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TOWER Wednesday, Oct. 19 , 2016

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Counselors provide wanted guidance for seniors in college application process

LIZ BIGHAM ’18 | Supervising Editor college application process. Submitting letters of hroughout the entire month of October, the recommendation, as well as other aspects of the counseling department celebrates College application process can be confusing, according Application Month by assisting seniors with their to Kolesky. However, Kolesky said he believes the college applications. counselor meetings will help shed light on the Counselors are available every Monday complex application process. morning and Fridays during “I think these meetings both lunches to help fill out would be especially helpful I think these meetings applications and talk about with submitting transcripts, A HELPFUL HINT | Erica Chown ’17 gets help from counselor Beth Walsh-Sahutske on would be especially helpful with free applications, counselor letters of recommendation submitting transcripts, letters of Nick Bernbeck said. and test scores, since those how to navigate and organize her colleges on Naviance. Chown has applied to Central recommendation, and test scores. documents are coming from Michigan and Grand Valley State so far, and she is still applying to more. “There’s a bunch of schools places other than the Common here in the state of Michigan ANTHONY KOLESKY ’17 App,” Kolesky said. “Applying to sessions because they wanted to provide more or maybe sometimes it’s a little bit longer and more who have free college applications, so that’s a big thing,” Bernbeck said. college feels like taking an eighth class with more opportunities for students to come ask for help, drawn out,” Bernbeck said. Bernbeck said. He said it can be hard to make College application help is every PLC Monday “It’s not something that we’ve been putting the word essays and more tears.” appointments to see from 7:50-8:40 a.m. out there and publicizing.” Genevieve Boyle ’17 has also been going through counselors when in room 101, the first Bernbeck said students who are behind on the the college application process and is interested I think these meetings would be especially room on the right off students are busy college application process are welcome to come in stopping by the meetings to get help from her classes and helpful with submitting transcripts, letters of of the Fisher doors. in for help in order so that counselors can help put counselor. Boyle has already applied to four schools, with extracurriculars, so recommendation, and test scores. Parents are welcome, students on the right track. He said this can be done has heard back from two and still has to finish her having it when students and juice and donuts ANTHONY KOLESKY ’17 by going over the process of requesting transcripts last two applications, she said. aren’t as busy-in the will be served. This will and letters of recommendation. “(The sessions) should definitely help,” Boyle morning and during continue on Fridays “A lot of this information seniors kind of already said. “The counselors are super busy and jamlunch-is more beneficial. through October during both lunches. Jimmy John’s have, but getting reassurance can go a long way packed, so it’s nice that they are offering up this time “It is a little bit more convenient to have it at subs will be passed out as a reward for completing because it is a stressful time,” Bernbeck said. specifically to help us.” these hours because sometimes it’s just as quick (as) an application during the time. Anthony Kolesky ‘17 has been busy with the The counselors decided to host these guidance five, ten minutes to ask a quick question about this,

Trip to Washington D.C. offers opportunity to tour city BRENNAN ZIHLMAN ’18 | Tower Radio This year’s South trip to Washington D.C. will provide students with the opportunity to explore a city full of historic wonders, monuments and museums is from March 7-10. Social studies teacher and coordinator of the trip, Sandi Siemaszko, said the D.C. trip offered to students in eighth grade doesn’t cover nearly as many aspects of the D.C. experience as this trip would. “It’s an in depth look at Washington D.C.,” Siemaszko said. “When students go, they are literally immersed into the D.C. culture.” According to Siemaszko, students will do everything from seeing senate and representative meetings, seeing the senate gallery or sitting in on committee meetings. “This year is going to be special because we are going to have a new president

for the first time in eight years,” Siemaszko said. There are a seemingly endless amount of sights and attractions in D.C., such as the Smithsonian National History Museum, the Lincoln Memorial and The White House, Siemaszko said. This trip is a great way to make new friends and meet new people. “Two girls said they hung out all summer because they met on the D.C. trip,” Siemaszko said. Students may even be given the opportunity to see some people they know from modern business. “One year there was a group of students who actually got to see Bill Gates testify at a committee hearing,” Siemaszko said. “Students will tour neighborhoods and monuments, but I think a great thing about the program is that you get to interact with students from all over the country.”

Line 5 pipeline protests flood in close to home PIPELINE PROTESTERS | Standing Rock Protest boycotts the development of the Dakota Access Pipeline for supposed invasion of land and environment. PHOTO COURTESY OF EARTHHEAL.COM

ANTON MIKOLOWSKI ’17 | Supervising Editor stated that a spill in the Pipeline would devastate the The Great Lakes are a distinguishable factor of ecosystem and destroy copious amounts of wildlife, Michigan’s, with their glinting waves and sandy according to a 2013 study concerning the merger shores, but they are also home of Line 5 and the Alberta to 20 percent of the world’s fresh Clipper Line 67 Pipeline, The oil pipelines are useless. which transports 450,000 water. Algae cakes the steel and The economy of Michigan would barrels each day. plastic exterior of the extensive According to AP be down the drain if something Enbridge Line 5 pipelines, which environmental science happened.. tons of men and have recently inspired intense teacher, Shawn McNamara, women would lose their jobs. protest, as well as the Dakota the Line 5 pipeline CARL GRIFFIN ‘17 Access pipeline, trailing across in-particular poses a the base of the Great Lakes, significant risk to the 23 million gallons of oil flow wellbeing of the Great through them every day in over 500,000 barrels. Lakes. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has “It is a 60 year old pipeline, and 60 year old

pipelines tend to break down,” McNamara said, “If it broke down, its contents would flow through Lake Michigan and affect shorelines across the state.” McNamara says that it has a unique circumstance that makes it different than many other pipelines-it runs across such a remarkable distance that a catastrophic event could cause environmental issues for the entire region that would resonate throughout the nation. “Line 5 runs from the western side of Lake Superior and cuts down through the straits of Macinac and goes down toward Sarnia,” McNamara said. “We have the largest amount of fresh water in one place in the entire world… oil would drastically affect the freshwater (in the event of a spill), and that’s the water we drink from-- the water we bathe in.” McNamara’s AP environmental student, Carl Griffin ’17, who admires the lakes and hopes to attend college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette (chiefly on the water), says that he is upset with the conditions of oil pipelines across the nation, and would be particularly distressed if something went wrong with one of them in his own state. “The oil pipelines are useless. The economy of Michigan would be down the drain if something happened… tons of men and women would lose their jobs… so many fish and animals would die,” Griffin said, “I would be very angry.” Griffin, based on the material he has learned in his environmental science class and his life experience, says there are resources that could be used to avert a crisis. “It is a 60 year old pipeline, and 60 year old pipelines tend to break down,” McNamara said, “If it broke down, its contents would flow through Lake Michigan and affect shorelines across the state.” (Continued on PAGE SIX)

THIS WEEK AT SOUTH... oct.

