Volume LV Issue: 2 March, 2011

INDEX News Articles ...... pages 1-3 Missed out on any school events? We have you covered.

Editorials ...... pages 4-5 Have a lot to say but you can’t? Here are some opinions to think about.

Sports ...... pages 6-8 What’s Lincoln without some good old sports? Read all about Featured Articles: it here.

Features ...... The Red Cross ...... pages 9-16 Need a little bit extra? The Fea- Club . . . . . page 3 tures section is made for you.

Property of Lincoln ...... pages 17-20 More Than Just A spotlight for you and your Noise . . . .page 5 Beast From the fellow students and their ac- Middle East complishments. It was a pristine, clear with a 3.2 GPA he is an A-B stu- what I do… you gotta have a lot Far From Over . . day last Spring when I met Lin- dent, not to mention the Student of stamina for wrestling and soc- coln Junior Amir Albarouki. Association’s Vice President.“ It’s cer plus I work on my footwork ...... page 8 Football Coach Edward McGet- probably my parents… my grades and shooting a lot for soccer.” tigan was holding the ‘Splitters are their main focus,” he laughs. Amir credits a lot of annual spring tryouts/workouts “ As long as my grades are good his success to his supporting cast, on the old baseball field by the they don’t care if I play sports… especially his best friend, Junior Are Video Games old student parking lot. Muddled they’ll just keep cheering me on.” Midfielder Danny Montano who in with the hustle and bustle of Even with all the time he has been a teammate since joining Art? . . . . . page11 a football practice was Amir. spends with his head in the books, the Lincoln soccer team. “Danny He seemed out of place, he still manages to excel on the field. has always been there for me when separated from the others but As a freshman Alba- I’ve been down, on the field and after a few minutes of watch- rouki was able to crack the soc- otherwise. He always cheers me up Love And War . . ing him rainbow punts across cer team’s midfield rotation. and makes sure that I have my head the field you knew he had talent. Amir joined the wres- in the game.” He also credits his ...... page 17 Albarouki is a mem- tling team his freshman year and coaches for his success on the field. ber of the Lincoln High School hasn’t looked back since. “One of “I’ve really learned Wrestling team and his record my friends told me I should join. a lot from Mr. Jepsen.” stands at an undefeated 8-0 I got really good… I guess it just When asked what he’s learned (at the time of this interview). stuck with me, you know.” Amir the most from his time as a Amir has become the finished his freshman season with Lincoln student-athlete he definition of the student athlete, a silver medal. “I work hard at said... continued on page.... 2 page 2 top ranked wrestler for his weight class in a triple overtime thriller ending his season with one of the Principal’s Corner best titles you can have in an indi- Dear Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff, continued from page 1.. vidual sport: number one. “ The game has really been my There are few people in Welcome to Edition II of the New Lincoln Log. We have had a release, a way to keep focused and the world who are able to be a suc- busy start to the new year. Our successes include the following: to stay in shape… you have to stay cess in any sport, let alone three. -Junior ROTC championship for drilling excellence. in shape.” Amir Albarouki has accomplished -one of our wrestlers (Amir Albarouki) going to regional wrestling. With all his success just that. -a fine award winning FBLA group. you’d think that he’d think he’s in- -our HOSA group reprresenting us well in Lancaster, PA. vincible but that’s not the case, “… By Tyreek Wanamaker -Our truly grand display at the Philadelphia Flower Show was a joy to my first match (of the season) is behold. Congratulations to our Horticulture Academy for a great display always the scariest but I’ve gotten of Monticello, home and garden of Thomas Jefferson. used to it, not to say I’m not ner- With all these positive actions, and our rising attendance rate vous every match.” of 84%, as well as improved behavior, we are all very pleased. We truly On February 22,2011 prepared for reading and math for the PSSA: On March 15, 16, 17 and Amir became the public league’s 22, 23, 24. Our grade 11 students, faculty and SBISs diligently prepared our students for PSSA success. Congratulations to our ELL students on successful completion of ACCESS. Now is the time to show the rest that we are the best for PSSA. Please cooperate as we launch a total school Education Works effort for PSSA success on our remaining tests in Writing and Science. The total commitment of everyone to create PSSA success is Here at Abraham group requires lots of inten- an absolute necessity. Together we are rising, at the New Lincoln High Lincoln Highschool, there tive work, but it pays in the end. School, where the future is yours to build as we educate all students for are numerous after school The social health current and future success in college, career, technology and service op- programs. Some of the most group is mainly for helping stu- portunities for success. Let’s have our best year ever! well known are the Red Cross dents develop more social skills Club and the Anime Club, but through team activities and Sincerely, sometimes the best clubs are public speaking presentations. the ones that are unheard of. The Education Works Dr. Anticoli, Principal Everyday after school staff act both as mentors and an from 3:00 pm to 5:30 p.m. effective unit. They all have dif- Lincoln Log Staff The Education Works program ferent controlled aspects of the Editor-in-Chief: runs. They offer a wide selec- program, but they work together Elnora Peah Co-Editor-in-Chief: tion of activities. There’s tutor- to provide a fun filled experi- Itmam Kashem ing, social health, free meals, ence. They won’t hesitate to help Staff Editors: and not to mention the pay- students with their work related John Dalton Michelle Fedoryczuk check at the end of every re- or even family related problems. Sheba George Tiffany Adams port card period. So if you’re Some of the benefits Tyreek Wannamaker Jamie Henry the type of person that enjoys of the program are the quarterly talking, eating, and having fun, paycheck, listing the program on Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Joan Asprakis come to the lunchroom at 3:00. college and or job applications, Now just glorify- and it may also provide a sum- The Staff: Ashraf Ahmed ing the program would be one mer job. Recently the last sum- Alysa Camacho sided. Without clear informa- mer job was run by Youth Works Sherin George Daniel Lopez tion on the program, saying how and Work Ready Philadelphia. Tahmid Rashid great it is would be pointless. They had a partner- Alexis Rios The tutoring is offered in small ship with the Recycling Re- Rahmezz Santiago Tiffany Tiu groups which allows in depth wards Company so that’s Kareem DaCosta help and practice. For students what the students worked for. that need help with any of their They learned good sales strat- classes, they’re free to utilize the egies and how to work with From the Editor services of the tutoring group. and around people’s attitudes. Dear Readers, The chess club is Being part of the Edu- mainly to help students learn to cation Works Program not only Thank you very much for all of your support and input focus and play a timely game. helps students to become better on the paper. My staff and I appreciate your suggestions and are At the chess club they learn citizens, but it also helps bring taking them into consideration. We hope you enjoy this issue and the rules of chess and come up people together. To form bonds be on the look out for the next one. with strategies for gameplay. and friendships that no other The fashion show is the program in the school can offer. perfect way to display creativity Your Editor, and to have fun, and to look good by Rahmezz Santiago while doing it. The fashion show Elnora Peah Charges Against Freedom of page 3 Speech

