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April 15, 2016

Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Delaware City Schools receives low district rating Confusion over testing, changes in calculations cause decrease in score

KELLI CURCILLO AND EMILY METHENEY events coordinator and staff writer

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elaware City Schools’ 2014-2015 district report card was released by the Ohio Department of Education.

Overall, the district performed worse compared to previous years.

The Achievement category in the report card measures how many students passed the state standardized tests and how well students performed on them. The District scored a C in the Performance Index subsection, which measures the test results of every student. The average passing rate was a 76.5 percent. This score was a downgrade from the B received in the 2013-2014 school year.

Even though the district has received a lower score than in previous years, the administration believes the rating will improve again when the district adapts to the testing changes. ”[PARCC was] a different type of standardized test from just responding A, B, C, or D,” English teacher Jason Auvdel said.

The district also received a C (78.8 percent) in the Indicators Met subsections, which measures the percent of students who passed the test. This is another slip for the district, considering that they received an A in the same subsection in the 2013-2014 report.

One issue that arose with state testing was that some districts took the state tests online, while some districts decided to take the state tests on paper. Statistically speaking, 87 percent of the districts that took it on paper received As while 62 percent of those who took it all online got Fs. “I think we will be fine, but during this churn period

there are some districts taking it one way, some taking it another way,” Superintendent Paul Craft said. “The tests are very, very different whether you take it online or whether you take in paper format. The last four straight years, we’ve had an A in overall evaluation... This year comes out and we are Fs in evaluation.“ An issue that arose with the online format of the state tests was that the use of technology was hard to grasp for some

Hayes’ Report Card Graduation Rate Graduation in 4 years 90.9% B Graduation in 5 years 95.3% A

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Overall Gifted Lowest 20% Progress Students with Disabilities

Gap Closing

Annual Measurable Objectives 58.1% F

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F F F F

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Performance Index 76.5% C Indicators Met 78.8% C

K-3 Literacy Improvement 34.3% D

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students.

“For many of our students, [they] don’t have internet at home… For kids who had never used [chromebooks] before, it was just one more complication,” Craft said. “I think we’ll be able to have a little more faith in next year’s report card because we will be comparing an online experience to an online experience.”

Another reason that teachers and staff felt that the district received such a low rating was due to the fact that students took the state tests for a long period of time.

“I think students were burnt out from taking all these tests over a month and a half period,” Dempsey American History teacher David Brockett said.

The district, overall, received a 58.1 percent (F) in the Gap Closing category, which measures how well the district does in teaching students regardless of race, income, ethnicity, or disability.

Auvdel believes that the drop in the Gap Closing category has to do with funding that the district receives.

“I think we do the best we can given our circumstances, but I’m sure with funding we could always do better,“ Auvdel said.

The district report also has a Progress category, which shows the district's average progress in reading and math for its fourth to eighth grade students.

The category has four subsections: Overall, Gifted, Lowest 20% in Achievement, and Students with Disabilities. All of which the district received Fs in.

Hayes scored all As and Bs throughout the district report card.

In the Achievement category, the high school scored a B (82.1 percent) in the Performance Index subsection and an A

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ABBEY JONES managing editor

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hile it is normal to see some students with various visible ailments, there is one disease some students have that cannot be seen: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

“It’s a disorder of the connective tissue… and it can affect the skin, the bones, the blood vessels, and different organs within the body,” Hayes nurse Shasta McKee said.

“Each person is going to be different with what their symptoms are and how they respond to having it.”

One student who has Type 3 hypermobility, a specific form of EDS, is freshman Paige Helcher.

“I’m so flexible that… it takes a little bit more to finally hurt me, but when I do get hurt, it’s pretty serious,” Helcher said.

She also mentioned that on the hypermobility scale, which is a way to measure how overly-flexible a person is, she scored a nine out of nine.

Another student at Hayes who has EDS is senior Benjamin Grubbs, who found out he

had EDS when he was a sophomore.

“The only problems I have experienced is that my hands start cramping too much that it’s unbearable to write anymore,” Grubbs said. “It would have been helpful to known this earlier [in life], because my grades would… often fall… all because my hands were cramping.”

Helcher also has experienced problems at school, from difficulties playing softball to other students not understanding her disease.

“I got kicked in the boot when I had boot on my ankle,” Helcher said. “[People have] kicked the crutches out from underneath me… I’ve been bullied… bullied a lot last year, bullied a lot this year. I just want people to know that we don’t fake it.”

Helcher said that people not believing she has this disease while wearing her casts has been a major problem for her.

“It is an invisible disease,” Helcher said. ”People that have EDS don’t fake it. The way you look at someone, they look normal, but really they are someone who is going through a hard time with pain.“ While there can be difficulties in regard to other people, McKee said that there are

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many ways to cope with EDS or other diseases at the school through the counseling department.

“Here at the school, you have your counselors… because whenever you are presented with a life changing diagnosis, there’s a lot of emotions that go along with that,” McKee said.

Additionally, McKee said that there are outlets in the community as well for people with EDS and other diseases.

“Also, a lot of times, there are foundations that are out there. Whether it’s this Ehler-Danlos Syndrome or maybe diabetes, or seizures, there’s all kinds of foundations that are out there that have got great information,” McKee said.

Such foundations have helped Helcher do further research into what EDS is, and how she can help raise awareness. According to EDS Awareness, May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month, and their mascot is a zebra due to how the zebra is a disappearing species and EDS is an invisible disease.

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‘Invisible disease’ affects local students

Freshman Paige Helcher rests after having surgery related to her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Helcher is one of two students in the school who has this disease.

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Musicians play to win at state competitions

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hen people think of competition, they often immediately associate it with sports. However, the music programs at Hayes present themselves in contests where they’re critically judged on their performance, hoping to earn a top score.

Senior Helen Thomson, who plays first violin in symphonic orchestra and is also an alto in symphonic choir, has had a lot of experience getting ready for contests.

“We’ll prepare for contest by practicing our sight reading in class every morning and also by practicing our scales,” Thomson said.

Junior Eric Ullom, a snare drum player in symphonic band, also sees training as vital to the group’s success at contest.

“We treat it like any other day and practice our songs,” Ullom said. “We do our warm ups and play.”

Although practice is important, junior Addison Shaal, an alto in women’s chorale, sees preparation as more than just running through the music.

“As a whole group,we try to pump ourselves up by encouraging each other with positivity,” Shaal said.

The experience of the music contest itself is unlike anything else that students will experience in high school, proving to be much different from a typical concert for music students.

“We perform three songs in front of three judges,” Shaal said. “And as we sing they grade us on the different things we’re doing well and the things we could improve upon.

Then, they give us a rating.”

Hayes Singers rehearses a song during class. Many choir, orchestra, and band groups participate in After their rehearsed performance, the music groups move on to continue performing. However, what they do next state competitions each year. is a little more difficult to prepare for. their performance from one (best) through five (worst).

‘2,’” Ullom said. “If we know we played well, that’s all that “After we finish our songs, we go into a separate room to “Just like all music programs at Hayes, we’re held to a very matters.” do sight reading,” Shaal said. “This is when we get a new piece high standard,” Thomson said. “But it’s not about getting a ‘1,’ Even though the students work hard for a good score, of music we’ve never seen, we get a couple of minutes to it’s about playing with passion and working your hardest.” credit must be given where credit is due. look at the piece and practice, then perform it in front of the Similarly, these same views are shared by band members “We are Delaware, so we have to do pretty darn good.” judges.” as well as orchestra members.

Shaal said. “And since we’re blessed with an amazing teacher Finally, the groups reach the point they’ve been working “We always strive for the ‘1,’ but if we get a ‘2,’ we get a like Ms. Gillis, we’re able to get a ‘1’ easily.” v long and hard for: receiving their rating. They’re scored on

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HelpLine supports community through texting GABRIELLE COCKERHAM news editor

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compiled by GAYGE CARROLL courtesy of HELPLINE OF DELAWARE AND MORROW COUNTY well to the addition of a texting option.

“I think that it’s really smart because sometimes people aren't comfortable talking so it’s easier to text,” Traverse said. “Sometimes you can’t talk, your parents might hear and you're not comfortable telling them or your friends are close by and you're not comfortable with telling them. It’s really good because [it’s] even more anonymous than before and can help people who are really, really uncomfortable.”

With the texting feature, information can be passed to others more efficiently and effortlessly by HelpLine.

“This new service is one more way HelpLine is connecting people in our community,” Purvis said. “We expect this service to

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people through knowledge and resources.

HelpLine is also a contract provider of the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and is partially funded by SourcePoint.

Since being founded, HelpLine has become a United Way Agency, been accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, National Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, and certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services according to website.

To get in contact with HelpLine, you can call 1-800-684-2324 or text “help” to 898211.v

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reach those who may not be comfortable calling our hotline, have not traditionally reached out for help, or whom seek a more discreet interaction. Texting for local supports with experienced specialists puts information easily and conveniently at your fingertips. We are excited to offer this new service and expand our reach in the community.”

Overall, the additional service should improve not only the lives of those who are in need, but even those in the community as it continues on throughout the years.

“Often times people in need of assistance don’t know where to go or who to turn to in times of difficulty and crisis,” Purvis said.

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ast month, HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow County introduced a texting feature to their services, further aiding crisis prevention.

“Sometimes people just need someone to talk to,” senior Libby Traverse said. “Sometimes people who want to get help are too afraid, and so this is a completely anonymous source they can call without having to worry about repercussions.”

Their original services have been offered through phone calls. The basis of HelpLine is to support victims of assault and abuse, financial stress, depression and mental health issues. However, it is important to note that HelpLine is not an emergency service and in emergency cases, 911 should be called.

HelpLine also aids with needs regarding food, clothing, emergency shelter, affordable housing, utilities and rent.

As of 2013, HelpLine's prevention programming educated over 5,000 children, youth, and adults, about 300 youths participated in Delaware County's Day of Silence Events with all school districts being represented and over 15,000 referrals for physical aid such as with food our housing were made.

The organization is hoping to further aid others through their new texting option.

While people will still be able to call, they will also be able to text in order to get in touch with HelpLine.

“The confidential text-messaging service offers a convenient and fast way for people to get support and assistance that can effectively help,” HelpLine associate director Tiana Purvis said in an interview with the Delaware Gazette.

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Students disagree with dress code VICTORIA CRIST-STOTTLEMIRE staff writer

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he Second Sole is the second oldest retail store in Delaware and has options to choose from when it comes to athletic wear. “[Second Sole] was opened in the 80’s [or] early 90’s,” said Jerry Nevius, the owner of Second Sole. “It use to be a franchise and there were 400 to 500 stores. It was sort of like Hibbetts or like Dicks back in the day, and they were nationwide. Their gimmick was a second sole. If you bought a pair of shoes once the sole wore out you could come back in and get a second sole for free.”

Technology surpassed the idea of the store since most shoes today have a flexible bottom that can not be removed. The Second Sole stores in other states changed their names.

