Learn about Mrs. Tomaszycki’s new art class. See pg. 3
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Your eyes, your ears,
Your Voice
Volleyball team on a roll. See pg. 8
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575 Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Sophomore inspired by the Charity Bowl
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pair of eyes catches mine. The first thing that crosses my mind is how blue they are. A young face holds the eyes. Freckles scatter across the crooked nose. A strand of blond hair falls across the blue eyes. The young face belongs to me. I’m looking in a mirror, at me lying on a huge bed next to my father. We have the same eyes. He’s talking to me and my brother, who lies on his other side. My brother and father are crying silently, but I just sit there, shocked. My father has just told us my mother has died of a brain tumor. Cancer. As my brother and father cry silently next to me, I just sit there. I’m bracing myself for anything that might come. Pain. Grief. Agony. But nothing comes. All I feel is numb.
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Who: Rochester Adams
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Why: For Families af-
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A Sea of Pink: The band played the National Anthem before the charity bowl. The football team lines up on the sideline in respect of the game and the flag. (Top Photo)
Emotional Embrace: The post Charity
Bowl game was very emotional. Senior Nick Gajdzik and Senior Caleb Wheatstone Share a hug during their last game. (right)
School Spirit: Cheerleaders also honored cancer victims during the Charity Bowl. Senior Carly Pascereta holds a sign to fire up the crowd in her pink jersey. (top right)
Swarming: Defenders fought hard to control the Adam’s offense.
Several players made the tackle during the second half. (Below right) (Photos by Nick Cruz)
After tragedy strikes, family finds hope by Matt Pitlock
Editor-in-Chief After the death all Micheal Spehn and Gina Kell wanted was someone to understand. What they got was a new start, a new family. What the community got was a foundation to provide that same support to all families that suffer from cancer. In 2005 Michael Spehn lost his wife Cathy, and Gina Kell lost her husband Matt. Each Spouse had children, grief, and a very uncertain future. The two friends found common ground on their unfortunate circumstances. They knew each other’s fears, each other’s needs and each other’s hopes.
Page 4-5 Giving: Michael and Gina Spehn have been married for 5 years. They started a foundation for families affected by cancer. (Photos use with permission of The Spehns)
This understanding gave the friends the courage to move forward, past challenging moments. While going through these difficult times, the two acquaintances were there to comfort each other. As their support system grew into a friendship and finally into a family, Mr. Spehn and Mrs. Kell became the Spehns. Two broken families came together, in a time of crisis, to rebuild and move forward. For Mr. Spehn their bond boils down to the few simple words “Because she knows,”. He feels so close to Mrs. Spehn, because he doesn’t need to explain his feelings to her. She just understands. According to Mr. Spehn, it is extremely important to have someone who “knows” during troubled times.
Mrs. Spehn agrees that it is comforting to have someone who understands. “The one thing most people want when they go through something like that is to be understood and to be known,” Mrs. Spehn said, “so that they aren’t alone in it.” She explained that while going through the loss of a loved one, a person often feels alone. As Mr. and Mrs. Spehn grew together so did the rest of their families. According to Mrs. Spehn blending the family was easier because of the community they belonged to. “When you’re kind of living similar lives, your attending the same churches and schools it makes it that much easier,” Mrs. Spehn said, “we were in a very similar place.”
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Teacher runs the Big Buck Contest Crack out the guns and the camouflage, it’s deer hunting season! Clint Rodger, Science and Wilderness Survival teacher, runs a contest every year called the Big Buck Contest. It is a contest to see who can bring down the biggest deer using only a gun a nd wits. The Big Buck Contest prize is a gift certificate. The requirements to enter are taking a picture with any type of deer, doe or buck, and sending to Mr. Rodger’s school email, crodger@rochester. k12.mi.us. Pictures will be displayed in Rodger’s window in across from his room.
French Club travels to Paris French students will be traveling to French cities Nice, Accent Provence, and Paris in conjunction with Adams High School’s French Department from June 19 to July 4. French teacher Susan Jarrell arranged the trip with Adams High School and will be joining the students, according to Jarrell “I thought this was a good idea because not only do they travel to France, but the students also get to stay in a French person’s home for five days,” Jarrell said. “For learning French, it is the best learning experience possible.” The home stay portion of the trip will take place in the college town of Accent Provence and will allow the students to practice their French when speaking to the family on a regular basis, according to the homestay program.
Students design lockers Lockers by design is a new way for students to have their lockers decorated by their peers for birthdays and other special occasions. Any student can fill out a form in the main office to have a locker designed for someone. Designs can be created for events such as birthdays and for the fun of having a locker decorated. Craft material is provided by the school and the cost of decorating a locker is $5.
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(continued from p. 1) Fast forward to today. Exactly a week ago, the Cougars played the Cross Town Charity Bowl against the Highlanders. The New Day Foundation for Families was the charity that all the proceeds from the game went to. And as a bunch of people already know, the founders of that foundation are my father and step mother. My parents started this foundation around four years ago, to help families in need of assistance, for families that had a parent die of cancer and who have small children. The foundation provides financial and spiritual assistance to these families, and the help that my parents provide gives hope to each one of these families. It lets them concentrate on their kids instead of the bills. And that helps immensely. I witness first-hand how stressful my parents get with everything they are doing. Five kids, each with a different sport (and figuring out how to feed them each night) and running a foundation. Add sleeping and eating in there somewhere, but most of the time they don’t. But I also witness the result of my parents’ good work first-hand. The smiles, bear hugs, and many, many thank yous my parents get make everything worth it. I see how happy their work with the foundation makes the families that have been affected by cancer. It makes a difference in their lives. A big difference. And I hope that one day I can be a part of my parents’ foundation. Maybe even one day I’ll run it.
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Alex Yu
Introducing... Mr. Smarty Pants
Senior Alex Yu is in the running for one big $2,500 prize. Not the kind you actually run for either. In fact, it doesn’t even involve gym shoes and sweating. No, this is something else entirely, something a little more… national. He’s a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Out of the 1.6 million students in the U.S who take the PSAT, the only qualifying test for the scholarship, only 16,000 actually qualify, according to nationalmerit.org. That’s less than one percent. Now those are some odds. But Yu beat those odds—even if it wasn’t his initial intention to do so. “I honestly wasn’t thinking about the National Merit Scholarship. I took the test to see what the SAT was like. It wasn’t that big of a deal,” Yu said. He might be modest, but he’s smart all the same. When he’s not acing exams designed to test every inch of a student’s knowledge, Yu can be found either swimming, acting, or rocking out to music. He’s just an average guy deep down. So why not ask this smart guy a couple questions that aren’t quite so challenging? Source: Did you squeal and cry with girlish joy when you found out you’d qualified? Yu: No actually, but Soumith [Inturi] was close though. (Laughs) No we were both pretty mild about it.
