic director, Dennis Borse.

Borse has been teaching in Roseville for 14 years now.

He found out that he was the new athletic director at the end of July, and he says that it is an exciting new challenge

Kiara Fluker Athletic director Dennis Borse interacts with junior for him. Borse says Ricky Shackleford and senior Ally McCarthy. that it is completely different from bevise the student athHe also mening a teacher to the letic handbook, plan tioned that he does new athletic direcalumni events, and miss being in the tor, as the demands classroom, but he and expectations are organize programs to get additional is overjoyed that different. He says fundraising. he is still able to be more (accomplish“I’m excited involved with the ments) will come and it has been edu- students and in the with time, as he is still getting to know cational. I’m looking classrooms.

Lucinda Vang Editor-in-chief

It is that will take on Warren Woods time of year Tower at 1pm. The marching when people are swooning over band and color guard will be homecoming proposals, shopperforming before the game and ping for their finest to dress to during halftime, along with the impress, and get geared up for a dance team with the little kids week full of spirit. from the recent dance clinic.

On “We Oct. 16, are really there will excited to be a pep perform at rally which homecomwill feature ing for the perforfirst time,” mances by head the dance, coach step, and Kaileigh cheer Dutton teams. In said.

Jasmine Zarves addition, This RHS students gear up for homecoming in this year’s fall sports class shirts. year’s teams will theme for be introhomecomduced, along with the announce- ing is Disney Pixar, which will ment of Homecoming Court. feature class and club floats. The Students can also participate in themes for each class are Finda variety of fun games. ing Nemo for freshmen, MonHomecoming day takes place sters Inc., for sophomores, Up on Saturday, Oct. 24 starting for juniors, and The Incredibles early with the pancake break- for seniors. Each class is busy fast at 7 am. After the breakfast getting its floats ready for the is the parade, which starts at 10 parade. am. The varsity football team Jasmine Zarves Staff Reporter

Local experiment turns into global movement

RHS’s marketing and business teacher Jeff Verkeyn has recently started the “Make A Difference Experiment”, (MADE), which promotes positive communication and general domestic cooperation through a system very similar to that shown in the movie Pay it Forward, which depicts a student who creates a global movement based on acts of kindness. MADE is a program that involves passing bracelets Jenna Stanley Section/layout Editor

along to others after doing or seeing acts of kindness to show how widespread your kindness can become.

If you receive a bracelet, you will see the movement’s website (www.

madetracker. com) and a tracking number stamped into the blue rubber

Jenna Stanley on the bracelet. You are then Marketing teacher Jeff Verkyn shows one of the MADE bracelets. to enter in your bracelet’s number, which will register the location, allowing you and in states throughout the country, including Alaska, and others to see where it is and where it has been. So far, the even in France.

“The idea for the bracebracelets have been recorded

Conferences: Late start: Oct. 19 Oct.15

Spirit week: 10/19: Sports Day 10/20: Tourist Day

lets came around about three years ago, the purpose is for it to be a more interactive way to spread positive reinforcement, like a more in depth version of the hallway hero program,” Verkeyn said.

“I received a bracelet from helping someone out. I think the bracelets represent a very cool concept and help people better interact with each other.” John Mitchell, senior, said.

The bracelets, and the positive message they bring with them, continue to make their way across the world, showing us how small it is after all.

10/21: Pink Out 10/22: Alter Ego Day (dress to impress)

10/23: Homecoming spirit day

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RHS Life

Drama Society takes a new direction Class and Club life Shyanne Methric Every Staff Reporter year at

RHS, the Drama Society puts on a play during the fall, as well as a musical in the spring. This year, Drama Society has a new sponsor, Angela Houghton.

She has been teaching the drama class at RHS and has now decided to run it for the second time in place of counselor Marie Oleksiak. Houghton ran Drama Society back in 2005, but decided to take a break in 2011 to focus on her growing family. In the past, she put on shows such as Guys and Dolls, Footloose, and Annie.

“Being the drama teacher, it makes sense to connect the class with the after school society of drama, establishing one program,” Houghton said.

“I love drama because it’s like practicing everyday for three championships, and everybody wins. It’s a positive social environment that feels like a hobby. It’s so fun for me, I’m excited to go to

drama and be creative and interact with students who are talented and hardworking. It’s very rewarding.”

Some members of Drama Society were nervous about the change and weren’t sure what to expect, but soon realized how great the situation turned out to be.

“I was nervous at first because I didn’t know how it would be without Mrs. O, but when I went to the first meeting, Mrs. Houghton seemed really excited to work with us,” junior Brianna LeBlanc said. “At rehearsal, she throws really good ideas and suggestions at us. I’m actually really excited for the shows, I think she’ll do well.”

This year’s fall production is called The Princess Plays, which consists of three smaller plays: The Lost Half Hour, The Princess and the Princess, and Twice Upon a Time. The Drama Society will debut their hard work on Nov. 5 and

6. Along with this, there will be a morning and evening showing of The Princess Plays on Nov. 7. Before the first performance that day, there will be a “royal tea,” where children of all ages can come to meet the cast while they’re in character, take pictures, as well as get their autographs.

