January 23, 2008 Issue 4 ire Lewis Central High School 3504 Harry Langdon Blvd. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 the TV Crew VisitW LC to See What is “Cool”

On Tuesday, January 8th, a local news team from Channel 6 stormed the building looking for talent and diversity for a segment titled High School Cribs. They didn’t have to go far to find what made Lewis Central cool. WOWT Channel 6 Morning news anchor Malorie Maddox and photojournalist Nathan Jank were very impressed with the opportu- nities available to the students at our school. “It’s amazing to see 70% Lindsey Lawrence of the student body getting involved in extra-curricular activities,” Business Editor said Maddox. Pottery, Jazz Band and Corporation were among the six classes chosen for filming. “I think Lewis Central is unique with its incredible pottery lab,” said Maddox, “Students were busy showing their creativity the entire time we were there, and the fin- ished products were incredibly beautiful and diverse.” Jazz Band and Corporation put on a performance for the crew. The camera focused on group shots as well as individual performances throughout both segments of the video. The band performed Nostalgia in Time Square and Corporation sang We Still Have Time accompa- nied by the Corporation Band. “I think this will be good recognition for our school,” said sophomore Lauren Petri. “It’s impressive, Lewis Central students have so much pride in their school, they are will- ing to spend time after school to participate in programs.” said Maddox.“Plus, many of Lewis Central’s programs are growing, because students are encouraging others to get involved.” Introduction to Engineering and Design, PC Support, Auto-Cad, and members of Project Lead the Way were also featured. “It was pretty cool, we were working on setting up computers and they filmed a few stu- dents and the work they were doing,” said junior Vanessa Heredia about her PC Support class. “It was a really good experience.” The Introduction to Engineering students showed Malorie and Nathan some of their proj- ects and explained what the class was all about. “They just let us do what we normally do,” said freshman Tyler Feller. “The fact that we got to talk to Malorie is cool, but actually getting to see WOWT-6 cameraman Nate Jank films junior Doug Kometscher with what it takes to do the job they have to do was even better.” Other schools involved in High School Cribs include Benson, Millard South, and Mar- news reporter Mallorie Maddox. Kometscher demonstated an Intro- ian. To see the video of Lewis Central’s High School Crib and many more, go to http://www. duction to Engineering project to Maddox. Photo by Lindsey Lawrence wowt.com/news/misc/13678032.html and see what’s cool about Lewis Central High School. Iowa Launches the Election REPUBLICANS Top Finishes Belong to Obama & Huckabee MIKE HUCKABEE % indication of what direction the Senior Kristen Schweer par- former Arkansas governor34 elections will be going in. This ticipated and witnessed this IOWA year’s results have been history firsthand. Her precinct met at in the making. the ISD gym, which was filled % MITT ROMNEY The processes by which with people. “The newspaper 25former Massachusetts governor these results are created is very said there were 1,100 people C Damien Croghan interesting. I participated in the there. It was supposed to start FRED THOMPSON % Reporter Democratic Caucus, which be- at 7 PM, but we didn’t start until A former actor gan by me finding my circle of 7:30 PM because they weren’t 13 The first presidential cau- political allies in their own cor- expecting such a huge turnout.” cuses of the year occurred ner of Kreft Library. The num- Like the Democratic Caucus, U on January 3rd, 2008, across ber of supporters of a particular people were separated accord- DEMOCRATS the state of Iowa. Even though candidate determined the num- ing to which candidate they sup- there has been a lot of cover- ber of delegates from your pre- ported, and each candidate had C %BARACK OBAMA age on the upcoming election, cinct that will represent each a representative give a two min- former Illinois senator this is the unofficial beginning of candidate. There was a lot of ute speech. 38 the end for the Bush Adminis- debating as well; people were Both ways of running the U tration. But most of all, this is pretty loud, vocalizing their caucuses, although different, are % the first political experience for opinions on who should be the JOHN EDWARDS the start of our transition be- former North Carolina senator many LC students who will be next president and why. It was tween presidencies. For many S 30 voting for the next leader of the a spectacle for the ears, to say students, this was their first op- free world. the least. portunity to express their po- % These aren’t the actual pres- The Republican Caucus litical opinion in an organized 29 HILLARY CLINTON idential elections, but rather an was run in a different manner. fashion. 08 former first lady and junior New York senator Girls Basketball: what do TOP INSIDE: Takin’ You to School Seeing Double? L making a page 4 YOU 10 Nope, there is two of them: comeback of S page 2 think? TWINS pages 6 & 7 2007 page 10 D page 8 [january 2008] Dealing LSD From The Dorm

hallucinogen by dropping the “taste color” and see the world in liquid on top of mints such as its most colorful enchanting form. Altoids and candies like SweeTarts. A 2005 survey for the Each drop has enough power to Monitoring the Future campaign give the average recipient, a five held by the National Institute on to twelve hour “trip.” That one Drug Abuse noted that in 2004, Kaitlin Carlson “trip” can cause the user to have “9.7 percent of Americans aged Reporter short term issues like: extreme 12 and older reported using LSD A rave scene is full of changes in behavior and mood, at least once in their lifetime.” flashing lights and the heat of chills, irregular breathing, sweating, Health teacher Tracy McVey fellow dancers. The night is only changes in sense of hearing, smell, said she thinks that people are beginning for many despite the and time. Long term use can lead attracted to LSD because it “takes fact that it is leading to an end for to depression, violent behavior, them out of their own element others. flashbacks, convulsions (tremors), and lets them lose themselves.” On December 8, 2007, a coma, heart/lung failure, and even LSD is generally associated freshman majoring in chemical ruptured blood vessels in the with Club Drugs, or drugs used in engineering at the University of brain. night clubs and raves. Club Drugs Houston was arrested and put on Junior Alli Mingus said, “The have been known to be mostly bail for 1.5 million dollars. Clarke consequences are never worth it. used by people ages sixteen to Denton was committed for dealing You don’t need to be high to have twenty-three. liquid LSD (commonly known as fun, especially if it means being in After the police had been acid) on campus from his dorm a coma or having ruptured blood contacted about Clarke Denton, room. This brings a question to vessels in your brain.” 18, selling LSD, undercover the mind: is LSD making a come LSD, known for its presence detectives were setup to “make a back? during the 1970s and early 1980s, buy on campus.” Denton arrived Denton wasn’t just dealing has been making more of an on a bike and took off when the psychedelic drug from his appearance in the past few years. he found out the buyers were dorm, though. He had millions Acid gets its popularity from police, he took off. However, of dollars worth, which means he offering the user an escape from Denton’s quick scramble to get was dealing thousands of “hits” reality, an intellectual stimulant, and away eventually ended as a janitor Dorm rooms at IWCC are used for sleeping and eating. This was (liquid drops) of LSD. a possible pleasurable experience found him in a stairwell on campus not the case for University of Houston student, Clarke Denton, Denton was dealing the for some. The user begins to where he was taken into custody. when police found LSD in his dorm room. Photo by Hayley Perrin It’s a Strange World After All *Restroom Restaurant *Girl with 8 limbs *Black Cat Day The Modern Toilet is an unusual Bangalore, a city in southern Saturday, November 17th, was chain of restaurants located in India, has performed a seemingly declared “Black Cat Day” in Italy. Taipei, Taiwan. The seats resemble successful surgery on a girl named It was created by animal rights toilets, the bowls you eat soup Lakshmi. In her small village, she is activists aiming to end the mas- *Mom Wins NYC Marathon and ice cream from are miniature thought to be the reincarnation of sacre of black cats in that coun- Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain commode molds, and the tables a Hindu goddess because of her Damien Croghan try. The Italian Association for won the New York Marathon appear to be bathtubs. The deformity; she was born with four Reporter the Defense of Animals and the just nine months after giving restaurants are very popular in arms and four legs. The scientific Environment (AIDAA) estimates birth. She ran 26.2 miles Taiwan; the managers are even explanation is that she was born that around sixty thousand black in 2 hours and 23 minutes, thinking to create more franchises with a headless conjoined twin. Random Facts cats are killed every year in Italy an accomplishment for any to meet the demand. Doctors have removed her extra Elephants are the only mammals because they are thought to bring athlete, but especially to a limbs, making the two-year-old that can’t jump. woman who was pregnant bad luck. appear normal and giving her an Time Magazine’s Man of the Year 291 days before the race. in 1938 was Adolf Hitler. 