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he lights dim, and the crowd grows silent as sophomore Chase Heinemann takes the stage. “I wasn’t really nervous until I sat down to sing,” Heinemann said. “The first few seconds of performing is when I’m most nervous but then I lose myself in the music.” This is Heinemann’s second audition for Cougar Idol, his second time performing for Cougar Idol and his second win. “I was totally surprised to get in because I mean I auditioned with ‘Friday’, like come on people. But, when I got to the chorus everyone jumped to their feet, it was one of the greatest moments of my life.” Heineman said. Cougar Idol was held in the auditorium on March 16 at 7 p.m. with 17 performers competing for five trophies. Student Council advisor Daniel Bliss enjoys Cougar Idol because of the opportunity it gives students to be involved in music outside of choir or band room. “We want to recognize all the talents in the school… and students get a chance to see the music program in a different light,” Bliss said. Cougar Idol was judged by English teachers Sarah Mallard and Gayle Martin and history teacher Steven Book. The judges gave comments to three performers at a time. But the audience chose the winners using tickets stubs, with each category written on them and placed them in the 17 buckets adorned with each contestant’s name. Heinemann’s song choice for the show, “You and I” by Lady GaGa was a no brainer for him. “I absolutely love Lady GaGa and the song is a lot of fun to
(See Cougar Idol on pg. 2)
Cougar Idol Winners Most Surprising Colleen Brummit, “Dog Days are Over” by Florence + The Machine
School Team / School Editor This month, music students participated in two big events: the Choral and Band Festivals on March 3 and March 14. This year Stoney Creek High School hosted the Choral Festival and Lake Orion High School hosted the Band Festival. During the Festivals, each choir or concert band is judged by music teachers and professionals who give each group points based on their performance. Depending on how many points they earn, each group is given a rating between Superior and Poor. Since these are a regional event, if a choir or concert band is awarded a Superior rating, they are eligible to go to the state competition. “I like [Choral Festival] because it is a motivator for
Judges’ Favorite Mark Hosseni, “Because We Believe,” by Andrea Bocelli
Hitting a High Note: Choral choir warms up their vocal cords during class. Throughout the year, all of their performances have been spectactular. (photo by Caitlin Tanner)
Band Teacher Eric Kausch agrees that the Band Festival is a great learning experience through receiving outside advice and hearing other high school and middle school bands, though he admits to some inconsistency in his experiences. “I’ve had both really positive and rather frustrating
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Choir, band get superior ratings at festival our best to fix every mistake that is made. It may be frustrating at first, but it sure helps in the long run.” Many choir students attribute their success at the Festival to their teacher, Ulrich. “One of my role models of all times, Mr. Ulrich, has inspired me to keep going in my music career,” Liska said. “He has a very special talent and we are lucky to have him.” Ulrich views the Choral Festival as a learning experience for the students and for himself. “I get to have my colleagues offer suggestions, because they’re not working on the pieces for months like we do, they’re just hearing it the one time and then they give their opinion based on what they heard that one time,” Ulrich said. “Sometimes they just hear it a different way than I was hearing it, or they come up with a new idea to help us do it better.”
This year, Chamber Singers was invited to the American Choral Directors Association conference on March 8, an event where accomplished regional choirs showcase musical achievement and meet choral experts and music industry representatives, according to ACDA.org. Held in Fort Wayne, IN the conference, in reference to the web site, “offers its members a diverse and practical forum in which to develop their skills and professional knowledge.” This is the Chamber Singers’ second time attending an ACDA conference, which holds events at State, Division (regional), and National levels.
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Crowd Favorite Fifth and Main, mashup of “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” and “For the First Time,” by Script
kids,” choir teacher Brandon Ulrich said. “You know, there’s a difference when they know they’re going to have to perform in front of someone that they don’t know who’s going to give them a score.” Sophomore Alex Liska has moved up from Treble Choir and is now a member of the Concert Choir, a choir that consists of men and women. “I love the change, even though adjusting to the balance was a struggle at first,” Liska said. “As we grow more mature and appear in more experienced chairs throughout our high school career, we are also expected much more from the judges.” Students record themselves and listen back to it to help them prepare. This gives the singers an insight on what the audience would be hearing, according to Liska. “As a class, we have prepared by running through each piece as many times as we can fit in class time,” Liska said. “We do
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Most Entertaining Chase Heineman, “You and I” by Lady Gaga
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Best Song Choice Shelby Spahar, “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstall
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experiences in previous years,” Kausch said. “It is my hope that the students hear comments they have never heard before from me or their classmates; so it is fresh information. But sometimes the Judges are very limited in their scope of what to comment on.”
(See Festival on pg. 2)
Last year, the choir visited the state conference, but this year they’ve advanced to the regional forum. This was the choir’s second invitational conference this year, the first being the Michigan Music Conference. Chamber Singers attended the MMC on Jan 20-21, and both events make for feathers in the choir’s cap believes senior Kayvon Kashani-Gharavi. “MMC is a really big deal, but ACDA is even farther above that,” Kashani-Gharavi said. Student teacher Josh Glassman agrees with the significance of the ACDA conference and is impressed with the presentation of Chamber Singers amongst the diverse and impressive gathering of Midwestern choirs. “For a high school to be represented among dozens of collegiate and professional choirs is saying something. The most amazing thing is that the same group that went to ACDA performed at the [MMC], and they performed a completely different set of music at each conference, which is unheard of at the high school level,” Glassman said. Senior Meredith White echoes the opinion on the conference’s importance. “Three high schools in Michigan got in. We were one of them. It’s a big deal,” White said.
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sing,” Heinemann said. “It’s a song that will get the audience excited.” Senior Meredith White’s love for singing is what drew her to the competition for the second time as a performer. “It’s always nerve-wracking singing solo in front of your peers, but I knew my friends were supporting me the whole time,” said White. The audience reacted well to her performance of “Tough Lover,” the Christina Aguilera song. Last year Heinemann won “Most Surprising” and this year he brought home the trophy for “Most Entertaining.” “I’m just super excited to be recognized after my weeks of preparation,” Heinemann said.
Chambers (continued from p. 1) we’ll get into it,” Stablein said. Chamber Singers is often acclaimed as one of the most respected choirs in the state, attaining awards and placing well in some competitions, such as the annual Solo and Ensemble, but March’s ACDA conference may be on a new level. “This would be the biggest accomplishment, because it’s such a huge conference,” said White. Teacher Brandon Ulrich has directed the school’s choral program since its founding in 2002. He and choir accompanist Traci Bartell are loved by their students and are credited with propelling the students to their potential. “Mr. Ulrich, and Mrs. Bartell, the accompanist, put in a lot of time, a lot of effort,” student teacher Glassman said, “but the kids really came through in the end, and that’s what really counts.”
