Plugged In Issue Two • the official school newspaper of Speedway Senior High School • October 12, 2010

F A THEY MADE THE CUT. These are three of several pictures that are finalists for our photography con- test. Above, Holly Scott captures a deer having a meal at Olympic National Park in Washington. Top Right: Summer Morrison found that BMXers enjoy elevating at the Major Taylor skating complex. Right: Clayton Adams L shares a perspective on looking towards a new destination.

Photo contest organized by Plugged In Photographer Summer Morrison. L P H O T O S Raising awareness October is important month to victims of domestic violence

On average, one in five teenagers threatening words, put-downs, and report being physically or sexually actually physical violence, along with abused by an intimate partner. That’s many others. 20%. At Speedway High School, that There are several domestic violence would mean nearly 100 students are and women’s shelters in the Indianapolis victims of abuse. Surprising, isn’t it? area. Sheltering Wings is a commonly October is Domestic Violence known one in Danville. This shelter gets Awareness Month. What exactly about five to ten new victims a month, is domestic violence? Domestic along with people who come and go violence is described as any situation whenever it is needed. The average stay where a partner is abused physically, for a victim is thirty days. sexually, emotionally, verbally, or even Sheltering Wings says that the financially. Domestic violence can primary victims that come into their be committed against men, women, shelter are women from ages 18 teenagers, and even children. to 40, most of them 20-30. Sadly, Don’t know if your relationship there are only around 1,637 domestic would be categorized as abusive? The violence shelters in the United States. signs can be hard to read. Some signs Interestingly, there are about 5,000 of an abusive teenage relationship animal shelters in the United States include jealous or possessive partners, alone. This month, Sheltering Wings and other domestic violence organizations are spotlighting the cause by hosting Kacey Ross many fundraisers. For example, Plugged In Sheltering Wings has hosted a battle of Features the bands, an annual dinner dance, and a Reporter A SOBERING FACT See STUDENTS CAN GET INVOLVED Sheltering Wings Shelter, located in Danville, held its Walk a Mile in her on page ten shoes 5 k walk, 8k run event October 2nd to raise awareness for victims of dometic violence. Photo by Kacey Ross. 2 Opinion It’s time for the midterm elections Which political party do you really trust?