The last home varsity football game will be this Friday against Warren Mott at 7 p.m.

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The Feminist United bake sale starts, continuing through Oct. 28.

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New highway safety grant to focus on impaired driving GRACE REYES ‘19 | Staff Writer n Monday, Oct. 3, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded several law enforcement agencies in Wayne County a traffic safety grant, including the Grosse Pointe Woods police department. The grant issues special patrols to focus on impaired driving, occupant protection, red light running, distracted driving and speed enforcement. “For the school zones, the reduction of traffic crashes is the main focus, but also to increase pedestrian traffic on schools...in regards to students crossing the street,” Grosse Pointe Woods detective, Ryan Schroerlucke, said. According to Schroerlucke, the month of October is dedicated to speed enforcement around schools. “The officers that work in each particular detail can hit each school each day as they see fit or as traffic allows; if there’s more traffic volume at one school one particular day as opposed to another, they’ll focus there,” Schroerlucke said. The grant’s objective is to prevent future accidents with city and student drivers, Schroerlucke said. “There’s a lot more risks to driving than new drivers may be aware of, me included when I was a new driver,” Schroerlucke said. “Definitely looking back, I can think of some driving habits that I probably shouldn’t have done. And that’s more of the focus, is to educate new drivers.” Having this grant issued in Grosse Pointe Farms could benefit the schools, like South and students in the district, hall monitor John Austin said. “I think having more cops patrol around South would be a great thing, as it adds more safety for our neighborhood and school,” student driver, Matthew Belote ‘17 said. “I think...each (of the five police forces) needs it, each one has students and each one has schools.” According to Schroerlucke, the idea of this traffic safety grant is to provide education to new and old drivers. “I think the goal of it is to educate them on maybe some poor driving habits, maybe that they don’t even realize that they’re doing, and ultimately to prevent traffic crashes was the number one goal,” Schroerlucke said.

Informational meeting for students interested in a seven day trip to the Grand Canyon at 5:30 p.m. in room 272.

OPINION

10.19.16

Community service is not a resume builder In a community as prosperous as Grosse Pointe, it’s easy for us to judge ourselves based on what we are given in life. Though living in gorgeous homes or driving shiny, new cars are alluring aspects of the lifestyles that so many of us possess, at our core, none of those things are what define us as people. The true show of who we are is not what we are given in this lifetime, but what we are able to give back. One of the most apparent forms of giving back that resides in our town is community service. We are advantaged to have organizations like Summer in the City that harbor such abundant opportunities for providing assistance. Not to mention the network of congregations throughout the Pointes, who seem to constantly be fundraising for numerous charities and mission trips. Programs like these provide perspective; the unwavering patronage they receive shows how well community members stay grounded despite the privileged lives many of us lead. While The Tower recognizes and praises the amount of community service present in our town, we also must stress the importance of maintaining the right motives when it comes to providing help to those in need. Being a student newspaper, we are well aware of the effects community service has on students’ resumés. Though having an involved student body is admirable, we must remind ourselves that community service is not meant to be just an-

other bullet point with which to pad our applications. This notion is especially relevant now, with countless regions of the south recently devastated by Hurricane Matthew. These victims are in dire need, but little has been done in our community to reach out. While flying to a third world country on your summer break to paint schoolhouses is noble, we must remember that community service is not a “one and done” fulfillment. By only helping others in the hopes of enhancing our own reputations, we are merely scraping the surface of what community service is truly about. To genuinely make an impact, we must remember to always do our work for the sake of others, not ourselves. Though the idea of making a difference in the world may seem daunting, it’s important to recall the strength our community possesses when it’s united under a certain cause. Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Small acts of service, passed along our friends, neighbors, peers and coworkers, could change the world. We must never underestimate the positive effect this community could have on the lives of others. With all the influence we hold as a city, The Tower urges all members of our community to take fervent action. We cannot wait until it’s convenient for us to lend a hand. In the midst of crisis all around the world, there is never a bad time to act. Though

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many Grosse Pointers believe they’ve already done their part, there is no limit to how much one can serve. We must make helping others even more of a priority than it currently is. Service around our community should be more than a canned food drive once a year or a single church mission trip.

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, don’t forget Haiti Two weeks ago, one of the largest storms in nearly a deERYKAH cade battered BENSON ’17 EDITOR IN CHIEF Haiti and Florida, as well as parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Aid to states along the southern coast of the country has already begun and residents have started to return to their homes to rebuild, the Miami Herald reports. Meanwhile, Haiti has been devastated. Photos sent back from the small Caribbean island show residents wading through shoulder-high water. Reuters reports that cholera, a waterborne disease that was introduced by Peace Corps troops during the 2010 earthquakes, has resurfaced as a major epidemic due to flood water mixing with sewage. The major issues that are affecting Haiti call to importance the need to pay attention to the needs of Haiti in such a dire hour. Florida too faced the brutal weather conditions of Friday, Oct. 7. With winds of up to 110 miles per hour, weather officials called Hurricane Matthew a Category 2 when it passed over Florida, The New

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York Times reports. Flights were canceled. More than 1.1 million people lost power during the storms. On the other hand, thorough preparations were made in the United States to brave the severe weather, The New York Times reports 2.5 million people were warned in advance to evacuate. Medical facilities were vacated to prepare for the potential occupancy of injured residents. President Barack Obama issued a state of emergency for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, declaring federal efforts to aid the southern states. Haiti didn’t have any of that. Haiti was blindsided by a Category 4 storm, Reuters reported, leaving behind a trail of utter destruction, 877 dead and tens of thousands of displaced people. BBC News reports that 1.4 million people are in need of humanitarian aid. Even if Haiti had the time Florida had to prepare for the storm, it wouldn’t have had the resources to do so. In a country like the United States, people are fortunate enough to have the federal and community resources to help rebuild. But in a country like Haiti, where the Gross Domestic Product per capita is 819 dollars, resources are scarce. That’s why, while it is important to raise money to help Floridians rebuild

their communities, it is also essential to aid Haiti, a country that was still in the process of rebuilding after the 2010 earthquake before the storm hit. One final thing to keep in mind: donate to Haitian-led organizations. The Red Cross is a universal organization to donate to, but one issue with foreign organizations aiding foreign countries is the funneling of money in different places, leaving little for many results. In a Washington Post article written in June of 2015, the Red Cross was reported to have raised $500 million dollars in aid to Haiti, only to use that money to build six houses. It takes money to pay people to travel and rebuild Haiti and, at the end of the day, what may seem like expansive resources may prove to produce meager results. By donating to organizations that are already based in Haiti, such as Pan American Development Foundations or Doctors Without Borders, there is a more of a direct effect in the contributions you make. The most important thing is to not forget Haiti. The storm may have blown over, but the aftermath is still present in Florida and especially in Haiti. We must continue to keep them in our minds and in our hearts, and if possible, we as a school must make an effort to help in any way that we can.

