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September/OctoberThe 2017 ProwlerVolume XIV, Issue XXXV

Americans Impacted by IT Clowns in America on the Screen and Off By LOGHAN HIRKEY that didn’t shut down banned them Since the movie producers of IT from wearing clown costumes to public announced on April 26th, 2016 that a Halloween events. new version of Stephen King’s brilliant The police also got into the mess novel IT would be coming in theaters in by banning all clowns from public 2017, people throughout America reacted events (marches, speeches, etc.) Even PROWLER STAFF PHOTO with a lot of strange ideas. In a few short McDonald’s claimed they were going to Red balloons make appearances all over the country! months people went into hysterics and give Ronald McDonald (their mascot) a the IT balloons have been found in homes However, not all reactions have been started dressing up as clowns; clowns break until this mess settled down. and even the movie theaters itself. The negative. There have also been some would show up at public events, houses, Professional clowns and Stephen King most popular spot for the balloons is positive aspects of the movie coming and even schools. Many videos of himself were not amused and claimed, Lititz Pennsylvania, where the police out. Many people made their own spoof clowns chasing cars or being on security “Stop the ridiculous acts of dressing immediately took the balloons down. remakes of scenes from IT, some of the cameras went viral around the nation. up as clowns and let the hysterics calm Many people believe this to be less more popular spoofs include: “THE IT So many clowns started showing up that down.” By November of 2016 the clowns harmful, but officers are still fining any ROOM”, “Lincoln Police Department people soon became scared to leave their started fading until there were only 1 or 2 person they find tying the balloons to (there’s doughnuts down here)” and “2017 driveway for fear of a clown coming up incidents across the entire nation. drains. TRAILER BUT ITS CAT IN THE HAT.” beside them. Fast forward to present time when Many people posted pictures on Funny parodies are also made based By around October of 2016 the people the movie is actually in theaters, twitter and claim them to be “humorously on this successful movie. Overall, this who weren’t amused by the clowns had people started up with the reactions in creepy”. However, the buzz of all these popular movie impacted a lot of America had enough. Schools began shutting a different way. Throughout big cities scary pranks have definitely amped up the and will probably impact it months later. down due to the people dressing up as red balloons have been tied to drains sale rates and have more people talking Sources: www.inverse.com , www. clowns around school. The other schools everywhere. In addition to storm drains about IT. theguardian.com , www.facebook.com miniseries. While the original had two house fire when he was young, and aside IT Review storylines, the children of Derry, and then from the racial issue as previously stated, You’ll float, too. as adults fighting Pennywise, the 2017 is bullied by his grandfather for not being remake focuses solely on the kids. able to kill the sheep on his farm. Richie By EMMA RUSHWORTH Six outcast kids, dubbed “The Loser’s struggles with his self-esteem issues, made The huge anticipation for the remake Club” by school bullies, are tortured clear by his constant overconfidence. of Stephen King’s IT, starring Bill throughout the film, from swirlies to The movie in itself was incredible. Skarsgård as the title character Pennywise dumping wet garbage all over them. The Well directed, amazing actors and the PHOTO COURTESY BRITASIANNEWS.COM the clown, was not in vain. The book, token black kid, Mike, is also targeted for perfect blend between pure terror and light originally published in 1986, spun into his race. also has a severe stutter, for which he is hearted comedy. Richie and Eddie had a TV miniseries produced in 1990, The kids all struggle with something also bullied. Eddie has mommy issues, the theater audience laughing for at least starring renowned actor Tim Curry. In that the clown can feed off. Bev, the as in his mother is more of a smother. half of the movie. Since they are teenage the storyline, Pennywise is a clown who fiery-haired heroine, is molested by her She instills upon him a hypochondriac boys, the humor was mostly “your mom” feeds off of the children in the fictional father and bullied at school. Billy, the fear, making him take placebos (which he jokes, but still funny nonetheless. There town of Derry, Maine. The clown returns presumptuous main character, is haunted mistakenly calls gazebos). Stanley, the son were many jump scares, and a few truly every 27 years, which makes this year’s by the disappearance of his brother of the town rabbi, can’t seem to make his gruesome moments. Overall, an excellent release perfectly timed from the original Georgie at the hands of Pennywise. Billy dad happy. Mike heard his parents die in a movie that I would see again. A clown’s whole purpose is The Horror of Clowns to act in a way that defies Well, this will be a therapy session normal human behavior. By BAILEE JONES incredibly unsettling to people. It appears Unpredictability causes distrust and apprehension In theory, clowns are meant to be to be a fundamental reflex. People have the same reaction towards ventriloquist in humans. Take the drunk figures of fun that provide amusement to guy on a street for example, the masses with their hijinks, not causing dummies; they can cause an unsettling feeling to arise. they’re avoided because they screams of fear. Big smiley faces, party are clearly not conforming to tricks and bright colors; none of these Human faces that deviate from the norm are upsetting to people. And clown social norms and come across things are usually associated with intense as a possible threat. fear. But yet, when combined in the form faces differ in very elaborate ways; the huge painted-on smiles, the bright colors, It’s even worse if faced of a clown, they regularly cause the exact with a clown in a social opposite reaction to the one intended. the overly exaggerated eyes, all of these combine to provide a recognizably- context, which with clowns, Coulrophobia, although not recognized as it inevitably is. Social anxiety an official phobia, just goes to show how human face which doesn’t behave as it should, which is unsettling on a deep is something that runs high common the fear is. It has inspired its own in the human population. We diagnosis. subconscious level. The human brain fear being judged or mocked. After years of research, the most doesn’t deal with such inconsistent Clowns usually like to involve prominent reasoning is that clowns have a stimulus well, which causes further the audience and sometimes tendency to cause a negative reaction deep discomfort. pull pranks on individuals, CARTOON By JACOB EZZO in our brains. It is important to remember It is not just the face, humans are which combined with their appearance, Yes, clowns can creep out many people, but that clowns are people, people covered in sensitive to body language as well. We clowns are set up to cause a deep sense of face paint with horrible fashion choices, gain a lot of knowledge about a person Pennywise takes it to another level - every 27 fear. years! but still people nonetheless. And because by the way they move and their posture. It seems like clowns face a they’re people, they have human faces and Clowns throw that all out of whack, with disadvantage when it comes to how people of which are scary in their own ways. bodies just like the rest of us. But that is their purposeful stumbling and oversized view them. The scary-clown stereotype Whether that be a clown who feeds off of where problems arise. movements. isn’t new in our society. Take the most children’s fears or a man who dressed as a The “uncanny valley” effect is the Clowns are unpredictable. That is famous examples of clowns: The Joker, clown and murdered twelve boys, they all phenomenon where things that look what they’re known for during their acts; Pennywise, and John Wayne Gacy, all have a tendency to make your skin crawl. human but “aren’t quite there” are you never know what may happen next. 2 THE PROWLER EditorialEditorial VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXV Tunkhannock Area Letter from the Editor High School Welcome to our first edition of The Prowler! 