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See whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside... Ebola [5] Homecoming [11] Pumpkin recipes [17] Govenorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race [25]

America is comprised of thousands of first generation Americans. Take a look at two local first generation Americans and their challenges growing up. See pages 14-15.

Homecoming..................11 Bust a move................16

Girls golf........................23

Senior Hannah Davis was crowned the 2014-15 homecoming queen. Find out more about her story on page 11.

Students dance competitively for a hip-hop team on Daniel Island. Find out more on page 16.

The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; golf team finished seventh in the state, setting school records. Find out six facts everyone should know about the fact on page 23.

First generation................15

Hunting for a prize....21

A spooky spectacle....28

Junior Emmanuel Emovon and senior Dana Phan are the first members of their families born in America. See more on pages 14 and 15.

It was the chance of a lifetime for Max Marshall and his father had an opportunity to go gator hunting. Find more about his experience on page 21.

Every October, students participate in creating Fright Night at Boone Hall. See behind the scenes on page 28.

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Getting to know...

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Senior Karla Acosta

Q&A

Why did you decide to be a foreign exchange student here?

“Last year, my friend from Wando came to Peru and she spent the year in Peru with me, and now I’m here with her. And my dad wanted me to do this so bad so I decided to go.”

What’s the biggest difference you see between America and Peru?

“It’s pretty much the same. I think it’s the way that you say hi, because we always kiss on the cheek [in Peru], but in America you just say hi.”

What do you miss most about Peru? “I’d say my family… and friends too.”

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

“I went to Vegas, I did a sky jump…I don’t know how to say this in English, but it was really cool and you could see everything.”

What are your hopes for the future?

“I really want to be fluent in English. I’m in college and I have to be fluent in five languages. I want to start with English.”

Whats your favorite childhood memory?

Senior Karla Acosta, exchange student from Peru, proudly shares the flag of her home country in South America. Karla will learn the English language and the American culture by immersing herself in the homes of three Wando families during her stay in America.

“I’m in a band called ‘The Shoe-

“Being here… being alive [makes

album called The Wild Things on iTunes this summer.” -- Casey Malanuk

life goes on.” -- Inderia Washington Saunders

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not have my driver’s license! It’s actually really annoying because all of my friends are like, ‘oh yeah come downtown’ and I’m like, ‘hah can you drive me there?’” -- Daley Gosnell

“My favorite memory is probably with my dad. I’m really close with my dad -- he owns hotels, and we were in one of the pools. He told me I had the most beautiful smile, and that was really great.”

-- compiled by Matt Beech

between the ages of 2 and when my older brother, Dylan Southard in 11th grade, and I

out.” - Tress Southard

was really cute and I couldn’t even breathe I was like… shocked. I had no words.” -- Brianna Cox

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Endeavor for

equality

Road to marriage 2013 June 26 r: U.S. Supreme Court declares Sec-

Amendment

2014 July 28

Generation changes lead to wider acceptance

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (which includes Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and

Erin Slowey

staff writer

The U.S. is known as “the Land of the Free.” It is the land to be free to speak your mind, to worship your own god, to speak your own language. To be who you truly are. But does that include homosexuality? Some condemn it as sinful, others as natural. But court cases and a growing acceptance of the idea of same-sex marriage may be changing the status quo. “When I was in high school in the ‘70s, most people who were gay or lesbian were in the closet ...and never came out,” Guidance Director Sherri Beaver said. “But now that we are adults and are in a more accepting society, they have come out. So they had to live in the closet for 20 to 30 years until society caught up with acceptance.” Whether it be personal or religious views, the idea of homosexuality can be controversial even within families. Senior Clayton Broughton said some individuals face hardships. “I feel like it is harder now for people to be gay in society because people are so focused on that one sin in the world,” Broughton said. With many references to homosexuality in the Bible, some churches and religions have formed views on the topic and on how the U.S. should address it. “People discriminate from homosexuality because of what they were brought up with...the images and social rules that they grew up under were of personal and religious value,” Beaver said. However, contrary to some beliefs, not all congregations are staunchly against homosexuality. “There’s always room for everybody at

the table. T h e r e ’s always room for people who are gay, bisexual, transgender,” Circular Congregational Church Youth Minister Matt Lewellyn said. “They may not feel that way at the church they’re going to now, but there is always a congregation that’s willing to support and accept them.” Lewellyn describes his life experience growing up “hiding in the closet” in a very conservative congregation, choosing to ignore his feelings in order to be what he considered a devout Christian. “Growing up you hear stories of other people saying from a young age that they always knew they were gay, they always knew they were different and that they always felt something different from what other people were feeling,” Lewellyn said. “Growing up I definitely felt that from a very young age. It made me feel ashamed and made me feel like there was something I needed to hide.” Yet newer generations are often becoming more open and accepting towards homosexuality. “People are embracing the idea of differentness and are just saying that people are people and it doesn’t matter...” Lewellyn said. “People’s minds are changing, people’s hearts are changing on how they feel about two people who love each other making it official, making a statement that they are together in some kind of cultural norm.” With a more open society, some individ-

uals have begun to feel more content with becoming an accepted part of society. “People are out and people are not afraid to be who they are,” Broughton said. Some have begun support systems. Wando’s Spectrum Club serves as a support system for students to lean on. “The gay-straight alliance is all about acceptance and is a safe space for students,” said Eric Kirturkes, a science teacher and sponsor for the club. “Any LGBT and gaystraight alliance wants to be supportive for students to come and talk about sexuality, find comfort and discuss instances of bullying and the coming out process for students.” With more knowledge and understanding of homosexuality, Kirturkes and Beaver agree society is becoming more accepting and less judgmental, even if people do not personally agree with issues such as same-sex marriage. “The society as a whole has become a lot more accepting, especially with younger generations in the school,” Kirturkes said. “They understand more that people are people and that sexuality is more of an inherent trait.” “I definitely see a trend in greater acceptance in the last to five years,” Beaver added. “There has been a greater stride in the general population.” Although South Carolina continues to uphold its ban on same-sex marriage, individuals look hopefully to the future, encouraged by the 32 states now recognizing samesex marriage and the bans that have recently been struck down. “I think it’s a matter of moments, the way it has been progressing,” Lewellyn said. “To see this progression so quickly, it’s really just a matter of time. It’s snowballing.”

ruling in favor of the freedom to marry, declaring that banning same-sex couples

2014 Oct. 6 U.S. Supreme Court denied review of federal legal case in which the Fourth District Circuit Court denied same sex marriage in Virginia the same circuit South Carolina is part of. Therefore, the decision applies to S.C. as well.

2014 Oct. 14 Judge Michelle Childs will decide whether she needs “an in-person oral argument in S.C. in order to rule in the case.” The

21 days later.”

2014 Oct. 15 Colleen Condon and Nichols Bleckley applied for a marriage license in Charleswere denied. The case argues that Bradacs v. Haley applies to South Carolina as the state is in the Fourth Circuit Court. -- compiled by Lucie Wall

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The CDC released a graphic of the Ebola virus under a microscope.

Ebola outbreak Setting the facts straight

Rachel Byrd

staff writer

Ebola: a word that has recently struck fear and confusion among people across the globe. “If I have a fever, does that mean I have Ebola? Is everyone overreacting? Or will it be the apocalyptic virus that will change life as we know it?” Daniel Handel, the chief medical officer at the Medical University of South Carolina, urges people to keep everything in perspective. Social media allows rumors to spread quickly to a massive audience. News sources have a tendency to present Ebola as an epidemic rather than a serious disease which mainly affects regions in West Africa. “In the media, there is a lot of fear given the significant mortality associated with the Ebola virus,” Handel said in a phone interview Oct. 15. “This is a serious disease, but it’s important for people to separate the hysteria around it from the truth.” According to Handel, Ebola is transferred through contact with people who have recently visited West Africa, the area the virus originated in.

“I think the most important thing is actually travel history,” he said. “If people have recently traveled to West Africa, the incubation period is up to 21 days.” The patient becomes contagious once he shows symptoms of having the virus. According to Handel, these symptoms may include, but are not limited to, fever, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhea. “The challenge we run into now is, we’re entering into flu season,” Handel said. “You can get those symptoms from having the flu.” With flu season rapidly approaching, Handel said it is important to understand the reality of Ebola versus the more common strands of the flu. “A lot of symptoms you see from the flu are similar to Ebola symptoms,” he said. “A lot more people in the U.S. die from the flu every year. Right now, we’ve had a total of one person in the U.S. die from Ebola. When you look at the grand scheme of things, the flu is the much more dangerous virus.” Handel encouraged people to get their flu shots and diligently wash their hands to prevent future misconceptions associated with the Ebola virus, since flu and early Ebola symptoms can be quite similar. “People getting vaccinated for the flu will decrease the chances of people getting flu, which will decrease the anxiety surrounding the symptoms,” he said.

Handel’s advice to people who are worried about contracting the Ebola virus is to consider the reality associated with America’s current Ebola situation. “Very few people in the Charleston area have actually been in West Africa,” he said. “One of the things that not only MUSC, but most hospitals, are very diligent about is putting processes in place to screen people.” In case an Ebola outbreak does occur, Handel said hospitals in the Charleston area have been coordinating to ensure that they are on the same page about treating potential patients with Ebola. “The hospitals in this area are not waiting for a case of Ebola,” Handel said. “We’re preparing so that if it does happen, we can be proactive in addressing it to maximize safety for patients and for healthcare workers who take care of these patients.” According to Handel, the officials at MUSC said they are taking proper precautions in order to potentially care for patients who may be infected with the Ebola virus. “Hopefully this is planning that we won’t have to do anything with, but if it does happen, then we will still be prepared to address it,” he said. “There’s definitely a feeling that hospitals in the Charleston area need to coordinate so that we’re on the same page in communicating with each other.” According to a recent media release from MUSC, the MUSC Medical Center is prepared to care for possible Ebola patients. If a patient traveled to West Africa within three weeks prior and shows signs of fever, sweats and/or chills, workers at MUSC would follow a predetermined sequence of actions and precautions. The release included specifics about the precautions MUSC is taking. Some of these actions include immediate isolation of the subject, possibly in an intensive care room. All caregivers would be required to use proper equipment such as eye gear, gloves, and special clothing. The nurses and physicians who would likely care for Ebola patients have already been identified and are receiving specific, updated information about the virus. For more information, Handel strongly encourages the public to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, www.cdc.gov.

“Don’t let infected people come. Also, I think they should have a test to pass the border to see if you have Ebola. And if you do have it, stay where you are.”

Senior Peter Leto

“We should send people over there to help them. But they need to be people that plan to stay there. Don’t bring them back if they’ve been close to the disease. We need to stop it there before people come here.”