Festival (continued from p. 1) This year, each of the choirs recieved a Superior rating, while one band class recieved a Superior rating and the other two recieved an Excellent rating. Sophomore Alaina Matthews was more concerned with affecting her audience than recieving a good rating, though. “I want to have the audience feel the music when the choirs sing,” Matthews said. “I love it when I can see the emotion of the song overcome them. It’s written on their faces.” Liska shares Matthews’ goal for the Choral Festival. “My goal was to make Mr. Ulrich very proud and to get the message from these pieces to the audience,” Liska said. “Music is like a whole other language, but it’s so magical because everyone can find their own message through a song. That’s what makes music so amazing to me.”
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The Guitar Guy Guitar Guy—most people have seen him. After all, he’s hard to miss. It’s not every day you see someone walking around playing an instrument in public. Unless it’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Which it isn’t. But more to the point, who is this mysterious man? Why does he do what he does? Turns out, he’s freshman Andrew Mack. And he’s not quite as mysterious as some might think. Rather, he’s just an average guy with a love for music. He doesn’t care what anyone else says about him either. And now that the mystery is uncovered, it’s time to dig a little deeper, and figure out what makes guitar guy click. Source: Do you walk around with your guitar outside of school? As in, can we expect to see you strolling downtown? Mack: Not really. Sometimes, I will. I don’t really walk around with it, but I’ll ride to the park with it and play it there. Source: Is that your ideal place to play? Like Thoreau except with a guitar? Mack: No. My favorite place to play is in my room, by myself.
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Source: Do you write your own music? Mack: Yeah. Rock and metal mostly. My three favorite bands are Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Tool. Source: Will you eventually progress to drums and vocals—a whole one man walking band? Mack: I already sing, so I’ve already moved on to that. But no drums yet. Source: Would you recruit anyone for that? Mack: Yes. Source: Do you aim to inspire people, or do you have other motives? Mack: A little bit of both. Part of it is that I’d like to inspire people to play their own instrument. I just love playing and I want to play all the time. Bringing it to school is the best way to do that.
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Source: When did you decide, “Okay, I’m going to be Guitar Guy?” Mack: I got a ukulele for Christmas and it was more portable than a regular guitar. I like playing the ukulele, but I really like playing the guitar, so I just… brought it in. Source: Were you at all nervous of what people would think? It’s your first year of high school and already you’ve got a reputation. That takes some guts. Mack: It didn’t really bother me at all. Source: You’re definitely a bit of an anomaly then. Source: Can people request songs? If so, I’m requesting 30 Seconds to Mars. Mack: I don’t even listen to any 30 Seconds to Mars, so I wouldn’t be able to give it to you, and there are only a few songs that people would ever request that I know how to play. So, not really. Source: What songs do you play then? Mack: Right now I’m playing “Lay Low” by Eric Clapton, “Money” by Pink Floyd, and “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin. There’s a bunch of other ones mixed in there, but those are the ones I play the most. Source: You should add some Nine Inch Nails to that list. Mack: Yeah… I should. Source: So, I guess it comes down to the hair. What persona are you trying to achieve? Mack: I’m not really trying to achieve any persona with my hair. I just like it long. Source: Very nice. Very rock star.
Fun Facts about This Woman • He likes Model T’s. • He has three pets: a collie named Lady, a cat named Dusty, and a bird named Skip. • His favorite movie is It Might Get Loud, a documentary about the electric guitar
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Not So Down in The Dumps School Board passes a recycling-driven waste management plan One hour and thirteen minutes of waiting. President of Earth Advocates Lindsey Diamond sits in the audience of the District Board Meeting reading L’etranger, though seemingly never turning a page, while advisor Elizabeth Tigue grades papers. Only a slight trace of anxiety exists about the pair, but the unknowing eye would not catch it. The clock hits 8:14 p.m. and the Waste Removal and Recycling Services proposal is introduced. Twenty five minutes of discussion, and then a vote. The proposal is passed unanimously. The book and papers are forgotten, replaced only with smiles. “We are e c s t a t i c , absolutely ecstatic,” Diamond said of the outcome of the School Board Meeting. Elizabeth Tigue After months of pushing for a school-wide management plan last year. waste removal program that Romzek went on to explain includes recycling, Earth that approving this contract Advocates finally saw their goal with Waste Management of come to fruition at the District Michigan will allow the School Board Meeting on March 12. Board’s Recycling Committee The School Board motioned to to move along with their approve a district-wide four- numerous recycling goals, year contract costing $78,540 such as purchasing collection with Waste Management of containers, concrete pads Michigan, a company whose for each school, covering any waste removal program additional management costs, encompasses recycling. After etc. Without the implementation much discussion, the motion of this contract, this recycling passed with a 7-0 vote. program could not possibly be But this battle was not won carried out. without a fight, according to Other members of the Diamond. Earth Advocates School Board, however, made put a lot of hard work toward it clear that all the current the effort. For example, decision encompasses is the Diamond spoke at the District waste management contract
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with Waste Management of Michigan. The hesitancy seemed to come from the Recycling Committee’s expensive-sounding recycling goals. In response to the hesitant reactions, Romzek said, “My recommendation is, because this has generated so much discussion, that we implement [the contract] and report back to the board which would allow for additional discussion and consideration to move into future phases.” Based on the School Board’s understandable hesitancy to spend, Tigue believes that the rest of the recycling project will most likely come from fundraising by the Earth Advocates, the PTA, and other organizations. But regardless, she sees the meeting’s outcome as a huge win for Earth Advocates. “I’m happy that the school will now have a way to recycle,” Tigue said openly, that victorious smile returning to her face. So with their goal attained, what’s next for the Earth Advocates? Well, according to Tigue, the campaigning and fundraising starts back up right away. The club will be arranging to get a recycling dumpster, campaigning to get all kinds of recycling bins, and more. Senior club member Kira Bucksbaum also added that the club will be focusing on finishing up the “green school requirements,” hoping to surpass the “Emerald” status they reached last year and attain the coveted “Evergreen” status. Each “green” project that the club completes, this new recycling contract with Waste Management of Michigan being one of them, brings the club closer to “Evergreen” status, according to the Michigan Green Schools Program website. Well, with the aroma of Diamond’s flowers, a
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Board Meeting on Sept. 12 pleading for the movement to be made. What’s more, on March 8 and 9 the club put together a petition during the school day and parent teacher conferences, accumulating 455 names of students, teachers, and parents. In addition, according to the District’s Recycling Committee, this new waste management plan has further benefits than just the recycling aspect. When questioned about the added cost paired with this waste management plan, Board Member Daniel Romzek said, “I would hope it would be a one to one substitution [of recycling costs for waste costs.]” If projections by the School B o a r d ’ s Recycling Committee p r o v e accurate, this change in waste management plans will save the district money as $82,000 was spent on the waste
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All Rochester Community Schools will have new containers and Waste Management recycling. (compiled by Courtney Bourgoin)
Student Council members invited to host state-wide conference
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Student council adviser Dan Bliss’ doesn’t know why his English and Student Council classroom is down in the E-Wing by the music rooms. That’s just the way it’s been for six years. But the student council members would probably say it’s because they’re louder than the band and the choir combined.
