Students sit, listen and participate in a Meet the Candidate event organized by the Student Democratic Club. This club has organized these events in order to bridge the gap between students and their candidates in Ohio’s tight races.
The student news publication of Walnut Hills High School Volume CXIII, Issue 4 Tues., Oct. 23, 2018
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The Race for Governor of Ohio The Race for Ohio’s 1st District Richard Cordray
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Richard Cordray, a Democrat and Columbus native, is a candidate for Ohio’s governor in this year’s election. Cordray is a strong proponent for reducing gun violence in Ohio’s communities. “We should close all loopholes to safeguard Ohioans against the potential for gun violence by high-risk individuals,” Cordray said. Considering many students move directly into America’s workforce after high school, Cordray firmly believes in workplace development for all citizens. “We will fully embrace the new Office and bolster its efforts to link Ohioans with opportunities for training and jobs, as well as providing appropriate recognition and credit for training and education obtained elsewhere around the world,” Cordray said. Cordray’s desire to ensure fairness drives his campaign toward making sure Ohio’s government will listen and support Ohioans.
Mike DeWine Mike DeWine, a Republican from Springfield, Ohio, is a candidate for Ohio’s governor in this year’s election. Regarding education, DeWine said, “Every Ohioan deserves a shot at the American Dream, and that begins with a great education.” DeWine proposes that standardized testing should be reduced, career and technical education should be increased and grant predictability and guaranteed tuition rates for each class should be implemented. With more citizens entering the American workforce, DeWine seeks to “establish regional job-training partnerships throughout Ohio with local businesses, education providers and community leaders to give people the skills they need to compete and win in the 21st century.” DeWine’s emphasis on jobs and his “Ohio Prosperity Plan” aims to provide residents with job-training partnerships and eliminated regulations to bring more opportunities to hardworking Ohioans. OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Steve Chabot
Republican Steve Chabot is a candidate for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 1st District. Chabot, a former teacher, discusses the need for education reform, and seeks to devote “our education resources [which] can be focused on helping children get the support they need, instead of being consumed complying with costly mandates from Washington.” Chabot believes that Ohio should do its part to aid in achieving the goal of energy independence in America. “In order to move to true energy independence, we must explore the many available domestic energy resources in an environmentally-friendly manner.” In addition, Chabot says he is “a strong supporter of legislation and funding efforts that ensure veterans have access to medical care, education and financial services.” If re-elected, Chabot wants to continue to make sure that home feels like home.
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Aftab Pureval Hailing from Xenia, Ohio, Aftab Pureval is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 1st District. Pureval is a strong advocate for student aid and support, whether they attend a post secondary school or not, pushing “...for loan forgiveness programs, lower interest rates for government loans, and increased funding for Pell Grants and other aid programs.” Pureval also seeks to promote and ensure equality among all genders and ethnicities, saying that “...all Ohioans should be given the same rights and treated the same way no matter who they are or whom they love.” Pureval promotes the concept of “equal pay for equal work,” believing that too often people are paid less because of who they are. Improving health care is a focal point of Pureval’s campaign, and he aims to change health care policy to support all Ohioans. AFTAB PUREVAL’S CAMPAIGN STAFF/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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A not-so-scary Halloween Disney Channel and FreeForm’s movie schedule on Halloween Disney Channel: 2:00p.m. – Toy Story of TERROR!
FreeForm: 7:30a.m. - Hocus Pocus 11a.m. - Disney Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR! PHOTO COURTESY OF APP COURANT PUBLICATIONS
Halloween season is fast approaching, and many look forward to the annual Halloween-themed movies played on several TV channels. For those who aren’t horror-inclined, Disney Channel and Freeform are two channels playing movies more favorable to kids and teenagers. includes favorites like ParaNorman, about a zombie and a cheerleader Heaven Onley ‘19 Monsters University and The Goonies. working together to show the town This year is also the twenty- of Seabrook what they can achieve Temperatures are dropping, the leaves are falling and spooky fifth anniversary of The Nightmare when they embrace their differencseason has arrived! While horror Before Christmas, so that will likely es and celebrate what makes them a movies can be a great part of Hal- be played many times over the community. Also, they will display loween, they are not for the faint- course of these 31 nights. On the classics like Halloweentown and hearted or those who don’t have a last day of this “spooktacular” Twitches. Cartoon Network will strong liking for jump scares. As month, Freeform will also be hav- also play some of the best HallowHalloween approaches, networks ing an all-day marathon of Hocus een movies such as Monster House are showing plenty of Halloween- Pocus. What’s great about this pro- and Scary Godmother Spooktacular. Although it may not be posthemed movies for kids and teen- gram is that the movies will be agers on Disney Channel, Free- played during the day and night. sible to have the time to watch Disney Channel and Cartoon all 31 days of movies, there are form and Cartoon Network. For all 31 days in October, these chan- Network are also joining the festiv- so many must-watch films that nels are showing the “not-so-scary” ities by showing scary movies. Al- will be shown on this Halloweenthough their schedules of movies binge, and you should definitely movies for all audiences. This year, Freeform is going aren’t as extensive as Freeform’s, try to catch them during their all-in on the Halloween season, they will be showing some awe- multiple screenings in October. So expanding to 31 Nights of Hallow- some movies and shows as well. sit back, carve a pumpkin or two, een instead of last year’s 13 days. This year Disney Channel kicked eat some of your favorite candy Full of frights, phantoms and fun, everything off by airing their new and enjoy another Halloween! the 31 Nights of Halloween lineup Disney Original movie Zombies,
11:30a.m. - Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic Hocus Pocus Marathon: 1:40p.m. - Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash 2:40p.m. - Hocus Pocus 4:45p.m. - Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash 5:45p.m. - Hocus Pocus 7:50p.m. - Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash 8:50p.m. - Hocus Pocus 12a.m. - Hocus Pocus
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Trump turns heads in Ohio
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President Donald Trump addresses his supporters directly at one of his rallies. Trump made a very strong impression during his visit to the Greater Cincinnati area on Oct. 12 that has become a topic of conversation in local and state political circles. Nick Robertson,‘19 Trump visited Cincinnati to loves you. And Ohio loves what Both Chabot and Renacci campaign for GOP candidates you are doing.” spoke at different points in the On Oct. 12, President Don- running for key offices in the According to September 2018 rally, attempting to drum up supald Trump flew into Lunken Air- state. Rep. Steve Chabot (R), who polling from The Morning Con- port in both of their races. Renacci port to speak at a rally held at represents much of Cincinnati’s sult, Trump has a 46 percent ap- trails Sen. Sherrod Brown signifithe Warren County Fairgrounds. West Side and northern suburbs proval rating in Ohio, with a cantly, with a recent Suffolk poll Beyond causing a traffic head- of the 1st District in the U.S. 49 percent disapproval rating. showing him down by 17 points. ache for many trying to make House of Representatives, and Chabot was less enthusiastic Chabot, however, is in a their way home on a Friday, with Jim Renacci (R), a former con- about Trump. In an Oct. 8 inter- much tighter race, as many poparts of both Interstate 71 and 275 gressman running against Sen. view with the Cincinnati Enquirer, litical experts such as Sabato’s closed for much of the afternoon, Sherrod Brown (D) for the U.S. Chabot described his relationship Crystal Ball marking the race Trump rallied his base, hitting on Senate, were both in attendance. with the president as “cordial,” between Chabot and Hamiltopics such as Brett Kavanaugh’s Renacci praised the president though he did not embrace him. ton County Clerk of Courts confirmation to the Supreme and his policies. “The crowd here Chabot admitted that he “did not Aftab Pureval (D) as a toss up. Court and the Nov. 6 election. loves you,’’ Renacci said. “Ohio vote for him in the general election.” Trump focused his speech on par-
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tisan rhetoric, saying “[Democrats] are bad people... Republicans believe in the rule of law; they [Democrats] believe in the rule of the mob.” Trump also accused Democrats of attempting to “impose socialism,” as well as “take away your health care, and take your jobs.” Notably missing from the rally was Republican nominee for Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine (R). He was instead represented by his running mate for Lieutenant Governor, Ohio Secretary of State John Husted (R). DeWine is running against Richard Cordray (D), the former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the race is essentially tied according to recent polls. Sen. Rob Portman, who is not up for re-election, was also in attendance at the rally. Trump also continued his anti-media rhetoric, again calling the media in attendance “fake.” “One little mistake, one little mistake and they try to destroy your entire career,’’ he said. “Fake news, fake news, fake news.” Trump’s third visit to the Cincinnati area as president was more a campaign event than a celebration rally, as his previous events have been. The Republican party feels the pressure of Democratic candidates Pureval and Cordray. The election on Nov. 6 will be a key point in the future of Ohio politics, and national attention from the president on these races proves it.
Amazon spearheads movement to raise minimum wage an adverse effect on prices, increasing the costs of everyday goods. However, this isn’t much of a concern among proponents of a living wage. “If I can spend $3 more on everything I buy, and a bunch more people got paid more, that would be a good thing,” Boerger said. However, many speculate that Amazon is lobbying for a higher national minimum wage to drive out competition. While Amazon inhabits an online space, most of its direct competition is from department stores such as Walmart and Target. Although these companies have been raising their minimum pay over the last few years, in some cases a
$15 minimum wage could increase their labor costs by 33 percent. But this market dominance is seen as a positive in the eyes of some. “I’m more willing to pay for Amazon Prime because I know I’m helping someone and it’s something I want, so it’s a symbiotic relationship,” Leen said. As Amazon moves more toward automation, they are poised to consolidate even more of the shopping market. Despite all of the uncertainties surrounding Amazon’s future moves, one thing remains certain: in this volatile situation, every development is worth keeping an eye on.
“We listened to our critics, thought hard about what we wanted to do and decided we want to lead.” - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
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An Amazon shipping fulfillment center houses thousands of products that will eventually be delivered to the customers. It is centers like these that employ workers who are affected the most by the minimum wage increase. Conrad Kleiner, ‘19 moral necessity of providing for a higher minimum wage. “It’s a those who work. “A lot of people are counterexample to people who say “We listened to our critics, being paid minimum wage in their minimum wage shouldn’t be raised, thought hard about what we want- first job, and a lot of people moving and people who think doubling ed to do and decided we want to out of their parent’s house can’t live the minimum wage would cause lead,” Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on that,” Charles Leen, ‘24, said. inflation,” Stephen Boerger, ‘22, said in a statement announcing But beyond basic morals, many said on the Amazon wage change. that the company would now be proponents of a higher national However, many economists beraising their company-wide mini- minimum wage believe that it lieve there is reason to be wary of mum wage to $15 an hour for all serves as a very effective wealth re- raising the minimum wage, specifiemployees. distribution tool. One supporter cally in the effect it can have on Amazon is now lobbying for a is Nobel Prize winning economist workers. A study by researchers at national minimum wage of $15 an Paul Krugman. “There’s just no Washington University found that, hour. This is far from a simple pub- evidence that raising the minimum after Seattle raised its minimum lic relations move. A $15 minimum wage costs jobs,” Krugman said wage, total amount of income wage would have large consequenc- in a New York Times editorial writ- earned by those at the bottom of es in the market, which Amazon ten on July 17, 2015, on a national the pay grade may have actually demay be trying to exploit. increase to the minimum wage. creased, due to a decrease in hours. A central argument in the imThis is a sentiment that rings There is also a concern that raisportance of a minimum wage is the true with students who promote ing the minimum wage would have
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Packages and items fill the interior of an Amazon order fulfillment center in Madrid. However, it is just a small portion of the amount of merchandise that comes to each fulfillment center.
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Opinion: Low attendance is affecting our female athletes Arianna Boddie ‘19
According to the National Women’s Law Center, nearly 28 percent of public schools have large gender inequality in sports (any number higher than 10 percent is alarming). WHHS has over 20 sports with either a men’s, women’s or a co-ed team. A poll showed that a majority of WHHS students felt as if women’s sports were less popular than men’s sports at the high school and junior high level. Tahj Lee, ‘20, believes this is because women’s sports “aren’t as interesting” as men’s sports. Beliefs like this can have a negative effect on the morale of our female athletes. Feeling underappreciated can have an adverse effect on participation. SENIOR Abby Hutzel believes that women’s sports are less popular at WHHS because of the age-old ideal that football “rules the school.” Football’s apparent dominance comes from an unjust system that we created. Professional football is very popular, and these athletes make very high salaries. Our football team is only the sixth best team in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference, just ahead of Withrow
and Loveland. Even still, they get the most recognition and hype throughout the school due to continuous support. Cheerleaders and football players alike push us to buy tickets to their games, follow the themes and hype up our players every Friday. Though there is nothing wrong with keeping morale and school spirit up, we should try to hype up our other teams who may also be struggling, but have less support from our students. When WHHS students were asked what the school could do to encourage you to attend more games, many students said they should be publicized more on the announcements. “Make more announcements about girls’ games instead of talking so much about football,” Junior Varsity Cross Country runner Sarah Minning, ‘21, said. If we change this, there is a very strong chance that attendance will rise expediently. When students were asked how high attendance at their games make them feel, many reported feeling supported, encouraged and recognized by their peers. This feeling can change the climate of the entire game for a team. “We have had one game in which there was high at-
tendance, and it was at Oak Hills. They brought cheerleaders and their marching band and there was a huge student section... it made me feel special and play harder because it just felt overall more important and noticed,” Tamar Sella, ‘21, said. The Nuthouse, a student-led cheering section, tries their best to give this feeling to all teams, but considering the school has so many games that go on at once, they don’t have time to give their full attention and motivation to all teams. Students need to start turning up to more games and making their teams feel supported. The Athletic Department claims to strive to promote gender equality. “We provide opportunities for our student-athletes and also put them in a position to be successful once they leave the Athletic Department,” Athletic Director Steve Ellison said. Whether or not this is true, there is still a discrepancy between men’s equipment and women’s. “We all got long sleeves, but the boys get extra things like rain jackets,” SENIOR Erin Egan, captain of the Women’s Varsity Soccer team, said. The Athletic Department defends their actions with Title IX. According
to the NCAA, it is illegal for any federally funded organization to deny equal opportunity or benefits on the basis of sex. But, there are still more discrepancies that make a huge difference in the morale of women’s sports teams. Soccer players, like Egan, are frustrated that the boys always get to practice in Marx Stadium while the girls have to practice at the South Field. Similarly, even the junior varsity baseball team gets priority of the indoor facility over varsity softball. The inequality is astounding. And so, at our school with over 20 sports, we still lack equality in representation of women’s teams. This is unacceptable and needs to be addressed by our faculty and students alike. It is our duty to change the climate of women’s sports. Let’s make the teams feel more supported by showing up and screaming for them. They deserve the same amount of Eagle pride as the guys.
All views shared in the Opinions section of The Chatterbox belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole.
WHHS data based on the “Men’s vs. Women’s Sports Representation” survey on schoology. The survey received 213 responses.
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Women weren’t allowed at the first Olympics but could be in the Games of Hera featuring footraces for women held every 4 years. 776 B.C.
Women participate in the Olympics for the first time. They compete in tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian and golf. They make up 2.2 percent of all the athletes.
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Catherine Beecher publishes first exercise manual for women.
Figure skater Madge Syers participates in men’s world championships receiving second place and becomes the first woman to win Olympic gold in 1908.
The All American Girls baseball league began to fill stadiums when the men went to war.
Ann Meyers becomes the first woman to sign an NBA contract.
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U.S. Women’s gymnastics team wins first team Olympic gold. Ends with Kerri Strug landing perfectly with an injured ankle.
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Jen Welter becomes first female NFL coach and U. S. Women’s national team wins its third World Cup, and it becomes the most watched soccer game in history.
United States women’s soccer team wins the first Women’s World Cup.
Congress passed Title IX to bring more equal federal financial aid to women’s sports.
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A brief history of women in sports
Rehme Leanza ‘19 Sofia Tollefson ‘21
The girls and boys basketball team photos from the 1963 Remembrancer. Title IX was passed in 1972.
Women’s sports, in many forms, have come a long way since their inception. In the past, in most cultures, women weren’t allowed to play sports. Today, women compete in many sporting activities but still have to fight for equal opportunities and treatment. When the Olympic games first began in ancient Greece in 776 B.C., women weren’t permitted to compete. They were, however, allowed to participate in the Games of Hera. These games were the female equivalent of the Olympics. As different cultures emerged over the millennia, new opportunities and positions opened up for women. At the same time, in some cultures, women’s roles diminished depending on the time period. When looking at modern history, an important event for women’s equality came when Catherine Beecher published the first exercise manual for women. Until then, only men were featured in sports and physical activity-related magazines. This step brought women into
the public light concerning the media and sports publications. It stood as a testament to the fact that not only men were good enough at what they did to be on a cover or in a magazine, but women were also talented and good enough to be admired and respected in society. In 1902, Madge Syers participated in the men’s figure skating world championships. She earned second place and went on to become the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1908 for figure skating. Figure skating was the only winter Olympic sport women were allowed to compete in until 1936 when skiing was added. In 1914, the American Athletic Union allowed women to register for national swimming competitions. While the 1916 Olympics were canceled due to World War I, in the 1920 Olympics women were allowed in the pool for the second time ever. In 1972, Title IX was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, stating, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Today, there is controversy over whether or not Title IX really protects women’s rights in sports or helps them gain the equality they deserve. Others see Title IX as reducing funding and support in men’s sports. In 1991, the United States Women’s Soccer team won the first ever women’s world soccer championship. In 2015, the U.S. Women’s Soccer team also won their third World Cup in the most watched game in soccer history. Women had been underestimated in the past, but with hard work and dedication, they have proven they can step up on the national scale. For the first time, the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament announced in 2007 that they will pay equal prize money to both men and women, another milestone for women in sports.
This student-athlete shines a light on sexism in sports.
Charlotte Adams
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Charlotte Adams, ‘21 competes in archery with a club, and track and cross country with WHHS. Adams is driven to succeed in all sports by her teammates and herself, often manifesting itself as stress. “Sometimes it’s a two way street, and sometimes it’s a circle,” Adams said on her stress motivating her. Isabel Nissley, ‘20 String. Aim. Release. The sport of archery is one that often gets overlooked in the days of constant football games and baseball playoffs. But to Charlotte Adams, ‘21, archery is one of the main focuses of her life. In 2017, Adams set the U.S. record for her age group at the National Indoor Archery Championships in the barebow competition. She practices with a local club geared
toward teaching kids the sport. But this student’s athletics stretch further than the bow and arrow. “I’ve done cross country… and track [at WHHS] since seventh grade,” Adams said. Her active family inspired her to get involved with running to disconnect from the stress of school. But as Adams has gotten to know the sports better, she has also been able to see the ins and outs of each community the archery and running teams have to offer.
The archery community is “not the most liberal community,” which Adams has seen in many forms, such as “people wearing hats and shirts of certain political affiliations,” Adams said. In archery, Adams has also seen that “there is a little bit of light sexism in tournaments and things where the shots are yielded to the man instead of the woman.” But, these occurrences are infrequent, and Adams does not see them as a hindrance to
equal opportunity in the sport. On the contrary, both the cross country and track coaches at WHHS treat the teams as “cohesive and united.” Adams said, “I don’t think the coaches see the teams that differently in respect to how they can perform based on their own talent and hard work.” Although the men’s and women’s teams have different workouts based on body structure and abilities, they still practice together.
Although Adams feels that few gender disparities are present in high school sports, largely due to Title IX, she sees sexual harassment as the current looming issue in sports today. “There needs to be some easier ways for victims to speak up, and not feel that their experiences are minimized or trivialized because they are an athlete and that is the situation in which they experienced assault,” Adams said.
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Taylor Swift The political power of a popstar
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Taylor Swift breaks her political silence streak with a post to her 112 million followers on Instagram. “In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” Swift said in her post. Delaney Owens, ‘21 On Oct. 9, Taylor Swift opened the American Music Awards with a fiery performance of “I Did Something Bad,” including a lyric that was censored on national television. Swift received four awards, including Artist of the Year, making her the most awarded female artist in the history of the AMAs. In her acceptance speech, Swift pointed out that the awards are voted on by the people, drawing a connection to the midterm elections on Nov. 6. Swift ended her speech with a call to vote, reminiscent of a headlinemaking Instagram post she made on Oct. 7. These events seem to contribute to one narrative: Swift is a powerful figure and her streak of political silence is over.
Swifts’s Instagram post made on Oct. 7 slams Marsha Blackburn, a Senate candidate in Swift’s home state of Tennessee. Swift details Blackburn’s voting records on certain issues related to women and minorities. She then endorses Democrats Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for U.S. House of Representatives. Perhaps more important than Swift’s statements about the candidates is her call to action. More specifically, her call to register to vote on Vote.org. “Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values,” Swift said in her post. “For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100 percent on every issue, but we have to vote anyway.”
After Swift’s post, more than 166,000 Americans registered to vote on Vote.org, the specific website Swift linked to in her post. Officials from Vote.org report that about 42 percent were between 18 and 24 years old, a demographic Swift specifically targets in her post. “So many intelligent, thoughtful, selfpossessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do,” Swift wrote. To put this figure in perspective, in October of 2016, only about 22 percent of registrants were between 18 and 24 years old. This kind of political endorsement is not unusual among pop culture stars, but it is unusual for Swift. Swift, now 28, has successfully shied away from politics
with a black top and pants, maybe incorporating some posh jewelry, a purse or clutch. A simple outfit choice will ensure that you don’t distract from the statement piece, which in this case is an audacious coat. Then there’s plaid, a simple lined pattern that is trendy again this season. This autumn, you can stand out with a different way of wearing plaid. Of course, it’s okay to sling on a flannel and call it a day, but if you are looking for a more uncommon way to rock it, try looking for a plaid coat. A blazer, trench coat or jacket with the plaid design paired with a plain shirt and simple shoes will create a sophisticated look while still channeling that classic fall motif. Lastly, we have the graphic T-shirt. Perfect for any time of the year with added accessories, a T-shirt is a sure choice for a go-to autumn ensemble. There is a world
of possibilities that come with wearing a self-expressing T-shirt--there is no way to really go wrong. A true fall look has to have some sort of jacket, especially a jean jacket. Pick out the graphic tee that suits you and overlay it with a jean jacket of any color. Any type of pants will work, but jeans or leggings will most likely look the best. Some ripped jeans can create a rugged but sleek look that will capture the true fall feel. With all of these ideas, students at WHHS are already beginning to make the looks their own. Whether it is more forward or casual, the halls of WHHS are filled with cozy, unique fashion statements. No need to dress like a Kardashian though; a comfortable sweater will always do the job of encapsulating the seasonal fashion. Fall in love with your autumn inspirations!
since she released her first album at 16. In fact, Swift’s silence has created controversy in the past. A New York Daily News headline from 2017 read: “Taylor Swift’s silence on politics generates speculation that she secretly voted for Trump.” Swift has also long been a talking point in the discussion of celebrity feminism. “The singer has a documented habit of using the word [feminism] and the ideology to build up her brand and sell concert tickets without putting in the political work,” Bustle editor Kadeen Griffiths wrote in 2017. So, why is Swift breaking her political silence now? It’s important to note the timing of Swift’s post, made the day after Brett Kavanaugh was sworn onto the Supreme Court. Kavanaugh’s confirmation came after a Senate hearing where Christine Blasey Ford testified about her accusation that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her. In 2013, Swift accused a DJ of sexual assault. He was investigated and fired, and later sued her for defamation. Swift counter-sued the DJ for one dollar and won. Throughout the process, Swift, like Ford, was guilted and accused of lying. Perhaps the Kavanaugh hearing influenced Swift’s decision to share her views. Despite her candidate endorsements, Swift’s primary goal with both her post and her comment at the AMAs was to encourage Americans, especially her younger fans, to use their right to vote. Many are quick to discount the true influence of a pop star, but Swift’s step into the political world suggests otherwise. Yes, Swift’s Instagram is full of selfies and celebrity friends, but it just as easily can become a place for her to affect the actions of millions. Politics do not exist within a vacuum, and neither does Taylor Swift’s musical and cultural influence. All views shared in this article belong to its author, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole.
Taking on fall trends Elizabeth Ramos, ‘20
Every year there seems to be a new fashion trend. Sometimes old styles make their way back into fashion, other times a brand new phenomenon occurs that draws the attention of the nation. While a lot of people like to keep it simple, others are eager to hop on the new trend. Some bold trends being showcased this fall are leopard print, faux fur, plaid and the graphic T-shirt. Animal prints may be a step out of the comfort zone for some people, but there is a subtle way to fashionably wear them. Instead of wearing leopard print leggings with a tiger print shirt, try wearing a solid color outfit with leopard print accents. A black top with solid colored pants and leopard print shoes, a purse or even a belt will still capture the attention of others without being overdone. Another adventurous but undoubtedly wearable style is faux fur coats. There’s no better way to accomplish a ritzy, sumptuous look than to throw on a big fur coat. Try a bold color or enterprising print and wear it
“This coat is thrifted and so warm. Perfect for the fall weather,” -Sydney Kitchen, ‘20
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Sydney Kitchen, ‘20, embraces the animal print trend of the season. “This coat is thrifted and so warm. Perfect for the fall weather,” Kitchen said.
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Preview of Into the Woods: Thinking outside the box in
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SENIOR Lily Adams and Jack Giglia,‘21, pose for an Into the Woods promotional shot. Giglia will play The Baker and Adams will play The Baker’s Wife in the upcoming production. Owen Cummings, ‘22 On Nov. 1, the WHHS Theater program invites you to journey into the woods for an immersive performance of Into the Woods, that will be different from any other show delivered by the program in the past. “When we decided that we were going to be doing a musical in the Black Box and we chose Into the Woods, one of the things we discussed was making it a really immersive experience for the audience,” Helen Raymond-Goers, the technical director for the show, said. As of Oct. 12, the set is not finished, but it certainly seems like the stagecraft crew has achieved
this goal of immersing the crowd into the woods. Instead of sitting on the ground, the audience will be placed on platforms raised up to canopy level, completing the feeling of being in the woods. Not only will the show feature a realistic set, but the delivery of the music is expected to be top-notch, as none of the singers will be wearing body mics for amplification. “In the auditorium, a lot of the people who have solos and stuff have mics, so their sound can carry out to the audience,” SENIOR Milan Parikh, who plays the role of the narrator, said. “With the music or anything in here, we’re not going to have those, so we’ll have to project over the music.”
