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New technology expands the audience for the thriving student music scene
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Above / Junior Duron Noris clenches onto the football during the John Champe game on September 18th. (photo / Olivia deStanley) Cover / Student run band Signals from Pluto join together with their instruments to discuss their music. (cover photo / Sacha Gragg)
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Students and faculty speak out on the rising trend of vaping.
New Test in Town New changes to standardized tests by the numbers.
Friends For Faith The Young Life Club provides a fun outlet for students to discuss religion.
School of Rock
New technology expands the audience for the thriving student music scene.
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Editors-in-Chief Managing Editor Advertising Photo Editor Multimedia Claire Deaver Emma Rodriguez Editor Sacha Gragg Manager McKenna Holtz Sacha Gragg Carina Bucci Helen Sternberg
Vapor Vogue
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Sugar High Reviews on local dessert businesses.
Sports Friends discuss their transitions to new schools in the context of athletics.
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Senior Smackdown
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Editorial: Whose Lane is it Anyway?
Seniors dominate juniors in the annual powderpuff game.
Issues have arisen between bikers and drivers over who has the right of way.
During the homecoming pep ralley teacher Rodney Jones dressed as a scarecrow to fit the theme of Wizard of Oz and electrify the crowd. (photo / Olivia deStanley)
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By Olivia deStanley
E-cigarettes and vapes have captured the attention of teenagers as a seemingly healthier option to tobacco. However, recent studies reveal a darker side to this trend.
In recent years, the streets and sidewalks have been decidedly clear of cigarettes. In smoker’s place, e-cig users puff large aromatic clouds into the air with futuristic apparatuses. These new devices recently developed a following among teenagers, leaving parents and faculty alike to renew their scrutiny of these tobacco alternatives. As the tobacco market declines due to the multitude of health risks in tobacco products, the vaping market is on the rise, especially among teenagers. According to the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey 13.4% of teenagers vaped in the month leading up to the survey. Many teenagers find themselves getting into the world of vaping and e-cigarettes through friends who offer them chances to try the variety of flavors they offer. Some teenagers, however, are not just attracted to fun variety of flavors. “It is healthier and then also you can personalize your stuff. There’s a lot of things that are interchangeable and you can get whatever you want and then it just seems like a cleaner kind of habit as opposed to smoking,” said a student not wishing to be identified. “It also doesn’t just reek of tobacco and cigarettes.” While people consider vaping to be relatively harmless, there is little data on the long term health effects. Many e-juices, the flavored juice in the cartridge of the
e-cigarette, contain nicotine. Studies show that nicotine, a harmful and addictive drug, can prime the brain for other more serious addictions. Refilling the cartridges on e-cigarettes can also prove toxic to the user. Although e-juices and e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, the state of Virginia considers e-cigarettes and e-juices tobacco products because nicotine is derived from tobacco. Therefore they cannot be purchased by anyone under the age of 18. While many people do not agree with this law, others think it’s fair. “I think it’s smart because a lot of people are stupid with it and it makes sense. Although a lot of states don’t have a legal age limit you can just go buy it anywhere, at any age,” said a student not wishing to be identified.
“With anything else, read more about it, study it more and stay away from it until you’re 18, and then don’t bring it to school.”
-Matthew Lowers
Nicotine may not be the only harmful substance in e-cigarettes. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, testing on some vaping products has shown the vapor to contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals such as methanol. There
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have also been results showing toxic nanoparticles released from within the vaporizing mechanism, the prolonged health risks of which are not yet known. The refillable cartridges on the e-cigarette can also be used for illegal substances such as THC, the active chemical in marijuana. “There’s illegal substances that you can buy that you can put in the e-cigarettes that brings it as a major concern for me here at school,” security officer Matthew Lowers said. Despite these concerns, people believe that the vaping trend is here to stay. “I think it will still be a big thing, think it could die out for teenagers but I think it’s a good alternative to cigarettes for people who used to smoke and went to vaping,” said a student not willing to be identified. Loudoun County Public Schools considers e-cigarettes a tobacco product in accordance to the laws set by the state of Virginia. Possession of e-cigarettes on school property will result in the confiscation of the e-cigarettes and juices, and three days of in-school restriction, and additional offenses result in three days of suspension. “With anything else, read more about it, study it more and stay away from it until you’re 18, and then don’t bring it to school,” Lowers said.
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NEW TEST IN TOWN How the SAT has Changed The essay is no longer required No penalty for guessing More widely used vocabulary rather than obscure words
Which SAT should you take? Juniors
The College Board recommends that the Class of 2017 take the redesigned SAT but also permits students to take the old SAT if they desire.
