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Trump wraps up tumultuous first year
The administration saw its fair share of both successes and failures
BY COLIN WRIGHT
Since taking office in January 2017, President Donald Trump has done much to advance his agenda. In the continual trial and error method Trump has used to enact change, he has proven himself to be a polarizing and controversial leader. Trump has managed to maintain strong and often growing support from his base, while opponents continue to mount arguments to remove Trump from power. Hours after officially taking office, Trump signed an executive order that would mark the beginning of the attack on the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. “I feel like Trump is on a strictly anti-Obama agenda, just for the sake of being on an antiObama agenda, in regards to the Affordable Care Act,” says Malik Hollis, 12. As of right now, the Affordable Care Act is still in effect. According to Seema Verga, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 8.8 million Americans have enrolled for Obamacare in the 2018 open-enroll period. Another giant component of Trump’s first year is tax reform. The basic argument against the bill is that it benefits the wealthy, along with large corporations, rather than the majority of citizens. Trump argues that while the bill does indeed benefit wealthy citizens
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“In addition to throwing out a 100 years of foreign policy, Trump has perverted the Republican Party away from the likes of Eisenhower, Goldwater, and Reagan.” -Alex Coiner, 12 “Donald Trump has tapped into something that needed to be tapped into, but in the process, he has left many of our founders’ ideals behind by deterring such things as immigration and free trade.” -Sophie Boulter, 12 “Trump has seen more successes than any president since Reagan.” -Matt Blackert, 12 and corporations, the “typical” family will also see great savings when it comes time to file their taxes. Overall, however, the bill will add around 1.5 trillion dollars to the debt, signifying a total decrease in taxes collected. “The insulting crumbs Republicans give working families are meager and temporary, and that’s for the families lucky enough not to face a tax hike right away. The tax breaks for corporate America are vast and permanent, and our children will be paying the price for years,” says Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Many large corporations responded positively to the passage of the bill. Comcast, AT&T, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, along with dozens of others, all announced that thousands of their employees would receive sizable bonuses. “Trump’s tax plan will be a huge success. Many people are already getting pay raises and bonuses, which is great,” says Connor Pletcher, 11. However, Trump and Republicans have struggled to fulfill many of the other goals they have set. For instance, “the wall” is still hotly contested, and
there still is no secured plan to fund its construction. Trump did, however, take action to dismantle DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA was implemented in 2012 by President Obama. It deferred deportation proceedings for illegal immigrants who arrived in the United States as minors, allowing them to work and attend school. In a tweet, Trump demanded that the wall along the Mexican border be built in order to allow DACA to remain intact. “Trump’s policy on DACA is brash and impractical. There
isn’t a way to properly deal with DREAMERs, other than deportation, and this seems to damage the economy he claims to help. Trump has a general policy to keep foreigners out, especially people of color, but provides no practical way to help them return safely or fill their economic niche,” writes Ryan Frato, 12. Of course, no discussion about Trump would be complete without looking at Trump’s frequentlyused Twitter account. Trump has two accounts, one under the official @POTUS handle and his personal @realDonaldTrump handle. It appears that @POTUS is reserved for more official use, with Trump’s attacks and criticisms @realDonaldTrump. Ironically enough, the majority of tweets on the @POTUS account are retweets of Trump’s other account, along with retweets of other government officials. Some fear that the inflammatory nature of the tweets has the power to incite military action from enemies of the United States; especially North Korea. Trump has tweeted that his usage of Twitter isn’t “presidential.” Instead, he says it is “modern day presidential.” Trump’s Twitter usage remains popular with his base, while critics call it reckless. With one year of the Trump Presidency in the books, Americans have much to witness in the coming years.
Popular internet regulation dismantled BY AHMED DARWICH
The Internet has become such a central part of modern society. It has eased access for many for the spread of knowledge, the circulation of entertainment, and the ever-changing tidings of commerce. In many ways, the Internet has come to represent the epitome of laissez-faire economics. This ability, this freedom of navigation, is known as Net Neutrality and lately has become a hot-button topic of debate within our community and our nation. In early 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted to more strictly regulate Internet Service Providers to help ensure the principles of net
neutrality. This vote reclassified wireless and fixed-line broadband service providers as Title II “common carriers” making it easier for the FCC to set rates and regulate the market.
Pai. Chairman Pai believes that the return to the legal framework from President Clinton in 1996 will help protect consumers and push for competition between Internet Service Providers. “This new repeal has caused the Internet, an instrument of free speech, to be put behind a paywall,” said Chase Neffenger, 12, when asked of his opinion. Chairman Ajit Pai’s PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS philosophy is not only Ajit Pai, Chairman of the FCC, was appointed taking heat from the by President Trump in January 2017. younger generation, This vote however, was repealed but also from the big businesses by the newly commissioned which have joined together to Federal Communications form the Internet Association. This Commission lead by Chairman Ajit group of companies which include
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Uber, Netflix, Airbnb, and eBay have publicly claimed their support of net neutrality. Bipartisan support of net neutrality has also been shown. A recent public opinion poll carried out by Mozilla and Ipsos showed that 76% supported net neutrality. Republican representatives and Democratic representatives have shown public signs of support. “There is no way for this issue to be resolved. The only way to protect Net Neutrality, which is essential to my generation, is through constant vigilance and voting for candidates that deem it an important issue and follow their constituents’ demands,” says Jonathan Ferry, 12.