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Source: How will this help you with the dating scene? (Even if you don’t need any help…)
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Yu: I feel like it would hurt more than help. I don’t feel like I’d walk into a bar and say, “Hey! I was a National Merit Scholarship finalist!”
I’d have to work
Source: Which makeup trend are you curious to try? You know, like winged liner, false lashes, or maybe even coral lips.
that I might be up to The Situation’s
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Yu: Hmm… I’m trying to remember back to the musical when they had us wear a stage make up. I think I borrowed someone’s Liz Clairborne eyeliner… Source: Ah, very nice. What shade? Yu: It was just black. Or dark brown. Source: How was that experience for you? Yu: It hurts! It’s like jabbing a pencil in your eye! Source: You get used to it. Source: So now that you’re a certified intellectual, can we expect to see you on Jersey Shore, where all the other intellectuals congregate? Yu: I’d have to work on my abs first, but as soon as I’m done with that I might be up to The Situation’s standards. But I don’t know. Snooki’s got me beat though. Source: Five dollar foot long, or a $2 Chili dog with a side of fries and a heart attack? Yu: Five dollar foot long. It’s like, Anytober, or something like that. I’m so happy. Source: If you were a candle scent, what would you be? Pure manliness, stud muffin, or anything along those lines doesn’t count.
Fun Facts about This Guy • Yu is the captain of the swim team. • He does not like “honkey-tonk” country. • He apparantly thinks Chlorine is a marketable candle scent.
Yu: A candle scent? Probably Chlorine. It’s not attractive, but I spend so much time in it. Source: Could you now tear it up on Jeopardy, or is that just for people with too much information and a whole lot of free time? Yu: I might be able to answer some of those questions, but I’d never be able to beat Ken Jennings. Source: If you had to choose between taking the ACT eight times, or trying to convince Justin Bieber he’s a man, what would you do? Yu: Well, I’d hate to lie, so I’d have to go with [taking] the ACT.
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(continued from p. 1) Because the families were so similar it made the transition natural. The Spehns consider themselves very blessed that during their darkest hour they had a hand to hold as they walked towards their new day. This inspired them to share their blessings with other families who need to rebuild after cancer. Over the past few years the Spehns have been running the New Day Foundation for Families. This is an organization that provides financial aid to lighten the burden and allow families to grieve instead of worrying about paying bills. While the money is important, Mr. Spehn considers the emotional support the foundation provides even more important. He spends a lot of his time “Just walking alongside people and providing support and fellowship,” Mr. Spehn said. “You can’t take people’s grief away, but what you can do is try to make their day just a little softer and a little easier, So that their grief is not compounded by all of these troubles.” He explained that all a person may need is a partner to usher in the new day. That is one of his goals for the foundation: To provide the same love and support that was so valuable during his loss. Helping people in this way has shown the Spehns the scope of their influence. Mr. Spehn wishes to keep his late wife and Matt Kell alive and active in this world, he doesn’t want them to drift away as a distant memory. “It keeps Matt Kell and Kathy Spehn present tense in this way,” Mr. Spehn said. “It keeps their legacy and their name alive.” He explains that even though they are gone, Matt and Kathy are still changing the lives of others. The foundation has brought joy to the entire Spehn family. “I enjoy helping during the fundraisers, and look forward to one day having a bigger role in the foundation,” sophomore Charlotte Spehn said. It is the mission of the Charity Bowl to inspire more teenagers to join the cause. “The hardest thing for young people to do is look beyond themselves,” Mrs. Spehn said. “Look outside yourself. Think of other people and their circumstances and offer some service to your community.”
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Novel lovers unite, share passion for books by Danielle Blessing
it’s not a class; it’s a laid-back conversation. I don’t care if you don’t do your reading. So, it’s kind of fun to sit and talk about books when there’s no expectations.” According to Hagen, each book is split into thirds, and they discuss one section per meeting. The club will read “The Hunger Games,” along with “Water for Elephants.” After these two books, however, there will be a vote to determine the next book assigned, according to Dadashzadeh. “I would totally recommend joining,” Dadashzadeh said. “You’ll get a chance to read a ton of great books that you wouldn’t have thought of picking up.” However, Dadashzadeh is not alone. Other students stand in agreement with her. “Basically, what we do in the club is just talk about the book,” senior Caitlin Galia said. “I love doing that.” Galia was originally drawn into the club due to her love of reading. “[Reading] is a form of escape,” Galia said. “When you read...you get lost in it.” According to Galia, Book Club is a great way to get drawn into some fun books. Many of the discussions these students partake in include comparing and contrasting the different characters, comparing scenes in the book to real life, and discussing the kinds of perspectives that would change the course of the book. “And if you do like reading,” Dadashzadeh said, “it’s just the best place for you.”
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Artistic Assitance: Laura Martin and Debra Angel help students creating artwork. Their goal is not to do the work for the students, but let the students create pieces of their own, while occasionally offer assistance to those in need. (photos by Charlotte Spehn)
New art class gives special needs students a chance to shine
THE ARTISTS
by Alexandra Zurkan and Brooke Meharg Opinion Team and Lifestyles Team
Senior Steven Rogers
Sophomore Cody Verheyen
Junior Cameron CorleyWashington
They have never had a chance to do something like this before. They are always separated from other students. Senior Anna Mendoza reaches over to help guide sophomore Cody Verheyen’s hands as he traces a pattern on his sheet of orange construction paper. Teacher Nancy Ann Tomaszycki places several strands of orange construction paper in front of senior Molly Maclean. A moment later, the strands have been put into an unrecognizable pattern, and Tomaszycki and senior Renee Mattia help MacLean reorganize her strands of orange so she can begin weaving her pumpkin. At the adjacent table, a similar scene is occurring, smiles on each of the faces of the students. These are the students of the Adaptive 2-D Art class. It’s a team taught class designed for special needs students, led by teachers Tomaszycki and Suzanne James. Their goal is to teach the elements of art in a more understandable way. “We provide projects that these particular students are capable of completing,” said Tomaszycki. “I wanted to design a class that has art projects suitable for the physical and cognitive abilities [of the students].” Tomaszycki really has a heart for what she is teaching. She had been pushing for this class for years, and now her vision has finally come to life. “They are very loving, [but] usually neglected by society,” says Tomaszycki. “Society doesn’t understand that they like to do the same things that everybody else does.”