Seniors
The College Board reccomends that the Class of 2016 take the old SAT, as the redesigned SAT will not be scored in time for college applications.
One of the most important parts of the college admission process is taking either the SAT or the ACT, and the SAT is about to change. By Ben Manning
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500,000 The number of tweets posted under #psat on October 14. Many of the tweets featured jokes involving questions and passages from the PSAT. While widespread, these students were technically violating the oath they signed to not share test content.
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Preferred College Admisissions Test by State
In the News Last May, 263 SAT tests went missing during shipping from Broad Run High School to the College Board in Texas. UPS, College Board and LCPS spent two weeks searching for the missing SATs. Students were told they might have to retake the SAT if their tests weren’t found. Fortunately, individuals involved in the search found the misplaced test copies in the Broad Run shipping area after an exhaustive search. 6 THEVIKINGNEWS.COM NOVEMBE 2015
As Purcellville’s Young Life club celebrates its 26th year, it continues to motivate teens to make new connections and profess their faith. By Christopher Cerne
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“For the first time, more high school students take the ACT then the SAT” -ACTstudent.org
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un, fellowship and faith. Those are the words that would describe Purcellville’s Young Life club, an organization created to help bring Christian youth together. How does a religious club bring teens together? One word: parties. In early September, Young Life in Purcellville sprang back to life for its 26th year. Teens all across Purcellville enjoy the club’s new stereo system, activities and prayer time. Young Life not only does this to bring teens together, but also helps engage teenagers in Christianity to bridge the gap between religion and youth. Club sponsor Curtis Atkinson is excited about his fifth year leading Young Life. He hopes to involve a large variety of teens without alienating non-Christian teens. “Young Life as a whole is about … presenting [kids] with the gospel with no repercussions,” Atkinson said. The religious club opens precisely at 7:37 p.m (to make the time easy to remember) at a designated location that can be found on their Twitter page. They advertise this as the start time so newcomers can get to know members and get hyped for the
Senior Anthony Lacaria participates in a competitive game to determine if an egg is hard-boiled or not by having a club leader, Doug Johnson, crack it over his head.
club experience that starts at 8 p.m. At this time, members race down the stairs to get involved in the interactive party. Junior Josh Urban describes Young Life as “not one of those parties that no one wants to be at.” “Everyone who goes feels really comfortable, invited,” Urban said. “It’s usually the highlight of their week.” Members in the club also participate in many activities, which Urban recounts as “really weird, interactive, funny games.” Many meetings have a fun game of charades, and the energy levels in the room are very high. There is often laughter, shouting and much socializing. At a prior meeting, a game included guessing whether or not an egg was hard boiled, and cracking it over your head. With the activities in Young Life, it creates a fun ending to an otherwise uneventful Monday and provides an alternative to parties involving drugs and alcohol. Sophomore Jake Rudy is an active member in Young Life club. “My favorite part in Young Life club is definitely just being able to … hang out with all my friends on a school night,” Rudy said. After the excitement of the club dies
down, the club moves on to a more serious note. Young Life club’s leader of five years, Curtis Atkinson, launches the group into a religious sermon. He brings out a Bible and talks about what Christianity stands for and selects applicable Bible verses. Atkinson aims to include all Young Life members, not just Christian teens, in his sermons and tries to make it engaging. “I’ve known kids for a long time that never make [the decision to convert] and they’re still some of my great friends,” Atkinson said. “That’s what I think makes Young Life different.” Ultimately, Young Life club creates a safe environment for teens and allows them to have a good time. The only unhealthy part about Young Life is the fact that they go to McDonald’s after the meeting. Towards the end of the meeting, members talk about their life. “It gets the kids thinking [who] haven’t really thought about what they want to do with their life yet,” Urban said. “It’s something that people can really benefit from.” layout / Christopher Cerne photo / Tyler Valentine
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Although high school musicians may thrive in the nurturing high school environment, graduation will forever prove detrimental to long-lasting music groups.
