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for the schools in the district. This includes making the science fair happen, with many other details involved. She assures a place to have the science fair, gets judges to volunteer, runs science fair clubs at Willis and Dempsey, orders medals and certificates, trains judges, requests travel buses and runs the science fair.

Science fair used to be a requirement by teachers, like Bogard while teaching ASK, Advance Science for Kids, but now there isn’t a teacher that has this requirement. With the time dedication that is also needed, some students do not do science fair due to having to juggle other commitments as well.

“We have students involved in so many extracurricular activities that it’s hard for them to find the time to do the testing,” science teacher Jane Kovatch said.

Even with these roadblocks, those involved in science fair are still finding new ways of making it appealing to creative thinkers and those with interests in the STEM, science technology, engineering and math, fields.

GABBY COCKERHAM news editor

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cience fair has been an event talked about since elementary school, but as the years pass, involvement rates continue to decrease in the district. New ideas are being thrown back and forth to change this fact in hopes to get more students involved in scientific research.

This year's science fair and judging took place on February 23, 2016 with only a handful of students participating at the high school level. The reason for this is more complex than just summing it up to disinterest by the student body.

“I think that science fair currently suffers from an image problem,” Deborah Bogard said. “I think that a lot of people hear the term ‘science fair’ and think of either the old fashion science fair and it not being a deep learning experience, or more work than they want to do and very complicated.”

Bogard is not only a teacher at the middle school, but also the science fair coordinator

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Science fair aims to support STEM students

Sophomore Riley Sheets presents his science fair project to the judges. This year there are fewer high school students who participated in the competition.

Barbie takes strides to embrace more diverse body types

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long with the iconic slender, chesty Barbie, dolls now come in a variety of sizes and ethnicities.

“I think it’s very up and coming for 2016,” Junior Katarina Friz said. “It’s time Barbie gets some kind of... new image because they are old and they needed to be revitalized. I think it’s good that they are doing this.”

In the past four years, the sales of Barbie have been declining. This is in part due to the increase in technology use among children, and more competition with other toys like American Girl.

Second grader O’Reilly Eley plays with Barbies but favors other toys.

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“[I like American Girl Dolls]... because you can make them look like you,” Eley said.

This whole idea of girls relating to dolls is the approach Mattel is trying to make in order to bring sales back up. Dolls come in curvy, petite, and tall figures along with seven skin tones and 18 eye colors according to Mattel.

English teacher Michelle Howes is hopeful about the projected success of these new dolls.

“I think it’s good,” Howes said. “It’s more of a representation of society. They had ambitious dolls when I was growing up like the teacher, the doctor, and the vet, but it was sending a message to girls ‘yeah you can be those things, but you also have to be put together, and stylish, and thin, and glamorous.’

I think these new dolls give a better reality that not everyone looks like that. “

Barbie is known for her blonde hair and light skin. It wasn’t until 1980 that the first black doll was made. To some, that classic Barbie used to define beauty.

Senior Emily Sweazy wanted to fit into that stereotype as a little girl.

“I always wanted to look like a Barbie,” Sweazey said. “Not the body but the hair and the face.”

Some also argue that Barbie has a greater impact on adults rather than little girls.

“I don’t think it really set a standard for girls,” Friz said. “I think it set more of a standard for adults when they bought them... I don’t think it ever influenced a little kid in the terms that they had body image issues.”

Parents like Howes agree with this opinion, and are some-

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Olentangy teacher is convicted of sexual assault

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n January 20, 2016, former Olentangy teacher Michael Rausenberg stood trial in front of a jury and judge. The trial lasted four days, and by the end, Rausenberg was found guilty of 41 out of the 42 charges that he was accused of.

Rausenberg, also known as “Mr. R,” worked as a teacher for Olentangy Local School District and taught at Arrowhead Elementary School for twelve years. His history of sexually assaulting his elementary students dates back to 2006, according to WBNS-1OTV. The charges against Rausenberg included 34 counts of gross sexual imposition, four counts of kidnapping and three counts of pandering. However, there was one count of kidnapping that Rausenberg was not found guilty of according to the Columbus Dispatch.

“With regards to the kidnapping charge [the jury] found him not guilty of, it was a matter of us being able to connect the dots fairly easily with all of the other kidnapping charges but having a much harder time with that one,” said one juror, who requested anonymity based on the sensitivity of the subject. “Since we could not clearly see the kidnapping in that particular instance, we could not arrive at verdict of guilty.”

A focal point of the prosecution’s case against Rausenberg consisted of an eight-minute video where he had a female student on his lap and groped her while she was working on a Mother’s Day card.

The female student that he had assaulted told the Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien that she had wanted to get off of Rausenberg’s lap, but he had continued to pull her back to him. “[The video] was the biggest piece of evidence… I feel that there was enough evidentiary value in that video, that you could understand that what these girls were saying was true,” juror Mark Haley said. “You tie that into the fact that during the interview he... was told that [the police] have a video of [him] and he mentioned a different child than he had the video of. During the interview he admitted to having at least four other videos of other children that he had taken and had deleted.”

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the trial had affected how they had viewed the admission of apology.

“Based on his mannerisms during the actual testimonies of the girls and parents, [it was not sincere]. He frowned a lot, shook his head a lot in disbelief, and was making several comments to his attorney,” the unnamed juror said. “It seemed as if he either was completely dismissive of their remarks, or in denial that he did anything wrong.“ The unnamed juror felt that the case had changed his views of teachers and adults that have influence over children.

“The pattern of ‘grooming’ that seems so innocent and almost praiseworthy, can actually be a cunning ploy to build a dangerous facade,” the juror said. “Then the authority figure can manipulate both his or her victims and the public, and it can be hard to actually view someone in such a harsh light.

It has certainly made me more aware, and perhaps jaded my view, of adults who take an active interest in caring for children.“ However, Haley does not feel that this one incident should dictate the reputation of teachers and more should be done to prevent incidents such as this from occurring again.

“It does not change my view of the reputation of teachers as a whole, I think quite possibly there needs to be a better system of checks and balances,” Haley said. “Especially when it comes to teachers in the elementary years, who have much more influence over a child ... So, this should not reflect on all teachers, but on a case by case basis.“ As for the future, the unnamed juror said he hopes that there will be improvement in the school system in the upcoming school year and in the future.

“I think this case has illustrated the need to clearly document and keep on file any and all accusations that are leveled against teachers/school officials … Personnel files need to be constant, even as faculty and administration personnel turnover. If something occurs, it must be documented and reconciled with a faculty member’s file …” the juror said. “​I also think that there should be additional levels of training for our administrative leaders … with regards to helping them identify grooming behaviors and better recognize red flags. You have to keep in mind that Mr. R was a “rock star” in the building. The kids all wanted him as a teacher, the parents thought he was wonderful, and so did his coworkers.” v

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As the March 15 Presidential Primary quickly approaches in Ohio, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders plan to visit the swing state. According to the Columbus Dispatch, both candidates plan to speak at the Ohio Democratic Party Legacy Dinner two days prior the casting of Ohioans’ ballots at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. v

Michaels Companies Inc. announced early February that it had bought Lamrite West Inc., Pat Catan’s parent company, for $150 million. Pat Catan’s had been a family owned and operated craft store since 1954. With its headquarters located in Cleveland, there are now more than 30 locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia, including one location that recently opened on Sandusky St. in Delaware, Ohio.

Despite opening 22 years after Pat Catan’s, Michaels Company owns and operates nearly 1,200 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada. Lamrite West Chief Executive Officer Michael Catanzarite, whose father founded the company, will continue to lead his team under the Michaels corporation. v

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audio clips of his police interviews and jailhouse conversations with his mother [were important],” the unnamed juror said. “The testimonies of the victims was also very influential, emotional, and hard to tolerate at times, but overall to see and hear Rausenberg commit the actual activities he was accused of made the question of guilt... pretty obvious. From there on, it was a matter of believing to what extent he committed similar actions with each of the other victims.”

In the past, Rausenberg was previously reprimanded regarding his relationship with his students. In 2012, Arrowhead principal William Carlisle wrote a disciplinary warning, stating that Rausenberg needs to “define boundaries with [his] students.”

“It was clear to me that there was some sort of disconnect between the first report of the behavior under the former principal, and the next report of behavior under the current principal,” the anonymous juror said. “Based upon the limited information we heard, I think the current principal acted appropriately, but it seemed he may have lacked knowledge of the prior incident that occurred before he came on board.”

Rausenberg’s sentencing was enough to ensure that he would be in prison for the rest of his life, however many of the sentences were to be served concurrently. Though many parents were frustrated with this, the jurors were satisfied with the amount of time Rausenburg was given.

“I do [agree with the sentences]... there were a lot of ‘to be served concurrent,’ which to me... I had expected more...”

Haley said. “This was based on 42 separate charges and there were a number of charges per incident, but in the totality ... it was obvious that it was along the lines of what we, as jurors, had hoped would happen. [It was] a total of 76 years, before he can start serving the two 30-to-life terms.“ During the trial, Rausenberg gave an apology to the students that he had hurt and their families. In the apology, he had admitted that he now understood why his actions were hurtful. However, many of the jurors were not convinced that the apology was sincere.

“I felt no sincerity at all while I sat there and listened to [the apology],” Haley said. “It was still a person trying to minimize what they had done … I didn’t buy it whatsoever, as I’m sure most of the parents that were there for the sentencing, also did not believe that it was a truthful, meaningful statement.”

The jurors felt that the way Rausenburg had acted during

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed Apple to become the most valuable company in the world, reaching a market worth of about $544 billion according to Business Insider.

The company owns seven consumer products including Gmail, Search, Android, Maps, Chrome, Youtube, and Google Play. Together, they have

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Technology over a billion active users each month. Google is also in the process of several “long-shot” projects such as self-driving cars and internet balloons that are designed to provide wireless access to people in rural and remote areas, to help fill coverage gaps, and to bring people back online after disasters. v

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El Niño means the Little Boy, or Christ Child in Spanish. There is also an irregular period of weather called La Niña which means The Little Girl.

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Zika virus spreads, poses threat of microcephaly T

he number of reported cases of the Zika virus is a growing concern for health officials around the world.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus a global health emergency, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved its Emergency Operations Center into a level one activation, the highest response mode.