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Staff Editorial: Net Neutrality pushes back American Progress
BY ANNA BOWLING
In today’s political climate, most of the people around the world get their news online. They become informed through online news sites, social media, and communication between others. We, as a society, depend heavily on our phones and the internet. Repealing net neutrality causes a global scale issue that our government cannot solve alone. The vote to repeal Net Neutrality threatens to corrupt the freedom of the internet with corporate greed and jurisdiction. After the 3-2 vote on December 14, the internet went up in arms. The most notable thing to come of the vote is the website, savetheinternet.com. They provide facts about the debate and inform the population on current standings. They also began a petition and donation center where those who support the idea of net neutrality can petition Congress and contribute to the lawsuit that the FreePress
organization has begun. The repeal of this construct is unethical and retroactive. Too many jobs and schools rely on the internet and technology to complete the tasks at hand. With the fate unknown, it leaves these dependents open to higher costs. These giant companies are not going to show any mercy if the repeal of net neutrality means bringing them higher profits. “Allowing big corporations to charge internet users for service and censor those who oppose them stands in fundamental opposition to the main idea of the Internet: absolute freedom,” says Drew Cavanaugh, 11. Gargantuan companies, such as AT&T, Verizon, Netflix, and Twitter, could possibly raise consumer prices for other websites that they do not own or support. This leaves everyday people open to monopolies. This would also leave schools, including our own, losing governmental support and high standings. If schools must buy larger packages to account for all of the technological things we do here at school, they may have to buy less to fit within a budget or requirement. Wadsworth High School prides itself on a variety of things, and to lack in the technology department, everything else would follow in the losses.
“We are the Internet generation, and as a result, we tend to take for granted the benefits of the protected access to the Web we have today. We have all had teachers and parents remark about how they had no option but to go to the library to do research and how we are lucky to have a vast amount of the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, and they are correct. We are extremely fortunate to have the access to information that we currently do,” says Sydney Negron, 11. With the repeal, would the engineering classes have access to some of their programs to create things without having to shell out ridiculous amounts of cash? Would the drama department be able to find plays and musicals that aptly fit their needs without having to pay a fee to Google? These are the types of questions that are drifting around. No one truly knows what will happen because it has not happened before. In America, people expect information to be accessible to them. The repeal of net neutrality allows for a less informed America than it already is. Politically motivated groups could prevent the other side’s groups to be properly informed. This decision challenges the direct bases of democracy. Without an informed and interested public, things become unbalanced and the
Gym class exemptions should not be given to students involved in non-athletic activities
OPINION BY KAITLYN SETERA
Physical Education has always been a mandatory course that students must participate in to complete the minimum graduation requirements. Yet it seems as though the number of students who actually take gym during a school’s semester has been decreasing over the years, and even those who are not involved in a technical sport are excused from having to go to such a class. According to policy, the school is able to provide
these P.E. exemptions to anyone who chooses to complete 2 full seasons of a WHS interscholastic sport, marching band, color guard, or cheerleading. After completing the required time, the student is given half credit for P.E. and that is all that is needed, alongside other academic requirements, in order to graduate. This form of exemption is not only very beneficial to student athletes, but reasonable, although it becomes unclear as to how the school can recognize other activities on the same scale. How can a sport be related to something like band, color guard, and cheerleading? Furthermore, how are these students excused from P.E.? “I think that P.E. exemption benefits a lot of people and it definitely makes life easier for band kids,” said Sarah
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The band performed their routine at the annual “Meet the Marching Grizzlies” show in July after a week-long camp at Kent State. Despite such hard work and time, the great debate is whether the physical activity should be accounted for in place of gym credit.
Takenaka, 11. Takenaka was a drum major for the 2017-2018 marching season and stated, “even though it isn’t anything near the physical excursion of a typical sport, it gives way for more time and energy to be devoted to the betterment of band.” As a former member of the Grizzlies’ Marching Band and Cheerleading squad, it is well understood that there is hard work, a time commitment that must be made, and dedication that must be completed by these groups. Those who choose to be a part of the band start their evening practices as early as July and the season does not end until October. In this time period, those who play an instrument learn to play the songs that they will have to play at halftime for the fall season, and Color Guard learns a routine to follow along. On top of this, everyone learns drills and where to go on the field during their instrumental performance. It is a lot to do, especially when you consider there is also band camp, sectionals, shows, and the class itself. Girls that are a part of the Wadsworth Cheerleading squad also start their practices during July and may participate in a week-long camp where they learn chants, band dances, and hello cheers. Mastering any tumbling and jumps are also
government will follow. “The idea of not being able to inform the decisions I make, including the candidates I vote for in the future, is completely unacceptable. To deny citizens the right to form independent opinions is to demean democracy itself,” Negron continues. I cannot provide a solution that would make all parties happy. Luckily, we have time. The full effects of the repeal still must go through both houses of Congress, and they have more riding on that decision. “Members of the FCC are not elected; they are appointed. They have no fear of upsetting their constituents; they only have to worry about pleasing the party in power. The decision made by the FCC in no way represents how the majority of Americans feel,” Negron expressed.
So while these FCC members can attempt to turn over the order of America, there is still a long way for them to go. Restricting the internet is something that not only worries the next generation of voters, but the current one as well. Restricting the flow of information to everyday life is not healthy for America. “This repeal is a sleazy scheme to make even more money for internet providers and has been manipulative and blatantly is attempting to restrict freedoms,” Cavanaugh finishes. The concept of net neutrality is a good thing for the progressing world. This decision of the FCC only shows that some people are trying to disrupt that progress. But nevertheless, we will continue to grow, prosper, and push forward. This setback will not last forever, as harsh and restrictive as it is.
Was the FCC’s vote to repeal net neutrality right for America?
“I don’t think that it‘s right . The internet was meant to be a free source of information,” -Alyssa Baxley, 12.
“I don’t think so- it only benefits those in power that are backed by companies,”- Jacob Roberts, 10.
“I don’t think that any common man would want this to happen,” - Matt Moore, 11.