This took place in Ir- campus and were afraid and very The Red Cross Club vine, California. Last year, the uncomfortable to wear the symbol members of the Muslim Student of their religion, which is the Star The Red Cross orga- jor concern. This is why we also Union of University of California of David (and also other different nization raises money to provide distributed well over six hundred prompted a feisty argument. Am- kinds of Jewish symbols) during for others. They comfort those fire hazard bags to our community. bassador, Michael B. Oren, came the week because that week was who cross paths with tragedy and Red Cross deals with to speak last February and was known as “hate week.” Many stu- disaster. It offers many benefits many fire situations. being interrupted by the students. dents had loud shouting matches and opportunities. The purpose When a fire occurs in They were shout- while other students had chosen to of the club is to provide commu- our local area the southeastern ing complaints about Israel. As stay home and avoid the campus. nity service and awareness in our Red Cross chapter has an immedi- one member yelled and shouted Sharifa Halimi, a ju- school and community about di- ate response to the call and shows at the ambassador, other mem- nior from Abraham Lincoln High saster preparedness, friendship, up at the scene. There they pro- bers joined. The ambassador School is quoted as saying: “I be- humanity, and good positive rela- vide comfort and support to those was “huddled” with his security lieve that suspending the 11 stu- tionships with people. who watch their homes burn. Red aides, and didn’t know whether he dents is wrong. Like Reem Salahi We mix fun with service Cross offers blankets, food, and should continue the speech or not. said, whether it was rude or dis- and use absolutely none of the a place to stay for at least two He had decided to con- respectful, that’s not the issue. All raised money for our parties. We weeks. They make it possible to tinue the speech but by the time they were doing was yelling out attend annual dinners and have an get back on your feet and con- the speech was over there were protest of what they felt inside, and opportunity to earn scholarships tinue your life as best you can. at least eleven Muslim students there’s nothing wrong with that. through the Red Cross program. During the holidays, Red that had been arrested due to Also, I believe that you should Most importantly you get a sat- Cross at Lincoln wrapped gifts for the interruption. The group was never be scared to show what you isfying feeling that you gave to many children who had stayed at the known as the “Irvine 11”. Out of believe in. I, myself, am a Muslim others what you yourself did not Red Cross chapter this year. It was the 11 students that had been ar- and I wear the Hijaab (headscarf). have. You helped those who are a huge success and really stirred less fortunate than yourself and up emotions for many people. that’s greater than any gift given. Our most recent project “I believe that you should never be The Red Cross Club that we were working on is the is an active group who is always “Smile Train”. The Smile Train is scared to show what you believe in.” welcoming new members. Our a benefit service to raise money for club here at Lincoln High School children who have a cleft lip palate. -Sharifa Halimi consists of ninety members. This money is raised to send On average thirty mem- volunteer doctors, dentists, and rested, three of them were students There will never be a day where I bers attend our meetings that are pediatricians to foreign coun- from University of California. will be afraid to wear my scarf be- held every Tuesday after school. tries that have no resources. The District Attorney, cause of what other people think.” If you would like to join we are Our goal was to raise two Tony Rackauckas of Orange Coun- No week should ever be open to work around your sched- hundred and fifty dollars. We- ac try had disagreed with the action called “hate week” because it seems ule. Our staff has direct connec- complished this with a dress down that occurred and filed this action to encourage hate and that AL- tion to the Southeastern Chapter. day on Friday where the students as misdemeanor criminal charges WAYS leads to violence. Overall, In the Red Cross Club we here at Lincoln could pay two dol- against the eleven student protest- I don’t think that District Attorney discuss disaster preparedness and lars to wear jeans for that day only. ers for disturbing a public meeting. Tony Rackauckas, is right. There’s create new projects. Our projects Red Cross is also hoping After hearing what the something called, “Freedom of are always a way for us to volunteer to get a grant to incorporate class District Attorney Tony Rackauckas Speech” and nowadays it seems to raise money for the less fortunate. work. They are now planning a had done, a lawyer, Reem Salahi to be ignored. “These 11 protest- Due to the fellow stu- new curriculum about humanitar- represented the Muslim students ers have every right to speak their dent’s houses burning down Red ian law for health classes. They saying that the charges were “very minds freely no matter what. I also Cross united to contribute to their are planning a new curriculum harsh” and believed that they have don’t see why it’s such a big deal. loss. We believe fire safety is a ma- initiative on humanitarian law. the right to do that. They fought Muslims get harassed every It discusses how the Unit- the argument and said that it was single day for believing in what ed States is the first to help in war a matter of freedom of speech. He they believe and nobody seems and disaster. Also it discusses treat- said “Whether it was rude or disre- to pay attention to that. But if a ing other countries humanely, help- spectful is not the issue. The issue Muslim harasses someone else ing people, and the quality of life is that they were trying to air their for what they believe in, it al- If you would like to join, see grievances in a peaceful way”. ways seems to make a headline.” Mrs. McGreevy in room 202.. But a few days after that incident occurred, many Jew- by Tiffany Tiu & Sherin George ish students were afraid to stay on by Jamie Henry, Ashraf Ahmad, Tahmid Rashid, John Dalton page 4 Editorials Love Your Body

Roughly nine mil- even pick up the phone and they keep Lincoln The only way to be sure lion youth from ages 15 to and make an appoint- High information confi- of not catching an STD 24 years get an STD each ment. But there are other dential. You could also go is to abstain from sex. year, according to the Na- ways to do so. According to your local clinic in your tional Center for Chronic to our school nurse, Ms. area where you can get an By: Tiffany Adams Disease Prevention and Sokolowski, The Dept. of exam confidentially. In ad- Health Promotion. Some Health does STD testing dition, there are hotlines common STD’s are Chla- in Philadelphia schools, such as 1-800-227-8922. mydia, gonorrhea, genital warts, and herpes. Most young people who are hav- ing sex regularly are more likely to contract an STD. That’s why it is always good to go and get checked out by a doctor. These diseases can effect many people no matter how cute they are, how popular they are, how much money they have, or what they are driv- ing. STD’s are more than an embarrassment: they are a serious health issue. Some of the ways to protect your- self from STDS are prac- ticing abstinence and using condoms, although you can still get herpes or genital warts. People who are con- sidering having sex should know all of these things. Think to yourself, “Do I really want to take the risk of having an STD?” and for those that have been having sex, you need to say to yourself, “Even though I think I’m clean of STDS, I should just check to be on the safe side.” Many of us are scared to page 5 H a r r a s m e n t Did you know that own lives compared to 3% of 62% of cyber harassment vic- people who have not been bullied tims are females? They are pri- and were not involved in sexting. marily around the ages of 18-24. Cyber bully- Some of us brush it off because ing can be harmful, too. There we’ve never experienced it, but “There’s a thin line be- have been plenty of incidents for many it is an extreme issue. where it has lead to suicide. When you hear the word tween words and wounds.” For instance, an 18 bullying you probably think of year old committed suicide af- physical or verbal altercations, ter two of his friends leaked a but would you ever think that video of his deepest, darkest se- bullying could also exist online? cret. He jumped off of the George It can take place on Washington Bridge, and the two many social networking sites such faced serious charges. One of the as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, charges included Manslaughter. Formspring, Tumblr, AIM, and This just shows how se- plenty of others. Cyber bullying rious bullying can get. You can’t can cause many issues. Middle- just say “it’s not a big deal”. IT IS! school victims of cyberbullying Think before you say something are more apt to commit suicide. or do something. There’s a thin The AP-MTV survey line between words and wounds. found that 8% of cyberbullying victims and 12% of sexting vic- by Alexis Rios tims have considered ending their More than just noise

Music. It’s what moves to “When I Get Lonely,” when us, shapes us. I’ve seen relation- I want to “Find Your Love”. It’s ships begin and end because of it. about “Wordplay”, tears of joy and I’ve seen “808’s and Heartbreaks”, pain and angst. Music is the one “X’s and O’s”. I’ve heard melodies thing you can’t take away from in rap songs that would bring you us, try as you may, because once to tears and love songs that would a song is in our heads it’ll never make you never want to love again. be lost, whether you’ve “Heard People ask me why It Through The Grape Vine” or music is so important to me. “Banged it in your Stereo”. Mu- Why I turn my headphones up sic is “Unbreakable”, so strong to the point where I’m oblivious even the deaf can feel the beats. to the world around me. Why? Music takes away all of The world we live in your “Monsters” and maybe it’ll now is so emotion driven and help you find your “Mississippi based on the rise and fall roller Queen” if you know what I mean. coaster rides in life that we some- I know this might not be times forget about our emotion. what people are accustomed to in Music is all things wrong an editorial. Some of you would and right in our lives rolled into probably see this as psychobabble one medium. It’s “The Calm” be- and won’t even pay attention to fore the storm. It’s the “Lust For it. This probably won’t make the Life” we have. It’s what makes paper but it’s not about that, like I us sing “Karaoke”, the “Crazy said… It’s pure emotion, something World” we live in. It’s “What I wanted to get off my chest so if We’re Fighting For”, “Freedom”. you like it or feel the same you can Music is pure Emotion, “Thank Me Now”, and if you don’t some one’s hopes, my dreams like it all I can say is “Hi, Hater.” and our fantasies and it is more than “Black And White” riffs by Tyreek Wannamaker and rhythms. It’s what I listen page 6 S p o r t s Against the Grain If you thought that loss that SHOULD have af- a coach couldn’t really af- fected this team coming into fect the talent of a team, this season it would have this year’s Railsplitters bas- been the loss of Star For- ketball team has probably ward Tyrone Martin, who given you a lot to consider. missed the season. Martin With the loss of two averaged 18.4 points per starters and a couple of key game (ppg), hitting the 30 role players from a 2010 point mark three times and team that went 4-10, coach breaking the 20 point pla- Al Brown led this year’s teau six times, and though Railsplitters team to a 8-5 inconsistent he was prob- record and a birth in the ably the best offensive PIAA Pub League playoffs, player on the team last year. (9-4 if you don’t count that It didn’t take coach forfeit to Washington for Brown long to find his - re use of an in-eligible player). placement. Forward Mi- If there had been a chael Bowlers and For-