But before last year, Zika was a relatively unknown virus. According to Dr. Marcos Espinal, a regional director for The World Health Organization, only 15 cases had been documented up to 2007. Then a minor outbreak occurred in Yap Island, Micronesia affecting roughly 300 islanders.

Although other Pacific Islands have since experienced periodic outbreaks, none have been near the magnitude of the current outbreak in South and Central America, which the World Health Organization estimates could infect as many as four million people by the end of 2016.

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The virus spreads through mosquitoes, specifically the Aedes Aegypti, whose range in the United States is limited to the southeast.

There is some concern among health officials that Zika could also be spread through the Aedes Albopictus, which has a much broader range that extends to the midwest.

“Out of our 414 pools last year, we had no Albopictus in Delaware,” said Dustin Kent, who is with the Residential Services Unit at the Delaware General Health District. “Columbus has thousands of pools and had very few Albopictus. Just because it wasn’t in our pools doesn’t mean it’s not here, it’s just its numbers are low enough it’s not [registering].”

Only about one out of every five people who contract the virus will show any symptoms, according to the CDC. Those who do will exhibit fevers, rashes, headaches, joint pain and red eye.

The concern from health officials about Zika is not about the disease itself, but the possible link between it and a rare condition called microcephaly.

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Microcephaly can lead to death or a lifetime of complications. They’re severe.

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times hesitant when buying Barbies for their daughters.

“No kid was going to compare themselves to this doll,” Howes said. “But now that I have a daughter I’m more observant and cau-

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tious of what I allow her to watch and play with... She’s only two and a half and it hasn’t come up yet, but I’m not [going to] keep them from her. I grew up playing with them, but I don’t know if I’m going

tend to be pretty mild,” said Travis Irvan, the Epidemiologist and Program Manager for the Delaware General Health District. “The issue is with pregnant women. That’s where the public health safety comes into question.”

Officials have noticed that pregnant women who contract the virus are much more likely to give birth to a child with microcephaly.

“Microcephaly can lead to death or a lifetime of complications,” Irvan said. “They’re severe. It’s not mild like you could do some rehab and catch up. They’re life long limitations.”

The CDC is still researching the link between microcephaly and Zika so it is unclear exactly how likely a mother with Zika is to have a child born with the condition. But according to the CDC, microcephaly babies tend to experience mental retardation and a lower IQ. In the meantime, the CDC has issued a report warning pregnant women not to travel to Zika infected countries.

“I agree with that because the more pregnant women travel, the more they are going to be infected and the more it’s going to spread,” senior Tommy Detunno said.

With no vaccine for Zika, limiting travel into and out of Zika infected countries is one of the best ways to stop its spread, according to the World Health Organization. Individuals in Zika infected countries are advised to vigilantly apply bug spray and avoid mosquito breeding grounds, such as stagnant pools of water. v

to necessarily encourage it.”

Barbie is now on the same side as the media. Modern media has contributed to this trend in promoting all body types.

“What you see on media now, which is like what little kids are looking at... is new clothing styles,

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new hair, new body shapes and a better appreciation for those too,” Friz said.

If the intention for Barbie is to represent what girls aim to be like in the future, then perhaps this modern Barbie is just what the world needs.

“Barbie promoted a lot of imagination for my girlfriends and I growing up,” Howes said. “It promotes creativity and imagination in kids.” v

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Racial inequality remains prevalent issue in society

CASEY ESTOK features editor

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rom the Civil War to the civil rights movement to today, the United States as a whole has made immense progress towards becoming a nation of racial equality. However, many agree that much remains to be done.

Within school walls, discrimination of students of color is still existent today. Junior Keiona Houser has seen minorities being teased or excluded by others.

“People like to joke around about it sometimes, and they don’t even realize that if there’s someone around them, it hurts them,” Houser said.

Junior Madelyn Poston has also noticed a lack of diversity in her honors and AP classes, which she believes to be due to the socioeconomic status of minorities demographics in the community.

“Part of that is social standings,” Poston said. “You don’t see many wealthy minority families and so it’s difficult to give them those opportunities.”

African American Student Coalition adviser Francine Butler says that the general academic gap between races “could trickle back to being a legacy of disproportionate disparity in communities.”

“Family dynamics, due the fact that many people in your family hadn’t gone on to higher education, puts you at a disadvantage,” Butler said. “Even though laws have become more equal we still don’t have equity. You can say everybody has the same access or right to become president, but if they don’t have the same skills it’s not go-

ing to happen.”

The lack of priority U.S. government systems places on minorityprevalent regions has been evident in the recent events of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. According the U.S. Census, 57 percent of the city’s population is black or African American. It is also one of the poorest cities in the state.

“People with little say, little power, getting shafted by people with more power... that’s the kind of disparity that’s a legacy of the system that was in place in this country, unfortunately,” Butler said. “These kids that have been drinking tainted water for the most formative years of their life, that’s like tying their hands behind their backs and saying ‘go out into the world and make something of yourself.’”

Such discrepancies can also be seen in Hollywood with the Academy Award Nominations. Of the individuals who were nominated in the acting categories, none of them were of minority race.

As a result of this occurring for a second year in a row, many celebrities such as Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith chose not to attend the awards this year.

“I think that I have to protect and fight for the ideals that make our country and make our Hollywood community great,” Will Smith said in an interview with ABC news. “So when I look at the series of nominations from the Academy, it’s not reflecting that beauty.”

While junior Sam Beck acknowledges that some sort of action needed to be taken on the issue, she said that it needs to be considered the reasons in which the nominations were made.

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“Was it really for talent, or was it based on who they are?” Beck said.

“Because talent should determine the nominations, and if the talent wasn’t in a diverse group of people this year, then that’s just how it is.”

Members of the group known today as Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) work to discourage such discriminatory activity and bring an awareness to African American culture.

The group established Negro History Week in 1926, which through the Civil Rights Movement evolved into Black History Month. The holiday was formally recognized by Gerald R. Ford in 1976 and is now celebrated across the country each February.

The event inspired schools and communities to organize celebrations of their culture, create African American history clubs and host performances and lectures.

In past years, the African American Student Coalition at Hayes has made an effort to spread awareness of the event around the school. They have had forums on topics of representation of blacks in film and discussing different hair textures and skin tones and how that affects the perception of a person’s character. This year though, the club has been less active.

“I would like to [continue doing these activities] but only of there’s student interest,” Butler said. “I still think those issues are pertinent to students here.”

She hopes that the new club system will help to revive interest the club and aid in the end of racial discrimination throughout the school and community. v

How College Credit Plus and Advanced Placement classes differ

Full name:

College Credit Plus Full name:

Advanced Placement

Similarities: - Offers possible college credit

to high school students - Taught by teachers at Hayes - Certain scores needed to

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-AP students take a

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colleges, 4 for most, to receive credit -C.P.P. students need to get a “C” or

better each quarter and on

exams to receive credit

-C.P.P. classes are free, as long as

students earn a “C” in the class.

AP students must pay a

$92 fee to take the AP test

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‘Maynetrain’ joins the mainstream writing and recording his third song “Limbo.”

“Limbo” is one of Mayne’s more unique saac Mayne is a name that floated songs featuring a sharp around Hayes last year in many difcontrast between the ferent forms. Students may have heard of verses of Mayne and him as a guy who likes Odd Future, rides Barnes. longboards or maybe even something about Mayne starts the rapping. song with an uplifting Mayne, also known by his nickname approach, then Barnes “Maynetrain,” has always enjoyed music, comes with a more sommostly in the rap genre. But last year, during bre tone. The song uses his junior year of high school, Mayne made a an interesting back and big jump from listener to artist by acquiring forth between the two his own studio next to the D-Town room. in which one says a line “That was a game changer,” Mayne said. then another says the “After that, things really started picking up.” following line. The whole Along with help from a few friends, song is backed by a beat Mayne set up the room as his own personal made by one of Mayne’s studio. producers Grier Smith “People could’ve actually used that room Former Hayes student Isaac Mayne now lives in North that creates a calm, any time they wanted to,” Mayne said, “but Carolina. He has recorded several songs and may soon be soothing vibe. no one was ever in there, so I just sort of collaborating with rap artist O.T. Genasis for a concert in “Limbo” features claimed it as my own.”

April. themes of duality and On the first day he had his new studio, He next started working on “To Each His arguing with one’s self.

Isaac set up and started working.

Own.” After he had already written the lyrics The name is a double meaning not only being “Pretty much the first day I was in there we and recorded in the studio, one of Mayne’s named after the artist name of Isaac’s friend starting recording ‘Maintain,’” Mayne said. “I friends Jalill Barnes became involved. and cowriter Lamin Kandeh but also referring had already written it a while ago, and now all “Isaac was already done with his song, and to the idea of spiritual Limbo.

I had to do was get a mic and start recording.”

I just said ‘hey can I add my own sound?’ and “The song is about two sides and being Mayne recorded “Maintain” only ushe said yeah,” Barnes said. stuck in the middle, like being in Limbo,” ing borrowed D-Town equipment. He later, Barnes recorded the last verse of “To Each Kandeh said. however, acquired a new microphone and inHis Own” in only two takes, and just like that, Mayne’s projects are made with a lot of terface, a tool used to connect a microphone Mayne’s second complete song was finished. care and production. Despite this, he has been to a recording device, and began recording at Without missing a beat, Mayne began able to draft, write and record most of his a higher quality.

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songs thus far in a short period of time.

“That’s the beautiful thing about having a group of people with all different thought processes,” Kandeh said. “So we’re just bouncing stuff off of each other and pulling stuff out of the air.”

While things were going well at Hayes for Mayne, he was met with the news in the early spring that he had to move in with his father in North Carolina.

Mayne had previously planned to move back to Delaware for the second half of his senior year, but that plan changed when he was presented with an opportunity to collaborate with rap artist O.T. Genasis for a concert coming in April.

“It isn’t set in stone, but right now things are looking pretty good,” Mayne said.

While in North Carolina, Mayne has also released another song titled “For The Record.”

He managed to write this song and record it in only one night.

Mayne, along with his companions, consider music a very important art form, pleasing to the senses, but also carrying a deeper meaning.

“Art is such an important part of society,” Mayne’s friend Tyson Applin said. “It brings us together like nothing else can and that’s why we need it so much.”

While he may not be walking the halls at Hayes anymore, Mayne’s music is always just a click away on SoundCloud at Isaac Benjamin.