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critical to the squad, and they may take a portion of practice just to work on this technique. In essence, there is a lot of work being done by these students and it is arguable that there is more time being put into the efforts. But yet, there is a minimal amount of intense workouts. Nothing amounts to the physical excursion students who play sports feel. The workouts that athletes receive provide individuals with a similar routine that they would have received in a gym class environment, if not with a more complex atmosphere and feel. Students in a sport are more likely to learn about a healthy lifestyle and follow proper techniques that can help strengthen their body along the way; and more often than not, this causes students to become physically exhausted. Activities that are not considered sports here at the school, such as Band, Color Guard, and cheerleading, may in a sense cause physical exhaust, and there is a sort of technique taught in terms of showing students a way to follow a healthy lifestyle. But
yet, most are precautionary instructions to avoid health issues. Things such as drinking water and stopping exercise when you feel suddenly lightheaded is just common sense. There is not an actual advanced workout plan to follow through that would make these things be considered the same level of difficulty. “I feel as though things such as band, and cheer can’t be categorized as a sport and it is well known that a gym exemption shouldn’t really be given because so,” says Nathan Dietrich, 11, “however there is so much time that goes into everything, so a type of recognition is still necessary.” There are many students who feel like this, myself being one. Non-athletic activities do not require the same level of physical ability, and students are missing the proper education that athletes or students currently enrolled in the course may receive. These exemptions should then and therefore be reconsidered by the school, yet there should still be a way to formally recognize these hard-working students who are often undermined.
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Study hall’s “silent” rule is relentless OPINION BY KAI WAGNER
Study hall is a place for kids to do their work peacefully, but this work is not always best done individually. Students in study hall should be able to converse about any questions they come upon while doing their homework just to keep them on task and away from their technology. Study hall is for the homework that was not finished the night before or for pre-test studying. But what if your work is tougher than you thought? Students who do not understand their work are often left heading into a test without a clue because our study halls have a strict “no talking” policy. Teachers often can not allot time during lessons to individual students when they have a full class to teach. That is why students who know what they are doing should be allowed to get together with another student in need and provide tips and help. The senior commons at school serves as a study hall as well, but this study hall
is not silent. They are allowed to converse and play Euchre at no one’s expense! But the underclassmen study hall does not have the luxuries that the seniors do. Is it a seniority matter? One would hope so, but the “silent” rule is not helping anyone. Rachel Osterhouse, 12, thinks that it is a privilege for seniors to talk in study hall. “Seniors have earned the right to speak in the commons. As an underclassman it did not seem worth it but now, as a senior, the right to talk is a sense of superiority,” she said. Our society today preaches that our generation has an obsession with our technology and devices. This obsession could be displayed by the frequent boredom of study hall. Students who do not have anything to do or find themselves stopped by a sudden cluelessness on homework instantly pull out their phones. If we had the choice to engage in communication with our peers we would not have the problem of overuse of technology in our school. The students at our school are all bombarded by work at one point or another but a quick peek into the cafeteria during a study hall leaves a person thinking that there is no work to be done. Netflix is a frequent go-to activity, especially for Chase Rodgers, 10.
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Students in study hall find themselves bored out of their minds and usually turn to Netflix.
“With the right to speak in study hall I would not have to worry about being plagued with my technology. I am a social butterfly and I want to show it. It is your free time. You should be able to do what you want whether that is talk to your friends or talk to another classmate to get help.” The teachers of our school argue that a non-silent study hall will interrupt nearby classrooms, however, the nearest classroom is not even on the same floor as the cafeteria. The 1800 hall, which is nearly vacant, is the nearest classroom to the cafeteria but the senior commons are even closer to the classrooms and they occupy the right to speak. Teachers argue for the continuation of the “silent” study hall to keep the peace throughout the halls. The only problem is we have never had the chance to prove how beneficial a communicative study hall could be.
“The rule needs repealed”
Ryan Salzgeber, 11, has a strong opinion among many about this topic. “We should be able to speak in our study halls. We were given the time to talk in middle school where we were ‘less mature and more childish’ but now we can’t talk in the high school where they preach that we have the majority of freedoms? The senior commons has the freedom to speak, why does the rest of the school have to sit in silence? We are supposed to have the best behaviors showcased in this school but we aren’t given the chance to do so.” Ryan is one of the hundreds of students who are crying for a chance to show what a non-silent study hall can do.
“A lot of people use earbuds any way, so the talking would not be a large distraction,” -Abby Adams, 11.
“I think that study hall should be chill and communicative,” -Josiah Sovine, 12.
“If we get rid of assigned seating, then it would allow for those who want to talk to distance themselves from others,” - Zach Adams, 9.