However, it seems as if none of the actors are simply shrugging this off. Just walking past the Black Box theater on a rehearsal day, at least five different people can be heard warming up and projecting their voices in order to overcome the music. It isn’t just any music. Into the Woods was written by famed Broadway writer Stephen Sondheim, whose other notable works include Sweeney Todd and Company. The actors themselves note that the piece can be hard to follow at times. “I think he’s just too smart for us,” Olivia Busche, ‘21, who plays Jack’s Mother in the show, said. “And I think he just expects everyone else to be on his level.”
Despite the complexity of the music, or the singer vs. music challenge, Into the Woods will prove to be what it sets out to do. It will be an immersive experience with a great set and a great cast that will make the audience marvel at how they could pick up the musical cues to start singing. Tickets are $12 for adults
and $10 for Walnut staff and students. Tickets can be bought at https://www.showclix.com/event/ WHHStheatre-Into_the_Woods
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The Stagecraft crew has re-imagined how WHHS audiences experience our productions
National Portfolio Day National Portfolio Day is an annual event held to give art students a chance to hear feedback on the work they have created before their Advanced Placement exams. Amiah Heard, ‘19 National Portfolio Day (NPD) is an important event in the art community for AP Studio Art students who are required to submit a portfolio as their AP exam. For seniors interested in pursuing a degree in the arts, it can be a wonderful opportunity to help gain acceptance into the school of their choice. Though the event is named National Portfolio Day, NPD is an event that spans from September to January. There were two stops in the state of Ohio: one on Oct. 6 at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and another at the Columbus College of Art & Design on Oct. 7. Colleges and universities with art programs from across the country were in attendance. The AP portfolio consists of three sections: Concentration, Breadth and Quality. The Concentration section is 12
works that have a common theme, or that tell a story. These works can have the same color scheme, medium, subject matter or technique. Breadth shows the diversity in the work the student can create; it is a presentation of creativity and the student’s ability beyond their preferred style. Quality is the five best works created, and the physical copies are sent off. Students can meet with a college representative for 10 to 15 minutes to get feedback on their work. The work can be on a digital device or a physical copy. Attendees are advised not to bring more than 12 works because the pieces that are shown are supposed to be the “cream of the crop.” These works can include finished pieces or works in progress. Representatives will give the students praise (techniques well-used, interesting compo-
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SENIOR Elizabeth Allen speaks with a representative at National Portfolio Day at the Art Academy of Cincinnati on Oct. 6. Allen benefited greatly from attending this event, being accepted into schools and offered scholarships on the spot. sitions) and also constructive criticism (new ideas to explore, what elements are not cohesive). In addition to getting more insight into how to better their portfolios, some schools offer portfolio approval on the spot. “[National Portfolio Day is an] incredible day where students from Walnut were immediately accepted into excellent schools and their work was critiqued well,” AP Studio Art teacher, Donald Stocker, said about the opportunity. National Portfolio Day is a day of creativity and inspiration for artists, and for some, a helpful push in the right direction toward pursuing their dreams.
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A board displays art created by SENIOR Elizabeth Allen (right) and Julia Johnson, ‘22 (left), from the 2017 Fall Art Show. Any work made prior to 2018-2019 could be shown at Portfolio Day, since the event is early in the school year.
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What do students like most about fall?
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“I love the smell of the burning wood from bonfires.” - Will McCarthy, ‘20
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“I like going to haunted houses with my friends. It’s kind of a tradition for me to go to them every year.” - SENIOR Justin Boggs
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“I like the fact that I can wear my favorite hoodies everyday and not get hot.” - Isaiah Phillips, ‘20
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“I like to train for basketball outside to get ready for the season. The weather is very chill which makes it great.” - Stephon Ridley, ‘22
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“The leaves are absolutely gorgeous. My dog plays in the leaves every year around this time.”- Devin Floyd, ‘21
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“I enjoy football season and I really like the weather.” - SENIOR Jada White CORRECTION: In the last issue we spelled a name wrong. Yahcov Yisrael is the correct spelling of the name of the student featured on Arcade in Issue 3.