Junior Sarah Tully

“We should screen them [people coming over]. We need to look for temperatures above normal. If someone were to be sick, we would need let people from West Africa in, but we need to screen them.”

“America needs to take steps to see what a person’s current status is, and the status of the area where the person is coming from. Overall, we need to be vigilant of any symptoms or signs in people. But we need to be welcoming.

Assistant Principal Jared Smith

By the Numbers 1 50 in

health care workers are infected while treating Ebola

Americans have contracted the disease while in Africa

person died of Ebola in U.S.

4,665

cases of Ebola in Liberia

2,705

deaths

10,114 cases of Ebola in Sierra Leone

1,281 deaths

1,553 All photos by Camille Collins

Talk of the Tribe: What precautions should be taken by the United States towards people coming from West Africa?

cases of Ebola in Guinea & deaths

926

states have enacted 21 day quarantines for any travellers returning to the U.S. who have had contact with Ebola patients in West Africa --compiled by Jane Daniel and Matt Beech

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the

briefing Teacher of the Year Emilie Woody

Media specialist Emilie Woody was named Teacher of the Year for 2014. “This is an amazing faculty, so the idea that they would

choose me to be Teacher of the Year is quite humbling,” she said.

Teacher of the Month Stephanie McGuffin Math teacher Stephanie

was named teacher of the month for September. “I was honored that I was chosen,” she said.

Staffer of the Month John Cina John Cina was one of two faculty members of the month for September. “I have a whole crew of people, you know, so I wouldn’t have been able

to do it without them,” he said.

Staffer of the Month Gretchen Looney Assistant Principal Gretchen Looney was the other faculty member of the month for September. it really means a lot to be chosen as teacher of the month,” she said.

Notable Performer Sammy Platt and performed a song for “It’s for overeaters, people with anorexia and bulimia,

and any other type of thing like that,” she said.

English teacher Phillp Caston holds an in-class skype session with Ukrainian students during his Honors English II class on Oct. 17.

Skyping to Ukraine

About 5,687 miles. That’s the distance separating Ukraine from the United States. But now, with a simple technology called Skype, that gap is breached. As an English teacher, Phillip Caston is always looking for new ways to enhance his students’ understanding of the world and open their eyes to other societies and ways of living. Across the Atlantic ocean in Ukraine, Joshua Burrill is hoping to do the same. During class one day, a perfect opportunity to do just that arose. Alannah Burrill, a sophomore student of Caston’s, gave an idea that led to a discussion that eventually became a reality. Alannah is the daughter of Burrill, who works in Ukraine as an English teacher for 15 and 16 year olds. It was due to his prompting that the endeavor was made possible. “Alannah brought it up in class… and said that [her dad] really wanted his kids to talk to an American English class,” Caston said. “Of course I didn’t hesitate to jump on that.” Then, a few days later, with just a few monitors and a speaker set up in the front of Caston’s first block Honors English II class on Oct. 17, a doorway between two different cultures was opened. Each student took turns asking different questions from a compiled list that they had come up with previously. Each question pertained mostly to the daily lives of the people living in either country. For example, Caston’s class asked about the weather in Ukraine and whether or not Ukrainian students had an opinion on Miley Cyrus. The Ukrainian students answered. The weather was chilly and rainy, and much to Caston’s class’ surprise, yes, they did know Miley and they liked her better as Hannah Montana. “I’ve never talked with anyone from that far away, and just to hear what they think of us and to learn things about them is really cool,” sophomore Jenna Sulkowski said. Caston said differences between cultures -- as well as sometimes surprising similarities -- can be picked up when hearing the

two groups talk. “One difference we see between cultures is that we, as Americans, tend to joke around a little bit more. We don’t mean any harm by it, but some other countries don’t read that as much,” Caston said. One Ukrainian boy in particular named Arceniy came up with a poem that he translated into English. The poem talked about the violence of war, especially in his home country. He shared this poem with Caston’s class. “Why does the human have to kill? And why are other greedy people deciding everything for me?” Arceniy said. Caston’s class reacted in a way somewhat resembling shock to this poem. But on the other hand, thanks to the poem, students said they could understand on a more personal level what other people around the world could be going through. “It made me realize how much these kids are going through over there. Just because they’re not in the action doesn’t mean they’re not affected by it,” Sulkowski said. The Ukrainian students, however, came to other conclusions following the skype sessions. In an email interview, Burrill discussed the similarities between the two cultures rather than differences. He also mentioned stereotypes that were confirmed by the end of the skype session. “Many of them thought it was funny that some students had fast food cups during class! That stereotype was firmly cemented,” Burrill said. While each of the classes took something different from the experience, both got to compare their own cultures with an entirely new perspective. “It was a healthy experience for [the students] to see how other people live who are their age,” Caston said, “also, to see that they’re a little more alike than they think.” -- Ryan Rothkopf

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National reaction

Some students may be unaware of the controversy over College Board’s recent revision of the AP U.S. History curriculum. Some school districts in the United States are opposed to the new standards because it leaves out important aspects of U.S. history America.

AP U.S. History teacher Daniel Gidick teaches his class using the new curriculum designed by College Board.

Debating for change Dispute ensues over U.S. history curriculum Ellen Fogel

staff writer

Teachers and politicians, especially those keen on history, are up in arms over the new AP U.S. History curriculum that has been updated for the new school year. Post and Courier writer Brian Hicks said in an email interview that the curriculum has changed over the years to include controversial topics such as slavery, removal of Native Americans from their land, internment of Japanese Americans and the dropping of the atomic bomb. These changes are only some touched upon by Hicks as issues that people have with the new curriculum. “Patriotism, honor and respect are in the classroom, but this doesn’t mean that each student will come into the classroom or leave the classroom feeling patriotism, honor and respect for the U.S.,” AP U.S. History teacher Melinda Summer said. “The new AP Curriculum does require that students be able to analyze U.S. History using knowledge that presents a good or bad view of the history of the U.S.” Considering that some Americans see teaching U.S. History as an opportunity to foster patriotic sentiments, some disagree with these “liberal” changes. “I think the difference is these new lessons have been broadened to include the experiences and perspectives of people other than the ruling politicians of the day. In

years past, most history was told from the point of view of those who were in charge, or the prevailing side,” Hicks said. One organization in S.C. in particular, the South Carolina Parents Involved in Education (SCPIE), believes the new curriculum presents a negative view of U.S. History, focusing on the failures of significant figures in history rather than their achievements, according to their website. Hicks, however, believes the group is part of the movement towards politics in education. “I think [the South Carolina Parents Involved in Education] protest is just another attempt to politicize education, the same as when folks want to force schools to teach intelligent design alongside evolution because they have a political problem with it,” Hicks said. In the classroom itself, many of the changes are barely noticeable, according to senior Samara Grimes, who took APUSH last year and is currently a Teacher’s Aid in AP U.S. History teacher Daniel Gidick’s class. “The Power Point [presentations] and topics discussed are similar to what I remember from last year,” Grimes said. “The only noticeable difference is the textbook they use.” Gidick said a broad expanse of material will still be covered in the AP classes. “If you’re going to be basing this on more basic and broader topics that’s fine, but it doesn’t mean that you don’t cover facts,” Gidick said, reaffirming the view of College Board that figures such as George Washing-

ton, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. -- although not specifically mentioned in the outline provided by College Board -- should be mentioned when teaching the course. In a position statement made in response to a resolution on the APUSH framework, the Charleston County School District Social Studies Curriculum specialist Barbara Hairfield states her belief that this new framework will ensure that all aspects of American History will be covered so that all students will be able to better locate information and convey their understanding of the material. As for what happens now, the individual counties will have to decide on how to implement or shoot down the new curriculum. Despite all the discussion that has already been brought about, it does not seem that this problem will be going away anytime soon. In November, a new resolution will come up before the State Board of Education to decide on the future of APUSH in South Carolina.

The College Board released a tweaked AP U.S. History curriculum, including changes to the May 2015 APUSH exam (now a four-part exam rather than two parts).

College Board to rewrite and revise the curriculum. Feedback on the new curriculum was given by more than 400 AP teachers and 58 college and university U.S. history

In Texas and South Carolina, hearings mine if the new curriculum infringes upon state standards.

to implement curriculum that removes content in American history that refer-

teachers used walkouts and “sick outs” to protest the proposed changes to the AP U.S. history curriculum, forcing four high

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Protecting the family and the people

Family appreciates father’s willingness to serve Devon Lee

staff writer

The NYPD, Ferguson, cops, heroes or “the man.” These words may come to mind when thinking of the police force. But to some people, only one word comes to mind: family. AP Language and Composition teacher Jeannie Fox is one such person. Fox is married to Sean Fox, a former Mt. Pleasant police officer and currently a Master Police officer at the Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department.

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Being married to a police officer isn’t always easy. One of the biggest challenges faced by the Fox family is time. “We definitely have challenges with his schedule,” Fox said. “He definitely sacrifices missing our boys’ games and things like that.” Fox usually only sees her husband for a few hours a day, especially when he works the night-shift,

(From left) English teacher Jeannie Fox, sons Hunter and Zander and husband Sean are a united family despite the stresses that they face.