This class does just that: it gives these special needs students a chance to participate in some of the same activities as other students. The Adaptive 2-D art class learns about artists from different time periods and completes projects that fit their abilities. So far, some of their projects include texture cats, painted trees, and Made-InDetroit posters. Senior Steven Rogers said that his favorite project so far was the painted tree. “[I used] all kinds of colors!” said Rogers. Freshman Mira Griglio comes to life when asked about the class. Her eyes lighting up, she hopes to take the class again next year. It offers her a way to fit in, to learn alongside kids she may not normally be in a class with. Although the students and their instructors greatly enjoy the Adaptive 2-D Art class, there are a few obstacles to overcome. Many students are nonverbal. What’s more, many have physical disabilities, and some are in wheelchairs, making it hard for them to get around the room. “We put our hand on theirs…because sometimes some of them can’t really cut,” said Mendoza. Although it would be easy for the teachers to do the work for the special needs students, Tomaszycki is more interested in developing the student’s independence. “Adults have a tendency to want to do their projects for them,” said Tomaszycki. Tomaszycki has been pushing for this class for years. Now her vision has finally come to life. “I want them to enjoy art,” said Tomaszycki. “I want them to take home things that they can be proud of.”
THE ARTWORK
Rodgers created a tree from construction paper and paint.
Senior Sara Dadashzadeh had trouble reading. Up until second grade, it didn’t come easily to her. She, however, was lucky. She had a second grade teacher who worked with her, helping her to improve her reading skills, according to Dadashzadeh. Ever since, she has loved the concept of getting involved with a good book. So, naturally, she talks her English teacher into starting a book club. “I think my favorite part would be the fact that sometimes when you read a book, there’s these scenes that you just want to talk about with other people,” Dadashzadeh said, “…and then there’s not enough people who read the book for you to talk about it with.” Dadashzadeh’s job as president of the newly formed book club is to get conversations started and to calm arguments, namely ones involving what book to read next, according to Dadashzadeh. The Book Club, led by English teacher Rica Hagen, is beginning its first month of meetings. This club meets every Tuesday after school at 3:30 p.m. in room C273 and runs without a club fee. According to Hagen, this club is a relaxed way for students to hang out with friends while improving reading skills. “We’re going to be reading books that are very relevant to [students],” Hagen said. “Also,
Club Book List Intrigued yet? The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
In an post apocalyptic world, the citizens are forced to compete in dangerous games, called the Hunger Games, for survival. When Katniss and a boy from her village Peeta are selected to partake in the games, they must work together if they want a chance to survive. The problem is, only one person can get out of the games alive. How can two people decide who deserves to live... or die?
Verheyen made a piece with cut outs of paper.
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Water for Elephants by Sara Cruen
Jacob Jankowski is in the process of studying to become a vet, when a tragic loss threatens his future. He is flung into the midst of 1930’s circus life, forced to learn the ropes or be cast aside. With no money and no future Jacob lies about his vet status, and becomes an irreplaceable member of show. Unless of course, his growing relationship with the ring masters wife threatens to run his life forever.
Corely-Washington also created a tree from paint.
(photos by Danielle Blesssing)
Directors cast theater novice as lead in fall play by Danielle Linihan School Team Senior Michael Martinez steps forward onto the stage and snarls, his expression contorting into one of animalistic rage. “It’s my bloody business!” Martinez screams, body trembling with anger as he embodies his character, Mr. Hyde. His target, a prostitute named Cybel played by sophomore Jackie Martin, backs away from the monster before her. The exchange might look like that of seasoned actors, preparing for the show ahead of them as they’ve done for years. Except, some of them aren’t. In fact, Martinez has never acted before, and he was cast as a lead. Along with a new lead actor, there’s also a new tech director, and the suspense play “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” branches away
from the comedies commonly done for the fall play. The new choice in play was part of the reason Martinez decided to take part. “I was thinking about [trying it out] for a few years,” Martinez said. “The main element that made me involve myself this year was that I thought the play was respectable and workable.” The play itself deals with a scientist, Dr. Jekyll, and his desire to expose the inner person within everyone. He creates a serum that reveals his evil side, Mr. Hyde, and unimaginable events ensue—love, murder, and suspense—according to director Maggie Hay. Because of this split personality, Martinez has to create not one, but two separate characters, each with unique mannerisms and responses. It’s a challenge even for experienced actors. “I try to make the characters as relatable as possible,”
Martinez said. “Jekyll is sort of lonely and… sexually repressed. But he’s repressed in a lot of ways, and Hyde ties into the main point of the story—the darker side of man.” Hay, who has directed the last four plays, commends Martinez’s hard work and determination. She and the other directors first noticed him at the auditions, where he surprised everyone. “I love it when somebody like him kind of comes out of nowhere that we didn’t even know about it,” Hay said. “I’m really excited for everybody to see his performance. I think they’ll be very pleasantly surprised. He’s doing a great job already. He’s very natural on stage, very realistic. You can tell he’s working very hard to develop his character.” The play also presents challenges for the tech team, as many of the scene changes occur on stage. History teacher
and director of lighting and sound Steven Book is ready for the task. Although he’s new to Stoney this year, Book has worked on many productions, played in the pit orchestra at Michigan State University, and even acted in plays. “If there’s no tech team, then the show doesn’t go on,” Book said. “When I became a teacher here, I knew I wanted to give back to the students by making sure that they had the same experiences I had in high school.” “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” requires a great deal of characterization practice, and the actors rehearse daily in order to perfect it. “I think it’s going to be a very complex show for them, but they’re doing a great job,” Hay said. “We wanted something different, more challenging, and more of a suspense-thriller this time around. I’m excited about it.”
Script business: Senior Michael Martinez, junior Graham Key, and senior Kayvon Kashani Gharavi act out the script. The play is set to show on Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at 7 p.m. (photo by Kira Bucksbaum)
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Senior wins national newspaper award
Yearbook: 2009-2010
Newspaper: 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008
Sparties are awarded by the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association as the highest honor to a highscool publication
When NSPA has Liked us
And The Sparty Goes to...
Newspaper And Yearbook’s Trophy Chest The National Scholastic Press Association awards publications with third, second, first, and AllAmerican rankings. The best are chosen as Pacemaker Finalists.