Open campus could teach responsibility OPINION BY JACOB MCDERMITT
Open campus is the idea that Wadsworth High School students would only be required to be at the school when they have classes to attend. This would allow students the opportunity to leave during lunch and any free periods or study halls. Not only would it create more freedom for the students, teaching them responsibility and accountability, but it may help them be more attentive in the classroom environment. Many students are dragging their feet by the end of the school day. If they were allowed to leave, the students are kept from being stuck in a crowded lunchroom or a boring study hall, and this break could lead them to be more alert and responsive in their classes. Study halls can be useful time to do homework, but that work can also be done at home, in a much more relaxed and free environment. In addition, there may be more accessible resources to help the student if they leave. “I believe it
would have a positive effect on the student morale because students could do what they want in their free time,” said Joe Chamier, 12. By giving students the freedom to leave, they are then responsible for themselves and can learn how to manage their time. If a student had a free period, they could take the time to eat a more fresh and diverse lunch, or could schedule appointments and other engagements during that time, as opposed to missing school for such things. The life lessons involved could really help high school students become acclimated with the environment that they will experience if they decide to go on to college, as most are set up as open campuses, and then as they grow older and begin to live independently. Some may argue that there are students that could not handle this responsibility. But if a student cannot handle it or their parent or guardian does not approve, then they could schedule a study hall or other classes to fill up the day, just as they could now. It would be a privilege to leave school, that could then also be revoked. However, the vast majority of WHS students have proven that they could handle the ability
to come and go as they needed on multiple occasions. Finals week at WHS for freshman, sophomores and juniors is already an open campus setting. From the beginning of the year, seniors have the opportunity to schedule late arrival, allowing them to not show up to school until second period, or early release, giving them the freedom to leave school a period early. Many students leave and return throughout the day to take college classes on either the Wayne campus or at the University of Akron. One worry under open campus is the increased traffic flow created by more student drivers out on the streets. However, the school
parking lot is only busy at the beginning and end of the current school day, so open campus could help decrease the clog at those times by spreading out the times that students enter and leave the parking lot, which would make it much easier and safer. The increase in student drivers around town would have a positive effect on the Wadsworth community. The most popular time to leave school would most likely be for lunch, and time constraints would force most students to remain in town to eat, which would in turn lead them to support and interact with the businesses and people of Wadsworth. This would
increase revenues and could greatly increase the students involvement and awareness of different activities around town. Based on a survey, 89% of students say they would be interested in an open campus, and 57% say students could handle the responsibilities. Students should be given more freedoms for the benefit of classroom awareness, student responsibility and community morale. “There are definitely benefits and I think it would be a great idea,” says Tori Ladu, 12, who leaves school everyday to take classes on campus at Akron University.
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Corrections: In the December issue of the Bruin, we did not give credit to Jim Sommers for allowing us to use his photo of Joey Baughman. Also, in the ‘In-Depth Look At Drugs’ section, the chart should read that 0.4% have students claimed to have tried meth and 0.3% have claimed to have tried heroin, not 0.04% and 0.03%.
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Disney buys out 21st Century Fox
BY T.J. LOCKWOOD
The Walt Disney Company made business history on December 14th and bought $52.4 billion worth of 21st Century Fox’s stock. This is the second largest deal between two companies on record, only behind the merger between Time Warner and AT&T. Through this huge deal, Disney will gain much of the holdings of 21st Century Fox in television, movies, and entertainment. This merger both expands Disney and joins Fox with major companies such as ABC, ESPN, and Pixar, which are currently under Disney ownership. Many who follow this deal believe it will be great for business, but it has its risks in potentially becoming too large and powerful. Disney has taken ownership of multiple extremely large companies, and after obtaining another in 21st Century Fox, no one knows when the expansion will end. “From a business point of view, this makes a lot of sense…but the biggest danger of this is the building of one master company that controls all entertainment with no one able to compete,” said Wadsworth Media Teacher Mr. Barnett. This deal includes all of 21st
Century Fox except for Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel and Fox Sport Media Group. Fox will keep its Fox Sports Networks that stream many professional and college sports and currently competes with ESPN. Under the merger, Disney will have a major stake in Hulu, which will allow them to use their productions and potentially provide a major competitor for Netflix. Beginning in 2019, Disney will remove all of their productions from Netflix and add them onto Hulu. With this deal, Disney will obtain many of Fox’s productions such as Deadpool and Family Guy. These productions are made to be seen by an adult audience, and could be very inappropriate for children: the main source of Disney’s revenue. While they continue these productions, this could potentially hurt the family oriented image that Disney has had for so long. “Disney is known as a family company, but with this deal, what do they really stand for?” asked Barnett. Also, Disney will acquire Sky, which is a major TV provider in the United Kingdom. With this addition, Disney will expand geographically and go international, reaching even more consumers. This could mean a variety of
things for new movies and TV. The deal will give the rights of X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and many other characters back into the hands of Marvel Studios, which is owned by Disney. With these rights, Marvel can now integrate and use all these popular characters in future films. This looks to be a big hit
and is seen as very exciting for many of the marvel superhero fans. “With these new characters now available, I don’t think I have ever been this excited for the future Marvel productions, and believe me, that is saying something,” said Marvel fanatic Vincent Lobello, 11.
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A cartoon depicting the ever growing amount of intellectual properties Disney holds, now including Fox.
Ohio representative resigns with sexual misconduct BY JONATHAN BALL
Every major media outlet has had a story on sexual assault, inappropriate conduct, or harassment. Men of influence have resigned left and right under these allegations, the same pressure the President himself has had to bear, as countless accusations are laid out. Of all the cases in the news, none is closer to our growing town than the resignation of Ohio state representative, Wes Goodman. The conservative former representative has routinely promoted “family values” in his running for, and career as, a servant to his constituents. These values make his resignation all the more ironic. An eyewitness reported to the Ohio Chief of Staff that Goodman had been having an extramarital affair with a man in his office. The news brought 30 sexual misconduct accusations down onto Goodman, shortly following his resignation. In addition to the consensual misconduct that ended his representative career, reports of Goodman’s non-consensual relations with an eighteen year old have resurfaced. Many observers speculate that these cases could have national
political implications. People outside of the political spheres have been vocal about this topic as well. Ryan Frato, 12 said, “I feel like it’s bringing them back down to a more human position. They used to be able to rule like tyrants, doing whatever they pleased, but things like the #MeToo Movement have brought them down from that tier of absolute power.” The #MeToo Movement is a social media trend in which victims of assault and harassment are encouraged to share their stories and oust their attackers. The breadth of tagged posts is both upsetting and encouraging to many. On the one hand, there
are a lot of instances of abuse. On the other, the amount of stories empowers victims to stand up for themselves and feel support. This disturbing trend of misconduct in our federal government, our media, and even our own state has left many people thankful that these men’s flaws are being brought to light. Just a week before Goodman’s resignation, former Ohio Senator Cliff Hite resigned after a memorandum recounting his harassment of a state employee. The permeation of these cases has resulted in much talk at the federal and state levels: What harassment is specifically, and what appropriate
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Street vendors, mainstream retailers, and online shops have begun to sell these buttons, which show the support for the #MeToo Movement, which calls for an end to sexual harassment and misconduct.
