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National Honors Society runs blood drive MARY GRACE O’SHEA ‘17 | Staff Writer will dismiss them within ten minutes,” Kline said.

The annual blood drive hosted by the National “If they have looked a little queasy, and haven’t reHonors Society was last Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. ally been eating, we hold onto them for awhile.” to 2 p.m. in the girls gym. American Red Cross There were 95 spots for students to sign up, Zoe representatives were here drawing blood through- Evans ‘17, National Honors Society’s president out the school day. said. They were able to fill about 60 spots prior to There were few requirements to donate blood, the drive, and allowed walk-ins the day of.

Lisa Kline, advisor of National Honors Society, “We want to fill each and every available spot said. Students simply had to be 16 or older in or- for students to give blood, just considering it is der to donate. such a great cause,” Evans said. “It is a great way “I don’t believe you can (donate if you) have to begin helping improve someone’s life more than recently traveled to a malaria-infested country,” you know.”

Kline said.

The blood drive host“You can not ed at South is a great “The blood is used for people who way to donate and is participate if you are in an need different blood transfusions very convenient, Carathletic contest mella Bate ‘17 said. through American Red Cross and then that night.”

“I felt like I should The blood donate, ” Bate said. “It is they donate it to hospitals.” drive has been something I have never LISA KLINE a tradition at done but always wanted Advisor of National Honors South for years, to do, so it feels good to Kline said. It have done it and helped has become a part of the National Honors Society’s someone.” yearly agenda.

Donating blood is a quick and simple way to “I think it has been going on since I have been give back to the community, Kline said. It is a teaching here, so for at least eight years,” Kline small commitment, with a huge result. said. “It is used for people who need different “Your blood, in some way, shape or form, is blood transfusions through American Red Cross helping somebody else and it is an easy way to and then they donate it to hospitals.” contribute something good and meaningful withStudents were able to sign up to donate any time out demanding a ton of your time,” Kline said. “I during the school day, and were released shortly think people just typically assume if they go work after, under most circumstances, Kline said. in a soup kitchen, that is how they make society “If the student shows no signs of passing out, better, but there are a lot of other things that peoand are speaking coherently while eating their ple can be a part of that are helping those around snacks-- cookies, fruit snacks and juice-- then we them in return.”

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JACK HOLME ‘17 | Associate Editor The first Mock Election to be held in many years at Grosse Pointe South is in the books. During third hour, Nov. 4, students were given the opportunity to participate and “vote” in a Mock Election sponsored

by The Tower Newspaper. Most current students are ineligible to vote in the real 2016 Presidential Election held Tuesday, Nov. 8, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have political affiliations and opinions.

Within the last two weeks, a new group was formed, the Young Democrats Club, which offers students a chance to meet and discuss current political affairs. This club joins the Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative minded group, which has been active at South since 2012, also giving students a chance to openly discuss current political issues.

“I think that everyone can agree that neither candidate is perfect; I think most people can agree that no person in the world is perfect,” Ellie Connors ‘18 said. “But for me, the most important things in a candidate is someone who’s respectful, someone who has basic human decency. And I think that Hillary encompasses that and she’s very, very, qualified. And when I look at her policy, and things that matter to me the most: gun control, women’s issues, the right to choose, closing the wage gap, LGBT issues and social justice.”

Hillary Clinton isn’t the only candidate that has supporters at South. Trump supporters are making sure their opinions are heard.

“The basis of my whole thesis is anybody but Hillary. Trump in my eyes, at this point, is ideal,” Connor Brannagan ‘17 said. “I’m Canadian, coming from socialist Canada, and I’ve seen what socialized medical care has done. That’s why I live here because my step dad, who is a doctor, didn’t want to work in Canadian socialism. And my mom had to work over in the states to get enough money to provide when she was single, for us, as a nurse over here.”

Brannagan isn’t just against the health care policy.

“That’s just one of the issues: gun control, prochoice, it’s just disgusting; I don’t know. All of his views reflect the American, reflect the middle class and reflect everything I stand for.”

With over 1,068 students exercising their “rights” and submitting ballots, the Mock Election was welcomed by administration.

“I think a mock election would be great,” AP United States Government and Politics teacher Mike Rennell said. “I think that students need to be politically active and politically aware because it’s extremely important because in the next two to four years everybody’s going to be eligible to vote, and it should be an important process.”

GSA Bake Sale to raise money for Ruth Ellis Center there, but one big goal is volunteering.”

MARGOT BAER‘18 | Staff Writer According to GSA secretary Kelley Graham McNeil ‘17, the club is hoping to The Gay Straight Alliance Club (GSA) will be holding a bake sale in the main hall starting on Nov. 14 before school Tuesday through Friday, and during both raise a generous amount of money to help as many LGBT kids as they can.

“We want to sell as much homemade goods as we can,” McNeil said. “It is our lunches, Monday through Friday. main idea to sell as many things as we can, and All the proceeds of the sale will go to the Ruth earn as much money as we can and give it to the Ellis House, a foundation in Detroit.

Ruth Ellis center because they always need funds “Ruth Ellis is an African American wom“GSA is not limited to people just in the for food and for toiletries and clothes.” an who started this organization by her taking LGBT community and we are not limited to McNeil said the bake sale is the best option to homeless LGBT kids off the streets and into her own home. It evolved into this huge organizajust gay people either. We invite everyone, give back.

“We just really want to give back to the LGBT tion,” Olivia Lardner ‘17, GSA president, said. and we talk about everything. community that we all are supporting and are “The money that we earn from this bake sale will OLIVIA LARDNER ’17 apart of,” McNeil said. “Through the bake sale, we go straight to this organization and to kids of the think it would be the best actively way to help.”

LGBT community in a homeless shelter.”

One of the GSA club’s main focus is acceptance.

GSA has been active at South for over four years. They have big plans on what “GSA is not limited to people just in the LGBT community and we are not they will be doing this coming school year.

“We plan on volunteering a lot, that is our solid goal,” Lardner said. “Another limited to just gay people either. We invite everyone, talk about everything, we goal is to really promote GSA and just be really welcoming and get stuff done: talk about recent news. We just love the group of people and a lot of these things paint the rock, maybe get a video on the announcements. Just things here and aren't discussed that we talk about,” Lardner said.

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THIS WEEK AT SOUTH...

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South Choir MSVMA Musical Host Sight will be in the main gym from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Gay Straight Alliance Bake Sale

GPPS Open House will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p:m for potential new students to explore.

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Middle School and High school Report Cards are available online via Parent Portal.

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Our passion for our country shouldn’t stop at the voting booths By the time the Tower hits your desk or your email inbox today, the election results will have already flooded all of your social media the moment it happened and a new 45th President of the United States was announced. Snapchat has a new filter ready for supporters to add to their stories. And Facebook has been up to the brim in sadness and anticipation of the next 4 years.

To say this election has been exhausting would be an understatement. With the email scandals, negative media ads, “locker room talk” and mudslinging that has been a part of the 2016 Presidential Election, people are tired and worn out. In the past year, American lives have been filled with election coverage whether they wanted it or not. No one has been able to get away from it. It has engulfed everyday life.

