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Senior leader inches closer to Heisman BY MICHAEL CALLOW
Wadsworth’s Joe Pavlak has been nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. This is a scholarship award that goes to the most deserving student athletes in across the country. Each state nominates two boys and two girls to be in competition for this award. Pavlak was the first one of two Ohio nominees, receiving a $5,000 scholarship from Wendy’s,
and is now one of five high school boys across the country who has landed an all expenses paid trip to New York City for the award ceremony. Along with the $5,000 scholarship, Pavlak will also receive a $100 Wendy’s gift card. When asked what he will spend his $100 on, Pavlak said, “50 junior bacon cheeseburgers. The day I walk out of Wendy’s with 50 cheeseburgers at once will be the day I realized that I have made it in the world.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE PAVLAK
Heisman candidate Pavlak participates in the breaststroke race.
Now that Pavlak is one of five finalists and will be in New York the weekend of the Heisman Trophy presentation, he has the chance to be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. “I guess it is awesome to be able to see that it is all worth while and that the effort I put in can really pay off in more ways than I thought possible,” said Pavlak. The Wendy’s film crew paid Pavlak a visit to conduct an indepth interview with himself and his parents. “The experience was quite unlike anything I have experienced before,” said Pavlak, “It was crazy because the whole camera crew was at my house for about 12 hours. I actually got to know the crew pretty well and it ended up being a lot of fun! It was inspiring to continually hear those I love the most constantly give the glory to God whenever the opportunity to do so presented itself,” Pavlak said. He continues to credit all his success to God, his family, and his friends. Head Swim Coach Allison Pallija expects much of the same out of Pavlak this year. “I expect Joe to not only continue to be a team leader, but to perform to the best of his abilities no matter the
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Joe Pavlak sits down for an interview with a Wendy’s representative to discuss his nomination for the award and what it means to him.
media attention he warrants.” “I have known the Pavlaks for quite some time, and it is no surprise to me that Joe has been nominated for an award such as this. The core values that his parents have raised him with have translated to every aspect of his life including swimming, academics, and being an overall good citizen,” said Pallija. Heading into his final swim season as a Grizzly, Pavlak is beginning to look at what his future holds. As of now, Pavlak holds a swimming scholarship to the University of Cincinnati, but
is waiting to see what this swim season has in store for his college swimming aspirations. “I would like to attend the University of Cincinnati if the opportunity presents itself, and plan on going into their PreMed program.” With a bright future and multiple scholarships, Pavlak is excited to see what is in store for him. Pavlak will be in New York December 10, for the presentation of the award. He hopes to bring the first Heisman award back to Wadsworth to put in the trophy case.
Community gathers for recognition of Veterans Trump
BY ABBY MAYGAR
On November 11, 1918, the Allied Nations and Germany created a peace treaty called the Armistice. On May 30th, 1938, an act made Armistice Day a holiday every year on November 11. This solemn day is honored to
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INDEX PAGE Editorial.......................................2 News............................................3 Opinion...................................4, 6 Ads...........................................5, 7 Picture Pages...........................8, 9 Election......................................10 Sports....................................11,12 Arts............................................13 Features.....................................14 Of the Month.............................15 Speakout....................................16
show gratitude to all veterans in the Armed forces who fought for our beloved country. “Being a veteran means that you served in the Armed Forces. It means that you wanted to fight the opposition to protect our country. It means that you deserve the greatest respect that we all have to offer,” said Michael Duncan, 11. Everyone is impacted by what happened on this day. Almost any person can say they have family members who have fought in the Armed Forces to risk their lives for the country. “My grandfather was a member of the Navy. I believe he was a radio operator during his time serving. I cannot remember what was he was in. He was on a boiler ship when he served. The only thing they had to worry about on his ship were shooting mines that were in the way of their ship,” said Duncan. On November 11, 2016, veterans came to the high school to eat breakfast courtesy of Student Council. After the veterans ate, they attended the school assembly. During the assembly, the veterans were honored
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according to their corresponding branch of the military. The fallen brothers of the Vietnam War who never returned home were also honored at this assembly. “It is very humbling. It means a lot to get recognized for the achievements we have done,” said Robert Heller, a local veteran. The whole school fell silent multiple times throughout the ceremony. The gym was filled with an air of reverence and admiration. “The students have always been respectful. I think that when the students see the veterans, they understand that they should show them respect,” said Mr. Schoonover. The assembly is very meaningful to the veterans that were in attendance. “Your Veterans Day assembly means that you appreciate what the veterans have done for the future generations,” said Stanley Wolczyk, a local WWII veteran. There are teachers at this school that are affected by or have veterans in their families that make this day special to them.
“My cousin recently served in the Air Force in Iraq,” says Mr. Schoonover. “In the past I would have said an older man who fought in World War II or Korea, but now, we have so many younger men and women who served in recent conflicts.” The men and women who serve in the military have earned their titles with more hard work than an average citizen could ever begin to understand. Veterans fought for the freedoms that Americans enjoy every day. The students of Wadsworth High School are beyond grateful for the sacrifices made for them and they are proud to have had the opportunity to meet these selfless people.
wins Presidency 2016
In-depth election coverage on Page 10
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A group of veterans dressed in their military uniforms retire the colors.
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Insane election sparks chaos throughout nation Well that escalated quickly. After what has got to be the craziest election in American history, voters are either overly enthusiastic or demanding that the soon to be president, Donald Trump, be forced to step down. Maybe Americans need to take a step back and look at the big picture. Does rioting and protesting the democratic process itself sound democratic? When a candidate loses a presidential election, especially a close one, many people are bound to be upset. However, these riots have taken post-election anger to a whole new level. Losing is the worst. However, at a certain point, the losing team has to accept their loss and look towards the next opportunity. Those who did not want Trump to be president should not feel powerless and like their vote did not count. Rather, they should still engage in conversation and defend their vote. However, riots are not the proper way to voice opinions.
We, as a newspaper staff, feel there are other ways to call about change. It is foolish to expect a president-elect to step down or be impeached before even taking office. We live in a country where individual rights are the cornerstone of our government. Our founding fathers helped to establish a form of democracy in which our basic human rights cannot be infringed upon. No matter what anyone says or believes, Trump cannot take away any American’s rights. Americans who feel afraid after the election must realize that life will go on and the sun will come up tomorrow. For anyone who voted for someone other than Trump, whether you cast your vote for Hillary Clinton or a third party, do not feel like your vote did not matter. It sounds cliche, but each individual vote does truly matter. Whether you vote Democratic in Texas or Republican in California, your vote does matter. Contact The Bruin: wadsworthbruin@gmail.com Twitter @wadsworthbruin
The Teacher’s Voice:
Trump is President; get over it, now BY ROBERT LYNN
We need to rally around President elect Donald Trump because, like it or not, he is our 45 president of the United States. We live in an imperfect country that has many faults, but I would not want to live anywhere else. I have been saddened by the recent turmoil caused by this election. It is hard to watch protests about a man who has yet to take office. American against American has to stop. We are all in this together and nothing will ever change if we continue to put politics before our country. To be honest, I have no idea what kind of President Donald
Trump will be, but I am willing to give him a chance--as should you. The beauty of our country is that we are not stuck with him forever and if Trump does not deliver, we can vote him out and try again. Whether it is Kanye West or Michelle Obama, you will get another chance in four years. All kidding aside, the fact remains; if Trump succeeds, we all succeed, and if he fails, we all fail. If you are rooting for Trump to fail, you are rooting for America to fail. Do yourself and America a favor: reserve judgment and give The Donald a chance.
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AC’s Chill Advice School Advice you do not like is to just keep your mouth shut during class. Teachers appreciate students that do not talk during class and get their work done.
BY ALEX JONES AND CODY SURRATT
2.) What is some advice on maintaining good grades while being in a sport?
1.) How do you deal with teachers you do not like? Dealing with teachers you do not like is a tricky subject. We would say that the best thing you can do when dealing with these teachers is to be respectful. Respect can take you a long way when dealing with others. Although they might not be your favorite people to deal with, these teachers will think highly of you if you are respectful. Another way that you can deal with these teachers that
Sports and academics can be very hard to balance. One rule of thumb is that academics come first. Your coaches will understand if you can not make a certain event because of academic reasons. First off, if your grades are not where they should be, then you can just kiss your athletics goodbye. If you are an athlete and are having trouble with academics, you should begin managing your time. You need to sit down and make a schedule of when you are going to do your school work and schedule them around your practices. Some sacrifices may have to be made with your social life, but that is something you will have to come to grips
with while being an athlete. 3.) Why are our school lunches so unhealthy? This is a major topic around schools across the country. The obesity rate in the United States is growing and its roots are starting in our school systems. One reason that our school lunches are so unhealthy is because it is what the students want. The school lunches would not sell as well if it was healthier; kids would begin packing more often and then it would take a nice pay chunk out of the schools profits. 4.) How do you learn from terrible teachers? We are sure these teachers are not terrible, so you need to meet with that teacher and let them know what your concerns are. This will give you a clean slate with the teachers you are having trouble with.
U pcoming E vents
Wednesday, Nov. 23
- Girls Varsity Basketball, OHSAA Foundation Game - WHS Main Gym @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 24- 28
Thursday, Dec. 15
- Canned Food Drive
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2, 3
- “ The Crucible” Drama ProductionPAC @ 7:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 2
- Boys Varsity Basketball - WHS Main Gym @ 7:30 pm - Girls Varsity Basketball - WHS Main Gym @ 7:30 pm - Delayed Start
Bruin Staff Editor-in-Chief: Maria Regueiro Assistant Editor: Emily Andrews Managing Editor: Nick Landolph Marketing Editors: Cody Surratt, Alex Jones Front Page: Page Editor: Eme Eggleton Reporters: Abby Magyar, Michael Callow Editorial: Page Editor: Olivia Addis Reporters: Josh Hagans Speakout: Page Editor: Olivia Addis Reporters: Colin Wright, Matt Studenic Opinion 1: Page Editor: Eme Eggleton Reporters: Ahmed Darwich, Colin Wright Opinion 2: Page Editor: Emily Andrews Reporters: Alyssa Laikos, Jackie Toth, Lindsay Carr News: Page Editor: Lauren Whitley Reporters: Alyssa Laikos, Nate Barnett Picture Pages: Editor: Olivia Chaney Reporters: Christian Szalay, Jackie Toth Sports 1: Page Editor: Olivia Chaney Reporters: Quentin Griffin, Alex Scarrow Sports 2: Page Editor: Nick Landolph Reporters: Joey Baughman, Quentin Griffin, Mitchell Blackburn Entertainment: Editor: Olivia Addis Reporters: Josh Hagans, Tori Baker, Maddie Shaeffer Of The Month: Editor: Olivia Chaney Reporters: Ahmed Darwich Election: Editor: Maria Regueiro Reporters: Mitchell Pudelski, Joe Chamier Features: Editor: Lauren Whitley Reporters: Connor Mendel, Macie Carmel, Lindsay Carr Ads/Business Manager: Cody Surratt Assistant: Alex Jones Adviser: Eric Heffinger
- Career Day
- ACT at WHS @ 7 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 29- Dec. 2
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Friday, Dec. 9 Saturday, Dec. 10
- Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 8
- WHS Choir Concert- PAC @ 7:30 pm
- Varsity Wrestling - WHS Main Gym @ 6 pm
Sunday, Dec. 18
- Volunteer opportunity at the Galaxy - Ohio State University vs Northwestern - WHS Main Gym @ 12 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 21
- End of first Semester
Thursday, Dec. 22- Jan. 3 - Christmas Break - New Year’s Day
Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the April/May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body. This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process. The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. We reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.
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Nexus pipeline proposed to run near Wadsworth
BY NATE BARNETT
Nexus, a gas line company, has proposed a new pipeline that runs through Medina County and comes within two miles of Wadsworth. The pipeline brings major health concerns, but also many job opportunities. The pipeline proposed by Nexus will run southwest of Wadsworth, and a new pumping station will be built less than five miles from downtown. The ‘No Nexus Pipeline’ group states that if a problem occurs at the pumping station, it could result in major health concerns for Wadsworth residents. With only one person present at a station at a time, a situation at the station could take a long time to fix and may even cause many toxic gasses to be released into the ecosystem, causing problems with the soil and water. The pumping station will also produce a large amount of noise and includes a risk of the release of toxic gasses that could cause
health problems for many. “Because of my asthma, the chemicals the station releases would damage my lungs, and some of them are carcinogenic. I could not live in that environment,” said Emma Marshall, 12. A major concern for many people in recent years involves the protection of the Earth and nature in general. Also, many people continue to worry about nonrenewable resources and their effect on our planet. Although the pipeline has not yet been approved, the project is on the sixth out of the nine stages to be completed and is currently awaiting final approval. If the project is approved, Nexus claims the pipeline will add 5,325 new jobs for Ohio that will come with $565 million in wages. They also estimate $390 million in Ohio tax revenue along with $116 million being given to Ohio school districts. Nexus said that it will pay for any damages as well as fair compensation for any assets permanently acquired to finish
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The proposed route of the pipeline runs through Medina County. The proposed alternative southern route runs just below Medina County.
the pipeline. Nexus strategically planned their route through Ohio to meet the estimated growth of natural gas needs in northern Ohio. Nexus also claims they will have round-the-clock monitoring and remote shut off as well as weekly inspections to insure the safety of the pipeline. To insure the integrity of the pipeline, they are also coating the pipes with an epoxy coating that will protect from corrosion, abrasion, and other damages. Many residents in the areas
that may be affected by the pipeline have been showing strong opposition of the pipeline, including multiple court cases and rallies to show that the pipeline is not wanted. Nexus has promised economic benefits and stressed their attention to safety throughout their entire operation. People in Wadsworth and the surrounding communities that are aware of the pipeline are nervous to see how the battle for the pipeline will be resolved in the end.
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TERROR ATTACKS AT RECORD LEVEL The number of global terror attacks increased 650% in 2015 according to a new study by the Global Terrorism Index 2016. With the emergence of terrorist organization ISIS, terror has been at an all time high. Recently, Iraqi forces recaptured an important airbase outside of Tal Afar in Mosul. This base will be a staging area for Iraqi forces in their battle with ISIS. The battle for Mosul continues as it is the last place in Iraq that ISIS is gunning for.
NATION TRUMP CABINET APPOINTMENTS ENCOUNTER NATIONAL DISAPPROVAL
Protestors march through downtown Chicago after Trump is elected President.
President-Elect Donald Trump has been confronted with criticism from both his Republican backers and liberal adversaries. Controversial picks, such as ex-Brietbart News editor Stephen Bannon to the key White House appointment of chief strategist, have angered many. Bannon has been called racist, sexist, and homophobic. People such as Senator Bernie Sanders have called this appointment “unacceptable.”
Canned food competition about to begin BY ALYSSA LAIKOS
A rematch between last year’s ‘Sophomores vs. Juniors’ canned food drive competition is happening the week after Thanksgiving break. The canned food drive for all of Wadsworth Schools is going to start on November 29 and last through December 2. All week long, students from all grades can bring food that will be given to families in need. “The food drive will be a battle between the classes of WHS. The motivational prize this year will be a movie for the one main class winner. The other grades will be able set goals and receive special surprises when they achieve each of their goals. “I hope we are able to set and
break new records this year,” said Mr. Moore. The previous high school battle left last year’s sophomores and juniors at each other’s throats when the prize for a half-day off of school to watch a movie in the PAC was awarded to both classes. Last year, the high school donated a total of 10,362 canned goods. Each year, the district attempts to donate more and more to help those in desperate need. The goal for this year’s food drive is 13,000 cans. Over the years, grades have battled to see who can donate more than all the others to be given a reward. “I hope everyone contributes so we can help our community,” said Jaydon Lucas, 9.
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LOCAL/WHS Medina County area administrators met this past month to discuss equality under Title IX, as they continue to strive to have equal opportunities among their school districts. The Medina County branch of the American Association of University Women hosted the event. They discussed gender equality in athletics as well as academics.
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The Wadsworth canned food drive will begin on November 29.
Students, what a great month of November. We were quite busy during the month of November and our students showed why we have the greatest high school in the state of Ohio. Seniors, you, as always, led the way with an outstanding effort at our annual leaf raking day. We raked over 225 yards in under six hours. It was an incredible day, and several of the senior citizens have sent cards and letters thanking us for a job well done. Veterans Day was an awesome assembly, and I was extremely proud of the behavior of our student body. That assembly is always number one in my heart for what it means to not only the veterans, but to the student body as well. The student speeches and performances were outstanding. Thank you to Mr. Berlin and Mr. Knapp for organizing it and to all who performed. Our first semester is winding down prior to Christmas break this year. Make sure that you take the time to get all of your academics in order now instead of waiting until the last minute. The number one reason why students do not perform well academically is because they just do not do the work. Please continue to turn in your assignments and follow through with your teachers for any missing work. It is your responsibility as a Wadsworth high school student to get your work done. Finally, as we approach the winter season, the weather will turn for the worse. Please make sure you take some extra time in the morning to be safe and on time. I care about each and every one of you and want to make sure you are safe this winter. “ALL IN FOR THE WORTH” -Mr. Moore
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Honors analysis deemed hardest class at WHS
OPINION BY AHMED DARWICH
Tests every week, quizzes every day, and homework that takes so long to finish your hair turns gray. These are just a few characteristics that describe the hardest class at WHS. The classes that seem to be on everyone’s mind and stress everyone out are AP Physics with rotational motion and angles, AP Chemistry with the periodic table and experiments, Honors Analysis with sets, groups, and commutative fields, and AP Calculus with derivatives and differentials. Three weeks ago, students were asked to take part in a poll via Twitter. The students of Wadsworth High were asked a simple question: what is the most difficult class given at Wadsworth High School? In this poll, GPA averages for the classes were ignored and only the student’s opinions were asked. Students were given four options consisting of AP Physics, AP Calculus, Honors Analysis, and
AP Chemistry. The results of this poll were surprising. In the end, students deemed that Honors Analysis is the most difficult class. While Honors Analysis takes first place as the hardest class, there has been some controversy. Other seniors and students of AP Calculus believe that there are too many students who take Honors Analysis and not an equal amount of students are in AP Calculus. This is a sampling error, the AP Stats students say. What is very strange, however, is the fact that both Honors Analysis and AP Calculus are taught by the same teacher, Mrs. North. North specializes in stressing students out with tests and unannounced quizzes. Some students completely lose their minds in her class. Andrew Jariga, 11, a student in Honors Analysis, recounts on how he had “eighty homework problems on the first day of school.” This attests to the difficulty of the class. Another class that seems to be much more difficult than Honors Analysis is AP Physics. According to many college students, physics is the most difficult class at the college level. You can only imagine it’s difficulty as a high school course. The x-factor of this class is the teacher. Many upperclassmen
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Nathan Murach, 11, panics over grueling quiz score of 25%.
remember the days in Mr. Austin’s freshman physical science class. Many nights were spent studying for his tests over covalent and ionic bonds. Mr. Austin is a difficult teacher who specializes in giving grueling tests and strenuous homework tasks. Nonetheless, his class was also defeated by Honors Analysis.
While Honors Analysis was deemed as the most difficult class at Wadsworth High, there are many others that fit the criteria. According to a study performed by New York University, about 49% of high school students report feeling stressed because of college level classes, such as AP. However, it is important to
remember as students that life will go on, the agony will end, the pain will cease, and graduation is coming soon. You must believe that high school will get better as senior year creeps closer and closer. As far as studies are concerned, you must truck through the mud to reach graduation.
Electoral College stifles the voice of the people OPINION BY COLIN WRIGHT
The United States was founded during a time that communication was extremely limited. Getting a message from one town to another was difficult and could take hours because the primary post system relied on couriers on horseback. Furthermore, getting a message from Pennsylvania to Georgia could take days, as the Pony Express was the only postal carrier. The American Revolution was a time of political tumult and confusion. With a relatively new system of democracy in place, it was important that the right people were elected to office to handle the business of the new nation. Because communication was so limited, voters had to rely on word-of-mouth reports and hearing candidates speak in person. The founders of this nation felt that this was not enough for people to make informed decisions about their candidates. They instead opted to choose the president through an electoral college rather than a popular vote. Simply put, the US Electoral College is a body of electors who represent the states in the
presidential election. There are 538 electors. The number of electors comes from the 535 members of Congress, plus three electors from Washington, D.C. Section One, Clause Two of the Constitution states “no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.” Nowadays, the American people are more informed than ever. The Internet grants instant access to limitless information at the click of a button. Twentyfour hour news channels deliver constant commentary and knowledge on television, through newspapers, and mobile apps. Candidates and their teams send out hundreds of tweets every single day. They give speeches, hold rallies, and talk with voters more than ever. Arguably, there will always be people who stick their head in the sand and refuse to vote. Others don’t research their candidates, and may vote based on the number of political yard signs they see on the way to their polling place. However, these irresponsible voters represent a minority. Abolishing the Electoral College would place more responsibility on voting, and to do so as a well-informed populus. Responsible voters take the time to learn about the candidates, or at the very least pay attention to the nightly news. “Obviously, how we elect the President of the United States is paramount to our country;
Republican Democrat Ohio voted primarily Republican, with only seven counties going blue for the Democrats.
clearly it is a flawed process. Just ask Bernie Sanders,” says Mr. Callaghan. In recent elections, corruption has infiltrated our nominating process. After WikiLeaks released nearly twenty-thousand hacked e-mails from the Democratic National Committee, it was discovered that the Clinton campaign was favored by the DNC. The DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, along
with other DNC executives, demonstrated significant bias towards Hillary Clinton. They berated Sanders and his supporters. The Sanders campaign was suspended on July 12, 2016. Bernie Sanders then endorsed Clinton for president. If it wasn’t for the Electoral College, this wouldn’t have been such an issue. However, the (biased) primaries determined which candidate would receive
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electoral votes, ultimately giving Hillary Clinton a major advantage. The Electoral College was appropriate for a time when information was difficult to spread. This country has come a long ways since 1776, and it is time we reform our election process. Americans are fully capable of choosing their president. Let them take a step towards a more true democracy by giving more power to We the People.
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Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday OPINION BY JACKIE TOTH
As the holiday season nears, shopping becomes a more prevalent topic. After Halloween, stores and advertisements have been flooded with hype, claiming the best deals. So when exactly is the best time to get these deals? Black Friday is THE day to buy items at a discounted price. Ever since the 1930s, people have been rushing to stores before dawn on the day after Thanksgiving, the semi-official marker of the beginning of Christmas season. “It’s all part of the holiday spirit. You can’t compare to
the actual rush of trying to physically get everything you want to buy before everyone else. And then the relief when you finally leave the stores after a long night of shopping, knowing you’ve gotten everything accomplished,” exclaims Mariah Braman, 12. Braman is not alone, in fact 60% of people prefer to shop in-store (according to realsimple.com) Alongside the rush, shopping in a store means there’s no need to worry about shipping fees interfering with your discounts. Additionally, a customer buying clothes is enabled to try them on in person. Sure, there are some repercussions. Shopping in stores means there’s a higher chance for items to go out of stock. Being in a crowded setting filled with numerous individuals of a common goal means competition: in other words, violence. However, this
just makes success better. Cyber Monday is a newer form of holiday discount shopping, which was bound to happen with the rapid growth of the internet. “[Cyber Monday] is so nice because I can buy anything I could on Black Friday without actually leaving my house,” says Savannah Quinn, 10. Quinn brings up an opinion frequently expressed by those who stand behind the younger tradition: all of the shopping is done in the comfort of one’s home. How could this possibly be as fun? Some say shopping online lowers the stress level one may experience in contrast to shopping in a crowded store. Of course one is bound to feel more relaxed when buying items on his or her computer while laying in bed. But is this really the way to kick off the holiday season? There are numerous other
consequences liked with Cyber Monday. It has been linked to many cases of fraud, specifically credit card theft. The competition faced online is on a much larger scale than the competition faced at physical locations, for instance: someone shopping at a local Walmart may be competing against a thousand other people, but someone shopping on a nation-wide website could be competing against millions.
Lastly, buying products online doesn’t allow a customer to actually see the product before spending money on it. It’s up to the young generation to keep the tradition alive. After enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with the family, resting for a few hours, then grabbing a coat and running out to local shopping centers to catch the best deals of the season in person instead of on our computers.
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Shoppers race to the hot Black Friday items to get to them first.
Explorers, Grizzlies the rivalry of the century
OPINION BY ALYSSA LAIKOS
Wadsworth and Hudson have been battling on and off the field for many years. Without the strong sense of competition and genuine hatred, the week of the Hudson game would not be so great. The rivalry between the all mighty Grizzlies and the Explorers will sure last well into the future of our intense, extremely pressured world of high school sports. Blood starts pumping, and heart begins to beat quicker and a feeling of seriousness hits the team. This is when you know that the battle has begun. The lively feud keeps both teams at their best before, during, and after the games. Each team gives their all and
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Craig Palidar goes to stiff arm an opponent while carrying the ball.
leaves nothing to waste in order to come out on top. The level of intensity never wavers during any Hudson versus Wadsworth sporting event. “It increases the weight of the game, as well as gives bragging rights to the winner but only until next season’s game,” said Joey Fernholz, 11. Victory can be an amazing
feeling, especially over a deep rooted rivalry. With passion and tension running high, anything can be achieved. Nothing is impossible especially with the drive to beat such a tough team. Although our Grizzlies have fallen to the Hudson Explorers before, there will come a time when we can win in any sport on any day.
Hudson is a strong competitor in any sport, but they can be beaten. The Grizzlies have triumphantly succeeded over the Explorers countless times, and will continue to do so more often. As the years go on our sports teams will only grow stronger, along with our greatest rivalry. Athletes will only get better, and loathsome will only get deeper. “Playing Hudson was by far the most intense high school game I’ve played in. The sense of victory and pride we felt was overwhelming,” said Evelyn Haydu, 9. Every minute, of every game against Hudson is one to remember. Nothing is left behind, and all strength will surely show. Our infamous rivalry with Hudson causes our athletes to become physically and mentally stronger than they ever could imagine. “We played Hudson many times from about 1985 until 1997, and they were our
How soon is too soon? Christmas might be infringing on Thanksgiving’s time of the year and people are not happy about it
OPINION BY LINDSAY CARR
Leaves are still falling from trees, rotten pumpkins are out on porches, turkey talk is in the air and houses are decked out in...Christmas decorations? While some people are still enjoying pumpkins and picking apples, others are decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. The celebration of
Christmas is starting too soon, and Thanksgiving is being overshadowed. Twitter was flooded with tweets showing, “October 31st vs. November 1st,” that showed the straight transition of celebrating Halloween to Christmas in just one day. Aside from twitter, businesses and superstores can be held responsible for this premature transition as well. Fall decorations are no longer on display and are often hidden in the clearance aisle, even though there is over a month of fall left. “People celebrate Christmas
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People are putting up Christmas decorations too soon and before snow even falls.
way too soon. The amount of buildup kills the holiday spirit by the time it actually comes around. We need to take things one holiday at a time,” said Mr.
Johnson. Christmas is the most prosperous time for competitive stores, so decorations, sales and gift ideas fill the stores.
biggest rivalry in the league. Now that we are able to play them again, our strong rivalry can be rekindled and continue to grow,” said Coach Lynn. Hudson has and can always be a great clashing program for our school. Without our rival in Hudson, there would be nothing to look forward to each new sports season. Now that we are both in the same league again, we can strive to beat them each and every time we play. Playing your toughest matchup can either cause you to play the best game you have ever had, or the worst game you will ever play. The pressing stress of a deep rooted rivalry can have many different effects over our talented athletes. As long as they are able to rise to the challenge, nothing can destroy their confidence and strength. An all out athletic contest where only the best may succeed. A 2015 statistic stated that these holiday sales reflected about 19.2 percent of the retail industry’s total sales that year (NRA). Black Friday Christmas deals take over advertisements, and some sales even begin on Thanksgiving. People are not focused on Thanksgiving even on Thanksgiving because they are ready to go Christmas shopping the next day. The early celebration of Christmas not only overshadows the excitement of Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving’s meaning itself. People should be thrilled for plates and plates of food and be thankful for such a privilege, but hypocritically, they are distracted by their excitement to go buy more gifts for themselves the next day.
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A. Student of AP US history class presents “The Wadsworth 13� to the school and local veterans at the assembly. B. Principal Steve Moore starts off annual assembly with a speech. C. Local bagpiper performs in front of packed crowd during the Wadsworth Veterans Day assembly. D. Local veterans present the colors. E. Colin Wright, 11, and Maria Regueiro, 12, take a picture with local veteran, Stanley Wolczyk. F. Macy Shaeffer, 11, and Katie Callow, 11, sing the Star Spangled Banner.
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Trump pulls off historic win, takes the Oval Office BY MITCHELL PUDELSKI
Shocking the American public, Donald Trump won the presidency on Tuesday, November 8, when he turned multiple stout blue states red. Michigan and Wisconsin were included in these states that President-Elect Trump turned Republican. Michigan last voted Republican in 1988 and Wisconsin in 1984. Trump was campaigning in Michigan and Wisconsin in the days leading up to the election, and even though many saw it as a waste of valuable campaign time, it proved to be quite beneficial when he won both states. Without winning these states, Trump would have had a much more difficult road to the presidency, and the results may have differed.
The night of the election was unpredictable and unexpected to many. “It is not at all what I expected, but perhaps it should have been. We as a nation have a tendency to favor the more exciting, loud-mouth, candidate whose only argument against his opposer was that she should be in jail, rather than the grounded, intelligent candidate,” said Jacob Mcdermitt, 10. A factor that led to Trump’s win was a letter from FBI Director, James Comey, about the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State, an issue that raised many questions about her campaign. The rhetoric of this election made many Americans fear a Trump presidency. However, Trump’s language changed once Clinton
conceded the election to him. “Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division,” Trump said in his victory speech. Trump then reached out to Democrats and Independents as well as Republicans to “come together as one united people.” Many citizens are still fearful about the results of this election. It has not only divided this country, but has been very divisive internationally. “The thing that concerns me is how the rest of the world will react to the election and its outcome. We have to stand by the decision our country made, because no matter who won, we are a united nation. Today marks the day that we will prepare for the worst, and hope for the best,” said Aliesabeth Sadzewicz, 11.
Ohio re-elects Senator Portman Senator Rob Portman, Republican incumbent, was easily able to retain his position as US Senator for the state of Ohio. He was challenged by former Ohio Governor, Ted Strickland. Senator Portman earned 58.3% of votes, with Strickland getting 36.9% of votes. Third-party candidates earned a total of 4.7% of votes. PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
District 16, Wadsworth, retains Renacci as House Rep Congressman Renacci, Republican incumbent, will return to the US House of Representatives. He earned 65.4% of votes from the 16th district of Ohio, with challenger Keith Mundy earning 34.6% of votes. This will be Renacci’s fourth two year term. PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
Other Election Results in Ohio: Medina Ohio Legislature- Larry Obhof Court of Appeals District 9- Thomas Teodosio Wadsworth Library Levy- Passed
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President Barack Obama greets President-Elect Donald Trump at the White House. The Wall Street Journal reports that Obama “plans to spend more time with his successor than presidents typically do.”
Anti-Trump protests break out across nation after election The numerous anti-Trump protests that erupted after the election on November 8 have quickly turned to riots in places such as Portland Oregon, Los Angeles, and New York. People have crowded the
streets of large cities shouting that Trump is “not [their] president.” The election process this year has created extreme division and hundreds of people have been arrested for violent, destructive acts of rioting. The riots are
continuing to spread across the nation. President-Elect Tr u m p s t i l l continues to speak of unity, mentioning in a tweet, “We will all come together and be proud!”
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Clinton supporters are devastated after receiving the results of the election and realizing that Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States.
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Wrestling team looks to continue Suburban League dominance BY QUENTIN GRIFFIN
With a rich history and a lineup primed to reach their goals, the wrestling team is looking for a lot of success this season. The team hopes to make its way back to the top of the wrestling world. By returning 12 of their 14 starters from last season, the Grizzlies will have a lot of experience to solidify their lineup. One of those returning starters will be Joey Baughman, 11, who was state runner up last year at 160
pounds. “I am excited to see our young core of guys this year. They are extremely talented and have the ability to do big things this year,” said Baughman. The returning state runner up was named a captain, along with seniors Matt McMillen, Alex Jones and Cody Surratt. The varsity squad is also headlined by Michael North, 10, a former Junior High OAC State Champion. “I am excited to work with the team and push toward our team goal of winning a state
title,” said North. The sophomore class adds a lot of talent, including the returning varsity wrestler and state qualifier, Luke Baughman. The tough early season schedule, including the Ironman and the St. Edward quad, will have the Grizzlies ready for any test the rest of the season has to offer such as going for their 25 Suburban League title in a row. With 12 returning starters and a tough schedule, the Grizzlies will look to defend the Suburban league title.
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Wrestlers meet in the wrestling team to listen to the advice of their mentor, Coach G., speaking about being a unified team.
Cleveland Indians fight for first World Series since 1948 Tribe falls to Cubs in game seven, extra innings BY ALEX SCARROW
The Cleveland Indians were tied with the Chicago Cubs going into the top of the tenth inning of game seven. . A couple months before, both organizations began sacrificing prospects to acquire what it believed were key arms for a playoff run. In the Indians case, this season allowed them to become buyers near the trade deadline as they acquired Andrew Miller in exchange for Justus Sheffield and Clint Frazier. Going into the All Star break with a 52-36 record
and a 6 1/2 game lead in the Central Division, the Tribe looked positioned to make a deep playoff run. We can see now that they have gone deeper than they have in recent memory. The Cleveland Indians walked into Toronto on October 17 with a two game lead over the Bluejays. They dropped one to make it 2-1, but they quickly rebounded to take the American League Championship Series. Suddenly, Cleveland was in a position they have not been in since 1997. They were headed to the World Series
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Francisco Lindor hits a ball to right field in game five of the World Series.
with a chance to bring the drought to a screeching halt. The Fall Classic started off well for the Tribe with them winning three out of their first four games. Being up 3-1 in the World Series had Indian’s fans salivating over the opportunity that laid before them. However, Chicago began a come back, beginning in game five with a 3-2 victory over Cleveland. It only went down hill from there, with the Cubs taking home game six by a score of 9-3 . What had seemed such a safe lead had now vanished into thin air. It was all tied up and both teams were about to play the game they had been thinking of all year. Game Seven was a game of heart attacks with Chicago jumping out to an early lead. They held that until the bottom of the third when Carlos Santana drove in a run with a single. From there, the teams traded blows until the Indians tied the game in the eighth with a double from Brandon Guyer and a two-run home run from Rajai Davis. “I was dead asleep when my
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Not one, not two, not three, but six quarterbacks down BY CHRISTIAN SZALAY
This season the Cleveland Browns are notorious for signing and starting an unheard amount of quarterbacks. Prior to the start of the 2016-2017 season, the Browns have had 24 different quarterbacks start for Cleveland since 1999. Coming into the season with loads of confidence, the free agent and former Heisman trophy winner, Robert Griffin III, looked to take the Browns organization into his own control. After signing with Cleveland, Griffin had high hopes for this upcoming season. “I am excited for the opportunity to join the Dawg Pound and help build something here,” said Griffin when asked about signing with Cleveland. Little did he know that he would be sitting on the sidelines for 10-12 weeks due to a shoulder injury suffered in their season opener. Starting in week two against rival Baltimore Ravens, Josh McCown, next in line, would look to bounce back from a week one loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Playing what some would call a great first game, McCown gave Cleveland a mirror image of what happened the week before and suffered a shoulder injury and is to miss 8-12 weeks. After only two games into the season, fans could not see how it could get any worse for the quarterback situation in Cleveland. Browns fans are used to seeing quarterbacks come and go, but the two injuries are only the start of something that has never been seen before in the National Football League. Down the depth chart stood rookie from USC and third round draft pick, Cody Kessler. Totalling 88 touchdowns in his collegiate career, Kessler had the opportunity to translate that over after being named starter for the Browns in week three. Still win less through week four, Kessler and the Browns are playing the New England
Patriots. Playing exceptionally well, Kessler would have to leave the game early due to a chest injury on a disastrous play. Hue Jackson, head coach of the Cleveland Browns, is running out of options. Terrelle Pryor, former Ohio State Buckeye star, now playing widereceiver for the Browns, was even thrown in as a quarterback after Kessler went down. It took no time for Jackson to realize he needed to pull up veteran quarterback, Charlie Whitehurst. With Whitehurst in the game, this marks five different quarterbacks for the Browns in the past five games. “It is really sad how they had to throw in Pryor at quarterback,” said long time Browns fan, Lucas Mills, 11. In the following week, the Browns had to face the Tennessee Titans. With Kessler back from an injury, Cleveland gave the Titans a run for their money, and Kessler was hot from the start. Throwing two touchdowns and 336 yards, Clevelanders saw a glimpse of what has been missing for some time in Cleveland: a reliable quarterback. Even suffering yet another loss, Kessler looked promising back in the lineup. The state rival Cincinnati Bengals played the Browns in week seven with Kessler coming hot off of a solid week six game. Browns fans do not know what else could possibly go wrong until they saw Kessler fall in the second quarter due to a concussion. The Stanford alum, Kevin Hogan, would have to take over. This tallies up six different players to play quarterback for the Browns in just seven weeks. The quarterback epidemic in Cleveland has been something unheard of in the NFL. With six different quarterbacks for Cleveland, it is safe to say they are running out of options. Plenty of efficient college quarterbacks will be entering the 2017 NFL Draft. Only time will tell if the Browns will make the move they desperately need.
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Chicago Cubs celebrate after making the final out, winning the World Series.
mom came and jumped on my bed when we tied it up,” said Nick Lahmann, 12. Cleveland was on the urge of one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the World Series. The game remained tied through the 9th to force extra innings. The Cubs scored two runs on a double by Ben Zobrist and a single by Miguel Montero. Fate was not
on Cleveland’s side as they scored one, and their rally was cut short by a ground out by Michael Martínez. “It is really disappointing that they lost, but you have to appreciate the irony of Cleveland losing a 3-1 lead,” said Isaac McCourt, 12. Nevertheless, the people of Cleveland will wait another year for a championship.
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Tavanello, Buckeyes come home for Senior night BY JOEY BAUGHMAN
Nick Tavanello, the only three-time State champion in Wadsworth wrestling history and often considered to be the best wrestler to ever come through the program, is coming home to Wadsworth for one last match in his old gym with the Buckeyes. However, Tavanello is out with a season ending torn peck. The Bucks are scheduled to wrestle a Big Ten dual against the University of Northwestern on December 18th. Every year, The Ohio State coaching staff picks a senior on the team to wrestle a dual at that senior’s high school. This year, the coaching staff picked the fifth year senior from Wadsworth. Head wrestling coach at Wadsworth John Gramuglia led Tavanello to a 139-9 career record at Wadsworth with three individual Division 1 state titles and the second team state championship as a Grizzly. He played a huge roll in bringing home the state
title back in 2010. Tavanello’s finals victory at 215 pounds in the state championship match sealed Wadsworth’s title over national wrestling powerhouse Lakewood St. Edward. “I’m extremely proud to have Nick Tavanello back in the gym and building that he wrestled in as a Grizzly,” said Coach John Gramuglia. Tavanello didn’t skip a beat as he entered the collegiate wrestling scene. “Tavo” had a fantastic career as a Buckeye wrestler. He finished his career with a 84-38 record with five pins, 2 major decisions, and a technical fall. During one match last year, he pinned his opponent in only fifteen seconds. For those who don’t follow college wrestling, the Big Ten conference is the powerhouse conference in college wrestling. Big Ten teams have won the national championship every year for the last ten years. The Buckeyes, ranked fourth in the country, are expected to roll past the unranked Northwestern Wildcats. The
Nick Tavanello wrestling a match for Ohio State vs Michigan.
Buckeyes are led by Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder and past National Champions Myles Martin and Nathan Tomasello. Northwestern is coming off of an 0-9 regular season last year and has one wrestler ranked in the top 20. Ohio State is coming off of a 7-2 regular season and has
8-10 wrestlers ranked in the top 20 with two preseason ranked number ones. They are ranked only behind Penn State, University of Iowa Hawkeyes, and Oklahoma State. “I’m so excited to watch Ohio State wrestle in our gym. It sucks Tavanello won’t be wrestling but it
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will still be sweet to watch,” says sophomore Wadsworth wrestler, Michael North. Tickets to this event are $10. If you are planning to go you better get your tickets quick because it is expected to sell out. People from all over the state will be coming to watch the Buckeyes at Wadsworth.
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Reid Black, 11, goes to block a player on the Stow team.
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Lexi Lance, 11, shoots in a game against Brunswick.
A young, seasoned boys soccer team is primed for a chance to make a deep run at state next year. After an amazing season of great success, the varsity boys soccer team season came to a sudden halt October 22. The youth and depth of this young squad has people thinking about what the future could hold for this experienced group of teenagers. Saturday, October 22, after an amazing season with an astounding 16-4-3, the boys varsity soccer team lost, 3-0 in the sectional final. The boys had an amazing season, exceeding expectations and finishing 25th in the state of Ohio. The youth
of the team and the abundance of experience has state being a realistic goal for this crew. “I enjoyed working with my teammates, and it will be very sad not to be playing with this year’s seniors next year,” said Josiah Sovine, 11. The junior captain is looking forward to being with a lot of the same players next year as well. “I am excited to play with a lot of the same guys that we had last year, and I am looking forward to the possibilities that next year holds for our team,” said Sovine. This team is primed to make a deep push into the state tournament next Returning 10 of their 11 starters next should be an exciting season.
Wadsworth boys and girls basketball preview BY MITCHELL BLACKBURN
Wadsworth boys basketball has been rough for the past 10 years. However, the girls team has been very successful, after coming out of a successful year winning the Division 1 State Title. Both teams have much to overcome as they lose key starters, but the girls look to repeat and win another for Wadsworth. Even though the boys basketball team is coming from a 5-18 season, the team is beginning to gain confidence, as all the players have a lot of experience. The team is pumped for this season, especially returning starter and team captain
Christian Szalay. Szalay said that the team’s goals were to “win Coach Mike Schmeltzer a Suburban League Title. That’s it.” The Grizzlies open up their season with Firestone at home and plan to showcase their talent on the floor. The girls basketball team is coming off their greatest season. But after losing two key starters, they are looking for someone to step up. Starter and captain, Sophia Fortner, 11, cannot play because she is hurt with a torn ACL. The team has many athletic weapons, but no one really knows what these upcoming girls are capable of. The team’s obvious goal is to repeat and win yet another
Suburban league title, Fortner said. The girls often outscore their opponents by upwards of 20 points. However, the team still retains good leaders in Olivia Chaney, 12, Peyton Banks, 11, Maddie Movsesian, 11, and Lexi Lance, 11. All four of these girl played during the state title game, and thus understand what is needed to achieve greatness. “I think every year we are the team to beat. So no matter who we play, they will all give us their best game. We are everyone’s championship game,” Fortner said. Both teams have high expectations from the community and themselves, and the possibility to obtain these goals.
The soccer team plays Nordonia and Hudson.
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‘A Little Magic’ shines on stage BY MADDIE SHAEFFER
A Little Magic, this year’s WHS Drama Department’s family production, spent three nights finding Prince Charming and living happily ever after. Over 650 people attended the play over the three night run. The audience was full of laughter with the hilarious reality of finding dates for school dances. A Little Magic is a modern day Cinderella play centered around the students of Brothers Grimm Memorial High School. Ella Sinders, played by Jayne Blinkhorn, 12, yearns for the principal’s son and homecoming king, Noble Crown, played by Brady Klonk, 12. This romantic comedy highlights Ella’s journey in finding out her true self. “Opening night was great! The actors and techies were on point, and the audience was really into it--probably the loudest laughter
of all three shows. I always love the energy of an opening night performance,” said Mrs. Pernod, a new teacher who was happy to direct her first play at Wadsworth High School. The play starts out by introducing the different characters at the school before introduced to the Stepford sisters, Delia, played Claire Doyle, 11, and Daisy, played by Olivia Seiberling, 11. “Daisy is a very dynamic character who is one big oxymoron in herself. It was super hard to play the smart dumb girl, and the nice mean girl. Getting in that mindset and figuring out how she works was definitely the hardest part,” said Olivia Seiberling, 11. Much like the classic Cinderella, the play revolved around a ball, created a new twist on the fairy godmother and ended with a shoe being placed on the right foot.
Vine is dead BY TORI BAKER
Vine, a six second video looping app, “died” on October 27, 2016. Twitter, who owns the app, cut Vine out of its budget as it has struggled to keep up its popularity growth in the past year. The story of Vine all began on January 24, 2013 when the video looping app became very popular with social media users. “I am angered because I like to watch the silly Vines,” said Hannah Toolis, 11. Within the first six months of Vine launching, it was number 1 on the iTunes App Store. Ever since then the app has lost its popularity over the years.
“Now that it is gone, I feel empty because I can’t watch the Vines in my free time,” said Toolis. Vine has died because of the competition from Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Twitter. It became harder to stand out and bring in new viewers. Celebrities who previously used Vine frequently began to use other, more accommodating services. “It is sad to see [Vine] go but it also scares me and probably others,” said Malik Wells, 9. “It could have been another app that is shutting down like Snapchat. It is my favorite social media to use. If they shut that down I don’t know what I would do.” Vine has not completely died yet, and as of right now it is still
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Cheerleaders Daisy and Delia Stepford, played by Olivia Seiberling, 11, and Claire Doyle, 11, mock Ella, who was played by Jayne Blinkhorn, 12.
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Donny, played by Carter Fraser, 10, being bullied by Earl, played by Abe Haprian, 9.
up and running. Users will have the chance to view and download their Vines before its official closure. It is uncertain when Vine will officially close. The company announced that it will close “in the coming months.”
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Popular Vine star, Thomas Sanders has 8. 3 million followers.
Noble Crown, played by Brady Klonk, 12, dips his mysterious date at the ball, played by Jayne Blinkhorn, 12.
‘The Crucible’ is heading to WHS BY JOSH HAGANS
Wadsworth High School Drama is bringing The Crucible, a dramatized and fictionalized story of the Salem Witch Trials, to life. The Crucible will be performed on December 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30 in the PAC. The cost of admission will be eight dollars. Starring in the play are Michael Juscak, 11, playing John Proctor; Katie Callow, 11, playing Abigail Williams; and Rachael Herman, 12, playing Elizabeth Proctor. “It is a lot of pressure, especially from cast mates and people watching the play. It is also fun but takes a ton of preparation and a lot of work to play a big role, but in the end it is very rewarding,” said Katie Callow, 11. The Crucible takes place
in a small Puritan village in Massachusetts Bay during 1692. It revolves around teenage girls who claim they have been possessed by witches in their town in order to save themselves from getting in trouble after being caught doing something frowned upon in their town. The girls begin to make claims that certain people in their town are witches, and end up costing those people their lives. The Crucible is a play discussed in many of the junior English classes at Wadsworth. It is recommended for high school age students and adults. “It is a story most people are familiar with and should come see it relived through the students of Wadsworth’s Drama Department. We all look forward to performing it in front of everyone,” said Tia WaltersLeone, 11.
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Track memorial for Mr. Van Auken BY MACIE CARMEL
Dan Van Auken, an English and Math teacher at CIS in Wadsworth, passed away on July 6th 2014. Van Auken always had a passion for exercise, sports and teaching. He taught language arts and math to fifth graders. While he was healthy, he ran various marathons and kept the racing bibs as a reminder of his good health and love of exercise. Van Auken was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, which is an aggressive brain cancer. He passed shortly after reaching his goal of finishing the school year in 2014.
His family and friends wanted a memorial to keep his legacy of positivity and his passion for running and exercise. The Wadsworth community has built a track in the vacant lot behind CIS as a constant reminder of Van Auken and his positive impact on the community and school. “He made 5th really fun and he taught me that is doesn’t matter what you look like, people will like you for who you are,” says Holly Bebout, 12. The track was built with the help of family, friends and volunteers from the local Lowe’s store, and generous donors throughout the community. The track is accompanied by benches, exercise stations and a sign with
Van Auken’s picture featured on it. At the unveiling of the track, one of his former students led the crowd the exercise station, carrying the same University of Michigan flag that Van Auken had used to taunt rival Ohio State fans that filled the school. “He was someone that I saw everyday, and he helped me in school. It was sad hearing that he was diagnosed with brain cancer and passed so quickly,” Olivia Vaughan, 12, said. Van Auken was such a well liked figure in Wadsworth that over $30,000 was raised by the organizers of Van Auken field. This alone shows the amount of respect held for Van Auken.
Top college destinations of alumni BY CONNOR MENDEL
Despite the vast variety of options for high school students to further their education, Wadsworth students still prefer to stay close to home. 190 miles or 3 hours is the farthest top destination for WHS students. The top universities are as follows: The numbers shown later represent the amount of students from each WHS class from 2014, 2015 and 2016 who attended that university.
1.) The University of Akron with 73-69-82= 224. The fact that the University of Akron is number one is not surprising because it is very close to Wadsworth, and they have a lot of different majors that are suitable for many
different students. Many students also find it easy to go here because their credits earned from College Credit Plus transfer easily; the credits are earned from a branch of Akron’s school anyway.
2.) Kent State University with 35-41-36= 112. Kent State University is not shocking either. It is in a very good location with a nice campus that is fairly close to home. It has over 350 clubs and organizations that people can join and many sports for people to participate in from club level to intermural teams. “I will most likely attend Kent State University because it is far enough to get a college experience yet still close enough to home. I am also excited to meet new people, plus, I already know friends there, so it would be really fun,” says Austin Ruddock, 12,
about his future plans after high school.
3.) The Ohio State University with 26-23-17= 66. The Ohio State University which is #16 among the nation’s best public universities; #1 among Ohio Publics (U.S. News and World Report). They offer over 200 different majors suitable for anybody. The school is located in Columbus, so it is near many stores and places to spend time.
4.) Ohio University with 1023-13= 46. At Ohio University, there
Keeping up with the killer clowns BY MATT STUDENIC
In the past month, people dressed as clowns have been terrorizing citizens throughout the United States. The “killer” clowns created so much chaos around the country that it had some people scared to go outside at night or even during the day. There is no longer fear of being attacked by these clowns. They have all of a sudden, disappeared. “I was scared when I first heard about the clowns, and was scared to go out in public,” said Allie Kidd, 9. The quick scare only lasted about a month at the most. It all started a couple weeks before Halloween, when some people decided to dress like a clown, and tried to scare people by running after them and screaming. It was not before long until people started to go hunting for the clowns in metro
parks and other areas. “If I were to see a clown, I would not run away. I would fight it if it was my height,” said Anthony Gannon, 11. Most of the sightings that were documented involved a clown chasing a pedestrian with a knife, or some sort of a weapon. All of these attacks were hyped out to fatal, but there were very few to ever get an injury.
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A clown in Grove City, Ohio threatens Central Crossing High School.
are more than 250 programs of The school has over 40 greek study, which makes it easy to organizations and there are over find the major that best fits your 300 clubs that students can join. educational and career goals. Although, the University of Cincinnati is not in the top five but coming in sixth, Alexa Conley, 12, plans on furthering her education there. “I will be attending for the nursing program because they are number three in the nation. I am also happy to go far away and meet new people,” she says. These schools are loved by many students at Wadsworth High School. There are many Wadsworth alumni at these 5.) Bowling Green State schools, which help encourage University 9-9-9= 27. many younger students to go to Bowling Green has over 200 these schools. According to past programs for upcoming freshman Wadsworth students, U of A, to choose from and nearly 80 KSU, OSU, OU, and BGSU are percent of graduates have the the best colleges to attend after highest degree in their field. high school.
December’s wackiest holidays BY LINDSAY CARR
There is a wealth of bizarre, unique, special and different holidays in America. These holidays range in the celebration of food, activities, objects, animals and characters. Almost everyday on the calendar is designated to celebrate something. From National Earmuff day to National Bathtub Party Day, the month of December has many interesting holidays. People will do anything to add some adventure to a regular old day. By creating all of these unique celebrations, people are able to spice up the days leading up to Christmas and maintain the holiday spirit. While not many people actually celebrate these holidays, they give people an excuse to look for evergreen trees or get a cupcake from the bakery and just enjoy themselves.
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National Bathtub Cookie Day Party Day International Mountain Day
National Answer the Phone like Buddy the Elf Day
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Fresh Breath Day Look for an Evergreen Day National Whiners Day
St. Nicks Day
Ice Cream Day
Earmuff Day
National Cotton Candy Day
National Brownie Day
Lost and Gingerbread Found Day Decorating
Monkey Day
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National Crossword Go Caroling Puzzle Day Day Howdy Doo Day
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National Maple Syrup Day
National Date Nut Day
Family National Roots Day Eggnog Day
Tick Tock Day
National Bacon Day
New Years Eve
O F THE MONTH
THE BRUIN
Junk of the Month
N ovember 2016
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Quote of the Month
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
“It is now common knowledge that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.” Marilu Henner PHOTO BY COLIN WRIGHT
This beautiful 1999 Chevrolet Prizm belongs to Conner Core, 12. The car’s front door handles do not work. The air conditioner is broken. The car has a weak suspension and has had its frame completely replaced. The rust spots have been covered with spray paint. With almost 200,000 miles logged, it is still going strong.
Song of the Month
Riddle of the Month I don’t have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I’m white and empty.
Food of the Month
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Black Beatles // Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane
Turkey!
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Students of the Month November
Jake Wilkinson PHOTOS BY AHMED DARWICH
Jayne Blinkhorn
Caleb Roy Career Tech
Madison Monacelli Career Tech
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S peakout & G ames
THE BRUIN
N ovember 2016
What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving?
“Butterball Turkey.” Nick Miller, 11
“I’m an equalopportunity eater.” Mr. Karovic
“Mexican food.” Connor Clark, 12
“Noodles and mashed potatoes.” Mrs. Davis
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Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Use a pencil.
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“Chicken and dumplings.” Kyia Frank, 9
Crossword:
Sudoku:
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“Sweet potatoes.” Cassie Arnold, 10
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1. Day after Thanksgiving 3. Most Popular WHS college 4. Best Newspaper in Wadsworth 5. School that new Van Auken Field is behind 8. Main dish at Thanksgiving
10. Wrote Nov. Teacher’s Voice article 11. Won the 2016 Presidential Election