discourse between powerful people and those under them looks like are the biggest issues right now. Not every case is identical, and each one is taken on a case by case basis. The #MeToo Movement is drawing more awareness on how to handle these cases. They are also bringing forward the main idea of how ‘Time’s Up’. This idea is to show that although this has happened before, it will not continue in the future. Survivors have spoken out about their experiences and why it is important to bring these cases to light. Many have been afraid to speak out against their abusers for fear of retribution. This is a possible explanation of why Goodman’s allegations have not been brought to light until now. Allegations and trials will continue in the upcoming future and will continue to be covered by the media. The irony that comes from these cases is not as strong as the pain caused to these men and women. While these cases are being brought to light, policy makers are looking into ways to solve this problem and sentence these offenders.
Record cold spell caused by global warming BY JONATHAN BALL
Much of early January has been coated in a thick layer of snow this year, accompanied by record high tides and flooding in Boston and snow in some of the warmest sections of Florida. Despite the harsh conditions, many students were thrilled to have their “Winter Break 2.0,” as four school days were called off due to the temperature. There are two primary reasons for this sudden cold surge. There is a stream of wind above the arctic called, unsurprisingly, the Jet Stream. The Jet Stream separates regions of warmer and colder air. During the winter storms, there was a northward shift of the Jet Stream causing air from Alaska to cover the eastern US. The wind also brought the high tides in Boston, and various other phenomena throughout the affected regions. Mrs. Rohrer, astronomy and weather teacher at Wadsworth High, explained that the usual climate shifts are a natural way for the Earth to redistribute different air temperatures to maintain balance in the global air. “[The Jet Stream] causes a lot of different weather. It’s one of the major wind currents we have all over the Earth,” she said. The shifts in our temperature this January, however, are a symptom of global warming. “I certainly think it has something to do with global warming. The huge fluctuations we’ve been seeing, very hot to very cold or hurricanes and droughts seem to be occurring because of global warming.” Rohrer said. In the rest of the world, temperatures are skyrocketing. Australia experienced temperatures up to 117°F. The cool air released from the melting polar ice caps is to blame for the Eastern United States’ cold, and the heat that melted them has kept the rest of Earth in sweltering heat. Ironically, the cold is one of Global Warming’s greatest signs. More and more scientists are becoming alarmed at this rate of global warming. This Midwestern winter only goes to prove that the imbalance in our atmosphere is a serious issue. It looks like the cold will be in Ohio to stay.
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Wadsworth residents are no strangers to cold, so the Bomb Cyclone was well prepared for.
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BY JESSICA HERMANN AND KYLEE BARANEK
The Automotive Technology class, a part of the Four Cities Compact Program, creates a way for students to start a career in auto work. This two year program includes students from Wadsworth, Norton, Barberton, and Copley. During career day, the students receive an opportunity to discover what the class has to offer, and decide if they would like to apply to the program. In class, students learn about diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing mechanical and electrical parts of an automobile by doing hands-on work. Students also learn how to use computerized diagnostic equipment as well as the traditional tools. Once a student in this program is a senior, they have the chance during the second semester to work for a business in the field, instead of going to class. The employer then
reports their grades back to Mr. Peter Alexander, the automotive teacher. In addition to their normal course criteria, one of the ongoing projects that the automotive students are working on is restoring a race car. The vehicle is an ongoing
and had taken enough damage that the company did not want to spend the money to repair it. The race car is now used for advertising and developing personal relationships with the public. “The car has previously just been used for students to practice brakes and steering suspension work. In the fall of 2016, I decided to have my seniors build it into a race car. They converted it from a V6 car to a V8 by completely rebuilding a donated V8 engine and transmission. They also changed the rear end gears, painted some parts of the exterior and put different tires and wheels on it,” Alexander explained. For those not familiar with the terms V6 or V8, a V6 engine refers to a six cylinder format of engine. A V8 is an eight cylinder format, which increases flexibility and allows the engine to remain in reliable shape over many years. This benefits the race car and prevents the current students from having to go back to correct something former students thought they had already fixed. Part of Alexander’s decision was made when Roger Wright, head of the Four Cities Compact, informed the teacher that he would like the automotive program to reach out to the public. With help from the seniors in the marketing program, the race car was transformed. It appeared first in the Blue Tip Parade of 2017, and is intended to make another appearance in this year’s parade. Since Alexander’s decision,
“It took the entire school year last year to get the car drivable. It is not street legal, but drivable. - Mr. Alexander project that has been in progress since it was first acquired in 1992 as a donation from General Motors. It first fell into the hands of the automotive program because it had fallen off the ramp of a transport vehicle
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Caleb Roy worked diligently on fixing the internal workings of the car. Photo taken October 31, 2016.
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Above: Caleb Roy (left) and Jake Nemeth worked on the internal structure of the car. They worked on things such as the engine, breaks, radiator, and battery.
Right:The current appearance of the race car. While it is not street legal, they hope to continue to make improvements to the vehicle and make it look even more like a race car for the upcoming Blue Tip Parade.
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An internal look at the engine, which the students transformed from a V6 to a V8.
