The Bruin- January 2016

Wadsworth High School

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School Board considering later start and dismissal times

BY ALYSSA HOPKINS AND DYLAN BOWERS

The Wadsworth community is debating whether 30 minutes of extra sleep time is enough to make a positive difference in a teenager’s life or whether it will make it more complicated.

Research has shown that later start times for high school students have been beneficial to their academic success, but there are still many obstacles that overshadow the research and have raised skepticism throughout the Wadsworth community.

The Board of Education is considering moving the start time for high school students from 7:35 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. and the dismissal time from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“I do like the concept of a delayed start. There are a lot of positives, but I am worried about the challenges,” said Principal Steve Moore.

In order to receive some community feedback, a community meeting was held on Jan. 13. Wendy Bedrosian, a Child Development Specialist and Assistant Professor at Kent State University led the meeting.

Bedrosian explained how an adolescent’s Circadian Rhythm forces his or her brain to stay awake later and wake up later in the morning. Bedrosian believes adolescents are not getting

enough sleep, which negatively affects all areas of their lives.

Community members retaliated by claiming that students will just stay up later at night and not receive any benefits from a delayed start time.

“The research supports a later shift in start time. As a parent, my children will appreciate a later start time,” said Bedrosian.

Many groups potentially affected by the proposal were mentioned, such as Bear Cub, athletics, transportation and how the change would affect elementary school students.

Wadsworth Superintendent Dr. Andrew Hill expressed his approval of the committee’s work.

“I think the research supports that there is a strong move for adolescents, but it is important to consider the impact that the potential change will have on elementary students and our community at large. These impacts are what the committee is studying,” said Dr. Hill.

Research has shown that later start times for elementary school students have led to an increase in retainment and higher test scores. However, it may not help in closing the achievement gap between students, either.

According to Board of Education member Julie Batey, Wadsworth is looking to start the school day 30 minutes later

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because it will not affect the taxpayers.

Batey’s position reflects the same message as the National Sleep Foundation, which believes many teenagers suffer from sleep deprivation.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, current school schedules often hinder a student’s ability to cope with stress, retain information, pay attention, solve problems and be alert. A lack of sleep can also lead to drowsiness among adolescent drivers which can lead to more car accidents.

In order to perform to their maximum potential, research has also shown that adolescents on average require nine hours of sleep per night. The typical student only receives seven hours.

Some believe Wadsworth is not prepared to make this change.

“The research specifically warrants a good look at it; we have to decide if it is a good fit for our district,” said Four Cities Compact Career Tech Educational Administrator Roger Wright.

“First off, thirty minutes is not a significant amount of time and will not make a difference,” said Clay Egleston, 10.

With several obstacles in the way, the final community meeting on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC will be crucial to making any major changes to Wadsworth’s start and dismissal times.

“Numerous articles explain the delayed start time should be no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

We should do whatever is best for the education of our kids.”

-Mrs. MacDowell

“I am against the current proposal because I feel that a half hour delay will not have an impact.

Kids will continue their routines, just pushing them back a half hour.”

-Mrs. Csaky

“I am perfectly fine with the way the schedule is now, and I would prefer that no changes are made.”

-Mr. Hamilton

“I am not for or against the change but, we will not know the true effects until it is implemented.”

-Mr. Schmeltzer Jr. PHOTOS BY DYLAN BOWERS

is your opinion on the possible later start , dismissal time ?

“Kids today already spend 8 hours at school a day, and their homework load extends that time to home as well. Kids do not want to be at school longer than they have to.”

-Cam, 11

“I think it would benefit the students as they would be more awake and more able to function throughout the day.”

-Alex, 10

“I do not like it because of track.”

-Cameron, 11

Teaching Staff: What is your opinion on the possible later start, dismissal time?

“I do not like the idea of it because I like getting home a lot earlier than my younger sisters.”

-Elizabeth, 9

“I do not like it because sports will get pushed back later.”

-Taylor, 9

PHOTOS BY CAMERON MENDEL

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INDEX PAGE

pRESSURES FACED BY STUDENT ATHLETES –page 5

browns looking to move forward with new regime –page 11 Coach G’s fashion advice

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Superintendent Dr. Andrew Hill speaks at the Jan. 13 meeting on the delayed start time. The School Board will hold its next meeting on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the James R. McIlvaine PAC.

Editorial............................................................. 2 News................................................................. 3 Opinion.......................................................... 4,5 Ads ........................................................... 6,7,14 Year in Review............................................ 12,13 Features.......................................................... 15 Entertainment.................................................. 16 Picture Pages.................................................. 8,9 Sports......................................................... 10,11 Of the Month................................................... 17 Speakout......................................................... 18

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J anuary 2016

Brewin’ Debate

2016 begins with controversy

Staff Editorial

Happy New Year, Wadsworth High! What a year 2015 was! From the movies to the music, it was a great year for entertainment. The Bruin was also a great form of entertainment in 2015, but 2016 is sure to be even better. YOU LIKE THAT? One thing a lot of people do not like is the idea of a delayed start time.

Would an extra 30 minutes of sleep help a student function better?

The science says yes, but the students say no. We here at The Bruin feel like an extra half hour of sleep will not be as effective as it has been advertised. Take a look at our ‘Brewin’ Debate’ for a more in-depth analysis.

One thing 2016 has not brought to Wadsworth yet is a snow day. YOU LIKE THAT! There have been a couple days that we could have had off, but we have been disappointed thus

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To get the full Wadsworth High experience, be sure to complete everything on Opinion 1 while reading up on the winners and losers of 2015. High school flies by, so make sure to get EVERYTHING on that list completed by graduation day.

As we previously stated, the movies in 2015 were outstanding. The lineup for 2016 is even better, which is hard to believe. Interested in finding out the top movies this year? Take a peek at page 16 to find out release dates, and also the big winners of the Golden Globes.

2016 will be bigger and better than 2015, and that is a guarantee. We will make sure that the last four issues of The Bruin will be the best issues this high school has seen. Keep grinding, Wadsworth High; summer is only a short four months away.

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Will starting school later be effective?

Yes

No

By Noah baughman

by ALex lenc

The early starting times of schools everywhere have been known to cause many problems. Consequences include drowsiness, sleep deprivation, a short attention span and depression.

Adolescents need sleep. Lack of sleep has been known to lead to problems such as alcohol and tobacco use. In the most prominent years of teenagers’ lives, high school students are creating bad habits due to their lack of sleep because of such an early start to school.

Teens need on average eight to ten hours of sleep per night. Per sleep foundation, only 15 percent of students reportedly sleep 8.5 hours on a school night.

Without eight to ten hours of sleep at night, teens do not function as well as they can.

It is important to schools that students make the most of their opportunities to get a great education but do not provide students with the tools to do well.

Working without sleep might as well be teaching without textbooks. Later school starting times will make learning easier for high school students.

Many students sleep, daydream and doze off during class. The lack of attention directly relates to a lack of sleep. It is best that school starts later and allows students to come fully prepared to make the most of every school day.

The later school is started, the later students are going to stay up at night. This is shown by the majority of seniors with late arrival that stay up later at night than they usually would. For this reason, starting later is going to do nothing for the overall betterness of students’ health and mental sharpness.

Starting class 30 minutes later is going to do nothing for us. This is not nearly enough time to get a significant amount of extra sleep. Students involved in extracurricular will also have to stay at school even later than they did before. Away sporting events far away will also become a hassle because students will not make it home until ten or later now. Then once getting home, they will have even less time than before to study and do homework.

It will also be harder for any students that have a job to work after school. It already is hard to fit a work schedule into the school week, especially for student athletes.

There are so many reasons that this later start time just will not work. Most students will not get any extra sleep than before and 30 minutes is not worth the troubles of switching around everyone’s daily routine.

Students React to Delayed start time As a teenager, I know that if someone told me school started later that I would just stay up later. The later start time would cause complications with transportation. Plenty of students are dropped off by their parents in the morning. If this delayed start was applied, most parents would already be at work and not be capable of giving their children a ride to school.

-Alec Booth, 12 Moving the start time affects the rest of our day. I personally am very active after school, and moving the start time back causes the end of the school day to encroach on my schedule. There is all this hype about school starting later because people love to do two things, procrastinate and be lazy. Waking up early reinforces good habits that you will use later on in life. Your boss is not going to care if your brain is awake in the morning. They are going to care if you do your job correctly and get there on time.