While some will be frustrated that one candidate was crowned the winner and one was not, we live in the greatest country in the world. And we enjoy freedoms that many only dream of. The right to practice whatever religion we choose, the freedom to speak our minds and the right to vote are all precious gifts that our Democratic-minded forefathers secured for us as ways to be able to participate in the political process. The United States is a part of a select group of countries that make up 64 percent of all countries worldwide who enjoy the right to vote according to freedomhouse.org. Unlike America, North Korea

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holds elections but only one candidate is listed on the ballot: the “Supreme Leader” (Kim Jong Un). North Korea has had a one party system for almost 70 years. In America, we are fortunate to have a multi-party system which gives us a handful of potential candidates to consider. The multi-party system isn’t even the most influential part of our government. We have a system of checks and balances in place that keep all three branches of government in alignment. Unlike North Korea which is a dictatorship, which means there are no laws or regulations overseeing Kim Jong Un’s decisions.

There has been a flurry of news coverage over the next few days looking at the statistics of the electoral college results, the popular vote and what happened versus what the analysts expected would happen. But then there is traditionally, a cooling off time period where the current administration and the incoming administration will meet and discuss the transitions that will need to begin happening prior to Inauguration Day. This is done to ensure a smooth and dignified hand off of power.

In 2012, after President Obama won his second term in office, he granted Republican nominee, Mitt Romney a meeting to sit down to discuss his views and politics. Hopefully, whoever the winner of this election is, will do the same and we all hope for the country’s sake that it goes as civilly as the last time.

On this historic day, we know who will lead the country for the next four years. Let’s continue to be curious and involved and question our leaders. Just because the election is over, that doesn’t mean that

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politics end. New laws and programs will be presented. Let’s have civil debates to see both sides of an argument and not just toss people to the curb because their views don’t align with ours. In the next election in 2020, most of us will have a chance to complete our civic duty by voting which makes it imperative to stay alert and be aware of the political climate.

Our elections can be a bit heated and may seem out of control when other countries look in, but our process for electing the President of the United States has withstood the test of time. The right to vote is a privilege which shouldn’t be taken for granted.

Egocentric paranoia gives way to western ignorance MY VIEW ANTON MIKOLOWSKI ’17

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Pull your hair, bite your cuticles-- they’re all out to get you.

Right?

At least that’s what you think. It’s the self-centered philosophy of paranoia that urges us to believe we are the subject of unwanted attention. That 7th hour office referral might be for you-- the phone call that rings in at the teacher’s desk could spell your doom, but, generally, it does not.

Americans are obsessed with themselves, believing they are largely more fascinating than they ever are.

They wrap themselves in a shroud of self-urgency and obsession.

It is a cultural affliction and a drastic problem when 47 percent (according to USA Today) of Americans believe Muslims pose a threat to the faux-idyllic bourgeois ideals they believe they possess.

Folks will jump at the chance to lash out against today’s terrorist organization of the minute, whether it be ISIL

or Al-Qaeda (which seems to have been all but brushed beneath the proverbial rug in America’s latest military ventures), for they believe these groups pose a threat to their existentiality, which is miles from the truth.

Americans generate their ideas on threats purely based on those who they are led to believe pose distinct threats to themselves, but they realize not the threats they pose to others.

Over 100,000 civilians have been killed in the name of counter-terrorism offshore, according to the panAmerican network Telesur, possibly many more, yet their story will not be heard over the the jittery American trepidation of their war on terror.

This trepidation brings to mind our diseases locked in layers upon layers of myth and overblown media scares, remember Ebola-- we shivered in our boots through the course of a sweltering 2014 summer over it, a disease that killed just under 10,000 Africans, but two Americans, yet we cast no focus to the 500,000 fatal cases of malaria that

wrought doom for men and women across the globe..

This American lens of cultural perception must widen in order to continue as a progressive civilization, this nation holds a prominent position in the free world, yes, but that station means nil should we fail to look across our sandy shores and out across the waves ever into the horizon.

This national populace is trapped by the objectivist ideal of selfishness at all costs. Few seek the excellence of others and merely the betterment of their worth, all based on the petty values of competition.

We have surpassed the age of the blind feud, and should move into a future of generosity and kindness for others.

She is not a freeloader for receiving federal aid, she struggles sandwiched between two jobs and three kids.

He is not here to threaten your nation-- there is no bomb beneath his winter jacket, just a granola bar and a tram ticket.

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Applying to a dozen colleges may seem like the best route to go.

WILL A bigger number MUAWAD ’17 and more diverse STAFF WRITER selection of colleges is thought to be a good thing, especially when the student has no idea where they want to go or what they want to major in. However, this line of thinking is very wrong. Applying to too many schools colleges and having no idea where they want to go, will make it very stressful and confusing for the student.

Let’s say for instance the student gets into all or almost all of the schools they apply to, now they must pick a single school out of all the dozen schools they got into. What was thought of as a way to give the student lots of choices, is now working against the student. The student is now lost as ever in their college selection process and now must narrow down all their schools to just one. With so many colleges to choose from and not knowing what they want to major in, the student will have a very hard time narrowing down their choices.

An addition to confusing the student, applying to many colleges is very expensive. Almost every college this day requires an application fee, ranging all the way up to 80 dollars. The application fee for just one college is very expensive, but now multiply that by 10 or 12 colleges. The application fees are

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not the only expenses involved in the college admission process. For every standardized test score that a student sends to a college, they must pay a fee. While smaller than the application fee, sending in the scores to all of the colleges adds up quickly. With the test score fees coupled with the application fees, applying to so many colleges is extremely expensive.

Another “cost” of applying to so many colleges is the an enormous amount of time it takes to apply to all of the schools, including the time it takes to write the essays each school requires. Almost every college requires at least one essay in their application, times that by a dozen schools, and a student is looking at 12 or more essays they have to write. Writing all these essays on their own will keep a student extremely busy and stressed, but doing them on top of extracurriculars and school work makes it almost impossible to write all of them.

Cutting down on the number of colleges a student applies to will also cut down on the money costs and the time costs. This in turn will make the whole college application process less stressful for the student.

Applying to too many colleges doesn’t help the student, instead it hurts them. In order for a student to maximize and somewhat enjoy the college application process, the student should apply to multiple schools, for options, but not too many that they are overwhelmed by their number of options.

Editor-in-Chief Erykah Benson* ’17 Associate Editor Jack Holme* ’17 Supervising Editors at Large John Francis* ’18 Liz Bigham* ’18 Supervising Editors Ray Hasanaj* ’18, Anton Mikolowski * ’17 Rachel Harris*, Riley Lynch*, all ’18 Page Editors Claire Hubbell* ’17 Cam Smolen*, Chase Clark*, Elena Rauch*, JD Standish*, Katherine Bird*, Liam Walsh*, all ’18 Copy Editors

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T h e biggest question that most students ARIANA CHENGGES ’17 get asked TOWER PULSE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF their senior year is where they are going to college. But, the question that many students have to ask themselves is where to even apply. For most people, the process of the Common Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be extremely time consuming, which makes them not want to apply to many colleges. The one thing students don’t realize is how beneficial it truly can be to apply to several colleges.