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They have to be. Especially in March when preparing for the Michigan Association of Student Councils, MASC, state-wide conference. The event, on March 25, will recognize Michigan high school student councils and their accomplishments. The Grand Traverse Resort conference center will be filled with rowdy teens and key-note speakers. Chosen schools will present on their accomplishments and all schools will share ideas with each other in hopes to bring
The council has won the award in 2005, and 2007 through 2010. Based on the council doing excellent things for their school. The rubric requires a 95% for them to receive the award.
unique ideas back for spirit weeks and charity fundraising. “To bring back ideas and then be approved by the council board is so important for students,” Bliss said. From past MAHS conferences, council grabbed the ideas for the Pink Paws Project and different themes for spirit days. It’s really a time where all the other kids who are in council, like us, can bounce creative great ideas off of each other, Junior Marley Watson said. “We can all benefit from each other.”
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And great ideas are exactly what Student Council brings to the conference annually. That’s why the upcoming members were not only invited back, but asked to host the conference. It’s a big step for our council to be leaders,” Bliss said, “not only for the school but also on the state level.” According to Bliss, the group will work with Rochester High School and spend next year making plans. “It will be a huge accomplishment for us to work
The council has won the award every year from 20082011. The award is rewarded to councils who organize and participate in outstanding service projects.
side-by-side with another council,” Watson said. “It’s something we can show councils from all over the state how hard we worked on.” Junior Grant Norstrom has had his fair share of learning experiences at the MAHS Conference state level. The junior was voted by the class to run as the candidate to be a state board delegate. As a delegate, Norstrom would work behind the scenes as a key leader in putting on the MASC conferences every year.
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He would have the chance to oversee all regional conferences councils from Michigan host. “It would be a huge help to have someone on the board from our own council,” Norstom said, “especially if we’re hosting next year.” The class hopes to win more than just plaques. They want to show students that what they do makes for a more memorable high-school experience. “We love our school and really work hard to make every year fun,” Watson said.
The council has one the award in 2005 and 2006. This means the council has held successful blood drives and donated the required amount of blood to the American Red Cross. (photos by Claire Efting)
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GRRR! Visible Children- On March 15 Jason Russel (director of Kony 2012) exposed himself in public. Resume the Gossip- After weeks without a single new episode of the hit show Gossip Girl, Monday nights just aren’t the same. Pumped Up Kicks- The shooting at an Ohio high school has caused a great uproar amongst public educators.
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PRRR! Choir Hosts Band and Choral FestivalThe school’s strong music program made it possible to host Michigan School Vocal Music Association’s district choral festival. March Madness- One of the best sporting events of the year!
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African tradgedy not U.S. responisbility The recent Kony 2012 campaign has opened the collective eye of the American people to one of the worst evil this worled has to offer. We hope that the Invisible Children Foundation raises the funds necessary to put a stop to this horrible tradgedy. What we don’t agree with is the campaign’s message that it is the responsibility of the United States government to intervene and protect the country Uganda. So before you write your congress person and ask him or her to sign away American soldiers or even dollars, consider the magnitude of the situation in Africa, the devastation of past foreign policy mistakes, and the current problems our government faces at home. The African continent is one of the most unstable and dangerous places in the entire world. During the past 25 years, the duration of Kony’s reign of terror, countless African lives have been taken during civil wars and genocide in the Congo, Sudan, and Rowanda. The problems in Africa encompass many different nations forming a spider web of conflicts that would take years to resolve, if it is even
possible. Removing one warlord from the region will have only a marginal impact compared to the effort required. If the US opened Pandora’s Box and supported Uganda, that would still leave many other countries without our protection. Who should decide which tragedy is worth America’s attention and which isn’t, a guy with a video camera and a MacBook Pro? Getting involved in the disputes of incredibly unstable regions will become very expensive and even deadly. If only Jason Russel, the video’s creator, had looked at the past ten years, he may have thought differently about his careless message. On March 20, 2003 the United States launched a mission to overthrow a militant dictator in the Middle East, the operation was only meant to last a few months with minimal damage to American military personnel. Now nine
Staff Vote: It is not the U.S. governments responsibility to stop Kony
years later a war that was supposed to cost $60 billion ballooned to about $800 billion according to costofwar.com, and nearly ten thousand American lives. These people took an oath to defend America’s freedom. Unfortunately, they died in the name of Iraqi Freedom While we admit that the example used is a worst case scenario, the lesson being taught is still very clear. Just because the US is a world superpower doesn’t mean it is capable of fighting crime and saving the day. The bottom line is there are starving children and 12 year old gang members in our inner cities, we have a southern border that is the world’s biggest drug highway, and our economy is in major decline. If the Invisible Children foundation wants someone to save Africa, maybe they should find a hero who is truly invincible.
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Syria fights opressive government by Christina Leininger Opinion Editor Seven thousand five hundred. The United Nations estimates this is the number of civilians killed in the yearlong uprising against President Bashar al-Assad of Syria…so far. In early March, President Obama asked the Pentagon for military options for Syria, according to Nytimes.com. However, as much as our hearts go out to the Syrians during their revolution, our troops should not. On a plane, the little safety brochure shoved into the pocket of the seat in front of each passenger instructs each person, in the case of an emergency, to secure their own oxygen mask before assisting others. Although it may seem selfish, it is both logical and necessary. This is one reason the U.S. should not interfere in Syria presently. America is a little short on oxygen, having just pulled out of Iraq after having troops
there for eight years. Military action is not cheap, and with a national debt in the trillions, it is not time to make another move. What makes the uprising in Syria more complex than Libya is the 100 different groups that make up the opposition force, according to General Dempsey on Nytimes.com. On editorial on Latimes.com makes a valid point saying, “If the plan is to aid a rebel group, as in Libya or, potentially, Syria, planners should be sure of who those new allies are and what they stand for.” If the United States was to supply arms to opposition groups up against the Syrian government, it would not help matters if weapons fell into the wrong hands. Out of the supposed 100 opposition groups, which have good intentions? Not to mention, an article on Nytimes.com said, “American officials note that the Free Syrian Army, formed by exiled Syrian Army officers, defectors and militias, does not control signif-
icant territory in Syria where arms could be supplied.” If the U.S. could determine which opposition groups had honorable intentions, it would be extremely difficult to arm them. Regardless, of public opinion, it is unlikely that President Obama will send American soldiers into Syria considering it is an election year. Such a move would certainly not well with many Democratic voters. According to Nytimes.com, “The Obama administration has made a point working through the Arab league and the United Nations rather than giving the appearance that the United States is trying to intervene in Syria.” At this point, negotiations through the UN, is the best course of action. After all, that is what the UN is there for— to work as a global community to protect the people from crimes against humanity.