Music made by Barnes, Applin, and Kandeh can also be found on SoundCloud at Circle Dap.v

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New science classes to come

Hayes will be introducing five new science classes for the 2016-2017 school year. All new science classes have a fee required, as well as prerequisites to be admitted to the class.

Robotics

Full Year Course

• Project-based curriculum • Learn topics including: mechanical power transmission, drivetrain design, and lifting mechanisms and how they apply to mobile robotics • Opportunity to create their own robots

Materials Engineering

Semester Course

• Study of everyday materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites • Learn the understanding the relationship between their structure, properties, and be able to create new material • Learn what things are made of and how to make them better

Physical Geology

Semester Course

• Study earth science topics: rocks & minerals, Earth’s history, plate tectonics, glaciers and structural geology • Can be taken in conjunction with Environmental Science - Ecology

Environmental Science - Ecology

Semester Course

• Use the variety of biology, chemistry and physics skills • Study ecosystem, dynamics, evolutionary biology, atmosphere, weather and biogeochemical cycles • Can be taken in conjunction with Environmental Science - Human Interactions or Physical Geology

Environmental Science - Human Interactions Semester Course • Learn human impact on the natural world • Learn human dependence on the natural world • Learn topics including: energy and food resources, pollution, land management, human population, climate change • Good introductory course for AP Environmental Science

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“What I'm hoping for is that we find a way of creating a structure where students have a chance to really explore a scientific topic, that they explore it walking in the shoes of a research scientist,” Bogard said.

Bogard and Kovatch have been looking for ways to minimize problems for those who want to participate.

One of the ways they have discussed is by using the research and databases in their favor.

“Because of the wealth of databases that we have… we can start designing scientific experiments using other scientist’s data that they haven’t even analyzed yet,” Kovatch said.

She believes that this would help students who have been finding it hard to collect data.

“The level of experimentation can get very complex, and sometimes access to a lab is needed,” Bogard said.

Bogard also talked about the arrival and usage of “big data.” This is bundles of open-source data available to use for one's own research discoveries found online.

Bogard and Kovatch have also started to talk about the efficiency of project, both hoping for more “real world” assignment that could have an impact in the future.

“Wouldn’t it be great if she could get something that actually makes a difference?” Kovatch said. “There's room to grow here and we are looking for a way to do that.” “[Students] could make discoveries that have not been made yet,” Bogard said. “Why can't a sixteen year old do that?”

Bogard said she “felt like we under utilize our young people and their minds and creativity. We should be helping [them] help society, and I think this is one of the ways we could do that.”

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Student Senate works to address concerns

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ince they were first elected in November, the members of the Hayes Student Senate have been working on legislation to address the problems and concerns of students at Hayes.

The Student Senate is led by Cory Beam, a senior from Fulton Creek. His official role as Senate President is simply to lead the meetings, but behind the scenes Beam plays a more vital role.

“I connect the administration with the student body and argue bills with Mr. Stranges,” Beam said. “I also reach out to community organizations and elected officials to grant more opportunities to our student government,

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like our recent trip to the Ohio Statehouse” find solutions to bullying in the school and try- sports games. The resolution is currently still Beam came up with the idea to start Student ing the negate the effects of it,” Beam said. in markup but is expected to pass, according Senate here at Hayes. He decided to connect The resolution passed unanimously. to Beam. with principal Stranges and assistant principal Senate Resolution number four, introduced The Senate will continue to work on Reeder about creating the program over the

by Senate President Pro Tempore Adrian passing legislation throughout the rest of the summer.

Radilla, permits law enforcement to perform school year.v So far, the Senate has looked into five bills. sobriety tests in the student section at Hayes Senate Resolution Number One, the “Patriotism Act,” passed the Senate unanimously. It stipulates that first period classrooms will be reciting the pledge of allegiance every Friday. It will go into place as soon as the school has enough flags.

Senate Resolution number two, the “Sophomores Opportunity for Prom Act,” was struck down in a Senate vote with eleven nays and five yays.

“It said that any upperclassmen could take a sophomore to prom if that was specifically their date; that’s the only way a sophomore could go,” Beam said, “and that didn’t pass mainly because there was a lot of administration resistance from Mr. Stranges and he was probably just going to veto it.”

Senate Resolution number three, the “Bullying Task Force Creation Act,” was introduced by Beam himself.

“What it creates is a task force of nonprofit organizations in the commu- Senior Cory Beam hands out papers during the Student Senate meeting on Februnity, the administration, and folks in the ary 22. The Senate has passed two acts this year including a bill on bullying and Student Senate all working together to the Pledge of Allegiance.

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March 4, 2016

House, clubs create mixed feelings

JILLIAN REED staff writer The new House System came into effect at the start of the 2015-16 school year. Recently, clubs have been added to get students more involved with new activities.

While some students love the idea of House and clubs, others are not so fond of it.

“They force us to do these clubs, which just makes us not want to do them even more,” freshman Judith Rodgers said.

Rodgers is strongly against the House and Club System and she plans on starting a petition to try and fix some of the issues with house.

“If House were optional, it would be better because we could do different things everyday,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers believes if there were changes to the system it would make the student body happier, making clubs a better experience for the students. If only the students that wanted to be in club were in a club, it would make the club idea more successful.

While Rodgers dislikes the idea of clubs, art teacher Jim Bibler likes the concept. Bibler currently is head of the Coffee Shop Music

Club.

“I think they’re great; they’re trying to get people that aren’t usually involved in things, involved in stuff,” Bibler said. “I wish we had clubs every Friday.”

Bibler also believes that House will continue to get better, and thinks the fact that administration has been able to accomplish everything they have in just a 30-minute block is impressive.

“I don’t think they’ve done everything yet that they plan to do with House,” Bibler said.

Senior Tim Gaines of Prospect Hill also enjoys the idea of House and clubs.

“I kinda feel like a role model at times,” Gaines said.

Gaines is getting the opportunity through House to talk to the underFrench teacher Kim Young and senior Sean Lawcock make crepes during French classmen which he wouldn’t have Club. The administration hopes that by making clubs available during school, during the average day. students will want to be more involved.

“Truthfully, I’m already friends with 99.99 percent of the school, but “It’s fun because I get to listen to other While the House System does have flaws, I’ve gotten closer to people,” Gaines said. people’s opinion on music and prove how there’s hope that it could turn into something Gaines is part of the Rap City Club, and wrong they are,” Gaines said. great one day. v enjoys that as well. photo by SIOBHAN KAY

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Three students celebrate Leap Year birthdays All were born February 29, 2000

What the Tux!

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hat the Tux! is the new tuxedo rental shop on East William Street that Matri Mullen opened about a year ago.

“My sister has a store in Bellefontaine, and I was doing the tuxedos in that town but it was too far away,” Mullen said.

“So I started my own tuxedo store here.”

Downtown is home to many local businesses and Mullen enjoys the comfort that comes with the area.

“I just feel comfortable here,” What the Tux! sits on East William Street next to Barley Mullen said. “If you’re in a shop- Hopsters and offers a variety of formal wear. Matri Mullen opened the store a year ago. ping plaza, the lights and the walls are all the same, but here I proaching. ties, ties [and] cuff links.” have a brick wall.”

With every tux Mullen rents to What the Tux! is also a member Mullen’s store is the closest Hayes, she will give $6 back to the of Main Street Delaware, an orgarental place for Buckeye Valprom committee to help fund the nization that helps organize and ley, Hayes and Big Walnut High cost, but tuxedos are not the only run events in Downtown Delaware.

Schools. The next closest store is thing Mullen has to offer either.

“I try to participate with everylocated at Polaris Parkway. There“I have tuxedos for rentals, thing I can,” Mullen said. fore Mullen has attracted business and suits for rental, and they can What the Tux! has a wide varifrom these schools and expects to purchase suits here,” Mullen said. ety of options that is very close to see more with prom quickly ap“And I have t-shirts, socks, bow home. v

“[Having a leap year birthday] is cool. I’ll be twenty-five when I’m one hundred.”

Nash Dorsey “People say I’m sixteen but really I’ve had four birthdays.”

Madelanah McFarland “I’ve made a couple of friends that way because of my birthday. You just kind of make connections with people that have gone through the same experience.” compiled by CHLOE FLESHMAN

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Button prepares to be nurse through DACC L

ots of teenagers are willing to donate blood, but most aren’t the person injecting the needle. However, Abby Button is going to the Delaware Area Career Center to do just that.

Button is currently a Health Tech 2 student at the career center, finishing her studies as a senior and preparing to jump start her career as a nurse after graduation.

As a senior, she has been focusing on skills needed at a hospital as a nurse.

“For second semester now, we’re actually doing a phlebotomy internship. Here in March, we’ll actually be going to sites,” Button said.

One friend that is in class with Button at DACC is senior Angyl Harmon. Harmon said she admires Button for her perseverance while working in their phlebotomy unit, saying Button initially was nervous about drawing blood for the first time on another person.

“When we got to a real arm, she messed up and she started crying… after a day she tried again and the instructor encouraged her,” Harmon said.

After several times, Harmon said that Button was able to stick her correctly to draw blood, and “she did so good.”

Button is also earning valuable lab time that will put her ahead of colleagues that did not go through a

career program.

“It’s going to benefit me in the long run for my career for being a nurse, and I actually made new friends that I’m probably going to be sticking with for awhile,” Button said.

While her friends at the career center are proud of her, senior Monty Alamoro at Hayes is also happy to see her achievements, in both nursing and in other areas, like being part of the cast and crew during the musicals. The two met during “Footloose” last year and are in “Les Miserables” together this year as part of the cast.

“I think she’s going to do really well [as a nurse], and she’s going to help out a lot of people because she has a good heart,” Alamoro said.

Overall, Button would recommend going to the career center for anyone interested in anything they offer there. While she misses attending Hayes fulltime, she also said how valuable of an experience DACC has offered her.

“If [someone loves] what they offer there, then they should just go for it, because it will definitely help [them] in the long run for whatever,” Button said.

However, while she does love helping people, Button mentioned that the best part of the career center is the change in wardrobe.

“You get to wear scrubs, which are really comfortAbby Button practices drawing blood on her little brother. Button able,” Button said. “I love wearing my scrubs. I have a has been in a phlebotomy unit during her second year of being in drawerful already.” v DACC’s nursing program.

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ABBEY JONES managing editor

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Things to do over Spring Break Road Trip!

School can be really stressful and keep a student awake until late at night. Spring Break is a great time to catch up on sleep and just do nothing.

