FOX HIGH SCHOOL November 15, 2012 Volume 8, Issue 2 projects. “Schedule roofing work near fresh air intakes at a time when New roof worries students the building is unoccupied to avoid IAQ problems,” the website warned. By Veronica Cheney Dr. Rossiter stated, “The smells not Staff Writer nice but it’s not toxic. We have EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) We have all been aware of the roof- certifications that the smell isn’t ing that has taken place for the past few toxic but it’s not a pretty smell.” weeks. If not from the pounding noises The least amount of disruption is then from the smell of the hot asphalt as the goal, and the roofers will soon it seeps in, giving some of us headaches. be finished. “Because they have two The workers are not just tarring the companies working simultaneously, top of our school, but they are taking up it’s going a lot faster,” reported Dr. the whole roof, down to the metal, and Rossiter. replacing it. Dr. Kevin Rossiter explained Four classrooms are being done that on some heavy, rainy days there each day in two places around FHS, had been up to 21 leaks. Now the school which makes eight a day, eighty will have a brand new roof. rooms after ten days. There are Christopher Pyles, one of the roof- 110 classrooms in the school. If the ers, explained several steps they are weather stays nice it should not taking in the renovation. First there is take very much longer. foam insulation. Then a layer of hard- The good news is that it should board is used, before the first layer of be finished within a couple of asphalt. Next a reapplication of asphalt weeks. Whether we will ever know is required before a coating of gravel to if it is bad for our health in the long finish. term, who can say? We are fre- Many of us are wondering, why now quently reminded of the short term and not during the summer? Dr. Rossiter effects with a constant headache stated that the main reason that this is throughout school (even as I write sive, the Center for Disease Control and happening now is that it is when the these particular materials can be irritat- this article my head throbs), but it Prevention, the CDC, official website has roofers were available, but also we are ing; and while carcinogens may exist in will soon be over and the 21 leaks asphalt fumes on its hazards and expo- a year round school. Having a summer asphalt fumes the connection between that we had last year will be fixed, sures list. Venomous spiders and noise in session means there is not much time the fumes and cancer was inconclusive,” stopping mold and water damage mining also made the list. for summer work. delivered a Channel 4 news reporter from beginning in the building and The New York State Department of “There was a study by the CDC done on an October 30th report about the costing the district more money Health had a webpage about Indoor Air in 2000 that concluded the fumes from roofing project here at Fox High School. which could be better spent ben- Quality Problems (IAQ) during roofing Although the connection was inconclu- efiting the students. Success on the stage

Local school spirit battle at Frankie G’s

By Tyler Coleman one at the restaurant know that Staff Writer you were representing your high school; a small portion of your During the month of October, money would go in a pot. The Frankie G’s in Imperial held a school with the most amount of spirit contest at their restaurant money would win. between Windsor High School, Seckman High won the com- Seckman High School and Fox By Lyndal Doherty man (12) and Jake Cancino (11), worked petition, followed by Fox then High School. Staff Writer through the weekend as lead roles that Windsor. The competition raised The way the contest worked After a long two and a half months were not double cast and caused audi- over 4,100 dollars! Frankie G’s of work, the fall play hit the stage and ences to laugh like crazy. was that you and your family informed the Fox Forward that a pleased audiences all over. Even with slight technical glitches, the could go to the restaurant and small proceeding of the profits With almost 600 people in attendance weekend of performances had audi- purchase meals, if you let some- would go to each school. over the four nights, each performance ences on the edge of their seat with saw an audience of over one hundred excitement. With the fall play complete, people. The double casting left each per- cast and crew members are readying formance with its own quirks and jokes themselves for the winter One Acts and causing a unique experience each night. the spring musical. Be on the look out for Some characters, such as Tyler Cole- more theatre troupe news!

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TCID:PP November 15, 2012 2 News Speed of sound broken with Fox Forward Editor in Chief freefall from the edge of space -Brett Stevens Videos of the flight show Baumgartner Design Editor spinning out of control for part of the -Madeleine Cain time, yet, fortunately, he did not lost con- sciousness. In an interview on the Today Photo Editor show, Felix said that there was a lot of -Tyler Coleman pressure on him when he spun and all his blood went to his head. Felix said they call Sports Editor this spinning a rapid onset. Following this, he was able to make a -Josh Venner perfect landing near Roswell, New Mexico. Describing the feeling, the 43 year old Staff Writters Austrian skydiver said it was, “Like swim- -Austin Carter ming without touching the water.” -Veronica Cheney Also on the Today show, Felix said that he could only sip drinks while in the to earth from a helium balloon, which was -Lyndal Doherty spacesuit, not eat, and that he was in the By Veronica Cheney so high that earth was just a hazy ball, suit for six hours. -Tyler Giunta Staff Writer brown and blue in the distance. Fearless Felix, as he has been called, -Zeyu Liu The first record was the top speed dur- has achieved much over the years. He first “The whole world is watching now. I’m ing free fall. Baumgartner reached 834.37 -Hayley Thornton skydived when he was 16 years old. Now coming home,” Felix Baumgartner stated miles per hour, according to Red Bull a former Austrian military paratrooper, he -Kyle Winkeler as he made his most recent dive back to Stratos Mission Team. The speed of sound is a skydiver, BASE jumper, daredevil, and Earth. is a mere 768 miles per hour. has both a helicopter and gas balloon pi- On Sunday, October 14, 2012, His second accomplishment was a loting license. He flew across the English Baumgartner became the first person to parachute jump from the highest altitude. Channel using a carbon wing. Among his ever break the speed of sound without a He was 128,097 feet, or 24 miles above the records for skydiving is Rio de Janeiro’s jet or a spacecraft. The mission had been Earth, passing Joseph Kittinger’s record of Christ the Redeemer Statue, PETRONAS rescheduled from October 9th due to 102,800 feet in 1960. Joe Kittinger, 84, was Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei 101 weather conditions. Baumgartner’s advisor and capsule com- Tower in Taipei, Taiwan. The daredevil has The balloon used was 55 stories tall municator on this recent mission. also landed inside a cave in Croatia. After and carried a high tech capsule under- Baumgartner also broke the record for this latest dive he said that he is ready to neath. His suit was also very high tech, and the highest altitude for a manned balloon settle down and fly rescue helicopters for if it were to tear he would have died in- flight. He was four times higher than pas- a career. stantly. Two and a half hours after leaving senger jets fly. Felix Baumgartner said that,” The air is the ground, Felix Baumgartner reached A forth record broken, though not a where I am at home,” which describes his Fox library: the edge of space. He broke three world planned one, is a YouTube title of the most sense for adventure. records at the same time during his jump watched number of live views of the dive. breaking into the be rented out to multiple users. But, this is only the begining. Other books that can be found on the shelf are not your average books. digital age Barron’s AP workbooks can be down- loaded from the Follett shelf and be used at no cost to you. Subjects By Lyndal Doherty present include Calculus, Biology, Staff Writer American Literature, British Literature, Psychology, and U.S. History. Fox High School is stepping up to Not only has the library staff been the proverbial plate by introducing working hard on an E-book shelf, but the technology of E-books to the they have been adding to the non- everyday book selection. digital book selection. The selection The library staff has been hard at of new books in the library has been work in the years leading up to the growing steadily in the last couple introduction of the E-books to make years and Mrs. Salas has been very them more accessible to students. It careful to take student input into con- has been a challenge for several li- sideration when buying books. braries to try and track down the best “Kids are using books less and less software to fit their specific school's for research and the students that needs. Libraries on the cutting edge come in and check out books are of technology have been choosing checking out the new fiction books,” Follett shelf as the platform for their noted Salas. “They don’t want to have E-books. It is user friendly and it is the to go to Barnes and Noble and neces- same software company used by our sarily buy a book” so she has been own high school library. tracking down new books that will E-books have been on the rise A part of the problem can be fixed librarian. From there, an account will spark kid’s interests and make them since they have been made more by establishing a Bring Your Own be created in your name and you want to come to the library. She also available to everyday users, but the Device system. “We really need to will have access to titles and series ensures that the books that can be library faces challenges that are not have a BYOD. That will happen in that include The Hunger Games, Percy found at major book stores can be experienced by others. E-books can the next two years,” explained Mrs. Jackson & the Olympians, Shiver, and found in the library. be rented on any E-reader device, but Melissa Salas. The only way to access Twisted. If you have any books that you are each device has its own disadvan- the E-book shelf is through the Edline Many other classic titles such as interested, be sure to talk to Mrs. Salas. tages. For example, Nooks experience library page and without Wi-Fi it is The Great Gatsby and Dracula can also She would be happy to add it to the problems while the pop-up blocker is nearly impossible unless you have be found on the Follett shelf and no collection! armed and PCs and laptops can only internet access. need to worry about due dates. The E-books can not only be accessed view the book after downloading How exactly do you rent a book book will automatically be returned on e-readers, also i-phones and certain softwares or plug-ins. Another that is nothing more than digital from your e-reader after a period of android phones. More information problem faced by the libraries E-book information? The sign-up process is 14 days.Some books however can on both E-books and the non-digital program is the absence of school- simple. A user name and password only be checked out to one user at a selection can be found on the library wide Wi-Fi. must be given to Mrs. Salas, the head time., while some of the classics can Edline page or through the link above.