-Alex Scarrow, 11 The start time should not be moved back. First off, thirty minutes is not

a significant amount of time and will not make a difference. Thirty minutes is the average Battlefield 4 match, which is not very long. Also, the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. It is based on genetics, so a generalization about the amount of sleep needed is not completely accurate.

-Clay Egleston, 10 Changing the start time of school will give students an extra vital half hour of necessary sleep. Many argue this will only move the entire day back a half hour. However, most teens stay up past the time they are ready for bed. Although students blame their late hours on overload of work, the cause is usually procrastination or lounging around on social media.

-Jackie Toth, 10 I believe that a later start time would be beneficial to students because they would be less tired and more awake during the school day with better concentration. Setbacks caused by the later start could be avoided by implementing sports into the school day so that students are not

getting home after dark.

-Julia Brooks, 12 If kids between the ages of 12-18 need to get between 9-10 hours of sleep, then half of the students would not be able to show up. Moving the start time leaves students getting everything done around midnight.

Starting school later is not a good idea. Though it might help some students focus more in school because we can get ‘more’ sleep, you still have to think about the students that have after school sports or other after school activities.

-Devanne O’Connor, 10 The school Board thinks giving high schoolers another half hour of sleep would help with education and productivity. There is an error in this method. Kids get more sleep in theory. Also, kids may come to school better prepared. Eventually, time will reset itself. Thirty minutes will not fix this. It simply cannot.

-Ryan Dammarell, 10 Everyone is talking a big talk about pushing the school start times back

Bruin Staff Editor-in-Chief: Robert Hahn Assistant Editor: Elizabeth Heckler Head Copy Editor: Haylee Kupiec Managing Editor: John Merhar Marketing Manager: Regan Szalay Front Page: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporters: Dylan Bowers, Alyssa Hopkins Editorial: Page Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporters: Noah Baughman, Alex Lenc Speakout: Page Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporter: Macie Carmel Opinion 1: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporters: Dean Beddow, Jodi Johnson Opinion 2: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporters: Chase Pegrim, Nick Landolph News: Page Editor: Gary Noe Reporters: Emily Andrews, Lauren Knipl Picture Pages: Editor: Madison Quinn Reporters: Jenna Johnson, Olivia Chaney Features: Editor: Madison Quinn Reporters: Maria Regueiro, Abbie Cipar Sports 1: Page Editor: Cameron Mendel Reporters: Alex Jones, Cody Suratt Sports 2: Page Editor: Cameron Mendel Reporters: Michael Callow, Olivia Addis Entertainment: Editor: Madison Quinn Reporters: Lauren Whitely, Erin Kilbride Of The Month: Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporters: Emily Eggelton Year In Review: Editor: Elizabeth Heckler Ads/Business Manager: Noah Baughman Assistant: Alex Lenc Adviser: John Gramuglia

by half an hour. The students were never asked by the school board what they think and that is not right. The school board has their minds set on changing the start times. Does a half an hour really make a difference? No! Students have jobs after school, and it would mess with people’s schedules.

Pushing the start time will not make a difference, and the times should remain as they are.

-Jon Hill, 11 My opinion is that kids need to be responsible and go to bed earlier than they all do. If it were an hour or more change, then I think it would be a bigger deal. I think starting later would not be a good idea because then we would get out of school at a later time, which would lead to practices ending at a later time. By that time, we would not feel like doing homework or other school functions.

-Joey Baughman, 10 Yes, teenagers need more sleep every night. No, moving our start time back a half hour will not do anything to fix the problem. A half hour is such

a small amount of time that it will not make a difference in anyone’s alertness and effectiveness in school.

Also, all the evidence supporting a delayed start time says teenagers need more sleep but in the vaguest possible way. If the committee wanted to truly make a difference, they would move our start time to 9:00 or 9:30. Instead, they just have made it painfully obvious that they are only interested in the politics involved.

-Matt McMillen, 11 Advocates of a later school day start time are imbeciles, and their arguments are entirely one-sided. I currently attend a school that begins the day at 7:35 A.M., and I have not noticed any fatal automobile accidents that have been traced back to a lack of sleep. The most likely reason would concern a lack of attention or a driver’s ignorance to driving laws.

Also, giving students an extra thirty minutes to sleep will not solve the problem considering the advocates claim that students are not getting several hours of necessary sleep.

-Connor Clark, 11

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. Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

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The Bruin

Standardized tests set to change

BY EMILY ANDREWS AND LAUREN KNIPL

For the 2015-2016 school year the PARCC test is no longer going to be used as a required standardized test. The PARCC, the SAT and the ACT are being changed.

The PARCC, Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, was highly disliked due to the technology issues during the test; it would glitch and remove answers. The test was time consuming for students to learn how to use the software, and the test itself took ten to eleven hours to complete.

On June 30, 2015, John Kasich, the governor of Ohio, officially eliminated the PARCC test.

“I thought that the PARCC was not beneficial for students. It tested us on things that we did not know, and it seemed to put a great amount of stress on students and teachers,” said Sophie Butler, 10.

Not even a day later, the

American Institutes for Research (A. I. R.) was hired to produce all standardized tests: math, English, science and social studies.

A. I. R. is responsible for creating the Ohio Achievement Assessments and Ohio Graduation Tests that have been used in past years.

The graduating class of 2018 is facing many changes. Those students must have three electives instead of five. Also, in place of taking the Ohio Graduation test, this class has to take seven different tests spanning between math, English, science, government and history.

As a positive, students graduating in 2018 or later can take the ACT or SAT free of charge once they are a junior.

Not only are they removing and adding tests, the College Board will be revising the SAT. The SAT consists of five lengthy passages and over 100 questions about the passages. It also has two sections

of math, one with a calculator and one without, and a 50 minute essay section where you have to read a 700 word passage before even beginning to write.

Some of the SAT’s changes include fewer choices, a return to a top score of 1600 instead of 2400, and there will be no penalty for wrong answers. Even though these changes will improve

scores, the SAT will remain a difficult test.

Teachers and members of the Ohio Board of Education are hoping that these changes will make testing an overall better experience for future students.

The students of Wadsworth are hoping that these new tests will be easier and more worth their time and energy.

GRAPH BY LAUREN KNIPL

The graph above shows the results of the 2015 PARCC Testing taken by students at Wadsworth High School. Advanced is the highest, and limited is the lowest testing level.

NEWS BRIEFS LOCAL Wadsworth plastic bottle challenge Students and their families are being asked to make a creation out of plastic bottles such as empty water bottles or empty 2 liter pop bottles (no milk jugs). These creations-furniture, games, art, clothes, buildings, ect.- will be presented on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Wadsworth High School cafeteria.

Adhesive materials like glue and tape can be used in creations, and the creations must be able to fit through a doorway.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. SCHMELTZER, SR.

Luke Engineering has instituted an intern program Luke Engineering has instituted an intern program using students from Mr. Schmeltzer’s AP Chemistry class. The students are performing chemical tests and measurements in the industrial environment. Students participating this year are Brady Dearth, 12, Reilly Dearth, 12, and Daniel Cundiff, 12, (pictured above). We would like to thank Mr. Chris Jurey of Luke Engineering and Jason Jurey of Wadsworth High School for giving us this great opportunity.

NATIONAL Winners in 3 states to split record $1.6 Billion Powerball jackpot

Medina County Auditor announces seal design contest winners Cassandra Miller and Kayla Shepler are the winners of the 2016 Weights and Measures Seal Design Contest sponsored by the Medina County Auditor’s Office.

Both girls took home first-place awards in the “Inspected and Sealed” and “Price Verification” categories, besting more than 200 other entrants.

They were honored at an awards ceremony yesterday at the Career Center’s café. They each received a $100 prize.

Both are students in the school’s Graphic Arts program.

Cassandra is a junior from Medina High School, and Kayla is a senior from Wadsworth High School.

WORLD ‘Mein Kampf’ published in Germany for the 1st time since World War 2

The 1.5 billion dollar jackpot was won by three lucky people on January 13, 2016. None of the three people-from California, Florida and Tennessee- have stepped forward to take their prize yet. The states where the winners live are over joyed that the good luck is near.

After being largely ignored since WW2, ‘Mein Kampf’ is being republished as a scholarly edition by Munich’s Institute for Contemporary History. All of the false information in the book is exposed and the consequences of Hitler’s actions are now shown.