There will also be refreshments and crafts before the show begins.

At every rehearsal, the Drama Society members

Amber Weller Staff Reporter

Amber Weller

Heidi Martin engages her students in an English lesson.

Farewell to Paul Tregembo Sr.

On Sept. 21, the RHS school board held a farewell presentation for Paul Tregembo Sr. His honorable 48 years of teaching auto shop was acknowledged and appreciated at the meeting.

Ever since his start in 1967, Tregembo has held a full time

Amber Weller Suzanne D’Andrea instructs her students teaching position, until 2006, when he taught with his son, Paul in a lesson.

Tregembo Jr., and continued part time until the 2014-2015 school year. Together, they had numerous accomplishments, including high year teaching in Roseville schools. rankings at national competitions.

Next, introducing Suzanne D’Andrea, a teacher consultant and English teacher. The elementary schools she transferred from includes both Kaiser and Dort, but she is still at Kaiser as well. As for being a teacher consultant, she also teaches ninth and tenth grade English. Her teaching background includes special education, K-12, learning disabilities and emotionally impaired.

“I am looking forward this year to seeing her students’ progress,” D’Andrea said.

Her hobbies include sewing, reading, cooking, and crafts. She is married with four children and she has four grandchildren. This will be her thirty ninth year teaching in Roseville schools.

Stephen Moore Web Managing Editor

I don’t have any What do they do to puns. I’m not dead elements? They very pun-ty – football coach barium - science Mel Richendollar

You can tune a piano, but you can’t TUNA fish - algebra teacher Lori Hodge

Anime Club - Meets Thursday at 4 p.m. in Rm C138.

Marching Band - Fall season. Meets in band room Monday-Friday from 3pm to 5:30 p.m. through October 24th.

Book Club - Meets every third Monday of the month.

Club meets in A212 at 2:45 p.m.

Choir Club - Meets every Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 pm – 4:30 p.m. in Choir Rm/C133.

Drama Society - Meets Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium & C132.

Envirothon - Meets on Tuesdays in Rm B223 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Euchre and Chess Club - Meets Friday after school in Rm A105 or Media Center.

Heat Club - Meets Wednesday at L.B. Williams at 3:00p.m.

Yearbook - Buy your yearbook at jostensyearbooks. com. You can also order them in the main office or in B223. (Prices are subject to change) Student Assembly - Meets in Rm B114 on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. note: you have to elected into Student Assembly.

Step Club - Meets every day in freshman wing near Band Room from 3:00- 4:30 p.m.

Spanish Club - Meets on Tuesday from 3:00- 3:30 p.m.

Soccer Club - Meets Wednesday from 3:00 –m 4:00 p.m. in Rm A103.

Science Olympiad - Meets on Thursdays in Rm B236.

S.A.D.D.- Meets on Thursday in Rm B219.

French Club - Open to current members of French classes and to those who have completed at least one year of French. Meet in Rm 202A.

Fatimah Odeh Staff Reporter

Curtis Mack Copy Editor

PunHub: Teachers’ Edition teacher Brian King

Shyanne Methric

Drama students prepare for the fall performance, The Princess Plays.

RHS welcomes teachers familiar to district Welcome back to school everyone. As summer ends and autumn starts, we say goodbye to a few of the staff members, and introduce two new ones. Initially, introducing Heidi Martin, an English teacher, who recently came from teaching over at Eastland Middle School. She teaches ninth and tenth grade English.

Her teaching background includes, “I taught in Detroit, Kalamazoo (high schools), Arizona, in Mexico I taughtEnglish to Spanish speakers, and Roseville.”

Her hobbies are yoga, running, reading, and ballet. With regards to her family, Martin has an 18 year old daughter who attends the University of Toledo and a 16 year old son who is a junior in high school. This will be her nineteenth

are prepared and ready to work hard. All of the students as well as Houghton are dedicated to putting on a good show, as well as having fun while doing it. It’s a club full of welcoming, dedicated students who are excited to be able to show their friends and families what they’ve been working on for the past few months.

The club meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

I saw my friend sucking helium out of a balloon. HE HE HE science teacher John Reinowski

Sheryl Daniels

Retired auto teacher Paul Tregembo Sr. received recognition from superintendent John Kment.

RHS Life

RHS prepares for SAT

Freshmen to get class Chromebooks Jalissa Long-Jolley For Staff Reporter every

incoming freshman that has walked through the doors of Roseville High School, unending possibilities for not only themselves, but their new school are conveyed. This year’s freshmen, along with bringing new faces, will encounter new learning opportunities.

Due to annual updates in technology and curricular adoptions, RHS was able to pay for Samsung Chromebooks that in approximately two weeks will be located inside all ninth grade English classes. Along with each classroom set, students

will be given their own Google account to log into during the school day.

“The use of Chromebooks will help with the new ninth grade language arts curriculum and testing,” principal Pete Hedmark said.

In addition to curriculum and testing advancements, the Chromebooks also provide online material and offer support for new textbooks.