80 percent chance at survival. Ernie Chambers Finds God In Nebraska Lindsey Lawrence Chambers claims that the re- Business Editor action of Husker fans when Os- Animal Abuse Sparks Outcries borne was officially named new Nebraska State Senator Ernie athletic director was a show of pleading guilty at his local youth die. He put it in a freezer, and ran Chambers claims to have found “…adoration, worshipful gushings, court, judges banned the boy it in a clothes dryer. Poppy finally God…in Nebraska? In the sec- and heart-felt outpourings of ho- from keeping animals for four died after being put in a washing ond chapter to his lawsuit against sannas and hallelujahs throughout years. He must also be supervised machine. God, Chambers served an official the land - appropriate only to one for twelve months. An autopsy showed the lawsuit on University of Nebras- bearing the status, purported traits “It’s hard to judge something hamster had lesions on its feet ka-Lincoln’s Athletic Director, Tom and powers of Defendant; that is Taylor Basch like that,” said sophomore Darin and torn claws. A vet said these Osborne. to say, a deity.” Reporter Lohman about the severity of the wounds were most likely caused punishment. “But I think that’s by frostbite from trying to climb With thousands of deaths in about right.” out of the freezer, or hanging on Editorial Policy the Middle East and video games Others may think differently, the inside of the dryer drum. The showing blood and gore to new as it wasn’t even the boy’s pet. An vet concluded that Poppy died of heights, violence has become a inspector with the severe respiratory We the people ... daily part of our lives. But this Royal Society for the damage. Of The Wire (official Lewis Central student newspaper) will distrib- was taken to new heights when Prevention of Cruelty “If they did ute to any and all students free of charge. The opinions expressed in a 15-year-old boy from North to Animals (RSPCA) “If they did that to my that to my pet I’d this publication reflect those of the student writers, not Lewis Cen- Yorkshire, England, confessed to said the teen was pet I’d probably act and probably act and tral administration, faculty, or its advisor. The Wire is published seven torturing and killing a hamster. staying at someone’s not go through the proper not go through the times throughout the school year by the Suburban Times in Papillion, “I think that kind of thing house, who was channels first.” proper channels Nebraska. that’s done to animals has the owner of - Ms. Bush first,” said Ms. The purpose of The Wire is to: inform students of current and always been around, that cruelty the hamster. The Bush. relevant events, interpret and analyze complex events and issues that has always been around,” said owner was out for Whether it is affect students, and serve as a forum for discussion of controversial librarian Donna Bush. “I don’t the evening, but came home to find the killing of endangered animals issues. know if it’s gotten worse, but our the hamster Poppy, in a trash can. for their fur, or a teenage boy Letters to the Editor: society has finally become more Poppy was a gift for the owner’s torturing a hamster for sport, The Wire strongly encourages responses to articles appearing in the intolerant of it.” daughter. cruelty toward animals still exists. newspaper. Letters may be submitted to room 401 or e-mailed to ago- This intolerance shows in When the boy saw that The boy from North Yorkshire, [email protected]. The letters must be signed, legible, and the conviction of the teenage boy, the owner was gone, he began England, was punished for what he concise. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar, whose name was not released torturing the hamster. It took over did, but there are still people who and punctuation. These letters should also be free of profanity, vulgarity, because he is a minor. After half an hour for the hamster to torture and kill animals. or words with undesirable meanings. [page two - news] [the wire] Time Von Massacre of Our Life was used, however, SKS assault believe that just “getting rid” of all to respond to is one of hope and rifles aren’t legal for ordinary citi- the “crazy” people is going to keep tolerance. “[My] Prayers go out zens to own. others from committing murder to all those involved. Love one The concealed gun law only you’re no better than Hawkins. another. Demonstrate tolerance.” permits the carrying of concealed I know this seems like a harsh This is by far the best response handguns with a license. Getting rid statement, but think about it. You I’ve heard. I believe this person Amanda Goeser Athena Burns of the concealed gun law or crack- want to kill innocent people who is right, we do need to love one Editor-In-Chief Reporter ing down on gun control would do were born with a mental disorder another. We need to love our us no good in a situation such as because of a crime someone you friends and families; the people I hate it when people ask me where I “You are giving him the fame what occurred at Westroads. perceive to be crazy did. we know. We need to be tolerant will go to college. Granted, we are already he wanted,” “The shooter was sim- “This is why we need to get “We should remember the to those we do not understand, in the second half of senior year, and I used ply evil,” and the ever important, rid of all crazy people!” said an- victims and forget the shooter.” and help those that need it. to think it would be crazy not to have a “I’m praying for the families of all other citizen. This comment struck This is not necessarily true. The Someone brought up a good clear-cut answer to that question by at involved.” These were comments a chord with me. Getting rid of shooter was one of the victims. point, an idea which stemmed least winter break, I (along with a lot of my in response to the Westroads the “crazy people” isn’t going to The families of those who were from the above comment. “If classmates) am not decided. I realize the Mall shooting on December 5th, help. The legal definition of insan- injured or died may want to forget someone had smiled at him, said question asker is simply trying to make 2007. Now, since this is an opinion ity, or “crazy” as this person put him, but they’ll never be able to. I’m hello, and asked how his day was, a connection, so they usually don’t mean piece, I’ll be giving you my opinion, it, is “mental illness of such a se- not sure we should forget him. For would he still have done this?” anything by it. But, to save yourself the not on the shooting itself, but on vere nature that a person cannot one thing, his friends and surrogate If you take nothing else from trouble: I have it basically narrowed down to the responses to this story. distinguish fantasy from reality.” In family are hurting. Despite what he my musings and interpretations, two colleges, while still considering a third. First, a comment posted by other words, the person doesn’t did they still love him. I believe that please remember: If we demon- When I choose one I will put it in the daily one Omaha citizen saying, “We know the difference between right if we remember him and the hor- strate tolerance and love each announcements, send out little postcards, must pass more gun laws and take and wrong. rific act he committed, we may be other, we may well be able to and wear the college’s T-shirts everyday for away the concealed weapons per- While Robert Hawkins did able to keep this from happening avoid another tragic incident like a week to let everyone know so that they mits.” Honestly, the shooting had have a mental disorder (Depres- again because we’ll know what to this in the future. can stop asking. nothing to do with gun control or sion), he was not insane. He knew look for, the impending signs of an Some comments found on It feels like all the pressure has started concealed weapons. Most people what he was doing was wrong. He explosion, if you will. wowt.com. to come down on me and a lot of my might think it does because a gun just didn’t care. And if you honestly The final comment I’m going classmates, now that we are past winter Photo by Amanda Goeser break and headed into the downhill slope of the year. I would compare high school to skiing (despite the fact that I have never Acceptance Not Priority for Westborough actually been). Freshman year is the drive Picketing against Baptist Church is extremely inhu- to Colorado (or Mt. Crescent if we are mane when they act against gays in soldier funerals, thinking more local). Sophomore year is these ways. If you choose not to getting all geared up with so many layers We s t b o r o u g h accept someone because of their you walk like an Eskimo. By junior year, the shows their dis- sexual preference then that is your ski lift up to the biggest slope of them all is tinct unwilling- decision of ignorance, but no one closed and you are forced to walk all the way should ever protest at funerals, or up it, as an Eskimo of course. The summer Sara Marshall ingness to accept thank God and pray to God for before senior year is standing at the top Reporter anything which deaths of innocent people. and looking down in both excitement and America has suffered many hor- goes against their What I don’t understand is why honest-to-God fear. Senior year is actually rendous tragedies: 9/11, Hurricane beliefs. they’re attacking America on the the skiing! Only, come to find out, it is a lot Katrina, and even things closer to subject. There