There is no answer as to how many schools a student should be applying to, but having a variety of schools to pick from once you get accepted is relieving, in a sense. During the process of applying, it can be stressful, especially dealing with school, test and homework and on top of that, squirming to write three different essays for one single college.

The writing supplement questions, the extracurriculars a student has accomplished throughout their high school career and the ongoing questions that feel as if they are never ending will eventually ensure the student in the end that he or she has opened up themselves to a vast amount of colleges.

The option that numerous colleges have of ei-

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ther early decision, early action or regular decision is a superb idea for those who either want to get the application stress out of the way, waiting a few months to finish out the essays or add more to their extracurricular list. If a student is applying to several colleges, the route they should take is early action. Applying to colleges this way makes it easier because the results will come back quicker and the student can be relieved as to where they could potentially go to school next year when receiving an acceptance letter in the mail during late September or early October.

Not every student knows where their life could be a year from now which is why applying to several colleges can fall in your favor. Sitting in class thinking how excited you are to get away from high school and go as far as you can is what goes through many high schoolers minds these days. As a student begins to realize they want to go far and live on their own without anyone they know, they start to brainstorm colleges that are across the country. But, once it comes down at the end and the feeling of being homesick strikes, a person potentially could regret not applying to a few more schools towards their hometown. That is why sending applications to a variation of schools can make a student’s brain more open to the world and experience life is a different sense. Setting your mind on a couple colleges and thinking applying to several colleges is pointless could be completely wrong and wish they would not had been so close minded.

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BLOWING CLOUDS: RAY HASANAJ ‘18 AND CAM FRANCIS ‘17 | Supervising Editor and Business Manager *Names have been changed to protect the identities of students A cloud of vapor rises to the basement ceiling, followed by another soon after. George Cunningham* ’17 and his friends pass around the device, each of them taking part in one of the newest teenage trends: vaping.

Vapes, short for vaporizers, were originally intended to just be substitutes for cigarettes and other harsh methods of tobacco consumption, health education teacher Nicole Westfall said.

“Now, people are using (vapes) for recreation and they are getting into the hands of teenagers,” Westfall said.

Cunningham is one of many examples of students using it in their everyday life. According to Cunningham vaping is “a lifestyle.”

“I do it everywhere: my car, my bedroom,” Cunningham said. “I like making clouds, it’s a fun time.”

More students are turning to vape. For example, Hugh McDaniels* ’18 admits to using vapes recreationally.

“I usually don’t (vape) a lot, just whenever I’m at parties,” McDaniels said. “People are vaping, and I’m like ‘Hey, might as well.’”

In 2014, e-cigarettes surpassed cigarettes as the most commonly used tobacco product of choice of middle and high school students, according to an annual U.S. survey. Both Cunningham and McDaniels are aware of this trend.

“It’s a trend started by seniors (at south), and underclassmen tend to follow the trends.” Cunningham said. “We set an example for the younger kids.”

The example being set is not a good one. Most vapes contain nicotine, a stimulant drug found in the leaves of tobacco. Cigarettes contain this same chemical, and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, they’re responsible for over 400,000 deaths in the United States each year.

“Nicotine is the number one most addictive drug,” Westfall said. “It works on the brain reward system and causes all these pleasant memories.

(Vape) is going to do the same thing.”

Since vaping is a new movement, though, not much is known of the final outcome.

“People will eventually see the long-term effects, but we don’t learn the long-term effects until they start to happen,” school social worker Doug Roby

said.

Westfall touched on the same idea, stating that well known research on cigarettes have existed for years but the consequences of vaping is unknown.

“What’s going to happen in 10 years?” Westfall said. “We have no idea because people are just starting to vape.”

One known possible effect of vaping is bronchiolitis obliterans, or better known as “popcorn lung,” Westfall said. The disease causes inflammation and obstructs airways in the lungs, Westfall said.

“Popcorn lung is this respiratory thing that you get when you use a certain kind of flavor (of vapor), and I used it a lot,” Cunningham said.

When vaping, a specific chemical can be inhaled deep into the lungs, resulting in “popcorn lung,” Westfall said.

“I don’t want any kind of disease from vaping because that would be stupid.” Cunningham said.

Cunningham isn’t addicted to vaping, he said, just partying in general. He sometimes consumes alcohol with vape.

“I have more of an incentive to drink (alcohol) if I’m vaping. It just sounds better,” Cunningham said.

McDaniels isn’t concerned with disease or addiction.

“I don’t do it often enough to worry about health problems,” McDaniels said. Regardless, he believes that vape is rather safe.

“Now with all these studies we know (cigarettes) are way worse for you,” McDaniels said. “Vape is the new cigarette that’s not as bad.”

Westfall would only partially agree with McDaniels. “(You’re) still getting the nicotine and some chemicals into the lungs, but it’s not putting the chemicals in the air,” Westfall said. “That’s why you may have seen people (vaping) in restaurants.”

In terms of the law and school policy, vaping isn’t safe. Students who vape can face serious repercussions, according to official school policy. “(Vaping) is considered under the whole tobacco rules,” Roby said. For use on school grounds, the first offense is a warning, followed by a double warning and then a separation. Vape can also be treated as a marijuana product if it contains marijuana-infused vapor. In that case, the first offense results in a ten day separation, Roby said. The guidelines are even heavier for students involved in any extracurricular activities.

“If you’re an athlete (or participant in another

Small group uses photography in Detroit to close the racial, economic gaps

SYDNEY STANN ‘17 | Staff Writer about other ethnicities and cultures and the Since their beginning 48 years ago Focus: way people live,” Woodman said. “If you’re HOPE has grown to become a nationally afraid to ask questions then you’re kind of recognized civil and human rights organi- ignorant to that and that’s when people start zation working to close the racial and eco- to make assumptions and start stereotypes.” nomic gaps in southeast Michigan.

Students face their preconceived opinFocus: HOPE provided four students ions of race and culture, and work to diminfrom South, as well as students from 17 oth- ish the boundaries that have separated the er high schools, the opportunity to learn city, according to focushope.edu. about different cultures and ethnicities over “To give (the program) more range for four sessions, spanning several weeks. each person, we had to meet new people Through programs called Food & Basic and learn their perspectives before we go Needs, Workforce Development & Educa- out and start taking pictures,” Oliver Lardtion and HOPE Village Initiative, Focus: ner ’17, one of the four South students that HOPE works to close the racial and eco- attended Focus: HOPE said. “It’s very ennomic gaps, according to focushope.edu. lightening because there are a lot of things Focus on the Mission is a photography that we think we know but might not know program within Focus: HOPE that showed and that’s okay, that’s why there are prostudents diversity in Detroit through pho- grams like this and that’s why me and the toshoots according to Rae Woodman ’17. other kids are doing this from south as well.”