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Arrests and executions of young men are reported as Mr. Assad’s government fights resistance.
They Syrian authorities prevent a Red Cross convoy from delivering food and supplies to Baba Amr in Homs.
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Protestors gather for a peace march in Damascus. Authorities attack the crowd with sticks. (complied by Christina Leininger) Source: Nytimes.com
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Tongue-tied With the GOP primaries coming to a close, candidates are making a final push to win over voters. Put too many politicians in the same room, and they start saying some ridiculous things. Check the crazy-o-meter to see the kooky things these candidates say!
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“Just think of what happened after 9/11. Immediately before there was any assessment there was glee in the administration because now we can invade Iraq.”
“She’s not young enough or pretty enough to be the wife of a President. And besides, she has cancer.”
“I think the Democrats are actually worried he [Obama] may go to Indonesia and bow to more Muslims.”
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“The ultimate goal is not simply a superhighway, but an integrated North American Union--complete with a currency, a cross-national bureaucracy, and virtually borderless travel within the Union.” “We have more weaponry than everybody else put together. And if you add up what we have and our allies, we have 70 percent of the weapons of the world. We don’t need more weapons.... We do not need to be the policeman of the world.”
Newt Ginrich
“The reality of politics is, if you have a good enough leader who’s positive enough, they can ignore the other candidates; they can create a positive majority around a positive set of solutions.” “I have six times as many Twitter followers as all the other candidates combined, but it didn’t count because if it counted I’d still be a candidate; since I can’t be a candidate that can’t count.”
Rick Santorum “In every society, the definition of marriage has not ever to my knowledge included homosexuality. That’s not to pick on homosexuality. It’s not, you know, man on child, man on dog, or whatever the case may be.” “President Obama wants everybody in America to go to college. What a snob...Oh, I understand why he wants you to go to college. He wants to remake you in his image.” (Compiled by Alexandra Zurkan)
Helpful tips and tricks to step up bodily hygiene by Danielle Linihan School Team
There’s an epidemic circulating the school. It’s not senioritis (shockingly), stupidity, or staph infection. Nope, it’s much, much worse. It’s stinky people. And not in the sense, “You stole my pencil. You stink!” (The vernacular is slightly out of date. Most of us have since progressed to four letter profanities. However, it gets the point across). No, it’s something different. Rather, this “epidemic” is an assault to the senses. Namely, the nose. In all honesty, for a select few, hygiene has gone down the toilet—which, judging by certain bodily odors, is where they’ve chosen to start bathing. But, I might be quick to judge. For some it might sim-
ply be the case of “I got out of gym late and couldn’t shower.” Thankfully, like any problem, there’s a solution. Let’s take a look at some of the criminal offenders, and how to cope if you find yourself seated next to one. Channeling-the-ninetiesSeattle-grunge “Bob”: Bob wears his plaid shirts ripped and his greasy hair long. When he’s not rocking out to Nirvana, Bob is wallowing in his own grime, quite oblivious. If by some streak of bad luck Bob’s your chemistry partner, have no fear. Drop subtle hints like plugging your nose with clothes pins, or directing a fan in Bob’s direction. If these fail, raid your father’s cologne stash. Bob will
be so absorbed by Kurt Cobain’s mellow moaning he won’t even notice as you douse his reeking body in Polo. Shor t-skir t-and-a-longjacket-no-socks “Jenny”: Jenny isn’t afraid to break the dress code. If she doesn’t have to wear it, she won’t, which is why she goes sockless in her Uggs. So when Jenny gets care free and whips those howling puppies off, refrain from running in the opposite direction. Jenny is simply immune to the terrible smell her beloved Uggs emit. Gently persuade her to put them back on. If she balks, offer her lotion, or body spray. If you’re really desperate, lie and say the news ran a story on the dangers of Uggs. Dancing with
the Stars ends before the eleven o’clock news, so you’re safe. Pa c k - a - d ay - ke e p s - t h e world-away “Mike”: While Mike’s daddy issues prevent him from any close relationships, he still manages to keep his pack of cigarettes close to his heart. Sadly, that smoky, bowling alley smell stays a little too close as well. If you find yourself secondhand smoking his body fumes, unfortunately, there’s not much hope for you. Buy a diving suit and a scented candle. You’re in for the long haul. While some stinks aren’t curable, many are. Arm yourself with Febreeze, some good advice, and make it your personal vendetta to combat the stink.
Weapons of Stench Warfare Febreeze: Not only does this stuff mask smells, it sends them packing. Smelly feet: destroyed. Cologne: A must have for desperate circumstances. One spray is all you need. Warning: Use only in moderation. Perfume: The girl equivalent of the above... obviously... for those times when Febreeze isn’t enough. Plastic bubble: Just had to put it in there. Use only under extreme conditions. (Compiled by Danielle Linihan)
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Sprung into Step Spring Sports Start Fresh by Claire Efting / Nick Cruz Sports Team / Managing Design Editor Some athletes pitch high into the 70mph range. Some athletes throw discs across a field gracefully, but with tremendous force. Other athletes complain about their tan lines or their completely fatal practices their coaches make them do. Though these might not like to admit it, but they all have something in common: they all do a spring sport.
The spring sports include track and field, boys baseball, girls softball, boys golf, girls soccer, girls tennis, girls lacrosse, and finally a new addition to the spring sports family, boys lacrosse. This year the sports bring a lot of new goals, players, and competition. Some teams started out the season with many spots to fill in varsity bringing an entirely new feel to the roster, and others have newer threats in the district. But one thing’s for sure, every team has stepped up their game.
Monday, April 2
Tuesday, April 3
Wednesday, April 4
Monday, April 9
Tuesday, April 10
Wednesday, April 11
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. @ Henry Ford
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. @ Rochester
Boys Golf 3:00 p.m. vs. Eisenhower (scrimmage)
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Troy
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Lahser Track & Field 4:30 p.m. @ Oxford Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. vs. Lahser Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Lakeland
Monday, April 16
Tuesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 18
Boys Golf 1:00 p.m. @ OAA Red Division League Meet @ Twin Lakes
Track & Field 4:30 p.m. vs. Adams
Girls Lacrosse TBA @ Oxford High School
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Athens
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Farmington Harrison
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. vs. Adams Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Lake Orion
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Notre Dame Prep
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. @ Rochester Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. @ Rochester Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Rochester
Team to Beat: Lake Orion, Adams What’s new: The district this year got easier with Avondale, Troy, and Troy Athens moving up a division. There’s a double header every Wed. now. Last year’s record: 12-6
Tuesday, April 24
Wednesday, April 25
Boys Golf 11:00 a.m. @ Milliken Millwork Invitational @ Indianwood C.C.