which can sometimes make family life harder. “It makes it stressful for all of us when he’s on the night-shift especially,” Fox said. “When he comes home from work, which is when we are beginning our day, it’s hard for him to sleep. So, on the weekends that means I have to get the kids out of the house for much of the day.” Mr. Fox willingly sacrifices time with his family so that he can serve others, and his family does the same, so that he can pursue his passion. “I think it’s understood that when they take the job, this is the sacrifice they will have to make,” Fox said. “I think it’s admirable that there are people out there, such as first responders, doctors and nurses, who do make that sacrifice, so that they can ensure the safety of others.” Time isn’t the only challenge the Fox family faces. There is also the constant danger that comes with being a police officer. In the event of a national emergency or disaster, Mr. Fox has the responsibility to protect others. “If there were to be a hurricane, he would have to report to work. So we wouldn’t be together as a family in a natural disaster,” Fox said. Additionally, there are the dangerous situations that many people associate with the profession, such as traffic stops and domestic violence calls. These events can cause anxiety within officers’ families. “Those situations are volatile and people’s emotions are already running high, so they’re not predictable,” Fox said. “If Godforbid he didn’t come home…” Occasionally, police officers make the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect others. Earlier this year, Charleston County Deputy Joe Mastuskovic fell in the line of duty while responding to a disturbing of the peace call in Charleston. Another deputy, Michael Ackermen was wounded. “It [the Charleston shooting] reinforces the danger that comes with the job,” Fox said. “Even with the training and tools to defend yourself, there’s always the unknown. Each situation is unique and you don’t know the outcome.” Officers’ families don’t worry constantly, but the risks are often in the backs of their minds. “When he leaves for work, we always make sure we say ‘I love you’ and ‘be safe,” Fox said, “because you just don’t know what could happen.” Arguably the biggest challenge of all is the sometimes negative con-

notation given to police officers. Recent events such as the riots in Ferguson, Mo. after the shooting of an unarmed black teenager have given officers a bad name in the media. Being married to a policeman affects how Fox views the image that the media creates for police officers. “I think it’s unfortunate that police officers are looked at as the quote-un-quote ‘bad guy,” Fox said. “I think it has to do with what the media chooses to spotlight.” Despite the frequent negativity surrounding the police force in pop-culture and in the media, the Fox family knows the truth about officers. “Most people who go into law enforcement do it because they really believe in protecting and serving the community, because it’s not a lucrative profession, nor is it one that garners a lot of respect,” Fox said. The desire to protect and serve is a trait shared by law enforcement in general, including Sean Fox. “He’s protective by nature,” Fox said. “He likes to help people.” To Mr. Fox, helping others is his passion and life-long career choice. “When he was in high school, Sean was a volunteer firefighter,” Fox said. “He just enjoys helping people and likes people to be safe.” Ultimately because of this, Fox’s husband pursued law enforcement. These aspects of Mr. Fox’s personality, associated with the police force, are a huge part of what makes him so special to the Fox family. “He’s everything,” Fox said. “Even when he’s working, his values and principles spill over into the kids and into me.” Because of unions in New Jersey, their home state, being a police officer is considered political. “[New Jersey police officers] do make a lot of money in a short amount of time, and they have great retirement benefits,” Fox said. “But clearly he wasn’t in it for that, which is a big reason why we moved to South Carolina [a rightto-work state].” Mr. Fox’s family supports his passion wholeheartedly, despite the hardships involved. Though police officers are viewed as many different things in America today, to their families, officers are those who put protecting and serving others above all else, and they hold a special place in the hearts of those who know and love them, Fox said. “We know the other side of it.”

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Bike Safety is growing fast. With this growth

AP Psychology teacher Ashley McDonald suffered a broken elbow and write in a Oct. 1 bicycle accident. After surgery on Oct. 6, McDonald returned to school Oct. 14 and was greeted with flowers and a card written by her students.

A minor setback Teacher has eye-opening experience biking Rachel Byrd

staff writer

It was an ordinary bike ride for AP Psych teacher Ashley McDonald until she found herself involved in a collision that would change her perspective on everyday life. McDonald and a friend, Aaron Donaldson, decided to take an afternoon bike ride to Sullivan’s Island on Oct. 1. “I bike all the time. I bike, run, ski, paddle board. I’m very athletic,” McDonald said. “I love being on the go, which makes this experience such a pain.” On her ride back home from the island, McDonald encountered a runner in her path. She was on the Ben Sawyer causeway. “It was about 7 o’clock,” McDonald said. “We were coming up on a hill and I saw a runner. The protocol is to tell the runner that you’re coming up behind them.” McDonald said she told the runner that she was coming up on his right, yet he veered to the right anyway. When she was about 20 yards away from the man, she yelled once again that she was coming up on his right. “He wasn’t acknowledging that he heard

me,” McDonald said. “We weren’t going too fast, The event has caused McDonald to change but I was trying to pick up speed in order to get her perspective on the simple tasks of everyday over the hill. As I got closer, I noticed that the life and exercise. man had earphones on. I could hear his music, “People are born with things that I am so but he couldn’t hear me.” accustomed to having,” she said. “I can’t feel As McDonald finally caught up with the sorry for myself for having a broken wrist when runner, she tried to get his attention once more. there are so many other obstacles people are “I shouted, ‘Hey, earphones!’ and I spooked overcoming.” him,” McDonald said. “It was getting dark. He In addition to her newfound appreciation basically karate chopped the air and flailed. We for her health, McDonald said she has develgot tangled up and the oped a new perspective on the .............................................. impact of ear buds on road safety, pavement won.” Donaldson said “It’s funny how a few specifically for runners and bikhe couldn’t believe ers. what was happening. seconds or minutes can “I think people don’t recogchange things.” He quickly helped nize that they are not coherent move McDonald and of what’s going on around them her bike out of the when they have both ear buds in,” -- Ashley McDonald ......................................... road. McDonald said. “You can feel like “I felt like superyou’re cognizant of what’s going man without his powers,” Donaldson said. on around you even when you’re not. You have Donaldson rushed McDonald to the ER, to be aware of your surroundings.” where she awaited the news about her arm. McDonald said she would advise bikers McDonald said she shattered her wrist and and runners to leave their music at a lower volbroke her left elbow. She had surgery on her ume or only wear one ear bud. wrist when swelling went down on Oct. 6. A McDonald is already itching to get back metal plate and screws were put into her arm to into her exercise routine, and she aims to pracensure recovery. She got her stitches out and will tice safer biking and running habits in the fustart rehab on her elbow, shoulder and fingers ture. on Oct. 27. Her wrist is to remain immobile for “I’m dying to get back into the swing of four more weeks. things,” McDonald said. “I will continue to wear “It’s funny how a few seconds or minutes my helmet because that was the first time I ever can change things,” McDonald said. “I should wore one besides during races. Also, I used to have slowed down, but I never in my wildest never run with music because I enjoyed the dreams would’ve imagined that I would scare noises of being outside. I’m going back to old the runner.” school and leaving the music at home.”

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HOMECOMING WEEK Students showed their spirit by dressing

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Junior Nan McCully on America Day Sept. 29. “I just had to display the patriotism on my face where everyone would see it,” she said.

(Above) Senior Ross Cary won Homecoming King Oct. 3, although he had to miss his crowning because he was playing nose guard in the 56-20 victory over Bluffton. (Far left) Senior Hannah Davis is greeted with a kiss by her father Stan after winning Homecoming Queen. (Top middle) Rosa Marie Compton smiles after being given the sash of second runner up, and Rob McAdams is given a sash in honor of being third runner up. The Student Council sponsored a dance after the game.

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Sophomores Camryn Winson and Geneviere Allen dressed as Medic and Pyro from the video game Team Fortess 2 Oct. 1 on Character Day.

Queen finds comfort dedicating crown to alumnus Tommy Sanders

Senior Virginia Jett used Character Day to dress up as Jesus. “I thought people would get a good laugh out of it,” she said.

Junior Cole Whitman dressed up as a basketball player on Character Day. “I was looking to be someone funny,” he said. “I just threw it together and thought it looked good.”

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Senior Hannah Davis’ hands shook as she fumbled with the panel of her black box. Thousands of onlookers watched as the court at halffield, one by one, released their balloons. Davis had never dreamed of being nominated for homecoming queen. She had never pictured walking down the 50-yard line with her father, Stan Davis. She did not envision the golden balloon springing out from her box. And she never imagined losing her best friend. “Virginia [Gilliam], she was my very best friend and she was a princess. Everyone knew that,” Davis said. “So I said ‘If she’s a princess, she has to be a part of my campaign for homecoming queen.’ I just wanted to tell her that this one’s for her.” Davis decided after hearing her nomination that she would dedicate the honor to Gilliam, an alumnus of Wando and freshman at Clemson University who died Aug. 24, from a

sudden illness. best friend. Davis said she had known Virginia for only Davis sat at the grave for half an hour and a short time, but the two instantly connected. talked with Virginia about how missed she “When [the chorus] was in Florence, Italy, is and how Davis is watching out for Gracie. I saw Virginia walking out in the middle of the Comforting words were not the only thing Daroad and a bus was coming, so I yanked her out vis brought with her. Davis placed her homeof the way, and from there we instantly became coming crown on Virginia’s grave. best friends,” Davis said. “I knew she would be so proud of me Dealing with Virginia’s death was never and I had to just tell her the news,” she said. easy for Davis nor her family. The Davis fam- “I brought the crown with me and sat it on her ily, along with Virginia’s sister Gracie Gilliam, grave because we all knew she was a princess.” helped Hannah to make her campaign video, Ross Cary was crowned Homecoming which was dedicated to Virginia. King. His younger brother, Miles, represented “Hannah was really part I knew she would be so Ross for the crowning, since of Virginia’s life, her whole football players are not alfamily was,” Gilliam said. proud of me and I just lowed to participate at half“They came to the hospi- had to tell her the news. time. First runner-up among tal that weekend and we’ve the girls was Lily Johnston, always been really close as -- Senior Hannah Davis and Rosa Marie Compton families.” was second. Other girls on the After the crowning, among all the cheers Homecoming Court included Abbey Stasky, and hugs, Davis looked up and saw a small but- Addie Coward, Ashley Green, Baleigh Winkler, terfly flapping just above her balloon. In her Carrie Mattox, Joanna Hardy and Kayla Snype. head, she knew it was not merely a butterfly. First runner-up for the Homecoming “I started tearing up. I thought ‘You’re still King was Clayton Broughton and second runhere. I know you are.’ So just seeing that butter- ner-up was Rob McAdams. fly I just knew she’s still here,” Davis said. Other members of the king’s court inDavis still had one final thing to do before cluded Devin Morrow, Drew Clawson, George she felt her dedication to Virginia would be Crossland, James Leggett, Jimmy Masalin, Kort complete. A simple 12 hours after Davis’ crown- Stutz and Quintyn McKaughan. ing, she visited Virginia’s gravesite to talk to her

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Henry Ballou’s artistic process usually begins with with a single piece of wood. Next, he chisels the drawing into the wood and then paints over it until the desired effect is attained. (Left) In his home Henry sits by his worktable. He does not sell his artwork but gives away his artwork instead of selling it.

A budding artist Artist creates pieces inspired by Native American culture Joshua Mataosky

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Native Americans and their cultural influence have largely gone unrecognized by the general public. For senior Henry Ballou, however, this influence is stronger than ever, and it flows through art. Not just a general type of art, but a special kind that is very close to him. Ballou specializes in graphic art pertinent to Native Americans, and has since the summer before his freshman year. “It started when I had to complete a project in eighth grade on failed diplomacy between the United States government and the Native American tribes out west,” Ballou said. “It had a big impact on me, and shortly after I got into it.” When Ballou looked for inspiration for art projects, he did not need to look far. “It’s a message that needs to be conveyed, and it’s hard to spend that much time with it and not care,” he said. Ballou quickly found his niche with monochromatic draw ings, or two tone drawings. “Essentially, I take a drawing, and I project that image onto a piece of wood. Then I chisel out the stencil and paint it in,” Ballou said. “Chiseling is important because it becomes really in and permanent, as opposed to just painted on.”