Though the idea of having Chromebooks available to students is fairly new to RHS, it was only transferred from Roseville Middle School.

With some freshmen already having prior expe-

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rience, they are looking forward to the devices.

“It helps with grades because you always have the option of looking things up for extra help,” freshman Emily Soehren said.

Along with Chromebooks offering major learning advancements for students, they are the obvious choice to bring into a classroom setting.

Aside from the typical laptop, Chromebooks are lightweight, easier to use, and practical. Also, unlike laptops, they are fast and more resistant to viruses which can drastically affect a student’s amount of time they have to work.

Isabella Bolish Many Staff Reporter changes

are taking place at Roseville High School this year; one of the ma-

completely revised,” teacher and testing coordinator John Czech said. For juniors, the school will be paying for any PSAT tests on

social studies section in the M-STEP. The online testing program may also have reduced testing hours due to the omitted English

Isabella Bolish

Junior TyriAonna Stubbs-Ashley prepares for upcoming tests.

Jalissa Long-Jolley

English teacher Gabriela Schmalenberg’s ninth grade English class will soon use Chromebooks with their cirriculum.

jor changes includes switching from the ACT to the SAT. Unlike the ACT, which is made up of five parts, the SAT is made up of only three, which includes: critical reading, mathematics, and a required writing test.

“The SAT and Work Keys will be

Oct. 14. However, the state will pay for the freshmen and sophomore PSATs in April.

Another change that has occurred in testing is the M-STEP. This year, M-STEP will not have a English or math section. On the other hand, there will be a science and

and math sections.

To help get students motivated for testing Roseville teacher and testing coordinator Andrea Gabbard said, ”As last year, we will have a big prize event at the end of the year.”

For free SAT prep, visit khanacademy.org

L.B.’s Williams – Cooking up plans for a big year Courtney Hietikko The new school year of 2015Copy Editor 2016 not only introduces a new

tations. Grommons best relates this to a cooking show to expand the student’s skills in the culinary class of frantic freshmen and the arts. Also, this demo area will be used to show class of 2016’s super seniors, but a new and imcustomers their food being cooked by students. proved L.B. Williams Room, RHS’s student-oper“We can show them their food being cooked ated restaurant. L.B.’s was originally designed as in real time rather than their food appear out of a a classroom for the hospitality class and is located kitchen,” Grommons said. at Roseville Middle School. This year they are In the kitchen, where student prepare most stepping up their game. L.B.’s has been updated to of the food, Grommons explains the new use of a have more restaurant quality. From white walls to multifunction programmable oven. dark red and sandy beige ones. Furniture has also “It’s a state of the art oven!” Grommons said. been installed with high and low tables and chairs.

This oven offers programmed features for difHospitality teacher and head of HEAT Club, Jon ferent ways to cook. He says this oven is a great Grommons, explains this update to L.B.’s keeps a piece of cooking technology for his students and balance between classroom and restaurant for the HEAT Club members. students and the people of the Roseville commuHospitality students and HEAT Club members nity. are already meshing together preparing for the heat in March 2016 for competitions. “ It’s a lot of fun, and entertaining,“ senior hospitality student Tammia Dubose said.

“The competition is fierce, but we pull together,” senior hospitality student Alexis Mielke said.

Not only is L.B.’s upgrading their restaurant quality, but their quality of service. L.B’s goal is to expand their marketing and serving offerings.

Grommons explains it could be anyone who walks

Courtney Hietikko

Hospitality students Tammia Tubose, Alexis Mielke, Sharon Harris, and Constance Birchall practice baking cookies for competition in March.

L.B.’s is also getting new blinds for the front windows to dress up the place a little more, I’m proud to have this place cleaned up,” Grommons said.

Aside from the dining area, Grommons has set up a live demo area with large rolling tables for food preparation, and a big cooler next to them to keep foods fresh. Grommons’ purpose of this

Courtney Hietikko demo area is to teach students how to use visuals Hospitality teacher Jon Grommons gets his students like videos, demonstration cooking, and presenready for the kitchen.

Courtney Hietikko

Jon Grommons is excited to introduce L.B. Williams to staff and students.

into L.B.’s to eat, but also Roseville’s big staff including the high school, both middle schools and all of Roseville’s elementary schools staff.

“A lot of the staff does coaching, they have clubs and other commitments--so they are pressed to actually go home and make dinner--a lot of them are stopping and picking up stuff,” Grommons said.

One of Grommons’ plans of business is having customers pay weekly purchases rather than right when you get your meals or food items, to make it easier on staff. Grommons, students, and members of the HEAT club all want to give the staff an opportunity to sit down, relax, eat and converse. L.B.’s wants to be Roseville’s Commissary.

Those attending RHS and have a serious interest in culinary arts may join the HEAT Club. Anyone is able to join and volunteer to get involved in the services L.B.’s will provide for the community of Roseville.

L.B.’s will soon be serving limited breakfast in the morning, along with grab-and-goes: cookies, pies, and a variety of breakfast- like foods like muffins. Starting this October, there will be many luncheons and dinners.

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For You

Advice for freshies!