A week off of school means a lot of downtime, so grab some friends & just go on a road trip! It could be planned or just random destinations. photos courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS

Relax!

If your room is like the average teen’s, then it could use some cleaning. Take this opportunity to do that and also reorganize things.

Homework!

Don’t complain about homework!

Get it out of the way within the first couple of days so you won’t keep thinking about it. Then you can have fun.

Redecorate!

Netflix!

Kind of a no-brainer, but a week off is the perfect opportunity to either binge watch your favorite series on Netflix or start a new one! compiled by MARISSA MARKHAM

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How many high school students statistically play at collegiate level?

Division 3 signings to change format at Hayes signed this form along with D1 and D2 athletes on the official signing dates.

“This year on April 27, we will get all of the D3 signees together during house and have a or high school athletes, moving onto signing ceremony for them,” Glesenkamp said. the college level is a very exciting acGlesenkamp has decided to celebrate this complishment. Hayes has produced a range date later because D3 athletes have much of division one (D1), two (D2), and three (D3) more freedom to change their mind about athletes in the past years. Making sure these where they want to play, and he wants to try students are recognized and have all the and wait until things are more official. required paperwork is an important part in When students at Hayes first heard about athletic director Steve Glesenkamp’s job. the change, many athletes planning to attend Athletes attending a D1 or D2 school must D3 schools were upset. sign a binding athletic contract stating their “I think that the athletic department is intent to receive scholarship money from the trying to make up for not really recognizing D3 school they will be attending. athletes on the national signing days,” senior “This year and in past years we have been basketball player Jake Bourget said. “They are celebrating the signing of these forms in the just continuing to say we aren't as important as LRC. In the specific instances of Ethan Tucky, D1 or D2 athletes by separating the signings.”

Grant Godfrey, and Khalil Iverson, and every Last year, basketball player Khalil Iverson other D1 and D2 athlete, this form show that signed to play at the University of Wisconsin they will be receiving athletic money for their (which is D1) and had his signing ceremony sports,” Glesenkamp said. in the auditorium alongside his friend and The athteammate Jordan letes are given Hecker, who comdates by which mitted to the D3 they need to school Wilmingsign these ton. contracts in Bourget has order to play committed to the following play basketball year. The first at Muskingum date this year University next -Gareth Ulmer was November year. He was look11, 2015 for ing forward to signing with his teammate Zach early basketball and other sports, the second Mcintire (who will be attending a D2 college) was February 3, 2016 for football, and the third like others have done before him, but with the is April 13 for basketball and other sports. new way signings are going to be done, BourRecently the NCAA has created a nonget said he won't be able to. binding celebratory form for athletes moving On the other hand, some athletes are forward to play at a D3 institution. This form is happy to have a recognition ceremony of their non-binding because athletes are not receivown. ing scholarship money and are not required to “I like the idea of having a ceremony for stay at the school for athletics. Athletes must ourselves. At least we have a bit of recogniget this form from their college coach and then tion instead of the original plan,” said Gareth give it to Glesenkamp in order to participate in Ulmer, who will be signing to play lacrosse at ceremonies.

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1 of 27,331 total D1 football players 1 of 2,426 total D1 wrestlers

1 of 2,900 total D1 boys’ golfers

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This year Hayes sends off:

1.6% play D1

Josh Hyatt sits with his family and teammates as he signs to the University of Findlay. In high school, Hyatt played wide reciever and defensive back.

Pacers onto playing at the next level

Sean Gliebe Hope College Lacrosse

Gareth Ulmer Hope College Lacrosse

Conner King Ohio Wesleyan University Football

Drew Staley Transylvania Lacrosse

Kaily Schuette Otterbein Softball

Justin McKee Otterbein Lacrosse

Stephanie Dotson Bluffton/Otterbein Track

Caylin Morstadt Mackenzie Stonebreaker University of Pittsburg Bluffton Softball Softball

*Not all D3 athletes may be shown, since many do not commit until later in the school year

Rylee Wright Undecided Track

Jake Bourget Muskingum Basketball

Jillian Goulet Heidelberg Tennis

Nathan Lippincott Baldwin Wallace Soccer

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9 sports Wrestling team finishes winter season Brusco, Martinez,Wright, Davidson qualify for State tournament

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States in the 195 weight class.

Even after the success they’ve had so DERRICK O’CONNER far in their careers, these wrestlers chase staff writer for more.

“My next goal is to place at states, get he Delaware Hayes wrestling on the wall,” Wright said. program has had plenty of The future of these wrestlers is bright as success as a team this season. They they all hope to be at the State Wrestling reached the State Quarterfinal of the competition.

The legacy they want leave OHSAA State Wrestling Dual Team behind is what future wrestlers will want to Finals before falling to Elyria 41-21. achieve as well.

However, some wrestlers have also “I want to be remembered as one of the had a lot of individual successes on best wrestlers in Hayes history and also be the mat. Seniors Greg Brusco and Chris one of the first State Champions here at Martinez obtained their 150th wins this Hayes,” Wright said. season, while junior Max Wright atWright ended up getting third at the tained his 100th win and set the school state meet in the 160 weight class. pin record as well.

Brusco remained first in the state at the This didn’t come easy for any of the 152 weight. wrestlers.

For the team as a whole, they finished “I put in a lot of work, a lot of two first in the OCC. They were also OHSA repractices a day,” Brusco said.

Freshman Zachary Williams wrestles against Mount Vernon opponent.

The wrestling gional duel champs and Sectional champs.

Putting in the extra work is very team finished the 2015-2016 year with a final record of 18-3.

For the future of the two senior wrestlers, important in order to improve craft Brusco will be attending Wheeling Jesuit and technique and to build stamina for seem to bring as much pressure as it could’ve like any ordinary match,” Martinez said.

“I just University, continuing his career on the mat. tough matches. for others. went out there and did my thing.”

Martinez also hopes to move on to college From all the practices and experience “There wasn’t a lot of pressure.

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Dempsey experiences success in winter sports

EVERETT SHARP King, a track and field runner. staff writer “I’m hoping to get a personal record staff writer in both the mile and the two mile races,” he success of high school King said. “I’d also like to break 4000 miles ith the winter sports season level athletics in Delaby the end of the season.” coming to a close, the spring ware City Schools begins with Seniors aren’t the only class that the sports season will make its appearance middle school athletics. Several coaches will turn to for support. Coaches into the 2016 school year. middle school athletic programs will also start looking at the other classes, Spring sports this year such as track have been achieving multiple especially the freshman class, to see who and field, boys’ tennis, baseball and softwins this season, including the will step up. ball, boys’ volleyball and lacrosse will all seventh grade girls’ basketball “There are quite a few freshmen this be in the spring sports mix, leaving plenty team, the wrestling team, and year actually. There’s Emily Gray, Judy of options for freshmen or new athletes the swimming/diving team.

Rodgers, Trinitty Shelton, and Samantha to join.

The seventh grade girls’ Brusco,” said Andy Graham, who’s been This year, the track and lacrosse teams basketball team has gone the coach of the throwers and the girls’ will make their way into the new season undefeated this year and plans track team for 18 years. with a brand new track and field. The to keep the momentum moving As for stepping up, coaches of all differtrack team will also have home meets to forward. ent teams for all spring sports are wanting look forward to, hosting their first home “The big difference between athletes of all different grades to achieve track meet since 2013. this year and last year is that new personal bests, For some teams, however, they will these girls have been playing to“All personal bests, in all events, that’s have to work harder in order to bounce gether since 5th and 6th grade,” what we’re looking to break,” Graham back from losses. The boys’ tennis team said Mark Thomas, head coach said. for example will be without one of their for the girls basketball team.

Whether it’s new times or best matchcoaches this year. In fact, many of the “Playing together for the past es, the spring sports teams are looking to seniors who graduated last year will leave few years, knowing what each make some new records and break the some sports teams looking for others to other does, and actually playold ones in this year’s 2016 spring sports step up and fill in their places. ing the game has really helped season. v One senior in particular who is looking these girls.” to step up for his last year at Hayes is Joey Thomas has high hopes for the girls once they move on to the high school. “Because they have established a winning culture at Dempsey, then they will want to win up here when they get to Hayes,” he said.

Along with the undefeated girls’ basketball team, the wrestling team also went undefeated in dual meets, and won the OCC. Other accolades include: first place at the Tormasi, second place at the Dempsey duels, third place at the Buckeye Valley tournament, and fourth place at the Olentangy Liberty tournament.

“A big difference for us this year, was that our booster orgaSenior Celeste Smith practices lacrosse. The girls’ lacrosse team will nization was generous enough have a new field this year to practice on. to purchase conditioning ‘battle ropes’ for us to train with,” said

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Michael Freado, assistant coach for the wrestling team. “I think that saved our bodies and kept us fresh. With a combination of the great kids, coach Rieman’s technique, and the support of our boosters, I think that’s what makes us a winning team.”

The wrestling team is not only dominating on the mats, but in the classrooms as well.

“At our awards ceremony, almost all athletes had all A’s and some B’s,” said Karla DeLong, the athletic director for Dempsey. “The kids are really starting to get it together with their grades, and they are starting to understand the whole eligibility aspect to playing school sports, which carries over into the high school.”

With the newly added diving team alongside the swim team, the Dempsey aquatics program has reached new heights and additions to their rosters.

“The swimming program expanded this year, and we now have a swimming and diving program,” DeLong said. “Our middle school divers often competed with high schoolers, but together, the two teams won the ‘combined’ championship, which is a combined score of the swimmers, and a combined score of the divers. This will make the high school stronger, since we’re already doing it down here at Dempsey.” v

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Athletes prepare for spring season

McKenzie Hayes makes a shot for the Dempsey basketball team. Theses teams have acted as preparation for high school sports, but are also seeing success on their own this season.

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Candidates compete for party nomination, ideologies polarize

Pacers vote on 2016 candidates (survey of 200 students)

If you were to vote for the 2016 Presidential Election, would you vote Democratic or Republican?

CASEY ESTOK features editor The presidential candidates for the 2016 election are proving to be more extreme than those of years past.

In the GOP race, front-runner Donald Trump has demonstrated that he is a candidate unlike other Republican candidates, past and present. He holds a confident appearance and gives bold statements that others may be hesitant to say as they try to be politically correct.

Despite proclaiming himself to be anti-establishment, Trump has been able to gain support from voters across the entire ideological spectrum.