“But in Ohio, the stores stuck around.

They kept their names seeing they are

mostly in college towns,” Nevius said. “So there are still 10 to 13 left in Ohio but we all own them [individually].”

The biggest change over the last few years for Second Sole has been the switch to having an internet business.

“My business is 85% internet business now,” Nevius said. “The vendors require you to have a storefront to buy their products.”

Nevius use to be a physical education and health teacher as well as a runner but got tired of working for someone else, so he bought the Second Sole to give customers a more one-on-one connection.

“You go down to Dicks and you walk in and you’ve got this high school kid who has never been trained on how to work with shoes, shoe fitting, foot style, foot strike so on so forth,” Nevius said. “So you don’t get your questions answered and most of the time you get put into the wrong shoe…

You're not getting the customer service at a big box store as you do in a small running store as myself.” v

Second Sole is an athletic store downtown that had much popularity in the early 90s. While many other locations have changed their names, the location in Delaware has continued to use the original.

Dress Code

The following are just some of the rules Hayes has put in place for the dress code. The full dress code can be found on pages 27 & 28 in the student agenda.

• No dark glasses, unless for medical reasons • No outer jackets • No head coverings or hats, unless for Religious purposes • No spaghetti straps or bare midriffs

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ith warm weather quickly approaching, it’s inevitable that more skin is being shown. When deciding whether to wear their favorite jean shorts or tank tops, students must consult the Student Code of Conduct to see if their outfit is up to dress code regulation.

The Code of Conduct includes many rules regarding the length of shorts and skirts, the amount of shoulders and chest visible, and what content can be shown on clothing.

The Code of Conduct states: “While being permitted to reasonably reflect changes in style trends ,student dress should be clean, neat and modest. Dress that is bizarre, offensive, unduly revealing, disruptive, distracting, or that which violates health regulations, and/or raises safety issues will be subject to regulation by school staff. In all cases the building administrators reserve the right to make judgments and decisions regarding appropriateness and acceptability of student dress.”

One rule that many students disagree with is that shorts and skirts must be at least fin-

gertip length when students’ arms are hanging loosely by their sides.

“I think it’s extremely unfair because I have stupidly long arms,” junior Addison Shaal said.

“So I might as well wear pants if I’m going to try and find shorts that touch my knees.”

Another argument brought up is that the dress code isn’t fair to both genders. Girls can be sent home or forced to change if not in compliance with dress code but it is extremely rare for this to happen to a male.

“I think guys have a lot more liberties with it than girls have,” sophomore Anna Wells said.

“If they are going to enforce the shorts rule for girls I think they should enforce it for guys, too.”

Some male students also believe that the dress code is unfairly written and enforced.

“I think they’re much more strict on females,” junior Sam Milner said. “They seem to enforce the rules on them much more often.

I’ve never seen a guy get written up for dress code but I’ve seen many girls.”

It seems that most of the opinions about dress code are very strong. Many students believe that it is unfair and that it should be changed.v

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Nagler fills school gallery with artwork

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In addition to Vaught, Nagler’s boyfriend Travis Helman has also noticed her artistic talent. The two met freshman year and have been dating ever since.

“She’s shown me… pretty much all of her art, and probably one of my favorite ones would be the ‘Disturbed’ painting that she did,” Helman said. According to Nagler, this was a painting she did of an album cover.

While Nagler’s main talent is in art and Helman’s is in music, Helman said they still have many things they enjoy doing together as a couple. “[We] go to the movies, hang out, try and do stuff that’s different,” Helman said. “Hikes and stuff like that.”

Nagler said that while she will always be interested in art, she’s interested in trying other things after high school.

“I’m probably going to go into makeup next,” Nagler said. “It’s along the lines of art. It’s kind of boring just doing the same thing all the time, so I like to try different stuff.”

Overall, Nagler is among the most experienced artists currently at Hayes, and many have picked up on that.

Senior Ally Nagler works on painting a plate in fourth “She’s really sweet, [and] she’s good at art,” Helman period during her extended study time. Nagler has been said. v involved in the art department through a span of nine different classes, including Ceramics 1 and 2.

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ost people take an art class here and there during high school, but senior Ally Nagler has such a passion for art that she has taken nine art classes during her time at Hayes.

“I’ve always been interested in art, ever since I was young,” Nagler said. “I didn’t really start ceramics until my sophomore year. I just tried it out, just to see what it was like, and I ended up really liking it. I’ve had a lot of fun with it.”

Since then, Nagler has developed a close bond with art teacher Cynthia Vaught.

“We just get along,” Nagler said. “She loves the work that I do; I like the way that she treats me.”

Vaught said that her love for Nagler’s work comes from her dedication and attention to detail. Beginning with 3-D Design as a sophomore and then taking Ceramics 1, 2, and now extended studies, Vaught and Nagler have spent many hours together.

“She has talent, but she works hard,” Vaught said.

“And she’s open to suggestions, which is another way to get better as an artist. She has an incredible work ethic.”

One project Nagler believes she worked extremely hard on was a bird bath that she created this year.

“I had to remake [the bird bath] because it kept drying out on me and cracking, and I ended up cracking [it] completely in half and had to redo it,” Nagler said. “That one was a difficult challenge.”

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Practice questions from previous tests can be found on the College Board website.

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find a good pace

Take old AP tests and figure out what pace works best. Some people are comfortable with skipping certain questions to spend more time on others.

get a group

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Vayssier transitions from France to Hayes

For Vayssier, the program is made easier because American culture isn’t drastically different from France’s, apart from the food and Hayes’ passion.

“You have way more school spirit,” Vayssier said. hen most students think about leaving their “We don’t have any clubs; we don’t have any sports.” home to attend school in a completely differThe program also makes life easier for Young, as ent country, they would describe it as being nerve wrackCerdane has helped with a lot of things in her french ing. However, Cerdane Vayssier is having no trouble at all classes. fitting in at Hayes.

“It’s been nice because I don’t often get native Vayssier moved to Delaware from Pers-Jussy, France. speakers so it’s nice to have them as a reference or Since then, she’s been having a great time in Ohio. they can chime in on current trends,” Young said. “Even “Sometimes I miss it, but you really adapt to it here,” when I go over there [to France], I’m older so what I Vayssier said. look at or what I listen to isn’t the same.”

Vayssier has been to many places around the world This program has also helped people, in general, including Massachusetts, West Virginia, Italy, England, throughout all the years that Hayes has been hosting Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belforeign exchange students. gium and Quebec.

Vayssier works on creating a box in her ceramics one class.

“I think the exchange program is very important beHaving had to adapt to all the different locations She has transitioned well from her home in France and is encause too many of our students don’t think globally or and cultures has made it easier for her to become more joying the new environment that Hayes offers. don’t think beyond our four walls,” Young said. “People outgoing. She has been more outgoing in one her most tend to be very geocentric, and it’s hard to learn empajunior Olivia Ennis. Vayssier and Ennis met in Drawing 2. comfortable classes, French. thy and be empathetic without different points of view.”

“It’s been really fun,” Ennis said. “She’s so sweet and funny, “Especially in level five, because it’s such a small class, she’s Young and Ennis have found Cerdane to be an interesting and we have a really good time in art class together.” participated a lot,” French teacher Kim Young said. “In level person to learn more about and help teach others about her Vayssier originally joined the exchange program to learn four, it’s a larger class and she’s not quite as vocal… but not to culture and have found her kind and helpful. They are very English better, but overall the exchange program has been say she’s shy; she’s not shy at all.” happy that she has joined Hayes, for at least a little while. beneficial to everyone involved, including the students who Traveling around the world has also helped her make “She seems to be fitting in very well,” Ennis said. “She is have French four and five with Vayssier. friends easily in all the different places. already making fun of Mr. Bibler with me and is just cool and “These guys have the opportunity to ask her certain things “[The program] is very cool,” Vayssier said. “I have made fitting in with everyone else.” v about where she lives or France in general, kind of like their good friends, especially with the exchange students.” ambassador,” Young said.

One of the friends she has grown close with at Hayes is

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District report card (94.1 percent) in the Indicators Met subsection. It also received a B (85 percent) rating in the Gap Closing Category, which had stayed the same from the 2013-2014 school year.

In the Achievement category, Dempsey Middle School received a C (71.1 percent) in the Performance Index subsection, and an F (44.4 percent) in the Indicators Met subsection. However, Craft thinks that the low scores are due to the toll that the state testing took on students. “[Dempsey] is caught up in the worst of all those changes,” Craft said. “The seventh and eighth grade testing changes ended up having a lot of impact on them. So, again I don’t think that’s a reflection on how Dempsey is, I think what you have to do is look at the four previous years because we have had four good years of data.”

In the Gap Closing category, Dempsey scored an F in the Annual Measurable Objectives subsection with a rating of 7.1 percent.

“Our kids are growing...and I am still confident that even though there are some real issues with the report card this year, we have other data,” Craft said.

In the Progress category, the middle school received Fs in the Overall, Gifted, and Lowest 20% in Achievement subsections. The

(from page 1) school scored a D in the Students with Disabilities subsection.

Willis Intermediate School was rated in the following categories: Achievement, Gap Closing, and Progress. Willis received Fs in each category except Achievement.

In the Achievement category, the intermediate school scored a C (74.6 percent) in the Performance Index category. In the Indicators Met subsection, they received a C (71.4 percent).

Brockett believes that the ratings are due to state tests being formatted partially online.

“A lot of schools chose not to do [the test] online, we were one of the ones that did chose to,” Brockett said. “I think part of the problem was students weren’t familiar with how the test was being run online, so they might not have known how to answer the questions.”

In the Gap Closing category, Willis scored an F, with a rating of 16.7 percent in the Annual Measurable Objectives subsection.

In the Progress category, Willis was scored in all of the subsections: Overall, Gifted, Lowest 20% in Achievement, and Students with Disabilities, and they received Fs in all of them.

Brockett has hopes that the scores will

improve next year, due to the fact that the major testing changes will have already been experienced.

“They changed the format of the testing, of course, and it’s what we call growing pains.

We had the growing pains last year, we are going to adjust as a district and work to improve those things,” Brockett said.

The elementary schools within the district were also graded and given a report card.

The average elementary grade in the Performance Indicators subsection was a C, with a rating of 79.6 percent. The average grade in the Indicators Met subsection was also a C (73.3 percent).

Auvdel believes that the lack of knowledge and ability to use the technology was an issue for the younger students. ”I think it’s just the way they are counting things and I know… a lot of the fault they felt came from the computerized assessments for grade levels that weren’t necessarily apt enough to use that type of software,” Auvdel said.

Craft hopes that next year will have better scores and make students better prepared for the future.

“We made the decision, knowing that there was going to be a learning curve, to get online as soon as possible because we

know in the future that all our kids are going to be experienced,” Craft said. “When you take the SAT, the ACT, the days of doing that… with a big packet in front of you, those days are done… We want to get our kids ready for that... In the long run, [it’s for the better].“ The average grade for all of the elementary schools in the Gap Closing category was a D, with an average rating of 67.9 percent in the Annual Measurable Objectives subsection.