Blu Kitchen, “best macarons in North America” I knew that The Blu Kitchen’s French macaroons were AUDREY going to be good WHITAKER’19 when I arrived STAFF WRITER at their Detroit Mercantile pop-up shop an hour after they opened to find them completely sold out. Apparently, the people who pre-ordered beat me to it. But not to worry, a whole batch had been dropped off at Socra Tea, a tea house and art gallery in

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midtown, the same morning. And so the search for macarons brings my mother and I to Socra Tea Detroit, a locally owned tea house and art gallery on Garfield Street, tucked around the corner and down the stairs of an old brick building it shares with other businesses, studios and apartments. The shop could not be more adorable, with pastel painted walls, chalkboard menus, that cozy mismatched chair vibe and a name that makes such a great pun. There are a few tables filled with college students studying, shelves of brightly glazed teapots and cute Detroit themed stuff. Plus, they’re playing that weird folk rock music I love. They’re delighted to serve me one of each flavor of macarons, and my mom and I order a pot of the tea of the day, a Cinnamon Plum Herbal. The employee patiently explains the nature of a tea house to my mother, who doesn’t understand that they will bring you a kettle and two cups because you’re not expected to drink 20 ounces of tea on your own; “sharing is encouraged”. Meanwhile, I’m waiting to dig into the 4 brightly colored, homemade, gluten free,

$2.50 a pop macarons on the plate in front of me. I start with the peach melba, peach buttercream sandwiched between two halves of flakey swirling pink and orange raspberry pastry. It has all the essential elements: just the right amount of chewiness balanced with the perfect delicacy of the shell. The high price is worth it, these are definitely something special. The piping hot purple tea is the perfect thing to go with the pumpkin spice, the pistachio rose and the gingerbread macarons on a chilly fall afternoon, as well as the perfect thing for my mom’s cold. I can’t wait for another chance to try some new flavors. So thanks Blu Kitchen, I took a trip to Eastern Market, discovered a wonderful business to support in Detroit and found out macarons were my grandpa’s favorite dessert. Oh, and had the best macarons in north america, second only to this one I had last summer in Paris. Check out @TheBluKitchen on Facebook or theblukitchen.com for information on upcoming events and locations, as well as their huge variety of macarons. Visit socrateadetroit.com or @ socrateadetroit on Facebook for more about thier business.

Providing assistance to those in need shouldn’t just be something we do in our spare time. Helping others should be a main goal in our day to day lives — and what a better time to start than now.

Something That’s Local

After the second try, South has successfully completed its first evacuation drill of the year

Remarkable

Dr. James Goodrich successfully separted conjoined twins on Thursday. They are now in recovery

Destructive

GOP office in Hillsborough. North Carolina, was firebombed over the weekend by a bottle of flamable liquid INFORMATION COURTESY OF CNN

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GRAPHIC BY KATHERINE BIRD ’18 Editor-in-Chief Erykah Benson* ’17 Associate Editor Jack Holme* ’17 Supervising Editors at Large John Francis* ’18 Liz Bigham* ’18 Supervising Editors Anton Mikolowski * ’17 Rachel Harris*, Riley Lynch*, Ray Hasanaj*, all ’18 Page Editors Claire Hubbell* ’17 Cam Smolen*, Chase Clark*, Elena Rauch*, JD Standish*, Katherine Bird*, Liam Walsh*, all ’18 Claire Koeppen* ’19

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OPINION

10.19.16

My take on gun control T

h r e e hundred and six. According to the Brady RILEY Campaign, an LYNCH ’18 GRAPHICS EDITOR organization advocating gun control, that’s how many people are shot in the United States alone-- each day. Of those, 90 people are killed, whether it be suicide, assault, accidental, murder or police intervention. 17,360 American children and teens are shot in murders, assaults, suicides and suicide attempts, unintentional shootings, or by police intervention, the Brady Campaign says. But the problem may not simply lie with people injuring themselves or others--a great part of it could have to do with the number of guns in the country. The Congressional Research Service says there are roughly twice as many guns per capita in the United States as there were in 1968: more than 300 million guns in all. The Gun Owners of America organization aims to protect the Second Amendment. “GOA’s single mission is to protect and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners-period,” Charlie Hinders, a member of the organization, said via email. “We are a single-issue legislative lobby,

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60% of roughly 14,249 murders committed in 2012 were due to gun violence justfacts.com

MOST MASS SHOOTINGS IN THIS COUNTRY OCCUR IN GUN FREE ZONES. CHARLIE HINDERS Member of Gun Owners of America

Between 2005 and 2010, 1.4 million guns were stolen from US homes during property crimes (including burglary and car theft), a yearly average of 232,400 then used for illegal activities. gun-control.procon.org

Of the 29,618,300 violent crimes committed between 2007 and 2011, 0.79% of victims (235,700) protected themselves with a threat of use or use of a firearm, the leastemployed protective behavior. gun-control.procon.org