“Everyone’s sick of the candidates who have been in the government for a while,” senior Justin Wildman said. “That's why they're trying to get something they don't know, this new, bright idea.”

Democrat Bernie Sanders’ popularity surged between the spring and fall of year 2015 becoming particularly popular with the younger generation of voters.

In the Iowa caucus, according to the Washington Post, 84 percent of the democratic votes of constituents ages 18-29 went towards Sanders while Hillary Clinton took nearly 70 percent of the votes from those of age 65 and older.

Though he is a self-described Democratic-Socialist, only

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For Democratic voters: Which Democratic candidate would you vote for?

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nine percent of people in a public opinion poll of Harvard University said that this made them less likely to vote for him.

“I don't think that that's necessarily a bad thing,” junior Brianna McKeen said. “Socialist health care systems seem to be working really well in other countries, and I think that we could use it here in America.”

As the candidates have been more extreme this election, it seems that their change has been in reflection to the shifting of constituents’ ideology. The general polarization of the population’s political beliefs has increased immensely over the past decade.

According to the Pew Research Center, between 2004 and 2014, the number of individuals with consistent conservative views increased by nearly 15 percent and that of liberal views increased by 10 percent, showing a general shift away from the center of the ideological spectrum.

Political ideology tends to fluctuate over time, however. “[Ideologies] especially get closer in times of war or times of national tragedy,” history and economics teacher Kevin West said. “If you look right after September eleventh, everyone is bunched into the middle - there's a lot of agreement.

When you get into periods of general economic struggle, you'll see a wider gap as people have different solutions for different problems.”

Regardless of this recent polarization and the popularity

Traditional state voting in elections

of more ideologically extreme candidates, 40 percent of the population still considers themselves to be a moderate according to Gallup polls.

“There's a misperception that you win American elections by winning the people in the middle,” West said. “In reality, you win elections in America... by getting the people to actually go vote for the people that they would vote for it they had to vote.”

West thinks that candidates may seem more extreme at this point because of the contrast between current GOP candidates and Mitt Romney in the 2012 election.

“Romney was maybe seen as being too moderate and didn't get enough of the Republican base to go out and vote for them,” West said.

While West also says that a candidate's policy ideas are certainly important, their qualifications to being a leader of this nation can also be considered.

“Being president is a challenging job, and they need to be able to work with others, be able to find compromise, be able to push legislation through the House, [and] to be able to work with other world leaders,” West said.

Candidates continue to try to prove to voters that they are best fit to take on the challenging job as the race for their party’s nomination continues through mid June. The Ohio primaries will take place on March 15. v

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s the Ohio climate begins to gradually warm up, winter sports are coming to an end along with the winter season. So, here’s a highlight of some of the school’s winter sports and the type of seasons some of the programs had.

The boys’ basketball team ended the season with an 11-11 overall record. Coach Jordan Blackburn is overall happy with his team and has high hopes for next year.

“In the past 7 years out of all the teams in central Ohio, we’ve sent the most D1 and D2 kids to college to play,” Blackburn said.

“This has happened because of players dedicating themselves to becoming better shooters, drib-

blers, rebounders, passers and defenders in the offseason.”

Blackburn believes that this season was the most inexperienced group they’ve had and plans to do better next year.

The girls’ team put in their all this season and finished with a record of 5-16.

Typically found firing up the crowd alongside the court is the cheerleading squad, led by their coach, Ronni Reed.

“The cheerleaders did a great job rising to the expectations of a stricter cheer program,” Reed said. “They did an excellent job in performance situations as well as promoting school spirit while demonstrating the strength and ability needed for the sport.”

Reed also expressed how a certain member really left a positive impact on the cheerleaders and

The boys’ basketball team gathers during game against Buckeye Valley High School earlier this season. They ended the season with an 11-11 score overall.

the group as a whole.

“I was really impressed with our only senior on basketball cheer this season, Haylee Willey, for coming into a squad of all juniors and being able to strengthen new relationships and show leadership yet focus on succeeding as a team,” Reed said.

Just a couple blocks away from the gymnasium at Hayes, there’s a different game going on where players throw strikes and spares instead of shooting free throws.

It’s the bowling team, led by coach Darin Halstead. The men’s team had an overall record of 10-6, while the girl’s team ended with 10-4.

“We are graduating 4 of 7 boys who started most, if not all matches this year,” Halstead said.

“The boys division is very competitive, and we need to truly focus on consistency and converting our spares while improving our scores.”

Halstead not only has to concentrate on filling his roster with new guys, but new girls as well.

“We are graduating 2 girls this year,” Halstead said, “so the focus will be a little different. There are a couple of positions opening to those who show the most consistency and improvement in their game.”

Halstead hopes to make these improvements during the offseason, where there will be both a youth and the “Have-a-Ball” league.

Beyond the bowling lanes, the swim team made a splash this season, with the girls’ team having a record of 8-4 and boys’ 4-7. v

Favorite part of the Super Bowl The Super Bowl provides entertainment for many Americans in many different ways. Here are some students at Hayes and their favorite parts of the Super Bowl:

Freshman Peter Ash “I like watching the commercials because a lot of times they are newer or different things than what you normally see.”

Freshman Riley Koman “My opinion on the Super Bowl is that I hope it’s a fair game.”

Sophomore Kenijah Bivens “The halftime show because I like it and it’s entertaining.”

Sophomore Hunter Clarke “My favorite part of the Super Bowl is enjoying the game of football with my family.”

photos by MORGAN KNIGHT

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Akron gives Moeger second chance DYLAN JAMES sports editor Most Hayes students are well aware of the stories of Ethan Tucky and Khalil Iverson. They are athletes whose talents on the field gave them opportunities to play in college on scholarship.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, though, is the story of the athletes who were good but not highly coveted enough to earn a scholarship to the big time universities.

Hayes student Tim Moeger is one of those athletes.

Moeger played football his freshman year, but didn’t participate in his sophomore or junior years because of complications with his practice and job schedule.

However, his dream has not died and he now has the chance of a lifetime to play college football at the University of Akron.

“Coach [Terry] Bowden saw my highlights on Hudl[.com] and contacted me for the opportunity to walk on,” Moeger said.

During his high school career, Moeger played slot receiver and was a backup quarterback.

At Akron, Moeger believes he won’t have lost a step in his in-game absence. “[Bowden and I] talked about playing in a half-receiver-halfrunning back role,” Moeger said. “Maybe even a little quarterback. Who knows.”

Throughout this process, Moeger will still have to pay for his tuition. Even though it’ll cost quite a bit of money to attend college, Moeger said he would’ve chosen Akron even if they hadn’t given him the chance to walk on with the team.

Moeger’s friends are happy for him as well and have been well aware of his abilities since pee wee football.

“It’s cool to see Tim get this opportunity,” Moeger’s long

time friend and teammate Logan Riddle said. “Ever since we career, who have ended up severely disabled later in life, or played together as kids in pee wee and in the backyard I could have killed themselves. I don’t want to be in that situation. I see he was going to be good.” want to be there for my family and my future family. It would There is a multitude of things that set walk-ons apart from be terrible if football hurt my future like that.” other athletes. Performance is important, but so is the off-theAs of now, barring the decision to not play, Moeger will be field preparation and handling. an Akron Zip as of next fall. There might even be a way to buy a “[The difference] between me and Ethan is that experiMoeger jersey from the team stores. ence,” Moeger said. “I only played as a freshman, so I didn’t “I don’t know if I’ll buy a Moeger jersey,” Riddle said. “But I have that varsity experience that he and the other guys did.” didn’t know he’d have the chance to play division one football The potential four-year gap between in-game experience either, and now look where he’s at. I might have to at this would usually be a detriment. In Moeger’s case, he expects to point.” v not miss a beat.

“I’ve stayed in shape the best I can,” D-1 colleges limited to 85 scholarship athletes per team* Moeger said. “I go to the gym as often as 128 teams in FBS college football I can and play football with my friends all the time, even if it’s just a game of Mad105 player maximum allowance per team** den.”

Along with staying in physical shape, Moeger has also kept his knowledge of the game sharp.

“Tim’s always been an intelligent player,” Riddle said. “When he’s not exer cising or playing, he’s studying a playbook

or something. Any way to stay on top of his game.”

Due to a recent car accident in late 2015, Moeger says that he may decide against playing for the Akron Zips. The accident gave him a major concussion and that concerns him about his athletic future.

“As much as I want to play football, I want to protect my health,” Moeger said. information courtesy of NCAA *dependent on school spending “There’s stories of pro players who have compiled

by DYLAN JAMES ** could be as small as 54 suffered concussions throughout their

Chances:

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Average basketball players excel as coaches Pop? I think he’ll be pretty dang good.

And by good, I mean that he’ll be excellent.

It’s hard not to be when you have the greatest player on the planet in LeBron James and other superstars, like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.

Lue has a vision for the Cavs to run a fastpaced offense. So far, it’s working and the big three are all contributing at high level.

Even so, the elephant in the room remains there. With Lue and James at the helm, are the Cavs good enough to knock off the defending champion Golden State Warriors or even

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Pop’s Spurs to give Cleveland its first championship in nearly 60 years?

I guarantee that the Cavaliers win the championship this year. As it stands, if the In my experiences Cavs have minor or no injuries to its roster, with sports, I have they will dominate anyone in their path. found that prospective It sounds ignorant and foolish, but you coaches who weren’t saw what they did to the Spurs in one of Lue’s the best players in their first games. They were also a few plays away Now, Lue is the head coach of the Cavs and playing days, turn out to from going up 3-0 on the Warriors in last years Iverson is, well doing who knows what, and be really good coaches Finals series. everyone is wondering just what Lue will do as in the long run. In the NBA in particular, expeThe series in which the Cavs were without a coach. rience seems to matter very little.

K-Love and Kyrie. Two star players out and just Will he flop like Magic? Will he excel like Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San LeBron to carry the load and Antonio Spurs, never played a single they still nearly pulled second in the league yet is arguably one it off. of the greatest coaches of all time.

At the very least, On the other hand, Magic Johnson, if they don’t win the who was the greatest point guard this championship, they’ll league has ever seen, lasted a mere be in the Finals. Think 16 games as coach of the Los Angeles about it, who else in the Lakers.

Eastern Conference can Just this past month, the Cleveland compete with the Cavs?