Newspaper:
2006 First Class 2007 All-American 2008 All-American 2009 Pacemaker Finalist 2010 All-American
Yearbook:
2009 First Class 2010 Second Class
(complied by Christiana Tanner.)
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Q&A Design Whiz Nick Cruz
Cruz’s work and notices that each piece is better than the last one. Pitlock hopes to see even more creative designs from Cruz throughout the year. “Nick is always coming up with new ideas and he is always looking to push the boundaries,” Pitlock said. Cruz is ecstatic about his achievement for his infographic designing and hopes to continue to create bigger and better pieces that could someday be recognized once again by the NSPA. “Being a design editor, I guess I want this award to help people trust me with my design skills,” Cruz said, “and it also makes me trust myself in my designs.”
Q: What’s your favorite design program? A: My favorite Adobe program is Photoshop. Q: What’s your favorite design tool? A: Content-Aware Spot Healing. You can make things disappear and then fill them in again. Like you could delete that window and make it into a wall. It deletes things like magic. Q: Advice for aspiring designers?
Journalism Flatline A: InDesign is your friend. It’s there to help you, not to hurt you, but everyone cries when they use it.
(complied by Christiana Tanner.)
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Bent intently over a computer, senior Nick Cruz designs a newspaper page. Pictures and colors pop out from the screen, creating a piece of artwork. This is an ordinary day for Cruz as he spends most of his time designing the features found in The Source. Cruz’s design skills for the paper have landed him an award for his infographic designs. He has been named one of the finalists in the nation this past September by the N a t i o n a l Scholastic Press Association, His award is a finalist spot in
Cruz is honored to be a NSPA finalist and promises to continue to provide interesting elements for the newspaper. The Source advisor, Gayle Martin is also honored that her pupil has obtained such a high recognition. “He’s is the first to be individually recognized nationally at Stoney,” Martin said about Cruz’s national achievement. Senior Matthew Pitlock is also excited to work with Cruz, having worked with Cruz in the past year. “Nick is a very talented designer and he inspires us to work harder,” Pitlock said. Pitlock has seen
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a division called Design of the Year, under the subcategory Infographic. He is the first student at Stoney Creek to be recognized nationally for his work by the NSPA. In recent years, The Source has been nominated for several awards, but this is the first time that a reporter has been singled out by the top student publication acknowledgment organization in the U.S. “I was really surprised about it; I wondered why I was chosen and I guess it was because we all put information i n an innovative way that the judges have never seen before,” Cruz said.
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Newspaper and yearbook win journalism awards by Christiana Tanner School Editor There’s no crying in newspaper. This is a familiar phrase to any newspaper student who has been fighting a losing battle with InDesign for three hours and needs newspaper advisor Gayle Martin to help sort out their page. Yearbook students go through similar trials only with yearbook advisor Sarah Millard. Various journalism associations judge each publication’s work annually. The yearbook and newspaper Staffs have both won awards this fall. Yearbook won a Gold Award from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association for the yearbook they produced last year. Also, that yearbook was inducted into Walsworth Publishing Company’s Gallery of Excellence and was featured in a yearbook magazine, Idea File. The newspaper staff was awarded Five Marks of Distinction and an All-American Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for last year, according to Millard and Martin. Both NSPA and MIPA awards come with critiques written by the judge that decides which ranking a staff receives. Newspaper and yearbook use the critiques to a certain extent to improve upon last year. “We always use the outcome to steer how we plan the yearbook, design decisions that we make,
Above: Intent on the screen, Junior Ashley Gorney and senior Lara Martin design a page for yearbook. Yearbook worked year to year to create award-winning yearbooks. (Photo by Nick Cruz) Right: Eyes up front, the newspaper staff listens to newspaper advisor, Gayle Martin, give instructions for the workday. The staff worked to win awards for their publication. (Photo by Nick Cruz)
theme decisions that we make,” Millard said. “It’s really important for us to keep up with experts, their criticisms, and their advice for what we could do to always improve upon our yearbook…. But, also, we really are more interested in making it a yearbook that the students want, and not so much what a judge sitting on a panel wants.” The newspaper staff similarly use their critique to improve upon the newspaper. “I think the critique definitely helped us,” senior and editor-inchief Matt Pitlock said. “And it’s exactly the same with the MIPA
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critique, that we have that up there and we know what we need to do to win a Sparty, so that we can always look at that and work on the different technical things that we need to fix. And it kind of helps us all know and focus on what we need to do.” While yearbook members were
disappointed that they received a Gold instead of Sparty Award, their induction from Walsworth and their feature in Idea File discounted any disappointment. “I was surprised because we didn’t win the Sparty, but I was really honored to have [the induction],” senior Suzie Djordjevic, editorin-chief of the yearbook, said. “It kind of makes up for the fact that we didn’t win the Sparty. Because we were discouraged, but then we got the award of excellence and we were all really happy.” The newspaper staff was also disappointed they did not again receive a Pacemaker nomination along with their other honors from the NSPA, still, they are looking towards the future. “I hope we continue to make a great newspaper, work together, use everything to our advantage, use all the critiques and everything and then at the end of the year we get a Sparty,” Pitlock said. “And I hope at the beginning of next year the class is celebrating a Pacemaker nomination.” Millard appreciates the positive effect recognition has on staff members. “I know the newspaper does it too, but the yearbook kids work so hard,” Millard said. “And we know both staffs put in late hours and it’s a very overwhelming publication and the students work very hard, so it’s good to see that their efforts go noticed by more than just people at the school.”
Newspaper and yearbook staffs travel to Lansing for journalism conference by Soojin Chun Lifestyles Editor In a room filled with young expectant journalists, pencils scribble. Heads nod. Everything is quiet except for a voice in the front; it’s the 2011 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association conference. Members of the school’s yearbook, newspaper, and journalism class gathered into a bus and drove to Lansing, Michigan, Oct. 18 in order
to participate in various workshops that MIPA offers. According to Sarah Millard, the yearbook adviser, MIPA stands for Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, an organization designed to further educate students and advisors who are interested in journalism and other such fields related to publication. Aside from the MIPA conference, the organization offers a convention in May that awards students in
Michigan for excellent work in newspapers, yearbooks, and broadcast programs. According to Millard, the school’s yearbook team participates in the categories of photography, designs, graphics, and many others. They also submit their entire yearbook for a critique in the Spartan Contest. In order to excel in some of these categories, students look for sources of improvement, hence the necessity for preparatory courses that the conference provides. According
to mipamsu. org, the conference offers at least 20 different workshops every year, in various areas such as writing, Photoshop, InDesign, and video. Those are just the most common workshops; the lecturers each have a different specialty to share with the students. Naming their presentation often with a spunky or sassy title, the speakers strive to attract students, for students are allowed to pick only four
workshops at a time. According to senior Lara Martin, the workshops are useful to students in their first year of publication. “It teaches more about the subject, like InDesign and writing,” Martin said, “It gives you another time to learn things that you might have missed in class.” Junior Nicolette Desantis agrees with Martin. “The first year, I took a workshop called How to Write a Really Good Article.