Guns were the leading cause of death by homicide (66.6% of all homicides) and by suicide (52.2% of all suicides). gun-control.procon.org

representing more than one million gun owners nationwide. Not surprisingly, gun control advocates predicted that the murder rate in the nation’s capital would spike as a result of legal guns entering the city. But what was the reality? Murders in the nation’s capital immediately dropped to a 45-year low.” Charlie Yoo ’17, secretary of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), says that people should have a right to bear arms and keep guns in their homes in order to protect themselves. “Government bodies should not be the only ones possessing firearms,” Yoo said. “Many authoritarian regimes started by seizing arms from their citizens. That is not to say that everyone who is concerned about citizens owning firearms has those intentions, but it should at least be understood that free people need to be able to defend themselves against statism. There is no one, currently in American politics, who I believe has the intentions of a Hitler or Stalin, but there always could be.” Hinders said the majority of criminals mostly target gun-free zones, so concealed open-carry could help people save lives. “Most mass shootings in this country occur in Gun Free Zones -- in fact, all but two public mass shootings (since the 1950s) have occurred in places where citizens were not allowed by law or by local policy to carry firearms,” Hinders said. “In July of 2014, a doctor prevented a mass shooting at a hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania, when he used his concealed firearm to stop a gunman (who ignored the hospital’s gun free zone policy). Police said that had it not been for the armed doctor, the perpetrator would have gone ‘out in the hallway and just walked down the offices until he ran out of ammunition.’” Meanwhile, a study by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) of all 50 U.S. states. Found a strong connection between rates of firearm ownership and suicides. Based on a survey of American households conducted in 2002, the HSPH found that in states where gun ownership was abundant, such as Wyoming, where 63 percent of households reported owning firearms, suicide rates were higher than where gun ownership was less common. The distressing fact of suicide demands the question--why? However, from a public health viewpoint, an equally pressing question is how? Reasoning matters, but so does method, because the method by which one attempts suicide has a large part in possible life or death. But what makes guns the most common way of suicide in the United States? The answer: they are both deadly and easily accessible. In the U.S., firearms remain the most common method of suicide, accounting for 51% of all suicides committed in 2006, according to the American Association of Suicidology. In 2010 in the U.S., 19,392 people committed suicide with guns, compared with 11,078 who were killed at the hand of someone else, including mass murders and school shootings. Since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, more measures have been taken to ensure that students and teachers are prepared in the case of a bomb threat or school shooting, such as

lockdowns and evacuation drills. The most recently reported school shooting occurred on Sept. 28, 2016 in Townville, South Carolina. Two people were killed and two were injured. While this is nowhere close to South, the ringing nightmare of a school shooting is still a reality. According to the Neighborhood Scout website, Detroit is the fifth murder capital in the United States with over 14,000 reported murders in 2016 thus far. 104 schools are in the Detroit Public Schools System, begging the question--where is the border between schools and gun violence in the city? Troy Glasser, a counselor at South, does not keep guns in his home because he believes they endanger not only children, but society as a whole. “Not having gun control puts everyone at risk,” Glasser said. “Even looking at Sandy Hook…. could gun control have prevented that situation? I think so. I don’t have a gun in my house, and I didn’t have a gun in my house growing up. I’m not a proponent of having guns in the house, I don’t agree with the ways we handle or tackle gun control.” In America, 1 out of 3 homes with kids have guns and nearly 1.7 million children live in a home with an unlocked, loaded gun. Yoo says that understanding that a gun is a weapon and a tool can help parents to teach their kids about gun safety. While Jack Hensien ’17 agrees that more education regarding gun control is a healthy solution to the problem, he supports the idea of controlled use of guns. “I believe that, as with almost any public issue, education is the solution,” Hensien said. “The more resources we provide to public education, the lower our crime rates will become, violent or not. Greater focus on public education and the increase in opportunities for minorities in urban communities will allow for youth to move away from crime as an outlet, and provide greater stability in their lives. But, gun control laws are also necessary.” Hensien’s family keeps a gun in the house, but only his father knows where it is. Hensien says while he knows how to use a firearm, he feels no desire to know where the gun is kept, preferring alternatives. In addition, he thinks other Americans should be able to protest the use of guns if they believe it will better the country. “We must also recall that the second amendment is just that, an amendment, and there is always the option for its evolution and revision, in the face of more modern c i rc u mst anc e s ,” Hensien said. “Even Thomas Jefferson, a TROY GLASSER huge advocate Counselor

States that adopt permissions to carry concealed firearms saw a decrease of: murders by 8.5%, rapes by 5%, 7% aggravated assault, and 3% in robberies. Americangunfacts.com

With just one exception, every public mass shooting in the USA since 1950 has taken place where citizens are banned from carrying guns. Americangunfacts.com

I HATE THE FACT THAT WE DON’T HAVE ANY GUN CONTROL IN THIS COUNTRY.

for the second amendment and minimal government, recognized that as the times and world which a nation exists in change, that nation must too be willing to adjust and change for the good of its people.” Gun control has constantly revisited the political scene as an issue candidates debate over. Donald Trump, the Republican Presidential nominee, claims he wants to protect the Second Amendment and promote keeping guns to protect people. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, has discussed having tighter restrictions on gun ownership. According to Glasser, he supports Clinton’s gun control initiative. “I did hear Hillary Clinton talking about her objectives regarding gun control and to at least make progress and work on background checks,” Glasser said. “I hate the fact that we don’t have any gun control in this country.” Hensien agrees with Glasser and wants stricter gun control stating that more background checks are needed. “We need to provide more in-depth background check regulation, and make sure that the citizens that we sell guns to are not suffering from mental illness, without violent criminal pasts, and not under suspicion of our government,” Hensien said. “It’s not authoritarian legislature, it’s common sense. People should be allowed to have guns, but not if we have reason to believe they will use them unlawfully and without regard for public safely.” Yoo said that while he can see the viewpoints of those who want gun control, it may not end up working out. “I understand the desire for gun control, but it should be noted who would be doing the control,” Yoo said. “The Government can’t solve our problems for us, and that isn’t their job anyways. The root of the problem is violence and hatred, something that existed before guns, and something that humans have been trying to solve for a very long time.”

60% of gun owners own a gun for protection. justfacts.com

36-49% of households have a gun

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@thetowerpulse Do further background checks need to be made in gun purchasing?

84% Yes 16% No

INFORMATION COMPILED BY ALEX ACKER ’18 TOTAL TWITTER VOTES 56 GRAPHICS BY GRIFFIN JONES & LIAM WALSH BOTH ’18

NEWS

10.20.16

JOHN FRANCIS ’18 & ANTON MIKOLOWSKI ’17 | Supervising Editors GRAPHICS BY ERYKAH BENSON ‘17

n this past week, with less than 20 days until election day, Donald Trump has doubled down on just about every one of his issues, from the childish word choice to the abandonment of the prime GOP leaders including Paul Ryan. In a tweet, Trump said “It’s so nice that the shackles have been taken off me and I can fight for America the way I want to.” which was directed to the GOP elites that have declared that they will no longer vote for Trump in the election. Trump is now fighting a war on not one, not two, but three fronts. The first of these would be an expected hard fight from the Clinton campaign. On the other side is the civil war ongoing in the Republican party. The third being a jumble of stumbles Trump has made-- from attacking a Gold Star family to Ms. Universe to sexual harassment allegations. Hillary Clinton and her team have taken the quiet approach on the Access Hollywood video