(Above) This piece by Henry Ballou was one he completed for an AP art project. He says he unintentionally layered the paint onto the door, but when sanded down, it began to create an image that would quickly become one of his favorites.

Aside from his eighth grade project, Ballou cites his major really be appreciated when you’re looking at it in person,” he inspirations as the powerful images of Native Americans and said. “Basically it is a standard door with multiple layers of paint, their culture, as well as the works of Sheppard Fairey, a popular which were actually unintentional, and it created an image as I street artist known for works like Andre the Giant and the Obama sanded it down. HOPE poster, as major influences on him. “ It’s the idea that that you can turn a blind eye to homelessBallou’s family has been helpful too. “They’re totally down ness in person, but it’s really a huge issue in America today, “ Balwith it!” Ballou laughed. “They’re really supportive. My sister lou elaborated. “And that’s what I show through the door. Because goes to art school in London, and everyone .............................................. when you’re close, you can’t see what it is. But always helps me. It’s a huge benefit.” you step back and look at the whole thing, “It’s a message that as For now, Ballou is keeping most of his you can actually see it has a face.” needs to be conveyed, art off the market. He has his own way of Ballou has no plans of slowing down eispreading his work. ther. He’s taking AP 3D art next semester, and and it’s hard to spend “I’ll generally give them away, or usuhe’s beginning to plan new pieces, which he’s that much time with it and still keeping under the wraps for now. ally I’ll set them where someone can take not care.” them,” he said. “It’s the idea that I can make Ballou’s goal is to continue this for the it easily accessible, and there’s something -- Senior Henry Ballou long-term. about the idea that if someone can just take “Hopefully I can go to art school. That it, it makes it more important. Because most .............................................. would be the goal,” he said. “And I want this people can’t walk into a gallery and buy a to be a part of my life for as long as possible.” $4,000 piece.” His work clearly has a deep meaning to him and is a special Ballou’s art goes beyond just that of Native Americans part of him. though. He features many other pieces with relevant messages. “It’s partially about recognition of what’s happened. We need His favorite piece is one he completed for an AP Art project, and to realize what’s happened to them and how we’ve affected them. is one he keeps today. That they were almost wiped out. But it’s more than just that, it’s “It’s actually just a door. But it’s more a commentary on more a celebration of culture, and a desire to bring attention to a homelessness. It carries a really powerful message that can only beautiful one.”

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Love for family history guides Emovon in his daily life

Senior Dana Phan and junior Emmanuel Emovon share their stories about

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of children take for granted... America has so many opportunities.” Most legal adults move out of their parents homes and become independent, but for the Vietnamese a daughter or son does not leave the residence until they are married. This then forms the idea of “everyone caring for each other,” Minh Thuy said. In the Vietnamese culture, family is very important and so is the idea of once your family becomes elderly you care for them as they cared for you when you were a child, Vinh said. Even after moving to a different continent, Dana’s parents attended their 30-year high school reunion when Dana was two years old. “They were our siblings,” Minh Thuy said about her classmates. Vietnamese students would stay with the same classmates through twelfth grade. Erin Slowey Schooling in Vietnam was strict and time was limited. Dana’s mother describes a normal day after school, “After school I staff writer would have time to make sweetgrass basket, eat, and sleep...no “Different generation, different thinking and different au- time for play like Dana does now,” she said. A way the family kept a part of Vietnam was through their thority.” Minh Thuy, mother to senior Dana Phan, describes her life meals. A routine meal for the Phan family consists of white rice. “We eat a lot of rice... All day every day,” Dana said while in America as “different.” For Dana, living under a roof under a listening to meals being made in the kitchen. roof with three generations and being a first generation AmeriIn Vietnam there were plenty of rice fields, which made for can, life may be different, but it centers on respect. an accessible dinner. Having two “In school people are encouraged grandparents that only speak Vietto speak out and become their own namese living in her house, Dana person, but for my family we are supsaid they make the dinners tradiposed to stick together,” Dana said. “If tional Vietnamese food. “If we did not move one person accomplishes something, Not only does the culture it is everyone’s accomplishment.” to the Americas, I canstrive through food but also reliMinh Thuy and Phan’s father gious holidays. not imagine where we Vinh came to America from Vietnam “We celebrate the lunar years in 1985 and 1981, respectively, due would be” and put up altars for our ancestors,” to corruption in Vietnam. When the Dana said. --Minh Thuy Phan North Vietnamese took over South The lunar year -- also known Vietnam, children were told they as Tet -- celebrates the arrival of could not go to college if their parents spring based off of a Vietnamese were involved with the South Vietvariation calendar. namese government. Vinh’s father, For the worship of ancestors, the duty of the living is to Dana’s grandfather, had been a police officer, so moving to the meet their needs. In return, the ancestors give advice and bring Americas for education was crucial. Meeting through Dana’s uncle, Minh Thuy and Vinh met good fortune. A conspiracy that has been debated about by many Ameriand attended North Dakota State University, where Vinh becans was what the Vietnamese eat. “I don’t know about the stocame a software engineer and Dana’s mother became a pharries you guys hear about Vietnamese eating dog... Yes, they do eat macist. “If we did not move to the Americas, I cannot imagine dog, but not us,” Minh Thuy laughed. Something that not everyone knows about Vietnamese is where we would be,” Vinh said. Phan remembers what her mother always tells her -- “em- that there is always karaoke. Dana’s father smiles, “Singing makes brace the freedom and opportunity in the Americas which a lot you happy and being happy makes you live longer.”

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“Think of the hungry kids in Africa” is a parental cliche that is all too relevant for first generation American, junior Emmanuel Emovon. Emovon is a swimmer for Wando who is beloved by peers and teachers alike. His father, Dr. Osemwegie Emovon, immigrated to the U.S. from the Nigerian city of Benin City in order to attend medical school. “The whole American dream thing,” Emovon stated as his father’s reason for leaving Nigeria. His father traveled to different parts of the U.S. while attending medical school, including Mississippi, Alabama and, briefly, Washington before settling in Charleston and opening his own practice, Carolina Kidney and Hypertension Center. Emovon’s mother did not meet his father in medical school, but in a more extraordinary way. “They met via letters through my grandmother,” Emovon said. Dr. Emovon’s older sister was a good friend of his then future wife’s sister in college, who introduced the two through a letter correspondence. “Then we met and got married. It’s a very lovely story,” Dr. Emovon said. Dr. Emovon’s father was a college professor and the head of science and technology for Nigeria. “Culturally, we lived in a very affluent setting,” said Dr. Emovon in regards to what life was like before his immigration. Although he grew up speaking English, there were still great cultural differences between life in the U.S and life in Nigeria. “For example, all of the good colleges in Nigeria are all boarding colleges. They have a more structured environment. They grow up more structured, which is completely different,” said Dr. Emovon. Emovon’s grandparents still lives in Nigeria and visit Emovon’s family, which is one of the ways Emovon stays connected to that part of his identity. “When I was younger I used to go to a lot of Nigerian parties,” said Emovon, who was born in Charleston and has a younger sister, Adesuwa, a freshman at Bishop England. “They’re really loud and they stay up pretty late a lot. They eat a lot too, that’s another thing.” Aside from holidays and traditions, having parents who immigrated from an entirely different part of the world to America affects Emovon’s view of other people and the way he lives his

Junior Emmanuel Emovon (left) plays the piano in his home. Emmauel (bottom) laughs in front of a piece of artwork from Nigeria that hangs in his house. Dana Phan (far left) takes a selfie with her mom, Minh Thuy, and dad ,Vihn. Phan’s father enjoys taking pictures with his family.

own life. “I don’t really judge people as much or on where they come from because I know how my parents were and how difficult it was for them,” Emovon said. “When I see someone who has an accent or something, I think it’s kind of cool that they came from somewhere else.” Having not been to Nigeria since he was three months old, Emovon would possibly want to return one day. “Maybe one day after this whole Ebola thing blows over,” Emovon said. Having parents who are from a developing country like Nigeria can put serious perspective on the way life is lived here in the U.S. “I can’t really complain. My dad will always say, ‘Well I had to do this’, and it’s always 10 times harder than whatever I have to do. It kind of sets a standard,” Emovon said. Emmanuel’s father carries some of his own ideas and lessons he tries to teach his children from his experiences immigrating to America. “The biggest one is in the Nigerian system, you do not answer back to elders. If I tell you what to do, the answer is supposed to be ‘yes.’ That one of the biggest things that is more difficult to teach,” Dr. Emovon said. Most people’s idea of Nigeria as a country is probably an impoverished and undeveloped place, but this is not necessarily what comes to mind for Emovon. “My dad has showed me pictures of it, and there are places that look exactly like here. But, there are also places that are really bad,” Emovon said. The people of Nigeria also stray from the ideas that those “donate a penny a day” commercials have given the public about people in Africa, either. “Not everyone’s poor,” Emovon said. “There are a lot of intelligent, affluent people.” “The biggest misconception that most people have is that everyone in Nigeria or Africa comes kind of a small town or a village. But if I show you pictures of Lagos or Abuja, you would be shocked at how big it is compared to Charleston. Google the skyline of Lagos, Nigeria, and you’ll be shocked. It’s like New York,” Dr. Emovon said. The term “first generation American” can be defined simply as someone who is the first of their family to be born in America, but what is important is the way a first generation American defines themselves. “I define myself as Nigerian American, because my parents raised with a strong Nigerian background, but I also grew up in American,” said Emovon, “so it’s a nice blend of both cultures.”

I can’t really complain. My dad will always say, ‘Well I had to do this’, and it’s always 10 times harder than whatever I have to do. It kind of sets a standard. -- Junior Emmanuel Emovon

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(Right) Junior Laura Rodriguez dances for the League of Angels dance team. (Top left) Dance teacher and owner of Peace Love Hip-Hop, Angel Roberts takes a break from teaching her dance team. (Bottom left) Senior Amanda Fabian and Sophomore Addison Ware perform their routine for the League of Angels hip-hop team.