It was very helpful, especially because it was my first year in yearbook,” Desantis said, “and the other workshops, ones with Photoshop and InDesign, were really helpful too.” As students’ feet shuffle from room to room, it seems as though their knowledge of journalism grows little by little. “MIPA conference is the way for young journalists to get inspired by professional journalist’s works and achievements,” Desantis said.
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OPINION Apple Issues- Many Apple software users encountered an Error message while updating to iOS 5. Server overload? Don’t make us wait for our goodies Apple! Ruining the Radio- Once again, the radio succeeds in overplaying another Adele song. “Someone Like You” is the new “Rolling in the Deep.” Oh well, Adele rocks. Halloween Blues- Halloween falls on a Monday. And there is school Tuesday. Ouch.
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PRRR! Apple in Action- iOS 5 update for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch rolled out on October 12. That’s like an early Christmas present for Apple enthusiasts. Rocking the Radio- Coldplay’s new album “Mylo Xyloto” releas on on Oct. 24. Dream of Para-para-paradise! Halloween Commodities- Have you seen the new Katy Perry Halloween costume? Blue wig not included.
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Journalism Is Not Dying Just Evolving.
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One question you are sure to hear repeatedly as a teenager is, “What career are you considering?” One answer sure to earn scoffs from your inquirer is, “Journalism.” This is partly because of the tough competition and low pay that accompany the career choice—and partly because of the belief, “Journalism is a dying art.” However, those who toss this phrase around willy-nilly are, perhaps, unclear of what the word “journalism” actually embodies. Journalism is the act of reporting news: sharing information and ideas. The printed press is not the sole outlet for journalism. Podcasts, blogs, websites, and photography are just a few media through which news travels. The need to inform the public will never die. Things in this world happen; people will talk...or write… or blog. Journalism, still possessing the vigor
of a rosy-cheeked adolescent, is merely evolving. Probably, what they meant to say is that the printed press is dying. And in that case—they’d be right. According to an article in Warc.com, “Advertising revenues for US newspapers are continuing to fall, with the nation’s largest newspaper chain announcing a fresh decline for the second quarter of 2011.” Many companies now choose to get their name out using social networks like Facebook and Twitter, instead of purchasing ads in a newspaper. When newspapers are unable to sell enough ads, it becomes a struggle to print and circulate daily issues. An article in The New Yorker claims, “…trends in circulation and advertising– –the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and unresponsive; the advent of Craigslist,
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which is wiping out classified advertising– –have created a palpable sense of doom.” Doom for the printed press, but a more optimistic future for internet journalism. Top read newspapers are going hi-tech to satisfy the public’s demands. The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, as well as our own Detroit Free Press now reach audiences through twitter. And look out for The Source website, set to launch on Nov. 1. Older generations may find themselves “out of the loop” if they do not acquire some basic tech skills—fast. Slow-paced mornings with a cup of coffee and the morning paper folded out over the kitchen table are numbered. Look forward to reading the latest headlines as they scroll across your iPad. The neighborhood newspaper boy may be out of a job, but journalists in general— will be just fine.
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Friends of Rachel Club Discontinued Rachel’s Challenge Can’t Quit by Kristie Robinson Lifestyles Team
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feel more loved. “There are parts of it that make me very sad,” StepanianBennett said of the F.O.R. club’s withdrawal, and her sadness is justified by the significant contributions F.O.R. made to the school, the community, and the people we associate and share our lives with. It organized a project that would provide Christmas presents to students who were too financially troubled to buy their own. It sent Valentine’s Day cards to the kids’ hospital so that they could have a Valentine’s Day full of love. F.O.R. gave affection a chance to fix broken hearts and dampened spirits while fully utilizing Rachel’s Challenge’s financial profits. The money Rachel’s Challenge receives is used to pay for all that is necessary to further the reality of their dream: “To inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion” according to Rachelschallenge.org. There is no message, no lesson, no moral more important than that of giving a little piece of the heart to those who are holding out their hands for love. There is no limit to the value, to the worth of spreading something as powerful as generosity.
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he silent crowd shuffles out of the auditorium, and many solemn faces with watery eyes emerge. After a Rachel’s Challenge presentation, the whole school seems to have a new outlook on humanity. It spirals into a campaign of, “Let’s be kind to everyone!” and “Bullying is wrong,” both of which are positive messages. But how long does this buzz last? And does it outweigh the attitude of those who are turned off by Rachel’s Challenge? Apparently not, as the Rochester Community Schools district has collectively decided not to ask the Rachel’s Challenge program to return this year. Rachel’s story is surely intended to tug on the heartstrings of teenagers, but the lengths the program goes to in order to do so are questionable. Throughout the program, the presenter shares stories of Rachel’s life, including anecdotes of her saintly disposition and eerie premonitions of her own death. He then shows slide shows of Rachel’s baby pictures and her personal journals, containing inspirational quotes such as, “I will not be labeled as average.” While the purpose of the program is to discourage bullying, it completely digressed
with these details. Both of these aspects divert the entire focus of the program from bullying to Rachel’s background. “That kind of stuff made the whole program seem a little sketchy,” senior Dom Zuelch said. “I mean I get that she was a good person, but some of the things were a little far-fetched.” “Sell” is exactly the right adjective to describe what the program does, which is a problem for a non-profit organization. Senior Mario Esho agrees. “I feel like the whole time they’re just trying to make us feel bad for Rachel. But other people died too, she wasn’t the only innocent victim,” Esho said. Understandably, the program is called Rachel’s Challenge. But shouldn’t the focus be anti-bullying instead of Rachel and her life? And are we really to believe that, according to “Rachel’s Challenge: a Columbine Legacy,” her drawing of a flower with thirteen tears was a forewarning of the 13 students killed instead of mere coincidence? Don’t get me wrong, Rachel’s Challenge has an incredible message that could benefit all high schools. But right now, the commercial aspect of the program is overwhelming the positivity. It would do Rachel’s Challenge good to revise its methods before returning to our school.