Supreme Court. The American public decided that in 2008, the elections were DISAGREEING TO BEING a reflection of their dissatisfaction with DISAGREEABLE Christopher the last administration. Leaders of their respective Hooten Pundits largely predict that 2010 parties, President Barack Plugged In will be the same for this administration. Obama-D and Former Vice Columnist They predict that Democrats will lose at Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin-R disagree on many least thirty seats in the house in House, things.Both are symbols of and eight in the Senate. Others have the 2010 Midterm elections. predicted fewer losses. Either way, the Photo courtesy Google im- In two months, the nation will Democrats will have less influence ages. exercise her right to vote in the 2010 in public policy, and the Republicans midterm elections. These elections will finally have enough votes to do will give a voice to the American something in Congress, other than Polls from CNN show that Coats has president to office,” stated liberal pundit people and will largely reflect what filibustering. “We will win a good a sizable lead of 12 points over his Donna Brazile on her blog. they approve and disapprove of our amount of seats this time,” boasted Karl conservative colleague. Republicans want to lower taxes government. Elections will sweep Rove recently on “Hannity’s America.” Next January, Indiana will send a for the wealthy, give more funds to freshman Congressmen in and unseat One race directly affecting Hoosiers freshman senator to Washington D.C. the Afghanistan War, and repeal The old bureaucrats. They will show us in two months is the contested United and he’ll have influence in our laws. Affordable Health Care Act. Democrats, how truly influential the liberal Coffee States Senate race between Democratic The Republicans are eager to gain who will in all likely cases keep a slight and conservative Tea parties are. Once congressman Brad Ellsworth and power after their huge fall from grace majority in both houses, want other nd the voting is over November 2 , the Republican lobbyist and former senator in 2008, and President Barack Obama goals. Their goals are a new Energy Act, Republicans will know if the Americans Dan Coats. Indiana already has one took office with a landslide victory over improving the economy, and ending the are ready to trust them again, or if Republican senator and if in the likely his opponent John McCain. “I have war in Afghanistan. If you can vote, you Democrats can prove themselves worthy event Coats wins, we will have two. never seen a nation so excited to elect a should. of our votes. Many contested issues have swept our magazines, newspapers, and blogs Kid Cudi: Man on the Moon II the last two years. Problems with both Kid Cudi gives the latest scoop on his newest album sides of the aisle have been engrained in the minds of the U.S. people. They The Clevelander, Scott Mescudi, what was MOTM. range from the Democrats attempt better known as Kid Cudi, announced According to hiphopsite.com, Mes- to control our health care system, to that sometime in October his sophomore cudi was quoted saying “MOTM2 is the Republicans refusal to provide project entitled Man on the Moon II: The dark by nature and instead of bringing Alex tax breaks for the middle-class while Legend of Mr. Rager will be released. you into my dreams like my first album, Lopez Scheduled for a release in August, I’m bringing you into my reality. Good Plugged In increasing them for the wealthy. Columnist Only 34% of Americans approve MOTM2 was pushed back to November and bad. It will explain more of who of the Affordable Health Care Act of only to be announced on tour overseas I am as well as pushing the envelope 2010, and only 17% of Americans by Cudi himself that it was officially due musically.” favor tax cuts for the rich. “I believe to drop this month. Cudder has also been Cudi has also said “... this is my the bill will improve the lives of so kind as to share the kind of collabora- darkest work so far with a hint of fun that everyone has grown to love in one millions of Americans,” said Deborah tors and guests that will be featured on and grooviness for those who like the way or another. Faust, a lifelong Democrat. So both the album. classic “Chill” Cudi sound but elevated I personally think this could be parties have their issues. Pundits like Some features include Pharrell, to another level. The things I can’t speak Cudder’s biggest and greatest work yet. the conservative Ann Coulter and Cleveland’s very own Chip tha Ripper, I write.” Delving deep into the mind of Mescudi, progressive Arianna Huffington use Ratatat (the group responsible for songs But the main focus of this album is to the sounds resonating from your speak- television to campaign for their parties. like “Pursuit of Happiness”), Cudi’s shock the non-believers that have only ers will tell you that you’re not listening Often, elections balance power uncle Snoop Dogg, and his closest friend gotten around to listening to Cudder’s to your average mainstreaming artist. between the two major parties. As of Kanye West. singles and haven’t given Mescudi his It sounds like Cudi is still trying to now, though, most of the power lies Some other familiar names like Cee- well deserved props. Also, the focus maintain an underground vibe while still with the Democrats after the American lo, and Mary J. Blige are popping up is to reinstate that he’s “not playing collaborating and running around with people voted them into office to a alongside Kiddo as you scroll through anymore” as he mentions many times in big names in the spot light. supermajority in 2008. Democrats the track list of a diverse but reasonable a handful of his newer songs, and that Overall, this album will just be a hold a majority in both branches of guest list for a second adventure. Cudi he expects to surprise those who aren’t glimpse of the true artistry and talent Congress and the White House. And has said that unlike the last album, this really with the Cudi sound yet. Kid Cudi has yet to present to the world the conservatives have a majority in the was going to be more illustrating his According to an interview with reality, instead of his dreams, much of Complex Magazine, Kid Cudi still isn’t and maybe open the eyes and ears for new and first time listeners. Adviser: Derek K. Doehrmann worried about making songs mainstream Plugged In Features Team: Haily Merritt, Hanna Vongraseuth radio, but the singles Opinion Team: Chris Hooten, Katie Hunt, The officialschool newspaper of Speedway Alex Lopez, Briana Strong he’s been releasing as of Senior High School is published monthly. It is Entertainment Team: Grace Bell, Katie McDonnel late are just fun songs produced by students enrolled in the journalism Kacey Ross, Holly Scott classes at Speedway Senior High School. It is Sports Team: Bailey Larrison, Casey Miller that he’s only produc- intended to be a public forum. Photo/Graphics Staff: Ariel Faulkinbury, Summer Morrison Letters to the editor are encouraged. If you’re ing to feed the fans until interested in writing a letter to the editor, drop Thanks to: ASNE/MCT, Speedway’s Technology Department, his main course album your responses by Room 240 during second and and the AntKiller for professional courtesies. third periods. Letters may also be submitted via drops and finally gives email in care of [email protected]. the Cudi fans that long in.us. Some materials are provided courtesy of awaited familiar sound ASNE/MCT Campus. The printing of Plugged In is performed by JS Printing. Opinion 3 Something wicked this way comes ... could use the energy of the dead to see were called “Hallowmas”. into the future. In their ceremonies, When Hallowmas moved to Celts would build huge bonfires, burn America, it wasn’t an extremely crops, sacrifice animals, and dress in popular holiday; people dressed animal skins to ward off evil. up and celebrated in much the OR Afterwards there was much rejoic- same way as they did in Europe. ing, and everyone went around trying to It wasn’t until the flood of im- see each other’s future, and at the end migrants came from Ireland in DOES of the festivities everyone took a bit of 1846, during the potato famine, fire from the bonfire to light in their own that trick-or-treating on “Hallow IT? hearths for protection throughout the E’en”, as the Irish say, really be- winter. By 43 AD Romans had con- gan. In fact, Halloween celebra- quered most of the Celtic’s territory and tions didn’t really kick in till the Everyone loves Halloween, trick-or- had added a few of their own traditions, potato famine. treating, pranks, dressing up, but most of mainly their goddess of harvest Pomona The northern states were real- all it’s the candy. However not everyone whose symbol was an apple. This is ly the only states that celebrated sees this holiday as something to be where the idea for bobbing for apples the holiday at all, and it consist- looked forward to. Some people see first originated. ed of community parties, where nothing but a satanic pagan ritual. I bet Later in 800 A.D, Christianity moved you got you fortunes read, tell they didn’t know that Halloween also into the picture. Pope Boniface IV cre- ghost stories, and perform tricks has some Christian roots too, and that it ated “All Saints Day” on November 1st that could discern the name or was even approved by the church. For which celebrated saints and martyrs. face of your future husband those of you that didn’t know, here is a Most believed the pope was trying to (yes, it was really just for the OLD FASHIONED BOBBING FOR APPLES little enlightenment. replace the old New Year’s Eve with women). One such trick was to In the Victorian days, apples and candles were tied Thousands of years ago, and quite something a little more church oriented. tie an apple and candles to the to the ceiling and you and a partner tried to grab an apple. Art courtesy of www.theholidayspot.com. possibly longer, New Year’s Day was “All Saints Day” was celebrated in the ceiling letting them dangle about celebrated on November 1st. There same head level, then you and a guy, for generations to come. were many cultures that celebrated way, perhaps your crush, would both try to Halloween is supposed to be a time New Year’s Eve on October 31st. This without grab the apple using only your mouths. Katie for celebration, not the worship if sa- is where Halloween originated. To the Hunt the sacri- Trick-or-treating really came about tanic symbols. While it has its dark side, Celtics, who lived in most of northern Plugged In ficing to when the English tradition of dressing Halloween is supposed to be a relatively Europe, New Year’s meant the end of Columnist deities. In as angles or devils combined with the joyous time for family and friends to the harvest and the beginning of a very 1000A.D, Irish tradition of going door to door spend time together. The ancient his- harsh winter so on New Year’s Eve was they cre- asking for money or food. The com- tory of Halloween may have been an a chance to celebrate their harvest and ated “All munity thought it was a cheaper way old Celtic/Roman Celebration, but the see into the future. Souls Day” on November 2nd, which to stay connected, instead of the fall Halloween America knows and loves is It was believed that on October 31st was celebrated all people who had previ- parties they used to have every year, and a collage of history, religious views, and the line between our world and the dead ously died. The eve of “All Saints Day”, so handing out goodies on Halloween mostly the unification of communities. world would dissolve and Celtic priests “All Saints Day”, and “All Souls Day” became the major form of celebration Is there a clearcut answer out there? Religion vs. Science: The choice you make is all yours