TCID:PP November 15, 2012 News 3 ing people more aware of what they are eating.” Enough on my plate? Valleroy thinks the changes are good because we are getting more fruits and By Veronica Cheney veggies, but she did say that they were Staff Writer unable to get the cinnamon rolls on the menu this year, which many students are Many of us have been made aware of not thrilled about. the changes in our school lunches this There are, however, some better things year. The new regulations, which were on the menu than in the past. She told began by First Lady Michelle Obama to me that, “I think they like the fruit option fight childhood obesity, according to abc a lot. I see kids taking three different fruits news, include more fruits and vegetables, almost every day.” The cafeteria goes and smaller portions of grains. USDA is through something like 40 trays of fruit making the first changes in fifteen years. per day." The National School Lunch Program Many students were interviewed while (NSLP) is implementing these changes. waiting in line, but the majority did not The Fox C-6 School District has already seem to even be aware that changes took put into effect many changes such as all place. Of the many “regulars” in the lunch bread is whole grain, meaning it is high line which were interviewed, only one in fiber and keeps you fuller longer, and students the nutrition guidelines were foods are being thrown away at some knew that changes had taken place this more fruits and vegetables have been always a pyramid. Then there was a new schools. Students at Wallace County High year. Clare Chaffee (10) told me, “I like the added. There is now a limit of 850 calories pyramid. Now it is a plate which shows School in Sharon Springs, Kansas have fruits and vegetable choices better.” for high school students while the old fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and made a song “We Are Hungry," set to the Various news reports have shown plan called for 825 calories as a mini- dairy. Oils have been removed altogether. tune of Fun's "We Are Young", which is on complaints about the new lunches, but as mum. The plans are roughly the same High school students are finding it YouTube. for the general student body here at Fox calories, but the new meals contain less harder to adjust and some say meals Our kitchen manager here at Fox High, it seems we did not really realize it has sodium and saturated fat. leave them hungry, but, at the same time, Michelle Valleroy, told me that she thinks, changed, or even further, like them better. Even before we were elementary many fruits, vegetables, and unwanted “The best thing about it is that it is mak-

Obama gets Wounded Warrior Project

By Tyler Giunta Fox's vote Staff Writer This year Mr. Sykes decided to create a shirt By Hayley Thornton to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Staff Writer Project. The project raises money to support Once again, Fox High School gave the students a former U.S. veterans in need of financial help. chance to vote for who they think should be presi- Mr. Sykes and his students created a shirt dent. The results may surprise you. that intermixes the Wounded Warrior Project After the votes were counted, it came to be that with the Fox High School Warrior theme. The Barack Obama had a result of 801 votes, (56.85%), shirts turned out better then anyone ex- Mitt Romney had 449 votes, (27.5%), and Gary pected. Johnson ended up with 159 votes, (11.29%). “I voted So far Mr. Sykes and his team have raised for Barack Obama because I am a supporter in his $120. The shirts are $10 a piece and still one beliefs of women’s rights”, said sophomore Jordyn sale if you haven’t had a chance to check Riehn. them out you’re really missing out! It’s an Now, in the state of Missouri was a different story. awesome t-shirt and on top of that the Who would have known that Missouri was more of money is going to a great cause. Go get your a Republican state? Missouri leaned more towards shirt today before they’re all gone room 132! Romney with a result of 54%, and 44% for Obama. “I feel like Mitt Romney has a better understanding of the economy than Obama does,” stated sophomore Aaron Faddis. Speaking for the entire population of the United States, Obama won with a whopping 332 electoral votes, as for Romney only came in with 206. B.C.A.M. By Tyler Coleman Now, I appreciate the fact that millions of Staff Writer people stand up and help such a phenom- enal cause, but what about the people with October; it’s recognized as football and a different type of cancer? I don’t see major baseball prime time. The month that you can organizations for brain or lung cancer, which dress up in a costume and act like your favor- are just some of the deadliest cancers around. ite SpongeBob Squarepants character. What Everyone makes such a deal about breast some people don’t realize is that October was cancer but what about the guy in the back of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. the room who has needed a heart transplant Everyone has heard the saying “Squeeze for the past 4 years? a boob, save a life!” and during the month of I’m not this heartless guy saying that NBCF October all the stops are pulled out for breast hasn’t done anything. I believe their efforts cancer awareness. The Race for a Cure, NFL and their success are vital for the eradica- players wearing pink, and pink ribbons are all tion of breast cancer entirely! I am grateful signs and events that happen for awareness for what they do because even my own aunt month and most of the year. has breast cancer; I’m sure everyone knows Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be someone with breast cancer but I’m sure diagnosed with breast cancer? Even some we know someone with a different form of men are diagnosed--nearly 4,500 cases per cancer as well. year occur. Everyday, workers for National If you would like to donate or help with Breast Cancer Foundation the help and try to the cure for breast cancer, visit their website raise money for the Cure. The NBCF has suc- at www.nationalbreastcancer.org, or if you cessfully raised over 100,000 million dollars would like to help out with other cancer re- for research. search, visit http://www.cancer.org/index.