Obama’s final State of the Union

New Ebola case arises in Sierra Leone

On January 12, 2016, President Obama gave his final State of the Union address. Obama stated his successes as president, but he glossed over some of the not so good parts of his successes. He spent the majority of his time speaking about military spending, cutting carbon emissions, health care and jobs.

Sierra Leone has confirmed that a new case of Ebola has come up.

A day before the confirmation, the World Health Organization said the outbreak in West Africa was over. According to USA Today, the country’s government responded quickly, and a new team is investigating where this case started.

Mich. attorney general opens probe into Flint water crisis

Oil costs drop below $28 per barrel

For the past several months in Lansing, Michigan, the drinking water has been contaminated. The city started using water from Flint River in 2014, but the water has traces of lead in it, so the people have not had safe drinking water. The National Guard has been sent in to help with the crisis.

With the price for a 55 gallon barrel of crude oil plummeting, the cost of a gallon of gas has fallen as well. The lowest reported gas price currently is 47 cents per gallon found in Houghton Lake, Michigan.

The lowest recorded gas price in history was in 1931 at 17 cents a gallon. In the U.S., gas prices are predicted to be an average of $2.28 per gallon in 2016.

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A word from our

principal

Students, we are well on our way with the 2nd semester.

Time is flying, and it has been a great year to date. I would like to mention a few items for you to review/remember for the rest of the year.

1) Scheduling time is upon us. Make sure that you have conversations with your teachers, parents and counselors regarding your schedule for next year. You will be submitting your scheduling requests to the guidance office very soon and once that is done, we have very little time for changes.

2) Seniors– Graduation is rapidly approaching. Make sure that you do everything in your power to walk across the stage at Commencement. It is one of the most important days in your family’s life when you graduate and receive your diploma.

There are a few days that are mandatory, Baccalaureate Practice, May 17th, and Commencement Practice, May 18th, at 9 a.m. both days.

3) School Spirit– I would like all of you to come to one of your classmates’ events.

They need to be supported in Athletics and the Arts. We have a very talented student body, and they deserve your attention. Make it a goal to try and go to an event in February.

Come and join in on the fun.

4) Upcoming events– We have several special events coming up to note.

Feb. 4th– Akron U. Steel Drum band in PAC Feb. 18th – Blood Drive Feb. 26th – Winter Semiformal Dance .

5) School Fees– Students please make sure you are paying your class fees on a yearly basis. You will not receive your diploma unless all fees are current. Keep up to date so that you do not have a large bill your senior year to pay.

6) Student Behavior– Students please be respectful of each other at all times. We have a great building with great people and it takes all of us to make it a great place to be. Be nice to each other and respect their opinions. If you see things happen that you know should not be happening please let an adult know.

TOGETHER we can help each other and make sure that ALL of us enjoy Wadsworth High School.

Have a Great Day - Enjoy.

Your principal, Mr. Steve Moore

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J anuary 2016

Top things students should do before graduating

OPINION BY JODI

Wadsworth High School has many different events and programs to offer that everyone should be a part of. I believe that every student should try to experience these things by the end of his or her senior year to obtain a full high school experience.

1. Be a part of the football student section

Win or lose, it is always fun to be a part of the student section, especially during senior year. At the beginning of the week, many people look forward to Friday night football. Students get

to dress up for different themes and cheer on fellow classmates. I have many great memories from being a part of the student section.

2. Attend an after game dance Student Council hosts many after game dances. There is one after every home football game and one for the whole winter basketball season.

Students can come straight from the game, still dressed up for the theme, and get their groove on.

3. Go to formal dances Formal dances are something that can never be forgotten from one’s high school career. Students dress fancy for a night, take pictures, go out to dinner and dance the night away with friends and classmates.

4. Attend Junior Banquet Only juniors from Wadsworth High School can attend this dance. It gives each class a night to come together

and bond as one family before the beginning of senior year.

5. Prom Wadsworth High School’s prom is unlike any other. Seniors are the only people allowed to attend this dance, unless an underclassman has been asked by a senior. Prom planning begins at the beginning of senior year and continues until the big day.

6. Play a sport Wadsworth High School has many different sports to offer every season, giving students the opportunity to compete and create memories that can last a lifetime. Wadsworth has had some successful teams throughout the years and athletes look to follow these footsteps in the future. By getting involved in a sport, one can make friendships with people he or she might not have if not for the competitive activity.

7. Join a club Clubs give students the opportunity to meet new people and even help others out. Being a part of a program around the school is great for the school and even the community.

Clubs also look great on college applications.

8. Join the dodgeball tournament

This year’s dodgeball tournament will take place on Mar. 24. Teams can consist of eight dodgeball players.

Even if one does not want to be a part of a team, it is still a fun event to watch. The battle for the #1 spot and a prize is pretty intense.

9. Reconnect with elementary school friends

Once one graduates, students all go their separate ways and might not get a chance to see or talk to each other ever again. It is crazy to think that one

might not talk to his or her high school best friends again in the future. There is still time to revive those friendships, so call one of those friends before it is too late.

10. Participate in “Jersey Thursday” A low-key trend from last year was transformed and carried into this school year. Students get the opportunity to show off their jerseys to see who has the best one. Students now have a great excuse to dress down and relax every Thursday.

I believe that these events and programs can make a great high school experience. Students should try to be a part of these things at least once before they graduate. Looking back at my high school career, these events will definitely be a part of my greatest memories here at Wadsworth High School.

What has been one of your favorite events in high school so far?

“The beach themed game against Stow.”

-Austin, 11

“The winter pep assembly when Andrew McNutt made the half court shot.”

-Aley, 12

“The football after game dances.”

-Trent, 10

PHOTOS BY JODI JOHNSON

Best and worst: Donald Trump, Cleveland Browns top lists

OPINION BY DEAN

2015 was definitely a year to remember. The year consisted of many different events all across the world. Even though the year was eventful, that does not mean that all the events were good. There were some obvious winners and losers in 2015.

Winners 1. Donald Trump Many people thought it was a joke that Trump would run for president in the 2016 election. With his rightwinged views and harsh words towards his competitors, he was definitely not a favorite.

Trump’s creative ways to always stay in the media, good or bad, are what makes him a winner this year.

“Only real winners get small loans of one million dollars,” said Joe Chamier, 10.

There are also those who hate Trump and threaten to leave the country if he becomes president.

Many of these people will not actually leave. They are mostly looking for attention and want people to care about how much they hate Trump. Trump overcoming all the hate and making his way to the top are definitely qualities of a winner.

2. Star Wars Star Wars: The Force Awakens

was probably one of the most anticipated movies in 2015. In the first weekend it was out, it made an astonishing $247 million dollars.

This was one of the biggest opening weekends for a movie ever. With an amazing cast, including Harrison Ford and Daisy Ridley, it is a movie to remember for years. Ford came back as Han Solo, while Ridley played the Jedi Rey. It was an amazing win for Star Wars in 2015 and is definitely worth watching if one has the time.

3. Gas Prices In 2015, gas prices were surprisingly low in Northeast Ohio.

This was a lot different from 2014 with gas prices being more pricey.

In 2014, the average gas price was sitting around $3.34 per gallon.

In 2015, the numbers were significantly lower with the average hitting about $2.64. People could not be happier with the lower gas prices. The gas prices also helped the economy, as it led to more consumer spending in America. Car pooling might be a thing of the past if the gas trends keeps up.

4. Draft Kings Many people get bored or overwhelmed with their season long commitment to a fantasy league.

Draft Kings has revolutionized the way many people play fantasy football.

Draft Kings features a one week fantasy league for football, basketball and other sports for real online money.

The company is so successful that it is already valued at one billion dollars after being established in

2012. Even with all its success, many think that Draft Kings will soon be out of business because of state laws claiming it is illegal.

Losers 1. Browns The Cleveland Browns are easily one of the biggest losers. It all started back in 1996 when the Browns decided to move to Baltimore. This move is what really sparked the Cleveland sports curse.

Since that year, the Browns have not had a successful season. The Browns went 3-13 during their 2015 season. It was another disappointing season.

Many disappointed Browns fans can sum up the regular season in one word: awful. The 2015 season was very scattered and messy, including the quarterback situation with Manziel and his drinking problems.

2. Meek Mill Meek Mill and Drake went at each other in 2015. It was a whole battle taking place over Twitter.

After Drake and Nicki Minaj started talking, Mill started to get jealous of Drake.