Morality is a basic foundation for Bible that science has not yet been able be more mature regarding issues like human beings to shape their lifestyles to prove false. sex, race, alcohol, and drug use. and ethical beliefs. The way we live As people begin to find disbelief Let me remind you actions speak our lives is believed by many to be in God, many find themselves asking louder than words. Any person can Grace Bell originally taken from a higher, most the question; is the world going to say they believe in something or are a Plugged In powerful form. According to the Baylor turn into a place of civil chaos? Or is part of something and not completely Columnist Religion Survey, approximately 63.4% it not actually going to make a huge mean it. A child or young teen may feel of U.S. citizens strongly believe that difference? pressured to believe in something or their actions in life were intended for University of Lethbridge sociologist follow a certain belief just because of their ‘judgment day’ in front of God. Reginald Bibby polled Canadians on how he or she may have been raised. God is used by many people to the importance they placed on religion. Many values such as freedom pressure to believe in something can put explain the outcome of events and He found that believers found that of expression, commitment, and unnecessary stress into a child’s life. In mysterious happenings of nature. forgiveness, patience and trust were accountability are consistently passed return, this child may end up resenting Just about everything at one time was most important to them in key values. over when the idea of values comes their parents along with that forced understood to be the workings of God. Non-believers however, were found to to mind. These qualities, however, are belief and converting into atheism or not However, God’s roles in everyday life just as important believing anything at all. has slowly begun to diminish over time in the ethical A child’s mind is not a playing with explainable facts provided by upbringing of field. Parents need to allow their kids science as it continuously develops. children. to explore their religious options to The fact that science can explain Countless find something that makes them happy. so many baffling happenings frightens parents force We don’t live for very long, why force people. Children and young adults find children to yourself to believe in something - or not it hard to keep the faith in God when so believe a certain believe something - that may otherwise many (at one time) mysterious events way just because not affect you. are now explainable by scientific facts. of what they Maybe we are losing our religion, For example, science disproves the idea think may be the but in no way does it mean our world that a virgin can give birth to a child right thing to do is going down the drain. It’s the option without conception. But still there are for that child’s of every American. And it’s a beautiful many events that have taken place in the life. This constant thing. 4 Features Haunting Halloween costumes and fearful fall attire Dinosaur Landes Costumes by Rachel has a variety of Corn animal suits you can rent. If you’re looking for an original • Dinosaurs costume sure to get a laugh, the • Dogs corn costume is a suitable option. • Ducks and many more