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By Lyndal Doherty the World Staff Writer Weird

Shel Silverstein- This well known poet start- ed his career at age twelve by drawing simple Facts cartoons. After failing out of college, he began drawing again in the army. His cartoons were even published in military magazines of the time. He didn’t even begin writing poetry Veronica Cheney until his editor suggested writing poems to Staff Writer go with his illustrations. His quirky drawings and even funnier poems connect with people Sailfish are the fastest animals in the sea. of all ages. Whether you are a student or a They have been found to swim as fast as 68 teacher, you can probably think back to your Edgar Allan Poe- Hailed as the father of miles per hour. favorite poem by this loved poet. modern mystery and horror, Poe stands in stark contrast to Silverstein with his poems. His poems, including The Raven and Annabel Lee, The tongue of a blue whale can weigh 2.7 cause readers to shudder and rethink the idea tons. of poetry all together. Born to actor parents, Poe was born to be creative, but after a string of What do you call a group of these birds…? misfortunes, including the death of his mother, Lamentation of swans brother, and wife he turned to alcohol and his Gaggle of geese mental state declined. Morbid ideas and plot Dule of doves lines twist to create the world of Poe, and even Cast of hawks Hedge of herons Sord of mallards Parliament of owls Ostentation of peacocks Unkindness of ravens his mysterious death in 1849 added to the mystery behind Catfish have the most taste buds of any one of the world’s most famous animal. They have 20 times more than hu- poets. mans, with 20,000 inside their mouths and 181,000 on the outside of their bodies.

Golden Poison Dart Frogs have enough poison to kill ten men, and are considered to be the most poisonous animals on earth.

Dolphins have very good eyesight and hearing, but in addition they can use echolo- cation to find objects.

Tigers are actually very good swimmers, flashback and they can swim up to 6 kilometers. Giraffes have four stomachs to help them never the same two days in a row” said Nash. digest food. They are ruminants for this By Tyler Giunta He met his wife at the first clinic he worked at reason. Cattle and Camels also have multiple Staff Writer she was one of his patients. chambers in their stomachs. Tom said if he could go anywhere in the Many students at Fox High know Tom Nash world he picked Moscow, Russia. The food he Earth houses more than 7000 species of as the trainer, but there is a lot to him more chooses as his choice he would eat everyday snakes and lizards. than that. for the rest of his life was a Cuban sandwich. Tom attended Rosary North County High He hinted if he could go back to high school School. He played football and track. His he would have studied harder. From his many junior year he was an all conference lineman friends in high school he doesn’t have any but got hurt his senior year. His sophomore contact with any of them. year he decided to be a trainer. Tom is a friendly great guy, if you ever have a After high school he attended Bridgewa- sports injury you know the guy to talk to! He ter State College in Massachusetts on pur- always finds a way to help you out. suit of being a trainer. Being a trainer "it's

TCID:PP November 15, 2012 Features 5 Top 5 ABC Family or movie titles Poetry slam Faces By Kyle Winkeler Faces pass me by Staff Writer their stories told in the blink of an eye ABC Family makes films with relatively low budget and C yet never in a million years list celebrities. ABC always comes up with the most sicken- could you understand ingly genius names that you can’t help but smile. every hope 1) Pizza My Heart: A son and daughter of every tear two rival pizzeria owners fall in love, much to the disap- even if you're the best of friends proval of both families. our worlds' complexity never ends whether the strongest of mind The film 2) Beauty and the Briefcase: or the weakest of heart stars a fashion journalist who works undercover to write an article on dating businessmen. their thoughts and feels are worlds apart. 3) Special Delivery: A delivery man deliv- -Pendragon ers an adaption baby to a family in time for Christ- mas. Society is driven by pretty little lies, and the hidden truths we 4) Crimes of Fashion: A fashion student’s all disguise. dream of becoming a fashion designer but her The burden of scars made on past nights is what's made our grandfather unexpectedly dies, and leave her his reasons for fear ignite. house and family business, which happens to be a And our reasons for life as we discover, are all different from mob boss while at the same time she is falling in love one another. with a boy who is an undercover F.B.I. agent. Whether in search of freedom... freedom from this petty 5) Like Father, Like Santa: A ruthless game. toy tycoon who is also secretly the son of Santa Or as we fall into it like a steady rain. Claus travels to the North Pole to put an end to an We can sit here and work until we die attempted coup. or maybe we can step back and watch birds fly. Even as we live our lives, we must all realize that someday we'll die. But on this thought don't shed a tear, as you go throughout all your years. Let's end Put on a smile don't be afraid we'll all end up there together one day. bullying Jordan Vischer

By Madeleine Cain To the bullies, Design Editor Bullying comes easy to us, it’s easy to hide our emotions by making What is bullying? Bullying is an someone else the target of taunts. But, intent to cause harm to another. this is the same as drinking or doing Bullying is an imbalance of power drugs to try to deal with life. It doesn’t and when people use their power to fix you, it doesn’t fix your problem. intimidate, control, or harm others. It leads to more problems and hurts To the ones who are bullied, people every day. High school is rough. With balanc- Bullying will never solve your ing school, work, family, and friends, problem. Fortunately, our counselors, it can feel like an avalanch, but being teachers, and other trusted adults are bullied shouldn’t be added on top of pretty good for these things. As much it. Bullying cannot be tolerated by as we hate to admit it, most of the anyone, whether it is a family member, adults in our lives have been through a friend, a teacher, or even a stranger. the same puddle of mud we’re being “I have every right to a very healthy dragged through today. And, oddly ego, yet one comment from someone enough, they usually have decent who I never saw, had me thinking advice. what was wrong with me. Do I look So, don’t bully. Everyone has prob- wrong? Do I act wrong? Is there some- lems they are facing in their lives, don’t thing wrong with me?” (Hank Green) become one of them. In fact, next time Many kids, and adults, feel that they you are going to bully someone, find did something wrong or somehow out who they are, where they come caused themselves to bullied. This from, what their hobbies are, what is not true. It has absolutely noth- challenges they’re facing in life, and ing to do with you. These bullies are what obstacles they’ve overcome. unhappy, and would like to take you You’ll soon realize, once you get to down with them. Don’t give them know someone, it’s difficult to bully the satisfaction. Be happy. Talk to a them. trusted adult or friend. Surround your- And, finally, to the ones I’ve bullied. self with the ones you love who love I try not to bully. But I’m not a saint. you. Surround yourself with the ones Things slip, every single day. If I ever accept you. hurt you, I apologize. If you are being bullied or have seen someone bullied, don’t turn a Help Lines!!! TEXT “TEEN” TO 839863 blind eye to it. Stand up for what you believe in, and get help to the ones who need it.

