The Wooster Blade, Volume XIX, Issue 9

THE WOOSTER BLADE

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NEWSPAPER • 515 OLDMAN ROAD, WOOSTER, OH • FEB. 15, 2019 • VOLUME XIX, ISSUE 9

Health matters: examining the importance of heart health

INDEX FRONT SECTION

ON CAMPUS FOCUS TRENDS COVER

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Clean up at sporting events found lacking pg. 6

SPORTS ARTS

WHS Acting Class enters festival pg. 14

FEATURE VIEWS

Cornerstone Title 1 Night pg. 18

THE WOOSTER BLADE Editors-in-Chief John Gorman, Alexa Mitchell • Webmaster Jacob Gooch • Graphics Managers Jacob Gooch, Catherine Strong • Business Manager Anna Nacci • On Campus Editors Clara Lee, Gina Van Lieu • Investigative Feature Editor Alexis Florence • Focus Editors Henry Gamble, Rheanna Velasquez, Emily Jewell • Sports Editors Reece Mitchell, Griffin Murphy • A & E Editors Skyy Khounborin, Melina Mera, Catherine Strong • Trends Editors Molly Schneider, Corinne Wiles • Cover Editors Maddy McCully, Holly Miller, Rachael Schmidt • Views Editors David Cheng, Alec Pauley • Feature Editor Anna Nacci • Staff Writers Keifer Dilyard, Maeve Florence-Smith, Sophie Gamble, Mason Garcia, Madison Helms, Julia Hootman, Jacob Nurse, Korbin Reed, Leo Riley, Paulina Salazar, Bryn Savidge, Mya Vandegrift, Theresa Wendell, Lena Wiebe • Head Photographer Maddy McCully • Photographers Grace Brownson, Alexis Florence, Jacob Gooch, Maddy McCully, Reece Mitchell, Rachael Schmidt, Theresa Wendell • Artists Haley Balas, Catherine Strong, Corinne Wiles • Adviser Kristi Hiner The Wooster Blade is a biweekly student publication printed every other Friday by the Newspaper Production classes at Wooster High School.

The paper is designated as an open forum and follows publishing guidelines as established in a district-wide publications policy protecting students’ freedom of expression. All copy, art and photography are property of The Wooster Blade and cannot be reproduced without permission. Letters to the editor are limited to 300 words and The Wooster Blade reserves the right to print and edit as per length and content.

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Concern regarding E-cigarette use among students grows

ALEXIS FLORENCE investigative feature editor In line with national trends, WHS has seen a rise in teenagers using electronic nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes, vape pens or Juuls, according to WHS administrators and a poll conducted by The Wooster Blade.

Nationally, the Food and Drug Administration said in a press release on Nov. 15, 2018, “from 2017 to 2018, there was a 78 percent increase in current e-cigarette use among high school students,” and research concluded that about 3.6 million high students are currently using e-cigarettes.

At WHS a poll of 134 students by The Wooster

Blade, conducted on Feb. 5 through Feb. 12 in study halls, concluded that 13 percent of students polled admitted to vaping in the past 30 days.

High school administrators have observed teenagers secretly using e-cigarettes that often look like other devices at WHS. Administrative Intern Nate Steiner said that there have been 27 offenses of students caught vaping or with vaping devices so far in the 2018-2019 school year “The part that we’re struggling with at the school is not only that social media make it cool and trendy, but that a lot of these companies are targeting kids. The vapes that they are making are supposed to look like iPods or flash drives. They are targeting

for kids trying to be discrete and that makes it’s extremely hard for us [administrators], ” Steiner said.

In fact, The Wooster Blade polls confirmed the fact that students are using e-cigarettes throughout the school, with 65 percent of those who admitted to vaping saying they have vaped at school, with the most common locations being in the bathrooms, cafeteria or classroom.

To alert the public of the perils of the growing vaping epidemic at WHS, Steiner; Associate Principal, Sara Crooks; and Catherine Gabe, a representative from OneEighty treatment center, gave a presentation to the Wooster Board of Education at their regular session meeting Jan. 22.

The presentation included

information from the National Institute of Health saying

“THE PART THAT WE’RE STRUGGLING WITH... IS NOT ONLY THAT SOCIAL MEDIA MAKE IT COOL AND TRENDY, BUT THAT A LOT OF THESE COMPANIES ARE TARGETING KIDS,” STEINER SAID. that contrary to popular belief vaping can cause the same effects as regular

cigarettes leading to nicotine addiction and possible brain development problems.

Steiner further elaborated on the WHS administration’s efforts to curb the use of e-cigarettes among students citing that the school district is working on increasing the knowledge of the public about the problem as well, as making sure staff are alert to what different vaping devices look like.

Furthermore, students caught vaping at school, according to Steiner, are required to take four, one-hour classes at WHS about the dangers of addiction through Anazao Community Partners in Wayne County.

Further information about resources concerning vaping can be found on the WCSD website.

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JOHN GORMAN co-editor-in-chief The WHS swimming and diving team ran into trouble during their preparation for postseason competition, with the newly renovated pool temporarily being put out of commission due to an issue with the pump system.

“There was some flooding in the pump room, which led to a shutdown of all of the systems that run the pool,” according to swimming and diving coach Chris Matthew.

Fortunately, the pool issues revolving around circulation and heating was recently remedied, with both the damaged circulation pump and the damaged heating pump back in working order, according to Matthew.

Since then, the team has resumed use of the WHS facilities.

In the interim, the team was forced to turn to the College of Wooster for a temporary pool in which to train.

“The College of Wooster and their swim coach have been very generous and willing to help us out, and we have been swimming there since [Jan. 22]...

It’s a little inconvenient, but certainly, the kids have risen to the occasion…

They are truly training with a purpose and focused on our sectional/ district / and hopefully state run in February,” Matthew said.

Boys swimming and diving captain Tim Fritts (12) is thankful for the College of Wooster’s generosity and said the team was still able to prepare well for the end of the season. “[Having to go to the College of Wooster pool rather than the WHS one] was a bit inconvenient, but we still put in the work no matter where we are,” Fritts said.

The team hopes their return to their home pool will give them an extra spark as they prepare for the district tournament at Cleveland State University on Feb. 16, according to the district website.

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Department reassigns Linz to Edgewood JACOB GOOCH webmaster Wooster Police Officer Ken Linz, who currently serves as the WHS school resource officer, is being reassigned to Edgewood Middle School and will work throughout the district in elementary schools.

Wooster Police Dept. Captain Tony Lemmon explains, “[Linz] has been at the high school for several years now and we felt with a new officer coming into the school resource officer program, it was a good time to have a change of scenery for him.”

WHS principal Tyler Keener adds to Lemmon’s statement regarding Linz’s departure saying, “We are sad to see him go, but wish him the best after

such a long run at the high school.”