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The car in the early stages of being repaired by the Automotive students.
various students have been working on getting the car operable. Due to this, the car is likely to remain an ongoing project for automotive students for years to come. In the 20162017 school year, eight students worked on it. They each signed their names on the inside of the hood with paint marker, along with the parts of the car they had worked on. “It took the entire school year last year to get the car drivable. It is not street legal, but drivable. There are still bugs we have to work out of it this year,” Alexander admitted. These bugs appear to be things that can be fixed, with aid from many different automotive shops. Stores from the area generously donate spare parts to the program, which can be used to improve the car. Along with fixing these bugs, this year’s seniors intend to build and paint a roll cage to place inside. They also plan to put in a racing dashboard, harnesses, and special racing seats before it debuts in this year’s Blue Tip Parade. “Summit Racing supplies a lot of the needed parts as well as local parts stores like Napa, Advanced Auto Parts, Federated and Autozone. The machine shop work for the motor was
done at Federated Auto Parts in Barberton,” Alexander replied when asked where students are able to find all the needed equipment to fix the race car. As far as requirements to be a part of the building team for the race car, students must have all of their assignments completed. The car is a side project of sorts for those students in order to further enhance their knowledge about automotive. “The student(s) must be motivated and a go-getter. They have to complete all required assignments, have good attendance, and be able to work well with the teacher,” Alexander explained. Despite the car never being able to be properly raced or be street legal, students learn a great deal of important automotive skills from working on the car. Aside from the race car, this program focuses on preparing students for automotive jobs at an entree level. Some of these jobs include a Mechanical apprentice, Auto Dealer, Repair Technician, or Brake and Suspension Technician. Being in this program is definitely an advantage if one is looking to begin a career in automotive.
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EPISODE IV: ENTERTAINMENT
The franchise known as Star Wars has been around for 41 years. The Last Jedi netted an obscene $220 million dollars on its domestic debut. The total amount of revenue brought in by the Star Wars franchise is $32 billion. Fans are already excited for the untitled Episode IX which will not be released until December 2019. It is rumored that Obi Wan Kenobi will make an appearance in the next film.
Percentage that each Star Wars movie made for the franchise Revenge of the Sith
A New Hope $2.8 Billion 22% The Clone Wars $68 Million 0.5% The Last Jedi $450 Million 3.6% Attack of the Clones $890 Million 7.1% Rogue One 8.4% $1 Billion
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The Empire Strikes Back $1.5 Billion 12% The Force Awakens $2 Billion 16.5% Return of the Jedi $1.1 Billion 9% The Phantom Menace $1.5 Billion 12%
Total: $12.5 Billion made in movie sales
Students of the Force
Light Side
A long time ago in a high school not so far away… exists Will Virgin, 11, who is a student of the Force that is ever so loyal to the Galaxy. Virgin is also a huge fan of the Star Wars series. “Star Wars is an awesome take on a crazy concept,” says Virgin. “Star Wars was way ahead of its time when it first came out and I love the whole idea of it.” He wears Star Wars apparel on occasion and is a full supporter of both the movies and games about the series. Virgin loves Star Wars because he loves space and is fascinated by the characters and all of the action-packed scenes. “My favorite scene is when Obi Wan and Anakin are fighting on Mustafar,” says Virgin. When he was asked whether he would be a Sith Lord or a Jedi, he responded by saying,“Jedi. I am a fan of justice and peace and would do everything in my power to ensure these fundamental rights of life.” Like many, Will Virgin is a fan of the beloved movies for the action and overall interesting plot. His opinion of the latest movie is one of extreme happiness and excitement. “I absolutely loved it because it tied to the old movies well, while setting up future plots. It is going to be great to future movies.”
Will Virgin: The next Jedi Master
Dark Side
A long time ago in a high school not so far away… exists a student of the Force named Jake Herbert, 11, whose dedication to the Galaxy is unmatched. “Star Wars is a great bridge between our generation and our parents,” says Herbert. “Both generations enjoy it equally and I think that’s something that should be appreciated.” Star Wars has been a very influential and impactful movie series for many years. People like Herbert have especially been impacted by it because it is such an addicting and reputable series. Herbert in many ways is dedicated to the Galaxy. He has Boba and Darth Vader stickers on his car, wears Star Wars themed socks all the time, and occasionally listens to the “Imperial March” song to remind him of his favorite movies. Oftentimes fans of Star Wars have one scene in particular that they especially like. “My favorite scene in all of Star Wars is the final scene of Rogue One with Vader,” says Herbert. In an interview with Herbert when he was asked, “Would you be a Sith Lord?”, he responded with this quote from the Sith Lord Darth Sidious also known as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. “The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities, some considered to be unnatural.”
Jake Herbert: The next Sith Lord Page by: Adam Darwich, Jake LoGudice and Jacob Brown Photos by: Jake Loguiduice
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Wadsworth alumni, Austin White, wins second ring BY JOEY BAUGHMAN
In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given, everything is earned, and the University of Mount Union football team proved that this fall. The Purple Raiders went on a historic playoff run through mounds of controversy to win the NCAA Division 3 football national championship. Legendary, University of Alabama college football coach Bear Bryant, who won 6 National titles for the Crimson Tide, once said, “Offense wins games but defense wins championships.” This theory proved to be true for the Purple Raiders this year who
shut out Texas’s Mary HardinBaylor in the Stagg Bowl (national championship game) 12-0. The leader of that Raider defense is none other than Wadsworth alumni Austin White. White, a junior, earned first team all OAC (Ohio Athletic Conference) compiling 62 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 12 pass breakups at the safety position. “There isn’t a better feeling than being a national champion. Knowing all the hard work finally pays off. Being able to call yourself the best is something that can’t be
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Austin, on the right, and his teammate stop to show the number one sign as they celebrate a national championship.
described,” says White, who now is the proud owner of two national championship rings. White won the other ring back in 2015. The road to glory was not an easy one. Just days before Mt. Union was set to take on Washington and Lee for their second round playoff game, starting quarterback D’Angelo Fulford was arrested. Fulford was yanked following a traffic stop in Alliance, in which it was discovered he had a warrant out for his arrest in his home state of Florida due to a charge of battery that happened years ago. The sophomore QB was a native of Miramar, Florida. T h i s incident shocked the team, not knowing if they were going to be able to move on without their QB. This called for the other leaders of the team to step up the next day in their playoff game. Again, White and the defense took care of business and shut out Washington and Lee 21-0 to move on to the next round without their star signal caller. Fulford would end up coming back to finish out the season. White is no stranger to the spotlight. In high school, he achieved first team all league
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Austin carries the ball for the Grizzlies in his dominant high school years.