TCID:PP 6 Features November 15, 2012 Club highlight: GSA Small businesses create better environments By Brett Stevens Editor In Chief By Madeleine Cain Despite the varied types of clubs available here at Fox High, there was buy Christmas presents for these Design Editor one that we were missing compared to many other secondary schools. families. Luckily, with the 2012-2013 year, the GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) was As Christmas time nears, you may Also, when these business own- ers are spending every waking finally added to the roster, and now Fox is well-equipped with an outlet be looking for your presents for dear ones. I’d like to draw your eyes to second into making their store for the LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans* Queer) community to coincide small businesses. work, you know you are going with the students here. Small businesses will always be to get the best possible product In case you were unaware, GSA is a club that promotes equality and the best place to shop because they available. You know when you well-being for the LGBTQ community in a way that morphs it with school- depend on every single one of the support these local businesses that like activities and services. On top of that, it excels in being a place for sales they make. They want to keep they are in turn supporting other the oppressed individuals to be heard, come out in a safe and welcoming their customers happy, and in doing local businesses. Soon, we have environment, and be open about their sexuality and/or gender without the so, you get better products and a community where you know fear of judgment based on such. service. where your money is going, know Needless to say, things such as discrimination, coming out, and tolerance I have never had an issue at an what trials your neighbor is facing, and maybe come to think there are are all very hot-button topics that will make their way into discussions. independent business. From the time you enter the threshold you more important things than what Simply talking about things isn't the only goal, though; the heads of the are greeted with a warm smile and you worry about in this world. club have stated that being active in the real world and outside of school a friendly “hello”. As you wander discussions is something that they would welcome. the shelves they may ask you if you My favorite small businesses: Don’t worry though; the club insists that it’s not all serious business. They need help or what you’re looking South Main Street Historic Saint have just as much fun as any other school club, and it insists that fun and for that day. You may say everyone Charles, MO: letting loose is just as important as discussing issues. does that, just to make the sell. And, European Accent For a relatively new club at our school, the attendance rate has been they do. But these businesses take Thistle and Clover very impressive as of late, and hopes to only grow higher. If you are inter- it further by getting to know you The English Shop ested in joining the club, they meet after school every 2nd and 4th Thurs- and who you are. You build a bond with the owner and you feel like you Front Street New Haven, MO: day of every month. can be happy with where you are Astral Glass spending your money. Front Street Artisans Antiques & I don’t know about you, but I like Pottery Studio to know where my money is going. I like to know that it’s not going Others: to some corporate office head, Hummingbird Kitchen but that the money I just spent is 330.540.7892 (To die for food. And Exchange experience going to put food on the table or quite honestly the nicest people!)

By Zeyu Liu Staff Writer words, if you are in China now, no matter how old It's an auspicious symbol. If you don't know what Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome back to you are or where you are, you can drink alcohol I said now, no matter, let me give you simple Zeyu's awesome article again. This is the part 2 and nobody cares. Well, definitely not in a few example. of the differences between America and China places such as police station, hospital, or school. Chinese has many traditional festivals like series. I hope you guys love my article. It more depends on your parents or your fam- spring festival. As a younger man, you need toast So, let's get down to the business. Today, I will ily rules. Your parents like drinking and they allow your eldership, particularly your grandmother introduce something most of American students you drink. So they said" yes"; well dude, you can and grandfather. It represents good wish, respect are interested in. Right, it is drink .Here we go! drink now. Don't feel embarrassed, it is legal. Of and any other positive idea. Alcohol just like a I know every single American is not allowed course, you can't drink every day. And parents seasoning of the happy. to drink alcohol before they are 21 years old. This don’t want to see you drunk. I mean, even though It's a traditional culture in China. Also, this is is absolutely a serious problem for everyone. I it is legal it doesn’t mean you can drink any time why Chinese legal can't limit alcohol like America have even asked one of my friends “what do you you want. Actually drink is a little bad in the or another country. It's impossible, almost impos- think of drinking alcohol?” Then I got a very funny people’s brain in the usual life. But it will be differ- sible. Because, different countries have different answer that he said alcohol got people drunk, it’s ent in the festival. cultures. felt like a day, and then it’s gone--yeah!! That's it. I So, I have to mention some Chinese history In addition, obviously, nobody likes an alco- believe many Americans have a crush on alcohol. culture, because, China has drinking habits since holic. Actually, alcohol is good for your health if Alcohol is a poison, and is addictive. Take at your ancient times. People drink when they are eating you just drink a little bit. But, if you drink everyday, own risk. Trouble is, it makes many alcoholics. together. People drink when they are parting. you feel addictive toward alcohol. That 's a defi- In China, it is different. First of all, seriously, In short, you need drink for many things. In the nitely bad thing. we do not have laws to limit alcohol. So, in other Chinese heart, drink alcohol is not drink alcohol. Teacher Gene Splice

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November 15, 2012 OPINIONS FOX FORWARD 7 Nobody asked me Fox's favorite but... we are ready for the adult world, but I candybar want to be known as a person and not as an ACT score or a GPA. Administra- tors should know me as the girl who is a large part of the theatre troupe, the drum major of the band, or a leader of my youth group rather than part of another statistic that will improve the 11% schools academic appearance. 19% Maybe the reason for the discon- nection is the number of kids in the building. With 1,800 students in the 12% building it may be hard to get to know 13% By Lyndal Doherty everyone on a personal level, but it Staff Writer seems that some students know their principals or counselors better than Nobody asked me but have seniors others. The reason may be that they noticed the increase of interest to- work in that particular office, their wards you as you prepare to leave the family is friends with the administra- school? tor, or they happen to be in the offices Coming into high school as a fresh- more often than other students for man, I never went to the third wing or various reasons. By Tyler Coleman counselor’s office (aside from receiv- I have been going to this school Staff Writer ing my forgotten homework from my now for almost 600 days and I still feel mom), but in my senior year alone I Ladies and Gentlemen! The candy bar that all of Fox High School loves that I do not know my counselor or have been called to both offices more is…….. REEESES!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!! Ready for a fun facts about Reese’s principal as well as I should, and they than my three previous years of high cups? May 18th is official “I love Reese’s day. Reese’s uses enough peanut do not know me like they should. The school. Every visit has been about butter a year to give one peanut butter cup to every person in the US, Ja- administrators should be part of my colleges I plan to attend, adjusting my growth and development through pan, China, India, Africa, Europe, Australia. The Reese’s company has been schedule for optimal classes, and rais- school and should be people I am around 82 years, that’s 574 dog years! ing my ACT score in order to obtain comfortable with that I can go to if I Here is a pie chart to show the different candy bars select. These are Bright Flight. ever need help. not all the candy bars that you could choose from but these are the top None of the visits have been per- Being part of an almost 2000 stu- four with Reese’s in 1st with 19%, Twix in 2nd with 13%, Snickers in 3rd sonal check-ups to see how my high dent high school becomes a problem with 12%, and Kit Kat in 4th with 11%. And the other 45% were the candy school career is going. I wasn’t even when I am no longer a person and bars that lost. We surveyed over 700 students. sure who my counselor was until last start becoming a statistic. People want A special thank you goes out to the students who thought it was year when they began asking about to be valued for their personality and my senior schedule to make sure I was funny to make up non existing candy bars. We appreciate your efforts on who they are rather than simply being not slacking off. making us laugh! a number. I understand the need to make sure Point Counter Point Are Sports Overrated?