Linz explains he is now entering his 30 year at the Wooster Police Dept. and has been working in the district since 1993. He said his favorite part of working in the schools are the students and, “seeing kids all the way from kindergarten to graduation.”

Lemmon further praises Linz’s service, saying, “Officer Linz does a fantastic job with kids of all ages within our community.”

Linz began his career in the schools as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education officer.

According to dare.org, within this program, an officer works with sixth grade classes on a program to combat drug, alcohol and tobacco use in our community. Linz said that standardized tests cut into the

program’s time and brought it to an end, with the class of 2019 being the last class to have worked with this program.

In looking at his experience, one thing Linz said he does is hold onto notes students have given him over the years and enjoys handing them back to students years later on the day they originally gave them to him. In fact, just recently, Linz was able to hand back notes to several students from their time in elementary school.

In a concluding sentiment, Linz said the following about his work in the schools as a School Resource Officer: “It’s not a job, it’s more of a desire to work with young people in a positive manner and, hopefully, let them know I care.”

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Officer Linz chats with students in the cafeteria during lunch. Linz is slated to begin his new assignment at Edgewood next week.

Linz will be stationed out of Edgewood, but Lemmon stated Linz will be at the high school any day the new resource officer is absent.

The new school resource officer will be Officer April Teichmer.

Lemmon explains, “She [Teichmer] is excited to start at the high school and is looking forward to building some of

those same relationships and creating a safe environment for the students and staff.”

Keener said he has enjoyed working with Linz and also looks forward to working with the new resource officer, saying “We are excited for Teichmer to begin connecting with the students and developing relationships.”

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Team moves from Littles to Bigs tourney Wooster High School’s Speech and Debate team won the OSDA District “Littles” Tournament this year on Feb. 2, continuing their 32-year winning streak at the event. The team will compete Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 at the Eastern Ohio National Speech and Debate Association’s “Bigs” Tournament. The team will also compete on March 2 at the OSDA State Final, which takes place at Jackson High School.

HALEY BALAS staff writer

As the winter season comes to a close, the WHS Speech and Debate team is preparing for “Bigs,” the Eastern Ohio national qualifying tournament.

Team president Lexi Nolletti (12) says, “I’ve had the privilege of competing at the national tournament the past two years and would love to qualify again and go with as many teammates as I can.”

Nolletti, along with 26 other speech and debate team members have also qualified to the state tournament this year at

Jackson High School.

The Sharen B. Althoff Memorial Tournament, hosted by Wooster, one of the biggest regular-season tournaments in the region, was scheduled for Jan. 18 and 19.

However, the tournament was cancelled due to the snowy weather.

Nolletti says, “I was devastated that the tournament was cancelled. Not only is competing at home super fun, but the tournament is an important fundraiser for our team.”

To help reuse and save some of the money lost, assistant coach Bill Franck, says, “We will be able to reuse the trophies for next year.”

Next year, in addition to hosting the their home tournament, Wooster will be hosting the state tournament in March.

Head coach Holly Custer, also says, “I am sad the weather didn’t allow us to have our home tournament, but this has been a great season for us.”

To end the season, Custer says, “My goal for the team for the end of the season is to finish strong take these last tournaments and give it all we’ve got. I want all of our students to be proud of the season they’ve had - and add their own legacy to the storied history of Wooster Speech and Debate.”

Co-vice president John Gorman

Twitter culture gives platform to controversy

ANNA NACCI feature editor On Jan. 19, a video of a junior who attends Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky was shared on Twitter, and quickly went viral.

In the video, the student is standing in front of a Native American activist, Nathan

Phillips, blocking him from passing.

The incident took place in Washington D.C., during the March for Life and the Indigenous Peoples March.

This incident, along with countless others, demonstrates the harmfulness of “Callout Culture.”

Wire.com defines “Callout Culture” as, “taking something awful and blasting it onto the internet where it can be shared and its wrongdoers shamed.”

Everyone who has Twitter has seen “Callout Culture” in action.

Here is how it usually works.

First, someone shares a video or an account of someone doing something offensive in public.

The video’s caption always says something along the lines of: “Twitter do your thing and callout this person for what they’ve done!”

Next, the tweet goes viral, getting hundreds of thousands of likes and retweets.

Along with those who agree with the tweet asking for accountability, there are also those who agree with the subject of the tweet, and plead for their innocence.

After these comments, the subject of the video jumps from our phone screens to our TV screens. We see them being interviewed on the news or on talk shows in an effort to give “their side of the story.”

All of these steps happened

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The WHS Speech and Debate team state qualifiers and alternates pose on Feb. 2 after the Akron “Littles” District Tournament. echoes Custer’s sentiment.

“This season has been full of highs and lows. As a senior, I was disappointed to not have the opportunity to compete at our home tournament one final time. However, we did manage to hold on to our district title for the 32 year in a row. Now,

all that’s left for us is to work towards national tournament qualification and a strong team finish at states to cap off a successful season,” Gorman said.

The speech and debate team will compete at the state tournament March 2.

with the student from Covington Catholic.

After countless arguments in Twitter replies from those both defending and attacking the student, he was given an interview on the Today show.

In the interview, the student spent the entire time defending his actions, and placing blame on every other party involved.

Whether or not the student told the truth, the entire situation signals a problem with “Callout Culture.”

Those who hated the Covington Catholic student on Twitter for his racist behavior gifted him with a platform.

At the same time, Phillips’ criminal record from when he was a teen was used to attack him and discount his views.

Though “Callout Culture” may have a good intent, it

brings about almost exclusively negative consequences.

As a teenager, I participate in “Callout Culture,” as I am certainly guilty of retweeting about this incident and many others.

However, I am pledging now to do better, and will do so excluding the student’s name in this column.

I believe those of us on Twitter can do better.

Overall, instead of trying to gain justice on social media, we should work for justice in other ways. We can call congresspersons, participate in protests, and be involved in politics, both local and national.

This way, we can responsibly raise concerns, and spread our views without gifting people who have done bad things the fame they do not deserve.

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Students responsible for TIDYING UP: Marie Kondo inspires sporting event clean up editors to discuss organization habits Kondo organization strategies motivate

ALEXA MITCHELL co-editor-in-chief

A new Netflix Original series, Tidying up with Marie Kondo, has eight episodes explaining how to better organize a house.

Each episode centers on Kondo helping someone with a different situation than the previous episode.

In her work, she helps

organize families with toddlers, to empty nesters, to simply helping those who have to move to a smaller house.

In starting the organization of a house, Kondo has everyone put all their clothes in one big pile on their bed.

When sorting through what to keep, she explains people should only keep what sparks joy for them when first looking at the item.

After choosing what clothing they want to keep, Kondo has a specific way of folding clothes if they go into a drawer.

The folding basically involves folding clothes into very small rectangles so you are able to see all your clothes.