discussion of women, their rights, scandal due to the continuous Wikileaks that are roles and relevance has taken center coming out bashing her on a number of topics. stage as the major discussion in polThe final and third debate is to take place toitics for the past week, with female night which is moderated by Fox News’ Chris Walleads at the forefront of the cause. lace. He is the first Fox News reporter to mediate a First Lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing presidential debate. speech to Clinton supporters on Oct. 11. The In an interview with Howard Kurtz, Wallace speech touched was asked if he heavy with the was going to be WEEKLY populace, rescatching both MICHIGAN onating with candidates on POLLS women and lies and false Americans claims, he said, Via realclearpolitics.com across the na“That’s not my tion. job,” She discussed, what she believed, to be the ob“I do not believe that it’s my job to be a truth scene nature of the comments and actions that squad. It’s up to the other person to catch them on Clinton’s opposing candidate, real estate mogul, that. I am certainly going to try to maintain some Donald Trump has taken against women in disemblance of equal time if one of them is filibusrect reference to the video released two weeks tering.” back where he claimed that he kissed and touched women without consent.

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“(That) is not how adults behave, this is not how decent human beings behave, and it is certainly not how someone who wants to be President of the United States behaves,” Michelle Obama said of Trump. She said that strong men do not take advantage or look at women as lessers, saying that electing a president who degrades women would jeopardize America’s state as a superpower nation known as a beacon of justice and equality. According to the New York Times, Hillary Clinton, shortly after the speech, declared a continuation of her statement made two decades ago, saying that “human rights are women’s rights”, voicing her support for women who had been shamed by domineering men such as her opponent. It can now, definitively be said, that if every woman in the United States voted then Hillary Clinton would walk with the presidency in hand, according to The Telegraph, and a destiny bearing the Oval Office.

Feminist United Club to hold bake sale to raise money for feminine hygiene products TWITTER POLL @thetowerpulse

Should feminine sanitary products, such as pads and tampons, be free for all women?

YES NO 56% 44%

MARGOT BAER ’18 | Staff Writer The Feminist United Club of South will be holding a bake sale to raise money in order to buy and donate feminine hygiene products to the Alternative for Girls Shelter near Eastern Market. The bake sale will run from Monday, Oct. 24 during both lunches and Tuesday, Oct. 2528 before school and during both lunches. According to club leaders, Oliver Lardner and Cassie Valice, both ‘17, club members are hoping to raise 90 dollars. According to A Woman's Worth, Inc., the United States has the largest number of homeless women and children in the world. Two-thirds of those women and girls are menstruating age, Lardner said. “It would be really great if we brought awareness to the fact that women do need food and clothes like a lot of other people, but they also need feminine hygiene products, and it's really not a sanitary situation when they don't have any,” Lardner said. Along with selling baked goods for donations, the club will have a box in case people want to directly donate products, Valice said. “It doesn't have to be products such as

tampons,” Lardner said. “It could be toothpaste, it could be soaps, just all hygiene products in general.” According to Valice, The Feminist United club has been running since last year. “Feminism’s whole point isn't just about women, it's about equality in general,” Lardner said. “We see that women are hurting in homeless shelters, they're not getting the necessities they need and we want to help them; we want to bring the barrier up, we want the barrier to more equal. We want equality for all. That's our goal.” Kevin Cox, club advisor, said he recognizes the importance of this fundraiser and the benefits that it gives to women. “I appreciate the implied irony of this fundraiser,” Cox said. “I think it’s a great way to get positive attention and help people in need.”

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The Value of Early College admissions IAN DEWEY ‘18 | Staff Writer t Grosse Pointe South, the University of Michigan (also known as U of M) is one of the most popular post-secondary schools. In the class of 2016, 138 students applied to U of M from South alone, according to Naviance. Many students who wish to attend U of M have the opportunity to send an early application to the school. According to Elizabeth Naporano from the College Resource Center, the early-action for U of M is Nov. 1, but it should be turned in earlier than that. “Early admissions for most of the schools like U of M have a Nov. 1 deadline, which means they need everything turned in no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. So for seniors, if they want to take advantage of the early action, they need to get their paperwork in now so the counselors can process the stuff,” Naporano said. By sending in this early application by Nov. 1 of senior year, students applying to the school can receive an earlier notification about their status on being accepted, whether it be an admittance or deferral to early April or a deny. “You basically have a Nov. 1 deadline. So if you get it in sooner than (that) they’ll let you know sooner than later,” Early admissions for most of the counselor Troy Glasser said. schools like U of M have a Nov. 1 deadline, According to Naporano, people which means they need everything turned applying to early-action schools aren’t in no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. required to take advantage of the option. “You can turn it in later; early action ELIZABETH NAPORANO just means you will get your decision, College Resource center whether you’re accepted or not, earlier,” Naporano said. “It’s usually around Christmas time that you’ll hear back, but if you do regular decision, it might (not) be until the spring that you’ll hear whether you get accepted or not.” In addition to the early notification concerning acceptance to the school, many people think early-action application increases their chances of getting into that school, according to Naporano. “Some people seem to think that maybe it gives you an advantage because it shows that you’re very eager and you’re very excited, like you want to definitely get into that school. I don’t know whether that’s true or not,” Naporano said. Glasser believes early-action does in fact allow an increased chance at acceptance. “The early-action benefits the student because it gives them a greater chance into getting into the university they’re applying to,” Glasser said. “It’s a no-brainer.” U of M is an extremely popular choice in schools for South students and therefore is a popular early-action school. However, there are also other popular schools that have early-action besides U of M, according to Naporano. “Indiana University (IU) is an early action school. That’s a popular school to apply to,” Naporano said. Not all schools offer early-action programs when accepting applications. Some more popular school choices for South students include Grand Valley State and Michigan State University. According to Naviance, 169 South students applied to Michigan State in 2016 and 120 applied to Grand Valley in the same year. However, according to Naporano, neither of these schools offer early-action opportunities. “Michigan State does not have it; Grand Valley State does not offer it (and neither do) some more popular schools,” Naporano said. In fact, the University of Michigan is the only school in Michigan that offers an early-action program, according to Marius Bochis ‘17, who is currently going through the college application process. Due to the fact that U of M accepts the Common Application, the process in applying was streamlined,