135 Tiger Drive By OLI HEISE Well, summer has come to an end, and As you’re probably aware, the first Tunkhannock, PA 18657 we’ve reached that time where we all have month of school has been hectic. Fall (570)836-3111 to get back to the grind. Most of you have sports, such as football, volleyball, cross- already adjusted to the routine of waking country, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and girls’ up early, coming to school, moving on to tennis, have been in full swing. We also Chief Editors extracurriculars after school, and doing have a fall play coming up! This fall’s play Olivia Heise nightly homework. Personally, I have yet will be “Crazy Town,” and I don’t know to adjust to the waking up early part. about you, but I’m pretty excited to see Bailee Jones This year The Prowler has an abundance what it brings. of new staff members, and as a reader, We’ve also begun activity period clubs from. If you haven’t signed up for a club Assistant Editors I am sure you’ll love reading about the and activities, which I love. There are so or activity yet, you definitely should! Even various topics these students will be many options for students who want to if it’s just something you’d like to try out, Maddy Nestor writing about. I have the pleasure of being get involved, and anyone who can should you might have a lot more fun than you think. Emma Rushworth co-editor in chief this year, alongside take advantage of it. Student Council, Bailee Jones. She and I will take turns Mock Trial, and the All Humans Together I hope everyone has had a great start to giving you, the reader, updates on our Club are my favorites, but like I said, the the school year and keeps the positivity Advisor paper and school happenings. options are incredibly wide to choose running. Talk to you soon! Mrs. Staci Wiernusz Staff Reporters Ask Avery Kieran Bedford The monthly advice begins! Welcome, valued reader, to the first offered to you, there’s always the fact that be your case, you should simply talk to Ireland Clark advice column in The Prowler this year. your parent(s) could be arrested if you your friend about how you feel. After all, Gavin D’Amato I, the anonymous writer, will answer don’t come. Stay in school, kids. nothing will change if nothing is done to any questions you or your friends could Q: Why is PDA so common in our make change happen. Emma Douthett possibly ask. At various locations around hallways? Lastly, some people in this world who the school you will find a box/folder titled A: It appears that couples cannot be have caring and loving individuals in their Brendon Ely ‘Ask Avery’ (helpful hint: the copy room without each other for the tragic amount lives are just unappreciative of what they Jacob Ezzo and outside room 157 are definite places of time they are forced to be apart during have. Regardless of whatever your friend’s where you’ll find a box). I assure you, the four minutes between classes. Because reasoning may be, most friendships are Christopher Frigano however, that you will not be exposed. No of their desire to be with each other temporary anyway. This isn’t necessarily one is under any obligation to sign their during every minute they can possibly a bad thing, it’s just a thing that happens. Loghan Hirkey names when submitting questions, and be together, you see them in hallways People grow apart and gravitate toward Logan Kandrovy even if you do, I’m still not revealing you. inappropriately clinging to each other as if separate paths. This isn’t anything to take I am, in fact, aware of how snitches get their lives depended on it. personally. Sometimes you just have to Ashley Kenia stitches. That being said, I encourage you Q: I have a friend who doesn’t put recognize the change and wish them well to ask any question you want! It could be effort into the friendship. Why do on their way. Matthew Lee completely random, super serious, or even people do that? Now, don’t misinterpret this to mean Emma Moran something silly. Although, I will warn you A: That certainly is a tough situation. that you should break off the friendship. If that if you ask a sarcastic question, you’re There could be several reasons behind it’s worth saving then make an effort to fix Kaitlin Pasternak bound to get a sarcastic answer. Without their actions. Perhaps they’re going things. But, if it isn’t, know that you will further dilly-dallying, let’s get on with the through troubles of their own and the make other friends. As cliché as it sounds, Cathleen Peters questions. commitment of friendship is too much for everything will be alright. Alec Walter Q: Why do we have to come to them to bear for the time being. Thank you, readers, for the submitted school? Maybe they aren’t aware of the fact questions. It was a pleasure seeing what John Winters A: If it isn’t enough to socialize with that they are upsetting you through their people were curious about. Don’t forget other humans, establish meaningful lack of communication. Some people, to leave your questions for next month’s relationships, prepare yourself for college after all, are naturally introverted and article! or the work force, or find your passion reserved. That isn’t anything to hold them Yours truly, Avery. within all the learning opportunities accountable for, but perhaps, if this may Dating Don’ts Fall Dunkin Flavor Review Spot a Bad Romance Pumpkin Spice ;) By KIERAN BEDFORD By LOGAN KANDROVY coffee. I usually am very picky with Abusers, pedophiles, cheaters and For some people, the best part of fall is coffee, however this drink did not more, all in the do not date list, but is it the pumpkin spice, and for others it can disappoint. It definitely made me wish I that easy to tell?… not really. How can be the worst. Dunkin Donuts always has could afford it daily. you tell the difference between boyfriend seasonal flavors, and for fall, Pumpkin I really wasn’t expecting to like it and bye-friend? Spice is a given. Before this, I had never because I usually tend to shy away from Here are some signs to tell if they are really tried pumpkin spice. I never really overly sweet and sugary drinks. The spice a good partner. If they hurt you in any understood the hype. added a nice touch and made it so it wasn’t way the answer is no! But not only in the I went to Dunkin and ordered a too sweet. Another reason to wish it was physical sense - if this person is belittling standard, medium pumpkin spice iced fall all year long! you, making you feel worthless - this is PROWLER STAFF PHOTO still abuse, so call (570)-836-554 if you Many times red flags in relationships are the ~Inspirational Harry Potter are in danger. least noticeable to those involved in the rela- For the love Harry Potter Other than abuse there are pedophiles, tionship. It’s a good idea to perhaps pay atten- that “creepy old guy”. Even some older tion when an individual points out something By CATHLEEN PETERS troublesome. Quotes~ friends can be considered pedophiles. To Find Them, Harry Potter, and The These friends may be older and get flirty, many things, such as location and who Cursed Child, all offer prequels and a just know the law of Romeo and Juliet. they are with. To catch them, check if their sequel to J.K Rowling’s series. This year th The Romeo and Juliet clause states that if story stays the same. “We all shine on like the moon, the stars, marks the 20 anniversary of the original you are under the legal consent age of 16 Now for some basic don’ts! Confidence and the sun.” ~ John Lennon U.K. publication of Harry Potter and you can have partners within 4 years of is key, but over confidence can look cocky. the Philosopher’s Stone, bringing new you without breaking the law, but at the Connection is good, but too much ends up “You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not Harry Potter books this fall. A History age of 16 you can only have partners up to looking clingy. These red flags are huge to the only one.” ~ John Lennon of Magic: The Book of the Exhibition 18. This is for the protection of children. look out for. walks readers through some of the actual Cheaters are everywhere - right, left, Don’t look for perfection, don’t judge a “Blackbird singing in the dead of night subjects studied by Harry and his friends up, down. They can be in schools, too. book by its cover, and do not be someone take these broken wings and learn to fly.” at Hogwarts. A Journey Through A History Cheaters are people who are unfaithful else. ~ The Beatles of Magic will explore the other elements to their partners by dishonestly dating Other information can be found at of Rowling’s magical universe, especially another. Cheaters may be lying about glomour.com for all of these dating don’ts. less understood varieties of magic like alchemy and witchcraft. Source:Ew.com VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXV NEWSNEWS THE PROWLER 3 North Korea Update “Rocket Man is on a suicide mission…” By MADDY NESTOR North Korea recently launched their recent KN-17 being shot over Japan the declined. Officials from the Pentagon Some analysts claim that Trump’s Hwasong-12 (KN-17) intermediate previous Thursday. claim that Mattis did not hint at bringing speech was too blunt, and perhaps got a ballistic missile, which flew approximately Currently, the United States is over nuclear weapons. little carried away, but many say Donald 2,700 kilometers, before breaking off into considering shooting down North Korean During Donald Trump’s speech at the Trump is embracing the “Madman 3 separate pieces and landing in the Pacific missiles even if they do not pose a threat United Nations General Assembly he said, Theory”. This theory means that Trump Ocean. Even though this missile was able to the United States or any allies as “Now North Korea’s reckless pursuit of is making himself seem so unpredictable to fly over Japan, it is capable of flying as an attempt to prevent their program’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles to make other world leaders be fearful of far as 4,000 kilometers. advancement. threatens the entire world with unthinkable setting him off. On Sunday, September 17th, a Members of the Trump Administration loss of human life...The United States President Nixon used the “Madman formation of 14 bombers and fighters were say that there are many military actions has great strength and patience, but if it is Theory” by having former Secretary of sent over the Korean Peninsula by the that can be taken on North Korea, and forced to defend itself or its allies, we will State, Henry Kissenger tell the Soviets, Pentagon. Two of Guam’s Anderson Air among these options are actions that will have no choice but to totally destroy North “You know, Nixon is under a lot of Force Base’s Air Force B-1B bombers, not harm/risk the South Korean city, Korea. Rocket Man is on a suicide mission pressure right now and, you know, he four of Iwakuni, Japan’s Marine Corps Seoul. Two of these options include a for himself and for his regime.” drinks at night sometimes, so you guys F-35B fighters, four South Korean F-15K cyberattack, and increasing the number Despite these comment, Kim Jon Ung ought to be real careful. Don’t push this fighters, and four F-2 Japanese fighters of U.S. military members. Defense is not planning on stopping his ICBM into a crisis.” were sent. It was a simulated attack on Secretary James Mattis asked the South missile testing and is planning on testing (38North.com, CNN.com, South Korea’s Pilsung Training Range Korean President if he could deploy more out his hydrogen bomb over the Pacific TheWashingtonPost.com, ChicagoTribune) with live bombs. This was a reaction to the U.S. troops to the area, but the President Ocean in September.

OJ Obtains Is Sleeping Too Much Just As Parole Bad As Not Sleeping Enough? The man behind the trial of Your ten-hour sleep schedule on weekends might not be good the century goes free for you. By MATTHEW LEE By EMMA DOUTHETT The famous 1995 trial for the murder We all like to sleep in on the weekend, anxiety, paranoia, difficulty falling asleep, of his wife Nicole Simpson and her friend and the feeling of not having to wake up memory loss, brain fog, migraines, and Ron Goldberg was referred to as “the PROWLER STAFF PHOTO early in the morning for school or work weakness. Sleep apnea, another symptom, trial of the century” and OJ was found is amazing. But is sleeping for ten or is where you take shallow breaths, or even innocent at that time. It wasn’t until he was From the pages of Without a Doubt by Marcia Clark. even twelve hours bad for you? It may pause in breathing while asleep. So if you found guilty on the charges of kidnapping seem strange, but it’s just as unhealthy, find yourself with any of these when you and armed robbery that he was sent to jail. if not worse, than not sleeping enough. wake up at noon on the weekend, chances On December 5th, 2008 Orenthal James how he did his sentence as respectfully A Harvard study states that sleeping too are, you’ve slept in for too long. Simpson was sentenced to a minimum as anyone could. His release occurred st much can reduce memory, and previous But how much sleep is too much, and of 9 years at lovelock correctional center October 1 shortly after midnight. other Harvard studies tell us that too how much is too little? Health Status says in Nevada. At a parole hearing in 2013 Simpson will live in a gated home in Las much or too little sleep is linked with that 7-8 hours is the best amount of sleep, he stated that he wished the robbery Vegas for now and hopes to move into his “higher risks of heart disease, stroke, with 6.5 hours the least you should be had never happened. He regrets the home in Florida in the future. type 2 diabetes, and depression.” sleeping, and 8.5 hours being the most. role he played, but he avoids taking full Over the past year a new generation of Sleeping too much can also reduce the Some ways to get a good quality of sleep responsibility in the crime. people became fascinated by the case. This flow of oxygen to the brain, which can are to not go to bed hungry, but not eat On the Thursday his parole was is mostly due to the documentary “OJ: reduce your quality of sleep, and hamper right before bed, not take long naps during announced, OJ sat in a courtroom being Made in America” and the Emmy winning your metabolism. the day (limit them to 20-30 minutes), and televised from different cable news shows, show “The People vs. OJ Simpson”. This Oversleeping has many symptoms, the do not consume any caffeine after 2 p.m. much like he did 22 years ago. “I did new publicity causes even more people to most common being chronic headaches. Even though you should not sleep in on my time,” says the 70 year old about his be disappointed upon hearing the news of Other common symptoms of too much the weekend, you can still get a good night 9-year sentence. He went on to talk about his parole. Source: cnn sleep, according to Health Status, are of rest. Newest Technology iPhone X coming soon By LOGHAN HIRKEY

The iPhone X will soon be in X) to express even more expressions and stores near you. This new phone will actions. With its improved camera, it is have many new features such as the 5.8 guaranteed to have clearer pixels and a inch Super Retina screen with an edge. new color filter. One of the biggest pieces Instead of using touch ID to unlock of news for the iPhone X is its custom your phone, the new feature will allow battery supposedly lasting 2 hours longer you to use Face ID with a sophisticated than the average iPhone 7. The future of camera and sensors. Apple claim’s it wireless starts with this new phone and not to have the most durable glass ever on having to use a cable will be convenient to a smartphone front and back. Some many people. Keep a lookout for this new other features of the sturdy phone are futuristic phone coming out with preorders th wireless charging and water and dust on October 27 and actual shipment on rd resistance. Another easy to use feature November 3 of this year. on the iPhone X is using gestures to Sources: www.apple.com control the phone versus a home button which will be wiped out entirely. A new TOP 5 UPCOMING OR NEWLY feature in portrait mode also allows you RELEASED TECHNOLOGIES: to use impressive studio quality lighting 1: Samsung’s new folding smartphone effects. In addition to all the new camera possibly coming in 2018 updates, the front (“selfie”) camera will 2: Apple Watch Series 3 have a new feature where it focuses 3: Nokia 2 only on your face and blurs out the 4: Amazon Fire TV with HDR (4K and background. Alexa) The iPhone X also is coming with the 5: Qi wireless chargers for Apple PROWLER STAFF PHOTO new Animojis, (emojis for the iPhone 4 THE PROWLER SportsSports VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXV Winter Sports Preseason Fall Sports Lady tiger’s tennis was off to a great By ALEC WALTER By ALEC WALTER start with one loss. They are now 9 and 4 Fall, a huge time for sports in and are heading to individual playoffs. Winter is a time for big sport names Tunkhannock with a large variety of Field hockey is off to a rocky start and like basketball wrestling swim and more. varsity sports at Tunkhannock Area continues to look for a win. They are 0 and Basketball this year has many last year High School. Their records and some 8. senior players and looks to achieve the recent scores highlighted here. First we Girls’ volleyball is even with five wins playoffs as they did last year and go even have Tiger football. They defeated the and five losses. further. Wrestling as always is already off Wyalusing Rams and rose to 1-3 as of Boys’ soccer is at 6 wins and 4 losses to practicing and lifting to get ready for a 9-18-17. Varsity football, off to a rough and 1 tie as it stands on 10-10-17. huge season that could take them all the start this season but hopes are high and Boys’ Cross Country is at 6 wins and 9 way and to get where they went last year. the team practices harder than ever for big losses. Huge expectations for the team with the games coming up such as Homecoming Girls’ Cross Country clocks in with 3 players they have and the dedication put and senior night. They are 1 win 6 losses wins and 8 losses. in the sport. Swim/diving prepares for a Golf finished the season with 14 wins PROWLER STAFF PHOTOS as of 10-10-17. season to remember with their team also Lady tiger soccer had their senior night and 4 losses. Great job. lifting to get ready for the season. Lady get ready for an unforgettable season for 9-29-17, losing the game to Wyoming All above scores are as of October 10, tigers also are already having practices to themselves. Area 3-1. 2017. Injuries in Football By GAVIN D’AMATO When playing a game as rough as with science to make football helmets football, people are bound to get some more protective, so players will not have injuries. It is a contact sport. Whether it brain damage for the rest of their lives. be a jammed finger, a concussion, or a There are countless studies on concussions broken leg, they are just bound to happen. and football. However, there are many ways to lessen I know first-hand what it’s like to take the chances of being injured. an injury in football. Week one, my first In football, you have to wear lots of varsity game, I hurt my hip. I was unaware protection. You wear a helmet, a facemask, of the severity of the injury until week shoulder pads, leg pads, kneepads, and four. I had seen my trainer a couple of cleats. However, that is just the minimum. times through the weeks when it didn’t It is also optional to wear elbow pads, arm seem to be healing. Finally, I went to get again. Others, their injuries won’t be so concussions already and can no longer pads, and shin pads, rib pads, a visor, and X-rays and found out I had an avulsion forgiving. I’ve had many friends who play sports at all. This is a scary truth to a back plate. That is a lot! fracture. That was the end of my season have needed surgeries because of their the sport, but one you have to accept. One One injury that often occurs in football and the beginning of physical therapy. injuries. I’ve known kids to have had five I have accepted for the love of the game. is the concussion. The NFL is teaming My injury will heal and I will play

Cutting Weight in Wrestling It can be okay By GAVIN D’AMATO When you get serious about the great does not have to be like that. sport of wrestling, you may participate in Cutting weight means when people lose “cutting weight”. But unfortunately, it is weight by working out they are «cutting» frowned upon by the public. That reason the fat off their bodies to make a certain is because there›s a right way and there’s weight class. If they fail to make this When they are all out of your system, but the fruits and vegetables. When it’s a wrong way. When it is done the wrong weight, then they are unable to wrestle at your body is much healthier. When done 9:30, your parents are sleeping and you›re way, like I have done many times, you see that weight class (or at all if someone is the right way, there are so many benefits. hungry, but instead of eating the warm kids running the halls after school with already in the heavier slot) and may have Your body is healthier, you are more cookies, you eat the celery. That skill of practically winter clothes on, kids chewing to go up a class or two. Cutting weight can conditioned, you build and shred muscle, discipline will help you later in life. So, gum and spitting in a cup, kids not eating be very healthy for you. which looks pretty hot, and you learn for everyone complaining about kids or drinking for many days, and many other Essentially, you are cutting out all discipline. «starving» themselves, maybe you should unhealthy ways of cutting off weight. It unnecessary fats, sugars, and sodium. You learn discipline when you’re the do some research first. one at the lunch table not eating the pasta, Tiger Band Field Show Lacrosse Pad Safety Magical music during halftime. Wearing lacrosse pads—good or bad By EMMA RUSHWORTH By JOHN WINTERS The tiger band is what some would Lacrosse can be a very physical and argue the pride of the school. This year dangerous sport. Many safety precautions their field show is Disney themed. From go into lacrosse pads. Every single player the first strong note of the show, observers/ on the field has to wear a helmet, a mouth listeners are transported back to childhood. guard, a chest protector, elbow pads and The opener is “Star Wars/Raiders March”, padded gloves to protect themselves. Some a combination of the main Star Wars players also wear rib protectors around theme and the Raiders March from their waist. Indiana Jones. Pros of wearing so much padding is Next, things get spooky with a medley that when you get hit by another player, of Halloween/Christmas movie Nightmare you sometimes will not drop the ball Before Christmas. The main theme, This Practicing the musical part for the show. because they hit a pad and not your bare is Halloween, begins the piece, but breaks Finally, the band finishes strong with a skin. A pro about wearing a rib protector halfway through to allow a drum solo by classic, You’ve Got a Friend in Me from is that it wraps around your waist so it senior John VanHouten. The drum solo the 90’s favorite Toy Story. This song has will protect your ribs. Some players can gives way to another popular piece from an upbeat, jazzy feel and sound. Solos in shoot the ball at speeds of up to 95 miles run as easily to the best of your ability. the movie, Oogie Boogie Song, which this are senior Cassidy Ash on trumpet and per hour. If you are in the way of that shot The helmet has a visor on the front of it completes the song with a duo feature Tiger Drumline is featured in their own and it hits you in the ribs you will break that may make your vision blurry. The of senior Brittney Sholes on piccolo and drum break. a rib or two. By wearing a rib protector it padding can get very sweaty inside. It is junior Glenn Brown on the sousaphone. Drum majors for the 2017-2018 may save you from that. Rib protectors are hard to control the stick and pass the ball For the third song of the show, the marching season are senior Preston West, the players’ choice and are not mandatory with the padded gloves. band slows things down for a ballad, How and juniors Nathan Johnson and Jess like a helmet or gloves are. A helmet can So, basically the pads appear to possess Far I’ll Go from the recent hit movie Kaneski. The band is led by directors protect your head from some serious brain more pros than cons. Head, brain, bone Moana. This features senior Mike Casey Ken Luckey and Tara Kasperowski, and damage. and other injuries can be prevented. The on trumpet, and a two measure Tiger assisted by Kevin Kreinberg, Jeff Howell Cons of wearing so much protection cons of wearing pads are not enough to Drumline solo. and Mackenzie Anderson. is you will get weighted down and cannot ditch them yet. VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXVHumanHuman InterestInterest THE PROWLER 5 National Suicide Prevention Month Contacts vs. Suicide isn’t the answer. Glasses By EMMA MORAN Which is better for you? September was National Suicide People who are suicidal do not just them back from over the edge. Prevention Month. To prevent something, want attention, thinking about ending it all For anyone contemplating suicide, By KAITLIN PASTERNAK people need to know more about it. For because they believe people do not give don’t do it, okay? We all have a reason example, did you know that suicide is the them enough attention. People considering why we are on this Earth, and yours is not second leading cause of death for people suicide may have had a traumatic event to end your time before it›s up. Remember, 10-24? Or that 24 percent of all high happen to them, they might have been there’s a whole world out there for you. school students have seriously thought bullied, etc. Karma exists, and one day the people about killing themselves? Or even that If you think someone is depressed and who bring you down will go down. So no every day, more than 3,000 students from thinking about suicide, help him or her! matter how hard it gets, remember this grades 9-12 attempt suicide? Suicide is a Do not let them think they are alone. Let “The best way out is always through.” - real problem, and like all problems, there them know there is someone that cares Robert Frost is a way to help. about them. If you do, it might just bring (Source: jasonfoundation.com) PROWLER STAFF PHOTO Choosing to wear contacts or glasses History of the Teddy Bear is a personal choice, and they both have Fuzzywuzzy was a bear. the Washington Star named their pros and cons. Contact lenses can Clifford Berrryman used the refusal as a allow for better peripheral vision, unlike By BRENDON ELY metaphor for Roosevelt’s indecision over Everyone knows about the teddy bear, glasses. Also, with contacts there is no a Mississippi boundary dispute. This is but not everyone knows where it came worry of whether or not the glasses will where our good friend Michtom comes in. from or the story behind it. The iconic fall off or break during sports activities Michtom owned a candy shop in stuffed animal has been around for about or exercise. Contacts won’t fog up in the Brooklyn where he and his wife Rose 114 years. Many people assume that winter or be affected by rain. There is also made stuffed animals on the side. Morris Theodore Roosevelt created the teddy bear the possibility of wearing colored contacts saw the cartoon Berryman created and himself, but according to Nps.gov it was a for personal enjoyment or for use in a began to construct the beloved teddy man by the name of Morris Michtom. Halloween costume. Some contacts can bear. He dedicated the stuffed animal to The story starts when Roosevelt even correct the eye’s cornea during the Roosevelt and called it “Teddy’s Bear.” and a few assistants went on a hunting night, allowing for the user to see without Thanks to Morris Michtom the Ideal trip looking for bears. At one point the use of contacts or glasses for a short Toy Company was formed in 1903 and his two assistants found, cornered and period of time. became a multimillion-dollar company. tied a bear to a tree. The assistants Even so, contact lenses have their cons. Benjamin, the son of Morris was president after he was going to donate the original wanted Roosevelt to shoot the bear but Some people have trouble putting them of the company 60 years later, and had the bear to the Smithsonian museum. At first he refused. Americanhistory.si.edu says on, but most people get over this. People idea to celebrate the bear’s 60th birthday. the children didn’t want to give it up but in the refusal went to the newspapers with are also more likely to have symptoms of After some time, Ben was able to 1964 they decided to let it go. the headline, “President called after Dry Eye Syndrome while wearing contacts contact Kermit Roosevelt, a grandson While the teddy bear may seem like the beast had been lassoed, but he because of less oxygen going to the eyes. of Theodore. Ben wanted Kermit’s kids to a simple toy with some fur and cotton refused to make an unsportsmanlike Also, more maintenance is needed for pose with the bear for a photo, and then stuffed in, it sure has a complicated story shot.” A political cartoonist from to tell. contacts than glasses because of the risks of an eye infection, but disposable contacts are also an option. Left Handedness Eyeglasses have their pros as well. The science behind writing with the left side. First, there is less of a chance of getting By KAITLIN PASTERNAK an eye infection. Next, if a user already In some parts of the world, left handed has dry eyes, glasses wouldn’t make people are still known as witches. Desks, the problem worse, unlike contacts. spiral notebooks, and scissors still pose Eyeglasses usually are cheaper than a problem to many left handers. There contacts and normally do not need is a question of how lefties exist in the replacing except if broken, and if there first place. A group of researchers from PROWLER STAFF PHOTO is a prescription change the only thing the paper PLOS Genetics have found a about 90/10 towards the right hand. But genes involved, and how they interact that needs to be replaced are the lenses cluster of genes that relate to a person’s humans and animals may have different with other genes, we might be able to themselves. Glasses can also be stylish and handedness. The researchers linked ratios of handedness because of language understand how and why there is such can reflect an individual. Finally, glasses this preference to the development of ability, a theory which relates to different a bias.” The bias of course, refers to the are somewhat protective against dust or asymmetry in the body and the brain. sections of the brain. The language ability difference between the number of people wind entering the eye. They found that the more gene mutations theory suggests that handedness became that are right handed rather than left Eyeglasses also have their cons. They a person has in one direction (right or compartmentalized in the brain. Language handed. offer less peripheral vision coverage which left), the more likely they will choose skills more developed in the left side of What actually controls handedness can come with a hard time focusing and that hand as their dominant hand. Some the brain would make it more likely that cannot be determined yet, but it all comes more blurry vision. Also, some users don’t of these gene mutations are more serious, the person would choose their right hand down to genetics. There are so many feel like their glasses look good on them. sometimes causing a deformity called situs as their dominant hand, while vice versa factors of handedness that there may A specific prescription may make the inversus: a condition where the body’s for the left hand. not be one source of what hand a person user’s eyes look bigger or smaller than organs are actually reversed. But William Brandler, a Ph.D. student prefers. Until then, left handers will still they actually are. Eyeglasses can be rained The choice of handedness between at Oxford University and the paper’s lead have to continue living in a right handed on or fog up as well. Finally, glasses can chimpanzees and polar bears is more author, has a different opinion. He states world. cause headaches or be uncomfortable from like 50/50, while humans have a ratio of “Once we have the full picture of all the Smithsonianmag.com being on the nose and ears too long. Wearing either contacts or glasses is a choice that must be made for some, but the option to wear both is available. School Day Length Source: Allaboutvision.com Longer or shorter? during test or quizzes as a kid who wakes By JOHN WINTERS up at 9:00 or later. A School in Japan starts their day at 9:30 to make sure kids are Should school days’ length be awake and ready to learn. Their school day shortened or elongated? Most schools is also seven hours, but all kids and even around the country go to school for 180 teachers can get more sleep, and be ready days of the year for at least 7 hours a day, for the day. giving weekends off and some holidays Many cons about a school day’s length including Christmas and Thanksgiving. can be that some kids have a study hall or Some religious holidays are also taken off. even two. Some kids have work right after The pros of a school day being 7 hours school and them getting home late gives are that teachers and students do not have them no energy for doing their homework to worry about time. Teachers and students or even going to school the next day. Some of the can worry more about getting tests done, A lot of researchers say that school various school completing lectures, and getting their days should be shortened from 7 hours activities and possibilities at homework done. to around 5 or 6. How long do you think TAHS. Many studies show that kids waking up school days should be? at 5:30 or 6:00 cannot process as quickly Source: nces.ed.gov 6 THE PROWLER NewsNews VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXV Pets during The Hurricane What Really Happened? What people should be doing with their pets during a natural disaster JFK’s assassination theory By MATTHEW LEE By BAILEE JONES As people in affected areas gather This is just a theory as to what may important belongings and keepsakes to have really happened on that infamous day move to a safer place, many seem to in 1963. forget the most important of all. These On Friday, November 22nd, 1963 at “belongings” really aren’t any specific 12:30 p.m. CST, John F. Kennedy was shot object or item, but a member of the family. twice while riding in a open limousine in People’s pets. a motorcade in Dallas, Texas at the Dealey Over the past few weeks, photos Plaza. He was apparently shot first from of dogs tied to trees circulated around behind and the bullet went through his different social media sites and outraged neck. He was then shot again in the side PHOTO COUORTESY TOOLSFOR FREEDOM.COM a large number of people. It even led to PROWLER STAFF PHOTO of the head. At 1:00 p.m. in the emergency cidentally shooting himself in the elbow the argument of what is morally correct Fido frolics in the green grass of home. room, JFK was pronounced dead. Also in with an unauthorized handgun. He was and what is not. Some say that during this pet kits containing a few days’ worth of the car was Governor John Connally and demoted from private first class to private time of great danger, a pet should not be food, water, flea and tick prevention, and his wife Nellie, Agent Bill Greer, SAIC and was later court-martialed again for a number one concern. However, a great ownership documents. Simple items like Roy Kellerman, and Jackie Kennedy. inexplicably firing his rifle into the jungle deal of people stated that a pet is a loyal this could possibly save your pet’s life. The first thing that came across weird while on night duty in the Philippines. If was how the bullet that went through companion and should not be treated as a Of course your dog would be stressed Harvey was exceptionally good at han- disposable piece of property that can be and could possibly panic with these JFK’s neck also entered Governor John dling guns, he would have been ranked Connally, it striking his shoulder then ex- abandoned when things get tough. conditions, but as long as it is with the much higher than he had been. There are other options concerning what owner it will be as calm as it possibly ited into his wrist then his thigh- just one Take into account, that the gun used bullet. All bullets were said to come from to do with a pet. Hotels that previously can be. With all the different options was a Mannlicher-Carcano surplus Italian banned pets waived the rule for pet owners available on how to deal with a pet, there the Texas School Book Depository and the military rifle with a scope, which means supposed shooter was named Lee Harvey fleeing the storm. Also, Florida’s disaster really is no excuse for abandoning it. that Harvey would’ve had to reposition the shelters now allow pets to stay. Dozens of The University of Florida’s veterinary Oswald, who was originally arrested for gun after each shot (he shot three bullets) the murder of a Dallas police officer who volunteers are currently loading cats and medicine program made a statement because of the scope and the moving mo- dogs in vehicles to transport them to a safe regarding this topic, “If it’s not safe for died from being shot just 45 minutes after torcade. But all of the shots were within Kennedy. So the authorities thought this place. The American Veterinary Medical you, it’s not safe for your pet.” six seconds of each other so he wouldn’t Association urges pet owners to include Source: USA Today gave a solid reason to believe that he may have had time, especially with his firearm have had something to do with JFK’s skills, which leads up to the next thing; the assassination, so they arrested Harvey. placement of Harvey when he supposedly Hurricane Season He was in questioning for 12 hours. That shot JFK. There have been countless wit- By SYLVIA WARREN may not seem like a big deal but during It is likely that these four names nesses that say that they saw the first bullet 2017 stands as a remarkable year for those 12 hours there was no notes, no come at Kennedy from the front, which may be retired just as Agnes, Andrew, recordings, nothing at all taken from that hurricanes. Hurricanes are nothing new, Gloria, Katrina, Sandy, etc. have been. would have been basically impossible for but this year they seem to be slamming interrogation. Which has become a pretty Harvey to shoot because he was placed in Retiring names started in the 1950’s standard procedure in the justice system. North America. From late August after catastrophic storms came through. the wrong angle to hit him from the front. through late September three Category Now even 19 states have it mandated that To further investigate, a group of experts They were not all necessarily high on the the whole interrogation be recorded. Just 4 hurricanes hit. Including the fourth, category scale, just calamitous in terms of were hired to recreate the assassination Category 1 Nate who hit near Biloxi, two days after he was arrested, Harvey and they couldn’t do it because the shots flooding, damage, loss of life, etc. was being transported from a city jail to a Mississippi after midnight on October 7 The numbers of retired names each are virtually impossible to make from makes four hurricanes within 45 days. The county jail when Jack Ruby, a nightclub where Harvey was and his experience/ decade are interesting to note. From eight owner, fatally shot him. That was in full last time the U.S. saw four landfalls in one in the 1950’s, holding basically steady for knowledge with guns and the type of gun season was in 2005. view of cameras that were broadcasting he supposedly used. a few decades (a bit more or less each ten live. Starting with Harvey who landed year period), to twenty-four in the 2000’s Lee Harvey Oswald was a U.S. Marine Also, the car that Kennedy was shot in, in Rockport, Texas on August 25, then and nine already in the 2010’s. No one who had been honorably discharged. just three days later was cleaned and fixed moving to Irma who met U.S. shores in can know in which direction the hurricane Scoring slightly above the requirements before forensics could even look through the Florida Keys on September 10, people seasons may go, but one thing is certain… for the designation of sharpshooter, the it for evidence. So after Harvey was killed, then had to brace for Maria. Thankfully, they definitely keep the inhabitants of our second lowest grade of marksmanship when his body was in the morgue, the FBI Jose, Katia and Lee all moved out to the planet hopping. one can earn, he then later scored a lower actually came to the morgue and spent Atlantic Ocean, causing little more than Source: https://weather.com/storms/ score and was downgraded to a marks- hours there. Then about an hour after they rainstorms inland. As for Maria, she hit hurricane/news/2017-10-07-four-us- man, which is the lowest. So all in all, left, the police proclaimed that Harvey’s Puerto Rico hard with winds of at least hurricane-landfalls-nate-maria-irma- Harvey didn’t have great skills at handling fingerprints were on the gun. To be contin- 155 miles per hour. harvey firearms, he was court-martialed after ac- ued….. Ingersoll Lockwood Conspiracy Disney to end it Conspiracy theorists speculate about the Trumps’ time machine. By MADDY NESTOR with Netflix and socialists, and threaten to plunder and Ingersoll Lockwood is a 19th century a time machine claim that when Donald despoil the houses of the rich who have By CHRIS FRIGANO novelist and political writer who wrote two met up with Nikola Tesla, he had access to wronged and oppressed them for so many books that conspiracy theorists are going a time machine. years.” The book goes on to explain how Disney will end it’s distribution deal crazy over. These two books he wrote After doing some of my own research the Fifth Avenue Hotel will feel the mob’s with Netflix and launch it’s own streaming are titled “Baron Trump’s Marvelous on the books I noticed that the last name fury first. Many find this part odd because service the company announced today it Underground Journey” and “The Last Lockwood had two different pseudonyms, the Trump Tower is now where the Fifth intends to launch the service in 2019. President”. Irwin Longman and Mr. Smith. Irwin Avenue Hotel once was. The mob in the The movies is a real blow to Netflix In “Baron Trump’s Marvelous Longman is Ingersoll Lockwood (1841- book started on Tuesday, November 3rd, which secured a valuable streaming deal Underground Journey”, a little boy named 1918), who wrote “Baron Trump’s and the next time November 3rd is on a with Disney back in 2012 Baron Trump decides to leave Castle Marvelous Underground Journey” and Tuesday is in the year 2020. before streaming had ready taken off. The Trump because he is sick of his luxury “In Varying Mood”, while Mr Smith Even though “The Last President” deal only kicked into effect last year so filled life. He leaves to track down an is Ralph Ingersoll Lockwood (1798- is not near as fictional as the other two Netflix is barely seeing alternate dimension located in Russia 1858), who wrote “Rosine Laval”, and stories he has written, there are obviously benefit there. The loss of Disney films and is guided by “the master of all of the “the Insurgents” so they are most likely some truths from the story that are relevant will be a major disappointment for Netflix masters”, Don Fum. Don Fum reminds different people. “The Last President” to today. Many of the Reddit and 4chan subscribers and will certainly Baron in the book about his family’s is not written under a pseudonym and users who first made light of the fact that make it harder for Netflix to find new motto, “Per aruda ad austra” which is written by Ingersoll Lockwood, but Lockwood’s books eerily correlate to ones but it’s something that the streaming translates to “The pathway to glory is when I look up information on “Ingersoll today claim that the Trumps have a time service has reinvented itself over the strewn with pitfalls and dangers.” Lockwood”, there is only a page on machine, other users believe that Ingersoll past several years to become a home for “The Last President” takes place in “Ralph Ingersoll Lockwood” and the Lockwood was able to see into the future, original shows and movies and this move a turmoil-filled United States filled with two books discussed in this article are and some people believe that it is just an from Disney both under sores the urgency angry mobs. The book explains the chaos underneath his name. uncanny coincidence. The Reddit and of that and how correct a move it was. occurring in New York, “Mobs of vast size (snopes.com, nytimes, 4chan users who believe the Trumps have Source The Verge are organizing under the lead of anarchists dictionaryofpseudonyms) EntertainmentEntertainment VOLUME XIV ISSUE XXXV THE PROWLER 7 Fall 2017 Trends You Can’t Miss! Must-Read A look into the newest and trendiest styles. By ASHLEY KENIA Books of What is everyone going out in this these blinding go-go boots. Look glammed autumn season? No, not the typical up or glammed down in these must haves 2017…so Far sweaters and leggings. The fashion world for fall; it’s all up to you. The perfect guide to find the decided to put a little spice in its life, and Moving on to the beauty trends of this not stick to the stereotypical basics that fall season. The first is one that has sky perfect book. seen before. From button ups to fishnet rocketed all over the Internet. This trend By ASHLEY KENIA tights, these fashion trends are either a is called wiggly eyebrows, lipstick, and The reason why most people do throwback or something we would’ve eyeliner. It is just how it sounds. People not like to read is that they just have not never thought to wear together. Once you just put their makeup on as usual except found the right book yet. Although there see Kim Kardashian rocking these next add a squiggle in it. The braided brows are are only a few genres mentioned in this month, though, you will beg for them, so also popular, giving makeup users a clean- article, there are still many great books in why not get ahead of the game now? cut look. others. Awards are given to books every The first clothing must-have for fall The Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid day for different achievements, such as 2017 is vintage inspired fur jackets. The bob is the haircut to get this year. Kim the Newbery Medal, the Booker Prize, and classic Cruella De Vil look has already K has also been seen with this look. PROWLER STAFF PHOTO the Nobel Prize for Literature, but these been featured on many fashion shows. The sleek, shiny, and simple hairdo has are the best of the best books of 2017 in Usually, these jackets are a statement many people starting to get on the trend. Don’t wait until the fall season starts the Young Adult genre so far. *The piece, and nothing like what you’re used Gabriella Ginsberg, a music editor, to get on top of these looks. The clothing mystery books are Adult Mystery to seeing. reported, “…I had a perfect long bob and racks are calling for you, and the makeup Another surprising fashion trend that was immediately in love.” With many brushes have your name on them. So, what has spiraled around are sparkly boots. ways to style it, this haircut is the perfect are you waiting for? Chanel, J Crew, and Saint Laurent produce change you need for Fall 2017. ( elle.com, allure.com, hollywoodlife.com) Can Fall Match your Personality? Are you more like a pumpkin spice latte or Halloween? By LOGAN KANDROVY 1.) What word would your friends c.) Dressing up/Costume party with you around! You always know what In the contemporary category, most likely use to describe you? to add to every conversation, and all your Once and For All by Sarah Dessen – A d.) Walk Around with Friends friends adore you. light romance about a wedding planner’s a.) Funny If you got mostly B’s, you’re most like a daughter falling in love. 4.) What TV show are you binge comfortable sweater! We Are Okay by Nina LaCour – A novel b.) Loyal watching right now? You’re loyal and dependable just like about a girl who must accept the past and your favorite sweater! You make it easy c.) Sweet a.) Stranger Things relive what she left behind. for people to be at home! You’re probably Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner – A a social justice warrior but will never use d.) Optimistic b.) Dear White People coming of age story about a kid who has that term, and all your friends come to you his whole life together until three of his 2.) What are you most likely to do c.) Riverdale for advice and support! best friends were killed in a car crash. He on the weekend? If you got mostly C’s, you’re like a now must face the guilt from the text he d.) The Office Pumpkin Spice Latte! sent to them seconds before the crash. a.) Go to a party Just like the Pumpkin Spice latte, you’re The Upside of Unrequited by Becky 5.) What’s your Favorite class? super sweet, but definitely have a kick! Albertalli – A love story about a teen who b.) Stay In You’re bold and iconic but still loyal and a.) Art always keeps her crushes a secret, and she true to your friends. There’s nothing you falls in love with someone that no one ever c.) Spend time with friends love more than a good night with your b.) Band expected she would. d.) Going to a Football//Sports friends! Now for Fantasy, game c.) English If you got mostly D’s, you’re like a Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth – A Football Friday! powerful fantasy about friendship and love 3.) What are you doing on Hal- d.) Gym You always look forward to dressing from the author of Divergent. loween? up and cheering on all your friends at Roseblood by A.G. Howard – A modern If you got mostly A’s, you’re most like the football game! You’re super fun to day retake on a gothic adventure where a.) Going to a Haunted House Halloween! be around and love the excitement of the love turns to madness. You’re probably really excited for games! You can always be found in the Caraval by Stephanie Garber – A b.) Watch Scary movies/pass out Halloween, fall, and everything great the student section surrounded by all your reserved young adult leaves the Island she candy season has to offer. Nothing can be boring friends! has never been away from and has some mysterious encounters on the way there, as The History of Homecoming well as when she arrives there. Everything you probably didn’t know about it. The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles – A teen is trying to recover from her By EMMA DOUTHETT father’s shocking death, when she meets a Homecoming: it’s been a thing since boy named X, as they relive and remember your parents went to school, and even their past, present, and future. since your grandparents went to school. Finally, mystery But when did it originate? The first Right behind You by Stephanie Gardner recognized homecoming was not at a high - Sharlah May Nash experienced some school. It took place at the University of terrifying and difficult things in her Missouri in 1911. Although two other childhood, and she soon finds out that the colleges claim to have had the first person that caused it all is back. homecoming, the University of Illinois Prussian Blue by Philip Kerr – A 1956 claims its first homecoming was in 1910 mystery that entails; many clues and mind- and Baylor University says theirs was in boggling events that leave you begging for 1909, University of Missouri has been more. named the first. homecoming is a rite of passage or rite of sure is now. Rent the Runway, a company The Dry by Jane Harper – When a guy Homecoming started when the Director intensification for highschoolers. A rite that lets people loan out formal wear for goes back to his hometown for his friend’s of Athletics, Chester Brewer decided to of intensification is “all about learning events, rented out $800 million dollars funeral, he begins to unfold the mysteries invite all of the alumni of University of to live within a group and ritualizing of dresses, suits, and more in 2014. Of that a small town can really hold. Missouri to their annual football game interdependence,” says Broadly.Vice.com. course, that wasn’t all for homecoming, Books are a major contribution to against their longtime rival, University Another reason homecoming has been but it certainly accounted for a lot of it. vocabulary and reading skill building, of Kansas. Brewer organized parties, a kept alive is because of a certain industry Homecoming may have been and if you have the right book, you can pep rally, and even parades for the game that makes tons of money off of it per established a long time ago, but it certainly build in those areas. I suggest you look against their rival, and so a tradition was year: the fashion industry. There wasn’t isn’t going away any time soon. It looks into these interesting tales. After all, they born. always a market aimed at specifically like this tradition is here to stay. weren’t voted the best for no reason. Why is homecoming such a big providing stylish formal wear for teens to Sources: Broadly.Vice.com and Active.com (Barnesandnoble.com, mysterytribune. thing? Well, according to sociologists, use for homecoming or prom, but there com, readbrightly.com) 8 THE PROWLER SeasonalSeasonal VOLUME XIV, ISSUE XXXV Real Life Mysteries Haunted Houses in Real Life When the things you read in stories are real Get ready for the spooks room that has been dubbed, “The Witches By EMMA MORAN sense of dread. When he came to the door, By IRELAND CLARK Room”. Over the years, several remains Creepy campfire stories that speak he noticed it was unlocked. Inside two of young children have been found. It is of the monsters under beds and people of the waterproof jackets kept in the hall It’s around that time when people are undisputable that the Ancient Ram Inn is disappearing without a trace have been were missing, a meal and a chair were getting excited and ready for Halloween. extremely haunted and definitely worth the around for a long time. Even though lying on the kitchen floor, and the clock You might be getting ready for a party, visit. these stories are fictional, there are many had stopped working. The lighthouse buying decorations, making a costume, or The next haunted attraction is unexplained events that happen all over keepers were missing. even setting up your own haunted house Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. The castle the world. For example, in the Bermuda Further in the lighthouse, he found the for the neighborhood! While local haunted is around 900 years old and some say it is Triangle planes and boats manage to lighthouse’s log. On December 12th, one of houses can be scary, the haunted houses in the most haunted castle in Scotland. The disappear when they cross the area in the the keepers wrote that the island had been real life will give you nightmares. castle started out as a military fortress Caribbean. Scientists have tried to come struck by the most severe winds he had The first haunted house comes from and seen its fair share of attacks, murders, up with reasonable explanations, but they ever seen. The log stated that the storm Glocestershire, England. It’s called the executions, and a capture by England. can’t. went on for days, and that he and the Ancient Ram Inn and it’s plagued with The dungeons of the castle are reputed Another crazy but less known mystery other keepers began to pray. The last entry bad spirits and an even worse history. The to be haunted by dead prisoners. There occurred in 1900 to three people living as stated: “Storm ended, sea calm, God is Inn, first built in 1145 by a local church, are reports of shadow people, cold spots, lighthouse keepers on the Scottish island over all.” The men were never found, but was first used as a place to keep slaves and being attacked, and disembodied voices. Eilean Mor. The day after Christmas a the strangest thing was that the inhabitants workers for the St. Mary’s church. Since If that doesn’t freak you out enough, supply ship came to the island, and there of a nearby island said there were no 1930 it has been handed down to several underneath the castle is the Mary Kings was no one waiting for them. After trying storms in the Eilean Mor area during those people. The Inn was, unfortunately, built Close. This area of the city was used to to alert the lighthouse keepers that they days... on an ancient Pagan burial ground that is quarantine the victims of the Black Plague had arrived and still not getting a response, Who needs campfire stories when the over 5,000 years old. The Inn now belongs and dump the bodies of the dead. they sent a man named Joseph Moore to real deal is just as spooky? to a man named John Humphries. Now while your local haunted house investigate. As he climbed the stairs to (Source: listverse.com) The Ancient Ram Inn has many ghosts isn’t actually haunted, nor is it as scary as the lighthouse he was struck by a random and legends. The most popular is that a some of these haunted houses, this season witch was burned at the stake where the is a great time to go out and look for some Inn now resides. It is said that she haunts a good scares. Best Horror Movies National I can’t look… By IRELAND CLARK Potato While some people are big fans of comedy, romance, or action movies, horror movies offer a certain rush that Month other movies cannot offer. Horror movies What would we do without the let people know that we are vulnerable great potato? and we aren’t always safe. Horror movies reveal to us what is under the bed, or By BRENDON ELY hiding in the dark. Some of the best horror Today there are hundreds of delicious movies offer more than what people can ways to cook up the one and only potato. take. 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1. Pennhurst Asylum located at Church Street & Bridge Road, Spring City, PA 19475. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 – 10:30, and Thursdays and Sundays from 6:30 – 9:30 until November 4.The cost is anywhere from $18 for one attraction to $149 for an overnight investigation. Excellent reviews. 2. 13 Levels of Fear takes two hours to get through all 13 levels – if you can. Located at 12382 Center Street, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 it might take a bit to get there, but the trip just might be worth it. Open Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. - 12 midnight ($25 – 11 and under $15) and Sundays from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. ($20 – 11 and under $10). Group rates are also available. Open until October 29. 3. Reaper’s Revenge is open until November 4. Located at 460 Green Grove Road, Olyphant, PA 18447, this one is much closer to TA. A coupon is needed for $5 off both Fridays and Sundays. Thrills do not come cheap - $45 General Admission ticket (no coupon applied). There are group rates for 25 or more. 4. Field of Screams is open through November 11. Located at 191 College Ave., Mountville, PA 17554, this haunted attraction is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through fright season. 5. Hotel of Horror on Cheery Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 costs from $5 to $35. It’s open until November 4. Open Fridays 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturdays 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., and Sundays and the last 3 days of season business 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. this attraction is also open on Halloween itself from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6. Jason’s Woods is in Lancaster, PA. Costing anywhere from $25 to $50 this haunted attraction is open Fridays through Sundays until November 4. PHOTO COURTESY FOODNETWORK.COM