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Modern day recruiting may cause stress to some athletes by Matt Houghton Sports Team There once was a time when a talented athlete would go through his or her high school sports career and enjoy it. Sports were fun recreational activities, not stressful processes which affected their everyday lives. The recruitment process today is too much. It causes too much stress on student athletes and their performances. Gabby Yurik, a nationally recognized golfer, is very talented. She is verbally committed to the Michigan State University. Yurik was scouted by several schools such as the University of Michigan and Ohio State University midway through her sophomore year. However, behind all this excitement lies a great deal of stress.
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Senior Gabby Yurik Yurik constantly thinks about how coaches are watching her play. She gets less time to focus on going out there and having fun. “There is always that thought in the back of your mind that you have to perform well, knowing the eyes are on you,” Yurik said. “One time I was in a tournament and the coach for [Michigan] State was in the same division as me. I really needed to perform well and the whole day was so stressful.” Beyond the stress of performance there is the overall time commitment of recruitment. Yurik spends a lot time visiting colleges that she wants to play golf for. However, spending weekends at different universities can be time consuming. “I spend a lot of time [on visits] talking to coaches and stuff. It’s cool except for I don’t get a lot of time to do homework and hang out with my friends,” Yurik said. Many people don’t realize the pressure that this can put on a student. Less time to do homework can lead to more rushed assignments. Rushing homework is risky because if a student’s GPA is low, then colleges won’t accept them. If that happens, then it was pointless to go out visiting in the first place. Sports recruiters have a job to recruit students. If any recruiter or coach is putting stress or extra anxiety on an athlete, he or she is doing his job incorrectly. Students, such as Yurik, should have fun with their sports and if a coach wants to offer her a spot to play at their school, he should just do it. All of the “unofficial visits,” requirements, and silly games among high school kids is simply too much. Yurik is a student just like you and me. She enjoys what she does and no college recruiter should take away from that.
Eyes on the volleyball, Senior captain Lisa Kisil jumps up to spike it. The team went on to win the Rochester cup. (photo by Kira Bucksbaum)
Undefeatable
Girls varsity volleyball finish season undefeated in league by Reed Cao Sports Editor
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he last set ended as the girls varsity volleyball team swept Avondale on Oct. 4 and remainined undefeated in the league. The varsity volleyball team improved from under 0.500 last season to undefeated in the league this season. Wins this season include sweeps of both Avondale and Oak Park, according to Highschoolsports. net. Newfound talent has played a large role in the successful record of the volleyball team. This year, the team consists of four sophomores, four juniors, and five seniors. Coach Katie Pederson and many of the upperclassmen believe that the new sophomores bring in competition that drives all the upperclassmen to practice harder and play better. “There’s… a very competitive group of sophomores,” Pederson said. “[They] are just constantly challenging those other kids for their position.” The competition has affected the whole team in a way that makes everyone want to play better.
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But competition isn’t the Many players believe that any only thing that the sophomores kind of drama hinders how well the team works together and provide. “I contribute positive energy plays together. “There’s not drama on the to the team to keep everyone pumped up,” sophomore team or anything,” Darin said. Experience on the team has Morgan Darin said. From the competition, team also played an enormous role unity is formed. Unity is another in the team’s success. Many of the players on this season’s attribute of the girls’ success. team have “I think played on that the Yes, we’re varsity for girls all get along these not-so-great teams, much of their high and we but that also means s c h o o l all really work well that we can... really career. “Last together,” year we s e n i o r teams. were a captain pretty Lisa Kisil Coach Katie y o u n g said. team,” Kisil, Pederson Pederson who has s a i d . been on varsity all four years and is now “There were a lot of [seniors captain, plays a huge role as not who were] just two year only the leading player on the players, and there were a lot of team, but also as a mentor to underclassman that were three year players. This year we just underclassman players. “I try to keep everyone have a lot more experience.” With experience also comes motivated,” Kisil said “[Whenever] anyone has a new mentality that the team questions, they always go to has. They are starting to work harder to be better, not because me.” The unity of the team has the coach forces them to, but also helped to eliminate drama. because they want to.
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“[The] mentality is a lot different in these kids because they are starting to hate losing and you can see them wanting to improve, whereas last year that wasn’t always the case,” Pederson said. Because previous seasons’ teams had records that were less than 0.500, according to Pederson, the Cougars volleyball team was moved down a division. Because moving down a division means easier matches, many people associate this with a team’s success. This became an obstacle for the team to overcome. “[It’s been hard] trying to get people to see that, yes, we’re destroying these not-so-great teams, but that also means that we can hang with and beat really good teams,” Pederson said. Hopes ran high as the girls competed in the Rochester Cup on October 25. The girls went 2-1 on the night, beating Lutheran High and Adams while losing to Rochester High. But even with the loss to Rochester, for the first time in Stoney Creek history, the girls varsity volleyball won the tournament and brought home the Rochester Cup.
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Bouncing between sports and school, athletes have more to memorize then terms. Every sport has its own nick name, abbreviations, or strange meanings for daily-preformed actions by the players. Whether it be a defensive technique, the actual name, or simply because it’s easier to say, these are words people who are not on the team have never heard before. How well do you know high school sports?
1. At cheer practices, when
the coaches yell to their teams saying “Warm up hang tens, please!” What do they mean? a.Standing with all ten toes on the mats with heels hanging off then preforming calf raises, b. Warm up ten gymnastic skills c. Have a flyer hold herself up on the bases shoulders and lift her knees to her chest d. Sit in splits for ten seconds
2. When “fartlik” is yelled,
it is a signal for the cross country runners to do what? a. Start their core workouts b. Begin their speed conditioning c. Run three miles or more d. Lunge across the courtyard
3. To dancers, grand batma is a: a. Leap b. Hip shake c. Triple spin d. Kick
4. In volleyball why do the
players call out “Vegas, blue, and or white?” a. To signal which player needs to get the ball b. To show a specific pattern for the plays c. To secretly locate the position of their hits d. To confuse the other team
5. “Fly” is an abbreviation for what in swim?