Although her way of folding is a little too time consuming

for me, I admit it saves space, and also recognize that her technique allows people to see their clothes better.

When moving to garage or storage spots, Kondo recommends buying clear storage bins so people are able to see into the bins.

This recommendation is helpful and makes things more accessible because everything is seen, which also means it will not be forgotten.

Kondo’s methods about organization helps to brighten the lives of the people living in the home and takes stress and tension out of the home when she is done.

After watching Kondo’s show, I felt very motivated to stay organized.

Kondo advice unnecessary and extra

REECE MITCHELL sports editor The Netflix show Tidying Up consists of Marie Kondo going into households and showing techniques on how to make

their house less cluttered and maximize the space they have.

She does a great job of that, but I, personally, was not motivated after watching her.

The show was not very entertaining to me to watch and sometimes is confusing to watch because she did not speak English and had a translator. After the show was over and while it was going on, I had absolutely no urge to go clean something.

It did not motivate me to go on a cleaning spree even a little.

I thought that some of her ideas were very good, like

taking out all of your clothes and getting rid of the ones you don’t want, but at the same time I felt some were unnecessary, like folding your clothes in rolls are things I just would not go out of my way to do.

I liked how in the first episode she took more time to explain step by step each process to help the watchers understand not only what they were doing but why they were doing it.

Some of the ideas used in the shows I felt were over the top and just extra from what someone would really do.

DAVID CHENG views editor At recent sporting events, we seem to be neglecting some common etiquette we are taught at a very young age.

We are taught at a young age to clean up after ourselves and fix the mess we made, whether it is our room, some food or anything else, it is our responsibility to take care of it.

However, it seems that many attendees of WHS sporting events, students, parents and community members alike, leave their trash and other belongings strewn about the stands expecting someone else to clean it up.

Our actions of leaving trash in the stands is just disrespectful to our custodians who work hard at the school everyday to clean and fix issues throughout the building. We should be helping them by cleaning up after ourselves, rather than leave it for them to clean up late at night.

However, it is not just students who leave behind a mess, the adults are also culprits.

According to a custodian who wished to remain anonymous, custodians are typically at the school for two to four hours after games, depending on the sporting event. That same custodian, mentioned that, “for football games, we are here for four hours after it is over.”

We, as students, have been so accustomed to having a clean school that we forget to do our part to keep it that way.

We think that because this service is done for us, it is not our responsibility, but the truth is, it is.

Admittedly this problem has gotten better over the past two years with the student body helping out more. After sporting events, there have been some students who stay to pick up trash, according to that

“WE, AS STUDENTS, HAVE BEEN SO ACCUSTOMED TO HAVING A CLEAN SCHOOL THAT WE FORGET TO DO OUR PART TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.” same custodian.

However we, as a school, as a community, are better than that.

Just simply pick up your trash and take it to a bin; it is not hard to get out of your seat and throw something away.

When our high school careers are over and we move on to either a job or higher education, there will not be someone there to clean up our messes. It will be our responsibility.

If your dorm is a mess, there is no housekeeping that you can request to clean it up.

This is not just about being respectful; it is also about maturity and being responsible for our actions.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer MAEVE FLORENCE-SMITH staff writer

TV series deserve new life The Office

MOLLY SCHNEIDER trends editor There is only one classic show that should come back from its six year retirement, and that show is The Office.

The Office is a show displaying a “typical” workplace with a twist of comedy and heart warmth, and with this, will make anyone laugh and cry at the

Graphic by Corinne Wiles

same time.

This show, with characters including Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute, will definitely make a hard day easier to bear with all their comical remarks.

Also, The Office ended on a couple story lines not completed that would like to be seen, such as where Dwight’s and Angela’s marriage will lead to, and all major fans would like to know what Michael Scott is doing with his life since moving in with his wife Holly.

With this emotional combination, everyone who has watched The Office believes that the show should added a couple of more seasons to this.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a show which ran from 1997 to 2003, was beloved by many people, including me.

The show follows Buffy Summers, a young high schooler who fights vampires. This show should be revived because the episodes, when they were originally aired, had four to six million viewers.

Each episode was individually creative, but all were linked to a larger plot, which left viewers feeling unsatisfied.

Firefly

LEO RILEY staff writer In the time since its cancellation, the TV show Firefly by Joss Whedon has a achieved a cult following.

The massive universe and endless history gave fans the feeling that the stories of the Serenity crew should have continued being told for much longer than the show was on.

There was a movie, Serenity, made to tie up loose ends, but ultimately, the biggest problem was not the loose ends, but the amount the story of Firefly still has to tell.

Which television show do you believe should be revived and why?

“Kim Possible, because it was a good show.” - Corinne Kallio (9) “Good Luck Charlie, because it was one of Disney’s best shows.” - Olivia Frantz (9) “I believe the Twilight Zone should be re-aired because there hasn’t been an episode since 1964 and I believe if they made new episode with a higher budget it would be a huge hit.” - Mitch Davis (10) “I believe Drake and Josh, a classic Nickelodeon TV show, should be revived. Its timeless humor and amazing cast speaks for itself, but even aside from that, its unique and insightful view on friends, family, and life inspired many children of my generation. I miss it dearly and would like to see it brought back.” - John Schmidt (12) “Drake and Josh, [because] it was a childhood classic.” - Lexy Conway (11)

Corridor conducted by Anna Nacci on Jan. 25

#10yearCHALLENGE:

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The 10 year challenge is a social media challenge where people post a picture of themselves from 10 years ago and post a current picture. This comparison is made to show how the person has developed over the past 10 years. For this 10 year challenge, The Wooster Blade would like to reprint a story from 10 years ago regarding the changes made to the paper then compare them, side by side with a current story on the same topic.

2019

2009

RHEANNA VELASQUEZ focus editor

Between 2009 and 2019, The Wooster Blade has undergone a series of dynamic changes.

WHS 2010 alum and former BLADE staff member and focus page editor Matt Kridel cited design as one of the more prominent indicators of the Blade’s evolution over the past decade.

“The Blade was a different printed format, I believe broadsheet, compared to the more tabloid style it is today,” Kridel said.

Transitioning from broadsheet, which consists of long vertical pages, to tabloid, which unfolds into wide horizontal rectangles, gave design staff more freedom to experiment with full-page designs, according to 2013-14 editor-in-chief Joseph Gorman.

Gorman added that together with fellow co-editors-in-chief Vicki Anderson and Logan Price, he began the process of the paper’s transition to online publishing.

Blade’s online medium will continue evolving, according to adviser Kristi Hiner.

“We want to create original content on there. I would even like to include extended stories, so if we do a Q&A or if we do a symposium, we could provide interview transcripts or video connections in telling that story.

Whether that gets accomplished

this year or next, that’s the next step,” Hiner said.

Reflecting on the past decade, however, Hiner noted increased depth of coverage as a marker of BLADE’s continued progress.