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Everyone has seen those typical movies where dance has drastically changed the lives of a high school student: Dirty Dancing, Step Up, Fame and Footloose to name a few. Though these movies come close to showing the determination of those who pursue dance, they cannot truly convey the dedication of real life dancers toward their chosen artistic outlet. Junior Laura Rodriguez and sophomore Addison Ware are part of the League of Angels, a dance crew that practices out of the Peace Love Hip-Hop studio located in the Publix shopping center on Daniel Island. The crew is comprised of 19 young dancers led under the direction of Angel Roberts, whom the crew would be nothing without. “I grew up dancing, dancing from the age

of 3 to 18,” Roberts said. “When I moved back to Charleston, I realized there was really a need for a hip-hop studio here.” Most hip-hop studios require students to learn traditional styles of dance, such as ballet, tap and jazz, before taking on hip-hop. Peace Love Hip-Hop differs from these studios as hiphop is the only style of dance offered. “We get kids that would never take a ballet class, but love hip-hop,” Roberts said. Realizing that fitness is a big deal in the lives of these young adults is one of Roberts’ most important goals. According to Roberts, good fitness tactics should be learned early on and finding something they are passionate about is of the upmost importance. Even though the group technically only meets once a week, many of the students also participate in the adult classes at other times during the week to help out and improve their skills. “The adult classes really helped to pick up the basics that you can apply in the team practices,” Rodriguez said. Not only does the crew give students a way to express themselves through dance, but also provides students with a close-knit family dynamic.

“It’s so awesome to see teenagers that are the sweetest kids and aren’t just great kids, but awesome people,” Roberts said. “Being able to mentor a group of teenagers and having a positive influence on them is a big deal.” “Every time I see any of the people I dance with in the hallway at school, we always stop and talk to each other,” Ware added. Not all members of the League of Angels are experienced dancers who have been dancing their whole lives. “[It] was really nervewracking because I didn’t really know what was going on,” Rodriguez, who has only been dancing for one year. “There are certain steps that are considered basic, but when I started dancing in the teen class and didn’t know them, [other, more advanced dancers] would pull me aside and explain it to me.” Roberts goes on to mention that when Ware came to her that even though she was a great dancer, she was unable to control her body and that with her help Ware has transformed into a great dancer and has caught on really quickly. “Angel’s methods have really made me more self-confident, because before I was shy, and I have really come out of my shell throughout my time dancing,” Ware said.

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Pumpkindream cake

with cinnamon maple cream cheese icing Ingredients:

Chocolate chip

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup milk 12 oz (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 6 cups powdered sugar

Ingredients:

Directions:

So fall is here, and what better to spice up your meal with than pumpkin? These recipes could add a unique twist to your October palette. Pumpkins can be savory and swee.t Therefore, this recipe combo can satisfy you from breakfast to dessert. - Compiled by Caroline Watts

pumpkin pancakes

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 heaping teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice* 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 and 1/4 cups (305g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh) 1/3 cup (67g) light or dark brown sugar 1 large egg 3 Tablespoons (45ml) canola or vegetable oil 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk*

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and chocolate chips together until combined. Set aside. I like to mix the wet ingredients in a blender. This guarantees a smoother batter and breaks down the pumpkin. This is especially necessary if you are using fresh pumpkin puree. Add the pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, oil, and whole milk to a blender and blend on high for 45 seconds until combined. Alternatively, you may whisk by hand or use a hand mixer. Blender is best. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk by hand gently to combine the ingredients. The batter is extremely thick. Do not thin it out. Whisk until *just* combined, no more. A few lumps may remain. Taste the batter. If you want to add more spices, go ahead. I usually add more cinnamon. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat generously with butter. Once hot, drop about 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle. Cook until the edges look dry and bubbles begin to form on the sides, about 1 minute. Flip and cook on the other side until cooked through, about two more minutes. Coat griddle/skillet again with butter for each pancake or batch of pancakes. Keep pancakes warm in a preheated 200F degree oven until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately with your favorite pancake toppings. Pancakes taste best right after they are made. Pancakes freeze well, up to two months. *Instead of pumpkin pie spice, you may use 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.

Pumpkin chili Ingredients:

Original recipe makes 8 servings 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 cup white sugar

Directions:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and sugar. Simmer one hour.

Preheat oven to 300Â°F. Grease 3, 8-inch round cake pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl/stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, pumpkin and vegetable oil. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove pans from oven and immediately place in freezer for 45 minutes. (This keeps the cake moist by immediately stopping the baking so the cake does not continue to bake when you remove it from the oven.) For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Add confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. Assemble the 3 layers with a thick layer of frosting in between each layer. Then apply a thin crumb coat on the top and sides. Pop back in the freezer to harden the crumb coat for about 10 minutes. Apply one final thick and even layer around the outside of the cake. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. caroline watts // all photos

Senior Caroline Watts created several recipes but the pinnacle is her pumpkin dream cake and cinnamon maple cream cheese icing.

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War film doesn’t tank Few action movies in modern Hollywood set out to say something important. Not since Saving Private Ryan, has there been a war movie on the scale and with power that David Adler’s Fury conveys. Fury follows the plight of a Sherman tank and her crew in the closing months of World War II. The film begins immediately with text explaining to less-informed audience members the inferiority of the American tanks to German technology, and makes careful note of the ferocity of final months of the war. Then, the film thrusts you into the war, with nothing held back. We meet our main characters, the tank crew. Sergeant “Wardaddy” Collier, portrayed by a steeled Brad Pitt, is the crew commander. His crew consists of driver “Gordo” Garcia (Michael Pena); engineer Grady Travis (Jon Bernthal); and gunner “Bible” Swan, who is played by the ever-controversial Shia LaBeouf. They are later joined by greenhorn assistant Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman). All of the actors were fantastic, but the standout cast member was by far LaBeouf. Known for his crazed personal life and mediocre performances in previous films, LaBeouf completely immerses himself in the role and does a fantastic job portraying the devoutly religious moral compass of the group. Lerman also does a good job playing the outsider--his character Norman doesn’t know nor does he fit in with these roughnecks. His squeamish attitude gives the viewers a person to identify with as they are

taken through the horrors of war. And those horrors of war are the focal point of this film. It was not carried by its special effects--although it is the only modern film to use actual German tanks during production--or its impressive cast, but rather through its brutally unrelenting script. As an avid fan of Tarantino-esque violent films, I went into this showing vastly under-prepared. After being marketed as a typical summer blockbuster, I expected nothing more. What I received was an extensive look at mankind’s brutality as the film runs the gauntlet from unarmed executions to child murder and even implied rape. During one intense scene in particular, several patrons left the theatre in order to avoid the bleak ending that would undoubtedly follow. While I can give Fury nothing but the highest praise, it is for this reason that I cannot recommend it for everyone. It does not present a clear good guy vs. bad guy mentality often found in action films. The main characters themselves are rough and cruel, but they are products of the world the movie inhabits. If you are up for the emotionally draining experience that Fury will no doubt provide, then I urge you to see it. It gives its viewers an honest and cold look into the effects of war on men individually and as society as a whole, and intentionally offers little answers so viewers will have to provide their own decision as to what is right and what is wrong on the battlefield. -- Joshua Mataosky

LOTR fans not let down Haven’t you ever wondered what would happen if Tolkien, instead of a cowering hobbit, turned to an Uruk-slaying ranger as the hero of his novels? I know I have. Apparently so did Monolith entertainment. So much so that they made a game about it: Middle Earth - Shadow of Mordor. Up close or from afar, the game is gorgeous. Forget the immaculate weather cycles or the sheer fluidity as orc heads are sent flying. What shines is the character design. The orcs are the most hideous things you’ve ever laid eyes on. With such attention, no one battle with a nemesis is quite the same. It’s in the gameplay, however, that Shadow of Mordor finds its footing. Don’t kid yourself. You’ll be killing orcs. Hordes of them. The fighting system blends the likes of the Arkham games with the Assassin’s Creed series to create a very gruesome and satisfying system. The combat is finely accented with two separate upgrade systems, both for the protagonist and for his arms. The story, on the other hand, falls flat on its back. Talion is a regular hunk: courageous,

paternal and riddled with muscle. One thing leads to another and he is promptly faced with a search for vengeance in the name of his family. The silver lining comes from the occasional Easter egg that parallels the game with the subject matter: the novels and the films. The wraith, an ancient elven spirit, tethered to Talion, continuously connects the game with the other mediums, something that any diehard fan will surely appreciate. To add to the list of grievances, the game quickly grows monotonous. The moment you’re tasked with assassinating another Uruk chief is the moment you put the controller down. There is little to do but slaughter packs of orcs and, even satisfying, it doesn’t excuse tens of hours of dedication. Middle Earth - Shadow of Mordor is a great game but it lacks certain aspects, like a proper canon and rich open world, something often found in any RPG. While it won’t draw anyone in-- via a rich tale, the gameplay and the fluidity make it a worthy game to pick up. -- Mikolaj Orzazewski

Freak Show leaves audiences feeling disturbed, intrigued For three seasons, writers Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy have engaged and disturbed viewers with their series, American Horror Story. And now, after much anticipation, Murphy and Falchuk present Freak Show, the series’ fourth installment, which began Oct. 8th. Its finale is presently TBA. Freak Show is set in Jupiter, Fla., 1952, and focuses on one of America’s remaining freak show carnivals and its struggle for success. There have been a few changes in the format of this season. The title sequence, for instance. The intriguingly dark glimpses of what the season has in store have since been replaced with a

creepy, albeit depthless, claymation of demented clowns and figures. In a way, this reflects many of the season’s more disappointing elements. From the candy-striper girl that Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange), the leader of the freak show, drugs and allows to be raped by her freaks, to the murder of a cop whose charges against the freaks could have easily been explained away, there is pointless violence around every corner. This unnecessary violence only lessens the weight of true, impactful brutality. Such important evil is seen in the main villain of the season, Twisty the clown. Hiss actions and inactions are done in silence, and the

mystery of why he kills and tortures innocent people is one of the biggest mysteries and saving graces of the season thus far. Along with Twisty, the season’s main redeeming quality is the yearning it instills in its viewers. Whether an episode ended in disappointment or satisfaction, the need to see more of the twisted world Murphy and Falchuk have invented is persistent between episodes. Not much can be said for the future of the season at this moment, but one thing is certain: it’s only getting more gruesome and disturbing from here on out. -- Jane Daniel

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A+ Black Tap Coffee Black Tap -- 70 ½ Beaufain Street. You’re probably expecting me to say it was quaint, right? Like the ones you see in movies, when it’s raining outside and Norah Jones is playing in the background. Isn’t that how descriptions of coffee shops usually begin? Well as I opened the front door, I was surprised (not unpleasantly) by a shimmering white-wooded interior radiantly glowing with an infectious amount of natural light. Despite this almost entirely white interior, what it reminded me of, really, was a small ski-lodge on the top of a quiet mountain in Utah or Colorado -- capable of being both cold and impersonal as well as warm and intimate. There was a glass casing to the left of the counter containing a select few types of delicacies. A tart here, a cookie there. A grand total of about eight coffee options -rather representative of the menu as a whole. How indie. I made my way to the register where stood, may I mention, a very attractive young man. Not only that, but he was very friendly and made sure that the only 16-yearolds in the shop did not feel so awkward and ill at ease in a room full of busy college students. I ordered a Japanese iced black coffee, which was light and citrusy (I’m not hallucinating, the attractive register boy told me so). My companion, on the other hand, got a rather strong hot black coffee -- very, very good. --Meredith Berly

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Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer Metto Coffee and Tea

This song has been on replay nonstop since I first heard it in the background of a Vine. The short 6 second clip I heard was more than enough to get me hooked on this song. It is incredibly calming and no matter what mood I’m in it always does the trick.