The average mark for all of the elementary schools in the K-3 Literacy, in the Improvement category was an F at 36 percent. .

“We don’t have our teacher related data and we don’t have all the analysis stuff… [having this] would help to show teachers how their students did throughout the state and do an item analysis,” Craft said. “That is really a way to say if we need to take a look at what our curriculum is doing in terms of preparing kids.“ As for next school year, Craft says that the format of the state testing will not change.

“They are not [going to make testing uniform],” Craft said. “Next year, about 80 percent of districts will take it online, about 20 percent will take it on paper. Some of those are blended, and some are doing some grades online and others on paper.” v

Students’ travel plans for spring break 255 students were surveyed about where they went over spring break. Here are the results.

Where did students travel?

What did students do over break?

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Another State

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Florida

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2 went to Canada

1 went to Aruba

1 went to Bahamas

1 went to Panama

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Students gather in groups to select their candidate to represent who they would vote for. Sanders was the Democratic winner and Kasich was the Republican winners.

President of the Student Senate Cory Beam gives a speech about the Republican candidates. There were four Republican candidates during the Ohio Caucus. Currently, there are three still running.

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ayes students took to the field on March 15 to participate in a student caucus while the rest of the state voted in the Ohio primary. Students first had to choose whether they wanted to vote for a Democratic or Republican candidate by standing on either the west or east side of the field.

There were two democratic candidates to much more reflective of the State Primary choose from: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders results than the Democratic one. In the State and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Primary, 46.8 percent of Ohio Republicans Sanders won the Hayes Democratic Caucus chose Kasich, 35.6 percent chose Trump, 13.1 with 92 percent of the vote. percent went with Cruz, and 2.9 percent voted However, Clinton won the Ohio Demofor Rubio. v cratic primary with 56.5 percent of the vote.

On the Republican side, Students had the choice between Businessman Donald Trump, Ohio Governor John Kasich, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Florida Senator Marco Rubio.

Kasich won with 42 percent of the vote.

Trump came in a close second with 40 percent.

Cruz and Rubio lagged Adrian Radilla gives a speech about a Democratic behind with 12 and 6 candidate. There were two candidates running, Bernie percent.

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Students enjoy addition of Java Hut CASEY ESTOK features editor

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tudents now have the opportunity to enjoy a few extra minutes in the morning thanks to the arrival of Java Hut coffee shop in the school cafeteria.

The idea to implement a coffee shop in the school was originally presented by Gordon Food Services to many districts in Ohio. After the concept was reviewed by the Delaware City School’s Director of Food Services, Sally Rathje, Java Hut opened in late February.

Since then, students seem to be pleased with the new opportunity to purchase coffee, smoothies and other specialty drinks throughout the day.

“Sales have been good,” Rathje said. “We average about 105 cups of coffee per day.”

According to a recent school-wide survey, over half of surveyed students have bought a drink from Java Hut, a majority of those making a purchase at least once a week.

The smoothies that are offered by Java Hut are most preferable among the students.

“I like the tropical fruit smoothies,” freshman Anika Casanova said. “I don’t really have a least favorite [drink], but I don’t like how much ice they put in my coffee so there’s not much coffee.”

While some students, like junior Cierra McCammon, don’t think Java Hut drinks are quite up to typical coffee shop standards, their low prices and locational convenience have allowed the addition to be beneficial to the student body.

“I normally get the strawberry banana smoothie or the French vanilla iced latte,” McCammon said. “They’re pretty good... They’re not going to be Starbucks level but that’s okay.”

Much of the shop’s success can be attributed to “the support of the principal and the teachers to allow students to take the drinks to the classroom,” Rathje said. Students who have a study hall in the commons before noon are allowed to get up

and go to the shop to buy drinks during that time. alter the recipes.

One of Rathje’s intentions when opening Java Hut was that The USDA does not regulate caffeine intake for students. students would be able to enjoy coffee or a smoothie in the The school does, though, try to account for the recommended morning, allowing them to better focus in class, without taking caffeine intake for adolescents - approximately 100 mg per day. the time to make them.

The cafeteria uses Italian Roast Mosaic brand coffee which uses “Students can hit the snooze button one more time in the the lowest caffeine content bean available. morning because making coffee at home or stopping at fast As far as the future of Java Hut goes, Rathje sees the menu food places can be eliminated,” Rathje said. staying generally the same.

When considering the flavors to be chosen for the shop’s “We are trying to keep it a simple shop... where the items specialty drinks, the nutritional guidelines that the district folare not too expensive; where it’s a quick grab and go,” Rathje lows had to be considered. said. v “Flavored syrups for making drinks are similar to what you may find at coffee shops, but Hot Coffees Iced Coffees are sugar free, low $2.00 12oz 20oz $2.00 calorie, and low fat, French Vanilla Iced Latte French Vanilla Latte consistent with the ~milk, espresso concentrate, french vanilla syrup ~Italian roast coffee, milk, french vanilla syrup healthy choices the district adheres to,” Milky Way Iced Latte Milky Way Latte ~Italian roast coffee, milk, chocolate and caramel ~Italian roast coffee, milk, french vanilla syrup Rathje said. syrup All flavored Nutty Caramel Iced Latte Nutty Caramel Latte lattes are less than ~Italian roast coffee, milk, caramel and hazelnut ~milk, espresso concentrate, caramel and hazelnut syrup 60 calories and syrup meet the “smart Strawberry Iced Latte Double Dip Hot Chocolate Latte snack” guidelines ~Italian roast coffee, milk, extra chocolate and ~milk, espresso concentrate, chocolate and strawone �lavor of choice berry syrup by the U.S. Depart**all milk used is one percent and all �lavored syrups used are sugar free ment of Agriculture (USDA). Therefore Smoothies Assorted Pasteries Iced Teas to remain in com$1.50 20oz $2.00 20oz $0.75 pliance with those ~Tropical Fruit ~Pastries ~Otis Cookies ~Peach restrictions, the ~Raspberry ~Strawberry Banana Java Hut staff may ~Chips ~Fresh Fruit not provide special clip art courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS compiled by CASEY ESTOK requests that will

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Lacrosse rules vary based on gender

The girls’ team tends to get compared to the boys’ team. Last year the boys’ team only had one loss, therefore being compared to a team with that record can be frustrating. eople of different genders often play the same sport “They don’t really know the girls’ lacrosse team that and have a similar game play experience, but with well but they still judge us,” Nicholson said. lacrosse, the rule differences between girls and boys change Another guys’ lacrosse captain senior Justin McKee the game. supports the girls team.

Senior girls lacrosse captain, Maddie Ertz, has hope for “I like the girls team, my sister plays, she’s the best more equality between the two teams. one,” McKee said. Justin’s sister is sophomore Katelyn “During girls games you’ll notice that the whistle blows McKee who plays varsity for the girls. constantly,” Ertz said.

While the guys wish the girls luck, Wegmiller and Since there are more rules and regulations on the physiMcKee would not play lacrosse if they had to follow the cality of the game for girls’ lacrosse, when the teams play girls rules. more physical they get penalized by the referees.

“They just aren’t allowed to aggressively hit each While junior lacrosse player Remington Curtin still has other like we do,” McKee said. respect for the girls’ team, he said that “It would be a lot less For both girls’ and guys’ lacrosse, the teams must fun” to play girls’ lacrosse. do all their funding on their own because “lacrosse is Senior captain Maddie Ertz goes for the ball during a face “Girls can only check each other’s stick on the top,” Ertz technically not a school sport,” Curtin said. off. The girls team currently has a winning record. said.

The success of both teams, without any funding from While girls are only allowed to hit the tops of other While the guys wear shoulder pads, helmets, gloves, elbow the school, shows the hard work and dedication put into player’s sticks, boys can go for more areas of the stick and push pads, cups, and mouth guards the girls just have caged goggles the love of the game. While gender can create differences in into each other. and mouth guards, the girls still refuse to play a weak game. the game, both teams are playing the same sport.

“You’re allowed to hit the person; you’re allowed to body “Girls’ lacrosse is a little bit more aggressive because girls Since the girls have started the season with an improved check them,” Curtin said. have a harder time separating their emotions out from the record, many players are hopeful that more people will supIn boys’ lacrosse when hitting someone, they are meant to game,” girls’ lacrosse player Robyn Nicholson said. port them. only go for stick and not the body and arms, but refs can look Boys’ lacrosse captain senior Tommy Wegmiller has a differ“I just wish that they were more supportive and wanted us past some of the less major fouls. ent stance on girls lacrosse. to win as much as we want them to win,” Ertz said. v “But we do it anyway,” Curtin said.

“I think it’s boring to watch,” Wegmiller said.

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he Delaware Hayes Track & Field team has made a new leap this season with pole vaulting.

Pole vault is a sport in which one athlete at a time uses a long, flexible pole to aid them in jumping over a bar. The bar starts at a height of around seven feet for girls and nine for boys at the high school level and is made of fiberglass or carbon fiber which allows it to bend and propel the jumper over the bar.

While pole vaulting is one of the oldest sports in history, it has only been an event for women since 2000, when the sport was incorporated for female athletes in the Olympics. This however has not stopped female pole vaulters from excelling, and sophomore Madeline Hayes is a prime example.

Hayes began her career in pole vaulting last season and made an impact almost immediately. She began pole vaulting, which hadn’t been a prominent event at Hayes for the past several years, and in her first season as a pole vaulter, she broke the school record at 9 feet 7 inches.

Hayes has made an impact on several of her fellow track runners as well. Last year, she was the only pole vaulter for the track team; this past season however the number of vaulters has exploded to eight.

Sophomore Sarah Jennings, for example, decided to participate in the event this season to expand her horizons.

“I’ve always kinda wanted to pole vault

but I saw Madeline do it last year and she told Shot put is a sport in which the athlete it could make your throw 20 feet shorter than me to come to the gym and try out,” Jennings throws a small metal ball as far as they can. In it actually should be.” said. discus, the athlete throws a metal and plastic Brookover still holds the record for shot Several male track and field runners have disk also attempting to achieve the greatest put at Dempsey and has been throwing since joined the pole vaulting group as well. Most of distance. the 7th grade. the participants, both male and female, had “It’s a really unique sport,” thrower Wayne The track team’s first home meet is on previously participated in a jumping event.

Brookover said. “A lot of people think that it’s April 19. v Jennings, for example, ran the hurdles, and all about upper body strength when it’s really sophomore Victoria Crist-Stottlemire comabout your whole body. If your footwork is off, peted in high jump.

However, while being similar to other jumping events, pole vault is also unique and requires many different skills.

Pole vault can be very dangerous, being a sport in which the athlete propelled through the air on a long stick of fiberglass can be risky. There have been reported incidents of vaulters dying during practice sessions. The pole vaulters though insist that it’s a sport that they very much enjoy doing.