She was one of the four South students Focus on the Mission taught Larder that attended Focus: how understanding HOPE. someone’s ethnicity I’ve learned little bits of cul- leads to respect, she Using elements and principles of de- ture and backgrounds that I did said. sign, students went learned litnot know about before that are tle “I’ve out into the city and bits of culture photographed words very crucial in understanding and backgrounds that fit the theme of and respecting somebody that I did not know diversity Woodman JACK HOLME about before that are said. very crucial in unCaptain of the HolmeBrew “On the first day derstanding and rewe had a photoshoot specting somebody,” where we partnered with someone and had Lardner said. to choose a word we thought fit in with the For Lardner, photography was the gatetheme of diversity,” Woodman said. “My way to seeing connections between cultures. partner and I choose the word ‘equal’, and Aja Perales, South counselor, gave her we had to go out, and using the elements own take on what South already is doing to and principles of design and what they had promote community and student interacgone over with us, we had to find things tion, she said. around us that made up the letters and spell “I think that there are a lot of opportuniout the word.” ties for students of different backgrounds to Another photoshoot students participat- get together and find ways to connect, there ed in was an exercise that taught them ways are different clubs and organizations and to share privileges Woodman said. events that go on that sort of work towards “We did another photoshoot that was kind of one family; one school, all with the about trust, where one person was blind- same mission” Perales said. folded and the other person moved them Woodman had input on how to bring around and had them take pictures of elements from Focus: HOPE into the South things.” community, she said.

Participating in these activities taught “I would really like to incorporate some Woodman how communication can re- of the activities that we did,” Woodman said. duce stereotypes and assumptions, she said.

Focus on the Mission’s exhibition and Woodman said she learned that it takes opening reception is open to the public and more than one person to change how a com- will be held from Thursday, Nov. 17 through munity views a certain group of people.

Friday, Dec. 2 at the Focus: Hope Gallery lo“A lot of people don’t know a lot of things cated at 1400 Oakman Blvd, Detroit.

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extracurricular activity), it’s 24/7,” Roby said.

Cunningham disagrees with the policy.

“I don’t think vaping should have consequences because it’s not bad,” Cunningham said. “I can see how some people think it’s bad, but it’s better than alternatives.”

McDaniels doesn’t believe in consequences, either.

“I don’t think (vaping) should be a big deal, but I don’t do it at school,” McDaniels said. He has his own vape, but doesn’t carry it with him everywhere because it isn’t a “priority.” Cunningham owns his own vape as well and has brought it within a close proximity of the school, using it in his car, h e

said.

“Rig ht now I’m running the Sigelei 213 model,” Cunningham said. He purkangertech chased the device from a local vape shop that doesn’t card its customers.

“It’s vape, (the shop) doesn’t care,” Cunningham said. “I don’t think most people will care.”

McDaniels purchased his from the same place, Inline Vape located in St. Clair Shores. The shop defensively declined an interview after numerous attempts. “(The shop) doesn’t really care since you don’t have to be 18 to carry (a vape),” McDaniels said.

Some parents have a similarly relaxed view toward vape.

“My mom knows I vape. She just thinks I’m a loser,” Cunningham said. “I just think all the trick are cool: blow horns, vapenado. I do not feel ashamed of vaping.”

According to Roby, he is still confused as to why the trend has taken off.

“Truthfully, I don’t know why it’s so popular,” Roby said. “The wide variety of friendly flavors is perhaps what attracts young adults.”

McDaniels has a much

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simpler reason for the youth vape-craze.

“You just feel good when you do it,” McDaniels said.

This statement reinforces what health teacher Nicole Westfall’s predicts.

“I think that kids are thinking (vape) is safe and easier to get,” Westfall said. “Drugs go in and out of popularity, and I think (vape) is just becoming very appealing to kids. It’s the cool drug now.”

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SARAH BELLOVICH ‘19 | Staff Writer he new drum majors for marching band 2017 were announced at the last season football game before play offs on Oct. 21. At halftime, Devon Krasner ’19 and Daniel Garan ’18 walked across the field.

“Everybody that tried out would have been a great drum major,” Garan said. “There were many of us who tried out and only two of us could get it. Anybody would have done a fantastic job.”

The drum major is the leader of the marching band, Garan and Krasner said. They conduct the songs, march in front of the band during practices and play a large component in giving out commands and teaching everyone how to march.

“Pretty much you have the responsibility of being leader of the entire group,” Seth Adams ‘17, current drum major, said. ”You’re kind of like the foreman of in terms of where all the students are. You basically have to provide the best role model for the rest of the band, and that’s key because that’s how you keep the program going.”

In order to become the drum major, candidates had to memorize the alma mater, be able to conduct a piece they were currently playing, give commands on the spot with their voices and a whistle, be able to respond to commands given by the current drum majors and interview with Mr. Takis and the two current drum majors, Garan said.

“I’m really excited for it. I wouldn’t say I’m nervous,” Garan said. “I think I’ll do well and we’ll do great things next year. I’m very excited.”

Krasner said she is also excited to be leading a group of really fun people and looking forward to taking on the role.

“As drum major, I think my most important responsibility is to lead the band and make sure that we’re serious and we get stuff done and do what we need to do, but also that we have fun so that people want to be there,” Krasner said.

Being in charge of a group of 86 people gave Adams new opportunities and having a leadership role as large as drum major was an overall good experience, he said.

“I would say it was definitely a new experience to be in front of an entire group of people who are looking up to you and you being a leader,” Adams said. “I felt that’s obviously really cool and I was honored to do that all year.”

Adams said the drum majors for next year are really good, and is hoping they will keep the marching band going because they just started up and need to give it another push.

“I would tell them as long as you look like you’re enjoying it, other people will enjoy it,” Adams said.

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Counting Sheep Excessive schoolwork causes lack of sleep and added stress among teens CLAIRE KOEPPEN ’19| Copy Editor t’s five in the morning on a weeknight and Tori Potter ‘19 is still up. She’s pulling an all-nighter.

She’s finishing up her homework--a combination of different subjects.

However, Potter usually doesn’t go to sleep that early. Her average bedtime is midnight--maybe an hour or so after that. With a busy schedule, going to bed any time earlier isn’t really possible.

“I play varsity field hockey (and my position is goalkeeper),” Potter said. “I’m a member of the symphony band, so I have to practice sometimes. I’m in marching band and I’m a member of SA and plan to join bio club soon.”

Potter’s routine allows no time for social activities either. She does homework, goes to field hockey practice, eats dinner and showers.

“I get home (and) usually have a snack.

I usually have crackers or something. Then, I do my math homework or my Spanish,” Potter said. “I usually have practice around 6:00-7:45, or on some nights it’s 7:45-9:15.

After that I get home, and I usually eat dinner first and then I take a shower. Then I start my homework and I usually finish around 12:30 to 1.”

Potter isn’t the only one dealing with staying up late to finish homework. Devon Krasner ‘19 also loses sleep over doing her homework.