Southern Belles Southern Belles is a great duo Indian costume idea. just combine: • A frilly hat Indians are a Halloween • A poofy dress classic, and really simple to • A dainty umbrella pull off. All you need is: • A southern accent • A dress with fringe on it • A headband Pimp • A feather For a classic Costume, • A pair of boots/moccasains a pimp is a great choice. With a wide array of jackets and different hats and canes, Landes Costumes by Rachel will suit any of your costume Accesories needs. Landes Costumes by Rachel has many accesories including hats, gloves, make-up, masks, canes, jewlery, and much more to give your costume this year a little extra. Landes Costumes Sailor by Rachel An easy sailing costume located at for this year is a sailor 811 North Capitol Avenue, combination of: Indianapolis Indiana • A Long sleeve shirt 46204. • A blue handkerchief • A white sailor hat Store hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm Katie Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm McDonnel Plugged In Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm Entertainment Aviator Reporter Looking for high flying You can call this Halloween? An easy them at: aviator look combines: (317) 635-3655. • Aviator sunglasses • Leather Jacket A Special Thanks to LandesRachel! Costumes by Features 5 Legends of the fall Season of change showcases nature’s beauty

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SETTING The cabin above can be found in Cades Cove. The photo above is a picturesque view from the top of the mountain. Photos by Holly Scott.