“Do it,” Jennings said. “But be committed.

Don’t just mess around, because it really does take a lot of hard work and dedication.”

On Tuesday, April 5 the track team had their first meet. During the meet Sam Milner reached nine feet, six inches while Al Olson and Todd Toney reached eight feet. Jennings reached 6 feet, 6 inches.

Another group that has increased their ranks greatly is the shot put and discus teams. This team has greatly increased their numbers.

“We’ve really added a lot of new throwers this year,” said Summer Connell, who throws Sophomore Chase Patton practices in the school’s new pole vault pit. This shot put and discus. “A handful of freshmen and sophomores and even some seniors just is Patton’s first year doing pole vault. Before pole vault, she competed in gymnastics. trying new things.” photo by EVERETT SHARP

DEMETRIUS STORK staff writer

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day morning,” Burroughs said. “They like the game. They want to be part of it and they’ll stay until we turn the lights off.” he boys’ volleyball team has Hackathorn also admires Bura new coach this season after roughs’s coaching style and his calm having an 8-14 record last season. demeanor.

Two years ago, the team won two “I like his coaching style because games. from what I have seen, he is very Head coach Don Burroughs has calm,” Hackathorn said. “He is very coached sports teams since 1990, good with the guys.” starting with boys’ soccer while he Senior Johnny Co is also hopeful was in college, then girls’ soccer. He in the upcoming season with Burcoached women's college volleyball roughs as the head coach. for six years and coached for the U.S. “In terms of progress, I think our Women’s Continental Volleyball Team coach wants to help us develop the three years ago, but this is his first program,” Co said. “I think this is a reyear coaching boys volleyball. ally good start.

We are learning a lot, Senior Alex Blackburn feels confieven for some of us who have been dent in Burroughs’ coaching ability. around for a while and played club “I feel like he knows what he is [volleyball].” doing a lot more,” Blackburn said.

Burroughs works alongside As“He’s more qualified for the posisistant Coach Eric Whittaker and both tion and he is more experienced all notice the improvement that the around.” boys show every practice. “[We] are just excited that in each practice the guys are really making a lot of progress,” Burroughs said.

Students such as freshman girls’ volleyball player Mallory Bibler look forward to seeing the new coach step in.

“I think it will be more interesting to see the games now that there is a new coach,” Bibler said.

The first game was on April 5. Games are held every Tuesday and Thursday with a Saturday game on April 23 at Thomas Worthington. v Head Coach Don Burroughs helps the boys’ team prepare for the

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Senior Jacob Hackathorn shares this confidence in Burroughs too.

“I think that this new coach is a little more prepared [than the previous head coach], a little more suitable for the job,” Hackathorn said.

Entering this season, Burroughs looks to solidify the team after they had a losing record last season.

“This is what we would classically call a rebuilding year,” Burroughs said.

As for crowd attendance, Burroughs hopes to build a stronger Pacer Volleyball culture. Currently, he is working with girls’ volleyball coach Liz Palmer to establish an effective Pacer Volleyball spirit.

“We are going to have to develop a volleyball culture and that does not happen overnight,” Burroughs said.

Burroughs also takes pride in the team’s work ethic and drive.

“They want to come in on Satur-

season. Players are excited about arrival of new coach.

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ith any sport, strength is a necessity. This is a primary reason why Hayes has brought in coach Taylor Franklin to assist student athletes.

Franklin attended Delaware Hayes, playing soccer for a couple of seasons, and was later a goalie for Wilmington College. She is now a JV girls’ soccer coach who primarily works with goalkeepers.

Franklin is educated in strength training and conditioning, which is also one of her primary jobs at Hayes.

Coach Franklin has already had a major influence on the weight room and its philosophy, especially for its young women.

Franklin has been influencing a mindset of hard work and determination.

“We’ve been seeing a lot more girls come into the weight room,” Franklin said. “And I think having another girl to help them in here really helps.”

Students play sports in high school for a variety of different reasons. Some play because they are competitors and enjoy winning. Others do it to make new friends or even break out of their shell. Then there are those who are looking toward the future.

The primary goal of some high school athletes would be to play at the college level or maybe even as professionals. But before any of that can be a reality or even a consideration, an athlete must do everything they can to

excel in their sport and that all comes back to one thing: how they train.

“I want to encourage all of my athletes to try and play at the next level,” Franklin said. “It’s a fantastic experience that I would want all of my athletes to have if they could.”

Franklin has brought a spark to the girls’ soccer team as well, adding to the coaching of Bradd Smiley.

“I really think that she has made a difference,” goalkeeper Chloe Vessels said. “I think we could really be a good team if we continue down the path we’re going.”

“I really do think with the talent that we have, that we could be a good team,” Franklin said.

“But I think that it’ll only come with hard work and training.”

The girls’ soccer team does have high hopes for next season, hoping to improve on a 6-2-9 record.

“We’re trying to eliminate a bad stereotype,” soccer player Rachel Wyatt said. “I think a lot of kids might think ‘oh they’re not very good,’ which is something we’re definitely trying to change next season.”

With Coach Franklin helping the athletes get stronger in the weight room and now more motivated than ever to make their mark on the field, the girls’ soccer team as well as every other team at Hayes certainly has a more optimistic outlook.v

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Construction continues across district

Hayes construction design plans This is the current construction plan as of early March for the high school. The construction started in February and will continue into the 2016-2017 school year.

The new academic addition started in February 2016. It will add a total of 19 classrooms. The addition is scheduled to be finished by the Spring of 2017.

Willis to provide alternative learning environment

Willis is going to be utilized in a variety of different ways next year.

“Next school year, there are still going to be fifth graders at Willis from Smith and Woodward while we add onto their buildings,” Sherman said. “Also, on the Winter Street side of the building, Mr. Craft has some alternative type learning environments envisioned for that space... he’s very excited about that.”

Craft has envisioned a unique educational environment for Willis.

“We’re starting something called the ‘Willis Innovative Learning Lab,’” Craft said. “So we’re going to start having students there right away, and that’s going to be for kids looking for an alternative environment.”

Craft envisions the Willis Innovative Learning Lab as an alternative to online charter schools, and an alternative to disciplinary actions for students. He expects to have almost 40 students attending the program next year.

“We have in the district almost 140 kids who are going to online charter schools,” Craft said. “The worst part of those schools are they have about a 30 percent graduation rate because kids can go there and just get lost... What we want to do is offer another alternative for families who are looking for an alternative setting where they can come into Willis for a couple hours a day, have good caring teachers who at least are checking on their progress, and are giving them support.”

Craft believes that many Hayes students will benefit from the Willis program.

“Things like Pacer Plus, which is our program downstairs, will move to Willis,” Stranges said. “Students who want to learn in a different way, in a different

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Even though constructive can be disruptive, Craft believe the benefits outweigh the problems.

“I’ve lived through, as a teacher, a total renovation of a high school,” Craft said. “So there’s some disruption, but I think we just got to plan a way where those are going to be minimal... and the payoff is going to be amazing.”

Stranges agrees.

“I think as we continue to do things with House or with other things, I think it’s [going to] have our students feel that our community supports them,” Stranges said. “One thing I’ve noticed here... there’s a real pride about Delaware Hayes High School... I think this addition will not only provide more space, but I think it will change the perception as people drive by...

I think for me it will change student’s perception about how this community feels about Delaware Hayes that there’s real support for the schools here.”

Sherman is looking forward to seeing all of the efforts pay off when the construction is finally complete.

“I’m excited through the course of this construction project we’re going to be able to get some things done that we’ve wanted to do for a very, very long time in this district,” Sherman said. “The way that teachers and students interact... is different now than it was five or ten years ago, and it’s going to be even more different five or ten years down the road... It’s exciting to be able to design improvements that we can use today that can be adjusted to the way we educate students in the future. That’s what we’ve been working hard to do, and I think we’ve done a good job at that.” v

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“We’re finishing up at Dempsey,” Craft said. “We are about 90-95 percent complete with the sixth grade wing of Dempsey.... We are probably about 85 percent on the addition at Conger. That includes classrooms for that fifth grade that is coming back to Conger...

The gym and the additional classrooms at Carlisle are almost complete.”

According to Sherman, next year’s fifth grade students at Carlisle, Conger, and Schultz will continue to stay in those schools, but fifth grade students at Smith and Woodward will attend Willis next year while their schools complete construction.

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The construction at Hayes includes a new math and science wing, an addition to the music wing, additional commons space, new fitness facilities, and other renovations to the current school building.

Craft is very excited about the science wing and plans to name it after a Hayes graduate.

“Now the new science center, we haven’t gone through all of the mechanics of what it’s going to take to name it after F. Sherwood Rowland, who’s a 1960 graduate of Delaware who won the Nobel Prize,” Craft said. “He was one of three awarded for figuring out that chlorofluorocarbons... were destroying the ozone layer... There’s not many high schools that have the opportunity to name a science wing after their Nobel Prize winner.”

The math and science wing will offer changes that Hayes does not currently have, including a large open area where meetings can be held.

“The math and science wing, it’s going to have some nice architectural features on the inside,” Craft said. “We’ve used the phrase ‘a signature space,’ the kind of space where if somebody comes to see the school, and if you’ve got the right size group, you know, you say ‘hey let’s set the meeting up there...’ so when they walk away, they’re going ‘hey I was at Delaware Hayes, and it was very nice.’”

In addition to the open space in the new math and science wing, additional commons space will be added in the 6000 hallway for lunch as well as other student activities. Stranges wants to make sure this is flexible space for students to use now, and is easily changeable to fit their future needs.

“Here’s what’s [going to] happen,” Stranges said.

“We eat for one hour a day, [and] we have 23 hours that I could use that space however I want. So it needs to be flexible space, not designated cafeteria space, flexible space... I’m going to make it an academic space too. You know, we don’t have any space for our National Merit Scholars... so maybe there’s an area there... that I’m going to put up our National Merits, and really kind of make it a neat space for that. I just think it’s important that we do that.”

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mode can move to Willis.”

The new plan for Willis goes back to the main goal of Delaware City Schools: to provide every student the best education possible.

“It’s just part of the continuum that’s expanding all the time,” Craft said. “We talked about blended learning, but there’s now a continuum from traditional what you and I have lived through all our lives of coming to Hayes for you know seven periods, eight periods a day... We have more and more kids who are coming here part of the day taking a college course at... OSU Marion or Columbus State, OWU sometimes. We have Pacer Plus kids who are doing an alternative schedule so they can work part of the day.”

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ake a second and imagine the school of the future: an innovative learning environment, flexible space and school history.

That last word may not fit into most districts’ ideas of school additions, but Delaware City Schools is working to provide the community with additional space and a reminder of the past.

“You know we’re a community that believes in continuing to use our facilities,” Superintendent Paul Craft said. “My office was built in 1869, and Willis was built in the late 1800s... So much of this construction is about how we can continue to reuse what we have to get the most out of it.”

And principal Ric Stranges agrees.