Mill tweeted that no one should compare him to Drake and he said that Drake does not write his own lyrics. After the beef started heating up, Meek Mill released a mixtape where he dissed Drake. All the pressure was on Drake to make a return mixtape, and sure enough, he did.

“Drake easily won the Twitter battle,” said Taylor Nagy, 9. Drake’s mixtape was, in most people’s opinions, a better mixtape than the one Meek Mill produced. Drake

was recognized as the winner of the Twitter beef.

3. Steve Harvey Everyone knows about the incident at the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant. Steve Harvey was the host of the Miss Universe pageant that took place on Dec. 20. The pageant is a very high honor for the participants. After naming Miss Colombia the winner of the pageant, Harvey realized that he had made a mistake.

After realizing the mistake, Harvey came back to the stage, awkwardly, while naming the real winner, Miss Philippines. It was an awkward moment as Miss Colombia had her crown removed from her head and transferred to the other contestant. This caused a social media uproar as many thought it was funny, while some were upset and mad at Harvey.

4. Ronda Rousey Ronda Rousey could be the ultimate loser of 2015. The fight with Holly Holms took place on Nov. 14, 2015.

Ronda Rousey seemed confident when she showed up to the arena to fight her opponent. After the fight started, Rousey did not start out with her usual tenacity.

Holms eventually had an amazing kick to the head to knock out Rousey and win the fight. This left Rousey in shock as she went back to the locker room. It was an eventful night for Holly Holms.

The losers of 2015 have a rough road ahead in 2016, while the future for the winners seems to be very bright for the upcoming year.

WINNERS 1.

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January Feature Obituaries David Bowie (1947-2016)

Alan Rickman (1946-2016) OPINION BY CHASE

On Jan. 10, 2016, music legend David Jones, famously known as David Bowie, passed away after an 18 month battle with liver cancer.

He had not made news of his illness public.

Bowie is widely known as one of the most influential musicians of all time, inspiring all types of musicians to think outside the box and dare to be different. Two days before his death, on Jan. 8 (his 69th birthday), Bowie released his final album, Blackstar. Over the course of his career, he released a total of 25 albums and had over 20 Billboard Hot 100 hits.

On Jan. 14, 2016, actor Alan Rickman lost his battle with cancer at the age of 69. He is widely known for his role as the stern Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. He was a fan favorite, giving fans a villain to root for.

Contrary to the stern disposition of his character, many of Rickman’s fellow actors described him as warm, light hearted, kind and humorous. Harry Potter frontman Daniel Radcliffe was quoted saying he was “undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with.” Alan Rickman will be remembered always.

As the New Year begins, it is important to take the time to look back on those who were lost in 2015.

Stuart Scott Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott passed away from cancer on Jan. 4. He was loved by sports fans and he inspired his colleagues.

He was well known for his hiphop style and his catch phrase, “Booyah!” He also won the Jimmy V award for his battle with cancer.

Bob Simon On Feb. 11, long time CBS correspondent Bob Simon was killed in a car crash in New York.

He was CBS’s 60 Minutes correspondent from 1996 until his death. He is also well known for his book Forty Days, a book detailing the forty day capture of Simon and his TV crew during the Persian Gulf War. Leonard Nimoy On Feb. 27, beloved actor Leonard Nimoy passed away due to end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Nimoy was best known for his

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role as Spock in the original Star Trek series. He is credited with 135 acting and voice appearances.

Lauren Hill On Apr. 10, Lauren Hill, freshman basketball player at Mount St. Jospeh University, lost her battle with terminal brain cancer. Hill touched the nation with her courage, determination and spirit. She was 19 years old.

Ben E. King On Apr. 30, soul and R&B singer and record producer Ben E. King died at the age of 76 from natural causes.

King is best known as the cowriter and singer of the song “Stand by Me.” B.B. King On May 14, American blues artist B.B. King died from multiinfarct dementia.

He is listed 6th on the Rolling Stone’s list of top 100 guitarists of all time. His career spanned 67 years and earned him the nickname “The King of Blues.”

Christopher Lee Actor Christopher Lee died on Jun. 7 from congestive heart failure. He is best known for his role as Saruman in Lord of the Rings and his role as Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels.

He first emerged onto the movie scene in the cult classic Dracula in 1958. He was 93 years old at the time of his death.

Sir Nicholas Winton On Jul. 1, World War II hero Sir Nicholas Winton passed away

due to cardiorespiratory failure.

He was 106 years old.

Winton served in the British Royal Air Force during the war, but he is best known for his humanitarian work.

He organized the rescue of 669 Jewish children in Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II. Wes Craven On Aug. 30, American film director, writer, producer and actor Wes Craven died from brain cancer at the age of 76.

Craven was best known for his work in the horror genre. His two biggest series were the Nightmare on Elm Street series and the Scream series.

He is also known for directing several other major films, such as The Hills Have Eyes.

Yogi Berra On Sept. 22, 2015, baseball legend Yogi Berra died of natural causes at the age of 90.

He leaves behind a great legacy. He played in fourteen World Series and was named an All-Star fifteen times.

Flip Saunders On Oct. 25, Flip Saunders, the coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, lost his battle with cancer at the age of 60.

His coaching career spanned from 1977 until his death in 2015.

Across his career, he coached three colleges, three minor league basketball teams and three NBA teams.

Pressures faced by student athletes OPINION BY NICK

For student athletes, 2016 will give them another opportunity to succeed in their sport. In order to achieve the goals that every athlete sets prior to the start of their season, they will need to work extremely hard.

However, at what point does this work become too much for students?

When do the mental and physical stresses begin to affect students’ performances in school and their behavior outside of school? Can performance anxiety lead to steroid use for high school athletes?

As innocent as school sports seem, stress is very common because

students have a hard time balancing their athletic responsibilities with their academic responsibilities. It is not just school and athletics, either. Some students participate in band or choir, work five days a week and are tasked with caring for siblings.

Obviously, stress is going to accompany people with many responsibilities and very little time.

Most of the time, student athletes are plagued with sleep deprivation and performance anxiety. Along with these problems, their performance in the classroom can decline if students do not have enough time to study, sleep and finish their homework.

Performance anxiety can occur when an athlete is overly pressured by family, friends or coaches to succeed in his or her sport. This can sometimes be a good thing because it causes athletes to work harder. However, in other cases, athletes may turn to performance-enhancing drugs or human growth hormones (HGH).

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Wadsworth football player Mitchell, 10, sits on the turf after taking a shot to the head.

While not many people would expect steroids to be used in high school sports, it happens more often than some might think.

According to a confidential survey conducted by The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, 408 of the 3,705 kids surveyed admitted to using HGH at least once in their lives. The survey was conducted in 2013, but members of the group believe there has been an

increase in the number of users in the past few years.

Injuries are also a big obstacle faced by student athletes. Concussions cause many athletes to suffer in the classroom, and student athletes are often rushed back into playing because they do not receive proper medical attention. This can cause lasting impacts on their bodies.

There are many risks associated

with athletics on any level. Those who have a deep love for sports, like myself, tend to overlook that.

However, those risks are always there, and sometimes we can push our bodies past their limits.

For some, sports are too dangerous or time-consuming for them to attempt. Regardless of the consequences, sports will always be a major part of many of our lives.

In what ways do you think student athletes are pressured?

“Sometimes it is hard to manage the workload from practice and school.”

-Lindsay 10

“I do not think that they are pressured because if they want to, they can quit anytime.”

-Brendan, 9

“Individual students are pressured by themselves as well as the family dynamic/structure.”

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Championship programs thriving in Wadsworth

BY CODY SURRATT AND ALEX JONES

Wadsworth has been known for its strong athletic programs. They have had some great state runs in the last few years. Two programs that seem to constantly bring talent and hard nose competition to the table is the boys wrestling team and girls basketball team who are both chasing team state titles this year.

Wrestling The wrestling team has had a winning tradition under head Coach John Gramuglia who has brought many victories including 119 state qualifiers, 76 state placers, 33 state finalists and 14 state champions. In 2010 he brought Wadsworth its first state title since 1942.

With a very promising lineup, the wrestling team looks to bring home a second state title in six years.

The team is lead by senior captain and 2013 state champ, Noah Baughman. Also returning to the Grizzlies is Joey Baughman, 10 who placed fifth at the 2015 state tournament. In additon is a veteran coaching staff, consisting of John Gramuglia, Nick Ranallo and returning alumni who were a part of the 2010 state championship team. Of those alumni, Clay Wenger and Brad Squire hold important positons on the staff.