By Hayley Thornton By Josh Venner good enough at a sport, you can make Staff Writer Sports Editor that into your job. Just to emphasize just how much You see the logos all over clothing. of an impact sports can make, I will a year. The fact that a baseball player So you mean to tell me sports are Every time you turn on the T.V. a game use the most profound example I can can make $3 million a year, but a sur- overrated? Well, the same can be said for is on. At school it’s what everyone is geon who saves lives makes about think of: baseball in New York following anything, wither it be watching TV, go- September 11th. Following Septem- talking about constantly. What is it? It’s $192,000. ing shopping, riding bikes, skateboard- ber 11th, games in several sports were sports. I don’t understand why some- ing, anything. In my personal opinion, I don’t postponed. The first sporting event to one would pay so much money on Sports, like many other activities, act take place in the city of New York was like sports. I know it’s an unpopular sports merchandise either. There are as one thing: An escape for people from on September 21st, a baseball game opinion, but I just think they’re point- people willing to spend $120+ on every day life. Why then, should some- between the hometown New York Mets less. At school, unless you play football, a Blues jersey, when that can buy one bash it? If a person has a bad day at and the Atlanta Braves. For three hours, basketball, volleyball, etc., no one cares several pairs of jeans. Or a two pairs work and wants to turn the game on, so people were able to think of something what? I find it funny that you question about you. Does anyone really ever pay of shoes. other than the towers falling. Firefight- people buying $100 dollar plus jerseys, attention to the band members? Or the Especially in this economy, why ers who had just lost their buddies and chess club? I mean come on, when was when many girls insist on buying $40 had just spent a week searching the spend so much money on mer- dollar jeans just because they’re from the last time someone got hyped up to rubble could sit and watch a baseball chandise or $50+ tickets when you Aeropostale, or an $80 dollar purse from go to a chess tournament. Why aren’t could be saving it or spending it on game after ceremonies honoring their Coach or whatever it’s called. If they friends. A sense of normalcy returned to those people recognized? What is it necessities, like bills or food. Or why want to buy tickets to a sporting event, the city, even if for only a few hours. about mainstream sports that make people spend so much time watch- let them. It’s no different from paying to people go insane? Even more powerful was the World ing college games, when they don’t see a movie, concert, play, or comedian. Series in late October, where the New I feel like in today’s society, you are even know anyone personally on If a person enjoys something, and it’s York Yankees, beloved by many na- judged if you are not an athlete. As that team, or even go to that school not harmful to them or anyone else, tive New Yorkers, faced the Arizona an average 15 year old girl, I feel as if for that matter. who’s to say they can’t? Diamondbacks. Though the Yankees people think it’s unacceptable that I I’m not saying people who play Another thing sports brings, espe- eventually lost in seven games, the cially to kids in inner cities, is an op- am not engaged in athletic activities. sports are dumb in any way. I’m not series brought the city together. New portunity to get out and do something I just find it absolutely disturbing that even saying I think playing sports is York and the entire United States should you can have a straight “A” student who better. Kids in gang related areas are strength and resolve by simply enjoying a bad thing, because I don’t. I admit often kept away from the violence and doesn’t play any sports and then an baseball. How? It proved that the terror- sports are good for socializing and crime by participating in a sport. Some average “C” student who plays football, getting into physical shape. I’m ists had not won. People could resume get so good, they become professionals, their lives, but would never forget what and people would still idolize the foot- simply just saying that it’s ludicrous and help their families, while providing had happened. ball player more. how much people make a big deal an escape for others. Though you may Also, I think it’s absolutely RIDICU- Now do you think sports are over- out of them. not be the most intelligent, if you’re rated? LOUS the money that athletes get paid

TCID:PP 8 November 15, 2012 Opinions Embrace Technology we can still use our phones in school. for a rental fee, and have the students Also, students can be given the wifi and their parents sign a contract, hold- password, but with a catch. Just like ing them liable for damages. If a tablet is on the schools computers, the wifi can damaged, you or your family has to pay block certain apps and sites. So, sadly, for the repairs. Some people may not no facebook. Instead, we can use our be able to afford it, but the government phones as compliments to books. To- could make programs (similar to that for day’s phones can be calculators, virtual reduced or free lunches), giving money notebooks, dictionaries, and many other to schools that can be used to repair a things, all in one. Imagine how much damaged tablet that the student/renter money that would save parents! cannot afford to do. Another, more radical idea, is a transi- With a tablet, a child will have all of tion to tablets or ebooks. No, I’m not their books, notebooks, and assign- advocating that we each get an I-Pad. ments in one place. Since your book is Instead, as a replacement for books, now digital, you can now write in it, link students can be given more simple, your notes to certain sections, make stripped down tablets built specifically bookmarks, anything you can think of. for schools. This exact same theory has The possibilities are endless. If you are been used before, as companies made reading a book in class, you can get it in affordable, stripped-down laptops for e-book form. schools. If a tablet is used only for school Education specific applications can purposes, then many of the things be installed, and approved websites By Josh Venner to the point. that make them so expensive will be can be accessed. Gone is the need for computers, heavy textbooks, book bags, Sports Editor Teachers always seem to fear stu- rendered unnecessary. No cameras, no dents texting or tweeting in class. When gyroscope (the piece of technology that pencils, everything. Daily announce- As it currently stands, schools seem- a student is seen with a phone, he or she allows you to move your phones and ments, early dismissals, reminders, and ingly view new technology as annoy- is told to put it away. There is a solution tablets for certain actions), no high reso- everything in between can be sent ances that distract students from learn- to this, though it may not be popular lution screens, and no powerful graph- directly and discretely to each individual ing. This needs to change. Technology with many of my fellow students. Cell ics cards. All of this would significantly student. Think of the possibilities. should be viewed as a learning tool and phone signal blockers (yes, they exist) cut down on costs, and make simple, Now, I’m not completely positive that embraced. Technology has evolved, and should be installed in the classrooms, internet enabled tablets affordable for all of this is feasible, but none of the education should evolve with it. so students can’t text or call anybody, schools. ideas posed are insane. The technology To preface what I’m going to say, but can still use apps or wi-fi to access Ideally, in the future, school districts is available now. Book companies and here’s a disclaimer: I’m not a technologi- educational apps. These should only be will be able to purchase tablets for their school districts can be convinced to em- cal genius, nor am I aware of every tech- installed in classrooms, not other areas, students, then get e-book licenses from brace this change. If all of that happens, nology we have available to us, or every such as hallways and the commons. This school book publishers. The schools can the ideas mentioned above can become technology that is feasible in the near way, learning won’t be interrupted, but then lend the tablets to each students, a reality. future. With that out of the way, let’s get

Pregnant? I approve By Kyle Winkeler Willliams. Staff Writer He also has been quoted in saying my Before you decide… favorite part of teaching is when “I mold I approve of Mr. Williams because he the minds of youth and create masters —slow down and take a deep breath holds a power far greater than any mere of learning” and it is true what he speaks mortal. Mr. Williams can give you a stare for you can ask any one of his students —know that you don’t have to face this alone so force full you feel yourself learning and he can command a room with pure and studying and becoming a literary scholar. innocent B.T.M. This stands for Book —inform yourself Mr. Williams has also recently been Throwing Moment and should be used knighted (not really) and should from only in instances of utter drama. For these now on be called by all of his students Sir reasons and more I approve Sir Williams know that resources are there to help the Brave. you even if the timing is all wrong TALK TO A BIRTHRIGHT COUNSELOR Bond, James irthright Counseling, St. Louis Bond By Zeyu Liu www.birthrightstl.org Staff Writer It's a divisive issue that's given rise (314) 962-5300 to endless disputes among film fans Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Wel- "Definitely Sean Connery", most of come back to Zeyu's awesome article. people say. Free and Confidential Pregnancy Tests As we all know, October 5th was is The most classic character without "Bond Day" to celebrate the 50th an- Walkins Welcome another one would have to be Gold- niversary of the birth of 007 screen. As finger from Dr. NO. Remember the Professional Counseling to Empower Women the same time, this is another exciting film posters-"Sean Connery is James Four Convenient Locations including South County news for the 007 fans. the official news, Bond"? Well, yes he was, and always video "Skyfall" ,starring Daniel Craig, will be. He created a cinema legend just hit theaters! that endures. People can't forget his James Bond was born in the novel excellent show in the movies so far. 1953 by Ian Lancaster Fleming who is Even though he was good, he is not English writer and reporter. In 1939, he the best. had served in MI6 duty and he served Which is best Bond movie? This, in as a spy during World War 2. After the my opinion, is "Casino Royale". I love war, living in Jamaica, he used his spy this movie so much. In his first mission, experience to create in the character James Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a of James Bond. So, obviously, James banker to the world's terrorist orga- Bond's prototype is himself. nizations, from winning a high-stakes In the story, he is agent and served poker tournament at Casino Royale MI6.,Military Intelligence 6,from in Montenegro. Daniel Craig isby far Elizabeth created, formerly the British the best as James Bond and parting intelligence agencies overseas intelli- from him everything in it is enjoyable, gence system) code named 007.is boss frightening, thrilling just because we're is a mysterious figure, "M", and he still with him. He is still in our life. Not in the has a good partner Q, specifically for history, or in the youtube video. him to provide a variety of high-tech I am looking forward Skyfall; I am weapons. So far has been six actor. looking forward Daniel Craig; I am Who is best bond in the screen? looking forward to Bond, James Bond.