ward/Guard Devin Jones ald “Boy Boy” Rollins just filled his role nicely. seemed to dominate the paint Jones busted onto on both sides of the ball. the scene with a flash this Things just seemed season not really putting to click for the Splitters this up the point totals, only av- year and the stars stepped eraging a little less than 7 up. Guys like “Slick” Rick- ppg. But for him it wasn’t ey Savage who seemed how many points he scored. to welcome the loss of It was when and how he a former player, “I was scored his points and how [kind of] glad he wasn’t he played on the floor, says on the team because [he one pub league AD, “He played] lazy defense…He just made plays, boards, is a talent, I give him that.” shooting, defense. He has a I asked a few of chance to be a good player.” the guys what were some Bowlers seemed to of their best moments this be the enigma of this year’s season and I wasn’t sur- team but he answered all prised by Jones’ answer, questions just as quickly as “For me [it] was when I they could be asked. He, dunked on the player from along with senior stud Ron- Bartram.” Chuckling, he page 7 “Lincoln’s fearsome foursome of Savage, Jones, Bowlers and Rollins”

ly expand his game He has went on and, in my eyes, he the potential to be a great has helped this team reach a player. He has great intangi- level no one but themselves bles, leadership, athleticism, expected to reach even if charisma but something they thought they would go just seemed to be missing. farther. Says Savage, “… The team seemed we could have gone far- to gel well this year. Even ther than the first round... role guys like Guards Jack I wanted for us to go to Ferguson and DesJohn states… But its cool. We Wade stepped up this sea- the Splitter gang for life.” son. In a loss to Bartram, One thing for sure, Wade dropped 11 and was Coach Brown and the Split- 3/4 from the 3-point line. ters have a bright, bright fu- Coach Brown got this team ture. Even if the rest of the to become more confident world is too blind to see it. in themselves and the team By: Tyreek Wanamaker around him as the season (Photo credits to Tedsilary.

adds “for the team [it] was a Father Judge student who when we beat Olney by 30. writes along with me on Ted- Almost everyone Silary.com. Lincoln’s fear- showed up that game.” some foursome of Savage, For Savage, “My mo- Jones, Bowlers and Rollins ment was when I dropped combined for 48 of the Split- 22 on Bartram and when ters 63 points, 12, 12, 13, 11 we beat Wood... That respectively, on their way was a great win for us.” to one of the Splitter’s real The Wood game signature wins this season. WAS a huge win for the The lost man in the “Splitter gang”, as Savage mix for the team seemed to calls them. The Splitters won be PG/SG Nahjir Robinson that game 63-57 in part be- who’s game didn’t seem to cause of a 20-5 second quar- mature as the season went on. ter and forcing Wood star He did have a lot Joe Getz to 12 for 30 in what of bright spots this season was a modest game for him, but he just couldn’t get in 24 points. “That was a big rhythm with the rest of the win for [them]. It’s probably team forcing a lot of bad what sparked their season.” passes. If he plays college Says Mathew Wyszynski, ball his game well definite- page 8 Far From Over How would you feel his team upset powerhouses a coach hiring/firing. has had their struggles hir - if you had a coach of a dif- Tennessee and Michigan. In 2008 the Uni- ing minority coaches, the ferent skin color? Would it Willingham was versity of Auburn hired then PIAA (Pennsylvanian In- affect the way you related to also the first Notre Dame Iowa State Head honcho Gene terscholastic Athletic Asso- him? Played for him? Would Head Coach to win his first Chizik, who went 5-19 in two ciation) hasn’t exactly been you care? In an America that 10 games in his first season seasons as Hawkeye’s coach, the model child of diver- prides itself on diversity, it as head coach back in 2002 over Buffalo Coach Turner sity in the world of sports. probably wouldn’t surprise and after going 21 and 15 Gill, thought to be the hottest In the Catholic you to see a minority coach- as a coach in South Bend. It coach on the market, the ru- league there is only one, ing a basketball team filled was the first time Notre Dame mors around why Gill was not that’s right, one minor- with white players and vice- had ended a coach’s contract hired were that it was because ity coach in the entire Cath- versa but the problem is it without allowing him to fin- of Gill’s race coupled with the olic league, West Catholic just doesn’t happen enough. ish out his entire contract. fact that he has a white wife. Head Coach Guy Moore. The Professional Irish AD Kevin Minorities in the sport- In the history of Dis- leagues have made capacious White Cited Notre Dame’s ing community were outraged. trict 12 Catholic league basket- improvement on the issue of “Lack of on-field prog- Charles Barkley, a current ball there have only been three race in the coaching ranks. ress” as the main reason for ESPN analyst and NBA Hall African-American Coaches. Look into the ranks Willingham’s termination. of Famer who also played The question has of the NFL and you will see At that point Notre Dame with Auburn basketball in the to be raised, why aren’t that the league is littered hadn’t been to the National early 80s had been quoted there more minority coach- with minority coaches from es in the Catholic league? big name guys like Raheem When asked about the dis- Morris, and Tony Dungy to parity, Gary Norris Gray, the small time assistants like a writer for Blacksports. Perry Fewell and Terry Rob- “I think race was the net said, “Black Coaches iskie. The NFL even passed don’t get enough opportuni- the Rooney rule, which states No. 1 factor . . . You can ties. And that the only solu- that all NFL teams that are in tion would be for the PIAA the process of interviewing to “do what the NFL has head coaches must interview say it’s not about race” done 12 years ago [and] in- at least one minority coach. stall a Rooney type rule. “ In the NBA, the hir- But it has to be hon- Championship for 16 years. as saying “I think race was ing of minority coaches has est, [the PIAA has to] not make The question of race the No. 1 factor.” He added, become routine. Minorities it mandatory that they hire or being the reason for Will- “You can say it’s not about have had a big impact on fire minorities but to open the ingham’s firing would not race, but you can’t compare NBA coaching staff and the door for minority interviews.” really have a lot of backing the two résumés and say league is filled with minority He added, “It will take three if it weren’t for the fact that [Chizik] deserved the job. coaches who make top dollar. steps for the PIAA to adopt a Notre Dame gave his suc- Out of all the coaches they The same applies for version of the Rooney Rule: cessor Charlie Weis a longer interviewed, Chizik prob- most professional sports and 1. Players and leash. Weis, a former assis- ably had the worst résumé.” some of the college leagues parents have to want to tant for the NFL powerhouse Though small, some but for some reason college have [minority] coaches. New England Patriots, didn’t progress has been made. football and High School 2. The [schools] have to want to fare nearly as well with the There are currently 12 mi- sports, especially Catholic interview [minority] coaches. Irish as Willingham, go- nority coaches in the NCAA leagues are behind the eight 3. Last it will take all or ing 3 years straight with- FBS (Formerly Div-1) up ball. The NCAAF in my most of the [Athletic Direc- out a winning record and from just three in 2004 in- opinion has the worst track tors] of the high schools… without a bowl invitation. cluding Gill at the University record in the hiring and han- to enforce the laws.” Weis went 35-27 in of Kansas and Mississippi dling of minority coaches. five years as coach of the Irish. State Head Coach Sylvester In 2004, the university of By: Tyreek Wanamaker That wasn’t the first or Croom, but the NCAAF still Notre Dame terminated Head last time race would come has a lot of progress to make. Coach Tyrone Willingham’s into the discussion over Though the NCAA contract after a season where F e a t u r e s page 9 Ever wonder about the stories behind the people who edu- cate you day to day? Well, here’s your chance: the “Let’s “Lets Hear It” Hear It” section is a way for you to get to know our hard- working staff a little better. Your local History Teacher A Chat With The Assistant Principal After sitting down with Mr. Dougherty served as Assistant Principal Mr. Dough- a Department Head at Edison and erty, I learned that he is much Olney High Schools. Soon after he more than what meets the eye. became an Assistant Principal at When asked “What Elverson Middle School and then were you like in high school?” four years at West Philadelphia Mr. Dougherty jokingly replied High School. Now he enjoys the “handsome.” He said that he same position here at Lincoln High. was, on average, a B student. He He explained to me that began driving at the age of 17. Graphic Arts is no longer pro- Ironically, his first job vided as a subject in high schools, was a taxi driver. Thinking back, rather, it has been embedded in the he began to describe vividly, an art curriculum as a whole. I asked almost fatal accident during one him “Why Lincoln?” he said, that of his shifts. Driving in the wrong the students are more energetic direction on the Parkway, toward and he sought a new challenge. six lanes of oncoming traffic, he What many of us may realized his mistake and quickly not know about Mr. Dougherty is made a U-Turn, saving himself that he is in fact a twin, although from a potentially awful accident. his twin is 6 foot 2, dark haired and At ages 18 and 19 he works in China. Mr. Dougherty Do you ever wonder the sponsor of the class of 2010. worked at the Acme Market Bakery, praised him, saying that his brother about a teacher’s thoughts on Next, we got down to in the bread department. He point- is a retail manager for The Vietnam our school? How well do you the real deal and asked him if he ed out his arm and said he would Macau Casino in Macau, China. really know your educator? thought Lincoln needed any im- often come home with scars on his When asked which he arm from constantly lifting the hot preferred, old or new Lincoln, he We both took the liber- provements. He said that the stu- bread trays that came streaming out said new, because the new school ty to interview a fellow teacher, dents needed to follow through of the huge oven every ten minutes. fosters respect and pride among Mr. Neil Convey to get some with the rules and the staff needs Mr. Dougherty graduated students. For example, doors are answers. We surprisingly found to enforce the rules more strictly. from Temple University. He origi- held for one another and people are out some interesting facts about He feels as though the students get nally decided to major in Architec- more inclined to pick up trash off Mr. Convey that we didn’t know away with things way too easily. tural Engineering but stated that the floor, especially in the cafeteria. even though this is my third We also wanted to his math was not strong enough, Mr. Dougherty, of year having him as a teacher. know what his overall perspec- so he settled on Graphic Art. course, also stressed his apprecia- Mr.Convey, situated in tive on Lincoln is. He said the His parents told him to tion for the history of the old Lin- room 124, teaches all teachers and staff are under- minor in Education as something coln. He also mentioned the marble types of History classes. rated and most teachers do a to fall back on, and he obeyed. in the foyer. And as he did so, he He has been working at really good job but don’t get Mr. Dougherty began student got up and touched a piece of the Lincoln for five years now and recognized for their hard work. teaching at Shoemaker Middle marble on his bookshelf that has gets along with teachers and stu- He thinks it’s a shame that the School and Sayre High School. been saved from the building itself. dents very well, especially Mr. good students are being over- His first teaching posi- Mr. Dougherty shared Austin. In his previous years, he shadowed by the bad students. tion was Graphic Arts at Bartram that his wife is also teacher, in Ben- taught at Hope Charter School Lastly, we asked if he High School, which he held for salem where she has loved teach- and stated jokingly that he left would ever leave Lincoln. He 12 years. Mr. Dougherty went to ing second grade for over thirty Villanova for Graduate School. years. In that position, he said, because, “It was a nightmare!” said he definitely wouldn’t go He started his doctoral program at you really need a sense of humor He also temporarily taught back to North East High (humor- Temple, but it came to a halt due to keep your sanity. When asked to at North East High School. ously) but would consider teach- to the birth of his son, Tommy. mention a few things about himself We asked if he was in- ing at Central High. But for now He said he wanted that others may not know, he said volved in any extra-curricular he has too much pride in Abraham to be present while his chil- that he genuinely loves people, en- activities and he was very anx- Lincoln High School to leave. dren were young. Mr. Dough- joys interacting with students, and ious to answer. He coaches the erty also has a daughter who continued next page...... soccer, bowling and baseball by Tiffany Tiu & Sherin George is presently a full day kinder- teams at our school. He was also garten teacher in Germantown. page 10 prove his golf score. He also longs to teach at a university, teaching teachers in his retirement years. In the hour I have spent teaching. He also said that he is fair, interviewing Mr. Dougherty I understanding, and a good listener, have learned that his passion quick to help, always on the go, for architecture still remains in and likes to think that he possesses existence and is shown tremen- a good sense of humor himself. dously by the number of pictures He likes input from his students of buildings, mainly of the old and encourages small group set- and new Lincoln, displayed in tings. He also likes to be involved his office and also his influence in designing school-based projects. and involvement in the on-going Mr. Dougherty plans on projects contributed the making completing his doctorate program. and running of the new Lincoln. When I asked him when he plans Mr. Dougherty is living on retiring, he said when his frame proof that one can achieve success of mind is no longer providing the with dedication and determination. same impact and he cannot provide the same quality of direction to his by Sheba George students and staff intellectually. Mr. Dougherty plans on traveling as a way to learn more about the world and desires to im- The New Faces Mr. Musika is a new dents have good intentions. teacher here at Lincoln, and in What really surprised my opinion, he fits in pretty me is when I asked if becoming well. Mr. Musika previously a teacher was his career choice, taught at Abington High School. he replied, “Yes, I’ve always I asked what he wanted to become a teacher be- thought of Lincoln before cause both of my parents were, he came here, and he said , and I saw how happy they “Coming from a suburban were with their profession”. school, I thought any school He said his biggest in the city would be chaotic”. strength is his knowledge of He mentioned that math. Closing the interview, I he didn’t think he would like asked if he would come back it, but after getting his foot next year, and enthusiastically into the door, and interact- he replied, “I can honestly say ing with students, it turned that I think about that all the out pretty good for him. time, but I’m definitely plan- When asked how ning on coming back next year.” he felt on the first day, he- re plied “Pretty anxious, but by Alexis Rios optimistic”. I was surprised to find out that he got along with the students very well. During the inter- view he mentioned that he liked interacting more with students here at Lincoln than at the suburban schools. He said, “I have a lot more fun.” He talked about his experiences so far, and says that it is a “mixed experi- ence”, and that some classes are more efficient than others but overall, most of his stu- Are Video Games Art? page 11 When critic Roger Eb- In Final Fantasy 7: that makes video games art. at the beginning of the game. ert said that “video games could Crisis Core, Zack Fair is giv- Visuals also play a Although, not even never be art” gamers around the en a mission requiring him to major part in creating an envi- the literacy and artwork alone world immediately cried foul. eliminate his best friend Angeal ronment into which the play- allow a truly memorable Gamers began to and his ally Genesis. Through- ers are absorbed. Okami is gaming experience. Sound post blogs on his website out the rest of the game, Gen- one of these games. Okami is needed; music is needed. ranging from soft disagree- esis recites lines from the play had an absolutely vivid and What would Halo ments to harsh and rage filled be without Steve Vai? Who postings telling Ebert to play would Sephiroth be with- their treasured video games. out his Latin orchestra? How The 67-year-old had could we play Rock band never before played a video without its amazing track list? game. How can he say video We can’t. Music is inherent to games will never be art if he video games, and music is art. has never experienced one? Therefore, video Ebert’s main argument games are not only art, but they is that video games are goal are the best kind of art. Video driven and can be won. Art has games combine literary, visual, a completely different meaning and musical arts into an inter- and is far more complex, and active experience in which the can only be observed. There- player becomes immersed. fore video games are not art. Yet, despite all of According to Ebert this, Ebert claims that video video games do not contain “Loveless”, which accurately striking world in which even games will never be art. Art is the literacy comparable to the describes what Zack is facing. the individual blades of grass about experience, and video greatest poets and storytellers All the while telling had their own animation. games are that experience. throughout history. Ebert even the story of a man and woman The game itself is quotes Rick Wakerman; say- who are in love, and the gift of based on art, involving you by Daniel Lopez ing “ never is just a very, very the goddess. The elusive gift to redraw and destroy parts of long time.” This is not true ei- which Genesis searches for. the environment with your ce- ther, video games are art now. However, literacy is not all lestial brush which you obtain Upcoming Movies: April 1: April 22: April 29:

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There are many peo- LARGE If we eat these foods “we should feed on organic, nat- health related problems. A ple who think that obesity is everyday, our body will ural food and we should eat lo- study of Philadelphia elemen- the fault of the person who is have lots of extra calories. cal produce since produce from tary schools students found affected by it. These people The school nurse of far away take too long to come that overweight children were sometimes experience mean Abraham Lincoln High School, so all the vitamins and miner- absent from school more often and harsh behavior because Ms. GotFryd said, “Most people als deplete. We should switch to than normal-weight children: they are fat. But in truth, obesi- these days spend most of their eating fresh vegetables such as 12 days for overweight chil- ty is more of a medical concern. time behind computers. Our job tomatoes, beans, peppers which dren compared to 10 days for Obesity is when your is behind computers. We lack have powerful antioxidants.” average-weight children over body has extra fat and calo- proper amounts of exercise. She also talked about a person the course of the school year. ries stored in to the level in Schools used to have recess be- she knew who was obese and It is a reason why which you start having oth- fore and nowadays they are cut- then became vegetarian and School District of Philadelphia er health problems. Eating ting it. We have become more started exercising and now she is taking action against obesity. food with too much calories lazy with all the new technolo- has a better lifestyle and looks and not exercising causes it. gies and also we always tend to much more fit and healthy.” By: Ashraf Ahmed Obesity changes a take the easy way out like eat- According to bcbs. John Dalton person’s life completely. Obe- ing all kind of junk foods and com, School District of Tahmid Rashid sity can raise some cancer processed foods.” Processed Philadelphia is planning a risks, including heart attacks in foods and hydrogenated con- health e-tool for schools young adults. It leads to diabe- tain so much chemicals that @ web based program. tes, breathing, sleep, mood etc. they clog our arteries and heart. They are paying In recent years, Amer- She suggested that, more attention on obesity and ica is suffering from obesity in an increased number than before. According to a report published by the US Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, 14% of adolescents in the United States are over- weight. This figure has nearly tripled in the last 20 years. In order to reduce the obesity rate, people need to start eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, and eat less portions of food in a meal, and start exercising more often. Every day about a half an hour to one hour of aerobic exercise like running and riding bicycles could do wonders for losing weight. The recommended daily energy intake or calor- ic intake should be 2500 for teenagers, 2000 for men and women. Many of us like fast food. These fast foods have a lot of calories. A cheeseburger contains 300 calories, Big Mac contains 540 calories, Quarter Pounder contains 410 calo- ries, McChicken 360 calories, McRib contains 500 calories. Tips On Saving Money page 13 to you because it could leave you in thousands of dollars in debt. money goes so you can save for Trust me, you’ll re- important things such as college, ally regret buying name-brand a new car, house, traveling etc. clothes you couldn’t afford at the time, when you receive 9. The best things countless calls from credit card in life are free. Instead of do- companies wanting their mon- ing activities that requires ey back! And you’ll have no you to spend your money, way to pay all that debt! It‘ll did you ever considered find- leave without a peace of mind. ing free ways to have fun? When you use a debit For example, instead card, it lets you control how of going out to the movies/go- Money is simply a tool. you get! The passive income much you spend which makes ing out for dinner, you can in- Everyone is after the buying pow- (money you earn without doing you a smart shopper. Visa allows vite your friends over for din- er that it provides you; the ability any additional work) you get, you to use credit but will take ner and get a free movie from to get something you want/need. you should save! Examples are money out of your bank account. the library, to watch at your You need to have a weekly allowances from your place. Switch it up. The library full understanding and knowl- parents, Birthday/Christmas 7. Buy savings bond. is free, so take advantage of it! edge of how money works and money, lottery winnings etc. One thing I learned that is ben- Ask one of your friends how to earn and save more of eficial about bonds, is that when to tag along and go walking, jog- it if you want to be successful. 4. Be financially -or you buy a bond, you’re lending ging or bike riding with you and Most of us wish we ganized. To get started, buy an money to a company. In return observe the beauty of nature at could save but how do we do it? analysis pad, a calculator and a for that money, the company local parks. Have a picnic! Get And where do we start? Think pen. Now you are ready to see promises to pay an interest rate fit! Draw and express yourself. for a second, would you rather where all your money goes! of how long they can hold on have little money now or more Keep a daily list of expenses you to that money for when its due. 10. Don’t buy the first money later? If we’re financially pay so this way you monitor ev- Buying a bond will thing you see. Experiment and responsible, it’ll tremendously ery cent that leaves your pocket. teach you how to save be- try to find similar objects that help us later on in life. Here are This helps you be- cause you will have to wait could be of lesser value. Look 10 helpful tips on how to save: come money smart by showing a couple years to cash your for sales in magazines and on you what exactly you spend and bond. You’ll appreciate T.V. You’ll be surprised on how 1. Get a job. This for how much. After analyz- your investment in the end. much you could save by waiting should be your first choice. Try ing the list, think to yourself, for a pair of Jordans to go down. and find a part/full time job and if what you spend is worth it. 8. Have a budget. Why Even though, you might with every paycheck you get, does budgeting matter? Like not get what you want at the exact set aside a small portion of it 5. The sooner, the rich- I said earlier, money is a tool moment, you’ll still get it later (10%) every week and watch er. Start saving ASAP! When which helps you reach your on and save more for the future. it grow! You’ll be amazed at you’re young, you feel as though goals in life, but until you know how you saved after a short you’re in no rush to start manag- where your money goes, you By: Sherin George period of time. This not only ing money but it’ll definitely ben- can’t make conscious decisions saves you money, but it lets efit you in the long run. You’re about how to use money. A bud- you gain working experience. never too young to start sav- get shows exactly where your ing. You’ll thank yourself later. 2. Set up a bank ac- count. Your next step should be 6. Debit or Credit? going to a local bank and creat- Deciding which one to use con- ing your very own account! You fuses customers. In my opin- can keep your treasured money ion, I would suggest using a away in a bank where it’ll be debit card because it withdraws kept safe and sound. It’s very money from your bank ac- tempting to spend your hard count where a credit card lets earned cash when you have it you freely borrow money and in your hands so I suggest you purchase anything you want. keep it in a savings account. Having this kind of freedom, makes you in over 3. Save every penny your head, which isn’t beneficial page 14