“We’ve made an effort to look at things more introspectively, especially in terms of coverage and design, and we have considered the motivation behind things and why and what’s the long term effect. We have actually expanded our news coverage to features and to provide more commentary and more depth, and I’ve really enjoyed seeing that progress,” Hiner said.

Gorman said as the older brother of two former BLADE EICs, he has enjoyed bearing witness to the paper’s continued growth.

“I can’t praise highly enough the contributions of Mrs. Hiner to running such a topnotch organization, helping her staff members grow more than they ever expected, and providing encouragement and guidance whenever they faced challenges,” Gorman said.

Kridel also expressed deep appreciation for the experience of being on Blade staff.

“Mrs. Hiner gave all of us a space to spend time together and to create a publication that was respected not only at the high school, but in the community and at the national level,” Kridel said.

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Documentary discusses world pandemics

SOPHIE GAMBLE, LEO RILEY & PAULINA SALAZAR staff writers The College of Wooster’s Great Decisions lecture series featured the CNN documentary Unseen Enemy Feb. 5 in the Scheide Music Center.

The lecture series this year focuses on the prevention of

pandemics in correlation with World Health Day, which takes place April 7.

This 2017 documentary emphasizes how technology, urbanization and deforestation in the 21st Century leads

to bigger outbreaks and epidemics.

It is emphasized that the loss of biodiversity and our closer connections to the animal world have been contributing factors toward the spread of disease.

Unseen Enemy details how diseases can reach the most vulnerable and then spread, leading to epidemics.

Many of the doctors interviewed in this film also talk about the future possibility of a major pandemic and note how modern ideology leaves us unprepared for it.

Unseen Enemy explores how some of the major modern outbreaks came to spread so rapidly, globally.

The film talks about the impact of the concentration of people in cities and how this

causes epidemics to spread faster than ever before.

Unseen Enemy highlights how the spread of disease has

“UNSEEN ENEMY SHOWS PANDEMIC IN PROGRESS AND HOW PEOPLE CAN, OR CANNOT, DEAL WITH THE DEBILITATING VIRUSES.” become easier and quicker since our world is much more connected through travel and because of how crowded our world is.

The film importance of

everyone working together to prevent pandemics such as Zika, Influenza and Ebola.

The panic can lead to other countries pushing for the patient zero country to be isolated.

The documentary highlights the mass panic epidemics create, which then grows into an uncertainty between the government and the people, focusing on the repercussions of being against vaccinations.

Watching this film is an experience definitely worth taking; however it does not shy away from the dark reality of disease and about how terrifying the world can be for many facing it.

Unseen Enemy shows pandemic in progress and how people can, or cannot, deal with the debilitating viruses.

Great Decisions will have lectures on Feb. 19 and 26 in Scheide Music Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Global Health Issues All events at 7:30 p.m., Gault Recital Hall, Scheide Music Center, 525 E. University St., Wooster | Free and open to the public

The Opioid Crisis: Economic, Legal, and Clinical Perspectives Tuesday, Feb. 19

Great Decisions 2019

Sanho Tree Fellow, and Director of Drug Policy Project, of the Institute for Policy Studies Judge Thomas Teodosio Court of Appeals of Ohio, Ninth Circuit District Dr. Nicole T. Labor Associate Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Summa Physicians; Medical Director of One Eighty

The Complexities of Conducting International Clinical Research Tuesday, Feb. 26

Dr. Diane Jorkasky Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development, COMPLEXA, Inc.; Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California at San Francisco; COW class of 1973

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SPORTS

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Super Bowl LIII: Low scoring affair fails to live up to expectations KORBIN REED staff writer Super Bowl LIII took place on Feb. 2.

The New England Patriots and

Los Angeles Rams competed in a worldwide game in Atlanta.

The Patriots entered the Super Bowl for the 11 time and have previously won five Super

Bowls.

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Heller (11) said the Patriots will “I think the Rams are going to win another Super Bowl win in win because Todd Gurley and the future.

Jared Goff are gods,” Maurer

said.

Students at WHS expressed different opinions about this year’s Super Bowl, and financial literacy teacher Richard Lee kept track of what everyone believed the final score would be.

“I’m not going to watch the Super Bowl; however, I think the Rams are going to win,” Lee said.

He went on to say his favorite Super Bowl memory was, “The Catch,” from Super Bowl 42.

The final score of this years Super Bowl was, 13-3, with the Patriots taking another win.

Staff members debate merits of watching Super Bowl for football or advertisements Action outweighs advertising GRIFFIN MURPHY sports editor The Super Bowl has been the staple in the NFL community of for decades and will continue to be a game to watch for years and years to come.

The game itself is such a huge deal because we, as fans, enjoy watching football as a game and a commercial is just set to give us a break so we have time to use the restroom or grab a snack for while we watch the game.

While the games, and teams who participate in the Super Bowl itself, can seem repetitive and you may not care about either team or the game, fans still come out to watch the game at Super Bowl parties that a multitude of people have on that Sunday, every year.

A commercial, by definition, is meant to give the viewer a break from viewing a show while allowing the broadcaster the benefit of gaining profits from advertisements.

The commercials are there so that a viewer is allowed to take a break to use the restroom and to grab food without worry of missing anything that is happening during the actual game.

While commercials are entertaining for many viewers, it is obvious that someone who appreciates a commercial more than the game is someone who simply does not have the sports IQ and appreciation of football to watch this amazing game in general.

For a fan of the game of football to appreciate a commercial more than the game shows that they are not a true football fan at all and really should not watch the game at all.

If you care about the commercials so much, just look them up on YouTube the next day and do not waste the time of those who watch the game and harming their enjoyment of America’s past-time.

Commercials overshadow competition KEIFER DILYARD

Photo by Maddy McCully Graphic by Griffin Murphy

staff writer This year, according to a report published in The New York Times on Feb. 4, the number of people watching the Super Bowl has been the lowest since 2008.

This year’s big game was the lowest scoring ever, and the much anticipated halftime show was a disappointment.

As a result of the event being disappointing to anyone expecting much more of a game, much more emphasis was placed on the commercials, and though some commercials were not quite entertaining, the biggest program of the year relied on advertisements to entertain viewers.

Watching the Super Bowl for advertisements can provide a consistently entertaining experience. The game can be boring, the halftime show bland, but when companies spend millions on an ad slot, they are likely to do anything

in their power to make the experience as memorable as possible, and according to “Super Bowl commercials: How much does a spot cost in 2017?,” an article published by Sports Illustrated, written by Daniel Rapaport, ad slots could cost up to $5.5 million.

A figurative roll of the $5 million dice is usually going to be accompanied by the roller, therefore, trying their best to improve their odds.

With a lot of ads, and only one game and one half time show, the ads have many more chances to be better than the game or half time show.