SOUTHERN INDIANA SCENERY The photos to the left and below were taken by Katie and Sam Hunt during a camping trip in Southern Indiana.

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SOUTH CAROLINA SETTING Top left: The trees were in full bloom on this quiet road in rural South Carolina. Photo by Clayton Adams.

LOCAL SCENERY Top right: The leaves completely covered the ground during Lindsay Miller’s visit to Turkey Run.

VERTICAL HORIZON Visitors to the skatepark at Major Taylor off of Cold Spring Road show off their athletic moves. Photo by Summer Morrison.

COPYCATS BMXers at the Major Taylor skatepark often try out each other’s moves. Photo by Summer Morrison. Entertainment 9 Premiering this week Heartland Film Festival gives Indy movie goers national stage for talented film directors No way! I thought she was going to end up with him! Omg! Can you believe that?! What?! That’s it? What happened after… Wow, that Hanna really happened. Vongpraseth Plugged In These are the Entertainment kind of reactions you Columnist observe on a typical visit to the movie theatre. For much of October, there will be more diverse opinions about movies expressed and many celebrity and unknown visitors that are active in the movie business. Indy’s own critically acclaimed Heartland Film Festival returns for its 19th year. This year’s competition was a record setter. 832 films were submitted for the event known as Heartland Truly Moving Pictures. 102 films will be shown during this month’s ten day event. President and CEO Jeffery Sparks was “thrilled” in the growth of the event. Saturday there will be an awards ceremony at the Old National Centre. More than $100,000 will be awarded to established directors and producers along OFFICIAL SELECTION: DRAMA Waiting on Forever is a story about an actress whose TV show gets cancelled and from there her whole life crumbles. with newcomers to the entertainment industry. Photo courtesy 360GroupOnline and the Heartland Film Festival.

THE PRESENCE Shane West plays a stalker ghost inhabiting Mira Sorino’s cabin and personal space in The Presence, a finalist at this year’s Heartland Film Festival. COME TOGETHER: A BEATLES TRIBUTE Photo courtesy Directors John Scofield and Steve Ison pay homage to the legendary 360GroupOnline and the musical group the Beatles by shooting footage in Liverpool during Heartland Film Festival. International Beatle Week. There are an estimated 8000 Beatles tribute bands world-wide. Photo courtesy 360GroupOnline and the Heartland Film Festival.

THE SPACE BETWEEN A world-weary flight attendant and a wise ten-year-old Pakastani-American boy become intertwined by the chaos that occurred on September 11th. Produced by Travis Fine who wrote, directed, and produced The Others, this story is powerfully emotional and will be aired eight times in nine days locally starting this Friday. 10 Entertainment Blink-182 star makes television debut “A Different Spin” is a promising music show with style