TCID:PP November 15, 2012 Opinions 9 Rush moves into the picture This, however, leads to a per- thus 2112. son who is widely considered to 2112 was an instant classic and be the greatest drummer in the it put Rush on a pedestal that world, Neil Peart. Neil took the role the record companies could not shortly after Rutsey’s departure touch. and became the full time drum- Rush continued to create mas- mer of Rush. ter pieces through out their carri- Neil did not begin writing ers and year after year they have the lyrics initially though it took been continually unacknowl- Geddy and Alex realizing his edged by the Rock and Roll Hall massive vocabulary and addictive of Fame, which Rush had earned reading habits could mean he had apart in. potential as a lyricist. In 2012, the RRHF has nominat- This came to fruition when ed Rush as a potential inductee. Rush released their next album Fly The qualification for entry in the By Night and became a force to be Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is, as reckoned with in the rock com- stated on their website is “Artists munity. become eligible for induction This did not mean that Rush 25 years after the release of their original drummer John Rutsey. didn’t have its fair share of drama first record. Criteria include the By Kyle Winkeler Geddy and Alex have always though. After Fly By Night they influence and significance of the Staff Writer wrote the music and John wrote released a very dark record called artists’ contributions to the devel- Rush is one of the great bands the lyrics but on the day they Caress of Steel which was not well opment and perpetuation of rock of North American rock. They are were to record their very first received by the market. and roll.” a Canadian group from the mid album it is rumored Rutsey had a This failure meant that the re- Rush has for many years 70's who hold a large part in how mental break down from the pres- cord company was going to step achieved these qualifications and modern rock is made today. sure and ripped up all his lyrics in and they asked Rush to create a know has the chance to be apart Rush consists of three mem- and Geddy had to write them on more market friendly album next of it. It would be a travesty to the bers of the absolute best quality. the spot. time or else. music industry if they are not Geddy Lee is the singer, keyboard- Either way, their self titled first Rush is a progressive band that selected. I hope that you will go ist, and bassist of the group, and album had one song called “Work- felt they should make what ever on to Rolling Stone’s website and the guitarist is Alex Lifeson. Geddy ing Man” that one could argue music they felt was right for them participate in the fan vote to help and Alex started Rush initially in started it all. Rutsey had some at the time not what the record Rush achieve one of music’s great Toronto at a very young age in the health issues however and was company wanted, so they decided honor. basement of their parents’ church. eventually released from the band that if they were going to go out That is how they meet their for his safety. they would do it with a bang and

The drunk and the restless By Austin Carter Staff Writer followed up with “Yeah.” Then the drunk threatened to pour beer on my friend’s If you are going to go to a sporting head saying “You’re going to need sham- event, odds are you will run into at least poo to get this beer out of your hair!” one person drinking alcohol. I don’t mind He didn’t do it, but gloated at how we if you are responsible with your alcohol, were going to be quiet, or else we will be just do not take out anger on others if you taught a lesson from beer. He then called are drunk, especially if you have never met us Mets and Dodgers fans, who are one of them. the worst supporting fans in baseball. He This year, during September, I went to a also tried saying that we did not know who Cardinals game at Busch Stadium with my Daniel Descalso was. friends. We sat in Big Mac Land, where we We were quiet until the seventh inning were talking about the Cardinals and what when he pulled out a big gulp full of beer. they had to do to get into the playoffs. We At any baseball game, the vendors stop then talked about funny things that hap- selling beer at the seventh inning. We de- pened when we used to play baseball on cided that we were not going to have this the same team together. evening ruined, so we started clapping and All was good until the second inning, yelling at any chance we got. when an old, balding man with a terrible The Drunk got fed up with it, and yelled moustache decided to take his seat in front out to the nearby fans that we were pup- of us. Unaware to us at the moment, he had pets. He then felt like he was going to be beer bottles sticking out of his pockets. My better than us when he stumbled to the friends and I were cheering, like any other front row and started the wave. He was fan would at a ballgame, when he started very happy showing up two sophomores grinning, saying “These guys are real fans; and two freshmen, by bringing joy and I’m going to move down if they keep cheer- happiness to everyone in the stadium. ing like this!” And so, he moved down about When he left to sit in the bleachers for a row in front of us, laughing at the game. the rest of the game, he asked us if we About the fifth inning, he walked up to played baseball. His last words that were one of my friends who was sitting on the spoken to us were that he would remem- end of the isle, and said “Have you ever ber us as the “ANNOYING KIDS FROM BIG heard of beer?” My friend said, “Yeah.” The MAC LAND!!” and then stumbled off to find drunk said, “Have you ever heard of sham- another seat. As we were walking to the poo?” (I couldn’t understand him at this parking garage, I felt like I got my money’s point from slurred speech.) My friend again worth of entertainment.