“It’s almost a walk in time,” Stranges said. “We didn’t knock [the school] down; some places knock the school down to build new. We don’t because I think there is a sense of history here, there’s a sense of pride in our history... I think to preserve what we have and to add onto it fits this community pretty well.”

Many areas in the school such as the 6000 wing and the basement are being used as different spaces now than they will when construction is completed.

The science rooms in the basement are going to be replaced with a new fitness facility, and the classrooms in the 6000 wing are going to be used as different classrooms until they are transformed into commons space.

“I just feel like I’m playing chess,” Stranges said.

“It’s a lot of moving pieces and a lot of what we call ‘transition spaces,’ spaces that we’re using for now that will become something later.”

The music wing is also going to be extended to create another room for performers.

“Right now, as you know, as we continue to grow our performing arts, orchestra and band share a space,” Stranges said. “This would give one of them their own space, so we’ll be able to schedule more things at the same time.”

According to Jason Sherman, the Director of Facilities and Transportation, the Hayes additions will add about 20 new classrooms and cost about $7 million.

All renovations are expected to be completed in the 2017-18 school year.

“We’ve got to do a ribbon cutting or something,” Stranges said. “I think we’ll do something with seniors that I think they’ll like because, you know, they don’t get the benefit of walking through that building, but they’ve been a big part of why we’re doing this, the reason that we passed the levy in May. People support us; it’s because of this class of 2016, so I want to do something special with them.”

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Dempsey Middle School is expected to be completed

Construction of Hayes STEM wing will start

Administration is moving to Willis; Carlisle and Conger Elementary School renovations are expected to be completed

6th grade will attend Dempsey Middle School, 5th grade students in all elementary schools except Woodward and Smith will stay at elementary schools

New wing is expected to open at Hayes High School

Construction is expected to be completely finished

DCS is expected to reach 6,000 in enrollment

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MLFB reminiscent of ghost of spring football’s past

DYLAN JAMES editor

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t’s been a minute since we’ve seen a spring football league in major American sports. The last notable league was the United States Football League (USFL) back in the mid to late 80’s.

New in 2016, however, is the founding of Major League Football (MLFB). The MLFB has just conducted its inaugural 70-player draft and free agency period and is scheduled to be practicing throughout this spring.

There’s an oddity about this infant league. The founders and team owners haven’t secured any stadium leases anywhere in the country. The owners have stressed the point of not joining markets of any National Football League (NFL) team or Major League Baseball (MLB) team.

So, what that means for us Ohioans and more specifically Delawarians, is the possibility of a major professional sports franchise right here in our town. If it falls flat here, well there’s also Columbus and the 107,000 seats of Ohio Stadium.

In any case, as unlikely as that scenario is, I’m still pretty

excited for this league to get started. Even as my excitement grows, I get the feeling that the MLFB is just a destined minorleague-to-be, even though it’s advertised as a co-competitor of the NFL. Who knows though, maybe the MLFB can harness the strengths of past spring football leagues, such as public interest, and build upon the failures of its predecessors.

The owners and investors certainly believe they can overcome those challenges, as they intend to be independent for as long as possible.

A more in-depth look at some more interesting things of the MLFB is that the ground can cause fumbles. While that rule may be one of controversy, it certainly solves some problems that have arisen in the NFL. For example, let’s say a receiver catches a pass and immediately falls and the ball pops free. In the NFL, there’s a 5-minute review of the play before they have to decide if it was actually a catch.

That only adds fuel to the catch debate fire. In the MLFB

though, it’s a fumble, no review necessary.

Cutting down on review breaks leads to shorter game times and allows for fans to get back to the rest of their weekend activities. You can watch your favorite team at two or three in the afternoon and then mow the lawn or something.

There are so many possibilities available for this league. All it needs is to get off the ground.

While it is likely not going to attract the likes of Joey Bosaesque talent - at least not at the moment - it still could be a crowd pleaser to the die hard football addicts of the world like myself.

It could even pass as a great family event on the weekend.

Who wouldn’t want to grab a nice meal at Buffalo Wild Wings and enjoy the local team’s game on the big screen?

Heck, it might even be a way to just pass the time until spring training for the MLB is over.

If I owned one of the teams, I’d bring it to the lovely city of Delaware. I like the Delaware Destroyers, a revival of the Arena Football team in Columbus.

As big of a dream as this is, it now seems that the league may not even play a game. A major investor has recently pulled their money from league funding, which has led to MLFB officials to treated 2016 as a way to develop and build a strong foundation.v

The girls lacrosse team enters the field after halftime looking to close out the game with a win. They had practice throughout spring break along with track, baseball, and softball.

Spring athletes find balance between work and play DYLAN JAMES sports editor

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pring break is a time of relaxation for most students. It’s a time to sit back, catch up on sleep, just forget about school. Only for most students, though.

The few students that are athletes for spring sports don’t quite have the luck of kicking’ back and enjoying the break like the rest of the student body. They have to put in hours of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears.

“Sometimes I wish I could enjoy my spring break and not go to practice,” sophomore lacrosse player Robyn Nicholson said. “But I love my sport and I always want to work and get better.”

Not only are practices on the weekdays during spring break, but they can be earlier in the day and longer as well.

“Usually we have practice after school for a few hours,” junior lacrosse player Jake Myers said. “Sometimes at practices that are after school, I’ll be tired from the school day. Now, that we have break, school won’t take away my energy from practice and I can train more.”

Energy isn’t the only thing that will be affected by the break and change in practice lengths. Earlier and longer days change the way some athletes prepare and perform throughout the day.

“I’m not much of a morning person,” sophomore Dante Crumb said. “Out on the field, that routine difference can affect you.”

“If you have practice at noon after having practice at like five [in the evening] for the last

few weeks, it feels different,” Myers said. “You get yourself out of a good routine and then you do things at 10 [in the morning] that you usually do at say 3.”

Another thing these athletes are keen on is sleep. Sleep is important for things like muscle growth and recovery as well as a way to regain energy for the next day.

“I appreciate my sleep time,” Nicholson said.

“Especially now since I don’t have to wake up at six to catch the bus.”

As it turns out, some athletes are creatures of the night as well. “I’ll be up way late for the next week or two,” Myers said. “I always have time to talk to my friends or maybe watch a few episodes of Netflix. Sports is a great hobby, just not my only one.”

In general, athletes are just like regular students. They want to take in all the time they can that they have outside of school.

“It’s nice to put in the extra work especially when I don’t have to go to school,” Crumb said.

“But before practice and after it, there’s plenty of time to do whatever you want to do. We have a week.”

Also, even though he has the chance to hang out with friends, Myers has his eye on a different prize.

“I look forward to getting better at practice,” Myers said. “I want to be able to become a consistent varsity starter. That’s not going to happen by sitting around the whole time. There will always be people coming for the top spot and by giving the game 100 percent dedication, I’ll work my way up there.”v

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hungry for a title to be brought back to the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus.

“I think having Columbus win a championship would bring so many more people interested in soccer and the Crew,” Vessels said. “It would be so amazing for the city because I feel like it would bring soccer fans, Crew fans and all of Columbus together.”

The increasing popularity of soccer in the United States has brought new hope to soccer fans with signings of top players from overseas like David Villa and Thierry Henry.

Many hope maybe one day America will be like European countries with soccer as the number one sport “The league [MLS] is getting better and the International team as well,” Koch said.

“I think the United States will have a bright future for soccer.”

The Crew have started off the season as of Monday dead last in the Eastern Conference with record of 0-3-2, but they look forward to winning more games and recreating the season that they had last year, but this time taking home the Cup. v

fter coming off a 15-11-8 season, this year's Columbus Crew team is looking to recapture the success they had last year.

The Crew made it to the finals of the MLS Cup playoffs before losing to the Portland Timbers 2-1. Regardless of defeat, many Crew fans have the belief that they can make it back this year. “[They could] easily place top three in the east again this year,” sophomore Zak Koch said. “I think they have a good shot at winning it all again like last year.”

Some of the key players on the Crew team include top goal scorer Kei Kamara, as well as players Will Trapp and Federico Higuain.

Some new additions to this year’s squad include first round draft pick Rodrigo Saravia and Norwegian striker Ola Kamara.

This offseason, new uniforms were an addition for the new season, which have caused a stir amongst Crew fans.

The uniforms have a new style to them, combining yellow, red and blue to create a very bright and vibrant kit, which is the complete opposite of the previous traditional yellow and black uniform.

“They’re butt-ugly,” freshman Max Draper said.

However, there are also positive views on the uniforms.

“At first I really hated them and could not look at them at all,” junior Chloe Vessels said. “I think now they’re growing on everyone and people are taking it as a true, unique Columbus kit.”

There are many teams in Ohio and multiple teams in each major sport except for soccer, where there is only one.

This brings in more fans from around the entire Columbus Crew midfielder Cedrick Mabwati (11) state to support the club. gets past New York City FC midfielder Mix DisAfter coming so close kerud (10) to score a goal during the second half on last year, fans are really Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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Columbus Crew poised to bring home MLS Cup

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Battle: old Fall Out Boy vs. new Fall Out Boy Original sound is New style captivates always better national audience EMMA CHAPMAN entertainment editor

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all Out Boy has been the poster child for teen angst since the early 2000’s, and in recent years that all has changed.

After their hiatus, Fall Out Boy was great, but recently the band has been lacking what makes them different.

The band has changed severely over the years including their style of music. The band started out with very punk sounding music, and gradually, as the years went on, it changed into something with a more pop sound that isn’t necessarily a good thing.

Their new sound honestly makes them blend in, and doesn’t leave them with the lasting impression that older Fall Out Boy songs have given fans in the past. The band has often been called “sell outs” in recent years for singing songs that they knew the public would enjoy and that have little to no personal meaning to the band.

Not only has the band’s musical style

changed, but so has the general fashion of some of the band members as well. Their style at the time made fans feel like they could relate to them more than fans could today.

No longer is Pete Wentz wearing his signature eyeliner, but instead he can be found today with blond locks and, frankly, looking like Eminem. Looks aren’t what makes a band, but when a band is known for certain looks, it’s hard for fans to grow accustom to something different.

Bands like Fall Out Boy are able to form strong bonds with their fans that follow through the years, which explains the popularity of the band today. The band would never be as popular today without their past.

Both eras of the band are really great, but only one can be the best. The band has left an impression on their fans that they will never forget and it all started with old Fall Out Boy. Old Fall Out Boy is the band we originally fell in love with and is the obvious better choice. v

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henever a band comes back from a hiatus, their music usually is not as good as before, but Fall Out Boy is the exception.

Consisting of singer and guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley, Fall Out Boy was formed in 2001 and had a hardcore punk vibe to them.

After their hiatus from 2009 to 2012, they released the album Save Rock and Roll and it had a more alternative rock feel to it, which was a fairly drastic change from their pre-hiatus music.

Even though they changed their sound to be less unique, in doing so, they have become one of the most popular new-age rock bands. More people are interested in upbeat tunes than sad “emo” music.