are some countries steeper than the sign said, with a lot more home such as the Westroads shoot- Photo obtained from that don’t even look at homosexu- trees than the guides told you about, and a ing. What if I told you that there is a usatoday.com ality as an issue at all, instead they lot of rocks you couldn’t see until you were group of Americans that actually find decide to attack the very country right on them. And before you know it, you these events to be good news? in which they live in. I would call find yourself at the bottom, looking up and The Westborough Baptist they were established in 1955, by pen to America are God’s attempt that hypocrisy, wouldn’t you? Not smiling. Then you pack up and head home Church is infamous for being anti- their leader and Pastor, Fred Phelps. to punish us for being a gay nation! to mention that recent research by only to start the whole cycle over again gay, anti-American, anti-humane, and They have since claimed to follow Well, this is definitely some a US psychologist that was printed after graduation. in my opinion, anti-civilized people. the teachings of the bible and noth- news to me. Aside from the fact in the Journal of Abnormal Psychol- I realize that the next years of our This group of radicals is centered ing else, but for a group of Christian that most Christians believe that ogy, suggests that 80% of men who lives are important, as is developing a plan in Topeka, Kansas, where they prac- people they sure have far different God loves everyone, when did are homophobic have secret homo- for them, but there is such a thing as overkill tice a form of primitive, or “back-in- beliefs from most Christians I know. America become pro-gay? As far sexual feelings themselves. in this example. This overkill I speak of the-day,” baptism. They have been Nearly everyday the Westbor- as I’ve heard America doesn’t even Well what else can I say about didn’t just start this year either. It seems a hateful group of protestors since ough Baptist Church has activists allow the gay community to get the Westborough Baptist Church, from freshman year on, you need a specific somewhere in America protesting. married. In only a few states they except for that they’re crazy, ho- plan. I can’t even keep track of the number They have stood outside American can have what is called a civil union, mophobic, and that half of them are of papers I have written about my future The Wire Staff soldiers’ funerals with signs that but that’s pretty much the extent probably homosexuals themselves. and goals. Everything from specific careers Editor-In-Chief say things like “God hates America” of it. Not to mention the fact that They are a good example of how to colleges, you name it: I have written it. Amanda Goeser and “Thank God for dead soldiers.” gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and trans- not to act. It’s not okay to treat Then, the trick is that by senior year They do this and other ridiculous gender people are ridiculed (and someone badly because they’re gay. Design Editor you pretty much have it figured out what things like thank God for Hurricane often times worse) everyday. I’m People are people no matter their you want to do with your life, but must Maria Jones Katrina and 9/11. So, why does “God wondering what they would do if skin color, religion, cultural beliefs, or go back to square one to explore your Photography Editors hate America” so much? Well, if you America was actually as pro-gay as I sexual orientation. Be better than interests, abilities, and values for a required Hayley Perrin talked to a Westborough Baptist, think we should be. the Westborough Wackos and prac- class. I can see the validity behind such class, Josh Stroeher they would tell you that it’s because No matter your beliefs on ho- tice acceptance! but then again I can’t. How about a class America is pro-gay. They actually be- mosexuality, I’m sure most of you Research information found on Business Editors that helps you apply to colleges, search for lieve that all the bad things that hap- can agree that the Westborough newscastle.icnetwork.co.uk. scholarships, and keep up with deadlines Lindsey Lawrence like housing and financial aid? That would Reporters I’m writing in response to the article entitled “The Pro Choice Movement.” The be the most helpful and worthwhile class at Taylor Basch Letter to article points out that abortions are okay because a woman was raped or her health the high school! Amanda Berg was a risk. However, if you do some simple research, .08% of abortions are because But now that I have every of rape and 1.2% are due to the mother’s health. That means that 98% of all abor- Athena Burns the Editor underclassman dreading their senior year, tions happen simply because the mother feels inconvenienced by the consequence I should back-track and explain the good Kaitlin Carlson Editor’s Note: The following of her actions. things of being a twelfth-grader. Benefit #1: Baily Clevenger letter was received in response to “Pro-lifers” use “graphic” photos to make their point because it shows the real- More scheduling options and time to take Damien Croghan the article titled The Pro-Choice ity of the procedures. People don’t realize how well the baby is developed and what the classes you couldn’t fit in before. Benefit Jake Ferguson Movement written by Kaitlin the baby actually looks like after some abortions. #2: You become a leader in each activity Carlson, published in the third issue But the part of this article I found most amusing was when adoption was Savannah Greening you’re involved with. Benefit #3: There are of The Wire. Because it was signed brought up. First of all, most couples looking to adopt cover the cost of all pre-natal finally no upperclassmen: that’s you! Shelby Klepfer and concise, we are choosing to and hospital bills of the mother. Second, the article states: “Adoption is a difficult task No matter what, just remember that Sara Marshall publish the letter in an effort to that people need to decide whether they are ready to make such sacrifices in their there will always be “the future” to think educate our readers on both sides Shaley McKeever life to where they can give up a part of themselves.” So it’s more difficult to hand this about. So don’t let others bog you down by of such a controversial issue. Joe Stokes “part of you” over to a loving, supportive family than it is to kill it with a scalpel? forcing you to make a specific fifty year plan Amanda Goeser, Editor in Chief (Senior) Kristen Schweer Sarah Waldron today (or tomorrow for that matter). [page three - face off ] [january 2008] Pro-Bowl Player Death Shocks All

came into his bedroom and fired All Star game three weeks after two shots, according to Jackie Gar- his death. The National Football cia, Taylor’s girlfriend. Only one hit League has not yet found a replace- Taylor, but it would soon lead to his ment for him. untimely death. He “It will be inter- had been shot in his esting to see who Josh Stroeher femoral artery in will replace him for Reporter the leg and lost sig- the Pro Bowl,” said nificant amounts of senior Bryant Rose. The Pro Bowl. For a player blood. He fell un- “I think there will in the National Football League conscious and died be more of a spot- to compete in this contest is truly the next day. light on that posi- an honor. Only the best players The police tion then on any of the year are voted on, to play had no leads on other spot on the for their respective teams, and it who the possible team.” shows which athletes are playing shooter was and Taylor’s team at their best. Interestingly enough, weren’t even sure honored him the one of the players that was voted if the shooting had next day by running into this heralded competition had been connected Graphic courtesy of http://www. the opening defen- died, three weeks before the voting to a break in at fanfares.com/_images/_design/ sive play with only even occurred. Taylor’s home only probowl2008_blue.gif ten men, instead of On November 27, 2007, Amer- eight days earlier. the usual eleven; ica received news that Pro Bowl Authorities had been in and out of leaving his position open. Safety Sean Taylor had been killed Taylor’s home for the next few days Taylor’s death just adds to the by a gunshot wound to the leg he but still had no leads. toll of violence that has occurred had received just a day before. Tay- Taylor, who was a Pro Bowl recently in America, and is just a During the Glenwood-Underwood double duel, junior lor and his girlfriend heard noises selection the season before for the grim reminder that anyone, no Bret Baumbach scrambles for the top position. Baum- in the home and Taylor had gotten Washington Redskins, was once matter there social or wealth sta- bach is the 135# varsity wrestler. Photo by Amanda Goeser up to check on it, when someone again voted into the Pro Bowl tus, is vulnerable. Schooling All The Opponents their goals they have to work together and prac- tice hard. Their practices are for two hours after school and they are pushed to the limit. “We run more at practices [than at games] and Hanafan yells a lot. It’s scary,” said sopho- more Taylor Turgeon. Hayley Perrin Of course, with great practice comes great Photography Editor big injuries. The most memorable moment of the Point, pivot, pass, penetrate, perform. The season thus far involved a particular injury at an Lewis Central girls’ basketball team is finish- away game in Red Oak. ing a successful season. Their first ten games “Katie Darnell ran into a door going after the put them at a 9-1 standing in their conference ball,” said junior Aletha Lewis. Aletha is the girls’ and 10-1 overall with a win against Thomas basketball manager and is in charge of refilling wa- Jefferson. ter bottles and bringing them to tired athletes as The only game they have lost was against well as cheering them on. “It’s fun,” said Aletha, “I Carroll-Kuemper. want to get a minor in sports training.” “Kuemper was the toughest. They are Having such loyal and dedicated volunteers quick and can shoot the ball well,” said senior to give the team an extra boost of energy is just Katie Darnell. what these girls need to shoot for the top. The Junior Nate Jones looks to make a The varsity line-up is evenly split between season isn’t over yet, so the girls could always use pass during a recent home game. The grades ten through twelve with a composition of four soph- more support. Wish them the best of luck in their upcoming next home game is this Friday, Janu- omores, four juniors, and five seniors. In order to achieve games. ary 25th. Photo by Hayley Perrin Try to guess this issue’s featured winter sports athletes a Who am I... katie DAY During my four years of high school sports I have played varsity soccer for Who am I... D in the four years, varsity basketball for three I am a new student here at Lewis A years, varsity volleyball for one year, and I Central this year and am part of the managed track. R During basketball season I have two varsity wrestling team. hour practices everyday. Monday and We practice three times a week be- N Thursday are the easier days, Wednesday fore school and everyday after school. E ... is our conditioning day, and Tuesdays and In my home country I was a four ife Fridays are game days. I balance school, time national wrestling champion. Cur- L l sports, and my job as a referee at the rently I am ranked fifth in the United L YMCA. Right now I am taking English States for freestyle. Composition classes and I am involved in Another one of my many wrestling Student Council. I also was one of our accomplishments was being awarded Junior Class Officers last year. outstanding wrestler at the Fort Dodge ... a C I have received honorable mentions Tournament. LOOK R in volleyball and soccer. My older sister, who graduated from Lewis Central, was After high school I plan on going to

into A the Daily Nonpareil’s athlete of the year; the University of Nebraska-Omaha to lives of athleticism runs in the family. After I grad- wrestle. I uate I plan on going to a small college for sports soccer. G Shaley McKeever hendrix Reporter STARS Athletes featured in the last issue were... Craig Hendrix and Katie Darnell [page four - athletics] [the wire] We Got Skills Cooking For a Cause Skills USA Celebrating First Anniversary At LC hoping to get more people do- ing other competitions like the foods [competition].” Skills USA also participates in several competitions. These competitions come in the spring and if a person places Shelby Klepfer Maria Jones Reporter Design Editor top three, it earns a medal. Also given are different scholarships From nursing to welding, for high placing. First in each Have you recently walked past advertising to design; there are division will qualify for national the foods room after school and numerous areas that students competition in the summer. Af- expected to hear silence, only to can get involved in when they ter placing first in nationals the hear music and smell cookies bak- join Skills USA. next competition is the inter- ing? You may have just heard and Skills USA is a new club at national. smelled the school’s newest club, Lewis Central. It was started in “I enjoy the competitions Cooking for a Cause. January 2007 and has a 15 stu- we go to. We meet a lot of peo- This group is filled with stu- dents currently participating. ple from different countries,” dents who have some interest in A student led club, Skills said sophomore Darin Lohman. cooking and are volunteering time USA has an elected president At nationals there is a lot to make sweet goodies. After the sophomore Darin Lohman, vice of publicity for the partici- sweets are made, students get a chance to sample them, but then president Doug Kometscher, pants and many chances to win Donating her time after school, sophomore Brittnie they go to places that needs food and treasurer Troy Smith. awards. There are quite a few Kreiser works with Cooking for a Cause. Photo by Shelby Klepfer The tasks may be gruel- job opportunities as well. Join- donations. But not only do they ing but in the end the chance ing Skills USA is a great way to cook, the students have fun as they expanded our program and plan to the people reacted when we gave to take a closer look into sev- get a head start on your career make yummy treats. deliver to the local fire stations and cookies to Mohm’s Place. It makes eral different careers is quite path. There is plenty of room When asked how Cooking retirement centers. “ you feel good to do something rewarding. The club’s funding so feel free to join. Skills USA for a Cause was created, foods Cooking For a Cause first met good and help out the community,” comes from fundraising. One meet on Tuesday at 6 o’clock in teacher Bev Shriver said, “We saw on December 4th to make a vari- said sophomore Shelby Miller. fundraiser will be taking place the afternoon. there were ways to help people ety of cookies, ranging from snicker If you feel motivated to join, the this spring with a mower main- There are many fields to go who were less fortunate, so we got doodles to decorated sugar cook- group accepts anyone who would tenance clinic. This will cost $20 into such as drafting, computer students together to help out in ies. Then students took the cookies like to give their time, even if you’re for lawn mower tune-ups, in- maintenance, public speaking, some way. I think these students to Children’s Square and Mohm’s not gifted at cooking. Also, anyone cluding an oil change and blade woods, automotive, and foods. have it in their heart to help which Place. For the students who deliv- who participates can earn volun- sharpening. It’s a very diverse club so there gives them an opportunity to pro- ered the cookies, it was a priceless teer hours. Listen to the school an- Skills USA sponsor, Aaron is a great chance that there is vide a service to others using their experience. nouncements to hear when Cook- Nickman commented, “We’re something for everyone. enthusiasm for cooking. We have “It’s was great to see the way ing for a Cause meets next! Large Group Speech Season in Full Swing

During an after school practice, choral reading participants re- hearse for com- petition. As part of large group speech, students Titans - Give it all you got! enjoy events like Boys and Girls Basketball - January 25 @ Kuemper Choral Reading. Boys Swimming - January 26 @ Johnston Corp -January 26 @ Westside Express and Jazz Band - January 26 @ State Wrestlers Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament Saturday January 26th @ Kuemper

Photo by Maria Jones FCA Night of Champions Mark your calendars! Driving Christmas Home Friday March 14, 2008 presents for Christmas. The chil- and businesses donate toys and Free Pizza - Free Pop dren who live at Children Square other items but they also donat- Time: 6:00 P.M. Place: Media Center receive just a new hat, gloves, and ed money, which then was used scarf. Only this year the National to buy more toys. Overall, NHS Indescribable Honor Society and others who reached their goal. The Toy Drive With Loule Giglio donated and participated made collected around 650 different “Passion exists to glorify God- Shaley McKeever this Christmas one to remember. items. uniting students in worship and Business Editor Students from the National “There was a guy sitting there Honor Society got together this drinking a coffee and watching us prayer for spiritual awakening in Many children young and old last December and held a Toy as we brought all the presents this generation.” - http://www.268generation.com/ wake up every Christmas morn- Drive fundraiser to acquire differ- in. He kept saying that the kids Follow up discussion lead ing to a tree full of presents below. ent toys and games to donate to would have such a good Christ- by LC teacher Mr. Nathan They anticipate Santa, and for you the kids at Children Square. Na- mas, and he couldn’t believe how Doorlag. non believers out there, your par- tional Honor Society members we got all of those toys for the ents to give what they have been advertised, collected, and even kids,” explained senior, Mallory Next Meeting: Thursday, February 7th asking for all year. However, some gave themselves. Husz on when they delivered the 7:00 P.M. Room 301 children aren’t as fortunate to get Not only did many people gifts. [page five - activities] Racing for the Senses Who’s the Most Smarterest? The Sweetest of Chocolates Kaitlin Carlson Sara Marshall tensen, staying true to her natu- Though many people are Reporter ral hair color. Reporter Stover 6%. come the solid chocolate that we What sense could you live without? fans of music, the loss of hear- The question that’s been Out of a random poll of “I like Nestlé’s turtles,” said ju- know and love? According to www. In the latest 2008 sur- ing came in at a close second on everybody’s minds for centu- 50 LC students, brunettes have Would you rather smell and not taste or see nior Mabel Castro. aphrodite-choclates.co.uk, in 1828 a vey 50 Lewis Central stu- with 14 votes. Though peo- ries. Not a day goes by with out the “most smarterness” with 23 With these figures in mind a Dutch chemist, Johannes Van Houten, without sounds? Find out how your results dents were asked which ple would enjoy their favor- at least 99.8% of the population votes. But blondes aren’t too person starts to ponder how choco- invented a method of extracting the compare to your classmate’s. sense could they live with- ite songs blasting over the w o n d e r i n g far be- late came about? According to www. bitter tasting fat from the roasted out? The choices were sight, stereo system, sometimes who’s smartest “I would have to say brunettes are hind with I could live without I could live without fieldmuseum.org the cacao tree was ground beans making the drink hearing, touch, or taste but a quiet day wouldn’t be so out of blondes, smarter because there are more brunettes 16 votes. Sarah Waldron sound... discovered 2,000 years ago in the smoother. Using this process the taste... the real question was who worthless. brunettes, and than blondes or redheads, so there is more Step it up Reporter tropical rain forests of the Ameri- first solid chocolate bar was pro- would be the winner in such Senior Bailey Perryman redheads? of a chance of them being smart” red heads! In the latest 2008 poll at Lewis cas. The pods of this tree contain duced by Fry and Sons of Bristol in a cut throat race? said, “I’ve always wanted to “I would Only 11 Yes Yes -Caitlin Christensen Central, when asked what choco- seeds that can be processed into 1847. According to www.hersheys. With the tallies finally learn sign language so losing have to say votes for late brand fifty random students chocolate. Although, the first people com Hershey’s first originated with marked and added up, an in- my hearing would be a good brunettes are smarter because you. “I think redheads are the would reach for, the results were to have made chocolate were the candy-manufacturer Milton in 1894 teresting lead was taken by reason to start up lessons.” there are more brunettes than smartest though because there No No not that surprising. Hershey’s won. Mayan and Aztec cultures. They to produce sweet chocolate as a 52% 28% none other than taste with Barely making the last leg blondes or redheads, so there is are less of them…just like smart of students said of students said Who doesn’t like Hershey’s choco- mixed the ground cacao seeds with coating for his caramels. Located in 26 votes. The positive side of the race at third was touch more of a chance of them being people,” said sophomore Brit- yes. yes. late? The results were as follows: various seasonings to make a spicy, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he called his people offered for losing with 6 votes and closing up smart,” said junior Caitlin Chris- tany Sanford. their sense of taste was that the competition was sight Hershey’s 60%, Dove 16%, Nestle frothy drink. new enterprise the Hershey Choco- 10%, Ghirardelli 8% and Russell How did such a drink be- I could live without they could eat healthy and with 4. Being unable to touch late Company. I could live without not mind the flavors. and see the wonderful world sight... touch... Junior Lindsey Baker, that surrounds us would be a touch enthusiast, said, unbearable for most of our 46%of students say of32% students say blondes 22%of students say red “Not being able to touch student population, especially brunettes are the are the smartest heads are the smartest Yes Yes the trees, the sand, or your when they have yet to see smartest own dog would make life the majority of it outside of not so great. Along with Lewis Central. 8% never knowing if you are re- Knowing what each indi- No of students said No 12%of students said yes. ally badly hurt could lead to vidual is willing to sacrifice is yes. some issues. I’d rather not an interesting way of seeing taste anything.” where their priorities lay. Goes The The votes have The can hisses as its tab is opened, followed by the sugary liquid tingling its way down the throat. Bottles are opened across Taylor Basch the school, and teachers warn of its staining properties. There’s been tallied... Reporter no question about it, pop rains supreme in Lewis Central. But when asked what the best kind of pop is, opinions are definitely widespread. All poll questions were asked to ran- Don’t “Pepsi rocks, because it keeps the fizz,” said sophomore B oy B a n d s Still 8 drink Britney Riner. “ And [it] has a very strong intake flavor.” dom samplings of Lewis Central High 98 Degrees pop Mountain Pepsi did tie for third, proving that Britney isn’t the only Hanson School students in an informal fashion Dr. Pepper Dew one who cites that as their favorite kind of pop. But the sheer number of names mentioned was the most surprising. How many Capture Hearts 10 do you ask? Fifteen. Some people said pop names that are not “Their songs were so great back in the day,” said junior Amanda Wells about her preferred band, N’Sync. even sold at the school, like cream soda, Cherry Diet Rite, and Savannah Greening Backstreet Fareway Features: Mountain Lightning. Other names one might think of as popular, Reporter March 2002 was the last we heard of the Backstreet Boys, USDA Choice Beef Cuts and Pepsi like Cherry Pepsi and Sprite, won few votes by students. but we still have “I Want It That Way” and “All I Have to Give” Boys 15 Other on our IPods and Mp3 players. While N’sync left saying “Bye Bye Farm Fresh Produce And we all have reasons for our favorite kinds of pop, some Today’s high school students were born in the 90’s when N’Sync 310 McKenzie Council Bluffs, IA more odd than others. boy and girl bands were popular. Almost every teenager had a Bye.” With their last album, “No Strings Attached,” every fan has “Sprite [is my favorite] because when you drink it, the bub- favorite boy band, but the only way to know was to ask the stu- danced and sang to the famous words “This I Promise You” and 17 Store Hours: Grocery Coke bles go up your nose,” said freshman Jolene Colton. dents of LC. Out of 50 students polled randomly, the Backstreet “Its Gonna Be Me.” To Hanson fans, “MMMBop” and “This Time Monday-Saturday Dept. So the next time you hear that pop can hissing as its tab is Boys were a favorite to 17 students. N’Sync came in 2nd with Around” was their dance party songs. And 98 degrees won the out of 8am-9pm 328-4176; Sierra Mist opened, think about all the pop out there, from Dr. Pepper to 15 votes. Hanson accumulated 10 Lewis Central fans while 98 hearts of many young girls with “Revelation” and “The Way They Closed Sunday Diet Meat Dept. Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi. And for those of us who drink it, pop degrees was the pick of 8 students Want To.” 50 328-4269 has a magic all its own. Heartless -or- Brainless If you had a choice Heartless people do,” said William J. Braymen D.D.S. Start Your Engines... which would you rather junior Kelsey Moore. Maria Jones be: The Wicked Witch However, 6 of you Tony Stuntz D.D.S. Design Editor of the West or said that you’d Toyota the Scarecrow? rather be heart- There are many cars to choose 11% from all around the world, but which Other Heartless, cruel, less. Reflecting your interest in quality dental care. one is the most desirable? From a 23% and uncaring, or 12% “It wouldn’t of students chose mind brainless, happy be much of random survey of 56 Lewis Central Dodge over heart. 179 Bennett Avenue students, the running was close and 13% and carefree? a change,” Council Bluffs. Iowa Out of the stu- shrugged senior there wasn’t a big win for anyone. 51503 Toyota came in last with Dodge dents polled, Max Shelburg. just ahead. GM and Ford tied for 44 of you said All in all, it third with Honda in second place. you’d rather be would appear brainless. of88% students say they that if we were Office: Senior Kristi Gamble chose the Ford would choose their heart Honda as her preference, 16% Honda “I think I’d all whisked away (712)322-2231 21% over their mind. “They’re cute and I like the ‘H’, rather be brain- to the land of less. Brainless Oz, there would Dr. Braymen: but they’re really smooth driving,” (712)526-2328 Among the many vehicles in the school said Kristi. GM people can hurt others, be far more Scarecrows parking lot, senior Mike Dillon’s Ford With the most votes, other 16% but they don’t mean to. the Wicked Witches. Dr. Stuntz: truck is a model of one of the more pop- held the lead… Athena Burns (402) 670-5091 ular automakers. Photo by Josh Stroeher Reporter [january 2008] A Walk and a Talk Across the Street just seemed intriguing, and I’ve in a friendly manner. wanted to learn ASL (American During the visit, I had an epiphany. Sign Language) for awhile. I was expecting to see something In my life, I’ve learned that so drastically different, but what I in order to truly experience found was something that closely something to its fullest potential, resembles my everyday life. They Damien Croghan you just have to throw yourself all go to class Monday through Reporter into it. I figured that the best way to Friday; many have cell phones and learn something about deaf culture love text messaging. We walk on Similar to a college campus, would be to visit ISD’s campus. common ground. its students live in dorm rooms. It The first thing I observed were Learning about ISD has really has beautiful walking trails and a the students. They feel empowered opened my eyes. I got to see first- pleasant atmosphere. It’s less than and proud of being deaf. They have hand how the deaf community a mile away from our school, and is turned something many look at as functions, particularly teenage more than just a place where LC a negative and transformed it into students. I hope that LC students students can take Metals classes. a positive. will learn more about the campus, I was fortunate enough to ISD junior Kiley Peterson is the students, and deaf culture as a be given an opportunity to spend proud of being deaf because it is a whole. an entire school day over at ISD part of her personality. ISD senior (Iowa School for the Deaf) touring Heather Nurse explained that she Established in 1854, ISD’s first the campus on October 11th. It’s can understand two languages building was constructed in amazing that something could be (ASL and English), which allows 1870. Due to changes in the next door to Lewis Central yet her to communicate with deaf and law in the 1970’s, students virtually unknown. hearing people. She also loves being were allowed to stay with their My interest in deaf culture active with her hands, so being deaf school districts, and interpret- was sparked in my creative writing is not a problem for her. ers were provided for them. class last trimester. I would watch Another thing I noticed Thus began the partnership Marsha, a sign language interpreter, was the faculty. They were very between LC and ISD. Photo tak- help out two students in my class. welcoming; if I had a question about en by Sara Marshall. Being able to speak without talking something, it was quickly answered St. Valentine Seen Around the World “I always feel obligated cookies coated in chocolate and Top Ten Headline to get my friends Valentine’s shaped like straws. The tradition cards,” said junior Jenny Burnett. of the holiday is to exchange Grabbers of For those women who think Peperos sticks or romantic gifts. 2007 that it is unfair you will be thrilled In China they have a Sarah Waldron to hear about March 14. On March daughter’s festival called the Night Reporter Sarah Waldron 14, the Japanese men give gifts to of Sevens because it is held on Reporter the woman who gave them gifts in the seventh day of the seventh Valentine’s Day is the the previous month this is called month. On this holiday people 10. The movie and television writers declared they would day when Cupid makes us to White Day because the return go to the match maker and pray embark on an industry wide strike for the first time since do sappy things like deliver gift used to be white chocolate or for a possible marriage. Children 1988 on November 5th. chocolates, red roses, and candy marshmallows but in the modern also participate in this holiday by hearts to our cherished friends world men give lingerie instead. putting water in their backyard and families. Have you ever In Korea, there is a day for men overnight in hopes that if they 9. Britney Spears released her comeback CD called “Blackout” wondered if Cupid is alive and who did not receive any Valentine’s wash their face with the water it on October 30th. well or how Valentine’s Day is gifts on Valentine’s Day which is will enhance their natural beauty. celebrated in other cultures? commonly known as Black Day. In Brazil, on June 12, they th In the United States it is On this day the men get together celebrate the “Dia dos Namorados” 8. Ernie Chambers tried to sue God on September 14 . custom for the man to buy in groups to wallow in their misery which stands for Boyfriend/ woman Valentine gifts, but in and eat “Jajangmyun” (a Chinese Girlfriend Day. It is celebrated 7. The last book in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and Japan, it is just the opposite. style of noodles in black sauce). on this date because it’s one day the Deathly Hallows was released on July 20th. According to www.cougarsbyte. We all know the stereotype before St. Anthony’s Day who is com, Japanese women not only of single women sitting home on considered the marriage saint. 6. The Red Sox won the World Series by beating the Colorado buy chocolates for the men that Valentine’s Day. Usually they are On this day lovers exchange gifts Rockies on October 28th. they like but are also obligated portrayed to be watching a chick such as lingerie, chocolates, cards, to give their male co-workers flick while sobbing. But is there and the usual bouquet of flowers. chocolate. This tradition is a stereotype for men? What do It isn’t hard to tell that despite 5. Barry Bonds broke the home run record with hitting his commonly known as giri-choco. single men do on Valentine’s Day? the cultural differences from our 756th home run to beat Hank Aaron “Hammering Hank” “Giri” stands for obligation and “On Valentine’s Day when own unique Valentine’s customs, by one homer on August 7th. “choco” stands for chocolate. I don’t have a date I don’t really they’re here to stay. So whether you In the U.S. the working do anything but give valentines are a Japanese woman participating 4. A new snake was discovered in Kenya- nine feet long with woman isn’t forced to buy their to my close friends and in giri-choco, a Korean man th male co-workers chocolate family,”said freshman Ricky Ardato. miserably enjoying a Jajangmyun, enough venom to kill fifteen people on December 7 . but if you think about it, there According to www. or an American feeling obligated is a certain obligation felt on associatedcontent.com, in South to buy Valentine’s cards, your 3. Anna Nicole Smith died, launching the custody battle of Valentine’s Day. For example, if Korea they celebrate Peperos active display of these customs is her daughter Dannielynn on February 8th . you get a gift from a friend and Day on November 11 because what makes cultures unique. Take you didn’t get them a gift you four cookies side by side would pride in doing your part to keep 2. Tim Tebow became the first underclassman to win the would feel guilty wouldn’t you? resemble that date. Peperos are our own unique customs alive! Heisman on December 8th.

1. The metro grieved after the shooting that took nine lives at A Few Fun Facts the Von Maur store in Omaha on December 8th. • Approximately 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year • The expression "wearing your heart on your sleeve” comes from a Valentine’s OldOld HwyHwy 66 TractorTractor && Equip.Equip. Inc.Inc. Day party tradition. Young women would write their names on slips of paper to New Holland be drawn by young men. A man would then wear a woman’s name on his sleeve Westendorf 25958 McPherson Ave. to claim her as his valentine. Kubota Council Bluffs, IA 51503 • The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of Versatile“If You Prosper We Office:Prosper” (712) 566-2262 Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of London, to his wife. The Duke's LandPride Fax: (712) 566-2814 Valentine's card is now preserved and displayed in the Br it ish Mu seum. Great Plains Scag • first adopted the concept of Valentines Day in the 19th century North America Bruce and Mary Bracker - Owners when it was introduced by some settlers from England. Robbin Lawrence - Office Manager [page eight - inside look] [the wire] Happy and Single on OurSpace daughter,” said senior CK Patterson. Valentine’s Day She says she found her on MySpace and met her this summer. Before their MySpace connection, CK had never met her. She still sees her occasionally. Savannah Greening “It’s really amazing. I hope to Reporter find my own brother someday,” said freshman Kyla Spencer. She It came after the Bermuda has looked for him on MySpace. Amanda Berg shorts, the big belts, and text She has had her MySpace for about Cartoonist messaging. iPods, Crocs, and fur a year and hasn’t worried about There seems to be a common boots are also added to the list, vicious predators. Spencer has had misconception regarding how but still, it comes after all this and a few friends find their siblings on single people feel toward February skinny jeans, leggings, and YouTube. MySpace. 14th. This perception is that the Get ready for it…it’s MySpace! To say that there is absolutely single individual is heartbroken, or When any teenager is told nothing to worry about on MySpace, even spiteful toward the corporate “MySpace,” they know exactly would be a lie. Even though there holiday known as Valentine’s Day. what a person is talking about. is good in MySpace, the predators This is not a true representation of But if you said still see all solo folk. “MySpace’’ to MySpace proves purposes it as the “I feel that being alone isn’t an adult, they beyond sharing photos “predator’s always a bad thing,” said senior would start playground” Daniel Stout. questioning and communicating and search Contrary to some odd beliefs, you like crazy. with friends day and single people do not go home, “Who have night for cuddle with their teddy bear and Seniors Rick DeVoss and Jessica Formanek aren’t you been talking to?” “Let their next victim. cry while listening to Celine Dion getting down on themselves for being single on Val- me have your password.” “Who is While many predators exist in belt out “All By Myself.” Nor do entine’s Day. Neither plan to watch hopelessly ro- this and who is that?” all forms of internet chatting, there they watch The Notebook over and mantic movies with a box of Kleenex’s this upcoming Although MySpace can be is one thing that most parents a dangerous place for people to approve of: finding those long- over again while downing a pint February 14th. Photo by Amanda Goeser of Ben and Jerry’s cookie dough chat, MySpace is not all that bad! lost family members. It can also ice cream. Further more, they do This, however, is not the case. they seem to be the minority. MySpace is being used for more be done on MySpace, Friendster, not throw darts at an old picture In fact, in some instances, it is so far “I hate being alone on useful and fulfilling matters. Some Xanga, etc. So next time you are of their ex that they just had lying from the truth that it is humorous. Valentine’s Day,” said senior Haley teenagers, use the site to find their having a family night where you around… for two years. Valentine’s “I really Gregory “It’s like ‘‘long-lost’’ family members using gush about old family memories, Day pity parties are not as common don’t care [about I’d rather be alone a reminder that the site. ask who the strange relative is and as perceived. Valentine’s day.] “ you don’t have “I found my dad’s older look them up! “I’d rather be alone and You don’t need and okay with myself someone who okay with myself than feel like I a “lover” to be than feel like I absolutely loves you.” absolutely had to have a mate,” said happy,” said junior These LC senior Jessica Formanek. Britany McKern. had to have a mate romantics are Due to the nature of this This seems ” not as theatrical statement, imaginary outcries from to be a common -senior Jessica Formanek as the imaginary romantics everywhere are now view among single ones mentioned pouring in. LC students. Some even take it a earlier so don’t fret over them. They “What? But being with step further. will be okay. This corporate holiday someone completes you! It is all “Valentine’s Day? If I’m not season, do not mourn for your there is to live dating someone, single friends. They’re not going to for! Someone Valentine’s Day? I forget it even go home and throw a pity party who is unlucky “ exists,” said senior because it’s “singles awareness day.” enough to be If I’m not dating someone, Rick DeVoss. Nor will they sit in a corner and cry. single must feel I forget it even exists Point well Hence, there is no need to worry some pain in ”made. Though about them or perpetuate untrue their heart about - senior Rick DeVoss there are real stereotypes, such as, single people being all alone on Lewis Central are incapable of happiness or are the greatest holiday ever!” possible students who defend Valentine’s unable to think about anything quote from the romantic masses. Day and would rather not be alone, other than coupledom. Wack. y Bi. zarre Words You’ve& Never Heard Taylor Basch Reporter Do you want to bewilder your contemporaries with mind-boggling terminology? Substantiate your intelligence to disbelieving parents? Then check out these wacky words. Taking a break from classes, sophomore Tyler Points defenestration –noun \dee-fehn-is-tray-shun\ 1. To talk informally, or chat 2. To fill in gaps of memory surfs the web. MySpace is actually blocked on the nudiustertian through fabrication school’s computers. Photo by Josh Stroeher –noun \new-dee-uhs-ter-shun\

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SeeingSeeing DoubleDouble Seeing Seeing DoubleDouble Sticky but they have differences like any Note other siblings. They may try even Secrets! harder to show those differences by doing things like styling their Have a secret? hair different, hanging out with Bring it to completely different friends, or just Joe Stokes room 401! being an individual. Reporter “You can mainly tell Nadine How often do you hear and I apart by the way our hair is “Which one are you,” “Are you parted. Also Nadine has freckles,” I still have to that one” or “You look exactly said freshman Denine Scott. alike!” Probably not often, unless If you are having trouble sleep with my you are a twin. There are four distinguishing a set of twins, try mom during sets of twins in the freshman class: to find distinct characteristics like three identical sets and one set of a scar on their face or eye color. thunder fraternal. Also notice a difference in the way - Twins are formed when the they may talk. Most twins will talk storms! egg splits into two embryos during differently, either by the words early development. There are two they use or their tone. When all types of twins. Fraternal are twins Studying hard, freshmen twins Nadine and else fails just simply say, “Sorry that do not look similar and can be Denine Scott compare notes and the outcomes which one are you?” boy and girl. Identical twins look of their experiments. Photo by Joe Stokes I had a chance to sit down with similar or could look exactly the three sets of twins; all identical. It same. Twins account for over 90 being a twin. can be pulled off by having a twin was quite an experience. Trying to percent of multiple births. “Sharing is a huge problem switch places for a day. not mess up on their names and If you think of twins you may when you are a twin. Katie and “The funniest prank Jesse and remembering who said what; it think about the 1998 movie, The I shared the same room for 14 I ever pulled is we switched name was no easy task. They finish each I’m about to Parent Trap. In it, Lindsay Lohan years!” said freshman Hannah tags at work for two days and other’s sentences sometimes; they graduate and plays a set of identical twins named Jacoby. we really confused people,” said seem as if they have a telepathic Hallie and Annie who switch places I imagine if you had a twin freshman Becky Safarik. bond. Yet they still have their own I still love the with each other and play jokes on you would try, at least once, if While twins look alike, they distinct identity separate from their their parents. But being a twin is not more, to switch places or pull strive to separate themselves twin. When you get down to it, they Disney channel! not all fun or as glamorous as you pranks on people as in The Parent from one another. Twins may are just high school students… it is may think; there are downfalls to Trap. There are endless pranks that share common traits or genes, just that there are two of them. The World According to Butler only does he compete in football, percussion, and does it well. He I still wrestling, and soccer; but he is also performs this act during the show active in the drama department and choir performance and if you’ve our show choir, Lewis Corporation. ever been around him, he practices wet the One can only wonder how he almost all the time. balances his workload with an active “I personally love the fact that bed on Josh Stroeher social life and still keeps time for Tyler beat-boxes,” said sophomore Reporter himself. Nick Wells. “Especially during our “I read a lot of books,” said show, it pumps us up and gets us occasion. Football, a killer voice, and a Butler. “And when I don’t have energized.” sweet head butt. What do all of these homework, I like to just chill and So when he isn’t practicing things have in common? The answer listen to music; it’s relaxing.” for the next wrestling match, or is Tyler Butler. Butler, a sophomore Butler is an interesting person preparing for a choir invitational, he Showing off his moves, here at LC, is an intriguing individual. for many reasons, ranging from his is studying, reading, or even laying sophomore Tyler Butler Being swamped takes a new athletics to his vocal skills, but one of down a beat. Butler is just one of definition when you look at Tyler his most interesting skills is that he the many talented students that practices for Corporation. Everything and his activities in high school. Not beat-boxes, a hip hop form of vocal occupy the halls of our school. Photo by Josh Stroeher I do is for attention. A Day in Mr. Drake’s Shoes Damien Croghan for 10 years and Sumner for 12, he started working at Lewis Reporter Central 11 years ago. His day starts when the alarm clock rings at 4:45 A.M., Originally going to college to become a physical therapist, when he wakes up to walk in the park with his dog, Elly May. Mr. Drake wanted to go into a career field where he could “I know to you guys she’s a dog,” said social studies teacher make a difference in someone’s life. That’s why he became a I’m in love John Drake, “but to me she’s a small hairy child with a speech high school teacher. impediment. And as the only child of a single, elderly parent, As a teacher, the lesson he wants his students to remem- she is indeed spoiled.” After walking his dog, he proceeds with ber and take with them into the real world is their impor- with my his morning routine and eventually arrives at LC to teach up- tance. “As Thomas Hobbes once said, ‘Life is a brutal struggle,’ perclassmen. and for some people it’s much worse than others,” Drake best friend. Many students receive the impression that Mr. Drake is said. “We all have the power to make life more pleasant.” just a crazy old conservative who can be insensitive. “My first He also emphasizes that students have rights, and they impression was that he looked very strict and mean,” said se- need to know what they are. “You guys are the future,” he said. nior Jan Fernandez. “Like he goes by the rules and that he was Drake is also a very objective teacher who makes learn- going to be boring. But after a day I realized he wasn’t like that ing about seemingly boring subjects interesting. “Mr. Drake is at all and he turned out to be one of my favorite teachers.” fun. He likes to go against your opinions and make you think,” Drake is also known for being fun and helpful to his stu- said senior Sami Juel. “He wants you to think about why you dents. “I think he is a great teacher because he helped me believe certain things.” out with my work when I needed help with it,” said senior Joslynne Patrick. “He gives funny nicknames to people so it is Went to a Nazi rally to get a well-rounded opinion on I still wear really funny and he’s always happy.” what they represent. He develops opinions based off He enjoys his job and the people around him, but specifi- fact instead of hear say. tighty cally likes being able to see the world through “fresh eyes” via our student body. His work life seems to coincide with his He’s colorblind; can see blues