according to Bochis. “It (the Common App.) takes off some of the work load, but there are some essays you have to go through and those can take a while,” Bochis said. Although U of M is the only school in the state that offers the program, Bochis relates that the early-action process is rather easy. “I clicked early-action for those which are non-binding because there’s two different ones, early decision and early action, so that’s non-binding. I got accepted for the early-action program, but that doesn’t mean I got accepted to the university,” Bochis said. “It’s just checking a box.” Marius isn’t the only senior who is applying to U of M and going through the early-action process. Mary Kate Kreisler ‘17 is also applying to U of M via the early-action Common Application, she said. “You just go on the Common App. and you click early admissions and apply before Nov. 1,” Kreisler said. However, Kreisler believes there are some drawbacks to the early-action program for more personal reasons. “It’s kind of annoying because it’s really early,” Kreisler said. “I’m kind of a procrastinator, so I don’t like the fact that I have to apply early, but I want to hear back from them before Christmas.” Early-action applications are due via Common Application on Naviance by Nov.1, but should be turned in by Oct. 25, according to Naporano. Those applying via early-action should expect notice before the end of 2016. Applying via early-action should expect notice before the end of 2016.

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Freshmen Elections Candidates for President

GABRIELLE MONCIVAIS “I am determined as well as persistent. If something needs to be done, I do it and give 150%. I love helping people too and am focused on our goals. I am also open minded. I will listen to my fellow peers and try my best to satisfy their needs. I won’t stop until I’ve done my duty, but will still have fun! I’ll make sure our class is involved and we better the community (but have fun with it). It should be an inclusive environment.”

Treasurer: IMRAN SIDDIQUI

“I am very sensitive to other people’s ideas. I think that it is important to hear everyone’s thoughts before making a decision without being close minded. Then you must compromise if necessary. People should vote for me because I plan to help our class, and more importantly, our school. I am the best candidate for the position because I have all the necessary qualities needed for the position.”

JAMES DOERER

“I have a positive approach in everything I do and I like to get people involved. My leadership style is one of leading by example, inclusion, and encouragement. I believe I am a good role model who treats everyone with respect and I am always open to new ideas… My focus will be on introducing creative fundraising ideas that will get the class of 2020 involved to help generate money to support school activities as well as local charities.”

SARAH STOVALL

“As a leader I would work hard and listen to my peers. I would work with other so we have the best results for our class. If I were to be elected I would help maintain the accounts so the money we raise will go the furthest.”

TOMMY DAUDLIN “People should vote for me because I am a strong leader and collaborator. I will work with the entire class to understand actions and activities that we can initiate together to make Grosse Pointe South even better.”

SA Senator JUST-US WELCH

“I consider myself a leader because I can make decisions quickly. I am a creative person and I like to think of the effects my actions would have on others. People should vote for me because I will do my 100% best to try to accommodate everyone regardless of their class or status. I will do everything I can to include input on topics that would represent the freshmen class, so they aren’t overlooked in Student Association.”

JULIA HUDSON

“What makes me a good leader is that I am extremely responsible, a good student, and I like to take other people’s opinions into consideration. People should vote for me because I enjoy changing things for the good of the student body and making school as enjoyable as possible.”

RAEF AKKARY “I posses qualities that prove i am

fit to lead, one of my goals is to set the foundation for the next four years. Fund raising is a big part of that foundation and this year i will work to make sure that gets done we need to start now to make sure we raise enough money for this year and the upcoming years activities if elected i can turn your ideas into a reality.”

Class Senator NATALIE BOEHMER

“I am very strong in my beliefs and I am not afraid to take charge. I try to be nice to everyone and I have a mission to do what’s best for everyone in our grade. I am very determined and will do my best to listen to my classmates wishes and use them in making decisions for the grade. I will help fundraise for the class of 2020 and hopefully offer some diverse new ideas.”

SHANNON KEIR

“I think my accountability makes me a good leader because I am very responsible for my actions. Not only am I responsible for my school performance, sports, and other extra curricular activities, I am responsible for the feelings of others around me. I have an open mind towards others and especially to new ideas.”

MARCUS BODDY

“I have a lot of charisma, I can speak with people well, and I also have had experience in middle school leading in my school store, where I organized several events. I will be the people’s voice, and I will be a role model for others to follow.”

ANDREW FLEMMING “I pride myself as being a very approachable and understanding person. I am willing to step up and take things seriously but also be able to take constructive criticism from others and learn from it. I am able to not only work hard independently, but work together with people towards a common goal. I believe people should vote for me because I will strive for greatness in whatever task I am doing.”

Vice President: EVIE KUHNLEIN “I am creative and outgoing. I work well with others and I’m excited to meet and work with new people this year. Freshmen year is the start of something new, I’ll get all your heads in the game. You can bet on it.”

THOMAS KLOC

“I think that I have the ability to listen to very diverse ideas and opinions. I also am comfortable sharing my own opinions, even if they differ from others. In addition, I know how to turn ideas into action by building consensus. I think people should vote for me because I will listen to all of the varied opinions of the freshmen class. I will serve as a strong advocate for the Class of 2020 and will encourage everyone to become involved and have fun.”

NAOMI OZOORMOOR

“As a person, I do not continue with my actions, unless they are favored by the general public and show that they are beneficial to the group as a whole. Secondly, I believe a keypoint in leadership is performing with positive reinforcement. As a leader, I am capable of solving multiple problematic circumstances and I’m also quite proactive. I believe that South should be a place that is a safe space for all students, regardless of group, while also making school events as fun as possible.”

FEATURE

10.20.16

EXPLORING THE ‘PIPE PROBLEM’

(CONT. from PAGE 1) McNamara says that it has a unique circumstance that makes it different than many other pipelines-- it runs across such a remarkable distance that a catastrophic event could cause environmental issues for the entire region that would resonate throughout the nation. “Line 5 runs from the western side of Lake Superior and cuts down through the straits of Mackinac and goes down toward Sarnia,” McNamara said. “We have the largest amount of fresh water in one place in the entire world… oil would drastically affect the freshwater (in the event of a spill), and that’s the water we drink from-- the water we bathe in.” McNamara’s AP environmental student, Carl Griffin ’17, who admires the lakes and hopes to attend college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette (chiefly on the water), says that he is upset with the conditions of oil pipelines across the nation, and would be particularly distressed if something went wrong with one of them in his own state. “The oil pipelines are useless. The economy of Michigan would be down the drain if something happened… tons of men and women would lose their jobs… so many fish and animals would die,” Griffin said, “I would be very angry.” Griffin, based on the material he has learned in his environmental science class and his life experiences, says there are resources that could be used to avert a crisis. “We should use green energy completely instead,” Griffin said. “We have lots of empty space in the country and