The song “Centuries” from their newest album American Beauty/American Psycho made the top ten hits, and the album as a whole hit the number one spot. This song has spread

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like wildfire and was even played at the 2015 National Championship. Don’t expect to hear “Sugar We’re Goin Down” anywhere near a sporting event.

Their old music is also notorious for being very difficult to understand the lyrics. They had a great sound then, but now fans are able to depict what Stump is saying along with that same great vibe.

The look of the band has improved as well.

The members no longer look like angsty teenagers who wear eyeliner (thanks, Wentz) and have a more polished look as a whole. Looks don't always matter, but the general public like visual appeal.

Post-hiatus Fall Out Boy has strided from their originality however, which as a fan is disappointing to see. Their old spunk and personality has faded, but with improvement comes changes.

Fall Out Boy is overall an iconic rock band, but their music after a three year hiatus has matured from a young, angsty style to a well rounded style that will be popular for centuries. v

Concerts come to Columbus Known, unknown artists to perform in Ohio

Magic Man: April 22

Justin Bieber: April 28

Ellie Goulding: May 10

The 1975: May 22

Cage the Elephant: June 5

Sting/Peter Gabriel: June 21

Phillip Phillips: July 5

Janet Jackson: July 25

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Sequels don’t live up to the originals EMMA CHAPMAN entertainment editor

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equels to movies don’t always live up to the original, and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” is no exception.

The original movie follows the love story of Toula Portokalos, played by Nia Vardalos, who falls in love with the very not greek Ian Miller, played by John Corbett. With her family valuing keeping the family Greek and believing she should find herself a “nice Greek boy,” Toula has to deal with her family interfering while also trying to plan a

wedding. In the end, the two ultimately got married and had a child who they named Paris.

In the new movie, Paris, played by Elena Kampouris, is in high school and trying to make the decision of what college she should go to. Her family wants her to go to a college close to home, but she wants to leave her family to explore without them being in her business.

The movie continues on to face a multitude of problems with Toula having to deal with her only daughter growing up, and her parents having relationship troubles. The end of the 94 minute movie came fast, leaving me with no real impression.

The acting wasn’t anything that could win an award. It was done well enough that the movie was watchable, but when moviegoers think of movies with great acting, this won’t be the one that comes to mind.

The movie could have been better if they hadn’t tried to force so much into such a small time frame. With so much happening and few ideas being explained, it left a lot to be desired.

With nothing making this movie stand out from the several other movies that come out every month.

It would be best to just wait until it comes out on DVD and save yourself the eight dollars it would take to see it in theater. v

‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ mesmerizes viewers

SARAH ROSE advertising director

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orror movies today are usually composed of bad acting, characters you don’t care about and a plot you have seen a thousand times. “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a refreshing depiction of what true horror feels like to all that have the experience of seeing it.

The movie revolves around Howard, a man who claims to have saved two people, Michelle and Emmett, from what he calls a chemical attack that has left the air above ground unbreathable.

Therefore, in order to survive, they must all stay in the bunker for at least a couple of years.

Other than that, very little is known about the movie which only adds to the creepy atmosphere it creates for the viewer.

If viewers were expecting to see a sequel to the 2008 horror film of a similar name “Cloverfield,” they would be disappointed to know that the two do not have anything to do with each other. But overall, I feel that anyone would be able to enjoy this movie for what it is which is a standalone film.

Usually thrillers like this one bore me to tears with cheesy dialogue but I was on the edge of my seat the entire time trying to figure out what in the world was going on and who the enemy was.

Again, the entire movie, inside and outside of the theater, is a mystery, so the viewer is entirely in the dark right up until the credits roll. No one even knew about the movie until three months prior to its release.

I myself felt that I was a part of the mystery because Michelle, arguably the main character, was

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also completely in the dark as to why she was in the bunker.

It is apparent that a lot of thought was put into the movie because the visuals and sounds were spot-on. I really felt that I was in the bunker with Michelle and I felt trapped along with her.

A movie’s job is to transport a viewer to another world and this movie definitely did this for me. I cared about all of the characters and I felt that I was in their situation. Not very movies nowadays do this.

Overall, “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a film that any moviegoer would be able to enjoy if they go in not having any expectations of it being similar to “Cloverfield.” I truly enjoyed myself when watching this movie because it has a quality that very few movies have had in the past three years.

For a while there, I thought that going to the movies would just be a waste of time and money. But “10 Cloverfield Lane” has given me hope for the future of the movies. v

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5 of ‘American Idol’s’ highest notes during its 15 seasons TRE’VELL ANDERSON los angeles times (TNS) he curtain is about to come down on “American Idol,” Fox’s phenomenal singing competition series that launched a genre of reality television shows devoted to singing and novice singers aspiring to be stars. After 15 seasons packed with performances both good and not-so-good, “American Idol” ends its run April 7.

In honor of the show’s end, here are five of the most memorable performances to grace the “Idol” stage. Many of them aren’t from the show’s winners or more popular alumni.

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Fantasia Barrino “Summertime”

True musical icons are known by one name only: Patti, Aretha, Beyonce and the winner of “Idol’s” third season, Fantasia. The young singer impressed judges and audiences with her stirring rendition of the “Porgy and Bess” standard “Summertime” _ sitting on the floor of the stage, shoes off.

Judge Paula Abdul called it an “Oscar-winning performance” while fellow judge Simon Cowell, who was not easy to please, called it “magical.”

Blake Lewis “You Give Love a Bad Name”

Blake Lewis of Season 6 put his own twist on the singing competition, injecting beatbox into his arrangement of Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name.” The move was considered by producers to be risky. Bon Jovi lead singer Jon Bon Jovi,

Executive Producer Trish Kinane works inside the control room during a dress rehearsal for the March 24th episode of American Idol at CBS Television City in Hollywood, Calif. American Idols final season ended April 7th. who served as show mentor for the week, called it “rolling the dice.” But given the crowd’s reaction and his eventual secondplace finish, the gamble paid off.

Kelly Clarkson “A Natural Woman”

The original “Idol” is and always will be Kelly Clarkson, winner of the show’s first season. Her soaring performance of

Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” is considered one of the series’ most solid highlights and gave a hint of her eventual stardom.

Joshua Ledet “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World”

Season 11’s Joshua Ledet’s powerful version of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” brought the arena to its feet. Of the performance, judge Steven Tyler said “neither man nor woman has ever sang that good with that much compassion on this show ever.”

Candice Glover “Lovesong”

When musical legend and judge Mariah Carey dusts an artist with glitter, no greater seal of approval is needed. And the only “Idol” contestant to be bestowed with such an honor was Season 12’s winner, Candice Glover. Her cover of the Cure’s “Lovesong” earned a standing ovation from the judge’s panel, the special recognition from Carey, and judge Randy Jackson’s declaration that it was one of the best performances in his 12 years on the show. v

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‘Zootopia’ states strong sociopolitical arguments ABBEY JONES managing editor

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n the newest Disney hit “Zootopia,” any animal can be anything they want. Along with an uplifting message about how hard work and determination will be rewarding in the long run, the movie also deals with a much more serious, current issue in society: racism.

While unable to tell by the previews and the first 20 minutes or so of the movie, the strongest theme in the movie is about racism and the unfair prejudices in society. While Disney has previously done stories that take a social stance (“WALLE” being about taking care of the Earth and “Finding Nemo” being about not capturing animals for human entertainment), “Zootopia” is the most politically aggressive movie that Disney has released to date.

In the beginning, a young Judy Hopps is bullied about wanting to be a police officer despite being a bunny and the “prey” of society. Quickly, she grows up and enters the police academy, starting off as the weakest link but soon climbing to the top of her class with dedication and hard work. After being congratulated by mayor Lionheart, a traditional predator in the animal kingdom, and his assistant Bellwether (prey), Hopps is congratulated by Bellwether and tells her how important it is to have prey integrated into the task force.

On the first day on the job, Hopps is surrounded by large animals of prey. Given a menial job where she runs into hustling fox Nick Wilde, the two do not get along. However, after Hopps takes on a case about a missing animal, she must team up with Wilde to figure out what is happening to animals in all 12 districts of Zootopia.

Through the movie, there are several distinct moments that clue the audience in about police brutality and racism in society. The major undertone in the movie is that Hopps is seen as weak because she is prey, but Wilde is seen as weak because he is sneaky and deceitful - traits normally used to describe a fox - and together the two are against

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all odds while trying to solve the case.

Also, once Hopps is said to have solved the case about the missing animals, she is deemed a hero and a role model for all prey in Zootopia, which is said to make up 90 percent of the Zootopian population. However, by doing this, she has turned prey against predators.

Because of this, when Hopps is offered to become the face of safety in Zootopia for all of prey, she comments about how police officers are supposed to protect the wellbeing of all animals, not just animals that are her own kind. She realizes that by fighting for the underdogs of society, she has harmed the innocent predators of society and quits. Later, she goes to find Wilde in order to finish the case amidst the chaos they have created in the city.

Overall, “Zootopia” has a political message that makes the audience think long after they leave the movie theater.

While it was a rather brave statement to make in an animated movie, especially from the most mainstream movie production company to date, Disney also did the topic justice by making it easier for younger children to understand such a hot topic and relevant topic in today’s society.

“Zootopia” begins with a story about a bunny who is determined to become whatever she wants to be, but ends with a strong message about one of the biggest problems in today’s society. v

Abraham Lincoln

151 years ago today, April 15, the 16th president of the United States was assassinated In honor of his life and presidency, here are some facts about Abraham Lincoln Prior to Presidency: While living in Illinois before his presidency, Lincoln had over 300 wins to one loss during his wrestling career.

Lincoln is the only president to have a patent. In 1849, he engineered a aid to vessels for staying afloat in shallow waters.

During Presidency: During his time in office, the Secret Service was created, along with the Homestead Acts, the National Banking Act, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

By winning the 1860 presidential election, Lincoln became the first Republican president.

Lincoln’s funeral procession crossed 7 states, totaling 1,600 miles, and ended in Springfield, Illinois, where he was buried.

After being shot by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, one of the largest manhunts in history was incited, with 10,000 people involved.

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How to move to Canada

According to Google, after Super Tuesday, there was a 350 percent increase in the Google search “how to move to Canada.”

1. Find where in Canada you want to live.

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4. Submit application along with fee, valid U.S. passport, proof of English (or French) language proficiency, birth certificate and financial information.

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2. Find what type of work residency you will use.

Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for qualifications.

5. Wait for clearance

3. Complete application found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

6. Move with the help of a self driven moving truck or an international moving company. Make a list of other items that will be shipped at another time. Provide list of items for customs officials.

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fter six generations of classic action and adventures, the Pokémon franchise is coming out with a new game for fans to enjoy: Pokémon “Sun and Moon.”

The new game is said to include new Pokémon, which are the creatures that the games are based upon. It is also said to have new mega evolutions, which make some Pokémon even stronger. There is also a whole new and bigger world to explore.