In all, advertising in the Super Bowl simply provides a more consistently entertaining experience and provides a lot more diversity than the regularly scheduled game and expected mini-concert that is the halftime show.

With so advertisements competing for your attention, a few are bound to catch it.

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Min Kim helps lead Wooster to another OCC victory RACHAEL SCHMIDT cover editor Swimming has been a part of senior Min Kim’s life since about the age of four and has played a major part of Kim’s high school years.

Swimming and diving coach Christina Matthew remembers Kim’s early years on the team.

“When I think of her as a freshman, I don’t think I knew Min very well at all. She had a smile full of braces, very quiet, but still determined to succeed in swimming,” Matthew said.

Kim said her favorite events are the 200 individual medley, 100 backstroke, 400 freestyle relay and 200 freestyle relay.

With all her hard work, Kim broke the 200 freestyle relay pool record with teammates, Gracie Chelf (9), Holly Miller (12) and Emma LoGuidice (11).

Kim’s season continued to flourish when she also broke the OCC 400 freestyle relay meet record with Miller, Chelf, and Maddy Murphy (11).

“It felt amazing that we had amazing people with work ethic and it definitely pays off when you do the work and practice,” Kim said.

Teammate LoGuidice agreed with Kim, saying many hours of swimming went into breaking the records.

“Breaking the record was raw and super exciting because we weren’t expecting to break it at all, which makes it even more exciting,” LoGuidice said.

Kim says she has enjoyed the responsibilities that come with being a team captain and the ability to bond with the team.

LoGuidice said, “Min is very fun as a captain and keeps everyone cheery. She is supportive and pumps people

up before a race.”

Matthew commented on Kim’s leadership s k i l l s saying, “Her attitude has probably improved the most this year, she’s really grown up as THERESA WENDELL an athlete, Pictured above is Min Kim, swimming in the 200IM. Kim swims the first length of the as it’s all about team, relay race, the butterfly stroke, at Wooster’s home meet against Madison High School. p o s i t i v i t y Kim, along with three teammates, would go on to break the pool record for the event. a n d success. She has been a real Kim’s dedication to training enter Sectionals, then Districts, mentor as a captain to several since last spring’s season and, hopefully, the state younger swimmers, and I rely and said it has given Kim a championship,” Matthew said. on her a lot, to get the ‘real’ successful season.

For the rest of the season, Kim story, if anything is happening “She’s done all personal hopes to make it to the state behind the scenes.” best times this season, and I meet and do well there as a Matthew is impressed with expect more to come as we team.

Concern grows over MLB free agency

JOHN GORMAN co-editor-in-chief Pitchers and catchers are currently reporting to spring training, signaling the beginning of the 2019 MLB season.

However, many prominent players will not be there preparing for the year ahead.

Instead, players such as former National League MVP

outfielder Bryce Harper, fourtime All-Star infielder Manny Machado and former American League Cy Young pitcher Dallas Keuchel continue to test the waters of free agency.

I see nothing wrong with these athletes taking their time looking for the perfect contract, however, the slow signings seem to signal a more serious concern.

An article titled “Baseball Is Broken. Can Anything Short of a Strike Fix It?” by The Ringer’s Michael Baumann explains that free agents are signing later and for less, despite the fact that teams are bringing in more money each year.

Because so many teams are trying to woo the few superstar free agents on the market, lesser

players are forced to wait until a team strikes out on their favorite target before signing reasonable deals.

Otherwise, these free agents are forced to sign contracts far below market value, leading some, including me, to wonder if this slowdown is being caused intentionally by owners in an effort to save money.

A compromise between the league and the players union would certainly be the best way to resolve issues regarding free agency and protect the middle class of the MLB. However, should owners continue to slow signings, baseball fans should not be surprised to see another strike in 2021 when the next collective bargaining agreement is up for negotiation.

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COW art exhibit depicts rural life through displays HOLLY MILLER cover editor

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Advanced acting seminar class members Griffin Murphy (12) and Abigail Anderson (11), perform a scene from “Voices From the High School,” by Peter Dee.

Advanced acting takes on high school play festival MADISON HELMS staff writer The advanced acting seminar class of WHS, taught by Kristen Broda, took the show on the road, performing at the 31 Wayne County High School Play Festival, hosted at Dalton High School.

This is WHS’ fourth year participating at the Wayne County High School Play Festival, having participated in 1992, 1993 and 1994.

The purpose of the festival, according to the program provided, is, “to provide selected high school students from our local schools with the opportunity to display their talents, and to receive a rating of their performance by qualified judges.”

Broda said participation in this event is important to students because, “they receive critical feedback on their skills. This feedback enables student actors to improve their skills and

become better.

Participating in theater allows students to develop empathy and confidence.”

Broda also notes the fun environment of the festival as an additional bonus, since the audience consists primarily of other student actors and directors.

Broda’s class received an excellent rating for their performance of scenes from “Voices From the High School,” a play by Peter Dee. Abbie Anderson (11) received the honor of the All-County cast member from WHS. Anderson speaks positively of her experience at the Wayne County High School Play Festival, saying “I got to watch plays all day with my theater friends and then perform, so I loved it and was very in my element.”

Broda and the class had a great time at the festival, and Broda emphasizes how proud she is of all of her students who participated.

The College of Wooster Art Museum is featuring the “Doug McGlumphy Monumental” exhibit from Jan. 22 to March 7.

McGlumphy is the Preparator/ Collections Manager at the College of Wooster Art Museum.

The museum features works of art from staff members frequently, director/curator for the museum Kitty McManus Zurko says, “We believe it is important students experience the scholarship and art produced by College of Wooster Art Museum staff.”

The exhibit displays works of art made out of rural materials including sides of a barn, a chewing tobacco advertisement and wood packing boxes.

Washington & Jefferson College Chair of Art History, John P. Lambertson, comments on Doug McGlumphy use of rural materials to create art.

“On a farm and through trips, Doug engaged with the authentic material culture of rural America, which he transforms into witty and compelling critique of Modern American values, beliefs and social structures,” Lambertson said.

A standout piece at the exhibit is “Broad (side),” which is a gigantic barn siding with the words “Tobacco, treat yourself to the best” painted on it. “‘Broad (side)’ becomes a gigantic proclamation targeting conformity hypocrisy,” McGlumphy said.

McGlumphy uses simple materials, including wood, paint and tobacco to create a deeper meaning.

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M. Night Shyamalan’s past films come together to create Glass

HENRY GAMBLE focus editor M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass (2019) is an attempted sequel for two of his previous movies, Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016).

At the conclusion of Split, it is hinted that the movie somehow intertwines with Unbreakable when a news report flashes across the screen and the report is about Kevin Wendell Crumb, a killer/kidnapper who is on the loose.

The customers at the diner discuss the similarities between

this incident and one that happened 15 years earlier, which include the events of Unbreakable.

Therefore, Glass has to link to two very different stories.