three times, All-Ohio as a safety, Medina County player of the year his senior year, and Wadsworth High School athlete of the year. Austin holds school records for most interceptions in a game and a record for the longest kickoff return in school history. “I coached Austin White from his sophomore year through his senior year. He came in as a sophomore with raw athletic ability to play safety and he was very eager to learn the position. In his
junior and senior years he perfected his craft. Austin was always very coachable and very responsive to both criticism and complements. He never let his head get too big and he never got down on himself too much. His work ethic has made him a great football player and an even better person,” says assistant football coach Tony Pappas, who specializes in defensive backs. “Going into my senior year after winning a National championship this past season will definitely still bring me a lot of motivation, there isn’t any other way to go out but with another ring on my finger and being on the top,” says White, obviously with high expectations for the Raiders heading into next season.
reminded me of playing at the Schott with the size and the atmosphere,” said senior guard Maddie Movsesian, 12, who led the team with 3 assists. Ending the first quarter only up one with a score of 14-13, the Eagles were not showing any sign of backing down. Taking it into their own hands on the defensive end, the Lady Grizzlies would then hold the Eagle scoreless for the next 12 minutes. Basketball is a game of runs and the Lady Grizzlies exemplified perfectly as they ended up going
Evans, 11, all with 10 points. Other notables are Lexi Lance, 12, with eight points and Kylee Batey, 11, with seven points off the bench. The ladies seemed to enjoy the pressure and embraced every moment. “It was an amazing experience and we were very fortunate to have the opportunity to play on the Cavs floor. Playing on a big stage like that will hopefully help us later in the season. Despite not being able to do our normal game day routine, we
“There isn’t a better feeling than being a national champion. Knowing all the hard work finally pays off.” - Austin White, 11
Dave Sladky remembered Lady Grizzlies take care of business at Q BY CHRISTIAN SZALAY
Leaving his mark on Wadsworth High School, Dave Sladky’s name will live on forever as one of the most successful basketball coaches ever in Wadsworth history. After his passing, many were affected and people wanted to take action by naming the court after the long-time prestigious men’s basketball coach. The
court will now have “Coach Dave Sladky Court” printed on both ends of the floor. “He was a very respected man in the community and left a legacy on this school.” Said Athletic Director Brad Musgrave. There will be a ceremony dedicated to Sladky at an upcoming undetermined date due to school being cancelled on January 12th because of the weather conditions.
BY CHRISTIAN SZALAY
Not every team gets to experience the feeling of playing a game in the Quicken Loans Arena. Our Lady Grizzlies had the once in a lifetime chance to showcase their skills on the largest stage and never settled for anything but excellence. Defeating the Avon Eagles 52-31, the game was far from close. No matter the circumstance or where they play, the Lady Grizzlies have one job to do and that is to win. The ladies had the luxury of
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Dave Sladky’s name imprinted on the basketball court.
Joey Football commits to Elon BY QUENTIN GRIFFIN
Mr. Football, Joey Football, Mr. Ohio; all names star senior quarterback Joey Baughman was known as this fall, when he lead the varsity football team to an undefeated season. The two time state runner up for wrestling flew under the radar of most college coaches until his senior year. Baughman won the highest honor you can receive as a high school football player, Mr. Ohio. Baughman originally committed
to Virginia University to wrestle. Baughman decomitted last month in the pursuit of his dream of playing college football. Baughman committed to Elon University on Monday, January 15. Baughman joins Clint Cochran as the only Wadsworth quarterbacks to commit to play division one football. Elon University is located in North Carolina and is a part of the Colonial Athletic Association. Baughman will look to carry over his high school dominance to the college level next fall.
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The Lady Grizzlies pose for a picture after pulling off a huge victory on January 3rd.
playing in an arena that seats close to 21,000 people. For most teams it would be their first experience in such an atmosphere, but that wasn’t the case for some of the players. “Playing at the Q was an unbelievable experience. It
on a 31-3 run. Extending the lead to 45-16, it was then when all 15 players dressed got some valuable minutes. Scoring was spread throughout the team with point guard Sophia Fortner, 12, forward Peyton Banks, 12, and forward Kacie
had a job to do and we got it done,” said Fortner. Capping off a convincing victory against a notable opponent, the Lady Grizzlies look to keep the train rolling as they enter the second half of their season.
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PACK Performance strengthens athletes
BY MARRAYA YOUNGBLOOD
Following a successful fall sports season, Grizzly athletes have already begun to prepare for their upcoming seasons, putting in long hours at the gym. Following its opening last January, PACK Performance Center has been a hot spot for Grizzly athletes. The gym is the product of two Wadsworth Alumni: Caleb Busson and Anthony Schrock. While Caleb Busson has decided to go off on his own endeavors, Schrock continues to run the center on his own. Prior to PACK’s opening, Anthony Schrock was a successful football player at WHS. His ability to relate to our players makes him popular
among Wadsworth’s athletes and his outgoing nature allows others to enjoy their workouts without feeling pressured. “I’ve been a part of athletics my whole life. I’ve always wanted to give back what I’ve learned and help others be their best and there’s no better place to do that than where you’re from.