The Pokémon games have been sold in gaming stores since the 1990s, and their fan base has been growing ever since. The new Pokémon “Sun and Moon” games will mark the series’s 20th anniversary.

“The Pokémon franchise got big when I was in fourth grade,” science teacher Luke Krohn said. “Back then you had Pokémon toys, movies, tv shows and the games.”

But what is it about these games that keeps people playing?

“The thing that I like about Pokémon is that you can either be casual or be ‘super-meta’ [invested] and make the best team,” Krohn said. “Nowadays the games are really complex;

“I love every dog, but I don’t like YOUR dog.”

there’s breeding, different genders. Back then, we just had stats for our Pokémon, like attack, defence and speed.”

However, complex isn’t a bad thing, in fact, many fans are counting on the evolution of the series to bring new content to the franchise.

Nevertheless, there are some fans of the series who think that the franchise has gotten less appealing over the generations.

“My favorite generation was Pokémon ‘Emerald’. I don’t really care about the new games that are coming out,” senior Aaron Chesser said. “Pokémon ‘Diamond’ and ‘Pearl’ is where [the franchise] started descending into madness.”

There are also those who still respect the franchise but think that the new games haven’t been as impressive as the old games.

New Pokémon are added with each generation, making it harder to catch every single one.

Also, with the different regions and routes being added, sometimes the problem is figuring out where to go within the game.

That’s not to say that the new games are unpopular, there are still many people who enjoy

“You have rosy cheeks. Can I pinch em?”

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playing the new games, whether it be for nostalgia’s sake, or they just really like Pokémon.

“I got ‘Omega Ruby’ because it looked fun, but I will not be getting ‘Sun or Moon,’” Senior Nick Hudson said. “I like Pokémon because I used to play it when I was a kid.”

Pokémon has been an ever evolving generation of games ever since the 1990’s, and is still coming out with new games for people to play and enjoy.

People from all over the world are playing and connecting with others to battle and trade, and will now have a brand new adventure to experience. v art by CHLOE FLESHMAN

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“She’s like one of those kindergarten coloring books. No matter how hard you try, you can never stay in the lines.”

“You look like aged wine today.”

“I can play the Star Wars theme song with my nose.”

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Staff Editorial: Student dress code needs

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he dress code is put in place to ensure safety and eliminate unnecessary distractions, all while allowing students to dress for success. However, these rules seem to be rather biased and need to be modernized.

A recurring question on students’ minds is who the dress code is really geared towards. While it has rules set for both males and females, they seem to be more harsh on girls.

One rule that seems to upset a lot of people is the shoulders rule. If shoulders are showing, students are told to cover them up. However, it’s unclear as to why this rule is set in place. They aren’t distracting, and they certainly aren’t inappropriate.

While it can be understandable that some administrators think bra straps or spaghetti straps aren’t school appropriate, thicker tank top straps should be allowed. Especially when the weather gets warmer since classrooms can get very hot.

The fingertip rule for shorts, dresses and skirts is also ridiculous. No one is built the same way, so while two people could be wearing the same thing, it could look shorter on one person than the other.

For example, sometimes girls wear shorts that technically follow the fingertip rule, however their butt can still be seen.

Others, in contrast, can wear shorts that correctly cover everything, but isn’t quite fingertip length.

Whether it be because of varying arm length or leg length, it isn’t a fair rule and shouldn’t be the basis of what’s inappropriate.

Instead, we think an inseam rule should be used in order for the rule to be both consistent and fair between individuals.

When deciding the exact measures of the inseam policy, the length of shorts available in common stores should be considered, because finding shorts exactly mid-length down the thigh is pretty difficult.

The dress code should also focus more on modesty, rather than being “distracting.”

Bandanas aren’t allowed to be worn, nor are hats, yet v-necks that show a lot of cleavage or leggings that are basically see through are.

Sagging pants should be more controlled, too. It’s understandable that to some students belts aren’t their first priority, whether it be financially or perhaps they just don’t realize how low their pants are. However,

intentional saggy pants are distracting and not in a good way.

The prevention of that should be enforced more.

While it’s rare for someone to actually be sent home for “violating” the dress code rules, some of the guidelines are too biased or too traditional. People are built in different ways, and clothes are different than what they used to be. The dress code needs to be modernized. v

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e were all warned that construction was to start this school year, but I don’t remember being told that I would experience the ground shake and noises so loud that I wouldn’t be able to hear the teacher.

Yes, everyone knew this was coming, but this is just poor planning. This couldn’t be a worse time of year to begin construction with AIR testing and final exams coming up.

Also, the location couldn’t be less convenient than taking place right next to the math wing where concentration is needed the most.

I don’t know how we are supposed to find the value of x when the ground is shaking the desks

around.

The administration should have made sure that construction started when school was not in session and had the loudest aspects out of the way before the end of summer break. I was under the impression that the construction would not affect the learning environment but so far, this is not the case.

Students and teachers alike are beyond frustrated with the noises and disruptions that the construction has caused. Teachers now have to battle the construction workers for the attention of the students because everyone knows that big yellow vehicles picking up dirt are a lot more interesting than the Pythagorean theorem.

I knew from the beginning there would be some noise, but this is just ridiculous. We were all made promises that have not been kept.

That promise went out the window the

second the fire alarm went off after the construction workers tore down the wall. There are bound to be some distractions, but ones that take students out of class are crossing the line.

I wish that more thought was put into how the students and teachers would feel about the construction. I do not feel like anyone thought about how the excessive noise and shaking would, quite frankly, annoy the people who would be affected the most.

I do believe that the benefits for the future generations outweigh the inconveniences now, but I think that there could have been changes in scheduling to be more considerate to the teachers and students who are being affected right now.

The only hope I have at this point is that they get it done quickly so by the time that AIR testing and final exams come around people will be actually be able to concentrate without an earthquake occurring every twenty minutes. v

is currently in trouble due to Walter’s hospital bills, Walter teams up with Jesse.

This show has received almost universal acclaim for its incredible acting, writing and directing. In its run of five seasons, the show has won 16 Primetime Emmy awards. Cranston is absolutely terrific in the lead role, showing off his acting chops quite nicely.

The show is, as aforementioned, brilliantly written. The characters are all complex and round and it’s always interesting watching them interact with one another. For example, the relationship between Walter and Jesse is really unique, because the two are seemingly opposites yet they’re working towards the same goal and have similar motivations.

But while Breaking Bad was a colossal hit, several other shows have found the limelight in the past couple of years. One of those shows is American Horror Story. This show features an interesting setup in which every season is a completely different story arc, with different characters and settings.

The show, along with great writing, features a stellar cast. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Dylan McDermott, Neil Patrick Harris, Evan Peters, Michael Chiklis, and several other big name actors have all made appearances, some of them playing more than one role.

While the actors usually stay the same from season to season, the characters they play are always different. Despite seeing the same faces every season, the acting is so fantastic that it’s easy to look past. Overall this show has been received incredibly well by critics and most audiences, getting a 8.3/10 on IMDb. A third show worth mentioning is Adventure Time. Many would simply disregard this show as simply a goofy children’s cartoon, which in many respects it is. However this show has generated an enormous following from children and adults. This show has managed to produce a whopping 223 episodes in its seven seasons over six years.

Adventure Time revolves around the adventures of Finn, a human warrior, and Jake, a talking, anthropomorphic dog with the ability to grow and stretch. They live in a tree house with a talking Game Boy named BMO and embark on various adventures. Fitting into the mix, there’s a Candy Kingdom, lead by Princess Bubblegum, an evil Ice King, voiced by Tom Kenny, a flying unicorn named Lady Rainicorn who speaks Korean, and a vampire named Marceline.

While this show is usually silly and meant for kids, it still has the features of a great show.

It’s creative, colorful, and has complex three-dimensional characters that drive the plot home.

If other forms of art aren’t cutting it for you, then television is always a viable option. With shows like Adventure Time, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and others, there’s always something to watch. v

Television enters new golden age DEMETRIUS STORK staff writer

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ith Netflix perpetually gaining popularity and networks like FX and HBO receiving a huge viewing audience, it seems television is entering a new age of prosperity.

People will point to several different shows to cite the beginning of this rapid flux of T.V. show quality. But in my opinion, Breaking Bad was the show that really started it all.

Breaking Bad revolves around the story of chemistry teacher and Nobel Prize winner Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. White quits his second job and, by chance, meets up with Jesse Pinkman, a drug dealer. In a desperate attempt to support his family, which

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views Sanders is best choice Senate should vote on for president Supreme Court Nominee

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he unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February set off fierce debate between Senate Republicans and Democrats.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) argues that the president should not nominate a justice during election season, and instead let the American people decide who should fill the vacant seat through the upcoming election.

Obama, however, did not agree and nominated D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Merrick Garland.

Now, Senate Republicans are refusing to give Garland a confirmation hearing.

Although his argument may be an easy one to get behind, McConnell’s logic is deeply flawed and has clear political motives.

The Supreme Court is an

institution that is designed to be immune from the wills of the people. Its judges are not elected for the same reasons that they are not term limited: to allow them to interpret the law with nothing but their own legal experience.

It is important that they are not influenced by the flimsy ideals of the people.

To make the argument that the American people should have a say in who fills the seat through an election flies in the face of purpose and design of the Supreme Court.

Senate Republicans like to point out that Vice President Biden made the same argument in 1992 that they are

he presidential election this year is between democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie making today. Biden argued Sanders and republican canthat then President Bush didates Donald Trump, John should hold off on naming a Kasich and Ted Cruz. As citizens have different nominee until after the ‘92 views, my personal view is that Sanders is the presidential election. best candidate to become the next president.

Biden was wrong too. He He has so many good ideas on how to make was making the same flawed the United States a better place compared to argument that Mcconnell is, the other candidates. and for the same political If the nation were to let somebody like purposes. Pointing out that Trump become president, the government most of our leaders, including system is going to fall apart. However, Sanders the Vice President, play dirty has plenty of set goals and potentials for U.S. political games is not a good citizens. argument.

People say that Trump can save the world, The fact of the matter is but all in all that is not true. He wants things that the president has been that a lot of people don’t want or do not elected to serve a four-year agree with. According to CNN Politics, 60 term. None of his duties percent of female citizens are against Trump expire until that term has and some say it is just because of the way that ended. The same goes for the Senate, and now that the President has fulfilled his duty, the Senate should do theirs.v

Hawaiian singer promotes environmental awareness MARISSA MARKHAM views editor

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eing an actor, musician, singer/songwriter, record producer, and former professional surfer can be difficult enough professions by themselves. Jack Johnson still continues most of these jobs today.

Johnson was born in Hawaii, where he was raised with ocean waves and calm music. He learned the guitar at age eight, and became one of the youngest surfers to be invited to Pipeline Masters, a surfing event containing very dangerous waves, at just 17 years old.