TheC Indian u l Culture t u r e

India’s languages, reli- ors, Navratri, the worship of ture changes over time because The most popular build- gions, dance, music, architecture, “Shakti”, dance and festivals, it uses new ideas. Some of its ing everyone has heard of is the food and customs are beautiful and many more. There are also earliest creations are found in Taj Mahal. Field hockey is the and different throughout differ- some harvest festivals. There are the Indus Valley Civilization. national sport in India but cricket ent states of India, but yet are 22 known languages in India but Their unique styles is the most popular. Chess was similar. The culture of India is the official language is Hindi. of buildings have influenced believed to be created in India. very diverse and unique and they There are many differ- other countries. Temples are ex- still have traditions used today ent varieties of Indian cuisine. It travagantly built and respected. By: Sherin George that are ancient. With one billion is very unique and sophisticated. people, India is the second most It is also one of the most popular populous nation in the world. food across the world. Indians India is where Hindu- use herbs and spices in almost ism, Buddhism, Jainism, and everything they cook. Most are Sikhism were first started. India vegetarian but popular dishes is one of the most religiously are chicken, goat, lamb, fish and diverse countries in the world. other meats. Indian cuisine is Hinduism makes up 80 per- separated by five different cate- cent of people and Islam, about gories; Northern, Southern, East- 13 percent. The rest of the reli- ern, Western and North-Eastern. gions are done by a small per- Popular clothing in In- centage of people. For Hindus, dia for women are called saris they believe that many Gods or churidars and lungi for men. and spirits are relevant and Indian dress etiquette doesn’t have purposes in their lives. show much skin or tight clothing. Family plays an im- portant role in Indian culture. Indians are very mod- For centuries, arranged mar- est. Most Indian clothing are riages are tradition in society. made of cotton because of the Many Indians, even today, have hot weather. They also wear san- their weddings planned out by dals. Bindis are worn by Hindu their parents and other fam- women who are married but English Version ily members while compromis- now a days, anyone can wear After Midnight ing with the bride and groom. it. It represents the “third eye”. Marriage is thought Indian dance has di- I saw the stars far off to be for life. The divorce rate verse folk and classical forms. as far as I from them: is very low at 1.1 percent while Folk dances are the bhangra and in this moment I saw them here in America, it is 50 percent. seven more. They have many in moments of the twinkling past. To show respect to elder family narrative forms and mytho- In the boundless depths of darkness, members, children touch their logical elements in dance. these hours hunt the morning through the night. feet as a sign of respect. You The music in India has And I can’t make up my mind: can also greet someone by say- many varieties like religious, folk, pop, popular and classical mu- am I living this life for the first time? ing “Namaste” or “Namaskar” Or repeating it, forgetting as I live sic. India’s classical music gets which means “I bow to you”. the first moment of breath every time? its inspiration from Hindu texts India celebrates holi- Does the fish too drink water? days and festivals of different and has two styles; Carnatic and Does the sun feel the heat? religions. But the three national Hindustani music. Bol- Does the light see the dark? holidays are Indian Indepen- lywood is the film industry in Does the rain too get wet? dence Day, Republic Day and India and makes more the 70 per- Do dreams ask questions about sleep as I do? Gandhi Jayanti, which celebrates cent in music sales in the country. I walked a long, long way the birthday of Mahatma Gan- Cave paintings and and when I saw, I saw the stars close by. dhi. Other festivals celebrated temple paintings show a love Today it rained all day long and the words were washed away are Diwali, the festival of col- of naturalism. Indian architec- from your face. page 15 The Chinese Culture

Chinese people clean their house take have three types of lan- away and throw out guages. These languages things that are useless to are known as, Cantonese, them and go out and buy Mandarin, and Taiwanese. new items and clothing. Chinese people They will have to have many types of tra- pay all their bills and solve dition; one of the major other personal conflicts. traditions is Chinese New Personal conflicts mean- Year. This tradition is very ing family problems, prob- similar to American New lems with other people, etc Years, Chinese New Years before Chinese New Year. are located on a differ- On this very spe- ent date and the Chinese cial tradition, on Chinese New Year’s date changes New Year, everyone has from time to time. For ex- to wear their new cloth- ample, last year, Chinese ing and the kids have New Year was on Febru- to wake up early in the ary 14th, 2010 but this morning and greet their year, Chinese New Year parents and they would was on February 3, 2011. receive a gift, or red enve- Chinese New Year lopes from their parents. also means a “New Year English Version In the red enve- meaning having a change lopes, there is money and to be a better person by inside and they would improving themselves.” receive more red enve- Also, do you lopes throughout the day know that Chinese from their relatives and New Year can last up other family members. to FIFTEEN DAYS! And they will have On this special to hang out with their fam- occasion many people ily throughout the day and celebrate it as a family, have a big feast either and there is a lot of stuff outside or at their house. to be done before Chi- nese New Year and af- By: Tiffany Tiu ter Chinese New Year. Before Chinese New Year strikes, the Chinese people have to page 16 F a s h i o n

Hello, Lincoln High, Springtime is here. It’s the time to express your Fashionable Clothing and jazz up our uniform with the hottest styles and accessories. So this spring have fun and express yourself in your outerwear. There are several styles in this collage of pictures where you can get tips on what is in this springtime. Have fun with the colors and work it!

By: Tiffany Adams

Collage assembled by Kareem DaCosta Property Of page 17 LINCOLN Untitled She has to do it all alone I pretend as if I am a ghost- While he walks around with a writer for Jive Records Who Would’ve Thought… Some people think we’re white mask Doing what I love the most Some people think we’re black His face to their daughter peacefully. Open your heart up to these words But they don’t know the real facts never to be shown I feel as if life is too fast to just that flow, Some think we’re weird They flow out my mouth and go Some think we bite sit back and relax. She walks around with a smile I touch the hearts of many by and go. But we know who we are These words I speak are so raw so fake writing songs Citizens with equal rights and so real, We live in the same nation He walks around stress free From within me. I’ll be happy to tell you how I feel. Known as the “melting point” Telling everyone the child was I worry about the difference You are a beautiful young lady so But each culture is like the store a mistake between a giving why do you cry, That keeps the pot hot If only he knew the baby is a Opportunity and a risky mis- You have an amazing personality The cultures are like patch work gift, why cant he see? take. so why are you shy? Each one carefully design I cry over love and relation- You say that you have been But the color of skin shouldn’t through it all, matter At this point, she couldn’t dis- ships as I sing. like him more I am as a person who I am But to be pt down so low, you are As if it were a nickel or dime standing so tall. But now he wants to see the meant to be. White, black, brown, Puerto Rican You are my friend I hate to see or Asian baby your frown, Shouldn’t matter the color or She hates him down to his core It is torture to see your best friend nation Has he had a change of heart? By: Dinah Thomas down. Jewish is just a religion or belief Maybe We are like sisters I knew you Which shouldn’t suffer from since I was 10, humiliation At the end of the day only god All the craziness we’ve been Of our imperfect nation through, I would do it all again. We’ve been spit on can judge So why continue to hold this The last time I seen you happy, Chewed up and lied to was a long time ago, But only if you knew grudge? Love and War We were 12 having fun, playing in The hardships we’ve been through By: Alysa Camacho the snow. We need to stop using stereotypes Not everyone has one culture or It’s been a month & 5 days By: Johnnay Bradford belief Since my baby went away Would you help me if I were lying I’m lonely & my heart is torn on the street? Untitled Since my baby went to war What if I was up till my last Those lonely nights torcher me heartbeat? I see his face in every dream Lady Would you still act like a creep? I am as a person, who I am I’m deeply wishing he was here What if I was breathing my last meant to be, But he’s only with me in my sleep Her voice was textured with breath? Not loud and out going but I should’ve knew these days smoothness of honey and the Would you see if I was correctly calm and easy. would come, sweetness of sugar. put to rest? I wonder sometimes what life But he told me long ago, When she spoke I heard nothing Or would you not even bother has to offer me, That he wouldn’t have to be the but the sweet melody of birds. with my mess What it hasn’t offered society! one, And when she gazed at me Would you let me die without a To be shipped so far from home I hear what I want to hear from her eyes carved rivers straight care? I was 15 when he told me through my soul. Oh the burden you shall bare the sounds of He’d never have to travel, over Now, Some think we’re weird some John Legend through my seas, think we bite speakers He wouldn’t be gone for more Her voice is saturated with ver- But we know who we are Over my parents yelling at me. than weeks bal cyanide and lethal injections. Citizens with equal rights. I see only what reality allows He’d never have to fight, in the When she speaks I hear nothing By: Anonymous me to see. army. but the foul mouth of demons. And every rare glance towards I want nothing from anyone, He was determined to join the me carves razorblades right into Except the love and support reserves Because that’s what his father did, my wrists, ending my life with from my family cause, Innocence This was his planned career, since her forever. I am as a person who I am he was a little kid. Bringing life into the world meant to be. By: Angelica Albaladejo By: Sarah Oeschger isn’t an easy task page 18

The Drumming Song STUDENT AWARDS LIST I Can Remember As the valedicto- rian finished his speech, SIARHEI ANTONIK (senior): National Honor Soci- I can remember when your I couldn’t help but notice ety. entrance was so remarkable, the curves of his mouth. I Everyone became a blur tried not to look at them. I TAMIE GODOY : First team all-public for girls vol- And my heart became a couldn’t help it. Just like leyball. snare drum I couldn’t help but notice And having you I was sure the color of his eyes, the KARL SCHEEL, Semi-finalist, 2011 Young Voices I can remember attempting cleft in his chin and the Monologue Festival to talk to you hair on his knuckles. His But my words wouldn’t voice washed over the speak DINAH THOMAS, Silver Key award, 2011 Scholas- And I was afraid to say a crowd in silence. When tic Young Writer Awards. syllable he stopped in the middle I laughed because I felt so of a sentence to smile, his SIERRA SMALLING, Silver Key award, 2011 Scho- weak teeth flashed a disarming lastic Young Writer Awards. I can remember you engag- smile that quietly made ing with me me shudder, I thought JOHNNAY BRADFORD, Silver Key award, 2011 Then our words finally met about him everyday, but I Scholastic Young Writer Awards. I yearned for you to be with never dreamt about him. I me saw him in y classes for ANTHONY PRAY, Silver Key award, 2011 Scholastic Crossed my fingers would the last 4 years, but never say yes Young Writer Awards. talked to him, except if he I can remember the gaze you gave me needed homework infor- ANGELICA ALBALADEJO, Silver Key award, 2011 And how I mirrored you as mation. Yet, I was com- Scholastic Young Writer Awards. well pletely in love. I loved The greatest rip ever the things I heard about ISMAIL WILSON, Honorable Mention, 2011 Scho- I don’t care how hard I fell him, I love the company lastic Young Writer Awards. I can remember the passion he kept, and how he car- that was exchanged ried himself. I loved how TIONNA GIDDINGS, Honorable Mention, 2011 And the addiction to your he dressed, and the little Scholastic Young Writer Awards. touch things I would catch him So much I lust the love doing, like fidgeting with But also loved the lust SARAH OESCHGER, Honorable Mention, 2011 his buttons on his sweater I can remember we were Scholastic Art Awards. perfect or, petting the hair on his I can remember because it arms. I loved everything JULIANNA SCHEEL, Honorable Mention, 2011 was worth it about him, but I couldn’t Scholastic Art Awards. come near him. By: Anthony Pray By: Sierra Smalling Good Job ! Anonymous Advice page 19

Q: Ok, I am a healthy relationship. Ev- We have recieved various questions con- Lincoln senior. The prob- eryone is different. Some cerning teachers. lem I have is that I get people are emotional and too emotional and I cry express their emotions Our advice to you is to try speaking to your a lot. I can’t help it that freely and some put on a teacher and addressing the problem. If you dont the girl I love so dearly front because they care want to speak to the teacher, go to the principal or keeps breaking my heart. what others think of them. vice principal to address the issue. If the evidence Whenever this happens I If your friends call you you are trying to provide is on an electronic de- find myself crying in the names then they aren’t vice, it is futile. corner all the time and my genuine friends. Feel free friends call me a crybaby. to be you and show how If you want more educational help, go Is there any advice for me? you’re feeling but I sug- to one of the many fine tutors Lincoln supplies gest you talk to her and through the Education Works program held in A: Yes, of course, try to work it out. Seek room 128 everyday after school. there is hope for you. therapy as your next step. Dude, if she is constant- If you have any questions, problems, or opinions ly breaking your heart please be sure to to contact us using the information then break up with her. posted below. It doesn’t sound like a page 20 Comics & Games page 21 Horoscopes March 2011