PIPELINE PROTRUSION | Dakota Access Pipeline stretches for miles along extensive country roads, transports hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil each day. PHOTO COURTESY OF CITIZENSCLIMATELOBBY.ORG

the desert. We could put solar panels there and slowly Namara said. “Fisheries we suffer, and (although) we start removing oil as a recourse.” wouldn’t see an immediate mass extinction of species, Fellow student, Alex Joy ’18 is also distressed by all he there would be the effects of background extinction: cerhas heard of pipelines in the media, and what they are do- tain fish species (would grow sparse), starting from the ing in America. bottom of the food chain. It would be a slow effect, but it “They are a safety hazard for the environment and people who live around the lakes,” Joy, a frequent lake-goer, said. “There are so many people on the Michigan coast an oil spill would affect.” Out of South students surveyed on the Tower Pulse’s Twitter poll stated that a substantial amount of them, 71 percent, did not know of the Line 5 Pipeline. Of those who did, the overwhelming majority of them were for the protests and against the pipeline. While many pipelines have been demonized, McNamara says that there is a positive side to these pipelines across the nation, but they are not without risk. “Economically, (pipelines) can be seen as OIL MARCH | Protesters march in rural North Dakota in staunch opa good thing… it has lifestyle benefits, but position of the pipeline intrusion of native land and environmental there are trade offs,” McNamara said. “A lot PHOTO COURTESY OF INHABITAT.COM threat. of people say we need to shut down the pipeHEADER PHOTO COURTESTY OF LASTREALINDIANS.COM lines-- they say ‘not in my backyard,” well it’s gotta be in somebody’s backyard.” McNamara said that countless products and lifestyle would happen.” advantages are made from the recourses transported and McNamara’s student, again Griffin, stated the followsecured through the pipelines in mass quantity each day. ing about oil and the economy. “We need the petroleum for everyday products,” Mc“It can be good for the economy, but our economy is Namara said. “Everything we take for granted-- our based partially, some’d say mainly, on oil-- but we don’t clothing-- our cellphones-- anything at all that’s plastic really need it that badly,” Griffin said. “(These pipelines) derived, and, yes, we have bioplastics, but they make up are too risky. Super bad for the environment… look at the such a small percentage of what we work with.” Gulf Spill, everything was completely shit on by oil.” McNamara discussed the objects the American people McNamara said that, although tragedies have been use everyday that are a result of oil without even bearing seen in the past, science still needs to be heavily weighted the slightest thought for it. in accordance with the oil industry and its further devel“We could stop using petroleum altogether, but it opment. would be a huge difference,” McNamara said. “Nine“We need to see both sides of the situation, and that’s ty-nine percent of the plastics we use are derived from pe- what environmental science is all about: we look at the troleum, look at my shoes-- look at your shoes-- we need actual science and see the hard trade-offs that have to be plastic for that-- we need petroleum for that.” made,” McNamara said. “Environmentalism is different, He also points out that, although pipelines provide it is basically putting a strong position down and saying distinct economic advantages, there would be an extreme ‘this is how the world should be,’ and I’m all for that-- I’m downside to their implementation were they to malfunc- all for environmentalism, but we have to stick with the tion. science.” “Economically, an oil spill would be bad news,” Mc-

THE EXPECTATIONS OF JUNIOR YEAR VERSUS THE HARSH REALITY noons doing homework. He should've told me this year makes or breaks you. He should've told me that this year I would truly learn what stress is. He should've told me I should maybe cancel my Netflix account. Kind of crazy to think that the actions and study habits of a 16 year old will determine your KATHERINE future. The weight that is put on my shoulders makes me so weak no extra credit or school BIRD store cookie can bounce me back from. PAGE EDITOR Stuffy nose, headache, respiratory cough, puffy eyes and migraines. All of the following occur if I don't manage my time wisely. I've developed a sense of time management because if I don't plan sleep. However, my junior year is as folout my week, I will get run down and develop cold-like symptoms. lows:scuffle out of bed, struggle through Applying Origins eye cream three times a day won't diminish the the school day, come home, proceed to prominent, dark circles under my eyes. dedicate all my time to homework, maybe Not enough coffee in the world can make me look half awake for have some time to go to the gym and mayfirst hour. KATHERINE BIRD ‘18 | PAGE EDITOR be get some sleep. Studying for four hours for any AP test won't even get me above “Junior year is the hardest year” isn't an 85. To say junior year is a “struggle” would be an understatement. what my brother should've said. He should've told me I won't sleep much. He should've told me I'll spend Saturday after-

MY VIEW

How my junior year is going vs how I expected it to be is like ketchup and mustard. Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Barbie and Ken. Complete polar opposites. I expected my junior year to be as follows: wake up, get through the school day, come home, have my daily Netflix dosage, maybe go to the gym, do some homework here and there and, finally,

Not enough coffee in the world can make me look half awake for first hour.

Caught in the moment: Blake’s Apple Orchard PHOTOS BY PHOEBE MIRIANI ‘18

BAG OF TREATS| Blake’s Apple Orchard is the perfect opportunity to warm up in the fall hot chocolate and apple cider.

FURRY FRIENDS| People can also check out the petting zoo at Blake’s.

GAMES GALOR| Different activies are available at Blake’s Apple Orchard.

PICK YOUR APPLES| After a brisk wagon ride

through the orchard, pick your own apples to get the full fall experience.

MAIZE MAZE| Blake’s is famous for its expansive corn maze.

HAY IS FOR HORSES| Kids love to climb the tower of hay and see who can get to the top first.

FEATURE

10.20.16

90s

PETS of SOUTH

The Return of the LILY KUBEK ’17 | Copy Editor

SCRUNCHIES

Scrunchies were once a hair accessory used by children and considered almost taboo to wear in public. Today, we’ve adopted the nineties look as a modern and chic accessory used for a braid or slick ponytail.

PIPER ESCHENBERG ’18 | Staff Writer

CHOKERS

Chokers have made its comeback as an edgy, yet girly accessory worn with formal or casual looks. These necklaces hug the neck and range from the classic skinny velvet strip to a bohemian gold chain with details.

ANDREAS MARINESCU ’18 “My cat had kittens and now we are trying to give them up for adoption. I didn’t give them names because I don’t want to get attached.”