Unbreakable is a slow paced movie that focuses on David Dunn, which begins with the miracle that he is the sole survivor of a train crash that kills every other passenger.

Dunn meets Elijah Price and together they turn Dunn into a vigilante as he realizes he is gifted with unbreakable bones.

Glass is more solely focused on Crumb and his 23 different personalities shifting below his skin. The movie is fast paced and is more of an action thriller than a movie about self discovery.

Shyamalan attempts to merge these very different stories into one in Glass, however, the plotlines are so different that Glass ends up focusing on the

fact that none of these men are, in fact, special.

In Unbreakable and Split, this concept has already been built up, the sadness of Dunn and the childhood abuse of Crumb make them who they are.

Instead of continuing the story arc of these characters, Shyamalan makes them question their motives and the reasons they see themselves as heroes, villains and vigilantes.

These personal reflections are what sets Glass apart from most other superhero movies of today.

There is more time for reflection then action in Glass through the treatment of the three men by psychiatrist Dr. Ellie Staple, the movie fits into the same genre as Kickass (2010).

The premise of both movies being self acclaimed heros and villains trying to find a purpose through their endeavours.

Green Book recalls a memorable story

JULIA HOOTMAN staff writer Green Book is a touching, true story that deserves all the praise and award nominations it receives.

Green Book follows pianist

Don Shirley, played by Mahershala Ali, and his hired driver, Tony Lip, played by Viggo Mortensen, as they embark on Shirley’s tour through a racially segregated America.

The film features brilliant acting by both Ali and Mortensen as they create an emotional and vivid presentation of real lives.

There has been a small amount of controversy surrounding Green Book.

Maurice Shirley, Don Shirley’s brother, recently called the movie, “a symphony of lies,” to

which Ali apologized.

Maurice Shirley’s claims have been refuted by other family members of Don Shirley, but the controversy still stands.

Green Book is nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

In addition, Ali won the Golden Globe for Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and Green Book won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy and for Screenplay of a Motion Picture.

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WHS teachers and students predict 2019 Oscar winners Best Picture

Original Song “All the Stars” from Black Panther “Shallow” from A Star Is Born “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns “Shallow”

Original Score “If Beale Street Could Talk” by Nicholas Britell “Black Panther” by Ludwig Goransson “Black Panther” “If Beale Street Could Talk”

All chose Green Book

Animated Feature Spider-Man Spider-Man Incredibles 2 Incredibles 2

Supporting Actress Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk”

Director Spike Lee, Blackkklansman Spike Lee Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Spike Lee

Lead Actress Glenn Close, The Wife Glenn Close Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born Glenn Close

Supporting Actor Sam Rockwell, Vice Mahershala Ali, Green Book Sam Rockwell Mahershala Ali

Regina King

Lead Actor

Emma Stone, “The Favourite”

All chose Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody

Regina King

Key - Kenny Rodgers (English Dept Member) - Brett Hiner (English Dept. Member) - Grace Buchholz (11) - Lindsay Kastner (12)

Gender bias remains prevalent in film industry

Predictions were compiled by Skyy Khounborin. Teachers and students were chosen at random and asked nine out of the 24 award categories. Each of the nominations were chosen based on who the students and teachers predicted would win in their category.

MYA VANDEGRIFT staff writer In the age of #MeToo and Time’s Up, women’s rights and representation have been brought into the mainstream through conversations about the workplace and the women’s role in society.

While many would like to think that our society is becoming a more equal space, just a look into the world of cinema tells a great deal about not only how we see women, but how much credit we give them for their jobs.

This year’s Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for Best Director include no women directors, which could just be unique factor for this year, but it must be recognized that as far as the Oscars go, only five women have been nominated for the Best Director in the past 91 years, with only one female winner. Likewise, the Golden Globes have only nominated seven women directors in the past 76 years.

There were many great films in 2018 that were headed by women, including: On the Basis of Sex (Mimi Leder), Leave No Trace (Debora Granik), To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (Susan Johnson), and Can You Ever Forgive Me (Marielle Heller), to name a few.

So, why were no female

directors recognized by the Foreign Press Association and Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences?

In other areas like costume design, however, women dominate, and every year at least one woman is nominated, with some years boasting all female nominees.

When we think of the difference between a “man’s job” and a “woman’s job” in Hollywood, the men are stereotypically seen as the leading, successful directors, while women are stereotypically seen dealing with the more domestic technicalities on set: costumes, hair and makeup. While both genders act, these technical aspects are suffering the most.

This gender gap in the more technical sides of theater is one enabled by the gender roles to which we are accustomed to when it comes to film.

It is not a matter of women directors needing to “step it up” (in the words of Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow); it is our culture’s gender roles and misogyny that must. Women have just as much right to leadership positions as men, and we cannot allow gender bias to get in the way of the credit we give people for their work.

Ultimately, women belong everywhere in Hollywood: not just in front of the camera or to make the people on the camera look good, but behind it. Women work hard directing in the studio, working on the editing board, writing the score, and leading the production. It is imperative that we begin to stand behind these women and their work, and watch as their talents shape the future.

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Wooster’s roots preserved at public library Wayne County Public Library hosts a genealogical department in which people are able to access information as to the history of the community and its families. If people want to begin this project, they should make a list of what they want to research and may contact the library to inquire as to next steps.

JACOB NURSE & MADDY MCCULLY staff writer & head photographer The Wayne County Public Library houses a genealogical section filled with volumes of the history and culture of Wooster and the surrounding counties, taking off in the 1980s.

The section began as a small collection of family records, compiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution, focusing primarily on local history and Revolutionary War documents, according to Deborah Kitko, the head of the

genealogical branch.

Kitko explained the section gained support and traction in the 1980s and has now compiled documents and records from all over Wayne County.

The section includes, but is not limited to: wedding records, cemetery records, family histories, local yearbooks and phone books.

Old newspapers are preserved on film and can be examined with one of the library’s microfiche readers, and the branch also includes a free version of Ancestry.com.

The majority of the records held in the library are the

family history collections which are donated by locals, which include the families that started and formed Wayne County.

“Some of the early founders were the Larwells, Henrys, Bell family and the Freedlanders a little later,” Kitko said.

Along with family records, the branch also documents local businesses to capture local history and keep track of places that started in Wooster.

[Writers’ Note: In order to test the efficacy of the genealogical section, research was done into the Freedlander Store and Herman Freedlander, who managed the store for the majority of the 20th

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Century, to see what he contributed to Wooster and the surrounding community.]

Looking at old newspaper articles, and wedding and death records of the Freedlanders, the family was traced back to Herman’s ancestors who lived in East Prussia.

The articles, published by The Daily Record, revealed the financial ups and downs of the Freedlander Store during the Roaring ‘20s and the Great Depression through changes in fashion trends recorded in advertisements that were saved in the Freedlander Store files.