After Blink-182 went on hiatus in 2005, members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker each Holly Scott went in their own direction with their own projects. Plugged In Last year, after Barker almost died in a plane crash, Entertainment Staff Blink-182 reunited. The trio is currently working on a new album, but that apparently isn’t enough for Mark Hoppus. In addition to this pressure of releasing a new Blink album and being a producer (for bands including Motion City Soundtrack and New Found Glory), Hoppus decided it was his time to make a television Holly’s New Band of the Month: debut. “A Different Spin With Mark Hoppus,“ premiered September 16th on Fuse. Some people have ridiculed Neon Trees Mark, saying this is a desperate last attempt for fame. However, the show proves that Mark has the perfect TV personality. He is quirky, clever, and as hilarious as ever. On his blog (titled himynameismark), he said about the show, “It’s going to be smart, funny, irreverent, and professional enough to be a great show, while being wheels-off enough to always be on the edge of completely falling apart. There’s really nothing like it out there right now, and I get to do whatever I want with bands that I love.” Finally, we have a show about music that goes Lights, Camera, Action! beyond mainstream. The premier kicked off with Blink 182 member Mark Hoppus makes his mark on the some highly entertaining music news, including a world of television. comical feature on the U.S. Air Guitar Championships. In addition to just news, there will be exclusive interviews with artists such as John Mayer and Linkin Genre: Alt/Synthpop/Rock f e a t u r e s Park. A clever segment titled “Question Mark” enables viewers to email their own questions to be read and answered on the show. Then, each episode, there will Background: Vocalist Tyler Glenn and guitarist Chris be a live band performance, including bands like Neon Allen formed Neon Trees in late 2005 in Provo, Utah. Students can get Trees and The National. They were just a local band until they were selected I truly believe that “A Different Spin” has great as the opening act for several of the Killers’ 2008 tour involved in curbing potential. Mark and co-host Amy Schumer both have stops. Their first single, “Animal,” was recently placed a terrific sense of humor, and a very wide variety of number one on the Alternative Rock Chart. teen violence bands from every musical taste are already lined up to make an appearance. This show is absolutely perfect Fun Fact: Their name comes literally, from lighted continued from page one for music lovers whose music taste goes beyond the signs of trees spotted outside of a California restaurant. norm, and it will be an awesome way to learn about candlelight vigil to remember those who have new music that we may not be able to find otherwise. Sounds like: Hockey, The Bravery, The Temper Trap, been lost. This shelter is a perfect example of The show’s tagline: “Music news from a guy who The Killers, Phoenix. locals getting together to help innocent victims knows music. Now he just has to learn news.” I think escape from scary situations and move on with he’s doing just fine. Songs to listen to: “Animal” “1983” their lives. If you are being abused, or know someone that is being abused, experts say you tell a trusted adult. If that is not available, you can visit thehotline.org or call 1.800.799.SAFE. If you do think that your relationship is abusive, don’t be afraid to get help. Remember, according to the one-in-five statistic, nearly ninety-nine other Speedway students may be going through exactly what you are at this moment. Domestic violence victims are not alone. - - - - -