If you take a right onto 4 Vanderhorst off of King Street, you will find one of the stashed away jewels of Charleston. Kudu is a custom coffee and draft brew house that has undoubtedly broken the mold when it comes to independent coffee shops. I ordered the double cup French press in order to sample their premium coffee. I took the barista’s recommendation and ordered their special house blend between two premium grounds. I was absolutely blown away. To drink this coffee with cream or sugar would be a crime because its flavor stands above any other black coffee in Charleston. Normally, as the name implies, one would drink this “double cup” French roast with another person because it comes in a steel pot with two cups. This was not the case. Admittedly, this coffee was so delicious that I drank the entire pot myself. Kudu has coffee so good it makes you horribly selfish. Along with the phenomenal coffee, Kudu offers a wide variety of pastries and baked goods. While the food was not as good as other bakeries in Charleston, Kudu has mastered what every coffee shop sets out to do: to serve the best cup of coffee. After all, you don’t judge a steakhouse on the quality of its salads but rather the main product: steak. In this regard, Kudu is definitively the best coffee shop in Charleston. --Will Miller

Any place that is pet friendly is one that I am going to love. Automatically. End of story. So when I walked up the patio steps of Metto Coffee and Tea, I was instantly delighted to find a wonderfully shaded patio built around an enormous live oak tree. Perfect for enjoying the brisk fall air with your best four-legged friend or doing homework (wifi is free). Atmosphere points: off the charts. Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant on Coleman Boulevard, Metto Coffee and Tea is a quaint shop featuring great service and even a drive through for coffee on the go. Servers were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The café’s relaxing music and beautiful artwork mostly made up for the horrifically bright orange wall color, which quickly chased me back out on to the lovely patio. I hate orange. As far as their coffee goes, I would say, “it’s coffee”. I ordered a caramel latte which tasted very little of caramel, but was overall a decent latte. The espresso cream ratio was perfect as the drink was neither too bold nor too rich. Drinks averaged in price about a dollar less than you would find at your typical coffee shop (cough, Starbucks, cough), and they offer a wide variety of tea and coffee beverages, though the food selection is lacking but my dog and I will certainly be returning to Metto Coffee and Tea. --Hannah Jane Dantzscher

Pick: Chacos Adventure shoes. Every time I fasten my purple and grey Chacos to my feet, memories of summertime hikes and sunny weather instantly flood my mind. I don’t care how cold it is outside; the warmth my Chacos give my heart overrides any numbness in my toes. May the tan lines never fade.

Peeve: Cat calling It’s not flattery. It’s harassment. Nothing is more unattractive than the insecurity that radiates from a herd of males trying to earn each other’s approval at the expense of a girl’s pride. You don’t look cool. You look pathetic. You might as well say, “I’m not confident enough to actually talk to you” or “I’m insecure in my friendships.” Just stop; you’re embarrassing yourself.

Peeve: College applications Not only are they time consuming, confusing and stressful, but they are a constant reminder of the inevitable. Just yesterday it seemed like we had forever and now the reality hits. Everything is going to change in a matter of months. Our friends will pack up and head all sorts of different directions. This new chapter is exciting but goodbyes are so very sad and college applications are a reminder.

Peeve: Fantasy Football Nothing kills a perfectly nice fall conversation faster than the mention of Fantasy Football. Key word: fantasy. Nothing you accomplish on Fantasy Football counts for anything in real life, and no one wants to hear about it.

Pick: Pick up lines I’m a sucker for anything cheesy and a dumb pun keeps me laughing internally for hours. A guy that doesn’t take himself too seriously combined with the confidence to approach a girl with some adorable flattery is always worth giving a chance. Just keep it cute.

Pick: Apple Juice Especially if it’s in a box. Having a bad day? Fix it with apple juice. Had a great day? Celebrate with apple juice. Apple juice in the morning. Apple juice at night. Apple juice. Apple juice. Apple juice.

“Pyramids” Frank Ocean

The longest song from his album, Channel Orange, is well worth listening to all the way through. As the name suggests, the song builds upon itself much like the pyramids. The different rhythms and lyircal compositions divide the song into three songs within itself, which best exemplifies Ocean’s talents as a songwriter and singer.

“Flawless [Remix]” Beyoncé feat. Nicki Minaj

This song lives up to its title: flawless. Following the trend she did with her album in December titled Beyoncé, there was no promotion or publicity for the song. Abandoning most of the content from the original song, she replaces it with new lyrics, including a verse from Nicki Minaj. The song is only available at flawless.beyonce. com.

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Q&A Senior Billy Dennis is an avid lifelong hunter. His passion was sparked as a child by his family’s obsession with the sport.

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Why do you hunt as much as you do? My family has a piece of property

opportunity to be in nature. What is one common misyou hunt, you shoot an animal and just leave it there. Hunting is what man has been doing forever, and it is how people survive. It is more than killing animals just for the heck of it.

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raised me as a hunter. It was a bit of a father/son bonding experience we shared. We hunt because it is what we love to do together. Always have an experienced hunter show you how to use a gun properly. Nothing is worse than an accident happening due to lack of training.

--compiled by Jenks Donaldson

On the hunt Alligator hunting offers different twist to old sport

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Senior Max Marshall showsl the type of spotlight he uses to help him to detect alligators in the water. When it shines on a gator, its eyes appear red and Marshall is able to accurately locate it.

Hannah Jane Dantzscher

Staff Writer

Darkness all around, hunting for the light of the eyes of the razor sharp-toothed monster: the alligator. Senior Max Marshall and his father, Dave Marshall, went hunting for alligator in the West Branch of the Cooper River. Despite alligators being an overpopulated species, hunting of the reptile is highly regulated in the state. A lottery system is used through the Department of Natural Resources to determine who will have the opportunity to pursue the Lowcountry’s top predator. Max and his father received this chance. This year, on Oct. 3, Max participated in his first alligator hunt. Hunting is not a new sport for Max. He began hunting turkeys when he was 9 years old and the passion quickly developed over the years. Max now hunts a variety of animals depending on the season, including hogs, quail, raccoon, coyotes and deer. Max and his father go hunting together several times a year. They have found it a way to strengthen their relationship. “I remember [hunting] with my father when I was in elementary or middle school,” Mr. Marshall said. “It’s an activity that [Max and I] really both enjoy and that we can do together. It brings us closer.” The alligator hunt was an experience they were able to share together. “We got on the boat at 12 at night and then didn’t get off until 11 the next day,” Max said. “I thought [we would be] on the boat for maybe three hours, we’d get our gator, we’ll come back.” But that’s not the way things turned out. “You have to pull the gator to the side of the boat and have it restrained before you’re allowed to shoot it, legally,” Max said. Max and his father, however, did not get the exciting experience of restraining and shooting an alligator. “We saw lots of alligators that were smaller than we wanted to catch,” Mr. Marshall said. “But we saw and stalked one that was probably

12 or 13 feet...he looked like something out of the dinosaur age...that was very exciting. But he submerged...and swam off.” “[We saw] probably over 100,” Max added, “but we didn’t shoot anything because every time we would get close, the alligators were really skittish that day, and they wouldn’t stay up, and they went down and swam away underwater…it was really frustrating.” After 11 hours in the boat and staying up all night, Mr. Marshall felt it was time to call it quits. “I fell asleep driving the boat,” Max said. Despite coming home empty handed, Max and his father say the outing was still worthwhile. Failure is all a part of the sport. “That’s hunting,” Mr. Marshall said. “You don’t always get something.” “The appeal [of hunting] is that it’s a challenge,” Max said. “Hunting and fishing are different from a lot of other hobbies in the way that…there are so many more highs and lows as far as the experience goes. If you killed [an animal] every time you went out, it wouldn’t be that fun, and if you caught a fish every time you threw your line in the water, it wouldn’t be fun at all…but if you go like three trips in a row and you don’t see anything or you don’t get any bites at all, then when you finally do get one it makes it so much more rewarding.”

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Region Record: 9-1 27-28. “We have a young team but we have a lot of Head Coach Jason Brisini said.

Boys Cross Country #1 in SC Region Record: Undefeated Next Game: Lower State Nov. 1 “We’ve had an extremely successful season so far. runner up. We’ve got a bright future for sure,” Head Coach Bret Davis said.

Girls Cross Country #3 in SC

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Region Record: Undefeated Next Game: Lower State Nov. 1 done amazing this year, and we’re looking forward to run in Lower State on Nov. 1,” Head Coach Jennifer Johnson said.

Football 4-5

Region Record: 0-4 Next Game: Cane Bay Oct. 31 “Pushing along with the .500 percent season and the guys can go toe to toe with anyone,” Head Coach Jimmy Noonan said.

JV Football 4-4

Region Record: 2-1 Next Game: Cane Bay Oct. 30 “The guys are growing up and working hard on Thursday nights,” Head Coach Jimmy Noonan said.

Volleyball 50-7

Region Record: 10-7 Next Game: Lower State Oct. 30 “We have won over 50 games and have played in some high quality tournaments that gave us a lot of good experience,” Head Coach Alexis Glover said.

JV Volleyball 25-5

Region Record: 10-0 “I think the team overall improved a lot a lot over the season. We lost to Porter Gaud and Bishop England at the beginning of the season, season,” Head Coach Margo Shisler said.

Senior Elisa Aldrich prepares to spike the ball in the second round of their game against White Knoll on Oct. 28. Their playoff win propels the team to the third round of the playoffs on Oct. 30 against Lexington.

Girls take third Girls’ swim team wins third place and boys take ninth at state competiton Savannah Petzold

staff writer

Victoria Conley looked up at the score board, a shocked expression painted across her face. After the shock came excitement. Pulling in third place in a state championship race is a major accomplishment for a sophomore. Conley finished her 100 meter backstroke with a time of 59.45, helping the girls wrap up the state meet in third place. Hundreds of teams competed for the state Laura Brotherton title on Oct. 11 at the South Carolina Natatorium. Riverside ranked first place overall for both boys and girls leagues followed by Fort Mill who took home a close second. Junior Nick Wukovits came in second in the 100 meter breast stroke, helping boost the boys’ ninth place ranking with a huge accomplishment. “Last year I got fifth place, so this is definitely a step forward,” Wukovits said.