HIGH WAISTED

High waisted pants, shorts and skirts are very trendy as they are a flattering fit on all body types. This cut was especially popular in the nineties with the infamous “mom jean,” but it has now been restyled into tight fitting pants or shorts that can be paired with cropped tops. High waisted jeans and shorts can be found in almost every store and range in price.

HIGH TOP CONVERSES

While high top white Converse are almost a cliche in every South girl’s wardrobe, Chuck Taylor’s were a staple to every nineties shoe closet. The iconic star is still imprinted on the inside of each shoe, and brands everyone with a popular brand that's a must-have then and now. Converse can be easily styled and are pretty affordable.

PHOTOS BY LILY KUBEK ’17

FALL FESTIVITES

MARSHALL FERRARA ‘17 “His name is Dinner because when my brother got him for his girlfriend, he ate his girlfriend’s other turtle.”

Seven things to do in and around Detroit

F fun.

CLAIRE KOEPPEN ’19 | Copy Editor

all is here, and many autumn-themed activities are available in Metro Detroit. There’s plenty to do this season, from marathons downtown to haunted houses and cider mills. Family and friends alike will enjoy these events, whether you’re into cider and donuts or terror-themed

EREBUS HAUNTED ATTRACTION For thrill-seekers and those who love a good adrenaline rush, Erebus is perfect. In fact, the haunted attraction has been voted one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. Erebus changes every year, so if you’ve gone in years past, the event will be totally different. Go with a group of friends through this 45 minute attraction, and you won’t regret it. Erebus is open from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 31st.

KATIE JEUP ‘18 “Mollie loves cuddling more than anything. She got lost last summer and it was so scary to not have her and not know if we would ever see her again.”

TURKEY TROT The Turkey Trot has been a Detroit tradition since 1982, and with thousands of people running and walking in the event each year, it’s easy to see why it’s such a big deal. The Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving Day, and includes a 10k, 5k, or one mile run. There is also the Drumstick Double, where runners run both a 10k and 5k back-to-back. THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE After going to the Turkey Trot, head over to the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade has been a tradition in Detroit since 1924, making it the second oldest Thanksgiving parade in America. The parade features themed balloons and floats, and is the perfect way to spend your Thanksgiving morning, whether you decide to watch the parade on Woodward or on your couch. BLAKE’S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill hosts a variety of events throughout the fall. Enjoy apple picking through December, visit Haunted Blake’s that’s complete with a Zombie Paintball Safari, a 3D maze, a haunted barn and a haunted hayride. All Haunted Blake’s attractions are available through Oct. 30.

JOHN DOTSON ‘18. “Keeta is weird and eats lettuce sometimes.”

ESCAPE THE ROOM DETROIT Escape the Room is a team building challenge that is new to Detroit. You, along with a group of eight to ten friends are locked in a room with no way out. Given only an hour, your group is given the task of finding clues hidden in the room with the goal of finding a key to unlock your way out of the room. Though this isn’t specifically for fall, the horror-esque themes of “The Agency,” a top secret mission themed room, and “The Dig,” a mystery themed underground room, are perfect for the Halloween time. MICHIGAN-MICHIGAN STATE GAME It’s one of the biggest rivalries of the year. On Oct. 29, Michigan will play Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. The game is sure to be entertaining, with such a close game last year. Whether you’re attending the game or going to a party, make sure you tune in to cheer on your team! DETROIT LIONS FOOTBALL If you don’t want to travel out to East Lansing for a game, opt for a game downtown and go to a Lions game. The Lions have 17 home games, so there are plenty of opportunities to go with a group of friends or your family and watch a game.

DANI DULWORTH ‘18. “Today while I was listening to Chance [the Rapper] he was chirping along.” PHOTOS BY PIPER ESCHENBERG ’18

SPORTS

10.20.16

Longtime dream comes true for hardworking rower

CONNER MCQUEEN ‘17 | Staff Writer Grace Gulyas ’17 has recently announced that she has achieved what could be one her greatest goals: committing to the University of Notre Dame for rowing. Gulyas started rowing in the summer of 2014 at the Detroit Boat Club. She had been struggling to find a sport she enjoyed and eventually tried rowing. “She (her mother) suggested rowing and I was always competitive growing up, I played every sport, and didn’t really find the sport for me yet. So I tried it out and ended up loving it,” Gulyas said. Rowing for Notre Dame has been a dream of hers after her mother rowed for Purdue University and her father went to Notre Dame. During that first summer, Gulyas met Maggie Fragel, her coach, who is still close to Gulyas today. Fragel was always aware of this dream of Gulyas’ and watched as she achieved it. “She wanted to go there (Notre Dame) since since she was about 14 (years old),” Fragel said, “She set a goal early on and certainly achieved it.” Fragel says that her rowing family at the boat club are all proud of her. Her teammates, like Kara Semanision ‘17, who have been rowing with her since day one are very excited to see her make it to

the next level. Semanision says that she can recall Gulyas shooting for a chance to row at Notre Dame for as long as the two have rowed together. “It’s really great to see her reaching that goal because I know she’s always wanted to go to Notre Dame,” Semanision said. For Gulyas, Fragle said that being a great rower was part of the challenge, but to get into such a prestigious school, both athletically and academically, her grades needed to be sharp. Gulyas was well aware of this as well, which would help her make sure she never let her grades slip. “I’ve always been motivated when it comes to my grades, but it becomes difficult to stay driven once your goal is reached,” Gulyas said. Gulyas went on to say that once her goal had been met, much of her motivation came from how rigorous she had heard Notre Dame’s academics can be. Needless to say, Gulyas made sure to keep her grades up which eventually paid off well. “She’s always been a really hard worker,” Fragel said, “Grace was really on top of her grades, which was great, and had a great racing history.”

Athlete of the week

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHANDLAR DUFF ‘18

“Being committed feels really good, I had a very stressful recruiting process. A lot of schools were interested in me, so I had a hard choice to make, but I feel I made the right one, so I’m so happy and excited to go to Oregon.” ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT| Grace Gulyas (left) congratulates her partner (right) after a race. Gulyas has wanted to row at Notre Dame since about the age of 14.

-CHANDLAR DUFF ‘18

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRACE GULYAS

SOUTH’S FALL SPORTS RECORDS RECAP

PHOTOS BY MARGOT BAER ’18, JOHN FRANCIS ’18 AND MIA TURCO ’19

GIRLS RECORDS:

Varisty Cross Country: 13-1 Varsity Field Hockey: 8-5-2 Varsity Golf: 4-2

BOYS RECORDS:

Varsity Cross Country: 3-11 Varsity Football: 6-2 Varsity Tennis: 7-3