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Indianapolis has many different programs that go on. These are perfect ways to give back to people who deserve it the most. Many shelters accept volunteers. If you wish to volunteer your time for those in need, many shelters would be ecstatic for you to join them. Please visit www.shelteringwings.org or violenceresource.org for information on how you can help. DRESSING THE PART John Stamos shows Jayma Mays their Halloween costume that has a Rocky Horror Picture Show theme, during filming of an episode of “Glee” in Hollywood, California, on September 17, 2010. (Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/MCT) Entertainment 11 X-Fest meets and exceeds expectations Students have lots of opinions on the popular concert The unanimous favorite of the interviewees appeared to be Papa Haily INFESTING THE HEARTS Merritt Roach, and I wouldn’t disagree. OF THE FANS Plugged In “Papa Roach was the best,” Jacoby Shaddix, Papa Roach’s Entertainment comments junior Lauren Haltom. lead singer and frontman. Columnist Senior Brandon Hughes comments Photo courtesy of Justin on another band, one that is up and Segura. coming and gaining popularity at “Awesome!” “Amazing!” Out lightning speed. “The Dirty Heads of six interviews conducted for this were a perfect combination of particular article, these words were used reggae and rock,” he says. to describe X-fest four times. X-Fest, Of all the feedback on this a concert sponsored by Indy’s popular musical affair, there was only one radio station X103, was held at Verizon remotely negative comment. Meg Wireless Music Center in Noblesville Ochs gave me her honest opinion. just a few weekends ago. Eight bands “It was good, but the bands kept the thousands of screaming fans should’ve been able to play longer energized for seven hours. sets and Buckcherry shouldn’t have Red Line Chemistry, a newer rock headlined.” band with the hit song “Dumb Luck”; It seems as if a good time was Haste the Day, a local Christian had by all, as junior Noel Hiller remarks metalcore band; Drowning Pool, a rock “X-Fest was amazing from the night band already on their third singer but before, staying up late, being so excited Unusual News stronger than ever; The Dirty Heads, for it to the next night going home and one of The Rolling Stone’s “Best New crashing.” Bands of 2010”; Papa Roach, who’s so In case you were wondering, here are Do you know what’s going popular even their debut album went just a few of the upcoming concerts in triple platinum; Seether, a band with a the Indianapolis area that will be closing on in your world? pink-haired, South African front man; out the concert season: Sublime, who after a 14-year break made their debut with a new singer, The Eagles will be at Conseco Field Rome Ramirez; and Buckcherry, who House on October 12th. headlined the event, were present in Indy on September 11. Hanna The Walkmen will be at the Vogue Vongpraseth Theater on October 12th. Plugged In Entertainment Columnist Here Come the Mummies will be at the Vogue Theater on October 28th and Do you know about our school’s own 29th. ghost legend? Well it’s been told that a student in this school named Toby once Gogol Bordello will be at the Vogue Beware of fairies this Halloween night! did drama and he mysteriously died. His Theater on November 2nd. Fairies are actually fallen angels that ghost still haunts the stage. are sent to cause chaos on Halloween The Gracious Few will be at the Vogue nights. Here’s a way to safe from them: Theater on November 11th. mix oatmeal and salt together in a bowl. Then place a heaping on top of your Shinedown will be at the Murat Theater head. So, unless you like being torment- on November 29th. ed by flying little people I suggest you take this advice! Better Than Ezra will be at the Vogue Theater on December 5th. Want to know if you’ll marry before you die? Well this Halloween go sit in a dark Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa will be at room with a mirror and stare into it. You the Vogue Theater on December 9th. SINGING STRONG will see one of two options: the face of Seether’s lead singer, Shaun Morgan. you husband or a skull. If skulls your Do you know what happened to the great Photo courtesy of Jnoyesphotography. answer then you will die before you Houdini? Well legend has it those days marry. Good luck! before Halloween an amateur boxer, The three bands I was personally with his permission of course, punched looking forward to most were The Dirty him in the stomach. Halloween night (84 Heads, Seether, and Papa Roach. All years ago) he died due to the punch. three definitely met my expectations, but I must say that Papa Roach more than exceeded them. Jacoby Shaddix, their lead singer, danced across the stage and made his way through the pavilion to interact with the crowd, his antics as ROCKIN’ OUT A photo of Papa Roach’s guitarist Jerry engaging as his vocals and performance. Horton, courtesty of Justin Segura.