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Groves Track & Field 4:30 p.m. @ Rochester
Boys Golf 3:00 p.m. @ OAA Red Division League Tournament #2 @ Boulder Pointe
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Troy
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Seaholm
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Farmington
Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. vs. Seaholm
Boys Golf 3:30 p.m. vs. Adams Boys Baseball 4:30 p.m. vs. Oxford Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Waterford Mott
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 30
Tuesday, May 1
Wednesday, May 2
Boys Golf 12:00 p.m. @ Holiday Inn Express @ Orchard Lake Country Club
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Adams
Boys Golf 3:00 p.m. @ OAA Red Division Tournament #3 @ Santuary Lakes
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. @ Ferndale Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. @ Ferndale
Girls Lacrosse Team to Beat: Adams Last year’s record: 7-4
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Athens
Boys Baseball 6:00 p.m. @ Clarkston Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. @ Hazel Park
Tuesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 9
Boys Golf 12:00 p.m. @ Seaholm Invitational @ Oakland Hills Country Club
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Lahser
Boys Golf 2:30 p.m. @ OAA Red Division Tournament #4 @ Oakhurst CC
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. @ Adams Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Clarkston
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. @ Adams Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Rochester
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Midland
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. @ Berkeley
Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Rochester
Boys Baseball 6:00 p.m. @ Adams Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. @ Berkeley
Monday, May 14
Tuesday, May 15
Wednesday, May 16
Boys Golf 11:00 a.m. @ Milford Invite @ Prestwick G.C.
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Lake Orion
Boys Golf 9:00 a.m. @ Oakland County Div. 1 Tournament @ Pontiac CC
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Davison
Boys Baseball 4:30 p.m. vs. Seaholm
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. vs. Lake Orion Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Royal Oak
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Avondale
Boys Baseball 6:00 p.m. vs. Lake Orion
Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. vs. Avondale
Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. vs. Royal Oak Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Adams
Monday, May 21
Tuesday, May 22
Wednesday, May 23
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. vs. Andover
Boys Golf 3:00 p.m. vs. OAA Red Division Tournament #5 @ Twin Lakes CC
Boys Golf 4:00 p.m. @ Country Day (@ Oakland Hills)
Girls Softball 6:30 p.m. vs. Andover
Team to Beat: Adams What’s new: The girls are having classes every Monday night. They had P90X conditioning in Coach Trecola’s room. Last year’s record: 8-4
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. @ Hazel Park
Monday, May 7
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. vs. Dakota
Girls Tennis
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. @ Clarkston
Girls Lacrosse 5:30 p.m. vs. West Bloomfield
Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Farmington
Girls Softball 6:00 p.m. vs. Adams
Team to Beat: Lake Orion, Adams What’s new: This year the boys team got a new sponsor, Nike. Last year’s record: 4-5
Track & Field 4:00 p.m. vs. Lake Orion
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. @ Rochester
Girls Softball 4:00 p.m. vs. Adams
Boys Golf
Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Troy
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Groves
Monday, May 28
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. @ Oxford Boys Baseball 6:00 p.m. @ Oxford Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Berkeley
Tuesday, May 29 Boys Golf 1:00 p.m. @ OAA Red Division Tournament #6 @ Oakland Univ. Katke
Wednesday, May 30
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Friday, April 6
Sunday, April 1 Saturday, April 7
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Boys Baseball 2:00PM vs. Rochester Invite
Thursday, April 12
Friday, April 13
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. vs. Henry Ford
Girls Softball 4:00 p.m. @ Lutheran Northwest
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. vs. Berkeley Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Adams
Boys Baseball 4:30 p.m. vs. Clarkston
Sunday, April 8 Saturday, April 14 Boys Baseball 12:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower Boys Baseball 2:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower
Girls Softball 6:00 p.m. @ Lutheran Northwest Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ West Bloomfield Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Adams
Thursday, April 19
Friday, April 20
Boys Golf 8:30 a.m. @ Farmington Invitational @ Farmington Hills Golf Club
Girls Softball 4:15 p.m. @ Athens
Girls Tennis 4:30 p.m. vs. North Farmington Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. @ Lake Orion
Boys Baseball 4:30 p.m. @ Lake Orion Girls Softball 6:15 p.m. @ Athens Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Clarkston
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Lahser
Girls Tennis 8:15 a.m. @ Romeo Invitational
Boys Baseball
Track & Field 9:30 a.m. @ Brandon Invitational
Team to Beat: What’s new: The district this year got easier with Avondale, Troy, and Troy Athens moving up a division. There’s a double header every Wed. now. Last year’s record: 23-8
Boys Baseball 11:00 a.m. @ Avondale Boys Baseball 1:00 p.m. @ Avondale Boys Lacrosse 1:00 p.m. vs. Eisenhower
Thursday, April 26
Friday, April 27
Boys Golf 4:00 p.m. vs. Country Day
Track & Field 3:30 p.m. @ Raider Relays @ North Farmington
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Avondale
Sunday, April 15 Saturday, April 21
Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. vs. Rochester
Sunday, April 22 Saturday, April 28 Girls Softball TBA @ Groves Invitational Boys Lacrosse 1:00 p.m. @ L’anse Creuse North
Girls Softball 4:00 p.m. @ Henry Ford
Girls Softball
Boys Baseball 6:00 p.m. vs. Rochester Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Flushing Boys Lacrosse 7:15 p.m. @ Adams
Thursday, May 3
Friday, May 4
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Athens
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. vs. Royal Oak
Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Seaholm
Sunday, April 29 Saturday, May 5 Girls Tennis 8:00 a.m. @ Athens Invitational
Team to Beat: “The team to beat is our team last year.” - senior Kelsey Roseman What’s new: The team had a lot of spots open for varsity during tryouts; this year they have an entirely new team with a lot of new talent. Last year’s record: 11-12
Track & Field 9:00 a.m. @ Muskrat Classic @ Algonac H.S.
Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Clarkston
Boys Baseball 11:00 a.m. vs. Romeo Boys Baseball 1:00 p.m. vs. Romeo
Thursday, May 10
Friday, May 11
Girls Tennis 4:00 p.m. @ Eisenhower
Track & Field 4:00 p.m. @ OAA League Meet @ Rochester H.S.