and greens, but reds, browns, and oranges are just brown. Mr. Drake preaches the social life because he views the social studies department as whities! law of the United States. an extended family. “Teachers are not only co-workers, but His favorite television show is I Dream of Jeanie because Photo by Josh Stroeher also friends,” he explained. “Barbara Eden is hot.” With 33 years of teaching total, previously in Dunlap [page ten - faces] [the wire] Book Review: White Oleander ure quickly becomes an obses- out of the mold Ingrid has The characters that Astrid sion after she gets thrown into placed her in, she finds herself meets along her journey are the foster care system. Her taking more steps backward incredibly detailed, making the mother, a brilliant but disturbed than forward. She dives into people themselves much more poet, is scorned by a man, mur- relationships destined to fail tangible than what a novelist ders him, and is sentenced to life and can never seem to get her generally brings to the table. As Kaitlin Carlson in prison. head above water as she wades readers turn the pages of this Reporter Astrid’s mother, Ingrid, can through years of foster care. book with anticipation, they will be compared to a Siren from She goes through several cringe at the thought of setting “Oleander time,” she said. mythological stories; passers-by homes where she forms differ- the book down. Her struggle “Lovers who kill each other now knew the impending doom that ent obsessions with the resi- to crawl forth in life doesn’t will blame it on the wind.” would occur to them if they dents near-by. First is Ray, the leave a reader unsatisfied as Janet Fitch’s debut book was came near, but were entranced boyfriend of her first foster they move along with Astrid’s White Oleander. The story is of by the goddess-like creature as mother. After she is thrown adventures. a young girl, Astrid Magnussen, she twists them in with a glint in from that house she is eventually This book explains the ca- searching for love and affection her eye and promising poems. taken in by a paranoid depressed pabilities of the human psyche in all the wrong places. Astrid This is exactly how Ingrid has-been actress, Claire. Near- and what it is capable of over- begins her story living in the keeps Astrid clinging on. Astrid ing the age of eighteen, Astrid is coming. This is a story of a downtown area of Hollywood, worships her mother and the put with a Russian woman who woman’s survival and the posi- California, with her mother in private world they once cre- makes a living by working at flea tive experience she gained from Photo taken from www. present day society. ated full of fantasies that no one markets and pawning anything everything, including the absurd fantasticfiction.co.uk Astrid’s search for warmth could touch. worth some cash that comes preaching of someone wanting and security from a parental fig- As Astrid attempts to grow along. to repress the individual within.

Writer’s Strike Puts TV on Hold Spiffy Children’s Movies ing the show,” said junior Amber they are going to be resorting to Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Peterson. “What would become reruns. Even The Da Vinci Code’s This fantastical adventure can only of YouTube?” Peterson also said sequel Angels and Demons is being be described as heartwarming and about her favorite show, “Metalo- postponed. Lost and 24 are sched- thoroughly entertaining. As is any calypse on Adult Swim. It’s only 15 uled to begin airing in early 2008, movie whose philosophy is, “fun minutes though. It has had reruns but if the strike continues fans will and mental equals fundamental.” Savannah Greening for a while now.” be faced with unintentional cliff- Reporter Many stars are striking with hangers. Amanda Berg their writers, like Tina Fey and For the reality show lovers, Beauty and the Beast Cartoonist It’s Monday night and you have Seth Meyers who gave joined with you’re safe. Reality shows such as A wonderful story full of interest- been waiting all day for your favor- the Saturday Night Live writers. Dancing with the Stars and Ameri- ing characters, and admit it, great ite show to come on. As you turn Rashida Jones, Richard Belzer, Co- can Idol would be “strike-proof” Although you’re a high school songs. on the TV, you think “I have already lin Quinn, Kristin Davis, and Lost’s because they are not under a guild student and probably have an utter seen this episode.” TV is going to Michael Emerson were support- contract. disdain for childish things, these The Land Before Time be reruns for a while because of ing their writers. Fey is optimistic As of January 2, the late-night movies are still worth checking out. Littlefoot and friends take you the Writers Guild of America go- about the end of the strike coming shows returned. David Letterman As we grow and become adults, it on a harrowing journey to find a ing on strike. If a show is not on soon. and Craig Ferguson are the only is important to remember to let home that might not even exist. reruns yet, it will be soon if the Meyers, a writer and actor late-night show hosts who came loose once in awhile and to enjoy Dinosaurs never looked this cute. strike doesn’t end. for SNL, also hopes the strike will back with their full staff because life as only a child can. The follow- March 7, 1988, to August 7, end soon. He says “picketing is both are owned by Letterman’s ing movies shall brighten your day, 1988, was the last time the Guild harder than writing for Saturday production company, Worldwide induce childlike thinking, and the went on strike and now two de- Night Live.” Big Love’s Bill Paxon, Pants. Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, and best part is some of them might cades later they are at it again. This Desperate Housewives’ Nicolette Jimmy Kimmel are also back on air, be new to you. time they are striking for more Sheridan, Everybody Loves Ray- but they are left to write their own profits from TV on DVD or TV mond’s Ray Romano and George jokes. Those hosts’ are trying to The Fox and the Hound shown on the internet. Lopez Show’s George Lopez were save their non-writing staffs jobs. A heartwarming story of two un- “It’s a matter of recording. spotted picketing together. Stephen Colbert and John Stewart likely best friends, and their friend- Should writers be upset about Lost, 24, The Office, Chuck, have also come back to Comedy ship. Todd and Copper could teach P h o t o t a ke n f ro m people recording their shows as Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, the Big- Central January 7. us all a thing or two about being www.dvd.net. well? That’s free to the public and gest Loser, The Daily Show, Ugly Although it seems as though a friend. then they could watch any show Betty, and all of the soap operas are this conflict is far away and won’t they want at any time they want. going to be effected by the strike. affect us in any way; it will. The Aladdin But the writers aren’t getting paid The soap operas shoot episodes strike leads to shows airing reruns This movie of a young man and his for every single person watch- two or three weeks in advance so and new series being delayed. enchanted friends on a quest to get the girl and save the kingdom is most certainly worth your time.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Saying Goodbye...this time The quirky story of a pumpkin king’s dream of Christmas and “screamer.” den loss of their “quirky best the consequences of messing with Despite rumors and specu- friend” and that all upcoming Photo taken someone else’s holiday. lations, Calvert’s death was not shows were to be cancelled. drug related. Officials believe For awhile it was not known from www. The Muppet Movie that it had to do with Casey’s whether the band was going to dvdtown. Need anymore be said? It’s the asthma attacks he had been look for a replacement guitar- com Muppet movie. Kermit is in it! having recently. He passed ist, but it has recently been re- Josh Stroeher away while sleeping on the leased that due to the wishes Reporter band’s tour bus the night be- of Calvert’s wife, the band will Hawthorne Heights, a rock fore they began their Wintour continue on and find a replace- band known for their hits This tour across America. ment. is Who We Are, and Pens and “It will be tough for the Although Calvert has Needles, suffered a great loss band; it was a huge loss,” said passed, he will be remembered on November 27 when their senior Matt Spitznagle. “They in the hearts of his family and lead guitarist Casey Calvert won’t have his talents or in- friends and honored in the lyr- was pronounced dead. Casey sights anymore.” ics of the songs, they wrote be- joined Hawthorne Heights, The band posted on their fore his passing. one of the bands for last year’s official site that they were All Information Received from River Riot, as a guitarist and deeply saddened by the sud- MTV.com [page eleven - entertain me] [january 2008] The Life and Times of the Food We Eat

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What do you call a fish with no eyes? Bring the completed A fsh puzzle to Why don’t aliens eat clowns? Mrs. Langille in room Because they taste funny 401 for a prize Where does the one legged waitress work? The ihop What do cows do for fun? They go to the moooovies Why was the energizer bunny arrested? Because he was charged with battery The missing numbers are integers between 0 and 9. The numbers in each row add up to totals to the right. The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom. The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right. [page twelve]