“Most nights I stay up until midnight doing my homework,” Krasner said. “Sometimes it’s one, and sometimes it’s eleven.”

Like Potter, Krasner has a busy schedule, with cross country and marching band.

Such a late bedtime and rigorous schedule raises questions on the homework load and pressure of balancing extracurriculars with schoolwork on a student.

According to Amy Pyle, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, without a sufficient amount of sleep there can be consquences, she said.

“Insufficient sleep in teens can impact everything from grades to safety. Sleepy teens may fare worse in school than their well-rested peers,” Pyle said. “Studies have shown that teens who are sleep deprived may be more easily distracted and recall information more slowly. Sleeping fewer than the recommended hours also is associated with attention, behavior and learning prob-

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Lack of sleep can cause someone to eat too much or eat unhealthy foods that will lead to weight gain.

Teens need around 8 ½ hours of sleep, but studies show only 15 percent of teens have reported sleeping that long on school nights.

lems, and students ages 13-18 should be sleeping 8-10 hours each night.”

However, Potter says that if she gets her caffeine intake she usually feels fine the next day.

“If I have coffee in the morning then I usually can make it through the day, but if I don’t then I’m dead,” Potter said. “Just because I’m more of a night owl naturally I usually feel pretty good (in the morning).

It doesn’t affect me that much--but as soon as it gets past the 2 o’clock range and starts going into 3 o’clock I feel like I get a little uncomfortable.”

However, when Krasner wakes up, she doesn’t feel like she’s had enough sleep.

“In the morning, I feel (bad). I have to go to school and sit through my classes,” Krasner said. “It’s really hard because I’m really, really tired and I’m staying up to finish all my homework. But then I get energy, and I stay up late doing homework, and then I’m tired again.”

Pyle said that finishing homework as soon as possible is a way to prevent sleep deprivation.

“Setting and sticking to a routine to get as much sleep as possible is one of the best things teens can do for their health, academic achievement and athletic performance,” Pyle said. “Getting homework done early so that it doesn’t interfere with bedtime is what is important.”

Potter also offered advice for what schools might want to do to help with students that stay up late finishing assignments.

“I think maybe (schools) should adopt a policy where all work must be done in school and anything that carries over into your home life is unnecessary,” Potter said.

Though Potter stays up late to do her homework, she thinks it’s just a part of life.

“You have to kind of get used to taking on a larger work load as you grow up,” Potter said. “I think maybe the school could do a little more to maybe cut back on stuff so students aren’t staying up as late as I do.”

However, Potter believes there should be homework.

“I think that honestly we should have homework still just because, I mean, we need to learn how to work things it’s just the amount that needs to be adjusted,” Potter said.

If you’re having trouble waking up in the morning, let light in your room.

This tells your body it needs to wake up.

Don’t nap longer than 30 minutes.

You’ll wake up feeling drowsy and even more tired than before.

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Gilmore Girls reunion gives a chance for former fans to enjoy a few more episodes KATHLEEN CARROLL ’19| Web Content Manager On Nov. 25 at 12:01 a.m., “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” a four-episode revival of “Gilmore Girls,” will hit Netflix.

Starring Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore and Alexis Bledel as her daughter, Rory Gilmore, “Gilmore Girls” was a drama about the mother-daughter duo in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

“I love how versatile the show is. I watch it with my dad, my mom, my grandparents. Everyone loves it,” Shreya Rana ’19 said.

Following a seven-season run beginning in 2000, the show ended in 2007. The mini-series will pick up in real time, nine years after the show ended, and will consist of four 90-minute episodes, one set during each season: winter, spring, summer and fall.

According to the Washington Post, Netflix announced it would begin streaming the first seven seasons of “Gilmore Girls” in 2014 -- and fans were thrilled.

“Our global licensing of ‘Gilmore Girls’ around the world -- the first seven seasons -- enabled us to really get an insight into the idea that this was a real global and current cultural phenomenon,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos told The Washington Post.

The original writers of the series, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, who wrote seasons one through six, will be returning to script the revival. Joining them are 37 of the show’s original cast members, according to Vanity Fair.

“I’m just excited to see how all the characters evolved,” Rana said. “I’ve watched the whole entire season twice. I love it so much.”

All three of Rory’s boyfriends from the original series, Dean, Jess and Logan (Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia and Matt Czuchry) will be returning for the revival. Fans have speculated that Rory will end the show either dating or engaged to one of them. Bledel dropped a hint that “everyone’s questions are answered by the end of it [the revival].”

“I hope it’s Jess. I’m rooting for Jess, but at the same time, she and Logan had the most in the original season,” Rana said. “So it might be Logan, but I’m really hoping it’s Jess.”

Rana said she thinks the revival could bring a lot of business back to Netflix, because they don’t have

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many new shows. She said that they’ve been doing a fantastic job getting people excited for the show through the numerous promotional “Gilmore-themed” events that Netflix has sponsored.

“People who didn’t even know about the show, they’re going to watch it anyway,” Rana said. “Everyone should watch Gilmore Girls if they haven’t watched it yet. It’s the best show ever. You will not regret it, I promise.”

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Hot venues in Cass Corridor MADELINE GLASSER ‘18 | Copy Editor PHOTOS BY MADELINE GLASSER ’17

CITY BIRD

NEST

City Bird a sister store of Nest, with the same intriguing flare. They have super pretty cards, fun shirts, candles, jewelry and Detroit-themed decor.

Nest is a cute little shop that sells mostly home goods and decorations; like mugs, plates, dishes and posters-it’s like Anthropologie minus the clothes.

It’s a great place to find gifts or just something for yourself. It’s not too pricey and the products are great quality.

POP UP DETROIT

SHINOLA

Pop Up Detroit is a collaborative effort by young citizens of the city to rent out vacant spaces in Detroit so young artists can show case their talents. This is an effort to enhance the arts and culture of the city. Pop up is currently accepting applications from artists.

Shinola is one of the big things happening in Detroit right now. Their watches and planners are popular across Michigan-- they even have stores in Chicago. While everything is high quality, it’s expensive. Even if you’re not looking to buy anything, it provides ample opportunity for window-shopping.

Caught in the Moment: Dia de los Muertos

PHOTOS BY LIAM WALSH ’18

Clark Park in Mexican Town celebrates the “Day of the Dead,” known as “Dia de los Muertos” rich in Mexican culture, color and tradition.

Traditions from “Dia de los Muertos” features decorating altars, making sugar skulls and honoring those who have passed.

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T S I X E T I S E O D : E N O Z D N E I R NO NO F THE KAITLIN NEMEH ‘18 | Staff Writer

the friend zone if the friendship is strong enough.

“It may be a bit awkward at first, but if two peoAfter Grayson Kennedy ‘19 asked out one of his ple are good enough friends, they can get past it,” best friends twice and she said no both times, he Ptashnik said. thought their friendship would be over. HowevAccording to Kennedy, the friend zone is not the er, after they remained friends, he realized he was end of a friendship.