one goal is to reduce the risk of injuries. “PACK is different from most gyms because everything is personalized and done by appointment. I know every injury each of my clients may have had and I know how to adjust accordingly. The best way to [reduce injury] is to personalize accordingly because every client reacts differently to a movement,” said the trainer. While the gym mainly focuses on personal training, they offer boot camp classes for those who prefer to work out in a group setting. These sessions focus on keeping your heart rate up and making fitness enjoyable for everyone, while still personalizing the workouts for the individual. Unlike other gyms close to Wadsworth, PACK provides sport-specific training, a feature often utilized by our own athletes. These sessions are unique and aim to improve skills needed for that specific sport while still improving the overall fitness of the athlete. From volleyball to football, each workout is specialized to fit every sport’s specific needs. Outside of the gym, the PACK hosts a running club. They meet every Saturday free of charge and offer donuts and coffee as a little motivation to get out and run. All runners are welcome regardless of their membership status and
“I love being able to give back to the community that gave me so much,” -Schrock. I love being able to give back to the community that gave me so much,” said Schrock. The center specializes in speed, strength, and agility training for all ages. Schrock’s number
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Offering a variety of sessions, PACK aims to make fitness fun, while still pushing individuals to their limit.
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The center has plenty of space to host team workouts, bootcamp classes, and individual training sessions.
more information can be found on the PACK Performance Facebook page. “[Schrock] started that gym all by himself about a year ago and he enjoys being around us which makes it so fun to go in and lift,” said Brett Randolph, 11. While athletes and health enthusiasts alike come from all over to train in Norton, most commonly seen are our very own athletes. Before and after each season, the Grizzlies are in there day-in and day-out completing grueling workouts at their own will. Our boys basketball and football teams have worked with Schrock before and they all enjoy the atmosphere. Even individual athletes come to better themselves in hopes of improving their own performance. No matter your fitness background, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come
better themselves at PACK Performance. As it nears its one year anniversary, PACK performance is looking to continue training others and pushing until its members reach their full potential.
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Maria Busson, 11, prepares for the upcoming basketball season.
Chris Steele: a bowling prodigy BY RICHIE DIETRICH
Popular sports like basketball and football are continuously shown in the spotlight, leaving sports less publicized in the dust. Bowling happens to be one of those sports leaving them feeling “under-appreciated.” Bowling requires just as much skill, hard work, and talent as any other sport in the school. Sports like basketball and football sometimes get more recognition than they deserve. Long practices and dedication are put into their craft and it shows with their success this season. These students practice all winter long to be the best they can be. Chris Steele is a sophomore, active member of the community, and star-player on the boys varsity bowling team
While underrated, the Wadsworth High boys varsity bowling team has really made a name for itself inside of its own community. Three years ago, the bowling team was not a team - it was a club; it did not have many participants and the push to make it into a varsity sport was quite hard. Despite its short existence as a varsity sport, the bowling team has already won two local tournaments this year, and is aiming for States in the near future. “The bowling team needs more recognition: more announcements, more fundraisers, more assemblies. If bowling gets the recognition it deserves, more people will join,” says Steele. Even if the team is not
“I think, top to bottom, all five of our starters give us the potential to go much further, and even win states.” - Chris Steele, 10 for Wadsworth High. “I feel like bowling is really under-appreciated,” said Steele. “It’s a sport that requires a lot of effort, skill, and hard work in order to succeed in.”
recognized by the school as much as some wish, many of the team members are notable upon their places in college. Steele himself, who was raised in a life of bowling (beginning
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Chris Steele (Far right) with his team after winning the Ravenna Raven Invitational at Twin Star Lanes.
at the age of three), and with two parents as professional bowlers, has already been in contact with plenty of colleges and has many possible scholarship offers. While Steele does not like to take all the fame for himself, he believes that the hard work and dedication that the team puts in really makes him proud to call himself a bowler - especially since it is something he wishes to do as a profession in the future. “I think, top to bottom, all five of our starters give us the
potential to go much further, and even win states,” claims Steele. Although the bowling team may not make it to the same level of recognition as football or basketball, it still holds the hearts of all its players, coaches, and fans. “I don’t mind if we don’t get the recognition I believe we deserve,” says Steele. “I’m just proud of those around who put their time into this team: the players, the coaches, and the fans,” added Steele. As the bowling team grows
more and more, it is likely that it will get the recognition that Steele wishes that it had. Pride is a message that goes a long way, but determination makes it go one step further. For Steele, many of his wishes begin with the determination to succeed, and with his hopes and dreams for the future. While proud of what he has done so far, He is certain that he can make it even further in the future, hopefully eclipsing the accolades and success that he has already achieved.
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Junk of the Month Sarah Faber, 11, drives a 2006 Honda CRV. Just recently, the front end of her car was smashed and it is now missing the grill. This car is unable to have an aux cord so she is forced to listen to the radio. The hood randomly pops open at times and the brakes hardly work anymore.
Colin Wright
Maggie Sontag
Sarah with her car in the student lot.
Laura Crookston
Colin Libby
Song of the Month Artist of the Month “I have been into art my whole life, I started painting at “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
3 but I really got dedicated to art the past year or two. Then I took Intro to Art and now I’m taking Advanced Art and 2D2. I was admitted into Advanced Art because of pieces that I showed the art teachers and they allowed me to skip a prerequisite class”- Ryan This is a black and white photo of Ryan’s mom, Kate. Frato
has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the past 19 weeks. It has been in the number one spot for the last week and this song is featured on his third album.
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Pet of the Month
Niko belongs to the proud pet owners Derek, 12, and Kendall Kraft, 11. He is a ten-week-old black pug with a lot of energy. Niko weighs only seven pounds and loves to sleep.
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Baby Niko chilling in his new home.
What new food places would you like to see come to Wadsworth?
Buffalo Wild Wings Colin Hitch, 11.
Swensons Olive Garden Chick- Fil- A Payton Grigsby, 12. Danille Cheff, 10. Sarah Cain , 11.
Steak ‘n Shake Grant Swires, 10.