Cavaliers fired former head coach David The closest teams would Blatt and promoted assistant Tyronn Lue. be the Chicago Bulls and Blatt coached for many years overseas, Toronto Raptors, but and even coached the Russian national they just don’t have the team in 2012. firepower.

However, that didn’t matter to the Sadly, the Bulls don’t Cavs organization, which fired him with have Jordan, the Raptors little to no remorse. As it turns out, Blatt don’t have Vince Carter had the highest win percentage of any or Tracey McGrady. So, coach to ever be fired mid season at while the Warriors chal.722. lenge the single season In any case, it is now Lue’s team and wins record and the Blatt is a thing of the past.

Spurs go undefeated at So, who is Tyronn Lue? home, the Cavaliers will Well, he was a former NBA point just take care of business guard, drafted in the 1998 draft, 23 overall the way to the Finals. all by the Denver Nuggets. He played for Be ready to witness seven teams in his career before retiring greatness, Tyronn Lue, and going into coaching after the 2008because you’re part of 09 season. it now.

He was an average player, as in a The only thing that solid sixth or seventh man with the occacould make this better is sional spot start. Oddly enough, he’s not if he brought back those Cleveland Cavalier head coach, Tyronn Lue, questions a debateable foul call during the third quarreally notable for his accomplishments dope cornrows he used to ter of a home game against the Sacramento Kings on February 8. The Cavs went on to win 120-100. as a player, but for his altercation with have. v Allen Iverson in the 2001 NBA Finals.

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March 4, 2016

Epic Rap Battle: Kanye West vs.Wiz Khalifa

Khalifa kills in rap battle

Blessed by Kanye West GABBY COCKERHAM news editor

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anye is a legend amid rappers, and someone as irrelevant as Wiz Khalifa isn’t going to change that. Not only is Kanye an advocate for good rap music and style, he’s a role model for self-confidence and knowing self-worth.

Although Kanye’s first album wasn’t released until 2004, he was hired by Jay-Z in 2001 to produce songs for “The Blueprint,” which sold more than 420,000 copies in the first week alone and was nominated for a Grammy according to Forbes. He went on to produce for other artists before producing his own album, “The College Dropout,” which sold 2.6 million copies and won a Grammy of its own for Best Rap Album.

Other artists have come and gone, but Kanye stays relevant, explaining his seven straight platinum albums.“Yeezus,” his 2013 album, went platinum after less than a year.

Not only is he in the music business, but is also identified as a fashion icon. The Atlantic states he third “season” of his fashion line was released at Madison Square Garden February 11, 2016 and sold out the entire arena, while also kicking off New York Fashion Week.

Kanye also has a deal with Adidas, having a “Yeezy Boost” line in stores now according to Vogue Magazine. They have been selling fairly well, bringing more people to buy from this brand in its entirety over Nike currently.

Of course now, Kanye is a family man. He married Kim Kardashian, a TV socialite, on May 24, 2014 and now has two children with her, North and Saint West. The pairing in itself is an interesting one. The entire Kardashian/Jenner family has been on top of Entertainment News and social media for years and both theirs

and Kanye’s popularity flourished when they started dating and Kanye started to appear on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

Kanye also announced during the 2015 VMAs that he is planning on running for president in 2020. While it’s hard to tell if he’s serious about this statement or not, Kanye has made several tweets he identifies as his campaigning statements, recent ones focusing around lowering the prices of college textbooks while raising teachers salaries and stating how unfair it is for young adults to go into debt before they are truly even adults.

While we can’t be sure at the moment what Kanye's plans are for 2020, he has made good comments on how higher education has several faults.

With everything Kanye gets criticized for in social media and the news, it only proves that he holds a facade that earns him the interest of people across the globe. It’s similar to “Trumping” in a way: you say something that you know will get an effect and your twitter follower count go up, your clothing line sell better, and your albums is bought by more people.

Kanye comes off as very self-centered, but even with this idea in mind, he encourages others to love themselves just as much as Kanye loves Kanye. While on the “Watch the Throne” tour, Kanye has been quoted saying, “People always tell you, ‘Be humble.

Be humble.’ When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome!” Kanye couldn’t be more supportive of his fans and helping to boost their egos.

No matter what he does, Kanye becomes a legend in every area of his career. Some superstars will come and go, but being the leader that he is in the rap genre as well as social icon, Kanye will go down in the history books.v

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I don’t even remember my name!”

“I wish my dad spoke to me in Spanish when I was born.”

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lthough Wiz Khalifa and his music are still new to the hip hop scene, he is quickly seeing success among many listeners of the genre. Kanye may seem like he is more popular, more talented, and has more success than Wiz; however, Kanye has just been around longer and his ego may make him seem more successful than he actually is.

Wiz Khalifa has seen remarkable success since his release of “Black and Yellow” in 2010, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ever since that first release, he has only been getting more popular.

According to Forbes, Wiz has earned over $20 million over the past two years and he grosses approximately $95 thousand per night.

Also, his most successful album so far is “O.N.I.F.C.” and it reached number two in album sales and received great reviews from both fans and critics.

As of awards, Wiz has earned himself plenty of nominations and awards at some of the most exclusive music events. Some of these wins include the Best New Artist at both the BET, Black Entertainment Television, awards and the Billboard Awards. Others that he has won are Denver Film Critics society, George Film Critics society and Hollywood Film awards for best original song “See You Again.”

This year has been one of the biggest years of success for Wiz, primarily due to his single “See You Again” with Charlie Puth.

According to Chris Molanphy of Slate Culture, “‘See You Again’ by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth was the No. 1 song on Billboard’s flagship Hot 100 chart. In addition to spending a second week on top here in America, ‘See’ was No. 1 in more than a dozen countries worldwide, mirroring the global blockbuster

movie that inspired the song, Furious 7.”

His music is not the only reason Wiz Khalifa has seen great popularity in the hip hop business. He is one of the first celebrities to openly smoke and support marijuana since Bob Marley, which critics credit a lot of Wiz’s popularity to this fact.

In addition to his music, Wiz is also experimenting with fashion and being looked at as one of the new “SoCal” fashion icons in hip hop.

According to Vogue, “He’s definitely very California; the album he’s working on now, as he’s explained it to me, is very West Coast rap—like he idolizes Snoop and it’s very much that laid-back mentality,” his stylist, Lauren Matos said in an interview with Vogue. “He wears vintage clothes, he loves his Saint Laurent and his Dries, because I do, too—I dress him like I would want to dress. He has an awareness now of brands, but he loves to wear his vintage T-shirts and Levi’s as well.”

Finally, Kanye has been known to be really controversial with his opinions and not always as mature as he should be as an icon in the music industry. In Kanye’s recent song, “Famous,” Kanye claims that he made Taylor Swift famous while also putting off a misogynistic message.

In addition to this, he also took to Twitter to post his very controversial opinion on the Bill Cosby scandal. In a tweet, Kanye stated, “Bill Cosby Innocent” which earned him responses of disgust, shock and disappointment.

Wiz Khalifa has not been known to be as controversial or active on social media and in life in general to the point of such outrage.

Overall, Wiz Khalifa is not only an up and coming success in the music industry with even more success predicted for the future, but he is working on creating an impacting image for himself.v

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“That may or may not be guacamole on my portfolio.”

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eyoncé traversed her old habit of surprising fans when she dropped a new song and video the day before her scheduled performance during the Super Bowl halftime show. “Formation,” the song itself, is a heavy hitter, the various themes dealing with racial politics really bring a message that she is not here to mess around.

The video and performance include a singularly black cast.

Demanding the time to shine explicitly for her race was a very bold move that was purposefully not handled in a delicate manner. This bluntness only served to further support her message with the song due to what it demonstrates and the reaction that has preceded its release.

The song and video also provide to be a celebration of Beyoncé’s physical black-ness. Lyrics expressing love for traits typically found within her own race, such as baby hair, afros, and specific nose shapes, serve to stimulate a much needed positive connotation with aspects of the common black appearance.

Stereotypes based on a person’s physical features often put black people at a serious disadvantage in important social situations, those of which can be as simple as having their

personality evaluated in a skewed manner or can be as serious as a fast-paced confrontation with the police. The negative effects can also be shown in a less obvious manner, not involving physical expression, such as preconceived notions and opinions from peers. This can be harmful to an individual’s mindset and well being.

Her Super Bowl performance only amplified the political message woven through the song. Having Black Panther-themed outfits and specifically choreographed dances very explicitly show her political motivation in the song.

Beyoncé definitely knew the social repercussions and what people would think of her and her song when she was in the process of developing it. The activity in black culture recently, such as the #BlackLivesMatter initiative, has caused large controversy all across society. By highlighting this in her music video with references to specific events, such as the scene of a child dancing in front of a line of police in riot gear, she demonstrates her message of the unacceptability of those recent events.

The song itself begins with a beat provided by an peculiar sounding instrument that is not easily recognizable. Beyoncé herself starts speaking in a low, gravelly voice that awkwardly

transitions into her familiar singing voice. The lyrics cater toward black people in terms of relatability. Lines like “... they never take the country out of me” and “... no matter where I go, I know where I came from” as well as others, make a point to connect with her black audience. This is a respectable move as it is not a typical focus in most other popular music. They are rather interesting to pay attention to in the song, however, one can only hear the word “slay” so many times without growing weary of the phrase.

The visuals involved with the video are very interesting to look at as well. Different, eerie looking shots keep the attention of the viewer with attributes like unnatural head movements, group dance numbers, and grainy filters that add to the dystopian effect. The look of the video is pleasing in an odd and interesting way that makes everything seem normal but yet slightly off.

This was probably an intentional direction for the video as it highlights the current state of society and the immorality behind a lack of a significant response. It is a subtle and pretty way to aid to her call-to-action.

Overall, Beyoncé brings a powerful theme to the forefront of pop culture in an interesting and entertaining way with “Formation.” It addresses a robust topic while still being a much needed uplift in the atmosphere surrounding recent black culture. The effects of the song and singer’s actions are sure to continue to have an continual impact on culture. v

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Musicals make presence on T.V.

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usicals featured live on television have drawn in the masses with productions such as “The Wiz,” “Peter Pan,” and recently “Grease.”

Starting in 2013 with the “Sound of Music” starring Carrie Underwood, live musicals on TV have been a huge presence in the recent years.

According to Entertainment Weekly, “The Wiz” brought in 11.1 million viewers as “Peter Pan” brought in 9.1 million viewers.