TCID:PP ENTERTAINMENT November 15, 2012 10 FOX FORWARD Does dishonored Classic review: The deliver? Outlaw Josey Wales By Kyle Winkeler no different weapons in Dishonored Staff Writer beyond a pistol, sword, and cross- bow. When Dishonored was unveiled Just like in the case of the skills at E3 2012 it instantaneously you can purchase upgrades for acquired a fan base. People were these weapons which are very flocking to their local game store to easy to achieve. After I finished the preorder what looked like an instant second mission I was able to pur- classic. They witnessed an assas- chase all of the crossbows weapon sin named Corvo who must used upgrades at once. a unique set of skills to achieve his Along with this very limiting objective and take out his target. advancement system the game its Among these are possession, self is very short having only nine time manipulation and teleporta- playable missions. Each one does tion, you are also increase in difficulty, however, and carrying runes are very enjoyable that can give you to play. special statistical The story itself upgrades. During moves way too E3 the creators quickly and doesn’t Arcane Studios allow you to build made it appear a strong connec- to be an open tion with the plot. world sand box You feel a sense of game with a vast rushing into each world to explore, mission and that By Austin Carter you haven’t taken however, this is Staff Writer not the case. your time. To be honest The game also some similarities will be hidden looks a little below This western classic, filmed in from what I have 1976, stars Sondra Locke, and the very well if you have not seen this seen and played average for what was expected. popular, gritty Clint Eastwood. movie, and some are very hard to of Dishonored it miss. There is a huge similarity to is not at all what Bethesda Studios, Rated PG, the movie takes place which usually after the American Civil War in the one character in particular: an old, it was made out pudgy man, who wears a suit and to be. Yes you still are an assassin holds some of the best graphics for early 1860’s, and Josey Wales (Clint consoles, was a part in making this Eastwood), a confederate soldier top hat who sells elixirs, is both in and have very unique abilities but Red Dead Redemption and The you are not in a sandbox world. game but the fact that is still looks living in Missouri, is working at his below average makes me believe family’s farm. All of a sudden, he Outlaw Josey Wales. the lion king Instead you are given missions to One of the things that bug me go and accomplish which appear to that their name was just stuck on and his family are sabotaged by about this movie is the special be revolving around the same basic the cover to help sell. a group of Union soldiers. Josey area. All in all Dishonored is a fun and is knocked unconsciouses as the effects. When a character gets The skills which are impressive enjoyable game but its poor graph- Blue Jackets burn down his home shot, there is no mark on him, have little room for further devel- ics and limited advancement leaves and kill his family. just the actor raising his hands opment having only two tiers to much to be desired. If I were to rate After this, he seeks revenge and in the air, and then falling over upgrade you feel like you have Dishonored I would give it 6 out of travels from Missouri to Kansas to while screaming. For a modern 10. reached your limits early. There are find the man responsible for lead- day movie goer, this just makes ing the killing. The film’s screen- you wonder what everyone on play, written by Philip Kaufman the set was doing since one might and Sonia Chernus, grossed 31 be used to the use of gore and million dollars. This movie is also bloody violence. TV series review: based on the book “Gone to Texas” People should watch this movie by Forrest Carter. This was the fifth because it was one of the last, true movie directed by Clint Eastwood. westerns of the sixties and seven- I first saw this movie when I ties. During the seventies, movies Last Resort was flipping through the chan- like “The Outlaw Josey Wales” were nels over the summer, and started losing popularity, and audiences watching out of curiosity. I was were looking forward to movies By Josh Venner and T.V. shows like “Star Wars” and Sports Editor I can say that Last Resort is a well writ- instantly hooked when the ten, fairly interesting new show. It’s not movie tackled the emotion of “Star Trek”. I like this movie, because of ABC’s freshman drama, Last Resort, has another Law & Order or CSI, nor is it a non- grief, sorrow, and vengeance, just these ingredients: action, adven- gotten off to a great start, and is now on the humorous sitcom. Obviously, it’s also not a portrayed by Eastwood’s body ture, revenge, hatred, sadness, and radar of many television viewers. An ac- reality show or competition show. Instead, language in the first five minutes. a bit of romance. These ingredi- it is something different and interesting, If you have ever played the tion filled, conspiracy riddled drama about ents are what makes a person a ‘rogue’ United States the like of which we game “Red Dead Redemption”, certain characters from the game feel almost moved. I feel like this nuclear submarine, Last need more of on TV. movie is and or overlooked, and is Resort seems like a well Of course, it’s no mock some of the characters in the movie. If you play the game, what a good old fashioned west- executed hybrid of former ‘Walking Dead’ or ern should be. television series ‘Lost’ and ‘Game of Thrones’, but submarine film ‘Crimson not all scripted shows Tide’. need to be. Unlike Last Resort stars Scott those two great shows, Concert Calendar Speedman (known for it isn’t near perfect. R. Kelly- Nov. 15th @ Fabulous Fox Theatre the Underworld movies) Some plot holes and Carrie Underwood ft. Hunter Hayes- Nov. 20th @ Scottrade as Executive Officer Sam unrealistic situations Center Kendal, Andre Braugher arise, but those things Blue Man Group- Nov. 20th- Dec. 2 @ Fabulous Fox Theatre (a well-known supporting happen. Last Resort actor) as Captain Marcus stands as a good, solid Yellowcard- Nov. 25th @ Pop’s Concert Venue Chaplin, and Daisy Betts as show, even if it isn’t up Asking Alexandria- Nov.29 @ Pageant Lieutenant Grace Shepard. to the standards set by Jake Owen- Dec. 8th @ Pageant Speedman and Braugher some HBO and AMC Trey Songz- Dec.09 @ Fabulous Fox Theatre have particularly stood out, delivering strong shows. Fun.- Dec. 11 @ Peabody Opera House performances so far. If you’re looking for something new Train- Dec. 15 @ Peabody Opera House The plot is a foray into patriotism, moral- and different, something with a story you Trans Siberian Orchestra- Dec.27 @ Scottrade Center ity, and loyalty. Sadly, I can’t give any more can get engaged in, give Last Resort a try. Wicked- December 12, - January 6 @ Fabulous Fox Theatre information without giving up to much of You won’t regret tuning your TV to ABC on the plot. Thursday at 8pm.

TCID:PP November 15, 2012 Entertainment 11 November 15, 2012 Kendrick Lamar-

Good Kid m.A.A.d City appearances, and despite only having By Brett Stevens a few features, they’re far from be- Editor in Chief ing passable; Dre, Drake, and even an unaccredited Lady Gaga accompany After 2011’s acclaimed Section.80 Kendrick throughout this album, and and the massive hype regarding his provide their two cents with relative close ties with Hip-Hop legend Dr. success, ranging from unmemorable to Dre, Kendrick Lamar definitely has the fantastic. largest expectations behind him for I still think that Mr. Lamar is best his latest release, Good Kid, m.A.A.d. when alone, but their contributions City. Lamar himself has stated that the certainly didn’t tamper with my experi- album was going to be nothing like ence enough to hate it. his previous release(s), and after a few Kendrick’s hook writing on this listens, that statement holds true. album is definitely the worst point of Although it’s similar in structure this album; some of the choruses miss (it being a full concept), the style and their catchiness quota by a big margin subject matters contrast compared to (m.A.A.d City and Real being the two its predecessor; Good Kid, m.A.A.d City most flawed) and in turn, end up mak- focuses on the rapper’s life and is put ing bumps in the road. out like a movie. The same problem occurred with his Overall, the concept is pretty con- two previous efforts, and unfortunately cise, and for having multiple people it kept its strength for this latest proj- doing the production and contribut- ect. Luckily, the other aspects are able ing in different ways, its idea and tone to pick up the slack with much more could fill a swimming pool, hence the stays consistent and makes the album single “Swimming Pools (Drank)”, a song success than Section.80 and Overly name. perfect for front-to-back listens (don’t that, on surface level, is a catchy piece Dedicated. Lyrically, Kendrick is as fantastic as get me wrong, there are plenty of with a hook meant to stick into your All in all, the story is a fantastic ever. He isn’t called a modern day Tu- songs on here that are fantastic on head, but the farther you go down into display of Kendrick Lamar’s wise views, pac for nothing, after all. To be honest, their own too). the content, the more you discover that and mixed in with the consistently sat- I wasn’t worried about this album not When it comes to strengths, Kend- the song isn’t what it seems. What once isfying sound that his many producers meeting expectations in that regard; rick Lamar’s fantastic balance between was perceived as a song about pop- and guests present make an impos- I was more worried about both the a noteworthy flow and a conscious ping bottles and getting faded turns sibly concise piece of art that rivals any features and the sound of the album. mindset, combine to be both enjoy- into a melancholic song that shows other conceptual effort revered in the Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, much like able through passive and active listens. Kendrick’s life being surrounded by Hip-Hop world, and even modern mu- any well-known Hip-Hop LP, has guest The most notable example is the so much alcoholism, that their drinks sic in general. I give this album a 9.5.