12 Sports Going for distance, going for speed Six sub-20 runners give the Plugs postseason hopes “We’re running well but . . . we’re week at Lapel. The men’s team finished SURROUNDED not to the finish line yet,” coach Chuck third, while Scott finished individually BY THE ENEMY in ninth place. Junior Holly Bennett said. Tonight, the boys and Scott prepares girls teams compete in the Ben Davis The second goal is to have an to do battle with Sectional. individual or team qualify for the Ritter’s girls cross For much of the season, junior regional championships. Last year, Jake country team. Holly Scott (right) has been the only Fisher eclipsed this goal by running For much of the his way all the way to semi-state. season, Holly was the school’s There are six runners on the men’s lone female cross Casey Miller team that run the 5k race in less than country runner. Plugged In twenty minutes. Andrew Charboneau, Sports Columnist a senior with a best time of 17:10, has the best individual chance to make it to regionals. If the team doesn’t qualify, female runner on the cross country a runner has to finish in the top 15 to team. Holly set a new school record by advance to Saturday’s Regional. running 5 kilometers in 21:52. Previous Another goal for each runner is to Finishing the fall season record holder Jasmine Williams recently constantly improve their times. Overall The boys tennis team finished its season with sectionals October 2nd at Ben returned to the team after being injured. Bennett wants his runners to establish Davis. During this successful tennis season, sophomore Clayton Nolan emerged as a Being the only girl on the cross lifelong habits and to be a runner for solid player and great team leader. Clayton played a lot of singles and had the team’s country team for much of the season life. Senior runner Dyllan Kalnajs really best individual record. Though his win-loss record may not reflect a fantastic season, created a lot of pressure. “All the enjoys the competitive side of running Clayton says, “I don’t really focus on my record. I focus on the way I play and attention is on you. It helps because your cross country. getting better.” By his senior year, Nolan hopes to be the best player he can be and only competition is guys,” remarked “Every time we run, we put our help lead his team, along with head coach Matt Riley, to victory. The boys’ tennis Scott. Holly’s secret to success is the reputation on the line,” Kalnajs said. team finished off its season with a fourth place in the ICC tournament. way she trains. She goes to Eagle Creek “Whenever you encounter another The girls golf team was also filled with young players at the top. Coached by a lot and runs even more before meets. runner on the course, it’s like they are Chris Clemens, the team consisted of freshmen and sophomores. Though the record Bennett told me there are four trying to make a statement, so you run to didn’t show it, the season was successful. They didn’t win all their matches or have long-term goals for his cross country dictate what your adversaries say about record-breaking rounds, but they showed lots of personal improvement. Sophomore program. First, the team hoped to you. I think we’ve done a pretty good Katie Mehrlich expects the team to be successful in future seasons as more players place in the top three of the Indiana job of silencing the competition.” join the team and the current players gain experience. Crossroads Conference meet held last Hoosiers in the Horseshoe

Former Giant Tandon Doss lead IU against Ohio State It was in the fall of 1884 when Indiana BL: As a sophomore, you had 141 all-purpose BL: Do you have a favorite football memory University first referenced the idea of a football yards against Ohio State. What would be the at Indiana or Ben Davis? team, 1887 when IU played its first football game. ultimate goal not only for your team but for 1905 when IU went 8-1-1 including wins over Ohio yourself for this year’s game? TD: Probably beating Carmel my senior year. State and Notre Dame, October 10, 1987, when IU ended its 36 year streak of loss to the Ohio State TD: The ultimate goal would be making as Buckeyes (31-10), and 2007 when James Hardy many plays as I can and being a leader for set a new school record of 79 total receptions in a our offense and being ready to play when they single season. call on me. Now you may be asking yourself, what do all of these things have in common? Tandon Doss. Tandon BL: What made you choose IU? was a wide receiver at Ben Davis High School in the class of 2008. Doss was one of three true TD: Basically, Bill Lynch was an amazing freshmen to play for the Hoosiers in the 2008-2009 recruiter and he and the rest of the coaches season at IU. As a freshman, Tandon played in eight reminded me of my coaches at Ben Davis. total games. He became the third true freshmen in IU history to record a 100 yard receiving game. BL: How did playing at Ben Davis prepare As a sophomore, Doss made an appearance in you for playing Big Ten Football? all twelve games, and started in ten. He finished second in the Big Ten, and was ranked 30th TD: They had a great coaching staff, and they nationally in yards per game. Doss came within took great pride in what they were doing just two catches of James Hardy’s school record of 79 like they do here at Indiana. catches in a single season, and mustered 141 all- purpose yards against Ohio State. BL: Do you have any advice for kids that want Tandon’s biggest hopes for this year are gaining to pursue a college football career? “W”’s for the Hoosiers, and maybe breaking a school record while he’s at it. I got a few words TD: If it’s their dream hopefully they can get with him over the phone on the matter. it done, but it takes a lot of work and you need to be ready and willing to practice and work at it every day. Bailey Larrison IN THE OPEN FIELD Plugged In Former Ben Davis star Tandon Doss was one of Indiana’s leading Sports Columnist scoring threats going into the challenge with Ohio State. Photo courtesy of Mike Dickernd, IU Athletics.