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t can only take a tenth of a second. A tenth of a second to win, lose, tie, or qualify. That small time frame can mess with a mind; make a person obsessed with going one tenth faster. It sounds futile. Such a small thing cannot possibly have such an effect. But for 46 girls here, it’s all they think about every Thursday. Thursdays here mean many things, but for 46 girls on our swim and dive team, it means it’s meet day. Thursdays have been pretty successful for our team this year. Their record is 6 - 2. On November 2 they will be competing at the league meet, hoping to take home the title of champions. The team is coached by Stoney Creek teacher Traci Naylis, and Utica Shelby Swim Club head coach Erica Zuercher. It is captained by seniors
Hannah Knapp, Carson Burt, Katherine Scott, and Rachel Watton. These six leaders are looking forward to the league meet, state meet, and future college opportunities. In regards to the upcoming league meet, the team is very confident. Coach Naylis said, “The meet should go well. There are one or two teams that are a little challenging, but it looks like our team is going to do great.” Which is true. The two losses our team does have were to Birmingham Groves and Adams, teams not in their division. So, with a crystal clean record within their division, this meet should not be a challenge for our Cougar swimmers. The State meet follows the league meet, happening a few weeks later on November 18 and 19. The State meet consists of many schools, and unlike the league meet, the girls have to qualify to swim at this event. Our team has qualified in three events, and possibly will qualify
for more at leagues. The 200 meter freestyle relay qualified with a time of 1:42.96, the 400 meter freestyle relay also qualified with a time of 3:46.99, and captain Rachel Watton qualified in the 100 meter freestyle event with a time of 55.05. After the State meet the season will be over, but select seniors have plans for swimming in the future. Four girls are set on swimming in college: Captains Hannah Knapp, Carson Burt, Katherine Scott, and fellow swimmer Ariel Niederhauser. Knapp plans on swimming at Carthage College, Burt at Hillsdale College, Niederhauser at Kalamazoo College, and Scott at Oakland University. College swim differs quite a bit from high school. High school swimmers swim nine times a week, six days a week. College swim demands at least twelve times a week, six days a week, with much longer practice
a. A quick glide across the water b. A large gulp of air c. When one holds his or her breath for five more seconds then usual d. The butterfly stroke
times. “It’s going to be hard. It’ll be two-a-day practices for a couple hours each, but I love it. I guess its my…passion, as cliché as that sounds,” Scott said, nervous but eager to continue her swimming career. Both coaches have college history, so it’s no surprise that they are training such exceeding athletes. Naylis swam at the University of Michigan, Zuercher at Oakland University. They are very proud of their swimmers, but like any good coach, are going to miss them. “Next year will definitely be a rebuilding year. We’re losing a lot of talented girls. But, while we will miss them, we are very happy that some are going to keep swimming,” Zuercher said. With the last few meets of the season coming up, a tenth of a second, more or less, will definitely be on the minds of our lady Cougar swimmers.
players, shuttle runs are what? a.Sprints across the gym b. Where one athlete shoots and another retrieves the ball c. A drill to pass the ball across the gum d. Abdominal workouts
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trucks, what does that mean he just did? a. Ran a good couple meters across the field b. Had a really good interception c. Hit someone really hard d. The center snapped the ball to the quarterback
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Sure Michigan went crazy when Miley Cyrus filmed in town, but it’s time for Miley to step aside. It’s time for the class of 2012’s debut. Senior Maddie Lucci plans to capture “the big events and some small events and just the regular days of senior life,” on film. With the long-term goal of becoming a film director in mind, Lucci plans to major in film in college. “I see myself making movies, music videos... you know,” Lucci said. “Oh, and I want to write a book.” Nearby, making fun of Lucci’s haphazard statements, senior Katherine Scott had a lot to say of her friend. “She will become a great filmmaker one day,” Scott said. “I’m so lucky to have such a close friend like ‘Luc’ to make my days that much better... with the random, creative things she comes up with.” But what’s the incentive, the point of Lucci’s video? “There is no point,” Lucci said shamelessly with a cheeky smile. “It’s just to bring people together one last time.” And the first big “last time” senior event Lucci cinemized was the Homecoming assembly on Sept. 30. Parading into the assembly in her red snapback hat and melding into the fire of red that was the senior class, Lucci had her video camera up and rolling. She went on to film some of the senior lip sync and the senior “mosh pit” that followed. “Some of
Physics in Doubt Experiment contests school curriculum by Michael Martinez Lifestyles Team Who could possibly challenge Einstein? Scientists at the Laboratori Nazionali in Gran Sasso, Italy, apparently. In late September, the laboratory, along with its better known particle-busting buddy CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, is making press, physicists, and undergraduates majoring in physics―and possibly high school physics teachers―tremble in their boots. The reason: neutrinos―tiny, invisible particles―may be able to travel faster than light, which is the defining maximum speed in the universe. Imagine Einstein turning in his grave. Threatening to usurp light as the universe’s speediest entity is dangerous, and not only for light’s reputation. The unsurpassable speed of light is a constant, a popular object of all kinds of physics, holding irreplaceable spots in theories and equations like Einstein’s E=mc² and his theories of relativity. If light turns out to be slower than other particles, that constant of modern physics goes in the trash, along with a lot of modern physics. But what about the high
school classroom? If such a drastic revision of physics as we know it were to occur, education might see some revision as well. Physics teacher Ryan Slade thinks otherwise, skeptical of OPERA’s discovery. “Obviously, if this is repeated, it would be a huge, huge thing. [But] you have to teach to a certain benchmark, and that’s not necessarily one that’s on there right now,” Slade said. Even world-renowned physicists agree with Slade’s assumption that secondary schools’ physics textbooks are safe. Michio Kaku is an example, and he published an article about the issue. However, Kaku and company point out the crux of the controversy: the discovery may not be real at all. The Laboratori Nazionali’s experiment, OPERA (Oscillation Project with Emulsion-tRacking Apparatus), is designed specifically to track the phenomena of neutrinos travelling through the Earth from Geneva to Gran Sasso. For the geographically handicapped, Switzerland to Italy is a long ways. As with many difficult scientific experiments, the OPERA neutrino incident may have succumbed to error at numerous points of its execution. The scientific
community remains divided while other laboratories conduct experiments to peer review the OPERA result. AP Physics teacher Eric Thuma notes possibilities for error. “Obviously, they’re among the best particle physicists on the planet. But everybody misses something.... Frankly, I’d like to look at the evidence rather than go with my gut. My gut is saying it feels like an experimental error.” Since gut science does not usually make for the best science, Thuma elaborates. “There are a number of very reasonable criticisms of the claim that they might have detected superluminal neutrinos… They could mistime when the neutrinos are produced, mis-time the time of flight... It’s hard to tell exactly what’s going on until they release more detailed information about their experimental procedure.” Undergraduate physicists (not to mention high school curriculums) may be safe. Even if the experiment proves true, could humanity ever harness the power of light speed and beyond, as in science fictions like Star Wars? Thuma holds doubts. “Well, not the sexy bits, anyway.”