Originally seeded fourth in backstroke, Conley didn’t expect to even place, much less come in third. “The first thing I did when I got out of the water was [I think] kind of attack my coach,” said Conley. “A lot of my friends came over and congratulated me and I was just really happy.” Helping to take home first place in the free relay was senior Laura Brotherton, accompanied by junior Rebecca Groves and sophomores Allison Burton and Conley. “It was really emotional because it’s my senior year,” Brotherton said. “I was just glad we got to place in the top three, and the fact that our relay got first just made it a lot better. I was really proud of the girls for what they accomplished.” Conley and Wukovits hope to push the younger members in the right direction and become a beacon of hope and motivation for the teams next generation. Victoria Conley

“Next year my friend and I will [almost likely] be team captains and that’s what we definitely want to work on”, Wukovits said. “They aren’t as motivated as we were, because last year we had all of the seniors who were a great example to me. That’s something I will want to be.”

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Junior Kate Harper practices her swing at practice on Oct 12. The Lady Warriors placed seventh in their state tournament on Oct. 27-28.

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and several school records, the girls’

The girls’ golf team placed seventh in the state tournament that took place on Oct. 27-28 at Wescott Plantation in Summerville. “We have a very young and talented team. All of our top golfers are returning, including three of our top five being in middle school,” head coach Jason Brisini said. At state, the team broke a school record by shooting a 657. Junior Kate Harper also broke an individual school record by shooting a 155. Matches are long. Each player goes to nine holes that take two to two and a half hours to compete. At state, there are 16 teams with five players each. It takes about six hours to finish playing. State competition lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 to 5 p.m. for two days. At least half of golf is the “mind game.” “If you hit a bad shot or do a bad hole and you can’t let it go, it ruins your whole game,” senior Camille Karren said. Matches are long, and not letting go of a bad swing can affect an entire game.

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Golf is more individually focused than other team sports. In matches, five people play and the four best scores are combined. “It takes so long to play, and it’s all on you, you can’t rely on anyone else,” junior Kate Harper said. There are 12 players on the team, and they’re rotated for matches. For big matches like state, the players with the highest score averages for the season are chosen to play.

It is important to mentally keep your head up and

stay positive during matches, but it’s also important to keep your head down and watch the ball as you swing. “Always keep your head down, and just have fun,” Karren said. Players typically start off playing with their families, then begin taking lessons in eighth grade. “I started playing with my family, but I started practicing and taking lessons in eighth grade,” Harper said. Private instructors teach technique, break bad habits and build mindset.

--compiled by April Song

Speaking of Sports: Should college athletes be able to sell their autograph for money?

“No, but I believe in some kind of trust fund for them upon graduation”

“No, because they’re working to get to a higher level where they can do that stuff.”

“Yes, because if they make no money they’re going to leave college early to go pro.”

“Yes, because that would help them earn money to pay for college.”

“Yes, because it promotes their sport. They are the stars of the league and why people watch.”

“No, because I think it’s kind of vain to sell signed pictures of yourself for money.”

Teacher Beth Darby

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Sophomore Nick Richardson

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Tyler Ragsdale

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FACES FIELD Senior Tyler Ragsdale was selected to play in the 78th annual Shrine Bowl, which selects some of the states top high school senior prospects. “It is a real honor to represent my team and teammates in the Shrine Bowl,” he said. The game takes place at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg on Dec. 20.

Senior Daniel Runck was selected for the North South All Star game. “I’m really excited. I figured out when I walked in the weight room and all of the seniors were huddled in the corner without me, and they congratulated me,” he said. The game will take place on Dec. 13 in the Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach.

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Football coach James McLendon was named one of six coaches to coach for the South team in the state’s annual North-South All Star Game. “I feel honored,” he said, “to be a part of the North South Bowl coaching staff because [Jimmy] Noonan and [Michael]Donally were once coaches as well.”

All about the money With player suspension, NCAA shows how hypocritical rules are

COLUMN BY Jenks Donaldson, sports editor

Why is America sweating University of Georgia’s Todd Gurley? I know two superstar collegians who took way more cash for autographs in school. Millions, in fact. They got paid for slapping their names on clothes, movies, even toothbrushes, and the NCAA never even harrumphed at them. Their names? Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Olsen twins. Like Gurley, they are talented and famous. Like Gurley, Victoria Conley they went to college. Unlike Gurley, they were allowed to particiSophomore Victoria Conley placed pate in the free market system. They had three lines of clothing, third in the 100 meter backstroke at the makeup deals and even did a movie, New York Minute, while girls varsity state swim meet on Oct. 11. attending New York University. “It’s a really great feeling because I am Gurley did not travel with the Bulldogs for Georgia’s game a sophomore, and sophomores rarely against Missouri on Oct. 11. Two days earlier, it was announced place,” Conley said. “I’m really proud of he was “suspended indefinitely” for violating NCAA rules. myself, and glad I could help the team.” Gurley, who was raised by a single mother in a trailer in rural Tarboro, N.C., has admitted he was paid about $400 for Emmanuel Emovon Junior Emmanuel Emovon placed fifth several pieces of signed memorabilia. Universities make millions in the 100 meter butterfly at the boys from the sale of athlete related memorabilia, but the players varsity state meet on Oct. 11. “I am themselves can’t benefit. honored to have the opportunity to A $5.64 billion contract with ESPN for the college football destroy the common misconception playoff and an $11 billion contract with CBS and Turner Sports that African Americans can not swim,” for the NCAA basketball tournament gives the NCAA plenty of he said. money. More than 70 college football head coaches -- including Clemson’s Dabo Sweeney and South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier Logan Veatch -- make over $1 million a year, yet the players, the stars of the Senior Logan Veatch ran a 16:11.00 time league, don’t see a dime. in 5,000 meter race, placing first overall, This is outrageous. At the end of the day, it’s all about the in the Warrior’s recent meet on Oct. 22. money, and the NCAA makes a lot of it. To no surprise, they are “I thought I did pretty well,” he said. trying to keep most of it for themselves. The NCAA’s hypocrisy “It was more of a team effort though extends even further when looking at the different application of because coach always encouraged us to the NCAA rules regarding the extra benefits issue. do better.” Johnny Manziel’s case involved a memorabilia dealer claiming he had paid Heisman winner Manziel $7,500 for signing numerous items for him. There is video of Manziel signing the -- compiled by Jenks Donaldson items, but Manziel claimed he did not receive any money. The NCAA could not find any evidence money exchanged hands, so

Texas A&M handed him a half-game suspension against Rice, a meaningless game. The father of Cam Newton, Auburn’s Heisman-winning quarterback, admitted to trying to sell his son’s skill set and commitment to a school for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but Newton claimed ignorance of his father’s behavior, leading to a one day suspension. He was reinstated one day later and missed no playing time. Florida State’s Jameis Winston, reigning Heisman trophy winner, has more authenticated memorabilia online for sale than for any college athlete, including Gurley. Winston has denied that he has taken any money for these items, therefore no suspensions. When it comes to other bad behavior by athletes, discipline has largely been left up to individual schools, while the NCAA typically stays out of the way. Winston has been accused in a rape investigation, caught on camera last spring stealing crab legs and was reprimanded for shouting out an offensive phrase to women in a cafeteria. He was ultimately suspended for the full game against Clemson after public outcry because of an initial half-game suspension. The NCAA seems to always find a way around punishing the star athletes. Former University of Florida and NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez, who has been accused of murder, allegedly failed more than 10 drug tests in college but missed no playing time. Worse, former Florida (and current Ohio State) coach Urban Meyer allegedly covered up the drug test results and other bad behavior by Hernandez while he was at Florida, including a drive by shooting. There is no penalty for those “superstars” who cannot keep out of trouble, and that’s wrong. Players such as Gurley, who tell the truth, are penalized. Players and teams who lie to NCAA investigators often go unpunished. The NCAA’s hypocrisy becomes even worse in cases such as Gurley’s current one when the NCAA is more willing to penalize athletes who make a few bucks by signing memorabilia than it is to go after those who engage in felonious behavior such as murder and rape. Clearly, there needs to be consistency in NCAA rule application. Honesty and fair play should be rewarded. Universities that consistently cover up bad behavior by their athletes need to be held accountable for their actions. The NCAA needs to be reformed and archaic rules that allow the them to penalize athletes merely to protect its brand need to be struck down.

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South Carolina

U.S. Senate

2014

ELECTIONS

South Carolina’s second

Nikki Haley

Vincent Sheheen

If you call Nikki Haley’s office or any other state government office, whoever picks up will say, “It’s a great day in South Carolina. How can I help you?” Of course, the political and popular juries are always out and never coming in about whether it’s actually a great day anywhere. But it’s certainly a better day in South Carolina than it was when Haley first became governor in 2010. Even as she staunchly holds onto conservative values that are so important to her constituency, she’s representative of the phenomenon of new image and changing times for South Carolina. Those in the Republican Party point to Haley’s rising star status as a showcase of diversity in their ranks. Haley’s continuation of South Carolina’s right-to-work policies have brought new companies to South Carolina such as Solar Atmosphere and Wyman-Gordon, decreasing our unemployment rate to 5.7 percent from a heinous 10.9 percent when she took office. She’s taken the correct side for the people of her state by signing a bill that will take students off of Common Core at the end of the 2014-15 school year and a concealed carry bill similar to that which was passed in Georgia, but with a few changes: the right of owners to ban firearms from their establishment and the caveat that although guns can be carried into establishments that serve alcohol, carriers can’t consume alcohol if carrying a weapon. I look to Haley as a representative of immigrants and women, a trailblazer for our common groups. South Carolina’s toxic political waters have tarnished Haley’s image since before her initial run for governor, but she brushes it off with a stunning amount of poise: “I wear heels and it’s not for a fashion statement, it’s ammunition,” Haley said in an interview on The Colbert Report on April 3, 2012. Rock those heels, Nikki. Win that blood sport. Haley for SC Governor 2014. --April Song