By Hayley Thornton Staff Writer

ACROSS 3 What is another word for sweet potatoes? 7 What season does Thanksgiving take place during? 9 What ship did the Pilgrims arrive on? 10 Who did the pilgrims eat the first Thanksgiving dinner with? 11 Symbolic bird for this holiday 12 What do people always take out of a turkey to dry? 13 What do people watch on Thanksgiving day? 15 New York tradition for Thanksgiving? 16 Another name for corn?

DOWN 1 What is the name of the holiday we celebrate in November? 2 What noise does a turkey make? 4 Who was the Native American that helped the English setllers? 5 Favorite pie at Thankgiving dinner? 6 Nickname for Thanksgiving 8 Who were the first settlers? 14 What covers the ground during Thanksgiving season?

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a down turn of the NHL; if this occurs, it giving more money to smaller market NHL locked out again! might not recover, and it could mean a teams. They believe all teams should pay change in hockey for North America. about the same. Right now, the lockout revolves around The biggest problem, however, is the a couple key issues. The salary cap floor is collective bargaining agreement. The the first; it is the minimum season payroll players currently make 57 percent of of an NHL team. The problem is that lower the NHL profit and this is too high. The market teams would like the option to owners would like to lower this so the not have to pay up to the salary cap floor players aren’t making to much money. if they can’t. As of right now, the NHL offered the The next issue is the Guaranteed Players Association a proposal for a 50- Contracts, which basically means that 50 revenue split, along with answers for under the current NHL Collective Barging the other issues. The players came back Agreement, a player is guaranteed to earn with three counter offers. every dollar of a signed contract, unless All of them reportedly were not even the team buys him out. Buyouts are close to the proposal of the NHL. It has expensive: a team pays two-thirds of the been made clear in the following days remaining contract value. however that the players told the own- The problem is that the owners would ers that they would expect a 57 down to like to help lower market teams by allow- 50 over the years deal as long as the NHL ing them to buy out players without the honors the already signed contracts. penalty of two-thirds of their contract. This seems reasonable, but we don’t The Escrow Payment is to ensure the have all the information. We can only correct revenue split between teams make assumptions. The question is will and players. A percentage of player this lockout cause a down turn: I believe and owners. salaries are placed in escrow during the it will not. This is not good by any means, By Kyle Winkeler The NHL was considered a very small season when exact NHL revenues are but, in my opinion, it will stunt the Staff Writer market sport in America before the ‘04 determined at the end of the season; the growth of the NHL for a few years before lockout. After ’04, however, the fan base escrow account is divided among players they begin to grow once more. The NHL is currently experiencing of the NHL has risen exponentially. This is and owners to ensure that the targeted I believed before the offers were the second lockout in 8 years. The first due to more advertising and marketing split has been met. made and turned down with such feroc- lockout was in 2004, and the fans were by the NHL. The Winter Classic has also The problem with it is that smaller mar- ity, that the season would start around able to get behind the strike for the most been introduced after ’04, and it has the ket teams are taking most of the escrow the Winter Classic, but in light of the part because the game needed to make most viewership of any other game all money to help prop them selves up, and recent proposal, I believe we should look a few fundamental changes. This year, year. the players pockets are being dipped into. at the possibility of no season. however, the fans are appalled by the lack This lockout has the potential to do Revenue sharing is an issue because of a compromising between the players the opposite of the ‘04 lockout and start large market teams don’t want to be

Fisher heads Lopez and Quick finish strong at State Recently, our own Cross it could’ve been better but Country runners Larry Lopez it could’ve been worse.” said Rams’ revival and Cyle Quick ran at the State Lopez. meet, both placing well. Lopez Meanwhile, Quick placed finished 18th in Class 4 (the is performing better, but not good, 36th in class 4. “I feel like I Class our school is in) and 19th By Josh Venner in that aspect. Brandon Gibson, the should’ve been in front of Larry” overall out of 670 runners. Sports Editor 4th year wideout acquired in a trade Cyle jokingly stated. Concern- “I was praying for strength with the Eagles, looked like he had ing his race and his outlook for the whole entire race. I’ve never Whether you call it stache’ power become Bradford’s go-to-guy, but he’s next year, Quick remarked “I had a strong finish, but I finally or good coaching, it is not possible to been extremely quiet recently. On the feel like I could’ve done better. I did. I’m content with my place, deny the impact made by the Head Brightside, rookie Chris Givens has want to be top 10 next year.” Coach of the St. Louis Rams, Jeff Fisher. proven to be a dangerous deep threat, Through the first eight games of this with 333 yards on 13 receptions with 2 season, the Fisher led Rams are 3-5, touchdowns. already trumping their win total from When it comes to the running game, last year, and the outlook is growing the Rams have been outstanding. For increasingly bright. Good times are now the first time in years, Steven Jackson on the horizon for professional football can now run at full strength every time in St. Louis. he touches the ball. Before, there was Arguably the most noticeable dif- no solid running back behind him. Now, ference with the team right now is on rookie RB Daryl Richardson has come the defensive side of the ball. Gone is out of nowhere, an unheralded 7th the pushover D from previous seasons, round pick out of Abilene Christian, has replaced with an exciting brand of played exceptionally well. hard-nosed, smash-mouth defense. On the subject of rookies, one stands Personally, I’ve never been so enthused in the forefront. Coming into the sea- to watch a team play defense in my life. son, special teams was a big question A good amount of people are attracted mark. Both the kicker and the punter to football because of the big hits and are rookies, something that scared a lot bone crushing plays. This year’s itera- of people, including myself. I am no lon- tion of the St. Louis Rams brings just ger scared. Rookie kicker Greg Zurlein that. For example, they racked up nine has quickly become a fan favorite, sacks against Arizona Cardinals quarter- almost a cult hero, earning nicknames back Kevin Kolb in Week 5. such as ‘Greg the Leg’, ‘Young GZ’, and Though it has not yet come to full my favorite, ‘Das Boot’. Zurlein has fruition, the offense is also improving. incredible leg power, and extremely Sam Bradford, in his third year, is look- good accuracy. Many think he can one ing more like the guy we drafted. Last day break the record for the longest year, in his sophomore season, Bradford field goal, currently at 63. Rookie punter played without a quarterbacks coach, Johnny Hekker has also performed very stunting his growth. It’s well known that well. it takes quarterbacks longer to develop All said and done, Jeff Fisher has the and adjust to the NFL than, say, a run- Rams back on the map, both locally ning back. For QBs drafted in the first and nationally. St. Louis is once again round, their third year is said to be the excited about their football team, in a ‘make or break’ season. Fox varsity soccer placed 2nd in districts. They advanced to the championship way not seen since the waning days of game by defeating Seckman 4-3 in the final minutes. In the Seckman game By all accounts, Bradford seems to the fabled Greatest Show on Turf. No be making it. Though he hasn’t thrown longer are the Rams just a write-off win Blake O’Hearn broke Fox’s singles game scoring record by scoring all 4 goals. many touchdowns, Sam has thrown for on another team’s schedule, they are no Fox finished the season 10-14-2. 1,797 yards, completing 61.4 percent of a viable opponent. In the near future, his passes. possibly next season, the Rams WILL Speaking of the passing game, one return to the playoffs, and it’s exciting major problem in the past has been to think about. the wide receivers. This year, the team

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