The Freedlander Department Store became an important social gathering place of the whole town and a big part of the community, according to “Gone But Not Forgotten: A Freedlander Legacy,” written

by Ann Freedlander Hunt, the granddaughter of Herman.

“There was always a strong bond between the business, my grandfather, my dad, the town of Wooster, and Wayne County,” Hunt said in her book.

Though the Freedlanders are associated with many benevolent enterprises in the community, perhaps the most often remembered generosity has been the park in Wooster and a recreation program, according to a newspaper article titled, “Freedlander is Cited As Community Figure,” written June 8, 1964.

A Daily Record article dated July 26, 1949, stated that Herman Freedlander believed Wooster is the best place in the world for a man to live.

Research can be done to discover the history of this city and local businesses like the Freedlander store and family, by looking through the records and archive of in the library.

Dear reader, The Wooster Blade is trying something new: The Micropolitan Journal The Micropolitan Journal is a place for Woosterites to share their stories of the odd, fleeting moments that make Wooster special. Whether you are gameside at Follis Field or Kinney Fields or street side on Main or Liberty, tell us your talk of the town. We want to hear the punch lines delivered by teachers, bus drivers, bosses, and co-workers; the funny phone conversations; the silly arguments you have had with your friends, parents, or kids; and, if you caught any funny or odd moments on your camera that you feel particularly represent Wooster or would only happen in Wooster, share those pictures. The Wooster Blade would love to hear and publish your stories and pictures that capture the ways of Wooster.

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Cornerstone hosts Title One Family Night LENA WIEBE staff writer Despite the onset of an extreme cold that would last for the next several days, on Jan. 29, a crowd of elementary schoolers and their parents filed into Cornerstone Elementary School’s packed cafeteria.

Some helped themselves to pizza, while some chatted with teachers and administrators.

Others grabbed programs and left to go explore the variety of educational stations scattered throughout the building.

They were there for the annual Cornerstone Title One Night, and the theme this year was science and technology.

Principal of Cornerstone Elementary, Eric Vizzo, explained how Title One funding functioned at Cornerstone.

“Schools that have a certain

percentage of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch receive Title [One] funding.

Cornerstone has the highest percentage in the district, and the reading teachers here are primarily funded by Title One,” Vizzo said.

Vizzo says one of the requirements for Title One funding is a community outreach night and said the reading teachers set up the night every year.

“Last year, we did math, before that we did reading, and we hadn’t done science for a few years, so we thought we could get some good interest in it,” Vizzo said.

The offerings of the night ranged from make-ityourself slime, to a NASA scientist’s experiments, to a demonstration by the WHS robotics team. The Wayne

County Library also featured exhibits.

Another popular station was run by Chad Leggett, a member of the Wooster City Schools’ technology department, where students worked with the game Bloxels.

“It [Bloxels] allows them to build a video game… with squares, they can build blocks on a board, take pictures of it with an iPad, and add animations to it so they can make their own characters.

They can also add levels… there can be bad guys, there can be lava… eventually they can build their whole own video game and play it,” Leggett explained.

Some students spent almost an hour in Cornerstone’s library, perfecting their characters, while others quickly moved on to photo ops with a cardboard astronaut. The end results of characters included snowmen and a recreation of Mario.

Paraprofessional Candice Smith, who was volunteering for the night, said she thought the annual Title One Night, “... makes our parents comfortable here - it brings the community together.”

Vizzo agreed, stating that “The

Commercial stores move to Wooster and crowd out local businesses MELINA MERA & HENRY GAMBLE a&e editor & focus editor In its 2019 ranking of micropolitan growth and strength, POLICOM ranks Wayne County as the fifth strongest in the nation on its website, policom.com/ rankings-micropolitan-areas, meaning that Wooster and

the surrounding area has seen significant economic growth and enlargement.

Several big business have opened in Wooster in the past several years, helping to push Wooster up on the ranking of micropolitan strength. In 2012, Wooster was ranked as 200; since then however, many businesses downtown and uptown have opened or will open, ranging from restaurants to retail stores.

TJ MAXX and Hobby Lobby are notable acquisitions, and on the other end of the spectrum, small businesses and restaurants downtown have expanded with the addition of Basil, Sure House and The Blue Rooster to name a few.

However, with increased competition from larger companies, small downtown businesses have to attempt to carry unique products, according to Dani Savage,

stations are all things students can do with their parents and even do at home.

It gets kids excited about space, rocket propulsion, and more, and I think it’s important Photo courtesy of Rebecca Furlong for families to families to be able to do Students participate in activities provided at things like Cornerstone Title One Night, which took place Jan. 29. this because students spend way more time to graduate from the district’s with their families than they do high school when it was still in Cornerstone’s building. at school.”

More than anything, Haven Connection within the the community was a prominent explained, he wants students here to know that “... theme all night.

Marc Haven, a member of science is fun… if you look at it the NASA Speakers Bureau, the right way, it’s fun. There’s performed experiments a lot of careers in the field you with steam engines, a can do… if I can even pique one Newton’s cradle and more person’s interest, that’s great.”

His motivation? “I’m giving to an enthusiastic group of back to my community,” Haven elementary schoolers.

Haven said ties to Wooster said.

The Cornerstone Title One were strong for him as he is from Wooster and graduated Family Night will continue in 1994 as the last senior class annually.

owner of The Urban Cottage, a downtown business that specializes in home goods and gifts.

Savage encourages people to, “shop small and support local business... because that’s what makes Wooster amazing.” Savage also notes that the arrival of TJ MAXX hurt downtown businesses who specialize in clothing such as Poppy, which had to close its doors.

Michelle Ventling, co-owner of Blue Spruce, a lifestyle boutique that sells products ranging from clothes to home decor explains that “we welcome competition... we just try to

keep our products different from what they are carrying.”

Ventling adds that Blue Spruce tries to find unique products that commercial businesses, such as Hobby Lobby and TJ MAXX wouldn’t carry.

Taking a different approach, Local Roots, a downtown business that specializes in artisan products and local meats, as well as dairy products, attracts customers who want to support local farms and artisans, according to executive director, Adam Schwieterman.

Schwieterman hopes that “our customers will decide” whether to shop locally or commercially.

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Streaming service showdown: BLADE members debate the merits of

Spotify vs. Apple Music

BRYN SAVIDGE staff writer On the surface, Spotify and Apple Music seem like similar music streaming programs.

However, there are multiple differences that make Spotify the best option when streaming music.

The first draw to Spotify is its recommendation system. Each week, users receive a Discover Weekly playlist that includes 30 songs tailored to their preferences, based on songs they frequently listen to and enjoy.

Additionally, Spotify has a Discover page, which makes further recommendations based on artists you have listened to. Apple Music has its own version of recommendations, but it is not as accurate.

Spotify has a wide range of podcasts.