The Varsity B wrestling team is lead by head coach Matt Hulme.

The wrestling team consists of other talented members such as freshman Michael North at 126, senior Brock Swartzbaugh at 106, and senior heavy weight Kyle Green. All are working to claim the elusive state title.

Throughout the year the wrestling team has only had few proud accomplishments. They placed 13th at the Iron Man, which is arguably the toughest tournament in the country, first at the North Canton Holiday

Tournament and third at the Medina Invitational Tournament while lacking four of their starting wrestlers in the line-up.

Presently, they have an undefeated dual meet record which includes defeating Brecksville, who at the time was ranked 35th in the nation. That victory clinched the team a share of the Suburban League title for the 24th year in a row.

Girls Basketball Another annual powerhouse, the girls basketball team, is currently sitting at 15-1. Their season is off to a good start with wins over Magnificat and GlenOak. The Grizzlies knew that they had the makings of a great team from the beginning of the season.

Headed into the annual Classic in the Country tournament, the team was 14-0. They knew that they would face a tough challenge against two highly ranked teams, Newark and Mason. Giving them their first loss of the season, Mason defeated the Grizzlies by 11 points.

It was a battle of the best as two of the top teams in the state went head to head.

Although still holding the number one rank in the state, the girls are using the loss as a chance to get better and learn from it.

With the right mindset, the Lady Grizzlies will likely be a force to be reckoned with in March.

“Sheer determination and hardwork combined with talent make our team something special,” said Sophia Fortner, 10.

As captains of the team, the seniors display great leadership on and off the court. They have all made major contributions to the team, perhaps none more so than leading scorer Jodi Johnson.

Johnson has committed to play basketball at Ashland University.

The girls hope to conclude their successful season by cutting down the nets at the Schottenstein Center in March.

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Joey, 10, works for near fall points against Brunswick’s Nick Kiussis in the finals of the Medina Invitational Tournament.

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Varsity Girls basketball stands for the national anthem before facing off against Magnificat. The Lady Grizzlies rolled to a 47-29 victory over number 6th ranked Magnificat.

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Yearbook staff offers chance to win $5,000

BY CODY SURRATT AND ALEX JONES

Buy a yearbook by April 28, 2016, and you may win $5,000.

The yearbook staff is holding a promotion to boost sales by offering a chance at a large sum of money. The only catch is to win one must first be one of the two names drawn by all who purchase a yearbook, and then hit a half-court shot at the Fine Arts Assembly.

“We are excited to offer the students at WHS a chance to win $5,000. We would love nothing more than for two students to end our year by nailing two half court shots. We are doing this to generate some fun with our students and to try and sell more yearbooks,” says fourth year Yearbook Adviser Mr. Berg.

Many YouTube lovers have seen videos of contestants drain half-court shots before, but this gives our very own student body a shot at glory.

“We have already envisioned students making the shots and being on Sportscenter. We really think it could happen.” said Mr. Berg.

We began asking students what they would do with the $5,000.

“With the money, I think that I would buy a chameleon because those are dope,” said Clay Wagner, 10.

He isn’t the only one who has ideas about what they would do with the $5,000.

“It would be really awesome to win the $5,000. Their would be a lot of things that I would buy, but I would probably spend it all on shoes,” said Austin Ruddock, 11.

The students seem to be very excited for a chance to win $5,000. The only thing in their way is the purchase of a yearbook. It is important that all students interested read through the official rules and details located on the high school web page under the yearbook tab.

S ports 2 2016 Playoff stat leaders Passing: Deshaun Watson 30/47 405 yards 4 TDs 1 INT Rushing: Derrick Henry 36 carries 158 yards 4.4 YPC 3 TDs

Alabama-Clemson becomes instant classic

BY MICHAEL CALLOW

The Alabama Crimson Tide are once again on top of the college football world after a thrilling victory over the Clemson Tigers, 45-40.

In this battle of the ages, Alabama and offensive weapons, Derrick Henry and wide reciever O.J. Howard, outlasted dynamic, dual-threat quarterback, Deshaun

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championship.

To start off the game, Henry powered through Clemson’s defense en route to a 50-yard touchdown. With Alabama’s hot start, Clemson knew they were in for a tough game. The Tigers rebounded quickly as Watson delivered a strike to Henry Renfrow wide open down the sideline for a long touchdown.

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Receiving: O.J. Howard 5 Rec 208 yards 2 TDs LONG: 63

Alabama running back, Derrick Henry, strikes the Heisman pose after scorching the Clemson defense for a 50 yard touchdown run. Henry finished with 158 yards and reached the endzone three times.

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Team Stats T.O.P. Clem: 29:11 Bama: 29:52 Total yards Clem: 550 Bama: 473

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Alabama head coach, Nick Saban, gets a Gatorade shower after winning his fourth national championship with the Crimson Tide.

Watson and versatile running back Wayne Gallman of the Clemson Tigers.

The win capped off a 14-1 season for the Tide and gave Nick Saban his fourth national

throughout the game, but Clemson’s defense was no match for Howard, who had a monster game, hauling in five receptions for just over 200 yards.

Even with Howard’s breakout

game, it came down to one of the gutsiest play calls ever by Saban and company: the decision to attempt an onside kick early in the fourth quarter. The kick was perfectly placed by kicker Adam Griffith and the Tide recovered.

This led to quarterback Jake Coker finding none other than Howard for a 51-yard touchdown.

This connection between Coker and Howard gave the Tide the lead, 31-24.

However, the game was far from over. The Tide knew that they needed a big play to keep the momentum on their side.

Dynamic returner Kenyan Drake provided that spark with a 95-yard

touchdown return to put Alabama up two scores, 38-27.

The game was full of fireworks and turned into an absolute shootout. In the last 7:47 of the gameplay, these teams combined for five touchdowns. The two teams combined for 85 points, the highest total points in a national championship game since 2006 when offensive powerhouses USC and Texas squared off and combined for 79. The game featured college superstars Reggie Bush and Vince Young.

Both games were filled with action. Regardless of how they compare, both games are truly historical performances.

Browns looking to move forward with new regime

BY OLIVIA ADDIS

This postseason, also known as the offseason for the Cleveland Browns, was launched by the hiring of a new head coach.

Hue Jackson, the former offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, has agreed to a deal with the Browns, becoming the team’s sixth different head coach since 2008.

At the conclusion of week 17, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam announced that general manager Ray Farmer and head coach Mike Pettine were fired, and that the search for new front office members and a new head coach would begin immediately.

Haslam made good on his promises, nearly instantly appointing Sashi Brown as Executive Vice President of Football Operations and later naming Paul DePodesta as Chief Strategy Officer.

Brown’s lack of experience made the move very puzzling.

DePodesta is also a major question mark because his experience in the front office came from baseball.

DePodesta was a main character in the book/movie Moneyball.

These two moves had Browns fans scratching their heads. Most did not know what to make of these two, and it seemed like the team was destined to have another 3-13 season.

However, Browns fans felt like winners of the Powerball after Haslam hired Hue Jackson.

Jackson was the most popular candidate amongst fans and

the front office. Jackson has experience as an NFL head coach, leading the Raiders to an 8-8 season in 2011, and could provide a much needed spark to Cleveland.

With the search for a head coach now complete, the front office is now turning their attention towards surrounding Jackson with talent on the field. The Browns have the number two overall pick in the draft and are looking to find the pieces they need in the draft and in free agency.

The Browns swung and missed on most of their draft picks under general manager Ray Farmer.

Now they find themselves in a hole and need to rebuild with fresh, young talent in this year’s draft.

The biggest hole on the Browns’ roster is the quarterback position.

With the Browns distancing themselves from troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel and veteran quarterback Josh McCown coming off of numerous injuries that sidelined him for half of the season, the Browns are in dire need of a solid quarterback.

One option is Cal star Jared Goff.

He is consistently accurate and has strong velocity on his throws, two qualities that Browns quarterbacks have lacked in recent years.

Another option is A.J. McCarron.

McCarron finished out this season with Bengals and has experience with Hue Jackson’s offense.

McCarron is currently under contract with the Bengals, so the Browns will need to make a trade for him.