In addition to musical specials, there have been TV shows that are musicals such as “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” starring Rachel Bloom.

Bloom has gone on to win Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series.

Although there have been high viewer ratings for these musical specials, audiences have mixed feelings on the quality of the musicals.

Michelle Howes, who directed high school productions from 2008-2013, doesn’t like musicals on

TV.

“I prefer a musical on stage,” Howes said. “‘Sound of Music’ was different because it wasn’t on a stage.”

As for “Grease Live,” Howes was far from impressed.

“I just [felt] like it was really corny and full of shtick… I wasn’t attracted to it,” Howes said. “I think I turned it off before they sang ‘Summer Loving.’”

On the contrary, freshman cheerleader Josie Derstine enjoyed “Grease Live” and found that it appealed to all age groups.

“I was very impressed with ‘Grease Live’ because it was very entertaining for all ages,” Derstine said.

Many celebrities have emerged from these musicals with an increased amount of popularity and respect.

Eli Fairchild, an eighth grader at Dempsey, has had a lot of experience in musicals and has gained respect for the celebrities in these musicals.

“I [have been] in musicals too, and it takes a lot of practice and a lot of work to do [a production],” Fairchild said.

Celebrities such as Vanessa Hudgens, who was in High School Musical, have been under the spotlight long enough for audiences to see growth in their vocal and acting abilities.

“In Grease Live she seemed more natural because it was more of a musical than a movie,” Derstine said. “She has just gotten better as an actor.”

Musicals will continue to air on television. In fall, the current Broadway musical, “Hamilton,” will have a special to be aired on television. v

March 4, 2016

‘Deadpool’ shocks moviegoers

EMMA CHAPMAN entertainment editor

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eadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds did better than most people were expecting, and according to IMDb, the movie made a total of $135,050,000 its opening weekend.

The character of Deadpool himself was enough reason to see the movie, with him being known for breaking the fourth wall, this movie was no exception. Deadpool straight up addresses moviegoers in theaters added to the atmosphere of the movie in entirety.

The movie received a rating of “R” which is considered rare for superhero movie. At the theater that I saw “Deadpool,” they were taking ID checking very seriously. After seeing this movie, it was made abundantly clear why.

Sexual nudity between Reynolds and co-star Morena Baccarin, who played Vanessa Deadpool’s love interest, made sure the movie received an “R” rating.

Like most superhero movies, the “hero” almost always has a tragic background. Deadpool’s life, in this case, starts out with him getting cancer right after meeting the love of his life and goes downhill from there, until the point he eventually meets the villain of the movie Ajax, or “Francis”, played by Ed Skrein.

As expected from the “Deadpool” movie, humor played an important

role in the movie’s plot with dirty jokes being cracked left and right no matter the situation. Reynolds did an amazing job with bringing the humor out in the movie without overkilling it.

The action in the film was at the top of the charts when it came to violence, with death happening in the first 30 minutes of the movie. The action was exactly what one would expect when seeing a superhero movie with the added bonus of extreme violence you would only see in most rated “R” movies.

Deadpool is a superhero who isn’t a hero, and the character himself is comically refreshing in this day in age with heroes like Captain America, who have very little comic relief in their movies, taking the main stage. v

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Staff Editorial: New Barbie dolls bring diversity B

arbie has revealed a new line of dolls that represent a variety of body shapes and ethnicities. They are starting to eliminate their signature “pretty, preppy, skinny, and, blonde” look that Barbie is most famous for.

Barbie made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. Since then, it has received a lot of criticism for not portraying what a “normal” body shape looks like.

While we do not believe that Barbie directly relates to body image issues, we do think that the doll subconsciously implants what the idea of beauty is in young children that play with them.

Some staff members admit to envisioning their older self as having a tall figure and long blonde hair when they were younger. However, they knew it was a standard they could never meet based on various reasons, whether it be because of a naturally short stature or different colored hair.

Mattel, the toy company that produces Barbie, greatly improved when they started giving the doll careers which fueled the idea that women could do anything, like become a veterinarian, doctor, rock star, director and more.

Now, producing dolls that have multi colored hair, different shades of skin, various body shapes and sizes, and other different physical features, young girls are able to feel beautiful and confident in their looks.

This change will also benefit the Mattel company, who, according to Fortune Magazine, experienced a sales slump of “16% in 2014, with sales falling by the double digits for each quarter throughout the year.”

By developing these more diverse Barbies, Mattel can easily expect an increase in sales, because people will be more likely to relate to the dolls no matter what their physical appearance may be. Even teenagers and adults may want to purchase a new doll, just for the likeness of its looks.

Also, giving Barbie different looks could possibly help decrease bullying. By not solely having one set of features, it could indirectly cause children to not be so judgemental towards different body types and hairstyles, and realize that everyone is beautiful in their own way.

With the new line of dolls, Barbie is successfully promoting

that you can be fabulous and beautiful no matter what your skin tone, hair color, or body shape is. While it may not seem like a huge or important change immediately, it could lead to bigger and better things. v

Zayn, One Direction should not be pitted against each other AKAYCIA BENNETT staff writer

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ver since Zayn Malik decided to quit One Direction on March 25, 2015, fans and critics seem to be pitted them against each other in a constant battle. The bottom line is they are both very successful in their own genres and shouldn’t be compared in a negative way.

The drama from this event died down since last year until January 29 of this year, when Malik released his first single “Pillowtalk.” Malik also announced that his first solo album will be released on March 25, exactly a year after he left the band.

Overall, both artists have seen great success so far this year.

The music video for “Pillowtalk” has around 27 million views on YouTube and One Direction’s “History” has around 154 million views. “Pillowtalk”

is the number one single in sixty countries while “History,” which is One Direction’s latest single, has peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.

In addition, Malik is one of only three UK artists to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the other two artists are Adele and Elton John. Therefore, he is having success on his own.

Another reason everyone is comparing the two is because of all the things Malik has been saying since he left the band.

Malik has claimed in an interview with Fader

magazine, “I guess I just wanted to go home from the beginning. I was always thinking it.”

Fans are very upset about this because of how much they loved him in the One Direction and they wanted him to be happy as well. They also think he is just lying about how he felt and is acting ungrateful for the band considering that’s where he got his start.

One of the main reasons Malik left One Direction was because of the lack of creativity he had. He said that he would suggest ideas and they would always be turned down for the generic pop version. Since he didn’t get his creative outlet, he chose to pursue a solo career in R&B. Overall, One Direction and Zayn Malik shouldn’t be pinned against each other because that is not what Malik intended to cause when he chose to go solo.

Both are in completely different genres, are successful in those genres, and are not out for drama between each other. v

Customers should be nice to employees MEGAN SWISHER staff writer

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orking a minimum wage job has its ups and downs, but one of the worst experiences is when a customer is outlandishly rude.

Most people take these types of jobs for granted. Anyone working in fast food, retail, as a waiter or waitress or any job similar to these are usually glanced over and seen as just worker bees who are easily replaceable. This is generally an incentive to treat them poorly, which is flawed thinking.

These employees are normally high school students, college students, or people struggling to find a better paying job. They do not need customers yelling at them because of a simple mistake that was made or something else out of their control.

Granted, it doesn’t take a higher educa-

tion to acquire these jobs, but most people wouldn’t be able to handle them. When it gets busy, those jobs can become extremely stressful, and a rude customer just adds on to that stress.

There are times where workers do not do their jobs to the best of their ability, which is when it’s understandable to be angry with them. Most of the time this is not the case however, and that worker is trying their hardest. The customer is the one at fault for having an attitude.

Just like in the rest of the world, mistakes happen. They are only human, and half the time they are fully aware of their mistake. By yelling at them you are making their day ten times worse than it already was.

Put yourself in their shoes: would you like it if you were being yelled at for the reason you are yelling at them? Chances are that’s a resounding “no.” There are other ways to approach these situations that don’t require being rude.

It is common courtesy to be nice to people.

It makes the employee’s day brighter and also saves you from being frustrated for the rest of the day. There are several ways to go about complaining without being snarky and unreasonable.

Being understanding is the best thing you could do. Stores run out of products, sometimes workers cannot hear or understand what you are trying to ask for (they can’t read your mind), and the worker cannot control the prices of the product they’re selling. Life happens, and there is no reason to be vulgar.

Even if your experience has no complications, don’t be a grouch. That employee is obligated to be nice to you and the worst feeling is when a customer gives zero recognition towards them.

It’s not going to hurt to say a simple “hello,” “how are you?” or “thank you.” Just because you think you’re better than them, does not give you the right to throw away your manners.

All in all, just be a decent person to workers and I can guarantee you it will make someone’s day much better. v

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Buzzfeed offers different perspective on news ABBEY JONES managing editor

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and other things that when we do go to a videojournalism site like Buzzfeed, we would rather watch “feel good” vlogs like those from the TryGuys or Buzzfeed Violet.

Our generation is in between two milestones of media coverage.

While most of us aren’t picking up newspapers to get our daily news, we also aren’t totally accustomed to getting all of our news by apps and social media like kids do now.

It can be kind of hard to decide how we want to keep up with things: we don’t want to be old fashioned and go out and pay for a newspaper, but we also don’t want to download the Associated Press app and comb through to find what we want to read, either.

Overall, Buzzfeed is the best of both worlds when it comes to young adults both above and below our age group. We can look at videos and stories of what is relevant, but we can also look up videos about how a hipster guy and a King Cavalier Cocker Spaniel puppy made unlikely friends. v

uzzfeed is one of the most popular online news outlets today that includes both pop culture and hard hitting, relevant topics.

Now, some people may say that Buzzfeed isn’t actually full of important news, but just videos of cats, food, and the TryGuys. However, there is a lot of on-topic, front page coverage that Buzzfeed addresses.

For example, on February 1 the headlining story on their homepage was about the Iowa Caucus, one of the most important news events of the year so far. Additionally, there was a large, attention grabbing yellow banner at the top of the page to follow the Buzzfeed Snapchat for updates on Black History Month.

One reason someone might feel that Buzzfeed isn’t the most journalistic source is because the videos shared on Facebook and other social media sites aren’t the ones that are the biggest stories.

People are less likely to share a story about the caucuses, something that is likely to cause controversial and get them nasty tweets or comments on their pages, than they are a video about people trying foreign foods for the first time.