Although the podcast selection is not as large as Apple’s standalone podcast application, users can listen to

Editor supports new Gillette ad message

podcasts without changing apps and can even download them alongside their music.

To further its audience, both Apple and Android users can enjoy streaming music through Spotify, while Apple Music is only available to users with Apple products.

However, the biggest draw is that Spotify offers a free version of the app.

Since both platform subscriptions are the same cost and offer equal student discounts, price is not a factor in choosing a way to stream; however, unlike its competitor, a free version is available for those not wanting a subscription.

Users have limited functionality such as not being able to play a specific song and advertisements, but it is available to everyone.

Although the differences are small, the recommendation algorithms and free version that Spotify offers to users of both Apple and Android products outshine Apple Music.

CATHERINE STRONG a&e editor If you have been on the internet at all in the past month, you have probably seen the new Gillette commercial and the subsequent controversy around the advertisement’s

MASON GARCIA staff writer Apple music is the superior music streaming service compared to Spotify, due to, among other reasons, its massive library and storage capabilities.

In listening to music, I have used both the free version of Spotify, and Apple music, which I continue to use with Apple music’s paid version.

Apple music costs $10 a month, and $15 a month on a family plan.

However, users have the option to pay for a year of service in advance for a discount price of $100. Apple music also has a three month free trial.

On the other hand, Spotify costs $10 a month, but they also offer a free version of the service with limited access and frequent ads.

Apple Music’s easy use and well integrated layout allows users to download up to 100,000 songs, across

message.

The commercial asks the viewer: “Is this the best a man can get?,” showing images of toxic masculinity juxtaposed with shots of men treating those around them with respect.

The advertisement’s message is simple: men should hold themselves to a higher standard of treating all of those around them with respect and dignity.

Immediately upon release, the advertisement sparked praise and criticism, each comment more intense than the next.

Those in favor hailed the commercial as a compassionate call for men to hold themselves

10 different devices and choose from more than 40 million songs, all of which are more than what Spotify offers, according to an Oct. 7, 2018, article written by CNET’s Lexy Savvides and Vanessa Hand Orellana’s,“Spotify vs. Apple Music: Which is the best music service?”.

Within that mountain of music are releases exclusive to Apple Music, such as Future’s Album EVOL, Pharrell Williams’ single Freedom, and for the first week of release Drake’s Views from the Six album, according to Sidify.

Apple music was launched in June 2015, and at nearly four years old, it is already America’s most dominant streaming service, and is growing 40 percent faster than Spotify worldwide.

Spotify is old news, and with early and exclusive releases, vastly better download options and integration with all iOS devices, Apple music is the new wave for the same price as Spotify.

to a higher standard, while those dissenting claimed the advertisement was anti-male propaganda.

I would have to agree with the former. How I see it, the commercial is a call to action for men, not an attack on the gender.

The advertisement chastises the negative aspects of what is expected from men, but also expresses a belief in the good in all men by asking them to be honorable people.

Perhaps those who criticized the message for being anti-man are the ones who are harming men. It is not right to hold

men to such a low standard, to expect men to treat all around them with disrespect.

Even if the advertisement is attacking masculinity, men need to learn to take criticism from those who have been hurt by their behavior, personally and systematically, and apply those criticisms to how they treat others.

If you are one of those who responded to this commercial with resentment and spite, if you refuse to hold yourself, and others, accountable for harmful actions toward women and other men, then this message is meant for you.

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OUR VIEW

Steering clear of distracted driving Texting and driving: what could go wrong?

In the spirit of the ten year challenge, The Wooster Blade Editorial Board revisited a topic from an editorial written 10 years ago, this being distracted driving.

Distractions while driving appear in various forms: texts, calls, food, etc. However, taking eyes off the road, hands off the wheel and minds off driving is dangerous.

The risks and repercussions of such distractions remain constant, resulting in 3,000 deaths annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

With injury and death due to distraction-affected accidents being largely preventable, The Wooster Blade Editorial Board urges Ohio drivers, both young and old, to recognize the danger inherent to distracted driving and adhere to state traffic laws.

The Ohio General Assembly outlines distractions as not only texting and using electronic devices but also “engaging in any activity that is not

necessary to the operation of a vehicle and impairs, or reasonably would be expected to impair, the ability of the operator to drive the vehicle safely.”

With distracted driving as a secondary offense, violators are subject to a $100 fine or enrollment in a distracted driving safety course, according to the Ohio General Assembly.

Ninety-one percent of WHS students report being aware of Ohio’s current traffic laws

question to my students… be honest, do you know of any friends that text and drive as they’re 16 years old? I bet you half of them raises their hand,” Henley said.

WHS Resource Officer Ken Linz describes the prevalence of texting and other distractions in driving as alarming.

Responding to the question of whether or not students seem to know Ohio’s distraction and driving laws, Linz said, “Know? Yes. All who drive before the age 18 needed to take a drivers education course that is mandated to teach distracted driving law. Do they follow the law? No.” Linz indicated, however, that young drivers are not the only culprits.

“Distracted driving is not respective of age groups. Both over and under the age of 18 are equal offenders,” Linz said.

Individually and collectively, drivers must fully engage in driving while behind the wheel and reaffirm their commitment to safer roads for themselves and other drivers.

“Distracted driving is not respective of age groups. Both over and under the age of 18 are equal offenders,” LINZ SAID. regarding distracted driving, according to a BLADE poll surveying 107 students in grades 10 through 12.

However, 27 percent of students surveyed also report personally knowing individuals who have been in car accidents due to texting and driving.

Jack Henley, owner of Henley’s Driving School, echoes the “I do ask the

Sec. 4511.991. (A) As used in this section and each section referenced in division (B) of this section, all of the following apply: (1) “Distracted” means doing either of the following while operating a vehicle: (a) Using a handheld electronic wireless communications device, as defined in section 4511.204 of the Revised Code, except when utilizing any of the following: (i) The device’s speakerphone function; (ii) A wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances; (iii) A “voice-operated or hands-free” device that allows the person to use the electronic wireless communications device without the use of either hand except to activate, deactivate, or initiate a feature or function; (iv) Any device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle. (b) Engaging in any activity that is not necessary to the operation of a vehicle and impairs, or reasonably would be expected to impair, the ability of the operator to drive the vehicle safely .

Effective Oct. 2018, House Bill 95 of the Ohio State Legislature expanded the definition of distracted driving and enhanced distracted driving fines.

WHS students respond on texting and driving Do you use your phone while driving?

51% NO

49% YES Are you aware of current traffic laws?

9% NO

91% YES Do your text and drive with others in the vehicle?

52% NO

48% YES

Do your parents text and drive?

43% NO

57% YES

Do you know someone who has been in an accident due to texting and driving?

27% YES

73% NO

107 students were polled by Molly Schneider and Alec Pauley on Feb. 7 and Feb. 11.