SchooL of Rock By Sean Webster and Helen Sternberg
School ofRock James Dimitris (left), Nikolas Dimitris (middle left), Ted Gallegos (middle right), Patrick Dahlman (right)
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he metallic ring of an electric guitar resonates through thick, sweaty air. A crashing cymbal lifts the steady percussive drone lingering in the background. The airy, yet grounded and husky tone of the vocalist sits comfortably atop the textured warble of synthesizer, bass, drums and guitar. High school bands are an important aspect of teenage life and now, with the advent of content-sharing platforms like Soundcloud, the wide use of social media and the extension of arts programs, high school musicians have more tools than ever to get their content published and appreciated. However, one problem still looms over the teenage music scene: graduation. High school, by nature, has a high turnover rate meaning that any and all activities are short lived. For music groups trying to establish themselves, this can often prove very difficult. Solo artists have been able to escape much of this threat and are able to use new content-sharing platforms to their full ability. Junior Cole Eubanks, for example, uploads much of his original music to Soundcloud, producing singles like “Chocolate” and “La Vie en Rose. “There’s a lot of music around this area, a lot of really talented people, so I’ve been able to meet some great people and some great things that have really affected my style and my music in general,” Eubanks said. High schools throughout the county host “Open Mic Nights,” where solo artists such as graduate Grant Frasier and senior Cooper Lush draw big crowds for their impressive performing and songwriting. By staying solo, people like Lush and Frasier are also free from the constraints of the inevitable end of high school. Not only are the virtual resources better, but Purcellville now boasts a variety of venues including the Tree House Lounge, LoCo Joe, Market Street Coffee and the Purcellville Skating Rink which have become hotspots for budding musicians and local bands. Senior Patrick Dalhman, a solo pianist who additionally participates in the school’s Jazz Ensemble, takes advantage of many of the county’s youth music programs. “In the Loudoun County area, for a while when I was younger, I was involved in what was called ‘Loudoun Music Instruction’ which is run by Frank Klein up in Lovettsville,” Dahlman said. “It’s a really tight-knit music school that he’s running up there on his own.” Dahlman is also heavily involved in the school’s drama
department, the birthplace of one of the more-recognizable bands, Spacewalk. This indie rock band emerged from a friendship forged in the Black Box. Drama members junior Charlie Trochlil and graduate Matt Merline had the great idea to take their theatre talents and apply them to music. “At the end of last year, I picked up the bass and started learning to play,” Trochlil said. “I started writing songs over the summer and towards the end of the summer, Matt and I got together.” However, this is when disaster struck. Merline’s graduation was quickly followed by the dissolution of the band. Trochlil was forced to reform Spacewalk into Stray Mark, a new band that includes senior Molly Magoffin and juniors Mark Stanley and Jason Mosier. With college always on the horizon, local bands are frequently forced to reinvent themselves. North of Nowhere, before their recent decision to start a new group, dominated the music scene. Graduate Stephen Smith was the lead vocalist accompanied by seniors Josh Poncin (drummer and guitarist), Ted Gallegos (synth player) and James Dimitris (Bassist). Much of the band can recall their experiences with music back into their childhood. “I got my first drum kit when I was nine years old and then my dad started teaching me the basics of drums,” Poncin said. Dimitris also remembers having an affinity for music beginning in his youth. “I was always interested [in] music but I didn’t really take the initiative of actually learning how to play an instrument until the seventh grade when I got into guitar,” Dimitris said. “I’ve been playing for five years.” Over the past year and a half, the band released an EP, or sample album, on Soundcloud titled “Last Minute.” The track “Kings of Tomorrow” even hit 248 plays on the band’s Soundcloud. Despite this success, the group encountered problems that are endemic to Cole Eubanks all high school bands. “I don’t know how much longer we’re gonna be in [the band]. Our singer is off at college, so it’s hard for us to stay in contact with him,” Poncin said. There were also numerous creative differences between the three band members and lead singer Smith. In lieu of the issues, the trio has decided to establish a new music group. “We’ve got a new project called “Signals From Pluto,” Poncin said. “We are recording demos in my basement right “There’s a lot of music now.” around this area, a Poncin currently operates as the lead singer and lot of really talented people, so I’ve been songwriter for the trio’s new band along with new additions able to meet some of senior Brett Gourley (guitarist), senior Patrick Dahlman great people and some (synth player) and sophomore Nathan Dahlman (drummer). great things that have So, while the technology to promote rock bands has really affected my become increasingly more advanced and accessible, college style and my music in will continue to prove an issue for Purcellville’s music scene. general.” “Playing music is a way for us to make Purcellville have -Cole Eubanks a little bit more sound because there’s not much coming out right now,” Dimitris said. “There [were] a lot of people in the last graduating class that were making music all the time, and now they’re gone so it’s kind of up to us to uphold things.” layout / Helen Sternberg illustration / courtesy of WPClipart photos / Sacha Gragg, Madison Siles and Olivia deStanley Josh Poncin
Sugar High
If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or are too cheap to take your date out for a full meal, these desserts won’t break the bank and they are sure to fulfill your cravings. By Helen Sternberg
Duck Donuts
Duck has mastered the donut. Each little halo of goodness is crafted right in front of you with the toppings of your choice. They can be ordered plain, glazed, iced or sugared and topped with sprinkles or coconut or even bacon. The donut itself is best described as a hybrid between a dough and cake donut. Because they are fried upon order, they come out warm, with a crispy outside and soft inside. The icing is just sweet enough without being overpowering, and the glazed donuts have an almost-maple flavor. If you’re in a rush, they can be heated up at home too for a similar experience. They cost $1.25 each, but the more you order, the cheaper they become; all the more reason to take a few home for those late study nights.
All-American Ice Cream
All-American will bring you back to the good ‘ole days. With hard-packed ice cream and soft-serve frozen yogurt, All-American brings together the best of both worlds. Along with ice cream, the shop also sells foreign treats such as bubble tea, a tapioca flavored milk-like drink. A huge selection of flavors and many types of toppings and cones means you’ll be able to craft your own dairy delight. It’s close to home and so easy to swing by after school for your sugar fix. The ice cream is inexpensive and most certainly worth the $3.70 a cone. The flavors are seasonal, and their pumpkin ice cream has just enough spice to keep things interesting.
Rita’s Custard and Italian Ice
Rita’s goes above and beyond the word “chain.” Sure, there are tons of stores located across the country, but walking in isn’t just your generic ice cream experience. The service is friendly and their dessert choices are endless. You can build your own ice cream, milkshake, custard… anything really. For all you indecisive folks, Rita’s is the place to go. It’s also important to note that this is custard, not ice cream; there’s a difference. With the edition of egg yolk, custard becomes creamier, heavier and simply better than traditional soft serve ice cream. However, Rita’s specialty is their Italian ice. This is shaved ice infused with flavors such as caramel apple, wild cherry and strawberry. These are great for the few warm days left this year. So, for all you high-schoolers on a budget, Rita’s offers infinitely yummy choices all for under five bucks.
Sweetz Bakery
If you’re on a diet... get off of it. These cupcakes are worth the calories. With flavors ranging from butter lemon to chocolate peanut butter, there are plenty of choices to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cupcakes are fluffy and flavorful and all are topped with rich and creamy buttercream frosting. For all the basic girls (and guys) out there, the pumpkin spice latte cupcake lives up to its name. A delightful pumpkin spice cupcake boasts the typical fall flavor but adds a twist with a coffee-flavored frosting. At $3.20 each, they’re affordable and delectable. layout / Helen Sternberg photos / Sacha Gragg and Helen Sternberg 12 THEVIKINGNEWS.COM NOVEMBE 2015
Sports
Future Flames
Few people are able to play collegite athletics, yet four members of the baseball team will play together at Liberty University. By McKenna Holtz At a school with approximately 1,300 students, it is a rare occurrence to produce a single Division one athlete, yet the baseball team has managed to send four players to Liberty University. Graduates Sam Urban and Jack Degroat as well as seniors Trey McDyre and Hunter Gore will all be attending Liberty University to play division one baseball. “Four baseball players from the same highschool going to the same Division one college to play baseball is unheard of in the baseball world. It is extremely rare,” Gore said. Liberty discovered the four baseball players at the state tournament hosted at the University. The boys thought they were going to Liberty to try to win the state title. “I didn’t know much about Liberty before states other than that they had a good team,” Mcdyre said. “But after seeing their facilities, I was very impressed.” Liberty is ranked 64th in the nation for baseball out of 301 Division one schools. Having four players that have already played with each other for multiple years will only help the team. They know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, which will only benefit the team as a whole.
Gore and McDyre are excited to continue their baseball career together at Liberty University. Both will sign their National Letter of Intent and then will officially be members of the team.
“Being able to play with former teammates will be awesome,” Mcdyre said. “Not only because we are friends, but knowing people when I go to college will be great.” With four baseball players from Valley’s team attending the university, it is jokingly called the “new Valley”. However, with the renovations to the baseball facilities, it is no surprise why there is an appeal to go there. “Their baseball stadium is ranked in the top 100 baseball venues in the world,” Gore said. “And the fans enthusiasm during the games is ranked 4th in the nation.” The baseball team has already proven themselves by earning a state championship title and a runner up title in the past two years. Their stellar performance in these state tournaments has been a driving force for the recruitment of these players. These circumstances are why the four players were able to defeat the exponential odds and play together at the same University. “It’s a nice compliment to our coaches that they can produce four Division one players,” McDyre said. “And it shows that the area can produce good players as well.”
Sticking Together
New students, Nick Kallivokas and Duron Norris discuss their transition to a new schoool and a new team. By McKenna Holtz
Facing a new school is never an easy task, however for juniors Nick Kallivokas and Duron Norris, the transitions were less overwhelming because they had each other. The two have known each other since the sixth grade and have played on the same football team since then as well. Best friends, Kallivokas and Norris moved to the Loudoun Valley school district and were presented with the opportunity to start fresh at a new school, or remain at their old school, Tuscarora. They both played together for the Tuscarora football team and were embedded in their school community, however they decided to stick together and choose to attend a new school. “Valley is a little smaller and older than Tuscarora and it gives it more of a family feel to it. “ Kallivokas said. “Valley is a little more academically oriented too.” Besides wanting to be academically successful, both boys are
Kallivokas prepares to throw the ball downfield during the homecoming game agains Freedom. The team won the home game 44 to 7.
optimistic about their potential on the football team. Kallivokas is starting quarter back his first year as a member of the varsity team and Norris starts as wide receiver on varsity as well. “My goal is the same as anyone that plays or has played a high school sport,” Norris said. “I want to win a state championship.” So far, both boys believe that they made the right decision. They like the more personal feeling of a small high school.“I made a lot of friends before the school year started by playing on the football team,” Kallivokas said. “But having one person I was already good friends with just made it a more comfortable transition.” layout / McKenna Holtz photo / Sacha Gragg and Olivia deStanley NOVEMBER 2015
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Senior Smackdown
EDITORIAL
By Carleigh Rahn
After the PSAT, the annual powderpuff game kicked off spirit week with an exciting game for all. Although juniors and seniors participated in the game, the whole school was involved. The National Honors Society provided concessions and the band participated by playing during the game. Advisor Joyce Phillips believes that the entire spirit week and especially powderpuff is a great event. “I think it’s fun. It’s gone through a lot of different [stages]. It’s been bad, it’s been good, but it’s just a fun event.” Mar Keane led the seniors with the first touchdown of the game. She continued to carry the team with a total of six touchdowns for the entire game. The class of 2016 dominated with a final score of 69 to 6 winning the title of first ever back to back champions. layout/ Alexandra Krens photo/ Olivia deStanley
Whose Lane is it Anyway?
Due to a lack of funds, Loudoun County has a scarcity of bike lanes. Therefore, issues arise between bikers and drivers over who has the right of way.
Spandex-clad neon figures slowly making their way down the middle of the lane has become a frequent site. Bicyclists have taken Loudoun County by storm, spreading out in packs, particularly on hilly back roads that provide a strenuous workout such as Dry Mill Road. Ironically, almost ten feet away from this road the Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) can be found, a 45 mile pathway purposefully made so bicyclists could have a place to exercise while still enjoying the beautiful scenery of Northern Virginia. As new drivers take to the road, looking out for bikers is now a required practice. So while watching for various animals, navigating through curvy, hilly roads and becoming accustomed to driving skills, young drivers must dodge humans in the middle of their lane. Biking should be practiced in a safer, different location. Last year alone, Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office addressed 17 bicycle-related crashes, illustrating the 14 THEVIKINGNEWS.COM NOVEMBE 2015
danger of sharing the road with two types of transportation that are completely different speeds. Sharing the road may seem reasonable when bikers are on the shoulder where a car can pass with no trouble. Problems start to occur when bikers ride in the middle of the road, taking up at least half of the lane. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, bicyclists can stay on the road if they follow traffic rules and stay “as close as safely practicable to the right curb or edge of roadway.” When this principle is not followed, it leads to a dilemma for the driver: stop and wait for a good time to pass while a long line of cars adds up behind you or take a chance on a curve and possibly hit a vehicle on the opposing side. This confusion creates a hazardous situation for both parties. Bikers should not take all the blame. Bicycling is an ecologically friendly practice and a healthy activity that
should be encouraged. With Loudoun County’s pastoral scenery establishing a new environment for bikers, it is understandable that D.C. bikers would migrate towards more rural areas. However, Loudoun County does not have the same infrastructure for bikers as the city setting. If this area wants to achieve the healthy, outdoorsy image it strives for, more funding is needed for bike lanes and trails. This change would lead to all around improvement. For example, when protected lanes were placed in New York City, crashes for all road users dropped by 40%. More funding for these improvements would be the first step towards giving bikers a more enjoyable ride while taking extra strain off of drivers. The creation of a bike lane would produce a must needed “happy medium” for cyclists and drivers. layout / Claire Deaver photo / Sacha Gragg
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