Additionally, we get so much info about top stories in different ways other news outlets, our parents, our teachers - that when we ourselves look for videos to watch and stories to read, we are less likely to want to look for that A student pulls up Buzzfeed on their info. phone. Buzzfeed is one of most popular We get so tired hearing about news outlets at the moment. devastating bombings, celebrities dying,

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features the host playing games that people find amusing while doing basic improv.

Skits are very common on the channel too, given the fact that they tend to focus more on the comedy side than they do on the news side. Most skits have to do with something prominent happening in society.

For example, on the channel People Be Like, hosted by William Haynes, Haynes tackled the issue of whether or not Bernie Sanders is too old to become president. In the video, a scene takes place where Haynes is interviewing someone impersonating Sanders.

SourceFedNERD is the place to go when a new superhero movie comes out. The channel is up to date when it comes to anything a nerd can think of. They recently did a comparison of Marvel and DC comic book characters to decide which company has the most original ideas.

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he YouTube news channel, SourceFed, uses comedy to explain the news to people who, in all honesty, just don’t care for traditional news sources. They cover all forms of news from entertainment, politics, technology or just random happenings in society.

With SourceFed’s not-so-serious way of reporting news, they have gained the hearts of over a million internet buffs. Sourcefed is the place to go when you don’t want to hear random facts thrown at you from every direction, which is a common feeling many people get when watching most news stations.

One segment the channel is known for is #TableTalk, where they call upon guest hosts and have group discussion. In these discussions they usually tackle viewers’ questions. This is just one of the ways that the channel interacts with its viewers.

The Study, hosted by Elliott C. Morgan, is another segment that was started on the channel in the last year. In each segment, Morgan gives his own take on important things happening in society. Morgan was a former SourceFed host that left the channel, and came back to host this segment.

SourceFed also has several affiliated channels, like SourceFedNERD, People Be Like, and Super Panic Frenzy. All these channels feature at least one person who also makes common appearances on SourceFed’s channel.

SourceFed also doesn’t just do news with one of the affiliated channels being dedicated to gaming, Super Panic Frenzy, featuring Reina Scully who is also one of A student explores SourceFed’s interesting the hosts on the main SourceFed chanangle to news. SourceFed competes with nel. This channel, like all gaming channels, Buzzfeed in popularity.

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residential candidate Bernie Sanders has proposed implementing a single player, medicare-forall health care program. The proposal, outlined in an eight-page document he released in January, has caused debate from all angles of the political spectrum.

Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance for Americans over 65 years of age. In 2009 it was expanded by the Affordable Care Act, better known as ObamaCare, to include younger Americans with certain pre-existing conditions that made it harder to pay for private insurance.

Now, Sanders is proposing expanding that program even further to cover all Americans. He argues that it would be much more cost effective than our current system, saving the United States $6 trillion over the next ten years.

Those savings would mostly come from eliminating a large chunk of the administrative costs associated with a multi-payer, private insurance system like the one we have now, according to Sanders.

Sanders also argues that the typical middle class family would save over $5,000 a year under his plan due to the fact that they would no longer be paying private health insurance premiums, and that middle class families (incomes under

$250,000) would only be paying about $500 more in taxes than they currently do.

However, most of the costs of Sanders’ healthcare plan would be paid for by raising taxes on high income earners. He has proposed increasing the tax rate on incomes above $10 million from its current 39.6 percent to 52 percent, and increasing the tax rate on every income bracket above $250,000 by some degree.

He has proposed increases in the capital gains and dividends tax, implementing a 6.2 percent payroll tax on employers and adjusting the estate tax.

But some economists, such as Emory University professor Kenneth Thorpe, have doubts that even that would be enough to cover Sanders plan. Thorpe conducted a study that concluded that Sanders’ plan would require much more substantial middle class tax hikes and that under Sanders’ plan 71 percent of families would be left paying more for insurance than they did under their private insurance plan.

Other economists have come to the defense of Bernie’s plan. Gerald Friedman, an economics professor and healthcare expert at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, analyzed the plan and believes that it could increase medium income to as much as $86,000 by 2026, reduce poverty, and increase economic growth to 5.3 percent, compared to its current 2.1

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Another area of disagreement on Sanders’ plan is whether or not a president Sanders would ever be able to get the plan past congress. Despite the fact that a 2015 Kaiser poll found that 58 percent of Americans support medicare for all, many pundits believe that congress would never support such a bold transformation of the healthcare system.

Rival presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has made jabs at Sanders for his plan being “unrealistic” and she has painted herself as the candidate that can actually get things done by making small progress over time.

Sanders usually responds to these criticisms by bringing up the “political revolution” that he has been calling for throughout his campaign. He believes that if Americans begin to pay attention to politics, vote, and demand action from their representatives, then they can create real change in the political system.

A political revolution would probably be enough to get Sanders’ plan passed, but if come January 2017 the Republicans still control either the House or the Senate, his plan will be in jeopardy.

But there is a case to be made that Sanders’ plan does have the greatest potential to get something done. Social and political change occurs as a result of bold thinking and an intense pressure for change, not by settling for what is “realistic.”

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lmost every time a product is labeled “free,” it is too good to be true. The large, fancy print on the outside of the packaging has a small asterisk leading to tiny print on the back of the box, or a fast-talking sales person at the end of the commercial tells consumers it’s really not.

So, when politicians advertise four years of college for free, I’m leery of the outcome.

Free college education, on the surface, seems like a reasonable solution to the college debt problem in the United States. I argue, however, nothing is truly free, and feeding students this nonsense will keep them from understanding the importance of hard work.

According to Bernie Sanders’ website, $70 million from the government will replace the cost for public college tuition. One-third of this money would come from the state, while two-thirds would come from the federal government.

But where is this money really coming from?

Considering the United States is over $16 trillion in debt, and Sanders’ plans involve increased government spending, this money would come straight out of American’s pockets through increased taxes.

Sanders plans to increase the taxes involved with stocks, bonds and derivatives.

This may not seem like it would affect the average person, but according to a Gallop survey, 55 percent of Americans have money invested in the stock market. And the majority of stockholders, 77 percent, earn an income of less than $75,000 per year. So, it is incorrect to believe his plan will only affect the wealthy.

Also, according to an article on CNNMoney, there is a bit of confusion as to how this plan will cover the cost of college. Some money experts believe this tax increase would give the government over $300 billion a year for the cost of higher education, but others estimate just over $51 billion.

That leaves me wondering how much money this tax increase will actually bring in.

This plan forces Americans to pay increased taxes, even those who do not have college-bound children or even children at all, and is completely unfair to those who wouldn’t have paid for college anyway.

Instead of using this to pay for students to go to college, the government should set a cap on tuition for different types of institutions, or make it difficult for colleges to increase the cost of tuition.

The government should also use the money they are already spending by rewarding students who are successful throughout high school with scholarships. This will encourage students who cannot afford the outlandish costs of college tuition to earn money for college through achieving high grades, being well-rounded or even having a job during high school.

The state should continue to reward students who are able to succeed in college with free or reduced cost College Credit Plus courses during high school to get a jump start on the cost of college. According to the College Credit Plus website, students can take up to 120 credit hours through their high school, a nearby college or university, or online.

Most bachelor's degrees require 120 credit hours, meaning that students have the ability to earn an entire bachelor's degree for free while in high school. With a little bit of effort, students are able to finish some, or most of college for a free or reduced cost already.

Our generation needs to learn that things take work; we will not always have things handed to us on a silver platter. Sliding through high school with a low GPA and expecting a completely free college education is not only selfish to taxpayers, but it also doesn’t teach students one of the most important lessons they will ever need: the importance of hard work.

College isn’t easy because it is not supposed to be easy. It is supposed to teach students to juggle a job, a family, continuing education, a budget, and so much more; it’s supposed to prepare students for life.

What does making college free for students tell them? It tells them that life is going to be easy, and I bet we can all agree on one thing: that it’s not.

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t just 17 years old, Jacob Whitesides partnered with BMG Rights Management and became the CEO of his own touring, merchandising, and record label Double U Records. The singer/ songwriter has made himself known, and his debut EP “A Piece of Me” even went straight to number one on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts when it was released.

Back in 2012, Whitesides was jealous of his then girlfriend’s obsession with Justin Bieber.

“It bothered me a little, but it really bothered me when she got a life-size cardboard cutout of him for her birthday,” Whitesides said on his website. “That’s when I drew the line and realized that I had to do something!”

He then grabbed his guitar, which he learned to play after being inspired by bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, and recorded a cover of him singing “One Time.” He didn’t get a whole lot of views, but that wasn’t why he uploaded the video in the first place. He did however get some good feedback, and thus was the start of his career.

Over time, Whitesides began to play small gigs at bars and restaurants, while also publishing more covers to YouTube.

Soon enough, One Direction’s Liam Payne tweeted a link to his rendition of their song “One Thing” and he gained even more popularity and fans.

“Reading all the positive feedback from

the One Direction fans was a real motivator, and a sign that I could do something,” Whitesides said on his About page.

In May 2015, Whitesides got in contact with BMG Rights Management to create his very own record label.

“Jacob’s song writing and performing is far beyond his years, but one of the main differentiators for us is what a superb entrepreneur he is,” said Jon Cohen, EVP of Recorded Music at BMG Chrysalis US, on their website.

BMG’s mission, according to their About page, is “to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age.”

This explains why Whitesides would partner with them, because he’s said before that empowerment is extremely important to him. He’s trying to prove how musicians can establish a credible career for themselves by using free media outlets to support their music.

“Jacob is a great example of the power of social media [that] allow artists to reach out to literally millions of fans,” said Fred Casimir, EVP of Continental Europe, also on their website.

Throughout this movement, Whitesides has acquired five million followers on social media and 400 thousand subscribers on YouTube, where he continues to upload covers along with the audio of his latest album’s songs. He was also named MTV’s Artist to Watch in August of last year.

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above: The full company rehearses “Hear the People Sing.” Opening night is March 17 at 7:30 p.m. right: Helen Thomson, playing Eponine, sings her solo “On My Own.” Thomson has been in all four musicals at Hayes.

Senior Anna Adams, playing Cosette, and senior Justin Lowrey, playing Marius, read a letter given to them by Jean Valjean. The cast has been rehearsing everyday after school since January 19.

Senior Nic Watkins, who plays Jean Valjean, assists the revolutionaries during the battle. This is Watkins’ first leading role.

below: The student revolutionaries sing together at the back of the stage. Les Misérables is based off the June Rebellion in France.