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. @ Athens Boys Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. vs. Royal Oak Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Farmington United
Girls Softball 4:30 p.m. @ Almont Girls Softball 6:00 p.m. @ Almont
Sunday, May 6 Saturday, May 12 Girls Tennis TBA @ OAA League Tournament @ North Farmington Girls Soccer 10:30 a.m. vs. Oxford
Thursday, May 17
Friday, May 18
Girls Tennis TBA @ MHSAA Regionals
Track & Field TBA @ MHSAA Regionals @ Brandon H.S.
Boys Baseball TBA @ Grosse Point South Invite
Thursday, May 24
Team to Beat: Adams What’s new: This year there are lots of new talent on varsity, with only a few seniors on the team. Last year’s record: 12-7
Girls Lacrosse 7:00 p.m. @ Oxford
Sunday, May 13 Saturday, May 19
Girls Soccer 7:00 p.m. @ Troy
Girls Soccer
Girls Baseball TBA @ Athens Invitational
Friday, May 25 Track & Field TBA @ Oakland County Meet @ Milford Boys Baseball 4:00 p.m. vs. Sterling Heights Stevenson
Sunday, May 20 Saturday, May 26 Boys Baseball TBA @ Roosevelt Boys Baseball TBA @ Roosevelt Girls Softball 9:30 a.m. @ Oxford Invitational
Track & Field
Team to Beat: Lake Orion What’s new: The Cougars moved up a division this year. Last year’s record: Boys 1-4, Girls 2-2
Thursday, May 31
(Source: highschoolsports.net) (compiled by Claire Efting and Nick Cruz)
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Recovering Rochester
City of Rochester to ‘make over’ Main Street by Danielle Blessing Lifestyles Team
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treets packed with shoppers hoping to spend a little time in their favorite store, licking an ice cream or slurping a milkshake, talking to friends; couples holding hands, their kids excitedly skipping down the sidewalk in front of them. This is typically the scene in downtown Rochester. However, what is known as the “Main Street Makeover” is quickly approaching, bringing a chance for renewal...and a chance for headaches with it. The road project, affecting everyone from families to downtown store owners, will begin in mid-April, and will likely finish by mid-fall. The funding is taken care of by the City of Rochester, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
The renovation will include drives through Downtown Main Street from the Clinton Rochester once or twice each River Bridge to the Paint Creek week, and, therefore, will be Bridge. Once this is all com- directly affected by the reconpleted, it is estimated to be an- struction of Main Street. “It will cause other 25-30 years major backup before any mauntil summerjor upkeeps will time,” Anderson have to be made said. “I don’t to Main Street want to wait in again, according traffic for half an to the Downtown hour.” Rochester web“The busisite. nesses will be The road used hurting because to be cobbleless people want stone; however, to go downtown,” when the road junior Shannon was paved, the O’Connor said. concrete was While this laid over top of may be, in a the cobblestone. way, true, EngWhen the road English teacher lish teacher Ms. is redone, the Ms. Sanders Sanders discobblestone will agreed. be dug up, and Sanders drives through auctioned off for one dollar a piece, according to the City of downtown everyday on her way to work, and said that she will Rochester. Junior Rachel Anderson find an alternate route. “Al-
“It’s better to constantly be working on something to make sure it stays nice...”
though I hate sitting in traffic,” she said, “I think the outcome will be worth it…it’s better to constantly be working on something to make sure it stays nice and make sure our town is a nice place.” Sophomore Anne Joy wishes the Main Street makeover didn’t have to happen as well, although the revealing of the cobblestone might be cool. Joy heads downtown almost every day in the summertime. “[Construction of downtown] affects me since I live so close to it. I like downtown the way it is,” Joy said. O’Connor agreed. “They’re spending money they could use for other things,” she said. However, Sanders didn’t necessary agree. “I think it’s cool to see where [Rochester] has come from… and to think that it will be as great as it is now in the future,” Sanders said.
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Rochester Facts A.
Originally settled in 1817.
B.
Town located between Clinton River, Paint Creek, and Stoney Creek.
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Boasted Chapman Mill Pond, Western Knitting Mills, and the Opera House.
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Oldest building, once known as Rollin Sprague, is now known as Home Bakery, and was constructed in 1849.
Stamped Concrete crosswalk
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Overheard in the Halls
“My mom said
she wasn’t made of money. Well then what does MOM stand for?”
“Pickles and
chocolate are my brain food.”
“We should
totally watch Legally Blonde 2 in AP Gov!”
“Are potatoes a carb or a starch?”
“Why does
this classroom always remind me of Hitler’s mustache?”
“You don’t get
between me and my farm animal noises.”
STARSTRUCK
(Photos taken by Charlotte Sphin/ Photo illustration created by Soojin Chun)
“She sounded
like a complete computer.”
Star Systems pick junior Heather Kelly for Natural Talent Contest in Hollywood by Soojin Chun
Facebook to win her regionals, Kelly now sits at the final stage before confirming her trip. It sure seems like a lot of work for a makeover, but Kelly assures that it is definitely worth it. The winner of the competition gets to stay at a makeup artist’s house, take classes from professional choreographers such as Cris Judd and Robert Hoffman, and get their pictures on Superstar TV, she says. Kelly admits that she was over the top when she found out she won. “I was jumping up and down screaming. Me and my friends stayed up the whole night, getting people to vote,” Kelly said. Heather’s friends were as psyched for her trip as she was. “I am so happy for heather. She is one of my best friends and she completely deserves a trip away,” junior Georgina Foakes said. Junior Audrey Khoury says that Heather won because of her determination to be the best at what she does.
Lifestyles Editor
“Bring your
presence, not your gifts.”
“Without the
cat, the pizza wouldn’t exist.”
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ollywood. The territory beyond big white letters, the arena of talent, aka the dream land. That’s where junior Heather Kelly is headed to as the finalist in the natural talent contest hosted by Star Systems. As the winner, Kelly receives a makeover and exclusive dance classes in Hollywood, all expenses paid. The natural talent contest is hosted by Star Systems as part of their twenty fifth year anniversary celebration. According to Kelly, Star Systems offered the 20 best dance studios in the country an opportunity to submit two student entries, one from ages 9 to 12, and the other from ages 13 to 17. Kelly’s studio, Juliana’s Academy of Dance, ranked four in the country. Through the help of her dance teacher, she was nominated to represent the 13 to 17 age group. After a voting process through
“I’m eighteen
Jean Jackets
and can’t even grow a beard. What am I doing with my life?”
up must come down, unless it’s a helicopter.”