it was boring—didn’t need to be in it,” Lucci said jokingly of the assembly. But the real reason the whole assembly will not make it into her video? Lucci’s style of filming won’t allow it. Lucci’s “Dear TSwift” video, which can be found on Facebook, reflects a style similar to the style that her senior video will epitomize. According to Lucci, the comical hodgepodge, quote-collection style of her “TSwift” video will be mirrored in her senior video. “I actually wanted to do some kind of asking everyone in the grade one question and then snip it all together,” Lucci said. Senior Haley Baudendistel, a friend of Lucci’s, is excited for this stylistic video’s end-of-the-year debut, the mode and date of which are yet to be determined. “It’s a great idea to look back at all the memories throughout the year and the friendships we’ve made with people,” Baudendistel said. And the senior stars should get ready for their next big scene in Lucci’s movie to be filmed on Oct. 31, on Halloween. But, Lucci was teasingly sure to include that “Underclassmen will be cut out if they get in when I’m filming.”
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They’re the most common type of hat that guys wear. With a straight and stiff brim, a flat bill hat is a style of baseball hat popular among urban crowds. Flat bills were originally designed to better shade a baseball player’s eyes from the sun. Nowadays, flat bill hats are worn as more of a fashion statement than a necessity.
The snapbacks are back. A specific type of flat bill hat, the number of people who wear snapback hats is increasing again. First made popular in the 1980’s by celebrities like N W A , Easy E, and Mike Jordan, these hats are made with a plastic snapping mechanism in the back of the hat, hence the name “Snapback.” Now again in 2011, celebrities like Chris Brown and Jay Z have begun to include the hats in their outfits, thus restarting the snapback trend.
Beanies: Fitted close to your head with a stretch material, Beanies have also made a comeback over the years. Beanies were originally working hats associated with blue collar workers, according to Killer Hats. Whether it is handmade or bought, there are many styles of beanies out there, the skull cap and wool hat the most f a mous.
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Popular types of shoes trending this fall by Rachel Shutter Lifestyles Team
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Rectangular: Shoulders and hips are equal in width, with almost no waist curvature. This body shape comes with thin legs but with more weight at the belly and at the thighs. Your goal is to find a pair that emphasizes your waist. The best types of jeans are the high waisted flares or the boot cut. Flares will hug and lift your butt and also accentuate the curves on your hips and waist. If you are shorter waisted, the low rise boot cut would also help lengthen the upper body.
Pear Shape: The waist is narrow and the hips are rounded. Fuller on the thighs and bottom, while the shoulders and bust size are small, your goal is to find a pair of jeans that enhances your upper body while detracting attention away from your bottom. The best type of pants is the boot cut with a gentler flare. Avoid any tight fitting jeans, especially around the knees. Combined with a flowing top or blouse, you will have an awesome outfit.
Triangle: With broad shoulders, narrow hips and shapely legs, the Inverted Triangle is the perfect match for most jean types. Boot cut with more flare will give you a lean look and will emphasize your long legs, while a pair of low rise skinnies would help accentuate your narrow hips. Top your pants with a V neck T-shirt, and avoid any strapless or puffed-shoulder tops.
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TYPES OF FALL BOOTS Rain Boots: Not only will rain boots keep feet dry and warm in the rain, they also offer an extra touch of style.
Work Boots: Work boots are most commonly worn with jeans and a t-shirt, meant to look casual and rugged. calf, and few inches below the knee. “I like how they look with casual outfits. They make everything look cute,” Sophomore Gia Suhajda said. They are mostly worn in neutral colors such as brown and tan, to be able to pair with many outfits. They can be found at a popular shoe store. For example, DSW. According to the official DSW website, depending on style and designer they can be priced anywhere from $50 to $250. Shoes are an important part of an outfit that shouldn’t be forgotten. And this fall with all the different styles and hot trends, the style possibilities are almost endless.
Heeled Boots: Heeled boots are a good choice to pair with many outfits, whether it be casual or dressy.
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Nothing feels better than having the ideal outfit selected to wear to school. But no outfit can be complete without the perfect pair of shoes to wear with it. This fall, there are a few specific shoe trends that teens are sporting to school. A cute new shoe trend that’s popular among girls this fall is rain boots. This shoe is made of all rubber and is perfect to wear in the rainy weather this cold fall. Girls usually wear these boots with cute polka dot patterns or animal prints to make the style flattering. According to Target. com, rain boots can be found at Target and cost anywhere from $20 to$45. For guys this fall, a new trend has started. Steel toe work boots have been a popular style
to wear with just about any outfit. This look is a new and unique trend as opposed to the traditional sneaker that guys have been known to wear. The boot has a suede exterior and a normal bare interior. This shoe could be considered more of a style shoe rather than a comfort fashion. “I like the way they look with everything,” sophomore Jake Olszweski said. “They’re so simple.” These boots can cost anywhere from $20 to $50 depending on the brand and where they are purchased. Heeled boots are also making a fashion statement this fall. They are more of a dressy type of shoe, but can most definitely be paired with a casual outfit to make it a dressier look. The popular style of these boots is a boot that goes half way up the
Worn by cowboys in the early 1870s, and later designed as a working outfit for American sailors, these jeans are the epitome of comfort. Close fitting on the thighs, but loose around the ankles, these jeans easily fit any body shape.
Full Rounded: This body type has slender legs and a shorter waist, with more weight on the abdomen and about the thighs. Scavenging for jeans is the most difficult for people with this body type, but not impossible. The boot cut and flare fits best with this body type, preferably in a darker wash to compliment the thighs. Worn with a long top, the outfit will be a blast!
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Boyfriend Jeans: Loose fit, low rise, and with hemmed cuffs, boyfriend jeans give you a far more relaxed look. Based on the idea that you are borrowing your “boyfriend’s” jeans, the jeans are similar to a guy’s pair of jeans and usually worn a size or two bigger than what you would normally fit into. For a cruise around town on a normal day, these pants are the everyday, any day type of jeans.
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