Sarah Allen Staff Reporter

A new school year is upon us, and with that comes a new group of ninth graders starting out on their high school careers.

Starting out in a new school can be intimidating,

and can become nerve-racking, so they may need some guidance. Others do not take their first year seriously and slip up. Freshmen’s futures begin here.

Staff List

Lucinda Vang – Editor-in-chief Zack Mroz – Managing Editor Jenna Stanley – Section Editor/ Layout Editor Karli Obriecht - Business Manager Stephen Moore - Web Managing Editor Troy Frank - Sports Editor Anthony Dombrowski - Sports Editor Alana Carl - Copy Editor Courtney Hietikko - Copy Editor Curtis Mack - Copy Editor Kiara Fluker – Photoshop Sarah Drouin – Advisor The Panther Prowl is

“Take your classes and grades seriously, once you slack you will regret it, it goes by quick,” senior Elandra Sledge said.

“Don’t skip or walk around in the halls, you will end up regretting it,” senior Tristan Sparks said.

“Walk fast in the halls, do not group up, and work hard to get a high GPA,” junior Stephanie Walker said.

“Get to class on time, pay attention, and always do your homework,” sophomore Kayla VanDeWalle said.

Staff Reporters produced monthly by the newspaper staff of Roseville Sarah Allen High School. Our goal is to Morgan Barbret inform, educate, and enterIsabella Bolish tain the students, staff, and school community. We are Leah Janovsky committed to providing the Joshua Kovach highest levels of honesty Tatyana Lewis and accuracy. If we ever Jalissa Long-Jolley erroneously misprint or omit Marquesha Lynn information, please contact our editorial staff. The PanShyanne Methric ther Prowl is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Fatimah Odeh Press Association (MIPA).

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2016 Presidential Election

Democratic presidential candidates The presidential election of 2016 is over a year away and candidates are already preparing themselves for office. Who will be the next President of the United States? The democratic side has some extremely qualified individuals that are competing for the nomination. Currently, there are five candidates running, and one undecided.

The front runners are Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Hillary Clinton has become a household name due to the positions she has held in the past. She has over two decades of experience in government, including her service as the 67th United States Secretary of State (under President Barack Obama) and eight years spent in the white house as first lady. Also, The National Law Journal has listed her as one of Morgan Barbret Staff Reporter

the top one-hundred most influential lawyers in America.

Hillary’s main competition is Bernie Sanders, a walking history book. He has served as a mayor of the state of Vermont, a U.S. Senator, and a U.S congressman.

Sanders has been involved in politics since the 1960’s (originally as a civil rights activist) and is the longest serving independent in congressional history. Bernie Sanders, has been dubbed the “amendment king” in the House of Representatives for passing more amendments than any other member of Congress. Fun fact: Sanders attended the iconic “I have a dream” speech way back in the 1960’s.

Who falls behind our front runners? The other candidates include Lincoln Chafee (the first Independent elected Governor of

Rhode Island in over 150 years, and former co-chair of Independents and Republicans for Obama in 2008), Jim Webb (former senator, combat Marine, counsel in the Congress, and Secretary of the Navy), and Martin O’Malley (former Governor of Maryland, Mayor of Baltimore, and city councilor).

Lastly, Joe Biden, the current Vice president has announced that he is considering running for president but has not officially announced his candidacy.

You can find the list of both Republican and Democratic candidates at... http://www.nytimes. com/interactive/2016/ us/elections/2016-presidential-candidates. html?

If you want to learn more about the views of the candidates, go to… http://presidential-candidates.insidegov.com

Republican presidential candidates

Santroum, Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham, Bobby Jindal.There have been presitwo GOP (Grand Old dential election a year Party) / Republican away, the candidates are primary debates since flooding in to race for the position of President the election began. Due of the United States. The to the attacks, and harsh Republicans are currently race involving Trump, Rick Perry and Scott fighting neck and neck with the other 16 Repub- Walker have already lican candidates running. dropped out of the race.

Walker has urged other This is a crucial race for candidates to follow suit the Republicans with a so that voters can focus predominately Repubon important issues with lican Congress. After Barack Obama’s reign as higher rated candidates. president, a lot of Repub- With the mass amount of media attention belicans are upset with the way the country has been ing brought towards the handled, and are ready to Republican race, and with all of the personal take charge. attacks, the pool of canIn a recent poll by didates will shrink even CNN, the frontrunner farther. remains Donald Trump Taking a look at the who has been receivtop two candidates even ing endless amounts of media attention. Trailing deeper, we have Donald not too far behind him is Trump in first place by a landslide. Trump is one the only African American republican candidate, of the oldest candidates running in the election, Dr. Ben Carson. Falling into 3rd place is the only being the second oldest Republican running. female candidate, Carly Fiorina. Behind those top Trump is a well-known business executive, and three are Marco Rubio, televisionpersonality.

Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Following behind, we Mike Huckabee, Rand have the retired neuroPaul, Chris Christie, surgeon, Dr. Ben Carson.

John Kasich, and RickWith Zachary Mroz Managing Editor the 2016

Carson is a Michigan native, who overcame poverty, racial oppression, and anger issues throughout his childhood. After overcoming all the obstacles, he went to school, and eventually became the Chief of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Unlike the Democratic presidential race, both top two republican candidates are males. This might turn away female voters.

One of the most interesting things about the Republican race, is that none of the top three contenders have any political experience, while the frontrunners of the democratic race have decades of experience. With a whole year left until the Republican nominee is chosen, there are many fights to be fought, debates to be held, and campaigning to do. With so much time left, we can expect certain candidates to drop out of the race.

Until then, may the odds be ever in the candidates favor!

Source: realclearpolitics. com Cbsnews.com

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Fall Fun Fall favorites It is officially fall. We commemorate our old friend, summer, and parade into the new season, fall. As much as the sun warmed us this summer, it is now time Alana Carl Copy Editor

1. Pumpkin spice Okay, this may be a little stereotypical, but pumpkin spice. If you ever walked into a coffee shop in fall, you have probably already smelled this heavenly creation. It is absolutely everywhere! Even though some people might say they hate it, I do not think they can genuinely hate the smell that now is so closely related to fall. It just smells warm and fragrant. It can be admitted that the obsession is going just a bit too far, but is it not for good reason?

4. Halloween

for day-time savings and other fall related activities. Even though some loathe to see school start and summer end, there are a couple good reasons to look forward to the new season.

2. Comfy Sweaters So, now that shorts are put away, there is now room for sweaters! They can be cute with so many different warm colors, or they can be ugly as sin, but it doesn’t usually matter, right? If they are big enough, you can burrow yourself in and have a grand ol’ time. That can be like the whole point, but if you like fashion, that is okay too. The most important thing to remember is that because earth is no longer the devil’s alcove (ahem, summer) and not yet a freezing wasteland (ahem, winter), sweater weather is made possible.

3. Foliage Everything is gorgeous in autumn. You can wait for the leaves to fall, making even the most inept drawer want to get in touch with their artistic side. It is really beautiful if you think about it.

Halloween is the only time of the year when it is socially acceptable to scare kids and blatantly ask for food from strangers; it’s just a time of breaking norms. Not to mention, you can dress up like any type of creature out of a sci-fi movie, and no one even bats an eye.

5. Fresh-baked goodies

6. Apple Orchards

Just picture it; a nice cool crisp day, you walk into your front door , and you smell the scent of fresh baking cookies. Amazing, right?

For some odd reason, humans (or is it just Americans?) like to take comfort in food during cooler periods of weather. Say you eat a whole dozen of cookies, who’s going to stop you?

Since it is a time where it is acceptable to have hay rides, there is much to love. What other time of the year can you ride in the back of farm equipment without being judged as a country bumpkin? You can eat an apple you just picked, and then go inside to have donuts with a side of fresh made apple cider. It is a fun autumn-related activity that seems to draw in the masses. So, there’s sweaters, sweet baked goods, apple orchards festivals, halloween, and of course, pumpkin spice; what is there not to love?

Jason Osterman

Erebus haunted attraction gears up for the season

Jenna Stanley

TyraNisha Stubbs-Ashley

Too old to trick-or-treat?

quest around the school doLeah Janovsky Every year, people’s opining interviews, Staff Reporter ions change about many I asked kids ninth to twelfth grade if things. Some changes can be drastic, they thought they were too old to others can be slight alterations. In my

Zack Mroz

Freshman Kaylee Oliveri - Not too old; “because I get to spend time with family and friends.”

Leah Janovsky

Freshman Logan Behnke- Not too old, “free candy is free candy.”

Leah Janovsky

Sophomore Jacob Walkowski, too old:, “because that is for little kids.”

go Trick-or-Treating, and why or why not. Seemingly, the urge to Trick-orTreat is still strong, even as a young adult. Do you think you are too old to go Trick-or-Treating?

Leah Janovsky

Junior Nathan Powers, not too old:“candy is good and trick or treating is fun.”

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Sophomore Chris AbrielNot too old, “never too old for candy.”

Leah Janovsky

Junior Santonion Adams- Too old, “you get to a certain age that it’s just taking candy from kids.”

Community plans for Halloween events

Leah Janovsky

Senior Tyler Farley, Not too old: “I am not too old to

trick or treat. Halloween is a time of festivities meant to be enjoyed by everyone young and old- this includes candy, scares, tricks and treats, and party.”

Leah Janovsky

Senior Tarneisha Maholmes- Not too old, “candy is candy.”

ing your vehicle.

All cars have to be decorated and Rachel Shacklett Are you trunk and receive individual- register your vehicle in this Staff Reporter looking for ly wrapped candy. There will event, go to NLBC and pick ready by 2:30 p.m. , and will something fun to do with also be a contest for the best up a packet. There is no reg- have to stay until the end.

With the involvement of the little ones in your family decorated vehicle and the istration fee. To participate decorations, make sure your this Halloween? There are winner will receive in this event, you have props are age appropriate for many Halloween activities a prize. All of these to be properly regtwo to 13 years old. in the Roseville area. Trunk activities are free. istered by Sunday,

Also The Rosevilleor Treat is an alternative In order for this Oct. 18. ElecEastpointe Recreevent for families to enjoy a event to be successtricity will not ation Authority is safe and fun time together. ful, there needs to be availhosting a “SpookNew Life Baptist Church be multiple particiable for tacular” Trick or (NLBC), 17301 13 mile Rd. pants. decoratTreat Trail at Veterin Fraser, is hosting its first “We need at least ans Memorial Park annual Trunk or Treat on 15 cars to do this event in Roseville on Oct. 31from three to six p.m. or it won’t be worth Oct 24 from 6-7 This is an event where fami- doing,” Tricia Johnp.m. Many service lies are given the opportunity son, NLBC member, clubs, businesses, to decorate their vehicles said. city departments, and children can go trunk to If you would like to Rachel Shacklett and individuals

will be handing out candy.

There will be a DJ. Wristbands are required to enter this event. Wristbands costs $3 (18 months – 12 years old). Wristbands are limited in number so purchase them in advance. If interested in registering for a space at the Trick or Treat Trail to pass out candy, please call the Recreation Authority at 5860 445-5480.

Many events are going on for Halloween. Many kids prefer events like the ones shown above because parents can keep an eye more closely on their kids and where they are going.

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Opinion

Out with the old, in with the new Review: The Tyranisha Stubbs-Ashley Staff Reporter

With a new school year and new season comes new trending topics. There are new fashions, social media topics, apps, movies and more. All of last years new is this years old and we moving on to new bigger and better things. Here’s an insight of a few of the newest trends.

Fashion: Of course there are many fashionable trends this year, but one that seems to prevail over most is oldie that’s brought back to life: Joggers! Brought back from the 90’s, one would not imagine something so simple to be such a big fashion again, but everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. This big comeback started with

“...the ultimate in lazy outerwear is enjoying a luxe makeover,” fashion blogger Hannah Marriott said, “replacing jeans and tailored trousers as the smart-casual staple for fashionaware...”

The trend is more popular among men, but everyone is investing in a pair!

Music: In the music industry, producers and songwriters are always coming out with new things for this generation and others to listen to, but right now what seems to be the new music craze, is Drake. He came out with a new album with another rapper, Future, entitled “What a Time to be Alive,” which seems to be all the rage right now.

“Every song got better

as I listened to it. Insane,” was written as one review from iTunes Skyrocketing to the number one album spot on iTunes with Drake’s song “Hotline Bling” at the number one song spot. The album includes ten songs and also includes a freestyle from Drake. All the songs are available for purchase individually or the whole album on iTunes and the google play store.

Apps: We all know there are millions of apps out there in the world nowadays. Some new, some old, some updated, but the latest trend in the app world is snapchat. Snapchat is an app where you can take ten second videos or send up to ten second photos to your friends within the app and they delete after being opened. You

could also add them to a story which keeps it there for 24 hours. But the thing that catches people’s attention is a new update that allows you to add a face filter by tapping and holding your face then opening your mouth or raising your eyebrows! Something so simple can get hundreds of people roped in.

Movies: To finish off these top few trends is the top movie. Making $30,316,510 in the box office, The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Rated 7.2 out of 10 on IMDb, this movie is doing well!

Great things were said about the movie.

“I thought it was an amazing movie,” senior Abi Preston said. “I didn’t read the books, but

after watching it, it really made me want to read them all before the third one comes out!”

“It was kind of different from the book, but I still enjoyed it,” senior Alyssa Schultz added. “I actually liked it more than the first movie.”

These are not the only trends that have people racing to stay in the now.

Get out there and find your new favorites.

Scorch Trials

Tatyanna Lewis The Maze Runner Staff Reporter series captured a wide audience with its books, and an even bigger fan base once the first movie was released.

Now continuing the series with a second movie The Scorch Trials has many running to the theaters to see what’s in store for the next adventure.

After escaping the maze, Star Dylan O’Brian who plays Thomas, with fellow cast members Kaya Scoderlario (Teresa), Ki Hong Lee (Minho) and others are now up for another adventure in the second movie sequel: The Scorch Trials.

Transported to a remote station, Thomas and his friends end up in a bad situation in which they uncover a scheme from a powerful organization known as WCKD. Soon,they end up in a place where they think they can

eat and drink safely, but Thomas quickly begins to suspect otherwise when his friend Teresa is separated from the rest of the group.

Discovering the truth about their whereabouts, Thomas leads his friends to the scorch. They journey across a dessert and sand dune like landscape and encountercranks or Zombie-like creatures, who have been infected due to a post-apocalyptic disease.

Running through lightning and making a few allies along the way, the immune teenagers search for the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters to battle against WCKD. The movie is full of suspense and leads you into shocking plot twists even with those who have read the book. The question of “what next?” at the end of the movie leads many people to believe another movie is possibly due in 2017.

Tatyanna Lewis

Sophomore Charlee Pniewski enjoys the book the Scorch Trials before going to see it in theaters.

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Opinion Try alternatives to junk food

Josh Kovach Eating healthy has a number of Staff Reporter benefits -from keeping a healthy weight,

nourishing your body, and physical performance. What stops us from sticking to our healthy eating is the common notion that what is good for our body, may not appeal to our taste buds. Of course, a Snickers bar is going to taste better than a green salad, though one should be wary of ‘junk food’ as these foods may contain a high amount of sugar and preservatives that may cause harm to your physical wellbeing. Here are some smart healthy alternatives you can eat in replace of ‘junk food’.

Instead of eating a bag of chips that’s filled with trans-fat, sodium, and packs on tons of calories, try eating a handful of almonds. Almonds are filled with protein and healthy fats which can help protect your heart from diseases. Craving cookies? Instead, eat a granola bar. Granola has a wealth of health benefits, including its ability to lower cholesterol, regulate digestion, aid in weight-loss, and even increase energy levels.

A lot of people love ice cream, however, your

body does not. One cup of ice cream can have as much as 400 calories. Have a smoothie instead. According to a study conducted by the American Dietetic Association, people who consumed more fruits and vegetables in place of higher fat foods had more successful weight-loss numbers. Drinking a smoothie will provide you with the essential vitamins and minerals your nervous system needs to function properly. The amount of vitamins you will get depends on the fruits and vegetables you choose to make your smoothie with. As far as nutritional content is concerned, candy is about as bad as it can get. Loaded with unhealthy refined sugar, candy offers nothing beneficial to the body. To counter candy cravings, try switching to dried fruit alternatives, like pineapple, raisins or dates. While still on the sweet side, these dried fruits are full of fiber and important minerals such as potassium.

Balance is key when trying to eat healthier. You can still eat ‘junk food’ but not every day. When cravings hit, try to eat the healthier alternative of what you want. Your body will thank you later.

Joshua Kovach

Eating healthy does not have to taste bad.

Napping your way to success

With the start Marquesha Lynn of the school year, Staff Reporter

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comes stress galore.

Everything seems to come at once and it all piles on top of you. It’s really difficult to take all of it in, and no matter what age you may be, whether being student or teacher, stress is a part of your life you can’t ever really escape.

It’ll be a big part of your life, but that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to it.

One of the best ways to de-stress yourself is to take a nap. Yes, you read that right, lay down and take a nap.

Now this doesn’t mean you should just wave this paper at your teacher’s and parents’ faces, telling them you’re feeling stressed and should therefore be allowed to snooze in class, there are rules that should be followed.

First, there’s a time limit you should follow. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is the point of sleeping where dreaming begins. Your body slows down as you begin to relax. REM sleep starts at 90 minutes of closing your

Possible is everything.

eyes. Coming out of REM sleep produces that groggy and tired feeling you have that makes you not want to get up.

In order to avoid falling into REM sleep, only nap for around 25 to 30 minutes. This allows you to calm down and take a break, but will stop you from feeling groggy. Though if you’re feeling especially worn down, 40 minutes is also a safe time. Be sure to set an alarm for the proper time, so as not to oversleep.

Lastly, don’t take too many naps!

This will defeat the purpose of doing only napping in the first place. Playing music while you nap is also not recommend, as it can relax you too much. Instead, set an alarm for the proper time.

And now that you know all the proper rules for napping, you should be able to do it with confidence. It might take a little getting used to, but in the end, it will be worth for some well deserved relaxation. With all of these rules in mind, you are just one step closer to being stress-free!

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Sports Corner Troy Frank Tony Dombrowski Sports Editor Sports Editor

Photos courtesy of: Tony Dombrowski

GIRLS’ SWIM

Junior Lee Vang gets prepared to dive into her swim meet.

The lady Panthers most recent meet was at home against Warren Woods Tower where the team lost, moving to 0-5 on the season. The top time was junior Jessica Chess, who swam a 1:07 for a 100 yard free style against Center Line in their latest meet. The Panthers’ next swim meet is away at Cousino on Oct. 13 at 6 pm.

“The season is going good so far, even though our record is not that good.

All the girls’ are swimming well and we have a good coach helping us get better every day,” junior Emily Koch said.

VOLLEYBALL Freshmen and JV Freshmen: The freshmen team has started out the season strong with eight wins and two losses, with their last game being a close win against Warren Woods Tower by a score 2 sets to 1 .

“I am really impressed with my group this year. They are all athletic and, all around, a great group of girls,” head coach Kaitlin King said.

JV: The junior varsity squad is 1-6 on the season. Their most recent game was a loss against Warren Woods Tower, losing in two sets.

“The season is going good so far, we need to just lose the attitudes and we should be fine,” sophomore Morgan Mattison said.

Varsity

The varsity team has started off the season slow with a 0-6 start. Their most recent lose came against Warren Woods Tower, losing in three sets. The Panthers also recently competed in a tournament held right here at RHS. The girls lost their first game against Henry II, 0-2. They then defeated Fitzgerald, 2-0, and then lost their next game to Sterling Heights, 0-2. Then in the playoffs, the Panthers lost to Sterling Heights, 0-2.

“Right now, we are getting to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses; everything is starting to get real nice. We are a young, new team, we just have to get used to each other. We all have individual talent and now it is time to use it as a team for good,” junior Rachel Orler said.

FOOTBALL

Freshmen and JV

Varsity The JV team prepares for their home game against Grosse Point North.

Freshmen:Even though the Panthers have started off with a 2-4-1 record, assistant coach Michael McWherter is thinking positively about the team’s future.

“We are a better team than what our record shows, but I think we will have no problem turning it around,” McWherter said.

JV: The Panthers have started off the season with a 1-6 record, with their most recent loss coming against Cousino.

The varsity football team celebrate their victory against Cousino.

Varsity: A back and forth season so far, has been an exciting one by far. Even though their record currently is 2-5, with the most recent game being an upset win against Cousino, 34-21. The team’s head coach is looking to improve that record. The varsity Panthers take the field next against L’anse Creuse home on Oct, 16 at 7 pm.

“We have had a lot of great plays being performed on the field, just got to put them together and get more wins,” head coach Melvin Richendollar said.

BOYS’ SOCCER

The team talks over strategies during a timeout during their home game against Warren Woods Tower.

CROSS COUNTRY One of the Panthers’ last meets was the Hanson’s invitational in Sterling Heights. The whole team finished 16th of 19 with an overall point total of 440. Sophomore Sarah Allen, who was the only girl who ran, ran 35:11, respectively. Senior Tristan Sparks ran 19:06 and junior Anthony Im ran an 18:36.

“The season is going pretty well, and I think we are going to get better. We have a tone of potential,” sophomore Alyssa Rodgers said.

The Panthers next meet will be Oct. 17 at the Cty. Meet at Stoney at 10 am.

JV

The JV Panthers have started off the season to a record of three wins, four losses, and one tie. The team’s most recent game was against Hazel Park, in which they won, 5-0.

“As a team with all this young talent that we have, we are doing pretty well, but, there is always a lot of room for improvement,” junior Robert Carro said.

Varsity

Sophomore Dylan Somoski fights for the ball on the sidelines.

The varsity team has gotten off to a slightly better start than the junior varsity. They are 9-8 on the season, with their most recent game being against Marysville in which they won, 2-1. “(They) showed a lot of heart. Very proud of them,” head coach Brad Vandevorde said.

Junior Theodore Halt stands at mid field watching the action down field in the team’s away game against Lamphere.

Going down to Motown for the Red Wings preview Tony Dombrowski If you Sports Editor asked any Detroit Red Wings fan how excited they are for the upcoming season, they would probably tell you they are really excited. They have a good reason to be so excited.

After an exciting off season that saw the departure of possibly the best coach in the National Hockey League today, and the signings of top free agents Brad Richards and Mike Green, this season is met with much excitement and much optimism.

For the first time in about ten years, the Red Wings enter the season

with a new coach, following the new of former coach Mike Babcock announcing he is leaving to coach his hometown team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Taking his spot is a new rookie coach, well sort of, Jeff Blashill. Blashill, a Detroit MI, native, was the coach of the Wings American League Hockey team and the Grand Rapids Griffins for the past three seasons. Because of his familiarity with many of the young stars on this season’s team like left winger Tomas Tatar, right winger Gustav Nyguist, and goalie Petr Mrazek, fans hope this season can help the team be suc-

cessful in the upcoming season despite his lack of NHL coaching experience.

General Manager Ken Holland’s signings of center Richards and defense Green helped spark a lot of potential for the upcoming season. Richards, who won a Stanley Cup Championship with Chicago last season, helps bring a championship with a lot of talent to an already stacked Wings’ centers roster. Especially with an ankle injury to center Pavel Datsyuk, Richards should see a lot of playing time until Datsyuk makes a full and healthy return. Green, who is coming from the Washington

Capitals, is another huge piece that almost completes an already stacked for the Wings.

“I have always wanted to play for a team like the Wings. The fans, the city, the history, it all shows how much this team is loved and respected and I cannot wait to be a part of it all,” Green said in an interview with Fox Sports Detroit reporters.

The many combined years experience for both Green and Richards should bring a lot of experience to a young team.

Before the season even starts, there are a lot of questions to be answered.

Most notably, the goaltender situation. Jimmy

Howard was having a career year in net last year, until he was carried off the ice on a stretcher with a major groin injury during a game in early January of this year. Luckily, young goalie Mrazek came into to save the day and took the city by storm in the process. All of Mrazek’s stats in the final few months he played were almost better than Howard’s in two years. So the question is, who does Blashill start? The answer, we do not know yet.

“It will be a difficult choice, but I feel whoever gets it has to prove they can be the guy to rely on,” Blashill said in a post training camp interview.

Ultimately, this team’s season success is based on how the youth movement in Detroit steps up and how the veterans will fill their roles. With the mix of veterans and young players, a plan will eventually work out. It has in the past, so why not again? One hundred points on the season is not out of the question, but the ultimate goal is another straight playoff appearance. Something that looks like it could happen if everything goes as planned. So far after two games this season, the Wings are 2-0-0 on the season with 4 total points so far.