Kennedy said he has continued “friend-zoned”, the term used by many, which is dehis friendship after being friend-zoned. fined by the Urban Dictionary as “the penalty box “For the person that I have been friends with, I of dating, with no escape.” just can’t imagine not being friends with her any“It’s not what you want, but it’s better than nothmore, ” Kennedy said.

“Even for the people that I ing,” Kennedy said. have asked out, and that have said yes, if they said According to Kennedy, the the friend zone is no, and we weren’t friends anymore, it just wouldn’t not something most be worth it.” people would like Ptashnik agreed. experience, but it She said if people have eventually gets betbeen good friends ter as time progressfor a while it is worse es. not to be friends at all Chase Johnson because they’re just ‘18 said the friend throwing away a friend zone is when the and good memories feelings between you may have had with two friends are that person.

ERIN PTASHNIK ‘17 not mutual, and If the friendship is it is decided that strong enough, it can they should just be get past anything, even friends. the awkward moments “To me, the in the friend zone,” friend zone is the Ptashnik said.

“However, if two people have been place where you have two friends, then one of the friends for a short amount of time, it may be best friends gains feelings for the other friend,” Johnson to stop being friends to avoid awkward moments. ” said.

One reason it is difficult to stop being friends When the feelings between two friends are not mutual, things can become a bit awkward, Erin with someone after being friend-zoned is because it’s tough to lose feelings for them, Johnson said.

Ptashnik ‘17 said.

“I do believe that you can still be friends with “I would describe the friend zone as an awkward someone while you are in the friend zone,” Johnson and uncomfortable interaction between two friends said.

“It is harder to lose feelings for the person, but when one friend likes the other person in a way othit is definitely capable because I have done it.” er than as ‘just friends,’” Ptashnik said.

The friend zone cannot only affect how two However, Ptashnik said a friendship can survive friends act, but can also impact a whole friend

It’s not easy to friend-zone someone but being friendzoned is harder to take.

group, Ptashnik said.

“It is worse to be friend-zoned because you want ”I think the friend zone can definitely affect a to be with the person who doesn’t want to be with group of friends in a negative way. People choose you and that is a big problem,” Johnson said. sides of each individual which in some cases can Unfortunately, the friend zone is not just a phase, cause some unneeded drama,” Ptashnik said. “After or something that only happens in high school. It being friend-zoned, I think there is some tension will continue as long as people want a relationship, between everyone in the friend group, but in the Johnson said. end everything seems to work out for the best.”

“Yes, I do believe it happens further on in life, Kennedy agrees just the fact being with Ptashnik, and that most people thinks that people will want to end up side with one of the marrying their best friends, but everything friend from the optypically works out. posite gender, and “People take sides one of them might definitely, but after not think of the perabout two weeks, peoson as more ple forget about it,” then a friend,” Kennedy said.

Johnson said.

If you have a posThe friend zone itive attitude towards will always be an isthe situation, things sue as long as somewill work out. one has feelings for GRAYSON KENNEDY ‘19 “I think it all deanother person, pends on the person,” Ptashnik said.

Johnson said. “If you “The friend zone have a positive look is a concept that on it your friend group spans throughout will be fine, but if you aren’t talking and being nega- someone’s whole life. It can start as soon as you start tive it can cause bad energy in the group.” having feelings for someone and so on,” Ptashnik The friend zone can be tough for the person said. getting rejected, but Ptashnik can understand both Kennedy agrees that the friend zone will be sides of the issue, she said. something that can continue on in life, but thinks “I believe that it is worse to be friend-zoned that it is more of a problem in high school. or rejected by someone. But it is ultimately hard “I feel like it’s more serious in high school bein both positions,” Ptashnik said. “It’s not easy to cause in adult life people are more mature and they friend-zone someone but being friend-zoned is can kinda move on more immediately, but in high harder to take.” school it’s all more rumor-filled,” Kennedy said.

Johnson also agrees that it’s worse to be friend getting rejected.

I feel like it’s more serious in high school because in adult life people are more mature and they can kinda move on more immediately, but in high school it’s all more rumor-filled.

PAINT BY NUMBERS: Students with Synesthesia KELLY GLEASON ‘17 | Staff Writer Many students have a specific method of studying that works for them, but for Michael Knust ‘17, studying tends to be a bit more colorful.

“When I see a letter or number, I automatically see a color along with that letter or number,” Knust said.

According to AP Biology teacher James Adams, what Knust is describing is what is known as a condition called synesthesia, which causes people to associate words, letters or numbers with particular colors or sounds.

“If I picture a five in my mind, it will be blue,” said Knust, “I think it (synesthesia) helps me with math, it's stronger when I see numbers.”

This condition has helped Knust academically throughout his school career, even if he was not consciously aware of it, he said.

“Primarily it affects math because it helps me memorize numbers, which for me is another way of understanding,” Knust said.

This, according to AP Psychology teacher Dette Nardone, is caused by misfiring in the thalamus of the brain, the area of the brain associated with the sending of sensory signals in the brain.

“Synesthesia affects each person that has it a little differently, despite being categorized as the same condition,” said Adams. “I had a student several years ago that had synesthesia, and every letter was a color for her. She would read based on colors, not letters.”

For some individuals, certain things are more likely to be associated with color than others. Knust said he still sees color with letters and words, but the color isn’t as apparent as it is with numbers. He also said this may be due

to more patterns in math compared to when reading.

“It’s (synesthesia) not as strong when I read,” Knust said.

While numbers have a color associated with them, Knust said that the way he sees color is not affected by the synesthesia. “If I think of the number five, it's blue in my mind. If I were to see a blue chair though, I wouldn’t think of five,” Knust said.

Colors are not the only thing additionally perceived by those with synesthesia. Knust said numbers also have a gender.

“Those affected by synesthesia have had the condition since birth, and often do not notice a difference in the way they perceive things compared to how others do,” Nardone said.

“I didn’t even know I had it, or even knew what it was until a year or two ago,” Knust said. “I thought it was a normal thing that everyone has.”

As for negatively impacting an individual academically, Adams says he has not heard of cases where this happens.

“Because they’ve always had it, that’s just how they are,” Adams said.

Knust said that the effects of synesthesia have also been mainly positive on him as well.

“I don’t think it affected me with language or reading ability, maybe because it isn’t as strong with letters,” Knust said.

Knust also said that he believes synesthesia helps him because the colors perceived along with numbers help color code math problems as he works.

“It’s another way of understanding it,” said Knust.

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WATER ICE FACTORY

WASABI SUSHI Since my dad started his job in the Fisher building three years AUDREY WHITAKER ’19 ago, I’ve envied STAFF WRITER him. Not only does he get to work in a beautiful building and park in a heated garage where people will wash your car while you’re at work, but he also gets to go out to lunch.

The New Center District, where the Fisher Building is located, is filled with multitudes of coffee shops, cafes and delis. It’s also a ten minute drive to midtown, which I personally see as one of the most exciting areas of Detroit. During his first few months working there, my dad was introduced to all his coworkers local favorites, but one in particular became a favorite: Wasabi, a Korean and Japanese restaurant in the Park Shelton building on Woodward.