Of course a quarterback will need someone who can catch a pass, so the Browns will also need

to add to their receiving corp. TCU playmaker Josh Doctson could be a solid option with their second or third pick. Also, Cincinnati receivers Mohammed Sanu and Marvin Jones are both free agents and familiar with Jackson’s offense as well.

Finally, the defense will need to make serious adjustments. With All-Pro cornerback Joe Haden out for almost the entire season, the Browns defense struggled mightily. As a team, the Browns were 27th in total yards allowed per game. This suggests that they

Browns’ targets for the Draft

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Joey Bosa, DE

Josh Doctson, WR

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Hue Jackson has agreed to be the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

need serious help on defense.

Boston College safety Justin Simmons has the talent to boost the Browns secondary. His size and tackling ability can make an instant impact. Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa is also an explosive playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. He can help the Browns in numerous ways, including stopping the run.

With an experienced coach now at the helm, the Browns seem poised to improve on their recent struggles and look to make strides towards consistent success.

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Top ten songs that made an impact in 2015

BY MADDIE SHAEFFER

2015 was a year that provided us with incredible music, including some of the best artists around. Brand new artists were introduced, such as The Weeknd and Fetty Wap. Others, such as Taylor Swift and Maroon 5, have been in this industry for a while and are still going strong. These ten songs of 2015 made the biggest impact.

1. “Uptown Funk” Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars: Mark Ronson is a DJ and producer who has worked with incredible artists, such as Amy Winehouse and Boy George. In 2015, he teamed up with Mars to make “Uptown Funk!”. This song ruled at No. 1 for 14 weeks straight and tied for the secondlongest-leading Billboard Hot 100 ever. It also led for streaming songs, getting 15.8 million U.S. streams during its 12th week.

“It’s a good party song” said Ryan Dammarell, 10.

2. “Thinking Out Loud” Ed Sheeran: Ed Sheeran is a British singer/songwriter who has been making music since 2010 and recently released his

album “Multiply” in 2014 which included this song. This single became the first to ever spend one whole year in the Top 40 Singles. It also claims taking the longest climb, 19 weeks, to reach the top spot.

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3. “See You Again” - Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth: Wiz Khalifa started his music career in 2007. Since then, he’s had successful hits such as “Black and Yellow” and “Young’n on His Grind.” In 2015, he contributed this song to the sound track of Furious 7. He dedicated the song to Paul Walker. This instantly became one of the biggest hits of the year. It stayed at No. 1 for more than ten weeks straight.

4. “Trap Queen” - Fetty Wap: Fetty Wap has became a popular hip-hop artist in 2015. Released in his album “Fetty Wap”, “Trap Queen” reached the Top 20 of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart after three weeks of

being out. It was later remixed

by French Montana and went on to reach Billboard’s Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100.

5. “Sugar” - Maroon 5: Maroon 5 released their first album in 2002. Featured on their album “V” which came out in 2014, “Sugar” has been able to stay at the top with its sound that is made for pop. It hit No. 2 on Billboard on March 28, 2015.

6. “Shut Up and Dance” Walk the Moon: Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Walk the Moon has been a band since 2008.

They released an album called “Talking is Hard” in 2014 and this song instantly became a hit.

It broke the record for the most time leading Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs Chart at 24 weeks. It is their best-selling song, having 2.9 million downloads since its release.

“It made an impact because it inspires kids to grab a gal or guy

to just dance without thinking about their problems and to take risks because kids now do not.” said Natasha Marrone, 10.

7. “Blank Space” - Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift came out with her first album in 2006.

Since then, she has risen to the top of the charts. Her fifth album titled “1989”, which she released in 2014, was labeled as her first official pop album.

“Blank Space” dominated the charts staying at No. 1 for four weeks, and the hit music video was released in November.

8. “Watch Me” - Silentó: As a teenage rapper from Atlanta, Silentó released his first single “Watch Me” in 2015. Since then , it became a trend to make videos of doing the dance moves included in the song such as the “Whip”, the “Nae-Nae” and the “Stanky leg”. In just one week, it reached over two-and-a-half

million U.S. streams.

9. “Earned It”(Fifty Shades of Grey) - The Weeknd: Abel Tesfaye first appeared in 2011, but his career did not really kick off until 2015. In the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which came out in February of 2015, “Earned It” made its first debut.

It hit No. 2 on the R&B Digital Songs chart and got 92,000 downloads in December of 2014.

10. “The Hills” - The Weeknd: One of the first singles released from his album “Beauty Behind the Madness,” “The Hills” replaced his other single “Can’t Feel My Face” at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/HipHop Songs chart. With this, Abel Tesfaye became the first male artist to rise to No. 1 with two leading singles in the same year since Eminem in 2010.

2015 gave us some awesome new music. Now, we have even more in store for 2016!

Dumbest quotes of politicians in 2015 Top 5 memes of 2015

By Rachel Osterhouse

BY MICHAEL SWEAZY

Politicians are some of the most powerful people in our society. We elect them into office, at least those of us who vote, and rely on them to represent us while governing the United States of America.

That being said, it seems redundant that we should be sure these people are intelligent and of sound mind. Even still, they manage to vomit out an incredible amount of insane and ridiculous quotes. These are just a few of the dumb things politicians said in 2015.

1. Hillary Clinton “What, like with a cloth or something?...I don’t know how it works digitally at all,” said Clinton in response to being asked if she “wiped” her personal email server.

The Democratic presidential frontrunner spent most of the summer dogged by questions about her use of a personal e-mail server while Secretary of State.

During a conference in August, she laughed off a question about whether she had wiped the server before allowing authorities to inspect it. She later apologized for the sarcasm and shifted her tone when talking about her e-mail usage at the State Department.

2. Bernie Sanders “I have an ample supply of underwear!” Sanders has surprised many with his contributions to the 2016 race.

One: He has given Clinton a respectable challenge in the polls.

And two: He has given Larry David the chance to impersonate him on Saturday Night Live.

During the show’s mocking of the Democratic debate in October, David said, “I own one pair of underwear.

That’s it. Some of these billionaires, they have three, four pairs.”

The Sunday after, Sanders clarified that he does, in fact, own multiple pairs of underwear.

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3. Tommy Tucker “I am the senator. You are the citizen. You need to be quiet.”

It’s always disappointing to hear that someone has managed to avoid learning the concept of a government of the people, by the people, for the people, yet has been allowed to become a U.S. senator. Tommy Tucker needs to go back to school.

4. Donald Trump “They’re bringing drugs.

They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.”

Trump set the tone for his brash and unfiltered campaign when he announced his 2016 run in June. Since then he has gone on to offend Muslims, AfricanAmericans, his GOP competitors and the media, just to name a few.

But his unapologetic style continues to strike a chord with Republican primary voters.

5. George W. Bush “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we.

They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”

“Bushisms” could easily dominate this list, but hilarious though they all are, I opted not to include those which simply show the man had only a tenuous grasp of the English language.

This unfortunate choice of wording resulted in what might be the most unintentionally honest statement he made as president.

Love them or hate them, every time you log into social media you are bound to encounter some memes. A meme is described as “a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc. that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users.”

Here are ten of the crazy, funny and just downright weird memes that went viral in 2015.

1) The Left Shark Katy Perry’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show in early 2015 featured two dancers wearing shark costumes. The shark on the left caught many people’s attention, as his moves were more confused than the right shark. These hilarious moves boosted Left Shark to instant meme status.

2) Pepe the Frog Pepe the Frog is a popular frog character from the comic series Boy’s Club by Matt Furie. Various illustrations of this famous frog have appeared on social media this year as reaction faces.

3) Unexpected John Cena In 2015, people began using pro wrestler John Cena’s extremely obnoxious theme song to randomly interrupt videos.

4) What are those?

This meme became popular on the app Vine, originating from a short clip of a man loudly asking a police officer “What are those?” while pointing to his work boots.

This saying is most commonly used when someone is seen wearing ugly shoes.

5) Shia Labeouf’s “Just Do It” It all started when troubled actor Shia Labeouf was featured in a motivational video of him intensely shouting inspirational messages to the camera while making strange gestures. The best part is, it was filmed in front of a green screen, making it easy to edit.

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Top ten worst ways to try to get out of a speeding ticket

BY TRENT STULL

There comes a time in the average human life when one begins driving. As you become a more seasoned driver, you get more and more comfortable with the roads and all the factors. As you get older, there may come times when you need to speed to get somewhere or simply just speed because you feel like the speed limit is too low. Speeding is illegal and eventually, you will get caught.