Aries: Communica- friends. You’ll feel more like be necessary to maintain that re- tions from friends and rela- socializing after the 24th. Avoid Libra : Your vacation lationship past that day. Strong tives stuff your mail boxes this an argument this month with a takes center stage this month. Try ones will weather the storm, weak month. Short trips can be fun sibling. Pay attention to your to go before the 11th or after the ones will not. This will be for the and functional and you’ll make health cues all month. A romance 13th when pressure could come best. There could be major issues many. Try to avoid a confronta- on the job could be taxing you from your employer to stay on over jointly held assets as well. tion with a sibling on the 12th. in ways you’re unaware of and the 12th. Your career and job will Time to sharpen the pencils and You’ll see you’re own worst it could bring you some upsets. still be there when you get back. get out the old calculator for an habits in this person and you There could also be interesting accounting. The urge to take a trip may not like what you see. Time Leo : It could be safe news regarding your position becomes overwhelming after the to make some changes. A nag- to say that your friends could be when you do get back. That in- 24th. Time to hit the open road. ging home problem will hang planning ways to ruin your love formation will set the tone for the like a sword over your head un- life this month as a prank. Or it remainder of the month. Changes Capricorn: The job til the 24th of the month. Fix- could be the other way around. will test your resolve but also al- scene is popping with excite- ing the problem until then will Either way, be aware that there low you to contribute to your fu- ment this month. New chal- only make it worse so wait un- will be friction. You could also ture wherever you are employed. lenges and opportunities could til then to make a move on it. be feeling some restrictions that be right around the corner. If rub you the wrong way, too. Scorpio : Jointly held you have any suggestions, write Taurus: You cash situ- Patience is a virtue. Don’t go assets are the center of atten- them down and hand them in ation looks so great this month. ballistic until you have all the tion for you this month. Changes to the boss. They’ll be well re- The money could be just pour- facts. After the 24th, it would and decisions will require some ceived. A long-term relation- ing in. If there is a problem with ship issue could require your this it will most likely occur on attention this month, as well. Pa- the 20th when a romantic inter- tience is the answer as you work est or a child could make an through the problems. The pres- outlandish demand for cash sure is relieved after the 24th. that you may well regret saying YES to. Also this month you Aquarius: Your roman- may find yourself holding your tic life is going to be a whirl- tongue regarding something you wind this month. Avoid a major know about, but are afraid to say. confrontation of the 12th, but After the 24th, someone may take notes for later. There may take the pressure off and you’ll be clues all month that don’t set be able to breath easier then. right and those hard questions may need to be asked of your Gemini: The Sun and be a good time for you to find a deep thought and major commit- lover before month’s end. Em- Venus are in your 1st House solitary outlet for you energies. ment on your part. One thing will ployment issues have you torn of Self at this time giving you This will allow you the room you be assured; the 12th will have in two directions this month. vitality and beauty to attract need to work out your problems the truth about these assets re- After the 21st there could be the opposite sex. Mercury will away from distracting influences. vealed for better or worse. These some resolutions made in this pass through this house as well changes in fortune could have area. Then the 24th will find a this month and you’ll most Virgo : Much is hap- you looking for greener pastures complete closure on the matter. like hear about how great you pening in your career sector this at a distance. Some will appeal, look. Pay close attention on the month. You could be the shin- some won’t. Best not to make Pisces: The home front 12th, when meaningful rela- ing employee of the month and any decision until after the 24th could have you picking colors tionship issues may require you it may surprise you. Look for when Mars moves out of your and fabrics for a redo. This is to make personal changes for ways to improve you current ca- House of Distant Matters and en- an excellent time for home im- your partner. Financial upheav- reer situation and put those plans ters your House of Career. This provement projects, inside or als settled down after the 24th. into action around the middle could then be the deciding factor. out. Ideas seem to flow in -dur of March. Learning to say No, ing the last three weeks of the Cancer : This is a as well as Yes, to your friends Sagittarius: Your com- month. Be careful on the 12th month to slow down and just take will be the people exercise you mitted relationship boat sails on not to neglect your career, as it easy. Part of you will want to learn this month. After the 21st quiet seas this month until the there could be some fallout go and the other part will want the emphasis will be on you 12th. On that day you both be- there. A romantic partner could to stay and be still. It’s a tough friendships and the things you come mirrors for each other’s be giving you mixed signals call; just remember not to over want out of life. It’s an excellent behavior and you may not like all month. Be patient and wait commit on the job or to your time to focus on those issues. the view. Personal changes may this person out until the 24th. page 22 inviting. A home improvement and hear them out. You could money, taxes and insurance will project could find its wheels reap some handsome profits and hold your attention for the first during this period with surpris- do it quickly. On the last a day two weeks of the month. Good April 2011 ing results. On the last day of the of the month, you could make a news could be coming your way, month, there could be something new a long lasting friend. There is just when you needed it the most. Aries: Romance flows of a very solid agreement reached also the possibility of receiving a Careful planning may be required freely in your life this month. It that could effect you for some- gift that could last you a lifetime. to stretch funds after the 21st, at always does at this time of year. time to come. How nice for you. a time when you feel the pull of There could be some real sur- Cancer: Your money Libra: Activities with the open road and the need to get prises along these lines. Persons is highlighted this month. It’s all friends sweep you through this away from it all. If traveling is on could step from the shadows with good news, though. You may be April with fun at every turn. Short the agenda, remember to triple- flowers for you. Persons you had feeling the effects of a budget trips during the first two weeks check everything like schedules, never considered romantically put into place months ago, thus could find you in lovely surround- planes tickets and reservations. before could pursue with vigor resulting is a surplus of funds. ings. If you must travel, make The last half of the month finds and visa versa. Also, changes that you could sure you triple check everything you in pleasant company and fo- During the last half of the month have made at the personal level before you leave with Mercury cusing on your committed other. you shift to matters regarding bear meaningful fruit during this retrograde all month. The last Solid ground may be gained with your employment and health. two-week period of April. After half of April could provide you this person if you remember to There could be advancements on the middle of the month, commu- with some surprises on the job listen closely to what they are the job or you could take major nication picks up in your life. Be and regarding your career. Some saying. steps to improve you health at mindful that Mercury in retro- will be very visible and some will Aquarius: Personal that time. grade could effect the flow and come from behind the scenes. committed relationships dominate On the last day of the month, a content of that communication. Career changes made on the last your life for the first three weeks matter regarding where you live Try not to take anything at face day of the month will be the most of April. Renewed romance and could and should be finalized. value, but check out it’s valid- beneficial and long lasting. enthusiasm could find its way Clear and sound thinking make ity before you accept it. On the Scorpio: The career sec- back into this area. If you’re not whatever is occurring to come last day of the month you could tor is jumping with activity and in a committed relationship look together in a very solid and ben- receive a very meaningful insight excitement this month. You may for happiness to come through eficial way. about yourself. This something be thrust into the limelight over your business partners. Remem- Taurus: The home front could be of a very solid nature. your accomplishments. There ber to acknowledge them for all is looking so right this month. What a nice gift from the heav- could be major advancements and they do in your behalf. It will Any improvements you have ens. pay increases from ideas and hard pave the way for the remainder of made or are working on pay big Leo: You’re bubbling work you have put forth. Travel- April. During the last half of the dividends during the first half of with energy this month with the ing for business or transactions at month your focus shifts to shared this month. If there are things that Sun and Mars in your 1st house a great distance work best on the resources. A quick accounting you would like to change regard- of self. The energy last for three 17th. Double-check all the figures of the joint checking account ing you abode, this would be the weeks and it’s a good time to before agreeing to anything could find you with a surplus of right time to undertake that effort. get out there and do the projects though. cash you did not expect to find. The results will be very satisfy- you’ve been thinking about. If you must travel this month, A quick, spontaneous trip may ing. During the month, there could wait until the last day when be in the offing. Be mindful that The last half of the month has you be confusing signals and signs aspects favor a journey filled with Mercury is still retrograde until focused on your romantic life. coming from your Committed peace, smooth sailing and quiet the end of the month and could There will be many opportuni- Other. Postpone taking action on joy. Traveling with friends is also move to foul your fun. ties at this time with people you joint money matters until after favored. There could be some sur- would not normally find yourself the 11th. Good luck could come prises from them along the way. Pisces: Your job scene is hopping attracted to. Still, take the risk your way during the last half of Sagittarius: Now is a with action and fun this month. and experience something new the month in areas regarding re- good time to consider increasing You could get a raise or a promo- and different. You could receive sources and cash. Long forgotten your knowledge at the higher ed- tion, or both. Your health should a very meaningful romantic com- loans and favors could suddenly ucation level. Perhaps embarking be in tip-top shape so get out of munication on the last day of the be repaid to your surprise and on a new path of enlightenment or the house and move around. This month. It will be safe to take it pleasure. just a reading really thick book. would be an excellent time to face value and trust it. Virgo: Normally, this Travel is favored as well, but with start a new diet or exercise plan. Gemini: This will be an is your month for taking it easy, Mercury retrograde it’s advisable During the last half of the month interesting month for you as the but April finds you dealing with a to triple-check you plans, sched- your focus shifts to partnerships emphasis is on communication. behind the scenes well spring of ules, and itinerary for mishaps and serious relationships. They There could be a flurry of infor- energy that must be dealt with or that could catch you by surprise. are blessed with some great mation coming your way. The there could be consequences to During the last half of the month aspects. If you’re planning on problem is Mercury is retrograde your health that would be hard to your career sector gets a big boost popping the question, wait until for the month. You may have to diagnose. Seek ways to alleviate with Jupiter, Mars and the Sun all the last day of the month to do so. triple- check that information the pressure. Also try to avoid crowded into this house. Sudden At that time the planets line up to before releasing it to others. The overindulging in food or drink acclaim could come your way, really cement anything started on last two weeks of the month will during the last half the month. shining the spotlight on you. The that day. find you drawn to your home. Friends could provide you with benefits of this will be most felt Something there calls to you and some solid moneymaking op- on the last day of April. the backyard barbeque looks so portunities this month. Be patient Capricorn: Joint Letters to the Editor page 23

Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

I am ecstatic you wrote an article about bullying. I myself I really liked the article “Too Young Too Soon”. It explained how have been bullied since I was in 5th grade. Not physically but emo- teenagers should protect themselves from AIDS. It also gave tionally and I think that’s worse then cuts and bruises. Most people information about how parents should talk to their kids about I tell don’t care or say: “yeah, I was too”, like they’re trying to say sex and how to protect them from getting pregnant. I also have something. They weren’t in my place and had to endure my abuse. a question, if parents tell their kids how to protect themselves Basically it was to the point where I would stay home from school from getting pregnant and they do not listen to them, should the and cry to my mom. Yet nobody did anything. When Myspace was parents still be responsible for their kids getting pregnant? popular, I had one like everyone else. After receiving a cruel mes- sage, from a guy at school telling me “nobody likes you, so just Overall I enjoyed the articles and keep up the good work. kill yourself already.” I actually considered it and had a knife to Truly Yours, my wrist. I did not go through with as you can tell, because I am Yeabahn Bunnah writing to you today. I do not regret my decision for I am happy but its starting all over again. This guy keeps calling me names in class and in the hallway. I don’t even know him! I want to tell someone Response: but I can’t, I’m afraid. Hello, Yeabahn, thank you for your response and your question.

Response: The fact of the matter is, that it really depends on personal opin- ions. We believe that most students are not capable or taking care We’re very glad that our article about bullying has af- of a child, attend school and also try and work towards their own fected you so significantly and we sympathize with your dilemma. futures at the same time. So obviously they are going to need Bullying may seem like a cliché issue, but it is still very prominent. their parents’ help. So trust us when we tell you that we can sympathize with you be- cause almost everyone has been a victim of some form of abuse. Now, if the parents should help their children or not is something Not everyone goes through the same thing but they aren’t lying that completely depends on the parents. If the parents think that it when they tell you that they can relate. is okay to punish their child for doing something that they warned them against, and in this case by denying their child support and Given all that, you can’t let insults bring you down. They by not taking responsibility, that’s their decision. It might seem might affect you right now, but the person who is bugging you now heartless to us, but you cannot decipher how an individual thinks. won’t matter in the long run. It’s what you take in that matters. We The child should be just as responsible as the parents. It’s almost can’t just quit because of a series of bad days. If you need advice ironic, because the responsibility of the parent is put into ques- feel free to write to the advice column. I’m sure they’ll be more tion. Teenager or not, you are still the parent of your child and he than happy to help you. or she is your responsibility.

After the article was published, you’ll be happy to know We think that parents should help their children, because in the that members of our staff held a meeting with the Principal, who end, their child is their responsibility and if they deny support, has shown considerable interest in trying to address the issue. then their child might end up thinking the same thing and drop Hopefully we can make progress and make this school a safer and their own responsibility. better place for the students. Thank you for the letter and keep writing to us! Hopefully that answered your question. Sincerely, The Editors The People’s Opinion Survey: 1. Sports – 4.42 5. Style – 4.10 9. Faqs – 4.10 13. Surveys – 3.25

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