Vincent Sheheen is the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election for the South Carolina governorship. South Carolina has been a historically red state for decades, so Democratic candidates are often dismissed too soon. Sheheen, however, has gained a considerable amount of popularity in South Carolina in recent years. A South Carolina native with roots that run deep, Sheheen was born and raised in Camden to a family who has lived in the area for over a century. He attended Clemson University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree, and the University of South Carolina for law school, offering something for Tigers and Gamecock fans alike. He was a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from 2001-2004 as well as a state senator from 2004-present. If elected as governor, Sheheen intends to place his top priority on increasing business in South Carolina, specifically growing small businesses. He has set out to establish a small business division in South Carolina’s Commerce Department solely dedicated to working with firms to grow small business. Sheheen opposes same-sex marriage. In 2005, Sheheen voted in favor of the same-sex marriage ban, but he later took the stage at the Gay Pride festival in downtown Columbia in 2013. Some view this as an attempt to mend faith with the LGBT community, although Sheheen has not actually changed his stance. Sheheen, decisively pro-education, offered a plan to create a four-year-old kindergarten standard in the curriculum throughout the state. He also offers something for college students by aiming to lower the tuition rates for in-state colleges. One of the centerpieces of Sheheen’s platform is to institute a plan to rebuild South Carolina infrastructure. He seeks to fix the pre-existing roads and bridges, and to institute a plan that will increase accountability and efficiency in the Department of Transportation. Sheheen will increase the attractiveness of South Carolina for business and commerce and work on improving the state from the inside out. If you believe he would function best as our governor, then go out to vote. Do not shy away from voting for a Democrat in a Republican dominated state, because it is by no means a lost cause. -- Will Miller

Some seniors will be of voting age this year’s Nov. 4 election. Here’s a guide to help students figure out who they want to vote

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Lieutenant Governor Sellers Democrat

Henry McMaster Republican

State Superintendent Tom Thompson Democrat

Molly Spearman Republican

Seat 1

Tim Republican

Joyce Democrat

Seat 2 Republican

Brad Democrat

Thomas Independent

Ed Murray American

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Frozen in fear Horror movies: ridiculous yet terrifying

Here, in each issue, the staff members of The Tribal Tribune will tell you the scoop. We will tell you what is going on in news, entertainment and express our opinions.

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Jonas Salk, who discoverd the polio vacine, turned 100 years old on Oct. 28. Neil Patrick Harris is set to host the Oscars.

Christmas songs playing on the radio before December. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is cancelled after Mama June begins dating a sex offender.

#trending #NASARocketExplosion A U.S. company’s rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station exploded six seconds after liftoff. The rocket was unmaned and was launched from Virginia. It was carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies as well as science experiments designed by high school students. #ApplePay Apple created a contactless payment technology with unique security features. The security features are built into the devices such as iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad to pay in a simple, secure and private way. #MarysvilleShooting A freshman in Washington State shot and killed one student and injured four others after luring them to his lunch table via text. One of the injured students had since died from her injuries.

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Meredith Berly

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So it’s getting near Halloween again. The scent of pumpkin spice latte is probably the only one you’re currently familiar with. You’re probably going to make those 10 minute pumpkin cookies that are just about the only things left on this earth that still contain trans fat (no hate, I ate an entire box on my own the other week). You’re also probably going to watch a horror movie or two, and you’re probably going to be scared shirtless. Yeah that’s right, I said shirtless, I mean come on guys, this is a school publication, what are you expecting? Anyway, the important thing to remember is that horror movies are N O T R E A L. Well ok I’m not exactly one to talk. I’ve been snow skiing since I was three. I’m kind of an expert, if I may say so myself. I could make it down my favorite double black blindfolded. So you’d think that I’d know what constitutes a realistic skiing horror story, right? I do. It’s just that sometimes we second guess ourselves. That’s ok. It’s just a part of being a human. Anyway, one night early last April I decided that I wasn’t really feelin’ the Euro test I was supposed to be studying for. So I decided I would watch Frozen. But when I searched for it, before my 1 a.m. eyes was instead a movie poster complete with girl hanging off ski lift, and below it icy, unfriendly lettering that spelled out F R O Z E N. Clearly not a family friendly animation about letting it go. Being my ever overly confident self, I decided to YOLO it. I entered the movie without any recognition of the possibility that “Hm, this might scar me for life. Perhaps I shouldn’t watch it.” But I mean hey, what are teenagers for other than to make stupid decisions? I highly doubt you’ll ever watch this movie, and if you do you’re probably on cocaine, so I’ll give you a quick debrief: Girl, boyfriend, third wheel guy. Decide to go for one last run down the slopes. Idiots

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working at lift decide to shut down the lift while they’re freaking on it. Have the misfortune of it being a Friday at a ski resort that isn’t going to be open again until Monday. Boyfriend fed up (mind you, this is after they’ve been stranded for a grand total of 30 minutes). Jumps off lift to go find help. Breaks both legs. Eaten by wolves. Very Graphic. Girlfriend horrified. Girlfriend and tagalong chill for a day. Both get horrific frostbite (also overly graphic). Tagalong now fed up. Climbs down lift pole (not as easy as it sounds). Girlfriend thinks he’s made it down the mountain and has sent for help. Girlfriend wrong. Girlfriend climbs down herself. Finds carcass of third wheel boy. Fantastic. Makes it to road where she is found and picked up and I reckon it’s a happy ending, but boy did it take a lot of misfortune to get there. When it was finally over, I myself was frozen. I sat in my bed and cried for about 10 minutes, shut my laptop, sat with it on my lap for a few more minutes, cried some more and finally speed-deposited it onto the floor in fear that there were wolves hiding under my bed prepared to eat both my emotionally broken legs at any moment. Moral of the story: Don’t watch horror movies. You will get scared, and you will die. Or, at least, everyone in the movie will. No, but in all seriousness, I think Halloween is a good time for us all to reflect on the concept of fear. I’d like to offer this to you as a perhaps more lighthearted example of what fear (however irrational it may be) can do to us. I knew how unrealistic that movie was. I knew it. I never lost sight of that. But that doesn’t change the fact that this year I will go skiing as I always do, and this time there will be a piece of my mind in frantic paranoia constantly scanning the mountain up down left and right for signs of emerging danger. But eventually that fear will subdue itself to the rhythm of the moguls. I will conquer the ridiculousness that I recognize in my fear but continue to allow to control me. For as a wise man once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So to you I say, watch a horror movie or two, broaden your horizons, challenge yourself, take some risks. Sometimes confronting fear is the only thing we have left to do.

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If you are a student here, you’ve witnessed it. We’ve witnessed it, the teachers have witnessed it, the staff has witnessed it, the town of Mount Pleasant has witnessed it. There are too many students in this school. We all know the feeling of walking into class on your first day and seeing 25 plus kids, many of whom you’ve never seen in your life. Even for teachers, it can be a daunting sight. With a school originally built to house just over 3,000 students, it is clear the school is almost 1,000 students overcapacity. Growing populations and growing concerns led many school and town officials to be in favor of building a second public high school in Mount Pleasant. The idea of a second public high school throws plenty of questions into the mix. Where does the money come from? Where will the school go? What will happen to our programs? Will this really solve the population problem? First things first. The money will come from everybody’s favorite benefactor: Charleston County taxpayers. The upcoming vote Nov. 4 on the penny tax will decide the county’s course of action in constructing a second public high school. If the penny tax is passed, plans for a new public high school will begin

immediately. On the opposite side, if the penny tax is not passed, the plans for a new school would be swept away until a possible re-vote in 2016. But suppose the penny tax is passed and plans for the new school are funded. Will it really solve the current population problem? The answer, according to school board candidate and CCSD District 2 Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Kate Darby, is no. A new public high school has been decided to take the place of the current Wando South location -- where the old Wando stood and the building that houses Laing Middle and Jennie Moore Elementary while new buildings are built for the schools. The Wando South plot land is only 50 acres as opposed to Wando North’s 100 acres. With so little land, the size of a new school would be limited to housing only 1,500-2,000 students. While 1,500 students taken from the current Wando would certainly alleviate the crowding of the student body, it would not help for long. With the rapid growth of the Mount Pleasant area, in five quick years Wando North would be overcrowded once again as well as crowding the new Wando South to capacity. With another public high school, some are concered about creating a crosstown rivalry.

The plans, however, intend to build the second school as a sister school, offering some intercommunal academic programs that students at either school could participate in. But a new public high school may not be the answer. At least not the entire answer. The problem is not so black and white. There needs to be multiple steps taken to deal with the overcrowding of the only public high school in Mount Pleasant. A new public high school would help, but we must take other actions, such as building a separate facility to serve as a freshman academy in the Wando North campus. A building such as this would allow the school to clear out the current freshmen halls and house another potential thousand students. It would also continue the idea of a separate academy allowing freshmen to mature and move seamlessly into high school life as sophomores. A completely unrelated option that has been brought to the attention of the town of Mount Pleasant is a public charter school with no specific location announced. Yet a charter school would only house about 600800 students on a first come, first serve basis. A new freshmen academy and a new public high school built simultaneously would be the best solution for a growing Mount Pleasant population for years to come.

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Q&A

Trey Smith, the creator of Fright Night, sat down for a Q &A to give a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Fright Night at Boone Hall, running through Nov. 1. Fright Night this year? Oh wow, that’s a tough one. People

people freak out in Twisted Terror cause

so is Frightmare Factory. So it would be a toss up, for me personally, between those two. But like I said, everyone has their personal preference.

FRIGHT NIGHT to jump out and scare people. But the three main criteria are to be responsible, to listen, so you learn, and to be mature enough to know how to be

Senior Bryce Lewis (to the left) is in her first year working at Fright Night. “It’s been super fun. I usually pop out from behind a door. This one girl literally fell on the ground and it was like a domino effect, so they all fell backwards,” he said. Sophomore Yasmin Barroso, appearing as zombie, said, “It’s a really fun job, honestly. Like, even through the pay is really good, even after the rides, people will come through at the end, everyone will get together and tell stories about what happened through the night and it’s just really fun. Its an awesome job.”

Boone Hall’s annual event gives students a chance to show their scary sides

but to do it in a safe and intelligent way.

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we’ve put months and months of hard work out here in the humidity, and the dogest weather, and through the rainy September, it’s to actually watch it all come together, and to watch people go really the best part. --compiled by Devon Lee

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The unknown. They just don’t know what’s coming, where it’s happening. That scares people. The fear of being scared is much stronger than the scare itself. So if I build up the intensity, and I build up the suspense, people will actually psych themselves out mentally.

(Top) Sophomore Lily Moore gets her makeup done by a professional makeup artist. (Left) Senior Henry Way said he’s enjoyed his time at Fright Night. “When you pull into my scene, I hit buzzers and it’s like this electric noise -- pops and stuff, like a tazer. This woman looked at me, and I looked at her, and I climbed on the back of the tram and when I got on the back of the tram, she got off the front of the tram, so that was probably one of the better moments... Then I also enjoy scaring the crap Sophomore Caitlyn Tobin looks scary in her out of people and chasing them full makeup and costume. up the middle of the tram.”

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Night?