Nobody likes to get pulled over by the police because that usually means they will get in trouble.

Speeding tickets can be a hefty fine, and people will do anything to get out of paying that average fine of $150. Here are the top ten

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worst ways of attempting to get out of a speeding ticket.

1. Curse at the officer This is the worst idea to ever use against a police officer when getting pulled over. The officer is already in a bad mood when you get pulled over, even though he is simply doing his job. People sometimes think that the officer would get frightened by the cursing, but as one can imagine, that is not the case. The officer could have possibly let the person off if he would have not cursed at him, but now he is in a new world of trouble.

2. Wave a weapon The idea of doing this is nearly suicidal. The officer is already walking up to the car with caution, and now, with a weapon in the

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hand of the “criminal”, it makes the officer considerably more cautious, considering no one can be trusted nowadays.

3. Pretend you are a drunk Speeding, now drinking? That is a terrible idea. You are better off just paying the speeding ticket, but if you pretend you are a drunk, there is no way out. You would risk getting your license suspended, spending the night in jail, having to go to driving classes, pay more than double the fine of a speeding ticket, plus court costs or all of the above.

4. Pretend you know magic Once the officer walks up to the door, and you are waving around a magic wand, you will immediately be under suspicion of being on drugs. Most likely,

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you will end up in the squad car.

Nothing more to it.

5. Tell them you are their boss The police will nine times out of ten overpower you. The fact that they are the police is enough to overpower you. They are not afraid of you, considering all of the weapons they have on their side. Even though you pay their salary with taxes, you will still not win.

6. Refuse to hand over documentation

This really will not work. It will cause more trouble and cause you to spend a night in lock up if you are not careful.

7. Warn the officer you just farted

This is bound to at least get a giggle out of the officer. This way

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5 best commercials that aired in 2015 By gracie Thompson

From silly to sappy to serious, over the past year, TV viewers watch their favorite channels and see many commercials in between their favorite movies and shows. However, only 5 came out on top as the front runners of 2015 for their bold statements and altogether effectiveness.

1. NBC: ‘NASCAR on NBC’ Nick Offerman makes the pitch for NASCAR because his red-meat-eating, wildernessloving ways are in lockstep with NASCAR’s typical audience.

He kicks it off by asking Americans to do a gut-check: “When our idea of danger is eating gluten, there’s trouble afoot.” Offerman teaches us how to be a “True American Patriot” in a series of vignettes that would make our Founding Fathers proud: barbecue, keg-erators, hot tubs, doublenecked guitars and, most of all, NASCAR. 2. Esurance: ‘Sorta Pharmacist’ The insurance company perfects its slogan, “Sorta you isn’t you” in this pharmacist commercial. While Lindsay Lohan spoofs her history of car accidents and DUIs, “Breaking Bad” fans get a Bryan Cranston as Walter White stand-in for a pharmacist. “We both have a lot of experience with drugs,” “White” says and the confused blonde responds with a puzzled look. “Say my name,” Walter utters, and she responds with “Sorta Pharmacist”.

3. T-Mobile: ‘#KimDataStash’ Kim Kardashian, the queen of First World Problems, talks about one of them: the tragedy of unused cellphone data that does not roll over to the following month. All of that lost data is depriving customers of chances to see Kim’s makeup, her outfits, her vacations and once more — for emphasis, her outfits. She explains that with T-Mobile’s roll-over data, no customer will ever have to miss out on the life of Kim Kardashian.

4. Nationwide: ‘Invisible Mindy’ No one notices what Mindy Kaling does, so she is convinced that she is invisible.

She can eat ice cream out of the carton in the store and sunbathe naked. But when she sneaks up on Matt Damon to smell his neck, she is finally noticed by him. The commercial presents itself both as a subtle feminist statement about women of color struggling to be noticed, and simply as a cheeky, clever commercial with a great celebrity appearance.

5. Mophie: ‘All Powerless’ This commercial opens with various chaotic situations such as hurricanes in Nebraska, fish raining from the sky, the laws of gravity ceasing to exist and dogs walking their owners.

This clever ad is presenting the hypothetical instances of what happens when your phone runs out of battery. Then, it further encourages you to buy the “Mophie” phone case with a better battery.

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Top 5 things that broke the Internet in 2015 by tori baker

Seemingly over night, many things blew up over the internet in 2015. Here are the top 5 things that broke the Internet.

1. Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction On Mar. 25, 2015, Zayn Malik, left the popular boy band, One Direction. It is said he left because he wanted to relax and live a normal 22-year-old’s life. Millions of teenage girls were devastated and could not believe their favorite boy band had split.

2. The dress On Feb. 26, 2015, someone tweeted a picture of a black and blue dress. This instantly went viral as a huge debate over Twitter of the color of the dress occurred. Some say they see a black and blue dress while others say they see a white and gold one.

3. Caitlyn Jenner In April 2015, Caitlyn Jenner, formally known as Bruce Jenner, came out as a transgender woman. Caitlyn has said to have struggled with

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These top five commercials of 2015 took the TV world by storm.

may not be as effective as others, but it sure is a way to lighten up the mood. You may as well be ready to pay the fine if you attempt this trick. It will most likely irritate the officer, but hey, it is worth a shot! Even if you try to actually fart, then shart, it may work better.

8. Scream “Don’t you know who I am?”

If you were the president, Lebron James, or Marilyn Monroe, this is a very clever idea. If you are anybody else, it is not even worth wasting the energy to say that.

You will most likely get in more trouble than just a speeding ticket.

9. Fake instant death This will definitely work, up until the ambulance gets there or the officer checks your pulse.

10. Talk in Jar Jar Binks voice This would put you under immediate suspicion of using drugs. It may frighten the officer at first, up until you start laughing at yourself, and he figures out you are a fake.

There are some nearly “suicidal” ideas brought up in this list, and some of them may be very surprising. If you are ever in a situation where you get pulled over for speeding, try to use some of the ideas that would not totally get you in deep trouble.

gender dysphoria throughout her youth. With Caitlyn’s new transformation, she and her family have garnered even more attention than before.

4. Kanye for President The VMAs contained a lot of moments that went viral.

One instance is when Kanye delivered a speech saying he was going to run for President in the 2020 election. West claimed to have smoked marijuana prior to the VMAs. He definitely could have given Trump a run for his money.

5. Miss Universe During the 2015 Miss Universe competition, host Steve Harvey announced the wrong winner. He announced Miss Columbia as the winner when she was the first runnerup contestant. The real winner was Miss Philippines. This awkward moment on stage caused confusion and emotional distress for both Miss Columbia and Miss Philippines.

These five things have definitely made an impact in the Internet world and will not soon be forgotten.

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New year offers variety for gamers

BY ABIGAIL CIPAR

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The new year is offering up games ranging from highly anticipated indies to puzzle platformers.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End - On April 26, Naughty Dog will release their fourth game in the Uncharted series.

The PS4 exclusive will follow Nathan Drake on his journey to find out the truth behind the lost pirate colony of Libertatia.

Dishonored 2 - Bethesda announced they would be releasing this sequel some time in 2016. There is no official release date as of now.

There will be two playable characters: Empress Emily Kaldwin and Corvo Attano,

the previous game’s protagonist.

The game will follow Emily Kaldwin in her attempt to regain her title as Empress after she is removed from the throne.

Dishonored 2 will be released for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. No Man’s Sky - In June, gamers will be able to get their hands on one of the most anticipated indie games of 2016. In this open universe survival game, players will gather information about each planet they visit. No Man’s Sky will be released for PS4 and PC. Tom Clancy’s The Division - In The Division, a virus has spread throughout the United States on Black Friday. As a member of the Strategic Homeland Division (SHD), it is the player’s job to discover the origins of the virus

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“My dad had a ponytail and looked like Danny Devito, so I guess I accept this.”

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and prevent the fall of society.

The Division will be available to play on PC, PS4 and Xbox One March 8.

Unravel - In this upcoming puzzle platformer, individuals will play as Yarny, a simple yarn doll made from red yarn. As the player travels farther away from the starting point of the game, Yarny will unwind. Unravel will be playable February 9 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst EA announced they would be releasing a reboot of the original Mirror’s Edge, which was released back in 2008. Mirror’s Edge is known for its colorful, futuristic style and fast-paced gameplay. This reboot will focus more on the beginnings of Faith Connors, the protagonist. The

game will be available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One May 24.