Located on my dad’s way home from work, Wasabi is great for take out. But after a day of exploring Detroit or wandering through the DIA or Detroit Historical Museum, both located across the street for the Park Shelton building, it’s nice to sit down and be waited on. Wasabi’s service has been excellent every time I’ve visited. The building also provides free parking for those stopping in for dinner; you just have to get the restaurant to stamp the parking pass for you before you leave.

Initially, Wasabi was our go-to for their sushi alone. I’ve tried everything from the basic (and inexpensive) California roll to the special $20 Dun-

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geon Dragon Roll. Even their vegetarian rolls manage to actually have some flavor, which is hard to do when all you’ve got is avocado and maybe some cucumber to work with.

But on one fateful visit, I discovered that Wasabi is more than just sushi. They have a full menu for lunch, dinner, brunch, drinks and even dessert.

My dad’s favorite is a Korean dish: the spicy chicken and shrimp Bibimbab Dolsot, a mix of chicken, shrimp, rice and egg all served in a hot stone bowl with a super spicy sauce. The best part is the fact that the bowl is so hot, your food is still cooking in it as you eat.

I used to get the Yakisoba, pan-fried noodles with the tastiest chicken I’ve ever had and fresh vegetables. Since then, I’ve switched to eating vegetarian (pescetarian, technically, because I couldn’t live without sushi) and now I go for the Tofu Dolsot Bibimbab, vegetables over rice with fried tofu baked in a hot stone bowl. Even my picky 12 year old sister finds something. Yes, its chicken nuggets, but I’ll take it. The green tea ice cream is my favorite choice for dessert.

Wasabi is a special place in that it somehow has something unique for everyone. Even when it comes to prices, though like many sushi restaurants it runs on the more expensive side, you’ll be able to find something in your range.

Check out @15eastkirby or search Wasabi Korean & Japanese Cuisine on Facebook for more information and their menu. Order online through Yelp eat24.com. Better yet, stop in and try something new in person at 15 E. Kirby St in Detroit.

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Tucked away on Woodward Av e . , l o c a t e d right off of Campus Martius in HARPER McCLELLAN ’18 downtown DeSTAFF WRITER troit lies a small shop called the Detroit Water Ice Factory-- they sell shaved iced with soft serve ice cream.

Once I entered, the bright colors and modern decor a fun and different mood in this store. I immediately realized this is already a popular dessert venue due to the long line of people waiting to get their shaved ice. I started getting more excited to try this unique dessert. I understood the appeal of this store, because of its individuality compared to Grosse Pointe’s chain ice cream shops.

As I perused the vast arrangement flavors, the faces of people far more famous than I, stared back at me on their “wall of fame”. Detroit Ice is not just a shop, but an experience bigger than myself.

After entering, I was greeted by the staff members of Detroit Water Ice Factory. It was a super friendly environment, all the employees were attentive.

Having to pick out what to get was hard for me.

There were tons of different options of shaved ice written on a large black board in fun colors. The flavors ranged from the “Grape Gatsby” to “Corvette Cherry”. Also, do I get soft serve on top?

What about toppings? There’s so many options to choose from, it was honestly a little overwhelming.

I was impressed with how many shaved ice flavor options Detroit Water Ice Factory had. They also had a lot of other choices, such as crepes, frozen hot chocolate, coffee and ice pudding.

The staff was helpful and knowledgable about the different types of soft serve and shaved ice. They told me about their speciality, the immac u l ate “The Motown Mash’, which includes layers

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of chocolate chip cookies, whipped topping and a secret ingredient.

I ended up choosing Motown Mint Chip shaved ice with vanilla soft serve. I had my doubts of this combination. Ice and soft serve? Preposterous! But, contrary to my initial thoughts, the questionable combination ended up being delicious!

The soft serve comes in the standard vanilla, chocolate, and a twist. However, to “ice it up” you can get this in addition to the shave iced.

I definitely recommend getting the soft serve with the ice. The soft serve was rich and creamy, and added a delectable spin.

I got a “Clasico” size, which is the smaller of the two sizes; it was only $4.25 and had a good amount of ice and soft serve. The larger size, “Mondo”, is only 50 cents more.

Not only is Detroit Water Ice Factory’s unique combination of shaved ice and soft serve so scrumptious, it also goes toward a great cause. 100 percent of their proceeds go to Super All Year (SAY) Detroit, an organization that gives resources to everyone from newborns to senior citizens.

SAY was founded in February of 2006 by internationally renowned author Mitch Albom. Albon founded the business with the ideals of “Newman’s Own” model of philanthropy. These resources include a medical clinic and a full time day care center for homeless people with children that are trying to find work.

Also, SAY builds new homes for poor families, and provides funds for projects around the Detroit area.

According to Detroit Water Ice Factory’s website, founder Mitch Albom intends to create jobs and to donate all profit back to Detroit.

If you are looking for a tasty treat that also contributes to the common good of Detroit and is still healthy, I would definitely recommend Detroit Ice Water Factory.

Food for thought: GMOs generate discussion

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HENRY AYRAULT ‘19 | Web Editor is grown with science or naturally. iant, colorful red apples. Oranges the size of softballs. Watermelons without “It’s not very important,” Noah Eckert ‘19 said. “I don’t typically buy a ton of food, so seeds. Science has stepped in to help create ideal versions of the fruits, vege- I don’t really pay attention to the labeling that much. I’ll just eat whatever I can get my tables, meats and grains that people ingest everyday. hands on pretty much.”

They say that “you are what you eat.” If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to take a closThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), doesn’t require a single safety study, er look at the food in the refrigerators and on the tables, because GMOs (genetically does not mandate labeling of GMOs and allows companies to put their GMO foods onto modified organisms) are not only changing the way peothe market without even telling the agency. ple eat, they’re changing what they eat. While the under“I think the jury’s still out on whether it has a detrilying intention of genetically modifying our foods may mental effect on humans,” South biology teacher James sound good for humanity, some, such as The Institute Adams said. “I don’t think there is really any perfect anfor Responsible Technology, argue that altering the geswer to that. I feel like a lot of people would say, ‘There’s netic makeup of food products through science could be no real detrimental effect, get used to it,’ and other people harmful to our health, our environment and our overall are still convinced that it’s causing maybe cancers or senwell-being on the planet. sitivities like Celiac and all kinds of stuff.”

JAMES ADAMS “They’re using science to make a product that is susAccording to the Pueblo West View, after GMOs were Biology Teacher tainable and I think it’s causing problems,” Steve Najor, introduced in 1996, in nine years, “the percentage of co-owner of Fresh Farms Market said. “The chemicals Americans with three or more chronic illnesses jumped they’re using on the products, I think, are bad for you. I know there’s studies out there from 7 percent to 13. Also, the amount of food allergies rapidly increased, and disorders that say that they’re not, but I believe they are.” such as autism, reproductive disorders, digestive problems and others are on the rise.