Colored Converse
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Lil Wayne Joseph Kony awareness
Hunger Games
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Justin Bieber’s new hair Purple hair dye
“All her dedication and love for dance has made her so motivated to do well,” she said. Aside from the excitement of meeting hotshot choreographers and makeup artists, Kelly says this experience will help her in pursuing her dream of being a professional dancer. “Meeting and taking classes with professional choreographers will get them to know me because they’re helping with the dance and helping me to be recognized in the future,” Kelly said. Heather is already on her way to pursuing her dream. Aside from being on the dance team, like most professional and famous people, Heather has her own signature look; she coins it as anything “pink and sparkly”. “I just love it. When I look at it, it makes me happy,” she said. With her fashion obsession and her “friendly and bubbly” nature, according to senior Sarah Danforth, Heather seems ready to show Hollywood what she’s got.
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Google Glasses Seeing in Google is believing in Google 1
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network could be used to recognize your friends, show mutual friends, and much more.
Download games, tools, and much more. Play virtual games through the glasses. For real 3D.
Google search-
Look at a monument, picture, or anything really, and google searches it any projects all information about it.
Google to announce new glasses in June by Blake Adams Sports Team
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ast month information surfaced that Google plans to build a device that allows users to directly scan their environment to instantly find out relevant information. They want to build physical glasses that create an imprinted reality on normal vision. Such technology could offer a paradigm shift in how computers are used. These glasses, according to
Geek.com, will most likely have some sort of camera attached to the front facing out in order to record your gestures. When you’re browsing, you reach your hand out and glide through the air like you are touching the content being shown to your eyes, and that controls your navigation. The display is transparent, so even if you are looking at something, you aren’t losing sight of the outside world. Although this product has not been officially revealed by Google, the technology currently exists to make such a product possible. Google plans to announce the product officially in June and maybe even show
a demonstration. According objects their surroundings and to The New York Times, these search for them on Google. This glasses could possibly be sold is available to iOS users via the Google Search app. toward the end of this year. “I find that A similar this is really sort of fun to play technology with, but the is already technology available to is not yet people who developed use Google enough to Android take over operating regular system and searching,” the Apple senior Alex iOS. For Yu said users of regarding Android Junior Harrison Bach the app. devices, an Even app called Google Goggles, similarly allows though this technology could the users to take pictures of revolutionize the digital age,
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I think the deciding factor on whether they are popular or not is how they
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look
some counter and call this a “prescription for disaster.” Damon Brown of PCWorld worries that this technology could be misused such as while driving. He also states that this could allow Google to find out information about everything you do and everything you see. To avoid this problem, the glasses are only recommended to be used sparingly, only as needed, rather than worn all of the time. “I think the deciding factor on whether they are popular or not is how they look,” Junior Harrison Bach said. He thinks that large odd looking glasses would never be worn, and the technology would then be wasted. Others agree.
“It will look very strange to onlookers when people are wearing these glasses,” William Brinkman, graduate director of the computer science and software engineering department at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, said in an interview with The New York Times. “You obviously won’t see what they can from the behind the glasses. As a result, you will see bizarre body language as people dodge around virtual things.” Brinkman continues to state that these glasses could also pose some ethical issues. Google’s already dominating advertising could make its way to these glasses.
MASS EFFECT 3 Conclusion to Mass Effect series explodes by Rakesh Reddy Sports Team SPOILER ALERT (You have been warned): For decades, people have loved immersing themselves in video games, movies, even songs. They have offered a rare medium-- something to satisfy our fantasies and tease our creativity. But rarely do they ever play with your emotions in a way that makes it personal. Well, “Mass Effect 3” is different. Video games have long suffered in the art of screenplay and story writing. Few games have actually engaged the player, and even less have managed to make a lasting impact. “Mass Effect 3” does both; and that’s an understatement. The story is easily on par with HBO blockbusters or among the greatest stories in books. Its unusual twists in plot and its ability to play on emotions doesn’t just entertain, but immerses. At first, the concept is simple. It looks like just another everyday end-ofthe-world sham that tends to run rampant this year, but pull back the covers and a much deeper story unfolds. The new Mass Effect universe follows the events of the “Mass Effect 2 downloadable content (DLC): Arrival”. It
places Commander Shepard at the head of the mission once again as he fights through the galaxy in hopes of uniting the civilizations of the universe against an ancient evil known as the Reapers. Shepard, however, also faces another threat from Cerberus, a pro human terrorist organization, which has turned against him and humanity’s official army: The Alliance. Placed in Shepard’s shoes, the gamer decides what the final outcome is. Story, however, doesn’t make a game great. It is the game’s ability to connect with the player that breaks that final barrier between reality and fantasy. This is where the genius behind “Mass Effect 3” is revealed. Customization has never been so fully apparent in a game. As the gamer, one has the choice of playing either a male or female Shepard with fully customizable features, weapons, and perks. The type of game played also changes as the option of choosing between a story oriented game, a role playing game, or an action game is included. The actual events are also controlled by the player as every speech prompt has the option of several replies. In the end, that small talk Shepard made to a Batarian (salamanderlike alien) could very well end
with the extermination of all biological life. Although traditionally classified as an RPG, “Mass Effect 3” has incorporated every aspect of gaming to accommodate the masses. The player is truly in control. Ah gameplay….well, let’s first establish that Mass Effect has always been a story oriented game. The gameplay has simply served as the time between cut scenes and while great, isn’t amazing. When used, biological weapons seldom find their mark, and running around open battlefield proves difficult as Shepard tends to jump behind every crate, barrel, and cover. Other than that, it is just another Sci-Fi shooter. Multiplayer is also an added bonus to the Mass Effect world and is very similar to the wave by wave survival Gears of War horde mode. It isn’t done as well, however, but easily forgivable considering the sheer massiveness of the world and story. From the very beginning, “Mass Effect 3” gives a sense of things coming to an end. From the planet-wide attacks of the Reapers, to the death of a single character, the apocalyptic tone and setting stays throughout. With several endings that truly rank among the craziest yet beautifully set masterpieces in gaming history, “Mass Effect 3” brings about a finale of shock and awe. This game easily ranks among the most influential “pop culture events of the year,” as Entertainment Weekly asserts. I have to agree with the 46/46 positive reviews. Nine Mass Relays out of 10.
The story so far...
Background info: In the year 2148 Humans make the most important discovery in history- something that puts them in a new golden age. It structures around the fabric of the whole universe and can bend space and time. It is called Mass Effect. Mass Effect: Commander Shepard is a soldier in the special task forces of the Specters, an intergalactic team consisting of most of
the alien races in the galaxy. If successful in his mission, Shepard would permanently become the first human to join the Specters. He is tasked with finding a Prothean Beam in the human colony of Eden Prime. When he arrives there, he finds a rouge Spectre gone bad called Saren. Saren is found to be associating with an ancient race called the Reapers intent on “harvesting all biological life”.
Shepard finds and kills Saren and realizes the immediacy of the threat. He finds out that the Reapers return to periodically to wipe out all life but is not taken seriously by the councilthe leaders of the Spectres. Mass Effect 2: Commander Shepard finds himself dead when he returns to save the pilot of his ship: Joker. Shepard is then found by Cerebus, a pro human
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Boys’ Lacrosse should be held to same standards Any time there is change there will be people who think it will work and people who think it won’t. This case holds true with the recent separation of the united lacrosse team. This year, for the first time in school history, the boy’s lacrosse team will not be united with Rochester High School. Some people seem to think by “un-uniting” the lacrosse team, the boys should be held to lower standards and shouldn’t perform as well. However, even though there will be a different group of kids, and there may be a different name on the team uniform, fans should have nothing but high expectations for the team this spring season. Separating the team will not be a significant loss in talent. Seniors from Rochester High are allowed to play this year for Stoney with permission of the state. There will be a good group of seniors who will be allowed to play and, there will be essentially nothing different than it would if the team was united. The team also did not have that many underclassmen that would be playing varsity this year. Even if underclassmen from Rochester were allowed to try out, it would not make much of a difference roster wise. Another thing the lacrosse team won’t be losing is it’s coaches. The staff from Rochester United will continue to coach on the Stoney team. The coaches are veterans at coaching and former lacrosse players. The head coach, Michael Dungan, was a threeyear starting attackman who earned back-to-back All-State and All-Midwest honors when playing for Birmingham. His assistant, Matt Arb, was an excellent player at Troy Athens and was on the All-State team at both Notre Dame Team Camp and the Ohio State Team Camp. Normally when a new team is formed, the coaching staff is also new and it can lead to chemistry problems. However, with the same coaches training familiar players, this is not a problem the boys will face. Last year, Rochester United consisted of three teams: Varsity, JV-A, and JV-B. The focus of the JV teams was to get as many kids on the field as they could come game time. This year, because there are fewer players, the team will only have two teams, eliminating the JV-B. Athletes will get more individual attention, as well as more playing time on the JV team. Because there will be less people, the players will spend more time on the field, and sometimes that is more important than just a count of heads. With returning Rochester seniors, returning coaches, and more individual attention, the new “un-united” lacrosse team should be held to the same, if not higher, standards than last year’s “united” team.
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or the first time in school history, the boy’s lacrosse team will be its own, nonunited, team. Previously, the team consisted of athletes from both Stoney Creek and Rochester High School, forming one combined team Rochester United. Although the team this year will be called the Stoney Creek Cougars, the team will have Rochester players on the team. Coach Mike Dungan, with permission from the
Michigan High School Athletic Association, is allowing senior athletes from Rochester High school to join the squad. Senior Captain and midfielder T.J. Zuke feels as if the loss of their Rochester companions won’t affect the team too much this season. “All the seniors from Rochester are coming back, so it’s not like we are really missing too much,” Zuke said. “I got kind of tired of chanting ‘United’ anyways. It should actually be kind of nice.” Although the team is losing key graduated players such as two time all-state Goalie Nathan
Duff (Rochester graduate), and midfielder Jacob Pincura (Rochester graduate), they have several returning key players including midfielder Brian Gill, and attackman Stephan Acciaoli. Longing for the missing players, the guys know what holes they must fill. “Missing guys like Duff and Pincura are a huge loss to our team.” Attack man Kurt Urbin said.” They were a huge part of our team. And when they graduated, the team realized that we have some big holes to fill.” With new uniforms, a new
schedule, and a new year ahead of them, senior captainUrbin has high expectations for his team. “Every year our expectations are to be better than we were last year. We had a great team and were missing a lot of guys. It should be a tough season, but we know we can do it,” Urbin said. Last year, the team went 12-6 and lost to Ann Arbor Pioneers in the second round of the playoffs. The boy’s face off against a number of key opponents such as Troy Athens, who they lost to last year 4-11, and Notre Dame
Prep, who they lost to in a game last year allowing 15 goals on net. The team plays Athens on May 1 and Notre Dame on June 17. The boys open their season against the Troy Colts on April 10 at home. Last year the team won 11-3 and there are no doubt the Colts will be looking to chance the outcome this year. It is a long road to glory, and with senior leadership, execution, and hard work, the team can do it. “We know how good we can be,” Urbin said, “we just have to do what we do best and that’s play lacrosse.”
Freshman girls break previous record by Darian Roseman Sports Team Freshmen Alix LaBelle is passed the ball from freshmen center Almira Puraj. Labelle sets herself at the three point line and shoots the ball. There is a moment of bated silence as the shot nears the basket, then sinks into the net, Wild cheering fills the gym as the ladies take home the victory. The girls freshmen basketball team beat the Troy Colts during their last game on Feb 21. The team broke the previous standing record of 14-6 with a new record of 16-4. Led by head coach Alan Reynolds and assistant coach Dale Coats, the ladies managed to beat some of the top teams in the district including Pontiac and Troy, while also sealing the City Champs title, beating both Rochester 32-26 and Rochester Adams 42-36.
“The girls have proved themselves and it felt amazing when we found out we broke a school record,” Coats said, “I am extremely proud of their efforts and their accomplishments.” Coats and Reynolds focused the majority of their coaching time teaching the girls new plays based off of their previous playing experiences. ‘In the beginning, we were a little shakey as we started practicing and blending our talents together,” Coats said. The team started to strengthen as they focused less on playing their own parts and more as a cohesive whole. Point guard Sydney Watson was proud of her team’s accomplishment and coming so far. “It feels good breaking a school record, it shows how hard we worked during the season,” Watson said. The numerous practices and extensive workouts paid off
for the team as they broke the previous record. “We worked great together because we understood how each other play and move around the court,” Mary Raglin said, a guard on the squad. Raglin and her teammates practiced until they could play without worrying about each other on the court. The players attribute their success to the tight bonds and knowing how to play with each other due to the numerous two hour practices for two months straight. Between the start and end of practice, the girl worked on improving their basic basketball skills in order to progress into more complex maneuvers. “Breaking a school record has made me realize how far our team has gotten [this year],” Watson said, “because in the beginning, we weren’t very good and it took a lot of practice to get where we did”
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On March 2, varsity cheerleading concluded their season with a third place finish in the Division I State finals. The tournament was held in Grand Rapids and the cheer team beat out rival Rochester, who took seventh place. With a score of 811.5831 it was the team’s best competition of the season
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The varsity hockey team rounded out the season by bringing home a Regional Championship and improving upon last season’s runnerup finish at Regionals. They skated their way to a 5-3 victory over Romeo High School at the Macomb Ice Arena on March 1.
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On March 2 at Rochester High School, the girls varsity basketball team beat the Falcons 50-35, winning the MHSAA district 30 Championship. Led by a combined 31 points from sophomores Lauren and Natalie Voss the girls captured the first district title in program history.
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