Doom - Originally titled Doom 4, this first-person shooter will be coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One this spring. In the game, players will fight off numerous hoards of demons with a large arsenal of weapons. Doom will encourage the player to keep moving throughout the game and avoid taking cover behind objects. Thus, health will be regained as each enemy is taken down.

Armor and weapons will be placed throughout the levels, too. Multiplayer for Doom is currently in the works, and players will soon be able to fight off enemies with a group of friends.

“Noah made this look famous, and therefore, I am all for it. Especially when the socks do not match.”

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“I wish I had one.

It is trendy. I would wear a Grizzly one.

Maybe we should get Grizzly fur singlets.”

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Emily Brazier, 11, uses coffee, tea and colored pencils to create the closeup scribble drawing of Brady Klonk’s, 11, eyes. The painting of the butterfly was done using acrylic paint; it focuses on gender identity. photo by abigail cipar photo courtesy of Gabe Metzger

Gabe Metzger, 12, created the piece to the left using colored pencils and charcoal. Metzger’s ability to create realistic portraits continues to amaze students and teachers alike.

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Isabelle Buckingham, 12, uses cardboard for a majority of her projects. For this piece, titled “Risum Mortis” (The Laughing Dead), she used clay rather than her usual materials.

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Most anticipated movies of 2016

BY ERIN KILBRIDE

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5. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Harry Potter fans will have another movie to look forward to which premieres Nov. 18. This movie is based off a textbook about magical creatures found in the Harry Potter series.

A writer accidentally releases these creatures from his briefcase, and the movie follows him trying to correct his mistake.

4. X-Men: Apocalypse - “I am most excited for X-Men because I love Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence,” said Connor Montgomery, 12. In this film, which will be released on May 27, a team of X-Men will work together to stop a group of mutants who are trying to create a new world order.

3. Deadpool - In this film coming out on Feb. 12, a former Special Forces agent who was involved in an experiment that

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Fuller House Feb. 26

Better Call Saul Season 1

Orange is the New Black Season 4 June 17

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10 Jan. 5

Parks and Recreation Season 7 Jan. 13

New Girl Season 4 Jan. 5

Narcos Season 2 Late Summer or Fall

Degrassi: The Next Class Jan. 15

House of Cards Season 4 March 4

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish Jan. 1

Meet the Parents Jan. 1

Bring It On: In It to Win It Jan. 1

Meet the Fockers Jan. 1

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Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is the most anticipated movie coming out in 2016. It will be released on Mar. 25.

gave him accelerated healing powers tries to find the man who did this to him.

2. Captain America: Civil War - “The other Captain America movies were really good, so I cannot wait for this one to be released,” said Patrick Kilker, 12.

On May 6, audiences will watch as a civil war between Captain America and Iron Man tears the Avengers apart.

1. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - March 25 marks the date of the release of the most anticipated movie of 2016. In this film, during a fight between Batman and Superman over who the world needs more, they must set aside their differences to overtake a common enemy.

While there will be many new things that will occur in the upcoming year, these eight movies are certainly a few of the top things to be most excited for.

People’s Choice, Golden Globes kick off new year

BY LAUREN WHITLEY

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With the new year comes new anticipation as the long list of movies coming out in 2016 is publicized.

This year seems to encompass many sequels, including Finding Dory, Divergent Series: Allegiant and several others. Superhero movies also seem to be popular, with the most anticipated movie of 2016 being Batman v.

Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The following list includes the most anticipated movies of 2016: 8. Divergent Series: Allegiant - The third book in the popular trilogy is going to be split into two movies, Allegiant and Ascendant.

The previous two movies had major success when they came to theaters, and it is expected that Allegiant will do the same when it premieres on Mar. 18.

7. The 5th Wave - Often compared to novels such as The Hunger Games, this movie is expected to be popular with young adult audiences. The novel came out in 2013 and quickly became popular. The story of a teenaged girl who is one of the last survivors in a world attacked by waves of alien invasions is going to be released on Jan. 22.

6. Finding Dory - The longawaited sequel to the 2003 movie Finding Nemo is finally going to come to theaters on June 17.

After following Nemo’s journey thirteen years ago, audiences will get a chance to learn about Dory’s family as she attempts to find her

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The People’s Choice awards started the year with new performances, stylish red carpet looks, a variety of winners and even a little touch of drama.

Being held since 1975, the People’s Choice awards is an annual American award show created by Bob Stivers to honor the best in entertainment within different categories.

This year, the award show was hosted on Jan. 6 by Jane Lynch, a well-known actress, singer and comedian.

America’s favorite film, music, TV, gaming and social media stars gathered together for the announcement of the winners.

The public votes on the winners from each category.

“We, the entertainers, have put our self-esteem in your hands...

Oh, God, what have we done?” joked Jane Lynch following the people’s votes.

This year’s big winners included Furious 7, The Big Bang Theory and Grey’s Anatomy.

Sandra Bullock was crowned Favorite Movie Actress, while Johnny Depp was voted Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor.

One of the most victorious winners of the night was Ellen

DeGeneres who took home the Favorite Humanitarian.

“It is strange to get an award for being nice and generous and kind which is what we are all supposed to do with one another.

That is the point of being a human,” DeGeneres said as she delivered her heartfelt speech to the audience.

The scandal of the night was during The View’s acceptance of Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team when a stage crasher got on stage. The complete stranger stole the microphone during Sara Gilbert’s speech to give his name and a shout-out. The man was later arrested and charged with misdemeanor.

“I thought it was funny that some random person could walk on stage without being stopped by security,” said Mikaela Flath, 11.

Following the People’s Choice awards, the Golden Globes were hosted on Jan. 10. Ricky Gervais hosted them for the fourth time.

The Golden Globes are another annual ceremony that recognize the best in film and television.

One of the night’s biggest winners was The Revenant for Best Drama, Best Actor and Best Director.

The Martian was also a big

winner, receiving two awards from Best Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best Actor - Musical or Comedy. It is controversial as to why The Martian won under these categories, since it is neither a musical or a comedy.

Sylvester Stallone received a standing ovation for his acceptance of Best Supporting Actor for Creed. Leonardo DiCaprio also was awarded with a standing ovation after he won Best Actor in Drama for The Revenant.

Other winners included Lady Gaga for Best Actress - Limited Series or TV Movie in American Horror Story. Mr. Robot won the most awards for television with Best Supporting Actor and Best Series in Drama.

Entertainment Weekly announced celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Olivia Wilde, Zendaya Coleman and Sam Smith on their Best Dressed list for the 2016 Globes. Eva Longoria, Bryce Dallas Howard and Kate Hudson are some of the people that made up the Worst Dressed list.

All in all, January has been full of awards and entertainment. Do not miss the Oscars and Grammy awards that are taking place next month.

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Phrase of the Month “Another One”

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Having a snow day is a well-loved mini holiday cherished by many, and Twitter is the best way to capture this.

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“Checking my Timehop has been really upsetting lately because this time last year was when we had all of the snow days :-(” -@w_efloatsurBode

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“I see a snow day in the near future” -@MontanaPawlak “Waiting on that hotline bling” -@colinwright_ “Build-your-own-parking-space season has begun in the student lot. I love snow!”

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Alex 12, 1983 Buick Riviera makes a statement as it stands out among the other cars in the student parking lot. The transmission is undoubtedly broken and the snow white Buick takes three tries before it will finally start. The car stays cool in the winter and the summer as it no longer heats up. The left front rim (above) is dented, and underneath you can find the oil leaking. “The ladies love it,” concludes Regueiro.

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“I’ve enjoyed the tradition of a snow day the day we are meant to return from winter break and I think it’d be cruel to take it away now” -@kate_hix144

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“Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.”

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Students: For 2016 what is your goal or New Year’s resolution?

“To work out everyday.”

-Clayton, 11

“To eat healthier and try new things.”

- Liann, 12

“To be the next Khalifa.”

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“To not eat fast food.”

-Alexa, 11

Teachers: “My goal is to finish all of my graduate classes.”

-Mrs. Parsons “My goal is to be better able to walk on our trip to France and Spain.”

-Mrs. Mathews

“To hang out with Montana everyday.”

-Riley, 10

“My goal is to better my 3 hour and 3 minute personal record on September 11th, 2016, in Erie, PA, in my 10th marathon.”

-Mrs. Farr

“My resolution as it is every year, is to make my bed everyday.”

-Mrs. Trausch