Over at “Farms” (as it is referred to by students at South), Najor said they try to steer However, there is not sufficient research to confirm that GMOs are a contributing factor. clear from GMOs as much as possible.

The jury is still out as to whether or not the benefits of GMOs outweigh the negatives.

“If I know the source, they don’t have to be organic,” Najor said. “I do prefer organic But at least for now, labels and knowledge help to tell the story of what is available. foods, but if I knew that it was from a farm and their ethics were good in raising the “To be honest, with the world’s growing population we do need more food and anyproduct, I wouldn’t have a problem with it, but I do prefer organic.” thing that can help crops grow faster and more efficiently, I support,” Eckert said.

Some products known to be grown without the use of GMOs are labeled as such in stores like Farms Market. But, labeling aside, some don’t care whether or not a food item

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I think the jury’s still out on whether it has a detrimental effect on humans.

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North and South play each other twice in one season for the first time

2-0| South varsity football head coach Tim Brandon calls plays from the sideline.

South won the game against North 24-14.

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JD STANDISH ’18 | Page Editor This is the first time ever that the rivalry game between North and South has had a redemption factor from the previous game. North took the first win 8-6, but South came back with vengeance to win the division championship at home in a dominating fashion 24-14. Quarterback Logan Mico ’17 wasn’t ready for his team’s season to be over, he said.

“I played with a survival mentality, win or go home was on the table for this game, and I wasn’t ready for our season to be over, but I was ready to ruin North’s,” Mico said.

Hank Wilson ’17 has been the leader this year as the team’s wide receiver and corner.

“This win means a lot to me because it was traumatizing the first time we lost, so when we knew we would have a second chance for redemption, we made it our priority that we would be sending them home,” Wilson said.

Wilson explained how big of a boost this was for the team and that they hope to keep the ball rolling on against Groves High School.

Wide receiver Micheal Breaker ’17, had two huge touchdowns in this game to give South the spur they needed to win the game.

“Coach Brandon put me out there to do my job, which is to dominate any match up the defense throws my way,” Breaker said. “After I overran the first long ball, all I could think about was catching everything that came into my zone, no matter what.”

Mico was good for two touchdowns through the air and one rushing touchdown which was a very big change from the first game. Wilson, Logan, Breaker and the whole team all had the opportunity to change the the outcome of this year’s rivalry game and they did just that.

All three of these players shared the same thing coming out of this win, and that would be being able to play another game, Mico said.

“I saw the feeling in North’s faces that I had in mine weeks ago,” Mico said. “I was very excited and felt blessed to earn another week with my brothers.”

PHOTO BY MARGOT BAER ’18

South student commits to Cornell University for hockey ALLY MACLEOD ’19 | Staff Writer was cut, but I will have another chance to make it next year. But makAs a seven-year-old girl who just wanted to be like her older broth- ing this camp was a huge part of how I was exposed to colleges.” er, Elana Zingas ‘18 never imagined she would be committing to CorCornell was not the only school intrigued by Zingas’ hockey play, nell University, a Division 1 college, almost a decade later. but she was most intrigued by Cornell out of all of them, she said.

“When I heard Elana committed to Cornell, I was so proud of her “I visited about six other schools, but Cornell was by far my favorand thought of all the time I know she spent working towards this goal ite. When I went there I was able to stay with the girls currently playfor so many years and I was really happy for her,” Susie Moesta ‘18 said. ing for Cornell and this truly made my decision an easy one. I could Zingas did not take hockey as seriously when she was younger and see how much they loved their time and how amazing the program is,” first played in a small, relaxed age group called Mini Mites in Grosse Zingas said.

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Zingas’ friends even saw Cornell as the perfect school for her.

Now, Zingas faces hockey as a competitive sport, not just a hobby “Elana is really determined in both school and hockey, so Cornell to stay active and be like her older sibling. will be a good fit because it will keep her working hard at both hockey “I realized I really wanted to play college Division 1 hockey when I and her education and will keep her successful,” Moesta said. was twelve years old,” Zingas said.

After the long journey of visiting schools and seeing which one Ever since Zingas realized her dream, she said she took advantage worked for her, finally announcing her commitment to Cornell was of every opportunity to reach her full unimaginable for Zingas, she said. potential as a hockey player.

“Once I committed, it was almost “I was fortunate enough to get the hard to believe, my dream I had been opportunity to travel to Sweden and working for had finally been achieved,” play hockey with a Selects team that Zingas said. “But I realized that now I consisted of amazing players from all have to work hard and earn my spot, so across America,” Zingas said. “We comI definitely have my work cut out for me, peted against girls from several differbut it’s exciting.” ent countries and I later went on and Even though Zingas is committed played with the Selects team in Italy now, she still trains as she did before and and Finland. These were experiences I hasn’t started to slack off. Zingas is still truly won’t forget.” working to improve her play and prepare Once Zingas started to play the for her challenging season at Cornell game, she fell in love and never wanted next year, she said. to stop playing, she said.

“I practice about four or five times a “I play hockey because I love the week and try to get extra ice whenever game. I wouldn’t want to spend my I can. Each season I set goals for myELANA ZINGAS ’18 time any other way,” Zingas said. “I love self and try my best to push myself and learning and competing. But the ultiachieve them,” Zingas said. mate reason I love hockey is definitely Callie Zingas ‘16, Elana’s sister, is overmy teammates. Over the course of the joyed for her sisters accomplishment. season we go through a series of ups and downs and by the end of the “I am so extremely proud of her for all of her hard work. I think year we are basically a family.” what contributed most to her success was her extra work outside the Zingas always knew she wanted to go to an Ivy League school and required practice and games for her team,” Callie said. “She is at the has worked hard in school to keep her grades up and do well on the rink every free moment that she can be, and I can’t wait to see what she ACT to be able to get into the college of her choice, she said. can do in the future at Cornell.”

“At times it is difficult keeping my grades up and playing competThrough the years, Elana has had many major influences in her itive hockey, for example I have missed the last five Fridays of school hockey career that have pushed her to be the best and supported her for hockey tournaments,” Zingas said. “But it just requires making sac- through it all. rifices and staying focused.”

“I have been so incredibly lucky with all the support I have gotten Zingas started to get interest from college recruits after she got into over the years to help me accomplish this,” Elana said. “First of all, my one of the best women’s hockey camps in the nation. parents are absolutely amazing and have been there for me every step “A factor in my success was making the the USA U18 Hockey 66 of the way. My brother Cole has played a huge role, as we train togethcamp, in which the top 66 players in the country are selected. Then er all the time. I also have had several great coaches, who I look up to from this pool the U18 USA team is created,” Zingas said. “This year I as role models. I feel very blessed.”

I visited about six other schools, but Cornell was by far my favorite. When I went there I was able to stay with the girls currently playing for Cornell and this truly made my decision an easy one.

CORNELL COMMIT | Elana Zingas ’18 holds a trophy from a tournament she just won. Zingas verbally comited to the Ivy League school, Cornell University.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELANA ZINGAS ’18