However, according to The Telegraph, when diving to escape a wave, Johnson ended up breaking his skull and nose, losing his front teeth, and getting 150 stitches. That didn’t stop his love for the ocean, but it did allow him to perfect his guitar skills.

In 2001, Johnson released his first CD “Brushfire Fairytales,” along with help from filmmaker and amateur surfer Emmett Malloy.

Universal Studios soon took interest in the two and their band and offered them a signing deal. They turned it down, and five minutes later they called again and doubled their offer.

Finally, in 2002 he signed.

Since signing, Johnson has released around 10 albums, and has won many awards. He’s won the Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act in 2006, beating Arcade Fire, John Legend, Daniel Powter, and the Pussycat Dolls.

He’s also won the 2001 and 2002 ESPN’s Surfing’s Music Artist of the Year awards.

In 2006 Johnson was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category as well, however he lost. The other nominees included Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Seal, and Rob Thomas. Simply being in the same category as them was rewarding enough, and showed his talent.

Johnson gets his influence for writing from many different things. When Rolling Stone asked about his daughter’s influence on his approach, he had a lot to say.

“She loves to sing. Anytime I start to play piano or guitar she starts to do this little noise and she smiles a lot,” Johnson said in an interview with Rolling Stone’s writer Patrick Doyle. “So when you have that kind of energy around it's a lot easier to write positive songs, you know?”

Something that is very important to Johnson is the environment. While on tour, he insists on having only reusable/refillable water bottle stations at venues and the use of low-energy light bulbs.

The second time I saw him in concert, there were only boxed water bottles and recycling bins everywhere.

According to The Telegraph, Johnson and his team also donate to local pressure groups in every town they visit.

Johnson and his wife have also founded a non-profit charity that promotes positive and lasting change within communities by supporting organizations that focus on environmental, art, and music education.

Johnson is a very laid back, go with the flow guy. He’s like the stereotypical surfer guy, but with an amazing voice and songwriting ability. His songs are positive and have feel good vibes, and are great summer jams to listen to. v

Trump rallies should not be about violence

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uring this interesting presidential election, many different opinions have been voiced louder than in most years. And I believe everyone should be able to peaceably voice their opinions, no matter what others believe.

According to CBS News, presidential candidate Donald Trump cancelled a rally because there were many protesters mixed in with Trump supporters.

He feared for the safety of individuals and told the protesters “Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace.” After this statement, protesters became violent, and the police got involved.

This violence was not a one-time incident.

According to an MSNBC article, violence has also erupted in other states like Arizona, North Carolina and Utah.

Now, I believe that it is important for people to voice their opinions, but there is no reason that anyone should become violent.

Theoretically, everyone has the same right to freedom of speech, but that often does not always happen.

According the same MSNBC article, Trump believes that protesters are hindering him from using his right to free speech, and reporters were focused too much on the violence and too little on the disruption of the events.

I mean, that is a valid point; people are blaming Trump for the violence, yet they are not showcasing the disruption of the event.

That doesn’t make sense to me.

How can people blame Trump for the actions of the crowd attending his events? He cannot control what people do.

While Trump is definitely not my idea of a perfect candidate, I believe people should stop trying to hinder his rallies from taking place and start listening to what he has to say. If people listen, they can develop informed opinions regarding his political agenda, and then decide if they actually agree or disagree with him.

Then protestors can actually show their cause and make a change without violence.

If people give each other the chance to share

their opinions without resorting to violence, they will be more willing to have a civilized conversation about their cause and work to gain supporters.

It is ridiculous that adults cannot have civilized interactions discussing actual problems. Instead of hearing about Trump’s political views or a peaceful protest that could actually create change, the average American has to listen to another story about someone getting punched in the face at a Trump rally.

These adults need to act their age and stop fighting, because like their parents once told them, fighting doesn't solve anything.

Stop focusing on Trump rally violence and start focusing on how the American government can actually resolve some of their many, many problems.

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ALEX WHITED staff writer

he speaks.

Sanders has some good plans for the United States, including changes to colleges. He wants everybody to be able to afford college so they can be well educated and have the opportunity to have bright futures.

Some other aspects that Sanders has is that he wants everybody to be able to have the same rights, including increasing minimum wage. If the minimum wage were to go up, people would be able to afford more things and not have to worry about things like expenses. He believes that the government should help fund the change and make sure that everybody has stable lives.

According to the New York Times, Sanders wants many new things to be enforced within the U.S including minimum wage going up.

He believes that people for example who work at McDonald’s should get paid less than somebody who is a nurse but it should be enough to survive off of and not leaving families hungry.

Overall, Sanders is the best choice for president. He holds high standards that will have a positive outcome. v

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People overreact to Kardashian selfie, shouldn’t focus on others’ bodies MARISSA MARKHAM views editor

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n March 7, Kim Kardashian West tweeted a nude selfie with sensor bars and the caption saying “When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL.” Since then, people have taken it upon themselves to criticize and comment on her body, even though they should have no say in what she does with it.

While it should be common knowledge that people can do whatever they want with their own body, it seems that some think too highly of themselves and their opinions.

Actress Chloë Grace Moretz responded to Kardashian’s tweet, referencing the effects on other females.

“I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than - just our bodies,” Moretz tweeted.

If someone posts a picture of their body because they’re proud of it, then it means just that: they’re proud. It’s not about “offering” their bodies; it’s about feeling good about themselves.

If anything, Kardashian is setting the goal of loving oneself, which is actually a great thing to try and promote.

A continuous statement that seems to be made is that people should be more confident in both their personality and appearance. However, whenever someone shows the slightest bit of confidence, they’re shut down immediately.

Actress Bella Thorne also pointed that out in her own post.

“I think every woman should be allowed to make their own choices with their OWN bodies soo,” Thorne tweeted. “And it’s not our place to tell them what they can and can’t do with their body .. #internationalwomensday.”

Another argument Twitter users are trying to promote is that since Kardashian is a mother, she shouldn’t be posting nude or almost nude pictures.

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Would I understand this point of view if she wasn’t censored? Yes, since that would make this a different scenario.

However, with the sensor bars that were included, everything that was being shown would be seen if she were wearing a bathing suit.

Becoming a parent doesn’t establish a whole new set of dress codes. “She’s a mother” doesn’t mean she can’t wear certain clothing. It simply means she has at least one child.

Also, it’s pretty interesting how much backlash Kardashian has received for posting this photo while so many male celebrities could post something with even less coverage and get praised for it.

For Maroon 5’s album, “Hands All Over,” lead singer Adam Levine posed with just hands covering where a sensor bar would be, and he was showing even more skin. Yet no one admonished him; they actually praised the album cover.

Same thing goes for celebrities like Justin Bieber. Bieber posted a picture with his bare butt showing on the beach, and girls all but drooled over it.

People shouldn’t be drooling over Kardashian’s selfie, and I understand that some simply don’t like risque pictures.

However, she shouldn’t be chastised or belittled because she’s confident in herself and her body since that’s a quality a lot of people wish they had. v

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Memories make prom worth cost on that night. Even if prom doesn’t sound like something you’re interested in now, missing out on this is likely to be regretted later on in life.

For seniors, the night of prom is one of the last activities of their grade school years prior to graduation. Other than athletics, it is also one of the few school related activities that isn’t at all associated with academics, allowing for the opportunity to enjoy the fun of being a teenager amongst the typical stresses of school.

So much drama occurs in students’ lives during their four years of high school. Along with that, many other responsibilities are placed on them like having a job and applying for college, making it difficult to set aside time to do more enjoyable things. However, prom is a night that is simply meant to be enjoyed while students focus on nothing other than just having a good time and making some final memories with high school friends.

The pictures taken with friends that night can be looked back on for many years to come to as a reminder of those positive memories.

Though the price of the night is considerably high, the unforgettable experience attained from attending prom is worth the cost. v

fter buying tickets, a dress, shoes and accessories, going to prom can cost hundreds of dollars.

For high school students working at minimum wage, spending that much on a single night isn’t realistically possible. However, it doesn’t take brand new shoes or acrylic nails to have a great night.

There are many ways to cut the cost to make going to prom more affordable. Finding a used dress and doing hair and nails yourself is one of the many ways to pay less for the same experience.

To avoid having to make expensive hair appointments, tutorials on YouTube or Pinterest can be found and used.

With the help of a friend, these can look just as great as a professional’s with a little bit of practice.

Finding an affordable but also fashionable dress can prove to be a challenge. In order to avoid this hassle a dress can be borrowed or bought at a reduced price from a friend.

Since these outfits are often only worn once, this option allows for greater worth out of a single purchase.

Cute dresses can also be found online that are significantly cheaper than what is typically seen in department stores. Websites such as promgirl.com have the option to “shop by price” in order to allow shoppers to only view dresses at a price they are comfortable spending. As an added bonus to online shopping, there are countless of styles available, so with a bit of looking, unique dresses can be found that are pertinent to an individual’s specific taste.

Memories made at prom are priceless.

Between finding the right outfit, taking pictures and the dance itself, for many the best, most compiled by MARISSA MARKHAM AND CLAUDIA MACRI exciting memories of high school are created

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Art competitions arrive too late MORGAN CONLEY staff writer

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hroughout the year during House, there have been many competitions that students can compete in, which is a good addition to our school.

People of all grades can join these competitions if students have a passion for the competition, or even if they are just looking for a new friend. They are also good because no one is forced to be involved in these. If someone has homework to work on, they are more than welcome to just stay in their normal House or Advisory.

One of the newest competitions is an art competition. Many students in our school are talented and love doing art. There are going to be many type of arts in our competition. This is a competition that has never been done before and will be going on in April.

The arts competition isn’t the only competition you can be involved in within the house system; there is so much more to be involved in if you prefer something else.

Some of the things that are going to be displayed during the house competition include ceramic pieces, painted artwork and many other pieces of art created by the talented high school students.

The art competition is going to take place this month during lunch and House. Students will be able to see other student’s art work and give their view on how they like it.

Even though the art competitions are a good idea, I think it would have been a good idea if they started sooner in the school year.

This would have given students more of an opportunity to compete more than once or twice as give them the opportunity to see more student’s artwork.

This is planned to be a fun event in hopes that people will join in on the fun. From this experience, students can make some new friends or even learn more about current friends. v

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Red carpet rolls out for Hollywood romance prom photos by SIOBHAN KAY compiled by MADI HUCK AND SIOBHAN KAY

Seniors Kathleen Duffy and Carson Geissler smile for a picture after being announced as Prom Queen and King. The court was announced at the beginning of school Friday, and King and Queen were announced after dinner at Prom.

Junior Addison Shaal and senior Josh Hyatt attend prom together. The couple color coordinated their outfits for the occasion.

Senior Ally Nagler dances with friends. Prom was held at Villa Milano.

Senior Meg Vonada and junior Makayla Mackey pose together in front of one of the many offered photo backdrops. The theme of prom was Hollywood Romance.

Juniors Marisa Sulek and Noah Planisek eat dinner. The menu consisted of filet mignon, manicotti and chicken piccata. clip art courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS