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Teachers reach for the stars with NASA

BY COLIN WRIGHT

Not every teacher gets the opportunity to work with NASA engineers. Dr. Evans, Mrs. Parsons, Mr. Jurey, Mrs. Owens and Mr. Shalala all have the opportunity to work with NASA engineers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. They are to design and build a device that can launch a satellite at a moving target.

The project is part of NASA’s Microgravity University for Educator’s initiative. To be accepted into the program, groups had to submit a proposal that outlined their plans. The proposals were reviewed, and twelve teams were then selected to participate.

“SLED stands for satellite launching experimental device.

Basically, we have to design, within the parameters that NASA gave to us, a device that can release the satellite… Our launcher has to be able to hold onto this item for a certain amount of time. And then we have to be able to automatically and manually launch it,” said Mr.

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Mrs. Parsons and Mr. Jurey are representing WHS at the Johnson Space center in April. They will be accompanied by other Wadsworth people.

Jurey along with Mrs. Parsons, who will be two of the five traveling to Houston.

According to NASA, the SLED will be made out of common household items. A NASA engineer, who is only providing guidance and information, will advise the group. Designing and building the SLED will solely be the responsibility of the group.

The trip starts in the second week of April. NASA and the Johnson Space Center will cover

all expenses, such as travel, food, and their hotel.

“We are very excited about it. I cannot wait to get on the ground down at NASA. I think that is going to be so neat, walking around Johnson. You start looking at the history of Johnson, and all the things that have gone into space from there.

To be on the ground, and shown around is a rare privilege that not many people get to experience, I can’t wait,” said Mr. Jurey.

School pushes for opiate awareness

BY MATT STUDENIC

Ohio is facing an extreme epidemic of heroin/opioid abuse.

Wadsworth is no stranger to this, as it has become an epicenter for drug overdoses. Wadsworth emergency services respond to dozens of calls each month to administer Narcan, a life saving drug that almost immediately reverses the effects of a lethal dose of drugs. This community continues to combat this epidemic through educating and informing people of the dangers of these drugs.

On February 1, the PAC was the meeting center for a very crucial meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the ongoing problems with heroin, opioids and fentanyls. Attending the meeting were drug enforcement officers, individuals speaking from personal experiences, and people from the community that see the problem occur on a daily basis.

Mike Tobin, from the US Attorney’s Office, headlined the meeting with five other key speakers. The most notable speakers were Joe Pineau and Gary Hubbard. Both are law enforcement officers working to control this epidemic. Pineau

runs the drug unit out of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Hubbard is the Executive Director of the Medina County Drug Force.

There is no easy way to describe what is happening, and unfortunately, there is not an easy way to stop it either. The Kaiser Family Foundation conducted an experiment that showed in 2015, the total opiate death total was 2,106. The saddest part of that statistic is that Ohio is the leading state in the category of deaths.

Another statistic that no one wants to see is the gradual increase over a two year period.

“In 2015, we had 128 overdoses reported in the county and twenty deaths. In 2016, those numbers more than doubled to 258 overdoses and 36 deaths in the county alone,” said Pineau.

This increase has been a direct result from the use of fentanyls.

The creation of drop boxes for

opiates has proven to be a factor that is slowing this down. Since the drop boxes have been open from 2011 to now, over twelve tons of multiple drugs have been accounted for.

“I’ve been a drug prosecutor for over twenty years, and this is by far the worst epidemic I’ve ever seen in my career,” said Pineau.

Thankfully for Narcan, the amount of lives saved in 2016 was three times the number of deaths.

With 20 lives saved, it is already proving to be helpful. Hubbard has first hand experience with the helpful tool. As a witness of the ever growing problem, Hubbard believes Narcan can help save people.

“Nonetheless, a miracle drug should not always be needed.

Awareness must grow about this problem that has come to exist in our community,” said Adam Darwich, 11.

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Mr. Moore addresses the audience and introduces the speakers present at the Opiate Awareness Meeting on February 1st.

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Students’ favorite form of communication blocked

BY AHMED DARWICH

Late January, many students walked into the building with little knowledge of what had transpired over the weekend. All they knew, however, is that a cornerstone of online communication had been blocked by the school’s technology department through a new internet filter.

Snapchat was blocked on January 23, causing frustration and confusion to grow among students.

The school has blocked Snapchat and other social media applications from time to time in the past. According to Mr. Moore, it occurs “when students do not use the [app] appropriately.”

Snapchat is considered by the New York Times to be the third most popular social network among millennials.

It is immensely popular with Wadsworth students, and has become a keystone in today’s adolescents’ methods of communication across the country. Despite this, the previously allowed application has been blocked from the school’s internet.

Mr. Moore said that the recent troubles with Snapchat were “not

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one-time incidents” and that the administration “has had way too many issues with Snapchat.”

Inappropriate usage of Snapchat and other social media apps has lead to their blocking. This blocking is up to the discretion of teachers and administration, and is generally assumed to be common sense.

However, in a world where common sense is not so common, it may be necessary to set guidelines for “appropriate use” of an app.

Mr. Moore also went on to say that “Snapchat has no educational value,” which has drawn much criticism from the students. Snapchat is not only a picture-messaging app, but it also allows news journals to post information and articles.

The Washington Post, Bleacher Report, and CNN, are the most notable.

Snapchat was blocked and there truly is nothing students can do. The blocking of apps and websites is entirely up to the administrators’ and teachers’ discretion .

“I hope people learn how to use the app appropriately so I can snap my friends,” says Gabe Szalay, 11

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Teaching Teachers

They had eluded me yet again.

This was the third time I had gone looking for them, and still... nothing. I had come so close this time too. After falling asleep early the night before, hoping to get some hours in before shoving off at 4 a.m. the next day, I had missed them by mere hours. I heard people on the bow of the ship that morning, before the sun rose, talking excitedly about their experience: “Did you see them?

It was AMAZING.” “Literally once in a lifetime. I have never seen anything like it.” I felt like I was going to hurl. I had traveled four thousand miles, specifically for this, and I had missed them... again.

This memory was still fresh in my mind, sixteen years later, on my flight to Reykjavik. I was trying again, and this had to be it-- the trip where I would finally succeed. The experience that had eluded me for over a decade.

I had chased this phenomenon in Canada, in Alaska, and in Canada again, only to leave without catching even the slightest glimpse. The ultimate bucket list item: the Northern lights.

It was my husband’s idea, when we were discussing how to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary, to go again in search of the aurora borealis. Traveling to countries like Iceland can be tricky in December, but we decided to brave the elements, hoping our gamble would pay off.

Upon arriving at the airport after a day of traveling, we were met by a man from our car rental company. He directed us outside, where I assumed we would be picking up the SUV we ordered.

As we left the warmth of the glassed-in lobby, I was literally smacked in the face by the gale

force winds whipping across the ice-covered parking lot. I slid across the treacherous terrain, suitcase in tow, desperately (and unsuccessfully) trying to wipe my blinding hair from my eyes.

I very specifically remember stopping in that death trap of a parking lot, peering through the icy wind in a useless attempt to glimpse our rental car, and thinking, “We have made a really, really big mistake.”

But it was not a mistake. It was the most amazing, fantastic, awe-inspiring experience I have ever had. I saw frozen waterfalls the size of Niagara and the only land-based continental divide on the Earth (NERD ALERT!).

I saw a woman snap her femur at Geyser, the geyser from which all others are named.

I saw expansive fjords, tiny horses meant for eating, and a European-style cathedral made entirely of concrete. I saw a sun that rose at 10:30 and set promptly again four hours later.

And yes-- I FINALLY saw the Northern lights. Not the first day, nor the third, nor the sixth day we were there, but on the seventh day, that glorious seventh day, my dream came true. It started slowly, just a faint hint of green flickering in and out of the vast black sky. But then, THEN, it happened. A light show for the ages. What native people call “the dance of the spirits”. And oh, what a dance it was.

And as I stood there, under a sky shimmering with curtains of majestic neon light, a light I had been waiting almost two decades but, in reality, my entire life to see, suddenly, a phone rang. On the other end, a voice thick with Scandinavian undertones, was the Icelandic hotel concierge.

“Um...yes. Ma’am, excuse me but...I wanted to let you know-we are having the lights.“ And didn’t I know it.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

Northern Lights seen by Wadsworth eyes

BY MRS.ROHRER

Society lives on through its upcoming generation.

Without them, a noteworthy future is unattainable.

Therefore, children and their eduction is of utmost importance.

As a community, we must focus all effort and all of our resources on the education of the future generation.

But today, in this day and age, teachers and educators are not the experts in their respective fields. Sadly, some have become “average.”

This is why the recent change in the law that states that honors and advanced placement teachers have to take thirty hours of college courses is important.

The heart of teaching in its nucleus is the guidance, protection, and instillation of values in impressionable, young minds.

And for that reason, teachers must be exceptional.

They must be able to guide students to become worthy

citizens.

With this new law, teachers will now become closer to true experts and be able to help their students achieve excellence and success.

Teachers should be required to not only acquire degrees of higher education but also prove that they are capable of instilling good values onto students.

All teachers should be required to continue their studies much like doctor has to retake the BOARDS Exams every seven years. Teachers should have a similar process where they retake a test that shows they are still proficient in new teachings of their respective field.

With this new law coming into action, no longer will teachers allow students to leave their classroom confused and asking Google to answer the “unanswerable” questions.

Hopefully the continuous learning will stir new fires within the teachers to help fuel the passion of their students.

This law will help teach the

students of the teacher’s own personal experiences, of their community’s experiences, and of the world’s experiences while allowing the students to formulate their own opinions.

This law will help further the minds of students, and by doing so, further the future of our community.

The enactment of this law has drawn much criticism from many teachers across the state.

They believe that it is foolhardy to have to take college courses for some of the classes that they have taught for years and years, and that they to have to pay for the college courses out of their own pocket.

Nonetheless, the law will be in effect starting next school year.

While it has drawn criticism from the teachers, it has the support of students and parents.

“The courses will keep the teachers up-to-date on relevant information,” says DJ Petit, 11.

This law will be better for the students of today and the community of tomorrow.

AC’s Chill Advice

BY ALEX JONES AND CODY SURRATT

How much does it cost to date you? Cause dang, you look expensive!

Hey, tie your shoes! I don’t want you falling for anyone else.

I know where they give out free drinks. [Where?] My house!

You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy.

I just wanna let you know how beautiful you are and was wondering if you could buy me a some flowers?

You are so beautiful that I would marry your brother just to get into your family.

Aside from being cute, what do you do for a living?

You might be asked to leave soon. You are making the other women look bad.

She: I’m in a relationship | You: Let’s talk about how we can get you out of that.

With my IQ and your body, we could make a race of superchildren!

Kanye feel the love tonight?

You are hotter than the bottom of my laptop.

Tonight, this Han doesn’t want to fly Solo.

Dang girl, your heart is bigger than my future!

What is your favorite color?

[Color] Mine too! Seems like we are soulmates.

If Internet Explorer is brave enough to ask you to be your default browser, I am brave enough to ask you out!

Are you a vampire? Cause you looked a little thirsty when you looked at me.

Top pick up lines for you and your boo...

Dang girl, is your name Wifi? Because I’m feeling a connection!

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Are you religious? Cause you are the answer to all my prayers.

I am in a Boyband called Wrong Direction.

What’s that on your face?

Oh, must just be beauty.

Somebody call the cops, because it’s got to be illegal to look that good!

You got so many curves and I’m without a car.

Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the April/May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body.

This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser.

The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process.

The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. We reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

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China on Mars by 2020

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A word from our

China has dedicated its next decade on expanding their travel into space and pushing the boundaries on how far humans can voyage into the unknown. Since 2003, China has staged a space walk, landed a rover on the moon and launched a space lab that it hopes paves the way for a 20-ton space station, but they are still very well behind the International Space Station (ISS). The Chinese space program is targeting a landing on the dark side of the moon by 2018, and reaching Mars before the end of the decade. China is still contemplating the effects and the possibility of sending a man to the moon, but focusing on robotic lunar missions for now, including its plan to land on the far side of the moon around 2018. This is great news for scientists around the world as China could be a major contributor in the exploration of space.

Tornadoes TearThrough Through the Southeast Tornadoes Tear the Southeast Nearing the end of the month of January, explosive thunderstorms that yielded strong tornadoes spawned across the south eastern United States.

Nearing end of the month, explosive thunderstorms yielded strong So far, 70the tornadoes have been confirmed by the Nationalthat Weather Service. tornadoes spawned across the south States.lives So far, 70 tornadoes This extreme weather accounted foreastern taking United 21 peoples’ in two days have been by the Georgia, National Texas, Weather Service. This extreme weather across the confirmed south. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, South accounted for taking 21 peoples lives two days across the south.

Carolina, and Florida suffered thein most consequences.

Several of the deaths were blamed on a single EF3 tornado, which was more than a mile wide at times along its 70-mile path and packed winds as high as 150 mph, according to an NWS storm survey. This winter storm outbreak was the deadliest winter storm to hit the south since 1999 when 127 tornadoes were confirmed demolishing anything in its path.

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Georgia home demolished by recent tornadoes.

Wadsworth alumni in ICU

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View of Earth in Mars’ atmosphere.

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Previous Wadsworth wrestler and coach Josh “Heavy” Hendricks was rescued from his home after a fire sprung up in his kitchen. He took a lengthy trip to the ICU and was unable to breathe on his own for a period of time. Hendricks posted a 19-11 MMA record, and the 40-year-old made an appearance at UFC 91 in 2008 after posting a 16-4 record to start his career. He lost by TKO to former title challenger Gabriel Gonazaga at the event, and returned to regional competition.

Hendricks was a state runner-up for the Grizzlies back in 1995. Josh is now on the tough road to recovery.

Hendricks preparing to fight his opponent in an MMA bout.

Trump signs executive order preventing immigrants from entering the United States

BY MACIE CARMEL

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that banned citizens from several Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States for 90 days and put a suspension on the US refugee program for 120 days.

It also blocks any Syrian refugees from entering the country. This order was put into effect on January 27 and was blocked by federal judges the following day. They granted a seven day restraining order against the ban.

Six attorney generals issued a statement commenting about how the ban is un-American, unconstitutional, and an unlawful executive order as well as judges in Virginia, New York, and Washington.

Trump lashed out by firing Attorney General Sally Yates for telling the Justice Department attorney to not defend this executive order because it is unconstitutional in her opinion.

“I absolutely believe that our nation needs to be protected from terrorism. I also believe that isolating specific cultures

based on stereotypes, may incite more anger and resentment from those potentially dangerous groups (ISIS) and create a greater problem,” said Mrs. Rosenberger.

The ongoing controversy is whether or not this executive order is constitutional because of the targeting of Muslims.

“I firmly believe that the idea of ‘banning’ an entire group of people based on religion, race or culture is a fundamental contradiction of what this nation was founded on,” said Rosenberger.

This ban prevented individuals who have visas from coming back into the states as well. It prevented numerous families from being with their loved ones, and it also prevented individuals from traveling for their work because the ban would not allow them back into the country.

“People with visas should be able to enter the country, but in depth background checks need to be done for the safety of the Americans because of the great amount of terrorist attacks, brought on by Muslims,” said

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Citizens protest as a back fire to Trump’s new executive order, the man’s sign states “Immigrants make America great!”

Smole.

On February 3, the federal justice system ordered the ban to be lifted.

People were grateful that the federal judges remembered the beliefs this nation was founded on.

“Historically, this nation has been a refuge for those seeking a better life. To abandon that principal rejects hundreds of years of history,” said Mrs.

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Rosenberger.

The following day the Department of Justice filed an appeal to reinstate the ban. The US court of appeal in San Francisco denied the emergency motion to reinstate the ban.

The government has put forward papers with a federal appeals court against the suspension of this controversial ban Trump has put into place.

Principal

MARCH MADNESS – what a great time of the year. March is upon us and hopefully the weather cooperates so we can begin to enjoy spring. Our first round of state testing happens in March. We have the ACT test for Juniors on March 21 and our ninth and tenth grade English classes will take the End-of-Course exams as well.

March is exciting at WHS as we have several fun-filled events during the Month of March.

Our winter sports are wrapping up in March as tournaments started at the end of February and continue into March. Our Spring formal dance is Friday March 3. Reminder that we are not allowing outside guests for this dance. Also, we have our spring musical, Aida, on the weekend of March 23, 24 and 25.

Finally we will wrap up the month with a job fair for seniors on March 30.

We also have our Family First Night set for March 15 this spring. Please take advantage of this date and spend quality time with your family.

Also, March Madness brings spring time and students who are looking forward to good weather and finishing out the school year.

Friendly reminder to continue to focus on your academics and perform in the classroom. Most of you have done quite well, and we do not want to have the last nine weeks affect you negatively. We have had a long winter and spring time will bring a renewed vigor for life and success at WHS. Enjoy March, it is a great month.

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Dog days of the school year OPINION BY TORI BAKER

The dog days are upon us and motivation is at an all time low. No one has motivation and everyone is sick of school. Football season is over, the holidays are done and there is nothing to look forward to for excitement. Having some tips and tricks up your sleeve will help you get through theses days.

It is the seventh inning stretch of the school year and everyone is bored out of their mind. The only thing to look forward to is spring break which is still two months away. Winter sports are coming to an end and Spring sports are just getting into preseason.

Not to mention that the weather is awful. It is cold and wet and outdoor activities are not ideal.

With nothing to do, inside or outside, this leaves you to just lay around the house Netflix-binging your life away and neglecting your schoolwork.

“I get really sad during this time of year because basketball season

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Luke Baughman, 10, takes a quick power nap in study hall before his next class.

is almost over,” upperclassman, Sophia Fortner, 11, said.

Not only do upperclassmen hate the third nine weeks but underclassmen are not the biggest fans of it either.

“I always have a tendency to slack off during the third nine weeks,”said, Luke Baughman, 10.

Fortner and Baughman hate this dreary time of year, and so does everyone else. Do not worry though, because there are many tips to help you out and solve your third nine week blues. Some of these tips might not work for you, but with trial and error you can find the perfect remedy for your third nine week blues.

“I like to listen to country music because it makes it feel like summer is coming soon,” Fortner shared.

Any type of summer songs you like to listen to can work too, whether it is Ed Sheeran or Nicki Minaj to help get you through.

Listening to the music of your choice that makes you think of summer can help calm your mind from stressing out about that huge math test tomorrow that you are not going to study for.

If you need to look forward to something to get by, you could plan an event and count down the days until then. The options are endless whether it is a spring

Restricted chants turn away students Student section numbers drop after administration puts a restriction on certain chants

OPINION BY MITCHELL BLACKBURN

Wadsworth High School administration has maintained restraints on what the student section is and is not allowed to chant. The crowd has been told to show positivity throughout the game. However, this rule does not apply to everyone. Students are trying to chant more than just the average “Go Grizzlies” and “We

are....Wadsworth.” To show school pride and spirit, it might take chanting at or against the other team. If that is what it takes to win, then why not?

Why can the other team do chants towards our team and we cannot?

The visiting team in some cases, brings a decent sized student section to a big time game. People on the visiting end are allowed to chant whatever they want, so why not us? There is no such thing as home court/ field advantage if this is the case.

Believe it or not, a student section can play a huge factor in a game by causing distractions. If our student section is told to be nice,

PHOTO BY MITCHELL BLACKBURN Students of Wadsworth High school gather for a Friday night boys game.

then the same should be told to the other side. Since everyone pays the same amount to enter the game, they should be allowed to do the same chants.

Have numbers of attendance dropped in student section since the restrictions?

Numbers in the students sections have dropped since the administration put the restrictions on chants. Students say it is just no longer fun to go.

“I would definitely come to more games if there were less rules,” said Craig Palidar, 12.

When you watch a college game, you see the student section having fun. In college, you do not see the administration watching the students’ every move in the section. If these restrictions were taken away, then maybe more people would come. With the increase in attendance, the school would receive more money. This would then satisfy all parties involved.

Are the rules on the students a little severe?

The rules that have been placed on students are a little severe for a high school. Young adults, who lead the student section, know what they can and cannot say.

“I think the rules on chants are a little extreme, because I hear other schools chant things at our place that we are not allowed to say...It makes our student body

break vacation or tickets to an upcoming concert or a sports game.

It is very difficult to be proactive all year and turning your work in when it is due. Make the third nine weeks your cheat week and start watching a Netflix show. The best shows to start a marathon of are “Grey’s Anatomy”, “How I Met your Mother”, and “Lost.”

It can be difficult to change your bad studying habits. Instead of fixing yourself, suggest to your teachers new and improved ways to make learning more fun and engaging.

“I want teachers to let us [the students] watch more educational videos and give alternatives to homework,” said Baughman.

Other options teachers could change about their curriculum is spicing up their teaching. Instead of giving dry and bland lectures everyday, they could get the students involved by making their criteria into a game. The winners could get bonus points and giving the students an incentive will motivate them to learn the material and win.

Although this is not everyone’s favorite time of year, it is manageable. It will be long and painful but you will survive.

Using these tips will help make the third nine weeks a little less miserable.

H ow do you get through the third nine w eeks?

“My parents turn off the wifi and lock me in my room.”

-Brayden Humphrey, 9

“Each night I pray for a snow day and that is the only thing getting me through my work.”

-Elise Muhl, 11

“I like to straighten things out and clear my mind from all distractions.”

-Jacob Herbert, 10

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What is your take on the restriction on chants?

“I don’t like how strict our administration is. We have lost school spirit.”

“We are young adults, just let us have fun.”

-Clayton Christian, 12

-Chase Centea, 12

“Other student sections are allowed to chant things we are not, what is the difference?”

-Matt Edurese, 11

“It would be more fun for us and the players if chants were not as restricted.”

-Meggie Flanigan, 12

look soft,” said Palidar.

Palidar seems to be right and wishes to see some changes in the future.

What kind of chants are restricted at the sporting events?

Specific chants in the section are prohibited. For example, students are prohibited from chanting an opponent’s name. This chant could easily help our team and there have been instances where the other team has yelled one of our own players’ name.

However, doing the same “Go

Grizzlies” chant the entire game becomes repetitive and boring. If other students from other schools are allowed to chant towards the other team then so should we. It is not fair to us that they can chant these things, but we are being kicked out for it. Again, we pay the same amount to get into the game.

The fact of the matter is we should be trusted to do certain chants. This is our school, and we should be able to show our school spirit the way we want to. Our chants are a part of our identity.

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Republican Washington promises to defund Planned Parenthood

OPINION BY JOE CHAMIER

With a new Republican tide rolling into DC in Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court, conservative pro-lifers have been pushing for the defunding of Planned Parenthood, a governmentfunded abortion mill, that also does everything a community health center does.

Planned Parenthood aborts 320,000 babies a year on average, and have done over 7 million abortions to date. CEO Cecile Richards has noted under oath that abortions rake in about 86% of their non-government revenue. The foolish, misleading claim that only 3% of their “services” is abortion is just that. The 3 % number is found by recording one abortion as one “service”, just like two pregnancy tests would be recorded as two “services”, despite a pregnancy test being $10 from a local Giant Eagle.

Planned Parenthood has annual revenues of over $127 million more than their expenses, which does not even account for the money they made from selling fetal remains. The abortion mill also rakes in huge donations from feminists and famous celebrities.

Since the beginning of CEO Cecile Richard’s tenure, the organization has seen about $700 million in profits. They spend their profit on extravagant galas, and send bills to a certain political party. SteamExpress.com, one of the organizations connections, has reported that they earn up to 2,800 percent profits on each discarded body part. In case there was any confusion, profiting from the remains of a fetus is illegal.

Planned Parenthood also hides behind the “women’s health” claim, by saying they provide mammograms, which is completely false as the corporation does not even own equipment for mammograms, and prenatal care, which has been exaggerated by supporters. While the organization does provide ultra sounds, they only do so when performing abortions.

A series of videos released by the Center of Medical Progress, and several documents from tissue organizations revealed Planned Parenthood officials selling actual parts from unborn children, and making serious cash from doing so. An investigative congressional panel recommended criminal charges against the corporation.

Amazingly, this isn’t the only scandal that Planned Parenthood has been rocked by.

A reasonable question that some people may ask is, “How does Planned Parenthood deal with the bodies of the killed unborn?” In

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Protesters at the March for Life show their support for the Pro-Life movement.

a few cases right here in Ohio, the dead bodies were steam-cooked, then dropped in a landfill along with your trash. And the government is currently sending this filthy organization $500 million of your hard earned money.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and the rest of the GOP have pledged to defunding the organization. While federal funds do not directly go to the abortions, the funds that are used, are used to market their big ticket service: killing of the most innocent individuals in America.

The Women’s March, which took place late in January, protested the defunding of Planned Parenthood, demanding socialized birth control and abortions.

The Pro-Choice movement, which started out with the motto, “safe, legal, and rare,” has morphed into stigma-free, government funded abortion, and whenever you want.

Planned Parenthood proudly promotes their big ticket item, abortions. Not only that, but the despicable “nonprofit” organization is currently fighting venomously against legislation that outlaws abortion based on sex and disability, such as autism or Down Syndrome.

The abortion mill claims to be a “women’s health”clinic by throwing around birth control once in a while. Instead of sending taxpayer money to the filthy corporation, federal tax

dollars would be better spent on community health centers, which provide the same services as Planned Parenthood, and more, besides abortions.

“I think that it is the government’s job to educate children, starting in middle school, about the power of abstinence,” said Mr. Callaghan. “I believe that it is the government’s duty to protect children and the elderly, because all life is precious.”

All life begins at conception.

This is not a religious belief, but a proven scientific fact that life starts when the zygote is formed.

The government’s job is to make sure all men are treated equal, but in the case of Planned Parenthood, the unborn child has zero rights.

Defunding this corporation should

Another place to attend concerts is the Akron Civic Theatre, located next to Lock 3. Known as the “Jewel on Main Street,” this 1929 atmospheric theatre has been featuring shows and special events for 88 years.

Canal Park is the home stadium for the Rubber Ducks double-A minor league baseball team. The team plays twice a week throughout the spring and summer, and tickets can be purchased for less than $20. The stadium is located on Main Street, just down the street from Lock 3 and the Civic Theatre.

Visiting the Akron Zoo can serve as an easy, yet creative, way to spend a day. With the vast collection of animals and exhibits, it is impossible to get bored while wandering the park.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens offers a familyfriendly environment for numerous seasonal activities throughout the year. Built between 1912 and 1915, the estate was donated to a nonprofit organization for its preservation in 1957, and was opened to the public in 2005.

Swensons, Crave, Bricco, Luigi’s, Ken Stewart’s Grille, Hyde Park, and Fleming’s are just a few examples of the many great places to get food

in and around Akron.

While a number Wadsworth students do take regular trips to the city, it is not recognized nearly as much by the student body as it should be.

“My friends and I go to Akron to shop, eat, go to movies, go to parks, and we like to drive around. We always have a really fun time,” said Maddie Movsesian, 11.

Understandably, it is harder for underclassmen to visit frequently, as most do not have licenses. However, going with a parent or other family members could still be a blast, because of the diversity of options offered by the city.

With that stated, it does not make sense why those with licenses do not visit as often as they should.

“The city is very underrated and does not get enough attention, especially from the people of Wadsworth, considering how close we are to it,” said Hailey Montgomery, 11.

If more people started going to Akron on a regular basis, their spending would result in an increased revenue for the city. In response to this, the city could begin putting more money towards repairs and improvements, thus creating an even better place to call home.

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People gather around the stage at Lock 3 for a concert.

The stage in the Akron Civic Theatre is surrounded by classically-styled red flooring and chairs.

The front yard of the Stan Hywet Mansion is welcome to the public, and has been visited by many residents of Akron.

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Students constantly fret about the lack of activities available in Wadsworth, especially during the winter.

However, there are numerous options to choose, all just a short 20 minute drive away, in the city that is not credited nearly enough: Akron.

Lock 3, located on Main Street in Downtown Akron, hosts a list of events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and community events. Winter Fest is something every person must visit if he or she lives in the area.

During the seasonal festival, the facility holds free outdoor ice skating (skate rentals cost a minimal $3) on the largest outdoor ice rink in the state, sledding on the 150-foot Reindeer Run for $3 per half hour, 9 holes of indoor puttputt plus a hot chocolate to further celebrate the season, again for small price of only $3, and many more fun activities.

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Ever wanted the opportunity to travel the world? Grizzlies Abroad is offering the opportunity to explore Peru in June of 2018.

Grizzlies Abroad is a group at Wadsworth High School that plans and chaperones trips around the world for students and teachers. This is the second event run by the program, with the first trip being a ten day trip to France and Spain last summer.

“The Spanish department was really interested in Machu Picchu and wanted to do something completely different than the last trip,” said Mr. Heffinger, who is organizing the trip.

The trip to Peru is ten days long from June 12 through June 21 and costs $3,259 per person.

This includes round trip airfare, eight nights in a hotel, entrance fees, and three meals per day. It is chaperoned by WHS teachers.

Day one of the trip will consist of traveling and checking into the hotel.

Day two offers the opportunity to tour the capital of Peru, Lima.

They will tour the Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral of Lima and many more landmarks.

Day three will be started with a flight to the mountainous city of Cusco in which they will see the ancient infrastructure of the Inca Empire.

Day four will be devoted to exploring the Sacred Valley and seeing the Pisac Indian Market.

Days five and six are set aside for the world famous landmark of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains.

Days seven and eight will be spent seeing the vast landscapes of Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands.

The trip will be ended with a tour of the Sillustani Temple.

“It has always been on my bucket list to visit Peru and this is an amazing opportunity,” said Mrs. Schoolcraft.

For more information on the trip, please visit explorica.com/ heffinger-5119.

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Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains is one of the destinations for the trip.

BY HANNAH HINES

As Mrs. Dana Hire went through school, she always knew in the back of her mind that she wanted to teach. While growing up, she often enjoyed playing school. When she was in high school she had some doubts, but then had a life defining moment.

In Hire’s junior year of high school, her band was selected to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinics Concert.

“Leading up to the performance we knew it was something special,” Hire stated.

She said she did not know how special it was until she was there.

“Midwest was the moment I knew for sure what I was going to do with my life,” Hire declared.

The biggest inspiration to her becoming a music educator was her high school band director, Roger Hall.

“He cared so much about all of his students,” stated Hire.

There have been many changes, both positive and negative, in her life and career. These challenges have made her who she is today.

Growing up, her parents had the most impact. When she told her parents what she was going to do for the rest of her life, both of her parents took the news differently.

Hire’s father owned a construction company, and he expected her to work for him.

“Construction is not really my thing,” said Hire.

Her father did not take the news of her future career well at first.

Officer Innocenti gives back

BY CAMERON MCDOUGAL

Police officers are some of the hardest working, most dedicated people out there.

They work hard to protect and to serve communities across the country. Police officers often get a bad reputation from the public, sometimes simply for doing their job, but the bottom line is that they are here to protect us. Officer Adam Innocenti, a School Resource Officer for Wadsworth City Schools, thrives on protecting the town he lives in and serving the people of the community.

Officer Innocenti went on to college at the University of Akron where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Emergency Management. He finished out his education by attending and graduating from the police academy. Officer Innocenti proudly explains that he scored third out of 100 candidates taking the Civil Service Exam.

In order to earn a position on the Wadsworth Police Force, he then had to go through a rigorous process of background checks, a physical, as well as physical ability tests, a psychological exam, and in his words, an extremely difficult five person panel interview. Officer Innocenti is proud to say he has now lived in Wadsworth for the past fifteen years with his wife and their two

daughters, ages 11 and 15.

“Building the SRO (School Resource Officer) program is my biggest accomplishment so far,” explains Officer Innocenti.

He began this program five years ago and feels it has been tremendously successful. He explains that students did not really know what a police officer does all day, and now “it has helped kids reach out to police officers more, not just me, but officers in the community as well.” He adds, “I think this program has shown a positive side to police and this is reflective of how pleasant kids are to me at school.” When asked if he feels he is making a difference in the school, he said he definitely thinks so and that students will often come to him with questions, concerns and advice on how to handle situations.

Officer Innocenti explains that drugs are the biggest issue facing teens today but that Wadsworth has a great group of kids, and he is not overly concerned. He adds that the second biggest issue for teens today is social media and learning to use it in the right way.

Overall, he feels that the SRO program has aided in bringing awareness of drugs, alcohol and social media to all ages, and making sure that kids know the effects and are informed on how to use good judgement.

Officer Innocenti has recently

been awarded an accreditation and plaque from the Wadsworth Police Department for the SRO program.

Officer Innocenti states that the best part of his job is not sitting at a desk all day, but being able to get out into the community and being involved. The only downside is that it often involves long hours, and it is often “hard to leave things at work, and I sometimes carry home what I have seen and done that day.”

When he is not at work, Officer Innocenti enjoys family time the most. His goal for the future is to eventually be a detective because he truly enjoys investigating, following up with people and trying to solve cases. He stated that his motto for life is, “to treat others as you want to be treated, and always be happy for others,” and explains that he tries to exemplify this in the work he does.

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Officer Innocenti is the head officer at Wadsworth High School.

Mrs. Dana Hire as she conducts the concert band.

Her mother knew and understood why she made the decision to teach much faster than her father did.

“It wasn’t until I brought home a 4.0 GPA my first semester of college before he understood,” said Hire.

Hire’s family has always played a significant role in her decision making. At first it was her parents, but today it is her children.

Her two children, Meredith and Ethan, have had a huge push in her career choices. Having a family of her own has changed her in every way.

She said that balancing home and work is her biggest struggle, and guilt plays a large role on her job.

“I learned to leave work at work, there has to be a separation,” voiced Hire.

Even though her children are older and more self-sufficient than when they were younger, she still needs to be there for them.

She feels more busy now than

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she did when she was in high school and college because she feels the need to take care of everyone. Hire has been teaching for a total of nineteen years.

Seventeen of those of years have been spent in public school and the other two years as a graduate instructor in college.

She was inducted into the American School of Band Directors. She has many future goals and would like to take a band of her own to perform at Midwest. She would also like to see Wadsworth in a major parade someday.

Although her career has had many changes and challenges, she still enjoys her job.

All of these moments have shaped the way Hire’s career has gone.

“I enjoy teaching and making great music everyday,” she happily exclaimed.

Hire enjoys the musical moments that made her decide to teach and these have all made an impact on her life.

Schmeltzer Sr. coaches 22 years

BY ANNA CALLOW

To some people, coaching is only about their team winning.

However, to Coach Mike Schmeltzer Sr., coaching is about the feeling he gets when seeing players succeed. Not only is it important for Schmeltzer to see his girls succeed on the basketball court but also in the classroom.

At Wadsworth High School, Schmeltzer teaches Honors Chemistry and coaches girls’ basketball and softball. Being Head JV Girls’ Basketball coach, Head Varsity Softball coach and Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball coach, Schmeltzer has worked with many student athletes. He has been coaching for over 20 years and has been teaching for almost 40 years. Schmeltzer started teaching in Norwayne and taught there for 17 years until he came to Wadsworth where he has been for 22 years.

Schmeltzer has been a coach for a long time, and says that he probably would have gotten out of basketball 10-12 years ago if head coach Andrew Booth had not started his career here at Wadsworth.

“I could’ve walked out of here 10 years ago, but it has been so enjoyable with Coach Booth.

He makes you want to coach,” said Schmeltzer. “He really is a great guy to coach with.”

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Mr. Schmeltzer Sr. has spent over 20 years teaching students in and out of practice.

The best thing to Schmeltzer is seeing his students succeed, whether it is in the classroom, on the basketball court or on the softball field.

“I am glad I coached all these years because I got to know a lot of my kids on the court and in the classroom,” said Schmeltzer.

He prefers teaching to coaching because he keeps in touch with former students who have grown up and become successful in life. Another thing Schmeltzer enjoys about teaching is discovering that his students are the kids of his previous students or the grand kids of his high school classmates.

Schmeltzer has announced that he is retiring after this year.

“I will miss him very much,” said one of his basketball players, E’Anna Won, 9.

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Photographer captures the world

BY MARRAYA YOUNGBLOOD

Eric Youngblood, a Wadsworth native, is now a dream chasing photographer.

From Central America to Africa, he has seen and captured it all.

From a successful pharmacist to a traveling photographer, Eric has had his fair share of incredible experiences. Growing up the youngest of four boys, he could always count on his four brothers to look up to. His oldest brother was the one who inspired Eric to get into the pharmacy business. Throughout high school, he was never too sure of the path he wanted to take until the end of his senior year.

“I have always thought of medicine as engineering for the body,” said Youngblood.

While he was a successful pharmacist, the industry was not his passion. He wanted to see the world and all its beauty outside of Wadsworth. Once he moved to Alaska, Eric really began to travel. His favorite place by far is Katmai National Park in Alaska. He says he enjoys how remote it is and finds the coastal brown bears fascinating. Katmai is known for its abundance of salmon and different landscapes and each time he goes it never fails to fascinate him.

Among other places he has traveled to Japan, Costa Rica, Africa, and Hawaii. Each one of these places offering him a plethora of inspiration. He

has taken photos of some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth such as the polar bear, zebra, and giraffe. Even more stunning are the photos he captured during a massive storm while visiting Hawaii. His collection of photos is colossal, and it is something he is very proud of.

As for the future, he hopes to see more wildlife preserved.

Though the world is a beautiful place, he says that the selfishness of people are ruining our planet.

He talks of the past and how men would wipe out hundreds of buffalo and the sacrifice of populations of birds for fashion.

In a few years, he hopes that people will appreciate Earth and learn from our mistakes.

“What we are left with now is only a fraction of what we had,” said Youngblood.

He believes the three most important things in life are

Eric Youngblood scouting for his next great picture.

Mr. Rains returns from the dead

BY JACOB ATLAS

Less than one percent of people who have a cardiac arrest live.

About 365,000 people in the U.S. have a cardiac arrest. About 347,000 die from the cardiac arrest. Of those 20,000 people who live, more than half of them suffer severe brain damage. Todd Rains is one of the few to survive from a cardiac arrest without brain damage.

Rains grew up in Norton, Ohio with his mom, dad, younger brother and younger sister. He went to Norton High School and is now a Wadsworth resident.

Three-and-a-half years ago, when Rains was doing a Triathlon, he went into sudden cardiac arrest.

He was about halfway through his competition, he had collapsed when he was biking. Luckily, Dr. Humberto Choi, CPR expert, was right behind to help him and give him CPR for seven to eight minutes.

Another lady saw that Dr. Choi was struggling and joined in for another seven minutes.

maintain a positive attitude, being kind to everyone, and staying humble. Though his name is not known worldwide, he hopes that he inspires at least one person to live life to the fullest and value what they have even more.

While he travels the world today, Youngblood’s biggest regret in life is not traveling sooner. He began to travel until the end of college. Looking back, Youngblood wishes that he would have taken advantage of the times where he could have just got in his car and gone. One of his biggest pieces of advice to young people is to get out and see the world.

“Get out and travel. Not just for yourself, but to see the world. Even if it’s just a couple hours away,” said Youngblood.

Youngblood’s work can be seen at youngbloodimages.com.

He was then rushed to the hospital for which he was dead for about ten minutes. They revived him with quintuple bypass surgery. The only reason why he is still alive today is the CPR that Dr. Choi performed.

“You live faithfully,” Rains comments back to how it changed his life. He says that it brought him and his family a lot closer and he found out who his real friends were.

He says that he will no longer miss his kids’ sporting events.

Rains has told his story over a hundred times at Red Cross events all over the state. From the cardiac arrest, he had three strokes and had pneumonia for about a year.

Rains feels that he was in the best shape for this competition he had ever been in his life. He is very grateful to be alive.

He said that he likes to live his life humbly, modestly and that he is very grateful for what he has in his life.

Rains hopes to one day walk his daughters down the aisle to get married. He wishes for all three of them to succeed.

Todd Rains and his family along with Dr. Humberto Choi.

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Bear cubs playing in the water in Alaska.

Youngblood captured this photo of a hummingbird in Costa Rica.

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A lion roars as Youngblood snaps a picture in Africa.

Boys basketball gains new volunteer assistant coach

BY DAVID GRIFFIN

This year, the Wadsworth boys basketball program added a valuable new piece to the coaching staff: new volunteer assistant Greg Wise.

Throughout much of his life, coaching was considered a “dream job” for Wise. The main reason he wanted to attend college was to get a degree in education so he could coach basketball. Originally, Wise studied to be a history teacher, but as he progressed to sophomore year in college, he switched his major to physical education. After college, he became a worker at the Home Depot, where he is currently employed as a senior manager.

During last basketball season, while watching his daughter cheerleading at the freshman games, he saw an opportunity to realize his coaching dream.

“I saw opportunities there during games where there was a teachable moment but Coach Shenker could not teach because he was busy coaching the game,” said Wise.

He spoke to head coach Mike Schmelzer Jr. right after the season offering to volunteer coach the freshman team. Coach

Schmelzer happily accepted and asked him to do additional work with the team’s post players.

“Doing what I am doing now,-coaching at the high school level-- is probably my greatest achievement in basketball,” stated Wise.

Wise loves helping pass on basketball knowledge and teach the next generation. Coach Wise donates a lot of time to the basketball program. This summer,

you touch,” and he takes this to heart when he works with the team. He considers every practice to be an opportunity for each player to improve.

As a coach this season, he has made many contributions to the team. On an average day, Wise works with the freshman team, but when it comes to game day, Wise helps with the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity teams.

He advises the head coaches and

Coach Wise talking with Tim Bergan, 9, during practice.

he spent countless hours with the post players doing workouts. He would often get up as early as 7:00 a.m. before work to get a workout in with the post players.

Wise’s philosophy on life is to “make each day better than the last and try to improve everything

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is able to make teaching points during the games.

Wise tries to coach with a philosophy believed by John Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach: “It is the little details that are vital. Little things make the big things happen.”

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BY QUENTIN GRIFFIN

BY QUENTIN GRIFFIN

Grizzly wrestlers Cody Surratt and Matt McMillen were recently accepted to two of the most prestigious academies in the country.

Senior, Matt McMillen, was accepted to the Naval Academy.

He received the Principal Nomination from Congressman Jim Renacci. This nomination was awarded to ten students applying to the naval academy, and McMillen was selected of those ten to receive the nomination.

“It is not your traditional college experience, and it opens up a door for guaranteed job directly out of college,” said McMillen.

Another senior, Cody Surratt, is an Air Force wrestling commit. Along with McMillen, Surratt received a Congressional Nomination from Congressman Jim Renacci as well.

Surratt plans to major in business. He looks forward to the opportunity of living in a different time zone, as well as the fact that he will be representing the Air Force while

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Seniors Matt McMillen and Cody Surratt will be representing Wadsworth next year at two renowned academies next fall.

competing on the Division 1 level in wrestling.

“I knew it was an opportunity I could not pass up. It was also a place where I could compete at the highest level and receive a great education,” said Surratt.

Both of these young men are continuously recognized as scholar student athletes. These two seem to always represent Wadsworth’s wrestling team well.

“Matt and Cody are examples

of excellent leaders because they lead by example on and off the mat. They are hard working and they motivate others to do the same everyday,” said assistant coach, Clay Wenger.

Both Surratt and McMillen were named team captains for the recently crowned Suburban League Champion wrestling team. Both look to turn success on the mat into success in representing our country.

The gymnastics team is shocking the league with their recent undefeated streak.

The Wadsworth High School Varsity Gymnastic team, led by sophomore, Bella Thompson, and junior, Hannah Daulbaugh, coming off injury, are ready to finish the season strong.

Daulbaugh was sidelined during the beginning of the season due to a torn tendon in her foot. She has since returned to two of her three events, bars and beam. She is able to compete in the bars event and the beam event, although she looks to be able to return to participating in floor events by Sectionals.

“I am most excited to return to compete in my favorite event, floor. Of my three events that I compete in, I would definitely say the floor is the most fun to compete in and my best event,” said Daulbaugh.

The team finished with an undefeated record in Suburban League play finishing by finishing 7-0 and winning the division title. The team will be competing in the Sectional event on November 19 at West Geauga.

Team camaraderie is a huge component of this team’s success and is something they truly focus on to help their team win.

“Our team is a family, and I think that has helped propel us to become such a successful team,” said Bella Thompson.

This team is statistically one of the best teams Wadsworth has ever had. Now it’s time for them to translate regular season dominance to postseason success.

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Freshman, Jamie Vaughn competed in the balance beam event just before she stuck the landing.

Boys track athletes prepare for the season

BY NATE BARNETT

As the winter sports season comes to an end, the spring teams warm up for their chance to bring pride to the Wadsworth High School name.

The track team is a one of the many competitive teams here at WHS. The track team has won the Suburban League the past two years in a row. With many good athletes returning from the previous year, they are looking to win again.

Last year the team took 10th at the state meet. Matt Blamble placed 3rd in the 200 meters. Nick Miller took 6th in the 1,600 meter. Danny Malkowski took 5th in the pole vault. The 4 x 800 meter relay of Gabe Szalay, Zach Moskos, Nick Miller, and Matt Galek

finished 4th.

In the indoor season, the team has had a few events place in states.

“The indoor season has been very successful with many different events on our team placing in the state,” Coach Beery said.

The events in state include the 4 x 800 meter relay placed first in the state. The 4 x 400 meter relay placing in the top 10 in the state.

Both Gabe Szalay and Nick Miller are returning after an amazing sophomore season.

In this past years regular and indoor seasons, they both qualified for state.

Coach Berry said they will both be very valuable to the team in the upcoming year.

“The Suburban League is going to be a battle this year

WHAT DID YOU DO TO PREPARE FOR THE TRACK SEASON?

“Eat healthy and drink a lot of protein shakes!”

-Nate Schickler, 11

between many different teams.

I think the teams that will fight for the Suburban League Title will be us, Nordonia and Hudson,” Coach Beery said.

The amount of teams in the Suburban League with state placers proves that the Suburban league title will be hard fought.

With tough competition ahead, the team continues to work with the approaching season in mind.

With such a successful season the year before and a great indoor season the team seems like they have a good upcoming season with a decorated returning line up.

With an incredible previous season the team will have to keep working hard to achieve the level of greatness that they had the previous year.

“Getting in the weight room and practicing a ton.”

-Austin Reddish,10

As the season approaches quickly, the team continues to prepare diligently. If the team carries over the success they

achieved in the indoor season, they will be sure to have another successful season all throughout the meets.

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Gabe Szalay, 11, is a key returning track member and will be an influential part of their success next season.

“I motivated myself everyday to keep my body a temple.”

-Max Runkle, 9

“I used wrestling to condition and get in good shape.”

-Anthony Zollinger,10

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Five time Super Bowl Champ

BY CONNOR MENDEL

Five-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady, has solidified his top notch legacy for himself and the Patriots. Being the MVP in the four of his five Super Bowl appearances, he has put his name in the books as one of the greatest ever.

Behind the arm of Tom Brady and the brain of Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots have become one of the most dominant franchises not only in the history of the NFL, but in the history of all professional sports. Trailing the Atlanta Falcons by 25 points midway through the third quarter, the Patriots made the largest comeback in Super Bowl history.

No team in Super Bowl history has ever overcome a deficit of larger than 14 points to win. Not only did the Patriots make history by coming back from a deficit of 25 points, but they also took the game into overtime, which was the first OT Super Bowl game in history.

“Brady has won his fifth Super Bowl, which is most all time for an NFL QB. This win cements his legacy as the G.O.A.T,” said by Mr. Hamilton.

With Tom Brady’s top target Rob Gronkowski out with a back injury, other unexpected stars had to step up. Julian Edelman, Brady’s slot receiver, only had

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Julian Edelman makes an amazing catch in the fourth quarter.

why many people consider Brady as the all-time best.

Tom Brady broke seven records in this past Super Bowl: • Five Super Bowl ringsmost by a QB. • Second, most pass attempts (62).

• Most completions (43).

• Most passing yards (466).

• Fourth Super Bowl MVPpasses Joe Montana for most all-time.

• First QB with three Super Bowl fourth-quarter comebacks.

• 10 game-winning drives in the postseason- most alltime.

Tom Brady having to sit out the first four games of the year did not

impact the rest of their season and post season push. Having only lost one of the first four games to the Buffalo Bills, the perfect season was unable to be captured.

Tom Brady will not be getting any rest soon as Bill Belichick said, “As of today, and as great as today feels and as great as today is, in all honesty we are five weeks behind in the 2017 season to most teams in the league.”

The New England Patriots are not newcomers to parades in the streets of Boston. February 7 was the Patriots fitfth parade and Tom Brady declared it as a holiday.

With a high of 38 and the forecast calling for snow it still did not slow down the fans for coming out in bunches.

five catches for 87 yards, but had the catch of the game late in the fourth quarter.

On their victory tour Monday night, Edelman and Belichick stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. While there, Edelman explained what he told Brady right after the catch.

“I looked at him and I said, ‘Hey, we gotta peter, peter, peter’ … which means, ‘Let’s get to the ball and snap it so they cannot review it,’” said Edelman.

Edelman completed the catch and caught the ball off the foot of Atlanta’s cornerback, Robert Alford.

“It was probably, like, 70

percent luck,” said Edelman when describing how he made the amazing grab.

The Patriots captured their fifth ring, but many critics still discuss the deflategate.

“Brady will also be remembered for the deflategate scandal in 2015 and it will forever be a black mark on his career,” said Wadsworth football player, Craig Palidar, 12.

Tom Brady holds all time NFL records for 9094 yards, 25 wins and 63 touchdowns in the post season. In the regular season he has 61,582 yards- fourth all-time, 183 wins- third all-time and 456 touchdowns- fourth all-time.

These numbers just come to show

Tom Brady holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy.

as a merger agreement between the NFL and AFL and the first Super Bowl was in 1967, then being called the AFLNFL World Championship Game, just like the remaining championships until the merger was complete in 1970.

After the merger, each league was renamed as a conference; the former AFL teams and three NFL teams being the Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns would make up the American Football Conference, while the remaining NFL clubs would be the National Football Conference, and the Super Bowl is now played between each conference champion team.

The Green Bay Packers won the first two championships.

The trophy that is given to the team that wins the Super Bowl is now called the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the death of the coach of the Packers during those first two Super Bowls.

After the NFL’s Packers won the first two World Championships, some team owners from the AFL feared the outcome of the merger until the Jets from the AFL defeated the Baltimore Colts from the NFL in the third

World Championship. Then, the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs beat the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in the fourth and final World Championship before the name was changed to the Super Bowl.

Today, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the United States every year. As a result, some companies are willing to pay

up to five million dollars for a thirty second commercial.

They try to make these stick in the viewer’s mind, leading to weird and memorable commercials during the game.

However, many people do not believe these ads are effective, even though they are a staple to Super Bowl tradition, “I would not spend more than five dollars for a Super Bowl commercial,”

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The history of the Super Bowl

BY MITCH PUDELSKI

The Super Bowl is the yearly championship game of the National Football League, which is the highest level of football in the nation.

Since the National Football League was created in 1920, several rival leagues such as the All-American Football Conference, which started in 1946 and was disbanded four years later. Their teams were granted permission to join the NFL (including then three of the eight teams, the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Colts and the Cleveland Browns).

In 1960, the most successful competitor to the NFL, the American Football League, was established. The AFL was made up of eight teams when it first began, but grew to include ten when the two leagues merged in 1970. The AFL was founded by Lamar Hunt and other investors who wanted to buy and fund NFL expansion teams, but were denied. The two leagues competed fiercely for both players, like Joe Namath, and fans. While the NFL was focusing on a strict ground game, the AFL was throwing risky passes down the field to its receivers.

The Super Bowl was created

said AJ Rady, 11.

Luke Taylor, 11, said, “I always make salsa con queso with my family and eat about a pound of tortilla chips during the Super Bowl.”

This shows that many people have traditions that they carry out on Super Bowl Sunday such as making certain foods to eat during the big game or betting on the outcome of the game.

Pictured above is the Vince Lombardi trophy, which is given to the winner of the Super Bowl.

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Rules of Sudoku: each puzzle contains 81 squares, divided into 9 blocks. Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Each vertical ninesquare column, or horizontal nine-square line across, within the larger square, must also contain the numbers 1-9, without repetition or omission.

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The man, the myth, Mr. WHS

BY LINDSAY CARR

Drama, suspense, and good looking talented men. This year’s Mr. WHS pageant had it all.

Eighteen male students gave it their all to impress the judges in the PAC on Thursday Feb. 2.

Featured freshmen were Malik Wellis, Brendan Gordon, Nick Claxton, Cole McComas and Logan Egelston. The sophomores were represented by Vinnie Lobello, Sam Hanna, and Gabe Currens. The juniors included Degan Sloan, Joel Witcherman, and Tyler Randolph. The majority of the contestants consisted of seven senior boys: Jared Bardar, Blake Hallas, Kyle Zufra, Dom Boni, Zach Wojno, Ryan Presson, and Brandon Randolph.

Senior, Andrew McNutt, and junior, Michael Juscak, hosted the event and kept the audience intrigued.

“After being in the pageant sophomore year, I knew I wanted to run the pageant my senior year and there I was. Michael and I had a blast up on stage doing anything and everything to get the audience laughing and the contestants comfortable on stage so they could put on a good show,” says Andrew McNutt, 12.

The judges, Mr. Singleton, Mrs. MacDowell and Mr. Heffinger or “Chester,” also contributed to the

humor. “Chester” was portrayed as a middle aged man who had a fetish with his cats and treated them as if they were children.

The first round was “dress to impress” and allowed the participants to introduce themselves and give the audience a splash of their style.

Dom Boni, 12, introduced himself with a sign that read, “clap because I’m ugly,” and received many claps from the audience.

Sam Hanna, 10, wowed the audience with a red shirt with sequins that were sewn on himself.

The second round gave the contestants an opportunity to display their rockin’ bods in swimwear.

Crowd favorites included Blake Hallas, 12, saving a girl from drowning in his life guard uniform, and Jared Bardar,12, debut as a mermaid on a skateboard.

This round was followed by the talent portion, giving the contestants a chance to show the audience and judges just how creative they are.

Kyle Zufra, 12, was favored as he rocked a purple cheer uniform and danced to a remix of popular songs.

“Kyle’s dance to the ‘petty song’ was definitely the highlight of the show,” said Peyton Banks, 11.

Brandon Randolph, 12, or “Mario” wowed the audience reenactment of the video game Super Mario, which included moving props and perfectly timed jumps to the sound track.

During the intermission to the final round, Blake Hallas had the opportunity to show off his talent after being eliminated after the swimsuit portion. He portrayed himself as a famous painter, Bob Ross, and painted a portrait on stage with a fake finger. It kept the laughs going even during intermission.

The final round gave the contestants one last chance to fight for the crown with the question portion. Soon after the crown was presented Jared Bardar, 12, who became Mr.WHS of 2017.

Bardar impressed the judges in each portion, including an Elvis outfit, a performance as a mermaid, and witty answers.

His talent portion included “beet boxing” in which he dressed up as Rocky and literally beat up beets with his boxing gloves.

The evening ended with raffling off dates to each contestant, which produced even more laughs for the audience.

“It was a fun night, full of laughter, giggles, and good times,” concluded McNutt.

commercial preaches that it doesn’t matter where you are from or what color you are, inside those lines, you are all equal.

It was a top hit throughout the long and treacherous commercial breaks taken during the whole game. #9. Go Further (Ford) With Ford being a very popular car company, the commercial tells the audience that with the future coming upon us, Ford will make the lives of all humans easier. The new ideas presented in the commercial had the audience on their toes wondering what will be next. #8. Pee Wee (Buick) At a pee wee football game one would not normally expect to see a luxurious convertible Buick.

The parent of a player, in disbelief of the car being a Buick, ended up turning his son into Cam Newton.

The commercial was suggesting that Buicks are stepping up their game and building convertibles.

#7. Super Bowl Baby Legends (NFL) The commercial was short clips of toddlers who are dressed up as NFL greats such as Mike Ditka, Michael Irvin, and even Bill Bellichick. It brings humor to the commercial and probably got a lot of laughs. #6. Stranger Things 2 (Netflix) Sitting at the number six spot, Stranger Things 2, was a very popular commercial. The Netflix original has had many people waiting and wondering when the 2nd season would come out. It is now no secret to the world thanks to the ad played during Super Bowl 51. #5. Snickers The slogan “You’re not you when you’re hungry,” created

by Snickers throughout most of their commercials, played a huge role in their new commercial.

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Brandon Randolph is Super Mario.

Blake Hallas saved a life.

Kyle Zufra is a man of many wigs.

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The Super Bowl brings entertainment on and off the field

BY CHRISTIAN SZALAY

One of the most anticipated sports games of the new year, the 51st Super Bowl, showcased a long but entertaining game for all those watching.

Yes, Brady, Bellichick and the rest of the Patriots might have pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sports, but some of the commercials could have stolen the show.

Every year people watch the game simply to get a good laugh and see all of the creative ideas companies have put together.

With Stranger Things 2 presenting its trailer to their new season, to babies being dressed up as football legends, there were plenty of organizations waiting to showcase their commercial for Super Bowl 51. #10: Inside These Lines (NFL) With football being such a competitive sport, this

the Super Bowl. #4. Avocados From Mexico Strange but catchy, the slogan “Avocados from Mexico,” was a brand new commercial for a fairly new brand. Being created in 2013, the company “Avocados From Mexico” boomed their business just from one commercial and made a catchy saying while doing it. #3. Hero’s Journey (Kia) The commercial stars popular actor, Melissa McCarthy, and she is exhausted in her repeated failed efforts to be eco-friendly. She then finds an easier solution to be eco-friendly, driving a Kia. #2. Ghost Spuds (Bud Light) Bud Light is celebrating the 30th year since Spuds debut and had some creative ways of doing that. The 80s sensation, Spuds MacKenzie, made a guest appearance. It reminds viewers of the real meaning of watching the big game. Hanging out with friends. Spuds hasn’t been seen

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in 30 years or 210 dog years for him, and Bud Light thought there would be no better time to bring him back than this past Super Bowl. #1. Skittles For this year, Skittles took the romantic approach. With having a no show in Super Bowl 50, this commercial really picked up the slack. The comical plot of the whole family and others catching Skittles in their mouth. There is no doubt that the Skittles are back and better than ever.

The 51st Super Bowl will go down in history as not only one of the greatest football games, but one of the greatest overall sporting events. The entertainment provided by Lady Gaga at halftime was Spongebob Esq. , and an instant classic. When not engrossed in the amazing comeback, the 113 million plus viewers were amused with the most sought after commercials slots on television.

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BY ALEX SCARROW

It is that time of year when there should be snow and twenty degree weather. Instead, Mother Nature has decided that she wants the Northeast to be the new Florida; this fifty-five degree weather is out of the ordinary. Not that anyone is complaining, but what is going on?

So far, Ohio has experienced everything from 60 degree weather to negative 15 degrees.

“This winter, we have had a number of variables that have been fighting for position, so we have had a bit more ‘fluctuation’ (or what we call a roller-coaster temperature pattern). It should be noted that there is nothing out of the ordinary with fluctuations in the weather. It is actually perfectly normal,” said André Bernier, the Lead Meteorologist over at WJW-TV. Ohio is in the middle of a below average snowfall year, but according to Bernier, there is no need to panic. The reality is that climate changes constantly, and it will never be static. After all, there were five major ice ages, and Greenland even used to be green according to History.com.

According to NASA, the global

temperature is up only 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880.

“The reason is that we here in the mid-latitudes are in the middle of the age-old atmospheric battle between the equatorial heat, that is always trying to move north, and the arctic chill, which is always trying to move south,” said Bernier.

Certain studies are showing that Antarctica is gaining sea ice. Not only that, the Arctic and Antarctic are actually dropping in temperature. What does that have to do with our weather? There are studies pointing to loss of ice and rising temperature. NASA and the EPA cite changing ocean levels and weather patterns as chief evidence.

Earth can act like a person, constantly changing and adapting to the situations that it finds itself in. If anything, the people of Ohio should take time to enjoy this unexpectedly nice weather because mother nature might not be so nice next winter. At least, that would be the case if what we are experiencing is a roller coaster weather pattern. According to research from Penn State, this pattern is a characteristic of weather shifting from warm to cold and back, kind of like a roller

coaster. This is the phenomenon that is causing Ohio to go through the sensation of going from spring to winter from week to week.

Looking back in review of this year, Bernier said, “December was near normal temperaturewise, but a little below normal in snowfall. With the exception of one very cold, five-day arctic outbreak in early January, the month was largely very mild and snowless, but with more (liquid) rain than normal. So here we are in February with an almost 20 inch snowfall deficit. While it is doubtful we will catch up, we believe that February will average near or slightly colder than normal temperature-wise, with no more than normal snowfall. We will likely end the entire winter season (December 1 to February 28) averaging a little milder than normal, with below normal snowfall.”

The question as to who is right about what is going on is still being brought up by many people in society. While the people of Ohio are waiting for someone to figure out what is going on, they get the opportunity to enjoy this slightly strange weather while they wait for spring to actually arrive.

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With the roller coaster weather patterns Ohio has had, who knows what is next.

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The 2012 sea ice levels correspond with the outline in the Antarctic image shows the sea ice extent in September from 1979 to 2000.

ACT helpful tips Controversy rises over the mov ie A D og’s Pur pos e

BY ALEX SCARROW AND MADDIE SHAEFFER

Some people seem to have a natural ability to score very highly on all of those standardized tests. On the other hand, there are people who really struggle. If that is the case, here are some tips to bring up that ACT or SAT test score: 1. One great way to do better on the math section is to plug in the answer choices. If a question asks to solve for something, plug the answer choices back into the original equation and see which one works. Some of this is common sense, for example, two plus two is never going to equal five.

2. On the reading section, read the questions first. This way you can get an idea of what you need to look for while reading a huge passage. This gives you the chance to cross off the answers that might not work.

3. If you choose to do the writing portion, practice writing your own essays on any topics that might be given. It is helpful to plan the way you lay out your essay before you go in to take it.

This creates less stress and more confidence.

4. Overall, it is easier to do the questions you know and go back to the ones that you might not understand. Spending too much time on a question you might not understand can ruin your chance of finishing. It is crucial to finish as much of the test as possible.

5. Use the process of elimination on harder questions.

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Student bubbling in the answers on a test.

time on a problem 6. On the essay section, the graders read your introduction and conclusion more intently than the body of your essay.

If they can find your topic sentence, you are already on the right track. As long as you have body paragraphs that are not completely irrelevant, then you have a better chance of earning a great score.

7. One of the most important things to do during test-taking is to take a deep breath. Make sure to stay calm because panicking is not going to do anything productive for your score. It is essential to stay on task. Remember that getting a bad score is not going to redefine your life. You have the opportunity to take it as many times as you would like. By doing this, you can improve a score that you might not have liked.

8. If time is coming to a close and all those little answer bubbles are not filled, it is actually better to guess than leave them blank.

Why would someone not attempt a question when there is a one in four chance?

For next test day, remember these tips, take a deep breath, and most importantly, STUDY!

After TMZ released a leaked video from the set of A Dog’s Purpose, people began to question the way the film treated their animals. The video showed a German Shepherd by the name of Hercules being forced into rushing water.

Immediately, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) declared they were going to boycott the movie. Movie producer, Gavin Palone spoke out in defense. Writing in the Hollywood Reporter, he stated, “It was inexcusable and should never have happened.”

“I think that it was 100% unnecessary and animal cruelty. I myself am a lover of animals and to see that makes me cry. How can someone in their right mind hurt an animal?” said Maddie Aberth, 11, after seeing the video.

Birds and Animals Unlimited, who provided Hercules’ trainer, claimed that he had been training for months for the scene. The trainers said that the video was edited by TMZ and that Hercules was not mistreated in any way.

Birds and Animals Unlimited released a report briefly explaining what really happened on set that day. They claim that Hercules had been practicing stunts all day at one end of the pool.

Later that day, they changed his position to another end of the pool,

where he was not comfortable to perform his jump. This we can see is where the video starts out.

A voice was heard in the background of the video saying “just gotta throw him in,” but whoever it was has yet to be identified. Luckily, it did not happen to be someone in control of Hercules on set that day.

“I think it is mean and no living thing deserves to be treated that way, especially a dog,” said Halle Shaeffer, 9.

American Humane, a group on set that day to protect Hercules, launched an investigation after the video was released. They provided the information that they had scuba divers and animal holders there to ensure the safety of Hercules.

According to Variety.com, it is said that after the occurrence filmed in the video, American Humane helped Hercules out of the water. He was quickly rushed to a warming tent where he was examined for signs of stress.

Declared free of stress, Hercules wanted to go back in the water, but American Humane postponed for the day.

After the movie was released, it was evident that the two scenes shown in the video occurred at different times. Gavin Palone said in the Hollywood Reporter, “What is clear from viewing all the footage was that the dog was never forced into the water.”

The PETA, passionate about

their organization, has since stated to The New York Times that they “believe that live animals should be removed entirely from movies and television.” Polone responded claiming that without real dogs, the movie would have been four or five times more expensive.

With all the controversy surrounded around the movie, it had a successful opening weekend with an $18.3 million income.

Although it was originally hoping for a $20 million debut, they made a good profit considering it only took $22 million to produce.

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The movie was originally supposed to be premiered before the 27, but was pushed back after the video was released.

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Meme of the Month Your grades never drop if you never check progress book.

The butterflies you get in your stomach when you see someone you like are actually a stress response due to adrenaline.

Dog of the Month This is Diesel. His proud owner is Emily Andrews, 12, who believes him to be “a devil in disguise.” He is 6 month old.

Joke of the Month What is a cat’s favorite car?

A Cat-illac

Favorite teacher: Mrs. North Favorite class: AP Lang Best High School memory: Maria almost drinking hydrochloric acid in AP Favorite teacher: Chem Mr. Callaghan Favorite class: AP Bio Best High School memory: Winning the 25 SLT vs. Brecksville

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“Be my side-bae ;)” Sophie Kalapodis, 10

“Mow me....”

Clay McComas, 11

“PDA = B-A-D” Mrs. Broadhurst

“Taste the rainbow.”

Peyton Banks, 11

“Dress me up.”

Jack Simmons, 10

“Call me mommy!”

Ana Simarro, 9

“I’m so sweet :)” Mr. Myers

“Kiss me :-*” Mr. Goddard

“We’re done” Brandon Randolph, 12

“Beggin 4 Megan” Meggie Flanigan, 12